PRESS RELEASE: HUD Announces $10 Million Funding Opportunity for Community Revitalization Efforts

HUD Announces $10 Million Funding Opportunity for Community Revitalization Efforts   

HUD’s signature program will focus on investing resources in housing, people, and neighborhoods nationwide. 

WASHINGTON – Today, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Adrianne Todman announced a new
notice of funding opportunity through the FY24 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant that will provide $10 million to support local planning efforts to revitalize communities. She made this announcement while addressing stakeholders at the annual National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials conference. 

Version:	Synopsis 1
Posted Date:	Apr 09, 2024
Last Updated Date:	Apr 09, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 10, 2024 The application deadline is 11:59:59 PM Eastern time on
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 10, 2024 The application deadline is 11:59:59 PM Eastern time on
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$ 10,000,000
Award Ceiling:	$500,000
Award Floor:	$1

VIEW GRANT OPPORTUNITY

FR-6800-N-38

FY24 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants NOFO

Department of Housing and Urban Development

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General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	FR-6800-N-38
Funding Opportunity Title:	FY24 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants NOFO
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Housing
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:	20
CFDA Number(s):	14.892 -- Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments
Additional Information on Eligibility:	Eligible applicants are Public Housing Agencies (PHAs), local governments, Tribal Entities, and nonprofits. Refer to the Program Definitions in Section I.A.4.b for how these terms are defined in the Choice Neighborhoods program. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.

Additional Information

Agency Name:	Department of Housing and Urban Development
Description:	Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants support the development of a comprehensive plan to revitalize severely distressed public housing and/or HUD-assisted housing and the surrounding neighborhood. Using these grant funds, communities will undertake certain activities that lead to the creation of a comprehensive neighborhood revitalization strategy, or Transformation Plan. The Transformation Plan will become the guiding document to carryout subsequent implementation of the plan to achieve the program's three core goals: Housing, People and Neighborhood - redevelop the target housing while simultaneously directing the transformation of the surrounding neighborhood and positive outcomes for families.
Link to Additional Information:	https://www.hud.gov/cn
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Choice Neighborhoods ChoiceNeighborhoods@hud.gov All questions from potential applicants should be submitted via email to the address provided.

“These resources support the creation and preservation of housing, and enhances community amenities, like grocery stores and parks,” said Acting Secretary Todman. “Paired with meaningful community engagement and thoughtful planning, this funding opportunity will help leaders and neighbors improve quality of life and attract the partners and resources that communities deserve.”  

Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants support the development of comprehensive neighborhood revitalization plans which focuses on directing resources to address three core goals:

1. Housing,
2. People and
3. Neighborhoods. 

To achieve these goals, communities must develop and implement a comprehensive neighborhood revitalization strategy, or Transformation Plan. The Transformation Plan will then become the guiding document for the revitalization of the public and/or assisted housing units while simultaneously directing the transformation of the surrounding neighborhood and positive outcomes for families. 

“Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants lead to real results for public housing communities.”

said Richard Monocchio, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing.

“Planning Grants are a great first step to bringing partners and significant resources to distressed communities – and they better position communities to pursue the funding necessary to bring a community's vision to life.” the funding necessary to bring a community's vision to life.” 

Approximately 20 communities will be selected for Planning Grant funding, continuing the expansion of HUD’s Choice Neighborhoods program.

These grants may provide funding to communities of all sizes, including small towns, mid-sized cities, large urban areas, and tribal communities. Planning Grantees will receive additional points and priority in future Implementation Grant applications.  Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants provide up to $50 million to implement the community Transformation Plan.   

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HUD's mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. More information about HUD and its programs is available at www.hud.gov and https://espanol.hud.gov.