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CPD-2600-DC-0007

Applications are due by 11:59:59 PM ET. Eastern Time on 07/06/2026.

Community Planning and Development

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Section 4 Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing

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I. BASIC INFORMATION

A. Summary

B. Agency Contact(s)

II. ELIGIBILITY

A. Eligible Applicants

B. Eligible Applications

C. 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

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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 Submission Information

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 are a good candidate for this funding opportunity, register in the required systems and review the application materials. If you are already registered, confirm that your information is current and active.

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 the Entity Registration Checklist for the information you will need to register.

It can take several weeks to register in SAM.gov, so 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.

See Section VI.B. Submission Methods.

Find the Application Package Use the Grants Search at Grants.gov and search for opportunity number CPD-2600-DC-0007 . 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, contact the Support Center on Grants.gov.

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Application Deadline Applications are due by 11:59:59 PM ET. Eastern Time on 07/06/2026.

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I. Basic Information

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V. Application Review

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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

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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:

Community Planning and Development Announcement Type:

Initial Program Type:

Discretionary Paperwork Reduction Act Information:

Not Applicable Due Date for Intergovernmental Review:

See Section VI.C.1.

1. NOFO Summary As authorized by the HUD Demonstration Act of 1993 (Pub. L. 103-120, 107 Stat. 1148, 42 U.S.C. 9816 note), as amended, the Section 4 Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing program (Section 4) enhances access for low-income families and persons to affordable housing including a pathway for homeless populations to self-

Key Facts Opportunity Name:

Section 4 Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing Opportunity Number:

CPD-2600-DC-0007

Federal Assistance Listing(s):

14.252

Key Dates Application Due Date:

11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on:

07/06/2026 Anticipated Award Date:

08/13/2026 Estimated Performance Period Start Date:

09/14/2026 Estimated Performance Period End Date:

09/13/2030

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I. Basic Information CPD-2600-DC-0007 Page 6 of 59 sufficiency and stable housing. Under this competition, the Section 4 also prioritizes projects in Opportunity Zones, broadens access for rural and small towns, and promotes better accountability in ensuring the program expands and achieves intended outcomes.

This NOFO makes available $84,000,000 ($42,000,000 in FY 2024 and $42,000,0000 in FY 2025 funds) to carry out eligible activities related to community development and affordable housing projects and programs for Section 4, of which at least $10,000,000 ($5,000,000 for each FY) shall be made available for rural capacity building activities. Additionally, Section 4 program grantees shall collectively invest not less than $2,000,000 ($1,000,000 for each FY) of funds in targeted capacity building activities to benefit Native Hawaiian, American Indian, and Alaska Native communities and populations in areas including, but not limited to, rural areas. This minimum investment is separate from the required investment for rural capacity building activities described above.

Awards will be made by fiscal year, with separate grant agreements for each (FY 2024 and

FY 2025).

As required by Public Law 103-120, 107 Stat.1148, 42 U.S.C. 9816 note, this funding opportunity is limited to Enterprise Community Partners Inc., Local Initiatives Support Corporation and Habitat for Humanity International as the only eligible applicants for this

NOFO.

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

Available Funds Funding of approximately $84,000,000 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.

Estimated Number of Awards 3 awards from available funding Length of Performance Period:

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

48-month period of performance for project and budget periods.

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

II. ELIGIBILITY

II. Eligibility

A. Eligible Applicants

B. Eligible Applications

C. Cost Sharing or Matching

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II. ELIGIBILITY

A. Eligible Applicants If your organization is not an eligible applicant, your application won't be reviewed or scored, and you won't receive funding from HUD.

1. Eligible Entity Types:

12 (Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education) 25 (Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)) Additional Information on Eligibility You cannot apply as an individual.

Faith-based organizations may apply just like any other organization. HUD does not have any policies or practices that unfairly target these institutions.

2. Restrictions

a. Statutory and Regulatory Requirements You must meet the current General Statutory and Regulatory Eligibility Requirements. If you do not meet these requirements, your application won't be scored, and you won't receive funding from HUD. This is a threshold requirement for all HUD funding.

b. Resolution of Civil Rights Matters If you have any outstanding or unresolved judgments for violating civil rights laws, you must settle them before you apply. If you don't, settle the civil rights law violations before you apply, your application won't be scored, and you won't receive funding from HUD. This is a threshold requirement for all HUD funding.

