The Maryland Housing Counseling Fund (MHCF) supports non-profit and local government organizations that provide a range of housing counseling services, as well as legal assistance to avoid foreclosure. Awards are made annually on a competitive basis. HUD-approved housing counseling agencies with HUD-certified counselors on staff receive priority funding consideration.
Eligible Applicants
Non-profit organizations and local government agencies.
Eligible Activities
MHCF provides operating support for housing counseling programs that include homebuyer education, pre-purchase counseling, foreclosure counseling, rental counseling, and financial capability coaching. MHCF also supports non-profit legal services providers that assist homeowners with avoiding foreclosure.
Reporting Requirements
Grantees are required to submit a quarterly progress report by the fifteenth of the month following the end of each quarter of the grant term.
How to Apply
The FY24 Maryland Housing Counseling Fund (MHCF) application round opened on April 28, 2023. Approximately $2.5 million will be available for the FY24 application round. An application training was held on May 5, 2023.
Access the training and use passcode: H0+^A4L8. The due date for FY24 MHCF applications is Friday, May 26, 2023. Applications must be submitted via the
DHCD Project Portal. Additional information and instructions are included in the attached application packet. Contact our team at
mhcf.dhcd@maryland.gov for assistance.
FY24 MHCF Application
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More Information
Poverty Solutions Team
Division of Neighborhood Revitalization
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
7800 Harkins Road
Lanham, MD 20706
E:
mhcf.dhcd@maryland.gov
P: 301-429-7525
Resources for Housing Counselors & Legal Services Providers
