Greater Opportunities for Affordable Living (GOAL)
The GOAL program funds the creation or rehabilitation of affordable rental housing for low- to moderate-income families and seniors in Alaska through grants, tax credits, and zero-interest loans.
Funder: Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
Due Dates: July 24, 2026 (Registration request) | July 30, 2026 (Pre-Application) | December 11, 2026 (Anticipated full application)
Funding Amounts: Award amounts vary by project; includes grants, zero-interest loans, and federal tax credits.
Summary: Supports development of affordable rental housing for low- to moderate-income families and seniors in Alaska.
Key Information: Registration and pre-application deadlines are mandatory to proceed; market study costs must be reimbursed by applicants.
Description
The Greater Opportunities for Affordable Living (GOAL) program, administered by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC), provides competitive funding to developers and project sponsors for the creation or rehabilitation of affordable rental housing for low- to moderate-income families and seniors in Alaska. Funding is made available through a combination of grants, federal tax credits, and zero-interest federal loans, utilizing resources from the HOME Investment Partnership Act, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program, Senior Citizens Housing Development Fund (SCHDF), and the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF). The program aims to expand the supply of safe, decent, and affordable housing statewide.
