HUD's FY2020 and FY2021 Distressed Cities and Persistent Poverty Technical Assistance Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Assistance Listings
- 14.259 -- Community Compass Technical Assistance and Capacity Building
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
Through this NOFO, HUD is announcing the availability of at least two awards: up to $2.5 million in FY 2020 funding and up to $6.8 million in FY 2021 funding. We anticipate around three awards from each of these funding sources to provide technical assistance (TA) to units of general local government (UGLGs) and their non-profit partners serving communities experiencing long-term economic hardship. This includes distressed UGLGs and UGLGs experiencing persistent poverty, as defined under this NOFO. No less than $5 million from the FY 2021 funding will be available to assist UGLGs and their nonprofit partners serving communities experiencing persistent poverty.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
Additional information
For profit organizations cannot realize any profit from activities supported by the funds provided through this NOFO. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
Grantor contact information
Description
Madlyn Wohlman-Rodriguez
Madlyn.WohlmanRodriguez@hud.gov
Grants Manager
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Foa_Content_of_FR-6500-N-54.pdf | Foa_Content_of_FR-6500-N-54.pdf | Jun 17, 2021 05:01 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closed: July 29, 2021
Award
$9,300,000
Program Funding
6
Expected awards
$750,000
Award Minimum
$6,800,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
FR-6500-N-54
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Health
Employment labor and training
Disaster prevention and relief
Housing
Community development
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
June 17, 2021
Archive date:
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