Addressing the Housing Affordability Crisis Research Grant Program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is soliciting applications for the Addressing the Housing Affordability Crisis Research Grant Program via NOFO FR-6900-N-29R. The initiative aims to fund quality research projects associated with understanding the housing affordability crisis in the U.S. The application deadline is July 24, 2025. Approximately $10 million is available, with awards ranging from $250,000 to $2 million for an expected 10 to 40 projects. Eligible applicants include educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit entities. The research must address topics such as government policy impacts on housing demand, immigration effects, financialization of housing, and opportunity zones. Priority will be given to proposals that generate actionable insights within the first year and are informed by evidence-based approaches. HUD anticipates substantial involvement in the grant execution, requiring annual deliverables outlining research progress. Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with federal requirements and registration procedures to ensure compliance and submission accuracy. The selection process will evaluate applications on their alignment with program goals, soundness of approach, team capacity, project management processes, and budget reasonableness.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) related to the Housing Affordability Crisis Research Grant Program, providing $10 million in funding for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. This initiative aims to fund research projects addressing five key categories affecting housing affordability: Government-induced Demand, Immigration, Financialization of Housing, Economic Opportunity Costs, and Opportunity Zones. The NOFO is authorized under the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1970 and is categorized as not having a major environmental impact, thus exempting it from requiring an environmental impact statement per the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit entities, with funding awarded on a competitive basis. There are specific conditions regarding the use of funds for leasing spaces, primarily that properties cannot require significant renovations and must not be located in Coastal Barrier Resources System areas. This effort reflects HUD's commitment to advancing knowledge and policy solutions for housing affordability challenges.

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