Opportunity Information: Apply for FR 6000 N 03
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- The HUD 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 10, 2016 and posted on Feb 10, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 12, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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: County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The HOPE VI Main Street Grant Program is a discretionary HUD grant designed to help small communities bring life back to historic or traditional downtown "Main Street" areas by converting unused or outdated commercial space into affordable housing. The core idea is adaptive reuse: instead of letting empty storefronts or obsolete upper-floor commercial areas sit vacant, communities can renovate those spaces and turn them into housing units that are affordable for the first residents who move in. The program is meant to support downtown revitalization in a way that preserves the character of older main street buildings while also adding needed housing.
A key point of this opportunity is eligibility. Even if a building is privately owned, the only eligible applicant is the unit of local government with jurisdiction over the Main Street area (for example, a city, township, county, or certain special district governments). Private property owners and other non-government entities cannot apply directly for the award, even when they would be the ones renovating or owning the building. In practice, this means the local government must take the lead, coordinate the project, and submit the application, often partnering with property owners or developers to carry out the work.
The program has several linked objectives. It aims to redevelop central business districts by increasing activity and residency in downtown cores, preserve historic or traditional Main Street properties by giving older buildings a viable new use, strengthen local economic development efforts by bringing more residents within walking distance of shops and services, and expand the supply of affordable housing in these areas. By placing housing in the downtown district, the program encourages foot traffic and supports local businesses while discouraging vacancy and deterioration of older structures.
Funding can be used for developing new affordable housing or for reconfiguring obsolete or surplus commercial space into affordable units. It can also be used to convert extremely substandard, vacant housing into affordable units when that supports the Main Street revitalization purpose. At the same time, there are clear limitations: the grant cannot be used for general infrastructure (such as broad street or utility upgrades that are not tied to the housing conversion) and it cannot be used for commercial development as a standalone purpose. The focus remains on producing affordable housing as the driver of Main Street revitalization.
Affordability requirements apply to the Main Street housing units, particularly for the initial occupants of the project, and those requirements are governed by the program's use restrictions described in the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). The NOFA also notes that funds are intended for units of local government that already have Main Street rejuvenation efforts underway and that meet certain population and public housing unit limits, reinforcing that the program is targeted at smaller communities rather than large metropolitan jurisdictions.
For this specific posting, HUD listed the opportunity as the HOPE VI Main Street Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number FR 6000 N 03) under CFDA 14.878, with an award ceiling of $500,000 and an expectation of one award. The application window reflected in the notice ran through April 12, 2016 (original and current closing date), and the opportunity was posted on February 10, 2016.
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 HUD grant that helps small communities revive historic or traditional downtown "Main Street" areas by converting unused or outdated commercial space into affordable housing. The emphasis is on adaptive reuse, meaning the program supports renovating existing downtown buildings rather than leaving vacant storefronts or obsolete upper floors unused.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The main goal is to support downtown revitalization by creating affordable housing in Main Street districts, increasing residential activity in the central business district, and preserving the character of older buildings by giving them a viable new use.
Who is eligible to apply for the HOPE VI Main Street Grant?
The only eligible applicant is the unit of local government with jurisdiction over the Main Street area (for example, a city, township, county, or certain special district governments). Even if the building is privately owned, private property owners and other non-government entities are not eligible to apply directly.
Can a private building owner apply if they plan to renovate their own property?
No. Private property owners cannot apply directly for the award, even if they would be responsible for renovation or ownership of the building. The local government must submit the application and take the lead role.
If private entities cannot apply, how do projects typically get carried out?
In practice, the local government applies for and manages the grant process, and often partners with property owners or developers to complete the renovation and housing conversion work. The local government coordinates the effort and serves as the applicant of record.
What kinds of properties or spaces does the program target?
The program targets historic or traditional Main Street buildings and downtown commercial spaces that are unused, outdated, obsolete, or otherwise underutilized. A common use case is converting vacant storefront areas or surplus upper-floor commercial space into affordable housing units.
What activities can grant funds be used for?
Grant funds can be used to develop new affordable housing and to reconfigure obsolete or surplus commercial space into affordable housing units. Funds may also be used to convert extremely substandard, vacant housing into affordable units when it supports the Main Street revitalization purpose.
Can the grant be used to convert vacant commercial space into housing?
Yes. A central purpose of the program is to renovate and convert unused or outdated commercial space in Main Street areas into affordable housing.
Can the grant be used to rehabilitate extremely substandard, vacant housing?
Yes, when that conversion supports the Main Street revitalization purpose, the program allows funds to be used to convert extremely substandard, vacant housing into affordable units.
What are the limitations on how the funds can be used?
The grant cannot be used for general infrastructure improvements (such as broad street or utility upgrades that are not tied to the housing conversion). It also cannot be used for commercial development as a standalone purpose. The focus must remain on producing affordable housing as the driver of Main Street revitalization.
Can the funding be used for general downtown infrastructure upgrades?
No. General infrastructure that is not tied to the housing conversion (for example, broad street improvements or utility upgrades unrelated to creating the housing units) is not an eligible use of these grant funds.
Can the funding be used for standalone commercial development?
No. The program does not fund commercial development as a standalone objective. The central purpose is affordable housing creation through adaptive reuse in Main Street areas.
What does "adaptive reuse" mean in this program?
Adaptive reuse refers to taking existing downtown buildings or spaces that are no longer serving their original commercial purpose (like vacant storefronts or obsolete upper-floor commercial areas) and renovating them so they can be used as affordable housing units.
What affordability requirements apply to the housing units created?
Affordability requirements apply to the Main Street housing units, particularly for the first residents who move in. The specific affordability rules and use restrictions are governed by the program requirements described in the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).
Who must the housing be affordable to?
Based on the information provided, the units must be affordable for the initial occupants, with the detailed affordability standards set by the NOFA use restrictions.
How does the program support downtown revitalization beyond housing?
By placing residents in the downtown district, the program increases activity and foot traffic, supports local businesses and services within walking distance, discourages vacancy, and helps prevent deterioration of older structures.
Is this program intended for small communities or large cities?
It is targeted at smaller communities. The NOFA notes that the funds are intended for units of local government with Main Street rejuvenation efforts underway and that meet certain population and public housing unit limits, reinforcing that the program is not aimed at large metropolitan jurisdictions.
Does a community need to already be working on Main Street revitalization to be a strong fit?
Yes. The NOFA indicates the funds are intended for local governments that already have Main Street rejuvenation efforts underway.
What is the award ceiling for this specific posting?
The award ceiling for this posting is $500,000.
How many awards were expected for this specific posting?
HUD listed an expectation of one award for this specific posting.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this posting?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR 6000 N 03.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 14.878.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 10, 2016.
What was the application closing date shown in the notice?
The notice reflected an application window running through April 12, 2016 (listed as both the original and current closing date).
Does the program require that the Main Street buildings be publicly owned?
No. Buildings may be privately owned; however, the application must be submitted by the unit of local government with jurisdiction over the Main Street area.
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