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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Skyway-West Hill & North Highline Permanent Affordability Community Planning Support Grant King County Department of Community and Human Services · State Not published · Up to $88K The Skyway-West Hill & North Highline Permanent Affordability Community Planning Support Grant aims to address the housing affordability crisis by funding community-based organizations to lead planning processes for permanently affordable…	Not published	Up to $88K
UPLIFT (Utilizing Progressive Lending Investments to Finance Transformation) Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The UPLIFT program finances strategically targeted affordable single family, for-sale development to elevate property values in historically red-lined neighborhoods with the aim of building household wealth.	Not published	Varies
RASM REALTORS® Charitable Foundation Community Grants Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Since its official founding in 2020, the RASM REALTORS® Charitable Foundation has donated more than $108,000 to local housing-related charitable organizations.	Not published	Varies
Residential Infrastructure Fund (RIF) Indiana Builders Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $11M A low-interest loan program established by the Indiana General Assembly in 2023 to support infrastructure projects related to residential housing development in Indiana communities.	Not published	Up to $11M
Homebuyer Initiated Program (HIP) The Rondo Community Land Trust · Foundation Rolling · Varies Rondo Community Land Trust's Homebuyer Initiated Program helps income-qualified households purchase and rehabilitate homes in St. Paul and Suburban Ramsey County.	Rolling	Varies
BCBSNM Grants Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico · Foundation Not published · Varies Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico is committed to enhancing community health through grants and sponsorships.	Not published	Varies
Mission Hill/Fenway Neighborhood Trust Grant Mission Hillfenway Neighborhood Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mission Hill/Fenway Neighborhood Trust Grant supports community-based organizations in the Mission Hill and Fenway areas.	Not published	Varies
Community Legacy Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The Community Legacy program provides local governments and community development organizations with funding for essential projects aimed at strengthening communities through activities such as business retention and attraction…	Not published	Varies
AHC New Construction Request for Proposals Grant New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) · Foundation Not published · Varies The AHC New Construction Request for Proposals aims to enhance homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income families in New York.	Not published	Varies
Pay It Forward Program National Equity Fund Inc · Foundation Rolling · $50K – $250K The Pay It Forward (PIF) program augments NEF and partner equity investments in non-traditional developers by providing flexible and patient capital bridge to tax credit applications and awards.	Rolling	$50K – $250K
Historic Preservation Tax Credit - Large Projects Economic Development Authority · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
NH Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): Housing and Public Facilities Grants New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority · Foundation Not published · Up to $750K The NH Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides essential funding to improve public facilities and support affordable housing initiatives across New Hampshire.	Not published	Up to $750K
Madison Park Next Door Homeownership Program Madison Park Development Corporation · Foundation Rolling · $25K – $100K Since 2018, Madison Park Development has provided home buying workshops and financial resources to support residents who want to purchase their own home.	Rolling	$25K – $100K
CREA Scholars Program Crea Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship program awarding Indiana students who reside in affordable housing communities with critical financial aid to support their education and security.	Not published	Varies
Catalyzing Affordable Housing Development RFP Grant Front Porch Investments · Foundation Not published · Varies Front Porch Investments (FPI) is launching the Catalyzing Affordable Housing Development RFP to invite proposals for a community-centered housing project on a 4.72-acre site in Omaha, Nebraska.	Not published	Varies
HOME Community Housing Development Organizations (NJ) Grant State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs · State Not published · Varies The HOME Community Housing Development Organizations program in New Jersey aims to provide funding for creating affordable housing units for low-income households.	Not published	Varies
Wealth Builders for Everyone Down Payment Assistance Program Southern Bancorp Capital Partners · Foundation Not published · Up to $12K A down payment assistance program designed to help remove barriers from the home buying process for minority and low-to-moderate income (LMI) individuals and families.	Not published	Up to $12K
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Grant East Tennessee Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Affordable Housing Trust Fund Grant supports low-income housing initiatives in Knoxville, providing funding for new construction, major rehabs, and various assistance programs.	Not published	Varies
The Community Homeownership Impact Fund Grant Minnesota Housing Finance Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Homeownership Impact Fund, managed by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, aims to enhance affordable housing in Minnesota by funding developers and administrators of single-family, owner-occupied homes.	Not published	Varies
Menorah Park Community Impact Fund Menorah Park · Foundation Not published · Varies Keep lower-income older adults housed and create more affordable housing options for older adults by supporting strategies for protecting, preserving, and producing housing.	Not published	Varies
Welcome Home Mortgage Program Delaware Rental Preservation Corporation · Foundation Ongoing · $75M Competitive mortgage program for first-time homebuyers offering below-market interest rates and financing options through the Smart Start Home Loan Program.	Ongoing	$75M
Small Cities Development Program Grant Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) · Foundation Not published · $600K – $1.4M The Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) provides essential funding to cities, townships, and counties for housing, public infrastructure, and commercial rehabilitation projects.	Not published	$600K – $1.4M
Permanent Supportive Housing Development Grant Program Illinois Housing Development Authority · Foundation Not published · Up to $9M The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is inviting applications for its Permanent Supportive Housing Development Grant Program.	Not published	Up to $9M
Neighborhood Transformation Grants City of St. Louis · State Not published · $100K – $2.5M The Neighborhood Transformation Grants program by the City of St. Louis aims to revitalize Qualified Census Tracts through proposals from non-profits, builders, and community organizations.	Not published	$100K – $2.5M

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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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