Round 6
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This grant is for organizations building affordable housing and sustainable transportation infrastructure in California. Local governments, transportation agencies, nonprofit and for-profit housing developers, joint powers authorities, K-12 school districts, colleges, universities, and federally recognized Indian tribes may apply. Projects must increase affordable housing supply near jobs, transit, and daily needs. Eligible activities include new construction, renovation, sustainable transportation infrastructure, and programs encouraging walking, biking, and transit use.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
This grant is for organizations building affordable housing and sustainable transportation infrastructure in California. Local governments, transportation agencies, nonprofit and for-profit housing developers, joint powers authorities, K-12 school districts, colleges, universities, and federally recognized Indian tribes may apply. Projects must increase affordable housing supply near jobs, transit, and daily needs. Eligible activities include new construction, renovation, sustainable transportation infrastructure, and programs encouraging walking, biking, and transit use.
Program description
The Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program (AHSC) builds healthier communities and protects the environment by increasing the supply of affordable places to live near jobs, stores, transit, and other daily needs. Personal vehicle use is, by far, the most significant source of greenhouse gas emissions in California. AHSC reduces these emissions by funding projects that make it easier for residents to get out of their cars and walk, bike, or take public transit. Funded by auction proceeds from California’s Cap-and-Trade emissions reduction program, AHSC is administered by the Strategic Growth Council and implemented by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. WHAT DOES AHSC FUND? AHSC provides funding for affordable housing developments (new construction or renovation) and transportation infrastructure. This may include sustainable transportation infrastructure, such as new transit vehicles, sidewalks, and bike lanes; transportation-related amenities, such as bus shelters, benches, or shade trees; and other programs that encourage residents to walk, bike, and use public transit. WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY? Eligible applicants include: »» Local governments »» Transportation and transit agencies »» Non-profit and for-profit housing developers »» Joint powers authorities »» K-12 school, college and university districts »» Federally recognized Indian tribes Historically, most applicants have been developers of affordable and mixed-income housing, local governments, regional transportation agencies, and public transit providers. Applicants are also welcome to submit joint proposals to co-develop a project.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Tribal Nation
Details
This grant is for organizations building affordable housing and sustainable transportation infrastructure in California. Local governments, transportation agencies, nonprofit and for-profit housing developers, joint powers authorities, K-12 school districts, colleges, universities, and federally recognized Indian tribes may apply. Projects must increase affordable housing supply near jobs, transit, and daily needs. Eligible activities include new construction, renovation, sustainable transportation infrastructure, and programs encouraging walking, biking, and transit use.
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Program contact
- 📧 ahsc@sgc.ca.gov
- 📞 0-000-000-0000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 53 | — | 0% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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