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FR-6900-N-81

Applications are due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 04/28/2026.

Public and Indian Housing

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Capital Improvements for At- Risk/Receivership/Substandard/Troubled PHAs

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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 15

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

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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-81 . 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.

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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

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VII. Post-Award Requirements and

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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

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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:

2501-0044, 2577-0301 Due Date for Intergovernmental Review:

See Section VI.C.1.

1. NOFO Summary The Capital Improvements for At-Risk/Receivership/Substandard/Troubled Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) program provides competitive awards to PHAs that are either in receivership, designated troubled or substandard, or otherwise high risk. Funding is available for costs associated with public housing asset improvements. For this NOFO, asset

Key Facts Opportunity Name:

Capital Improvements for At- Risk/Receivership/Substandard/Troubled PHAs Opportunity Number:

FR-6900-N-81

Federal Assistance Listing:

14.888

Key Dates Application Due Date:

11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on:

04/28/2026 Anticipated Award Date:

07/25/2026 Estimated Performance Period Start Date:

07/25/2026 Estimated Performance Period End Date:

07/25/2030

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

Available Funds Funding of approximately $11,500,000 is available through this NOFO. Subject to appropriations, HUD reserves the right to award fiscal year 2026 funds based on this NOFO competition.

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.

The $11.5 million is available to improve public housing performance in two core areas:

• Physical Condition: Improve the physical condition of public housing. Successful applicants must demonstrate a comprehensive strategy on how the funds will provide residents access to safe, accessible, and decent public housing through improved public housing assets.

• Management: Increase occupancy and reduce long-term vacancies through capital investment.

Number of Awards HUD expects to make approximately 5 awards from the funds available under this NOFO.

Minimum/Maximum Award Minimum Grant Award: $250,000 Maximum Grant Award: $3 million Length of Performance Period:

48-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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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:

08 (Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities) Additional Information on Eligibility

• Public Housing Agencies - PHAs with legal authority to develop, own, modernize, and operate a public housing project in accordance with the United States Housing Act of 1937 (1937 Act)

• Status - PHAs that are troubled, substandard, receivership or at-risk are eligible, as defined in Appendix I.2., Program-Specific Definitions.

• Moving to Work Agencies - PHAs participating in the Moving to Work Demonstration Program (MTW)

The following entities are not eligible for funding:

• Tribes and tribally-designated housing entities (TDHEs), nonprofit organizations, and resident associations

• Foreign entities and sole proprietorship organizations

• Individuals

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.

1. You cannot submit more than one application.

2. Each application can only request funding for one public housing asset management project (AMP), which may include multiple properties or scattered sites. The AMP name, number, and address(es) in the application must match the name, number, and address(es) in PIC. If more than one AMP is proposed in the application, the entire application is ineligible for funding.

3. An AMP is not eligible to receive funding if the AMP has previously been awarded funding under this program. If an AMP received funding in previous funding rounds, but only received https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/OCHCO/documents/Eligibility-Requirements-Addendum-FY2025.pdf https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/OCHCO/documents/Eligibility-Requirements-Addendum-FY2025.pdf https://sam.gov https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/cfo/gmomgmt/grantsinfo/fundingopps/EligibilityRequirements

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4. Your application may include more than one eligible activity.

5. Funding requests that are less than the minimum award amount, or over the maximum award amount are ineligible.

6. You are ineligible for funding if you do not submit: a) a narrative response as described in Section IV.B.2, and b) a completed form HUD-50075.1 Parts I and II including the proposed activities for this grant application for Rating Factor 3, Soundness of Approach.

7. Restrictions on Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Projects: You cannot use the funds awarded under this NOFO for any projects that are part of the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program, specifically those with “Commitments to enter into Housing Assistance Payments Contracts” (CHAPs).

For a property with a CHAP, HUD will assume all units are part of the CHAP, even if the agreement is being implemented in phases and some units are not yet covered. If a CHAP is issued after funds are awarded under this NOFO, the AMP will no longer be eligible for this program, and the remaining funds will need to be returned. HUD will determine if all grant funds should be returned.

If you are awarded a grant, you may be required to periodically certify to HUD that funded work is not occurring in an IMS/PIC development that is subject to a CHAP.

