Rural Housing Preservation Grant
ID: 354332Type: 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/354332

Additional Information

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-06-14/pdf/2024-13131.pdf
Timeline
    Description

    The Rural Housing Service (RHS) is offering the Rural Housing Preservation Grant (HPG) program to assist very low- and low-income homeowners in rural areas with home repairs and rehabilitation. This grant program is designed for qualified public agencies and private nonprofit organizations, including Faith-Based and Community Organizations, to provide funding for housing improvements while ensuring compliance with historic preservation standards. The total estimated funding for this program is $12.2 million, with approximately $2.2 million allocated specifically for disaster assistance, and the application deadline is July 29, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to Mandy Couture at mandy.couture@usda.gov or call 515-418-2188 for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    mandy.couture@usda.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    RD 1970-A Exhibit H Multi-tier Action Environmental Compliance Agreement.pdf
    RD 400-1 Equal Opportunity Agreement Exp 1-31-2025.pdf
    RD 400-4 Assurance Agreement Exp 1-31-2025.pdf
    RD Instruction 1944-N Exhibit J Statement of Activities Template.pdf
    RD Instruction 2000-FF Exhibit A PMOA.pdf
    RD.pdf
    The document outlines a Programmatic Memorandum of Agreement (PMOA) between Rural Development, the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers, and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. This agreement focuses on the implementation of the Housing Preservation Grant (HPG) program, ensuring compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act and the specific historic preservation mandates in Section 533(i) of the Housing Act. Key stipulations include requiring HPG grant applicants to develop programs that consult with State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPO), evaluate historic property status, align rehabilitation efforts with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards, and incorporate public and private rehabilitation services. The PMOA emphasizes the importance of considering the historical significance of properties during rehabilitation to minimize adverse effects. The document also details procedures for identifying historic buildings, the need for consultation with SHPOs, and a structured evaluation process to determine eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places. This agreement is critical in promoting the preservation of historic properties while providing support for low-income homeowners seeking rehabilitation assistance.
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