Grant Name Provider Organization Eligibility Criteria Grant Amount Application Period Location Contact Information
Emergency Solutions Grant HUD Low-income individuals and families Up to $4,000 per household Year-round National 1-800-359-8998
Community Development Block Grant HUD Low-income neighborhoods Varies by project Year-round National 1-800-245-2691
Emergency Rental Assistance Program Various State Agencies Renters facing eviction Varies by state As funding allows State-specific Local housing authority contact
Transitional Housing Program Local non-profits Homeless individuals/families Varies by program Year-round Local [email protected]
HomeBase Program City of San Francisco Low-income families and individuals Varies by need Ongoing California 415-701-5500
Homelessness Prevention Program United Way Individuals at risk of homelessness Up to $1,500 Quarterly Local [email protected]
Rapid Re-Housing Program Various Homeless individuals and families Varies, often 3-6 months rent Ongoing National [email protected]
Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans experiencing homelessness Varies Year-round National 1-877-424-3838
Emergency Assistance Program Local Government Low-income households Up to $1,000 Monthly State-specific [email protected]
Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program HUD Low-income households Up to $5,000 for rent Annually State-specific 1-800-233-2927
Temporary Housing Assistance Program Local NGOs Displaced families Varies by case Year-round Local [email protected]
Capital Improvement Grants State Housing Agencies Affordable housing projects Various based on project Year-round State-specific [email protected]
Transitional Living Program Local charities Youth experiencing homelessness Varies by need Year-round Local [email protected]
Family Unification Program HUD Families involved in child welfare Varies Year-round National 1-800-382-7500
State Rental Assistance Program State Governments Low-income renters Varies by state Year-round State-specific Local state agency contact
Neighborhood Stabilization Program HUD Areas with high foreclosure rates Varies by location Year-round State-specific [email protected]
Emergency Housing Voucher Program HUD Homeless individuals and families Varies, typically 12 months of rent Year-round National 1-800-869-3664
Assistance for Homeless Families Various Charities Low-income homeless families Up to $2,000 Ongoing National [email protected]
Disaster Relief Housing Grants FEMA Disaster-affected individuals Varies by disaster As needed Disaster-affected areas 1-800-621-3362
Safe Harbor Program Local NGOs Survivors of domestic violence Varies by need Year-round Local [email protected]
Utility Assistance Grant Local Agencies Low-income households Up to $500 Seasonal Local [email protected]
Permanent Supportive Housing Program HUD Homeless individuals with disabilities Varies Year-round National [email protected]
Intermediate Housing Program State Housing Authorities Low-income families Varies by project Ongoing State-specific [email protected]
Change the Odds Grant Local Foundations Innovative housing projects Varies by project Annual Local [email protected]
Rehousing Initiative Grant Various Local Governments Families in crisis Varies, typically 6 months of rent Periodic Local [email protected]
Emergency Homeless Shelter Grants HUD Homeless individuals and families Varies, dependent on project Year-round National 1-800-998-9999
Transitional Housing Rental Assistance State Programs Homeless families Up to $2,500 Ongoing State-specific [email protected]
Hope VI Grant Program HUD Public housing authorities Varies by project Annually National 1-800-998-9999
Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program Local Governments Homeowners at risk of foreclosure Up to $1,500 As funding allows Local [email protected]
Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery HUD Cost recovery for disaster areas Varies Year-round Disaster-affected areas [email protected]
Single Room Occupancy Program Local Non-Profit Organizations Low-income individuals Varies, usually affordable rent Ongoing Local [email protected]
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher HUD Low-income families and individuals Subsidized rent Ongoing National 1-800-955-2232
Homeless Outreach Grants Local NGOs Services for homeless individuals Varies by project On-going Local [email protected]
National Housing Trust Fund HUD Extremely low-income housing Varies by state Annually National 1-800-685-8470
Supportive Services for Veteran Families VA Veteran families at risk of homelessness Up to $1,500 Year-round National 1-800-827-1000
Family Supportive Housing Program Local Governments Families experiencing homelessness Vary by project Ongoing Local [email protected]
Legal Aid for Housing Issues Local Legal Aid Services Low-income individuals Varies, often free service Ongoing Local [email protected]
Emergency Home Repair Grants Various Community Organizations Low-income homeowners Varies by project Year-round State-specific [email protected]
