Veteran Housing Grants

The Home Depot Foundation’s Veteran Housing Grants Program provides targeted financial support to nonprofit organizations dedicated to constructing or rehabilitating permanent supportive housing for veterans. This initiative reflects the Foundation’s long-standing commitment to addressing veteran homelessness by improving access to stable housing solutions across the United States and Puerto Rico. Grants awarded under this program are substantial, typically ranging from $100,000 to $500,000, and focus exclusively on hard construction costs rather than furnishings or support services. To qualify, applicants must be established 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in good standing with the IRS for at least five years. They must also maintain an operating budget of at least $300,000 and provide audited financial statements for the past three years. Additionally, eligible organizations must have experience in veteran housing development and management, hold a 15+ year ownership stake in the proposed development, and actively participate in local efforts to address homelessness, such as the Continuum of Care. Projects must involve the new construction or rehabilitation of multifamily housing reserved for veterans earning at or below 80% of the area median income (AMI). At least 20% of the units must be reserved for veterans, and this must be guaranteed through a third-party binding agreement lasting a minimum of 15 years, such as HUD-VASH, deed restrictions, or similar mechanisms. The Foundation does not accept a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as sufficient proof of this requirement. Furthermore, at least 75% of the development’s funding sources must be secured at the time of application, and the project must begin within 12 months of submission. For the 2026 funding cycle, deadlines are December 12, 2025; March 20, 2026; and July 3, 2026. Applicants are contacted within 45 days of submission, and selected proposals are invited to submit a full application, followed by a third-party financial review before the final decision by the Foundation's Board of Directors. A new application portal is in use, requiring prior applicants to reset their password or new users to register. Contact for inquiries is provided via email at THDF_VHG@homedepot.com. While rural projects may be considered, priority is given to developments in major urban areas with populations over 300,000, including cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Houston, and Chicago. The Foundation aims to ensure long-term housing stability for honorably discharged veterans through this strategic investment initiative.

Ensure third-party binding agreement secures veteran occupancy for 15 years; MOUs are not acceptable.