8. Relation to Repositioning (Non-RAD): Funds from this grant cannot be used for properties that are in the process of converting to another federal housing program, such as Section 18 disposition or demolition.

HUD will consider ineligibility to start when an application for Section 18 demolition or disposition is approved by HUD's Special Application Center. If a Section 18 approval is issued after funds are awarded under this NOFO, the AMP will no longer be eligible for this program and the remaining funds will need to be returned. HUD will determine if all grant funds should be returned.

If you are awarded a grant, you may be required to periodically certify to HUD that funded work is not occurring in an IMS/PIC development that is subject to a Section 18 demolition or disposition approval.

c. Additional Restrictions on Project Activities:

You must review the following restrictions to ensure your application is compliant. If you are selected for funding, you are expected to implement the applicable requirements. HUD reserves the right to approve or disapprove any activity and may adjust grant budget amounts accordingly within individual grants.

1. Eligible Activities and Costs

• Activities under this NOFO must comply with 24 CFR Part 905.

• Funding can only be used for the activities to improve the physical condition of public housing and/or increase occupancy and reduce long-term vacancy at the AMP specified in the application.

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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 Capital Improvements for At-Risk/Receivership/Substandard/Troubled PHAs program provides competitive awards to PHAs that are either in receivership, designated troubled or substandard, or otherwise high risk. Funding is available for public housing asset improvement in the following two areas. For this NOFO, asset improvement means capital improvements.

• Physical Condition: Improve the physical condition of public housing. Successful applicants must demonstrate a comprehensive strategy on how the funds will provide residents access to safe, accessible, and decent public housing through improved public housing assets.

• Management: Increase occupancy and reduce long-term vacancies through capital investment.

B. Goals and Objectives The goal of this program is public housing asset improvement. To achieve this, the program focuses on the following objectives:

• Physical Condition: Improve the physical condition of public housing.

• Management: Increase occupancy and reduce long-term vacancies through capital investment.

C. Authority This program is authorized by Section 9 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C.

1437g) (1937 Act). Funding for this program is provided by the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (Public Law 119-4 enacted March 15, 2025).

Grants awarded under this program are subject to Public Housing Capital Fund Program regulations (24 CFR Part 905) including relocation requirements (24 CFR Part 905, Subparts B and C). Temporary relocation of residents must also be carried out in compliance with all applicable fair housing and nondiscrimination requirements at 24 CFR 5.105 and 24 CFR Part 5, Subpart L.

D. Unallowable Costs Activities under this NOFO must comply with Capital Fund regulations at 24 CFR Part 905 with the following additional restrictions:

• Funds cannot be used for any activities other than for Capital Fund Program (CFP) activities identified in the application to improve the physical condition of public housing and/or increase occupancy and reduce long-term vacancy.

• Funds may only be expended at the AMP proposed on the form HUD-50075.1 submitted as part of this application. Funds may not be expended at any other IMS/PIC or HIP Development(s)/AMP(s) that are not funded under this grant.

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• You must use funds for activities covered under Budget Line Item (BLI) 1480 (General Capital Fund Activities). Activities associated with other BLIs are unallowable, including but not limited to BLI 1410 (Administrative Costs), BLI 1408 (Management Improvements), and BLI 1406 (Transfer to Operations). See Section II.A.2, Restrictions, and 24 CFR 905 for additional information on eligible costs and activities.

• Awards made under this opportunity may not be used to pay for grant writing services.

• PHAs are not permitted to use any amount of any award under this NOFO to reimburse for eligible Capital Fund activities that were already funded by another source. All Capital Fund obligations, expenditures, and disbursements must be recorded to the appropriate grant.

• Per 24 CFR 905.300, PHAs cannot spend Capital Funds on any work that is not included in an approved CFP 5-Year Action Plan and its amendments.

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 Changes from previous NOFO versions:

• Provisions related to racial equity and climate change are eliminated. You are encouraged to thoroughly review the reformed application guidelines to align with these necessary and refocused priorities.

• Section II.A, Eligible Applicants, excludes AMPs for funding that have previously been awarded funding under this program. If an AMP received funding in previous funding rounds but only received a partial grant due to limited funding availability, you may apply for the remaining amount of the original request.

