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Nebraska Department of Economic Development
Since 1967, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has been focused on growing and diversifying the state’s economic base, bringing new dollars, new businesses, and new people into the state.
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocates HOME funds to Participating Jurisdictions (PJs). The State of Nebraska receives funds as a PJ and the Department of Economic Development (DED) administers the program for the State.
HOME CHDO Program
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) is intended to:
Eligible Activities Include: Construction costs for newly constructed homes for potential home buyers at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) (Development subsidy, gap subsidy, buyer assistance, and closing costs)
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
Since 1967, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has been focused on growing and diversifying the state’s economic base, bringing new dollars, new businesses, and new people into the state.
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocates HOME funds to Participating Jurisdictions (PJs). The State of Nebraska receives funds as a PJ and the Department of Economic Development (DED) administers the program for the State.
HOME CHDO Operating Program
HDO Operating expenses means reasonable and necessary costs for:
Within the CHDO Operating funding category, the Department may award funding for eligible operating expenses (not project related):
Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
About Us
Since 1967, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has been focused on growing and diversifying the state’s economic base, bringing new dollars, new businesses, and new people into the state.
Our Mission
Provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy. We are here, equipped and ready, to assist you and your community in developing and capitalizing on economic development opportunities.
Housing Initiatives
Living here is just as important as working here. That’s why business isn’t our only focus. When you get right down to it, the strength of our communities and the people living in them are Nebraska’s foundation. It’s where it all starts.
Whether you’re looking at how we support and grow Nebraska’s rural and urban communities, or our initiatives that improve living environments, offer affordable housing, and provide funding — you’re in the right spot.
Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF)
The Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF) was established by the Nebraska Affordable Housing Act in 1996. These funds are distributed to eligible applicants to support the provision of decent, affordable housing statewide, to encourage economic development and to promote the general prosperity of all Nebraskans.
About Us
50 years of affordable housing innovation
Since 1973, THDA has been at the forefront of creating housing opportunities in Tennessee.
Our purpose
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program
About the Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG)
THDA administers the federally funded Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program on behalf of the State of Tennessee to fund the provision of services necessary to help persons who are experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness to quickly regain stability in permanent housing.
Small Rental Development Program (SRDP)
The Small Rental Development Program (SRDP) offers both federal and state funding sources for the development of new construction and rehabilitation of projects with small numbers of affordable housing units (4-39). Funding available for the 2026 Small Rental Development Program (SRDP) will be approximately $40,483,611.93 through a competitive application cycle beginning in April.
Approximately $40,483,611.93 of funding will be available. Applications will be placed in one of the three (3) set-asides:
Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services manages the delivery of health and human related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable people – children, elderly, disabled and low-income families. The department works closely with health care professionals, community leaders and advocacy groups; local, state and federal entities; and many other stakeholders to make this happen.
Community Services Block Grant
The Community Services Block Grant is the sole source of federal funding for North Carolina’s Community Action Agencies that provide a wide range of services and programs to assist needy families with children. CSBG funding supports projects that:
The CSBG State Plan is required for North Carolina to receive CSBG block grant funds, and it describes major program provisions, eligible entities, training and technical assistance, and program benefits.
Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) will provide HOME funding under its HOME Rental Housing Development Program for the new construction and/or acquisition and rehabilitation of rental housing projects.
Accepting applications for affordable multifamily rental projects — IDD funding available
What funding is available?
The Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce) is soliciting applications for new multifamily rental affordable housing projects seeking capital funding from Washington State’s Housing Trust Fund (HTF), administered by the Multifamily Housing Unit (MHU).
This Notice of Funding Availability and Solicitation (NOFA) is intended for applicants seeking to undertake activities resulting in an increase of affordable housing stock in Washington State, or to preserve existing affordable housing stock through rehabilitation.
MHU intends to award $$21,892,625 made available by the Washington State Legislature.
Accepting applications for affordable multifamily rental projects — state funding available
What funding is available?
The Washington State Department of Commerce is soliciting applications for multifamily rental affordable housing projects seeking capital funding from Washington State’s Housing Trust Fund (HTF), administered by the Multifamily Housing Unit (MHU).
This Notice of Funding Availability and Solicitation (NOFA) is intended for applicants seeking to undertake activities resulting in an increase of affordable housing stock in Washington State, or to preserve existing affordable housing stock through rehabilitation.
MHU intends to award $138,547,977 made available by the Washington State Legislature.
Livable Communities - Policy & Affordable Housing Program Development Grants
he Council awards grants to cities, counties and their development authorities through the Livability Communities program. These grants, funded by property taxes and the Council's general fund, help clean up polluted sites for redevelopment, expand affordable housing opportunities and build pedestrian-friendly and transit-oriented developments.
