Community Development & Housing: August's Funding Landscape
August brings a strong month for community development and housing nonprofits. The funders below are moving money for shelter, affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, and tribal housing resilience. If you work in any of these corners, the deadlines ahead are worth your attention.
Santa Barbara Foundation: Multi-Year Grant for Shelter & Safety Nonprofits
The Santa Barbara Foundation is funding two-year grants for nonprofits delivering direct shelter and safety services in Santa Barbara County. This includes programs providing access to shelter for unhoused individuals, homelessness prevention services, and safe shelter for survivors of gender-based violence or other safety risks. The funding is unrestricted and meant to support your operations and programs over the full cycle. Deadline is August 11. Apply here
California Strategic Growth Council: Grant for California Native American Tribes for Housing and Climate Resilience
If your organization is a California Native American Tribe or Tribal entity, this is a significant opportunity. The California Strategic Growth Council is funding two programs: the Tribal Capacity Building Program and the Tribal Housing Pre-Development Fund. Both support housing development and climate resiliency work, including staff capacity building, planning, infrastructure, and pre-development activities for affordable housing. The total available is substantial. Deadline is August 11. Apply here
St. Louis County Port Authority: Grant for Community Development Nonprofits
St. Louis County nonprofits working on economic and community development can apply for funding to support business retention and expansion, neighborhood revitalization, entrepreneurship, real estate redevelopment, or targeted industry sector support. Projects can be programmatic or construction-related, including land acquisition, renovation, infrastructure, and workforce development. Priority goes to projects that increase economic opportunity for historically underserved individuals or benefit economically distressed communities. Deadline is August 11. Apply here
LISC Phoenix / Arizona Medicaid Health Plans: Grant for Affordable Housing Developers Serving Low-Income Communities
This grant funds multi-family affordable housing projects that connect residents to health and social services, serving Medicaid-eligible individuals and families earning up to 80% AMI across Arizona. Projects must be shovel-ready and demonstrate cross-sector partnerships addressing social determinants of health. Both nonprofit and for-profit affordable housing developers are eligible. Deadline is August 14. Apply here
The UPS Foundation / Community Foundation of Louisville: Grant for Louisville-Area Nonprofits
The UPS Foundation is supporting nonprofits across the Louisville Metro area and Southern Indiana working to meet critical needs and strengthen communities. Funded projects may focus on disaster relief, education, environmental resilience, first responder support, and mental wellness. Both new and existing projects or programs are eligible. Deadline is August 14. Apply here
Commission for Behavioral Health: Grant for Peer-Run Organizations Establishing Peer Respite Programs
Peer-Run Organizations can access funding to establish and open new peer respite pilot projects within two years, partnering with local behavioral health departments. These programs provide community-based stabilization for people approaching, experiencing, or stepping down from a behavioral health crisis, with the goal of reducing reliance on hospitalization and incarceration. Two grant categories are available: small grants under $500,000 and large grants up to $1,500,000. Deadline is August 14. Apply here
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