Here's a "raw report" press release from the state's Department of Housing and Community Development:

CalHome Program Workshop to be Held in Visalia

Sacramento, CA – California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) will hold a workshop in Visalia on Wednesday, May 14 to educate developers, non-profit organizations, cities and counties about the CalHome Program.

CalHome provides grants to local public agencies or nonprofit corporations for first-time homebuyer downpayment assistance and owner occupied housing rehabilitation.

The workshop will help CalHome applicants answer questions about the funding and awards process.  Approximately $60 million is available for this round of funding.  Applications are due on June 25, 2008. 

Wednesday’s Visalia workshop will be held at Self-Help Enterprises, located at 8445 West Elowin Court.  The workshop will run from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  For more information, visit www.hcd.ca.gov or call (916) 327-3646.

HCD provides leadership, policies and programs to preserve and expand safe and affordable housing opportunities and promote strong communities for all Californians.  The Department also supports increasing the supply of housing, especially affordable housing and works to improve the state’s housing conditions and the health and safety of its residents.  As the lead housing department, HCD is part of the state Business, Transportation and Housing Agency.