The program is a voluntary, incentive-based approach to help communities grow and redevelop, and to address the region’s affordable and lifecycle housing needs. The program was established in 1995 by the state Livable Communities Act (LCA).
Up to $639,000 is available to policy and affordable housing program development projects in 2026.
Livable Communities - Development Projects Grants
Livable Communities development grants primarily support projects that plan to build new, rehabilitate, or preserve affordable housing (rental and ownership) and community-driven commercial spaces. Development grants support projects at all stages of development including:
$26.9 million is available for development projects in 2026. Funding will be designated to the following outcomes:
About GOED
We advance Utah’s long-term economic success so people and businesses can thrive – through innovation, capital, and quality of life.
Affordable Housing Infrastructure Grant
Created in 2025 by the Utah Legislature, the program establishes a grant fund to support infrastructure for affordable housing. The grants are awarded to qualified public entities within a county of the first class (Salt Lake County).
Qualified public entities within Salt Lake County include: county and municipalities, public housing authorities, special service or improvement districts, and public transit districts.
Key Requirements
The Affordable Housing Infrastructure Grant is composed of two distinct applications, which are both accessed through the GOED grant portal. The first is the Planning and Design application, and the second is the Construction application.
Planning and Design Application
Qualified public entities that do not already have construction plans in place will be required to apply for funds related to Planning and Design. Once the Planning and Design process is completed and approved by the Affordable Housing Infrastructure Grant Board, approved applicants will be able to apply for funds through the Construction application.
About GOED
We advance Utah’s long-term economic success so people and businesses can thrive – through innovation, capital, and quality of life.
Affordable Housing Infrastructure Grant
Created in 2025 by the Utah Legislature, the program establishes a grant fund to support infrastructure for affordable housing. The grants are awarded to qualified public entities within a county of the first class (Salt Lake County).
Qualified public entities within Salt Lake County include: county and municipalities, public housing authorities, special service or improvement districts, and public transit districts.
Key Requirements
The Affordable Housing Infrastructure Grant is composed of two distinct applications, which are both accessed through the GOED grant portal. The first is the Planning and Design application, and the second is the Construction application.
Construction Application
If an entity has plans already completed, they will not need to apply for Planning and Design approval. However, existing plans will need to be reviewed and approved by the Affordable Housing Infrastructure Grant Board. Once approved, applicants will apply for funds through the Construction application.
Alabama Housing Finance Authority
AHFA was created in 1980 by Act No. 80-585 of the Alabama Legislature. AHFA is a public corporation and instrumentality of the State of Alabama dedicated to serving the housing needs of low- and moderate-income Alabamians. AHFA creates housing opportunities through the affordable financing of single- and multifamily housing.
Since 1980, AHFA has helped more than 90,000 Alabamians purchase a home and provided funding for more than 65,000 rental housing units — serving as Alabama’s affordable housing resource.
HOME Investment Partnerships Program
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) is a federally funded program established in 1990 as part of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable housing Act (the “Act”). HOME provides funding to developers to construct new, affordable rental housing.
AHFA, as Alabama’s HOME program administrator, conducts a competitive application cycle. As it does with housing credits, AHFA implements action plans each year, which include selection criteria, an evaluation process, design quality standards, environmental requirements, and compliance monitoring procedures.
In order to ensure programs benefit the greatest number of Alabamians possible, HOME funds are combined with housing credits. Leveraging these two sources of funds allows projects to target additional low-income families.
New York State Office of Mental Health
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) oversees a large multi-faceted mental health system serving nearly 800,000 individuals each year. This includes operating 23 psychiatric centers and overseeing the Nathan S. Kline Institute and New York Psychiatric Institute. OMH regulates and certifies more than 6,500 programs operated by local governments and nonprofit agencies.
Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative Round 10
New York leads the nation in affordable housing preservation and construction. The State Fiscal Year 2026-27 Enacted Budget continues to fund Governor Hochul’s comprehensive plan for housing that ensures New Yorkers have access to safe and secure housing. This funding is for the creation or preservation of affordable and supportive housing units.
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
Since 1967, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has been focused on growing and diversifying the state’s economic base, bringing new dollars, new businesses, and new people into the state.
DED Functions:
Rural Workforce Housing Fund
Signed into law in 2017 by Governor Pete Ricketts as part of the Rural Workforce Housing Investment Act (LB518), the Rural Workforce Housing Fund (RWHF) provides competitive matching grants to non-profit development organizations who administer workforce housing investment funds. The funds are invested in eligible projects to increase the supply and reduce the costs of workforce housing in Nebraska’s rural communities.
Workforce housing is housing that meets the needs of working families and is attractive to new residents locating in a rural community.
