IHBG-NOFO_FR-6900-N-48_rev1.pdf

FR-6900-N-48

Applications are due by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on 01/15/2026.

Public and Indian Housing

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive Program (IHBG-COMP) for FY2025

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I. BASIC INFORMATION

A. Summary

B. Agency Contact(s)

II. ELIGIBILITY

A. Eligible Applicants

B. Cost Sharing or Matching

III. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

A. Purpose

B. Goals and Objectives

C. Authority

D. Unallowable Costs

E. Indirect Costs

F. Program History

G. Other Information

IV. APPLICATION CONTENTS AND FORMAT

A. Standard Forms, Assurances, and Certifications 17

B. Budget

C. Narratives and Other Attachments

D. Other Application Content

V. APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION

A. Threshold Review

B. Merit Review

C. Risk Review

D. Selection Process

E. Award Notices

VI. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND

DEADLINES

A. Deadlines

B. Submission Methods

C. Other Submissions

D. False Statements

VII. POST-AWARD REQUIREMENTS AND

ADMINISTRATION

A. Administrative, National and Departmental Policy

Requirements, and General Terms and Conditions

B. Environmental Requirements

C. Remedies for Noncompliance

D. Reporting

VIII. CONTACT AND SUPPORT

A. Agency Contact

B. Grants.gov

C. SAM.gov

D. Debriefing

E. Applicant Experience Survey

F. Other Online Resources

APPENDIX

Appendix I. Definitions

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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If you believe you are a good candidate for this funding opportunity, register in the appropriate systems now and review the application package. If you are already registered, make sure your registration is active and up-to-date.

SAM.gov Registration You must have an active and up-to-date account with SAM.gov, at the time of application and throughout the life of any award.

To register, go to SAM.gov Entity Registration and click Get Started. From the same page, you can also click on the Entity Registration Checklist for the information you will need to register.

It can take several weeks to register in SAM.gov, so please get started now if you are planning to apply. SAM.gov also provides each organization with a unique entity identifier (UEI). A valid UEI is required to apply for funding.

Grants.gov Registration You must have an active Grants.gov registration. This requires a Login.gov registration as well. See step-by-step instructions at the Grants .gov Quick Start Guide for Applicants. You must apply for funding using Grants.gov, unless HUD has approved your waiver request.

See Section VI.B. Submission Methods.

Find the Application Package Use the Grants Search at Grants.gov and search for opportunity number FR-6900-N-48 . The application package has all the online forms you need to apply. You also need to access the Download Instructions link and review the content before you apply.

If you have other technical difficulties using Grants.gov, access the Support Center on Grants.gov for assistance.

To get updates on changes to this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO), click Subscribe from the View Grant Opportunity page for this NOFO on Grants.gov.

Application Deadline Applications are due by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on 01/15/2026.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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I. Basic Information

II. Eligibility III. Program Description

IV. Application Contents and

Format

V. Application Review

Information

VI. Submission Requirements and

Deadlines

VII. Post-Award Requirements and

Administration

VIII. Contact and Support

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I. BASIC INFORMATION

I. Basic Information

A. Summary

B. Agency Contact(s)

II. Eligibility III. Program Description

IV. Application Contents and

Format

V. Application Review

Information

VI. Submission Requirements and

Deadlines

VII. Post-Award Requirements and

Administration

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I. BASIC INFORMATION See Contact and Support section of this NOFO.

A. Summary Federal Agency Name:

United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HUD Program Office:

Public and Indian Housing Announcement Type:

Initial Program Type:

Discretionary Paperwork Reduction Act Information:

2577-0218 Due Date for Intergovernmental Review:

See Section VI.C.1.

1. NOFO Summary The Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive Program (IHBG-COMP) provides competitive grant opportunities to eligible IHBG Formula recipients for eligible housing projects that increase the availability of affordable housing for low-income Tribal families.

Key Facts Opportunity Name:

Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive Program (IHBG-COMP) for FY2025 Opportunity Number:

FR-6900-N-48

Federal Assistance Listing:

14.867

Key Dates Application Due Date:

11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on:

01/15/2026 Anticipated Award Date:

06/17/2026 Estimated Performance Period Start Date:

07/01/2026 Estimated Performance Period End Date:

07/01/2031

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2. Funding Details Type of Funding Instrument G (Grant)

Available Funds Funding of approximately $150,000,000 is available through this NOFO.

