Golf Charity Classic (HOMELESS ASSISTANCE GRANT & HABITAT BUILD GRANT) FY27
🏛 Virginia Housing Development Authority
✓ Free, no account · Source: Virginia state grants portal · Last verified Oct 15, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations serving homeless individuals and families, and Habitat for Humanity affiliates in Virginia. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits, local government units, or quasi-governmental entities physically located in Virginia with at least three years of operations. Applicants must focus on affordable housing, housing planning, or services that advance housing opportunities. Homeless Assistance Grant applicants must be active in a Continuum of Care or Local Planning Group. Habitat Build Grant applicants must be affiliated with Habitat for Humanity International.
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Program description
Notice of Funding Opportunity: Golf Charity Classic: Homeless Assistance Grant & Habitat Build Grant September 2026 Funding Purpose: Charity Golf Classic grants in the amount of $20,000 are available to support the following programs. The Virginia Housing Homeless Assistance Grant Program grants funds to organizations that primarily serve families and individuals experiencing homelessness, individuals fleeing domestic violence as described in the HEARTH Act, and organizations providing emergency shelter housing. Virginia Housing anticipates the awarding of five (5) Homeless Assistance Grants. The Virginia Housing Habitat Build Grant Program grants funds one Habitat for Humanity affiliate to assist in the construction, rehabilitation, and/or preservation of a home designated to assist a partner family in the improvement of their shelter conditions. In addition, Virginia Housing provides the funded affiliate with volunteers who assist in the completion of the home. Virginia Housing anticipates the awarding of one (1) Habitat Build Grant. Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for funds under the Charity Golf Classic program, organizations must: Be either: A nonprofit organization that has received a 501(c)3 or other designation of nonprofit status from the IRS, A general unit of local government, or A quasi-governmental entity. Be physically located in Virginia. Have at minimum three (3) years of operations. Carry out at least one of the following housing-related focuses: Creating economically integrated and inclusive housing opportunities including housing options for people with disabilities. Planning and Community Development to include significant attention to housing planning. Providing services and/or educational opportunities to further affordable housing. Align with Virginia Housing’s mission of Helping Virginians Attain Quality, Affordable Housing and align with Virginia Housing’s Strategic Direction. Applicants for the Homeless Assistance Grant must provide evidence the applicant is an active participant in a Continuum of Care or Local Planning Group. Applicants for the Habitat Build Grant must provide evidence of the organization’s affiliation with Habitat for Humanity International. Program Parameters: All applicants must comply with the Charity Golf Classic Handbook . Application Process: Applicants seeking funding should apply to Virginia Housing’s Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) using Virginia Housing’s Grants Management System at https://vhdagrants.com/ . For questions concerning this program or assistance with application submission, contact Amanda Gordon , Strategic Housing Officer, at (804) 584-4642 or amanda.browder@virginiahousing.com . Approval: Virginia Housing anticipates funding 5 Homeless Assistance Grants and one Habitat Build grant from this Funding Opportunity. Funds will be awarded based on an assessment of the organization’s application and the availability of Virginia Housing funds. Selected organizations will receive a Grant Award Notification (GAN) and a Grant Agreement if approved for funds under the award. The organization must return the Grant Agreement to Virginia Housing with signature by an authorized representative.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Completed application through Virginia Housing Grants Management System
- Evidence of 501(c)(3) status or nonprofit designation
- Documentation of three years of operations
- For Homeless Assistance: proof of Continuum of Care or Local Planning Group participation
- For Habitat Build: proof of Habitat for Humanity International affiliation
- Grant Agreement signed by authorized representative
Program contact
- 👤 Amanda Browder
- 📧 amanda.browder@virginiahousing.com
- 📞 (804) 584-4642
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
501(c)(3) nonprofits, local government units, or quasi-governmental entities located in Virginia. Applicants need three years of operations and a housing-related focus.
What are the application deadlines?
The deadline is October 29, 2026. Virginia Housing will award five Homeless Assistance Grants and one Habitat Build Grant.
What activities are funded?
Homeless Assistance Grants support emergency shelter and services for homeless individuals and families. Habitat Build Grants fund home construction, rehabilitation, or preservation through Habitat for Humanity.
How much funding is available?
Each grant is $20,000. Five Homeless Assistance Grants and one Habitat Build Grant will be awarded.
What documents do I need to submit?
Applications go through Virginia Housing's Grants Management System at vhdagrants.com. Consult the Charity Golf Classic Handbook for specific requirements.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Demonstrate three years of proven operations and housing-focused programming before applying.
- Homeless Assistance applicants must show active participation in a Continuum of Care or Local Planning Group.
- Habitat Build applicants must document affiliation with Habitat for Humanity International.
- Align your proposal directly to Virginia Housing's mission of affordable housing and strategic direction.
- Apply through the Grants Management System at vhdagrants.com; contact Candice Turner with questions.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying without three years of documented operations in Virginia. Failing to demonstrate alignment with Virginia Housing's affordable housing mission or existing participation in a Continuum of Care. Submitting applications outside the online Grants Management System or missing the October 29 deadline.
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