For Immediate Release
September 22, 2025
City of Charlottesville Announces Opening of FY2027 HOPS Grant Application Period
Charlottesville, VA — The City of Charlottesville is excited to announce that the application period for the Housing Operations and Program Services (HOPS) Grant is now open. Eligible organizations are invited to apply for this funding, which aims to support housing stability, homelessness outreach, eviction prevention, and other critical services within the Charlottesville community. The application deadline is October 20, 2025, at 5:00 PM.
The HOPS Grant Program provides vital operational support to nonprofit organizations, public housing agencies, and service providers dedicated to helping low-income residents and those facing housing instability. As a dedicated stream under the Charlottesville Affordable Housing Fund (CAHF), HOPS funds are used to maintain and enhance housing-related services rather than focusing on capital and development projects.
Who Should Apply? Eligible applicants include:
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status or similar designations.
- Public housing agencies and organizations actively providing housing-related services within Charlottesville.
- Programs that align with the City's strategic goals, including homelessness prevention, tenant assistance, rapid rehousing, and more.
- Programs serving households with incomes of up to 60% of Area Median Income (AMI) and aligning with the Continuum of Care (CoC) strategies are particularly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply: The application and information packet can be accessed online HERE (link). Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early and schedule pre-application meetings by contacting Madelyn Metzler, Acting Housing Program Manager, via email at metzlerm@charlottesville.gov.
Media Contact
Madelyn Metzler
Acting Housing Program Manager
City of Charlottesville
434-970-3618
metzlerm@charlottesville.gov