Funder: Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC)

Due: Ongoing opportunity

Funds: The State Assistance for Housing Relief (SAFHR) Program provides rent and utility assistance for households who have been impacted by COVID-19. Eligible tenants can apply for financial assistance to be paid directly to their landlord or utility provider. Landlords can also apply on behalf of tenants. Financial assistance includes rent and utility arrears for the period beginning April 2020 and up to 3 months of forward rent and prepaid fuel utility assistance. For more information please click link below. To access the application portal click here.

Starting March 1, 2022, homeowners are also eligible to apply for mortgage assistance via SAFHR funds.

Program information for renters: https://www.mohousingresources.com/safhr

Program information for landlords: https://www.mohousingresources.com/landlords

Program information for homeowners: https://www.safhrforhomeowners.com/

This opportunity is accepting applications on a rolling basis.

Funder: City of St. Louis

Due: Ongoing opportunity

Funds: Keeping families in their homes by helping income-eligible renters within the City of St. Louis who are past due in rent or utilities and have suffered financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The ERA 1 Program is intended only for residential tenants.

https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/human-services/emergency-assistance/apply-for-era.cfm

Those without internet access can call (800) 427-4626 for support.

Funder: Ameren Illinois

Due: Ongoing opportunity

Funds: Assistance paying energy bills for households, nonprofits, and businesses

https://www.ameren.com/illinois/residential/energy-assistance/recovery/financial#eligibility

This funding opportunity is accepting applications on a rolling basis.

Funder: St. Louis County

Due: Ongoing opportunity

Funds: The COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) will provide back rent and temporary rental assistance to low- and moderate-income households that have had a loss of income, have qualified for unemployment benefits, faced significant costs, or experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nan McKay & Associates has been authorized by the St. Louis County to assist in the administration of ERAP and to communicate with applicants and landlords.

https://stlouisco.onlinepha.com/

Rolling Basis

Funder: St. Louis County Missouri

Due: On a rolling basis

Funding: The St. Louis County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) will be accepting applications for assistance for rental arrears and temporary assistance for future rent to low- and moderate-income households that have had a substantial reduction in income, have qualified for unemployment benefits, incurred significant costs, or experienced a financial hardship due, directly or indirectly, to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Funder: City of St. Louis and St. Louis County

Due: Ongoing opportunity

Funds: Support for households that are unable to pay rent or utilities due to a COVID-19 hardship

https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/human-services/emergency-assistance/era2.cfm

Funder: Home Depot Foundation

Due: Ongoing opportunity

Funds: Support to nonprofit organizations and public service agencies in the U.S. that are using the power of volunteers to improve their communities. The program focuses on support for organizations that serve veterans in local communities, as well as organizations that serve vulnerable and under-served communities. Grants of up to $5,000 are made in the form of Home Depot gift cards for the purchase of tools, materials, or services.

https://corporate.homedepot.com/foundation/communityimpactgrants

Funder: City of St. Louis Community Development Administration (CDA)

Due: April 29, 2022, 4:00 pm CDT

Funds: New construction or rehabilitation of residential or mixed-use development projects. This NOFA only applies to developments located within the City of St. Louis. CDA-assisted, LRA-owned properties must form the basis for every proposal.

https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/community-development/residential-development/resources/nofa/spring-2022-nofa.cfm

Funder: Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA)

Due: March 31, 2022

Funds: Organizations leading the acquisition, rehabilitation, and/or new construction of projects that serve the most vulnerable populations.

https://df7qosnywqs6g.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/RFA-for-Justice-Involved-Individuals-Program_1.24.2022_FINAL.pdf

Funder: Illinois Charitable Trust

Due: March 31, 2022

Funds: Illinois nonprofits working on Food Programs, Housing Programs, and Workforce & Economic Development. Applicants must have annual budgets under $1 million.

https://illinoistreasurer.gov/Office_of_the_Treasurer/Charitable_Trust

Funder: AARP

Due: March 22, 2022 at 4:00 pm CT

Funds: Quick-action projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages. This year, applications will be accepted for projects to improve public spaces, housing, transportation and civic engagement; support diversity, equity and inclusion; build engagement for programs under new federal laws; and pursue innovative ideas that support people age 50 or older.

https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/community-challenge/info-2022/2022-challenge.html

Funder: Home Depot Foundation

Due: December 17, 2021

Funds: New construction or rehabilitation of permanent supportive housing for veterans. Awards typically range from $100,000 to $500,000.

https://corporate.homedepot.com/foundation/veteranhousinggrants

Funder: City of St. Louis Community Development Administration

Due: December 15, 2021, 4:00 pm

Funding: The City of St. Louis Community Development Administration (CDA) is seeking proposals from non-profit organizations to assist in the program and construction management of the Healthy Home Repair Program (HHRP). CDA has received an allocation of American Rescue Act Plan (ARPA) funding to supplement its existing Healthy Home Repair Program.

https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/community-development/documents/rfp-healthy-home-repair-programs.cfm

Funder: City of St. Louis Affordable Housing Commission

Due: October 22, 2021 at 4:00 pm

Funds: Grants for services related to affordable housing, preventing homelessness, or providing services to the homeless; and loans and subsidies for rental and for-sale housing production and development. Review a virtual presentation on how to apply for funding here (available Wednesday, September 8 at 8:00 am).

https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/affordable-housing/documents/fall-2021-nofa-and-applications.cfm

