Opportunity ID: 328383

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-6400-N-08
Funding Opportunity Title: FY 2019-FY 2020 Rural Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing Grants (RCB)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development
Opportunity Zone Benefits
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 5
Assistance Listings: 14.265 — Rural Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Jul 28, 2020
Last Updated Date: Sep 03, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications: Sep 28, 2020 The application deadline is 11:59:59 pm Eastern Standard time on
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 28, 2020 The application deadline is 11:59:59 pm Eastern Standard time on
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $10,000,000
Award Ceiling: $3,250,000
Award Floor: $1,250,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Only National Organizations that are 501(c)(3) nonprofits, other than institutions of higher education, may apply for RCB funding.
For the purpose of the RCB program, a National Organization must be a single non-profit organization that has ongoing experience conducting RCB eligible capacity building activities in rural areas with RCB eligible beneficiaries serving high need rural communities, as evidenced by work within the last ten years in at least seven of HUD’s Federal regions. Having relevant experience working in one state in a HUD region is sufficient for counting that region towards the seven-region minimum. HUD’s Federal regions are described on HUD’s website at: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/localoffices/regions 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: Purpose: The Rural Capacity Building program enhances the capacity and ability of rural housing development organizations, Community Development Corporations (CDCs), Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs), rural local governments, and Indian tribes (eligible beneficiaries) to carry out affordable housing and community development activities in rural areas for the benefit of low- and moderate-income families and persons. The Rural Capacity Building program achieves this by funding National Organizations with expertise in rural housing and rural community development who work directly to build the capacity of eligible beneficiaries.

Eligible Program Activities. RCB program funds are limited to activities that strengthen the organizational infrastructure, management, and governance capabilities of eligible beneficiaries serving rural areas to effectively increase the capacity of the eligible beneficiaries to carry out community development and affordable housing activities that benefit low-income or low- and moderate-income families and persons in rural areas.

Training, education, and support. This may include, but is not limited to, building the capacity of eligible beneficiaries to:

Conduct organizational assessments;
Engage in strategic planning and Board development;
Access and implement technological improvements;
Engage with rural community stakeholders;
Evaluate performance of current and planned rural community efforts;
Plan for the use of available rural resources in a comprehensive and holistic manner;
Participate in HUD planning efforts to ensure rural participation and the assessment of rural area needs; and
Foster regional planning efforts by connecting local, rural community plans with neighboring communities.

Financial assistance.
Such other activities as may be determined by the grantees in consultation with the Secretary or his or her designee.

Link to Additional Information: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/spm/gmomgmt/grantsinfo/fundingopps
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Anupama Abhyankar
CapacityBuilding@hud.gov
Email:CapacityBuilding@hud.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
This program offers Opportunity Zone preference points as indicated in the NOFA–‘Opportunity Zone Benefits’ has been added to the Category of Funding Activity on the synopsis screen. This synopsis update does not change the NOFA or application. Sep 03, 2020
This NOFO was updated on Friday, August 14, 2020, and the following changes were made:
Page 4: HBCU preference points were added to the preference points language in this section.
Page 17: The ineligible cost list was updated:
• Conference & meetings bullet point was removed.
• The Food & Meals bullet point was updated.
• The Travel expenses bullet point was removed.
Page 23: The HBCU Letter of Commitment was added to the application submission checklist.
Jul 28, 2020
Jul 28, 2020

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-6400-N-08
Funding Opportunity Title: FY 2019-FY 2020 Rural Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing Grants (RCB)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development
Opportunity Zone Benefits
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 5
Assistance Listings: 14.265 — Rural Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Jul 28, 2020
Last Updated Date: Sep 03, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications: Sep 28, 2020 The application deadline is 11:59:59 pm Eastern Standard time on
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 28, 2020 The application deadline is 11:59:59 pm Eastern Standard time on
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $10,000,000
Award Ceiling: $3,250,000
Award Floor: $1,250,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Only National Organizations that are 501(c)(3) nonprofits, other than institutions of higher education, may apply for RCB funding.
For the purpose of the RCB program, a National Organization must be a single non-profit organization that has ongoing experience conducting RCB eligible capacity building activities in rural areas with RCB eligible beneficiaries serving high need rural communities, as evidenced by work within the last ten years in at least seven of HUD’s Federal regions. Having relevant experience working in one state in a HUD region is sufficient for counting that region towards the seven-region minimum. HUD’s Federal regions are described on HUD’s website at: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/localoffices/regions 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: Purpose: The Rural Capacity Building program enhances the capacity and ability of rural housing development organizations, Community Development Corporations (CDCs), Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs), rural local governments, and Indian tribes (eligible beneficiaries) to carry out affordable housing and community development activities in rural areas for the benefit of low- and moderate-income families and persons. The Rural Capacity Building program achieves this by funding National Organizations with expertise in rural housing and rural community development who work directly to build the capacity of eligible beneficiaries.

Eligible Program Activities. RCB program funds are limited to activities that strengthen the organizational infrastructure, management, and governance capabilities of eligible beneficiaries serving rural areas to effectively increase the capacity of the eligible beneficiaries to carry out community development and affordable housing activities that benefit low-income or low- and moderate-income families and persons in rural areas.

Training, education, and support. This may include, but is not limited to, building the capacity of eligible beneficiaries to:

Conduct organizational assessments;
Engage in strategic planning and Board development;
Access and implement technological improvements;
Engage with rural community stakeholders;
Evaluate performance of current and planned rural community efforts;
Plan for the use of available rural resources in a comprehensive and holistic manner;
Participate in HUD planning efforts to ensure rural participation and the assessment of rural area needs; and
Foster regional planning efforts by connecting local, rural community plans with neighboring communities.

Financial assistance.
Such other activities as may be determined by the grantees in consultation with the Secretary or his or her designee.

