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Find similar grantsDown Payment Assistance (ASSIST) is sponsored by Vermont Housing Finance Agency. Provides assistance for down payment and closing costs for first-time homebuyers in Vermont.
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# ASSIST Down Payment Assistance | VHFA. org - Vermont Housing Finance Agency * Business Partner Portal **Managers and Developers** * Developer Loan Programs 5. ASSIST Down Payment Assistance # ASSIST Down Payment Assistance Since the enactment of the Vermont Down Payment Assistance (DPA) program in 2015,VHFA has helped over 2,000 Vermonters and their families buy their first homes.
Also known as theASSISTprogram, it provides down payment assistance to each qualifying homebuyer household in the form of a non-amortizing, 0% second mortgage. Only available in conjunction with a VHFA first mortgage, the DPA loan is repaid when the first mortgage is refinanced or the home is sold. _Updated December 15, 2025.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: First-time homebuyers in Vermont with combined liquid assets less than $20,000. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Farm to School Implementation Grant is sponsored by USDA Food and Nutrition Service. This program aims to increase the availability of local foods in schools and connect students to the sources of their food through education, taste tests, school gardens, field trips, and local food sourcing for school meals. Projects should incorporate both local sourcing and agricultural education efforts.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.