7432 - Golf Charity Classic (HOMELESS ASSISTANCE GRANT & HABITAT BUILD GRANT) FY27
Funding Opportunity Details

05 Housing Service Support

Final Application Deadline: Oct 29, 2026 11:59 PM

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.