Division of Housing and Community Resources
Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Innovation Projects 2023
Grant Period Start: 8/20/2022
Deadline for Submission: 6/30/2023
Contact Information: Lorissa Luciani (609) 777-4161 lorissa.luciani@dca.nj.gov Grant Period Stop: 9/30/2024 Deadline for Initiation: 6/30/2023
Population to be Targeted: Households @ or below 80% of AMI
Dollar Range for Award Minimum: Various Estimate of Total Amount of Funds to be Awarded: Dollar Range for Award Maximum: $2,000,000.00 Allowable Costs: Costs associated with the affordable housing initiative as more defined in the Program Guidelines. AHTF Program Guidelines.pdf Eligible Applicant: CDFI, Municipalities, Multi-Purpose Community Based Org, Other Community Based Org., Other Non-Profit Orgs, Other Non-Profit Affordable Housing Developers, For Profit Affordable Housing Developers.
Purpose of Grant: This fund will provide financing for innovative projects, as well as funds for studies, plans and technical services for the development of affordable housing. Timeframe for Completion of Activities: 2 Years
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Other Information: Application Instructions
Affordable Housing Trust Fund 2023
Grant Period Start: 7/1/2022
Deadline for Submission: 6/30/2023
Contact Information: Lorissa Luciani (609) 777-4161 lorissa.luciani@dca.nj.gov Grant Period Stop: 6/30/2023 Deadline for Initiation: 6/30/2023
Population to be Targeted: Households earning less then 80% of the median income for the region.
Dollar Range for Award Minimum: $50,000.00 Estimate of Total Amount of Funds to be Awarded: $60,000,000.00 Dollar Range for Award Maximum: $6,000,000.00 Allowable Costs: Hard Costs and Soft Costs associated with the development of affordable housing as more defined in the Program Guidelines. AHTF Program Guidelines.pdf Eligible Applicant: Municipalities, for-profit and non-profit affordable housing developers
Purpose of Grant: The Affordable Housing Trust Fund Program (AHTF) is to provide municipalities, for-profit and non-profit developers with financial assistance to advance the development of low and moderate income affordable housing across the State and to maintain those units as affordable for a minimum of 20 years. Limited to projects of 25 units or less. Funds have also been set aside for innovative projects and initiatives related to the development of affordable housing. Timeframe for Completion of Activities: Up to two (2) years from Grant Award date
Technical Assistance Meeting: Staff encourages applicants to schedule a 1 on 1 technical assistance conference. Email Lorissa Luciani at Lorissa.Luciani@dca.nj.gov or call (609) 777-4161.
Other Information: Additional Information Application Instructions
Financial Empowerment Pilot 2022
Grant Period Start: 7/1/2022
Deadline for Submission: 8/31/2022
Contact Information: Kate Butler (609) 913-4501 Kathleen.Butler@dca.nj.gov Grant Period Stop: 6/30/2023 Deadline for Initiation: 8/31/2022
Population to be Targeted: Persons whose incomes do not exceed 200% of the federal poverty guidelines issued by the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Dollar Range for Award Minimum: Various Estimate of Total Amount of Funds to be Awarded: $1,800,000.00 Dollar Range for Award Maximum: Various Allowable Costs: All program and administrative costs except for acquisition or renovation of real property. Eligible Applicant: Non-profits, municipalities and institutions of higher learning but for proprietary institutions.
Purpose of Grant: To support programs that enhance economically vulnerable customers ability to make informed choices about financial issues. Timeframe for Completion of Activities: 1 Years
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HOME Community Housing Development Organizations 2023
Grant Period Start: 7/1/2022
Deadline for Submission: 6/30/2023
Contact Information: Lorissa Luciani (609) 777-4161 lorissa.luciani@dca.nj.gov Grant Period Stop: 6/30/2023 Deadline for Initiation: 6/30/2023
Population to be Targeted: Households that are low income as defined by USHUD
Dollar Range for Award Minimum: Various Estimate of Total Amount of Funds to be Awarded: Dollar Range for Award Maximum: Various Allowable Costs: Funds can be used for project related capital costs including construction costs, professional fees, financing fees, acquistion and contingency Eligible Applicant: Limited to nonprofit, community based developers that are certified as Community Housing Development Organizations by DCA
Purpose of Grant: to support the creation of housing units affordable to households that are low income as defined by USHUD Timeframe for Completion of Activities: Up to three (3) years from Grant Award date
Technical Assistance Meeting: N/A
Other Information: Additional Information Application Instructions RFP Details
Homelessness Diversion Pilot 2023
Grant Period Start: 7/1/2022
Deadline for Submission: 8/26/2022
Contact Information: Kate Butler (609) 913-4501 Kathleen.Butler@dca.nj.gov Grant Period Stop: 6/30/2023 Deadline for Initiation: 8/26/2022
Population to be Targeted:
Dollar Range for Award Minimum: Various Estimate of Total Amount of Funds to be Awarded: Dollar Range for Award Maximum: Various Allowable Costs: Eligible Applicant: As specified by the New Jersey Legislature.
