Research on Financing and Other Non-Zoning Barriers to Increasing Missing Middle Housing Supply
ID: 358126Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Award Range

$250K - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Housing

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358126
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is offering a funding opportunity for research on financing and non-zoning barriers to increasing the supply of Missing Middle Housing (MMH). The objective is to identify significant obstacles to MMH construction, which includes diverse housing types such as duplexes and small-scale apartments, and to recommend effective, evidence-based strategies to overcome these barriers. This initiative is crucial for addressing the housing affordability crisis in the United States by enhancing the availability of both market and affordable housing options. Up to $500,000 is available for this cooperative agreement, with applications due by February 25, 2025. Interested applicants can contact Michael Stewart at Michael.J.Stewart@hud.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michael.J.Stewart@hud.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    MissingMiddleHousingSupply.6900-N-29N.pdf
    The document outlines a funding opportunity (NOFO) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) focused on research aimed at identifying financing and non-zoning barriers to increasing the supply of Missing Middle Housing (MMH). Up to $500,000 is available for projects that address these barriers and propose effective solutions. Eligible applicants include public institutions, non-profits, and for-profit organizations, while individual applicants are excluded. The primary goal is to understand the obstacles in constructing MMH which consists of diverse housing types such as duplexes and small-scale apartments. Research projects should uncover significant financing barriers, successful strategies to mitigate these issues, and recommend cost-effective, evidence-based solutions. Applications must be comprehensive, including standard forms, a detailed budget, and clear narratives addressing HUD objectives, equity promotion, and civil rights compliance. Submissions are due by February 25, 2025, and awards anticipate a collaborative effort with HUD throughout the project, scheduled to start around June 2025. This program underscores HUD's commitment to enhancing affordable housing access and addressing systemic barriers in the housing market.
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