Additional funds may become available for award. Use of these funds is subject to statutory constraints. All awards are subject to the selection process contained in this NOFO.

Number of Awards HUD expects to make approximately 35 awards from the funds available under this NOFO.

Length of Performance Period:

60-month project period and budget period Length of Periods Explanation:

B. Agency Contact(s) See Contact and Support section of this NOFO.

II. ELIGIBILITY

II. Eligibility

A. Eligible Applicants

B. Cost Sharing or Matching

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Format

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II. ELIGIBILITY

You are invited to apply if your organization is an eligible entity type and meets the funding conditions included in the NOFO. HUD will review applications from eligible applicants using the criteria in Section V. of this NOFO.

A. Eligible Applicants

1. Eligible Entity Types:

07 (Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)) 11 (Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments))

Additional Information on Eligibility The following additional information clarifies the list of eligible entities types (above):

• Indian tribes, as defined under Section 4(13) of NAHASDA that are allocated IHBG Formula funding.

• For Native Alaskan Tribes only: Pursuant to the General Provisions in the annual appropriations Act, only Native Alaskan Indian Housing Block Grant recipients that received IHBG grants in Fiscal Year 2005 are eligible to apply directly for funding under this NOFO. Native Alaskan Tribes that are required to designate a Tribally Designated Housing Entity (TDHE) in Alaska for their IHBG formula program may not apply directly for funding under this competition. Native Alaskan Tribes that choose to, but are not required to, designate a TDHE in Alaska for its IHBG formula program may apply for IHBG competitive funds directly.

• Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHE), as defined under Section 4(22) of NAHASDA, that have ever been allocated IHBG formula funding.

• Individuals are ineligible applicants.

2. Restrictions

a. Statutory and Regulatory Requirements Affecting Eligibility You must comply with the current General Statutory and Regulatory Requirements Affecting Eligibility for HUD’s Competitive Programs. HUD will review your eligibility before issuing an award. As part of this review, HUD uses SAM.gov and Department of Treasury data.

b. Application Eligibility Your application is considered for funding if it satisfies the application review requirements in Section V. of this NOFO.

c. Additional Application Eligibility Restrictions:

Multiple Applications Received: HUD will only consider one application for each applicant.

If more than one is received, HUD will review the last one received before the application deadline.

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Applications from Corresponding Tribe or TDHE: HUD will only consider one application per Tribe or its corresponding TDHE. An Indian tribe that authorizes a TDHE to apply on its behalf may not also submit its own application for funding. If an Indian tribe submits an application (in addition to its authorized TDHE application), the tribe’s application will not be evaluated.

Subawards: Eligible applicants may make subawards to other eligible entities under this NOFO. However, HUD will only assess the entity listed on line 8.a. on the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) throughout this competition.

Resolution of Enforcement Actions: HUD will use its records to determine if an applicant has open enforcement actions for program non-compliance related to any ONAP grants. An application from an applicant that has an open or pending Notice of Intent to Impose Remedies (NOI) or an Imposition of Remedies (IOR) will be considered ineligible for funding under this NOFO and HUD will not review the application.

Minimum/Maximum Grant Amount: HUD has established a maximum grant amount of $7,500,000 and a minimum grant amount of $500,000. If your application requests more than the maximum applicable grant amount or less than the minimum grant amount under this NOFO, then HUD will not review your application. Applicants must clearly document the amount requested on line 18a of the SF-424.

Grant Ceilings: HUD has adopted population-based grant ceiling categories for IHBG Competitive awards based on American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) population or Tribal Enrollment, whichever is higher, from the 2025 Final IHBG Formula data. IHBG formula data is available on the HUD ONAP IHBG Formula webpage. For TDHE applicants, HUD will combine the highest FY 2025 AIAN or enrollment formula data numbers for each Tribe included in the proposed project to determine the ceiling for the grant award. Please see the table below. Regardless of whether your application proposes one or multiple projects with funding under this NOFO, your application may not receive a grant that exceeds the applicable maximum grant amount set under this NOFO or the grant ceiling for your population. If your application requests more than the maximum applicable grant amount under this NOFO or the applicable grant ceiling (based on IHBG Formula population) HUD will not review the application.

