2026 Affordable Housing Trust Fund Notice of Funding Opportunity

The City of Lawrence Affordable Housing Trust Fund is seeking applications for its 2026 funding opportunity. The trust fund aims to provide and improve the quality, availability, and affordability of housing in Lawrence, acquire land for future affordable housing, and invest in private/public partnerships for the provision of affordable housing. Eligible projects include acquisition, new construction, rehabilitation, accessibility modifications, housing vouchers, and affordable housing community engagement. The application deadline is September 1, 2025, and the City Commission will make the final award approval in December 2025. The evaluation criteria include alignment with city goals, affordability, organizational capacity, and community need. Some key points to consider: • The trust fund will award up to $1.2 million in 2026. • Eligible applicants include corporations, LLCs, 501(c)3 nonprofits, neighborhood and civic groups, and City of Lawrence or Douglas County departments. • Projects must be located within the City of Lawrence and serve households residing within city limits. • The application must include a complete project budget, organizational financial statements, and a list of previously completed projects. • The trust fund prioritizes projects that serve lower-income households, provide long-term affordability, and demonstrate organizational capacity and experience.