Affordable housing grant programs

Federal, California state, and foundation funding programs for affordable housing development — 2 programs shown.

All sourcesFederalCalifornia StateFoundation / CDFI
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Foundation / CDFIGrant

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.

Funding: $10M total; $2M per winner (5 winners)

Who can apply: Nonprofits and for-profit organizations with innovative housing solutions nationally; California organizations eligible

Foundation / CDFIGrant

MacArthur Foundation Housing Grants

John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Foundation-initiated grants to national and California housing intermediaries, advocates, and research organizations.

Funding: $500K–multi-million per grantee over multi-year periods

Who can apply: By invitation; nonprofit intermediaries, policy advocates, and research organizations focused on affordable housing preservation

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