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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Pikes Peak United Way · Rolling / Open Foundation

FEMA Emergency Food and Shelter Program Program: FEMA Phase 42 Status: Currently on hold Contact Information: - Bobby Gomez: Bobby@ppunitedway.org Overview: Federal emergency assistance program for…

$50,000 - $160,000
FLOATARAMA INC · October 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

FLoatarama LGBTQ Youth Fund Funder: FLoatarama Inc, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Overview: The FLoatarama LGBTQ Youth Fund provides grants to South Florida agencies aligned with FLoatarama's mission to…

Varies (examples range from $6,160 to $150,000)
Community Foundation for SW Washington · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Focus Grants Purpose: Place-based support to organizations disrupting the cycle of intergenerational poverty in southwest Washington. Geographic Scope: Clark, Cowlitz, and Skamania counties,…

UNITED WAY OF LANCASTER COUNTY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Food & Shelter Fund Geographic Scope: Lancaster County, PA Overview: United Way of Lancaster County created the Food & Shelter Fund as a locally driven initiative to replace the gap left by the…

IDAHO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Forever Idaho Grant Program - Northern Region Status: ACTIVE Funder: Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2024 Summary The Forever Idaho Grant Program,…

US $1,000 - US $6,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fox Cares Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Amount: US $1,000 - US $6,000 Last Updated: October 07, 2025 Summary The Fox Cares Foundation Grant,…

Maine Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Frances Hollis Brain Foundation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Frances Hollis Brain Foundation Fund…

EPISCOPAL CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Frances Perkins Program for Social Work at Episcopal Charities Overview: A new program funded by an extraordinary generous gift to provide social work support to Episcopal Charities grantee partners.…

FRED J BRUNNER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fred J. Brunner Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fred J. Brunner Foundation Last Updated: June 23, 2025 Summary The Fred J. Brunner Foundation Grant supports organizations that aid vulnerable…

The FS Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

FS Foundation Grant: Building for Better Belonging Status: ACTIVE Funder: The FS Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The FS Foundation Grant: Building…

PARTNERS IN CARE- OAHU CONTINUUM OF CARE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

FY24-25 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition Status: Completed (archived) Geographic Scope: O'ahu, Hawaii (HI-501 CoC) Funder: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)…

PARTNERS IN CARE- OAHU CONTINUUM OF CARE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

FY25 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition Status: Paused as of February 22, 2026 Geographic Scope: O'ahu, Hawaii (HI-501 CoC) Funder: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)…

THE COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

FY25 Continuum of Care Funding Competition Funder: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Status: Currently open Geographic Scope: Louisville Metro area, Kentucky Purpose: The…

US $473,000 - US $1,800,000
District of Columbia Department of Human Services · Rolling / Open Foundation

FY26 DHS FSA Youth Drop In Center Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: District of Columbia Department of Human Services Amount: US $473,000 - US $1,800,000 Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The District…

GARY E MILGARD FAMILY FOUNDATION- · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _Note: There is no deadline for submitting a LOI. Our foundations board reviews the LOI’s on an ongoing basis, but we ask that you allow 12-16 weeks for a response. The response time can…

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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