The Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP) is a grant offered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. It's designed to help national and regional nonprofit organizations and consortia buy land and improve infrastructure for affordable housing projects. These projects are aimed at low-income families, including veterans, first responders, and people with disabilities. The homes must be sold below market value, and homebuyers are required to contribute 'sweat equity' by helping build their homes.
Who it's for: This grant is for national and regional nonprofit organizations and consortia that are involved in developing affordable housing. The organizations must be able to operate in at least two states and have the capacity to manage large-scale housing projects.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a nonprofit organization or consortium
- Inability to operate in at least two states
- Proposing luxury housing projects
- Not leveraging other funds for construction costs
- Non-compliance with state and local codes
What You May Need
- Proof of nonprofit status
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan showing use of funds
- Plan for leveraging additional funds
- Documentation of ability to operate in multiple states
- Evidence of compliance with local codes
- Plan for sweat equity involvement
- Registration with Grants.gov
Cautions
- All communications must be in English
- Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov
- Strict compliance with local building codes is required
- Average cost for land and infrastructure per unit must not exceed $25,000
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include national and regional nonprofit organizations and consortia. These entities must be able to operate in at least two states and have the capacity to manage the development of affordable housing projects. The program is open to a wide range of nonprofit organizations, including those that serve Native American tribal organizations.
Overview
This grant is for national and regional nonprofit organizations and consortia that are involved in developing affordable housing. The organizations must be able to operate in at least two states and have the capacity to manage large-scale housing projects.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a nonprofit organization or consortium
- Inability to operate in at least two states
- Proposing luxury housing projects
- Not leveraging other funds for construction costs
- Non-compliance with state and local codes
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for purchasing land, improving infrastructure, and covering reasonable planning and administration costs (up to 10%). They cannot be used for construction costs, which must be covered by other public or private funds.
Total Program Funding
$24,000,000
Expected Awards
7
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 15, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 15, 2026(29 days)
Application Checklist
- Register and submit application through Grants.gov
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Gather proof of nonprofit status
- Create a budget plan
- Plan for leveraging additional funds
- Ensure compliance with local codes
- Develop a sweat equity plan