2025 Tribal Multifamily Finance Super Notice of Funding Availability
🏛 Department of Housing and Community Development (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Sep 5, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for Weed Management Areas (WMAs) in California. WMAs are local organizations coordinating landowners, land managers, and the public to address weed control. Applicants must be established WMAs functioning under a memorandum of understanding. Projects must target noxious or invasive weeds defined in California Food and Agricultural Code 7270.5(b), including Section 4500 Noxious Weed List species and CDFA-rated A, Q, and regionally important B-rated weeds. All project work must occur within California.
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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
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- WMA memorandum of understanding
- Project narrative describing weed control/mapping activities
- Budget and budget narrative (three-year breakdown)
- Identification of target weed species with CDFA ratings
- Proof of WMA legal status and governance structure
- Maps showing project locations within California
Program contact
- 📧 StateTribalFunding@hcd.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-263-2771
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 58 | 33 | 57% |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
What is a WMA and who can apply?
A WMA is a local organization bringing together landowners, land managers, and the public to coordinate weed control efforts. Your WMA must operate under a mutually developed memorandum of understanding.
What project activities are eligible?
Eligible work includes controlling and mapping noxious and invasive weed populations. Target species must be on the Section 4500 Noxious Weed List or CDFA A/Q-rated, plus regionally important B-rated weeds.
What is the funding amount and project duration?
Maximum award is $120,000 ($40,000 per year). Projects run three years from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028. Minimum request is $40,000 total.
Is cost-sharing required?
Cost-share is strongly encouraged but not required. CDFA may award an amount different from your request.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is February 28, 2025. Grant funds cannot be spent before July 1, 2025 or after June 30, 2028.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly document your WMA's formal structure and existing memorandum of understanding from your first submission.
- Use specific data on current weed distribution and target species to justify your three-year control or mapping plan.
- Include a detailed budget breakdown showing how you'll spend $40,000-$120,000 across 12-month review periods.
- Even though cost-share is not required, demonstrate community or partner contributions to strengthen competitiveness.
- Plan realistic milestones and measurable outcomes for each year to satisfy CDFA's review requirement at month 12.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications lack clear documentation of WMA governance structure or fail to provide a signed memorandum of understanding. Proposed weed species are not confirmed on the Section 4500 list or CDFA-rated, making them ineligible targets. Budgets lack sufficient detail or show unrealistic spending across three years without monthly or annual breakdowns.
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