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- The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "HOPE VI Main Street Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 14.878 Affordable Housing Development in Main Street Rejuvenation Projects.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 13, 2015 and posted on Jul 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 27, 2015 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 115959 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments County governments City or township governments.
- Eligible applicants under this NOFA are limited to Units of General Local Government, defined as any city, town, township, village, county, parish, or other general purpose political subdivision of a state, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the District of Columbia, and the Trust Territories of the Pacific Islands. It does not include Native American governments or Public Housing Authorities. The above noted Local Government must Have a population of 50,000 or less Not be served by a local or county/parish Public Housing Agency (PHA) that administers more than 100 physical public housing units within the local governmentrsquos jurisdiction. Such units exclude Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher subsidized units. Joint applications are not permitted. However, an applicant can enter into subaward agreements (or contracts) with nonprofit organizations and State or local governments. The applicant can also enter into contracts with for profit entities. The Local Government grantee is subject to 2 CFR part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards when procuring supplies or services. One Main Street Project Funded. The applicant can only apply for funding to support one project in one cohesive Main Street Area. The Project may include several buildings. Thresholds Applicable to All Applicants. The applicant must meet all thresholds in order to be considered for rating, ranking and funding. Thresholds are located in Section III.A. of this NOFA. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The HOPE VI Main Street Grant Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designed to help small communities bring life back to historic or traditional downtown business districts, often referred to as "Main Street" areas. The core idea is straightforward: many older downtown buildings have empty or underused commercial space, and this program supports renovating those properties so that the unused space can be converted into affordable housing units. By doing that, the program aims to strengthen downtowns in a way that preserves community character while also addressing local housing needs.
The program has several closely connected objectives. It seeks to redevelop Main Street areas by encouraging investment in central business districts that may have struggled with vacancies or disinvestment. It also emphasizes preservation, specifically the protection and reuse of historic or traditional downtown properties, using housing development as a way to keep these buildings occupied and maintained rather than abandoned or demolished. Another major objective is economic development: adding housing downtown increases foot traffic, supports local businesses, and can help stabilize or grow the local economy. Finally, it expands the supply of affordable housing in locations that are typically walkable and close to services, jobs, and amenities, which can be especially valuable in smaller towns where new housing development options may be limited.
Funding under this opportunity was limited and competitive. The notice anticipated one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $500,000 and an award ceiling of $500,000 (meaning the maximum award amount was $500,000). There was no stated minimum award floor. The program also required cost sharing or matching, so applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources toward the project rather than relying entirely on the federal grant.
Eligible applicants were restricted to units of general local government, such as cities, towns, townships, villages, counties, parishes, or similar general-purpose political subdivisions. Eligibility extended to certain U.S. territories and jurisdictions, including Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the District of Columbia, and the Trust Territories of the Pacific Islands. Importantly, the opportunity specifically excluded Native American governments and Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) as eligible applicants. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships were also not eligible to apply or receive an award.
In addition to being a local government, an applicant had to meet two key conditions tied to the program's focus on smaller communities. First, the local government had to have a population of 50,000 or less. Second, it could not be served by a local or county/parish PHA that administers more than 100 physical public housing units within the local government's jurisdiction (Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 units were excluded from that count). These restrictions were intended to target communities with smaller-scale housing systems and fewer existing public housing resources.
The grant was structured around funding one Main Street project in one cohesive Main Street area. While the project could include multiple buildings, the application had to be focused on a single, coherent downtown district plan rather than scattered sites. Joint applications were not allowed, meaning multiple local governments could not apply together as co-applicants. However, the local government awardee could still partner through subawards or contracts with nonprofit organizations and state or local government entities, and it could also contract with for-profit firms. Like other federal awards, procurement and administration were subject to the federal Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Part 200, which governs issues like procurement standards, cost principles, and audit requirements.
This opportunity was published under Funding Opportunity Number FR 5900 N 03, with a CFDA number of 14.878 (Affordable Housing Development in Main Street Rejuvenation Projects). The application deadline was August 27, 2015, with electronic submissions due by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. The listing also noted that applicants had to meet specific threshold requirements described in the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) in order to be scored and considered for funding, meaning basic eligibility alone was not enough; applicants had to clear required minimum criteria before being rated and ranked.
