Partner With Us

Shared goals. Accountable partnership.

CalCAF collaborates with public, nonprofit, philanthropic, and private-sector organizations to expand affordable housing and strengthen California's communities.

Pictured: Aldea, developed by an affiliated third-party developer — not a CalCAF project.

Who We Work With

Opportunities for every sector.

Government & Public Agencies

Cities, counties, and housing authorities seeking a mission-driven nonprofit partner to help advance local housing and community development goals.

  • Housing element & local priorities
  • Public land and site partnerships
  • Program administration collaboration

Philanthropic Foundations

Foundations and donors who want their investment to produce durable, accountable outcomes for California families.

  • Program and capacity grants
  • Initiative co-design
  • Impact reporting

Nonprofit Organizations

Service providers and community-based organizations working to connect residents with housing, education, and economic opportunity.

  • Resident services partnerships
  • Shared community programming
  • Coalition building

Private Sector & Financial Institutions

Lenders, investors, and responsible developers aligned with long-term affordability and community benefit.

  • Mission-aligned development partnerships
  • Community reinvestment collaboration
  • Financing and capital partnerships
Row of three-story apartment buildings with balconies and accessible parking

Pictured: Aldea, developed by an affiliated third-party developer — not a CalCAF project.

Funding Readiness

Positioned to pursue public and private resources.

CalCAF is preparing to pursue partnerships and funding opportunities involving federal, state, and local affordable housing and community development programs, including:

  • CDBG
  • HOME
  • State housing programs
  • Philanthropic capital
  • Private investment

CalCAF does not currently claim any certification, designation, or grant award under these programs. Eligibility and participation are subject to each program's requirements.

Next Step

Let's discuss how we can work together.

Have a specific project in mind? Describe it and we'll suggest the programs that fit and draft an inquiry for you.