Housing Security Grants

The Episcopal Impact Fund’s Housing Security Grants provide funding to nonprofit organizations working to expand access to permanent supportive housing and interim housing with comprehensive support services in the Bay Area of California. The program prioritizes support for organizations serving families, youth, and young adults experiencing housing insecurity. Eligible interim housing may include transitional housing, emergency shelters, bridge housing, inclement weather shelters, safe parking sites, and similar programs. The Episcopal Impact Fund, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, operates with a mission to expand access to dignified housing and break the cycle of poverty through grantmaking, advocacy, volunteer work, and faith-based affordable housing development. Eligible applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or have a fiscal sponsorship with a 501(c)(3) organization. Organizations must have an annual operating budget of less than $15 million and must be located in and provide the majority of their services within the counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, or San Mateo in California. Funding is available for both programmatic and general operating support, but not for special events, endowments, or grants to individuals. The 2025 application cycle is now open, with a submission deadline of Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Applicants will be evaluated based on demonstrated outcomes, measurable goals, and alignment with the Episcopal Impact Fund’s focus on housing security. Grants are expected to range from $30,000 to $50,000, with a grant period of 12 months. Final decisions and award amounts are subject to the discretion of the Episcopal Impact Fund Board of Directors. The evaluation process focuses on organizations’ capacity to deliver housing-related services effectively and achieve meaningful results. Episcopal Impact Fund prioritizes trust-based philanthropy, aiming to create long-term partnerships with organizations working to address homelessness and housing instability in the Bay Area. Organizations that received a Housing Security Grant in the previous year are eligible to apply again for the 2025 cycle. Interested applicants must submit their applications through the online portal by the March 12 deadline. For questions or further information about the grant opportunity, applicants can contact Episcopal Impact Fund directly. The Episcopal Impact Fund, located in the San Francisco Bay Area, continues to work toward a future where every person has access to dignified housing and the resources necessary to thrive. The organization can be reached through its website or via its primary contact methods.