City of Lawrence Affordable Housing Trust Fund 2025

The City of Lawrence is currently accepting applications for the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Donor Name: City of Lawrence State: Kansas City: Lawrence Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/13/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Lawrence Affordable Housing Trust Fund is supported through a local sales tax with the purpose of providing and improving the quality, availability, and affordability of housing in Lawrence, acquiring land for future affordable housing, and investing in private/public partnerships for the provision of affordable housing. The mission of the Affordable Housing Advisory Board (AHAB) is to recommend to the City Commission ways everyone in Lawrence has access to safe, quality, affordable housing and supportive services necessary to maintain independent living with dignity. The Affordable Housing Trust Fund is available through a local sales tax, with the purpose of: providing and improving the quality, availability, and affordability of housing in Lawrence; acquiring land for future affordable housing units; and investing in private/public partnerships for the provision of affordable housing. Funding Information The City of Lawrence anticipates awarding up to $1.2 million in Affordable Housing Trust Funds in Eligible Projects Affordable housing or land acquisition New affordable housing development Rehabilitation of affordable housing for preservation of existing affordable housing stock Accessibility modifications for low-to-moderate income households with accessibility needs to remain in affordable and accessible housing Housing vouchers for low-income households Projects that increase community awareness on affordable housing Projects that advance racial equity in housing. Eligibility Criteria Corporations and LLCs 501(c)3 Nonprofits Neighborhood and civic groups City of Lawrence and Douglas County Departments All projects must be within the City of Lawrence and serve households residing within city limits. For more information, visit City of Lawrence.