Notice of Funding Opportunity:

Virginia Housing Habitat Build Grant

March 2023

Funding Purpose:

Since 1993, Virginia Housing has hosted the Don Ritenour Charity Golf Classic. Funds raised during the event are used in part to assist a Habitat for Humanity affiliate in its work to eliminate substandard housing by building homes and communities. 

The Virginia Housing Habitat Build Grant is used to assist one Habitat for Humanity affiliat in the construction, rehabilitation, and/or preservation of a single-family home designated to assist a partner family in the improvement of their shelter conditions. Grant funds should be used to supplement an organization’s program, not be the sole source of funding. 

Eligibility Criteria:

501(c)3 non-profit organizations that are part of the non-profit Habitat for Humanity International are eligible. The organization must be physically located in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The organization must be in good standing with Habitat for Humanity Virginia.

Applicants are limited to one grant every two years from the date the previous award commenced.

Program Parameters:

The approved organization must comply with the Virginia Housing Habitat Build Program Handbook. Click the link below for a detailed explanation of the scope of services allowed under this funding opportunity, disbursement and reporting requirements.

The period of performance for this funding opportunity is July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024.

Application Process:

Affiliates 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 Frank Curbeira, Strategic Housing Officer, at (804) 343-5818.

Application Requirements:

• Proposed Budget- Proposed budgets must be in the amount of $20,000.00. The awards is based on the availability of Virginia Housing funding.
• Agency authorized official certification
• 501(c)3 determination letter
• Financial statements - an independent financial audit must be submitted with the application
• Strategic Plan
• Affiliation with the Habitat for Humanity International
• Site Control
• Construction Schedule
• Indirect cost rate documentation

Approval:

One affiliate will be selected for the award. The selected affiliate will receive a Grant Award Notification (GAN) and a Grant Agreement if approved for funds. The affiliate must return the Grant Agreement to Virginia Housing with signature by an authorized representative.

The executive director of the affiliate awarded will be invited to the Don Ritenour Charity Golf Classic and is required to be present during the award presentation.

All applicants have the option to submit a request at Grants@VirginiaHousing.com for a debriefing within thirty (30) days of approval or denial.

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