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Best Affordable Housing Grants for Nonprofits in Pennsylvania

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GSK IMPACT Awards for Greater Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Foundation
Private
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Chester County, Pennsylvania +3 more
US $50,000
The 2025 GSK IMPACT Awards recognize nonprofit organizations in Greater Philadelphia for their contributions to community health. Each awardee receives $50,000 in unrestricted funding, aimed at nonprofits with annual revenues between $100,000 and $5 million. The awards promote innovative and impactful solutions to health challenges within the community, with a focus on criteria such as accountability and community-centered approaches. Organizations must comply with eligibility requirements to apply for this prestigious recognition.
Basic Human Needs Nutrition & Healthy Eating Health Care Access & Delivery +17 more

Provident Bank Foundation: Empowerment Grant

Provident Bank Foundation Inc
Private
Berks County, Pennsylvania, Bronx County, New York +24 more
US $5,000 - US $25,000
The Provident Bank Foundation's Empowerment Grant focuses on uplifting marginalized communities by providing flexible funding for initiatives that promote economic self-sufficiency. With grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 over two years, the program supports organizations in education, human services, and workforce development. Eligible applicants must demonstrate meaningful community impact and align with the Foundation's funding priorities, which include promoting quality education, social safety nets, and career development opportunities.
Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Special Needs Education +8 more

Climate Justice Organizing Fund - Track Two – Implementing a Climate Justice Organizing Strategy Fund

Bread & Roses Community Fund
Private
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
US $25,000
The Climate Justice Organizing Fund - Track Two supports grassroots organizations focused on implementing climate justice strategies. This funding aims to empower groups addressing interconnected issues such as racial justice, food security, health equity, and affordable housing. Eligible organizations must have an annual budget of $500,000 or less and prioritize community voices impacted by climate change. The fund emphasizes direct action, coalition building, and mobilizing communities to engage with policymakers, ensuring a robust response to climate challenges.
Food Access & Hunger Environmental Health Public Transportation & Mass Transit Systems +4 more

Social Impact Fund - Nationwide Grant

American Heart Association
Association/Society
Puerto Rico, United States
Up to US $500,000
The Social Impact Fund - Nationwide Grant supports innovative solutions addressing health care access, food security, and economic empowerment. Funded by the American Heart Association, this grant prioritizes community-led projects from organizations with under $10M in revenue. Eligible entities include both for-profit and nonprofit organizations based in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Grants can provide up to $250,000 to initiatives that demonstrate measurable impact, fostering sustainable change in health and wellness.
Health Disparities & Social Determinants of Health Economic Services & Development Economic Rights, Justice, & Mobility +3 more

Homeless To Housing Program - Financial Assistance

Disabled Veterans National Foundation
Private
United States
Up to US $2,000

Disabled Veterans National Foundation

The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) was established in 2007 to support veterans facing challenges that traditional systems could not fully address. From its earliest days, DVNF has been focused on closing critical gaps in care and providing resources that help veterans rebuild their lives with dignity and stability.

Guided by this commitment, DVNF developed its Health & Comfort programs, offering emergency financial assistance, housing transition support, food assistance, comfort kits, and wellness initiatives. These programs are designed to meet veterans where they are and to provide practical solutions that restore hope and stability. Today, DVNF continues to grow as a trusted national nonprofit. Every day, our team works with a clear purpose: to change lives for the men and women who have served our country.

Homeless To Housing Program - Financial Assistance

DVNF is dedicated to assisting disabled and at-risk veterans in their transition from homelessness to permanent housing. Recognizing that securing a home is a significant milestone, DVNF understands that true stability is achieved when a house becomes a home, furnished with essential items that provide comfort and functionality. We help cover essential costs related to securing and creating comfortable housing for at-risk veterans.

The H2H Program offers comprehensive support to veterans by providing: Financial Assistance of up to $2,000 to cover essential costs related to securing permanent housing, such as security deposits and initial rent payments.

For Financial Assistance: Payments are processed through two payment cycles each month, around the 15th and 30th. If your payment is delayed beyond the expected date, a Promissory Note of Payment will be issued to the vendor, confirming our organization's responsibility and requesting that no penalties be applied to the applicant.

