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HCD Grants & Funding · Rolling / Open State
Grants to acquire and rehabilitate a variety of housing types to rapidly expand housing for persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Addresses housing crisis for vulnerable populations.
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
Up to US $1,500,000
California Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation
Homeless Education Technical Assistance Center (HETAC) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Education Amount: Up to US $1,500,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary Overview…
BAKERSFIELD KERN REGIONAL HOMELESS · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Program (HHAP) Round 1 Funder: State of California Geographic Scope: Kern County, California Focus Areas: One-time state funding for homeless housing…
BAKERSFIELD KERN REGIONAL HOMELESS · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Program (HHAP) Round 4 Funder: State of California Geographic Scope: Kern County, California Focus Areas: Housing assistance and prevention for homeless…
BUILDING CHANGES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Homeless Student Stability Program (HSSP) Status: Active, ongoing state-funded program Geographic Scope: Washington State (49 school districts receiving funding) Overview: Launched in 2016, the…
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COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Homeless Supportive Services Geographic Scope: North Dakota statewide Program Status: Active - HOME-ARP Supportive Services Program: Launched January 2025 - North Dakota Homeless Grant (NDHG): Began…
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STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS · Rolling / Open Foundation
Homeless Veteran Program Funder: Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Geographic Scope: United States (nationwide) Focus Areas: Housing and supportive services for homeless veterans Program…
Varies by project (examples: $622,500 to $750,000+)
MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Homelessness & Affordable Housing Initiative Launched: 2024 Purpose: Address two escalating crises in Marin County identified through MCF's strategic planning: homelessness and affordable housing.…
BUILDING CHANGES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Homelessness Prevention & Diversion Fund (HPDF) Status: Active, ongoing program launched in 2020 Geographic Scope: Washington State (operates in 10 counties) Overview: A first-of-its-kind centralized…
Division of Housing Funding · Rolling / Open State
Funding for homelessness prevention projects. Part of the Division of Housing's competitive funding program. Applicants must follow the standard application process including LOI, Pre-Application,…
City of Spokane · Rolling / Open Foundation
Homelessness Prevention RFP Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Spokane Last Updated: September 02, 2025 Summary The City of Spokane is inviting proposals for homelessness prevention services aimed…
Colorado Department of Local Affairs · Rolling / Open Foundation
Homelessness Resolution Program (HRP) (formerly Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG)) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colorado Department of Local Affairs Last Updated: August 01, 2025 Summary The Homelessness…
US $300,000 - US $4,200,000
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · Rolling / Open Foundation
Homelessness Solutions Program (HSP) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Amount: US $300,000 - US $4,200,000 Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary The…
US $10,000
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Homelessness Trust Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: May 14, 2025 Summary The Homelessness Trust Fund Grant, established in…
$2,500
HOMELESS CHILDREN'S EDUCATION FUND · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Hope Through Learning Award Overview: A financial award available to young people who have persevered against homelessness and are applying to post-secondary education programs. Geographic Scope:…
HOPE & DOOR · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
Hope+Door Emergency Rent Relief Grant Overview: Emergency financial assistance for families facing eviction or homelessness due to a financial emergency. Geographic Scope: United States, with…
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EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview The Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation (EWVCF) was founded in 1995 to help donors create endowed funds to benefit 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (including schools, churches and…
US $278,000 - US $633,785
Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services · Rolling / Open Foundation
Housing First Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services Amount: US $278,000 - US $633,785 Last…
C $10,000 - C $50,000
Catherine Donnelly Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Housing Initiatives Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Catherine Donnelly Foundation Amount: C $10,000 - C $50,000 Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The Housing Initiatives Grant, offered by the…
$250,000 - $500,000
HOME MATTERS TO ARIZONA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Housing is Healthcare Fund Status: Active funding program Overview: The Housing is Healthcare Fund (formerly known as the Home Matters Arizona Fund) is part of a planned $100 million fund (debt and…
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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