Affordable Housing Development Grants (2026)
Affordable housing development funding helps nonprofits, community development corporations, and mission-driven developers build, acquire, and preserve homes that low- and moderate-income households can afford. These programs cover new construction, acquisition and rehabilitation, predevelopment costs, and gap financing — often through HUD's HOME Investment Partnerships program and state housing trust funds.
36 open housing grants — affordable housing development and related
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Transitional Housing and Supportive Services
openCorrections
Transitional Housing and Supportive Services
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Transitional Housing and Supportive Services
openCorrections
Transitional Housing and Supportive Services
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Transitional Housing
openCorrections
Transitional Housing
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Transitional Housing and Supportive Services
openCorrections
Transitional Housing and Supportive Services
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
HUD Tribal Homelessness Program
openU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Supports tribal efforts to prevent and end homelessness through transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and wrap-around services in Indian country.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
AARP Foundation — Community Action Grants
openAARP Foundation
Grants for programs addressing hunger, income, housing, and isolation among older adults with limited resources.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Section 4 Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing
openDepartment of Housing and Urban Development
Section 4 Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
FY 2025 Rural Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing Grants (RCB)
openDepartment of Housing and Urban Development
FY 2025 Rural Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing Grants (RCB)
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
RRF Foundation for Aging — Program Grants
openRRF Foundation for Aging
Grants for programs that improve the quality of life for older adults through housing, health, economic security, and social engagement.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
National Caucus & Center on Black Aging — Program Grants
openNCBA
Grants for programs addressing health disparities, employment, and housing for Black older adults.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Indiana Veterans Commission — Service Grants
openIndiana Veterans Commission
State grants for veteran service programs in Indiana including housing, employment, education, and mental health support.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
New York Veterans Commission — Service Grants
openNew York Veterans Commission
State grants for veteran service programs in New York including housing, employment, education, and mental health support.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Pennsylvania Veterans Commission — Service Grants
openPennsylvania Veterans Commission
State grants for veteran service programs in Pennsylvania including housing, employment, education, and mental health support.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Florida Veterans Commission — Service Grants
openFlorida Veterans Commission
State grants for veteran service programs in Florida including housing, employment, education, and mental health support.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Illinois Veterans Commission — Service Grants
openIllinois Veterans Commission
State grants for veteran service programs in Illinois including housing, employment, education, and mental health support.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Ohio Veterans Commission — Service Grants
openOhio Veterans Commission
State grants for veteran service programs in Ohio including housing, employment, education, and mental health support.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Colorado Veterans Commission — Service Grants
openColorado Veterans Commission
State grants for veteran service programs in Colorado including housing, employment, education, and mental health support.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Minnesota Veterans Commission — Service Grants
openMinnesota Veterans Commission
State grants for veteran service programs in Minnesota including housing, employment, education, and mental health support.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
New Jersey Veterans Commission — Service Grants
openNew Jersey Veterans Commission
State grants for veteran service programs in New Jersey including housing, employment, education, and mental health support.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Rural LISC Housing Development Grant
openRural LISC
Affordable housing development and preservation in rural communities
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
RHS Section 504 Rural Housing Repair Grant
openUSDA Rural Housing Service
Home repair and improvement grants for very low-income rural homeowners
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Habitat for Humanity — Cincinnati Affiliate
openHabitat for Humanity International
Homeownership and neighborhood revitalization programs in Cincinnati. Provides construction grants, repair programs, and community development funding.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Habitat for Humanity — Houston Affiliate
openHabitat for Humanity International
Homeownership and neighborhood revitalization programs in Houston. Provides construction grants, repair programs, and community development funding.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
HAC Rural Housing Seed Fund
openHousing Assistance Council
Pre-development loans for rural affordable housing projects
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
ConnectHome Digital Bridge Grant
openHUD ConnectHomeUSA
Broadband adoption and digital literacy in HUD-assisted housing
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Municipal Planning Grant Funds - South Royalton Housing Development Feasibility Study
openHousing & Comm Development
Municipal Planning Grant Funds - South Royalton Housing Development Feasibility Study
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
MUNICIPAL PLANNING GRANT - AFFORDABLE HOUSING READINESS
openHousing & Comm Development
MUNICIPAL PLANNING GRANT - AFFORDABLE HOUSING READINESS
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Municipal Planning Grant Funds - Greensboro Housing Charrette
openHousing & Comm Development
Municipal Planning Grant Funds - Greensboro Housing Charrette
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Municipal Planning Grant - Starksboro Gets Proactive on Housing
openHousing & Comm Development
Municipal Planning Grant - Starksboro Gets Proactive on Housing
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
openDepartment of Planning and Development
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP FY 2023
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP FY24
openDepartment of Housing
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FY24
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
openDepartment of Housing
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP - ARP (AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN)
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
openDepartment of Family and Support Services
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP - ARP (AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN)
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) — Housing & Community Development Grants
openMichigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA)
Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) provides grants and financing for affordable housing development, community development, homelessness prevention, and housing rehabilitation in MI.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) — Housing & Community Development Grants
openIllinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA)
Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) provides grants and financing for affordable housing development, community development, homelessness prevention, and housing rehabilitation in IL.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Affordable Housing Development grant FAQ
Who can apply for affordable housing development grants?
Nonprofits, community development corporations, supportive and transitional housing providers, homeless services agencies, and housing rehab programs apply for different programs. Some funding flows through states and local governments that re-grant it to nonprofit subrecipients; other programs accept direct applications. The right fit depends on your organization type and where you work.
What do affordable housing development grants pay for?
Affordable housing development funding helps nonprofits, community development corporations, and mission-driven developers build, acquire, and preserve homes that low- and moderate-income households can afford. These programs cover new construction, acquisition and rehabilitation, predevelopment costs, and gap financing — often through HUD's HOME Investment Partnerships program and state housing trust funds.
When are affordable housing development grant applications due?
Deadlines vary by program — federal NOFO cycles, state funding rounds, and rolling local programs run on different calendars. The open opportunities above show current deadlines, or run your organization's profile through FindGrants to see every housing grant you qualify for right now.
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