Opportunity Zone Benefits Grants
5 active federal opportunity zone benefits grant opportunities. Updated daily from Grants.gov.
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Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP)
HUD · CPD-2600-DC-0019
Youth Homelessness NOFO for FY2024 and FY2025
HUD · CPD-2600-DC-0035
FY26 Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing)
HUD · CPD-2600-DC-0098
High-performance Optimized Recycled Nuclear Isotopes for Gen IV reactors (HORNIG)
DOE-ARPAE · DE-FOA-0003623
SEEDING CRITICAL ADVANCES FOR LEADING ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES WITH UNTAPPED POTENTIAL (SCALEUP) READY
DOE-ARPAE · DE-FOA-0003467
About Opportunity Zone Benefits Grants
Federal opportunity zone benefits grants are funded by agencies like multiple federal agencies. They fund a wide range of programs and initiatives.
Who's eligible: Most opportunity zone benefits grants are open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, state/local governments, tribal organizations, and educational institutions. Some are also open to for-profit small businesses (especially SBIR/STTR grants).
Typical timeline: Grants post with a 30-60 day application window. Most require a Letter of Intent (LOI) 2-4 weeks before the full application deadline. Starting early is critical — this is why alerts matter.
FAQ
How do I find opportunity zone benefits grants for my nonprofit?
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Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to apply for opportunity zone benefits grants?
Most opportunity zone benefits grants require 501(c)(3) status, but some are open to government entities, tribal organizations, educational institutions, and even individuals or small businesses. Check each opportunity's eligibility section.
How much funding is available for opportunity zone benefits grants?
Individual awards range from $10K (planning grants) to $10M+ (multi-year program grants). The total federal funding for opportunity zone benefits programs exceeds tens of billions annually. Most small nonprofits target grants in the $50K-$500K range.