Affordable Housing Grants for Nonprofits

Last updated September 29, 2026

There are currently 569 open affordable housing grants for nonprofits in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 209 list an award amount, with a median of $50K.

Open grants
569
from 348 funders
Median award
$50K
middle half $15K–$600K
Total listed funding
$162.6M
across 209 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines
40
46 with a published date

On this page: State Foundation · Updated daily

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Commerce CDBG · State

October 16, 2026 · Up to $30M

CDBG funding for housing projects that benefit low- to moderate-income neighborhoods. Eligible applicants are local units of government in Kansas cities or counties, excluding federal entitlement areas.

Community Grants - Partnership Grant

Yellowstone Club Community Foundation · Foundation

October 22, 2026 · Varies

Support for projects, services, and capital requests with well-established partners. A direct relationship with the organization allows for a sustained funding partnership.

Community Grants - Catalyst Grant

Yellowstone Club Community Foundation · Foundation

October 22, 2026 · Up to $10K

Supports new nonprofits with organizational development or the building out of a specific program.

Community Grants - Capital Grant

Yellowstone Club Community Foundation · Foundation

October 22, 2026 · Varies

One-time investment in the growth or expansion of a partner organization to meet a specific need. Supports construction, renovation, land purchase, or other capital projects or campaigns.

Beacon Hill Community Fund

Beacon Hill Civic Association Inc · Foundation

October 31, 2026 · $3K – $10K

The Community Fund supports projects and programs for residents involving: Beacon Hill, Cambridge Street, and adjacent neighborhoods (Boston, MA area) Established in 2019, the Community Fund was created by the Beacon Hill Civic Association…

CDBG | Housing Rehabilitation and Demolition

Commerce Grants Calendar · State

October 31, 2026 · $30M

Fund housing rehab, reconstruction, or development for low- to moderate-income residents. Match requirements vary by project.

Residential Opportunities on Main Street (ROOMS)

Commerce Grants Calendar · State

October 31, 2026 · $5M

Funds to support new upper-floor housing in Designated Kansas Main Street Communities. No match required.

CDBG-Affordable Housing

eCivis Grants Network (direct) · State

November 9, 2026 · Varies

Community Development Block Grant program for affordable housing initiatives administered by the Department of Housing.

FreeRent Atlanta Grant

Freerent Foundation Inc · Foundation

November 14, 2026 · Up to 12 months of rental assistance

An annual grant providing up to 12 months of rental assistance plus wraparound support services for hardworking families in Atlanta experiencing unexpected hardship.

Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) Program

Right Place Foundation · Foundation

December 31, 2026 · $1M – $20M

Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant Program - CPI Rural Colorado Subgrant Program

Colorado Preservation Inc · Foundation

February 1, 2027 · $600K

The Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants program fosters economic development in rural communities through the rehabilitation of historic buildings.

Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2024 PLHA NOFA

Department of Housing and Community Development · State

February 28, 2027 · Varies

The principal goal of this program is to make funding available to eligible Local Governments in California for housing-related projects and programs that assist in addressing the unmet housing needs of their local communities.

Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2022 PLHA NOFA

Department of Housing and Community Development · State

February 28, 2027 · Varies

The principal goal of this program is to make funding available to eligible Local Governments in California for housing-related projects and programs that assist in addressing the unmet housing needs of their local communities.

Dan Grady Memorial Scholarship

Affordable Housing Management Assoc · Foundation

March 27, 2027 · Varies

Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2023 PLHA NOFA

Department of Housing and Community Development · State

June 30, 2027 · Varies

The principal goal of this program is to make funding available to eligible Local Governments in California for housing-related projects and programs that assist in addressing the unmet housing needs of their local communities.

Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) 2.0 Program

Detroit Economic Growth Association · Foundation

September 30, 2027 · $1M – $20M

The RAP 2.0 program provides access to real estate and place-based infrastructure development gap financing in the form of grants. It is designed to support revitalization and placemaking initiatives across Michigan.

Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) 2.0 Program

Detroit Economic Growth Corporation · Foundation

September 30, 2027 · $1M – $20M

The RAP 2.0 program provides access to real estate and place-based infrastructure development gap financing through grants.

