Request for Information (RFI): Intergenerational Housing Prototypes

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United Way Inc

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

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Other requirements

Qualified housing consultants
Interdisciplinary teams

Overview

Geographic Scope: Los Angeles County, California

Background: About 25% of LA County's homeless are 55 or older, many of whom are facing homelessness for the first time. Limited housing supply, building challenges, and changing demographics require reevaluating the housing landscape. Intergenerational housing can reduce social isolation, improve stability, and prevent homelessness.

Focus Areas:

Intergenerational housing prototypes tailored to Los Angeles
Innovative design with sustainability considerations
Policy reform integration
Addressing affordable housing crisis
Solutions for older adults and other populations experiencing homelessness

Eligibility:

Qualified housing consultants
Interdisciplinary teams

Deliverables:

Design and feasibility package
Fundable, real-world design concepts
Innovative intergenerational housing models for potential piloting in Los Angeles
Advance affordability, stability, and community connection

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Method: Email

Contact: rfp@unitedwayla.org

Deadline: Monday, January 19, 2026, 11:59 PM (PAST - this deadline has already passed

Required Materials:

Responses to the Request for Information
Submit as specified in the RFI document

Resources Available:

Request for Information: Intergenerational Housing Prototypes (downloadable document provided on website)

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What United Way Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 82
Total given: $8.81M
Median grant: $73K
Range: $9,350–$585K

By dollars: California 96%, New York 3%, District of Columbia <1%. Top recipient cities: Los Angeles, CA; Pasadena, CA; Long Beach, CA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
61% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Experts United for Homelessness and Housing Solutions · Los Angeles, CA

Crisis support

$585K
The People Concern · Los Angeles, CA

Crisis support

$433K
La Family Housing Corporation · North Hollywood, CA

Crisis support

$425K
Kounkuey Design Initiative Inc · Los Angeles, CA

Crisis support

$338K
With Love Market and Cafe · Los Angeles, CA

Shared prosperity

$320K