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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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According to the current listing, 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…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows 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). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 15, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Philanthropy and Community Impact (Housing Access and Affordability) is funded by Wells Fargo Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
Cultivating Innovation in SC Agribusiness Grant Program is sponsored by Wells Fargo Foundation, South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA), South Carolina Department of Agriculture, South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC). This program fosters innovation and accelerates growth within small-to-medium-sized agribusinesses across South Carolina, providing intensive training, mentorship, and financial awards to enable agribusinesses to develop and implement innovative solutions.
WORTH Grant Funding is sponsored by Wells Fargo Foundation (administered by Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta). This initiative provides grant funding to nonprofit housing developers and builders for predevelopment activities and 'shovel-ready' housing developments in Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties, aiming to create or preserve homeownership for people of color. Grants are eligible for homes priced up to 150% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
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.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.