Only the three organizations listed in Section I. A. of this NOFO are eligible for the Section 4 program. Any other applicants will be identified as ineligible.

Eligible applicants must be nonprofit organizations having 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS identified in Section 4 of the HUD Demonstration Act of 1993 (Public Law 103-120, 107 Stat.

1148, 42 U.S.C. 9816 note), as amended, and the FY 2024 and FY 2025 Appropriations.

Specifically, these three organizations are the only applicants eligible for this competition and are located at the following addresses:

• Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. 70 Corporate Center 11000 Broken Land Parkway, Suite 700 Columbia, MD 21044

• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) 501 Seventh Avenue, 7th Floor New York, NY 10018

• Habitat for Humanity International 121 Habitat Street Americus, GA 31709

B. Eligible Applications

1. An application from an eligible entity is considered for funding if it meets basic threshold https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-24/part-5/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Subpart%20A%20of%20Part%205 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/02/12/2025-02611/eradicating-anti-christian-bias https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/02/12/2025-02611/eradicating-anti-christian-bias https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/OCHCO/documents/Eligibility-Requirements-Addendum-FY2025.pdf

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2. Your application must support the goals of this NOFO.

3. Awards made under this NOFO will not be used to conduct activities that subsidize or facilitate illegal racial preferences or other forms of illegal discrimination, including activities where race or intentional proxies for race will be used as a selection criterion for employment or program participation.

C. Cost Sharing or Matching This Program requires cost sharing or matching, as described below.

In accordance with Section 4(c) of the HUD Demonstration Act of 1993, each dollar awarded must be matched by three dollars in cash or in-kind contribution obtained from private sources. The types of documentation accepted by HUD will be determined at the time the organization enters into a grant agreement. All match funds, including in-kind contributions, shall conform to the requirements of 2 CFR 200.306. Match funds must clearly be connected to the delivery of the proposed Section 4 program eligible activities or the resulting outputs of those activities.

In addition to the required matching funds, applicants are encouraged to secure leverage from private sector and/or non-federal public resources. Leverage funds are calculated over and above any match contributions.

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III. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

III. Program Description

A. Purpose

B. Goals and Objectives

C. Authority

D. Unallowable Costs

E. Indirect Costs

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III. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

A. Purpose The program enhances the capacity and ability of Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) to carry out community development and affordable housing activities that benefit low-income persons, homeless, physically disabled persons, first responders and veterans. Additionally, this program provides a set-aside for rural capacity building activities and a set aside to benefit Native Hawaiian, American Indian, and Alaska Native communities and populations in areas including, but not limited to, rural areas.

B. Goals and Objectives

1. Applicable Goals and Objectives from HUD's Strategic Plan: This NOFO supports HUD's mission and Administration's priorities in reducing barriers to housing supply. The goals, objectives, and measures applicable to this NOFO are included in Appendix I. Consider this information in your application and when tracking the success of your project, if selected for award. HUD will monitor compliance during the award performance period.

2. Other Program Goals

• Promote and enhance the capacity and ability of Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) by providing technical and financial assistance through National Organizations. These National Organizations will build the capacity of the CDCs and CHDOs to provide affordable housing and community development that will benefit low income households, homeless, physically disabled persons, first responders and veterans in urban, rural and tribal communities.

• Promote and enhance the capacity and ability of CDCs and CHDOs to utilize the benefits of investments in Opportunity Zones.

• Promote and enhance activities that directly lower the cost-of-living and provide price relief for American families, including by creating new housing units, assisting and creating businesses, and creating well-paying jobs.

C. Authority The Section 4 program is authorized by Section 4 of the HUD Demonstration Act of 1993 (Public Law 103-120, 107 Stat. 1148, 42 U.S.C. 9816 note), as amended. Funding for this program is provided by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law 118-42, approved on March 09, 2024) and the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025' (Public Law 119-4, approved on March 15, 2025).

D. Unallowable Costs

* Prohibition on Fees or Profit. No fee or profit may be paid to any recipient or subrecipient of an award under this Section 4 NOFO.

