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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Community Development Technical Assistance (CD TA) CHDO HOME (FR 5300 N 18B)

1) What is this grant opportunity?

This is the Community Development Technical Assistance (CD TA) CHDO HOME grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR 5300 N 18B). It is a discretionary, competitive HUD funding opportunity intended to improve how key HUD community development programs are implemented by providing technical assistance rather than direct project funding.

2) Which federal agency offers this funding?

The funding opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

3) What is the main purpose of the CD TA CHDO HOME opportunity?

The purpose is to fund technical assistance that strengthens program performance, compliance, and measurable results for HUD community development programs. The focus is on helping jurisdictions, organizations, and program administrators run programs more effectively and meet federal requirements.

4) Does this funding pay for housing projects or direct services?

No. The core aim is not to directly fund housing projects or services. Instead, the funding supports technical assistance such as expert guidance, training, and capacity-building.

5) What types of activities are supported under "technical assistance" in this opportunity?

Based on the description, supported activities include expert guidance, training, and capacity-building designed to improve administration, compliance, and performance of covered HUD programs, along with achieving measurable outcomes.

6) What program areas does this CD TA opportunity cover?

The opportunity covers technical assistance across five program areas:

• HOME (Home Investment Partnerships Program)
• CHDO (HOME) focused on Community Housing Development Organizations within the HOME framework
• Homeless assistance programs
• HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS)
• CDBG (Community Development Block Grant)

7) If the title highlights "CHDO HOME," does it still apply to other programs?

Yes. While the title highlights CHDO HOME, the CD TA program is described as providing targeted technical assistance across distinct program lines, including HOME, CHDO (HOME), homeless assistance programs, HOPWA, and CDBG.

8) What does the HOME program area technical assistance generally focus on?

The HOME technical assistance generally focuses on improving the administration of HOME funds and ensuring that HOME activities (such as affordable housing development, rehabilitation, and tenant-based assistance) are implemented correctly and in compliance with requirements.

9) What is the CHDO (HOME) component focused on?

The CHDO (HOME) component focuses on the role and capacity of Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs), which are nonprofits that meet specific HOME regulatory requirements and may serve as developers, owners, or sponsors of affordable housing.

10) What kinds of CHDO-related issues might the technical assistance address?

The description indicates technical assistance commonly concentrates on organizational capacity, project readiness, compliance systems, and specialized rules applicable to CHDO set-asides and CHDO operating support.

11) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 14.239 (HOME Investment Partnerships Program).

12) How much funding did HUD estimate for this opportunity?

HUD listed an estimated total funding amount of $8,000,000.

13) Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?

No. HUD indicated there is no cost sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.

14) Is this a competitive grant or a formula/entitlement program?

It is a competitive NOFA-type discretionary program. Awards are made based on the application and evaluation process described in the full announcement, not by formula or entitlement distribution.

15) Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility varies depending on which CD TA program area the applicant proposes to support. HUD directs applicants to Section III.A of the full NOFA for a chart listing eligible applicants by program component. The notice lists eligibility broadly as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," meaning the specific eligible applicant types must be confirmed in the NOFA.

16) Can individuals apply for this funding?

No. HUD does not directly fund individuals through its competitive NOFA process. Applications must be submitted by eligible organizations, not individual persons.

17) When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?

HUD posted and created the opportunity on September 8, 2009. The closing date was October 21, 2009, and the archive date was October 26, 2009.

18) Is this funding opportunity still open?

No. Based on the dates provided, this is a historical, closed opportunity.

19) Why is this listing still useful if the opportunity is closed?

The summary is useful for understanding the structure and intent of HUD CD TA competitions and how HUD frames technical assistance priorities across HOME, CHDO (HOME), homeless assistance programs, HOPWA, and CDBG.

20) How can someone find the original application package materials?

HUD notes that the application package should be downloaded using the CFDA number only (14.239).

21) Who is the listed contact for help accessing the full announcement electronically?

The contact listed is Guadalupe M. Herrera, Deputy Director, at (202) 708-4604.

22) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?

The Funding Opportunity Number is FR 5300 N 18B.

23) How is this opportunity categorized?

It is categorized under community development and housing.

24) What kinds of results is the technical assistance intended to improve?

The description emphasizes improving performance, compliance with federal requirements, and measurable results for the programs and communities served.