Scaling Pathways to Homeownership – Jan 29

Posted by Capital One Foundation on November 11, 2025

Capital One Foundation, Lever for Change foundation announce Scaling Pathways to Homeownership open call

Scaling Pathways to Homeownership is a $25 million initiative sponsored by the Capital One Foundation and managed by Lever for Change that is designed to identify and support bold solutions that expand access to affordable homeownership across the United States.

This open call seeks solutions that can drive transformative change, including innovations in housing counseling, consumer education, and for-sale housing production at scale. Priority will be given to proposals with the potential to create meaningful and measurable impact through resources and tools that address information gaps or supply challenges, improve access, and support homeownership readiness to make it easier for individuals and families to benefit from the wealth-building that can come from homeownership. A total of $2 million in project development support will be divided among up to 10 finalists, each receiving a $200,000 project development grant and technical assistance to strengthen their proposals. In spring 2027, up to five awardees will receive a $4.6 million award to bring their solutions to life and expand their impact nationwide.

Competitive applications will present solutions that are innovative, impactful, bridge-building, and durable—demonstrating measurable potential to expand homeownership, strengthen community partnerships, and sustain long-term change.

The program is open to organizations across the United States and U.S. territories, including partnerships and collaborations.

Interested applicants are invited to attend an applicant Q&A webinar on November 13, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET. Applicants should register to apply by December 17, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET, and complete applications are due January 29, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.

For complete program guidelines, application instructions, ad to register for the applicants Q&A, see the Scaling Pathways to Homeownership website.

Deadline: December 17, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. ET (Register to apply)