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- The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Housing Counseling Training Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 14.316 Housing Counseling Training Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 5, 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 $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applicants must be public or private nonprofit organizations and must have tax exempt status under section 501(a) pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 USC) 501(a) and (c)(3). Applicants must have at least two years of experience providing the majority of types of housing counseling training services nationwide that are both listed under Section III.C.2 of this NOFA and proposed in their application. The only exception to this requirement is public or nonprofit organizations with at least 2 years experience providing Reverse Mortgage counseling training nationwide.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Housing Counseling Training Program (Funding Opportunity Number FR-5200-N-02) is a discretionary HUD grant opportunity focused on raising and standardizing the quality of housing counseling delivered through HUDs Housing Counseling Program. The core aim is to fund training activities, delivered under cooperative agreements with HUD, that strengthen the knowledge, consistency, and effectiveness of housing counselors who work for participating housing counseling agencies and intermediary organizations. In practical terms, the program is meant to improve how counselors are trained so that clients across the country receive more reliable, high-quality guidance regardless of which HUD-participating organization they contact.
This opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and is categorized under the Housing funding activity area. The associated CFDA number is 14.316, labeled Housing Counseling Training Program. The funding instrument is a grant, and the notice indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute a specified amount of non-federal funds to be eligible.
The intended beneficiaries of the training supported by this program are housing counselors employed by organizations that participate in HUDs Housing Counseling Program. The notice defines participating agencies broadly to include HUD-approved housing counseling agencies, HUD-approved intermediaries and their affiliates and branches, HUD-approved multi-state organizations, and state housing finance agencies. The emphasis is on training that can reach and support the nationwide HUD counseling network, helping create more uniform standards and stronger performance across regions and provider types.
Eligibility is limited to public or private nonprofit organizations with federal tax-exempt status under section 501(a) pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Beyond nonprofit status, HUD requires applicants to demonstrate a track record: at least two years of experience providing, on a nationwide basis, the majority of the housing counseling training service types that are identified in the NOFA (specifically those listed under Section III.C.2) and that the applicant proposes to deliver under this award. There is a targeted exception to this broader experience requirement: public or nonprofit organizations that have at least two years of experience providing reverse mortgage counseling training nationwide may qualify even if their experience is limited to that specialty area.
The public record for this opportunity shows it was posted on May 5, 2008, with an application closing date of July 9, 2008, and an archive date of July 10, 2008. The listed award ceiling is $3,000,000. Applicants were directed to the application download web page for full announcement materials and submission instructions. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed program contact was Miriam Torres at 202-402-2618.
Housing Counseling Training Program (FR-5200-N-02) - FAQs
What is the Housing Counseling Training Program (Funding Opportunity Number FR-5200-N-02)?
The Housing Counseling Training Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It focuses on raising and standardizing the quality of housing counseling by funding training activities that strengthen the knowledge, consistency, and effectiveness of housing counselors working within HUD's Housing Counseling Program.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The core goal is to improve how housing counselors are trained nationwide so clients receive more reliable, high-quality guidance regardless of which HUD-participating organization they contact. The grant supports training activities delivered under cooperative agreements with HUD.
Which federal agency administers this opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
What is the funding activity area/category for this opportunity?
The funding activity area is Housing.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number is 14.316, labeled "Housing Counseling Training Program."
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute a specified amount of non-federal funds to be eligible.
Who is intended to benefit from the training funded by this program?
The intended beneficiaries are housing counselors employed by organizations that participate in HUD's Housing Counseling Program.
Which organizations are considered "participating" in HUD's Housing Counseling Program for purposes of this training?
The notice defines participating organizations broadly to include HUD-approved housing counseling agencies, HUD-approved intermediaries (and their affiliates and branches), HUD-approved multi-state organizations, and state housing finance agencies.
What kinds of activities does the program fund?
The program funds training activities aimed at strengthening counselor knowledge and promoting consistent, effective housing counseling across the nationwide HUD counseling network. The training is delivered under cooperative agreements with HUD.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public or private nonprofit organizations with federal tax-exempt status under section 501(a) pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Is being a 501(c)(3) nonprofit enough to qualify?
No. In addition to being a qualifying nonprofit, applicants must meet HUD's experience requirements described in the notice.
What experience is required to be eligible?
HUD requires applicants to have at least two years of experience providing, on a nationwide basis, the majority of the housing counseling training service types identified in the NOFA (specifically those listed under Section III.C.2) and that the applicant proposes to deliver under the award.
Does experience have to be nationwide?
Yes. The experience requirement specifies at least two years of providing the relevant training service types on a nationwide basis.
Is there any exception to the general experience requirement?
Yes. A targeted exception is included for public or nonprofit organizations with at least two years of experience providing reverse mortgage counseling training nationwide. These organizations may qualify even if their experience is limited to that specialty area.
What is the award ceiling listed for this opportunity?
The listed award ceiling is $3,000,000.
When was this opportunity posted?
The public record shows the opportunity was posted on May 5, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was July 9, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 10, 2008.
Where were applicants directed to get the full announcement and instructions?
Applicants were directed to the application download web page for the full announcement materials and submission instructions.
Who was listed as the program contact for access issues?
For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed program contact was Miriam Torres at 202-402-2618.
What is meant by "cooperative agreements with HUD" in this notice?
The notice states training activities are delivered under cooperative agreements with HUD, indicating HUD has an active role in the funded training activities beyond simply issuing funds. No additional detail is provided in the summary information provided here.
Is this opportunity intended to support the nationwide HUD counseling network?
Yes. The emphasis is on training that can reach and support the nationwide HUD counseling network to create more uniform standards and stronger performance across regions and provider types.
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