Opportunity Information: Apply for FR 5500 N 01
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- The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the community development environment housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of HUDs FY2011 NOFA Policy Requirements and General Section to HUDs FY2011 NOFAs for Discretionary Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 27, 2011 and posted on Apr 4, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 4, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The individual program NOFAs describe the eligible applicants, eligible activities, specific program requirements, and selection information for each program. Applicants should be aware that HUD does not directly fund individuals through its formula based programs or its competitive NOFA process.
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Opportunity Summary:
The opportunity titled "Notice of HUDs FY2011 NOFA Policy Requirements and General Section to HUDs FY2011 NOFAs for Discretionary Programs" (Funding Opportunity Number FR 5500 N 01) is not a single program grant by itself. It is HUDs government-wide style umbrella notice that lays out the core policy priorities, standard requirements, and baseline application rules that apply across nearly all of HUDs discretionary funding competitions (NOFAs) issued during FY2011. In practical terms, this document functions as the common instruction and policy framework that applicants must follow in addition to the specific instructions contained in each individual program NOFA. If an organization is applying for any HUD FY2011 discretionary NOFA, this General Section is meant to be read alongside the program-specific NOFA because HUD will evaluate applications against both sets of requirements.
The notice explains how HUDs FY2011 funding competitions are meant to support the Departments Strategic Plan for FY2010 through FY2015. It connects HUDs policy priorities to HUDs strategic goals, and it frames those priorities as a roadmap for community transformation through HUD-funded activities. While the General Section provides the overarching direction, it emphasizes that each individual program NOFA will still define the actual program design details, including what activities are fundable, what outcomes HUD expects, and what measures of success will be used in scoring or evaluation. A key point is that HUD expects program-level outcomes described in each NOFA to align with and support the broader performance measures in the Strategic Plan. This is essentially HUD signaling that applicants should not just describe activities, but should clearly tie proposed work to HUDs stated goals and measurable results.
Because this is a General Section notice, it does not list a single set of eligible applicants or eligible activities. Instead, it makes clear that eligibility is determined by the individual program NOFA. Each program NOFA will specify who can apply, what projects or services can be funded, what threshold requirements must be met before an application is even scored, and what rating factors will be used to select awards. The notice also flags that individual NOFAs may include variations from the General Section, along with additional program-specific limitations, procedures, or compliance requirements. In other words, the General Section sets the default rules, but the program NOFA can add to them or alter them where explicitly stated.
The opportunity is categorized as Discretionary funding, and it is associated with the broad activity areas of community development, environment, housing, and related efforts. The listed funding instrument type is "Other," which is common for umbrella notices and policy/general-section postings that support multiple grant programs rather than one standalone award mechanism. Cost sharing or matching is indicated as not required at this general level, though applicants still need to confirm whether any specific program NOFA imposes match, leverage, or other resource expectations as part of scoring or eligibility.
A notable eligibility clarification included in the posting is that HUD generally does not directly fund individuals through its formula programs or through the competitive NOFA process. That statement is meant to steer individual would-be applicants away from expecting direct-to-person grant awards and toward organizational applicants and intermediaries, consistent with how HUD typically structures competitive funding. The actual "EligibleApplicants" field is essentially "Others (see text...)," reinforcing that the authoritative eligibility rules are found in each program NOFA rather than in this general notice.
Timing information in the posting shows it was posted on April 4, 2011, with an original and current closing date of April 4, 2012, and an archive date of April 12, 2012. In practice, that extended open period reflects the role of this notice as a reference document for all FY2011 NOFAs rather than a single competition with one short deadline. Applicants would still need to track and meet the deadline contained in the specific program NOFA they are applying to, because each individual NOFA can have its own submission window and due date.
For applicants, the main takeaway is procedural: to submit a compliant and competitive HUD discretionary application in FY2011, you would need to (1) use this General Section to understand the cross-cutting policy priorities and standard requirements HUD expects across competitions, and (2) use the specific program NOFA to follow the exact eligibility rules, required narrative and forms, threshold criteria, and scoring factors for that particular program. HUD is explicit that applicants should carefully read and respond to both documents, because missing a threshold item or failing to address a required policy priority connection can affect eligibility, scoring, or award decisions.
The posting points applicants to HUDs "Funds Available" webpage under the 2011 Notices heading to locate the "Policy Requirements and General Section" link, which is where the full text would be accessed. For access problems, the contact listed is Dorthera Yorkshire at HUDs Office of Grants Management and Oversight, phone 202-708-0667.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this opportunity, and is it an actual grant program?
This notice, titled "Notice of HUDs FY2011 NOFA Policy Requirements and General Section to HUDs FY2011 NOFAs for Discretionary Programs" (Funding Opportunity Number FR 5500 N 01), is not a standalone grant program by itself. It is an umbrella-style General Section that sets the baseline policy priorities, standard requirements, and common application rules for most HUD discretionary NOFAs issued during FY2011.
2) Who should use this General Section notice?
