Department of Community Services

The City and County of Honolulu is accepting grant proposals for the Affordable Housing Strategic Development Program, funded through the Affordable Housing Fund (AHF), to support the development, rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable rental housing for households earning 60% or less of the Area Median Income (AMI) for at least sixty 60 years.

Funding & Priorities

• Available Funding: Approximately $5,000,000
• Priority Projects: Housing for extremely low-income households (30% AMI), including those transitioning from emergency shelters to permanent housing
• Maximum Grant Per Unit: $55,000 for AHF-qualified units
• Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit entities or public agencies

Key Dates & Deadlines

• Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference: February 7, 2025 (via Webex)
• Deadline for Requests for Clarifications: February 20, 2025
• Final Proposal Submission Deadline: March 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM HST

How to Apply

For full details, eligibility criteria, and application instructions, visit the official Hawai‘i Awards & Notices Data System (HANDS) page:
Affordable Housing Strategic Development Program – Grant Opportunity