Housing Grants

5,870 foundations$21.8B total annual giving$11K median grant55 states with funders

Discover 5,870 grantmaking foundations funding housing programs, with combined annual giving of $21.8B. The median grant size for housing is $11K.

Housing Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

5,870

Total Annual Giving

$21.8B

Total Assets Under Management

$149.7B

Median Grant Size

$11K

States with Funders

55

Total Grants on Record

126,268

Open Grant Opportunities

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

Open nowCloses in 5 days (Jul 1, 2026)Award: Up to $1M

2026 Housing Supply RFP

From Citi Foundation

affordable housinghousing preservationhousing development+3 more

Who can apply: Nonprofit housing developers eligible under Citi Foundation funding guidelines; applicants must have IRS 501(c)(3) status or international equivalent, or be a registered school, university, or government entity.

Open nowCloses in 5 days (Jul 1, 2026)

Affordable Senior Housing Grants

From Rollin M Gerstacker Foundation

Senior housingAffordable housingHousing-related supportive services

Who can apply: Nonprofits undertaking affordable/senior housing projects; must show sustainability and local support.

Open nowRolling / open intake

Chisholm House Fund Grants

From Southeast Virginia Community Foundation

military familieshuman servicesfamily support

Who can apply: Nonprofits that provide services to military families in the community. The page indicates applicants should download and review the grant application or apply online.

Open nowCloses Jul 31, 2026Award: $7K – $50K

WHEDA Foundation Housing Grant Program

From Wheda Foundation

housing and shelteremergency sheltertransitional housing+6 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofits or cooperatives organized under Chapters 181, 185, or 187 of the Wisconsin Statutes, community development/redevelopment/housing authorities, local units of government, or Native American Tribal authorities. Nonprofits and cooperatives must be registered in good standing with Wisconsin DFI. Organizations awarded in 2025, 2024, and 2023 consecutively are not eligible for the 2026 cycle. Applicants overdue on final reports and past the 12-month completion deadline are ineligible until compliance is restored.

Open nowCloses Sep 11, 2026Award: Up to $3.5M

ARCH Housing Trust Fund (HTF)

From Archdiocesan Housing Authority

affordable housing developmentaffordable housing preservationrental permanent housing+3 more

Who can apply: Projects must meet the RFP's project eligibility requirements and funding priorities. ARCH uses Combined Funders Application forms. In 2026 applicants must also obtain and submit a LIHTC scoring form from the Washington State Housing Finance Commission.

Open nowRolling / open intake

GoATL Affordable Housing Fund (impact capital and production support)

From Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta

housing stabilityhomelessness serviceseviction prevention+2 more

Who can apply: Organizations working in housing stability, homelessness services, eviction prevention, or housing policy and advocacy. Existing housing portfolio organizations from 2023-2025 may be automatically considered; new organizations may apply.

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Largest Housing Foundations

Front Porch Communities and Services

Glendale, CA

Annual Giving

$129.2M

Total Assets

$821.8M

Median Grant

$129.2M

L22Local
TRANSFORMING AGE

BELLEVUE, WA

Annual Giving

$61.8M

Total Assets

$28.7M

Median Grant

$1.4M

L02Local
ST MARGARET'S HOUSE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$55.7M

Total Assets

$31.1M

Median Grant

$30.3M

L210Local
ORLANDO NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION INC

Orlando, FL

Annual Giving

$51M

Total Assets

$70.4M

Median Grant

$51M

L200Local
LOW INCOME INVESTMENT FUND

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Annual Giving

$48M

Total Assets

$642.7M

Median Grant

$38K

L820National
COMMUNITY SHELTER BOARD

COLUMBUS, OH

Annual Giving

$43.5M

Total Assets

$29.2M

Median Grant

$870K

L41Local
NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMUNITY LOAN FUND INC

CONCORD, NH

Annual Giving

$41.8M

Total Assets

$237.4M

Median Grant

$241K

L20National
CPC TENANT AND BUILDING SERVICES INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$40.2M

Total Assets

$18.7M

Median Grant

$40.2M

L02Local
FOUNDATION FOR AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING HOLDINGS INC F/K/A FARH-LAMPLIGHTER AFF

ATLANTA, GA

Annual Giving

$39.2M

Total Assets

$779.6M

Median Grant

$11.3M

L20Local
NEW HOPE COMMUNITY CAPITAL INC

BOSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$34.4M

Total Assets

$75.6M

Median Grant

$325K

L21Regional

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Where Housing Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

CaliforniaView all
Foundations

612

Total Giving

$726.9M

Foundations

430

Total Giving

$361.6M

FloridaView all
Foundations

408

Total Giving

$209.2M

New YorkView all
Foundations

384

Total Giving

$446.4M

PennsylvaniaView all
Foundations

290

Total Giving

$94.8M

MassachusettsView all
Foundations

258

Total Giving

$175.5M

Foundations

257

Total Giving

$205.7M

IllinoisView all
Foundations

249

Total Giving

$187.4M

MichiganView all
Foundations

157

Total Giving

$241M

WisconsinView all
Foundations

149

Total Giving

$87.8M

VirginiaView all
Foundations

148

Total Giving

$152M

GeorgiaView all
Foundations

147

Total Giving

$204.1M

New JerseyView all
Foundations

138

Total Giving

$64.2M

MissouriView all
Foundations

135

Total Giving

$89.4M

MinnesotaView all
Foundations

131

Total Giving

$138.5M

Types of Foundations in Housing

Family Foundation1,980 (33.7%)

$569.8M in annual giving

Independent Foundation1,343 (22.9%)

$557.7M in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit955 (16.3%)

$1.8B in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation336 (5.7%)

$45.4M in annual giving

Faith-Based Foundation232 (4.0%)

$423.3M in annual giving

Community Foundation156 (2.7%)

$93.8M in annual giving

Service Club / Fraternal136 (2.3%)

$86.4M in annual giving

Other732 (12.5%)

$18.2B in annual giving

Typical Grant Profile in Housing

Median Grant Size

$11K

New Grantee Rate

61%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

87%

Most Recent Filing Year

2026

The typical Housing foundation awards grants of $11K. Approximately 61% of Housing foundations actively fund new organizations, and 87% accept unsolicited proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Housing Grants

How many foundations fund housing?
There are 5,870 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 Front Porch Communities and Services, TRANSFORMING AGE, ST MARGARET'S HOUSE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATION, with combined giving of $246.6M.
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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