Population Ceiling

50,001 and above $7,500,000

10,501 - 50,000 $6,000,000

10,500 and below $5,000,000

FY 2025 IHBG-COMP Grant Ceilings

B. Cost Sharing or Matching This Program does not require cost sharing or matching.

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III. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

III. Program Description

A. Purpose

B. Goals and Objectives

C. Authority

D. Unallowable Costs

E. Indirect Costs

F. Program History

G. Other Information

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III. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

A. Purpose The Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive Program (IHBG-COMP) provides competitive grant opportunities to eligible IHBG formula recipients under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) to carry out eligible affordable housing activities for the benefit of low-income Tribal families.

B. Goals and Objectives HUD will give priority to projects that spur construction and rehabilitation of housing on Indian reservations and in other Indian areas. HUD strongly encourages the following types of projects:

• New Construction of affordable housing projects that will increase the number of housing units available for low-income Native American families,

• Housing rehabilitation projects that will increase the useful life of existing affordable housing units and alleviate substandard housing conditions, and

• Acquisition of existing housing units that increases affordable housing stock.

You must use grant funds to benefit low-income Indian families, except under some circumstances as provided in section 201(b) of NAHASDA. You are encouraged to address the needs of Tribal members who have no permanent residence, are living in overcrowded conditions, or living in a home without plumbing or a kitchen.

C. Authority The IHBG program, and its derivative IHBG-COMP, are authorized under Title I of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA), as amended, (25 U.S.C. 4101 et seq.) Regulations for IHBG Formula and IHBG-COMP are found at 24 CFR Part 1000. Funding for this program is provided by the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (Public Law 119-4, approved March 15, 2025)

D. Unallowable Costs See 2 CFR Part 200 and 24 CFR Part 1000 for unallowable costs.

E. Indirect Costs If you expect to charge indirect costs to the award, submit the Indirect Cost Rate Certification form (HUD-426) with your application.

F. Program History HUD has made significant changes to the IHBG-COMP scoring criteria since FY 2024. These changes focus on program priorities of project feasibility and assessment of past performance. Many of the changes reduce the administrative burden on Tribal applicants.

You should carefully review the updated scoring criteria for clarity on application requirements and expectations. Key changes to the FY 2025 IHBG-COMP NOFO include:

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Application Eligibility Threshold Restrictions: Section II.A.2.c: Applications from applicants with open enforcement actions for program non-compliance will be considered ineligible.

Documentation No Longer Required:

• Certification of Compliance

• Environmental Review - Expression of Intent.

New Documentation Requirements

• New versions of the Cost Summary (Form HUD-4123) and Implementation Schedule (Form HUD-4125)

• Indirect Cost Information for Applicants/Recipients (Form HUD-426)

• Certification for a Drug-Free Workplace (HUD-50070)

• For New Construction projects, Assurance for Construction Programs (Form SF 424- D).

Format Changes

• New HUD-wide NOFO Template has streamlined and simplified the structure of all HUD NOFOs.

• New Subfactor: 1.1. Project Description and Rationale establishes the scope, purpose, and feasibility of the project right from the start of the application.

Consolidated and Restructured Subfactors:

• 1.2. Project Implementation Plan combines the FY2024's 3.2 and 3.3 but simplifies the requirements and reduces the overall points. The Implementation narrative must align with the Implementation Schedule form and be feasible for the timeline.

• 2.1. Project Type and Outputs significantly simplifies prior 3.1. a.-d. by establishing the primary project for applications with multiple activities. While applicants must address all rating factors for each project they propose, they will only be scored on the primary project: the one with the greater share of the budget. New Construction is prioritized by maximum points. However, applicants that at listed at or below the 25 percentile of the Per Capita Income list that propose Housing Rehabilitation are also awarded maximum 8 points. Project outputs are also addressed here, previously in 4.2. Outputs and Outcomes.