Homelessness Services Equitable & Affordable Housing Supportive Housing & Shelters +1 more

CIF : Capacity builder awards

Endeavor Health
Private
United States
US $100,000 - US $500,000
The CIF Capacity Builder Awards by Endeavor Health focus on enhancing community health through strategic investments. With over $38.5 million allocated to local partnerships, these awards aim to address critical areas like healthcare access, food insecurity, and workforce development. Designed for nonprofit organizations, the awards range from $100,000 to $500,000 annually for 1-2 years, fostering long-term community impact and advancing health equity in the service areas.
Homelessness Services Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Food Security +5 more

CIF ; Impact awards

Endeavor Health
Private
United States
US $1,000,000

About

Being deeply connected to the community means more than providing access to excellent healthcare. It means understanding, and investing in, the health needs of our community.

Through our Community Investment Fund (CIF), Endeavor Health has awarded more than $38.5 million to 59 local partnerships dedicated to enhancing community health and wellbeing, advancing health equity and supporting local economic growth. Together, we’re committed to helping everyone in our communities be their best.

Award categories

Through the CIF, we will make meaningful and intentional investments through impact awards and capacity builder awards. These awards are intended to meaningfully advance the health of our community over time towards three bold aspirations through investments in five areas of focus.

We aspire to a future where:

  • A person’s zip code does not determine how long they will live
  • Hunger and homelessness in our communities are history
  • The healthcare workforce is thriving and representative of the communities we serve

To help advance these aspirations, the CIF will invest in the following areas:

  • Access to healthcare
  • Behavioral health
  • Food insecurity
  • Housing insecurity
  • Workforce development for careers in healthcare

Impact awards

  • Designed for 5-year initiatives where organizations come together to drive measurable impact and longer-term change in the communities we serve by improving existing systems and innovation
  • Emphasize strategic cross-sector and/or intra-sector partnerships between community-based organizations
  • Uplift community members of greatest need
  • Directly align with CIF areas of focus and meaningfully contribute to CIF goals
  • Award amount: $1 million per year, up to 5 years
Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Food Security Health Care Access & Delivery +5 more

CFF Innovation Grants

COLIN FARRELL FOUNDATION
Private
United States
US $10,000 - US $50,000

About Colin Farrell FoundationThe Colin Farrell Foundation is committed to transforming the lives of individuals and families living with intellectual disability through education, awareness, advocacy, and innovative programs. Inspired by his two sons, he is excited and deeply humbled by the hope that the Colin Farrell Foundation can help those who the larger systems of governance have neglected.

CFF Innovation GrantsWe’re looking for bold, scalable solutions focused on one or more of these priority areas:

  • Affordable co-housing models for individuals and families
  • Employer-partnered day programs and inclusive job opportunities
  • Tools and technologies that enhance accessibility at home and in community spaces
  • Cross-sector collaborations between public, private, and nonprofit organizations

Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities Equitable & Affordable Housing Volunteerism & Philanthropy

Scaling Pathways to Homeownership

Capital One Foundation
Corporate
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
US $200,000
  • Innovative: An approach that brings fresh thinking, tools, or models to homeownership in ways that challenge the status quo and demonstrate a disruptive, future-oriented vision with potential to inspire or shift broader field practice.
  • Impactful: A solution with meaningful potential to expand homeownership through knowledge and action, featuring clear and measurable progress indicators that demonstrate capacity to shift trajectories for low- and moderate-income households.
  • Bridge-Building: An initiative that effectively connects and unifies a wide range of stakeholders, fostering meaningful collaboration across sectors or perspectives. The strongest submissions will reflect strong community partnerships across the housing ecosystem.
  • Durable: A sustainable pathway that addresses root causes of homeownership barriers rather than just symptoms, with compelling evidence of potential to elicit robust support from broad private, philanthropic, and public funding sources over time.
Homeownership Equitable & Affordable Housing

Seed-And-Scale Match Fund

The Alliance for Health Equity
Private
Chester County, Pennsylvania
US $10,000 - US $50,000

The Alliance for Health Equity

The Alliance for Health Equity pursues its mission through grantmaking, providing scholarships, building partnerships and being catalytic to spark new initiatives where they are needed the most. Our ultimate goal is to improve the health, social, emotional, economic conditions among children, teens, and families in the Coatesville Area School District.

