Grants for Individuals - Housing

The UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award is currently accepting nominations for its 2024 round. The award recognizes individuals and institutions that have made outstanding contributions to urban development, including improving the quality of urban life and providing adequate, affordable, and accessible housing. Nominations must come from third parties before the deadline of May 17, 2024. The winners, selected by the Executive Director of UN-Habitat following recommendations by a panel of experts, will receive the UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award at the global celebration of World Habitat Day in Querétaro City, Mexico, on October 7, 2024. The award considers best practices and initiatives aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 11 on sustainable cities and communities. Special attention will be given to initiatives related to the theme of World Habitat Day 2024: "Engaging youth to create a better urban future." For more information on eligible nominees and how to nominate, visit the provided link or register your nomination online. Nominees will be notified about the outcome from July 15, 2024 onwards. Contact UN-Habitat at [email protected] for any questions.

The 2025 Pierce County Historic Preservation Grant Program, funded by Pierce County in Washington, offers $10,000 to $100,000 for projects that preserve and promote the county's historical and cultural heritage, including the protection, rehabilitation, or reconstruction of significant structures or sites, and the preservation or interpretation of historically significant artifacts and documents.

This program provides financial assistance to homeowners in Maple Heights for essential exterior repairs and improvements to enhance their properties and support neighborhood revitalization.

This funding opportunity supports grassroots initiatives, nonprofits, and small businesses in Tompkins County that focus on promoting racial and social equity within historically underserved communities.

The City of Salem is offering Residential Toolbox Grants, a program designed to support the enhancement or restoration of historically-designated residential properties. While the specific foundation mission alignment is not explicitly stated, the City's role as the donor suggests an alignment with preserving local heritage, promoting historical integrity, and supporting property owners in maintaining the aesthetic and structural value of their historic homes. This grant serves as a direct financial incentive to encourage responsible stewardship of the city's historical architecture. The primary target beneficiaries of this program are owners of historically-designated residential properties within the City of Salem. The overarching impact goal is to preserve and enhance the historic character of the city, ensuring that valuable architectural heritage is maintained for future generations. By offering financial assistance, the program aims to alleviate some of the financial burden associated with maintaining historic properties, thereby encouraging broader participation in preservation efforts. The program's priorities and focuses are clearly outlined through its application criteria. The proposed work must enhance or restore the historic nature of the structure, preserve, renovate, or rebuild its historic aspects, and meet the design standards specified in SRC Chapter 230. Furthermore, the work must be on the exterior facade of an eligible contributing building or involve a seismic retrofit that has received a building permit. Compliance with state regulations in Lead Safe Practices is also mandatory, and applicants cannot have any historic code violations in the last year. These stringent criteria ensure that funded projects align with best practices in historic preservation. The expected outcomes and measurable results include a greater number of historically-designated residential properties being successfully enhanced, restored, or preserved. The maximum grant award of $1,000 per applicant, while modest, is intended to support specific, critical interventions that contribute to the overall preservation goals. Measurable results would include the number of grants awarded, the types of projects undertaken (e.g., exterior facade restoration, seismic retrofits), and the adherence of these projects to the stipulated design and safety standards. The program's strategic priority is the direct, tangible preservation of the city's historic residential fabric, with a theory of change that posits that financial incentives will lead to increased and more compliant historic property maintenance, ultimately contributing to the city's cultural and architectural heritage.

This program provides financial assistance to eligible homeowners in Waupaca for essential exterior repairs to preserve older homes, particularly those impacted by financial hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This grant provides financial assistance to eligible homeowners in Anniston, Alabama, specifically targeting elderly, disabled, or low-income residents to improve their housing and quality of life.

This grant provides financial support to independently owned legacy businesses along the historic Route 66 corridor, focusing on preservation projects that enhance visibility and sustainability, particularly for underrepresented communities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community initiatives in the Walla Walla Valley that promote belonging and regional thriving through capacity, community, and capital projects.

This program provides financial support for training and wraparound services to help low-income individuals in New Jersey gain the skills needed for better employment opportunities.

This grant provides funding for a program that will operate scattered site apartments for adults with serious mental illness or co-occurring substance use disorders in the Bronx and Manhattan, ensuring a smooth transition for current residents.

This program provides funding to support the development of affordable housing projects in suburban cities within Hennepin County, Minnesota, helping to meet the local housing needs.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community entities in Peabody, Kansas, to support charitable projects that improve local health and enhance community well-being.

This grant provides funding for historic preservation projects in Long Beach, California, supporting nonprofit organizations, government agencies, individuals, and for-profit entities that benefit the public and align with national preservation standards.

This grant provides financial support to innovative New Yorkers with bold ideas aimed at creating positive change in their communities across the five boroughs.

This grant provides financial support to women composers in the U.S. for the development of new operas, promoting gender parity and cultural diversity in the opera field.

This program provides financial assistance to eligible homeowners in Brooklyn, Ohio, for necessary exterior repairs and improvements to maintain their homes and enhance neighborhood integrity.

This program provides financial assistance to California homeowners for seismic retrofits to strengthen older wood-framed homes against earthquake damage.

This grant provides financial assistance to visual artists in New York City facing housing instability, helping them secure stable housing to focus on their creative work.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations for community-led housing initiatives that promote affordable and sustainable living solutions governed by the residents they serve.