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- The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "General Section to HUDs Fiscal Year 2015 Notices of Funding Availability (NOFAs) for Discretionary Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 28, 2014 and posted on Oct 21, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 1, 2016 THERE IS NO FUNDING ASSOCIATED WITH THIS POSTING.. (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 applicants must have valid, active Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submission of applications for financial assistance, as required in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 2 CFR 25.200 and 24 CFR Part 5 Subpart K. Read Section IV.C in this General Section for additional details on DUNS and SAM registration. Each Program NOFA will describe additional eligibility requirements for applicants. HUD does not provide direct services or products to individuals through its formula based programs or its competitive Program NOFA process. Individuals seeking financial assistance should refer to www.GovBenefits.gov.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "General Section to HUD's Fiscal Year 2015 Notices of Funding Availability (NOFAs) for Discretionary Programs" (Funding Opportunity Number FR-5900-N-01) is not a standalone grant that provides money by itself. Instead, it functions as a master set of rules, instructions, and government-wide compliance requirements that apply across HUD's FY 2015 discretionary funding competitions. In practice, it is the baseline document that applicants must follow in addition to the specific Program NOFA for the particular HUD program they want to apply to. HUD emphasizes that the FY 2015 General Section contains multiple material changes from prior years, and that reading it closely is important because it can affect eligibility, application completeness, and the likelihood of an application being rated favorably.
This posting covers discretionary HUD funding competitions that may use either grants or cooperative agreements as the funding instrument type. The activity category is housing, but the General Section is broader than any one housing program because it is intended to govern the common application and administrative framework across many HUD competitions. The General Section lays out requirements that are meant to be consistent across programs, while each individual Program NOFA adds program-specific details such as who can apply, what activities can be funded, program-specific thresholds, scoring factors, and any additional limitations.
A key point of the announcement is that there is no funding associated directly with this posting. The posted and closing dates (Posted Oct 21, 2014; closing listed as Jan 1, 2016; archived Jan 15, 2016) reflect the availability window for the guidance document rather than a pot of money tied to this particular listing. Applicants would use the General Section alongside the Program NOFA for the actual competitive funding opportunity that includes funds, deadlines, and program-specific criteria.
From an eligibility and submission standpoint, the General Section highlights a universal administrative requirement that applies to all applicants: an applicant must have a valid, active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) before submitting any application for federal financial assistance. This requirement is tied to federal regulations (including 2 CFR 25.200 and 24 CFR Part 5 Subpart K). The announcement points applicants to Section IV.C of the General Section for the detailed instructions covering DUNS and SAM registration expectations (noting that each Program NOFA may include additional eligibility rules beyond these baseline registration requirements). The listing also clarifies that HUD does not provide direct services or products to individuals through its formula programs or through the competitive NOFA process; individuals seeking personal financial assistance are directed to GovBenefits.gov rather than this NOFA framework.
In terms of content, the General Section is described as doing two main jobs. First, it establishes the requirements that are applicable to all FY 2015 HUD Program NOFAs, which typically includes standardized application procedures, threshold and compliance expectations, and general administrative rules that affect every applicant. Second, it communicates HUD's priorities and strategic goals, which is important because applicants often need to show alignment with HUD priorities in narratives, work plans, and outcome measures, even when the scoring rubric is contained in the specific Program NOFA. The General Section also underscores cross-program requirements that commonly apply to federal awards, such as nondiscrimination and environmental protections, and signals that these requirements should be treated as mandatory compliance elements rather than optional best practices.
Because this is the governing umbrella document, the practical takeaway for applicants is that they must treat the General Section as required reading, not background information. A complete application for any HUD FY 2015 discretionary competition would require responding to the Program NOFA while also meeting the General Section's shared requirements, including registration prerequisites and cross-cutting federal compliance obligations. Applicants looking for the full announcement and related guidance are directed to HUD's "Funds Available" webpage, and the notice provides contacts for access issues: Loyd LaMois (202-402-3964) and Nadir Dalal (202-402-3137).
FAQs: HUD FY 2015 General Section (FR-5900-N-01)
What is the "General Section to HUD's Fiscal Year 2015 NOFAs for Discretionary Programs" (FR-5900-N-01)?
It is an umbrella guidance document that sets the common rules, instructions, and cross-cutting federal compliance requirements for HUD's FY 2015 discretionary funding competitions. It is meant to be used alongside the specific Program NOFA for the HUD program you are applying to.
