National Alliance to End Homelessness

About National Alliance to End Homelessness

National Alliance to End Homelessness centers its grantmaking on homelessness research, policy advocacy, and systems change. One clear pattern in the recent record is repeated support for research institutions studying homelessness alongside policy groups working on anti-criminalization and aging-related advocacy. The largest recent award, $250,000 to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, supported policy and advocacy on anti-criminalization work, showing that the foundation funds more than academic study; it also backs policy efforts tied to how communities respond to homelessness. Recent grants also point to a research-heavy portfolio. Florida International University received $100,000 for homelessness research, while University of Southern California received $90,000 for the same purpose. Other recipients include The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Rutgers, Homebase, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the Urban Institute. This mix suggests a funder that uses grants to support both knowledge-building and applied policy work. The foundation’s stated focus areas include homelessness prevention, affordable housing, capacity building and technical assistance, research and data on homelessness, and equitable responses to homelessness.

What National Alliance to End Homelessness Funds

Homelessness research is a major theme in the recent grant record. Florida International University received $100,000 for homelessness research, and University of Southern California received $90,000 for the same purpose. Additional research grants went to The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Rutgers, Homebase, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Policy and advocacy is another visible area. The National Low Income Housing Coalition received $250,000 for anti-criminalization work, while Housing California received $15,000 to support a policy campaign in California. The foundation also funded Justice in Aging twice, with $12,500 in 2024 and $12,500 in 2025 for policy and advocacy focused on the aging population. The grant list also includes technical and applied analysis partners such as the Urban Institute and the University of Pennsylvania, reinforcing a pattern of support for organizations that produce research for systems change.

How National Alliance to End Homelessness Gives