HUD's FY 2024 and FY 2025 Community Compass Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
ID: 353966Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Award Range

$250K - $43M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Housing

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353966

Additional Information

https://www.huduser.gov/portal/ota/community-compass.html
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is offering funding through the FY 2024 and FY 2025 Community Compass Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Program, with a total estimated funding of approximately $91 million. This initiative aims to empower various eligible applicants, including NAHASDA-eligible Indian tribes, regional planning organizations, and small disadvantaged businesses, by providing them with the necessary technical assistance and capacity-building resources to navigate complex housing and community development challenges. The program is designed to enhance the effectiveness of HUD's programs and policies, addressing critical areas such as affordable housing, disaster recovery, and fair housing, while promoting collaboration across multiple HUD offices. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by June 20, 2024, and can reach out to Benjamin Spears at communitycompass@hud.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    communitycompass@hud.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    community-compass.html
    The Community Compass Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Program, managed by HUD's Office of Technical Assistance, aims to empower HUD's customers—such as grantees, public housing authorities, and tribes—to effectively implement HUD programs and policies. This initiative focuses on navigating complex housing and community development challenges by providing essential knowledge, skills, tools, and systems for sustainable program implementation. Community Compass consolidates technical assistance investments across multiple HUD program offices, addressing areas such as affordable housing, disaster recovery, fair housing, and support for special populations. Key activities under the program include needs assessments, direct technical assistance engagements, the development of tools, and data reporting management. Overall, Community Compass is designed to enhance the capacity and resilience of communities in managing housing and community development initiatives, reflecting HUD's commitment to long-term success and collaboration. The document serves as a critical resource within the context of federal grants and RFPs aimed at enhancing community development effectiveness across multiple sectors.
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