Funding Opportunities For Partners

Current Funding Opportunities

Housing Opportunity Grant Program (HOP) - FFY24/SFY25

HOP blends federal and state funding to help nonprofit organizations, including community and faith-based organizations, operate within local Continua of Care/Housing Coalitions to provide emergency shelter; provide transitional housing where appropriate; offer essential services to shelter and motel guests; rapidly re-house homeless families and individuals in permanent housing; and prevent individuals and families experiencing housing crisis from becoming homeless.

• Funding Announcement & Application for Existing Grantees (PDF)
• Funding Announcement & Application for New Applicants (PDF)

All applicants (both new and existing grantees) must use the designated Excel Budget Template when applying for funds. Please download the appropriate template using the links below:

• Existing HOP Grantees
• New Applicants

Applicants may choose to use a Word version of the application when applying. Please download the appropriate application using the links below:

• Existing HOP Grantees
• New Applicants

If you have any questions, please contact Ari Kisler at ari.kisler@vermont.gov or 802-760-9872.

Application Due Dates

• Simplified Renewals - Existing Grantees Only: Monday, May 13, 2024, by 4:00PM

• Full Applications - New Applicants & Existing Grantees: Monday, May 20, 2024, by 4:00PM

Informational Webinars

• Overview of Funding Announcement & Application
  • Presentation Slides (PDF)
  • Webinar Transcript (PDF)
• Budget Tool
  • Webinar Transcript (PDF)

Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program – Phase 41

The State of Vermont has been awarded Federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program for the provision of emergency food and shelter services to disadvantaged individuals.

Vermont’s fourteen counties, including Caledonia County, Chittenden County, Orleans County and Windham County applicants, are eligible to apply for National Board funds totaling $250,000 through the combined Vermont Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Committee.

Request for Proposals (RFP) (PDF)

Phase 41 Allocations (PDF)

Appeal Process (PDF)

Application Due Date: Monday, March 25, 2024, by 4:30PM

If you have any questions, please contact Kristin Lyons at kristin.lyons@vermont.gov or 802-760-0116. 

Housing & Homeless Assistance Funding

These opportunities are announced through the Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness.