In 1970, the City of Gainesville established the Gainesville Nonprofit Development Foundation Inc. (GNDF) to oversee land purchases and housing development. A seven-member board appointed by the Gainesville City Council and staffed by the Housing & Special Projects manager governs the GNDF. The mission of the GNDF is "to eliminate slums, combat community deterioration, secure adequate housing, purchase land and/or develop the land, improve living conditions in the City of Gainesville and engage in all lawful activities directly or indirectly related thereto."
Loans
The Gainesville Nonprofit Development Foundation grants loans to applicants that are unable to obtain a loan from a private lender. The loan is used solely to help pay for repairs under the Rehabilitation Program.