Opportunity Information: Apply for FR 5415 N 05A
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- The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the education housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Alaska Native Native Hawaiian Institutions Assisting Communities Round Two" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 15, 2011 and posted on Jun 15, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 1, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $880,535.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $440,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Nonprofit Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Institutions of Higher Education that meet the definitions of Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Institutions of Higher Education established in Title III, Part A, Section 317 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Higher Education Amendments of 1998 (Pub. L.105 244 enacted October 7, 1998). Institutions are not required to be on the list of eligible AN/NHIs prepared by the U.S. Department of Education. However, an institution that is not on the list is required to provide a statement in the application that the institution meets the U.S. Department of Educations statutory definition of an AN/NHI. In order to meet the definition of an Alaska Native Institution, at least 20 percent of the undergraduate headcount enrollment must be Alaska Native students. If an applicant is a Native Hawaiian Institution, at least 10 percent of the undergraduate headcount enrollment must be Native Hawaiian students in order to meet this definition. In addition, all applicants must be a two or four year institution and fully accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If an applicant is one of several campuses of the same institution, the applicant may submit a separate application for each campus. If applying for funding from separate campuses of the same institution, an applicant must have a DUNS number and use the DUNS 4 digits to identify the separate campuses from the parent university, an administrative and budgeting structure independent of the other campuses in the system, and must meet the definition of an AN/NHIAC as outlined above to be eligible to receive HUD grant funds (see the General Section). Only one application can be submitted per campus. If multiple applications are submitted from the same campus, all will be disqualified. Institutions that received an AN/NHIAC grant awarded under the AN/NHIAC NOFA posted on Grants.gov July 16, 2010 are not eligible to submit an application under this NOFA.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Alaska Native Native Hawaiian Institutions Assisting Communities Round Two grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR 5415 N 05A) is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designed to strengthen the capacity of Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Institutions of Higher Education to serve as active partners in local community development. The core purpose is to help these institutions expand their role and effectiveness in tackling community development needs where they are located, with an emphasis on neighborhood revitalization, housing activities, and economic development efforts that principally benefit low- and moderate-income people. The program is aligned with the goals and eligible activities under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, which is the same foundational authority behind many HUD community development initiatives.
In practical terms, this funding is meant to position eligible colleges and universities as community anchors that can plan, lead, or support projects improving local conditions. That can include strengthening community-based partnerships, supporting housing-related work (such as planning, rehabilitation-related initiatives where eligible, or housing counseling and related services consistent with program rules), and advancing local economic development (such as workforce and small business support activities that meet HUD eligibility requirements). While the opportunity is housed in an education-and-housing activity category, the intent is not simply academic programming; it is focused on real community outcomes and measurable benefits for residents, especially those with low or moderate incomes.
The total estimated funding available under this round is $880,535, with an award ceiling of $440,000 per grant. Cost sharing or matching is not required, which can reduce barriers for institutions that have limited ability to provide non-federal dollars. The funding instrument is a grant. The opportunity was posted on June 15, 2011, with an application deadline of August 1, 2011, and it was archived on August 8, 2011. Even though it is an older, archived notice, the structure is typical of HUD competitive NOFAs: limited funds, defined eligibility, and a competitive selection process tied to statutory goals.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Institutions of Higher Education that meet the statutory definitions set out in Title III, Part A, Section 317 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. Importantly, applicants do not have to appear on the U.S. Department of Education list of eligible Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian institutions, but if they are not on that list they must include a statement in the application affirming that they meet the statutory definition. For Alaska Native Institutions, at least 20 percent of the undergraduate headcount enrollment must be Alaska Native students. For Native Hawaiian Institutions, at least 10 percent of the undergraduate headcount enrollment must be Native Hawaiian students. Beyond student enrollment thresholds, the institution must be a two-year or four-year institution and fully accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The notice also sets specific rules for multi-campus systems. If an institution has multiple campuses, it may submit a separate application for each campus, but each campus must be identifiable and administratively distinct. This includes having its own DUNS number identification (using the DUNS + 4 digits to distinguish the campus), having an administrative and budgeting structure independent of other campuses in the system, and independently meeting the program definition of an eligible AN/NHI institution. Only one application is allowed per campus, and if multiple applications are submitted from the same campus, all of them are disqualified, which is a strict compliance point applicants would need to manage carefully.
There is also a clear restriction on prior awardees: institutions that received an AN/NHIAC grant awarded under the AN/NHIAC NOFA posted on Grants.gov on July 16, 2010 are not eligible to apply under this Round Two notice. That limitation is meant to broaden access to funds by preventing back-to-back awards to the same institutions under closely timed rounds.
