Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 637 active grants for homeless in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
Emergency Food & Shelter Program Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Brown County United Way Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary The Emergency Food & Shelter Program Grants, initiated in 1983, aim to…
Emergency Food and Shelter Grant Funder: United Way of Aiken County Inc Geographic Scope: Aiken County, SC Overview: United Way of Aiken County administers the Emergency Food and Shelter Grant in…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program Funder: United Way of Cowlitz & Wahkiakum Counties Geographic Scope: Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties, WA Focus Area: Emergency assistance with food and shelter needs…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program Program Description: Funding available to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas throughout Ventura County Geographic Scope:…
Overview _NOTE: Federal EFSP funds are on hold. In January, the U.S. Office of Management & Budget (OMB) released a memo to federal agencies requiring a temporary pause on all activities related to…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Overview: A federal program governed by a National Board composed of representatives from American Red Cross, Catholic Charities USA, Jewish Federations of…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Overview: Federal program established in 1983 by Congress to supplement local efforts providing emergency shelter and food to people in need. Geographic…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Overview: The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) is a federal grant created to supplement and expand the work of local social service agencies to help…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Overview: The EFSP was created in 1983 to supplement and expand the work of local social service agencies, both nonprofit and governmental, in an effort to…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Geographic Scope: U.S. Virgin Islands Overview: The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) serves as the administrator of the Emergency Food and…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program Overview Program Name: EFSP (Emergency Food and Shelter Program) Description: The Emergency Food and Shelter Program was created by Congress to help meet the needs…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Funder: United Way of 1000 Lakes (administers locally for Itasca County) Program Type: Federal emergency relief funding administered through the Department…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Funder: United Way of Whitman County (distributes federal funds) Funding Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security - National Emergency Food and Shelter…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) - Local Agency Grants Funder: United Way of York County, SC (administering federal funds) Federal Source: Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program,…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) - Phase 38 Funder: Burke County United Way Amount: $31,602 in supplemental funds Purpose: Provide supplemental funds to emergency food and shelter programs…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) - Phase 40 Funder: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Geographic Scope: Onondaga County Jurisdiction (CNY)…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Phase 36 Funder: United Way of Westchester and Putnam (Administrative Agent) Program Description: Federal funding program that helps extend currently…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Phase 39 Funder: United Way of Northeast Michigan Geographic Scope: Northeast Michigan counties (Alpena, Alcona, Montmorency, and other qualifying…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Phase ARPAR Funder: United Way of Northeast Michigan Geographic Scope: Northeast Michigan counties (Alpena, Alcona, Montmorency, and other qualifying…
Emergency Housing Assistance Geographic Scope: Harney and Malheur Counties, Oregon Focus Areas: Emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, housing stability Overview: Community in Action serves…
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.
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.
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.