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HBCU Research Center of Excellence Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This program funds research centers at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to conduct projects on topics of strategic interest to HUD.
While primarily focused on research, the funding aims to provide evidence-based solutions to housing, community development, economic development, or built environment challenges in underserved communities, which can indirectly support the need for improved infrastructure related to these topics.
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HBCU Research Centers of Excellence | HUD USER HBCU Research Centers of Excellence HBCU Research Centers of Excellence HUD’s Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) funded three HBCU Research Centers of Excellence in FY21 and FY22—Howard University, Texas Southern University and North Carolina A&T University—to support housing and community development research.
In October 2024, PD&R announced $5 million in award funding to Winston-Salem State University and Tennessee State University to establish additional HBCU Research Centers of Excellence. PD&R currently works with three HBCU Research Centers of Excellence to support housing and community development research. Check out this HUD press release for more information about two HBCU Center of Excellence awards made in 2023.
Notice of Funding Opportunity: On April 9, 2024, PD&R posted a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to expand its support of HBCU Research Centers of Excellence. Applications were due on July 9, 2024, and HUD anticipates announcing award winners in the Fall of 2024. HBCU Centers of Excellence North Carolina A&T University Texas Southern University Tennessee State University Winston-Salem State University
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
HBCU Research Center of Excellence Program is funded by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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