Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Housing Grant Program.
Donor Name: Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA)
State: Wisconsin
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/31/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The 2026 Housing Grant Program will award to support the development and improvement of housing facilities across Wisconsin that serve people in crisis.
- There are two grant categories: Emergency/Transitional Housing and Permanent Housing.
- Applicants may apply for funding in both categories, but only one application per category is allowed.
- At least 25% and no more than 75% of the total funds will be awarded in any single category.
Funding Information
- Total grant award $2,000,000.
- The maximum grant award per project is $50,000.
Uses of Funds
- Rehabilitation
- Handicapped accessibility improvements
- Conversions/additions to buildings or units
- Site acquisition and other development activities
- Building acquisition
- New construction
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must fall into one of the following organizational categories:
- Nonprofit organizations or cooperatives organized under Chapters 181, 185, or 187 of the Wisconsin Statutes
- Community development, redevelopment, and housing authorities
- Local units of government
- Tribal nation housing authorities or other housing entities/departments supporting Tribal housing within the Nation
Ineligibility
- Market studies
- Feasibility studies
- Environmental assistance
- Ongoing project operating costs
- Housing finance
- Services or transportation services
- Costs incurred in the preparation of the 2026 Housing Grant Program Application
- Costs incurred prior to the 2026 Housing Grant Program Application
- Personal home improvement or home buyer assistance
For more information, visit WHEDA.
