Affordable housing funding

Upcoming deadlines and a directory of federal, state, and foundation funding programs for affordable housing development.

📅 Funding Calendar8📋 Grant Programs

9 programs shown — federal, California state, and foundation funding for affordable housing development.

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FederalGrant + Loan

Rental Assistance Demonstration(RAD)

HUD

Converts public housing to long-term Section 8 contracts, unlocking private capital and LIHTC equity for renovations.

Funding: No direct subsidy — enables private equity and debt financing via LIHTC

Who can apply: Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) converting public housing to Section 8 platform

California StateGrant + Loan Closed

Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities(AHSC)

Strategic Growth Council / HCD

Combines housing development with transit, active transportation, and GHG reduction investments. One of California's largest climate-housing programs.

Funding: ~$120M per round; funded by Cap-and-Trade auction proceeds

Who can apply: Affordable housing developers partnering with transportation agencies; projects in Disadvantaged Communities (DACs)

California StateGrant + Loan

Joe Serna Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant(FWHG)

California HCD

Grants and loans for new construction or rehabilitation of owner-occupied or rental housing for California's farmworker population.

Funding: Part of HCD Multifamily Finance Super NOFA pool

Who can apply: Local governments, nonprofits, and for-profit developers; housing for agricultural workers and their families

California StateGrant + Loan

CalHome Program(CalHome)

California HCD

Funds first-time homebuyer assistance, owner-occupied rehabilitation, ADU construction, and homebuyer education programs.

Funding: Up to $5M per agency; up to $38K per homebuyer/homeowner

Who can apply: Local public agencies and nonprofit organizations; households at or below 80% AMI

California StateGrant + Loan

CalHFA Mixed-Income Program(MIP)

CalHFA / TCAC

Pairs a dedicated state LIHTC set-aside with CalHFA financing to enable mixed-income projects serving a range of income levels.

Funding: $100M state LIHTC set-aside annually; combined with CalHFA construction and permanent loans

Who can apply: Nonprofit and for-profit developers of mixed-income housing with affordable units

Foundation / CDFIGrant + Loan

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.

Funding: $40M+ in 2025 philanthropic commitments; $5B+ in CRA debt and equity financing

Who can apply: CDFIs, CDCs, nonprofits, and intermediaries pioneering housing supply solutions; California organizations eligible

Foundation / CDFIGrant + Loan

Weingart Foundation Grants & PRIs

Weingart Foundation

Grants and below-market program-related investments for Southern California nonprofits working on affordable housing and community development.

Funding: Grants $50K–$500K; Program-Related Investments (PRIs) can be larger

Who can apply: Nonprofits in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties focused on racial and economic justice

Foundation / CDFIGrant + Loan

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.

Funding: Variable — manages $1B+ annually in grants, LIHTC equity, and loans

Who can apply: Nonprofit affordable housing developers, CDCs, and community organizations in California

Foundation / CDFIGrant + Loan

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.

Funding: Variable — $65M+ in unrestricted philanthropic funding raised in 2025

Who can apply: Nonprofit CDCs, affordable housing developers, and community organizations in California

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The funding calendar tracks application deadlines for TCAC, HCD, CDLAC, and other programs.

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Frequently asked questions

California developers draw on federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (4% and 9%), tax-exempt bonds through CDLAC, state gap financing from HCD (such as MHP, AHSC, and Infill Infrastructure Grants), CalHFA loan programs, and private foundation grants. This page tracks 44+ active programs and their deadlines.

9% credits are competitive and cover roughly 70% of eligible costs, awarded through TCAC rounds. 4% credits are non-competitive, paired with tax-exempt bonds via CDLAC, and cover about 30% — available year-round but requiring more layered financing.

TCAC (9% credits) runs two competitive rounds a year, typically late winter and summer; CDLAC bond allocations run on their own rounds. Exact dates change yearly — the calendar above lists the current confirmed deadlines as they're published.

Most projects combine several sources. Review the programs below to map federal credits, state gap funds, and local sources to your project, and watch the deadline calendar so you don't miss a competitive round.