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
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San Jose Mercury News Wish Book Fund Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Wish Book Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Jose Mercury News Wish Book Fund Inc Last Updated: July 13, 2025 Summary The Wish Book Grant, initiated by the San Jose Mercury News, supports local…

WAUKESHA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women & Girls Fund of Waukesha County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Waukesha County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Women & Girls Fund of…

WOMEN HELPING WOMEN FUND TRI-CITIES · March 13, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Women Helping Women Fund Tri-Cities - Annual Grant Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: Tri-Cities area (Washington State) Award Amount: $2,500 - $25,000 (grants typically range within this…

THE DON & SYBIL HARRINGTON · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women's Philanthropy Fund Funder: Amarillo Area Foundation Geographic Scope: Texas Panhandle Program Description: The Women's Philanthropy Fund provides grants to support programs and services that…

Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Grant Description Each year the Women’s Philanthropy Society awards up to two high-dollar grants to create systemic change around a key focus area facing women and their families in our…

WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Woodmont Christian Church: Outreach Ministry Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Woodmont Christian Church Outreach Ministry Grant aims…

WSFS CARES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview The WSFS CARES Foundation The mission of the WSFS CARES Foundation is to support qualified nonprofit service organizations within our regional footprint that are invested in improving…

YALE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Yale Appliance Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Yale Charitable Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Yale Appliance Foundation Grant supports 501c3…

GREATER LAWRENCE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER · Rolling / Open Foundation

Yawkey Foundation Grant - Mobile Health Program Funder: Yawkey Foundation Award Amount: $100,000 Geographic Scope: Merrimack Valley, Massachusetts (Lawrence, Haverhill, Methuen, and Lowell) Focus…

More than US $25,000
YOUTHBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

YCF: Think Big for Kids Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Youthbridge Community Foundation Amount: More than US $25,000 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The Think Big for Kids grant, offered by the…

Varies (e.g., $30,000 - $110,000+ total distributed)
CULPEPER WELLNESS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Year-End Emergency Grants Funder: Culpeper Wellness Foundation Inc (VA, US) Status: Active - Awarded periodically when the Foundation has unspent funds Award Amount: Varies year to year ($30,000 to…

ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESSNESS IN · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Yield Giving Open Call Award Status: Award already received (March 19, 2024) Funder: Yield Giving (MacKenzie Scott's giving platform) Geographic Scope: Suburban Cook County, Illinois Award Details: -…

YOUNG WOMEN'S LEAGUE OF NEW CANAAN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Young Women's League of New Canaan Grants Program Organization: Young Women's League of New Canaan (YWLNC) Geographic Scope: New Canaan, CT area and surrounding communities (based on featured…

BUILDING CHANGES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Youth Diversion Infrastructure Project (YDIP) Status: Active, ongoing program launched in 2023 Geographic Scope: Washington State (Pierce, Clark, Yakima, Walla Walla, and Spokane counties) Overview:…

BELIEVE IN ME · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Youth Empowerment Grants Program Greetings and welcome to the Believe in Me Youth Empowerment Grants Program! We're here to bring tangible change to children's lives, and we're excited that…

BAKERSFIELD KERN REGIONAL HOMELESS · May 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) Funder: US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Geographic Scope: Bakersfield/Kern County, California Focus Areas: Demonstration projects…

ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESSNESS IN · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) Status: Award already received (August 2019) Geographic Scope: Suburban Cook County, Illinois (all 130 suburbs outside Chicago) Focus Areas: - Prevent…

Coalition for the Homeless of HoustonHarris · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Youth Homelessness System Improvement (YHSI) Grant Funder: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Award Status: ALREADY AWARDED - Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County…

DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth Philanthropy Board Grant– Sussex County Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Community Foundation Last Updated: December 06, 2025 Summary The Youth Philanthropy Board Grant in Sussex County aims to…

$65,000 total distributed annually across three counties; individual grants vary
DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Youth Philanthropy Boards (YPB) Grants Geographic Scope: New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties, Delaware Overview: The DCF supports Youth Philanthropy Boards (YPBs) in each of Delaware's three…

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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