This grant is designed to help organizations that focus on community development and affordable housing, particularly for low-income individuals, homeless people, veterans, and other specific groups. It provides funding to improve the skills and abilities of these organizations, especially in rural and Native communities. The funds can be used for training, financial assistance, and administrative activities related to managing the program.
Who it's for: This grant is for Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) that work on community development and affordable housing projects. It also includes a focus on rural areas and Native communities, such as Native Hawaiian, American Indian, and Alaska Native populations.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a CDC or CHDO
- Not focusing on community development or affordable housing
- Inability to provide cost sharing/matching funds
- Proposing activities not aligned with grant priorities
- Failure to comply with administrative requirements
What You May Need
- Proof of CDC or CHDO status
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan including cost sharing/matching
- Documentation of past projects and outcomes
- Administrative capacity documentation
- Partnership agreements, if applicable
- Training and capacity building plans
- Regional planning alignment documentation
- Compliance with 2 CFR 200.315
Cautions
- Funds must be used for eligible activities only
- Cost sharing/matching is required
- Compliance with federal regulations on intangible property
- Alignment with regional planning and HUD programs is encouraged
- Strict deadlines for application submission
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs). There is a focus on rural and Native communities, including Native Hawaiian, American Indian, and Alaska Native populations. The program is unrestricted, meaning other types of organizations may also apply, but the primary focus is on those working in community development and affordable housing.
Overview
This grant is for Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) that work on community development and affordable housing projects. It also includes a focus on rural areas and Native communities, such as Native Hawaiian, American Indian, and Alaska Native populations.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a CDC or CHDO
- Not focusing on community development or affordable housing
- Inability to provide cost sharing/matching funds
- Proposing activities not aligned with grant priorities
- Failure to comply with administrative requirements
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for training, education, and support to enhance the capabilities of CDCs and CHDOs, financial assistance to increase their capacity, and reasonable administrative activities related to managing the Section 4 program.
Total Program Funding
$84,000,000
Expected Awards
3
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 5, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 6, 2026(23 days)
Application Checklist
- Confirm eligibility as a CDC or CHDO
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a budget plan including cost sharing/matching
- Gather documentation of past projects
- Ensure compliance with 2 CFR 200.315
- Submit application by July 6, 2026