Opportunity ID: 327347

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-6400-N-33
Funding Opportunity Title: Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Department’s Fiscal Year 2020 Supplemental Comprehensive Housing Counseling Grant Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Housing
Opportunity Zone Benefits
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 30
Assistance Listings: 14.169 — Housing Counseling Assistance Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 9
Posted Date: May 27, 2020
Last Updated Date: May 29, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jul 08, 2020 The application deadline is 11:59:59 pm Eastern Standard time on
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 08, 2020 The application deadline is 11:59:59 pm Eastern Standard time on
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,500,000
Award Ceiling: $3,000,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: 1. Eligible applicants must satisfy the following criteria:Applicant must be approved to participate in the HUD Housing Counseling Program prior to the NOFA issue date. In addition, SHFAs are eligible for this NOFA if they possess statutory authority to provide housing counseling throughout their entire state and adhere to all program requirements outlined in 24 CFR Part 214, this handbook, and other governing documents.2. AffiliationsAgencies that were awarded FY 2019 funds as a subgrantee of an SHFA or Intermediary may: maintain their FY 2019 affiliation, join a different network, apply as a direct grantee, if agency is a HUD-approved LHCA, or apply as a direct grantee as a newly approved MSO or Intermediary (approved on or after May 24, 2019). LHCAs that were awarded FY 2019 funds as a direct grantee may: express interest in FY 2020 funding, when contacted by HUD, or affiliate with an Intermediary or SHFA for FY 2020 funding.Applicants and Subgrantees are prohibited from applying for or receiving FY 2020 Housing Counseling Program grant funding from multiple sources. For example, applying for funding under this NOFA as both a direct Grantee (e.g. LHCA) and as a Subgrantee of an Intermediary or SHFA is prohibited. Likewise, applying for funding under this NOFA as a Subgrantee of two different Intermediaries or as a Subgrantee of an Intermediary and as a Subgrantee of an SHFA is prohibited.The following limited sole exception is made to this requirement: The Grantee or Subgrantee has one or more HUD HECM Roster Counselors that are awarded Comprehensive Grant funds directly from HUD, or indirectly through an Intermediary or SHFA, and the Grantee or Subgrantee receives a single additional subgrant for reverse mortgage counseling activities from an Intermediary that provides reverse mortgage counseling exclusively. 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:

The purpose of HUD’s Housing Counseling Grant Program is to provide funds to HUD approved housing counseling agencies that provide counseling and advice to tenants and homeowners, with respect to property maintenance, financial management and literacy, and other matters as may be appropriate to assist program clients in improving their housing conditions, meeting their financial needs, and fulfilling the responsibilities of tenancy or homeownership. This NOFA plays an integral role in helping individuals and families obtain housing and stay in their homes through responsible homeownership or affordable rental housing. Housing counseling agencies are an important safeguard in the prevention of housing scams and discrimination and serve as an important gateway to local, state, federal and private housing assistance and resources.

Link to Additional Information: https://
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Tracy Badua

Housing.Counseling@hud.gov
Email:Housing.Counseling@hud.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Updated to include Opportunity Zones. May 29, 2020
Application due date extended to 07/08/2020; NOFO updated to reflect the new deadline date; package updated to include additional required forms. May 27, 2020
Amended title. May 27, 2020
Amended title. May 27, 2020
Changed application due date. May 27, 2020
changed application due date May 27, 2020
Changed application due date. May 27, 2020
Change application due date. May 27, 2020
May 27, 2020

