Affordable housing grant programs

Flexible block grant for new construction, rehabilitation, acquisition, and homebuyer assistance.

Who can apply: Local governments, nonprofits, CHDOs; households at or below 80% AMI

One-time ARP supplement targeting people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Who can apply: Local governments; for housing, rental assistance, and supportive services

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)

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)

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+)

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)

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

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

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

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

Funds acquisition and rehabilitation of hotels, motels, and vacant buildings for conversion to housing for people experiencing homelessness.

Who can apply: Cities, counties, PHAs, COGs, tribal entities

Expands Homekey with Proposition 1 bond funds, targeting permanent supportive housing for the most vulnerable Californians.

Who can apply: Cities, counties, PHAs, COGs, regional agencies, tribes; housing for Veterans, transition-age youth, and individuals with mental health needs

Funds streets, utilities, and parks infrastructure that is integral to affordable or mixed-income infill housing development.

Who can apply: Local governments and affordable housing developers in infill locations

Ongoing state funding for local affordable housing activities, from new construction to homebuyer assistance and ADU programs.

Who can apply: Cities and counties (formula); non-entitlement local governments (competitive); broad affordable housing uses

State grants for the full spectrum of homelessness interventions — from interim shelter and encampment resolution to permanent housing and services.

Who can apply: CoC lead agencies, cities, counties, tribal entities, and perinatal residential programs

Targeted funding to resolve encampments and connect residents to housing or shelter.

Who can apply: Local governments and tribal entities

Federal grant passed through HCD for emergency shelter operations and services, rapid rehousing, and HMIS data systems.

Who can apply: Nonprofits and local governments; emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention

Funds broadband infrastructure installation in affordable housing developments so residents receive free internet access for at least 5 years.

Who can apply: ISPs, housing owners, property managers, tribal entities; 80%+ of residents must be low-income

Covers 100% of the cost of electrification upgrades in income-qualified properties, reducing energy bills and carbon emissions.

Who can apply: Low-income households and affordable multifamily housing buildings; community organizations can apply for portfolios

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

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