Ingham County Housing Trust Fund

09/04/2026

Application for new Ingham County grant funding for Critical/Emergent Housing and Homeless Services is now live and accepting applications! Download the RFP and access the application here: https://tr.ingham.org/departments_and_officials/treasurer/housing_trust_fund.php

Through a single application, applicants may select one of two funding pathways:

1. Competitive Funding Round for Critical Housing and Homeless Services: Applications received by October 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM will be considered through the competitive funding process.
Maximum Award: Up to $400,000 per project
Eligible Funding Period: Up to 24 months
Earliest Funding Availability: January 2027

2. Emergent Needs Funding for Critical Housing and Homeless Services: Applications addressing Emergent Needs may be submitted for consideration before the competitive funding round deadline and on an early/rolling basis, subject to the availability of reserved funds.
Maximum Award: Less than $100,000 per project
Review: Applications will be considered on an early/ongoing basis outside of the competitive funding round
Eligible Funding Period: Projects must expend all awarded funds within 6 months
Earliest Funding Availability: December 2026 – until reserved funds are committed. Applications to be reviewed within 15 business days of submission.

08/20/2026

We're excited to join this housing panel next week and talk about important housing issues with community partners. Hope to see you there!

For our last summer series event, we’ll be hosting a Community Housing Panel next Wednesday. Join us to hear from local organizations and nonprofits that serve our community in housing-related ways, including:

- Ingham County Housing Trust Fund
- Mikey23 Foundation
- Punks With Lunch
- Refugee Development Center
- Tenant Resource Center
…and more!

We’ll be asking candidates prepared questions as well as audience questions, so bring your ideas and curiosity.
Location: The Fledge (1300 Eureka St. Lansing, MI 48912) OR Facebook livestream
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 26, 6PM-8PM

We hope to see you next week!

08/15/2026

Join us for the Ingham County Pathways to Care New Beginnings Facilitated Dialogue: Justice Reentry Housing Coalition.

This conversation will bring community members and partners together to:

Understand barriers to housing faced by justice-impacted individuals
Build a workgroup focused on improving housing access
Create a Justice Reentry Housing Coalition

Thursday, August 27
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
5303 South Cedar, Lansing, MI — Building 3, Conference Room A
Lunch provided

Come have a conversation and eat with us.

Register: bit.ly/4pQmC6E

Questions? Contact Sterling Wendt at [email protected].

08/12/2026

The City of Lansing HRCS Department is hosting a NOVA Lansing Housing Initiative Community Meet & Greet on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm at the Foster Community Center - Room 213.

For more information about NOVA, please visit: https://www.lansingmi.gov/nova-lansing-housing-initiative

08/11/2026

ATTENTION: The Emerging Developer Networking Event scheduled tonight *August 11th from 5-7Pm at Lansing Brewing Company* has been canceled! Hope to see you next month!

Send a message to learn more

08/07/2026

From the HTF August Update: Spotlight on Capital Area Housing Partnership and the work they do to administer the Ingham County Down Payment Assistance Program. Visit https://www.capitalareahousing.org/down-payment-assistance for details!

08/07/2026

Great to see more exciting things happening in South Lansing!

08/04/2026

Interested in a healthier, more comfortable living space?
Join BWL's free training on the basics of home electrification.
This beginner-friendly session will feature an expert speaker offering practical guidance on electrification technologies and best practices, including:
• Electric equipment upgrades (heating, water heating, cooking and other common household systems)
• Preparing for electrification (air sealing, insulation and electric panel upgrades)
• Incentives and financing options (including BWL Hometown Energy Savers® program rebates

08/03/2026

Thank you DAP Services for your work and for this quick highlight of how Ingham County Housing & Homeless Millage dollars are working to prevent homelessness and serve the community!