CDA Affordable Housing Production

CDA Affordable Housing Production provides funding to create and preserve affordable housing throughout the City of St. Louis.

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CDA Affordable Housing Production provides funding to nonprofit and for-profit developers to create and preserve affordable housing throughout the City of St. Louis. Funding supports a range of projects, from the rehabilitation of individual homes and vacant buildings to new construction and larger multifamily developments.

Funding is primarily provided through programs of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program. Projects must meet federal and local requirements and provide safe, quality housing for low- and moderate-income residents.

CDA makes housing development funding available through competitive Notices of Funding Availability (NOFAs). Developers interested in applying are encouraged to review current and previous NOFAs to understand program requirements and begin preparing project plans, construction budgets, development team information and other required materials well in advance of application deadlines.

This page provides current funding opportunities, past NOFAs, program information and resources for developers interested in working with CDA.

Affordable Housing Production News

2026 HOME-ARP Supportive Services Notice of Funding Availability

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Overview

The City of St. Louis – Community Development Administration (CDA) announced on April 24, 2026 the availability of up to $1.5 million in HOME-ARP funding to support supportive services for vulnerable populations.

Funding is intended to assist individuals and families who are:

  • Experiencing homelessness
  • At risk of homelessness
  • Fleeing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking
  • Other qualifying populations as defined by HOME-ARP

Programs should provide services that promote housing stability, safety, and long-term self-sufficiency.

Eligible Activities

HOME-ARP funds may be used for a range of supportive services and housing-related assistance, including:

  • Case management
  • Child care
  • Food assistance
  • Legal services
  • Mental health services
  • Transportation
  • Housing counseling
  • Rental assistance
  • Security and utility deposits
  • Moving costs

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with the demonstrated staff capacity and financial systems necessary to successfully administer supportive service programs.

Important Dates

Application Process

Applications must be submitted through CDA’s online portal: CDAgrants.stlouis-mo.gov

Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the informational workshop and review all application materials prior to submission.

Questions & Updates

All questions must be submitted to: CDANOFA@stlouis-mo.gov

Responses to submitted questions will be shared publicly to ensure transparency and consistency.

Portal Features 

  • Multiple Applications: With our new portal, you can now submit multiple applications from one login.
  • Mobile-Friendly: The new portal will allow access to submit applications on multiple devices. Plus, applicants can scan documents directly from their mobile device cameras.
  • Powered by Salesforce: The portal is backed by robust technology to ensure a seamless and efficient application process.
  • Team Collaboration (coming soon): New features will allow you to add team members to your applications, making it simpler to work together, track progress, and communicate with CDA.

Portal Help

If you are having technical issues with the portal, please contact CDAgrants@stlouis-mo.gov. Note: this contact is only for technical issues. Please read the NOFA documents for instructions to ask questions about the NOFA funding opportunities.

Common Login Question – FYI
If you're having trouble logging in, make sure to add .cda to the end of your email address when entering your username. For example: grantwriter@example.com.cda

This is how CDA's Salesforce system recognizes CDA grant portal users.

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