The City of San José makes funding available on a competitive basis for qualifying organizations to create affordable housing, support anti-displacement efforts, provide services to vulnerable residents, and serve other community needs. For more information on recently released Notices of Funding Availability (NOFA), including eligibility criteria, pre-bid conference information, deadlines, and instructions on how to apply, click on the headers below.
For more information about funds and awards made under competitive processes, refer to this webpage. To learn about upcoming funding opportunities, register on WebGrants and Biddingo.
Nonprofit Capacity Building NOFA – Released September 15, 2023
Nonprofit CAPACITY BUILDING NOFA – RELEASED SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
The City of San José Housing Department invites nonprofit organizations to submit proposals for capacity building related to community development programming, with an emphasis on residential anti-displacement work. The goal is to help community-based organizations play more substantial roles in preserving their communities and to expand the network of these organizations.
This notice of funding availability (NOFA) is available here.
Eligible community stabilizing programming includes (but not limited to):
Affordable Housing Acquisition/Rehabilitation
Community Ownership
Housing Preservation
Tenant Education
Civic Empowerment
Community Planning
A virtual pre-bid conference was held on Thursday, September 28, 2023, 3:00pm-4:00pm. Watch the meeting below. Slides are available to view.
Title: City of San Jose Housing Department Notice of Funding Availability Capacity Building Pre-Bid Conference
Description: The workshop is intended to assist organizations in completing the proposal and to enhance their understanding of applicable requirements and project evaluation criteria.
Questions regarding the NOFA will be accepted until October 11, 2023, 3:00pm.
Please email questions to Mark Gerhardt at mark.gerhardt@sanjoseca.gov and reference “NOFA CSJ HSG 09-15-2023” in the subject line of the email. The City will not respond to questions submitted in any other manner or format. All accepted questions will be summarized in a Q&A and published as addenda on Biddingo.
Proposals are due to Biddingo on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, by 11:59pm.
Please note that new Biddingo applicants must register a few days prior to application submission. If you encounter any issues using Biddingo, please contact Biddingo directly at (800) 208-1290 (toll-free) or info@biddingo.com.
2023 New Construction NOFA – Released October 10, 2023
2023 New Construction Notice of Availability of Funding
Final Award Recommendations - January 26, 2024
The City of San José is pleased to announce its intent to award the projects summarized in the Final Award Recommendations for the 2023 New Construction NOFA.
The 2023 New Construction NOFA was highly competitive, and the City wishes to thank all applicants for their thoughtful proposals and commitment to promoting affordable housing development.
The City will contact each applicant by email about next steps.
Deadline for Applications to be Considered – 11:59 PM
November 29, 2023
Application Completeness Notices or Requests for Clarification
December 8, 2023
Publish Award Recommendations
January 8, 2024
Deadline to Submit an Appeal - 3:00 PM
January 18, 2024
Notification of Final NOFA Awards
January 26, 2024
2023 Acquisition & Rehabilitation NOFA – Released October 23, 2023
2023 Acquisition & Rehabilitation NOFA – Released October 23, 2023
The City of San José Housing Department invites organizations to submit proposals for affordable housing acquisition and rehabilitation. The funds are intended for qualified housing organizations to purchase unsubsidized multifamily rental properties that are currently occupied by low- and moderate-income households in San José, complete needed rehabilitation on the properties, and convert into deed-restricted affordable housing.
Deadline for Applications to be Considered – 5:00PM
December 13, 2023
Application Completeness Notices for Requests for Clarification
December 18, 2023
Publish Award Recommendations
January 16, 2024
Deadline to Submit an Appeal – 5:00PM
January 26, 2024
Notification of NOFA Awards
February 12, 2024
Pre-Submission Conference
Watch the virtual Pre-Submission Conference held on Monday, October 30, 2023
This optional workshop is intended to assist organizations in completing the application and to enhance their understanding of applicable requirements and project evaluation criteria. Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend. All questions and Department responses will be published as addenda on Biddingo.
Question Submittals
Questions regarding the NOFA will be accepted until Monday, November 13, 2023, 5:00 PM.
Please email questions to Mark Gerhardt at mark.gerhardt@sanjoseca.gov and reference “NOFA CSJ HSG 10-23-2023” in the subject line of the email. The City will not respond to questions submitted in any other manner or format. All accepted questions will be summarized in a Q&A and published as addenda on Biddingo.
Application Due Date
Applications are due in Biddingo by Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 5:00PM.
Please note that new users must register in Biddingo a few days prior to application submission. If you encounter any technical issues, please contact Biddingo directly at (800) 208-1290 (toll-free) or info@biddingo.com.
Application Completion Notices
Application Completeness Notices and/or Requests for Clarification will be sent to Applicants via electronic email on or before Monday, December 18, 2023, as deemed necessary. Responses to Requests for Clarification will be due by Friday, January 5, 2024 via electronic mail. Late submissions may disqualify the application.
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