Grants
Enterprise is a proven and powerful nonprofit that improves communities and people’s lives by making well-designed homes affordable. We bring together nationwide know-how, partners, policy leadership and investment to multiply the impact of local affordable housing development. We foster community improvement from the ground up: well-designed, affordable homes connected to resources like health care, schools, jobs and transportation. So that people have the opportunities to reach their full potential.
We work to strengthen community-based organizations advancing our shared mission. In most instances, we award grants through a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) process. We don’t gather grant application information by email or phone. Our grant process also does not involve providing sensitive personal information such as Social Security number, birth date or bank account information.
Below is a description of current grant opportunities available to community-based organizations.
HUD Capacity Building (Section 4) Grants
As a Section 4 national intermediary, Enterprise provides grants to Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) to enhance their capacity and ability to carry out affordable housing and community development activities that benefit low- and moderate-income families and persons.
For more information on the Section 4 program, visit the HUD Section 4 Program.
Funding Opportunities NOW OPEN
National Section 4 Capacity Building RFP
**Deadline extended for applicants impacted by disasters, see details below**
Enterprise seeks applications from CHDOs and CDCs for capacity building activities. Proposals will be accepted from eligible organizations operating within the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
If your organization serves rural and/or Native American communities and populations, please apply under the Rural and Native American RFP.
- Review the eligibility requirements
- Review the definition of rural
- DOWNLOAD THE NATIONAL RFP
The deadline for the National Section 4 Capacity Building RFP has been extended to October 1, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. EDT for those organizations directly impacted by FEMA declared disasters.
Organizations residing in areas declared by FEMA as Major Disaster or Emergency zones between August 17, 2020 and September 18, 2020 will be automatically eligible for this extension. Organizations residing outside of these zones are not eligible and should submit their applications by September 18, 2020, by 11:59 p.m. EDT, in order to be considered for an award. Note that this extension does not apply to Disaster Declarations related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
To determine if your locality qualifies, please visit https://www.fema.gov/disasters/disaster-declarations (filter by state, click on the state declaration(s) and search for your specific county on the map provided).
If you have any questions, please reach out to RFP@enterprisecommunity.org.
Enterprise uses SlideRoom to process applications. Applicants would have to create a user account in SlideRoom in order to submit an application.
Create your SlideRoom account
National RFP applicants are required to complete and upload Enterprise templates as part of their SlideRoom proposal submission:
- Scope of Work (Exhibit A)– Upload in Word
- Budget Template (Exhibit B)– Upload in Excel
- Risk Assessment Questionnaire (Exhibit C)– Upload in Excel.
Applicant National Q&A Webinar
August 24, 2020 | 2 pm - 3 pm EDT
Enterprise hosted a question and answer webinar to review the RFP Requirements.
Rural and Native American Program, Section 4 Capacity Building RFP
**Deadline extended for applicants impacted by disasters, see details below**
Enterprise seeks applications from CHDOs and CDCs for capacity building activities. Proposals will be accepted from eligible organizations serving Rural and Native American communities and populations. All other applicants please apply under the National RFP.
- Review the eligibility requirements
- Review the definition of rural
- DOWNLOAD THE RURAL & NATIVE AMERICAN RFP
The deadline for the Rural and Native American Program, Section 4 Capacity Building RFP has been extended to October 1, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. EDT for those organizations directly impacted by FEMA declared disasters.
Organizations residing in areas declared by FEMA as Major Disaster or Emergency zones between August 20, 2020 and September 23, 2020 will be automatically eligible for this extension. Organizations residing outside of these zones are not eligible and should submit their applications by September 23, 2020, by 11:59 p.m. EDT, in order to be considered for an award. Note that this extension does not apply to Disaster Declarations related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
To determine if your locality qualifies, please visit https://www.fema.gov/disasters/disaster-declarations (filter by state, click on the state declaration(s) and search for your specific county on the map provided).
If you have any questions, please reach out to RFP@enterprisecommunity.org.
Applicant Rural Q&A Webinar
August 27, 2020 | 2 pm - 3 pm EDT
Enterprise will host a question and answer webinar to review the RFP Requirements. The session will be recorded and posted here.
For questions on the Section 4 grant opportunities, please email rfp@enterprisecommunity.org
