Tribal Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (Tribal HHAP) Grants Program
Tribal Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (Tribal HHAP) Grants Program supports California tribes with culturally responsive housing and services to prevent and end homelessness in their communities.
Funder: California Department of Housing & Community Development
Due Dates: January 29, 2027, at 5:00 p.m. PDT (Round 5 application) | December 31, 2033 (Round 5 expenditure deadline)
Funding Amounts: $25.65 million total for Round 5; no matching funds required
Summary: Flexible funding supports culturally responsive interventions to prevent and address homelessness in California tribal communities.
Key Information: Only California Federally Recognized Tribes may receive awards; authorized partners may complete applications on their behalf.
Description
The Tribal Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (Tribal HHAP) Grants Program is administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Round 5 provides flexible funding for California Federally Recognized Tribes to prevent and end homelessness through culturally appropriate solutions tailored to each community. Developed through tribal consultation and stakeholder feedback, the program supports tribal self-determination rather than prescribing a single intervention.
Funding can support permanent housing, homelessness prevention, interim housing, and non-housing services, including multiple interventions within one application. Culturally appropriate, innovative programs and coordinated-service partnerships are encouraged. Housing-related activities must align with Housing First, with culturally responsive adaptations that preserve its core intent. Permanent housing solutions are encouraged when adequate funding is available.
