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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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

SECURA Insurance Companies Charitable Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary SECURA Insurance Companies Charitable…

Dollar-to-dollar match of resident's expected monthly rent (up to monthly rent amount)
BERKS COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Security Deposit Assistance Program (SDA) Program Type: Direct assistance to individuals (not a grant program for organizations) Geographic Scope: Berks County, Pennsylvania Program Purpose: The…

Structured Employment Economic Development · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Self-Sufficiency Project Grant Funder: The New York Community Trust (NYCT) Award Amount: $170,000 Status: Seedco was awarded this grant on May 20, 2015 Geographic Scope: New York City (Bronx-based)…

US $5,000 - US $25,000
SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sensata Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary The Sensata Foundation, established in 2017,…

SerVermont · Rolling / Open Foundation

SerVermont VISTA Program RPF Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: SerVermont Last Updated: February 08, 2026 Summary Overview SerVermont VISTA Program RPF This cohort will begin service on August 10, 2026.…

Soroptimist Kansas City Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Service Objectives Grants Overview: Annual grants program supporting 501(c)(3) agencies and community organizations serving women and girls in the Kansas City area. Geographic Scope: Greater Kansas…

BLUE RIVER FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Shelby County Commissioners Tindall Farm Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Blue River Community Foundation of Shelby County Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The Shelby…

The Joe W and Dorothy D Brown · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Unsolicited prospective applicants are welcome to tender a Letter of Interest (LOI) consistent with the instructions provided on the Letter of Interest webpage ,_ found here, _to…

EPISCOPAL CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Our mission: To be among the most capable, trusted, and impactful non-profit organizations in New York, responding to acute need in the communities we serve. Episcopal Charities provides…

Missouri Housing Development Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

Shelter Operations Support (SOS) Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Missouri Housing Development Commission Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: March 01, 2026 Summary The Shelter Operations…

Honnold Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Small Domestic Grants Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: Utah and Nevada only (home states of Honnold Foundation and Alex Honnold respectively) Focus Areas: - Solar energy installations…

THE HARRY AND JEANETTE WEINBERG · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview The Small Grants Program (SGP) Through the Small Grants Program (SGP), the Foundation supports nonprofits with a streamlined grant application and review process. Grants awarded under this…

Snoqualmie Tribal Organization · Rolling / Open Foundation

Snoqualmie Tribal Organization Grant - Family Services Status: ACTIVE Funder: Snoqualmie Tribal Organization Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: November 27, 2025 Summary The Snoqualmie Tribal…

SONNENTAG FOUNDATION LTD · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sonnentag Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sonnentag Foundation Ltd. Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The Sonnentag Foundation Grant supports organizations in cities where County…

US $100,000 - US $1,000,000
WM KECK FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Southern California Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: W. M. Keck Foundation Amount: US $100,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Southern California Grant Program, managed…

$100,000 - $250,000
THE DEVTO SUPPORT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Special Initiative Grants Program Description: The DevTo Support Foundation's invitation-only Special Grants Initiative supports innovative, transformational programs serving at-risk populations in…

$5,000 - $20,000
NW Childrens Foundation · December 10, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Spring Grant Cycle Part of: NW Children's Foundation General Grant Program Timing: One of two semi-annual grant cycles Geographic Scope: Western Washington Award Information: - Grant range: $5,000 -…

ST MARY'S BANK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

St. Mary's Bank Charitable Foundation 1908 Funds Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: St. Marys Bank Charitable Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The St. Mary's…

UNITED WAY OF WAYNE COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

State Budget Community Needs RFP Funder: United Way of Wayne County Inc (funded through North Carolina State Budget and 2023 Appropriations Act) Geographic Scope: Wayne County, North Carolina Total…

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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