This grant is for the purpose of assisting small communities in revitalizing their historic or traditional central business districts, commonly known as ‘Main Street’ areas. The HOPE VI Main Street Grant Program provides funding to support the conversion of unused commercial spaces within these districts into affordable housing units. Key objectives include redeveloping Main Street areas, preserving their historic or traditional architectural character, enhancing local economic development efforts, and crucially, expanding the availability of affordable housing. This initiative aims to breathe new life into community centers by fostering a blend of historical preservation, economic growth, and accessible housing solutions for residents.
Opportunity ID: 235258
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-5700-N-23 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | HOPE VI Main Street Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Housing |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 14.878 — Affordable Housing Development in Main Street Rejuvenation Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 21, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 22, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 22, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 10, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are limited to local governments, as defined in Section I.D. of this NOFA. The local government must: 1., Have a population of 50,000 or less; and 2., Not be served by a local government, county/parish, regional, or state public housing agency (PHA) that administers more than 100 physical public housing units within the local government’s jurisdiction. Such units exclude Section 8 Housing Voucher subsidized units and public housing units in Mixed-Finance developments where the PHA is not the General Partner in the for-profit ownership entity |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Housing and Urban Development |
| Description: | The purpose of the HOPE VI Main Street Program is to provide grants to small communities to assist in the renovation of an historic or traditional central business district or Main Street area by replacing unused commercial space in buildings with affordable housing units. The objectives of the program are to: Redevelop Main Street areas; Preserve historic or traditional architecture or design features in Main Street areas; Enhance economic development efforts in Main Street areas; and Provide affordable housing in Main Street areas. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Download Application Package using CFDA ONLY. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lawrence Gnessin
Email:lawrence.gnessin@hud.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 235258 Full Announcement-1 -> fr-5700-n-23 hope vi main street final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Lawrence Gnessin Email: lawrence.gnessin@hud.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.878 | MS-23 | Main Street Grant Program | PKG00178432 | May 21, 2013 | Jul 22, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
235258 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
235258 HUD_FaxTransmittal-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
235258 HUD_DisclosureUpdateReport-1.1.pdf
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