Alert: AHSC Round 9 funding application deadline less than one month away
Applications are now open for California’s $775 million AHSC grant, which funds affordable housing and sustainable transportation projects. With the May 28 deadline fast approaching, eligible organizations are urged to apply.
The Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program—administered by the California Strategic Growth Council—is now accepting applications for Round 9. With nearly $775 million in funding available, AHSC supports transformative projects that integrate affordable housing with transportation improvements to reduce emissions, increase access to daily needs, and promote healthier, more connected communities.
Dr. Jennifer Trimpey
Designed to support the state’s environmental and equity goals, the grant program funds everything from new housing developments to bike lanes, sidewalks, and community amenities that make it easier for Californians to move without a car. With a May 28 deadline approaching, this is a key opportunity for cities, developers, and community organizations to pursue substantial, long-term investment in local infrastructure and housing.
Key Funding Details
- Total Available Funding: Approximately $775 million
- Individual Award Amount: Between $10 million and $50 million
- Funding Source: California's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund from Cap-and-Trade auction proceeds
Eligible Projects
AHSC funding supports:
- Affordable housing (new construction and renovations)
- Sustainable transportation infrastructure (sidewalks, bike lanes, transit vehicles)
- Transportation-related amenities (bus shelters, benches, shade trees)
- Community programs promoting walking, biking, and public transit
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Local governments (cities, counties)
- Transportation agencies
- Public housing authorities
- School districts, colleges, and universities
- Developers (public, private, nonprofit)
- Qualified tribal entities
Application Deadline
Applications are due by May 28, 2025, at 4:00 PM. Award announcements are expected in December 2025, with selected projects benefiting from funding support for up to five years.
Loan Closing Documents
Documents Applicable to all NOFAs
- Interest Rate Resets or Bond Remarketing Requirements (Management Memo 07-01) (DOC)
- Prevailing Wage Compliance (Management Memo 02-1) (DOC)
Program Forms and Resources
- Round 9 — Standard Agreement Exhibit A Loan (PDF)
- Round 9 — Standard Agreement Exhibit B Loan (PDF)
- Round 9 — Standard Agreement Exhibit D Loan (PDF)
- Round 9 — Standard Agreement Exhibit E Loan (PDF)
- Round 9 — Standard Agreement Exhibit A Grant (PDF)
- Round 9 — Standard Agreement Exhibit B Grant (PDF)
- Round 9 — Standard Agreement Exhibit D Grant (PDF)
- Round 9 — Standard Agreement Exhibit E Grant (PDF)
- Round 9 — Grant Homeownership Exhibit A (PDF)
- Round 9 — Grant Homeownership Exhibit B (PDF)
- Round 9 — Grant Homeownership Exhibit D (PDF)
- Round 9 — Grant Homeownership Exhibit E (PDF)
- STD 204 Payee Data Record (PDF)
- Government Agency TIN Form (PDF)
- Strategic Growth Council AHSC Program website
- AB 32 (Chapter 488, Statutes 2006)
- SB 375 (Chapter 728, Statutes, 2008)
Apply or Learn More Today
Don't miss the opportunity to secure vital funding for your community.
You can also visit the AHSC program's webpage below to review eligibility criteria and application instructions.
Apply or Learn More at the Strategic Growth Council’s AHSC Program Consumer Serivce by clicking here.
