Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) Grants of 2021

The Regional Early Action Planning Grants of 2021 (REAP 2.0) are a key part of the state’s strategic investments toward a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive future.

REAP 2.0 builds on the success of REAP 2019, but expands the program focus by integrating housing and climate goals, and allowing for broader planning and implementation investments (including infrastructural investments that support infill development which facilitates housing supply, choice, and affordability).

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Final Guidelines

The Department and its State Collaborative Partners are pleased to announce that the NOFA, Final Guidelines, and Application for all REAP 2.0 funding allocations are now available. In order to be eligible for grant funding, applicants must submit an application by email to: REAP2021@hcd.ca.gov. For the (1) MPO Direct Allocation, applications will be accepted on an Over-The-Counter basis, the (2) Tribal and Rural Allocation and (3) the Higher Impact Transformative (HIT) Allocation, applications will be accepted on a competitive basis as of the date of this NOFA through December 31, 2022. The Department encourages early applications. See the Resources Tab for more information on technical assistance.

Webinars

Reporting and Compliance

Background

REAP 2.0 is a flexible program that seeks to accelerate progress towards our state housing goals and climate commitments through a strengthened partnership between the state, its regions, and local entities. REAP 2.0 seeks to accelerate infill housing development, reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), increase housing supply at all affordability levels, affirmatively further fair housing, and facilitate the implementation of adopted regional and local plans to achieve these goals.

REAP 2.0 will be administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in collaboration with the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR), the Strategic Growth Council (SGC), and the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

REAP 2.0 provides a $600 million investment to advance implementation of adopted regional plans by funding planning and implementation activities that accelerate infill housing and reductions in per capita Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT).

This new program was established as part of the 2021 California Comeback Plan under AB 140.

Eligible Applicants

REAP 2.0 Funding Allocations and Eligible Applicants:

MPO Allocations (510 million)
Rural & Tribal (30 million)
Higher Impact Transformative (30 million)
Government Administration (30 million)

Most of the program’s funding (85 percent, or $510 million) will flow directly to the state’s 18 Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), and the MPOs may subgrant a portion of the funds to eligible entities (cities, counties, transit/transportation agencies) in their metropolitan region. The remaining funds are split into a set aside for tribal entities and for eligible entities in smaller counties in non-MPO regions (5 percent, or $30 million), as well as for a Higher Impact Transformative set aside for all eligible entities (5 percent, or $30 million).

Eligible Activities

This is a flexible program. Funds can be utilized for planning efforts, or for implementing existing plans, as they relate to housing and infrastructure to support new housing.

All REAP 2.0 applications must satisfy both housing and VMT reduction goals while emphasizing the nexus between housing and climate change in ways that advance equity and improve underlying social and health vulnerabilities that may have contributed to more severe public health outcomes of the pandemic.

Statute does specify the following broad categories of eligible uses, though the program does allow some flexibility, and proposed uses must demonstrate a nexus to all program objectives:
- Accelerating infill housing development
- Realizing multimodal communities
- Shifting travel behavior by reducing driving
- Increasing transit ridership
See REAP 2.0 Final Guidelines for more information

Accelerate Infill
Housing

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Affirmatively Further
Fair Housing

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Reduce Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)

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Full Application Materials

The Department and its State Collaborative Partners are pleased to announce that the NOFAs, Final Guidelines, and applications for all REAP 2.0 applicants are now available.

In order to be eligible for grant funding, applicants must submit an application by email to: REAP2021@hcd.ca.gov. For the (1) MPO Direct Allocation, applications will be accepted on an Over-The-Counter basis, and for the (2) Tribal and Rural Allocation and (3) Higher Impact Transformative (HIT) Allocation, applications will be accepted on a competitive basis as of the date of this NOFA through December 31, 2022. The Department encourages early applications. See the Resources Tab for more information on technical assistance.

Final NOFA and Guidelines:

Applications:

Supplemental Application Materials:

Advance Application Materials

Commencing January 1, 2022, Health and Safety Code Section 50515.08, subdivision (c)(3) permits a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) or Council of Government (COG) listed in Health and Safety Code section 50515.08, subdivisions (a)(1)-(6), to request up to 10 percent of the funding available to it through this program in advance of a full request for funding. This advance funding must be used to develop and accelerate the implementation of the requirements described in Health and Safety Code Section 50515.08(c)(1), including, but not limited to, regional engagement in the development of the full application and of an education and outreach strategy.

