With housing costs continuing to outpace wages in the nation’s capital, the TD Charitable Foundation has launched its 20th annual Housing for Everyone grant program to help renters in Washington, D.C., and across the East Coast avoid eviction and maintain stable housing.
The Foundation, the giving arm of TD Bank, announced $10 million in available grants, each totaling $250,000, for nonprofit organizations focused on eviction prevention and early intervention strategies that support renters in low- to moderate-income communities. The initiative represents the largest single investment in the program’s history.
Paige Carlson-Heim, TD Bank’s head of social impact, said in a news release that housing insecurity remains one of the most pressing challenges for families across the region.
“Housing remains a critical issue across our footprint and beyond, and a key step to mitigating the issue is providing early intervention tools and education to those most vulnerable,” she said. “As we mark 20 years of the Housing for Everyone grant program, we recognize that lasting change in housing stability requires an ongoing commitment.”
Officials said D.C. renters continue to face steep affordability hurdles. Nearly half of residents in the District are renters, and many spend more than 30% of their income on housing, according to city data.
Sudden income loss, missed recertifications, and limited legal protections have increased eviction risks, particularly in neighborhoods east of the Anacostia River.
Through the Housing for Everyone program, the TD Charitable Foundation plans to fund organizations that can intervene early to help tenants avoid eviction by offering legal support, mediation, financial counseling, and rental assistance before crises occur.
Applications for the 2026 Housing for Everyone grant competition are open now through 4 p.m. on Nov. 25 and grantees will be announced in April 2026.
Since the program’s inception in 2005, officials said TD has provided more than $63 million to over 630 affordable housing initiatives from Maine to Florida. Past recipients include D.C.-area nonprofits that provide critical housing services and community outreach for vulnerable residents.
“Challenges for community members facing housing instability have reached critical levels in recent years,” said Kamilah McAfee, president and CEO of Wesley Housing, a seven-time TD grantee based in Northern Virginia. “TD’s grant helped us to meet the moment, expanding our services so we could continue building up individuals’ and families’ lives.”
Interested organizations can learn more or apply at td.com.
