Opportunity Information: Apply for FR 5300 N 04
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- The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the housing other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Rural Housing and Economic Development Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 29, 2009 and posted on Apr 29, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 29, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $26,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants. Eligible Category (1) and Category (2) applicants for the Rural Housing and Economic Development program are local rural nonprofit organizations, community development corporations, federally recognized Indian tribes, state housing finance agencies, and state community and/or economic development agencies. Also, you must meet all of the applicable eligibility requirements described in Section III.C of the General Section.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Rural Housing and Economic Development (RHED) Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designed to strengthen rural communities by funding creative, locally driven housing and economic development efforts. The overall goal is to support innovative activities that expand affordable housing options, encourage economic growth, and build the capacity of organizations serving rural areas. Awards are made through a competitive selection process run by HUD and carried out under the requirements of the HUD Reform Act.
HUD made up to about $26,000,000 available under this notice (Funding Opportunity Number FR 5300 N 04). Funding is split into three categories. Category 1 focuses on support for innovative housing and economic development activities in rural areas, with up to roughly $17,000,000 available. Category 2 is aimed specifically at economic development and entrepreneurship for federally recognized Indian tribes, with up to roughly $8,000,000 available. Category 3 sets aside up to roughly $1,000,000 for technical assistance intended to increase the capacity of federally recognized Indian tribes through training and outreach. Across Categories 1 and 2, the maximum award to any successful applicant is $300,000, and HUD will accept only one application per organization. If the applicant is a federally recognized Indian tribe, the tribe must clearly state in the application abstract whether it is applying under Category 1 or Category 2.
Category 1 is open to a mix of rural-serving and governmental entities, including federally recognized Indian tribes, state housing finance agencies, state community and/or economic development agencies, local rural nonprofit organizations, and community development corporations. The intent is to fund projects that combine housing and economic development in practical ways tailored to rural conditions, where challenges like limited financing, smaller labor markets, infrastructure gaps, and geographic isolation often require different solutions than urban programs. While the notice does not list every eligible activity in the excerpt provided, it emphasizes innovation and rural impact, and it points applicants to HUD rating factors (in Section V of the full announcement) that guide how proposals are scored.
Category 2 is reserved for federally recognized Indian tribes and targets economic development and entrepreneurship. HUD highlights activities such as capitalizing revolving loan funds and supporting business planning and development, which are common tools for helping small businesses start, stabilize, or expand in places where private capital may be scarce. The same $300,000 per-award cap applies here, and proposals are evaluated under the Category 2 rating factors referenced in Section V of the full announcement.
Category 3 differs from the first two categories because it is not a project grant to multiple community applicants; instead, it funds a technical assistance provider (up to about $1,000,000) to deliver training and outreach that builds the operational capacity of federally recognized Indian tribes. The emphasis is on strengthening knowledge, systems, and readiness so tribes can more effectively plan, compete for resources, and implement housing and community development efforts over time. The notice points to separate rating factors for this category (referenced in Section VIII).
This opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds. The announcement was posted on April 29, 2009, and closed on May 29, 2009, with an archive date of May 30, 2009. Eligible applicants are described broadly in the source data as "Others," with the full eligibility requirements tied to Section III.C of the General Section of the HUD notice package, meaning applicants were expected to meet additional threshold conditions beyond the basic organization types listed.
For applicants or stakeholders who needed help accessing the full announcement, HUD provided phone contacts through a Community Planning and Development Specialist at 202-708-2290 (not toll-free) or 1-877-787-2526 (toll-free). The notice also referenced an additional information link to the RHED website for program details and related guidance.
Rural Housing and Economic Development (RHED) Program (HUD) - FAQs
What is the Rural Housing and Economic Development (RHED) Program?
The Rural Housing and Economic Development (RHED) Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It is intended to strengthen rural communities by funding creative, locally driven housing and economic development efforts.
What is the main goal of the RHED Program?
The overall goal is to support innovative activities that expand affordable housing options, encourage economic growth, and build the capacity of organizations serving rural areas.
