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Housing Counseling Resource Program is sponsored by Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBC) through Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA). This program provides grants to housing counseling agencies in Illinois and Wisconsin to facilitate expanded service to low- and moderate-income and underrepresented homebuyers and existing homeowners.
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Housing Counseling Resource Program | FHLBC Community First® Housing Counseling Resource Program The Community First® Housing Counseling Resource Program (Housing Counseling Resource Program) provides grants to housing counseling agencies in Illinois and Wisconsin to facilitate expanded service to low- and moderate-income and underrepresented homebuyers and existing homeowners.
Two FHLBank Chicago housing associates, Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), administer the Housing Counseling Resource Program on behalf of FHLBank Chicago.
Providing Pathways to Homeownership Angela and Luis, a hardworking couple in their mid-50s who immigrated to Illinois from Colombia in 2020, decided to pursue homeownership for the first time after facing years of increasing rent. FHLBank Chicago member, Midland States Bank, referred them to Consumer Credit Counseling Service, a beneficiary of our Housing Counseling Resource Program in partnership with IHDA.
They received pre-purchase counseling which enabled them to receive $10,000 in down payment assistance through our DPP Program. Angela and Luis proudly achieved the American Dream, closing on their home in Elgin, Illinois in September 2023.
Their journey underscores the transformative impact of accessible housing counseling and down payment assistance in Building Partnerships With Housing Counseling Agencies Hear from FHLBank Chicago members on how they've built partnerships with housing counseling agencies and leveraged our Downpayment Plus (DPP®) Program to support homeownership in their communities.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Housing counseling agencies in Illinois and Wisconsin. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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NRA School Shield Grant Program is a grant from The NRA Foundation that funds security improvements at K-12 schools across the United States. Administered by the NRA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, this program provides financial assistance to public and private K-12 schools seeking to upgrade safety infrastructure and implement security measures. Eligible applicants include schools that are government-owned, incorporated as nonprofits, or hold an IRS 501(c) determination letter. The annual application deadline is August 1. Grant amounts vary based on project scope and need. Schools must demonstrate how requested funds will directly improve the safety and security of their campus and student population.
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.