The Seed-And-Scale Match Fund

The Seed-And-Scale Match Fund is a signature funding initiative of The Alliance for Health Equity (AHE) that supports community-based organizations working to address key social determinants of health in Greater Coatesville. Seed-And-Scale is designed to help organizations launch new ideas, strengthen existing programs, and scale solutions rooted in community need and lived experience.

The Seed-And-Scale Match Fund supports both emerging initiatives and established models that reduce systemic barriers, expand access to essential resources, and strengthen pathways to long-term community impact. 

Focus on Social Determinents of Health (SDoH)

  • Healthcare Access and Quality: Access to affordable, culturally responsive healthcare services including physical, behavioral, and preventive care that support wellness across the lifespan. 
  • Education Access and Quality: Access to high-quality learning environments, academic support, and enrichment opportunities which enable children and youth to thrive. 
  • Neighborhood and Built Environment: Safe, stable physical environments including housing and food access that support healthy living and community stability. 
  • Social and Community Context: Strong relationships, supportive networks, and community engagement that foster belonging, resilience, and collective well-being. 
  • Economic Stability: Strong relationships, supportive networks, and community engagement that foster belonging, resilience, and collective well-being. 
Health Disparities & Social Determinants of Health Educational Access & Equity Food Access & Hunger +3 more

Board Leadership Volunteer Grant

Ecolab Foundation
Corporate
United States
Up to US $500

Ecolab Foundation

Ecolab Foundation is a philanthropic arm of Ecolab dedicated to advancing community well-being through programs that promote education, environmental stewardship, and public health. Its mission is to create positive social impact by supporting initiatives that strengthen communities and foster sustainable development.

The foundation’s primary areas of engagement include educational programs that enhance learning and workforce readiness, environmental projects that encourage conservation and sustainability, and health-related initiatives that improve hygiene and safety. It focuses on partnerships that deliver measurable benefits and long-term impact.

Ecolab Foundation operates primarily within the United States while also supporting global initiatives aligned with its corporate responsibility goals. Its geographic scope reflects a commitment to addressing local community needs and contributing to broader sustainability efforts.

The foundation collaborates with nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and community-based groups. It prioritizes partnerships that demonstrate strong governance, clear objectives, and alignment with its mission of education, health, and environmental responsibility.

Ecolab Match Program

Ecolab established the Volunteer and Community Relations programs to encourage and reward Ecolab employee and alumni involvement in the communities where people live and work. There are three programs including the Board Leadership Volunteer Grant.

Board Leadership Volunteer Grant

Ecolab will donate up to $500 USD annually to a qualifying 501(c)3 organization (some restrictions apply) for which an eligible person serves on the Board of Directors. 

Focus Areas of Giving

  • Youth and Education: programs that promote youth development, particularly for programs that ensure all students are successful
  • Civic & Community Development: affordable housing, work readiness, crisis assistance and hunger relief
  • Environment & Conservation: hands-on environmental learning programs, environment and conservation organizations
  • Arts & Culture: arts education for children and youth as well as support for museums and the performing arts
Youth Development & Leadership Educational Access & Equity Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness +8 more

Eviction Protection Grant Program (363148)

Department of Housing and Urban Development
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
US $500,000 - US $2,000,000
The Eviction Protection Grant Program (EPGP) aims to support low-income tenants facing eviction by offering competitive awards to around 16 nonprofit organizations and government entities. These grants will fund no-cost legal assistance, covering pretrial, trial, post-trial, and alternative dispute resolution services. The initiative, backed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, is designed to ensure that vulnerable tenants have access to essential legal resources, ultimately reducing eviction rates and promoting housing stability.
Legal Services Equitable & Affordable Housing

Reparations Action Fund For Tomorrow’s (RAFFT) Grant

Lancaster County Community Foundation
Private
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
US $500 - US $10,000

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.

