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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Elevations Foundation Community Grants Elevations Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies In 1952, the U. of C. Federal Credit Union was founded with 12 members and less than $100 in assets to serve the financial needs of CU Boulder staff and faculty.	Not published	Varies
IMPACT: Neighborhoods & Communities - Renaissance Block Grant Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The IMPACT: Neighborhoods & Communities Renaissance Block Grant aims to revitalize neighborhoods in Erie County by combating blight and encouraging local investment.	Not published	Up to $100K
Catalytic Revitalization Tax Credit Grant Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · Foundation Not published · Varies The Catalytic Revitalization Tax Credit, offered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, provides up to $15 million to rehabilitate eligible properties previously owned by government entities.	Not published	Varies
Affordable Solar and Storage Predevelopment and Technical Assistance (NY) Grant New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Affordable Solar and Storage Predevelopment and Technical Assistance program, offered by NYSERDA, aims to enhance solar access for low-to-moderate income households in New York.	Not published	Up to $200K
2026 NYS CDBG Public Infrastructure, Public Facilities, Public Facilities, Microenterprise, Community Planning, and Imminent Threat Applications HCR CDBG · State Not published · Varies Multi-category CDBG funding for community planning, public infrastructure, public facilities, microenterprise development, and imminent threat projects.	Not published	Varies
PCCF Community Grants Park County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The PCCF Annual Community Grants provide essential funding to support local nonprofits and public entities in Park County.	Not published	Varies
National Capital Strategic Economic Development Fund Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The National Capital Strategic Economic Development Fund (NED) provides competitive funds in support of commercial and residential activities in areas targeted for revitalization.	Not published	Varies
Housing Opportunity Grants National Association of Realtors · Foundation Not published · Varies NAR funds the betterment of the real estate industry through this grant program. Limited details available on the grants and funding page.	Not published	Varies
Tribal Multifamily Finance Super NOFA Grant California Department of Housing and Community Development · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tribal Multifamily Finance Super NOFA provides approximately $50 million in funding aimed at enhancing the living conditions of Indian communities.	Not published	Varies
Fund for Santa Barbara: Mickey Flacks Social Housing Fund Grant Fund for Santa Barbara Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Mickey Flacks Social Housing Fund, named after a revered community activist, supports organizations in Santa Barbara County that advocate for social housing justice.	Not published	Up to $5K
Health and Environmental Justice Grant The Connecticut Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Health and Environmental Justice Grant aims to address health disparities influenced by environmental factors in communities, particularly in Waterbury, Connecticut.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Building Equitable Opportunity Grant The Connecticut Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Building Equitable Opportunity Grant by the Connecticut Community Foundation aims to address systemic disparities affecting low-income communities in Waterbury.	Not published	Varies
Community First® Developer Program (delivered through FCI) Forward Community Investments Inc · Foundation Not published · $215K – $241K The Community First® Developer Program provides grants to support the development of affordable housing leaders and emerging developers.	Not published	$215K – $241K
CDBG Housing Upper Story Conversion Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $40M	Not published	$40M
Homegrown Housing Program Anchorum St Vincent · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports community teams in designing and advancing affordable housing solutions tailored to local needs. Teams receive expert guidance and peer support throughout the predevelopment phase.	Not published	Varies
HOME Program New Mexico Affordable Housing Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies HOME funds may be allocated to owners and developers for eligible activities to support affordable housing development and preservation.	Not published	Varies
CDBG Residential Housing Rehabilitation Grant/Loan Program Community in Action · Foundation Not published · Varies Community in Action administers the CDBG Residential Housing Rehabilitation Grant/Loan Program. Community Development Block Grants are awarded to cities and counties from Business Oregon, Infrastructure Finance Authority.	Not published	Varies
Invest STL St Louis Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Invest STL is a collaborative strategy to leverage investments for strengthening the St. Louis region's neighborhoods, sponsored by the St. Louis Community Foundation.	Not published	Varies
Metro: Sponsorship Opportunities Grant Metro · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K Metro offers sponsorship opportunities aimed at supporting community programs and projects that benefit the public and address local challenges.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Housing for Intellectual or Development Disabilities (IDD) Commerce Multifamily Housing Funding · State Not published · Varies Funding opportunity specifically for housing development serving low-income community members with intellectual and development disabilities (IDD).	Not published	Varies
Communities by Design (CxD) AIA ARIZONA The American Institute of Architects · Foundation Rolling · Varies Communities by Design is a community-led design assistance program that provides pro-bono architectural support and expertise to communities addressing critical challenges.	Rolling	Varies
National Housing Trust Fund (NJ) Grant State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs · State Not published · Up to $1M The National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) in New Jersey aims to bolster affordable housing initiatives for extremely low-income households.	Not published	Up to $1M
Emergency Eviction Response (EER) Grants Oregon Consumer Justice · Foundation Not published · $1M EER grants support community-based organizations working to address gaps in Oregon's handling of emergency rental assistance and help Oregon families maintain housing and stability.	Not published	$1M
Maryland Affordable Housing Trust Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies Provides gap financing to nonprofit organizations to promote affordable housing for households earning less than 50% of area median income. The program is governed by a Board of Trustees and staffed by the Department.	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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