From the Executive Director
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Leadership, partnership, and bipartisanship - these words from Governor Lombardo’s State of the State address resonate deeply with the Nevada Housing Coalition’s mission and the work we do every day to address housing challenges across our state.
Governor Lombardo’s introduction of the Nevada Housing Accountability Act and the Nevada Attainable Housing Act marks a significant step forward in tackling Nevada’s housing crisis. His commitment to reducing barriers, streamlining processes, and prioritizing solutions rooted in public-private partnerships reflects the collaborative spirit needed to ensure every Nevadan has access to safe, affordable, and attainable housing.
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At the Nevada Housing Coalition, we applaud his focus on creating a billion-dollar pipeline of attainable housing units, leveraging state funding to foster pathways to homeownership and housing stability.
As we enter this legislative session, the Nevada Housing Coalition looks forward to reviewing the Governor’s bill in detail and working closely with state leaders, local governments, builders, and community stakeholders to turn these promises into action. Together, we can tackle the housing crisis head-on, ensuring Nevada remains a place where families thrive, communities grow, and dreams take root.
This is the Nevada Way and we’re proud to be part of it.
-M. Page
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Did you catch our Year in Review? Click below to see our highlights from last year including links to photos, reports, news, and videos.
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Now Open: 2025 AHP General Fund & Nevada Targeted Fund Applications
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The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco is now accepting applications for the 2025 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) General Fund and Nevada Targeted Fund.
Deadlines:
- Tuesday, February 25th at 5:00pm PT - Deadline to request a project application workspace on the secure portal
- Tuesday, March 4th at 5:00pm PT - Deadline to submit an application for funding for the 2025 AHP General Fund and Nevada Targeted Fund competition
Application Webinars:
Applicants are invited to join a free application webinar to learn the essentials of preparing a successful application. Click here to register for one or more of the following webinars:
- AHP General Fund Application Webinar - Rental Projects
- Thursday, January 23 at 9:30am PT
- Tuesday, February 4 at 9:30am PT
- Thursday, February 6 at 9:30am PT
- AHP General Fund Application Webinar - Owner-Occupied Projects
- Tuesday, February 4 at 1pm PT
- Thursday, February 6 at 1pm PT
- AHP Nevada Targeted Fund Application Webinar - Rental & Owner-Occupied Projects
- Thursday, January 23 at 1pm PT
- Wednesday, February 5 at 9:30am PT
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Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe Breaks Ground on Long-Awaited Project
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We were honored to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the first affordable housing project for the Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe in 30 years. This 22-unit project, ranging from one to four-bedrooms, will serve residents at or below 50% AMI. The Tribe has been working with Travois since 2022 to learn how to bring affordable housing to their community. Click here to read more about about this long-awaited project.
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January 2025 Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, January 22nd
12:00-1:00pm via Zoom
Exploring the Bureau of Land Management: History, Impact and Role in Nevada's Housing Landscape
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Kick off the new year with our January Lunch & Learn featuring the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)! For the first time, we're excited to welcome Ronald R. Mobley, Special Legislation Program Manager at BLM, as our guest speaker. Gain insights into BLM's history, its vital work across Nevada, and the affordable housing initiatives they're championing. Don't miss this opportunity to explore how BLM is shaping Nevada's housing landscape. Secure your spot today and tell a friend!
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HUD Talk: Voucher Portability
Date: Thursday, January 23rd
Time: 12:00-1:00pm via Zoom
Register: Click here to register via Teams
Join the Nevada HUD Field Office for their January topic of Voucher Portability. The webinar will feature Sarah Glover-Johnson, Portfolio Management Specialist and will cover:
- Portability Overview
- Process Summary
- Requirements for Porting
- Common Pitfalls and Challenges
There will also be an opportunity to ask questions directly.
