Increasing Access to Homeownership Overview
The aim of this RFP is to support new and existing programs/initiatives throughout the six-county region that increase and support homeownership opportunities for households under 120% AMI. The six-county region includes Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, and Wayne counties.
Applicants should have a minimum of two years’ experience implementing homeownership programs. Grant requests that focus on services aimed at homeowner retention and/or creation can be considered. Operational capacity will also be considered.
Funding Request Information
Requests that include one or more of the following will be prioritized:
Applicants may request grant funds in one or more of the following areas:
- Programmatic: Support for the cost of planning, expanding, piloting, or implementing a new or ongoing homeownership program.
- Continuous Learning and Evaluation: Support for internal evaluation or the hiring of an evaluation consultant to help evaluate the impact of the proposed homeownership program.
Funding may not be used for:
- Large capital campaigns
- Inherently religious activities such as religious worship, religious instruction, proselytization, etc.
- Endowments
Submission Details
Eligibility: 501(c)3 non-profits serving communities in Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, and Wayne that are community based or with demonstrated experience administering homeownership programs OR experienced organizations groups with a 501(c)3 fiduciary.
Grant Size: Requests of $50,000 - $250,000/year will be considered for up to three years. We will consider up to 1/3 of the total program cost and the requested budget must be commensurate with scale and scope of the proposal.
Funding Cycle: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through Friday, September 27, 2024. Funding decisions will be made within 60-90 days of submission.
Required Documents: Applications should include descriptions of how funds will be used, identify other sources of funds and outline reporting criteria, including demographic information and any key learning. Other required documents are listed in the online grant portal.
How to Apply
- Full details can be found in the Request for Proposal.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through Friday, September 27, 2024.
- Applications should be submitted through the ESL Community Impact grants portal. We recommend using Google Chrome as your web browser.
Questions
If you have questions about applying for funding or your proposed project, please contact:
Eric Van Dusen
Manager, Community Impact
evandusen@esl.org
Monika Reifenstein
Relationship Manager, Community Impact
mreifenstein@esl.org
Learn more about ESL Community Impact initiatives.
