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- The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the community development housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Service Coordinators in Multifamily Housing Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 14.191 Multifamily Housing Service Coordinators.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 9, 2011 and posted on Jan 25, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 24, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $31,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- . Eligible applicants must meet the definition in Section I.C.3 of this NOFA and all of the applicable threshold requirements of Section III.C.2.a e and g of the General Section. 2. Eligible assisted housing must meet the following criteria a. Be assisted or financed through any of the following programs (1) Section 202 Direct Loan, (2) Project based Section 8 (including Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation), or (3) Section 221(d)(3) below market interest rate and Section 236 (insured or assisted). b. Have frail or at risk elderly residents and/or non elderly residents with disabilities who together total at least 25 percent of the buildings residents. (For example, if a property has 52 total residents, at least 13 residents must be frail, at risk, or non elderly people with disabilities.) c. Were designed or designated for the elderly or persons with disabilities and continue to operate as such. This includes any building within a mixed use development that was designed for occupancy by elderly persons or persons with disabilities at its inception and continues to operate as such, or consistent with title VI, subtitle D of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 (Pub. L. 102 550). If not so designed, a property in which the owner gives preferences in tenant selection (with HUD approval) to eligible elderly persons or nonelderly persons with disabilities for all units in that property. d. If FHA insured or financed with a Section 202 Direct Loan, are current in mortgage payments or are current under a workout agreement. e. Meet HUDs Uniform Physical Conditions Standards (codified in 24 CFR part 5, subpart G), based on the most recent physical inspection report and responses thereto, as evidenced by a score of 60 or better on the last physical inspection or by an approved plan for properties scoring less than 60. f. Are in compliance with their regulatory agreement, Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Contract, and any other outstanding HUD grant or contract document. g. Have no available project funds (i.e., Section 8 operating funds, residual receipts, or excess income) that could pay for a Service Coordinator. ( Available funds are those that require HUD approval for their use and are not needed to meet critical property needs.) Field office staff will make this determination based on financial records maintained by the Department and information provided by the applicant in the grant application. 3. If your eligibility status changes during the course of the grant term, making you ineligible to receive a grant (e.g., due to prepayment of mortgage, sale of property, or opting out of a Section 8 HAP contract), HUD will terminate your grant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Service Coordinators in Multifamily Housing Program (Funding Opportunity Number FR 5415 N 29, CFDA 14.191) is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help owners of certain HUD-assisted multifamily properties fund a service coordinator position. The basic purpose is practical and resident-focused: a service coordinator helps elderly residents and nonelderly residents with disabilities connect to supportive services that already exist in the community, so they can stay in their homes and live as independently as possible. The program is not about providing medical or direct care within the property; it is primarily about organizing, linking, and coordinating services such as transportation, meal programs, personal assistance resources, benefits counseling, wellness supports, and other local aging and disability services. HUD also notes that the coordinator can serve not only residents of the HUD-assisted building but also eligible individuals living in the surrounding area, which reinforces the idea that the coordinator acts as a connector to community-based systems of care.
Funding is provided through a grant instrument, with an estimated total funding amount of $31,000,000 for this opportunity cycle. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which matters for owners who may not have flexible cash to start or sustain a coordinator role on their own. The opportunity was posted January 25, 2011, with an application closing date of March 24, 2011, and an archive date of March 30, 2011. While those dates reflect the specific historic notice of funding availability (NOFA) cycle, the summary below captures the substance of what HUD required and what the grant supported.
Eligibility is targeted and fairly technical. Applicants must meet the definition of an eligible applicant in the NOFA (Section I.C.3) and satisfy certain threshold requirements referenced in the General Section (Section III.C.2.a, e, and g). In addition to the applicant’s qualifications, the assisted housing itself must meet several criteria. First, the property must be assisted or financed under one of these program types: Section 202 Direct Loan, project-based Section 8 (including Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation), or Section 221(d)(3) Below Market Interest Rate (BMIR) and Section 236 (insured or assisted). Second, the building must have a meaningful concentration of the target population: frail or at-risk elderly residents and/or nonelderly residents with disabilities must make up at least 25 percent of the building’s residents. HUD even provides a simple example: in a building with 52 residents, at least 13 would need to fall into the frail, at-risk, or disability categories.
HUD also requires that the property be designed or designated for elderly persons or persons with disabilities and that it continues to operate in that manner. This can include a building within a mixed-use development as long as it was originally designed for the elderly or persons with disabilities and still operates that way. It can also include properties operating consistent with Title VI, Subtitle D of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-550). If a property was not originally designed for those populations, it may still qualify if the owner has HUD approval to provide tenant selection preferences for eligible elderly persons or nonelderly persons with disabilities for all units.
Financial and compliance standing are major gatekeepers. If the property is FHA-insured or financed with a Section 202 Direct Loan, it must be current on mortgage payments or current under an approved workout agreement. The property must also meet HUD’s Uniform Physical Conditions Standards (UPCS), codified at 24 CFR part 5, subpart G, based on the most recent physical inspection and responses. This is evidenced by a score of 60 or better on the last inspection, or alternatively by having an approved plan for properties scoring below 60. Beyond physical condition, the property must be in compliance with its regulatory agreement, Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contract (if applicable), and any other outstanding HUD grant or contract documents.
A key restriction is that HUD will not fund a service coordinator through this grant if the property already has available project funds that could cover the cost. Specifically, the property must have no available project funds such as Section 8 operating funds, residual receipts, or excess income that could pay for a coordinator. HUD defines available funds as those that require HUD approval for use and are not needed for critical property needs. Field office staff make this determination using HUD-maintained financial records and information supplied in the grant application. In other words, the grant is meant to fill a real gap, not replace funds that are already sitting within the project and could reasonably be used for the same purpose.
