This grant is designed to help Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) improve their ability to support low-income individuals, homeless people, veterans, first responders, and those with physical disabilities. The program includes special funding for rural areas and Native communities. The funds can be used for training, financial assistance, and other activities that enhance these organizations' capabilities.
Who it's for: This grant is for Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) that want to improve their capacity to support low-income individuals, homeless people, physically disabled persons, first responders, and veterans. It also includes special opportunities for organizations serving rural areas and Native Hawaiian, American Indian, and Alaska Native communities.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a CDC or CHDO
- Lack of 501(c)(3) status
- Inability to provide cost-sharing or matching funds
- Proposing activities not aligned with the grant's eligible uses
- Failure to comply with 2 CFR 200.315 for intangible property
What You May Need
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status
- Detailed project proposal
- Cost-sharing or matching funds documentation
- Plan for training and capacity building
- Compliance plan for 2 CFR 200.315
- Partnership agreements if applicable
- Financial statements
- Organizational capacity assessment
- Letters of support or collaboration
- Evidence of past performance in community development
Cautions
- Activities must align with federal priorities and regulations
- Cost-sharing is required
- Federal government retains rights to any created intangible property
- Strict compliance with 2 CFR 200.315 is necessary
- Activities must be HUD-approved
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. The program also includes special funding opportunities for organizations serving rural areas and Native Hawaiian, American Indian, and Alaska Native communities.
Overview
This grant is for Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) that want to improve their capacity to support low-income individuals, homeless people, physically disabled persons, first responders, and veterans. It also includes special opportunities for organizations serving rural areas and Native Hawaiian, American Indian, and Alaska Native communities.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a CDC or CHDO
- Lack of 501(c)(3) status
- Inability to provide cost-sharing or matching funds
- Proposing activities not aligned with the grant's eligible uses
- Failure to comply with 2 CFR 200.315 for intangible property
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for training, education, and support to improve the technical and administrative capabilities of CDCs and CHDOs. They can also be used for financial assistance like grants or loans to increase capacity for community development and affordable housing activities.
Total Program Funding
$84,000,000
Expected Awards
3
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 5, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 6, 2026(23 days)
- Last Updated
- Jun 5, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify 501(c)(3) status
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Secure cost-sharing or matching funds
- Develop a training and capacity building plan
- Ensure compliance with 2 CFR 200.315
- Gather financial statements
- Collect letters of support or collaboration
- Conduct an organizational capacity assessment
- Draft partnership agreements if needed
- Compile evidence of past performance