Research and Evaluation, Demonstration, and Data Analysis and Utilization

The Research and Evaluation, Demonstrations, and Data Analysis and Utilization program (referred to as "HUDRD") is managed by HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R). Through this NOFA, HUD is announcing the availability of up to $2,900,000 in FY 2016 funding.

Eligible applicants under the HUDRD NOFA include: Public or private non-profit organizations or intermediaries, including institutions of higher education, area-wide planning organizations; for profit organizations; States, units of general local government, or Indian tribes; public housing agencies; and small businesses. Applicants must meet the specific requirements and qualifications specified in the NOFA, including expertise in housing and service programs for low-income households, specific knowledge of the HUD programs to be evaluated, and demonstrable experience in the particular research methods and functions needed to undertake each project. Public Housing Authorities and Tribal Designated Housing Entities as defined by Section 4(22) of NAHASDA and Tribes as defined by Section 4(13) of NAHASDA. NOTE: This is revised eligibility language. Providers (Contractors and sub-contractors) of currently active HUD-funded technical assistance (TA) within the last 5 years are eligible applicants for Project 2 (Technical Assistance Assessment) as long as the staff included in the proposal are not currently providing technical assistance to recipients on behalf of HUD. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under the announcement. HUD will not evaluate applications from ineligible applicants. New Eligibility: Providers (Contractors and subcontractors) of currently active HUD-funded technical assistance (TA) and providers (Contractors and subcontractors) within the last 5 years are eligible applicants for Project 2 (Technical Assistance Assessment) as long as the staff included in the proposal are not currently providing technical assistance to recipients on behalf of HUD. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.

Curtisa Coleman Curtissa.L.Coleman@hud.gov