Opportunity Information: Apply for FR 5415 N 07
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- The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the community development housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "HOPE VI Revitalization Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 14.866 Demolition and Revitalization of Severely Distressed Public Housing.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 25, 2010 and posted on Aug 25, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 22, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $124,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only PHAs that have severely distressed housing in their inventory and that are otherwise in conformance with the threshold requirements provided in Section III.C.2 of this NOFA are eligible to apply. PHAs that administer only HCV/Section 8 programs, tribal housing agencies and tribally designated housing entities are not eligible to apply. Nonprofit organizations, for profit organizations, private citizens and entrepreneurs are not eligible to apply. If HUD has designated your PHA as troubled pursuant to section 6(j)(2) of the 1937 Act, HUD will use documents and information available to it to determine whether you qualify as an eligible applicant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The HOPE VI Revitalization Grants Program is a competitive (discretionary) grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designed to help public housing agencies (PHAs) tackle the most severely distressed public housing in their portfolios. Grounded in Section 24(a) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437v), the program focuses on transforming obsolete, deteriorated public housing developments into safer, healthier, and more functional places to live, while also using redevelopment as a tool to strengthen the broader neighborhood around the site.
At its core, HOPE VI Revitalization funding supports major physical and community redevelopment activities. This includes demolition of structures that are beyond practical repair, rehabilitation of buildings that can be brought back to a decent standard, and reconfiguration or replacement of outdated units and site layouts that no longer meet modern needs. The intent is not only to fix buildings, but to improve the living environment for residents in a lasting way, which often means redesigning the property to address safety, accessibility, infrastructure problems, and long-standing design issues that contribute to crime, isolation, or poor quality of life.
The program is also explicitly aimed at neighborhood revitalization, not just improvements within the property boundary. HUD highlights revitalizing the sites where distressed projects are located, including any remaining public housing units on those sites, and encouraging redevelopment that contributes to improvement of the surrounding area. In practice, HOPE VI efforts have often been associated with rebuilding that better connects the site to the street grid, adds community-serving amenities, improves landscaping and public spaces, and leverages partnerships and additional investment that can raise the overall stability and opportunity level in nearby blocks.
Another major goal is reducing the concentration of very low-income households. The program emphasizes providing housing options that avoid or decrease heavy clustering of poverty, which historically has been linked to worse outcomes for families and weaker neighborhood conditions. This goal is typically pursued through approaches such as mixed-income redevelopment strategies, replacement housing plans that include a range of affordability levels, and other tools that expand choices for residents while still meeting public housing obligations and resident protections required by HUD rules and the underlying statute.
The fourth guiding purpose is building sustainable communities. In the HOPE VI context, "sustainable" generally means communities that can remain healthy and viable over time: physically durable housing, better access to services and transportation, improved neighborhood conditions, and development plans that can be operated and maintained responsibly. The sustainability idea is tied to long-term outcomes rather than quick fixes, encouraging PHAs to plan holistically and coordinate housing redevelopment with community development objectives.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity was published as Funding Opportunity Number FR 5415 N 07, titled "HOPE VI Revitalization Grants Program." It falls under the Community Development and Housing activity category and uses a grant funding instrument. The CFDA number associated with this program is 14.866 (Demolition and Revitalization of Severely Distressed Public Housing). HUD anticipated making about 5 awards under this particular notice, with an estimated total funding amount of $124,000,000. The notice was posted on August 25, 2010, with an application closing date of November 22, 2010, and it was later archived on November 28, 2010.
Eligibility is tightly limited. Only PHAs that have severely distressed public housing in their inventory and that meet the threshold requirements described in Section III.C.2 of the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) are eligible to apply. PHAs that administer only Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)/Section 8 programs are not eligible, and neither tribal housing agencies nor tribally designated housing entities may apply under this notice. The program is also not open to nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, private citizens, or entrepreneurs. If a PHA has been designated as "troubled" under section 6(j)(2) of the 1937 Act, HUD indicates it will rely on documents and information already available to determine whether the applicant qualifies as eligible, which underscores that applicants must be in acceptable standing and meet HUDs baseline conditions to be considered.
The opportunity also includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are expected to contribute or leverage non-federal resources alongside the federal award, consistent with the programs emphasis on partnerships and comprehensive redevelopment financing. Application materials and instructions were made available through the CFDA number, and the program contact listed for access issues was Ms. Leigh van Rij at (202) 402-5788.
