The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) Foundation on Thursday announced that grant applications are open to organizations throughout Wisconsin that provide emergency shelter, transitional residences and extremely low-income housing.
The WHEDA Foundation Inc., celebrating its 40th anniversary, will award $2 million for the 2025 cycle, with grants to be announced later this year. The grants are for physical improvements such as rehabilitation, accessibility features and new construction. There is no minimum grant size, but the maximum grant amount is $50,000.
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 government, including Native American Tribal authorities. Interested organizations can find the application here and apply by 11:59 p.m. on July 31.
The WHEDA Foundation Housing Grant Program aims 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% of the Area Median Income, youth experiencing homelessness and people with mental and behavioral health conditions. Grants are available in two categories: emergency/transitional housing and permanent housing.