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 9

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-6400-N-33
Funding Opportunity Title: Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Department’s Fiscal Year 2020 Supplemental Comprehensive Housing Counseling Grant Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Housing
Opportunity Zone Benefits
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 30
Assistance Listings: 14.169 — Housing Counseling Assistance Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 9
Posted Date: May 27, 2020
Last Updated Date: May 29, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jul 08, 2020 The application deadline is 11:59:59 pm Eastern Standard time on
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 08, 2020 The application deadline is 11:59:59 pm Eastern Standard time on
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,500,000
Award Ceiling: $3,000,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: 1. Eligible applicants must satisfy the following criteria:Applicant must be approved to participate in the HUD Housing Counseling Program prior to the NOFA issue date. In addition, SHFAs are eligible for this NOFA if they possess statutory authority to provide housing counseling throughout their entire state and adhere to all program requirements outlined in 24 CFR Part 214, this handbook, and other governing documents.2. AffiliationsAgencies that were awarded FY 2019 funds as a subgrantee of an SHFA or Intermediary may: maintain their FY 2019 affiliation, join a different network, apply as a direct grantee, if agency is a HUD-approved LHCA, or apply as a direct grantee as a newly approved MSO or Intermediary (approved on or after May 24, 2019). LHCAs that were awarded FY 2019 funds as a direct grantee may: express interest in FY 2020 funding, when contacted by HUD, or affiliate with an Intermediary or SHFA for FY 2020 funding.Applicants and Subgrantees are prohibited from applying for or receiving FY 2020 Housing Counseling Program grant funding from multiple sources. For example, applying for funding under this NOFA as both a direct Grantee (e.g. LHCA) and as a Subgrantee of an Intermediary or SHFA is prohibited. Likewise, applying for funding under this NOFA as a Subgrantee of two different Intermediaries or as a Subgrantee of an Intermediary and as a Subgrantee of an SHFA is prohibited.The following limited sole exception is made to this requirement: The Grantee or Subgrantee has one or more HUD HECM Roster Counselors that are awarded Comprehensive Grant funds directly from HUD, or indirectly through an Intermediary or SHFA, and the Grantee or Subgrantee receives a single additional subgrant for reverse mortgage counseling activities from an Intermediary that provides reverse mortgage counseling exclusively. 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:

The purpose of HUD’s Housing Counseling Grant Program is to provide funds to HUD approved housing counseling agencies that provide counseling and advice to tenants and homeowners, with respect to property maintenance, financial management and literacy, and other matters as may be appropriate to assist program clients in improving their housing conditions, meeting their financial needs, and fulfilling the responsibilities of tenancy or homeownership. This NOFA plays an integral role in helping individuals and families obtain housing and stay in their homes through responsible homeownership or affordable rental housing. Housing counseling agencies are an important safeguard in the prevention of housing scams and discrimination and serve as an important gateway to local, state, federal and private housing assistance and resources.

Link to Additional Information: https://
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Tracy Badua

Housing.Counseling@hud.gov
Email:Housing.Counseling@hud.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 8

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-6400-N-33
Funding Opportunity Title: Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Department’s Fiscal Year 2020 Supplemental Comprehensive Housing Counseling Grant Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Housing
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 30
Assistance Listings: 14.169 — Housing Counseling Assistance Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 8
Posted Date: May 27, 2020
Last Updated Date: May 28, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 08, 2020 The application deadline is 11:59:59 pm Eastern Standard time on
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,500,000
Award Ceiling: $3,000,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: 1. Eligible applicants must satisfy the following criteria:
Applicant must be approved to participate in the HUD Housing Counseling Program prior to the NOFA issue date. In addition, SHFAs are eligible for this NOFA if they possess statutory authority to provide housing counseling throughout their entire state and adhere to all program requirements outlined in 24 CFR Part 214, this handbook, and other governing documents.

2. Affiliations
Agencies that were awarded FY 2019 funds as a subgrantee of an SHFA or Intermediary may:

maintain their FY 2019 affiliation,
join a different network,
apply as a direct grantee, if agency is a HUD-approved LHCA, or
apply as a direct grantee as a newly approved MSO or Intermediary (approved on or after May 24, 2019).

LHCAs that were awarded FY 2019 funds as a direct grantee may:

express interest in FY 2020 funding, when contacted by HUD, or
affiliate with an Intermediary or SHFA for FY 2020 funding.

Applicants and Subgrantees are prohibited from applying for or receiving FY 2020 Housing Counseling Program grant funding from multiple sources. For example, applying for funding under this NOFA as both a direct Grantee (e.g. LHCA) and as a Subgrantee of an Intermediary or SHFA is prohibited. Likewise, applying for funding under this NOFA as a Subgrantee of two different Intermediaries or as a Subgrantee of an Intermediary and as a Subgrantee of an SHFA is prohibited.

