Housing
Background
Housing is a major building block of life, health and wealth. It is the foundation upon which people can pursue and achieve their goals, build stronger, more stable communities and build generational wealth. When people cannot afford safe housing, they are forced to make difficult choices that impact their health, their community connections, or their children’s educational opportunities and their financial lives. Stable housing can improve student attendance rates, reduce crime, increase employment and improve health.
Grantmaking focus
Increase quality affordable housing, pathways to homeownership, and eviction prevention.
General operating, capital/facilities, and project/program grants are available. .
Examples of potential applications include but are not limited to those seeking funds for one or more of the following:
- Support for current renters and homeowners such as down payment assistance, preventing eviction and foreclosure
- Support for an increase in homeownership such as development of affordable homes and homebuying counseling programs
Contact Dani Breen to learn more about this priority area.