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Housing grants
for nonprofits.

Housing and homeless services grants for nonprofits - browse active opportunities and deadlines from Grants.gov. This page explains the workflow used today.

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Quick Answer: Housing grants for nonprofits

Housing grants for nonprofits often support homeless services, affordable housing, supportive services, rental stability, shelter operations, and community facilities. Teams should confirm eligibility and reporting duties before applying because housing grants often carry detailed compliance requirements.

Who should review these grants

  • Affordable housing and homeless services nonprofits
  • Shelter, outreach, and supportive services programs
  • Community organizations with housing stability partnerships

Prepare before applying

  • Confirm the eligible population and service area.
  • Prepare budget lines for services, staff, facilities, and partners.
  • Review documentation rules for clients, outcomes, and expenses.

After you win

  • Track restricted housing grant dollars separately.
  • Connect program outcomes to approved grant activities.
  • Keep spending documentation ready for funder review.
AmeriCorps

Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants

Posted: Aug 28, 2026
Closes: Jan 13, 2027
AC-08-28-26
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AmeriCorps
7 days left

Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition

Posted: Aug 20, 2026
Closes: Oct 20, 2026
AC-08-20-2026
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Department of Housing and Urban Development

Authority to Accept Unsolicited Proposals for Research Partnerships Notice of Intent (NOI)

Posted: Jun 9, 2026
Closes: Jun 9, 2027
PDR-2600-DC-0USP
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