• 2.2. Priority Beneficiaries and Outcomes combines FY2024's Need subfactors 2.2 and 2.3, simplifying applicants' demonstration of local housing need and the outcomes previously addressed in 4.2. Outputs and Outcomes. Reduced requirement for point maximum points for applicants serving priority beneficiaries from 100% to 75%.

• 3.1. Undisbursed ONAP Funding simplifies the assessment of past performance by combining the total amount of ONAP funding remaining undisbursed (Previously 1.2.

Progress of IHBG Funding, 1.3. Progress of Competitive Funding, and 1.4. Progress of Pandemic IT Funding). Applicants with remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/OCHCO/documents/50070.pdf

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III. Program Description FR-6900-N-48 Page 14 of 56 and Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) will also receive 0 points, compared to 2024 where only undisbursed CARES funds received 0 points.

Removed Rating Factor 4:

• Prior NOFO’s Subfactor 4.1. Coordination was removed due to the limited coordination in priority IHBG-COMP projects.

• Prior NOFO’s 4.2. Outputs and Outcomes was split and combined with 2.1 and 2.2.

Scoring Adjustments: The following subfactor scores were adjusted to better reflect program priorities:

• Minimum Scoring for:

o Rating Factor 1 is now 25 points (as opposed to 30 points for rating factors 1-2 in the prior NOFO) aligning Rating Factor 1’s importance to funding decisions.

o Rating factors 1-3 remains at 75 points.

• Increased Points:

o 1.3. Project Budget: points increased from 8 to 10 points from prior NOFO due to enhanced specificity in budget expectations. Previously subfactor 3.4.

o 1.4. Applicant Capacity points increased from 8 to 10 from prior NOFO due to the critical nature of the subfactor. Previously subfactor 1.1.

o Rating Factor 3: Past Performance total factor scores increased significantly to reflect the prioritization of applicant performance.

o 3.1. Undisbursed ONAP Funding: Combines prior subfactors 1.2-1.4 into one, the total points increased from 9 to 10.

o 3.2. Findings: Points significantly increased from 2 to 8 due to the relation to applicant capacity. Previously subfactor 1.5.

o 3.3. Timely Reporting: Points significantly increased from 2 to 8. Previously subfactor 1.6.

o 3.4. Audit Submission: Points significantly increased from 2 to 8. Previously subfactor 1.7.

• Reduced points:

o 1.2. Project Implementation Plan reduced points from combined total of 16 for prior subfactors 3.2. and 3.3. to 5 points.

o 1.5. Commitment to Sustain Project reduced from 8 points in previous 3.5. to

3 points, emphasizing simplified evaluation metrics.

o Rating Factor 2: IHBG-COMP Program Priorities total factor scores decreased from 38 to 30 points due to combination of subfactors and criteria simplification as noted above.

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Build America, Buy America Act (BABA): Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) requirements apply to ICDBG awards obligated after September 30, 2024. See the Notice PIH: 2024-35: Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) – Implementation Guidance for Tribal Recipients for Build American Preference compliance information. Please also check Codetalk regularly for updates.

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FORMAT

IV. Application Contents and Forms

A. Standard Forms, Assurances, and Certifications

B. Budget

C. Narratives and Non-Form Attachments

D. Other Application Content

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IV. APPLICATION CONTENTS AND FORMAT

Applications must include three main elements: a) standard forms, assurances, and certifications; b) budget; and c) narratives and other attachments. The content, forms, and format for each element are included in this section.

You may use this section as a checklist to ensure you submit a complete application.

If you don’t provide the required documents in the correct format, your application is incomplete.

Do not submit password protected or encrypted files.

Total page limit per application is 150 pages, not including required forms.

A. Standard Forms, Assurances, and Certifications You must properly complete and submit with your application the standard forms, assurances, and certifications identified below. You can find all forms in the application package or review them and their instructions at Grants.gov Forms. You can also read more about standard forms on HUD’s Funding Opportunities page.

Forms/Assurances/ Certifications Submission Requirement Notes/Description

Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424)

Required with the application (non-curable).

