Veteran Housing Grants
This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations for creating or rehabilitating permanent supportive housing for honorably discharged veterans, particularly those with low incomes, in urban areas.
The Veteran Housing Grants Program, administered by The Home Depot Foundation, provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on creating or rehabilitating permanent supportive housing for veterans. Grants range from $100,000 to $500,000 and are designed to fund the physical construction costs of multifamily housing developments. The program aims to assist honorably discharged veterans, particularly those earning at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI), through housing projects offering supportive services. The program emphasizes serving urban areas with populations over 300,000, though rural projects may also be considered. Priority cities include Los Angeles, Seattle, New York, Houston, Detroit, San Diego, Denver, Chicago, Atlanta, and Tampa. Eligible organizations must meet stringent requirements, such as being 501(c)(3) nonprofits in good IRS standing for at least five years, managing an operating budget of at least $300,000, and possessing prior experience in veteran housing development. They must also demonstrate collaboration with local efforts to combat homelessness and maintain a minimum 15-year ownership stake in the development. Funding is strictly limited to construction-related hard costs, excluding items like furnishings or tenant services. Grants may not exceed 50% of the total project cost, and at least 75% of funding sources must be identified at the proposal stage. Each project must designate at least 20% of its units for veterans and secure a binding third-party agreement to ensure compliance for at least 15 years. Construction must begin within 12 months of submitting a proposal, and evidence of supportive services is required. To apply, organizations must register on The Home Depot Foundation’s grant portal, select the appropriate funding cycle, and submit their proposals. Proposals are reviewed year-round, with final determinations made in three cycles: April, August, and December. Third-party reviews, conducted by contracted vendors, assess financial and operational aspects of proposals. Applicants passing this stage are reviewed by the Foundation’s Board of Directors before final funding decisions are made. Deadlines for the 2025 funding cycles are December 13, 2024; March 21, 2025; and July 3, 2025. Applicants will be notified of their status within 45 days after the proposal deadline. Nonprofits are encouraged to reach out with questions to THDF_VHG@homedepot.com, while individual veterans seeking assistance should explore other programs funded by the Foundation’s partners. This program is an excellent opportunity for experienced nonprofits dedicated to addressing veteran homelessness through sustainable housing solutions. Its rigorous eligibility criteria ensure that funding is allocated to well-prepared organizations with a proven track record in veteran housing development.
Award Range
$100,000 - $500,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
What are the eligibility requirements for the program? THDF supports new construction or rehabilitation of multifamily, permanent supportive housing for veterans Only physical construction of housing for veterans (hard costs) is covered. THDF does not provide funding for furnishings, rental subsidies, tenant services, etc. THDF’s grant funding must be comprised of less than 50% of the total development cost of the project/program The target population of honorably discharged veterans must be at or below 80% AMI 75% of the development/program’s funding sources must be identified at the time of proposal submission Project must commence within 12 months of proposal submission At least 20% of the housing units must be reserved for veterans Proposals must provide evidence of a third-party binding agreement that ensures the units are occupied by veterans for a minimum of 15 years. I.e. project-based HUDVASH, other funder requirement, deed restriction, zoning requirement, etc. Supportive services must be provided
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
July 3, 2025
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