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Through this NOFO, HUD is announcing the availability of at least two awards: up to $2.5 million in FY 2020 funding and up to $6.8 million in FY 2021 funding. We anticipate around three awards from each of these funding sources to provide technical assistance (TA) to units of general local government (UGLGs) and their non-profit partners serving communities experiencing long-term economic hardship. This includes distressed UGLGs and UGLGs experiencing persistent poverty, as defined under this NOFO. No less than $5 million from the FY 2021 funding will be available to assist UGLGs and their nonprofit partners serving communities experiencing persistent poverty.
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-6500-N-54. Assistance Listing: 14.259. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: CD,DPR,ELT,HL,HO. Award Amount: $750K – $6.8M per award.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; For-profit organizations other than small businesses; Small businesses. For profit organizations cannot realize any profit from activities supported by the funds provided through this NOFO. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. Cost sharing or matching funds are required. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $750K – $6.8M per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 29, 2021, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Yes — HUD's FY2020 and FY2021 Distressed Cities and Persistent Poverty Technical Assistance Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is offered by Department of Housing and Urban Development and this listing comes from Grants.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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