Affordable Housing and Supportive Services Demonstration
This grant funds Community Action Agencies and tribes owning affordable housing to provide residents with coordinated support services and referrals that improve housing stability, economic mobility, and well-being.
Funder: Administration for Children and Families - OCS
Due Dates: August 15, 2026 (Estimated) | August 24, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Total program funding: $2,100,000 | Award range: $150,000–$300,000 per project (2-year duration) | ~7 awards expected
Summary: Supports Community Action Agencies and tribes that own affordable housing to expand supportive services for low-income residents, aiming to improve housing stability, economic mobility, and well-being.
Key Information: 10% cost sharing required; only prior CSBG-funded CAAs/tribes owning affordable housing are eligible.
Description
This opportunity funds Community Action Agencies (CAAs) and tribes that received Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding in FY 2025 and own affordable housing units. The demonstration aims to improve outcomes for residents of affordable housing by expanding access to wraparound supportive services. Funded projects will test and evaluate how additional support services—such as education, childcare, health, and employment resources—can enhance housing stability, economic mobility, and overall well-being for low-income and eligible residents.
The program emphasizes coordination between public and private assistance programs and requires participation in a federal evaluation, including data collection and reporting. Projects should address service gaps, engage residents in program design, and align with ACF priorities for family stability, self-sufficiency, and child well-being.
