Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority: Kicks off 40th anniversary with 2025 housing grant cycle

MADISON, Wis. — Organizations throughout Wisconsin that provide emergency shelter, transitional residences, and extremely low-income housing are encouraged to apply for grants from the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) Foundation.

The WHEDA Foundation, Inc., celebrating its 40th anniversary, will award $2 million for the 2025 cycle, to be announced later this year. The grants are for physical improvements such as rehabilitation, accessibility features, and new construction. There is no minimum grant size, but the maximum grant amount is $50,000.

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations or cooperatives organized under Chapters 181, 185, or 187 of the Wisconsin Statutes; community development, redevelopment, and housing authorities; and local government, including Native American Tribal authorities. Interested organizations can find the application the WHEDA website and apply by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

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Leo`s notes: In a time of rising housing insecurity, WHEDA’s commitment to accessibility upgrades, critical repairs, and new construction is not just an investment in buildings—it’s an investment in dignity. These grants quietly make a lasting difference in communities statewide, supporting nonprofits, local governments, and Tribal authorities working on the front lines of housing justice.