Opportunity Information: Apply for FR 5472 N 01
Apply for FR 5472 N 01
- The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the community development education employment, labor and training information and statistics sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program (HBCU)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 28, 2010 and posted on Dec 28, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 24, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Colleges and universities that meet the definition of Historically Black Colleges and Universities as determined by the Department of Education in 34 CFR 608.2 in accordance with that Departments responsibilities under Executive Order 13256, dated February 12, 2002. Applicants must be accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If an applicant is one of several campuses of the same institution, the applicant may submit a separate application for each campus. If applying for funding from separate campuses of the same institution, an applicant must have a DUNS number and use the DUNS 4 digits to identify the separate campuses from the parent university an administrative and budgeting structure independent of the other campuses in the system, and must meet the definition of an HBCU as outlined above to be eligible to receive HUD grant funds (see the General Section). Only one application can be submitted per campus. If multiple applications are submitted from the same campus, all will be disqualified. Institutions that received an HBCU grant awarded under the HBCU NOFA posted on Grants.gov July 17, 2010 are not eligible to submit an application under this NOFA.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designed to help eligible HBCUs expand and strengthen their capacity to address community development challenges where they are located. The program is rooted in the purposes of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and it prioritizes activities that benefit low- and moderate-income residents. In practical terms, HUD is looking to support HBCUs that want to play a larger, more effective role in local efforts such as neighborhood revitalization, housing-related initiatives, and economic development projects that improve conditions and opportunities for underserved communities.
For this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), HUD defines a "locality" broadly to include standard units of local government such as cities, counties, townships, parishes, and villages, as well as the U.S. Virgin Islands, as long as that is where the institution is located. The institution must identify a "target area," meaning the specific area within its locality where the grant-supported work will be carried out. If the proposed activities will be delivered outside that target area, the application must include a clear justification explaining why services or activities are being provided elsewhere and how that choice aligns with the program's community development purpose.
This funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR 5472 N 01) was posted on December 28, 2010, with an application deadline of February 24, 2011. HUD estimated total available funding at $2,300,000, and the award mechanism is a grant. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants, which means institutions are not required to provide matching funds to be eligible, though applicants typically still need to present a realistic budget and implementation plan consistent with HUD requirements.
Eligibility is limited to colleges and universities that meet the federal definition of an HBCU as determined by the U.S. Department of Education under 34 CFR 608.2, consistent with Executive Order 13256 (February 12, 2002). Applicants must also be accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. HUD allows multi-campus systems to apply on a campus-by-campus basis, but each campus must be able to demonstrate an independent administrative and budgeting structure and must separately meet the HBCU definition. Each campus may submit only one application; if multiple applications come from the same campus, they are all disqualified. Additionally, institutions that received an HBCU grant under the NOFA posted on Grants.gov on July 17, 2010 are not eligible to apply under this specific 2010-2011 NOFA.
The opportunity is categorized under community development and also connects to education, employment/labor and training, and information/statistics as activity categories, reflecting the expectation that funded projects may combine community revitalization work with institutional capacity-building, workforce development, planning, data, or other supportive functions. Application materials were available through an application package tied to the CFDA number (as referenced in the listing), and the program contact listed for access issues was Ophelia Wilson at (202) 402-4390.
FAQs: HUD Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Program (FR 5472 N 01)
What is the HUD Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Program?
The HUD HBCU Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) intended to help eligible Historically Black Colleges and Universities expand and strengthen their capacity to address community development challenges in the areas where they are located.
What is the purpose of this grant opportunity?
The program is rooted in Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (as amended) and prioritizes activities that benefit low- and moderate-income residents. In practical terms, HUD aims to support HBCUs that want to increase their role and effectiveness in neighborhood revitalization, housing-related initiatives, and economic development efforts that improve conditions and opportunities for underserved communities.
What kinds of community development activities does HUD prioritize under this program?
Based on the NOFA description, HUD prioritizes activities connected to community development needs in the institution's area, including neighborhood revitalization, housing-related initiatives, and economic development projects, with an emphasis on benefits to low- and moderate-income residents.
How does HUD define the "locality" for this NOFA?
For this NOFA, HUD defines "locality" broadly to include standard units of local government such as cities, counties, townships, parishes, and villages. It also includes the U.S. Virgin Islands, as long as that is where the institution is located.
What is a "target area" and why is it required?
The institution must identify a "target area," meaning the specific area within its locality where the grant-supported work will be carried out. The target area helps clarify where the community development activities will be focused.
Can grant-supported services or activities be delivered outside the target area?
Yes, but if proposed activities will be delivered outside the target area, the application must include a clear justification explaining why services or activities are being provided elsewhere and how that decision aligns with the program's community development purpose.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this NOFA?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR 5472 N 01.
When was this funding opportunity posted and when was the application due?
This NOFA was posted on December 28, 2010, and the application deadline was February 24, 2011.
How much total funding did HUD estimate as available under this NOFA?
HUD estimated total available funding at $2,300,000.
What type of award is this?
The award mechanism is a grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required to apply?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for applicants in the information provided. This means matching funds are not required for eligibility, though applicants are still expected to submit a realistic budget and implementation plan consistent with HUD requirements.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to colleges and universities that meet the federal definition of an HBCU as determined by the U.S. Department of Education under 34 CFR 608.2, consistent with Executive Order 13256 (February 12, 2002).
Are accreditation requirements included in the eligibility criteria?
Yes. Applicants must be accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Can a multi-campus system apply, and how does HUD treat campuses within a system?
HUD allows multi-campus systems to apply on a campus-by-campus basis. Each campus must be able to demonstrate an independent administrative and budgeting structure and must separately meet the federal definition of an HBCU.
How many applications may a single campus submit?
Each campus may submit only one application.
What happens if more than one application is submitted from the same campus?
If multiple applications come from the same campus, they are all disqualified.
Are any institutions specifically ineligible due to prior awards?
Yes. Institutions that received an HBCU grant under the NOFA posted on Grants.gov on July 17, 2010 are not eligible to apply under this specific 2010-2011 NOFA.
What subject or activity categories are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under community development. It also connects to education, employment/labor and training, and information/statistics as activity categories, reflecting that funded projects may combine community revitalization work with institutional capacity-building, workforce development, planning, data, or other supportive functions.
Where were the application materials available?
Application materials were available through an application package tied to the CFDA number (as referenced in the listing).
Who is the contact person for application package access issues, and what is the phone number?
The program contact listed for access issues was Ophelia Wilson at (202) 402-4390.
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