Tribal Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (Tribal HHAP) Grants Program
Flexible grants for California Federally Recognized Tribes to create culturally responsive solutions addressing homelessness, including housing and supportive services, tailored to tribal community needs.
Funder: California Department of Housing & Community Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline) | January 2027 (Final applications due to HCD) | June 2027 (Statutory tribal application deadline) | July 2027 (Draft NOFA public comment deadline)
Funding Amounts: ~$28.5 million total for the round; typical maximum award cap ~$1.5 million per tribe; funds must be expended by June 30, 2029.
Summary: Flexible grant program for California Federally Recognized Tribes to support culturally responsive interventions addressing homelessness in tribal communities.
Key Information: No waiver of tribal sovereign immunity required; only California Federally Recognized Tribes may apply.
Description
This program provides flexible grant funding to California Federally Recognized Tribes to support a wide range of culturally responsive activities aimed at preventing and addressing homelessness in tribal communities. The goal is to empower tribes to design and implement solutions that reflect their community needs, practices, and governance, with a focus on permanent housing, prevention, interim housing, and supportive, non-housing services.