The following limited sole exception is made to this requirement: The Grantee or Subgrantee has one or more HUD HECM Roster Counselors that are awarded Comprehensive Grant funds directly from HUD, or indirectly through an Intermediary or SHFA, and the Grantee or Subgrantee receives a single additional subgrant for reverse mortgage counseling activities from an Intermediary that provides reverse mortgage counseling exclusively. 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: The purpose of HUD’s Housing Counseling Grant Program is to provide funds to HUD approved housing counseling agencies that provide counseling and advice to tenants and homeowners, with respect to property maintenance, financial management and literacy, and other matters as may be appropriate to assist program clients in improving their housing conditions, meeting their financial needs, and fulfilling the responsibilities of tenancy or homeownership. This NOFA plays an integral role in helping individuals and families obtain housing and stay in their homes through responsible homeownership or affordable rental housing. Housing counseling agencies are an important safeguard in the prevention of housing scams and discrimination and serve as an important gateway to local, state, federal and private housing assistance and resources.
Link to Additional Information: https://
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Tracy Badua
Housing.Counseling@hud.gov
Email:Housing.Counseling@hud.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-6400-N-33
Funding Opportunity Title: Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Department’s Fiscal Year 2020 Supplemental Comprehensive Housing Counseling Grant Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Housing
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 30
Assistance Listings: 14.169 — Housing Counseling Assistance Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 7
Posted Date: May 27, 2020
Last Updated Date: May 28, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 28, 2020 The application deadline is 11:59:59 pm Eastern Standard time on
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,500,000
Award Ceiling: $3,000,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: 1. Eligible applicants must satisfy the following criteria:
Applicant must be approved to participate in the HUD Housing Counseling Program prior to the NOFA issue date. In addition, SHFAs are eligible for this NOFA if they possess statutory authority to provide housing counseling throughout their entire state and adhere to all program requirements outlined in 24 CFR Part 214, this handbook, and other governing documents.

2. Affiliations
Agencies that were awarded FY 2019 funds as a subgrantee of an SHFA or Intermediary may:

maintain their FY 2019 affiliation,
join a different network,
apply as a direct grantee, if agency is a HUD-approved LHCA, or
apply as a direct grantee as a newly approved MSO or Intermediary (approved on or after May 24, 2019).

LHCAs that were awarded FY 2019 funds as a direct grantee may:

express interest in FY 2020 funding, when contacted by HUD, or
affiliate with an Intermediary or SHFA for FY 2020 funding.

Applicants and Subgrantees are prohibited from applying for or receiving FY 2020 Housing Counseling Program grant funding from multiple sources. For example, applying for funding under this NOFA as both a direct Grantee (e.g. LHCA) and as a Subgrantee of an Intermediary or SHFA is prohibited. Likewise, applying for funding under this NOFA as a Subgrantee of two different Intermediaries or as a Subgrantee of an Intermediary and as a Subgrantee of an SHFA is prohibited.