Is FR-5900-N-01 a standalone grant that provides funding by itself?
No. This posting does not have funding associated with it directly. It does not provide a pot of money on its own. Instead, it provides the baseline requirements that apply across HUD FY 2015 discretionary competitions.
How do applicants actually use this General Section when applying for HUD funding?
Applicants use it as required companion guidance to the specific Program NOFA for the competition they want to enter. The Program NOFA contains the program-specific funding details (such as who can apply, what can be funded, scoring factors, and deadlines), while the General Section provides shared requirements that also must be met for the application to be complete and compliant.
What types of funding instruments are covered by the FY 2015 General Section?
The posting indicates that HUD discretionary competitions covered by the General Section may use either grants or cooperative agreements as the funding instrument type, depending on the specific Program NOFA.
What is the main purpose of the General Section?
It serves two primary functions: (1) establishing requirements applicable to all FY 2015 HUD Program NOFAs, including standardized application procedures and general administrative rules, and (2) communicating HUD priorities and strategic goals that applicants may need to address in narratives, work plans, and outcome measures.
Why does HUD emphasize reading the FY 2015 General Section closely?
HUD states the FY 2015 General Section contains multiple material changes from prior years. Those changes can affect eligibility, application completeness, and how favorably an application is rated. In practical terms, missing a General Section requirement could jeopardize an otherwise strong program-specific submission.
If there is no funding attached, why are there posted and closing dates for this listing?
The posted and closing dates reflect the availability window for the guidance document itself rather than an application deadline tied to a specific funding pot. The listing shows it was posted Oct 21, 2014, had a closing date listed as Jan 1, 2016, and was archived Jan 15, 2016.
Where do the real funding amounts, deadlines, and scoring criteria appear?
Those details appear in the specific Program NOFA for the HUD program you are applying to. The General Section provides the common framework, while the Program NOFA provides the program-specific funding information, application requirements, thresholds, scoring factors, and limitations.
Does the General Section determine who is eligible to apply?
It establishes baseline, cross-program requirements (including key administrative prerequisites), but each Program NOFA may include additional eligibility rules beyond the General Section. Applicants must meet both the General Section requirements and the Program NOFA requirements.
What universal registration requirement does the General Section highlight for applicants?
Applicants must have a valid, active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) before submitting any application for federal financial assistance. This is described as a universal administrative requirement for all applicants under this FY 2015 framework.
Which regulations are cited in relation to the SAM registration requirement?
The listing ties the SAM requirement to federal regulations, including 2 CFR 25.200 and 24 CFR Part 5 Subpart K.
Where in the General Section are the detailed instructions about DUNS and SAM registration?
The notice points applicants to Section IV.C of the General Section for detailed instructions covering DUNS and SAM registration expectations.
Does meeting SAM (and DUNS) expectations guarantee eligibility for a specific program competition?
No. The General Section provides baseline registration expectations, but each Program NOFA may impose additional eligibility rules. Applicants should review both documents to confirm they meet all requirements.
What kinds of requirements does the General Section treat as cross-program mandatory compliance items?
The announcement notes that the General Section underscores requirements commonly applicable to federal awards, including nondiscrimination and environmental protections, and signals these should be treated as mandatory compliance elements rather than optional best practices.
How does the General Section relate to application scoring?
The scoring rubric is contained in the specific Program NOFA, but the General Section communicates HUD priorities and strategic goals. Applicants often need to demonstrate alignment with HUD priorities in narratives, work plans, and outcome measures, even when the point-by-point scoring factors are in the Program NOFA.
Does HUD provide direct services or personal financial assistance to individuals through this NOFA framework?
No. The listing clarifies that HUD does not provide direct services or products to individuals through its formula programs or through the competitive NOFA process described here. Individuals seeking personal financial assistance are directed to GovBenefits.gov.
Where should applicants go to find the full announcement and related guidance for HUD funding opportunities?
Applicants are directed to HUD's "Funds Available" webpage to access the full announcement and related guidance.
Who can be contacted for access issues related to this notice and guidance?
The notice provides the following contacts for access issues: Loyd LaMois (202-402-3964) and Nadir Dalal (202-402-3137).
What is the practical takeaway for applicants considering HUD FY 2015 discretionary competitions?
Treat the General Section as required reading and a required compliance baseline. A complete application must respond to the specific Program NOFA and also meet the shared requirements in the General Section, including registration prerequisites and cross-cutting federal compliance obligations.
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