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- The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Comprehensive Housing Counseling Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 14.169 Housing Counseling Assistance Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 5, 2014 and posted on Mar 4, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 7, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- All housing counseling agencies (including LHCAs, Intermediaries and MSOs) that are directly approved by HUD prior to the NOFA issue date and SHFAs are eligible for this NOFA. Housing Counseling agencies that have not received HUD approval but meet the Housing Counseling Program approval criteria at 24 C.F.R. 214.103 are encouraged to affiliate with a HUD approved Intermediary or SHFA. 2. Applicant and Sub grantee Status. To be eligible to receive a grant or sub grant under this NOFA, all Applicants, sub grantees and funded branches must be a. tax exempt organizations under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. 501(a) and (c), or be a unit of local, county or state government b. in good standing under the laws and regulations of the state of their organization and c. authorized to do business in the states in which they propose to provide housing counseling services.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Comprehensive Housing Counseling Grant Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designed to strengthen and expand housing counseling services nationwide. Its central goal is to fund housing counseling agencies so they can provide practical, unbiased guidance to people who are renting, buying a home, already own a home, or are experiencing homelessness. The program is meant to help households make informed housing decisions, improve their financial stability, and better understand the ongoing responsibilities that come with tenancy or homeownership.
HUD funds under this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) can be used to deliver a broad range of counseling and education activities, including advice on property maintenance, budgeting and financial management, and financial literacy. In practice, this can cover the full housing life cycle: preparing first-time homebuyers for sustainable ownership, helping existing homeowners avoid delinquency or foreclosure through early intervention and loss-mitigation counseling, supporting renters with affordability and tenancy issues, and connecting people facing housing instability to appropriate local resources. A key feature of the NOFA is flexibility, meaning HUD intends for funded agencies to adjust services to meet the needs of their local residents and neighborhoods rather than limiting assistance to a single narrow counseling category.
The opportunity is positioned as part of HUDs broader effort to stabilize the housing market by helping individuals and families obtain housing and remain housed. By supporting counseling organizations that work directly with consumers, HUD aims to reduce preventable housing crises and promote responsible, sustainable housing outcomes, whether that involves buying a home safely, maintaining an affordable rental, or navigating transitions such as job loss, medical hardship, or other disruptions that can threaten housing stability.
The NOFA also emphasizes reaching populations that often face added barriers in housing and personal finance. It highlights traditionally underserved groups such as minorities, older adults, veterans, people with disabilities, individuals with limited English proficiency, and residents of rural areas. HUD describes housing counselors as both a source of expert guidance and an important safeguard against scams and discrimination. Funded counselors may also function as a gateway to other assistance by referring clients to local, state, federal, and private housing support programs and helping them understand eligibility and next steps.
Administrative details in the source information identify this opportunity as Funding Opportunity Number FR 5800 N 02, titled Comprehensive Housing Counseling Grant Program, with CFDA number 14.169 (Housing Counseling Assistance Program). The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is housing. The NOFA was posted March 4, 2014, with an application closing date of April 7, 2014, and an archive date of April 21, 2014. The opportunity notes that HUD reserves the right to award both FY 2014 and FY 2015 funds through this single competition, but any FY 2015 awards would depend on future congressional action and the availability of funds, with HUD indicating it would announce intentions regarding FY 2015 separately if funding became available.
Eligibility is targeted to housing counseling agencies that are directly approved by HUD before the NOFA issue date, including Local Housing Counseling Agencies (LHCAs), Intermediaries, and Multi-State Organizations (MSOs), as well as State Housing Finance Agencies (SHFAs). Agencies that are not yet HUD-approved but meet HUDs housing counseling program approval criteria (referenced at 24 C.F.R. 214.103) are encouraged to affiliate with a HUD-approved Intermediary or SHFA. In addition, applicants, subgrantees, and funded branches must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code or be a unit of local, county, or state government, must be in good standing under their state laws, and must be authorized to do business in the states where they propose to deliver housing counseling services. The NOFA indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Overall, the grant opportunity is intended to resource HUD-approved counseling networks so they can deliver high-quality, consumer-focused counseling that improves housing outcomes, strengthens financial capability, protects households from fraud and discriminatory practices, and connects vulnerable residents to the broader housing assistance ecosystem.
Comprehensive Housing Counseling Grant Program (HUD) - FAQs
What is the Comprehensive Housing Counseling Grant Program?