The following limited sole exception is made to this requirement: The Grantee or Subgrantee has one or more HUD HECM Roster Counselors that are awarded Comprehensive Grant funds directly from HUD, or indirectly through an Intermediary or SHFA, and the Grantee or Subgrantee receives a single additional subgrant for reverse mortgage counseling activities from an Intermediary that provides reverse mortgage counseling exclusively. 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: The purpose of HUD’s Housing Counseling Grant Program is to provide funds to HUD approved housing counseling agencies that provide counseling and advice to tenants and homeowners, with respect to property maintenance, financial management and literacy, and other matters as may be appropriate to assist program clients in improving their housing conditions, meeting their financial needs, and fulfilling the responsibilities of tenancy or homeownership. This NOFA plays an integral role in helping individuals and families obtain housing and stay in their homes through responsible homeownership or affordable rental housing. Housing counseling agencies are an important safeguard in the prevention of housing scams and discrimination and serve as an important gateway to local, state, federal and private housing assistance and resources.
Link to Additional Information: https://
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Tracy Badua
Housing.Counseling@hud.gov
Email:Housing.Counseling@hud.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-6400-N-33
Funding Opportunity Title: Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Department’s Fiscal Year 2020 Supplemental Comprehensive Housing Counseling Grant Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Housing
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 30
Assistance Listings: 14.169 — Housing Counseling Assistance Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 6
Posted Date: May 27, 2020
Last Updated Date: May 28, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 28, 2020 The application deadline is 11:59:59 pm Eastern Standard time on
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,500,000
Award Ceiling: $3,000,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: 1. Eligible applicants must satisfy the following criteria:Applicant must be approved to participate in the HUD Housing Counseling Program prior to the NOFA issue date. In addition, SHFAs are eligible for this NOFA if they possess statutory authority to provide housing counseling throughout their entire state and adhere to all program requirements outlined in 24 CFR Part 214, this handbook, and other governing documents.2. AffiliationsAgencies that were awarded FY 2019 funds as a subgrantee of an SHFA or Intermediary may: maintain their FY 2019 affiliation, join a different network, apply as a direct grantee, if agency is a HUD-approved LHCA, or apply as a direct grantee as a newly approved MSO or Intermediary (approved on or after May 24, 2019). LHCAs that were awarded FY 2019 funds as a direct grantee may: express interest in FY 2020 funding, when contacted by HUD, or affiliate with an Intermediary or SHFA for FY 2020 funding.Applicants and Subgrantees are prohibited from applying for or receiving FY 2020 Housing Counseling Program grant funding from multiple sources. For example, applying for funding under this NOFA as both a direct Grantee (e.g. LHCA) and as a Subgrantee of an Intermediary or SHFA is prohibited. Likewise, applying for funding under this NOFA as a Subgrantee of two different Intermediaries or as a Subgrantee of an Intermediary and as a Subgrantee of an SHFA is prohibited.The following limited sole exception is made to this requirement: The Grantee or Subgrantee has one or more HUD HECM Roster Counselors that are awarded Comprehensive Grant funds directly from HUD, or indirectly through an Intermediary or SHFA, and the Grantee or Subgrantee receives a single additional subgrant for reverse mortgage counseling activities from an Intermediary that provides reverse mortgage counseling exclusively. 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: The purpose of HUD’s Housing Counseling Grant Program is to provide funds to HUD approved housing counseling agencies that provide counseling and advice to tenants and homeowners, with respect to property maintenance, financial management and literacy, and other matters as may be appropriate to assist program clients in improving their housing conditions, meeting their financial needs, and fulfilling the responsibilities of tenancy or homeownership. This NOFA plays an integral role in helping individuals and families obtain housing and stay in their homes through responsible homeownership or affordable rental housing. Housing counseling agencies are an important safeguard in the prevention of housing scams and discrimination and serve as an important gateway to local, state, federal and private housing assistance and resources.
Link to Additional Information: https://
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Tracy Badua
Housing.Counseling@hud.gov
Email:Housing.Counseling@hud.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-6400-N-33
Funding Opportunity Title: Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Department’s Fiscal Year 2020 Supplemental Comprehensive
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Housing
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 30
Assistance Listings: 14.169 — Housing Counseling Assistance Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: May 27, 2020
Last Updated Date: May 27, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 28, 2020 The application deadline is 11:59:59 pm Eastern Standard time on
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,500,000
Award Ceiling: $3,000,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: 1. Eligible applicants must satisfy the following criteria:
Applicant must be approved to participate in the HUD Housing Counseling Program prior to the NOFA issue date. In addition, SHFAs are eligible for this NOFA if they possess statutory authority to provide housing counseling throughout their entire state and adhere to all program requirements outlined in 24 CFR Part 214, this handbook, and other governing documents.

2. Affiliations
Agencies that were awarded FY 2019 funds as a subgrantee of an SHFA or Intermediary may:

maintain their FY 2019 affiliation,
join a different network,
apply as a direct grantee, if agency is a HUD-approved LHCA, or
apply as a direct grantee as a newly approved MSO or Intermediary (approved on or after May 24, 2019).

LHCAs that were awarded FY 2019 funds as a direct grantee may:

express interest in FY 2020 funding, when contacted by HUD, or
affiliate with an Intermediary or SHFA for FY 2020 funding.

Applicants and Subgrantees are prohibited from applying for or receiving FY 2020 Housing Counseling Program grant funding from multiple sources. For example, applying for funding under this NOFA as both a direct Grantee (e.g. LHCA) and as a Subgrantee of an Intermediary or SHFA is prohibited. Likewise, applying for funding under this NOFA as a Subgrantee of two different Intermediaries or as a Subgrantee of an Intermediary and as a Subgrantee of an SHFA is prohibited.

