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- The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the community development housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 16, 2011 and posted on Apr 8, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 23, 2011. (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).
- Nonprofit organizations that have a section 501(c)(3) tax exemption from the Internal Revenue Service. (See Section III.C.3.m. of the Section 811 Program NOFA for further details and information regarding the formation of the Owner Corporation.)
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Opportunity Summary:
The Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR 5415 N 39; CFDA 14.181) is a discretionary HUD grant program designed to expand and operate affordable, service-enriched housing for very low income adults with disabilities who are at least 18 years old. The central goal is to increase the supply of stable, accessible housing where residents can live independently while having supportive services identified and available to meet their needs. Applicants are expected to demonstrate, as part of their proposal, that supportive services are coordinated and realistically accessible to tenants, since the housing is intended to function as supportive housing rather than housing alone.
Funding is provided through two main components that work together. First, HUD offers a capital advance to finance the development of the housing. This capital advance is an interest-free source of development funding that can be used for new construction, rehabilitation of an existing structure, or acquisition of a structure with or without rehabilitation, depending on the specific housing approach proposed under the program options described in the NOFA (referenced as Section III.C). The amount of the capital advance is tied to HUD development cost limits and is calculated according to guidance in the NOFA (notably Section IV.E.3). A key feature is that repayment of the capital advance is not required as long as the property continues to serve very low income persons with disabilities for at least 40 years, effectively turning the capital funding into long-term, conditional assistance that preserves affordability and the intended population.
Second, HUD provides Project Rental Assistance Contracts (PRAC) to support ongoing operations and affordability for residents. PRAC funds are intended to bridge the gap between what tenants can pay and what it costs to operate the property at the HUD-approved level. In practice, tenants contribute toward rent based on their income, and PRAC subsidies cover the remainder up to approved operating costs. This structure helps ensure the project remains financially viable while still being affordable to extremely low-resource households, which is essential for serving very low income people with disabilities.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, with additional requirements and details referenced in the program NOFA (including guidance in Section III.C.3.m related to the formation of the Owner Corporation). The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which reduces barriers for mission-driven nonprofits that may have limited access to unrestricted capital. The administering agency is the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the program operates under HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 891, which govern how Section 811 projects are developed, managed, and kept affordable for the target population.
For context on timing and administrative details, the opportunity was posted April 8, 2011, with an original and final application deadline of June 23, 2011, and it was archived June 30, 2011. Applicants seeking the full application materials were directed to download the package using the CFDA number. For questions, HUD indicated that programmatic assistance could be obtained through the appropriate local HUD field office or through a headquarters contact, Marvis Hayward, at (202) 402-2255.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities (FR 5415 N 39; CFDA 14.181)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the HUD Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities discretionary grant program (Funding Opportunity Number FR 5415 N 39; CFDA 14.181). It is designed to expand and operate affordable, service-enriched housing for very low income adults with disabilities.
Who is the housing intended to serve?
The program is intended to serve very low income adults with disabilities who are at least 18 years old.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The central goal is to increase the supply of stable, accessible housing where residents can live independently while having supportive services identified and available to meet their needs.
Is this just an affordable housing program, or does it require supportive services too?
The housing is intended to function as supportive housing rather than housing alone. Applicants are expected to show in their proposal that supportive services are coordinated and realistically accessible to tenants.
What types of funding does HUD provide under this opportunity?
Funding is provided through two components that work together: (1) a capital advance to finance development and (2) Project Rental Assistance Contracts (PRAC) to support ongoing operations and affordability.
What is a capital advance in this program?
The capital advance is an interest-free source of development funding. It can be used to finance development activities such as new construction, rehabilitation of an existing structure, or acquisition of a structure (with or without rehabilitation), depending on the specific program options described in the NOFA (referenced as Section III.C).
Do you have to repay the Section 811 capital advance?
Repayment is not required as long as the property continues to serve very low income persons with disabilities for at least 40 years. This makes the capital advance long-term, conditional assistance tied to serving the intended population and preserving affordability.
How is the capital advance amount determined?
The amount is tied to HUD development cost limits and is calculated according to guidance in the NOFA (notably Section IV.E.3).
What is PRAC and what does it pay for?
PRAC stands for Project Rental Assistance Contracts. PRAC funds support ongoing operations and affordability by covering the gap between what tenants can pay (based on their income) and what it costs to operate the property at the HUD-approved level.
How does tenant rent work under PRAC-supported housing?
Tenants contribute toward rent based on their income, and PRAC subsidies cover the remainder up to HUD-approved operating costs. This structure is intended to keep units affordable for very low income households while supporting the project's financial viability.
Who is eligible to apply for this HUD opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Additional requirements and details are referenced in the program NOFA, including guidance in Section III.C.3.m related to the formation of the Owner Corporation.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What agency administers this program?
The administering agency is the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
What regulations govern Section 811 projects funded through this program?
The program operates under HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 891, which govern how Section 811 projects are developed, managed, and kept affordable for the target population.
Where are the program options described?
The program options are described in the NOFA, referenced as Section III.C.
Where does the NOFA explain how capital advance funding is calculated?
The NOFA provides guidance on calculating the capital advance amount, notably in Section IV.E.3, and ties the amount to HUD development cost limits.
When was this funding opportunity posted and when was the deadline?
The opportunity was posted on April 8, 2011. The original and final application deadline was June 23, 2011.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on June 30, 2011.
How were applicants directed to obtain the full application package?
Applicants seeking full application materials were directed to download the package using the CFDA number.
Who can be contacted for programmatic questions about this opportunity?
HUD indicated that programmatic assistance could be obtained through the appropriate local HUD field office or through a headquarters contact: Marvis Hayward at (202) 402-2255.
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