Any organization applying to a HUD FY2011 discretionary funding competition (a program-specific NOFA) should use this General Section. HUD expects applicants to read and follow both the General Section and the program-specific NOFA because applications are evaluated against both sets of requirements.
3) How does the General Section relate to a program-specific NOFA?
The General Section functions like a common instruction manual and policy framework. The program-specific NOFA still controls the details of the particular competition (such as what activities are eligible, what outcomes are required, what forms and narratives must be submitted, threshold requirements, and the scoring/rating factors). Applicants should treat the General Section as the default rules unless the program NOFA explicitly varies from it.
4) Which document controls if the General Section and the program NOFA differ?
The General Section establishes default requirements, but individual program NOFAs may include variations, add program-specific limitations, or alter procedures where explicitly stated. Applicants need to look for and follow any program-specific directions that modify or add to the General Section.
5) Does this notice list eligible applicants?
No. This General Section does not provide one universal list of eligible applicants because it covers many separate discretionary programs. Eligibility is determined by each individual program NOFA. The posting indicates "Others (see text...)" to reinforce that applicants must consult the program-specific NOFA for authoritative eligibility rules.
6) Can individuals apply directly for funding under this notice?
Generally, no. The notice clarifies that HUD typically does not directly fund individuals through its formula programs or through the competitive NOFA process. That clarification is meant to guide individuals away from expecting direct-to-person awards and toward the organizational or intermediary applicants described in each specific program NOFA.
7) Does this notice list eligible activities or allowable projects?
No. Because this is a General Section, it does not define a single set of fundable activities. Each program-specific NOFA defines what activities can be funded, the expected outcomes, and how HUD will measure success for that competition.
8) What is the main purpose of this General Section for applicants?
Its main purpose is procedural and strategic: it explains the cross-cutting HUD policy priorities and standard requirements that apply across FY2011 discretionary competitions, and it connects those priorities to HUDs Strategic Plan for FY2010 through FY2015. Applicants are expected to align proposed work with program-level outcomes described in the program NOFA and show how those outcomes support HUDs broader strategic goals and performance measures.
9) How does HUD want applicants to describe their proposed work?
HUD signals that applicants should not only describe activities, but also clearly connect their proposed work to HUDs stated goals and measurable results. The program-specific NOFA will define the outcomes and measures used in scoring or evaluation, and HUD expects those outcomes to align with the Strategic Plan framework referenced in the General Section.
10) What type of funding is this associated with?
The opportunity is categorized as Discretionary funding. It is tied broadly to activity areas such as community development, environment, housing, and related efforts, reflecting the range of HUD discretionary programs covered by the FY2011 NOFAs.
11) What is the funding instrument type listed, and what does it mean here?
The funding instrument type is listed as "Other." In this context, that is consistent with the notice being an umbrella policy/general-section posting that supports multiple grant programs rather than a single standalone award mechanism.
12) Is cost sharing or matching required?
At the General Section level, cost sharing or matching is indicated as not required. However, applicants still need to confirm whether the specific program NOFA they are applying under includes match requirements, leverage expectations, or other resource-related considerations as part of eligibility or scoring.
13) What are "threshold requirements," and where are they defined?
Threshold requirements are conditions an application must meet before it can be scored or considered for an award. This General Section notes that threshold requirements are specified in each program-specific NOFA. If an applicant misses a threshold item in the program NOFA (or a required element governed by the General Section), it can affect eligibility for scoring and selection.
14) Where are rating factors and scoring criteria explained?
Rating factors and selection criteria are defined in each individual program NOFA. The General Section provides overarching policy direction and standard rules, but the program NOFA explains what HUD will score, how points are assigned, and what evidence applicants must provide.
15) What are the key dates shown in the posting, and do they act like a normal deadline?
The posting shows a posted date of April 4, 2011, and an original/current closing date of April 4, 2012, with an archive date of April 12, 2012. The extended open period reflects that this document serves as a reference for all FY2011 NOFAs, not a single competition with one short deadline. Applicants still must meet the due date stated in their specific program NOFA.
16) If this notice stayed open for a year, when is my application actually due?
Your application due date is determined by the specific program NOFA you are applying to. Each individual NOFA may have its own submission window and deadline, and those deadlines are the ones that govern application submission.
17) Where can applicants find the full text of the General Section?
The posting directs applicants to HUDs "Funds Available" webpage under the 2011 Notices heading, where the "Policy Requirements and General Section" link provides access to the full text.
18) Who do I contact if I cannot access the notice or have access-related issues?
For access problems, the contact listed is Dorthera Yorkshire at HUDs Office of Grants Management and Oversight, phone 202-708-0667.
19) What is the most important compliance takeaway from this notice?
Applicants should carefully read and respond to both documents: (1) the General Section for cross-cutting requirements and policy priorities, and (2) the program-specific NOFA for eligibility, required submissions, thresholds, and scoring. HUD indicates that missing a threshold item or failing to address required priority connections can affect eligibility, scoring, or award decisions.
20) Does this notice replace the program NOFA instructions?
No. The General Section does not replace program NOFA instructions. It is meant to be read alongside the program-specific NOFA, and HUD evaluates applications against both.
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