File name: SF-424 Form location: application package Read more about standard forms and see additional information below

Applicant and Recipient Assurances and Certifications

(HUD 424-B)

Required with the application (non-curable).

File name: HUD-424B Form location: application package Read more about standard forms

Element Submission Form

Standard Forms, Assurances, and Certifications Upload using each required form.

Budget Use the required budget form.

Narratives and Other Attachments Insert each in the Attachments form.

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Forms/Assurances/ Certifications Submission Requirement Notes/Description

Applicant/Recipient Disclosure/Update Report

(HUD-2880)

Required with the application (non-curable).

File name: HUD-2880 Form location: application package Read more about standard forms

IHBG-COMP Implementation Schedule (HUD-4125)

Required with the application (non-curable).

File name: HUD-4125 Form location: download instructions See additional information below

Certification for a Drug-Free Workplace (HUD-50070)

If applicable, required with the application (curable).

File name: HUD-50070 Form location: download instructions

Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)

If applicable, required with the application (curable).

File name: SF-LLL See additional information below

Assurances for Construction Programs (SF-424D)

If applicable, required with the application (curable).

File name: SF-424D Form location: application package See additional information below

Certification of Consistency with Promise Zone Goals and Implementation (HUD-50153)

If applicable, required with the application (curable).

File name: HUD-50153 Form location: download instructions See Section V.B.2.a.

Certification for Opportunity Zone Preference Points

(HUD-2996)

If applicable, required with the application (curable).

File name: HUD-2996 Form location: application package See Section V.B.2.b.

Notes on Required Forms:

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Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424): Completed in Grants.gov.

• See Grants.gov SF-424 Form Instructions.pdf.

• The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CDFA) number for IHBG-COMP is:

14.867.

• FR-6900-N-48 is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for the FY2025 IHBG-

COMP.

• The entity identified in line 8. Applicant Information, a. Legal Name, and the 8.c. UEI must be consistent.

• Your application must include a valid UEI that is registered and active at SAM.gov. An application with a UEI that does not match the organization name as registered in SAM.gov will result in an ineligible application that will not be reviewed.

Assurances for Construction Programs (SF-424D): Completed in Grants.gov. New requirement for applications that include constructions activities.

Implementation Schedule (HUD-4125): This form reflects the tasks, phases, and milestones for the project. Period of Performance dates listed on the Implementation Schedule must match the dates proposed on the SF-424. For applications proposing multiple projects, you may choose to submit a separate Implementation Schedule for each project. HUD may require successful applicants to update errors on the Implementation Schedule based on the pre-award requirement process outlined in this NOFO.

Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL): Completed in Grants.gov.

B. Budget

You must submit a budget with your application to support your project narrative.

At a minimum, your budget must indicate direct and any indirect costs.

You must also submit form HUD-426, based on the requirements in Section III.E. of this

NOFO.

Budget Form/Document Submission Requirement Notes/Description

Cost Summary (HUD-4123) Required with the application (non-curable).

File name: HUD-4123 Form location: download instructions See additional information below

Budget Detail Required with the application Detailed cost breakdown https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/forms/sample/SF424_4_0-V4.0.pdf https://hudgov.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/DASNAP/OGM/HQ%20Planning%20Files/IHBG%20Competitive/FY25%20Planning%20Files/FY25%20NOFO/Grants.gov%20SF-424%20Form%20Instructions.pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=z047wO https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/forms/sample/SF424D-V1.1.pdf https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/OCHCO/documents/4123-4125-combined.xlsx https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/OCHCO/documents/2996.pdf https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/OCHCO/documents/4123-4125-combined.xlsx

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Budget Form/Document Submission Requirement Notes/Description

(non-curable). (chart or another format of applicant’s choosing) See additional information below

Indirect Cost Information Certification (HUD-426)

If applicable, required with the application (curable).

File name: HUD-426 Form location: download instructions See form instructions and Section III.E.

Notes on Required Budget Documents:

Cost Summary (HUD-4123): Your application must include a Cost Summary. It provides budget cost information including specific activity costs, administration, planning, and total resources that will be committed to the project, including resources from both Federal and non-Federal sources. For applications proposing multiple projects, you may choose to submit a separate Cost Summary form for each project. The Cost Summary totals must match the information provided on the SF-424 and Budget Detail.

