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.

645 grants
State/ Foundation
Updated daily
BURKE COUNTY UNITED WAY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) - Phase 38 Funder: Burke County United Way Amount: $31,602 in supplemental funds Purpose: Provide supplemental funds to emergency food and shelter programs…

UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL NEW YORK INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) - Phase 40 Funder: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Geographic Scope: Onondaga County Jurisdiction (CNY)…

UNITED WAY OF WESTCHESTER AND PUTNAM · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Phase 36 Funder: United Way of Westchester and Putnam (Administrative Agent) Program Description: Federal funding program that helps extend currently…

Varies by county (e.g., Alpena County: $10,794)
UNITED WAY OF NORTHEAST MICHIGAN · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Phase 39 Funder: United Way of Northeast Michigan Geographic Scope: Northeast Michigan counties (Alpena, Alcona, Montmorency, and other qualifying…

United Way of Greater Cincinnati · April 26, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Phase 41 Status: Active (application window opens April 5, 2026; closes April 26, 2026) Geographic Scope: United Way of Greater Cincinnati service area…

Varies by county (e.g., Alpena County: $33,363)
UNITED WAY OF NORTHEAST MICHIGAN · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Phase ARPAR Funder: United Way of Northeast Michigan Geographic Scope: Northeast Michigan counties (Alpena, Alcona, Montmorency, and other qualifying…

COMMUNITY IN ACTION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emergency Housing Assistance Geographic Scope: Harney and Malheur Counties, Oregon Focus Areas: Emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, housing stability Overview: Community in Action serves…

Up to US $100,000
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emergency Solutions Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: June 02, 2025 Summary The Emergency Solutions Grant,…

BERKS COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Funder: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Geographic Scope: Reading/Berks County, Pennsylvania Program Purpose: The ESG program provides funding…

City of Orlando - Office of Community Affairs · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Orlando - Office of Community Affairs Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program, established…

Crawford-Sebastian Community · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Status: Currently out of funds Geographic Scope: Crawford-Sebastian counties, AR Program Status: Regretfully, this program is currently out of funds. Please check back…

ONE ROOF · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program Funder: HUD (administered locally through Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Jefferson County Department of Community Services, and City of…

WAKE COUNTY CONTINUUM OF CARE DBA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emergency Solutions Grant Program (NC) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wake County Continuum Of Care Last Updated: July 02, 2025 Summary The Emergency Solutions Grant Program (NC) aims to support non-profits…

AFFORDABLE HOUSING MANAGEMENT · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Funder: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Administered by: California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and Continuums of…

Approximately $3,000-$5,000 per award (based on historical data showing $30,000+ distributed to 8 nonprofits over 5 years)
HEART OF WEST MICHIGAN UNITED WAY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Emerging Leaders United Microgrant Fund Overview: A grassroots philanthropy initiative administered by Heart of West Michigan United Way's Emerging Leaders United (ELU) group that supports small,…

Around $4,000
Youth Collaboratory Inc · May 1, 2026 Foundation

Emma Carey Groh Trust Purpose: Provides grants to group homes, orphanages, and homeless shelters for programs that specifically benefit children, including children with disabilities Geographic…

COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

EmpowerEd (McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act) Legislation: HB24-1403 Purpose: Provides postsecondary education financial aid support for students who experienced housing disruptions while…

ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

EmpowerEd Grant Enabling Statute: HB 24-1403 Type: State-funded program administered by the Colorado Department of Higher Education Purpose: Provides higher education funding and support to eligible…

Frequently Asked Questions

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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