WHEDA Foundation Housing Grant Program
Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations or cooperatives organized under Chapters 181, 185, or 187 of the Wisconsin Statutes; community development, redevelopment, or housing authorities; local units of government; or Tribal nation housing authorities or other housing entities/departments supporting Tribal housing. Nonprofits and cooperatives must be registered with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions and in good standing. Organizations that received awards in either category for three consecutive years are ineligible in the fourth year. Applicants with an overdue final report for a prior award are ineligible until the report is submitted. Eligible uses include rehabilitation, accessibility improvements, conversions or additions, site acquisition and other development activities, building acquisition, and new construction. Ineligible uses include operating costs, services, transportation, housing finance, studies, and personal home improvement or homebuyer assistance.
Deadline: The 2026 application deadline was July 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM. The program is annual; the next cycle is expected to follow the annual July 31 deadline pattern.