Opportunity Information: Apply for FR 5200 N 18C
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- The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Housing Counseling Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 14.169 Housing Counseling Assistance Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 12, 2008 and posted on May 5, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 9, 2008. (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 $2,580,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants include HUD approved Local Housing Counseling Agencies (LHCAs) HUD approved national and regional intermediaries (Intermediaries) State Housing Finance Agencies (SHFAs) and HUD approved Multi State Organizations (MSOs).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Housing Counseling Program (Funding Opportunity Number FR 5200 N 18C) is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to strengthen and expand housing counseling services for people at different stages of the housing cycle. The program is designed to support counseling for homebuyers and homeowners, as well as low- to moderate-income renters and individuals and families experiencing homelessness. At its core, the opportunity funds organizations that provide practical, individualized guidance so clients can make informed housing decisions, improve their housing stability, and better understand the day-to-day responsibilities that come with renting or owning a home.
A central goal of the program is to expand homeownership opportunities while also improving access to affordable housing and helping current homeowners keep their homes. Through counseling, households can receive help navigating budgeting, credit issues, loan and mortgage choices, fair and reasonable lending terms, and the realities of sustaining tenancy or homeownership over time. The program places particular emphasis on consumer protection and foreclosure prevention by helping borrowers avoid common high-risk or predatory conditions, such as inflated appraisals, unreasonably high interest rates, and repayment terms that are not affordable. By addressing these issues early, counseling can reduce the likelihood of equity loss, rising debt burdens, delinquency, default, and ultimately foreclosure.
Eligible applicants are limited to HUD-approved entities with established roles in housing counseling. This includes HUD-approved Local Housing Counseling Agencies (LHCAs), HUD-approved national and regional intermediaries, State Housing Finance Agencies (SHFAs), and HUD-approved Multi-State Organizations (MSOs). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity, which means applicants are not required to provide matching funds as a condition of receiving the award.
The maximum award amount listed (award ceiling) is $2,580,000. The opportunity falls under CFDA 14.169, Housing Counseling Assistance Program. The notice was posted on May 5, 2008, with an application closing date of July 9, 2008, and an archive date of July 10, 2008. A technical correction was published in the Federal Register and referenced as being available in the instructions download, indicating applicants were expected to consult the updated official guidance provided with the application package. For application access issues or questions related to the program, the listed contact is Terri Ames at 202-402-3025.
Housing Counseling Program (HUD) - FAQs
What is the Housing Counseling Program (Funding Opportunity Number FR 5200 N 18C)?
The Housing Counseling Program (Funding Opportunity Number FR 5200 N 18C) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It is intended to strengthen and expand housing counseling services for people at different stages of the housing cycle.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to fund organizations that provide practical, individualized housing counseling so clients can make informed housing decisions, improve housing stability, and better understand the ongoing responsibilities that come with renting or owning a home.
Who is this program designed to serve?
The program is designed to support counseling services for homebuyers and homeowners, as well as low- to moderate-income renters and individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
What kinds of counseling activities does the program emphasize?
The opportunity emphasizes counseling that helps households navigate budgeting, credit issues, loan and mortgage choices, fair and reasonable lending terms, and the realities of sustaining tenancy or homeownership over time.
How does the program support homeownership?
A central goal is to expand homeownership opportunities by helping households understand financing options, address budgeting and credit barriers, and prepare for the ongoing responsibilities of owning and keeping a home.
Does the program address foreclosure prevention?
Yes. The program places particular emphasis on consumer protection and foreclosure prevention, with counseling intended to help borrowers avoid high-risk or predatory conditions and reduce the likelihood of delinquency, default, and foreclosure.
What consumer protection issues are highlighted in the opportunity?
The opportunity specifically notes counseling support to help borrowers avoid common high-risk or predatory conditions such as inflated appraisals, unreasonably high interest rates, and repayment terms that are not affordable.
What outcomes is housing counseling expected to help prevent?
By addressing risks early, counseling can reduce the likelihood of equity loss, rising debt burdens, delinquency, default, and ultimately foreclosure.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants are limited to HUD-approved entities with established roles in housing counseling. This includes HUD-approved Local Housing Counseling Agencies (LHCAs), HUD-approved national and regional intermediaries, State Housing Finance Agencies (SHFAs), and HUD-approved Multi-State Organizations (MSOs).
Can a non-HUD-approved organization apply?
Based on the eligibility description provided, applicants are limited to HUD-approved entities (LHCAs, intermediaries, SHFAs, and MSOs). No other applicant types are listed as eligible in the provided information.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, meaning matching funds are not required as a condition of receiving the award.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) listed for this opportunity is $2,580,000.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 14.169, Housing Counseling Assistance Program.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The notice was posted on May 5, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date listed is July 9, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is July 10, 2008.
Was there any update or correction to the official notice?
Yes. A technical correction was published in the Federal Register and referenced as being available in the instructions download. Applicants were expected to consult the updated official guidance provided with the application package.
Where should applicants look for the corrected guidance?
The information provided indicates the technical correction is referenced as being available in the instructions download included with the application package.
Who can be contacted for application access issues or program questions?
The listed contact is Terri Ames at 202-402-3025.
What stage of the housing cycle does this program cover?
The program is described as supporting people at different stages of the housing cycle, including prospective homebuyers, current homeowners, renters (especially low- to moderate-income renters), and individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
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