Transitional Housing Grants
Federal and state grants fund transitional housing programs providing temporary, supportive shelter and services for individuals and families in transition. Find funding for transitional housing facilities, emergency shelter, bridge housing programs, and housing transition services helping people achieve housing stability.
Types of Transitional Housing Grants
Emergency Shelter Programs
Grants supporting emergency shelter facilities providing immediate, safe housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing emergencies.
- • Emergency shelter operations and staffing
- • Facility maintenance and improvements
- • Case management and support services
- • Meals and essential supplies
Transitional Housing Facilities
Funding for transitional housing facilities providing temporary residence (typically 6-24 months) with supportive services helping residents transition to permanent housing.
- • Transitional facility operations
- • Supportive services coordination
- • Case management and counseling
- • Job training and employment services
Bridge Housing Programs
Grants for bridge housing serving as temporary housing between emergency shelter and permanent housing, stabilizing residents while securing permanent solutions.
- • Bridge housing operations and staffing
- • Housing stability services
- • Permanent housing placement support
- • Benefit application assistance
Supportive Housing Services
Funding for supportive services integrated with transitional housing including case management, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and economic support.
- • Case management services
- • Mental health counseling
- • Substance abuse treatment coordination
- • Financial counseling and assistance
Who Can Apply for Transitional Housing Grants?
- • Housing nonprofits - Organizations specializing in transitional and emergency housing
- • Community development organizations - CDCs providing housing solutions
- • Social service agencies - Organizations addressing homelessness and housing stability
- • Shelter operators - Emergency shelter and transitional facility operators
- • Public housing authorities - Government housing agencies
- • Hospitals and health systems - Healthcare providers supporting vulnerable populations
How to Apply for Transitional Housing Grants
Step 1: Research Available Grants
Browse the grants below to find opportunities matching your housing program type, geography, and target population. Each grant has specific eligibility requirements and funding amounts.
Step 2: Review Eligibility and Requirements
Verify your organization meets all eligibility criteria, including nonprofit status, experience with transitional housing, and capacity to serve the target population. Check geographic focus and funding amount limits.
Step 3: Prepare Your Application
Gather required documentation including organizational capacity, facility details, resident services plan, budget, outcomes data, and letters of support. Develop a clear narrative demonstrating housing program impact and stability outcomes.
Step 4: Submit Your Application
Submit through the listed funding source portal (Grants.gov for federal, state agency for state grants). Meet all deadline requirements and follow specific formatting and submission instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between emergency shelter and transitional housing?
Emergency shelter provides immediate, short-term safety (typically days to weeks) for individuals in crisis. Transitional housing provides longer-term residence (typically 6-24 months) with supportive services helping people transition to permanent housing. Both serve different needs in the housing continuum.
What supportive services are typically provided in transitional housing?
Common services include case management, job training and placement, mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment coordination, financial literacy, benefit application assistance, and permanent housing search support. Services are tailored to resident needs and barriers to housing stability.
How do nonprofits measure success in transitional housing?
Key metrics include permanent housing placement rate (% of residents moving to permanent housing), length of stay, employment rate, income increase, and resident satisfaction. Most grants require reporting on these outcome measures to demonstrate program effectiveness.
What funding amounts are typical for transitional housing grants?
Grant amounts range from $50,000 to $500,000+ depending on facility size, length of stay, services provided, and geographic area. HUD grants may fund $200,000-$500,000 annually; smaller state/local grants $25,000-$100,000. Check individual grant descriptions for specific amounts.
Are there grants specifically for housing recovery populations?
Yes, transitional housing grants often target specific populations including individuals recovering from substance abuse (recovery housing), those exiting criminal justice systems, homeless youth, families experiencing homelessness, and survivors of domestic violence. Many grants allow applicants to specify target population.
Key Transitional Housing Funding Sources
HUD Transitional Housing Grants
Department of Housing and Urban Development provides comprehensive funding for transitional housing facilities and supportive housing programs serving homeless populations.
Continuum of Care Program
HUD's CoC program funds comprehensive homelessness assistance including transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and prevention services in coordinated community efforts.
Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG)
CDBG-ESG funds emergency shelter and transitional housing services, typically administered through state and local governments to community organizations.
State Housing Grants
States provide transitional housing grants through housing finance agencies and social service departments, often targeting specific populations or geographic areas.
Available Transitional Housing Grants (0 found)
No grants currently match transitional housing funding. Check back soon or browse our full grant database.