Fifteen community-based organizations in the Pacific Northwest recently were awarded $887,000 in Section 4 Capacity Building grants. This round of grants spans nine counties across Washington and Oregon and includes five first-time recipients. 
 
A critical federal resource for over 30 years, Section 4 is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and delivered by national intermediaries like Enterprise. Section 4 grants help strengthen the long-term capacity and stability of community development corporations and community housing development organizations so they can effectively serve low-income communities with affordable housing and related programs. 
 
“Section 4 funding is vital to REACH’s ability to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in affordable housing: aging buildings, rising utility costs, and the urgent need for climate resilience,” Margaret Salazar, CEO of REACH Community Development, said. “With this support, we’re able to create strategies to preserve the affordable homes our communities need—today and into the future. These resources help us move from vision to action, ensuring our communities remain safe, healthy, and affordable for decades to come." 

Grantees and Projects 

This year’s grantees are using the support to build core capacity or enhance development and stewardship capabilities. Here’s our list of new Section 4 grant recipients.  

  • Bridge Meadows (Portland)
  • Chief Seattle Club (Seattle)
  • Community Partners for Affordable Housing (Portland)
  • Corvallis Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. (Corvallis, Oregon)
  • Downtown Emergency Service Center (Seattle)
  • El Centro de la Raza (Seattle)
  • Fourth Plain Forward (Vancouver, Washington)
  • Housing Hope (Everett, Washington)
  • Kulshan Community Land Trust (Bellingham, Washington)
  • Mercy Housing Northwest (Seattle)
  • Northwest Housing Alternatives (Milwaukie, Oregon)
  • REACH CDC (Portland)
  • Self Enhancement, Inc. (Portland)
  • Saint Vincent de Paul of Lane County (Eugene, Oregon)
  • White Center Community Development Association (Seattle)

This latest round of Section 4 funding represents more than just dollars—it’s an investment in leadership, innovation, and long-term impact. By strengthening organizations’ capacity from the inside out, Enterprise and its partners are laying the groundwork for healthier, more resilient communities and thriving residents across the Pacific Northwest.