Rural Housing Preservation Grant
ID: 359959Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Rural Housing Service (USDA-RHS)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Housing

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359959

Additional Information

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-05/pdf/2025-14808.pdf
Timeline
    Description

    The Rural Housing Service (RHS) is offering the Rural Housing Preservation Grant, aimed at providing financial assistance to qualified public agencies and private nonprofit organizations, including Faith-Based and Community Organizations, to support very low- and low-income homeowners in rural areas with home repairs and rehabilitation. The grant program also extends to rental property owners and cooperative housing complexes that agree to make their units available to low- and very low-income individuals. With an estimated total program funding of $13.1 million and approximately 100 awards expected, applicants must submit a preapplication that includes a detailed statement of activities, financial assistance types, and an annual estimated budget, among other requirements. Interested parties can reach out to Mandy Couture at mandy.couture@usda.gov or by phone at 515-418-2188, with the application deadline set for September 4, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    mandy.couture@usda.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    RD.pdf
    RD Instruction 1944-N, Exhibit J, outlines the required components for a preapplication's statement of activities for the HPG program, effective May 23, 2025. This statement, crucial for federal housing preservation grants, must be publicly advertised for at least 15 days. It mandates detailed discussions on financial assistance types, recipient selection processes, environmental impact identification, and development standards. Applicants must include a program time schedule, staffing requirements, estimated number of assisted persons (minority and non-minority), and the geographical service area. The document also requires an annual estimated budget, an indirect cost proposal if other federal funding exists, a description of the accounting system, and an evaluation method. Additionally, it specifies reporting on other financial resources, program income use, disposition plans for security instruments, and outreach efforts.
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