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- The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the community development disaster prevention and relief employment, labor and training housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Transformation Initiative Sustainable Communities Research Grant FULL Application" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 14.523 Transformation Initiative Research Grants Sustainable Community Research Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 19, 2011 and posted on Jun 6, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 25, 2011 The Logic Model was changed to more accurately conform to the requirements of the NOFA.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- List of eligible applicants is restricted to the following Dr. Ellen Bassett, Assistant Professor, Portland State University, Mr. Ashok Goswami, CEO, Institute for Building Technology and Safety, Dr. Richard Koenig, President, RK Development Solutions, Inc., Ms. Brigid Poole, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Ms. Tamara Deuser, Assistant Vice President for Research Operations, Arizona State University, Mr. Todd Nedwick, Assistant Director for Public Policy, National Housing Trust, Mr. Jeremy Forsberg, Assistant Vice President for Research, University of Texas at Arlington, Dr. Theodora Rand, President of Woodstock Institute, Mr. Bradley Bermudez, Senior Agreement Administrator, Research Foundation of SUNY at Buffalo, Dr. Scott Brown, Research Assistant Professor, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Dr. Dorothy Spurlock, Director of Research Sponsored Programs, University of Toledo, Ms. Kathleen Heintz, Division Vice President, Abt Associates, Ms. Susan Gossman, Office of Sponsored Programs, University of Maryland at College Park, Dr. Ralph Albano, Associate Provost for Research, The Catholic University of America, Ms. Lauren Magruder, Associate Director of Pre Award Sponsored Programs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Dr. Gayle Jackson, Senior Sponsored Research Administrator, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, Dr. Stuart Watson, Associate Director and Pre Award Administrator, University of Pennsylvania, Ms. Laura Miller, Sponsored Program Administrator, Kent State University, Mr. Craig ONeill, Sponsored Projects Manager, Michigan State University, Dr. Timothy OBrien, Pre Award Services and Support, University of Massachusetts at Boston, Dr. Robert Merhige, Interim Director for Grants and Contracts, University of Virginia, Mr. William Ernest, Grants Team Leader, University of Utah at Salt Lake City, Dr. Miriam Jorgensen, Associate Director of Research, Native Nations Institute of the University of Arizona, Dr. Barbara Yuhas, Project Director, International City County Management Association, Dr. Rolf Pendall, Director, Urban Institute, Professor Utpal Dutta, Professor of Civil, Architectural Environmental Engineering, University of Detroit at Mercy, and Dr. George DeShazo, Associate Professor of Public Policy, University of California at Los Angeles. This NOPI is only available to those selected under the pre application process indentified in above no other applications will be considered related to this posting.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Transformation Initiative Sustainable Communities Research Grant Program (SCRGP) is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) research grant opportunity designed to strengthen the evidence base behind sustainable community planning and investment. The core goal is to close important data and information gaps that make it harder for communities to choose among competing investment options, and to help develop and test policy alternatives that local decision makers can realistically adopt. HUD also frames the program as a way to generate findings that could shape a broader departmental sustainability agenda, potentially extending beyond HUDs existing priorities and informing future initiatives. In practice, the grant is meant to fund research connected to demonstrations and related learning activities, with HUD indicating that interest will be published to solicit applications supporting the research emerging from those efforts.
This is a discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR 5415 N 24A) categorized under community development, disaster prevention and relief, employment/labor/training, and housing. HUD anticipated making about 15 awards from an estimated total funding pool of $2.5 million. Individual awards were expected to fall between $150,000 (floor) and $500,000 (ceiling). A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning awardees must contribute non-federal resources consistent with the notice requirements. The program is listed under CFDA 14.523 (Transformation Initiative Research Grants, Sustainable Community Research Grant Program).