• Section V.B, Merit Review, has been updated to include the selection process for tied scores.

• The point distribution for Rating Factor 3 sub factor (c) and (d) have been changed to a maximum of 15 points each.

• Some titles, descriptive language and instructions are revised to enhance clarity.

G. Other Information Build America, Buy America Act (BABA): Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) requirements apply to awards obligated after September 30, 2024. See the PIH Notice 2025- 06: Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) – Implementation Guidance for the Public Housing Program.

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IV. APPLICATION CONTENTS AND

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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.

6 pages is the total maximum length of all narratives.

Double spaced 12-point Times New Roman font on letter sized paper (8 1/2 x 11 inches) with at least 1-inch margins on all sides.

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

Page limit: Not applicable File name: SF-424 You must include your PHA code in field #4 Resolve technical errors: Yes

Applicant and Recipient Assurances and Certifications

(HUD 424-B)

Required with the application Page limit: Not applicable File name: HUD-424B Resolve technical errors: Yes

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 Page limit: Not applicable File name: HUD-2880 Resolve technical errors: Yes

Certification Regarding Lobbying Required with the application

Page limit: Not applicable File name: Lobbying Certification form Resolve technical errors: Yes

Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)

If applicable, required with the application

Page limit: Not applicable File name: SF-LLL Resolve technical errors: Yes

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

Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation Report Capital Fund Program (Form HUD- 50075.1, Parts I & II).

Required with the application.

This form may be prepared in HUD's Energy and Performance Information Center (EPIC) by authorized users, printed or saved to PDF, and included in the application. See EPIC at https://portalapps.hud.gov/app _epic/.

Alternatively, the form is provided as a file attachment to this NOFO.

You must ensure all text is visible when preparing forms and saving to PDF.

Page limit: Not Applicable Do not supplement this form with additional narrative; limit responses to the character limits and spacing imposed by the form.

The form must include AMP name, number, and address(es) as listed in PIC.

File name: Form HUD- 50075.1 Resolve technical errors: No Form location: Download instructions See Section V.B.1, Rating https://portalapps.hud.gov/app_epic/ https://portalapps.hud.gov/app_epic/ https://portalapps.hud.gov/app_epic/

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Budget Form/Document Submission Requirement Notes/Description

Factors, for further information on completing Form HUD- 50075.1.

Indirect Cost Information Certification (HUD-426)

If applicable, required with the application.

Page limit: Not applicable File name: HUD-426 Resolve technical errors: Yes Form location: Download instructions

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

Rating Factor 3 Narrative

This is a threshold requirement. If it is missing from the application, it cannot be requested during application review.

See Section V.B.1 for narrative requirements. If any of the required items described in Section V.B.1 are missing from the narrative, it cannot be requested during application review.

Page limit: 6 pages File name: Rating Factor 3 Narrative

Code of Conduct If not included in HUD’s eLibrary, this document is required with the application

Page limit: Not applicable File name: Code Acceptable Content

Any additional information provided to supplement the required forms and narratives listed above will not be evaluated. You should not include inspection reports or action plans for previous Capital Fund grant awards. Any material exceeding any identified page limits will not be reviewed.

D. Other Application Content See Section VI.C.2. for information about resolving technical application errors.

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V. Application Review Information

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B. Merit Review

C. Risk Review

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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.

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;

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.

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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 Process

1. Each eligible application is evaluated and scored by two independent reviewers based solely on the rating factors described in section V.B.1 of this NOFO.

2. A final panel will review the independent evaluations and scores to identify and rectify inconsistencies between independent reviewers and to ensure the rating accurately reflects the contents of the application.

3. A final score is assigned to each application based on the scores described in this section and applications are ranked in score order. The most highly rated applications are recommended for award selection, subject to the amount of available funding, in accordance with the allocation of funds described in section I of this NOFO.

4. Tied Scores. If two or more applications have the same score and there are insufficient funds to fund all of them, HUD will rank higher the application that earned more points for Rating Factor 2: Need. If a tie remains, then HUD will rank higher the application(s) with the highest score for Rating Factor 3: Soundness of Approach. For further tied applications, HUD will rank higher the application that earned more points for Rating Factor 4: Past Performance. If there are more eligible applications assigned the same score after the tie break is applied, a lottery will be held to determine the ranking of applications.

