Opportunity Information: Apply for HUD RA 01
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- The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the housing recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Assisted Housing Stability and Energy and Green Retrofit" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 14.318 Assisted Housing Stability and Energy and Green Retrofit Investments Program (Recovery Act Funded).
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 11, 2012 and posted on Mar 10, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 16, 2011 No Application with this synopsis. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Owners of properties receiving project based assistance pursuant to section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 17012), section 811 of the Cranston Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013, or Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 as amended (42 U.S.C. 1437f).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Assisted Housing Stability and Energy and Green Retrofit opportunity was a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Recovery Act funded initiative designed to help preserve federally assisted affordable housing while reducing long-term operating costs through energy efficiency and green improvements. Administered through HUDs Office of Affordable Housing Preservation (OAHP), the program offered a combination of grants and loans to eligible property owners to finance energy and environmentally focused retrofit investments. The basic idea was to keep existing assisted housing stable and livable by upgrading building systems, improving efficiency, and supporting ongoing performance of any new energy-saving technologies installed, all while ensuring the property remains affordable for residents.
Funding under this opportunity was substantial, with an estimated total of $250,000,000 made available. The financial assistance was structured as discretionary funding in the form of grants (and, as described in the program narrative, loans as well). A key feature was that HUD intended to tailor award amounts to individual properties rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. To do that, HUD planned to conduct physical and financial analyses of each participating property to determine an appropriate mix and size of grant and loan support, presumably based on the buildings condition, the scope and cost of the proposed retrofit work, and the propertys financial capacity to carry repayment if a loan component was included.
The eligible applicants were owners of certain categories of HUD-assisted properties with project-based support. Specifically, eligibility was limited to owners of properties receiving project-based assistance under Section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959, Section 811 of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, or Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (as amended). In practical terms, that points to developments serving seniors (Section 202), persons with disabilities (Section 811), and other assisted housing with project-based Section 8 rental assistance. The listing categorizes eligible applicants broadly as "Others," but the eligibility clarification makes clear the target audience is the ownership entities of these assisted properties rather than individuals, general-purpose businesses, or unrelated nonprofits.
The program also built in compliance and preservation safeguards. Awards were expected to include continued affordability agreements, meaning participating owners would commit to maintaining affordability conditions for a defined period as a condition of receiving the funds. In addition to affordability requirements, HUD emphasized timely use of funds: grant and loan proceeds had to be spent within two years of being received by the property owner. That two-year expenditure requirement reflects the Recovery Act focus on quick deployment of funds to stimulate economic activity while producing measurable upgrades.
HUD indicated that incentives would be available to participating owners, suggesting additional benefits beyond the base financing to encourage participation and effective implementation. While the synopsis does not spell out the incentive structure, it signals that owners might receive favorable terms, additional resources, or other programmatic advantages tied to participation and performance. The synopsis likewise frames the retrofits not just as one-time construction projects, but as investments intended to support the continued operation and maintenance of energy efficiency technologies over time, implying a preference for improvements that will be maintained and produce ongoing utility savings and durability benefits.
In terms of application logistics, the synopsis itself was not the application vehicle. The posting explicitly states "No Application with this synopsis," and explains that the full instructions for applying, along with detailed grant and loan terms, would be issued in a formal Housing Notice. HUD planned to publish that notice within 60 days of the Recovery Act being signed into law, identified in the synopsis as by April 17, 2009. The opportunity was posted March 10, 2009, carried the funding opportunity number HUD RA 01, and referenced CFDA 14.318 (Assisted Housing Stability and Energy and Green Retrofit Investments Program). The original and current closing date shown is February 16, 2011, and the record was later archived, reflecting that the application window and program cycle tied to the Recovery Act period have ended.
For prospective applicants at the time, the practical next step would have been to monitor HUDs Recovery Act programs webpage and the forthcoming Housing Notice, which would have contained the exact submission process, required documentation, eligible and ineligible retrofit activities, underwriting or assessment procedures, the structure and conditions of affordability agreements, and the precise grant versus loan terms. The contact person listed for access issues related to the full announcement was John Prusch, Senior Advisor, at 202-402-8368, reinforcing that HUD anticipated applicants might need assistance locating or accessing the complete program materials electronically.
FAQs: Assisted Housing Stability and Energy and Green Retrofit (HUD Recovery Act)
What is the Assisted Housing Stability and Energy and Green Retrofit opportunity?