Contractor and Subrecipient Rate Determination: Prior to beginning work on an activity, the grantee must have a contract with any hired contractors and subrecipients. In addition to the requirements laid out at 2 CFR 200.331, the contract with any contractor or subrecipient must

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High Rate Contractors and Consultants: Section 4 program funds may not be used, directly or indirectly, to pay or provide reimbursement for payment of the salary of a contractor or subrecipient at more than the "unloaded" hourly equivalent of the rate paid under for the OPM General Schedule Grade 15, Step 10 (based on the locality of the consultant, contractor, or subrecipient's primary work address) without prior written approval from HUD. For more information on OPM's General Schedule, please see the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2024/general-schedule and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2025/general-schedule .

Additionally, Section 4 program funds may not be used, directly or indirectly, to pay or provide reimbursement for payment of the salary of a contractor or subrecipient at more than the "loaded" rate of $150 an hour without prior written approval from HUD. If the grantee believes there is sufficient need or cause for hiring a contractor or subrecipient at a high rate, it may submit a request to HUD and a written justification for review and consideration, and it must receive HUD's approval prior to commencing services with the high-rate contractor, consultant, or subrecipient. In all cases, the grantee must receive approval from HUD before commencing any Section 4 program work with a high-rate contractor or subrecipient.

E. Indirect Costs If you expect to charge indirect costs to the award, submit the Indirect Cost Information for Award Applicant/Recipient form (HUD-426) with your application.

If you expect to charge indirect costs to the award, submit the Indirect Cost Information (HUD426) with your application. Page 10 of 48 Applicants are required to provide documentation identifying the federally negotiated indirect cost rate from the cognizant agency that shows the approved rate or provide an attachment that states that the de minimis rate of 15% Modified Total Direct Costs (MTDC) will be used.

F. Program History For more information on the Section 4 program follow the link: https://www.hud.gov/hud-partners/community-section-4 The following changes were made to the FY 2024-2025 NOFO Sections:

Section III. Program Description – This section is updated to reflect the following requirements and goals have been removed:

a. Strategic Plan requirements removed

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Section IV. Application Contents and Format - This section is updated to reflect the following form added and removed:

a. Opportunity Zones form (HUD 2996) added

b. HUD no longer requires attachments related to Civil Rights and Equity and the Rural Partners Networks forms (HUD-426 and HUD-426.1).

c. Promise Zones form (HUD 50153) removed Section V. Application Review - This section is updated to reflect the following requirements and documents have been removed:

a. The NOFO Civil Rights and Equity Toolkit removed

b. Merit – Civil rights, AFFH, and equity requirements removed

c. Merit – Rural Underserved Communities and Rural Partners Networks priorities (HUD-

426 and HUD 426.1) removed

d. Merit – Climate changes and environmental justice priority removed

e. Merit -Promise Zones form (HUD 50153) removed The following requirement(s) and form(s) has been added:

a. Merit – Options available to incorporate Section 3 requirements, as appropriate

b. Merit – Opportunity Zones form (HUD 2996) added Section VII. Post award Requirements and Administration - This section is updated to reflect the following requirement(s) have been removed and/or revised:

a. Removed requirements related to DEI, climate change, and environmental justice

b. Rename NEPA to "NOFO Impact Determination Related to the Environment"

The following requirement(s) and text has been added:

a. Added requirements related to implementing current and future Executive Orders

b. Added standard text for Remedies for Noncompliance Appendix - This section is updated to reflect the following requirements and tools documents have been added:

a. Added notice of a HUD's plan to implement new grant management and reporting tool

b. Added requirements to report recipient and subrecipient performance and financial activities using new tools when they are released

c. Added provisions to terminate for noncompliance

This section is also updated to reflect the following definitions and requirements have been removed:

a. Removed definitions related equity, climate change, environmental justice, underserved communities, Rural Partner Network, promise zones

b. Removed requirements related to the Strategic Plan Goals

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G. Other Information

* Eligible Activities and Priorities. Funds may only be used to conduct the following activities:

1. Training, education, support, and advice to enhance the technical and administrative capabilities of CDCs and CHDOs. This may include building the capacity of CDCs and CHDOs to:

• Navigate the housing and community development resources provided by the Federal Government and assist in directing Federal investments to areas with high needs specific to low income persons, homeless, physically disabled persons, first responders and veterans;

• Provide training best practices for utilizing Opportunity Zones as incentives for community investment;

• Cooperatively plan for the use of available resources in a comprehensive and holistic manner; more specifically in accordance with EO 14296, providing direct technical assistance to beneficiaries that can provide services to the National Center for Warrior Independence to help veterans earn back their self-sufficiency. and

• Assist in evaluating performance under these community planning and coordination efforts and in linking plans with neighboring communities to foster regional planning.

