[Grand Foundation](https://www.grandfoundation.com)

May 31, 2026 | August 31, 2026 | December 1, 2026 | February 27, 2027

Amount varies by need; supports rental, move-in, down payment, and mortgage assistance.

Provides direct housing assistance to full-time Grand County residents to promote economic stability and address local housing needs.

Applicants may only apply once annually; down payment/mortgage assistance accepted year-round.

--- ## Description The Grand County Housing Assistance Fund, administered by the Grand Foundation, is designed to address pressing housing challenges for full-time residents of Grand County, Colorado. The fund provides direct support for housing needs—including rental assistance, move-in costs, down payment aid for home purchases, and mortgage assistance—with priority given to applicants based on economic need. The program aims to help residents successfully live and work in Grand County, supporting broader community goals related to economic sustainability, workforce retention, and infrastructure improvement. --- ## Due Dates - May 31, 2026: Rental assistance application deadline (annual) - August 31, 2026: Rental assistance application deadline (annual) - December 1, 2026: Rental assistance application deadline (annual) - February 27, 2027: Rental assistance application deadline (annual) Applications for down payment and mortgage assistance are accepted on a rolling basis. --- ## Funding Amount - Award amounts are based on demonstrated economic need and the specifics of each request. - Assistance may cover rental payments, move-in expenses (first/last month’s rent), down payment for home purchase, or mortgage support. - Payments are made directly to housing providers. - Applicants may apply only once annually. --- ## Eligibility - **Residency:** Applicants must be full-time residents of Grand County, Colorado. - **Workforce Requirement:** Must work at least 32 hours per week or 1,600 hours per year in Grand County. New residents may be eligible with written employer sponsorship. - **Assistance Types:** Rental, move-in, down payment, and mortgage assistance. - **Documentation:** Applicants must submit comprehensive financial documentation (income statements, tax returns, paycheck stubs, etc.). - **Restrictions:** - Only one application per person per year. - No funding for back rent or prior housing debts. - Down payment assistance recipients must live in the home as their primary residence for a minimum period (typically 5 years; if sold earlier, funds must be returned). - Applicants seeking down payment assistance must first work with the Grand County Housing Authority. --- ## Application Process - **Download the application:** [English](https://www.grandfoundation.com/Portals/0/GCHAF%20Application-PT.doc) | [Spanish](https://www.grandfoundation.com/Portals/0/GCHAF%20Application%20%28Spanish%29.docx) - **Submission:** Applications can be emailed, mailed, or hand-delivered to the Grand Foundation office. - Email: [info@grandfoundation.com](mailto:info@grandfoundation.com) - Mail: Grand County Housing Assistance Fund c/o Grand Foundation, P.O. Box 1342, Winter Park, CO 80482 - Hand-delivery: 551 S. Zerex Suite C203, Fraser, CO 80442 - **Required Materials:** - Completed application form - Individual and financial information (tax returns, pay stubs) - Documentation of housing need (lease, contract, mortgage statements) - Any additional supporting documents - **Review:** An advisory committee reviews applications and prioritizes based on economic need. All applicants are notified of decisions. - **Note:** Incomplete applications will not be considered. --- ## Additional Information - Applicants must disclose any other sources of housing assistance to avoid duplication of funding. - If duplicate funding is received, awarded funds must be returned. - All funding decisions are final; changes require committee review. - For down payment assistance, applicants must authorize information sharing with the Grand County Housing Authority to prevent duplication. --- ## External Links - [Grand County Housing Assistance Fund Program Page](https://www.grandfoundation.com/Grants/Grand-County-Housing-Assistance-Fund) - [Application Form (English)](https://www.grandfoundation.com/Portals/0/GCHAF%20Application-PT.doc) - [Application Form (Spanish)](https://www.grandfoundation.com/Portals/0/GCHAF%20Application%20%28Spanish%29.docx) - [Grand Foundation Home](https://www.grandfoundation.com) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | |-----------------------------------|---------------------------------------|-----------------| | Megan Ledin, Executive Director | [megan@grandfoundation.com](mailto:megan@grandfoundation.com) | 970-887-3111 ext 3 | | Sheena Darland, Operations Manager, Grand County Housing Authority | [sdarland@co.grand.co.us](mailto:sdarland@co.grand.co.us) | 970-725-3071 | | General Inquiries | [info@grandfoundation.com](mailto:info@grandfoundation.com) | |

Grand County Housing Assistance Fund

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