Union Home – Financial Literacy & Housing Grants (May 15 Deadline)
Supporting Economic Self-Sufficiency for Families Across the U.S.
The Union Home Foundation, the charitable arm of Union Home Mortgage Corp., provides grants to nonprofit organizations advancing financial literacy and housing stability. The next quarterly grant deadline is May 15.
Organization: Union Home Foundation
Support Type: Corporate foundation grants
Geographic Focus: United States
Next Deadline: 📅 May 15
About the Funder
Established in 2015, the Union Home Foundation works to equip families with the tools and resources needed to achieve economic self-sufficiency. Since its founding, the Foundation has awarded more than $2 million to nonprofit organizations nationwide.
The Foundation focuses its impact through strategic grantmaking aligned with two core pillars:
- Financial Literacy
- Housing
In addition to grantmaking, the Foundation supports Union Home Mortgage employees (UHM Partners) through volunteer time off, matching gifts, donation drives, and community engagement initiatives.
What This Program Supports
Grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations whose missions or programs align with the Foundation’s two pillars:
💰 Financial Literacy
- Financial education programs
- Budgeting, savings, and credit-building initiatives
- Programs promoting long-term financial independence
- Tools and resources that strengthen economic resilience
🏠 Housing
- Housing stability programs
- Homeownership education and preparation
- Support services that prevent housing insecurity
- Programs that increase access to safe and affordable housing
Eligibility
- Must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization
- Programs must align with the Foundation’s focus on financial literacy and/or housing
- Grants are typically awarded for a one-year period
Upon applying, organizations will complete an eligibility quiz.
Applicants should be prepared to submit:
- Organization mission statement
- Population served
- Project description and alignment with Foundation pillars
- Updated financial statements
- Project budget (if applicable)
- Other funding sources (committed and pending)
- List of Board of Directors
- IRS determination letter confirming 501(c)(3) status
Funding Details
💰 Grant Range: $1,000 and up
📆 Grant Term: Typically one year
If approved, organizations may not reapply until the same quarter of the following year.
If declined, organizations may reapply in the quarter following their previous application.
Ineligible Requests
The Union Home Foundation does not provide grants to:
- Individuals or individual fundraising efforts
- Political campaigns, parties, or groups
- Religious organizations
- Organizations that discriminate based on protected characteristics
- Disease-related causes
Apply / Learn More
➡️ https://www.uhm.com/foundation/
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This opportunity is ideal for nonprofits that:
- Provide financial literacy education and economic empowerment services
- Support housing stability or homeownership access
- Serve families working toward long-term economic self-sufficiency
- Operate nationally or in communities where Union Home Mortgage has a presence
With a May 15 deadline, this is a timely funding opportunity for housing and financial empowerment programs launching later this year.
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Quarterly review cycle
Next Deadline: May 15
Grant Size: $1,000+ (no stated maximum)
Best Suited For: Financial literacy and housing-focused nonprofits
