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Philanthropy and Community Impact (Housing Access and Affordability) is a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations working to improve housing access and affordability for underserved communities. The foundation supports a range of housing-related work, including affordable housing development, fair housing advocacy, tenant protections, homeownership counseling, and housing policy research.
Past grants have included awards such as a $500,000 grant to the California Housing Partnership and a $75,000 grant to Fair Housing Foundation. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations, qualified governmental agencies, tribal entities, or accredited public schools demonstrating fiscal stability and direct community impact.
Applications are accepted through the Wells Fargo grantmaking portal; the next deadline is May 15, 2026.
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Philanthropy and Community Impact Helping communities thrive You are leaving the Wells Fargo website Wells Fargo and the Wells Fargo Foundation are committed to helping communities thrive, by supporting financially resilient families, vibrant small businesses and affordable places to call home.
Our grantmaking focuses on opportunities that align with our strategic funding priorities: financial opportunity, housing access and affordability, and small business growth. Review information about our grant process and eligibility requirements . Supporting our communities Through our businesses and the Wells Fargo Foundation, we align our resources and expertise to make a positive impact in communities.
We provide grants to nonprofit organizations at the national and local level, with a focus on supporting organizations championing financial opportunity, access to affordable housing and supporting small business growth. We're supporting programs opening pathways to economic advancement through programs that support financial mobility, reduce debt, and drive savings and wealth-building behavior.
Housing access and affordability We support programs that drive solutions to enable people to open doors to a quality and affordable place to call home, the foundation for wellness, dignity, and economic opportunity. We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in programs to support business owners.
We fund nonprofits that are focused on providing capital, technical assistance and networks of support for entrepreneurs. Employee volunteerism and giving Part of what makes Wells Fargo's philanthropy program so robust is the generosity of our employees who multiply our community impact, locally and collectively.
Each year, eligible employees receive 16 hours of paid volunteer time to give back to local communities where they live and work. Wells Fargo provides an innovative and comprehensive portfolio of volunteer opportunities that allows for employees across the globe to engage where and how they want.
Employee Impact Teams: Employee Impact Teams organize and lead group volunteer events throughout the year and nurture lasting relationships with local charities. Global Fellows Volunteer program: Our Global Fellows Program is a virtual volunteering initiative with the Grameen Foundation's Bankers without Borders ® .
This effort seeks to accelerate the social and economic progress of business and entrepreneurs in communities around the world, while providing employees with an opportunity to develop leadership skills and enhance competencies.
Wells Fargo Builds SM program: Thousands of employees have volunteered to build, renovate, paint, and repair affordable homes with low- and moderate-income families and individuals in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity International and Rebuilding Together. Workplace giving: Wells Fargo encourages employees to contribute to the communities where they live and work.
The company facilitates employee donations year-round and amplifies the donation impact through the Community Care Grants program. Through this program, employees can qualify for grants for giving and service activities and then direct the funds to eligible charities of their choice.
Providing a ramp back to success for small businesses Wells Fargo is donating roughly $420 million to help small businesses stay open through our Open for Business Fund . Creating housing affordability solutions across the U.S. Wells Fargo names six winners of the Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge . DT1-01282028-24-8752706-1.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations, qualified governmental agencies, tribal entities, or public schools/school systems that demonstrate fiscal and administrative stability and deliver services addressing critical commun… Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies (e.g., a $500,000 grant to California Housing Partnership Corporation for Los Angeles housing assessment, a $75,000 grant to Fair Housing Foundation). Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is May 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.
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.