Does City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department accept unsolicited grant proposals?

Yes, City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department accepts unsolicited proposals from eligible nonprofits.

City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department

Q: What is the average City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department grant size?

The average City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department grant size is approximately $625,000, based on the funder's most recent annual report.

EIN G02000001 State Program

Houston, TX 77007

https://www.houstontx.gov/housing/nonprofit.html

Annual Giving

$50.0M

80 grants · avg $50.0M/yr

state program (Form 990), grant-level detail not in 990-PF database

$10M+/yr

major funder

capacity

$625K

typical big bets

grant size

About

The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) administers federal HUD entitlement funds passed through to Houston nonprofits and community partners for transitional housing, homeless services, health clinics for low-income residents, HIV/AIDS services, job training, and supportive services for adults with disabilities. HCD is the city's primary grantmaking vehicle for human services.

Focus Areas

Homeless services Transitional housing HIV/AIDS housing & services (HOPWA) Community health clinics Job training & adult education Supportive services for adults with disabilities Affordable housing development

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Yes

How to Apply Primary funding streams: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for public services and facilities, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) for homelessness response, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA). Eligibility: 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Houston residents. Competitive annual NOFA cycle. See houstontx.gov/housing/nonprofit.html or call 832-394-6200.