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Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program | California Department of Housing and Community Development Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program Program Application Period March 4, 2026 – May 4, 2026 at 4:00PM (Portal open March 11, 2026) The AHSC Program funds projects that implement land-use, housing, transportation, and agricultural land preservation practices that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Notice of Funding Availability Round Document Name Link Round 10 NOFA Download Round 10 Guidelines Download Round 10 Apply Now Apply Now Round 10 Application Workbook Download Round 10 Application Intake Report Coming Soon Round 10 Standard Agreement Exhibit A Loan Download Round 10 Standard Agreement Exhibit B Loan Download Round 10 Standard Agreement Exhibit D Loan Download Round 10 Standard Agreement Exhibit E Loan Download Round 10 Standard Agreement Exhibit A Grant Download Round 10 Standard Agreement Exhibit B Grant Download Round 10 Standard Agreement Exhibit D Grant Download Round 10 Standard Agreement Exhibit E Grant Download Round 10 Grant Homeownership Exhibit A Download Round 10 Grant Homeownership Exhibit B Download Round 10 Grant Homeownership Exhibit D Download Round 10 Grant Homeownership Exhibit E Download Round 10 STD 204 Payee Data Record Download Round 10 Government Agency TIN Form Download The AHSC Program provides grants and/or loans for Projects that achieve GHG Reductions and benefit communities across California, particularly DACs, Low-Income Communities, and Low-Income Households, through increasing accessibility of affordable housing, employment centers, and Key Destinations via low-carbon transportation.
These investments result in fewer vehicle miles traveled (VMT) through shortened or reduced vehicle trip length or mode shift to transit, bicycling, or walking.
Loan Closing & Fund Disbursement Reporting and Compliance: Loan Programs Loan Closing & Fund Disbursement Application, General Program, and Standard Agreements Questions: Google™ Translate Disclaimer The California Housing and Community Development website uses Google™ Translate to provide automatic translation of its web pages. This translation application tool is provided for purposes of information and convenience only.
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The web pages currently in English on the California Housing and Community Development website are the official and accurate source for the program information and services the California Housing and Community Development provides. Any discrepancies or differences created in the translation are not binding and have no legal effect for compliance or enforcement purposes.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Non-entitlement cities, counties, and Units of General Local Government (UGLGs) in California. Nonprofits and Tribes can receive funding via subrecipient agreements with eligible applicants. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Funding amounts vary based on project scope and sponsor guidance. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is May 4, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
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Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program is sponsored by California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The federal ESG program provides funds to engage homeless individuals and families, rapidly re-house them, help operate and provide essential services in emergency shelters, and prevent homelessness. Funds are distributed through a formula allocation to California's Continuums of Care (CoCs).
Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program is sponsored by California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and California Strategic Growth Council (SGC). Provides grants and loans for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions by supporting more compact, infill development, encouraging active transportation and transit usage, and protecting agricultural land.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.