Eligible Areas
Communities in a county with a population of less than 100,000, as determined by the most recent federal decennial census, are eligible. Presently, this excludes communities in Douglas, Lancaster, and Sarpy Counties.
Impact Grants Clinton County
This opportunity invites you to pursue a bold, high-impact initiative that could significantly strengthen outcomes for our communities.
The Clinton County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the release of its Impact Grant Opportunity. This one-time, competitive funding opportunity is designed to support nonprofit organizations delivering impactful projects and services within Clinton County, Indiana. Funding may support new or existing initiatives that strengthen the community and address a broad range of local priorities.
Clinton County Community Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life for all residents of Clinton County. This grant program reflects our belief that community challenges are best addressed through strategic investment in nonprofit partners who understand the needs of local residents and have the operational capacity to implement meaningful, sustainable solutions. We invite those nonprofit partners to submit proposals through this opportunity for impact. Proposals should describe how the project will address priority areas, serve Clinton County residents, be implemented effectively, and sustain long-term impact when possible. We also encourage multi-agency partnerships that tackle complex challenges through shared resources, leadership, and vision.
Impact Grants Carroll County
The Carroll County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the release of its 2026 Impact Grant Opportunity. This one-time funding opportunity is centered around a key question: How do you make life better for the people of Carroll County? We invite nonprofit organizations to propose bold, meaningful, and actionable ideas that create measurable impact for residents.
This grant program reflects our belief that community challenges are best addressed through strategic investment in nonprofit partners who understand the needs of local residents and have the operational capacity to implement meaningful, sustainable solutions. We invite those nonprofit partners to submit proposals through this opportunity for impact. Proposals should describe how the project will address priority areas, serve Carroll County residents, be implemented effectively, and sustain long-term impact when possible. We also encourage multi-agency partnerships that tackle complex challenges through shared resources, leadership, and vision.
Baltimore Community Foundation
Mission: Inspire donors to achieve their charitable goals from generation to generation and to improve the quality of life in the Baltimore region through grantmaking, enlightened civic leadership, and strategic investments.
Baltimore City Community Grants Program
The Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF) is proud to administer the Baltimore City Community Grants Program in partnership with The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. These grants are designed to support nonprofits that provide direct services to low-income Baltimore City residents, with a focus on creating paths to stability and opportunity.
Through this program, we aim to strengthen the capacity of community-based organizations aligned with the Weinberg Foundation’s five focus areas: Housing, Health, Jobs, Education, and Aging.
Focus Areas
Grants are one-time, unrestricted or project-based depending on organizational needs and proposed use.
Baltimore Community Foundation
Mission: Inspire donors to achieve their charitable goals from generation to generation and to improve the quality of life in the Baltimore region through grantmaking, enlightened civic leadership, and strategic investments.
Kaiser Permanente’s Social Health Impact Fund
Unmet social needs such as lack of food, housing, or transportation are barriers to health and well-being. Addressing these needs is an integral part of quality care. As an integrated health system committed to total health, Kaiser Permanente not only provides excellent medical care and support for mental health and wellness, we are also addressing the social health needs of our members and communities. To help address unmet social needs, Kaiser Permanente, in partnership with Unite Us, has deployed the Mid-Atlantic Community Network – a social service resource locator that integrates clinical and social care and is supported by data integration and partnership with community.
Reparations Action Fund For Tomorrow
About the Reparations Action Fund For Tomorrow
The Reparations Action Fund For Tomorrow’s (RAFFT) mission is to drive transformative restorative justice initiatives in Lancaster that address historical inequities in the African American/Black community. Through targeted financial investments, community education, and collaborative partnerships, RAFFT aims to uplift voices, restore dignity, and create pathways to economic and social well-being.
Decisions regarding RAFFT funds are made by a disbursement team of African American/Black community members with lived experience.
Purpose of the RAFFT Fund
In 2023, Community Mennonite Church of Lancaster (CMCL) established this fund to address inequities experienced by descendants of enslaved Africans. Understanding generations of racial injustice have resulted from (chattel slavery and Jim Crow segregation), other congregations of all faith traditions along with individuals are invited to contribute to the Reparations Action Fund for Tomorrow (RAFFT). Decisions regarding RAFFT funds are made by a disbursement team of African American/Black community members in Lancaster with lived experience.
Our mission is to drive transformational restorative justice initiatives in Lancaster, PA that address historical inequities and support the empowerment of African American/Black communities. Through targeted financial investments, community education, and collaborative partnerships, we aim to uplift voices, restore dignity, and create pathways to economic and social well-being. We are dedicated to fostering a community where the legacy of our ancestors inspires action, accountability, and lasting change.
