2025 Multifamily Finance Super NOFA – Los Angeles
🏛 Department of Housing and Community Development (California)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for California-based organizations working on climate and nature-based projects. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government agencies, and other entities implementing projects that protect biodiversity, restore landscape health, or support California's climate goals. Projects must reduce climate risks to communities, fish, wildlife, or natural resources—or increase public access to nature. The grant applies statewide across California.
Work must satisfy Proposition 4 Chapter 6 requirements and address at least one priority from Section 93020. Eligible activities include habitat restoration, landscape resilience projects, and community nature access initiatives.
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Program description
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (Department or HCD) is pleased to announce the release of this Multifamily Finance Super Notice of Funding Availability for approximately $101 million in funds, which may be augmented based on availability of funds. This NOFA is issued to distribute funds through a combination of HCD-administered multifamily rental housing and infrastructure Programs for disaster impacted areas from wildfires occurring in January 2025 in Los Angeles County. Awards are limited to Projects located in Los Angeles County. Programs providing funding pursuant to this NOFA include the following: • Multifamily Housing Program (MHP), which provides loans to assist the new construction, Rehabilitation, and conversion of permanent and transitional rental housing for Lower Income households. • Supportive Housing Multifamily Housing Program (SHMHP), which provides loans to assist the new construction, Rehabilitation, and conversion of permanent affordable rental housing that contains supportive housing units. • Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Program, which provides loans to assist the new construction, Rehabilitation, and conversion of permanent affordable rental housing near transit. • Infrastructure Grant Program of 2019 (IIG-2019), which provide grant assistance available as gap funding for infrastructure improvements necessary for specific residential or mixed-use infill development projects. Under IIG, eligible infrastructure improvements are referred to as Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs). They are associated with specific residential or mixed-use infill development projects, or Qualified Infill Projects (QIPs). • Veterans Housing and Homelessness Prevention (VHHP) program, which provides loans for acquisition, construction, Rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable multifamily housing for Veterans and their families to allow Veterans to access and maintain housing
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Project narrative detailing compliance with Proposition 4 Chapter 6 and Section 93020
- Climate risk assessment and mitigation strategy
- Biodiversity or landscape restoration plan
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Community engagement or partnership letters (if applicable)
Program contact
- 📧 SuperNOFA@hcd.ca.gov
- 📞 1-800-952-8356
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 38 | 10 | 26% |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Who can apply for Proposition 4 – Nature Based funding?
California nonprofits, government agencies, and eligible organizations working on climate and nature-based projects. Projects must align with Proposition 4 Chapter 6 and Section 93020 priorities.
What types of projects qualify?
Projects protecting biodiversity, restoring landscapes, or advancing California's climate goals. Must reduce climate risks or increase public nature access.
Is there a deadline?
This is a rolling application program. Check with Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy for current submission windows.
What is the funding range?
The total funding pool is $25 million. Individual award amounts are not specified. Contact the agency for typical grant sizes.
Are there cost-sharing requirements?
No cost-sharing or matching funds are required for this grant.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly connect your project to Proposition 4 Chapter 6 requirements and at least one Section 93020 priority from the start.
- Emphasize both climate risk reduction AND either biodiversity protection or public nature access benefits.
- Document how your project advances California's climate goals specifically.
- Build strong partnerships with local communities and agencies to strengthen competitiveness.
- Request agency clarification on typical award ranges and current submission deadlines before investing heavily in the application.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to explicitly align with Section 93020 priorities and Chapter 6 requirements upfront. Proposing habitat work without demonstrating climate co-benefits or community risk reduction. Weak community engagement plans or unclear metrics for biodiversity or access outcomes.
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