HUD also makes clear that eligibility is not a one-time determination. If the applicant’s eligibility status changes during the grant term in a way that makes the property ineligible, HUD will terminate the grant. Examples HUD gives include prepayment of the mortgage, sale of the property, or opting out of a Section 8 HAP contract. This condition is important because it ties the grant’s continuation to the property’s ongoing participation in the underlying HUD-assisted program structure.
For practical application and administrative details, HUD directed applicants to an application download page using the CFDA number only, and provided a point of contact for access issues: Carissa Janis, Housing Project Manager, at 202-708-3000. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as HUD funding a dedicated coordination role inside qualifying assisted multifamily housing so vulnerable residents can navigate supportive services more easily, reduce unnecessary institutionalization, and remain stable in their homes for as long as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Service Coordinators in Multifamily Housing Program grant?
The Service Coordinators in Multifamily Housing Program is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It helps owners of certain HUD-assisted multifamily properties fund a service coordinator position to support residents.
What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR 5415 N 29, and the CFDA number is 14.191.
What is the main purpose of funding a service coordinator?
The purpose is to help elderly residents and nonelderly residents with disabilities connect to supportive services that already exist in the community so they can remain in their homes and live as independently as possible.
Does the service coordinator provide medical care or direct care in the building?
No. The program is not intended to provide medical services or direct care within the property. The role is primarily about organizing, linking, and coordinating access to community-based supportive services.
What kinds of services can a service coordinator help residents access?
Examples described by HUD include transportation, meal programs, personal assistance resources, benefits counseling, wellness supports, and other local aging and disability services.
Can the service coordinator help people who do not live in the HUD-assisted building?
Yes. HUD notes that the coordinator can serve not only residents of the HUD-assisted building but also eligible individuals living in the surrounding area, reinforcing that the coordinator connects people to community-based systems of care.
How much funding is available under this opportunity cycle?
The estimated total funding amount for this opportunity cycle is $31,000,000.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement for this grant opportunity.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on January 25, 2011. The application closing date was March 24, 2011, and the archive date was March 30, 2011.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is defined in the NOFA. Applicants must meet the definition of an eligible applicant in Section I.C.3 of the NOFA and satisfy threshold requirements referenced in the General Section (Section III.C.2.a, e, and g).
What types of HUD-assisted properties can qualify for this grant?
The property must be assisted or financed under one of the following program types: Section 202 Direct Loan; project-based Section 8 (including Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation); or Section 221(d)(3) BMIR and Section 236 (insured or assisted).
Is there a resident population requirement for the building?
Yes. Frail or at-risk elderly residents and/or nonelderly residents with disabilities must make up at least 25 percent of the building’s residents.
How does HUD illustrate the 25 percent resident threshold?
HUD provides an example: in a building with 52 residents, at least 13 residents would need to fall into the frail, at-risk, or disability categories to meet the 25 percent requirement.
Must the property be designated for elderly persons or persons with disabilities?
Yes. HUD requires that the property be designed or designated for elderly persons or persons with disabilities and that it continues to operate in that manner.
Can a building within a mixed-use development be eligible?
Yes. A building within a mixed-use development can qualify as long as it was originally designed for the elderly or persons with disabilities and still operates that way.
What if the property was not originally designed for elderly persons or persons with disabilities?
It may still qualify if the owner has HUD approval to provide tenant selection preferences for eligible elderly persons or nonelderly persons with disabilities for all units.
Are there mortgage or loan standing requirements for FHA-insured properties or Section 202 Direct Loan properties?
Yes. If the property is FHA-insured or financed with a Section 202 Direct Loan, it must be current on mortgage payments or current under an approved workout agreement.
Are there physical condition requirements for the property?
Yes. The property must meet HUD’s Uniform Physical Conditions Standards (UPCS) at 24 CFR part 5, subpart G, based on the most recent physical inspection and responses.
What UPCS score is required to show acceptable physical condition?
This is evidenced by a score of 60 or better on the last inspection, or alternatively by having an approved plan for properties scoring below 60.
Are there compliance requirements beyond physical condition?
Yes. The property must be in compliance with its regulatory agreement, the Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contract (if applicable), and any other outstanding HUD grant or contract documents.
Will HUD fund a service coordinator if the property already has funds available to pay for one?
No. HUD will not fund a service coordinator through this grant if the property already has available project funds that could cover the cost.
What does HUD mean by "available project funds" for this restriction?
HUD identifies examples such as Section 8 operating funds, residual receipts, or excess income. HUD defines available funds as those that require HUD approval for use and are not needed for critical property needs.
Who determines whether a property has available funds that could pay for a service coordinator?
HUD field office staff make this determination using HUD-maintained financial records and information supplied in the grant application.
Can a grant be terminated if the property becomes ineligible during the grant term?
Yes. HUD states that if the applicant’s eligibility status changes during the grant term in a way that makes the property ineligible, HUD will terminate the grant.
What are examples of changes that could make a property ineligible during the grant term?
HUD provides examples including prepayment of the mortgage, sale of the property, or opting out of a Section 8 HAP contract.
How were applicants directed to access the application materials?
HUD directed applicants to an application download page using the CFDA number only.
Who should applicants contact if they had problems accessing the application?
The point of contact listed for access issues was Carissa Janis, Housing Project Manager, at 202-708-3000.
In plain terms, what does HUD want this grant to accomplish?
HUD is funding a dedicated coordination role inside qualifying assisted multifamily housing so vulnerable residents can navigate supportive services more easily and remain stable and independent in their homes for as long as possible.
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