World Habitat Day 2026: Funding Opportunities for Housing, Homelessness and Sustainable Cities

[October 2026] World Habitat Day 2026, observed on 5 October, highlights the importance of adequate housing, sustainable urban development, inclusive communities, and resilient human settlements. Explore funding opportunities supporting affordable housing, homelessness solutions, sustainable building, resilient homes, innovative housing models, urban development, and community initiatives. The collection features grants, calls for proposals, fellowships, and other opportunities for organizations, communities, housing providers, researchers, municipalities, and other eligible applicants. Call for Expressions of Interest to Host World Urban Forum 15 in 2030

Deadline: 30-November-2026

UN-Habitat has launched a Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) inviting countries to host the 15th World Urban Forum (WUF15) in 2030. The forum is the world’s leading international conference on sustainable urbanization, adequate housing, and the implementation of the New Urban Agenda, bringing together governments, city leaders, international organizations, experts, civil society, and the private sector to shape the future of cities…[more] Entries open for Sustainable Maintenance and Repair of Existing Buildings

Deadline: 01-December-2026

The European Commission is inviting proposals to develop sustainable and predictive maintenance solutions that extend the lifespan of existing buildings while reducing environmental impacts…[more] Horizon Europe Call on Neighbourhood-Based Homelessness Solutions

Deadline: 01-December-2026

The European Commission has launched the “Structurally Addressing Homelessness Through Coordinated Social Infrastructure and Services in Neighbourhoods” funding opportunity under Horizon Europe to support innovative solutions for homelessness at the neighbourhood level…[more]

CFPs: Addressing Homelessness through Housing-led approaches aligned with the New European Bauhaus

Deadline: 01-December-2026

This European Commission funding call supports innovative housing-led approaches to reduce homelessness across EU Member States and Associated Countries…[more]

Eurogia2030 Call 31: Low Carbon Technology Projects

Deadline: October 29, 2026

The Eurogia2030 Call 31 is inviting applications for collaborative low carbon technology research and innovation projects. The focus areas of this call include carbon-free energy supply, green mobility and smart cities, smarter housing and construction, bio-resources and environment, low carbon technologies, sustainable development, and innovative solutions supporting economic growth and societal benefits…[more]

Apply Now: JF-JSA-ASEAN Fellowship Program

Deadline: 1 December 2026

The JF-JSA-ASEAN Fellowship Program supports eligible doctoral candidates and researchers from Southeast Asia who need to conduct Japanese studies research or academic exchange activities in Japan. Fellowships range from 21 days to 12 months and include round-trip international airfare, a stipend and other allowances, with applications due by 1 December 2026…[more]

Call for Proposals: Social Housing Redevelopment (Italy)

Apply for Redevelopment Projects in Public Social Housing Neighbourhoods (Italy) Applications open for Lytton Homeowner Resilient Rebuild Program (Canada)

Deadline: 31-December-2026

The Lytton Homeowner Resilient Rebuild Program provides grants to eligible homeowners in Lytton, British Columbia, to rebuild homes damaged by the 2021 wildfires with improved fire resilience and advanced energy efficiency features…[more] 2026 Heathcote and Nagambie Grants Program – CEF (Australia)

Deadline: 31-December-2026

The 2026 Heathcote & Nagambie Grants Program supports incorporated community and not-for-profit organisations delivering projects that benefit communities in the Heathcote, Nagambie, and surrounding areas. Funding can support initiatives across areas including community resilience, animal welfare, health, education, environment, housing, safety, digital inclusion, skills development, and social cohesion…[more] Call for New Ideas for Innovative Housing Models for Young People (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 16-October-2026

The Commonweal Housing Call for New Ideas invites organisations to propose innovative housing models that improve outcomes for young people aged 16 and over experiencing significant disadvantage during the transition to adulthood…[more]

CFAs: Retrofit Pathway Study for Sustainable Affordable Housing (Canada)

Deadline: 31-December-2026

The Retrofit Pathway Study Grant supports Canadian municipal, non-profit, and cooperative housing providers in planning phased building retrofits that reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable housing…[more] Study Grant for One-Time Retrofit of Affordable Housing (Canada)

Deadline: 31-December-2026

The Green Municipal Fund (GMF) Sustainable Affordable Housing Study Grant supports Canadian municipalities, non-profit affordable housing providers, cooperative housing providers, and eligible Indigenous communities in planning deep energy retrofits for existing affordable housing…[more] Applications open for Lintel Trust’s Small Grant Fund (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 04-November-2026

The Lintel Trust Small Grant Fund is inviting applications from not-for-profit organisations in Scotland that have a strong connection with social housing providers…[more]

Request for Proposals: DPS Social Commitment Programme (UK)

Deadline: 16-November-2026

The DPS Social Commitment Programme: Scale offers an accelerator learning programme and grant funding for established organisations in England and Wales working to address the causes and consequences of homelessness…[more] Roma Women Inclusion and Empowerment Call for Projects

Deadline: 18 January 2027

The EEA and Norway Grants Slovakia have announced a call for projects aimed at enhancing the inclusion and empowerment of Roma women. This initiative seeks to support community-based projects that improve access to employment, educa