2. Pass-through grants, housing financing, loans, predevelopment assistance, or other financial assistance to CDCs and CHDOs to increase their capacity to carry out community development and affordable housing activities that benefit low-income families, including low-income families that contain homeless persons, physically disabled persons, first responders and veterans.

3. Such other activities as may be determined by the grantees in consultation with the Secretary or his or her designee.

At this time, eligible program activities allowed under the third listed eligible activity only include HUD reviewed and approved reasonable administrative activities directly related to the grantee's management of its Section 4 program. Some examples of reasonable administrative activities specific to the management of the Section 4 program include the preparation of Section 4 action plans and activities, preparation of Section 4 program reports, and management of the implementation of the first and second eligible activities.

Any Section 4 funded activity that results in the creation of intangible property, including but not limited to the creation of curriculum, trainings, data or research findings is subject to the rules at 2 CFR 200.315. In accordance with 2 CFR 200.315, the Federal awarding agency reserves a royalty-free, nonexclusive and irrevocable right to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use the work for Federal purposes, and to authorize others to do so.

Program Priorities. Activities undertaken as part of, or as a result of, capacity building efforts described in this section should build pipelines and support the implementation of other HUD housing and community development programs such as Opportunity Zones, the National Center for Warrior Independence facilities, voucher programs to support homeless veterans specifically in Los Angeles Metropolitan and around the Nation, in addition to issues related to comprehensive neighborhood revitalization activities.

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Through these activities, grantees are encouraged to align with and support projects that create opportunities for investments focused on job growth, economic recovery, and neighborhood revitalization. Additionally, grantees are encouraged to consider how CDCs and CHDOs may align investments with regional planning for sustainable economic development if such efforts are underway in the jurisdiction.

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IV. Application Contents and Forms

A. Standard Forms, Assurances, and Certifications

B. Budget

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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.

1. All applicants should include the applicant's name, UEI number, and page number on each page of the narrative. The page limit does not include the Indirect Cost rate determination, HUD Form 4130 Multi-Year Budget, or any of the other required documents that are provided as attachments.

2. Prohibition of Materials Not Required. Materials other than what is requested in this NOFO are prohibited. Reviewers will not consider resumes, charts, letters, or any other documents attached to the application that are not specified or requested in this NOFO.

3. Additional Information on the Section 4 program and Frequently Asked Questions. HUD may provide a summary of Frequently Asked Questions. Please check the Section 4 program webpage on the HUD website at Section 4 and Rural Capacity Building Programs | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

40 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.

4. Applicants should include a one-page abstract with the application. The abstract should address the following:

• Grantee Name

• Grantee Address

• Project Name

• Project Director

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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• Project Director Contact Information

• Purpose

• Activities to be performed

• SMART Goals (Program Level and Project Level)

• Expected Targets

• Deliverables and Expected Outcomes

• Subrecipient Activities

• Requested Amount for each Fiscal Year included in this Two-Year NOFO

• Cost Share Match

• Leverage

• Approved Indirect Cost Rate Applicants intending to apply for the tribal set aside must provide a succinct narrative describing how the funds will be implemented. The page limit does not apply to the abstract.

Information contained in the abstract will not be rated.

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/Descriptio n

Application for Federal Assistance (SF- 424)

Required with the application

Page limit: Not applicable File name: SF-424

Applicant and Recipient Assurances and Certifications (HUD 424-B)

Required with the application

Page limit: Not applicable File name: HUD- 424B

Applicant/Recipient Disclosure/Update Report (HUD-2880)

Required with the application

Page limit: Not applicable File name: HUD-https://www.grants.gov/forms https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/CFO/images/Standard-Application-Forms.pdf https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/CFO/images/Standard-Application-Forms.pdf

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Forms/Assurances/ Certifications Submission Requirement

Notes/Descriptio n

Certification Regarding Lobbying Required with the application

Page limit: Not applicable File name:

Lobbying Certification form

Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) If applicable, Required with the application

Page limit: Not applicable File name: SF-LLL

Certification for Opportunity Zone (HUD- 2996)

If applicable, required with the application

Page limit: Not applicable File name: HUD- Form location:

download instructions

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.