Black American Services Racial / Ethnic Justice & Rights Mental Health & Psychiatric Diseases +7 more

Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Education and Outreach Initiative (362880)

US HUD: Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
US $175,000 - US $2,500,000
The Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP), established by Congress in 1988, aims to fund organizations to combat discriminatory housing practices. The Education and Outreach Initiative (EOI) educates stakeholders about their rights under fair housing laws. Key components include the National Media Campaign, which promotes fair housing awareness nationally, and local programs that support community-based outreach. HUD oversees the process, ensuring compliance and monitoring of funded initiatives to enhance fair housing practices.
Basic Human Needs Real Estate & Housing Equitable & Affordable Housing +1 more

Fair Housing Initiatives Program Private Enforcement Initiative (362827)

US HUD: Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)
Federal Government
United States
US $250,000 - US $500,000
The Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) aims to combat discriminatory housing practices through funding provided to various organizations. Established by Congress in 1988 and made permanent in 1992, FHIP supports entities that educate the public and enforce fair housing rights. The program offers competitive grants across four initiatives, including the Private Enforcement Initiative, which enables national non-profit organizations to investigate violations and uphold fair housing laws effectively.
Civil Rights Real Estate & Housing Equitable & Affordable Housing +1 more

Global Health, K-12 STEM Education and Economic Mobility Grant

Eli Lilly And Company Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Lilly Foundation

To extend Lilly’s charitable reach and impact, the Eli Lilly and Company Foundation (Lilly Foundation) was established in 1968 and is supported by donations from Eli Lilly and Company.

The Foundation is a tax-exempt, private foundation supporting programs that align with its philanthropic priorities.

Grantmaking Approach

The Lilly Foundation’s work is guided by a charitable vision of a world where every person has an opportunity to live their healthiest life. Through grantmaking focused on Lilly Foundation’s charitable vision, grants can serve as a catalyst for closing gaps and empowering individuals and communities to thrive.

All proposals should demonstrate clear alignment with at least one focus area and include charitable outcomes that are measurable and consistent with the Foundation’s long-term charitable goals.

Global Health, K-12 STEM Education and Economic Mobility Grant

Focus Areas

Global Health

Lilly Foundation, through its charitable grants, aims to support permissible charitable efforts to improve access to quality healthcare for resource-limited communities in low- and lower-middleincome countries (L/LMICs) and in the United States. Strengthening access to care is essential for enhancing community well-being and supporting economic stability in resource-limited settings.

The Global Health focus area aims to close gaps in quality healthcare by supporting charitable solutions that improve access, bring care closer to where people live, and address the high burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in resource-limited settings. To the extent permissible, the Foundation prioritizes charitable efforts related to cardiometabolic health in resource-limited settings.

K-12 STEM Education

The K-12 STEM Education focus area aims to close the gaps for students from low-income communities by supporting programs that foster new pathways and pipelines to STEM education through focused K-12 efforts, concentrating on the critical middle school years. The Foundation’s K-12 STEM Education grants are focused on initiatives that benefit Marion County, Indiana.

Economic Mobility

The Economic Mobility focus area supports charitable and educational programs that strengthen workforce readiness, postsecondary and skills-based educational pathways, and housing stability to promote long-term prosperity. This support is focused on Marion County, Indiana, with the goal of improving economic opportunity for low-income communities and advancing community well-being.

Health Disparities & Social Determinants of Health Community Health Education Nutrition & Healthy Eating +9 more

Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive Program (IHBG-COMP) for FY 2026

US HUD: Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)
Federal Government
United States
US $500,000 - US $7,500,000
The Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive Program (IHBG-COMP) for FY 2026 offers competitive grants to eligible recipients under NAHASDA. This program aims to support affordable housing initiatives benefiting low-income Tribal families, enhancing their living conditions and community well-being. Funded by the US HUD's Office of Public and Indian Housing, the IHBG-COMP encourages the development of sustainable housing solutions within Native American communities.
Minority Services Equitable & Affordable Housing Native American Services

TFEC Community Impact Grants: Benjamin Franklin Trust Fund

The Foundation for Enhancing Communities
Private
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania +4 more
Up to US $10,000
The TFEC Community Impact Grants, including the Benjamin Franklin Trust Fund, support nonprofits in South Central Pennsylvania. Emphasizing community sustainability, these grants address diverse local needs such as education, health, and housing stability. Priority is given to projects aiding Mifflin and Juniata counties, with a focus on measurable impact and lasting outcomes. Eligible organizations must be registered nonprofits, and funding decisions depend on the number of qualified applicants and available resources.
Community Services Animal Welfare - General Disability Care & Services +25 more

