The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is announcing the availability of $1,000,000 for the research project titled “Closing the Homeownership Gap and Preserving Homeownership During Economic Decline.”
Donor Name: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/24/2023
Size of the Grant: $1,000,000
Grant Duration: 24 months
Details:
HUD may fund more than one award from the funds available under this NOFO. The objective of the NOFO is to fund rigorous evaluations of (a) the factors that contribute to the gaps in homeownership rates among different demographic groups, and the effect of public policies and other initiatives (including private or philanthropic efforts) on addressing these gaps, and (b) how homeownership can be preserved during economic decline including the effects of related public policies and other initiatives (including private or philanthropic efforts on achieving preservation goals). Proposals may address either or both these topics. The research funded under this NOFO will advance scientific knowledge and produce policy-relevant evidence on homeownership gaps and may inform the development of future approaches to help communities of color and other underserved communities achieve more equitable homeownership rates.
Research Objectives and Priorities
The objective of the NOFO is to fund rigorous evaluations of (a) the factors that contribute to the gaps in homeownership rates among different demographic groups, and the effect of public policies and other initiatives (including private or philanthropic efforts) on addressing these gaps, and (b) how homeownership can be preserved during economic decline including the effects of related public policies and other initiatives (including private or philanthropic efforts on achieving preservation goals). Proposals may address either or both these topics. The research funded under this NOFO will advance scientific knowledge and produce policy-relevant evidence on homeownership gaps and may inform the development of future approaches to help communities of color and other underserved communities achieve more equitable homeownership rates.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,000,000
- Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
- Award Floor: $250,000
- Period of Performance: 24 months
Eligible Activities
Eligible activities include all research and project management activities that contribute to meeting the NOFO objectives and research needs at a high-quality level, and specifically to complete the funded research. Eligible activities include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:
- Defining the research steps from the articulation of research questions (including literature review) through the development of research design, data collection and analysis plans, to the analysis of data, and finally including the writing of publication quality research reports and formal presentations and briefings on findings.
- Regular communication with HUD staff on all project deliverables, as required by HUD’s substantial involvement under the cooperative agreement.
- Consulting with experts on any aspect of the research as needed to bring expertise to enhance the research team’s knowledge in critical areas.
- Project management activities, including required project management tools (Opening Meeting, Management and Work Plan and Budget, Quality Control Plan, and Quarterly Progress Reports) and regular communication with HUD staff for monitoring purposes.
- Data acquisition costs.
- Dissemination of research findings through seminars, presentations, worships, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Hispanic-serving Institution
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
- Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)
- Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions
- Faith-based organizations.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.