Funder: Bank of America

Due: June 25, 2021

Funds: The Economic Mobility Focused on the Needs of the Community category provides support for affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, and small businesses.

https://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/global-impact/charitable-foundation-funding.html

Funder: HUD

Due: May 21, 2021

Funds: The overall purpose of the Older Adult Home Modification Program (OAHMP) is to assist experienced nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, and public housing authorities in undertaking comprehensive programs that make safety and functional home modifications and limited repairs to meet the needs of low-income elderly homeowners. The goal of the home modification program is to enable low-income elderly persons to remain in their homes through low-cost, low barrier, high impact home modifications to reduce older adults’ risk of falling, improve general safety, increase accessibility, and to improve their functional abilities in their home.

https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/spm/gmomgmt/grantsinfo/fundingopps/oahmp

Funder: Missouri Housing Development Commission

Due: Pre-Application January 1, 2021-Final Application January 4, 2021

Funds: The Missouri Emergency Rental Arrears Program (ERAP) provides financial support for landlords and renters who are struggling due to the COVID-19 emergency in the State of Missouri. A one-time payment of up to six (6) months of rental arrears will be made to the landlord on the tenant’s behalf. MHDC will endeavor to award approximately 15 percent of funds to small landlords of ten or fewer units in their portfolio.

https://www.mohousingresources.com/erap

Funder: Andrew Family Foundation

Due: March 15, 2021

Funds: The Foundation seeks to support one or more organizations focused on alleviating disparities in food access, affordable housing, high quality education, physical and psychological healthcare, and/or criminal justice. The Foundation will award grant(s) of up to $600,000 to be paid over a three-year period.

https://online.foundationsource.com/andrew/ok3.htm

This fund is accepting inquiries on a rolling basis.

Funder: Enterprise Community Partners

Due: Ongoing opportunity

Funds: In response to COVID-19, this program offers nonprofit community partners a broad range of support to ensure vulnerable, low-income families and individuals can remain in their homes and access support during this crisis.

• Emergency grants to help them stay afloat and meet their residents' and communities' immediate needs.

• Guidance, planning strategies and technical assistance to help them remain viable.

• Assistance in seeking critical government relief funds and other interventions.

Owners or operators of affordable housing that are interested in learning more about the program may submit an online inquiry at any time.

https://resilientfutures.enterprisecommunity.org/about-emergency-action-for-resident-partner-stability

Funder: National Council on Aging (NCOA)

Due: Rolling deadline

Funds: Provides grants to qualified local nonprofits that are meeting the critical needs of older adults, allowing them to stay safe, secure, and healthy in their own homes during the COVID-19 crisis.

http://mosaicmomentum.org/covid19/

This opportunity is accepting applications on a rolling basis.

Funder: City of St. Louis (via CARES Act funding) - Department of Human Services in collaboration with the Affordable Housing Commission and various housing organizations

Due: Ongoing opportunity

Funds: Funds to assist with rental and mortgage payments for City of St. Louis residents experiencing financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic

https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/human-services/cares-act-rental-mortgage-assistance.cfm

Those without internet access can call 314-657-1650 to ask that an application be mailed to you or sent via email.

Funder: Flourish

Due: November 20, 2020

Funds: Programs that support the health of Black moms, babies and families, so our region can achieve zero racial disparities in infant mortality by 2033; funded projects must align with one or more of FLOURISH’s priority areas

https://www.flourishstlouis.org/aligned-activities-funding/

Funder: City of St. Louis Affordable Housing Commission

Due: 4PM, November 6, 2020

Funds: Grants for services related to affordable housing, preventing homelessness, or providing services to the homeless; and loans and subsidies for rental and for-sale housing production and development. Virtual Presentation on How to Apply for Funding

https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/affordable-housing/documents/fall-2020-nofa-and-applications.cfm

Funder: State Farm

Due: October 31, 2020

Funds: Nonprofits, educational institutions, and programs conducted by government entities leading work in safety, education, or community development

https://www.statefarm.com/about-us/corporate-responsibility/community-grants/good-neighbor-citizenship-grants

Funder: United States Conference of Mayors

Due: October 9, 2020

Funds: Local nonprofits in promoting long-term economic prosperity for municipalities by advancing housing affordability solutions.

https://www.usmayors.org/communitywins/

Funder: Wells Fargo

Due: Applications accepted through September 2020

Funds: Nonprofits helping people find housing stability, supporting small businesses & the workers they employ, & supporting individuals’ financial health amid COVID-19; also open to creative proposals

Press release
https://stories.wf.com/aid-announced-customers-communities-impacted-by-covid-19

Application portal
http://www.cybergrants.com/wellsfargo/communitygrants

Funder: International Living Future Institute (ILFI)

Due: September 30, 2020, 7:00 pm CT

Provides: Technical assistance for industry-leading affordable housing project teams to join ILFI in their mission to create equitable, just, & ecologically restorative communities

https://living-future.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20-0901-AH-RFP-Request-for-Proposals.pdf

Funder: First Unitarian Church

Due: September 7, 2020

Funds: Nonprofits undertaking direct service and social action projects in the metropolitan St. Louis area, with special interested in supporting programs or projects that address issues surrounding homelessness, poverty, and/or underserved populations.

2020 Application RFP

Funder: Illinois Housing Development Authority

Due: September 4, 2020

Funds: Up to $15,000 for individuals unable to make home mortgage payments

https://ema.ihda.org/