For applicants needing support or encountering difficulty accessing the full announcement materials, HUD provided points of contact: Robert S. Kroll at (213) 534-2601 and Susan Brunson at (202) 402-3852. The notice also references an additional information link directing applicants to download the application package using the CFDA-only method, which reflects how grants were commonly packaged and retrieved on Grants.gov during that period.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a targeted HUD community development capacity and project funding program for eligible Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian higher education institutions, with funds intended to translate institutional expertise and local presence into concrete neighborhood, housing, and economic development benefits for low- and moderate-income communities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Alaska Native Native Hawaiian Institutions Assisting Communities Round Two (FR 5415 N 05A)
What is the Alaska Native Native Hawaiian Institutions Assisting Communities Round Two grant?
It is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designed to strengthen the capacity of eligible Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Institutions of Higher Education to serve as active partners in local community development where they are located.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The core purpose is to help eligible institutions expand their role and effectiveness in addressing community development needs, with emphasis on neighborhood revitalization, housing activities, and economic development efforts that principally benefit low- and moderate-income people.
Which agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR 5415 N 05A.
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. The notice describes a competitive selection process typical of HUD NOFAs, with limited funds and defined eligibility requirements.
How much total funding is available under this round?
The total estimated funding available is $880,535.
What is the maximum award amount per grant?
The award ceiling is $440,000 per grant.
Is a match or cost sharing required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required under this opportunity.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What kinds of activities is the program intended to support?
The program is intended to position eligible colleges and universities as community anchors that can plan, lead, or support projects improving local conditions. The notice highlights activities connected to neighborhood revitalization, housing-related work, and local economic development efforts, particularly those benefitting low- and moderate-income residents.
Does the program focus on academic programming?
No. While the opportunity is in an education-and-housing activity category, the intent is not simply academic programming. It focuses on real community outcomes and measurable benefits for residents, especially people with low or moderate incomes.
What statutory framework or authority is the program aligned with?
The opportunity is aligned with the goals and eligible activities under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Institutions of Higher Education that meet the statutory definitions in Title III, Part A, Section 317 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.
Do applicants have to be on the U.S. Department of Education list of eligible institutions?
No. Applicants do not have to appear on the U.S. Department of Education list of eligible Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian institutions. However, if the applicant is not on that list, the application must include a statement affirming that the institution meets the statutory definition.
What student enrollment thresholds apply to Alaska Native Institutions?
For Alaska Native Institutions, at least 20 percent of the undergraduate headcount enrollment must be Alaska Native students.
What student enrollment thresholds apply to Native Hawaiian Institutions?
For Native Hawaiian Institutions, at least 10 percent of the undergraduate headcount enrollment must be Native Hawaiian students.
Are there accreditation requirements?
Yes. The institution must be fully accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Must the institution be a two-year or four-year school?
Yes. The institution must be a two-year or four-year institution.
Can a multi-campus institution submit more than one application?
Yes, but only under specific conditions. A multi-campus institution may submit a separate application for each campus, provided each campus is identifiable and administratively distinct and independently meets the program definition of an eligible Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian institution.
What does HUD mean by an "identifiable and administratively distinct" campus?
The notice states that each campus must have its own DUNS number identification (using the DUNS plus 4 digits to distinguish the campus), have an administrative and budgeting structure independent of other campuses in the system, and independently meet the program definition.
How many applications may be submitted per campus?
Only one application is allowed per campus.
What happens if multiple applications are submitted from the same campus?
If multiple applications are submitted from the same campus, all of them are disqualified.
Are there restrictions related to prior awards?
Yes. Institutions that received an AN/NHIAC grant awarded under the AN/NHIAC NOFA posted on Grants.gov on July 16, 2010 are not eligible to apply under this Round Two notice.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 15, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 1, 2011.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The notice was archived on August 8, 2011, indicating it is an older, archived announcement.
How were applicants directed to access the application package?
The notice references an additional information link directing applicants to download the application package using the CFDA-only method, reflecting how application materials were commonly retrieved on Grants.gov at the time.
Who can applicants contact for help with the announcement or application materials?
HUD provided points of contact for support: Robert S. Kroll at (213) 534-2601 and Susan Brunson at (202) 402-3852.
What kinds of communities are intended to benefit?
The program emphasizes benefits that principally support low- and moderate-income people and translates institutional capacity into concrete neighborhood, housing, and economic development improvements in local communities.
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