Opportunity Information: Apply for FR 5194 07
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- The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Register Early and Other Important Information for Electronic Application Submission" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 10, 2008 and posted on Mar 10, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 15, 2008 NO GRANT Application Package associated with this Register Early notice.. (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).
- This notice provides instructions to potential applicants applying for funding under HUDs grant programs.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued this notice to walk potential applicants through the registration and electronic submission steps required to apply for HUD grant opportunities through Grants.gov. The main point is practical rather than programmatic: HUD wanted organizations that expected to apply for Fiscal Year 2008 HUD funding to complete, verify, or update all required registrations ahead of time so they would not lose time later or miss deadlines because of preventable technical or administrative delays. In other words, this is a readiness and compliance notice focused on how to apply electronically, not a funding announcement for a specific grant program.
The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number FR 5194 07 with the title "Register Early and Other Important Information for Electronic Application Submission." It was posted on March 10, 2008, and carried an original and current closing date of April 15, 2008, with an archive date of April 16, 2008. HUD categorizes it under housing, but it does not offer funds by itself and does not include a grant application package. The listing explicitly states "NO GRANT Application Package associated with this Register Early notice," which signals that applicants should treat it as guidance for future HUD competitions rather than something they can submit an application to for an award.
Eligibility is broadly described as "Others," with additional clarification intended to appear in an accompanying eligibility information field. Functionally, though, the notice is aimed at any prospective applicant to HUD grant programs who will need to use Grants.gov. It also indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which makes sense because the notice is not a financial assistance award and therefore does not impose the usual funding-structure conditions.
At a high level, the notice emphasizes two recurring issues in federal e-grant submissions: registration can take longer than expected, and submitting electronically involves multiple systems and checkpoints that can fail if left to the last minute. HUD is essentially advising applicants to register early, confirm account status, and ensure their electronic submission capability is working before HUD posts its FY 2008 grant opportunities. This kind of guidance typically covers steps like ensuring the organization has the correct identifiers and active registrations, confirming that the people who will actually push the final submission have the right roles and permissions, and planning for enough lead time to deal with password resets, expired accounts, software compatibility issues, or validation errors that can prevent a timely submission.
For applicants who cannot access the full announcement online, HUD provided a direct point of contact: Dorthera Yorkshire, Senior Program Analyst, reachable by phone at 202-402-4336. The notice also references an additional information link titled "Notice To Register Early and Other Information for Electronic Application Submission," which would contain the fuller instructions and explanations about the registration and electronic submission process.
FAQs: HUD Grants.gov Registration and Electronic Submission Readiness Notice (FR 5194 07)
What is Funding Opportunity Number FR 5194 07?
FR 5194 07 is a HUD notice titled "Register Early and Other Important Information for Electronic Application Submission." It is a guidance and readiness notice intended to help potential applicants prepare for submitting HUD grant applications electronically through Grants.gov.
Is FR 5194 07 an actual grant program that provides funding?
No. This listing is not a funding announcement for a specific HUD grant program and it does not provide funds by itself. Its purpose is practical: to help organizations avoid delays or missed deadlines later when applying to HUD funding opportunities.
Can I submit an application under this opportunity on Grants.gov?
No. The listing explicitly states there is "NO GRANT Application Package associated with this Register Early notice." That means there is nothing to apply to for an award under FR 5194 07; it is meant to prepare you for future HUD grant competitions.
What is the main purpose of this HUD notice?
The notice walks potential applicants through the registration and electronic submission steps required to apply for HUD grant opportunities through Grants.gov. HUD is urging prospective applicants to complete, verify, or update required registrations ahead of time so avoidable technical or administrative issues do not cause late submissions or missed deadlines.
Who should pay attention to this notice?
Functionally, the notice is aimed at any organization or prospective applicant that expects to apply for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 HUD grant funding and will need to submit applications electronically through Grants.gov. The eligibility category shown is "Others," indicating the notice is broadly directed rather than limited to a single applicant type.
What types of problems is HUD trying to help applicants avoid?
The notice highlights common issues with federal e-grant submissions, including registrations taking longer than expected and electronic submission processes involving multiple systems and checkpoints that can fail if left to the last minute. The intent is to prevent deadline problems caused by avoidable delays such as account verification issues, permission/role issues, password resets, expired accounts, software compatibility problems, or validation errors.
What does "Register Early" mean in practice for applicants?
Based on the notice description, it means completing, confirming, and updating the registrations and access needed to submit HUD applications through Grants.gov well before any application deadline. It also implies ensuring the organization's submission capability is working end-to-end before HUD posts or before you start working against a deadline for FY 2008 grant opportunities.