5. HUD may use the results of the risk review to make funding decisions and to apply award conditions.

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

You should be certain that each rating factor is adequately responded to in your application and that all applicable information requested by the NOFO is provided. If the response to a specific rating factor cites information provided in the response to another factor, clearly indicate where the information is located so the information can be easily located by the reviewer. To be awarded full points for each rating factor, you must provide comprehensive, high-quality responses to each of the requested items in each factor.

Criterion Max Points

Rating Factor 1: Status of the PHA 20 points

a. Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) Designation and Receivership Status 20 points

Rating Factor 2: Need of AMP 30 points

a. Physical Condition 10 points

b. Occupancy Rate 10 points

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Rating Factors Details

Rating Factor 1: STATUS OF PHA Maximum Points: 20

a. PHAS Designation and Receivership Status. Funding is prioritized to PHAs where capital improvements may have the most significant impact on the PHA’s PHAS designation.

You do not need to submit information for this rating factor. Points will be awarded based on the status of the PHA’s most recent PHAS designation of record or receivership/possession status as of the NOFO deadline. If you believe the information utilized by HUD is incorrect, incomplete, or missing, you should work with HUD's Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) to ensure HUD's systems or reports are submitted, updated, or corrected prior to application deadline. PHAS designations are issued to PHAs by REAC via email and can be found online in HUD’s Secure Systems at any time. There will be no application extension waivers granted for the purposes of amending systems of record. Points will be scored according to the following table:

c. Long-Term Vacancies 10 points

Rating Factor 3: Soundness of Approach 45 points

a. Budget 10 points

b. Applicant Capacity-General 5 points

c. Impact on Performance-Physical Condition 15 points

d. Impact on Performance- Occupancy 15 points

Rating Factor 4: Past Performance 5 points

a. Compliance with Current Agreements 5 points

PHA Designation Status

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Receivership 20

Troubled 15

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Rating Factor 2: NEED OF AMP Maximum Points: 30 HUD will evaluate your need based on the AMP’s physical condition, occupancy rate, and long-term vacancies. You do not need to submit information for this rating factor. The below subfactors indicate where HUD will draw the information to calculate the score. If you believe that the information utilized by HUD in the three sections below is incorrect, incomplete, or missing, you should work with your assigned HUD public housing office to ensure HUD systems or reports are submitted, updated, or corrected prior to application deadline. There will be no application extension waivers granted for the purposes of amending systems of record.

a. Physical Condition (10 points). HUD will use the AMP’s most recently released UPCS or NSPIRE inspection score as of the NOFO deadline. Points will be awarded based on the following table:

b. Occupancy Rate (10 points). HUD will use your most recently approved audited financial data schedule (FDS) submission1 at the time of application deadline to calculate an AMP’s occupancy rate and long-term vacancies. Points will be awarded based on the following table:

Substandard 10

At-Risk 5

All Other PHAs designations 0

UPCS or NSPIRE Score

Points Awarded

Less than 60 10

Below 70 but greater than or equal to 60

Greater than or equal to 70 0

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1FDS Line Item 11210 (Unit Months Leased) / FDS Line Item 11190 (Unit Months Available)

c. Long-Term Vacancies (10 points). Units that have been vacant for extended periods of time typically have greater capital needs to make the unit ready for a tenant. HUD will use the occupancy data in the IMS/PIC or HIP system as of the NOFO deadline. Points will be awarded based on the percentage of units that are vacant long-term, based on the following table:

Rating Factor 3: SOUNDNESS OF APPROACH Maximum Points: 45 To respond to this Rating Factor, you must submit a completed Form HUD-50075.1, Parts I and II for the proposed activities, as well as a narrative response.

For all elements of this Rating Factor, HUD will evaluate and score applications based on how well they address the stated criteria, demonstrate your ability to use grant funding to improve public housing in the communities served, and to exit from troubled, substandard, or high-risk status.

