Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA RD HCFP HPG 2015
Apply for USDA RD HCFP HPG 2015
- The Utilities Programs in the community development housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Rural Housing Preservation Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.433 Rural Housing Preservation Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 20, 2015 and posted on May 20, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 6, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,381,378.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 65 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments.
- Faith Based and Community Oganizations
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Opportunity Summary:
The Rural Housing Preservation Grants opportunity is a discretionary federal grant program run through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Housing Service (RHS) under the Housing Preservation Grant (HPG) program (CFDA 10.433). Its core purpose is to support the repair and rehabilitation of housing in rural areas by funding organizations that can deliver housing preservation assistance to people with very low and low incomes. In practical terms, the program is designed to help rural homeowners fix health, safety, and structural problems in their homes, and it can also be used to improve rural rental housing and cooperative housing units when the owners agree to keep those units available to very low and low income residents.
Rather than providing money directly to individual households, HPG generally funds eligible organizations and public entities that then carry out rehabilitation activities or administer assistance for qualifying residents. The grant can be used to assist very low and low income homeowners with repairs and rehabilitation, and it also supports repairs to rental properties and cooperative housing complexes when those properties commit to serving low income and very low income tenants. The announcement emphasizes that this notice is also a regulatory step, tied to USDA regulations at 7 CFR part 1944, subpart N, which require RHS to publicly announce the opening and closing dates for receiving preapplications. The intent is straightforward: make sure eligible applicants are informed about the application window.
For this specific funding round (Funding Opportunity Number USDA RD HCFP HPG 2015), USDA anticipated making around 65 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $3,381,378. Individual awards were capped at $50,000, and the stated award floor was $0, meaning there was no minimum award amount specified in the notice. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which typically means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award, although applicants still need to follow all program rules and demonstrate the capacity to implement an eligible housing preservation effort.
Eligibility spans a wide range of public and nonprofit entities that can operate or coordinate rural housing rehabilitation activities. Eligible applicants listed include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities, federally recognized tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The notice also explicitly references faith-based and community organizations as part of the eligible applicant landscape, reinforcing that community-based entities can participate if they meet program requirements and can carry out the intended preservation work.
The opportunity was posted and created on May 20, 2015, and the application window closed on July 6, 2015, with the announcement later archived on August 5, 2015. The funding activity category is listed under community development and housing, which aligns with the program's focus on preserving and improving rural housing stock for income-qualified residents. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the notice provides a point of contact: Bonnie Edwards Jackson, Finance and Loan Analyst (MFH), reachable by phone at 202-690-0759.
Rural Housing Preservation Grants (HPG) - FAQs
What is the Rural Housing Preservation Grants opportunity?
The Rural Housing Preservation Grants opportunity is a discretionary federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the Rural Housing Service (RHS) under the Housing Preservation Grant (HPG) program (CFDA 10.433). It supports repair and rehabilitation of housing in rural areas by funding eligible organizations that can deliver housing preservation assistance.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The core purpose is to help repair and rehabilitate rural housing, with an emphasis on addressing health, safety, and structural problems. The program is intended to benefit people with very low and low incomes by supporting organizations that can carry out eligible housing preservation work.
Who does the program ultimately serve?
The program is designed to assist very low and low income residents in rural areas. In practice, this includes rural homeowners who need repairs, and it can also include residents of rural rental housing and cooperative housing units when the property owners agree to keep units available to very low and low income residents.
Does HPG provide funding directly to individual homeowners or tenants?
No. HPG generally does not provide money directly to individual households. Instead, it funds eligible organizations and public entities, which then carry out rehabilitation activities or administer assistance for qualifying residents.
What kinds of housing activities can HPG funds support?
HPG funds can support repair and rehabilitation activities for very low and low income rural homeowners, particularly to fix health, safety, and structural issues. The grant can also support repairs to rural rental properties and cooperative housing complexes when owners commit to serving very low and low income residents.
Can HPG be used for rural rental housing and cooperative housing?
Yes. The program can be used to improve rural rental housing and cooperative housing units, as long as the owners agree to keep those units available to very low and low income residents.
Which federal agency runs this funding opportunity?
The program is run by USDA's Rural Housing Service (RHS) under the Housing Preservation Grant (HPG) program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this round?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this funding round is USDA RD HCFP HPG 2015.
How many awards did USDA anticipate making in this round?
USDA anticipated making around 65 awards for this funding round.
What was the estimated total funding amount for this round?
The estimated total funding amount was $3,381,378.
What was the maximum award amount?
Individual awards were capped at $50,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
The notice stated an award floor of $0, meaning no minimum award amount was specified in the notice.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility included a range of public and nonprofit entities capable of operating or coordinating rural housing rehabilitation activities. Eligible applicants listed were:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public housing authorities
- Indian housing authorities
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Faith-based and community organizations (as referenced in the notice)
Are institutions of higher education eligible as nonprofit applicants?
No. The notice describes nonprofit eligibility as including nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are faith-based and community organizations eligible to apply?
The notice explicitly references faith-based and community organizations as part of the eligible applicant landscape, indicating they can participate if they meet program requirements and can carry out the intended preservation work.
What regulation is this notice tied to?
The notice is tied to USDA regulations at 7 CFR part 1944, subpart N. These regulations require RHS to publicly announce the opening and closing dates for receiving preapplications.
Why does USDA publicly announce opening and closing dates for preapplications?
Based on the notice, the intent is to ensure eligible applicants are informed about the application window, consistent with the requirements in 7 CFR part 1944, subpart N.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted and created on May 20, 2015. The application window closed on July 6, 2015.
When was the announcement archived?
The announcement was later archived on August 5, 2015.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is community development and housing.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The notice lists Bonnie Edwards Jackson, Finance and Loan Analyst (MFH), as the point of contact. Phone: 202-690-0759.
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