Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

  • Formerly vacant homes developed by approved developers in eligible Healthy Neighborhoods

Overview

Geographic Scope: Baltimore City (select properties in Special Purchase Program)

Program Overview:
This grant is available for select properties under HNI's Special Purchase Program. The IRR Grant proceeds are used by HNI to buy mortgage discount points on behalf of the borrower in order to reduce the borrowing rate to 3.5%.

Loan Features:

  • Fixed interest rate: 3.5% (reduced from standard market rates via IRR Grant)
  • 30-year term
  • No private mortgage insurance (PMI) required
  • Minimum 3% down payment
  • Applies to already-renovated, move-in ready homes from approved developers

Eligible Properties:
Formerly vacant homes developed by approved developers in eligible Healthy Neighborhoods

How to Apply

Application Process

To learn more about the Interest Rate Reduction Grant:

  1. Contact: Ben Glover, Director of Capital Programs
    • Phone: (410) 332-0387 Ext. 1005
    • Email: bglover@healthyneighborhoods.org
    • Address: 40 S Fulton Ave, Baltimore, MD 21223
  2. Get Started: Follow HNI's general loan application process for Special Purchase Program properties

What Healthy Neighborhoods Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
10
Total given
$429K
Median grant
$40K
Range
$40K–$54K
  • By dollars: Maryland 100%. Top recipient cities: Baltimore, MD.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 0% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Civic Works · Baltimore, MD

    City

    $54K

  • Hamilton Lauraville · Baltimore, MD

    City

    $48K

  • Southeast Community Development Corp · Baltimore, MD

    City

    $45K

  • Garwyn Oaksnorthwest Housing Resource · Baltimore, MD

    City

    $42K

  • Belair-Edison Neighborhoods Inc · Baltimore, MD

    City

    $40K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Housing
  • Affordable housing

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