The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is offering this Section 4 Capacity Building grant to strengthen the ability of community development corporations (CDCs) and community housing development organizations (CHDOs) to deliver affordable housing and community development activities benefiting low- and moderate-income families. This grant accomplishes its purpose through two primary avenues: providing training, education, and technical support to enhance the administrative and technical capabilities of CDCs and CHDOs. Additionally, it offers direct financial assistance, such as pass-through grants, loans, or predevelopment aid, to empower these organizations to undertake crucial housing and development projects.
Opportunity ID: 350180
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-6700-N-07 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Section 4 Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 14.252 — Section 4 Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 13, 2023 The application deadline is 11:59:59 PM Eastern time on |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 13, 2023 The application deadline is 11:59:59 PM Eastern time on |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $83,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $41,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants must be nonprofit organizations having 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS identified in Section 4 of the HUD Demonstration Act of 1993 (Public Law 103-120, 107 Stat. 1148, 42 U.S.C. 9816 note), as amended, and the FY 2022 and FY2023 Appropriations. Specifically, these three organizations are: Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. (formerly The Enterprise Foundation), the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), and Habitat for Humanity International. Specifically, the only applicants eligible for this competition are the three organizations located at the following addresses:Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. 70 Corporate Center 11000 Broken Land Parkway, Suite 700 Columbia, MD 21044 Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) 501 Seventh Avenue, 7th Floor New York, NY 10018 Habitat for Humanity International 121 Habitat Street Americus, GA 31709Affiliates and local offices of these organizations and their community partners are not eligible to compete either directly or independently for Section 4 funds under this notice but may seek funding from the above organizations. 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. Through funding of national intermediaries, the Section 4 Capacity Building program (Section 4) enhances the capacity and ability of community development corporations (CDCs) and community housing development organizations (CHDOs) to carry out affordable housing and community development activities that benefit low- and moderate-income families and persons.Eligible Activities and Priorities. Funds may only be used to conduct the following activities:1. Training, education, support, and advice to enhance the technical and administrative capabilities of CDCs and CHDOs. This may include building the capacity of CDCs and CHDOs to: Participate in consolidated planning, fair housing planning and Continuum of Care homeless assistance efforts that help ensure community-wide participation in assessing area needs;Navigate the increased housing and community development resources provided by the Federal Government and assist in directing Federal investments to underserved communities;Consult broadly within the community;Cooperatively plan for the use of available resources in a comprehensive and holistic manner; andAssist in evaluating performance under these community planning and coordination efforts and in linking plans with neighboring communities to foster regional planning. 2. Pass-through grants, loans, predevelopment assistance, or other financial assistance to CDCs and CHDOs to increase their capacity to carry out community development and affordable housing activities that benefit low-income or low- and moderate-income families and persons.3. 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/grants/ |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
La Ticia Wilson
capacitybuilding@hud.gov Email:capacitybuilding@hud.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 350180 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FR-6700-N-07_Section_4_NOFO.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | La Ticia Wilson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.252 | FR-6700-N-07 | Section 4 Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing | PKG00283135 | Sep 12, 2023 | Nov 13, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
350180 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
350180 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
350180 HUD_424B-1.0.pdf
350180 HUD_DisclosureUpdateReport_4_0-4.0.pdf
350180 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
350180 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf