Affordable housing grant programs
Federal, California state, and foundation funding programs for affordable housing development — 6 programs shown.
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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