The Rural Innovation Grant program seeks to support creative ideas that address current issues and challenges faced by rural communities. This grant opportunity aims to increase available housing stock in rural Iowa by leveraging funding programs, driving private investment, and rewarding creative solutions. The goal is to provide funds to communities that have demonstrated significant progress on housing initiatives and that propose to bring innovation into implementation with a definitive outcome.
This program is administered by the Center for Rural Revitalization, a division of the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), in consultation with the Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative Task Forces.
Iowa Economic Development Authority
Mission
Strengthen economic and community vitality by building partnerships and leveraging resources to make Iowa the choice for people and business. Through two main divisions – business development and community development – IEDA administers several state and federal programs to meet its goals of assisting individuals, communities and businesses. IEDA works to achieve its mission and goals to benefit Iowans while maintaining a high level of transparency.
Rural Innovation Grant Program
The Rural Innovation Grant program seeks to support creative ideas that address current issues and challenges faced by rural communities. This grant opportunity aims to increase available housing stock in rural Iowa by leveraging funding programs, driving private investment, and rewarding creative solutions. The goal is to provide funds to communities that have demonstrated significant progress on housing initiatives and that propose to bring innovation into implementation with a definitive outcome.
Funding is awarded on a reimbursement basis — grant recipients will be reimbursed only after eligible expenses have been incurred and paid for approved project activities during the designated time frame.
National Housing Trust Fund
Federal Resources, Local Compassion
It takes compassion and commitment to create and sustain affordable living options around Iowa. The National Housing Trust Fund does just that. The program, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, complements existing federal, state and local efforts to increase and preserve the supply of affordable housing for extremely low-income and homeless families.
How Funds Are Used
Funds may be used for the production or preservation of permanent affordable rental housing through new construction, adaptive reuse and/or rehabilitation projects. Proposed projects addressing the needs of extremely low-income renters—those with incomes below 30% of Area Median Income (AMI)—are a high priority for the Iowa Finance Authority.
San Diego County District Attorney's Office Community Grant Program
Request for Applications (RFA): 2027 Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Program
The San Diego County District Attorney's Office is committed to supporting innovative, community-based solutions that promote safety, stability, and well-being for youth transitioning into adulthood. As part of this commitment, the San Diego County District Attorney's Office is seeking partnerships with organizations providing new and creative approaches designed to address the needs of Transitional Age Youth (TAY) ages 18 to 24.
The Community Grant Program is seeking applications from organizations providing programs addressing the needs of at-risk TAY populations. Programs should address the highest needs of the TAY population and include new and promising strategies that address the challenges faced during transition into adulthood, including but not limited to employment, stable housing, education, healthcare including behavioral health, life skills and independence and community connectedness.
Transitional Age Youth (TAY) are defined as individuals ages 18 to 24 who are transitioning into adulthood and may face barriers related to independence, stability, education, employment, mental health, or housing. Effective proposals will demonstrate a strong understanding of the unique needs, vulnerabilities, and strengths of this population.
The TAY Program is designed exclusively for new and innovative approaches. Proposals should clearly demonstrate a new idea, strategy, method, or model.
Selected projects will help guide future program development and may contribute to long-term strategies for supporting TAY populations across the region.
Affordable housing grants provide essential funding for nonprofits to build homes, renovate facilities, and offer rental assistance. These grants target underserved communities, low-income families, and veterans, empowering nonprofits to address critical housing needs and foster stability in vulnerable populations.
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How common are grants in this category?
Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Affordable Housing grants for Nonprofits?
Most grants are due in the first quarter.
What's the typical grant amount funded for Affordable Housing Grants for Nonprofits?
Grants are most commonly $45,000.
Nonprofits focusing on providing rental assistance, offering education on homeownership, developing affordable housing, and working on homelessness prevention can qualify for affordable housing grants. Organizations are also eligible if they are working on community development, or providing housing equity solutions.
Grants for affordable housing typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q1, with 28.4% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q4.
These grants increase access to safe and affordable housing solutions for low-income groups while promoting physical well-being. The funders want to fight against housing insecurity and prevent homelessness. They also want to support initiatives to develop long-term sustainable housing solutions.
On average, grants for affordable housing provide funding between $250 and $34,453,182, with typical awards falling around $45,000 (median) and $690,157 (average). These insights can help nonprofits align their funding requests with what grantmakers typically offer in this space.
Major funders of affordable housing grants include federal agencies and private foundations such as the US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and MacArthur Foundation.
State and local governments also provide funding through affordable housing grants. Some funds are also generated from corporate sector banks and real estate companies.
To improve grant success, nonprofits should:
For additional guidance, explore our step-by-step guide to crafting compelling grant proposals.
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