MARDAG FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview Begun in 1969, Mardag Foundation has continued the legacy of its founder, Agnes Ober, who overcame poverty in her early life and whose charitable spirit led her to create a permanent means…
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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MARIAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview The Marian Foundation _Providing Hope and Support for Our Neighbors In Need_ The Marian Foundation is a charitable trust which was established with the purpose of aiding and supporting area…
Up to US $1,000
THE FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation
Martin M. Sacks Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Martin M. Sacks Memorial Fund…
US $2,000 - US $8,000
Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville · Rolling / Open Foundation
MartinConnects Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville Amount: US $2,000 - US $8,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The MartinConnects Fund, managed by…
HILLMAN FAMILY FOUNDATIONS · Rolling / Open Foundation
Mary Hillman Jennings Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hillman Family Foundations Last Updated: October 25, 2025 Summary The Mary Hillman Jennings Foundation Grant supports nonprofit…
$3,000 - $5,000
Catholic Charities Maine · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Matthew 25 Award Funder: Catholic Charities Maine Parish Social Ministry Geographic Scope: Diocese of Maine (available to every cluster in the Diocese) Focus Areas: - Community social justice…
$25,000 per grant
THE DALLAS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
Mayor's Disaster Relief Fund Overview: A fund sponsored by The Dallas Foundation, initially created in 2005 to help shelter Hurricane Katrina refugees. Reactivated during COVID-19 pandemic to support…
MONTGOMERY BAR ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
MBF Grants to Community Partners Funder: Montgomery Bar Foundation (MBF), the charitable arm of the Montgomery Bar Association Geographic Scope: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Focus Areas:…
MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
MCF: Buck Family Fund Grants (BFF) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marin Community Foundation Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Buck Family Fund, part of the Marin Community Foundation, supports…
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McGregor Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview _NOTE: The Fund is currently focusing on the needs of existing grant partners serving people at immediate risk of losing housing, access to basic needs, or personal safety, and is not…
Up to US $20,000
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Rolling / Open Foundation
McKinney Vento Homeless Education and 21st Century Community Learning Centers — Family Engagement / Playful Learning Enhancement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary…
Up to US $2,500,000
New York State Education Department · Rolling / Open Foundation
McKinney-Vento Competitive Grant Program (NY) Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Education Department Amount: Up to US $2,500,000 Last Updated: June 03, 2025 Summary The McKinney-Vento Competitive…
Up to US $1,017,465
Illinois State Board of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation
McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois State Board of Education Amount: Up to US $1,017,465 Last Updated: September 10, 2025 Summary The McKinney-Vento…
Up to US $2,400,000
New Jersey Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation
McKinney-Vento Education of Homeless Children and Youth-Year 1 Competitive Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Department of Education Amount: Up to US $2,400,000 Last Updated: July 25, 2025…
FREMONT EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
McKinney-Vento Pathway to Success Grant Mission: Grant program created exclusively to support McKinney-Vento high school graduating seniors in the Fremont Unified School District. Background There…
Up to US $100,000
MEDICA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Medica Foundation Grant: MN Early Childhood Health Status: ACTIVE Funder: Medica Foundation Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The Medica Foundation Grant for MN Early…
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MEDINA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview _NOTE: Please note: Given the Foundation's recent decision to sunset within the next few years, we are currently prioritizing LOIs only from our existing grantees. _ About The Medina…
COMMUNITY ALLIANCE FOR THE HOMELESS · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
Memphis Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) Funder: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Geographic Scope: Memphis/Shelby County, Tennessee Status: Awarded to…
UNITED WAY OF THE BAY AREA · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview The Emergency Food and Shelter Program was created by Congress in 1983 to help meet the needs of hungry and homeless people throughout the United States and its territories. Money allocated…
Up to US $20,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR · Rolling / Open Foundation
MetroWest- Human Services Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for MetroWest Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: July 12, 2025 Summary The MetroWest Human Services Grant Program,…
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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