Community Development and Housing: November Opportunities

November brings a cluster of funding moments for community development and housing nonprofits. Most of these deadlines land right at the start of the month, so if you're reading this close to November 1st, move fast. The good news: the funders in this roundup are looking for the kind of work you're already doing. Spend your energy on the relationships, not on contorting your mission to fit a funder's language.

Community Foundation of West Alabama: Grant for West Alabama Nonprofits

The Community Foundation of West Alabama supports 501(c)(3) organizations and classroom teachers across the region through community grants and educational grants. If you're working in West Alabama, this is a local funder who knows the landscape. Deadline: November 1. Apply here

TEEEM Foundation: Grant for Community-Focused Nonprofits

TEEEM Foundation funds nonprofits building sustainable, community-driven solutions in education, youth development, health, economic opportunity, and community infrastructure. They offer three funding tiers, so whether you're a grassroots project or a larger organization, there's a place for you. They're looking for partners who co-create with communities and can show measurable impact. Deadline: November 1. Apply here

Keweenaw Community Foundation: Grant for Community Organizations Fostering Local Connections

Keweenaw Community Foundation, working with their Youth Advisory Council, is funding projects that bring people together and create meaningful connections in a four-county region of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. They support nonprofits, schools, municipalities, Tribal Nations, and community organizations. This is a one-time opportunity with up to $10,000 available. Deadline: November 1. Apply here

Oklahoma United Methodist Conference: Grant for Faith-Based Organizations to Start or Expand Ministry

If you're a United Methodist church in Oklahoma, this program supports new or expanded ministries including youth work, young adult programming, mission projects, and recovery ministries. The conference has set aside $250,000 and will fund projects until the pool is exhausted. Deadline: November 1. Apply here

Montana Community Foundation: Grant for Nonprofits and Government Entities in Eastern Montana

Montana Community Foundation is supporting innovative projects that strengthen communities in Rosebud, Custer, and Fallon counties and the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. They fund equipment, facility improvements, and community services. Nonprofits and government entities are eligible; individuals and for-profit organizations can apply through a fiscal sponsor. Grants up to $50,000 are available. Deadline: November 1. Apply here

TEEEM Foundation: Grant for International Nonprofits and Charitable Organizations

TEEEM Foundation also operates an international program supporting nonprofits developing sustainable, community-led solutions in education, health, empowerment, entrepreneurship, and community development. Organizations in Africa are explicitly eligible, as are those from other regions. Three funding tiers accommodate different organizational stages. Deadline: November 1. Apply here

If there's a funder relationship you're trying to strengthen this quarter, or a community development funder you think we should be tracking, reply and let us know. We're here to keep the right opportunities in front of you each month.

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