MADISON — Administered by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), the WHEDA Foundation grants aim to improve housing for community members with complex needs such as individuals who have developmental or intellectual disabilities, people who are experiencing intimate partner violence, individuals with incomes at or below 30 percent of the area median income, youth experiencing homelessness, and people with mental and behavioral health conditions. Grants of up to $50,000 are available in two categories, emergency/transitional housing and permanent housing.

The WHEDA Foundation will award a total of $2 million for the 2023 cycle with awards to be announced in December. The grants are for physical improvements such as rehabilitation, accessibility features, and new construction. There is no minimum grant size.

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations or cooperatives organized under Chapters 181, 185, or 187 of the Wisconsin Statutes; community development, redevelopment, and housing authorities; and local units of government, including Native American Tribal authorities. Applications are due on Friday, August 11 by 11:59 p.m. 

Organizations throughout Wisconsin that provide emergency shelter, transitional residences, and extremely low-income housing are encouraged to apply for grants from the WHEDA Foundation.

Complete program details, eligibility requirements, and application materials are available here. For program inquiries, please contact WHEDA.Foundation@wheda.com.