2025 Tribal Multifamily Finance Super Notice of Funding Availability
🏛 Department of Housing and Community Development (California)
Can you apply?
This grant is for California Tribal Entities seeking to finance affordable rental housing and infrastructure improvements. Eligible applicants must be federally recognized tribes or tribally-controlled entities. Funding supports new construction, rehabilitation, conversion, and preservation of permanent and transitional rental housing for lower-income households. Grants and forgivable loans also cover parks, utilities, streets, water systems, transit facilities, and pedestrian/bicycle infrastructure improvements.
This grant is for California Tribal Entities seeking to finance affordable rental housing and infrastructure improvements. Eligible applicants must be federally recognized tribes or tribally-controlled entities. Funding supports new construction, rehabilitation, conversion, and preservation of permanent and transitional rental housing for lower-income households. Grants and forgivable loans also cover parks, utilities, streets, water systems, transit facilities, and pedestrian/bicycle infrastructure improvements.
Program description
Rather than utilizing a set-aside within the standard MFSN Program, this NOFA operates independently and is tailored to meet the specific affordable housing needs of California Tribes. Funds offered under this NOFA and the criteria specified herein are available solely and exclusively to eligible Tribal Entities. This NOFA provides forgivable loans to assist with the new construction, rehabilitation, and conversion of permanent and transitional rental housing for lower income households. This NOFA also provides grants for the construction, rehabilitation, demolition, relocation, preservation, or other physical improvement of parks, water, sewer, or other utility service, streets/ roads, adaptive reuse, transit station structured parking and facilities, facilities that support pedestrian or bicycle transit, sidewalk improvements.Keywords: Tribal, Tribal Entities, Native American, NAHASDA
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for California Tribal Entities seeking to finance affordable rental housing and infrastructure improvements. Eligible applicants must be federally recognized tribes or tribally-controlled entities. Funding supports new construction, rehabilitation, conversion, and preservation of permanent and transitional rental housing for lower-income households. Grants and forgivable loans also cover parks, utilities, streets, water systems, transit facilities, and pedestrian/bicycle infrastructure improvements.
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- NOFA Application Form
- Proof of tribal status/eligibility
- Project narrative and plan
- Budget and cost estimates
- Tribal board resolution or authorization
- Evidence of community support
Program contact
- 📧 StateTribalFunding@hcd.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-263-2771
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Only eligible Tribal Entities in California can apply. This includes federally recognized tribes and tribally-controlled organizations.
What activities are funded?
Housing development (construction, rehabilitation, conversion), utility infrastructure, parks, roads, and pedestrian/transit facilities.
What type of funding is available?
Forgivable loans for housing and grants for infrastructure improvements. Cost-sharing is not required.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is June 30, 2026. Check the agency website for any updates or rolling application periods.
What is the typical award amount?
Award amounts are not specified in the NOFA. Contact the California Department of Housing and Community Development for details on funding ranges.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly document your tribal status and authorization to apply on behalf of the tribe.
- Develop a detailed housing or infrastructure plan that demonstrates community need.
- Show capacity to manage large public funding and federal compliance requirements.
- Partner with experienced developers or consultants familiar with tribal housing finance.
- Submit a strong narrative connecting your project to tribal economic and housing priorities.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications without clear tribal legal authority or board approval. Projects lacking detailed cost estimates and realistic development timelines. Insufficient evidence of genuine community demand or housing need. Weak or missing partnerships with experienced housing/development entities.
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