Advancing Building Technology Grant Program
ID: 359825Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Award Range

$500K - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Housing

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Additional Information

NA
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is inviting applications for the Advancing Building Technology Grant Program, which aims to enhance the supply of affordable housing through innovative research and technology. This grant program, with an estimated total funding of $10 million, seeks to support studies in areas such as rapid housing reconstruction post-disaster, offsite construction, and innovative financing models for modular homes. Eligible applicants include government units, educational institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations, while individuals and foreign entities are excluded from participation. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically by July 24, 2025, and can reach out to Michael Stewart at ResearchPartnerships@hud.gov for further information.

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    Posted
    The memorandum from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development outlines an Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) related to advancing building technologies. The NOFO allocates $10 million in funding for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 aimed at supporting the Executive Order on Emergency Price Relief for American Families. It invites applications in five research areas: rapid housing reconstruction post-disaster, HUD code reforms, offsite construction and emerging technologies, innovative financing for modular housing, and the use of AI to reduce regulatory burdens. The funding is available to various entities, including state and local governments, public housing authorities, and nonprofits. The memorandum concludes that the NOFO will not have significant environmental impacts, thereby exempting it from detailed NEPA review. The initiative signifies a federal effort to enhance housing supply and reduce costs while fostering innovation in building practices without substantial environmental consequences.
    The document outlines the Advancing Building Technology Grant Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), inviting applications for research on innovative building technologies to enhance the supply of affordable housing. The grant, which includes approximately $10 million in funding, seeks eligible entities such as government units, educational institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations to submit proposals by July 24, 2025. The program aims to support studies on emerging technologies like offsite construction and 3-D printing, and outlines specific research categories, including housing recovery post-disasters and financing models for modular homes. Required application components include standard forms, a detailed budget, and narratives addressing project objectives. A rigorous review process will assess eligibility, merit, and risk, with a minimum score of 70 points needed for funding consideration. The initiative emphasizes collaboration with HUD, aiming to rapidly implement actionable solutions to the housing supply crisis while ensuring comprehensive architectural and regulatory compliance.
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