Link to Additional Information: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/spm/gmomgmt/grantsinfo/fundingopps
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Anupama Abhyankar
CapacityBuilding@hud.gov
Email:CapacityBuilding@hud.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-6400-N-08
Funding Opportunity Title: FY 2019-FY 2020 Rural Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing Grants (RCB)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 5
Assistance Listings: 14.265 — Rural Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Jul 28, 2020
Last Updated Date: Aug 17, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 28, 2020 The application deadline is 11:59:59 pm Eastern Standard time on
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $10,000,000
Award Ceiling: $3,250,000
Award Floor: $1,250,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Only National Organizations that are 501(c)(3) nonprofits, other than institutions of higher education, may apply for RCB funding.
For the purpose of the RCB program, a National Organization must be a single non-profit organization that has ongoing experience conducting RCB eligible capacity building activities in rural areas with RCB eligible beneficiaries serving high need rural communities, as evidenced by work within the last ten years in at least seven of HUD’s Federal regions. Having relevant experience working in one state in a HUD region is sufficient for counting that region towards the seven-region minimum. HUD’s Federal regions are described on HUD’s website at: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/localoffices/regions 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: Purpose: The Rural Capacity Building program enhances the capacity and ability of rural housing development organizations, Community Development Corporations (CDCs), Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs), rural local governments, and Indian tribes (eligible beneficiaries) to carry out affordable housing and community development activities in rural areas for the benefit of low- and moderate-income families and persons. The Rural Capacity Building program achieves this by funding National Organizations with expertise in rural housing and rural community development who work directly to build the capacity of eligible beneficiaries.

Eligible Program Activities. RCB program funds are limited to activities that strengthen the organizational infrastructure, management, and governance capabilities of eligible beneficiaries serving rural areas to effectively increase the capacity of the eligible beneficiaries to carry out community development and affordable housing activities that benefit low-income or low- and moderate-income families and persons in rural areas.

Training, education, and support. This may include, but is not limited to, building the capacity of eligible beneficiaries to:

Conduct organizational assessments;
Engage in strategic planning and Board development;
Access and implement technological improvements;
Engage with rural community stakeholders;
Evaluate performance of current and planned rural community efforts;
Plan for the use of available rural resources in a comprehensive and holistic manner;
Participate in HUD planning efforts to ensure rural participation and the assessment of rural area needs; and
Foster regional planning efforts by connecting local, rural community plans with neighboring communities.

Financial assistance.
Such other activities as may be determined by the grantees in consultation with the Secretary or his or her designee.

Link to Additional Information: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/spm/gmomgmt/grantsinfo/fundingopps
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Anupama Abhyankar
CapacityBuilding@hud.gov
Email:CapacityBuilding@hud.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-6400-N-08
Funding Opportunity Title: FY 2019-FY 2020 Rural Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing Grants (RCB)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 5
Assistance Listings: 14.265 — Rural Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Jul 28, 2020
Last Updated Date: Jul 28, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 28, 2020 The application deadline is 11:59:59 pm Eastern Standard time on
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $10,000,000
Award Ceiling: $3,250,000
Award Floor: $1,250,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Only National Organizations that are 501(c)(3) nonprofits, other than institutions of higher education, may apply for RCB funding.
For the purpose of the RCB program, a National Organization must be a single non-profit organization that has ongoing experience conducting RCB eligible capacity building activities in rural areas with RCB eligible beneficiaries serving high need rural communities, as evidenced by work within the last ten years in at least seven of HUD’s Federal regions. Having relevant experience working in one state in a HUD region is sufficient for counting that region towards the seven-region minimum. HUD’s Federal regions are described on HUD’s website at: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/localoffices/regions 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: Purpose: The Rural Capacity Building program enhances the capacity and ability of rural housing development organizations, Community Development Corporations (CDCs), Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs), rural local governments, and Indian tribes (eligible beneficiaries) to carry out affordable housing and community development activities in rural areas for the benefit of low- and moderate-income families and persons. The Rural Capacity Building program achieves this by funding National Organizations with expertise in rural housing and rural community development who work directly to build the capacity of eligible beneficiaries.

Eligible Program Activities. RCB program funds are limited to activities that strengthen the organizational infrastructure, management, and governance capabilities of eligible beneficiaries serving rural areas to effectively increase the capacity of the eligible beneficiaries to carry out community development and affordable housing activities that benefit low-income or low- and moderate-income families and persons in rural areas.

Training, education, and support. This may include, but is not limited to, building the capacity of eligible beneficiaries to:

Conduct organizational assessments;
Engage in strategic planning and Board development;
Access and implement technological improvements;
Engage with rural community stakeholders;
Evaluate performance of current and planned rural community efforts;
Plan for the use of available rural resources in a comprehensive and holistic manner;
Participate in HUD planning efforts to ensure rural participation and the assessment of rural area needs; and
Foster regional planning efforts by connecting local, rural community plans with neighboring communities.

Financial assistance.
Such other activities as may be determined by the grantees in consultation with the Secretary or his or her designee.

Link to Additional Information: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/spm/gmomgmt/grantsinfo/fundingopps
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Anupama Abhyankar
CapacityBuilding@hud.gov
Email:CapacityBuilding@hud.gov

Related Documents

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Anupama Abhyankar
CapacityBuilding@hud.gov
Email: CapacityBuilding@hud.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
14.265 FR-6400-N-08 FY 2019-FY 2020 Rural Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing Grants (RCB) PKG00262807 Jul 28, 2020 Sep 28, 2020 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

328383 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf

328383 HUD_DisclosureUpdateReport-1.1.pdf

328383 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf

328383 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

328383 SF424B-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

328383 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

328383 OZ_Certification_Form-1.0.pdf

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