Section 4 Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing
ID: 358312Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Award Range

$1M - $42M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Community Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358312

Additional Information

https://www.hud.gov/grants/
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Section 4 Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing," aimed at enhancing the capabilities of Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) to support low- and moderate-income families. Eligible applicants are limited to three specific nonprofit organizations: Enterprise Community Partners, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, and Habitat for Humanity International, which must have 501(c)(3) status. This funding, totaling $42 million, is intended to facilitate training, provide financial assistance, and support activities that improve community development and affordable housing initiatives, particularly in underserved areas. Interested organizations must submit their applications by March 20, 2025, and can direct inquiries to La Ticia Wilson at capacitybuilding@hud.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    capacitybuilding@hud.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    FR-6900-N-07.pdf
    The document outlines the funding opportunity for the Section 4 Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing program, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A total of $42,000,000 is available for eligible activities aimed at enhancing the capacity of Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) to support low- and moderate-income families. Eligible applicants are limited to three specific organizations: Enterprise Community Partners, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, and Habitat for Humanity International. Key program goals include improving the ability of CDCs and CHDOs to carry out development activities, prioritizing fair housing, and addressing the needs of underserved communities, particularly in rural areas and among Native populations. The application process requires a detailed budget, narratives outlining planned activities, and compliance with statutory requirements. Successful applications will undergo a merit review based on organizational capacity, the need for capacity building, the soundness of the proposed approach, leverage, and the plan for achieving results. The funding opportunity emphasizes evaluation, ensuring that awarded funds lead to measurable improvements in housing and community development capabilities.
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