Purpose of Grant: New Jersey SFY2023 funding as appropriated by the Legislature. Timeframe for Completion of Activities:
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Housing Production Investment Fund 2023
Grant Period Start: 10/1/2022
Deadline for Submission: 6/30/2023
Contact Information: Lorissa Luciani (609) 777-4161 lorissa.luciani@dca.nj.gov Grant Period Stop: 9/30/2023 Deadline for Initiation: 6/30/2023
Population to be Targeted: Households that are low income as defined by USHUD
Dollar Range for Award Minimum: Various Estimate of Total Amount of Funds to be Awarded: Dollar Range for Award Maximum: Various Allowable Costs: Funds can be used for project related capital costs including construction costs, professional fees, financing fees, acquistion and contingency Eligible Applicant: For-profit and non-profit affordable housing developers
Purpose of Grant: Creation of housing units affordable to households that are low income as defined by USHUD Timeframe for Completion of Activities: Up to three (3) years from Grant Award date
Technical Assistance Meeting: N/A
Other Information: Additional Information Application Instructions RFP Details
National Housing Trust Fund RFP 2023
Grant Period Start: 7/1/2022
Deadline for Submission: 6/30/2023
Contact Information: Lorissa Luciani (609) 777-4161 lorissa.luciani@dca.nj.gov Grant Period Stop: 6/30/2023 Deadline for Initiation: 6/30/2023
Population to be Targeted:
Dollar Range for Award Minimum: Various Estimate of Total Amount of Funds to be Awarded: Dollar Range for Award Maximum: Various Allowable Costs: Eligible Applicant: Eligible applicants consist of non-profit or for-profit affordable housing developers.
Purpose of Grant: The National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) is an affordable housing production program that will complement existing federal, state and local efforts to increase and preserve the supply of decent, safe, and sanitary affordable rental housing for extremely low-income households (those earning 30% or less of the Area Median Income as defined by HUD), for a period of not less than 30 years. Timeframe for Completion of Activities: Up to HUD's end term date.
Technical Assistance Meeting: Along with the information provided in the SAGE RFP, NJDCA will be hosting mandatory webinars/workshops for this program. DCA staff is available either by email or phone.
Other Information: Additional Information Application Instructions RFP Details james.lordi@dca.nj.gov or call (609) 633-6046
Division on Fire Safety
Volunteer Emergency Service Organization Loan 2023
Grant Period Start:
Deadline for Submission: 6/30/2023
Contact Information: Lucille Ventres (609) 633-6062 lucille.ventres@dca.nj.gov Grant Period Stop: Deadline for Initiation: 6/30/2023
Population to be Targeted: Voluntary Emergency Services Organizations
Dollar Range for Award Minimum: $1,000.00 Estimate of Total Amount of Funds to be Awarded: Dollar Range for Award Maximum: $50,000.00 Allowable Costs: Purchase New Equipment, Purchase Used Equipment, Repair Equipment, Purchase New Vehicle, Purchase Used Vehicle, Repair or Refurbish Vehicle, Construct Facilities, Refinance Loan, Other (Explain). Eligible Applicant: Fully and partially volunteer fire companies, first aid squads and rescue squads.
Purpose of Grant: Provides low-interest loans (no grants are available) with a matching requirement to fire departments and ambulance/rescue squads to purchase or refurbish vehicles; purchase equipment; and/or to rehabilitate, construct, expand, or purchase associated structures. Timeframe for Completion of Activities: One year
Technical Assistance Meeting: N/A
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