Division of Housing and Community Resources
Affordable Housing Trust 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: $50,000.00 Estimate of Total Amount of Funds to be Awarded: $45,000,000.00 Dollar Range for Award Maximum: $3,000,000.00 Allowable Costs: Funds can be used for project related capital costs associated with the development of affordable housing. 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. 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:
DOE Weatherization 2026
Grant Period Start: 4/1/2026
Deadline for Submission: 8/12/2027
Contact Information: Luis Alicea (609) 943-4725 lalicea@dca.nj.gov Grant Period Stop: 3/31/2027 Deadline for Initiation: 8/11/2027
Population to be Targeted: Income eligible clients.
Dollar Range for Award Minimum: $50,000.00 Estimate of Total Amount of Funds to be Awarded: $0.00 Dollar Range for Award Maximum: $1,000,000.00 Allowable Costs: Measures recommended on the DOE approved energy audits Eligible Applicant: Due to the technical nature of the Weatherization program, the Department of Community Affairs designates agencies that can provide weatherization services.
Purpose of Grant: To implement weatherization and conservation measures in the housing units of income-eligible families and individuals so as to reduce energy consumption and increase the comfort and health and safety of the occupants. Timeframe for Completion of Activities: One Year
Technical Assistance Meeting:
Other Information: Additional Information Application Instructions RFP Details
DOE Weatherization IIJA Multi-Family 2026
Grant Period Start: 7/1/2026
Deadline for Submission: 9/11/2026
Contact Information: Bhanu Jayarangan (908) 352-8375 bhanu.jayarangan@dca.nj.gov Grant Period Stop: 6/30/2029 Deadline for Initiation: 9/11/2026
Population to be Targeted: Income-eligible clients in multi-family housing projects.
Dollar Range for Award Minimum: Various Estimate of Total Amount of Funds to be Awarded: $0.00 Dollar Range for Award Maximum: Various Allowable Costs: Measures recommended on the DOE approved energy audits Eligible Applicant: Agencies capable of executing weatherization initiatives in multi-family buildings.
Purpose of Grant: To implement weatherization and energy conservation measures in multi-family units of eligible households so as to reduce energy consumption and increase the comfort, health, and safety of the occupants. Timeframe for Completion of Activities: 3 Year
Technical Assistance Meeting:
Other Information: Additional Information Application Instructions RFP Details
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:
HOME Housing Production Investment Fund 2027
Grant Period Start: 9/1/2026
Deadline for Submission: 6/30/2027
Contact Information: Kimberly El-Sadek (609) 630-4834 Kimberly.El-Sadek@dca.nj.gov Grant Period Stop: 9/30/2027 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: 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 four (4) years from Grant Award date
Technical Assistance Meeting: Email to program contact.
Other Information: Additional Information Application Instructions RFP Details FY27 HOME HPIF Pro Forma RENTAL Pro Forma: HOMEOWNERSHIP Pro Forma:
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:
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:
NJ FamilyCare Hospital & Housing SSI Technical Assistance 2026
Grant Period Start: 11/1/2026
Deadline for Submission: 9/25/2026
Contact Information: Rita Mirabelli (609) 913-4761 Rita.Mirabelli@dca.nj.gov Grant Period Stop: 6/30/2028 Deadline for Initiation: 9/25/2026
Population to be Targeted: Hospital and Housing Supports Services Integration Pilot participants, including participating healthcare settings and NJ FamilyCare Housing Supports Program providers serving NJ FamilyCare members with complex housing needs.
Dollar Range for Award Minimum: Various Estimate of Total Amount of Funds to be Awarded: Dollar Range for Award Maximum: Various Allowable Costs: Grant funds may support reasonable and necessary costs directly related to providing technical assistance, supporting pilot implementation and shared learning, and conducting the mixed-methods assessment. Grant funds may support eligible costs across four categories: 1) Personnel Costs; 2) Operating Costs; 3) Purchased Services; and 4) Administrative Costs, provided expenditures directly support the goals and objectives of the Hospital and Housing Supports Services Integration Pilot. Eligible Applicant: Applicants must have at least three years of experience providing technical assistance, implementation support, or systems-level capacity building in healthcare, housing/homelessness, social services, or cross-sector settings. Applicants must also demonstrate existing or prior relationships with New Jersey healthcare and Housing Supports providers (or comparable organizations) and commit to serving as the technical assistance provider through the pilot period, with the possibility of extension.
Purpose of Grant: To fund a qualified organization to provide technical assistance to hospital–Housing Supports provider partnerships participating in the Hospital and Housing Supports Services Integration Pilot. The selected organization will support pilot implementation, facilitate shared learning, and conduct a mixed-methods assessment to identify effective practices, challenges, and lessons that can inform future program design and potential statewide scaling. Timeframe for Completion of Activities: 11/1/2026-6/30/2028
Technical Assistance Meeting: Yes: A Mandatory TA Session for applicants (required to attend 1) 1st session- 9/9/26 10am & 2nd session- 9/18/26 12pm. Link to register is as follows: 1st session- 9/9/26 -- 2nd session- 9/18/26
Other Information: Additional Information: Application Instructions RFP Details Budget Template Excel Document: SSI Housing Support Technical Assistance Budget Template
NJ FamilyCare Hospital and Housing SSI 2026
Grant Period Start: 12/1/2026
Deadline for Submission: 10/9/2026
Contact Information: Rita Mirabelli (609) 913-4761 Rita.Mirabelli@dca.nj.gov Grant Period Stop: 6/30/2028 Deadline for Initiation: 10/9/2026
Population to be Targeted: NJ FamilyCare members with complex housing needs who are experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or other housing-related needs and who interact with participating hospital or healthcare settings. The pilot is intended to connect eligible members to timely, coordinated Housing Supports Program services and improve housing and health outcomes.
Dollar Range for Award Minimum: Various Estimate of Total Amount of Funds to be Awarded: Dollar Range for Award Maximum: Various Allowable Costs: Grant funds may support technology; development of business or operational practices; workforce development; and outreach, education, and stakeholder convening necessary to develop and implement effective integration between participating healthcare settings and NJ FamilyCare Housing Supports Program services. Eligible Applicant: Eligible applicants must be nonprofit NJ FamilyCare Housing Supports Program providers applying in partnership with an eligible hospital or other healthcare setting. Applicants must demonstrate an established partnership and the capacity and commitment to implement the proposed hospital–housing integration model.
Purpose of Grant: To fund partnerships between hospitals/healthcare settings and NJ FamilyCare Housing Supports providers to better identify, engage, and connect eligible members to ongoing housing support services. The pilot will test approaches for integrating healthcare and housing services to improve outcomes for members with complex housing needs and inform a scalable model for broader implementation across New Jersey. Timeframe for Completion of Activities: 12/1/2026-6/30/2028
Technical Assistance Meeting: Yes: A Mandatory TA Session for applicants (required to attend 1) 1st session- 9/10/26 11am & 2nd session- 9/29/26 10am. Link to register is as follows: 1st session- 9/10/26 -- 2nd session- 9/29/26
Other Information: Additional Information: Application Instructions RFP Details
NJHOMES LAUNCHPAD PREDEVELOPMENT FUND 2026
Grant Period Start: 1/1/2026
Deadline for Submission: 6/30/2028
Contact Information: Colleen Velez (609) 300-2963 Colleen.Velez@dca.nj.gov Grant Period Stop: 12/31/2027 Deadline for Initiation: 6/30/2028
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
Other Information:
