Apply for a Grant
Follow our guidelines and process to apply.
The HomeServices Foundation for Housing Equity is committed to intentionally investing in people and communities that have been historically marginalized or underserved. Our goal is to empower individuals and families to achieve homeownership, a key pathway to building generational wealth. Grant requests must describe how the proposed project will address at least one of the Foundation’s four focus areas: education, investing in people, financial assistance, and community reinvestment. Priority will be given to initiatives that support African Americans and other communities of color in overcoming barriers to homeownership.
Recipient organizations must have 501(c)3 or 501(c)4 nonprofit status with projects or programs that support increasing homeownership and generational wealth for communities previously shut out of attaining the American Dream. This could include community projects such as food pantries or housing-related disaster relief and temporary housing.
Yes. Requesting organizations must have a street address.
We do not make grants to nonprofit organizations that conduct fundraising for other nonprofits. However, we do make gifts to nonprofits that directly serve our target population.
Yes, in certain circumstances. As a not-for-profit public charity, the HomeServices Foundation for Housing Equity provides assistance to individuals for down payment assistance, mentorships, scholarships to begin a career in real estate, or support for other initiatives that align with our mission.
Due to the time required to review applications and process funding requests, we are unable to provide last-minute funds for closings. Additionally, there is a cap on the number of dollars allotted and the number of grants given within a year.
Download the grant request fillable PDF on the HomeServices Foundation for Housing Equity website and provide all requested information about your organization, detailing your organization’s plan to address the goals of the foundation. Please note that HomeServices Foundation for Housing Equity administrators may request additional information about your organization or donation request.
HomeServices Foundation for Housing Equity considers grant requests each quarter. Proposals or requests for funding are due by the 10th of the month in January, April, July, and October. All requests that align with our mission and fit within our guidelines will be considered.
A nonprofit may receive a grant only once per calendar year, but if a proposal is not funded, nonprofits may apply in subsequent rounds, addressing feedback from HomeServices Foundation for Housing Equity.
Our guidelines do not allow us to sponsor an event or fundraiser.
Separately Mail or Email These Forms
1. W-9 Form. Please be sure you are using the current form, that it is fully completed and signed in the current year.
2. IRS Exemption Form.
3. Most recent Federal Tax Filing Form 990.
Additional Infomation
You are welcome to include a brochure, letter or newsletters about your nonprofit. Once you have all of your forms prepared, submit your package either by email or mail:
HomeServices Foundation for Housing Equity
6800 France Avenue, Suite 610
Edina, MN 55435
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 888.485.0018
Review
Please note that Boards or Administrators may request additional information about your organization or donation request.
The HomeServices Foundation for Housing Equity operates within a finite annual budget for grants and assistance. Once the maximum number of grants or the total funding allocation for the year has been reached, we are unable to approve additional requests. We encourage applicants to submit their requests as early as possible in the funding cycle to increase the likelihood of consideration.
