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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through its Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R), is announcing funding opportunities aimed at enhancing collaboration with minority-serving institutions (MSIs). This funding initiative, set to launch on January 10, 2025, is centered on "Advancing HUD’s Learning Agenda through Cooperative Agreements" with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), and other tribal and native-serving colleges. The PD&R has been involved with MSIs since the 1970s, significantly contributing to housing and community development. Current efforts include supporting Centers of Excellence at HBCUs and HSIs, along with funding Building Technology research at two HBCUs. For detailed information on this funding opportunity and related resources, interested parties are encouraged to visit the HUD's dedicated pages, which provide a wealth of information regarding available grants and programs tailored to strengthen community development initiatives connected with MSIs.
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Jan 15, 2025, 12:05 PM UTC
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a funding opportunity (FON FR-6900-N-29F) amounting to approximately $10 million for cooperative agreements aimed at advancing HUD's Learning Agenda through partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian-serving institutions. The application deadline for submissions is 04/09/2025, with project performance periods ranging from 12 to 60 months.
The purpose of this funding is to support research addressing critical housing and community development issues through the lens of minority-serving institutions, which are uniquely positioned to engage with their communities. Key areas of research include community development, disaster recovery, fair housing, homelessness, homeownership, health, and specific housing needs of Indigenous populations.
Eligible applicants do not require cost-sharing, but they must demonstrate valid institutional designations by the Department of Education. The evaluation of proposals will involve a thorough review against merit criteria that emphasize the contribution of the research, the soundness of the proposed approach, the capacity of the research team, project management capabilities, and the reasonableness of the budget. The initiative aims to promote equity and address disparities in housing access and community resources for underserved populations.