The Housing is Healthcare Fund

The Home Matters Arizona Fund is now the Housing is Healthcare Fund by the Arizona Medicaid Plans

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, including housing for Medicaid-eligible individuals. The Fund was developed in 2020 by a consortium of health plans, becoming the first statewide initiative aligned to the vision and values of the national Home Matters movement.

Projects Funded

The Housing is Healthcare Fund is investing in projects that serve individuals and families with low-to-moderate income, veterans, seniors, people who are homeless, people with disabilities, individuals involved in the justice system and those eligible for Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCS) support.

The Fund is prioritizing projects statewide that are located near healthy food retailers, employment centers, active transportation facilities and public transit, schools, childcare, senior centers, medical facilities, public libraries, parks, community centers and places of worship.

Fund Criteria - Workforce Housing

The Housing is Healthcare Fund seeks projects that align with the values established by the Home Matters national movement. The Housing is Healthcare Fund will prioritize and fund promising projects positioned to demonstrate measurable and positive outcomes focused on specific populations, geographic areas and the community at-large. Sample criteria for eligible projects include:

  • Overall Project Impact

  • Demographic and Geographic Focus

  • Connectedness to Community/Placemaking

  • Collaboration and Partnerships

  • Resident Engagement and Community Life

 

Want to apply?

The 2024 Fund application window is closed.

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Phoenix provides underwriting and other asset management services to the fund. LISC Phoenix is collecting and processing this application. All communication about your application will come from a LISC Phoenix program officer. 

Fund Sponsors

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