Does this notice describe a specific HUD program or set of program requirements?
No. The notice is described as readiness and compliance guidance focused on how to apply electronically, not programmatic guidance for a specific HUD grant program.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. This aligns with the fact that the notice is not a financial assistance award and does not provide funds on its own.
When was this notice posted and what were the important dates?
The notice was posted on March 10, 2008. The original closing date and the current closing date were both April 15, 2008. The archive date was April 16, 2008.
What does the closing date mean if there is no application package?
Because the listing is guidance and does not include a grant application package, the closing date functions as the end of the period during which the notice was actively posted as an opportunity listing. It is not presented as a deadline for submitting an application for funding under this notice.
Is this notice connected to HUD Fiscal Year 2008 grant opportunities?
Yes. The notice specifically targets organizations that expected to apply for FY 2008 HUD funding and encourages them to get all required registrations completed and verified ahead of time.
Where can applicants find the fuller instructions referenced by the listing?
The listing references an additional information link titled "Notice To Register Early and Other Information for Electronic Application Submission," which would contain more complete instructions and explanations about the registration and electronic submission process.
What if I cannot access the full announcement online?
HUD provided a direct point of contact for applicants who cannot access the full announcement online: Dorthera Yorkshire, Senior Program Analyst, reachable at 202-402-4336.
Is this opportunity categorized under a particular topic area?
Yes. HUD categorizes the listing under housing, even though the notice itself is focused on electronic submission readiness rather than a specific housing grant program.
What key takeaway should applicants act on?
The key takeaway is to avoid waiting until the last minute. HUD is advising prospective applicants to register early, confirm account status, and make sure the people responsible for final submission have the needed access and permissions so technical or administrative issues do not cause a missed HUD deadline later.
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| Notice of Funding Availability Policy Requirements and General Section to HUDs FY 08 NOFAs for Discretionary Programs Apply for FR 5200 N 01 Funding Number: FR 5200 N 01 Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Demonstration Program for Elderly Housing for Intergenerational Families Apply for FR 5170 N 01 Funding Number: FR 5170 N 01 Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| Rural Housing and Economic Development Apply for FR 5200 N 04 Funding Number: FR 5200 N 04 Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $17,000,000 |
| FY 2008 Opportunity to Register and Other Important Information for Electronic Application Submission for Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Program Apply for FR 5214 N 01 Funding Number: FR 5214 N 01 Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Assisted Living Conversion Program (ALCP) for Eligible Multifamily Housing Projects Apply for FR 5200 N 10 Funding Number: FR 5200 N 10 Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $24,750,000 |
| Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program Apply for FR 5200 N 26 Funding Number: FR 5200 N 26 Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $431,706,000 |
| Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Apply for FR 5200 N 25 Funding Number: FR 5200 N 25 Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $99,345,000 |
| Housing Choice Voucher Family Self Sufficiency Apply for FR 5200 N 03 Funding Number: FR 5200 N 03 Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $49,000,000 |
| Public Housing Family Self Sufficiency Apply for FR 5200 N 09 Funding Number: FR 5200 N 09 Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $12,000,000 |
| Resident Opportunity and Self Sufficiency Service Coordinators Program Apply for FR 5200 N 14 Funding Number: FR 5200 N 14 Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $28,000,000 |
| Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages Apply for FR 5200 N 12 Funding Number: FR 5200 N 12 Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $62,000,000 |
| Fair Housing Initiative Program PEI Apply for FR 5200 N 11A Funding Number: FR 5200 N 11A Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $19,000,000 |
| Fair Housing Iniative Program EOI Apply for FR 5200 N 11B Funding Number: FR 5200 N 11B Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $2,800,000 |
| Fair Housing Initiative Program FHOI Apply for FR 5200 N 11C Funding Number: FR 5200 N 11C Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Housing Counseling Program Apply for FR 5200 N 18A Funding Number: FR 5200 N 18A Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $15,840,000 |
| Housing Counseling Program Apply for FR 5200 N 18B Funding Number: FR 5200 N 18B Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $26,000,000 |
| Housing Counseling Program Apply for FR 5200 N 18C Funding Number: FR 5200 N 18C Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $2,580,000 |
| Housing Counseling Program Apply for FR 5200 N 18D Funding Number: FR 5200 N 18D Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $2,580,000 |
| Housing Counseling Training Program Apply for FR 5200 N 02 Funding Number: FR 5200 N 02 Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $3,000,000 |
| Tribal Colleges and Universities Program Apply for FR 5200 N 16 Funding Number: FR 5200 N 16 Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $5,000,000 |
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