It was a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Recovery Act-funded initiative designed to preserve federally assisted affordable housing while reducing long-term operating costs through energy efficiency and green improvements. The program focused on upgrading building systems, improving efficiency, and supporting the ongoing performance of installed energy-saving technologies, while keeping the housing affordable for residents.
Which HUD office administered this program?
The program was administered through HUD's Office of Affordable Housing Preservation (OAHP).
What types of funding were offered (grants, loans, or both)?
The opportunity offered discretionary funding in the form of grants and, as described in the program narrative, loans as well. HUD planned to determine an appropriate mix and size of grant and loan support for each participating property.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available under this opportunity was $250,000,000.
Were award amounts fixed or tailored per property?
A key feature was that HUD intended to tailor award amounts to individual properties rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.
How would HUD decide the size and mix of grant and loan funding for a property?
HUD planned to conduct physical and financial analyses of each participating property to determine an appropriate mix and size of assistance. The synopsis suggests this would be based on factors such as the building's condition, the scope and cost of the proposed retrofit work, and the property's financial capacity to repay a loan portion (if included).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to owners of certain HUD-assisted properties with project-based support, specifically properties receiving project-based assistance under:
- Section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959
- Section 811 of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act
- Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (as amended)
Does this program apply to residents or individual tenants?
No. Based on the eligibility description, the intended applicants were ownership entities of eligible HUD-assisted properties, not individual residents or tenants.
Does this program apply to any affordable housing property?
No. The synopsis limits eligibility to owners of specific categories of HUD-assisted properties with project-based assistance under Section 202, Section 811, or project-based Section 8.
What kinds of properties does Section 202 and Section 811 generally relate to?
In practical terms, Section 202 typically points to developments serving seniors, and Section 811 points to developments serving persons with disabilities, while project-based Section 8 covers other assisted housing supported by project-based rental assistance.
What types of activities did the program support?
The synopsis describes the program as supporting energy efficiency and green improvements through retrofit investments, including upgrading building systems and improving efficiency. It also emphasizes supporting the ongoing performance of new energy-saving technologies installed.
Was the program focused only on construction, or also on long-term performance?
The synopsis frames retrofits as investments intended to support continued operation and maintenance of energy efficiency technologies over time, implying a preference for improvements that will be maintained and produce ongoing utility savings and durability benefits.
Were there affordability requirements tied to receiving an award?
Yes. Awards were expected to include continued affordability agreements, meaning participating owners would commit to maintaining affordability conditions for a defined period as a condition of receiving funds.
How quickly did funds need to be used after receipt?
Grant and loan proceeds had to be spent within two years of being received by the property owner.
Did HUD mention any incentives for participating owners?
Yes. HUD indicated that incentives would be available to participating owners, suggesting benefits beyond the base financing to encourage participation and effective implementation. The synopsis does not provide details on the incentive structure.
Was an application included with this synopsis posting?
No. The posting explicitly states: "No Application with this synopsis."
Where would the full application instructions and terms have been provided?
HUD stated that full instructions for applying, along with detailed grant and loan terms, would be issued in a formal Housing Notice.
When was HUD planning to publish the Housing Notice?
HUD planned to publish the Housing Notice within 60 days of the Recovery Act being signed into law, identified in the synopsis as by April 17, 2009.
What would the Housing Notice have covered that is not in the synopsis?
The synopsis indicates the Housing Notice would have contained the exact submission process, required documentation, eligible and ineligible retrofit activities, underwriting or assessment procedures, the structure and conditions of affordability agreements, and the precise grant versus loan terms.
What was the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number listed was HUD RA 01.
What CFDA number was associated with this program?
The program referenced CFDA 14.318 (Assisted Housing Stability and Energy and Green Retrofit Investments Program).
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 10, 2009.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date shown in the record is February 16, 2011.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The record was later archived, reflecting that the application window and program cycle tied to the Recovery Act period have ended.
What was HUD's suggested next step for prospective applicants at the time?
The synopsis indicates prospective applicants should have monitored HUD's Recovery Act programs webpage and the forthcoming Housing Notice for full details and instructions.
Who was the listed contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The contact person listed for access issues was John Prusch, Senior Advisor, at 202-402-8368.
What was the purpose of requiring spending within two years?
The synopsis ties the two-year expenditure requirement to the Recovery Act's emphasis on quick deployment of funds to stimulate economic activity while producing measurable upgrades.
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