Grants would support housing planning on faith groups’ land, if funded

The federal housing department would award competitive grants for housing planning. States, local governments, nonprofits, and community development financial institutions could apply, under the referenced federal definitions. Congress would need to provide funding; the proposal authorizes $100 million for fiscal year 2027, available through fiscal year 2031. Housing must meet the referenced federal affordability rules. Applicants with experience working with faith groups or developing housing would receive priority. The department would establish the program within one year of enactment. It would end five years after it starts.

Grant recipients would provide training and technical help to participating faith groups. The duty would cover each faith group connected to housing planning expenses paid with the recipient’s grant. Recipients could use grant money to pay for this training and help.