March 19, 2026

chfa corporate giving updates

In order to review applications more holistically and respond to an increased volume of requests, CHFA has refined its funding guidelines for both its Direct Effect Awards and Event Sponsorships to be more responsive to organizations working to directly advance affordable housing and economic development.

Guidelines

CHFA’s Corporate Giving Program supports organizations whose missions align with CHFA’s work to strengthen Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development. In 2026, CHFA will support nonprofits working to advance:

  • Affordable Homeownership
  • Affordable Rental Housing
  • Economic Development
  • Education
  • Food Access

Read more about the updated CHFA Corporate Giving funding and eligibility criteria.

Direct Effect Dates

In 2026, CHFA will have two Direct Effect Award rounds, each round will focus on different funding areas.

Round One: Application will open April 1st and close April 30th. Awardees will be notified in late July 2026. Round One will be open to organizations applying for funds to advance affordable homeownership and affordable rental housing.

Round Two: Application will open June 22nd and close July 17th. Awardees will be notified in early October 2026. Round Two will be open to organizations applying for funds to advance economic development, education, and food access.

Applications

CHFA is launching a new grant management system for all its applications in 2026. Please find the updated Corporate Giving Event Sponsorships application here.

The Direct Effect application will be available on CHFA’s website on the day the application opens.

Webinars

CHFA will host two webinars to share more about these updates and provide a demo of the new application system: