Funding Opportunities

Child & Youth Services- School-age 

Funding available: $1.4 Million City funds 

RFP release date: 2027, 2031 

Intended use: Support non-profit agencies to provide access to affordable, high-quality programs for school-age children and youth. This is done by supporting a network of service providers to provide out-of-school time programs. The goal of this service is to promote positive child and youth development experiences likely to lead to success later in life. Allocated funds are typically available at the start of the calendar year following the RFP release. 

Child & Youth Services - Early Childcare  

Funding available: $535,000 City funds 

RFP release date: 2027, 2031 

Intended use: Support a network of service providers to provide early child care and education. The goal of this service is to promote positive child development leading to success into adulthood. Allocated funds are typically available at the start of the calendar year following the RFP release. 

Crisis Crisis Intervention and Prevention 

Funding available: Approximately $2.1 million, City funds 

RFP release date: 2029, 2033 

Intended use: Fund non-profit agencies that provide crisis intervention support services and prevention services and activities. Allocated funds are typically available at the start of the calendar year following the RFP release. 

Employment Programs – Youth, Young Adult, and Adult  

Funding available: Approximately $1,900,000, City Funds 

RFP release date: 2026, 2030 

Intended use: Fund non-profits to provide support and training for individuals seeking to gain skills to become more competitive in the workforce. Allocated funds are typically available at the start of the calendar year following the RFP release. 

Wanda Fullmore Internship Program (Youth Employment)  

Funding available: $95,000, City funds  

RFP release date: 2026, 2030 

Intended use: In partnership with Common Wealth Development, provide high school students with high-quality summer youth internship opportunities within City of Madison Departments and Offices.  

Affordable Housing Fund: Development Proposals Seeking WHEDA Tax Credits  

Funding available: Approximately $10 million (AHF & HUD) 

RFP release date: Annually, typically in July 

Intended use: Support developments that increase, preserve, or improve the supply of safe, quality, affordable rental housing units utilizing Low Income Housing Tax Credits. Applicants to this RFP are not required to have an existing award/reservation of Low Income Housing Tax Credits. Allocated funds are typically available in the same year the RFP is released. 

Homeless Services & Housing Stability Services  

Funding available: TBD City & HUD  

RFP release date: 2029, 2033 

Intended use: Fund support services and activities designed to make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring in our community. This RFP will support service proposals for programs serving individuals and families who are unhoused or at risk of homelessness. In addition, this RFP will support service proposals that will be effective in keeping tenants stably housed, and other fair housing activities carried out in partnership with the City.  Allocated funds are typically available at the start of the calendar year following the RFP release. 

Housing Forward- Homeownership Development and Services

Funding available: Typically, $2-$4 million City AHF & HUD 

RFP release date: 2028, 2030, etc.  

Intended use: Support the development of owner-occupied housing as well as proposals for housing services (i.e. down payment assistance, repairs, etc.), and initiatives to increase access to homeownership (i.e. financial literacy, homebuyer education, etc.). Allocated funds are typically available in the same year the RFP is released. 

Housing Forward- Affordable Rental Housing Development: Non-Tax Credit RFP 

Funding available: $3M-$6M through combination of AHF and HUD 

RFP release date: Spring of even numbered years (2026, 2028, etc.) 

Intended use: Supports the development of affordable owner-occupied housing and homeownership-related programs and services, including but not limited to: • New construction or acquisition-rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes • Down payment and mortgage assistance • Minor and Major home repair programs • Homebuyer Education provided by a HUD-Certified Housing Counseling Agency Activities funded through this RFP are intended to serve households at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI), as determined annually by HUD. Funding awards are made through a competitive RFP. Allocated funds are typically available in the same year the RFP is released. 

Older Adult Services  

Funding available: $941,909 City funds  

RFP release date: 2028, 2032 

Intended use: Support non-profit agencies serving older adults that provide services aimed at encouraging and assisting healthy independent living through case management, culturally relevant services, independent living support services, and outreach, information and referral services. Allocated funds are typically available at the start of the calendar year following the RFP release.