Fund for Cooperative Housing, Jobs, and Food Access

The Cooperative Development Foundation

Application deadline: February 9, 2026
Grant amount: $20,000–$30,000
Target population: Communities served by cooperatives
Description: The Cooperative Development Foundation (CDF) supports organizations that use cooperative models to strengthen communities through self-help and mutual aid. For 2026, the Cooperative Development Fund will prioritize projects that address urgent community needs through housing co-ops, worker co-ops that create good jobs, and food co-ops that expand access to healthy food. Funding supports cooperative development, research, and technical assistance. Eligible applicants include organizations working in areas such as affordable housing, employment, and food access using collaborative approaches.