If numbers do not match or there are other errors, HUD may require successful applicants to update errors on the Cost Summary form based on the pre-award requirement process outlined in this NOFO. If you do not submit a Cost Summary, your application will not be reviewed.

Budget Detail: Your application must include a Budget Detail that shows a breakdown for each budget line, including all sources and uses of funding for the proposed project(s). The Budget Detail may be submitted as a separate attachment or as part of the Project Plan. The figures on the Budget Detail must match the figures on the SF-424 and Cost Summary. The narrative must provide details on eligible activities and all planning and administrative costs including indirect costs.

Ensure that Planning and Administrative Costs (P&A) are below the 20% cap for administrative costs. Indirect costs count toward the P&A cap. P&A costs do not include direct project costs (e.g. certain architectural/engineering, environmental, technical assistance, and staff/overhead costs related to directly carrying out eligible activities).

For applications proposing multiple projects, you may choose to submit a separate Budget Detail for each project. HUD may require successful applicants to update errors on the Budget Detail as a pre-award condition.

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Summary (HUD-4123, line 5b). You must also include a letter stating the approved rate and distribution base or other documentation from the cognizant agency showing the approved rate; or If you have never had an indirect cost rate and wish to use the de minimis rate, then you must clearly state the intent to use the de minimis 15% of Modified Total Direct Costs (MTDC) in accordance with 2 CFR 200.414(f). Indirect Costs rates count toward the Planning and Administrative Cost cap of 20% for IHBG-COMP projects.

C. Narratives and Other Attachments If applicable, you must upload narrative and other attachments in Grants.gov using the Attachments Form. When using the Attachments Form, you can upload PDF, Word or Excel formats.

Document Submission Requirement Notes/Description

Response to Rating Factors

Required with the application (non-curable). Also known as Project Plan or Workplan Narrative

See Section V.B.

File name: Project Plan

Tribal Resolution Authorizing a TDHE to submit application.

TDHEs only: Required with the application (curable).

Tribal Resolution or Tribal Certification from accepted

IHBG IHP.

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Code of Conduct

If not included in HUD’s eLibrary, this document is required with the application (curable).

File name: Code of Conduct Acceptable Content

Notes on Required Narratives and Non-form Attachments:

Project Plan: The Project Plan, previously the Workplan Narrative, is the response to the rating factors in Section V.B., Merit Review. It addresses all the components of each factor and subfactor and describes the proposed project.

Tribal Certification: If an application is submitted by a TDHE on behalf of a Tribe, the application must include either a Tribal certification or resolution on official letterhead authorizing the TDHE to submit the application, or a copy of the Tribal Certification from your Indian Housing Plan (IHP) that states that the Tribe has delegated to the TDHE the authority to submit an IHP on behalf of the Tribe without prior review by the Tribe.

D. Other Application Content Supporting Documentation:

You are strongly urged to submit only information that is required and/or requested in the NOFO or relevant to a specific narrative response. You may submit documentation https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-200.414 https://grants.gov https://www.hud.gov/hud-partners/grants-code-of-conduct https://www.hud.gov/hud-partners/grants-code-of-conduct https://www.hud.gov/hud-partners/grants-code-of-conduct

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V. Application Review Information

A. Threshold Review

B. Merit Review

C. Risk Review

D. Selection Process

E. Award Notices

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V. APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION

A. Threshold Review HUD reviews each application to make sure it meets the following threshold requirements. If you meet all threshold requirements, your application will advance to a merit review. If you fail to meet one or more threshold requirements, your application is not eligible for HUD funding.

1. Eligible Applicant You must meet the applicant eligibility criteria in this NOFO. Applications from ineligible applicants are not rated or ranked and will not receive HUD funding.

a. Multiple Applications Received: HUD will only consider one application for each applicant. If more than one is received, HUD will review the last one received before the application deadline.

b. Applications from Corresponding Tribe or TDHE: HUD will only consider one application per Tribe or its corresponding TDHE. An Indian tribe that authorizes a TDHE to apply on its behalf may not also submit its own application for funding. If an Indian tribe submits an application (in addition to its authorized TDHE application), the tribe’s application only the Tribe’s will be evaluated.

c. Subawards: Eligible applicants may make subawards to other eligible entities under this NOFO. However, HUD will only assess the entity listed on line 8.a. on the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) throughout this competition.

