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 Oct 7, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for California organizations and agencies protecting shorelines from erosion. Applicants must be local government sponsors or entities working on erosion control projects. Projects may be partially funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with California covering up to 50% of the local sponsor's required cost share. Eligible activities include shoreline erosion control construction and related engineering work.
Geographic focus is California's harbors, waterways, and coastal areas. Non-profit organizations may partner with municipalities or government agencies as applicants.
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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
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Letter of Intent (due 12/15/2025)
- Project description and erosion impact documentation
- Cost estimate and budget breakdown
- Local sponsor authorization or resolution
- Environmental compliance information
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 | 34 | 16 | 47% |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Local government sponsors and agencies in California. Non-profits may apply as partners with a local sponsor entity.
What is the deadline?
Letter of Intent due December 15, 2025 at 5pm. Full applications follow after LOI review.
What activities are eligible?
Shoreline erosion control projects, including construction and engineering work. Projects may involve federal cost-sharing with the Army Corps of Engineers.
How much funding is available?
Individual awards range from $40,000 to $1,000,000. Total program pool is $1,500,000.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. The state covers up to 50% of the local sponsor's required project cost share for construction.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Submit your Letter of Intent early. The December 15 deadline is firm, and this is your entry point to the program.
- Document your erosion problem clearly. Include photos, geological assessments, and impact data on property and public access.
- Understand the cost-sharing structure upfront. Know what your local sponsor must contribute versus state coverage.
- Coordinate with Army Corps of Engineers early if your project seeks federal co-funding. Their requirements shape your project scope.
- Align your project timeline with state and federal review cycles. Shoreline projects often need environmental and permitting approval.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Submitting a LOI without clear documentation of the erosion problem or project scope. Underestimating local cost-share obligations or failing to secure sponsor commitment. Assuming state funding covers more than 50% of project costs without understanding federal co-funding mechanics.
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