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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Emergency Solutions Grants Program–Coronavirus (ESG-CV)

    Open Date
    Jul 13, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $42,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    2082
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program provides grant funding to (1) engage homeless individuals and families living on the street, (2) rapidly re-house homeless individuals and families, (3) help operate and provide essential services in emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families, and (4) prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    State ESG–funded activities may serve the entire service area of the applicable Continum of Care (COC) service area, but must serve non-entitlement areas within the service area.  For a list of CoC Service Areas eligible to participate in the State’s ESG program, refer to Appendix A of the current NOFA.

    View Full Grant Details: Emergency Solutions Grants Program–Coronavirus (ESG-CV)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Housing for a Healthy California Program, Article I (National Housing Trust Fund-Allocation Funds) 2020

    Open Date
    Jul 13, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $43,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    2094
    Opportunity Type
    • Loan
    Purpose

    The goal of the Housing for a Healthy California (HHC) program is to reduce the financial burden on local and state resources due to the over-utilization of emergency departments, inpatient care, nursing home stays and use of corrections systems and law enforcement resources as the point of health care provision for people who are chronically homeless or homeless and a high-cost health user.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Housing for a Healthy California Program, Article I (National Housing Trust Fund-Allocation Funds) 2020>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Housing Program

    Open Date
    Apr 30, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $141,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    2172
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    • Loan
    Purpose

    To increase public transit ridership by funding higher density affordable housing developments within one-quarter mile of transit stations and infrastructure improvements necessary for the development of specified housing developments.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Housing Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) Program

    Open Date
    Jul 13, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Match Funding?
    100%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $57,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    2109
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Housing and Community Development's (HCD) Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) Program provides matching funds to local and regional housing trust funds dedicated to the creation, rehabilitation, or preservation of affordable housing, transitional housing and emergency shelters.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Please refer to Section II of the LHTF NOFA.

    View Full Grant Details: Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

    Open Date
    Jul 13, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $60,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1917
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Community Development Block Program (CDBG) partners with rural cities and counties to improve the lives of their low- and moderate-income residents through the creation and expansion of community and economic development opportunities in support of livable communities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Any California city or county is eligible to apply for CDBG program funding except a city or county that participates in the HUD-administered CDBG entitlement program.

    View Full Grant Details: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Multifamily Housing Program (MHP)

    Open Date
    Jul 16, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $175,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    2889
    Opportunity Type
    • Loan
    Purpose

    The primary objective of the Multifamily Housing Program (MHP) is to provide loans to individuals, public agencies, or private entities for the development of multifamily rental housing including new construction, rehabilitation and preservation of permanent and transitional rental housing for lower income households

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    MHP's enabling statute requires it to "ensure a reasonable geographic distribution of funds," HSC Section 50675.7. To the extent possible, no less than approximately 45 percent of the total funds awarded under this NOFA will be awarded to projects in Southern California, 30 percent will be awarded to projects in Northern California, and 20 percent will be awarded to projects in Rural areas.

    View Full Grant Details: Multifamily Housing Program (MHP)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    HomeKey

    Open Date
    Jul 16, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Match Funding?
    N/A
    Estimated Total Funding
    $600,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    2871
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of Homekey is to provide grant funding to eligible applicants to quickly acquire or rehabilitate or master lease a variety of housing types. Once developed, these projects will provide interim or permanent housing options for persons experiencing homelessness and who are also at risk of COVID-19.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Cities, counties, or other Local Public Entities, including housing authorities or federally recognized tribal governments may apply independently or jointly with a for-profit or nonprofit corporation.

    View Full Grant Details: HomeKey>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Emergency Solutions Grants Program–Coronavirus (ESG-CV) Round 2

    Open Date
    Oct 6, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $253,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4214
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program provides grant funding to (1) engage homeless individuals and families living on the street, (2) rapidly re-house homeless individuals and families, (3) help operate and provide essential services in emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families, and (4) prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    State ESG–funded activities may serve the entire service area of the applicable Continum of Care (COC) service area, but must serve non-entitlement areas within the service area.  For a list of CoC Service Areas eligible to participate in the State’s ESG program, refer to Appendix A of the current NOFA.

    View Full Grant Details: Emergency Solutions Grants Program–Coronavirus (ESG-CV) Round 2>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2020 General CalHome Notice of Funding Availability

    Open Date
    Sep 3, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $57,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    3909
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    • Loan
    Purpose

    The purpose of CalHome is to enable low and very low-income households to become or remain homeowners.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Defer to NOFA.

    View Full Grant Details: 2020 General CalHome Notice of Funding Availability>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program Non-Entitlement Local Government Competitive Notice of Funding Availability

    Open Date
    Sep 2, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $15,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Housing and Community Development
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    3906
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The principal goal of this program is to make funding available to eligible Local Governments in California for housing-related projects and programs that assist in addressing the unmet housing needs of their local communities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    See Appendix A in the PLHA Non-Entitlement Local Government Competitive Notice of Funding Availability for a list of eligible Applicants for Non-Entitlement Local Government for fiscal year 2019-20.

    View Full Grant Details: Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program Non-Entitlement Local Government Competitive Notice of Funding Availability>/span>