[Triangle Community Foundation](https://trianglecf.org)

March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)

$25,000 per grant; one-year duration; ~10–15 awards per cycle

Supports Triangle-region nonprofits improving access to safe, stable, and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents.

Forecasted grant—deadlines are projected based on the annual cycle.

--- ## Description The Housing Affordability Grant Program, administered by the Triangle Community Foundation, is designed to address the pressing issue of affordable housing in the Triangle region of North Carolina (Wake, Durham, Orange, and Chatham counties). The program funds nonprofit organizations with a proven track record of improving access to safe, stable, and affordable homes for essential workers and low- to moderate-income families. The grant supports a range of approaches across the housing continuum, including increasing housing supply, providing subsidies, promoting stability, and advocating for systemic policy changes. Funding is intended for general operating support to help organizations implement promising practices and strategies that advance housing affordability and equity in the region. --- ## Due Dates - March 2027 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Typical award: $25,000 per organization - Grant duration: 1 year - Approximately 10–15 awards are made per cycle - Funding supports general operations for eligible nonprofits --- ## Eligibility - Must be a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization - Based in and serving one or more Triangle counties: Wake, Durham, Orange, or Chatham - Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience addressing housing affordability in the Triangle - Only one application per organization per cycle - Must comply with the Foundation’s non-discrimination policy --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the [Triangle Community Foundation’s grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=trianglecf) - First-time applicants must create an account; returning applicants can log in with existing credentials - Required materials typically include organizational information, description of housing affordability initiatives, financial documentation, and responses to eligibility questions - For assistance, contact the Community Engagement team at [nonprofitservices@trianglecf.org](mailto:nonprofitservices@trianglecf.org) - Refer to the [applicant tutorial](https://support.foundant.com/hc/en-us/articles/4479853059991-GLM-Applicant-Tutorial) for guidance on using the portal --- ## Additional Information - Grants support organizations employing strategies across supply (development/incentives), subsidy (assistance/tax credits), stability (eviction prevention, homeownership counseling), and systems (policy, organizational capacity) - Evaluation criteria include alignment with program goals, track record, commitment to equity and community engagement, and organizational financial health - The Foundation aims for a grantee cohort representing a diversity of strategies and all four counties in the Triangle --- ## External Links - [Program Page: Housing Affordability Grant Program](https://trianglecf.org/award/our-impact-housing-affordability/) - [Grant Portal (Application Submission)](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=trianglecf) - [Spring 2025 Info Session Webinar Recording](https://trianglecf-org.zoom.us/rec/play/3aibc2jniHGy4pzq6V3z28NL3k9dhCAAmCwF9U7l-cS6OFREYxA863imVBdMS1XT3PlIKGmV9WTbn2C9.5g4rm5VJZIuCoYjs?accessLevel=meeting&canPlayFromShare=true&from=share_recording_detail&startTime=1740592471000&componentName=rec-play&originRequestUrl=https%3A%2F%2Ftrianglecf-org.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2Fen1G2KXV5oVLgzdEpCuta6rDxvbs2LgFD-NrfLHmb327ln-7oaSvQvkDOkiNUjnN.79YpqtELKhHjm8p9%3FstartTime%3D1740592471000) - [Triangle Community Foundation – Contact Page](https://trianglecf.org/contact/) --- ## Contact Information | Department/Contact | Details | |-------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | General Foundation Phone | (919) 474-8370 | | Community Engagement Team | [nonprofitservices@trianglecf.org](mailto:nonprofitservices@trianglecf.org) | | Foundation Contact Page | [Contact Triangle Community Foundation](https://trianglecf.org/contact/) |

Housing Affordability Grant Program

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