THTF Competitive Grants
Forecasted
THTF Competitive Grants from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency fund innovative affordable rental housing projects for underserved populations across Tennessee.
Funder: Tennessee Housing Development Agency
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Annual allocation ~$3–4M; grant awards typically $200,000–$600,000 per project; 3-year grant term
Summary: Supports nonprofits and public housing authorities in Tennessee to develop or rehabilitate innovative affordable rental housing.
Key Information: Requires 50% match; only nonprofits and public housing authorities eligible; funds cannot be layered with LIHTC or MTBA.
Description
The Tennessee Housing Development Agency’s (THDA) Competitive Grants program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local public housing authorities to develop, acquire, rehabilitate, or convert buildings for affordable rental housing across Tennessee. The program seeks innovative and creative approaches to addressing affordable housing needs, with an emphasis on serving low- and very low-income households, older persons, special needs populations, and those experiencing homelessness. Funding is awarded annually through a competitive application process, prioritizing projects that demonstrate readiness, strong partnerships, and firm matching commitments.
