The resources described are intended for use for all types of affordable housing including home ownership and purchase assistance, small and large rental housing, supportive housing, and ending homelessness . The resources are differentiated by the beneficiary whether directly to the household or to be used by affordable housing developers or managers. The resources outlined in this guide include public and private sources . Public sources may be local, state or federal . Private sources include financial resources such as community development financial institutions and the Federal Home Loan Bank . Each funding source has an entry that briefly describes the program, including the types of housing it supports, eligible applicants, the forms of subsidy it provides, and which organization administers the funds . It is important to note that funds for many federal programs are passed through to state and/or local governments, which are often given wide latitude in designing programs to administer the funds .

The information in this guide is reasonably comprehensive and can be a starting point for the prospective funding applicant to search for more information. Applicants should contact the agencies listed in each entry to learn more about available funds and what types of projects are priorities in their geographic area. In addition, applicants should be aware that regulations and funding priorities for some programs may have changed since this guide was published.