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Now Available: 2025 Qualified Allocation Plan
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Clark County Announces FY 2025/2026 Outside Agency Grant Opportunity
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Clark County Social Service has announced that Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Outside Agency Grant (OAG) county general funds will be available through a grant application process. To be considered for funding, submitted projects and services must increase the self-sufficiency of disadvantaged citizens, foster community pride, and/or strengthen the community's infrastructure. Grants will only be accepted from nonprofit organizations and local government entities.
Important information:
- A pre-application must be submitted no later than 4:00pm PT on Monday, January 27th.
- The entire OAG application must be completed by 4:00pm PST on Wednesday, February 26th.
- There are two application tracks available via ZoomGrants.
Click here to read additional information about this funding opportunity.
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Rural and Tribal Capacity Building Grants Available
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Enterprise has announced an open call for grant funding to develop the capacity and technical capabilities of Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) to carry out community development and affordable housing activities benefiting those at or below 80% AMI. The funding is available through HUD's Section 4 grant program.
CDCs, CHDOs, Tribes, Tribally Designated Housing Entities, Tribal Housing Authorities, and Native CDFIs are encouraged to apply. Past grants have gone towards staffing new programs, strategic planning, and software upgrades. The average award is around $45,000 but organizations can apply for more. Contact eimmonen@enterprisecommunity.org with questions.
Important information:
The deadline to apply is January 31, 2025 at 11:59 ET.
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Nevada Communities Invited to Apply for Fire Mitigation Funding
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The Nevada Fire Chiefs Association (NFCA) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are launching the Wildfire Risk Reduction Program (WRRP) which will provide grants of up to $75,000 to Nevada groups for actions such as reducing the risk of wildfire by cutting back overgrown vegetation or up to $10,000 for providing education and outreach to property owners and the public.
Nevada agencies, 501(c)(3) organizations, and Native American Tribes are invited to apply for funding now through March 14, 2025. Projects that receive funding will be implemented May 2025 - June 2026.
Additional information can be found here:
Applications and required materials must be submitted by 5:00pm on March 14, 2025.
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Notice of Funding Opportunity: Supportive Services for Veterans Families FY 2026
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The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is now available. This grant is open to new applicants and existing grantees seeking to renew their grant. The goal of the NOFO is to seek entities that have the greatest capacity to end homelessness among veterans or sustain increases made in ending homelessness among veterans. Priority will be given to grantees who demonstrate the adoption of evidence-based practices in their application.
Click here to read NOFO in detail which includes eligibility, application information and technical assistance.
Grant applications must be received in the electronic grants management system by 4:00 pm ET on Monday, March 3, 2025. Awards made for grants will fund operations beginning October 1, 2025.
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Saint Joseph Community Land Trust Celebrates Grand Opening
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Saint Joseph Community Land Trust recently celebrated the grand opening of their Sugar Pine Village Phase 1 located in South Lake Tahoe. 68 units of the 248-unit project have been completed and tenants are moving in. This project was made possible with funding through the Federal Home Loan Bank's Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant along with state agencies, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, and the City of South Lake Tahoe. Sugar Pine Village will provide much needed workforce rental housing for many of the workers in the Nevada casinos and resorts in the Tahoe Basin.
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NHC Members Receive Community Investment Awards
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SilverSummit recently announced their Community Investment Award recipients, and a few NHC Members made the list! Congratulations to:
- Community Services Agency who plans to expand their current workforce development program to assist more underserved job seekers in Washoe county;
- Eddy House who will continue their work with at-risk and homeless youth via outreach and diversion, emergency shelter, residential living, workforce development, and aftercare services; and
- Nevada Homeless Alliance who will continue their work to assist individuals transitioning back into the community with a focus on housing, employment and access to social services.
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Friend/Advocate
Teresa Polk
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Business
Onda Housing Group
Silver State Government Relations
Nonprofit/Government
Blind Center of Nevada
Eddy House
Housing Authority of the City of Reno
Nevada Bankers Association
Northern Nevada Community Housing
Silver State Housing
Friend/Advocate
Grant McCandless
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