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  • 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

    Department of Pesticide Regulation Research Grants Program

    Open Date
    Sep 1, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Pesticide Regulation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Pesticide Regulation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1194
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    DPR's Research Grants Program provides funding to develop practices that reduce the use of and risk from pesticides which are of human health or environmental concern in California.

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

    Projects must primarily benefit the people of California. Work may be conducted outside of California, but justification must be provided.

    View Full Grant Details: Department of Pesticide Regulation Research Grants Program>/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

    2021 AmeriCorps State Grant Funding Opportunity

    Open Date
    Sep 17, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    CA Volunteers
    Match Funding?
    24%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $15,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Volunteers
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    3516
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    AmeriCorps is a national service program that provides opportunities for Americans each year to serve their country as AmeriCorps members by engaging in intensive results-driven service that addresses community problems. An AmeriCorps member is an individual who engages in community service through an approved national service position. AmeriCorps members are recruited, trained, supervised, and managed by the funded organization.

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

    Only applicants that propose to operate within California are eligible to apply.

    View Full Grant Details: 2021 AmeriCorps State Grant Funding Opportunity>/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

    California Community Reinvestment Grants Program

    Open Date
    Sep 28, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $28,800,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $100,000 – $900,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
    Grant Program ID
    CalCRG
    Portal ID
    3992
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The CalCRG program awards grants to Local Health Departments and qualified Community-based Nonprofit Organizations to support job placement, mental health treatment, substance use disorder treatment, system navigation services, legal services to address barriers to reentry, and linkages to medical care for communities disproportionately affected by past federal and state drug policies, also known as the War on Drugs.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    The CalCRG program statute requires programs and services to be provided to communities disproportionately impacted by past federal and state drug policies. Applicants must provide services in one or more of the identified CalCRG eligible counties or census tracts in California.

    View Full Grant Details: California Community Reinvestment Grants Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Youth Community Access

    Open Date
    Sep 23, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    CA Natural Resources Agency
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,700,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Natural Resources Agency
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4100
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Support youth access to natural and cultural resources with a focus on low-income and disadvantaged communities including, but not limited to, community education and recreational amenities to support youth substance use prevention and early intervention.

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

    Statewide.

    View Full Grant Details: Youth Community Access>/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>