Guidance

Apply for grants from SAHP 2026 to 2036: Strategic Partnerships

Apply for funding from the Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026 to 2036 as a Strategic Partnership.

Applies to England

Before you start your application, read the Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026 to 2036 guidance.

Who this service is for

Applying for Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) funding as a Strategic Partnership is designed for larger housing associations or providers that:
 

  • have a track record in building large numbers of new social and affordable homes 
  • want certainty over time 
  • are looking for long-term, multi-year funding 

The alternative funding route is by Continuous Market Engagement (CME). This is better for those developing smaller, individual projects or portfolios on a scheme-by-scheme basis.

Apply for grants from SAHP 2026 to 2036

You’ll need an Affordable Housing Grants Service account to apply for funding online.

You can use your account to:

If you have existing allocations in the Investment Management System (IMS), you should continue to use that system to manage your delivery.

Existing users


If you have an Affordable Housing Grants Service account already, sign in.

Sign in

New users


Create an Affordable Housing Grants Service account if you do not have one already, then apply for grants from SAHP 2026 to 2036.

When opening the Strategic Partnerships grants application form you may be asked to sign in again.

If you need help applying

We offer support if you need help applying online.  

If you have any access needs, read more about how accessible this website is and how accessible this service is.

Phone 0300 123 4500 (free of charge) 

You can call Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (except public holidays).

Email enquiries@homesengland.gov.uk.

We aim to respond within 5 working days.

Updates to this page

Published 24 February 2026

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