HOPE VI Revitalization Grants Program (HUD) - FAQs
What is the HOPE VI Revitalization Grants Program?
The HOPE VI Revitalization Grants Program is a competitive (discretionary) grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It is designed to help public housing agencies (PHAs) address the most severely distressed public housing in their portfolios by supporting major redevelopment and revitalization work.
What law authorizes this program?
The program is grounded in Section 24(a) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437v).
What is the main goal of HOPE VI Revitalization funding?
The core goal is to transform obsolete, deteriorated public housing developments into safer, healthier, and more functional places to live, while also using redevelopment to strengthen the neighborhood around the site.
What kinds of activities can HOPE VI Revitalization funds support?
Based on the description provided, funding supports major physical and community redevelopment activities such as demolition of structures beyond practical repair, rehabilitation of buildings that can be restored to a decent standard, and reconfiguration or replacement of outdated units and site layouts that no longer meet modern needs.
Does the program focus only on rebuilding housing units?
No. The intent is not only to fix buildings, but to improve the living environment in a lasting way. That can include redesigning the property to address safety, accessibility, infrastructure problems, and design issues that contribute to crime, isolation, or poor quality of life.
Is neighborhood revitalization part of the program?
Yes. HUD emphasizes revitalizing the sites where distressed projects are located (including any remaining public housing units on those sites) and encouraging redevelopment that contributes to improvement of the surrounding area.
What are examples of neighborhood-focused outcomes mentioned for HOPE VI efforts?
The description notes examples such as rebuilding that better connects the site to the street grid, adding community-serving amenities, improving landscaping and public spaces, and leveraging partnerships and additional investment that can improve stability and opportunity in nearby blocks.
What does the program mean by reducing the concentration of very low-income households?
One of the program goals is to avoid or decrease heavy clustering of poverty, which has historically been linked to worse outcomes for families and weaker neighborhood conditions. The description indicates this is typically pursued through mixed-income redevelopment strategies, replacement housing plans with a range of affordability levels, and other tools that expand choices for residents while meeting public housing obligations and resident protections required by HUD rules and the statute.
What does "building sustainable communities" mean in this program?
In the HOPE VI context described, sustainability refers to communities that remain healthy and viable over time. That includes physically durable housing, better access to services and transportation, improved neighborhood conditions, and development plans that can be operated and maintained responsibly, with an emphasis on long-term outcomes rather than quick fixes.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR 5415 N 07.
What is the title of the funding notice?
The notice is titled "HOPE VI Revitalization Grants Program."
What category does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under the Community Development and Housing activity category.
What type of funding instrument is used?
This opportunity uses a grant funding instrument.
What is the CFDA number for the program?
The CFDA number listed is 14.866, described as "Demolition and Revitalization of Severely Distressed Public Housing."
How many awards were anticipated, and what was the estimated total funding?
HUD anticipated making about 5 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $124,000,000.
When was the notice posted, and when did applications close?
The notice was posted on August 25, 2010. The application closing date was November 22, 2010.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The notice was later archived on November 28, 2010.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to PHAs that have severely distressed public housing in their inventory and that meet the threshold requirements described in Section III.C.2 of the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).
Are Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) only agencies eligible?
No. PHAs that administer only Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)/Section 8 programs are not eligible under this notice.
Can tribal housing agencies or tribally designated housing entities apply?
No. The notice states that neither tribal housing agencies nor tribally designated housing entities may apply under this opportunity.
Can nonprofits, for-profit companies, private citizens, or entrepreneurs apply?
No. The opportunity is not open to nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, private citizens, or entrepreneurs.
How does HUD treat applications from PHAs designated as "troubled"?
If a PHA has been designated as "troubled" under section 6(j)(2) of the 1937 Act, HUD indicates it will rely on documents and information already available to determine whether the applicant qualifies as eligible.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are expected to contribute or leverage non-federal resources alongside the federal award, consistent with the program's emphasis on partnerships and comprehensive redevelopment financing.
Where were application materials and instructions made available?
Application materials and instructions were made available through the CFDA number referenced for the program.
Who is the listed contact for access issues?
The contact listed for access issues is Ms. Leigh van Rij at (202) 402-5788.
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