Grants for Homeless
Last updated October 23, 2026
Grantable tracks 623 active grants for homeless in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 11 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 257 list an award amount, with a median of $32K.
- Grants tracked
- 623
- from 490 funders
- Median award
- $32K
- middle half $10K–$220K
- Total listed funding
- $140.5M
- across 257 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 25
- 25 with a published date
On this page: State Foundation · Updated daily
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Student Housing and Basic Needs Stability Project Community College Board · State Nov 6, 2026 · Varies This GATA-exempt grant funds a set of Illinois public community colleges to develop and expand programs that respond to the needs of students experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, or other basic needs insecurity associated with… | |
| Kids Fund- Multi-year Request of Up To $50,000 Grant Whitefish Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Nov 13, 2026 · Up to $50K The Kids Fund offers multi-year grants of up to $50,000 to support programs addressing critical needs for youth in the Flathead Valley. | |
| State Programs:Education of Homeless Children and Youth State Board Of Education · State Nov 23, 2026 · $1M – $50M | |
| Spring Grant Cycle NW Childrens Foundation · Foundation ~December · $5K – $20K | |
| NW Children's Foundation General Grant Program NW Childrens Foundation · Foundation Dec 10, 2026 · $5K – $25K | |
| Susan G. Baker and Elizabeth Boyle Innovation Fund National Alliance to End Homelessness · Foundation ~December · Up to $25K For any inquiries or assistance regarding the application process, contact bbfund@naeh.org | |
| Grants to Charities Looking Out Foundation · Foundation Jan 15, 2027 · $5K – $25K Program interests include, but are not limited to: Grant decisions are normally made twice per year: | |
| Looking Out Foundation Grant Looking Out Foundation · Foundation Jan 15, 2027 · $5K – $25K The Looking Out Foundation Grant supports social justice and humanitarian initiatives, having donated nearly $6 million to various causes globally. | |
| Westfield Service League Grant Program Westfield Service League Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies The Westfield Service League (WSL) offers annual grants to non-profit organizations serving the Westfield and Union County communities. | |
| Scholars of Promise (HSP) - Foster Care/Homeless Youth Hopa Mountain Inc · Foundation ~February · Varies A college preparation program providing Montana's current and former foster care teens, homeless teens, and teens in kinship care with training, mentoring, and support services to help them prepare to apply to colleges of their choice. | |
| Boston Bar Foundation IOLTA Grants Boston Bar Foundation · Foundation ~February · Varies The BBF invites applications from eligible non-profit organizations for projects that advance the following objectives: Grants support organizations working in: Ron Simms, Jr., Director of Communications | |
| Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2024 PLHA NOFA Department of Housing and Community Development · State Feb 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 Feb 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. | |
| David and Marilyn Krupnick Foundation Grants David and Marilyn Krupnick Foundation · Foundation ~February · Varies The David and Marilyn Krupnick Foundation invites grant requests from non-profit institutions in the southern New Jersey geographic area. | |
| Juneau Hope Endowment / CBJ Social Service Grant Program Juneau Community Foundation · Foundation ~March · Up to $2.5M | |
| Women Helping Women Fund Tri-Cities - Annual Grant Program Women Helping Women Fund Tri-Cities · Foundation ~March · $3K – $25K Our Board gives priority to programs that: Programs will be considered that offer preventive strategies and/or proactive initiatives in one or more of the following areas: | |
| Trinity Second Century Foundation Grants Trinity Second Century Foundation · Foundation ~March · $10K | |
| Collective Impact Fund United Way of Weld County Inc · Foundation ~March · $650K United Way of Weld County awards grants to local nonprofit agencies supporting initiatives that address key community priorities in cradle-to-career support and household stability. | |
| Episcopal Foundation of Dallas Annual Grant Program Episcopal Foundation Of Dallas · Foundation ~March · $3K – $30K The Episcopal Foundation of Dallas offers direct financial support through an annual grant program benefiting parishes, schools, and other not-for-profit agencies throughout the Dallas Diocese. | |
| North Idaho- Junior Garnier & Bud Ashford Military Veterans Fund Grant Idaho Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~May · $250 – $2K The Junior Garnier & Bud Ashford Military Veterans Fund Grant, established in 2010, supports military veterans in Bonner and Boundary Counties with annual grants ranging from $250 to $1,500. | |
| Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2023 PLHA NOFA Department of Housing and Community Development · State Jun 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. | |
| Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) AHCCCS Current Grants · State Jun 30, 2027 · Varies A formula-based grant program administered by SAMHSA designed as an outcome-driven program to support service delivery to individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and/or co-occurring substance use disorders (COD) experiencing… | |
| 2026 Annual Grants Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation · Foundation ~August · $5K – $100K | |
| Safety-Net Grants United Way of the River Cities Inc · Foundation ~December · $245K Award funding to nonprofit organizations that provide short-term assistance with basic needs such as food, clothing, safe shelter, healthcare and more. |
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Grants for homeless by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 25 4%
- Upcoming date published
- 25 4%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 152 24%
- No deadline published
- 421 68%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 25 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most active grants for homeless
- Speedway Children's Charities 8 active
- Building Changes 6 active
- United Way of the Bay Area 6 active
- California Department of Housing and Community Development 5 active
- Department of Housing and Community Development 5 active
- Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County 4 active
490 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 623 active grants for homeless (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 23, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 7 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About grants for homeless
Grants for homeless services fund shelters, permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, street outreach, and homelessness prevention programs. HUD's Continuum of Care program is the largest federal source, distributing over $3 billion annually. SAMHSA, FEMA, and private foundations provide additional funding for organizations serving people experiencing homelessness.
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Grants for Homeless by state
Browse grants for homeless available to organizations in 16 states.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for homeless award?
Of the 623 grants for homeless Grantable lists as of October 23, 2026, 257 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $32K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $220K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most grants for homeless?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are Speedway Children's Charities (8), Building Changes (6), United Way of the Bay Area (6), California Department of Housing and Community Development (5), and Department of Housing and Community Development (5). In all, 490 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are grants for homeless due?
Of 623 grants listed, 25 accept applications on a rolling basis, 25 have a published upcoming deadline, 152 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 421 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 52% fall in January–March.
What is the Continuum of Care program?
HUD's Continuum of Care (CoC) program is the main federal funding source for homeless services, providing about $3.4 billion annually. CoC funds permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and supportive services. Funding flows through local CoC collaborative applicants — usually a coalition of service providers in each community.
Can new organizations get homeless service grants?
Yes, though it can be challenging. New organizations should connect with their local Continuum of Care first. HUD's Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program is often more accessible for newer providers. State and foundation grants may have lower barriers to entry. Partnering with established organizations through sub-awards is another common path for new providers.
Are there grants for homelessness prevention?
Yes. The Emergency Solutions Grant program specifically funds homelessness prevention, including rental assistance and case management. HUD's Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) includes prevention funding. Many community foundations and United Ways fund prevention programs. FEMA's Emergency Food and Shelter Program also supports prevention services.
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