Timeline

Activity	Description	Timing
Collaboration Design and Kick Off	Convening of state agency collaborative, early discussion of program parameters and staffing.	Summer 2021
Framework Paper	Initial concepts and survey for broad stakeholder input.	November 2021
Advance Application Available (“Formula Allocations for MPOs and COGs”)	Up to 10% of program funds can be requested by eligible entities under the “Formula Allocations for MPOs and COGs”.	January 2022
Final NOFA and Guidelines Launch	Announcing funding availability and program requirements for MPOs, Rural and Tribal applicants.	Summer 2022
Final Application Launch	Opening of the application period with program guidelines.	Summer 2022
Higher Impact Transformative Allocation Guidelines	Open of competitive Higher Impact Transformative Allocation application period with program guidelines.	Fall 2022
Technical Assistance, Marketing, Direct Assistance to Applicants	State will conduct a variety of outreach events including statewide webinar, regional events, and will provide direct assistance and consultations to eligible entities.	December 2021 - June 2024
Over-the-Counter Application Period	Initial application window closes on December 31, 2022. Depending on availability of remaining funds there may be a second competitive Innovative and Integrated Set Aside funding round if there are excess funds at the end of 2022.	Summer 2022 - December 31, 2022
Deadline to submit Executed Resolution	Deadline to submit executed authorizing resolution.	February 15, 2023
Higher Impact Transformative (HIT) Allocation: Legally Binding Agreement Deadline	Extended deadline to submit a legally binding agreement for the HIT allocation.	March 31, 2023
Encumbrance Deadline	All funds must be awarded and encumbered.	June 2024
Annual Reports	Recipients submit and post annual reports and state posts annual report and other applicant information	April - June of every year*
Expenditure and Close-out Report		June 30, 2026
* Recipients shall submit a report by April 1 of the year following the receipt of those funds, and annually thereafter until those funds are expended. In turn, the state will post annual reports with supplemental information.

REAP 2.0 Supporting Documents

Technical Assistance Resources:

Accelerating Housing Production Technical Assistance Resources
Housing Planning Hub
Other Technical Assistance Materials (PDF)

Past Webinars

Please view our recordings of past webinars below.

Higher Impact Transformative

REAP 2.0 HIT NOFA Guidelines Webinar November 18, 2022

HIT Presentation Slides (PDF)

Tribal Entities

REAP 2.0 Tribal NOFA Guidelines Webinar July 28, 2022

Tribal Entities Presentation Slides (PDF)

Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs)

REAP 2.0 MPO NOFA Guidelines Webinar August 9, 2022

MPO Presentation Slides (PDF)

Rural Country Eligible Entities

REAP 2.0 Rural Counties & Eligible Entities NOFA Webinar August 11, 2022

Rural Counties Presentation Slides (PDF)

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Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) Grants of 2021

Guidelines

Webinars

Reporting & Compliance

Archive

Final Guidelines

Webinars

Higher Impact Transformative

Tribal Entities

Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs)

Rural Country Eligible Entities

Archive

Background

Eligible Applicants

REAP 2.0 Funding Allocations and Eligible Applicants:

Eligible Activities

Accelerate Infill
Housing

Affirmatively Further
Fair Housing

Reduce Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)

Full Application Materials

Final NOFA and Guidelines:

Applications:

Supplemental Application Materials:

Advance Application Materials

Timeline

REAP 2.0 Supporting Documents

Technical Assistance Resources:

Past Webinars

Higher Impact Transformative

Tribal Entities

Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs)

Rural Country Eligible Entities

Contact

Statewide Campaigns

Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) Grants of 2021

Guidelines

Webinars

Reporting & Compliance

Archive

Final Guidelines

Webinars

Higher Impact Transformative

Tribal Entities

Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs)

Rural Country Eligible Entities

Archive

Background

Eligible Applicants

REAP 2.0 Funding Allocations and Eligible Applicants:

Eligible Activities

Accelerate Infill Housing

Affirmatively Further Fair Housing

Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)

Full Application Materials

Final NOFA and Guidelines:

Applications:

Supplemental Application Materials:

Advance Application Materials

Timeline

REAP 2.0 Supporting Documents

Technical Assistance Resources:

Past Webinars

Higher Impact Transformative

Tribal Entities

Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs)

Rural Country Eligible Entities

Accelerate Infill
Housing

Affirmatively Further
Fair Housing

Reduce Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)