Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Grant Program
The HHAP Grant Program funds evidence-based, regionally coordinated strategies to prevent and end homelessness across California, emphasizing data-driven housing and services.
Funder: California Department of Housing & Community Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026: Full HHAP Round 6 application deadline | June 2027: Tribal HHAP application deadline | January 2027: Midterm update to Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan | June 2027: 75% obligation/50% expenditure certification | December 2028: Remainder-disbursement/reallocation deadline | June 2029: Final funds expenditure deadline
Funding Amounts: Total pool: ~$1 billion (Round 6) | Typical regional allocations: $100,000s–$100M+ depending on applicant size; awarded in two disbursements; see allocations sheet for specifics.
Summary: Flexible block grants for California cities, counties, and CoCs to support regional efforts to prevent and end homelessness through housing, services, and systems improvements.
Key Information: All dates are projected; check the program page for the latest NOFA and requirements.
Description
The Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Grant Program, administered by the California Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD), provides substantial, flexible funding to cities, counties, and Continuums of Care (CoCs) across California. Its primary goal is to prevent and end homelessness by supporting a wide variety of eligible activities, including permanent and interim housing solutions, supportive services, systems planning, and regional coordination. HHAP grants are awarded as non-competitive allocations based on regional need and require applicants to collaborate and submit a Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan. The program emphasizes evidence-based, Housing First approaches and equity in service delivery.
