Overview
The Housing Trust Fund Corporation (“HTFC”) as part of New York State Homes and Community Renewal (“HCR”) invites eligible applicants to apply to the Community Land Trust Support Program, an initiative to support and preserve the work of both long existing and emerging community land trusts (“CLT”) in New York City whose aim is to develop permanent affordable housing on community controlled-land. This Request for Applications (“RFA”) describes the purpose for which the available funds may be used and the methodology for selecting fundable applications.
The funding for the CLT Support Program is made available through a FY 2026 appropriation in the HCR budget to support the implementation of the Community Land Trust framework outlined in the New York City Charter. The funding aligns with HCR’s mission to ensure long-term affordability of housing options for low- and moderate-income New Yorkers.
Through this RFA, HTFC plans to make up to $1,500,000 available to eligible applicants for the CLT Support Program. Funding is available to support the general operations of CLTs and activities that lead to the long-term sustainability of emerging CLTs.
Further details on the application process are provided below. Applications must be submitted via email to [email protected] no later than 3:00 PM (EST) on Friday, August 15, 2025. The initial contract shall be for two (2) years, with the potential for an extension depending on the need and on the discretion of HTFC.