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- The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the community development housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Comprehensive Housing Counseling 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 Jan 23, 2013 and posted on Jan 23, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 18, 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 $19,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 1. All housing counseling agencies (including Local Housing Counseling Agencies, Intermediaries and Multi State Organizations) that are directly approved by HUD and State Housing Finance Agencies (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 CFR 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 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 Program (Funding Opportunity Number FR 5700 N 14) 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. Through this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), HUD provides funding to support HUD-approved housing counseling agencies so they can respond flexibly to local needs and deliver a broad range of counseling services for people at different points in the housing spectrum, including homebuyers, current homeowners, renters, and individuals experiencing homelessness. The program falls under the Community Development and Housing activity area and is associated with CFDA 14.169, Housing Counseling Assistance Program.
The central purpose of this funding is to ensure that trained housing counselors can provide expert and unbiased guidance that helps households make informed housing decisions and stabilize their finances. The NOFA emphasizes that the need for counseling is especially urgent during periods of economic strain, such as job loss and reduced income, when families may be trying to reduce debt, rebuild damaged credit, avoid foreclosure, or find safer and more affordable rental options. It also highlights housing challenges linked to natural disasters, the transition from homeownership to renting, and the need to address substandard housing conditions. In practice, HUD views counseling agencies not only as service providers but also as trusted local navigators that can connect clients to relevant local, state, federal, and private housing assistance resources.
A major theme of the opportunity is reaching populations that are often underserved and face added barriers in the housing market. The NOFA specifically calls out minorities, older adults, veterans, people with disabilities, and residents of rural areas as groups that may encounter greater difficulties accessing stable housing, financing, recovery assistance, or fair treatment. HUD also frames housing counselors as a protective layer for consumers, helping them recognize and avoid scams, address discriminatory practices, and understand their rights and options when dealing with landlords, lenders, servicers, and other market actors.
The estimated total funding available under this NOFA is $19,500,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants include HUD-approved housing counseling agencies in several forms, including Local Housing Counseling Agencies, Intermediaries, and Multi-State Organizations, as well as State Housing Finance Agencies (SHFAs). Agencies that are not yet HUD-approved but meet the approval criteria in 24 CFR 214.103 are encouraged to participate by affiliating with a HUD-approved Intermediary or SHFA, which is an important pathway for newer or expanding organizations to access support while meeting HUD program standards.
To qualify for an award or sub-award, applicants, sub-grantees, and funded branches must meet baseline organizational requirements. They must be either 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 regulations and be authorized to do business in the states where they propose to deliver housing counseling services. These requirements are meant to ensure funded counseling is delivered by legitimate, accountable organizations with the capacity to operate across the jurisdictions they intend to serve.
Key dates included in the announcement show the opportunity was posted on January 23, 2013, with an original and current closing date of March 18, 2013, and an archive date of March 25, 2013. Application materials are referenced as being available through instructions tied to the CFDA number, and the notice indicates technical assistance and programmatic support were available for applicants who had difficulty accessing the announcement electronically.
Comprehensive Housing Counseling Program (HUD) - FAQs
What is the Comprehensive Housing Counseling Program (Funding Opportunity Number FR 5700 N 14)?
This 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 through a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). The funding supports HUD-approved housing counseling agencies so they can provide a broad range of housing counseling services that respond to local needs.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA 14.169, Housing Counseling Assistance Program.
What activity area does this program fall under?
The opportunity falls under the Community Development and Housing activity area.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The central purpose is to ensure trained housing counselors can provide expert and unbiased guidance to help households make informed housing decisions and stabilize their finances. HUD also positions counseling agencies as trusted local navigators that can connect clients to relevant local, state, federal, and private housing assistance resources.
Who is this program meant to help (who are the clients)?
The counseling services supported by this program are intended for people across the housing spectrum, including homebuyers, current homeowners, renters, and individuals experiencing homelessness.
What kinds of housing counseling needs does the NOFA emphasize?
The NOFA highlights counseling needs that can intensify during economic strain (such as job loss or reduced income), including reducing debt, rebuilding damaged credit, avoiding foreclosure, and finding safer and more affordable rental options. It also notes housing challenges linked to natural disasters, transitions from homeownership to renting, and addressing substandard housing conditions.
Does the NOFA highlight any consumer protection role for counselors?
Yes. HUD frames housing counselors as a protective layer for consumers, helping people recognize and avoid scams, address discriminatory practices, and understand rights and options when working with landlords, lenders, servicers, and other market actors.
Which populations does HUD specifically call out as underserved or facing added barriers?
The NOFA specifically identifies minorities, older adults, veterans, people with disabilities, and residents of rural areas as groups that may face greater barriers to stable housing, financing, recovery assistance, or fair treatment.
How much total funding is estimated to be available under this NOFA?
The estimated total funding available is $19,500,000.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The NOFA states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include HUD-approved housing counseling agencies, including Local Housing Counseling Agencies, Intermediaries, and Multi-State Organizations, as well as State Housing Finance Agencies (SHFAs).
Can an agency that is not yet HUD-approved participate?
Yes. Agencies that are not yet HUD-approved but meet the approval criteria in 24 CFR 214.103 are encouraged to participate by affiliating with a HUD-approved Intermediary or SHFA. This is presented as a pathway for newer or expanding organizations to access support while meeting HUD program standards.
What baseline organizational requirements apply to applicants, sub-grantees, and funded branches?
To qualify for an award or sub-award, applicants, sub-grantees, and funded branches must meet baseline requirements. They must be either tax-exempt under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code or be a unit of local, county, or state government. They must be in good standing under their state laws and regulations and be authorized to do business in the states where they propose to deliver housing counseling services.
Why does the NOFA include requirements about good standing and authorization to do business?
These requirements are intended to ensure funded housing counseling is delivered by legitimate, accountable organizations with the capacity to operate across the jurisdictions where they plan to provide services.
What are the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on January 23, 2013. The original and current closing date is March 18, 2013. The archive date is March 25, 2013.
Where are application materials and instructions referenced?
The announcement references application materials as being available through instructions tied to the CFDA number (CFDA 14.169).
Was technical assistance available for applicants?
Yes. The notice indicates technical assistance and programmatic support were available for applicants who had difficulty accessing the announcement electronically.
What is HUD's overall view of housing counseling agencies under this NOFA?
HUD describes counseling agencies not only as direct service providers, but also as trusted local navigators that can connect clients with relevant housing assistance resources across local, state, federal, and private systems.
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