Project Grant ARC23C21257

Summary: Community Compass Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Award Capital Access Inc. received a $4.0 million Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research under the Community Compass Technical Assistance and Capacity Building program (CFDA 14.259), effective July 27, 2025 through September 30, 2028. This award supports Capital Access Inc. in delivering comprehensive technical assistance and...

Federal Grant Award Summary The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Foundation $400,000 under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) for an organizational capacity building project. The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, supports the foundation's efforts to strengthen the capacity and skills of current and next-generation leaders and organizations to innovate, collaborate, and advance community and...

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded Outdoor Business Alliance's Outdoor Gear Builders division a $699,440 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) effective October 1, 2025, with completion targeted for October 1, 2028. Based on the award classification of "Organizational Capacity," this grant supports capacity building initiatives designed to strengthen leadership and organizational development within Appalachia, aligning with ARC's...

The City of Union, South Carolina received a $362,747 Project Grant award from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002), effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028. Based on the award's classification as an organizational capacity-building initiative and the awardee's funding history, this grant supports the development of institutional infrastructure and leadership capabilities within the municipality to enhance its capacity...

Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary The Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) received a $500,000 cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research under the Community Compass Technical Assistance and Capacity Building program (CFDA 14.259), awarded August 7, 2025, with completion scheduled for September 30, 2028. Under this agreement, CSH will deliver cross-program technical assistance and...

Summary Cloudburst Consulting Group, Inc., a women-owned small business, received a $255,000 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research under the Community Compass Technical Assistance and Capacity Building program (CFDA 14.259), awarded March 27, 2026, with performance extending through September 30, 2029. The award funds Cloudburst to build the capacity of HUD's Special Needs Assistance Program...

This $10.8 million cooperative agreement from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration supports the National Association of Development Organizations Research Foundation and its sub-awardees to establish a formal Economic Development District Community of Practice over five years. The National Association of Development Organizations Research Foundation will organize, manage, and promote the Community of Practice in partnership with the National Association of Regional...

This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Compass Technical Assistance and Capacity Building program (CFDA 14.259) provides $2,450,000.00 to Capital Access Inc. to deliver technical assistance and capacity building services. The funding will support Capital Access Inc.'s work to help state/local governments, public housing authorities, tribes, and nonprofit organizations effectively implement HUD programs related to affordable...

The National Science Foundation awarded a $3,061,772 Cooperative Agreement through its Integrative Activities program (CFDA 47.083) to the University of Delaware to lead the "Strengthening Partnerships for Advancing Research Capacity in Delaware" (SPARC-DE) project. This collaborative effort aims to create an inclusive, open research ecosystem to expand Delaware's research capacity, retain a highly skilled workforce, and increase research innovation across priority sectors. The project...

Cloudburst Consulting Group, Inc., a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certified firm, received a $3.0 million Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research, under the Community Compass Technical Assistance and Capacity Building program (CFDA 14.259). The award, announced July 24, 2025, with performance extending through September 30, 2028, funds Cloudburst to deliver cross-program technical...