Non-Profit/Housing Funding Overview
The Housing Division is responsible for the administration of the City of Cupertino's federally funded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, as well as the following programs funded by the City budget: Below Market Rate (BMR) Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) Program, General Fund Human Service Grants (HSG) Program, and other contracted affordable housing programs and services that serve low and moderate-income households.
The City of Cupertino has issued the FY 2025/26 NOFA and RFP. The City is requesting proposals for eligible capital housing projects. The City may award and appropriate funds to one or more eligible project in each funding category. Funds must be used to serve low- and/or moderate-income households located within the City of Cupertino jurisdiction limits.
The following funding sources are on a one-year grant funding cycle (FY 25/26):
- Below Market Rate Affordable Housing Fund (BMR AHF) Capital Housing Projects (up to $4,800,000)
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Capital Housing Projects (approx. $267,000)
The following funding sources are on a two-year grant funding cycle (FY 25/26 & 26/27):
- BMR AHF Public Services (up to $50,000)
- CDBG Public Services (approx. $58,000)
- General Fund Human Services Grant (HSG) Program (up to $129,000)
NOFA/RFP Application Information & Deadlines: The RFP application period will open at 8:00am on Monday, November 4, 2024, and will end at 5:00pm on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.Organizations who intend to apply for funds through this RFP must apply online at City Data Services. To obtain a temporary login username and password, please visit and request at City Data Services. For additional questions, please contact Nicky Vu, Senior Housing Coordinator, at NickyV@cupertino.gov or 408.777.1347. Any RFP application that does not meet the deadline will not be accepted.