Urban agricultureLocal food economyFood production and distribution+3 more
Who can apply: The operation must be located in Cook, Lake, McHenry, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Grundy, Will, or Kankakee County, Illinois; have less than 5 growing acres; have an annual budget under $250,000; be a farm, community garden, or collective of farms and/or community gardens; and be a legal entity or become one within a year. Eligible entities may be for-profit, nonprofit, DBA, or fiscally sponsored. Applicants should provide food for the local community, maintain strong community partnerships, employ people from the community, incorporate community partners into the proposal, or provide community education. The grant prioritizes farms and gardens owned and led by BIPOC people, people with disabilities, and transgender, gender non-conforming, and nonbinary individuals.
Affordable housingHousing policyHomeownership+2 more
Who can apply: Nonprofit partners aligned with the Foundation’s housing work may apply or contact Foundation staff. The program supports policy, programs, and production related to affordable housing.
affordable housingsenior housingelder services+1 more
Who can apply: The Foundation prefers projects with a strong positive impact on communities, broad community reach, and demonstrated initiative, commitment, accountability, and long-term sustainability through local involvement. Applicants must be eligible nonprofits and submit an online application.
Homeownership assistanceRental housing assistanceHousing rehabilitation+5 more
Who can apply: Funded activities must benefit households at or below 80% of median family income, with priority for proposals assisting households at or below 30% of median family income. Proposals must address an objective in the current PottCoHTF Housing Assistance Plan and comply with Iowa Local Housing Trust Fund Program eligibility requirements. Funding is paid on a reimbursement basis subject to review and approval of required project and beneficiary documentation.
Fair housingHousing awarenessHousing education+2 more
Who can apply: Applicants are GAR member associations pursuing fair housing initiatives, including partnerships with community organizations, events, webinars, campaigns, and related programs.
Affordable housingHousing accessHousing policy+2 more
Who can apply: Applicants are GAR member associations developing affordable housing initiatives such as classes or forums, expert speakers, stakeholder meetings, coalition efforts, and housing fairs.
The typical Housing foundation awards grants of $11K. Approximately 37% of Housing foundations actively fund new organizations, and 72% accept unsolicited proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Housing Grants
How many foundations fund housing?
There are 5,876 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 (613), Texas (430), Florida (408). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find housing grants for my nonprofit?
Kindora's free funder database includes 5,876 foundations funding housing with IRS 990 financial data, grant history, and geographic reach. Use the interactive discovery table above to filter by state, foundation type, and grant size. Sign up for a free account to access AI-powered grant intelligence including fit scores and application tips.