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- The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Capacity Building for Sustainable Communities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 26, 2013 and posted on Jun 26, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 7, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Under this program, the following types of entities are eligible applicants a. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization b. A local or state public agency c. A for profit organization (for profit firms are eligible, however, while they are allowed to cover their direct and indirect costs, they are not allowed to earn a profit from the project, and they are not eligible to receive EPA funding) d. A nationally recognized and accredited University or College or e. Any combination of the aforementioned entities as a Capacity Building Team to combine their skills and offer a coordinated program. A Capacity Building Team must designate a lead applicant to act as the fiscal agent for the grant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Capacity Building for Sustainable Communities opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR 5700 N 27) is a discretionary federal grant offered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through a cooperative agreement. It sits under the Partnership for Sustainable Communities, a formal collaboration among HUD, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The core purpose is to strengthen local planning capacity by funding teams that can help communities do better, more coordinated planning that reflects local input and aligns multiple community priorities rather than treating them as separate tracks.
Under this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), HUD is looking to select one or two winning consortia made up of intermediary organizations that can deliver hands-on capacity building assistance to communities across the United States. The assistance is meant for communities engaged in planning efforts that emphasize meaningful community involvement and integrate key elements of sustainable community development. These elements include economic and workforce development, housing, land use decisions, land cleanup and preparation for reuse (often connected to brownfields or underused sites), transportation planning, and infrastructure investment strategies. The focus is on helping places connect these pieces so that public investments and local plans reinforce each other and produce practical, implementable outcomes.
Eligible applicants are fairly broad, but the program is structured around teams that can combine different strengths. Applicants may be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, a local or state public agency, a for-profit organization, or a nationally recognized and accredited college or university. Any combination of these entities can apply together as a Capacity Building Team, but the team must name a lead applicant that will serve as the fiscal agent and manage the grant. For-profit firms are allowed to participate and can recover direct and indirect costs, but they cannot earn profit from the project, and they are not eligible to receive EPA funding, which matters because this opportunity is tied to a multi-agency partnership even though HUD is the awarding agency.
The program includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources (cash or eligible in-kind support, depending on the specific NOFA terms) to help carry out the work. The total estimated funding available under the announcement is $4,500,000, with HUD anticipating awards to one or two consortia rather than many smaller awards. Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, recipients should also expect a more collaborative relationship with the federal government than a standard grant, typically involving ongoing coordination, federal involvement in key implementation aspects, and structured reporting and oversight.
Key dates associated with the opportunity show it was posted and created on June 26, 2013, with an application deadline of August 7, 2013, and an archive date of August 28, 2013. Application materials and instructions were provided through a link indicating applicants should download using the CFDA number only, and the listed program contact was Roula K. Sweis in HUD's Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities (202-402-5645) for technical issues accessing the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Capacity Building for Sustainable Communities (HUD) - FR 5700 N 27
1) What is the official name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Capacity Building for Sustainable Communities.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR 5700 N 27.
3) What type of federal funding is this?
This is a discretionary federal grant offered by HUD through a cooperative agreement.
4) Which federal agency is offering and awarding the funding?
The awarding agency is the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
5) How does this opportunity relate to other federal agencies?
This opportunity sits under the Partnership for Sustainable Communities, a formal collaboration among HUD, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
6) What is the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to strengthen local planning capacity by funding teams that can help communities do better, more coordinated planning that reflects local input and aligns multiple community priorities rather than treating them as separate tracks.
7) What does HUD mean by "capacity building assistance" in this NOFA?
Based on the NOFA description, it refers to hands-on support delivered by selected teams to help communities improve planning processes and outcomes, with an emphasis on meaningful community involvement and integrating multiple planning elements into implementable plans.
8) Who is HUD looking to fund under this NOFA?
HUD intends to select one or two winning consortia made up of intermediary organizations that can provide capacity building assistance to communities across the United States.
9) How many awards does HUD expect to make?
HUD anticipates making awards to one or two consortia, rather than issuing many smaller awards.
10) What is the total estimated amount of funding available?
The total estimated funding available under the announcement is $4,500,000.
11) What kinds of planning efforts are supported by this program?
The assistance is meant for communities engaged in planning efforts that emphasize meaningful community involvement and integrate key elements of sustainable community development.
12) What planning elements are specifically mentioned as part of "sustainable community development" here?
The NOFA description highlights integration across:
- Economic and workforce development
- Housing
- Land use decisions
- Land cleanup and preparation for reuse (often connected to brownfields or underused sites)
- Transportation planning
- Infrastructure investment strategies
13) What is the program trying to achieve by integrating these elements?
The focus is on helping places connect these pieces so that public investments and local plans reinforce each other and result in practical, implementable outcomes.
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants may include:
- A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
- A local or state public agency
- A for-profit organization
- A nationally recognized and accredited college or university
15) Can multiple organizations apply together?
Yes. Any combination of the eligible entity types can apply together as a Capacity Building Team.
16) Is a lead applicant required for a team application?
Yes. The team must name a lead applicant who will serve as the fiscal agent and manage the grant.
17) Are for-profit organizations allowed to participate?
Yes. For-profit firms are allowed to participate under this opportunity.
18) Can a for-profit organization earn profit from the project?
No. For-profit firms can recover direct and indirect costs, but they cannot earn profit from the project.
19) Are for-profit organizations eligible to receive EPA funding under this opportunity?
No. The description notes that for-profit firms are not eligible to receive EPA funding, which is relevant because the opportunity is tied to a multi-agency partnership even though HUD is the awarding agency.
20) Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The program includes a cost sharing or matching requirement. Applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources (cash or eligible in-kind support, depending on the specific NOFA terms) to carry out the work.
21) What should applicants expect from a cooperative agreement compared with a standard grant?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, recipients should expect a more collaborative relationship with the federal government than a standard grant. The description indicates this typically includes ongoing coordination, federal involvement in key implementation aspects, and structured reporting and oversight.
22) When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on June 26, 2013.
23) What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 7, 2013.
24) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed for the opportunity is August 28, 2013.
25) How were application materials and instructions provided?
Application materials and instructions were provided through a link indicating applicants should download using the CFDA number only.
26) Who was the listed program contact, and what were they responsible for?
The listed program contact was Roula K. Sweis in HUD's Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities. The contact information provided was 202-402-5645, and the contact was specifically listed for technical issues accessing the announcement.
27) Is this opportunity intended for a single community or for work across multiple communities?
The NOFA description indicates the selected consortia are expected to deliver assistance to communities across the United States, rather than focusing on only one location.
28) What is meant by "intermediary organizations" in this context?
Based on the description provided, intermediary organizations are part of the consortia that deliver capacity building assistance to communities, functioning as hands-on support providers rather than being limited to internal planning for their own organization.
29) Does the program emphasize community engagement?
Yes. The assistance is intended for planning efforts that emphasize meaningful community involvement and reflect local input.
30) What kinds of sites or land issues are mentioned as part of eligible planning topics?
The program explicitly mentions land cleanup and preparation for reuse, often connected to brownfields or underused sites, as part of the integrated planning elements.
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