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Wells Fargo Foundation Grants

20 open Wells Fargo Foundation grants accepting applications right now. Historical giving: 16 grants totaling $4.5M.

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All-time tracked giving
$4.5M
16 grants
Median grant size
$85K
Max: $2.0M

Open Wells Fargo Foundation grants

  • Affordable Housing Initiative Grants

    Up to $1.0Mopen

    Supports organizations working on innovative solutions to increase affordable housing supply, accessibility, and sustainability. Match reasons: Match...

    discover:affordable housingfit_score:2
  • Wells Fargo Regional Foundation Grants

    Up to $750Kopen

    Supports nonprofits engaged in neighborhood revitalization, part of which can include placemaking and arts initiatives aimed at community transformati...

    discover:arts and culturefit_score:21
  • Funding Opportunities - Wells Fargo Foundation Housing Philanthropy

    Up to $500Kopen

    Supports organizations expanding access to affordable, stable housing and reducing homelessness. Proposals are accepted through an invitation or inqui...

    discover:affordable housingfit_score:2
  • Wells Fargo Foundation Housing and Homelessness Philanthropy Grants

    Up to $250Kopen

    Grantmaking program supporting organizations that increase housing affordability, expand access to permanent housing, and address homelessness. Match...

    discover:homelessnessfit_score:61
  • Wells Fargo Foundation Housing Philanthropy Grants

    Up to $250Kopen

    Funds nonprofits advancing housing affordability and addressing homelessness through services, capacity building, and innovation in supportive housing...

    discover:homelessnessfit_score:5
  • Wells Fargo Foundation – Open Grants for Community Development (Including Immigrant Services)

    Up to $100Kopen

    Funds nonprofits delivering economic advancement, housing, and social services with an emphasis on underserved or immigrant communities. Open LOI proc...

    discover:immigrant servicesfit_score:44
  • Pathways to Economic Mobility

    Up to $100Kopen

    Supports workforce development, job training, and economic mobility initiatives targeting underserved communities and underrepresented job seekers. M...

    discover:workforce developmentfit_score:50
  • Veterans Nonprofit Grant Program

    Up to $85Kopen

    Provides grants to nonprofits supporting veterans' housing, financial health, and career readiness initiatives. Match reasons: Matches your focus: ve...

    discover:veterans servicesfit_score:52
  • Wells Fargo Open for Business Fund

    Up to $50Kopen

    Supports nonprofits and CDFIs assisting small businesses with recovery and growth, including those involved in community revitalization. Match reason...

    discover:community developmentfit_score:53
  • Wells Fargo Foundation: Community Giving Grants

    Up to $50Kopen

    Supports nonprofit organizations focused on community development, housing, small business, financial health, and other local needs.

    discover:community developmentfit_score:85
  • Strong Communities Fund

    Up to $50Kopen

    Funds nonprofits for affordable housing development, revitalization of neighborhoods, and addressing housing instability. Match reasons: Matches your...

    discover:affordable housingfit_score:4
  • Wells Fargo Foundation: NeighborhoodLIFT Program

    Up to $30Kopen

    Supports local nonprofit organizations and initiatives helping with affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization in selected metropolitan areas.

    discover:community developmentfit_score:76
  • Wells Fargo Foundation: Housing Affordability Grants

    Up to $25Kopen

    Supports nonprofits working on housing affordability and reducing homelessness, including supportive housing initiatives, transitional housing, and wr...

    discover:homelessnessfit_score:6
  • Wells Fargo Community Giving Grants

    Up to $25Kopen

    Provides grants to local nonprofits supporting community development, affordable housing, small business growth, and financial health. Match reasons:...

    discover:community developmentfit_score:4
  • Private Grant Programs (Homelessness)

    Up to $25Kopen

    Provides grants to nonprofits addressing homelessness prevention, affordable housing, and supportive services in eligible markets. Accepts application...

    discover:homelessnessfit_score:2
  • Wells Fargo Foundation – Housing Affordability & Homelessness Grants

    Up to $10Kopen

    Funds programs centered on affordable housing, homelessness prevention, and emergency shelter with a focus on sustainable solutions. National and loca...

    discover:homelessnessfit_score:3
  • Wells Fargo Foundation Grants

    open

    Wells Fargo Foundation Grants is sponsored by Wells Fargo Foundation. The Wells Fargo Foundation collaborates with nonprofit organizations that align ...

    affordable_housingcommunity_developmenteconomic_developmentaffordable housingcommunity development
  • Wells Fargo Community Giving Grants

    open

    Wells Fargo Community Giving Grants is sponsored by Wells Fargo Foundation. Supports local nonprofits focused on economic equity, affordable housing, ...

    community_developmentaffordable_housingsmall_businesseconomic_developmenthousing affordability
  • Wells Fargo Texas Grant Program

    open

    Wells Fargo Texas Grant Program is sponsored by Wells Fargo Foundation. This program supports organizations that strengthen communities in Texas, prio...

    community_developmenteconomic_developmentworkforce_developmentaffordable_housingyouth_development
  • Community Development Funding

    open

    Community Development Funding is sponsored by Wells Fargo Foundation. The Wells Fargo Foundation supports community development and social services in...

    community_developmentaffordable_housingsmall_businesseconomic_developmentcommunity development

What Wells Fargo Foundation funds

Top program areas based on GrantMind's analysis of recent Wells Fargo Foundation awards:

Discover:HomelessnessDiscover:Community DevelopmentDiscover:Affordable HousingAffordable HousingDiscover:Veterans ServicesDiscover:Immigrant ServicesDiscover:Workforce Development

How to apply for Wells Fargo Foundation grants

Most Wells Fargo Foundation applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Many private and community foundations require a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) before a full proposal — see our guide below.

Read: How to write a Letter of Inquiry that gets you invited to apply

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