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- The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 14.892 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 25, 2013 and posted on Mar 25, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 28, 2013 Because FY 2013 full year funding has not been appropriated for this program, the availability of any such funding for this program is contingent upon future Congressional action. HUD will issue a technical correction to this Notice that will identify the amount of funds available and provide any additional requirements that the FY 2013 appropriations bill may require. This technical correction may extend the NOFA application deadline date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Choice Neighborhoods eligible applicants are Public Housing Authorities (PHAs), local governments, tribal entities, nonprofits, and for profit developers that apply jointly with a public entity. See Sections I.C, III.A.1, and III.C.2 of the NOFA for additional information related to Eligible Applicants.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR 5700 N 18) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under CFDA 14.892. It is designed to help communities plan for the turnaround of severely distressed public housing and/or HUD-assisted multifamily housing located within broader distressed neighborhoods. The main purpose of the planning grant is not immediate construction, but the creation of a strong, community-backed roadmap for revitalization called a Transformation Plan. That plan is meant to serve as the central guiding document for future efforts to redevelop the housing, improve outcomes for residents, and catalyze neighborhood-wide reinvestment.
The program is organized around three core goals that applicants must address in a unified strategy. First is Housing: replacing distressed public or assisted housing with high-quality, mixed-income housing that is well managed and designed to meet both resident needs and the character of the surrounding neighborhood. Second is People: improving educational outcomes and intergenerational mobility for youth, while also strengthening supports and services delivered directly to children and their families. Third is Neighborhood: creating the conditions that attract and sustain public and private investment so the broader area gains the amenities families look for when choosing where to live, such as safety, strong schools, and healthy commercial activity. The expectation is that the Transformation Plan ties these three goals together so housing redevelopment is paired with people-focused supports and neighborhood improvements, rather than treating them as separate projects.
Eligible applicants include Public Housing Authorities (PHAs), local governments, tribal entities, and nonprofit organizations. For-profit developers may also participate, but they must apply jointly with a public entity. The notice indicates that additional eligibility and application requirements are detailed in specific NOFA sections (including Sections I.C, III.A.1, and III.C.2), signaling that partnership structure and applicant qualifications matter and are not purely informal preferences.
The funding instrument type is a grant, and there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute local or partner resources as part of the overall planning effort. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is listed as $500,000. The opportunity was posted on March 25, 2013, with an original and current closing date of May 28, 2013, and it was later archived on July 1, 2013. A key condition in the notice is that FY 2013 full-year funding had not yet been appropriated at the time of posting, so actual availability of funds depended on future Congressional action. HUD also noted it would issue a technical correction to specify the amount of funds available and any additional requirements imposed by the final appropriations bill, and that such a correction could potentially extend the application deadline.
Application materials were to be accessed via the CFDA number (14.892), and HUD provided an email contact (ChoiceNeighborhoods@hud.gov) for questions and clarifications. HUD staff indicated they could offer general guidance and technical assistance before the deadline but could not help prepare an application, which is a common boundary in federal competitions to maintain fairness.
Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants (FR 5700 N 18) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants opportunity (FR 5700 N 18)?
Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants (Funding Opportunity Number FR 5700 N 18) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under CFDA 14.892. It supports communities in planning for the turnaround of severely distressed public housing and/or HUD-assisted multifamily housing located within broader distressed neighborhoods.
What is the main purpose of this planning grant?
The main purpose is planning, not immediate construction. The grant is intended to help communities create a strong, community-backed roadmap for revitalization called a Transformation Plan, which serves as the central guiding document for future redevelopment and neighborhood reinvestment efforts.
What is a "Transformation Plan" in this program?
A Transformation Plan is the roadmap developed through the planning grant. It is meant to guide future efforts to redevelop the housing, improve outcomes for residents, and catalyze broader neighborhood reinvestment in a coordinated way.
Does this grant pay for construction or redevelopment work right away?
Based on the notice description, the planning grant is not focused on immediate construction. Its purpose is to fund the development of a Transformation Plan that can guide later redevelopment, resident outcomes work, and neighborhood-wide revitalization.
