Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and the Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO (FY2025)

The purpose of HUD"s Housing Counseling Grant Program is to provide funds to HUD-approved housing counseling agencies that provide counseling and advice to tenants and homeowners, with respect to property maintenance, financial management and literacy, and other matters as may be appropriate to assist program clients in improving their housing conditions, meeting their financial needs, and fulfilling the responsibilities of tenancy or homeownership. This NOFO plays an integral role in helping individuals and families obtain housing and stay in their homes through sustainable homeownership or affordable rental housing. Housing counseling agencies are an important safeguard in the prevention of housing scams and discrimination and serve as an important gateway to local, state, federal and private housing assistance and resources.

Program Details

Department of Housing and Urban Development is a federal agency that offers the Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and the Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO (FY2025) grant program to support housing and shelter programs and sustainability. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Department of Housing and Urban Development through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for housing and shelter programs and sustainability should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, government agencies and municipalities, and eligible organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Department of Housing and Urban Development or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $1 – $3M. Applications are due by May 26, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports housing and shelter programs and sustainability. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 236115, 531312, 624229. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Funded by HUD

Award details

Award range: $1 – $3M. Applications close on May 26, 2026.

Categories

Housing · Sustainability