Housing & Community Grants

Track federal investment in affordable housing, community development block grants, and homelessness programs.

Federal housing and community development funding operates primarily through formula grants to states and entitlement communities, with nonprofits and developers typically accessing these funds through local government sub-grant competitions rather than applying directly to HUD. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) distributes approximately $3.3 billion annually to over 1,200 entitlement jurisdictions and states, which fund local housing rehab, infrastructure, economic development, and public services. The HOME Investment Partnerships program provides approximately $1.5 billion annually for affordable housing construction, rehabilitation, and homebuyer assistance — with at least 15% reserved for Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs). HUD's Continuum of Care program (CoC) funds homeless services through local collaborative applications, with individual organizations applying within their local CoC rather than directly to HUD. Competitive HUD programs — Choice Neighborhoods ($30–50M per award), Strong Cities Strong Communities, and the Environmental Justice initiative — are accessible directly by local governments and their nonprofit partners. The Treasury Department's CDFI Fund and New Markets Tax Credit program provide complementary investment tools for community development financial institutions and affordable housing developers working in low-income communities.

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