Authority to Accept Unsolicited Proposals for Research Partnerships Notice of Intent (NOI)

US HUD: Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Unspecified amount
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is inviting eligible organizations to submit unsolicited research proposals targeting key areas like housing affordability and homelessness. This initiative aims to foster high-quality research that informs housing policies and programs. Projects must secure matching funds of at least 50% of the total cost and align with HUD's research priorities to qualify for cooperative agreements, ensuring ongoing collaboration throughout the research process.
Community Services Equitable & Affordable Housing

Family Unification Program (FUP) Multi-Year NOFO

US HUD: Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Up to US $1,700,000
The Family Unification Program (FUP) aims to assist families and youth at risk of homelessness by providing Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) assistance. It targets families facing housing issues that could lead to out-of-home placement for children and youth aged 18-24 who have aged out of foster care. The program offers flexible voucher durations, with extensions available under specific conditions, ensuring support for those in need of stable housing.
Youth Services Family Services Equitable & Affordable Housing

Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery

Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State/Local Government
Bedford County, Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Pennsylvania +4 more
US $100,000 - US $4,000,000

Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development

The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) works every day to ensure Pennsylvania is a premier state to do business, where we adopt and innovate the next generation of breakthroughs in a diverse mix of industry clusters, where we cultivate a resilient economy, and where we invest in our people and our communities to build a stronger Pennsylvania that works for all the residents, workers, businesses, and entrepreneurs that call our Commonwealth home.

Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated $38,282,000 to the Commonwealth via PL- 117-43 and PL 117-180 to support long-term recovery efforts following the remnants of Hurricane Ida in 2021.

Grants will be available for federally designated disaster areas impacted by the disaster.

Uses

  • Housing assistance, including housing rehabilitation and housing incentives,
  • Multi-family housing development and related activities,
  • Infrastructure improvements,
  • Mitigation activities.

Funding

Priority will be given to projects benefitting residents in Delaware and Montgomery counties identified as the Most Impacted and Distressed (MID) counties.

Priority will be given to projects benefitting low- and moderate-income individuals and households.

Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid Equitable & Affordable Housing

Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and the Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO (FY2026)

US HUD: Office of Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Up to US $3,000,000
The Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO (FY2026) aims to support HUD-approved housing counseling agencies. These agencies provide essential guidance to tenants and homeowners regarding property maintenance, financial management, and literacy. This initiative plays a crucial role in helping individuals secure sustainable homeownership or affordable rentals, while also serving as a safeguard against housing scams and discrimination, connecting clients to various housing resources.
Equitable & Affordable Housing Life Skills Training & Rehabilitation

Navigant Credit Union Charitable Foundation Grant

Navigant Credit Union Charitable Foundation Inc
Private
United States
More than US $10,000

Navigant Credit Union 

Navigant Credit Union is the longest-operating, member-owned credit union in Rhode Island. Since its founding in 1915, Navigant Credit Union has been dedicated to providing its members with unparalleled financial products and services, while working every day to stay committed to the financial well-being of the families, businesses and communities we serve. 

Navigant Credit Union Charitable Foundation Grant

For over a century, Navigant Credit Union has been committed to making a meaningful difference in the community. In 2017, we established the Navigant Credit Union Charitable Foundation to further amplify our impact in five strategic areas:

  • Education & Financial Literacy: Organizational and capital support for programs, supplies, building products, sports facilities and teams.
  • Social Services: Financial support for programs and organizations for children, veterans, hunger and housing.
  • Public Health, Safety & Well-Being: Support for programs addressing public safety, emergency care and eradication of disease.

Educational Access & Equity Youth Services Equitable & Affordable Housing +7 more

National Housing Innovation Grant (Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge)

Enterprise Community Partners Inc
Private
United States
US $2,000,000

Enterprise Community Partners

Enterprise Community Partners is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. Home is where life happens, where plans are made, and futures begin. It is the foundation for dignity, health, education, wealth, and community. Yet rents keep going up, paychecks don’t keep pace, and good homes in strong neighborhoods are increasingly out of reach.

The system doesn’t work. It must be changed, and it must be changed by us.

