Affordable housing grant programs
Federal, California state, and foundation funding programs for affordable housing development — 10 programs shown.
HOME Investment Partnerships Program(HOME)
HUD / HCD
Flexible block grant for new construction, rehabilitation, acquisition, and homebuyer assistance.
Who can apply: Local governments, nonprofits, CHDOs; households at or below 80% AMI
HOME American Rescue Plan(HOME-ARP)
HUD / HCD
One-time ARP supplement targeting people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Who can apply: Local governments; for housing, rental assistance, and supportive services
Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)
HUD / HCD
Formula block grant for housing rehab, infrastructure, and public facilities primarily benefiting low- and moderate-income persons.
Who can apply: Non-entitlement cities and counties (entitlement jurisdictions receive directly from HUD)
National Housing Trust Fund(NHTF)
HUD / HCD
Dedicated fund for producing and preserving housing for the lowest-income households.
Who can apply: States (via HCD); used for rental housing for extremely low-income households (≤30% AMI)
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly(Sec. 202)
HUD
Provides capital advances (forgivable grants) and project rental assistance for affordable senior housing with supportive services.
Who can apply: Private nonprofit organizations; housing for very-low-income elderly (62+)
Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities(Sec. 811)
HUD
Capital advances and project-based rental assistance for affordable housing integrated with supportive services.
Who can apply: Nonprofit developers; housing for very-low-income persons with disabilities (18–62)
Continuum of Care Program(CoC)
HUD
Competitive grant funding permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, rapid rehousing, and related services.
Who can apply: CoC-designated nonprofits and local governments serving people experiencing homelessness
Choice Neighborhoods Initiative(CNI)
HUD
Transforms distressed neighborhoods by revitalizing housing, improving schools and services, and creating economic opportunity.
Who can apply: Public Housing Authorities, local governments, nonprofits targeting distressed HUD-assisted neighborhoods
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS(HOPWA)
HUD
Formula and competitive grants for housing assistance and supportive services for people living with HIV/AIDS and their families.
Who can apply: State and local governments, nonprofits; housing and services for low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS
Affordable Housing Program (FHLBank SF)(AHP)
Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
Competitive annual grants for new construction, rehabilitation, and acquisition of owner-occupied and rental affordable housing.
Who can apply: Member financial institutions sponsoring affordable housing developers (for-profit and nonprofit); households ≤80% AMI
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