About the Tribal Housing Pre-Development Fund
The Tribal Housing Pre-Development Fund is a grant opportunity that funds activities related to affordable housing development, including planning, infrastructure, construction, site preparation, and other pre-development activities. The goal of the Fund is to increase preparedness to build housing and access other state-funded, affordable housing programs.
The California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) has released the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). The Application Period is now open from May 11, 2026 – Aug. 11, 2026. The programs are exclusively available to California Native American Tribes and Tribal entities; both federally recognized and non-federally recognized Tribes are encouraged to apply.
You can find application information and resources below.
Application Support
The Strategic Growth Council will hold a virtual Application Workshop on May 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. PT. Staff will guide prospective applicants through the application process and answer questions. The recording of the workshop will be posted here after the workshop date.
The Strategic Growth Council will also host biweekly Office Hours every other Thursday from 1 – 2 p.m. PT starting June 4, 2026 – Aug. 6, 2026 to provide direct application assistance. This is a space for prospective applicants to ask questions about program requirements and workshop application concepts.
Program Information
- Maximum Award: $3 million
- Grant Type: Competitive
- Free Technical Assistance
- Eligible Applicants:
- Non-federally recognized and federally-recognized California Native American Tribes listed on the Native American Heritage Contact List before Jan. 1, 2026.
- Non-federally recognized California Native American Tribes are considered eligible if registered as a legal entity (non-profit, for-profit, LLC) under California law and in good standing.
- Tribally Designated Housing Entities under 25 USC 4103(22)
- Non-federally recognized and federally-recognized California Native American Tribes listed on the Native American Heritage Contact List before Jan. 1, 2026.
- Awards: Distributed twice a year
Eligible Activities
Include but are not limited to:
- Planning Activities
- Community Needs Assessment
- Feasibility Studies
- Market Analyses
- Environmental Assessments
- Similar activities to determine housing needs and develop a project plan that is responsive to the needs of the community
- Infrastructure Investments
- Sewage and Drainage Infrastructure
- Waste Management
- Electric Utility, Broadband, and Renewable Energy Infrastructure
- Sustainable Transportation Investments
- Road and Safety infrastructure that do not increase vehicle capacity
- Site Acquisition and Preparation
- Site Appraisal and Acquisition
- Site Preparation, including Surveying, Grading, and Mitigation
- Architectural and Engineering costs
- Ecological and Wildlife Restoration
- Disaster Preparedness
- Other Associated Costs
- Legal Fees
- Consultant Fees
- Staff Development and Training
- Staff Salaries
Stay Connected
If you have questions about the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us at the email below. You can receive updates about Tribal grant programs, Tribal workshops, and other events or resources for your Tribe by signing up for our Tribal Newsletter.
Calendar
- January 5, 2026
Draft Guidelines posted online
- January 5, 2026 – April 6, 2026
Request for Public Comment and Tribal Consultation on Draft Guidelines
- January 2026 – March 2026
SGC held Workshops to obtain Public Comment
In-person Workshops:
Northern California
March 4, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in partnership with the Nevada/California Indian Housing Association in and the Department of Housing and Community Development at Hard Rock Casino, Wheatland.
March 12, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in partnership with the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians in partnership with HCD at Black Oak Casino Resort, Tuolumne.
Central Coast
March 17, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in partnership with the SGC’s Catalyst Convening in Salinas, CA.
Southern California
February 23, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in partnership the Pala Band of Mission Indians and the Department of Housing and Community Development at Pala Casino Spa Resort, 11154 CA-76, Pala
February 24, 2026 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in partnership with All Mission Indian Housing Authority at 27368 Vía Industria, Ste. 103, Temecula.
Virtual Workshops:
March 25, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Workshop and Office Hours hosted by SGC.
- March 31, 2026
Request for Formal Tribal Consultation on Draft Guidelines Ends
- April 6, 2026
Public Comment Period Closes
- April 29, 2026
Final Guidelines adopted by SGC Council
- May 11, 2026
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) released
- May 11, 2026 – August 11, 2026
Accepting Applications
Learn more about AHSC
AHSC is administered by SGC and implemented by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. AHSC is part of Cap-and-Invest (formerly Cap-and-Trade) dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment—particularly in disadvantaged and low-income communities. The Cap-and-Invest program also creates a financial incentive for industries to invest in clean technologies and develop innovative ways to reduce pollution. California Climate Investments projects include affordable housing, renewable energy, public transportation, zero-emission vehicles, environmental restoration, more sustainable agriculture, recycling, and much more. At least 35 percent of these investments are located within and benefiting residents of disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, and low-income households across California. For more information, visit caclimateinvestments.ca.gov.