Affordable housing funding
Upcoming deadlines and a directory of federal, state, and foundation funding programs for California affordable housing development.
6 programs shown — federal, California state, and foundation funding for affordable housing development.
Wells Fargo Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge
Wells Fargo Foundation
Annual national competition recognizing innovative approaches to housing affordability in design, construction, finance, and service delivery.
Who can apply: Nonprofits and for-profit organizations with innovative housing solutions nationally; California organizations eligible
JPMorgan Chase Philanthropic Housing Grants
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Philanthropic grants and impact loans to expand housing supply, paired with significant CRA-motivated debt and equity financing for affordable housing developers.
Who can apply: CDFIs, CDCs, nonprofits, and intermediaries pioneering housing supply solutions; California organizations eligible
MacArthur Foundation Housing Grants
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Foundation-initiated grants to national and California housing intermediaries, advocates, and research organizations.
Who can apply: By invitation; nonprofit intermediaries, policy advocates, and research organizations focused on affordable housing preservation
Weingart Foundation Grants & PRIs
Weingart Foundation
Grants and below-market program-related investments for Southern California nonprofits working on affordable housing and community development.
Who can apply: Nonprofits in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties focused on racial and economic justice
Enterprise Community Partners — Grants & Capital
Enterprise Community Partners
National CDFI and intermediary providing grants, LIHTC equity investments, loans, and technical assistance to affordable housing developers.
Who can apply: Nonprofit affordable housing developers, CDCs, and community organizations in California
LISC California — Grants & Capital Programs
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
CDFI and intermediary providing grants, LIHTC equity, loans, HUD Section 4 capacity-building support, and technical assistance across California.
Who can apply: Nonprofit CDCs, affordable housing developers, and community organizations in California
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