2. Resolution of Civil Rights Matters Applicants with outstanding, unresolved judgments against them for violations of civil rights laws must resolve those judgments before the application submission deadline or the applicant will be deemed ineligible.

a. An applicant is ineligible for funding if the applicant has received notice of a judgment imposed against them for violations of:

1. the Fair Housing Act or a substantially equivalent state or local fair housing law for discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or familial status; or

2. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or the Violence Against Women Act or substantially equivalent state or local laws.

b. HUD will determine if actions to resolve the judgment taken before the application deadline date will resolve the matter. Examples of actions that may be sufficient to resolve the matter include, but are not limited to:

1. Current compliance with a voluntary compliance agreement signed by all the parties;

2. Current compliance with a HUD-approved conciliation agreement signed by all the parties;

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3. Current compliance with a conciliation agreement signed by all the parties and approved by the state governmental or local administrative agency with jurisdiction over the matter;

4. Current compliance with a consent order or consent decree; or

5. Current compliance with a final judicial ruling or administrative ruling or decision.

3. Timely Submission of Applications Late applications are not eligible for funding. See deadlines in Section VI of this NOFO.

4. Correct Funding Opportunity Number: The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this NOFO is FR-6900-N-48. Box 12 on your SF-424 must include this FON. If the FON is missing or incorrectly refers to a different FON, HUD will not review your application and your application is not eligible for funding.

5. Resolution of Enforcement Actions:

HUD will use its records to determine if an applicant has open enforcement actions for program non-compliance related to any ONAP grants. An application from an applicant that has an open or pending Notice of Intent to Impose Remedies (NOI) or an Imposition of Remedies (IOR) will be considered ineligible for funding under this NOFO and HUD will not review the application.

6. Minimum/Maximum Grant Amount:

HUD has established a maximum grant amount of $7,500,000 and a minimum grant amount of $500,000. If your application requests more than the maximum applicable grant amount or less than the minimum grant amount under this NOFO, then HUD will not review your application. Applicants must clearly document the amount requested on line 18a of the SF-424.

7. Grant Ceilings:

HUD has adopted population-based grant ceiling categories for IHBG Competitive awards based on American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) population or Tribal Enrollment, whichever is higher, from the 2025 Final IHBG Formula data. IHBG formula data is available on the HUD ONAP IHBG Formula webpage. For TDHE applicants, HUD will combine the highest FY 2025 AIAN or enrollment formula data numbers for each Tribe included in the proposed project to determine the ceiling for the grant award. Please see the table below. Regardless of whether your application proposes one or multiple projects with funding under this NOFO, your application may not receive a grant that exceeds the applicable maximum grant amount set under this NOFO or the grant ceiling for your population. If your application requests more than the maximum applicable grant amount under this NOFO or the applicable grant ceiling (based on IHBG Formula population) HUD will not review the application.

Population Grant Ceiling

50,001 and above $7,500,000 https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/ih/codetalk/onap/ihbgformula

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10,501 - 50,000 $6,000,000

10,500 and below $5,000,000

FY 2025 IHBG-COMP NOFO Grant Ceilings

B. Merit Review HUD expects to evaluate and score your application using the following merit criteria and process.

Merit reviewers evaluate and score all applications that pass the threshold review. Merit reviewers may include Federal and non-Federal persons. Reviewers receive a copy of your application to evaluate and score each application separately.

