Division of Housing and Community Resources
Affordable Housing Trust Fund 2027
Grant Period Start: 7/1/2026
Deadline for Submission: 11/19/2026
Contact Information: Colleen Velez (609) 300-2963 Colleen.Velez@dca.nj.gov Grant Period Stop: 6/30/2027 Deadline for Initiation: 11/19/2026
Population to be Targeted: Households that are low and moderate income as defined by the Council on Affordable Housing
Dollar Range for Award Minimum: $50,000.00 Estimate of Total Amount of Funds to be Awarded: $30,000,000.00 Dollar Range for Award Maximum: $3,000,000.00 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. THIS IS A LOAN PROGRAM. Timeframe for Completion of Activities: Up to two (2) years from Grant Award date
Technical Assistance Meeting: Submit for question by email: AHTF@dca.nj.gov . ----- Link: Submit Housing Production Documents:
Other Information: Additional Information Application Instructions RFP Details FY27 AHTF Proforma RENTAL Proforma: HOMEOWNERSHIP Proforma:
HOME Community Housing Development Organizations 2027
Grant Period Start: 7/1/2026
Deadline for Submission: 6/30/2027
Contact Information: Kimberly El-Sadek (609) 630-4834 Kimberly.El-Sadek@dca.nj.gov Grant Period Stop: 6/30/2027 Deadline for Initiation: 6/30/2027
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 four (4) years from Grant Award date
Technical Assistance Meeting: Email to program contact.
Other Information: Additional Information Application Instructions RFP Details FY27 HOME CHDO Pro Forma RENTAL Pro Forma: HOMEOWNERSHIP Pro Forma: CHDO Qualification Application Form:
National Housing Trust Fund 2027
Grant Period Start: 7/1/2026
Deadline for Submission: 6/30/2027
Contact Information: Julian Fowler (609) 930-1835 julian.fowler@dca.nj.gov Grant Period Stop: 6/30/2027 Deadline for Initiation: 6/30/2027
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: Please email the program contact.
Other Information: Additional Information Application Instructions RFP Details FY27 NHTF Rental 30 Year Pro Forma RENTAL Proforma:
Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit Planning 24
Grant Period Start: 7/1/2023
Deadline for Submission: 12/31/2026
Contact Information: Bradley Harrington (609) 913-4512 bradley.harrington@dca.nj.gov Grant Period Stop: 6/3/2024 Deadline for Initiation: 12/31/2026
Population to be Targeted: Residents of an identified neighborhood within a Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit eligible municipality.
Dollar Range for Award Minimum: Various Estimate of Total Amount of Funds to be Awarded: $438,000.00 Dollar Range for Award Maximum: $50,000.00 Allowable Costs: Personnel, professional services and limited operating costs Eligible Applicant: Qualified non-profit organizations, in accordance with Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit program rules, who plan to operate within an eligible municipality.
Purpose of Grant: to assist qualified non-profit organizations to prepare a neighborhood plan that meets the Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit program requirements. Timeframe for Completion of Activities: 18 months
Technical Assistance Meeting:
Other Information:
New Jersey Healthy Homes Initiative 2027
Grant Period Start: 7/1/2026
Deadline for Submission: 6/30/2027
Contact Information: Colleen Velez (609) 300-2963 Colleen.Velez@dca.nj.gov Grant Period Stop: 6/30/2027 Deadline for Initiation: 6/30/2027
Population to be Targeted: Households that are very low-income as defined by the Fair Housing Act of NJ and/or HUD.
Dollar Range for Award Minimum: Various Estimate of Total Amount of Funds to be Awarded: $95,000,000.00 Dollar Range for Award Maximum: Various Allowable Costs: Funds can be used for project related capital costs assoicated with the development of affordable housing. Eligible Applicant: for-profit and non-profit affordable housing developers.
Purpose of Grant: The New Jersey Healthy Homes program (Program) is an initiative of the New Jersey Department of Human Services (NJDHS) – Division of Medical Assistance & Health Services (DMAHS), in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA), to house New Jersey FamilyCare Members experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness or institutionalization by constructing and/or rehabilitating, maintaining, managing, and facilitating the occupation of permanent, affordable, community-based housing across New Jersey. Timeframe for Completion of Activities: Up to three (3) years from Grant Award date
Technical Assistance Meeting: Please contact the program contact.
Other Information: Additional Information Application Instructions RFP Details FY27 NJHHI Rental Proforma RENTAL Proforma: HPU Application Document Checklist:
NJHOMES LAUNCHPAD PREDEVELOPMENT FUND 2026
Grant Period Start: 1/1/2026
Deadline for Submission: 6/30/2027
Contact Information: Colleen Velez (609) 300-2963 Colleen.Velez@dca.nj.gov Grant Period Stop: 12/31/2027 Deadline for Initiation: 6/30/2027
Population to be Targeted: Households that are low and moderate income as defined by the Council on Affordable Housing.
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 assoicated with the development of affordable housing. Eligible Applicant: Non-profit affordable housing developers working with NJHOMES Launchpad communities.
Purpose of Grant: to assist eligible municipalities in the creation of housing units affordable to low and moderate income families. 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 Guidelines FY26 NHOMES Project Proforma RENTAL Proforma: HOMEOWNERSHIP Proforma: Submit Housing Production Doc.: NJHOMES Pre-Dev Fund Application Guide:
NJHOMES LAUNCHPAD PREDEVELOPMENT FUND 2027
Grant Period Start: 7/1/2026
Deadline for Submission: 6/30/2027
Contact Information: Colleen Velez (609) 300-2963 Colleen.Velez@dca.nj.gov Grant Period Stop: 6/30/2027 Deadline for Initiation: 6/30/2027
Population to be Targeted: Households that are low and moderate income as defined by the Council on Affordable Housing
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 assoicated with the development of affordable housing. Eligible Applicant: Municipalities, for-profit and non-profit affordable housing developers.
Purpose of Grant: To assist eligible municipalities in the creation of housing units affordable to low and moderate income families throughout New Jersey. 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 Guidelines FY27 NHOMES Project Proforma RENTAL Proforma: HOMEOWNERSHIP Proforma: Submit Housing Production Doc.: NJHOMES Pre-Dev Fund Application Guide:
Division on Fire Safety
Volunteer Emergency Service Organization Loan 2027
Grant Period Start:
Deadline for Submission: 6/30/2027
Contact Information: Lucille Ventres (609) 913-4323 lucille.ventres@dca.nj.gov Grant Period Stop: Deadline for Initiation: 6/30/2027
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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