Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) 2024 Program Activities reopened NOFA
🏛 Department of Housing and Community Development (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Jul 10, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations conducting research and monitoring on ocean acidification, hypoxia, and marine harmful algal blooms in California. Eligible applicants typically include universities, research institutions, nonprofit research organizations, and state/local agencies. Track 1 focuses on biological impacts of ocean acidification and hypoxia. Track 2 supports harmful algal bloom research, monitoring, synthesis, and early warning systems. Work must advance California's response to coastal ecosystem and community threats.
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Program description
The HOME Program is a federal formula grant program that provides annual allocations to states to increase and preserve the supply of decent, safe, and sanitary affordable housing specifically for serving low-income [at or below 80 percent (80%) of Area Median Income (AMI)] and very low-income [at or below 50 percent (50%) of AMI] households. This NOFA is to make available unclaimed HOME 2024 NOFA Program Activities funding, on an over-the-counter basis, until the next HOME Program Activities NOFA is released or funds are exhausted. With this funding, the Department will award HOME funds to eligible applicants on a first-come, first-served basis, in the form of loans/grants to fund Program Activities including first-time homebuyer programs, owner-occupied rehabilitation programs, and tenant-based rental assistance programs.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Letter of Intent (due March 6, 2026)
- Project proposal/narrative
- Budget and budget justification
- Organizational information and qualifications
- Letters of support (if applicable)
Program contact
- 📧 homeprograms@hcd.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-890-9745
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 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Universities, research institutions, nonprofits, and state/local agencies are typically eligible. Check the full solicitation for specific organizational requirements.
What is the deadline?
Letters of intent are due March 6, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. Full application deadlines will be specified in the solicitation.
What types of projects are funded?
Track 1 supports research on biological impacts of ocean acidification and hypoxia. Track 2 supports harmful algal bloom research, monitoring, and early warning systems.
How much funding is available?
Individual awards range from $200,000 to $3,000,000, with a total pool of $6,000,000 available.
Is cost-sharing required?
No cost-sharing or matching funds are required for this solicitation.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Review the full solicitation document carefully before preparing your LOI. It contains essential application instructions and track-specific guidance.
- Align your project with California's climate and coastal protection priorities to strengthen competitiveness.
- Clearly articulate how your research advances state response to ocean acidification, hypoxia, or harmful algal blooms.
- If applying to Track 2, emphasize early warning systems or monitoring components that support ecosystem resilience.
- Submit your LOI well before the March 6, 2026 deadline to allow time for revisions if needed.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications often fail to connect research directly to California's coastal ecosystem and community protection goals. Weak LOIs lack clear alignment with either Track 1 or Track 2 priorities. Proposals underestimate the scope and feasibility of monitoring or modeling work in marine environments.
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