Transformation Grants: Advancing Housing for People Experiencing Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Transformation Grants: Advancing Housing for People Experiencing Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Wayne D Kuni And Joan E Kuni Foundation
Amount: Up to US $900,000
Last Updated: July 09, 2025

Summary

The Transformation Grants program addresses the urgent need for quality, affordable housing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the U.S. By providing funding for innovative, community-based housing solutions, the program aims to enhance the lives of those with IDD. Grants up to $300,000 per year support initiatives that focus on inclusivity and sustainability. Organizations in Oregon and Washington serving this population are encouraged to apply for funding to create impactful housing opportunities.

Overview

Program Focus: The lack of quality, affordable housing options for adults who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) has reached a crisis in the United States. The Transformation Grants for IDD Housing program reflects our commitment to investing in person-focused housing solutions for individuals who experience IDD. The program also provides funding for the exploration of new, inclusive, and community-based approaches that are affordable, scalable, and sustainable. Transformation Grants: Advancing Housing for People Experiencing Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Grant period: One-year grants or multi-year grants up to three years Funding range: Up to $300,000 per yearMaximum funding request: $900,000 over a three-year periodIndirect cost rate: 10 percent

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organizations must have a primary focus of serving people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Programs eligible for funding include education, advocacy, employment, the arts, and supportive, inclusive, or independent housing.Our geographic focus is Oregon and Washington. Grants are limited to organizations based in—and directly serving residents of—these two states.Organizations must be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Organizations using a fiscal sponsor must have an agreement in place at least six months prior to the grant application date, and the fiscal sponsor must demonstrate a five-year history of successful operation.

Ineligibility

Grants to individualsFundraising eventsReserve funds or debt eliminationTuition assistance or tuition reimbursementCapital campaignsOrganizations that discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran, or disability statuses in the delivery of services and in their employment practices.