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Section 4 Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing is a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that funds national organizations to strengthen the capacity of Community Development Corporations (CDCs), Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs), local governments, and Indian Tribes to carry out community development and affordable housing activities.
Administered by HUD's Strategic Transformation Division (STRAND), the Section 4 program allocates a significant portion of funds specifically for rural areas. Eligible applicants include CDCs and CHDOs serving low- and moderate-income individuals. Contact STRAND at capacitybuilding@hud.
gov for program details.
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Section 4 and Rural Capacity Building Programs | HUD. gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 4 and Rural Capacity Building Programs Section 4 and Rural Capacity Building Programs The Strategic Transformation Division (STRAND) provides crucial funding to national organizations through the Section 4 and Rural Capacity Building Programs .
These programs are designed to enhance the capacity of Community Development Corporations (CDCs), Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs), local governments, and Indian Tribes to carry out community development and housing activities.
Rural Capacity Building for Community Development and Housing Program (RCB) This program focuses on strengthening the ability of local governments, Indian tribes, housing development organizations, rural CDCs, and rural CHDOs to carry out community development and housing activities that benefit low- and moderate-income individuals and families in rural areas. For more information, visit the RCB page on HUD Exchange .
You can also contact STRAND directly at capacitybuilding@hud. gov . Section 4 Capacity Building for Community Development and Housing Program Often referred to as the Section 4 program , this program enhances the capacity of CDCs and CHDOs to execute community development and housing activities that benefit low-income individuals.
A significant portion of these funds is specifically allocated for work in rural areas. Learn more on the Section 4 page on HUD Exchange .
Grant Opportunities (NOFOs): FY23/FY24 Rural Capacity Building (RCB) Grants NOFO (FR-6700-N-08) Section 4 Capacity Building NOFO (FR-6700-N-07) FY21/FY22 RCB for Community Development and Housing Grants (FR-6600-N-08) Section 4 Capacity Building Related News and Initiatives: Investing in Rural Prosperity USDA Rural Development Resource Guides Regulations and Handbooks: HUD Demonstration Act of 1993, Section 4, Public Law 103-120, 107 Stat.
1148, 42 U.S.C 9816 note HUD Grants Management Handbook Capacity Building Disaster Recovery Grants Reporting (DRGR) Roll Out Guidance Capacity Building Reporting Guidance Capacity Building Work Plan Guidance FY21/FY22 CBO Operating Instructions FY21/FY22 RCB for Community Development and Housing Program FAQs FY23/FY24 RCB Pre-application Webinar Slides Rural Beneficiary Mapping Tool Content current as of July 2, 2025.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Section 4 Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing is funded by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 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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Rural Capacity Building for Community Development and Housing Program (RCB) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Enhances the capacity of Rural Housing Development Organizations, Community Development Corporations, Community Housing Development Organizations, local governments, and Indian Tribes to carry out affordable housing and community development activities in rural areas for the benefit of low- and moderate-income households.
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