Merit Review Summary

1. Rating Factors Your application must include a response to the following criteria.

Rating Factors Details

Rating Factor 1: Project Feasibility 38 points

1.1. Project Summary and Rationale 10 points

1.2. Project Implementation Plan 5 points

1.3. Project Budget 10 points

1.4. Applicant Capacity 10 points

1.5. Commitment to Sustain Project 3 points

Rating Factor 1: Project Feasibility Subfactor 1.1. Project Summary and Rationale Summarize the project to include the rationale behind the project and how it is feasible for the timeline and budget proposed. This brief overview should identify the following components:

Criterion Total number of points = 100 or 104 Rating Factor 1: Project Feasibility 38 points Rating Factor 2: IHBG-COMP Program Priorities 30 points Rating Factor 3: Past Performance 32 points

Rating Factor Total Points: 100 points Preference Points: Opportunity Zones 2 points Preference Points: Promise Zones 2 points

Possible Total Points: 104 points

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A. Project Rationale: State the project’s purpose or planned outcome, how it will achieve this purpose, and how the project is cost-effective and likely to be achieved.

B. Project Type: New Construction, Rehabilitation, Acquisition, Infrastructure C. Housing Use: Rental, Homebuyer, Homeowner, etc.

D. Project Location E. Total Project Budget F. Period of Performance G. Project Outputs:

• Number of units

• Unit type: single-family, duplex, triplex, etc.

• Unit size: square feet, number of bedrooms and baths.

If you propose multiple projects, you must summarize each project. Specify the share of the proposed grant amount for each project. The primary project is the one with the greatest share of the budget.

To receive the maximum 10 points for the subfactor, the summary must clearly demonstrate that the project rationale is sound, the project is cost-effective and feasible, and clearly identify all components listed above.

Applications will be scored for Subfactor 1.1. as follows:

• 10 points - The project rationale is sound, and the plan is feasible and cost-effective.

The summary clearly described the project and included all the applicable components A-G.

• 8 points - The project rationale is sound, and the plan is feasible and cost-effective.

The summary clearly described the project and included all the applicable components A-G with 1 exception.

• 6 points - The project rationale is sound, and the plan is feasible and cost-effective.

The summary clearly described the project and included all the applicable components A-G with no more than 2 exceptions.

• 4 points - The project rationale, feasibility, and/or cost-effectiveness is unclear or the summary included all the applicable components A-G with no more than 3 exceptions.

• 0 points - The project rationale is not explained, or the plan is not feasible, or the application did not provide sufficient information to receive points in this subfactor.

Subfactor 1.2. Project Implementation Plan Provide a project implementation plan that includes an Implementation Schedule (HUD-4125) and a narrative Implementation Detail describing the project’s implementation.

HUD will evaluate whether your Project Implementation Plan is feasible and reasonable in relation to the proposed project based on the following components:

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A. Implementation Schedule: The form must clearly and thoroughly identify:

• Period of Performance (POP) Start and End Dates

• Expected Closeout Date (90 days from POP End Date)

• Tasks needed to complete the proposed project

• Completion dates for each task.

B. Implementation Detail: Clearly describe the:

• Phases of project and their timelines

• Tasks included in each phase of the project

• Milestones marking completion of phases.

For Infrastructure Projects: If you propose infrastructure for housing that will be completed after the period of performance, you must describe the planned housing development project and timeline.

To receive the maximum 5 points for this subfactor, your implementation plan must be well-developed, feasible, and address all the components described above.

Applications will be scored for Subfactor 1.2. as follows:

• 5 points - The project implementation plan clearly and thoroughly addresses all the components in A-B.

• 4 points - The project implementation plan clearly and thoroughly addresses all the components in A-B with 2 exceptions.

• 0 points - The project implementation plan clearly and thoroughly addresses all the components in A-B with 3 or more exceptions.

Subfactor 1.3. Project Budget:

Provide a project budget that includes the Cost Summary (HUD-4123) and a Budget Detail describing the project costs. Your application must demonstrate a feasible project implementation plan that addresses the following components:

A. The Cost Summary must clearly and thoroughly identify the following components:

• Project activity, its cost, and funding source

• Planning and Administration Costs

• If applicable, Indirect Costs B. The Budget Detail must clearly and thoroughly describe the following components:

• Breakdown of cost by line item for each proposed activity, including administration and planning costs

• Description of the relevant qualifications and experience of the individual(s) who prepared the budget

• If your budget includes indirect costs, you must demonstrate how you are calculating

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C. The Cost Summary and Budget Detail are thoroughly prepared, and consistent with each other and…