GrantPostedDiscretionary

Capital Improvements for At-Risk/Receivership/Substandard/Troubled PHAs

Department of Housing and Urban Development
FR-6900-N-81
Application Deadline
Apr 28, 2026
51 days left
Days Remaining
51
Until deadline
Award Ceiling
$3,000,000
Total Program Funding
$11,500,000

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is offering competitive grants through the Capital Improvements for At-Risk/Receivership/Substandard/Troubled Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) program, with approximately $11.5 million available for public housing asset improvements. The initiative aims to enhance the physical conditions and management of public housing by providing funding to PHAs that are designated as troubled, substandard, in receivership, or at-risk, while excluding tribes, non-profits, and individuals from eligibility. Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by April 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time, with individual awards ranging from $250,000 to $3 million, and the selection process will evaluate applicants based on their status, needs, and proposed strategies. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact the Office of Capital Improvements at PIHOCI@hud.gov.

Eligible Applicants

Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities
Additional Eligibility Information

PHAs with the legal authority to develop, own, modernize, and operate a public housing project in accordance with the 1937 Act are eligible. Tribes and tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs), nonprofit organizations, resident management corporations, and resident associations are not eligible to apply.Eligible applicants under this NOFO are troubled, substandard, receivership or high risk PHAs, as defined in the NOFO. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.

Grant Documents

3 Files
NOFO_Content_FR-6900-N-81.pdf
PDF2971 KB2/28/2026
AI Summary
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is offering competitive grants through the Capital Improvements for At-Risk/Receivership/Substandard/Troubled PHAs program (FR-6900-N-81). Approximately $11.5 million is available for public housing asset improvements, focusing on enhancing physical conditions and increasing occupancy rates. HUD anticipates making about 5 awards, ranging from $250,000 to $3 million, with a 48-month performance period. Eligible applicants are Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) that are designated troubled, substandard, in receivership, or at-risk. Ineligible entities include tribes, non-profits, and individuals. Applications are due by April 28, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time, and must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov. The selection process involves threshold, merit, and risk reviews, with points awarded based on PHA status, AMP needs (physical condition, occupancy, long-term vacancies), and the soundness of the proposed approach and past performance. Awarded funds cannot be used for projects under the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program or properties undergoing Section 18 disposition/demolition.
Form HUD-426.pdf
PDF165 KB2/28/2026
AI Summary
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released NOFO FR-6900-N-81 for the Capital Improvements for At-Risk/Receivership/Substandard/Troubled PHAs program. This initiative offers approximately $11.5 million in competitive grants to eligible Public and Indian Housing Authorities (PHAs) to improve the physical condition and management of public housing assets. Approximately five awards, ranging from $250,000 to $3 million, are anticipated. Applications are due by April 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Eligibility is restricted to PHAs in receivership, or designated as troubled, substandard, or at-risk, with specific exclusions for RAD projects and those undergoing Section 18 demolition/disposition. Funds are for capital improvements only, focusing on enhancing physical conditions and increasing occupancy by reducing long-term vacancies. Applications will be reviewed based on PHA status, AMP needs, soundness of approach, and past performance. A key requirement is submission via Grants.gov, with strict adherence to deadlines and application content guidelines.
Form HUD-50075.1.pdf
PDF981 KB2/28/2026
AI Summary
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released NOFO FR-6900-N-81 for the Capital Improvements for At-Risk/Receivership/Substandard/Troubled PHAs program. This initiative offers approximately $11.5 million in competitive grants, with individual awards ranging from $250,000 to $3 million, to Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) to improve physical conditions and increase occupancy in public housing. Applications are due by April 28, 2026. Eligible applicants are public and Indian housing authorities that are troubled, substandard, in receivership, or at-risk. The program aims to enhance public housing assets through capital improvements, focusing on physical condition and management. The selection process involves threshold, merit, and risk reviews, with points awarded based on PHA status, AMP need, soundness of approach, and past performance. Applicants must submit standard forms, a budget, and narratives outlining their capital improvement strategy and capacity. Post-award, recipients must adhere to administrative, environmental, and reporting requirements.

Related Grant Opportunities

Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedFeb 25, 2026
deadlineApplication DeadlineApr 28, 2026

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$3,000,000
Award Floor
$250,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$11,500,000
Expected Awards
5
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)
Funding Category
Housing
Funding Instrument
Grant

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

14.888

Official Sources