CalCORE
Empowering community-based developers to advance local ownership across California
What Is CalCORE?
Launched by Community Vision and Genesis LA in 2021, CalCORE is a cohort-based training program designed to empower community-based developers and advance local ownership of social purpose real estate.
The program seeks to respond to the lasting effects of disinvestment in communities by supporting community-rooted organizations working to transform how land and property are owned, developed, and stewarded.
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Who is CalCORE for?
CalCORE supports Community Land Trusts (CLTs), Community Development Corporations (CDCs), and other types of community real estate entities, with a focus on locally led real estate organizations rooted in historically underinvested and disinvested communities.
What to Expect
CalCORE offers a combination of group learning, technical assistance, and peer collaboration through both online and in-person gatherings. The program supports participants in building the tools and relationships they need to navigate real estate development and ownership with confidence.
Program elements include:
Network building
Creating connections among community-based real estate entities to share information, invite collaboration, and to foster a supportive ecosystem that creates access to resources and expertise.
Training and peer learning
Interactive sessions covering topics like:
- Small site development strategies
- Sustainable real estate best practices
- Portfolio management techniques
- Financing strategies and capital access
Technical assistance
One-on-one support from real estate experts to help participants navigate complex development projects—ensuring personalized guidance for each organization’s unique needs.
Service provider pool
Assembling a curated network of service providers, including:
- Experienced developers
- Real estate attorneys
- Project managers
- Other specialized professionals
Program Outcomes
By program completion, participants will have:
- A toolkit for real estate acquisition and management
- Skills to train the next generation of emerging leaders in their neighborhoods
- Enhanced capacity for real estate readiness and development
- Strong network connections within the community development field
Minimum Requirements
When applications reopen, eligibility criteria will include:
- Organization and its programs/projects must be located in the state of California
- Must be a CLT, CDC, or other locally rooted nonprofit that will be acquiring and developing real estate as an ongoing program
- Commitment from two staff members, board members, or volunteers to attend all in-person and online learning sessions
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