State grantNew Jersey

NJDCA Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) FY 2027 RFP

Offered by New Jersey Department of Community Affairs

Found automatically on nj.gov/dca/dhcr/forms/docs/bhguidelines.pdf. Check details with the funder before applying.

Who can apply
Developers and owners of affordable housing projects in New Jersey.
How much
Up to $3,000,000Total available funding is $30,000,000. Maximum amount per project is $3,000,000. Approximately 10-12 projects anticipated to be funded.
By when
Due Nov 19Opens September 28, 2026Applications must be received by 11:59 PM on 11/19/2026. No applications accepted after this time.
Apply on the agency’s site

Checked Oct 19, 2026

About this grant

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA) is offering approximately $30 million in Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) grants for the development of 100% affordable housing projects of 25 units or less. The program anticipates funding 10-12 projects with a maximum request of $3 million per project, and applications must be submitted through the DCA SAGE Grant Application Portal and HPU Document Submission Portal by November 19, 2026.

Eligibility details

  • Notes: Eligible applicants are developers/owners of affordable housing projects. Projects must be 100% affordable housing at 25 units or less and meet Uniform Housing Affordability Controls. Senior projects must serve tenants aged 62+. Supportive housing projects must serve specific special needs populations including those with serious mental illness, domestic violence survivors, homeless individuals/families, disabled/homeless veterans, individuals with physical/developmental disabilities, youth aging out of foster care, and those re-entering from incarceration. All projects must utilize NJ Housing Affordability Service (HAS) as Administrative Agent.
Nonprofit (501c3)Nonprofit (Other)Small BusinessGovernmentTribalFiscal Sponsor OK

Topics

Housing & ShelterCivic & CommunitySocial Justice

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