Grants for Nonprofits - Housing

2023 Strengthening Neighborhoods Program offers small grants for community groups in Colorado to support grassroots community development and organizing. Projects should leverage existing community strengths and assets, such as residents' skills or neighborhood institutions. Funding areas include arts, culture, humanities, civic fabric, economic opportunity, education, environment & climate, food & nutrition, health & mental health, housing & homelessness, human services, religious institutions, transportation, and youth development.

This funding opportunity supports local governments, Tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations in Central Minnesota to develop innovative projects that enhance workforce housing and attract and retain workers.

The National Press Foundation is offering the Covering Equitable Community Development Journalism Fellowship, an expenses-paid program designed to enhance journalists' ability to report on equitable community development. This initiative aligns with the foundation's mission to support and educate journalists, specifically by equipping them to investigate the intersection of policy, public and private financing, and calls for equitable housing, parks, and other community assets. The program aims to address the critical need for comprehensive and nuanced reporting on how resources are allocated and what initiatives receive support within various regions. The target beneficiaries of this fellowship are U.S.-based journalists working across print, TV, radio, or online media, with a particular encouragement for those who cover race and metro beats. The program emphasizes diversity and welcomes applicants from across the nation. The impact goal is to empower these journalists to better understand and report on pervasive racial gaps and the policies and investments in their communities related to health, wealth, and overall community well-being. By providing specialized training, the fellowship seeks to foster a more informed public discourse on community development issues. The fellowship's priorities and focuses include an immersive exploration into community development issues, especially in the context of small and mid-sized cities. The program will delve into how financing and investing institutions—such as community development financial institutions (CDFIs), philanthropic impact investors, private banks, and other investors—prioritize projects. It will also examine how policymakers and public officials can actively involve residents in decision-making and ensure accountability for anti-racist practices in the community development sector. Other key topics include identifying conditions that lead to healthier, more equitable communities with access to essential resources like affordable housing, education, and healthcare, as well as addressing environmental justice as a community development issue. The expected outcomes and measurable results of this fellowship include equipping journalists with the knowledge and context to add breadth to their coverage of community development. By bringing together experts from health equity, nonprofit, policy, financing, and community organizing sectors, the program anticipates that fellows will gain a deeper understanding of complex issues. While specific measurable results are not explicitly stated as quantitative metrics, the qualitative outcome is a more capable and informed journalistic body that can investigate and report on community development effectively, potentially leading to increased public awareness and accountability in these areas.

This funding initiative provides forgivable loans to local governments and nonprofits in North Carolina for repairing and improving decentralized wastewater treatment systems damaged by Hurricane Helene.

This grant provides financial support to Arizona-based nonprofit organizations focused on addressing homelessness, hunger, healthcare access, and assistance for vulnerable populations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments to create transitional housing with intensive services for Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness, helping them move into permanent housing.

This funding provides financial support to organizations that help improve job training, employment opportunities, and housing conditions for migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families across the United States.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for affordable housing and sustainable transportation projects in California, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and other eligible entities to create healthier, more equitable communities while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

This grant provides financial support to organizations that participate in California Public Utilities Commission activities, helping to remove barriers to their involvement in policy decision-making processes.

This program provides funding to rural communities for the rehabilitation of at-risk downtown buildings, helping to revitalize local economies and support businesses, housing, and cultural initiatives.

This funding is available to nonprofit organizations in Knoxville that are working to reduce opioid-related harm through prevention, treatment, and recovery support initiatives.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and government entities to develop innovative solutions that improve access to legal resources and services for underserved rural communities across the United States.

This program provides financial support to projects that enhance economic resilience, diversity, and sustainability in the Cape Cod region, targeting local organizations and initiatives focused on housing, entrepreneurship, workforce education, infrastructure, and climate resilience.

The City of Philomath is offering a Social Service Grant Program designed to support projects or services that benefit Philomath community members. This grant aims to align with the city's strategic plan by addressing critical social needs within the community. The program's mission is to provide essential resources and services to vulnerable populations, fostering a more equitable and inclusive environment. The target beneficiaries of this grant are Philomath community members, particularly those who are underserved or experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. The program also seeks to improve the overall health and wellness of the community, with a specific focus on mental health. Organizations applying for funding must be recognized as non-profits by the Federal Government with tax-exempt status or be governmental or quasi-governmental agencies. The City Council periodically reviews community needs to set funding priorities. Current priorities reflect those outlined in the Philomath Strategic Plan, which include providing basic services and resources to underserved populations, combating homelessness and housing insecurity, and improving health and wellness, including mental health. Recipients are also expected to incorporate practices of equity, inclusion, and diversity, as well as responsible stewardship of the land, air, and waters of Philomath. While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed, the expected outcomes are a direct improvement in the lives of Philomath community members through enhanced access to basic services, reduced homelessness, improved housing security, and better overall health, including mental well-being. The city's strategic priorities and theory of change are centered on proactively addressing community challenges and investing in programs that foster a healthy, equitable, and sustainable Philomath.

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide construction training and employment services to economically disadvantaged youth aged 16-24, helping them gain skills, earn their high school diploma or GED, and secure career-path employment in the building trades.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois that deliver essential medical and supportive services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS, particularly those from underserved communities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and Tribal entities to deliver education and job training programs for disadvantaged youth, focusing on construction skills and pathways to economic self-sufficiency.

This funding opportunity supports service coordinators in federally assisted multifamily housing developments, helping elderly residents and individuals with disabilities access essential services to maintain their independence and housing stability.

This funding opportunity provides support to national nonprofit organizations that enhance the capacity of local and regional entities in rural areas to improve access to affordable housing and community development resources for low- and moderate-income populations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Illinois to create permanent supportive housing for individuals with complex medical and behavioral health needs, particularly those transitioning from institutional care or at risk of institutionalization.