Occupancy Rate Points Awarded

Below 90 Percent 10

Below 94 percent but greater than or equal to 90 percent

Greater than or equal to 94 percent

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180+ days exceeds:

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5% 10

2.5% 5

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a. Budget 10

Points for this rating factor are earned based on the completeness of Form HUD-50075.1. To earn points for this rating factor, you must complete Form HUD-50075.1, Parts I and II, as described in Section IV.B. The form must include the AMP name, number, and address(es) as identified in the IMS/PIC or HIP system. Fewer points will be awarded for missing or incomplete items.

This sub factor will be evaluated based on the Form HUD-50075.1 as well as the Rating Factor 3 Narrative. You must demonstrate that the proposed expenditures will represent a highly efficient and effective use of HUD grant resources. To get the most points, you must provide a clear and detailed breakdown of work activities and estimated costs. You must also indicate how costs were determined, including quantity and unit measures/hours works, as applicable. Fewer points will be awarded for lack of clarity, lack of detail, not responding fully to the criteria, or proposing ineligible use of funds. See Section III.D. for more information on eligible uses of funds.

b. Applicant Capacity

To earn points for this sub factor, you must provide a quality narrative that describes your capital improvement strategy for improving the AMP's performance and your capacity to execute the grant. Your narrative should include the following:

• A description of the PHA resources you will commit to ensure a successful capital improvement effort including, but not limited to:

o Any PHA staff that will be dedicated to this effort o Anticipated contractors o Other sources of funds (whether from HUD or other sources) or in-kind resources that may be contributed to this effort. Do not include other sources of funds on the Form HUD- 50075.1 o Any partnerships with local governments or utility companies that may advance this effort

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• An explanation demonstrating your level of confidence in the independent cost estimate that supports your proposed budget

• Describe the past internal and external challenges that led to the current situation at the PHA and the subject AMP, and explain what has changed to give confidence to HUD that the proposed grant effort is highly likely to succeed in expanding opportunities for stable public housing for residents and a stronger PHA.

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Anticipated Outcomes

Impact on Performance — Physical Condition

• You must describe the specific scope of capital work. When applicable, you should take into consideration the impact of the capital improvements on issues related to health, safety, access, and accessibility to correct or avoid worsening such deficiencies that may exist at the AMP.

• Using the most recent physical inspection report for the AMP as a baseline, the narrative should describe how the capital improvements will address the deficiencies identified within the report.

• Describe how the proposed use of funds aligns with correcting the deficiencies contained in the most recent physical inspection report.

Impact on Performance — Occupancy.

• Provide justification that the capital improvements at the AMP will increase occupancy at the AMP.

• Describe your strategies for leasing units quickly and with comprehensive marketing.

• Using the most recently approved audited FDS submission as a baseline, you should provide a sound basis for determining that the capital improvements at the targeted AMP will increase the unit-months leased.

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• You must project what you believe the occupancy rate will be once the work is completed. The projection must be supported in the narrative with appropriate occupancy strategies and be reasonably based upon the time frames identified for the completion of the capital improvements.

Rating Factor 4: PAST PERFORMANCE Maximum Points: 5

a. Compliance with Current Monitoring (5 points). For this element, HUD will determine point scores that, in HUD’s sole determination, reflect the extent to which the PHA is compliant with monitoring requirements. The applicant does not need to submit any documentation pertaining to this rating factor.

HUD will evaluate this rating factor based upon your history complying with HUD monitoring requirements, as determined by the assigned HUD field office. While compliance with any and all such requirements will be considered, HUD will pay particular attention to cases in which you are under a specific remedial agreement (e.g., a troubled Recovery Agreement and Action Plan, Voluntary Compliance Agreement, or court order) or is subject to a compliance management plan (e.g., a Corrective Action Plan or Shortfall Improvement Plan).

To receive maximum points, you must have recently been and currently compliant on meeting all reporting requirements. You will receive partial points if most, but not all, reports are considered compliant.

2. Other Factors Your application must respond to the following other additional criteria.

a. Budget The panel will review but not approve the budget. The panel will assess whether the budget aligns with planned program activities and objectives. Panel members will consider whether the budget and the requested performance period are fully justified and reasonable in relation to the proposed project.

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C. Risk Review Before making an award, HUD will evaluate each applicant’s likelihood of successfully implementing an award based on the following criteria.

