Rural self-help housing technical assist

The federal Project Grant award of $167,350 from the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service under the Rural Self-Help Housing Technical Assistance program (CFDA 10.420) provides funding to Universal Housing Development Corp, a non-profit organization, to assist very low- and low-income individuals and families in Arkansas with constructing, repairing, and preserving affordable housing through the self-help method. Key services delivered include construction expertise, homebuyer education, financial counseling, and community outreach to facilitate affordable rural homeownership. As a prime recipient and sub-awardee, Universal Housing Development Corp utilizes this grant funding to provide technical assistance services that guide participants through the process of building their own homes by contributing significant sweat equity labor. The award period runs from Aug 28, 2024 to Oct 28, 2025.