Enterprise has the breadth, scale, and expertise to do it. We support community development organizations on the ground. We aggregate and invest billions to improve housing and strengthen communities across the U.S. We advance housing policy at every level of government. We build and manage communities ourselves. Everything we do is informed by the residents we serve.

Together with our partners, we focus on the greatest need — the massive shortage of affordable rental homes — to achieve three goals:

  • Increase the supply of affordable homes
  • Advance racial equity after decades of systematic racism in housing
  • Support residents and strengthen communities to be resilient to the unpredictable, and make upward mobility possible

Since 1982, we have invested $92.0 billion and created 1.1 million homes across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. We do all this to make home and community places of pride, power, and belonging.

National Housing Innovation Grant Competition

Home is foundational. It’s where we plant roots, raise and care for our families, and build community bonds. Yet in every corner of the country, millions of people of all ages and backgrounds need a home they can afford.

Wells Fargo is meeting this moment with a powerful grant opportunity. Together with Enterprise, Wells Fargo has launched the third iteration of the Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge. The 2026 cycle of the housing innovation competition will identify and propel proven, ready-to-scale solutions that transform current practices and increase housing choice and access.

Eligible applicants will compete for five individual grants of $2 million to advance their innovation and drive meaningful, systems-level change in the housing and adjacent industries. Winners will gain access to mentorship and coaching from industry leaders and experts and join a powerful network of Breakthrough Challenge innovators.

Focus Areas

This third cycle of the Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge aims to meet the nation’s affordable housing challenges across all types of communities: Native, rural, suburban, tribal, and urban.

Proposals must encompass one or more of three focus areas:

  • Design and Construction
  • Finance
  • Service Delivery and Programs

Applicants will be asked to show how their proof of concept or pilot program has achieved clear outcomes and success, and provide a clear pathway to expanding the innovation’s reach and impact

Round 1: Criteria and Scoring

Your innovation must meet the criteria below to advance to the official scoring stage.

Type of Community

Innovations can serve all types of communities:

  • Rural
  • Urban
  • Suburban
  • Tribal

Location

Priority scoring will be given to applications from entities that are based in – or whose innovations are designed for – one or more of these 28 states, plus D.C.:

  • Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C.

Affordability

Innovations must serve residents at these income levels:

  • Rental: 80% AMI or below
  • Homeownership: 120% AMI or below
  • Workforce housing: 120% AMI or below

Equitable & Affordable Housing

Regions Bank Matching Gifts Program: Full-Time Associates

Regions Bank
Corporate
Alabama, Arizona +26 more
Unspecified amount

About Regions

Regions Financial Corporation is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation's largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas.

Regions Foundation

Regions Foundation supports community investments that positively impact the communities served by Regions Bank. The Foundation engages in a grantmaking program focused on priorities including economic and community development; education and workforce readiness; and financial wellness. The Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation funded primarily through contributions from Regions Bank.

Matching Gifts Program

Full-time associates and recent retirees (up to 5 years after retirement) of Regions and its affiliated companies can request a Regions Matching Gift to eligible organizations. The recipient organization must be a 501(c) or 170(c) organization located in the Regions footprint (except for accredited educational institutions, which may be located anywhere in the United States) and has a primary mission that clearly fits one of these categories:

  • Economic and community development: Supporting economic prosperity through affordable housing, job creation, small-business development, homebuyer education and retention, neighborhood revitalization and stabilization, food security/hunger relief.
  • Education and workforce readiness: Supporting career prosperity through student competency and skill building, college and career readiness, educational access and success, credential building and employment and educator training and resources.
  • Financial wellness: Supporting financial prosperity through K-12 and college financial education, adult and workforce financial empowerment.
  • Arts and culture: Organizations that promote visual or performing arts, historic or science museums, zoos, botanical gardens, libraries, parks or public radio and television.
  • Service members and Veterans: Organizations that have a primary mission of supporting U.S. military service members and veterans.
  • Individuals with disabilities: Organizations that have a primary mission of supporting individuals with disabilities.

Regions Matching Gifts for Full-Time Associates

Regions supports organizations important to our associates through the Regions Matching Gifts Program. This program, which is open for use for all full-time Regions associates, affiliate associates and recent retirees, allows you to make an even greater difference to your favorite charities by doubling your tax-deductible contributions to these organizations. 