The application process for this posting was tightly restricted. Eligibility was not open to the general public or to all universities and nonprofits. Instead, applicants were limited to a specific, named list of individuals and their affiliated organizations (including multiple universities, research institutes, and nonprofit entities). HUD makes clear that this Notice of Funding Availability/Notice of Program Interest is only available to those selected through a prior pre-application process, and that no other submissions would be considered under this posting. In other words, it functioned as an invitation-only full application stage following an earlier screening step.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted June 6, 2011, with an original closing date of June 24, 2011 that was later extended to a current closing date of July 25, 2011. The archive date is July 30, 2011. The record also notes that the logic model was revised during the cycle to better align with the formal Notice requirements, which suggests HUD adjusted the program framework or performance measurement elements to match what applicants were required to submit.
For applicants who were invited to apply, HUD provided an additional information link instructing users to download the application and instructions using the CFDA number. Assistance for accessing the announcement was offered through Dr. Regina Gray in HUDs Division of Affordable Housing Research and Technology, with a listed phone number of (202) 402-2876.
Transformation Initiative Sustainable Communities Research Grant Program (SCRGP) FAQs
What is the Sustainable Communities Research Grant Program (SCRGP)?
The Transformation Initiative Sustainable Communities Research Grant Program (SCRGP) is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) research grant opportunity intended to strengthen the evidence base behind sustainable community planning and investment.
What is the main goal of this HUD research grant?
The core goal is to close important data and information gaps that make it harder for communities to choose among competing investment options, and to help develop and test policy alternatives that local decision makers can realistically adopt.
How does HUD describe the broader purpose of SCRGP?
HUD frames SCRGP as a way to generate research findings that could shape a broader departmental sustainability agenda. HUD also indicates the findings could potentially extend beyond HUD's existing priorities and help inform future initiatives.
What kinds of activities was the grant intended to support?
The grant was meant to fund research connected to demonstrations and related learning activities. HUD indicated that it would publish its interests to solicit applications supporting the research emerging from those efforts.
Is this a discretionary grant opportunity?
Yes. The posting is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this posting?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this opportunity is FR 5415 N 24A.
What is the CFDA number for SCRGP?
The program is listed under CFDA 14.523 (Transformation Initiative Research Grants, Sustainable Community Research Grant Program).
What categories or topic areas does this grant fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under community development, disaster prevention and relief, employment/labor/training, and housing.
How much total funding was HUD expecting to award?
HUD estimated a total funding pool of $2.5 million for this posting.
How many awards did HUD anticipate making?
HUD anticipated making about 15 awards.
What was the expected award size range?
Individual awards were expected to range from $150,000 (floor) to $500,000 (ceiling).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning awardees must contribute non-federal resources consistent with the notice requirements.
Who was eligible to apply for this grant opportunity?
Eligibility was not open to the general public and was not open to all universities and nonprofits. Applicants were limited to a specific, named list of individuals and their affiliated organizations, including multiple universities, research institutes, and nonprofit entities.
Was this an open competition?
No. HUD made clear that the Notice of Funding Availability/Notice of Program Interest was only available to those selected through a prior pre-application process, and that no other submissions would be considered under this posting.
What does it mean that the posting was "invitation-only"?
It functioned as an invitation-only full application stage following an earlier screening step. Only those selected through the pre-application process were allowed to submit a full application under this specific posting.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 6, 2011.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date was June 24, 2011.
Was the deadline extended?
Yes. The closing date was extended to a current closing date of July 25, 2011.
When was the archive date?
The archive date listed for the opportunity is July 30, 2011.
Were any program materials revised during the application cycle?
Yes. The record notes that the logic model was revised during the cycle to better align with the formal Notice requirements, suggesting HUD adjusted the program framework or performance measurement elements to match what applicants were required to submit.
How were invited applicants instructed to access the application materials?
For applicants who were invited to apply, HUD provided an additional information link instructing users to download the application and instructions using the CFDA number.
Who was the HUD contact for assistance with accessing the announcement?
Assistance for accessing the announcement was offered through Dr. Regina Gray in HUD's Division of Affordable Housing Research and Technology.
What phone number was provided for the HUD contact?
The listed phone number for Dr. Regina Gray is (202) 402-2876.
Does the posting indicate that unsolicited submissions would be accepted?
No. HUD stated that no submissions other than those from the selected list of invitees would be considered under this posting.
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