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Find similar grantsState Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program is sponsored by Florida Housing Finance Corporation (administered by local governments). The SHIP Program provides state funds to local governments to produce and preserve affordable housing for very low-, low-, and moderate-income families.
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State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) [DIA] State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) [DIA] State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Created in 1992 as part of the William E.
Sadowski Affordable Housing Act, the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program's mission is threefold: Provide funding to eligible local governments for the implementation of programs that create and preserve affordable housing. Foster public-private partnerships to create and preserve affordable housing.
Encourage local governments to implement regulatory reforms and promote the development of affordable housing in their communities by using funds as an incentive for private development. Funds are allocated to every Florida County as well as municipalities which receive CDBG funds.
SHIP funds may be used for emergency repairs, new construction, rehabilitation, down payment and closing cost assistance, construction and gap financing, mortgage buy-downs, acquisition of property for affordable housing, special needs housing, home ownership counseling and match for federal housing loans and grants. A minimum of 65 percent of a local government's total annual distribution of SHIP funds must be used for home ownership.
A minimum of 75 percent of a local government's total annual distribution of SHIP funds must be used for construction-related activities, including rehabilitation, new construction, emergency repairs, or financing for a newly constructed or rehabilitated unit.
At least 30 percent of a local government's total annual distribution of SHIP funds must be reserved for awards to very low income persons (50% AMI), and an additional 30 percent of funds must be awarded to low income persons (80% AMI). The remainder may serve any combination of very-low, low or moderate income persons (120% AMI).
Eligible Applicants/Application Process Individuals, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit developers must apply to local government for funding. Each local government receives an annual allocation which is appropriated by the Florida Legislature.
To participate, a local government must establish a Local Housing Assistance Program; submit and receive approval of a Local Housing Assistance Plan to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation; adopt and incorporate Local Housing Incentive Strategies; establish or amend local 37 land development regulations, policies, and procedures in order to implement incentive strategies; submit an annual report of the housing program's accomplishments; and encourage public and private sector involvement in the form of a partnership to further program goals and reduce housing costs.
Each locally administered SHIP Program determines the process of awarding and distributing funds within its community and is required to establish selection criteria to identify eligible applicants and the application process in their local Housing Assistance Plan .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits can partner with local governments that receive SHIP funds. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (over $163 million allocated statewide in 2025). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program is funded by Florida Housing Finance Corporation (administered by local governments). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Florida. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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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.
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