For additional details and official program materials, HUD directed applicants to its grants information page, and provided a contact for assistance accessing the full announcement: Lawrence Gnessin (Lawrence.Gnessin@hud.gov), Grants Policy.
HOPE VI Main Street Grant Program FAQs
What is the HOPE VI Main Street Grant Program?
The HOPE VI Main Street Grant Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It supports small communities in revitalizing historic or traditional downtown business districts ("Main Street" areas) by renovating older downtown properties and converting unused or underused commercial space into affordable housing units.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The core purpose is to help bring life back to Main Street areas by funding the renovation of downtown buildings so vacant or underused commercial space can be converted into affordable housing. The broader intent is to strengthen downtowns while preserving community character and addressing local housing needs.
What objectives does the program aim to achieve?
Based on the program description, the objectives include:
- Redeveloping Main Street areas by encouraging investment in central business districts affected by vacancies or disinvestment
- Preserving historic or traditional downtown properties through reuse and rehabilitation
- Supporting economic development by adding downtown housing that increases foot traffic and helps local businesses
- Expanding the supply of affordable housing in walkable locations close to services, jobs, and amenities
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are units of general local government, such as cities, towns, townships, villages, counties, parishes, or similar general-purpose political subdivisions. Eligibility also extends to certain U.S. territories and jurisdictions listed in the opportunity.
Which U.S. territories and jurisdictions are included as eligible applicants?
The opportunity includes eligibility for Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the District of Columbia, and the Trust Territories of the Pacific Islands.
Who is not eligible to apply?
The opportunity specifically excludes Native American governments and Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) as eligible applicants. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are also not eligible to apply or receive an award.
Is there a population limit for eligible local governments?
Yes. To qualify, the local government must have a population of 50,000 or less.
How does the Public Housing Authority (PHA) restriction affect eligibility?
The local government cannot be served by a local or county/parish PHA that administers more than 100 physical public housing units within the local government's jurisdiction. The count is based on physical public housing units and specifically excludes Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 units from that number.
Are Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 units included in the "more than 100 units" threshold?
No. The restriction is based on the number of physical public housing units; Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 units are excluded from the unit count.
How much funding was available under this opportunity?
The notice anticipated one award with an estimated total funding amount of $500,000. The award ceiling (maximum award amount) was $500,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor was stated in the opportunity description.
How many awards were expected?
The notice anticipated one award.
Is the funding competitive?
Yes. Funding was described as limited and competitive.
Does the program require matching funds or cost sharing?
Yes. The program required cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources toward the project rather than relying entirely on the federal grant.
What types of projects does the grant support?
The program supports renovation of older downtown properties so that unused or underused commercial space can be converted into affordable housing units in a Main Street area.
Does the grant focus on one area or multiple areas?
The grant was structured around funding one Main Street project in one cohesive Main Street area. The application needed to reflect a single coherent downtown district plan rather than scattered sites.
Can a project include more than one building?
Yes. The project could include multiple buildings, as long as they are part of one cohesive Main Street area and the application is centered on one coherent downtown district plan.
Are joint applications allowed (multiple local governments applying together)?
No. Joint applications were not allowed, meaning multiple local governments could not apply together as co-applicants.
Can the local government work with partners if it receives the award?
Yes. While joint applications were not allowed, the local government awardee could partner through subawards or contracts with nonprofit organizations and state or local government entities, and it could also contract with for-profit firms.
What federal rules govern procurement and administration of the award?
Procurement and administration were subject to the federal Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR Part 200, which covers areas such as procurement standards, cost principles, and audit requirements.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this opportunity is FR 5900 N 03.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number is 14.878, titled "Affordable Housing Development in Main Street Rejuvenation Projects."
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 27, 2015.
What time were electronic submissions due on the closing date?
Electronic submissions were due by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date.
Is meeting basic eligibility enough to be considered for funding?
No. Applicants also had to meet specific threshold requirements described in the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) in order to be scored and considered for funding.
Where could applicants find official program materials or additional details?
HUD directed applicants to its grants information page for additional details and official program materials.
Who was listed as a contact for assistance accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed was Lawrence Gnessin (Lawrence.Gnessin@hud.gov), Grants Policy.
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