Greater Opportunities for Affordable Living (GOAL)
The GOAL program from Alaska Housing Finance Corporation funds innovative affordable rental housing development for low- and moderate-income families and seniors in Alaska.
Funder: Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
Due Dates: July 24, 2026 (Registration) | July 30, 2026 (Pre-Application) | December 11, 2026 (Anticipated Full Application)
Funding Amounts: $3.5M+ (annual tax credits) | ~$2M (HOME) | ~$2.7M (NHTF) | $1.5–2M (SCHDF) | Award/project size varies; see below.
Summary: Supports development of affordable rental housing for low- and moderate-income families and seniors in Alaska through grants, tax credits, and loans.
Key Information: Registration and pre-application are required to access the full application; reimbursement for market study costs is required to proceed.
Description
The Greater Opportunities for Affordable Living (GOAL) program, managed by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC), funds the acquisition, rehabilitation, and new construction of affordable rental housing in Alaska. The program targets low- and moderate-income families and seniors, offering a combination of grants, federal tax credits, and zero-interest loans. Funding is provided through multiple sources, including the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF), Senior Citizens Housing Development Fund (SCHDF), and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). The program operates on an annual competitive cycle and is open to for-profit and nonprofit developers, regional housing authorities, and certain other eligible entities.
