WHEDA Housing Grant Program

WHEDA Housing Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Wheda Foundation Inc
Amount: Up to US $50,000
Last Updated: June 09, 2025

Summary

The WHEDA Housing Grant Program, established by the WHEDA Foundation in 1983, supports organizations improving housing for individuals with complex needs in Wisconsin. The Foundation aims to enhance housing opportunities for vulnerable populations, including those with disabilities and experiencing homelessness. With $2,000,000 in grants, the program focuses on developing housing facilities that address crises faced by residents. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, local governments, and community development authorities.

Overview

Background The WHEDA Foundation, Inc. was established by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) in 1983. Since 1985, the Foundation has administered the Housing Grant Program and is responsible for receiving and administering housing grant funds on behalf of the Authority. Recently, the Foundation has expanded its scope. As a philanthropic partner, the WHEDA Foundation generates financial support for initiatives that complement the work and mission of WHEDA. Mission The WHEDA Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to enhancing housing and economic opportunity for the residents of Wisconsin. Housing Grant Program The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) and the WHEDA Foundation, Inc. make available grant funds through the annual Housing Grant Program competition. The Program’s mission is to assist organizations with the improvement of housing for community members with complex needs, including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, people experiencing intimate partner violence, individuals with incomes at or below 30 percent of the area median income, youth experiencing homelessness, and people with mental and behavioral health conditions. The Foundation will award $2,000,000 to assist in the development and improvement of housing facilities throughout our state that provide housing for people in crisis.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Nonprofit organizations or cooperatives organized under Chapters 181, 185, or 187 of the Wisconsin Statutes Community development, redevelopment, and housing authorities Local units of government Native American Tribal authoritiesOrganizations throughout Wisconsin that provide emergency shelter, transitional residences, and extremely low-income housing are encouraged to apply for grants from the WHEDA Foundation.