Housing and homelessness funding opportunities, with information provided via the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2012 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/funding/topic_details.php?topic=Housing%20and%20homelessness Grants to increase the supply of affordable rural rental housing through the use of loan guarantees that encourage partnerships between the Agency, private lenders, and public agencies. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- USDA Rural Housing Service http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=367 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:31:16 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=367 Funding for safety, security and well-being of children and families, education and health programs, community service opportunities, and hunger and disaster relief. Geographic coverage: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Virginia. -- BJ's Charitable Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1874 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:23:19 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1874 Rural Development Vouchers are only available to low income tenants of Rural Development-financed multifamily properties where the Section 515 loan has been prepaid, prior to the loan's maturity date and after September 30, 2005. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- USDA Rural Housing Service http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2647 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:49:08 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2647 Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants support those communities that have undergone a comprehensive local planning process and are ready to implement their Transformation Plan to redevelop the neighborhood. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2755 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:29:56 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2755 Program areas eligible for grants through the Daniels Fund fall under the categories of: Aging, Alcoholism & Substance Abuse, Amateur Sports, Youth Development, Disabilities, Homeless & Disadvantaged, and Education. Geographic coverage: New Mexico, Utah, Colorado and Wyoming -- http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1046 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:20:54 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1046 A rent subsidy program to aid people receive services under a federal Medicaid waiver program called home and community-based service (HCBS) and who are at risk of nursing facility placement. Geographic coverage: Iowa -- Iowa Finance Authority http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1471 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:28:19 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1471 Grants to private non-profit organizations and consumer cooperatives who will provide supportive services to very low-income Veterans and their families residing in or transitioning to permanent housing. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2511 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:04:22 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2511 Provides down payment assistance to qualified Kansas buyers for the purchase of their first home. Geographic coverage: Kansas -- Kansas Housing Resources Corporation http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1525 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:57:54 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1525 Loan program helps create, improve or expand the supply of affordable housing for communities in the rural West. Geographic coverage: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming -- Rural Community Assistance Corporation http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2696 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:25:25 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2696 Grants for health care for the indigent, youth development and education and homeless and low/moderate income housing. Geographic coverage: Arizona -- Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1041 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:01:34 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1041 Supports endeavors to include the arts and humanities, education, human services, medical sciences and health, and the social sciences. Geographic coverage: Giving primarily in ND, particularly in Bismarck and Mandan, and the upper Midwest. -- http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2204 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:52:54 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2204 Grants for financial assistance to provide comprehensive primary health care services to an underserved area or population. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Bureau of Primary Health Care http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2022 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:01:34 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2022 Loans to community organizations that act as financial intermediaries, including loan funds, microfinance institutions, affordable housing developers and social enterprises. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Calvert Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1071 Tue, 03 May 2011 13:55:53 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1071 Funds under the Urgent Repair Program may be used to provide grants for emergency home repairs for elderly homeowners and other homeowners with special needs whose household incomes are below 50% of the area median income. Geographic coverage: North Carolina -- North Carolina Housing Finance Agency http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1774 Tue, 03 May 2011 11:31:27 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1774 Funding for events that assist homeless veterans. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Veterans Employment and Training Service http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1236 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:01:24 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1236 Support for the creation of economic opportunity through grants to organizations that provide affordable housing, encourage self-sufficiency, and assist economic development. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Bancorp Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1519 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:14:32 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1519 Grants intended to increase the availability of affordable Rural Housing for low-income families through innovative designs and systems. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- USDA Rural Housing Service http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=157 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:02:23 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=157 Unutilized, underutilized, excess, or surplus federal properties for use to assist homeless persons. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=338 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:34:15 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=338 Disposal of surplus real property by lease, permits, sale, exchange, or donation. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. General Services Administration http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=98 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:19:43 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=98 Assistance to areas affected by hurricanes, floods, and natural disasters occurring in calendar year 2008 that have been declared a major disaster by the President. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- USDA Rural Development http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2186 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:28:44 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2186 IFF is a nonprofit community development lender providing affordable, flexible and accessible loans to nonprofits serving low-income or special-needs populations. Geographic coverage: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Wisconsin -- IFF http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1007 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:22:41 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1007 Grants and loans for a broad range of programs that support housing, and assisted housing. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- USDA Rural Housing Service http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=787 Fri, 14 May 2010 11:07:14 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=787 Funding that provides communities with a source of financing for economic development, housing rehabilitation, public facilities, and large-scale physical development projects. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1870 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:23:51 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1870