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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Varies (examples: $18,144, $20,000, $30,000, $18,500, $20,000+)
THE LEAGUE CLUB INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Trust Fund Grants Organization: The League Club, Inc. (Naples, Florida) Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: Collier and Lee Counties, Florida Focus Areas: - Education for…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SERVING WESTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Wellness Grant Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary The Community Wellness Grant Cycle, managed by the Community…

US $5,000 - US $125,000
COMMUNITY WEST FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community West Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community West Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $125,000 Last Updated: March 07, 2026 Summary The Community West Foundation provides essential…

US $10,000 - US $20,000
CONSCIOUS KIDS INC - AGY MAIN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Conscious Kids Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Conscious Kids Inc Amount: US $10,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: May 04, 2025 Summary The Conscious Kids Grant, established by Marlee-Jo Jacobson, aims to…

Mankato Area Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Consolidated Communications Community Fund The mission of the Consolidated Communications Community Fund is to support initiatives benefiting people and communities in the Company's southern…

City of Baltimore · Rolling / Open Foundation

Consolidated Funding Application Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Baltimore Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) by the Mayor's Office of Homeless…

COMMUNITY ALLIANCE FOR THE HOMELESS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Continuum of Care (CoC) HUD Builds Grant Funder: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Geographic Scope: CoC geographical areas, including Memphis/Shelby County, Tennessee Status:…

COMMUNITY ALLIANCE FOR THE HOMELESS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Funder: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Geographic Scope: Memphis/Shelby County, Tennessee (CoC geographical areas) Status: Active, with FY2025…

~$10,000,000 (approximately $10 million annually to the continuum)
ONE ROOF · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Funder: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Lead Agency: One Roof (Central Alabama Continuum of Care - AL-500) Geographic Scope: Central Alabama…

BERKS COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition Funder: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Geographic Scope: Reading/Berks County, Pennsylvania (PA-506 CoC) Program Purpose: The…

Cook County Department of Planning and Development · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cook County Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cook County Department of Planning and Development Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Cook County Emergency Solutions Grant…

US $10,000 - US $25,000
GENUARDI FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Core Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Genuardi Family Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary The Genuardi Family Foundation's Core Grant Program funds…

CALIFORNIA EDUCATION ASSISTANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Court Mitigation Grant (Removing Barriers Initiative) Funder: California Education Assistance Inc Status: Grant opportunities available after January 2026 Geographic Scope: California Focus Areas: -…

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

COVID-19 Community Response Fund Status: Established during COVID-19 pandemic response (2020), appears to be closed/historical Geographic Scope: Warren, Washington, and Northern Saratoga Counties, NY…

CULPEPER WELLNESS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Crisis Emergency Grants Funder: Culpeper Wellness Foundation Inc (VA, US) Status: One-time program (2020) - suspended Healthy Living Grants program in response to pandemic Award Amount:…

COMMUNITY IN ACTION · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Rental Assistance Geographic Scope: Harney and Malheur Counties, Oregon Focus Areas: COVID-19 related rental assistance, homelessness prevention Overview: Program to assist renters who have…

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

COVID-19 Response Fund Organization: Chester County United Way Status: Historical/Past Program (Launched during Global Pandemic) Overview: Rapid response fund launched to deploy resources to…

Varies - examples include $90,000 total distribution to 14 grantees in 2019; $480,000 to 26 nonprofits in May 2020; $725,000 to 26 nonprofits in July 2020
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Response Fund for the Pioneer Valley Status: Established March 18, 2020; multiple rounds of grants awarded through 2020 Geographic Scope: Western Massachusetts (Hampden, Hampshire, and…

CROSS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cross Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cross Charitable Foundation Inc Last Updated: August 01, 2025 Summary The Cross Charitable Foundation Grant provides support to organizations…

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THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE CENTRAL · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

CSRA COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund Status: Active/Rolling Geographic Scope: CSRA region (Central Georgia and surrounding areas across two states) Overview: A partnership between United Way of the…

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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