Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Grant Program
The HHAP Grant Program funds coordinated, data-driven regional strategies in California to prevent and end homelessness through housing, prevention, and supportive services.
Funder: California Department of Housing & Community Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Full application) | June 2026 (Tribal HHAP application) | January 2027 (Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan update) | April 2027 (Annual report) | June 2027 (Spenddown certification) | June 2029 (Final expenditure confirmation) | April 2030 (Final report)
Funding Amounts: ~$1 billion total for Round 6; allocations: $760M to cities, counties, and CoCs, with specific regional awards ranging from ~$100K to $140M; typical grant period: 4 years.
Summary: Flexible block grants for California cities, counties, and CoCs to implement coordinated strategies to prevent and end homelessness, with a focus on regional planning and housing solutions.
Key Information: All dates are projected; eligibility and application requirements have significant regional collaboration and compliance components.
Description
The Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Grant Program provides substantial, flexible funding to California's large cities, counties, and Continuums of Care (CoCs) to support coordinated regional efforts to prevent and end homelessness. The program emphasizes the development and implementation of Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plans that address both immediate and long-term needs, including permanent housing, interim shelter, homelessness prevention, and supportive services. At least 10% of funds must support homeless youth. HHAP also includes a dedicated track for California Federally Recognized Tribes.
