Affordable housing grant programs

Federal, California state, and foundation funding programs for affordable housing development — 4 programs shown.

All sourcesFederalCalifornia StateFoundation / CDFI
All typesGrantLoanTax CreditBondIncentiveGrant + Loan
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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