Housing and Hope: Nonprofit Grants for the Homeless

Nonprofit housing grants for the homeless provide that vital lifeline individuals need to find stable housing. These grants empower nonprofit organizations to implement meaningful programs that address homelessness and displacement. Offering safe, secure places to live and access to essential resources helps nonprofits transform lives.

So many nonprofits cater to the needs of those experiencing homelessness and displacement. Because of this, funding is essential. It can be challenging to identify the right grants for such organizations. To bridge this gap, GrantWatch has curated a list of grants addressing homelessness. In addition, there are more nonprofit grant opportunities available in our Housing and Homeless categories. What’s more, there is genuine support available for individuals. In particular, folks can call 211 and visit benefits.gov for essential community services. The following is a list of organizations that may also help:

1. The National Alliance to End Homelessness
2. Housing Connector
3. The US Department of Veteran Affairs
4. HUD Exchange
5. Covenant House

In times of adversity, and especially during the holidays when holding onto hope may be difficult, it’s important to remember that help is within reach. Nonprofit organizations and the grants that fund them offer hope to those facing homelessness and displacement.

Nonprofit Housing Grants for the Homeless

1. Affordable Housing for People Facing Homelessness: Grants to community housing organizations and nonprofits to develop affordable housing for people facing homelessness.
2. Increased Shelter Capacity: Grants to nonprofits for housing projects that benefit homeless individuals and mixed-income households in the wake of the COVID-19 health crisis.
3. Meet the Needs of Residents: Up to $5,000 to nonprofits to meet the needs homeless individuals, poverty-stricken populations, senior citizens, and families in need.
4. Low-Income and Homeless Residents: Grant funding to nonprofits for a range of activities to benefit low-income and homeless residents including housing rehabilitation.
5. Benefit Underserved Residents: Grants to nonprofits to address things like food for the hungry, shelter for the homeless, and education for the disadvantaged.
6. Nonprofits for Canine and Feline Care: Up to $20,000 to nonprofits that specialize in the care of abandoned and homeless canines and felines.
7. Nonprofits to Benefit Children: Grants to nonprofits for victims of human trafficking, orphan and foster children, and homeless individuals.
8. Prevent Homelessness: Grant funding to nonprofits and tribes to prevent and address homelessness and support rehousing projects for individuals in need. 
9. Address the Needs of Homeless Women: Up to $5,000 and $50,000 to nonprofits to address the needs of women experiencing homelessness.
10. Nonprofits to Benefit Children: Grants to nonprofits to help children overcome homelessness, the orphan and foster population, and victims of sex trafficking.
11. Address Homelessness: Grants to nonprofits to prevent homelessness and improve the lives of individuals, families, and children who are homeless.
12. Support Low-Income and Disabled Veterans: In-kind grants of donated goods and services to organizations. Goods support homeless, low-income, at-risk, and disabled veterans.

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