The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is offering the Rural Innovation Fund Program to provide support for highly targeted and innovative grants. This grant is designed to address concentrated rural housing distress and community poverty. HUD seeks projects demonstrating substantial impact on housing needs and poverty in project areas. Funding is divided into two categories: Category 1 offers Single Purpose or Comprehensive Grants to tackle rural housing distress and community poverty. Category 2 supports Economic Development and Entrepreneurship initiatives specifically for Federally Recognized Indian Tribes, fostering growth and opportunity.
Opportunity ID: 60715
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-5415-N-35 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Innovation Fund Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Housing |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 14.263 — Rural Innovation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 22, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 13, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 22, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 23, 2011 The correct application deadline date is February 23, 2011. Applications must be received by Grants.gov by 11:59:59 p.m. eastern time on the deadline date. See the General Section for timely receipt requirements. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 28, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Category 1 applicants for the Rural Fund grant program are local rural nonprofit organizations, community development corporations, federally recognized Indian tribes, state housing finance agencies, and state community and/or economic development agencies. Eligible Category 2 applicants are limited to federally recognized Indian tribes. Also, you must meet all of the applicable threshold eligibility requirements described in Section III.C. of the General Section. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Housing and Urban Development |
| Description: | The purpose of the Rural Fund is to provide support for highly targeted and innovative grants dedicated to addressing the problems of concentrated rural housing distress and community poverty for projects that demonstrate a great likelihood of substantial impact in addressing the housing needs and community poverty in the project area. HUD is making available awards in two funding categories: Category 1, Single Purpose Grants or Comprehensive Grants that address the need for highly targeted projects that address the problem of concentrated rural housing distress and community poverty in rural areas; and Category 2 Economic Development and Entrepreneurship for Federally Recognized Indian Tribes. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Download Application and Instructions web page using CFDA Number ONLY. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Robert Duncan
Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary 202.402.4681 Email:Robert.Duncan@hud.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| INSTRUCTIONS DOWNLOAD ONLY. This modification is to add HUD’s 2990 “Certification of Consistency with the RC/EZ/EC-IIs Strategic Plan” form (which is applicable to this program and referenced in the NOFA and General Section posted on Grants.gov) to the instructions download. Applicants do not have to download the application package again; the HUD 2990 form is contained in the “Instructions Download”. For those applicants that have already completed and submitted applications may use the Facsimile Transmittal form to submit there completed HUD 2990 Certification of Consistency with RC/EX/EC-IIs Strategic Plan form to be associated to there application. Please be sure when faxing that the facsimile transmittal form is the cover page which displays the Embedded ID allowing your fax to be properly matched to your submitted application. NOTE: The HUD form 2290 is required to be submitted if the applicant is applying for the two bonus points because the application proposes eligible activities that will be located in and serve a federally designated renewal community (RCs), empowerment zone (EZs), or enterprise communities (ECs) designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in round II RC/EZ/EC. NOTE: The form is not required if the applicant is not applying for the two bonus points. | Jan 13, 2011 | |
| HUD posted on www.Grants.gov its Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for HUD’s FY 2010 Rural Innovation Fund Program, "Rural Fund." Today’s Federal Register publication announces that HUD has posted on www.Grants.gov a technical correction that, most significantly, corrects the application due date and corrects the maximum funding amounts for Category 1 proposals.. HUD has also corrected an incorrect reference to a “Revolving Fund grant” rather than a “Rural Fund grant.” | Jan 13, 2011 | |
| HUD posted on www.Grants.gov its Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for HUD’s FY 2010 Rural Innovation Fund Program, "Rural Fund." Today’s technical correction announces corrects the application due date and corrects the maximum funding amounts for Category 1 proposals. HUD has also corrected an incorrect reference to a “Revolving Fund grant” rather than a “Rural Fund grant.” | Dec 29, 2010 | |
| Dec 29, 2010 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-5415-N-35 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Innovation Fund Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Housing |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 14.263 — Rural Innovation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 22, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 13, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 22, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 23, 2011 The correct application deadline date is February 23, 2011. Applications must be received by Grants.gov by 11:59:59 p.m. eastern time on the deadline date. See the General Section for timely receipt requirements. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 28, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Category 1 applicants for the Rural Fund grant program are local rural nonprofit organizations, community development corporations, federally recognized Indian tribes, state housing finance agencies, and state community and/or economic development agencies. Eligible Category 2 applicants are limited to federally recognized Indian tribes. Also, you must meet all of the applicable threshold eligibility requirements described in Section III.C. of the General Section. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Housing and Urban Development |
| Description: | The purpose of the Rural Fund is to provide support for highly targeted and innovative grants dedicated to addressing the problems of concentrated rural housing distress and community poverty for projects that demonstrate a great likelihood of substantial impact in addressing the housing needs and community poverty in the project area. HUD is making available awards in two funding categories: Category 1, Single Purpose Grants or Comprehensive Grants that address the need for highly targeted projects that address the problem of concentrated rural housing distress and community poverty in rural areas; and Category 2 Economic Development and Entrepreneurship for Federally Recognized Indian Tribes. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Download Application and Instructions web page using CFDA Number ONLY. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Robert Duncan
Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary 202.402.4681 Email:Robert.Duncan@hud.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-5415-N-35 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Innovation Fund Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Housing |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 14.263 — Rural Innovation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 13, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 23, 2011 The correct application deadline date is February 23, 2011. Applications must be received by Grants.gov by 11:59:59 p.m. eastern time on the deadline date. See the General Section for timely receipt requirements. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 28, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Category 1 applicants for the Rural Fund grant program are local rural nonprofit organizations, community development corporations, federally recognized Indian tribes, state housing finance agencies, and state community and/or economic development agencies. Eligible Category 2 applicants are limited to federally recognized Indian tribes. Also, you must meet all of the applicable threshold eligibility requirements described in Section III.C. of the General Section. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Housing and Urban Development |
| Description: | The purpose of the Rural Fund is to provide support for highly targeted and innovative grants dedicated to addressing the problems of concentrated rural housing distress and community poverty for projects that demonstrate a great likelihood of substantial impact in addressing the housing needs and community poverty in the project area. HUD is making available awards in two funding categories: Category 1, Single Purpose Grants or Comprehensive Grants that address the need for highly targeted projects that address the problem of concentrated rural housing distress and community poverty in rural areas; and Category 2 Economic Development and Entrepreneurship for Federally Recognized Indian Tribes. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Download Application and Instructions web page using CFDA Number ONLY. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Robert Duncan
Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary 202.402.4681 Email:Robert.Duncan@hud.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-5415-N-35 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Innovation Fund Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Housing |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 14.263 — Rural Innovation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 29, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 23, 2011 The correct application deadline date is February 23, 2011. Applications must be received by Grants.gov by 11:59:59 p.m. eastern time on the deadline date. See the General Section for timely receipt requirements. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 28, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Category 1 applicants for the Rural Fund grant program are local rural nonprofit organizations, community development corporations, federally recognized Indian tribes, state housing finance agencies, and state community and/or economic development agencies. Eligible Category 2 applicants are limited to federally recognized Indian tribes. Also, you must meet all of the applicable threshold eligibility requirements described in Section III.C. of the General Section. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Housing and Urban Development |
| Description: | The purpose of the Rural Fund is to provide support for highly targeted and innovative grants dedicated to addressing the problems of concentrated rural housing distress and community poverty for projects that demonstrate a great likelihood of substantial impact in addressing the housing needs and community poverty in the project area. HUD is making available awards in two funding categories: Category 1, Single Purpose Grants or Comprehensive Grants that address the need for highly targeted projects that address the problem of concentrated rural housing distress and community poverty in rural areas; and Category 2 Economic Development and Entrepreneurship for Federally Recognized Indian Tribes. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Download Application and Instructions web page using CFDA Number ONLY. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Robert Duncan
Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary 202.402.4681 Email:Robert.Duncan@hud.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-5415-N-35 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Innovation Fund Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Housing |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 14.263 — Rural Innovation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 29, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 22, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 28, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Category 1 applicants for the Rural Fund grant program are local rural nonprofit organizations, community development corporations, federally recognized Indian tribes, state housing finance agencies, and state community and/or economic development agencies. Eligible Category 2 applicants are limited to federally recognized Indian tribes. Also, you must meet all of the applicable threshold eligibility requirements described in Section III.C. of the General Section. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Housing and Urban Development |
| Description: | The purpose of the Rural Fund is to provide support for highly targeted and innovative grants dedicated to addressing the problems of concentrated rural housing distress and community poverty for projects that demonstrate a great likelihood of substantial impact in addressing the housing needs and community poverty in the project area. HUD is making available awards in two funding categories: Category 1, Single Purpose Grants or Comprehensive Grants that address the need for highly targeted projects that address the problem of concentrated rural housing distress and community poverty in rural areas; and Category 2 Economic Development and Entrepreneurship for Federally Recognized Indian Tribes. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Download Application and Instructions web page using CFDA Number ONLY. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Robert Duncan
Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary 202.402.4681 Email:Robert.Duncan@hud.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 60715 Full Announcement-1 -> 35 rural innovation fund fy10 nofa.pdf
Folder 60715 Other Supporting Documents-Technical Correction 1 -> 35 rural innovation tc 12.29.10.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Robert Duncan Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary 202.402.4681 Email: Robert.Duncan@hud.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.263 | RFI-35 | Rural Innovation Fund Program | PKG00024150 | Dec 22, 2010 | Feb 23, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
60715 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
60715 HUD_FaxTransmittal-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
60715 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
60715 HUD_DetailedBudget-1.1.pdf
60715 HUD_DisclosureUpdateReport-1.1.pdf
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