• OMB-designated repositories of governmentwide data, as noted in 2 CFR 200.206(a)

• Other public sources such as newspapers, Inspector General or Government Accountability Office reports or findings, or other complaints that have been proven to have merit

• Financial stability

• Quality of management systems and ability to meet the management standards prescribed in 2 CFR part 200

• History of performance. The applicant’s record in managing Federal awards, if it is a prior recipient of Federal awards, including timeliness of compliance with applicable reporting requirements, failing to make significant progress in a timely manner, failing to meet planned activities in a timely manner, conformance to the terms and conditions of previous Federal awards, and, if applicable, the extent to which any previously awarded amounts will be expended prior to future awards

• Reports and findings from audits performed under 2 CFR part 200, subpart F—Audit Requirements or the reports and findings of any other available audits

• The applicant's ability to effectively implement statutory, regulatory, or other requirements imposed on non-Federal entities

• Capacity of the applicant, including staffing structures and capabilities

• History of timely completion of activities and receipt and expenditure of promised matching or leveraged funds

• Ability to promote self-sufficiency and economic independence

• Ability to produce positive outcomes and results HUD may use the results of the risk review to make funding decisions and to apply award conditions.

D. Selection Process When making funding decisions, HUD will consider:

• Eligibility requirements, including threshold review results.

• Merit review results.

• Risk review results.

To the extent allowed by law, HUD may:

• Fund applications in whole or in part.

• Fund applications at a lower amount than requested.

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• Choose to fund no applications under this NOFO.

• Adjust funding for an application, to ensure funding or geographic dispersion, and alignment with program or administrative priorities.

• Withdraw an award offer and make an offer of funding to another eligible application, if terms and conditions are not finalized or met.

• Use additional funds made available after NOFO publication to either fully fund an application or fund additional applications.

• Correct HUD review and selection errors. If HUD commits an error that causes an applicant not to be selected, HUD may make an award to that applicant when and if funding is available.

• Release another NOFO, if funding is available and if HUD does not receive applications of merit.

E. Award Notices If you are successful, HUD will email an award notice to the authorized official representative from the SF-424. HUD will also notify unsuccessful applicants.

The award notice communicates the amount of the award, important dates, and the terms and conditions you need to follow. HUD may impose specific conditions on an award as provided under 2 CFR 200.208.

You agree to the award terms and conditions by either drawing funds from HUD’s payment system or signing the agreement with HUD. If you do not agree to the award terms and conditions, HUD may select another eligible applicant.

HUD reserves the right to negotiate the award terms and conditions, including payment terms, prior to executing an award.

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VI. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES

You must apply electronically. See Find the Application Package to make sure you have everything you need to apply online. See Application Waiver if you qualify to submit a paper application.

Make sure you are current with SAM.gov and UEI requirements before applying for the award. See the Before You Begin section of this NOFO.

A. Deadlines

1. Application submission deadline:

The application deadline is 11:59:59 PM Eastern time on:

04/28/2026 HUD must receive your application by the deadline. Applications received after the deadline are late. Late applications are not eligible for HUD funding.

If HUD receives more than one application from you, HUD will review only the last submission.

HUD may extend an application due date based on emergency situations such as Presidentially-declared natural disasters. Improper or expired registration and password issues are not causes to allow HUD to accept applications after the deadline date.

2. Grace Period for Grants.gov Submissions If Grants.gov rejects your application before the deadline, you have up to 24 hours after the application deadline to correct and resubmit your application. Any application submitted during the grace period but not received and validated by Grants.gov will not be considered for funding. There is no grace period for paper applications.

B. Submission Methods

1. Electronic Submission You must register and submit your application through Grants.gov. See Before You Begin.

For instructions on how to submit in Grants.gov, see the Quick Start Guide for Applicants.

Make sure that your application passes the Grants.gov validation checks or we may not get it.

Grants.gov will record the date and time of your application submission. HUD will use this information to determine timely applications.

Need Help? See the Contact and Support section of this NOFO.

2. Electronic Submission Application Waiver You may request a waiver from the requirement to submit your application electronically. The request must show good cause and detail why you are technologically unable to submit electronically. An example of good cause may include: a valid power or internet service disruption in the area of your business office. Lack of SAM.gov registration is not good cause.

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