| 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] |