The Comprehensive Housing Counseling Grant Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) intended to strengthen and expand housing counseling services nationwide. The program funds housing counseling agencies so they can provide practical, unbiased guidance to households across the housing spectrum, including renters, homebuyers, homeowners, and people experiencing homelessness.
What is the main purpose of this HUD funding opportunity?
The central goal is to support housing counseling agencies in delivering counseling and education that help households make informed housing decisions, improve financial stability, and understand the ongoing responsibilities of tenancy or homeownership. HUD positions the effort as part of a broader strategy to stabilize the housing market by reducing preventable housing crises and promoting sustainable housing outcomes.
Who is this program designed to help?
Funded counseling is intended to benefit people who are renting, buying a home, already own a home, or are experiencing homelessness. The services are meant to help households obtain housing and remain housed, including during disruptive life events such as job loss, medical hardship, or other changes that can threaten housing stability.
What types of housing counseling and education activities can grant funds support?
HUD funding under this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) can support a broad range of counseling and education activities, including:
- Budgeting and financial management
- Financial literacy education
- Advice on property maintenance
- First-time homebuyer preparation for sustainable ownership
- Early intervention and loss-mitigation counseling to help homeowners avoid delinquency or foreclosure
- Support for renters with affordability and tenancy issues
- Connections and referrals for people facing housing instability to appropriate local resources
Does the NOFA focus on only one type of counseling (for example, homeownership only)?
No. A key feature described is flexibility. HUD intends for funded agencies to adjust services to the needs of local residents and neighborhoods rather than limiting assistance to a single narrow counseling category. The described activities span the full housing life cycle, including renting, buying, owning, and addressing housing instability.
How does HUD describe the role of housing counselors in this program?
HUD describes housing counselors as a source of expert guidance and an important safeguard against scams and discrimination. Counselors funded through the program may also act as a gateway to other support by referring clients to local, state, federal, and private housing assistance programs and helping clients understand eligibility and next steps.
Which populations does the NOFA emphasize reaching?
The NOFA emphasizes serving populations that often face additional barriers in housing and personal finance. It specifically highlights traditionally underserved groups, including:
- Minorities
- Older adults
- Veterans
- People with disabilities
- Individuals with limited English proficiency
- Residents of rural areas
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and the official title of the opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR 5800 N 02, and the title is Comprehensive Housing Counseling Grant Program.
What is the CFDA number listed for this program?
The CFDA number provided is 14.169, identified as the Housing Counseling Assistance Program.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is housing.
When was the NOFA posted, and what were the key dates?
According to the provided details, the NOFA was posted on March 4, 2014. The application closing date was April 7, 2014, and the archive date was April 21, 2014.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is targeted to housing counseling agencies that are directly approved by HUD before the NOFA issue date. The eligible applicant types listed include:
- Local Housing Counseling Agencies (LHCAs)
- Intermediaries
- Multi-State Organizations (MSOs)
- State Housing Finance Agencies (SHFAs)
Can an agency apply if it is not yet HUD-approved?
Agencies that are not yet HUD-approved but that meet HUD's housing counseling program approval criteria (referenced at 24 C.F.R. 214.103) are encouraged to affiliate with a HUD-approved Intermediary or a State Housing Finance Agency (SHFA).
Are there organizational requirements for applicants, subgrantees, or funded branches?
Yes. The NOFA indicates that applicants, subgrantees, and funded branches must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code or be a unit of local, county, or state government. They must also be in good standing under their state laws and be authorized to do business in the states where they propose to deliver housing counseling services.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The NOFA states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is HUD's position on awarding funds across FY 2014 and FY 2015?
The opportunity notes that HUD reserves the right to award both FY 2014 and FY 2015 funds through this single competition. Any FY 2015 awards would depend on future congressional action and the availability of funds, and HUD indicated it would announce its intentions regarding FY 2015 separately if funding became available.
How does this program aim to prevent housing crises?
Based on the description provided, HUD aims to reduce preventable housing crises by supporting counseling organizations that work directly with consumers. The counseling approach includes early intervention for homeowners, help with renter affordability and tenancy issues, education on budgeting and financial literacy, and referrals to other assistance that can help households remain housed.
What outcomes does HUD want to promote through this program?
The program is intended to promote responsible, sustainable housing outcomes. Examples described include buying a home safely and sustainably, maintaining stable and affordable rental housing, improving financial capability, and navigating transitions that could otherwise lead to housing instability.
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