Affordable housing grant programs
Federal, California state, and foundation funding programs for affordable housing development — 9 programs shown.
Rental Assistance Demonstration(RAD)
HUD
Converts public housing to long-term Section 8 contracts, unlocking private capital and LIHTC equity for renovations.
Who can apply: Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) converting public housing to Section 8 platform
Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities(AHSC)
Strategic Growth Council / HCD
Combines housing development with transit, active transportation, and GHG reduction investments. One of California's largest climate-housing programs.
Who can apply: Affordable housing developers partnering with transportation agencies; projects in Disadvantaged Communities (DACs)
Joe Serna Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant(FWHG)
California HCD
Grants and loans for new construction or rehabilitation of owner-occupied or rental housing for California's farmworker population.
Who can apply: Local governments, nonprofits, and for-profit developers; housing for agricultural workers and their families
CalHome Program(CalHome)
California HCD
Funds first-time homebuyer assistance, owner-occupied rehabilitation, ADU construction, and homebuyer education programs.
Who can apply: Local public agencies and nonprofit organizations; households at or below 80% AMI
CalHFA Mixed-Income Program(MIP)
CalHFA / TCAC
Pairs a dedicated state LIHTC set-aside with CalHFA financing to enable mixed-income projects serving a range of income levels.
Who can apply: Nonprofit and for-profit developers of mixed-income housing with affordable units
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
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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