Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program

California Strategic Growth Council (SGC)

What does it fund?

Affordable housing loans and other capital grants for housing-related infrastructure, sustainable transportation infrastructure, transportation-related amenities, and related programs.

Who is eligible for funds?

Local agencies, public housing authorities, redevelopment successor agencies, transit agencies and operators, regional transportation planning agencies, local transportation commissions, congestion management agencies, joint powers authorities, school districts, facilities districts, university or community college districts, developers, program operators, and federally recognized tribal governments.

How does this program provide benefits to priority populations?

At least 50 percent of funds are invested in and benefit disadvantaged communities (with project location determined by the site of the affordable housing development). Project scoring and selection takes into account community engagement during the development process and how the project addresses community-identified needs.

How do I access funds?

Apply through a statewide competitive process.

Funding timeline

Round 9 applications are expected to open when the Notice of Funding Availability is released in March 2025. Check program website for updated timeline information and application materials.