Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) Grants
🏛 Department of Housing and Community Development (California)
Can you apply?
This grant is for regional entities and councils of governments in California. Eligible applicants support the preparation and adoption of regional housing plans and compliance processes. The program funds planning activities that accelerate housing production and implement the sixth cycle of regional housing needs allocation (RHNA).
Activities include developing or updating regional housing plans, establishing compliance processes, and facilitating coordination among local governments. The funding specifically supports planning and implementation work that aligns with state housing policy goals.
This grant is for regional entities and councils of governments in California. Eligible applicants support the preparation and adoption of regional housing plans and compliance processes. The program funds planning activities that accelerate housing production and implement the sixth cycle of regional housing needs allocation (RHNA).
Activities include developing or updating regional housing plans, establishing compliance processes, and facilitating coordination among local governments. The funding specifically supports planning and implementation work that aligns with state housing policy goals.
Program description
The REAP program is made available as a portion of the Local Government Planning Support Grants Program pursuant to Chapter 3.1 of Health and Safety Code (Sections 50515 to 50515.05) (Chapter 159, Statutes of 2019). The principal goal of this program is to make funding available to councils of governments and other regional entities for the preparation, adoption, and implementation of plans and processes that acceleratehousing production and facilitate compliance in implementing the sixth cycle of the regional housing needs allocation (RHNA).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for regional entities and councils of governments in California. Eligible applicants support the preparation and adoption of regional housing plans and compliance processes. The program funds planning activities that accelerate housing production and implement the sixth cycle of regional housing needs allocation (RHNA).
Activities include developing or updating regional housing plans, establishing compliance processes, and facilitating coordination among local governments. The funding specifically supports planning and implementation work that aligns with state housing policy goals.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 EarlyActionPlanning@hcd.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-263-2911
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 | 29 | — | 0% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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