Regional Early Action Planning Grants of 2021
The Regional Early Action Planning Grants of 2021 funds research-driven planning and implementation to advance housing, climate, and equity goals across California communities.
Funder: California Department of Housing & Community Development
Due Dates: December 31, 2022 (Application deadline) | June 30, 2024 (Encumbrance) | June 30, 2026 (Final expenditure/close-out)
Funding Amounts: Total program ~$600M; HIT Allocation: $1M–$10M per award; most MPO awards $2M–$231M; Tribal/Rural awards $220K–$5M.
Summary: Supports integrated housing, climate, and equity planning and implementation to accelerate infill housing, reduce VMT, and increase affordable supply across California.
Key Information: The application window is now closed; all funds must be expended by June 30, 2026.
Description
The Regional Early Action Planning Grants of 2021 (REAP 2.0) is a major California initiative to advance sustainable, resilient, and inclusive communities by integrating housing, climate, and equity goals. Administered by the California Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD), in collaboration with state partners, REAP 2.0 funds both planning and implementation activities that accelerate infill housing development, reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT), increase housing supply at all affordability levels, and affirmatively further fair housing (AFFH). The program supports a wide range of eligible activities, from infrastructure upgrades to affordable housing development and multimodal transportation investments, with a strong emphasis on benefiting disadvantaged and historically underserved communities.
