Housing is Healthcare Fund (formerly Home Matters Arizona Fund)
Funding Amount
$250,000 - $500,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Housing is Healthcare Fund
Status: Active funding program
Overview: The Housing is Healthcare Fund (formerly known as the Home Matters Arizona Fund) is part of a planned $100 million fund (debt and grants) leveraging government, philanthropy and national private investment. The fund invests in affordable housing projects that include elements that connect communities and support healthier individuals, families and economies across the State of Arizona.
Geographic Scope: Statewide Arizona
Target Population:
Focus Areas: The fund prioritizes projects statewide that are located near:
Fund Criteria - Sample eligible project components include:
Funding Definition: Projects serving Medicaid-eligible individuals and may include workforce housing under 80% of the area median income for a four-person household
Developed: 2020 by a consortium of health plans including Arizona Complete Health, Banner -- University Health Plan, Care1st Health Plan Arizona, Magellan Complete Care of Arizona, Health Choice Arizona, Mercy Care, NARBHA Institute and UnitedHealthcare
Fund Sponsors: Arizona's Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) participating through AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System) requirement to reinvest 6% of profits into community needs. Low-interest loan lenders include Aetna (a CVS Health company), Dignity, and UnitedHealthcare.
Asset Management: Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Phoenix provides underwriting and other asset management services. All communication about applications comes from LISC Phoenix program officers.
Contact: info@HomeMattersArizona.com or Frieda Pollack at fpollack@lisc.org
How to Apply
Application Process
Current Status: The 2024 Fund application window is currently closed.
Application Portal: Applications are submitted through LISC Phoenix (Local Initiatives Support Corporation Phoenix)
Contact for Application Information: Frieda Pollack at fpollack@lisc.org
Applicant Instructions:
1. Contact LISC Phoenix program officer for application details
2. A pre-screen form is available that includes eligibility requirements and criteria
3. Use the pre-screen to assess your organization and project alignment
Eligibility Notes:
Expected Application Materials: (specific details not provided in source material)
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