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.
Donor Name: California Strategic Growth Council (SGC)
State: California
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/11/2026
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
The Tribal Housing Pre-Development Fund is a new grant program that provides funding to support pre-development activities related to affordable housing to people from California Native American Tribes and Tribal entities. The Fund is administered by the California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) and aims to increase preparedness to build housing by providing funding for planning, design, construction, and other activities necessary to build housing and be eligible for other state-funded affordable housing programs.
This program is intended to support architectural, appraisal and engineering activities, as well as legal or other consulting costs and fees that are necessary to build affordable housing. The Fund may also support costs associated with site acquisition or site preparation for construction, including surveying, grading, and mitigation. Additional eligible uses include design and installation of housing-related infrastructure such as sewer, street, or electric utilities necessary to support an affordable housing project. The Fund may support community engagement, community needs assessments, or other related activities intended to establish a project plan that is responsive to the needs of the community.
Funding Information
Maximum award of up to $3 million per Tribal entity for a three-year grant term.
Eligible Activities
- Eligible Activities of the Fund include but are not limited to:
- Planning Activities
- Community and partner engagement and outreach
- 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
- Road and safety infrastructure that does not increase vehicle capacity
- Waste management
- Sustainable transportation investments
- Electric utility, broadband, and renewable energy infrastructure
- Site Acquisition & Preparation
- Other Associated Costs
- Legal fees
- Consultant fees
- Staff development and training
- Staff salaries
Eligibility Criteria
- California Native American Tribes listed on the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) Contact List dated February 2026, which includes both federally recognized and non-federally recognized Tribes.
- Non-federally recognized Tribes are eligible if registered as a legal entity (nonprofit, for-profit, LLC) under California law and in good standing.
- Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHE) under 25 USC 4103 (22) which are listed in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s National Directory of Tribes and TDHEs
All applicants are required to provide a Letter of Authorization or Tribal Council Resolution on behalf of the Tribe they represent that authorizes the Tribe or entity to apply for and receive program funds and execute all documents and activities related to the grant, if awarded. The Letter of Authorization or Resolution must be approved by Tribal Council and provided as a part of the application.
For more information, visit SGC.
