science_technology_and_other_research_and_development · HUD

Housing Policy Research Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity

Department of Housing and Urban Development · PDR-2600-DC-029M

Closed

Award Range

$100K – $1.5M

Total Program Funding

$8.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

July 20, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Housing Policy Research Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Housing Policy Research Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity provides competitive awards to eligible applicants, including institutions of higher education, nonprofit, and for-profit institutions. Awards made through this NOFO will fund quality research projects that: (1) contribute to knowledge... $100,000-$1,500,000 per award; $8,000,000 total program funding; ~10 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Nonprofits (501c3), State governments, Small businesses, Public universities/colleges, For-profit organizations (+4 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs); Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs); ...
•Deadline: 2026-07-20

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Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

The Housing Policy Research Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity provides competitive awards to eligible applicants, including institutions of higher education, nonprofit, and for-profit institutions. Awards made through this NOFO will fund quality research projects that: (1) contribute to knowledge about housing policy in the United States; and (2) generate actionable insights and evidence that can applied by policymakers and communities in the short-term.

Attachments

PDF

HUD-50070.pdf

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Housing Policy Research_PDR-2600-DC-029M.pdf

Housing_Policy_Research_PDR-2600-DC-029M.pdf

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Phase2_HousingPolicyResearch_PDR-2600-DC-029M.pdf

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PDR_2600_DC_029M_FONSI_PBKSigned.pdf

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HUD-424CBW.xlsx

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HUD-426.pdf

Who Can Apply

Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs); Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs); and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions (ANNH) are eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.

Eligible Applicant Types

501(c)(3) NonprofitsState GovernmentsSmall BusinessesPublic Colleges & UniversitiesFor-Profit OrganizationsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesCity/Township GovernmentsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)County Governments

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $100K
Maximum Award: $1.5M
Total Program Funding: $8.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: April 30, 2026

Application Deadline: July 20, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.

Agency Contact

Policy Development & Research researchpartnerships@hud.gov

researchpartnerships@hud.gov

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