Affordable Housing Grants for Nonprofits

Last updated October 20, 2026

Grantable tracks 546 active affordable housing grants for nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 13 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 203 list an award amount, with a median of $50K.

Grants tracked: 546; from 344 funders
Median award: $50K; middle half $15K–$500K
Total listed funding: $154.5M; across 203 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 40; 25 with a published date

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Scholar House Application Housing Assistance and Development Services Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies HANDS Inc. provides low-income housing in Bowling Green, Kentucky, with financial counseling services including pre-purchase counseling, budget counseling, credit loss/mitigation, and foreclosure assistance.	Rolling	Varies
State Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Commerce Multifamily Housing Funding · State Not published · Varies Since 1986, the state's Housing Trust Fund has invested over $2.6 billion in capital funding and helped build or preserve more than 59,000 affordable multifamily rental units.	Not published	Varies
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency - Programs and Funding Minnesota Housing Finance Agency · State Not published · Varies Minnesota Housing offers a variety of financing products as well as funding programs for rental properties and assistance to renters or service providers in Minnesota.	Not published	Varies
SHIP-Homebuyer Education & Counseling Grant Miami-Dade County · Foundation Not published · Varies The SHIP-Homebuyer Education & Counseling program in Miami-Dade County offers funding for educational and counseling services aimed at prospective homebuyers.	Not published	Varies
Minnesota Youthbuild Competitive Grants Program Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Minnesota Youthbuild Competitive Grants Program, offered by the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), aims to support organizations providing young individuals with essential construction skills and safety training.	Not published	Up to $150K
Metropolitan Council - Livable Communities Grants Metropolitan Council · State Not published · Varies The 1995 Livable Communities Act (LCA) funds development projects that create affordable housing, increase economic opportunity, improve connections, and realize more equitable development outcomes.	Not published	Varies
Infrastructure Project Grant Impact Harrisburg · Foundation Not published · Varies Projects must demonstrate impact in at least one of the following areas:	Not published	Varies
2026 Housing Preservation Commerce Multifamily Housing Funding · State Not published · Varies Makes funds available for major building improvements, preservation renovations or upgrades, and system replacements necessary for existing Commerce-funded multifamily rental projects.	Not published	Varies
Impact Investing Loans Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Below-market loan funding to support affordable housing, community development, and other social impact projects ACF is a national leader in impact investing.	Not published	Varies
Interest Rate Reduction (IRR) Grant Healthy Neighborhoods Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This grant is available for select properties under HNI's Special Purchase Program. The IRR Grant proceeds are used by HNI to buy mortgage discount points on behalf of the borrower in order to reduce the borrowing rate to 3.5%.	Not published	Varies
Economic Empowerment and Sustainability: Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy and Housing Farmington Bank Community · Foundation Not published · Varies Farmington Bank Community Foundation, which continues the 167 year legacy of the former Farmington Bank, provides financial support to non-profit organizations and community programs that help create opportunities for a better life by…	Not published	Varies
Rural Workforce Housing Fund (RWHF) Western Nebraska Housing Opportunities · Foundation Not published · Varies Twin Cities Development Association, Inc.	Not published	Varies
Multifamily Rental (Traditional HTF) Funding Grant Washington State Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Up to $5M The Washington State Department of Commerce is offering over $268 million in funding for multifamily rental affordable housing projects through the Housing Trust Fund.	Not published	Up to $5M
New York City: Preventing and Reducing Homelessness Among Older Adults Grant The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · $100K – $250K The New York Community Trust is seeking innovative proposals to address homelessness among older adults in New York City.	Not published	$100K – $250K
Request for Information (RFI): Intergenerational Housing Prototypes United Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Camp Washington Homeownership Program Camp Washington Urban Revitalization Corporation -Cwurc- · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K A program created in 2023 by Camp Washington Urban Revitalization Corporation (CWURC) to provide homeownership opportunities and resources for potential homeowners.	Not published	Up to $20K
FNBO: Community Sponsorships Grant First National Bank of Omaha · Foundation Not published · Varies FNBO's Community Sponsorships provide vital financial support to nonprofit organizations and community events that enhance the well-being of our communities.	Not published	Varies
Housing is Healthcare Fund (formerly Home Matters Arizona Fund) Home Matters to Arizona · Foundation Not published · $250K – $500K The Housing is Healthcare Fund (formerly known as the Home Matters Arizona Fund) is part of a planned $100 million fund (debt and grants) leveraging government, philanthropy and national private investment.	Not published	$250K – $500K
New York Community Bank Foundation Grants New York Community Bank Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The NYCB Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant requests but you may send a one-page introductory letter.	Not published	Varies
Athens Federal Foundation Grant Athens Federal Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Athens Federal Foundation Grant supports charitable initiatives in East Tennessee, particularly in Bradley, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, and Polk counties.	Not published	Varies
Cox Charities Community Grants Cox Charities · Foundation Not published · Varies Cox Charities Community Grants support nonprofits in California, focusing on digital equity, conservation, K-12 STEAM education, military support, and affordable housing.	Not published	Varies
Resyndication Support New Mexico Affordable Housing Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Support for existing LIHTC properties pursuing resyndication strategies.	Not published	Varies
Matching Grant Healthy Neighborhoods Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K In combination with HNI loan products, borrowers may be eligible for a matching grant towards rehab project costs. The grant covers 50% of rehab project costs up to $10,000.	Not published	Up to $10K
Rental Housing Program Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The Rental Housing Program provides loans for the development of affordable multifamily housing. County Government, For-Profit, Municipalities/Towns, Non-Profit	Not published	Varies

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do affordable housing grants for nonprofits award?

Of the 546 affordable housing grants for nonprofits Grantable lists as of October 20, 2026, 203 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $50K, and the middle half fall between $15K and $500K. 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 active listings, the leading funders are Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (20), Commerce Multifamily Housing Funding (12), Enterprise Community Partners Inc (11), The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg (8), and Affordable Housing Management Association - Northern CA and HI (7). In all, 344 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are affordable housing grants for nonprofits due?

Of 546 grants listed, 40 accept applications on a rolling basis, 25 have a published upcoming deadline, 70 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 411 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 60% 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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