How are RHED awards made?
Awards are made through a competitive selection process run by HUD and carried out under the requirements of the HUD Reform Act.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this RHED notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this notice is FR 5300 N 04.
How much total funding did HUD make available under this notice?
HUD made up to about $26,000,000 available under this notice.
How is the RHED funding divided across categories?
Funding is split into three categories:
- Category 1: Up to roughly $17,000,000 for innovative housing and economic development activities in rural areas.
- Category 2: Up to roughly $8,000,000 for economic development and entrepreneurship for federally recognized Indian tribes.
- Category 3: Up to roughly $1,000,000 for technical assistance to increase the capacity of federally recognized Indian tribes through training and outreach.
What is the maximum award amount per applicant?
Across Categories 1 and 2, the maximum award to any successful applicant is $300,000.
Can an organization submit more than one application?
No. HUD will accept only one application per organization.
If a federally recognized Indian tribe applies, do they need to choose a specific category?
Yes. If the applicant is a federally recognized Indian tribe, the tribe must clearly state in the application abstract whether it is applying under Category 1 or Category 2.
Who is eligible to apply under Category 1?
Category 1 is open to a mix of rural-serving and governmental entities, including:
- Federally recognized Indian tribes
- State housing finance agencies
- State community and/or economic development agencies
- Local rural nonprofit organizations
- Community development corporations
What types of projects does Category 1 support?
Category 1 focuses on support for innovative housing and economic development activities in rural areas. The notice emphasizes innovation and rural impact, recognizing that rural areas often face challenges such as limited financing, smaller labor markets, infrastructure gaps, and geographic isolation.
Does the excerpt provide a full list of eligible activities for Category 1?
No. The excerpt does not list every eligible activity. It notes that proposals are guided by HUD rating factors referenced in Section V of the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply under Category 2?
Category 2 is reserved for federally recognized Indian tribes.
What does Category 2 focus on?
Category 2 targets economic development and entrepreneurship for federally recognized Indian tribes. HUD highlights activities such as capitalizing revolving loan funds and supporting business planning and development.
What is a key purpose of the tools highlighted for Category 2 (like revolving loan funds)?
The tools described are commonly used to help small businesses start, stabilize, or expand in places where private capital may be scarce.
How are Category 2 proposals evaluated?
Proposals are evaluated under the Category 2 rating factors referenced in Section V of the full announcement.
What is Category 3 and how is it different from Categories 1 and 2?
Category 3 is set aside for technical assistance and differs from Categories 1 and 2 because it is not described as a project grant to multiple community applicants. Instead, it funds a technical assistance provider (up to about $1,000,000) to deliver training and outreach that builds the operational capacity of federally recognized Indian tribes.
What does Category 3 technical assistance emphasize?
The emphasis is on strengthening knowledge, systems, and readiness so tribes can more effectively plan, compete for resources, and implement housing and community development efforts over time.
Where are the rating factors for Category 3 referenced?
The notice points to separate rating factors for Category 3 referenced in Section VIII of the full announcement.
Was cost sharing or matching required for this opportunity?
No. This opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
When was this RHED opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on April 29, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was May 29, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 30, 2009.
How is eligibility described in the source data?
Eligible applicants are described broadly in the source data as "Others."
Are there additional eligibility requirements beyond the organization types listed?
Yes. The full eligibility requirements are tied to Section III.C of the General Section of the HUD notice package, meaning applicants were expected to meet additional threshold conditions beyond the basic organization types listed.
Where can applicants find the scoring criteria used by HUD?
The notice points applicants to HUD rating factors referenced in Section V of the full announcement for Categories 1 and 2, and Section VIII for Category 3.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
HUD provided phone contacts through a Community Planning and Development Specialist at 202-708-2290 (not toll-free) or 1-877-787-2526 (toll-free).
Was there an additional information source referenced for RHED?
Yes. The notice referenced an additional information link to the RHED website for program details and related guidance.
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