What kinds of housing does the program focus on?
The program targets severely distressed public housing and/or HUD-assisted multifamily housing, particularly where that housing is located within a broader distressed neighborhood.
What are the three core goals applicants must address?
Applicants must address three core goals in a unified strategy:
- Housing: Replace distressed public or assisted housing with high-quality, mixed-income housing that is well managed and fits resident needs and neighborhood character.
- People: Improve educational outcomes and intergenerational mobility for youth, and strengthen supports and services delivered to children and their families.
- Neighborhood: Create conditions that attract and sustain public and private investment, supporting amenities families look for (such as safety, strong schools, and healthy commercial activity).
Do applicants have to address Housing, People, and Neighborhood together?
Yes. The expectation is that the Transformation Plan ties the three goals together so housing redevelopment is paired with people-focused supports and neighborhood improvements, rather than being treated as separate projects.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include Public Housing Authorities (PHAs), local governments, tribal entities, and nonprofit organizations.
Can a for-profit developer apply?
For-profit developers may participate, but they must apply jointly with a public entity (they cannot apply alone under the terms described).
Are partnerships and applicant qualifications important?
Yes. The notice points to additional eligibility and application requirements in specific NOFA sections (including Sections I.C, III.A.1, and III.C.2), indicating that partnership structure and applicant qualifications are part of the formal requirements, not just informal preferences.
What type of funding instrument is this?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute local or partner resources as part of the overall planning effort.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling listed in the notice is $500,000.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on March 25, 2013. The original and current closing date listed is May 28, 2013.
Was this opportunity later archived?
Yes. The listing indicates it was archived on July 1, 2013.
Was funding guaranteed at the time the opportunity was posted?
No. A key condition stated is that FY 2013 full-year funding had not yet been appropriated at the time of posting, so the availability of funds depended on future Congressional action.
Could HUD change the amount of funds available or add requirements later?
Yes. HUD noted it would issue a technical correction to specify the amount of funds available and any additional requirements imposed by the final appropriations bill.
Could the application deadline be extended?
Potentially, yes. HUD stated that a technical correction could potentially extend the application deadline.
How were application materials accessed?
Application materials were to be accessed via the CFDA number 14.892.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 14.892.
How can applicants contact HUD with questions?
HUD provided an email contact for questions and clarifications: ChoiceNeighborhoods@hud.gov.
Will HUD help write or prepare an application?
No. HUD staff indicated they could offer general guidance and technical assistance before the deadline, but they could not help prepare an application in order to maintain fairness in the competition.
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| Transformation Initiative Rental Assistance Demonstration Small Research Grant Program Apply for FR 5600 N 42 Funding Number: FR 5600 N 42 Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $400,000 |
| Rural Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing Apply for FR 5700 N 20 Funding Number: FR 5700 N 20 Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
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| Assisted Living Conversion Program (ALCP) Apply for FR 5700 N 17 Funding Number: FR 5700 N 17 Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program Apply for VA SSVF 2014 Funding Number: VA SSVF 2014 Agency: VA Office of Mental Health Category: Housing Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| Notice of the Departments Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 NOFAs for Discretionary Programs Apply for FR 5800 N 01 Funding Number: FR 5800 N 01 Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
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| Comprehensive Housing Counseling Grant Program Apply for FR 5800 N 02 Funding Number: FR 5800 N 02 Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Housing Counseling Training Grant Apply for FR 5800 N 25 Funding Number: FR 5800 N 25 Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
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| Healthy Homes and Lead Technical Studies Programs Pre Application Apply for FR 5800 N 06 Funding Number: FR 5800 N 06 Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $750,000 |
| HUD Community Compass Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Apply for FR 5800 N 12 Funding Number: FR 5800 N 12 Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $51,000,000 |
| Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages Apply for FR 5800 N 10 Funding Number: FR 5800 N 10 Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
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| Resident Opportunity and Self Sufficiency (ROSS) Service Coordinators Program Apply for FR 5800 N 03 Funding Number: FR 5800 N 03 Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $738,000 |
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