Housing Grants

5,874 foundations$22B total annual giving$11K median grant55 states with funders

Discover 5,874 grantmaking foundations funding housing programs, with combined annual giving of $22B. The median grant size for housing is $11K.

Housing Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

5,874

Total Annual Giving

$22B

Total Assets Under Management

$156.5B

Median Grant Size

$11K

States with Funders

55

Total Grants on Record

164,931

Open Grant Opportunities

Live programs funding housing that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Up to $500K

Open Grants Program

From Golden Leaf

Job Creation and Economic InvestmentWorkforce PreparednessAgriculture+1 more

Who can apply: Eligible applicants are governmental entities and 501(c)(3) organizations. Projects must align with Golden LEAF priority areas and be for charitable, scientific, educational, or tax-exempt public purposes. Competitive projects typically demonstrate measurable outcomes in a priority area.

Open nowCloses in 19 days (Aug 31, 2026)Award: Up to $15K

Annual Competitive Grants (REALTOR® Foundation Grant Program)

From Mibor Foundation

homelessnesspermanent housinghousing stability+5 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations serving the MIBOR region counties and their request must clearly connect to ending homelessness through permanent housing solutions. The Foundation funds the permanent housing part of programming only, not emergency or temporary housing.

Open nowCloses in 19 days (Aug 31, 2026)

Housing & Shelter Grants (Housing and shelter requests)

From Publix Super Markets Charities

reducing homelessnesshousingshelter+1 more

Who can apply: Organization must operate and/or serve clients in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or Kentucky. Housing and shelter requests are considered from nonprofits serving the Southeast.

Open nowCloses in 20 days (Sep 1, 2026)Award: $25K – $50K

Housing & Homelessness Grants

From First Fed Foundation

affordable housinghousing stabilityhomelessness prevention+4 more

Who can apply: Tax-exempt organizations under IRC 501(c)(3), including public charities as described in IRC 509(a)(1)-(4) and 170(b)-(c); government units, school districts and tribes are also eligible. Fiscal sponsors may apply if they meet eligibility criteria.

Open nowCloses in 30 days (Sep 11, 2026)Award: Up to $7.2M

ARCH Housing Trust Fund (HTF)

From Archdiocesan Housing Authority

Affordable housing developmentAffordable housing preservationRental housing+3 more

Who can apply: Projects across the ARCH region; application materials are available for rental permanent housing, transitional housing, shelter projects, and homeownership projects. ARCH uses Combined Funders Application forms. Applicants must follow the RFP and, in 2026, also submit a LIHTC scoring form from the Washington State Housing Finance Commission.

Open nowCloses in 30 days (Sep 11, 2026)Award: Up to $2M

Issaquah Inclusive Housing Investment Pool (IHIP) (administered via ARCH application)

From Archdiocesan Housing Authority

Affordable housing developmentAffordable housing preservationTransit-oriented development+1 more

Who can apply: Projects in Issaquah may be considered for IHIP funds by completing the 2026 ARCH Housing Trust Fund application. The program focuses on preservation, transit-oriented development, and local partnerships.

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Largest Housing Foundations

COMMUNITY SHELTER BOARD

COLUMBUS, OH

Annual Giving

$46.8M

Total Assets

$27M

Median Grant

$870K

L41Local
NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMUNITY LOAN FUND INC

CONCORD, NH

Annual Giving

$41.8M

Total Assets

$237.4M

Median Grant

$241K

L20National
THE HOLLAND FOUNDATION

OMAHA, NE

Annual Giving

$38.7M

Total Assets

$38.2M

Median Grant

$85K

L80ZLocal
ACH CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES

FORT WORTH, TX

Annual Giving

$27.3M

Total Assets

$68.9M

Median Grant

$279K

L99Local
THE FAIRNESS PROJECT

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$26.9M

Total Assets

$4.3M

Median Grant

$258K

L50National
GEORGIA HAP ADMINISTRATORS INC

ATLANTA, GA

Annual Giving

$19.1M

Total Assets

$28.7M

Median Grant

$1.4M

L02Local
The Resurrection Project

CHICAGO, IL

Annual Giving

$17.8M

Total Assets

$54.2M

Median Grant

L20ZLocal
Destination Home SV co Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

Annual Giving

$17.6M

Total Assets

$86.6M

Median Grant

$20K

L11Local
NATIONAL EQUITY FUND INC

CHICAGO, IL

Annual Giving

$17.5M

Total Assets

$122.2M

Median Grant

$20K

L20National
PARTNERS FOR HOME INC

ATLANTA, GA

Annual Giving

$16.7M

Total Assets

$52.5M

Median Grant

$254K

L41Local

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Where Housing Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

CaliforniaView all
Foundations

612

Total Giving

$708.5M

Foundations

430

Total Giving

$317.1M

FloridaView all
Foundations

408

Total Giving

$236.1M

New YorkView all
Foundations

385

Total Giving

$445.9M

PennsylvaniaView all
Foundations

290

Total Giving

$106.8M

MassachusettsView all
Foundations

258

Total Giving

$208.4M

Foundations

257

Total Giving

$206M

IllinoisView all
Foundations

249

Total Giving

$195.5M

MichiganView all
Foundations

157

Total Giving

$117.3M

WisconsinView all
Foundations

149

Total Giving

$95.9M

VirginiaView all
Foundations

148

Total Giving

$152M

GeorgiaView all
Foundations

147

Total Giving

$219.8M

New JerseyView all
Foundations

138

Total Giving

$65.4M

MissouriView all
Foundations

135

Total Giving

$90M

MinnesotaView all
Foundations

131

Total Giving

$120.2M

Types of Foundations in Housing

Family Foundation1,981 (33.7%)

$619.7M in annual giving

Independent Foundation1,343 (22.9%)

$576.3M in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit956 (16.3%)

$1.7B in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation336 (5.7%)

$44M in annual giving

Faith-Based Foundation232 (3.9%)

$377M in annual giving

Community Foundation156 (2.7%)

$112.3M in annual giving

Service Club / Fraternal136 (2.3%)

$95.8M in annual giving

Other734 (12.5%)

$18.5B in annual giving

Typical Grant Profile in Housing

Median Grant Size

$11K

New Grantee Rate

37%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

71%

Most Recent Filing Year

2026

The typical Housing foundation awards grants of $11K. Approximately 37% of Housing foundations actively fund new organizations, and 71% accept unsolicited proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Housing Grants

How many foundations fund housing?
There are 5,874 grantmaking foundations that fund housing programs across 55 states.
What is the median grant size for housing?
The median grant from foundations funding housing is $11K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest housing foundations?
The largest foundations funding housing by annual giving include COMMUNITY SHELTER BOARD, NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMUNITY LOAN FUND INC, THE HOLLAND FOUNDATION, with combined giving of $127.4M.
Which states have the most housing funders?
The states with the most housing foundations are California (612), Texas (430), Florida (408). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find housing grants for my nonprofit?
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