Housing Quality Standards Grant Program HUD Housing quality improvements Varies by project Annually National [email protected]
Utility Discount Program Local Utility Companies Low-income households Discounts on utility bills Ongoing Local [email protected]
Affordable Housing Program Federal Home Loan Bank Low-income housing projects Varies by project Annual National [email protected]
Shelter Plus Care Program HUD Disabled, homeless individuals Rental assistance + supportive services Ongoing National 1-800-998-9999
Emergency Shelters for Families Grant Local Governments Homeless families Varies by project Year-round Local [email protected]
Rapid Re-Housing Program for Youth Various Agencies Homeless youth Up to $3,000 Year-round National [email protected]
Refugee Housing Program Local NGO Refugees and asylees Varies Year-round Local [email protected]
Workforce Housing Grant State Housing Authorities Developers creating affordable workforce housing Varies by project Annually State-specific [email protected]
Affordable Rental Housing Development Grant HUD Developers of affordable rental housing Varies by project Ongoing National [email protected]
Homeless to Homes Program Local NGOs Homeless individuals Up to $2,000 Year-round Local [email protected]
Rural Housing Assistance Grant USDA Rural Development Residents of rural areas Varies by project Year-round Rural areas [email protected]
Veteran Homelessness Prevention Grant Various Non-profits Veterans at risk of homelessness Varies by need Year-round Local [email protected]
Relief Housing for Students Grant Local Colleges Students experiencing homelessness Up to $1,500 Ongoing College campuses [email protected]
Job Training Housing Grant Various Job Training Programs Low-income individuals seeking employment Varies Ongoing Local [email protected]
Homelessness Prevention Program Grant State Programs Individuals at risk of eviction Varies by situation Year-round State-specific [email protected]
Emergency Food and Shelter Program FEMA Homeless and low-income individuals Varies by project Annually National 1-800-621-3362
Life Skills Housing Program Local NGOs Individuals needing support services Varies by project Ongoing Local [email protected]
Disability Housing Grant HUD Individuals with disabilities Varies by project Ongoing National 1-800-748-2399
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) State Governments Low-income families Cash assistance for housing needs Monthly State-specific [email protected]
Affordable Homeownership Grants State Housing Finance Agencies Low-income homebuyers Varies by project Ongoing State-specific [email protected]
Cooperative Housing Grants Local Co-ops Developers and community members Varies by project Ongoing Local [email protected]
Mobile Home Rehabilitation Grants Local Housing Authorities Low-income mobile home residents Up to $5,000 Year-round Local [email protected]
Short-term Housing Assistance Program State Agencies Individuals facing housing instability Up to $1,000 Year-round State-specific [email protected]
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund Local Non-Profits Low-income individuals and families Varies by project As needed Local [email protected]
Neighborhood Development Program Local Governments Community revitalization projects Varies by project Ongoing Local info@[email protected]
Emergency Response Plan Grant FEMA Communities prone to disasters Varies by project As needed Disaster-affected areas 1-800-621-3362
Homelife Support Program Local Non-Profits Low-income families Varies by project Ongoing Local [email protected]
Refugee Resettlement Program State Agencies Refugees Varies by need Ongoing Local [email protected]
State Housing Trust Fund Grant Local Governments Affordable housing developments Varies by project Annually State-specific [email protected]
Transitional Housing Program for Women Local NGOs Homeless women Varies by need Year-round Local [email protected]
Emergency Assistance for Senior Citizens Local Government Low-income seniors Up to $1,000 Seasonal Local [email protected]
Relocation Assistance Program Local Governments Individuals displaced by development Varies As needed Local [email protected]
Single-Parent Housing Grant Local NGOs Single-parent households Varies by program Ongoing Local [email protected]
Grant for Mental Health Housing Programs Local Agencies Individuals with mental health issues Varies by project Year-round Local [email protected]
Street Outreach Program Grant HUD Organizations providing outreach to homeless individuals Varies by project Year-round National 1-800-998-9999
Public Housing Capital Fund HUD Public housing authorities Varies by project Ongoing National [email protected]
Emergency Home Loan Program USDA Homeowners in disaster-affected areas Varies by need As funding allows Rural areas [email protected]
HomeSafe Program Local Non-Profits Low-income homeowners Up to $3,000 for repairs Ongoing Local [email protected]