NOFO ERA - FAQ.docx

Notice of Funding Opportunity Impact Evaluation of the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program

FR-6600-N-83

Frequently Asked Questions 6/6/2022

1. How do you access the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) document and application package?

Follow these steps to access the full NOFO, mandatory and optional forms.

· Go to this link, https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html?keywords=FR-6600-N-83

· Under “Opportunity Number” click on “FR-6600-N-83”

· Select the tab “Package” and under “Opportunity Package(s) Currently Available for this Funding Opportunity:” click on the “Preview” link.

· In the dialogue box that opens, click on the “Download Instructions” button.

· In the zip folder that opens, the NOFA is named Impact Evaluation of the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program v1 FY2022_NOFO.pdf

2. Our organization maintains a database of eviction fillings. If more than one research team wants to apply for funding under this NOFO, can our organization be a partner on more than one application?

Yes, an entity that collects eviction or other relevant data can offer to share data and partner with more than one applicant to the NOFO.

3. The NOFA states that the narrative must be double-spaced using the standard Times New Roman 12-point font. Can information presented in table format use narrower spacing and a different font?

HUD has allowed 8-point font for tables and figures included in applications. Please use standard Times New Roman 12-point font for all material in the narrative.

4. Can the funds be used for travel? Equipment (computers/printers)? Data/software?

Yes.

5. For the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) preference points, what certification do we present?

Typically, a letter of commitment from a partnering HBCU Institution is required.

6. Is there a mechanism for further questions should any more arise?

Questions may be referred to Kinnard D. Wright at Kinnard.D.Wright@hud.gov

We will also be posting answers to FAQs here: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/spm/gmomgmt/grantsinfo/fundingopps/fy22_impacteval Please check back regularly to monitor new information regarding this NOFO opportunity.