Housing & Transit Reinvestment Zone (HTRZ)

Economic Opportunity Grants · State

December 31, 2027 · Varies

Enables a portion of incremental tax revenue growth to be captured over a period of time to support development costs, including housing affordability and increased density.

First Home Investment Zone (FHIZ)

Economic Opportunity Grants · State

December 31, 2027 · Varies

Enables a portion of incremental tax revenue growth to be captured over time to accommodate the zone's project and system infrastructure costs.

USDA Housing Preservation Grant

Great Northern Development Corporation · Foundation

Rolling · $38K

GNDC received $38,000 in grant funds from USDA Rural Development to address housing rehabilitation needs across GNDC's service region.

Chicago Prize

Pritzker Traubert Foundation · Foundation

Rolling · Varies

_Note: The Phase I deadline is represented by the pre-proposal deadline and the Phase II deadline is represented by the full proposal deadline.

HOME First-Time Homebuyer Program

Eastern Sierra Community Housing · Foundation

Rolling · $700K

Program first launched in 2006 as a public-private partnership between MLH and the Town of Mammoth Lakes. Created to address housing crisis and stabilize the local economy.

Community Housing / CDBG Grants

State

Rolling · Varies

Newtown Savings Bank Foundation Grant

Newtown Savings Bank Foundation Inc · Foundation

Rolling · Varies

The Newtown Savings Bank Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations that aid families and individuals in financial need.

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Affordable housing grants for nonprofits by the numbers

How deadlines work

Rolling or ongoing
40 7%
Upcoming date published
46 8%
Stated cycle, no date yet
67 12%
No deadline published
416 73%

When dated deadlines fall

Share of the 46 grants with a published date, by quarter.

9%
Jan–Mar
2%
Apr–Jun
13%
Jul–Sep
76%
Oct–Dec

Funders with the most open affordable housing grants for nonprofits

  1. Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development 20 open
  2. Commerce Multifamily Housing Funding 16 open
  3. Enterprise Community Partners Inc 13 open
  4. Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs 12 open
  5. Department of Housing and Community Development 8 open
  6. The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg 8 open

348 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 569 open affordable housing grants for nonprofits (active, with a deadline today or later or none published) as of September 29, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 29 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.

About affordable housing grants

Affordable housing grants help nonprofits build, rehabilitate, and preserve homes for low- and moderate-income households. Federal funding flows mainly through HUD programs such as HOME Investment Partnerships, the Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP), and Community Development Block Grants, with additional support from state housing finance agencies and capacity-building intermediaries.

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Affordable Housing Grants by state

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do affordable housing grants for nonprofits award?

Of the 569 open affordable housing grants for nonprofits Grantable lists as of September 29, 2026, 209 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $50K, and the middle half fall between $15K and $600K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most affordable housing grants for nonprofits?

By number of open listings, the most active funders are Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (20), Commerce Multifamily Housing Funding (16), Enterprise Community Partners Inc (13), Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs (12), and Department of Housing and Community Development (8). In all, 348 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

When are affordable housing grants for nonprofits due?

Of 569 open grants, 40 accept applications on a rolling basis, 46 have a published upcoming deadline, 67 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 416 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 76% fall in October–December.

What grants are available for affordable housing?

Affordable housing funding supports land acquisition, new construction, rehabilitation, homebuyer assistance, and infrastructure for income-qualified housing. HUD's HOME program is the largest federal block grant focused exclusively on affordable housing, while SHOP funds sweat-equity homeownership and CDBG dollars support a range of housing and community-development activities.

Does HUD fund affordable housing projects?

Yes. HUD is the leading federal funder of affordable housing, primarily through HOME Investment Partnerships and Community Development Block Grants distributed to states and local governments, which then fund nonprofit developers. HUD also funds national and regional nonprofits directly through the Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program for volunteer- and sweat-equity-based homeownership.

Who else funds affordable housing nonprofits?

State housing finance agencies (including Low-Income Housing Tax Credit allocations), the Federal Home Loan Banks' Affordable Housing Program, and intermediaries such as LISC, Enterprise Community Partners, and NeighborWorks America are major sources. Banks pursuing community-reinvestment goals and local community foundations also fund affordable housing development.

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