Authority to Accept Unsolicited Proposals for Research Partnerships Notice of Intent (NOI)

The summary for the Authority to Accept Unsolicited Proposals for Research Partnerships Notice of Intent (NOI) grant is detailed below. This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed as the Grant Announcement Contact. If any section is incomplete, please visit the website for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant.

Authority to Accept Unsolicited Proposals for Research Partnerships Notice of Intent (NOI): The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development"s Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) expects to release a Notice inviting eligible organizations to submit unsolicited research proposals focused on HUD"s current housing and community development research priorities. The goal of this Notice is to support independent, high-quality research that helps build reliable evidence and provides practical insights to inform housing policy and program decisions at the local, state, and Federal levels.Applicants will be expected to propose projects that align with the purpose of the program and at least one research category identified in the Notice. Projects must include matching funds equal to at least 50 percent of the total project cost, as required by statute. Awards are expected to be made as cooperative agreements, which means HUD will be actively involved throughout the project to help ensure the research is relevant, well designed, and aligned with Department priorities.PD&R expects to prioritize research on topics such as housing affordability, homelessness, industrialized housing production, Opportunity Zones, and outcomes related to work, family, and housing stability for households assisted by HUD. Other topics aligned with HUD"s Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Performance Plan and the Department"s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan may also be considered. Proposals must be original, developed independently by the applicant, and submitted as complete research plans that use strong and appropriate research methods consistent with the principles of Gold Standard Science.

Federal Grant Title:	Authority to Accept Unsolicited Proposals for Research Partnerships Notice of Intent (NOI)
Federal Agency Name:	Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Grant Categories:	Housing, Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Type of Opportunity:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	PDR-2600-DC-0USP
Type of Funding:	Cooperative Agreement
CFDA Numbers:	14.506
CFDA Descriptions:	Information not provided
Current Application Deadline:	June 9th, 2027
Original Application Deadline:	June 9th, 2027
Posted Date:	June 9th, 2026
Creation Date:	June 9th, 2026
Archive Date:	May 16th, 2029
Total Program Funding:	$2,000,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award:	$0
Minimum Federal Grant Award:	$0
Expected Number of Awards:	8
Cost Sharing or Matching:	Yes
Last Updated:	June 9th, 2026

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Faith-based organizations may apply on the same basis as any other organization. HUD does not engage in any unlawful and improper conduct, policies, or practices that target faith-based organizations.Individuals are ineligible applicants.Eligible applicants under this Notice include: philanthropic entities, other Federal agencies, State or local governments and their agencies, Indian Tribes, tribally-designated housing entities, colleges or universities.No Profit Allowed: You cannot include "profit" as a line item in your budget; HUD does not allow anyone to earn a profit from these research awards.Defining "Philanthropic Entity": For this program, those 501(c)(3) organizations that officially fund research or charity work. Examples include, but are not limited to:Private foundationsPublic charitiesSchool-based foundationsOperating foundationsProof Required: If you are, or are working with, a philanthropic entity, you must provide documents in your proposal proving that the group funds research or charitable activities.Nonprofit Status Verification: HUD will check IRS data to confirm the applicant"s nonprofit status. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: https://www.huduser.gov/portal/ota/funding-opportunities.html
Grant Announcement Contact: Research Partnerships
[email protected]
Proposals sent to the ResearchPartnerships email address will not be accepted or reviewed
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