The following limited sole exception is made to this requirement: The Grantee or Subgrantee has one or more HUD HECM Roster Counselors that are awarded Comprehensive Grant funds directly from HUD, or indirectly through an Intermediary or SHFA, and the Grantee or Subgrantee receives a single additional subgrant for reverse mortgage counseling activities from an Intermediary that provides reverse mortgage counseling exclusively. 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: The purpose of HUD’s Housing Counseling Grant Program is to provide funds to HUD approved housing counseling agencies that provide counseling and advice to tenants and homeowners, with respect to property maintenance, financial management and literacy, and other matters as may be appropriate to assist program clients in improving their housing conditions, meeting their financial needs, and fulfilling the responsibilities of tenancy or homeownership. This NOFA plays an integral role in helping individuals and families obtain housing and stay in their homes through responsible homeownership or affordable rental housing. Housing counseling agencies are an important safeguard in the prevention of housing scams and discrimination and serve as an important gateway to local, state, federal and private housing assistance and resources.
Link to Additional Information: https://
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Tracy Badua
Housing.Counseling@hud.gov
Email:Housing.Counseling@hud.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-6400-N-33
Funding Opportunity Title: Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Department’s Fiscal Year 2020 Supplemental Comprehensive
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Housing
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 30
Assistance Listings: 14.169 — Housing Counseling Assistance Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: May 27, 2020
Last Updated Date: May 27, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 28, 2020 The application deadline is 11:59:59 pm Eastern Standard time on
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,500,000
Award Ceiling: $3,000,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: 1. Eligible applicants must satisfy the following criteria:
Applicant must be approved to participate in the HUD Housing Counseling Program prior to the NOFA issue date. In addition, SHFAs are eligible for this NOFA if they possess statutory authority to provide housing counseling throughout their entire state and adhere to all program requirements outlined in 24 CFR Part 214, this handbook, and other governing documents.

2. Affiliations
Agencies that were awarded FY 2019 funds as a subgrantee of an SHFA or Intermediary may:

maintain their FY 2019 affiliation,
join a different network,
apply as a direct grantee, if agency is a HUD-approved LHCA, or
apply as a direct grantee as a newly approved MSO or Intermediary (approved on or after May 24, 2019).

LHCAs that were awarded FY 2019 funds as a direct grantee may:

express interest in FY 2020 funding, when contacted by HUD, or
affiliate with an Intermediary or SHFA for FY 2020 funding.

Applicants and Subgrantees are prohibited from applying for or receiving FY 2020 Housing Counseling Program grant funding from multiple sources. For example, applying for funding under this NOFA as both a direct Grantee (e.g. LHCA) and as a Subgrantee of an Intermediary or SHFA is prohibited. Likewise, applying for funding under this NOFA as a Subgrantee of two different Intermediaries or as a Subgrantee of an Intermediary and as a Subgrantee of an SHFA is prohibited.

The following limited sole exception is made to this requirement: The Grantee or Subgrantee has one or more HUD HECM Roster Counselors that are awarded Comprehensive Grant funds directly from HUD, or indirectly through an Intermediary or SHFA, and the Grantee or Subgrantee receives a single additional subgrant for reverse mortgage counseling activities from an Intermediary that provides reverse mortgage counseling exclusively. 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: The purpose of HUD’s Housing Counseling Grant Program is to provide funds to HUD approved housing counseling agencies that provide counseling and advice to tenants and homeowners, with respect to property maintenance, financial management and literacy, and other matters as may be appropriate to assist program clients in improving their housing conditions, meeting their financial needs, and fulfilling the responsibilities of tenancy or homeownership. This NOFA plays an integral role in helping individuals and families obtain housing and stay in their homes through responsible homeownership or affordable rental housing. Housing counseling agencies are an important safeguard in the prevention of housing scams and discrimination and serve as an important gateway to local, state, federal and private housing assistance and resources.
Link to Additional Information: https://
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Tracy Badua
Housing.Counseling@hud.gov
Email:Housing.Counseling@hud.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-6400-N-33
Funding Opportunity Title: Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Department’s Fiscal Year 2020 Supplemental Comprehensive
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Housing
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 30
Assistance Listings: 14.169 — Housing Counseling Assistance Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: May 27, 2020
Last Updated Date: May 27, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 08, 2020 The application deadline is 11:59:59 pm Eastern Standard time on
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,500,000
Award Ceiling: $3,000,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: 1. Eligible applicants must satisfy the following criteria:
Applicant must be approved to participate in the HUD Housing Counseling Program prior to the NOFA issue date. In addition, SHFAs are eligible for this NOFA if they possess statutory authority to provide housing counseling throughout their entire state and adhere to all program requirements outlined in 24 CFR Part 214, this handbook, and other governing documents.