Disability Care & Services Military & Veterans Services Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness +7 more

Regions Bank Matching Gifts Program: Recent Retirees

Regions Bank
Corporate
Alabama, Arizona +26 more
Up to US $1,000

About Regions

Regions Financial Corporation is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation's largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas.

Regions Foundation

Regions Foundation supports community investments that positively impact the communities served by Regions Bank. The Foundation engages in a grantmaking program focused on priorities including economic and community development; education and workforce readiness; and financial wellness. The Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation funded primarily through contributions from Regions Bank.

Matching Gifts Program

Full-time associates and recent retirees (up to 5 years after retirement) of Regions and its affiliated companies can request a Regions Matching Gift to eligible organizations. The recipient organization must be a 501(c) or 170(c) organization located in the Regions footprint (except for accredited educational institutions, which may be located anywhere in the United States) and has a primary mission that clearly fits one of these categories:

  • Economic and community development: Supporting economic prosperity through affordable housing, job creation, small-business development, homebuyer education and retention, neighborhood revitalization and stabilization, food security/hunger relief.
  • Education and workforce readiness: Supporting career prosperity through student competency and skill building, college and career readiness, educational access and success, credential building and employment and educator training and resources.
  • Financial wellness: Supporting financial prosperity through K-12 and college financial education, adult and workforce financial empowerment.
  • Arts and culture: Organizations that promote visual or performing arts, historic or science museums, zoos, botanical gardens, libraries, parks or public radio and television.
  • Service members and Veterans: Organizations that have a primary mission of supporting U.S. military service members and veterans.
  • Individuals with disabilities: Organizations that have a primary mission of supporting individuals with disabilities.

Regions Matching Gifts for Recent Retirees

Retirees of Regions and its affiliated companies are eligible for the Matching Gift Program for up to 5 years after retirement (the gift date must be within the first 5 years of retirement). Regions will match donations of $25 or more, up to a total of $1,000 per year per retiree.

The Regions Community Affairs team will contact the organization on your behalf to verify the gift and review eligibility.

Food Security Equitable & Affordable Housing Business Development +7 more

Purpose Prize®

AARP Foundation
Association/Society
United States
US $75,000

AARP Foundation

AARP Foundation strengthens financial resilience for and with older adults by empowering individuals and improving systems.

AARP empowers people to choose how they live as they age. There are 125 million Americans who are 50 or older, and people want their money, health and happiness to last as long as they do. We are a wise friend and fierce defender, focusing on the priorities of older Americans.

Purpose Prize® from AARP

Honoring extraordinary people 50-plus who put their purpose into action.

Purpose is a powerful force for good. The Purpose Prize from AARP honors extraordinary older Americans who put their purpose into action to support AARP’s mission of empowering people to choose how they live as they age. Winners receive $75,000 and a year of organizational support from AARP to grow the impact of their nonprofits. Examples of organizational support include data and evaluation, governance and succession planning, fundraising strategy, and prospectus development.

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Affordable Housing Grants for Nonprofits in Pennsylvania Highlights

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Last updated: October 5, 2026. Next update: November 1, 2026.

Grant Insights : Grant Funding Trends in Pennsylvania

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Pennsylvania?

Grants are most commonly $120,832.

$120,832

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Affordable Housing Grants for Nonprofits in Pennsylvania year over year?

In 2024, funders in Pennsylvania awarded a total of 114,767 grants.

2022 101,760

2023 105,380

2024 114,767

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Affordable Housing Grants for Nonprofits in Pennsylvania given out in Pennsylvania, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, Education, and Human Services.

1. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

2. Education

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Affordable Housing Grants for Nonprofits in Pennsylvania changing over time?

Funding has increased by 39.90%.

2022 $9,486,595,381

2023 $9,869,112,363
4.03%

2024 $13,806,751,647
39.90%

Pennsylvania Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Montgomery County, Philadelphia County, and Allegheny County receive the most funding.

County Total Grant Funding in 2024
Montgomery County $11,058,341,664
Philadelphia County $2,487,099,923
Allegheny County $1,915,534,930
Chester County $846,675,579
Centre County $563,407,306