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Community Action Rental Assistance Fund (CARAF)

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Funding Amount

Up to $650 per household

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Action Rental Assistance Fund (CARAF)

Status: Phase 3 - Open (funds exhausted; applications accepted and placed on waitlist)

Geographic Scope: Western New York / Erie County

Focus Areas: Emergency rental and mortgage assistance for households at risk of eviction or foreclosure

Eligibility:

  • Households experiencing past-due rent or mortgage arrears

  • Landlord or mortgage holder must agree to accept payment

  • Documentation required:

  • - Photo ID & Social Security Number (Head of Household)
    - Identification for additional household members
    - Proof of address
    - Proof of household income
    - Lease (renters) or deed (homeowners)
    - Rental or mortgage statement showing arrears
    - Completed W-9 form (landlord or lender)

    Award Details:

  • Maximum assistance: $650 per household

  • Assistance available for past-due rent or mortgage only
  • Contact:

  • Phone: 716.881.6543 (Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM)

  • Main Office: 45 Jewett Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214

  • Phone: 716.881.5150
  • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Call to confirm eligibility: 716.881.6543 (Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM)
    2. Complete the application online (link referenced on website)

    Required Documentation

    • Photo ID & Social Security Number (Head of Household)
    • Identification for additional household members
    • Proof of address
    • Proof of household income
    • Lease (renters) or deed (homeowners)
    • Rental or mortgage statement showing arrears
    • Completed W-9 form (landlord or lender)

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    hardshiphousingpoverty-alleviation

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