2. Affiliations
Agencies that were awarded FY 2019 funds as a subgrantee of an SHFA or Intermediary may:

maintain their FY 2019 affiliation,
join a different network,
apply as a direct grantee, if agency is a HUD-approved LHCA, or
apply as a direct grantee as a newly approved MSO or Intermediary (approved on or after May 24, 2019).

LHCAs that were awarded FY 2019 funds as a direct grantee may:

express interest in FY 2020 funding, when contacted by HUD, or
affiliate with an Intermediary or SHFA for FY 2020 funding.

Applicants and Subgrantees are prohibited from applying for or receiving FY 2020 Housing Counseling Program grant funding from multiple sources. For example, applying for funding under this NOFA as both a direct Grantee (e.g. LHCA) and as a Subgrantee of an Intermediary or SHFA is prohibited. Likewise, applying for funding under this NOFA as a Subgrantee of two different Intermediaries or as a Subgrantee of an Intermediary and as a Subgrantee of an SHFA is prohibited.

The following limited sole exception is made to this requirement: The Grantee or Subgrantee has one or more HUD HECM Roster Counselors that are awarded Comprehensive Grant funds directly from HUD, or indirectly through an Intermediary or SHFA, and the Grantee or Subgrantee receives a single additional subgrant for reverse mortgage counseling activities from an Intermediary that provides reverse mortgage counseling exclusively. 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: The purpose of HUD’s Housing Counseling Grant Program is to provide funds to HUD approved housing counseling agencies that provide counseling and advice to tenants and homeowners, with respect to property maintenance, financial management and literacy, and other matters as may be appropriate to assist program clients in improving their housing conditions, meeting their financial needs, and fulfilling the responsibilities of tenancy or homeownership. This NOFA plays an integral role in helping individuals and families obtain housing and stay in their homes through responsible homeownership or affordable rental housing. Housing counseling agencies are an important safeguard in the prevention of housing scams and discrimination and serve as an important gateway to local, state, federal and private housing assistance and resources.
Link to Additional Information: https://
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Tracy Badua
Housing.Counseling@hud.gov
Email:Housing.Counseling@hud.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-6400-N-33
Funding Opportunity Title: Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Department’s Fiscal Year 2020 Supplemental Comprehensive
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Housing
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 30
Assistance Listings: 14.169 — Housing Counseling Assistance Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: May 27, 2020
Last Updated Date: May 27, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 08, 2020 The application deadline is 11:59:59 pm Eastern Standard time on
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,500,000
Award Ceiling: $3,000,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: 1. Eligible applicants must satisfy the following criteria:
Applicant must be approved to participate in the HUD Housing Counseling Program prior to the NOFA issue date. In addition, SHFAs are eligible for this NOFA if they possess statutory authority to provide housing counseling throughout their entire state and adhere to all program requirements outlined in 24 CFR Part 214, this handbook, and other governing documents.

2. Affiliations
Agencies that were awarded FY 2019 funds as a subgrantee of an SHFA or Intermediary may:

maintain their FY 2019 affiliation,
join a different network,
apply as a direct grantee, if agency is a HUD-approved LHCA, or
apply as a direct grantee as a newly approved MSO or Intermediary (approved on or after May 24, 2019).

LHCAs that were awarded FY 2019 funds as a direct grantee may:

express interest in FY 2020 funding, when contacted by HUD, or
affiliate with an Intermediary or SHFA for FY 2020 funding.

Applicants and Subgrantees are prohibited from applying for or receiving FY 2020 Housing Counseling Program grant funding from multiple sources. For example, applying for funding under this NOFA as both a direct Grantee (e.g. LHCA) and as a Subgrantee of an Intermediary or SHFA is prohibited. Likewise, applying for funding under this NOFA as a Subgrantee of two different Intermediaries or as a Subgrantee of an Intermediary and as a Subgrantee of an SHFA is prohibited.

