Authority to Accept Unsolicited Proposals for Research Partnerships Notice of Intent (NOI)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Policy Development and Research is seeking unsolicited research proposals through cooperative agreements to support housing and community development research priorities. The work is intended to produce independent, high-quality research and complete research plans on topics such as housing affordability, homelessness, industrialized housing production, Opportunity Zones, and housing stability outcomes. Proposals must be original, use strong and appropriate research methods consistent with Gold Standard Science, and include matching funds equal to at least 50 percent of total project cost; HUD will stay actively involved in the projects. Eligible applicants include philanthropic entities, other federal agencies, state and local governments, Indian Tribes, tribally designated housing entities, and colleges or universities, while individuals are not eligible. Applications may be submitted any time before the notice expires, with electronically submitted proposals due no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on May 12, 2027, and HUD estimates up to $2 million total funding across about eight awards.
Eligible Applicants
Faith-based organizations may apply on the same basis as any other organization. HUD does not engage in any unlawful and improper conduct, policies, or practices that target faith-based organizations.Individuals are ineligible applicants.Eligible applicants under this Notice include: philanthropic entities, other Federal agencies, State or local governments and their agencies, Indian Tribes, tribally-designated housing entities, colleges or universities.No Profit Allowed: You cannot include "profit" as a line item in your budget; HUD does not allow anyone to earn a profit from these research awards.Defining "Philanthropic Entity": For this program, those 501(c)(3) organizations that officially fund research or charity work. Examples include, but are not limited to:Private foundationsPublic charitiesSchool-based foundationsOperating foundationsProof Required: If you are one of these groups, you must provide documents in your proposal proving that the group funds research or charitable activities.Nonprofit Status Verification: HUD will check IRS data to confirm the applicant"s nonprofit status. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.