The following limited sole exception is made to this requirement: The Grantee or Subgrantee has one or more HUD HECM Roster Counselors that are awarded Comprehensive Grant funds directly from HUD, or indirectly through an Intermediary or SHFA, and the Grantee or Subgrantee receives a single additional subgrant for reverse mortgage counseling activities from an Intermediary that provides reverse mortgage counseling exclusively. 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: The purpose of HUD’s Housing Counseling Grant Program is to provide funds to HUD approved housing counseling agencies that provide counseling and advice to tenants and homeowners, with respect to property maintenance, financial management and literacy, and other matters as may be appropriate to assist program clients in improving their housing conditions, meeting their financial needs, and fulfilling the responsibilities of tenancy or homeownership. This NOFA plays an integral role in helping individuals and families obtain housing and stay in their homes through responsible homeownership or affordable rental housing. Housing counseling agencies are an important safeguard in the prevention of housing scams and discrimination and serve as an important gateway to local, state, federal and private housing assistance and resources.
Link to Additional Information: https://
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Tracy Badua
Housing.Counseling@hud.gov
Email:Housing.Counseling@hud.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-6400-N-33
Funding Opportunity Title: Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Department’s Fiscal Year 2020 Supplemental Comprehensive
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Housing
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 30
Assistance Listings: 14.169 — Housing Counseling Assistance Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: May 27, 2020
Last Updated Date: May 27, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 08, 2020 The application deadline is 11:59:59 pm Eastern Standard time on
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,500,000
Award Ceiling: $3,000,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: 1. Eligible applicants must satisfy the following criteria:
Applicant must be approved to participate in the HUD Housing Counseling Program prior to the NOFA issue date. In addition, SHFAs are eligible for this NOFA if they possess statutory authority to provide housing counseling throughout their entire state and adhere to all program requirements outlined in 24 CFR Part 214, this handbook, and other governing documents.

2. Affiliations
Agencies that were awarded FY 2019 funds as a subgrantee of an SHFA or Intermediary may:

maintain their FY 2019 affiliation,
join a different network,
apply as a direct grantee, if agency is a HUD-approved LHCA, or
apply as a direct grantee as a newly approved MSO or Intermediary (approved on or after May 24, 2019).

LHCAs that were awarded FY 2019 funds as a direct grantee may:

express interest in FY 2020 funding, when contacted by HUD, or
affiliate with an Intermediary or SHFA for FY 2020 funding.

Applicants and Subgrantees are prohibited from applying for or receiving FY 2020 Housing Counseling Program grant funding from multiple sources. For example, applying for funding under this NOFA as both a direct Grantee (e.g. LHCA) and as a Subgrantee of an Intermediary or SHFA is prohibited. Likewise, applying for funding under this NOFA as a Subgrantee of two different Intermediaries or as a Subgrantee of an Intermediary and as a Subgrantee of an SHFA is prohibited.

The following limited sole exception is made to this requirement: The Grantee or Subgrantee has one or more HUD HECM Roster Counselors that are awarded Comprehensive Grant funds directly from HUD, or indirectly through an Intermediary or SHFA, and the Grantee or Subgrantee receives a single additional subgrant for reverse mortgage counseling activities from an Intermediary that provides reverse mortgage counseling exclusively. 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: The purpose of HUD’s Housing Counseling Grant Program is to provide funds to HUD approved housing counseling agencies that provide counseling and advice to tenants and homeowners, with respect to property maintenance, financial management and literacy, and other matters as may be appropriate to assist program clients in improving their housing conditions, meeting their financial needs, and fulfilling the responsibilities of tenancy or homeownership. This NOFA plays an integral role in helping individuals and families obtain housing and stay in their homes through responsible homeownership or affordable rental housing. Housing counseling agencies are an important safeguard in the prevention of housing scams and discrimination and serve as an important gateway to local, state, federal and private housing assistance and resources.
Link to Additional Information: https://
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Tracy Badua
Housing.Counseling@hud.gov
Email:Housing.Counseling@hud.gov

Related Documents

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Tracy Badua
Housing.Counseling@hud.gov
Email: Housing.Counseling@hud.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
14.169 FR-6400-N-33 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Department’s Fiscal Year 2020 Supplemental Comprehensive Housing Counseling Grant Program PKG00261881 May 28, 2020 Jul 08, 2020 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

327347 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf

327347 HUD_DisclosureUpdateReport-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

327347 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf

327347 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

327347 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

327347 OZ_Certification_Form-1.0.pdf

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