Your budget should clearly identify costs that are associated with each funding year this two-year NOFO.

Applicants are required to provide documentation identifying the federally negotiated indirect cost rate from the cognizant agency that shows the approved rate or provide an attachment that states that the de minimis rate of 15% Modified Total Direct Costs (MTDC) will be used.

Refer to Section III.E Indirect Cost Rate, for full details on this requirement.

Budget Form/Document Submission Requirement Notes/Description

HUD Form(s) 4130 Multi-Year Budget

Required with the application;

one form for each fiscal year is required

Page limit: Not Applicable File name: HUD Form 4130

Indirect Cost Information Certification (HUD-426)

If applicable, this document is required with the application and after award

Page limit: Not Applicable File name: ICR Doc.

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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

Abstract Required with the application See Section IV.4 File Name: Abstract 1-page limit

Response to 5 Rating Factors Required with the application See Section V.B File name: Rating Factor Narrative

Nonprofit Status – Documentation

If applicable, this document is required with the application

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

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Negotiated HUD Form(s)

The applicant must provide document once the notification of the award is made

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A signed Indirect Cost Form

The applicant must provide document once the notification of the awards is made

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A signed HUD Form 1044 HUD will send the form to applicant for signature and processing

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A signed Grant Agreement HUD will send the form to applicant for signature and processing

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1. Technical Application Errors HUD will contact you to fix a technical error with your timely application after the due date.

Technical errors, if corrected, do not affect (positive or negative) your merit rating under this NOFO. Examples of technical errors include, but are not limited to: inconsistencies in funding requests; a missing or incomplete form or certification; failure to submit an otherwise sufficient application under the correct Assistance Listings number or Funding Opportunity Number in Grants.gov; improper signature on a form or certification; and missing or inappropriate eligibility documentation.

HUD will send notice to the authorized organization representative to fix a technical error.

You must respond timely and appropriately to HUD's notice (see submission requirements).

Your application is not eligible for funding if you fail to fix the error to HUD's satisfaction by the due date in HUD's notice. HUD will not review information submitted after the due date in HUD's notice.

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V. APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION

A. Threshold Review When you apply: Your application is reviewed to make sure it meets the threshold requirements of this NOFO. If your application has a technical error, HUD will allow you to correct it. If you fail to meet any of the threshold requirements, your application is not eligible for HUD funding. If you do meet the threshold requirements, your application moves to Merit Review (the next step).

1. Timely Application Submission Late applications are not evaluated and not eligible for funding. See deadlines in Section VI.

2. Complete Application If your application is timely, HUD will confirm completeness. Your application is considered for funding if it is complete and responsive to the requirements in this NOFO. If your application is incomplete, HUD will ask you to fix any technical errors. Otherwise, incomplete and nonresponsive applications are not considered for funding.

3. Eligible Applicant Upon receipt, HUD will confirm whether you are an eligible applicant. Applications from ineligible applicants do not proceed to merit review and are not eligible for HUD funding.

Only the three organizations listed in Section I. A of this NOFO are eligible for the Section 4 program. All other applicants are not eligible for funding.

B. Merit Review If your application meets the threshold requirements, a panel will review and score its merits.

The panel may include HUD employees and non-employees. They will evaluate your application based on the following criteria. The results of the evaluation are shared with senior HUD officials who make the final decisions about funding consistent with this NOFO.

Merit Review Summary

The maximum number of points awarded for a Section 4 program application is 100 for Rating Factors 1 through 5 (Five Factors). The minimum score for an application to be considered for funding is 75 points.

Points are assigned based on your narrative responding to the Five Factors. The narrative must present the activities that will be carried out with Section 4 funds during the four-year

Criterion Total number of points = 100 Rating Factor 1: Capacity to Execute __1__ point Rating Factor 2: Description of Problem __10__ points Rating Factor 3: Proposed Approach __38__ points Rating Factor 4: Leverage __11__ points Rating Factor 5: Measuring Results __40_ points Total __100__ points Total Points Possible 100 points

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V. Application Review Information CPD-2600-DC-0007 Page 24 of 59 terms of both the FY 2024 and FY 2025 grant agreements. Submissions should provide recent (within the last five years) and relevant (relative to the proposed activities to be carried out with this award) examples to support the proposal, where appropriate. Submissions should also be as specific as possible when describing the communities, populations, and organizations they propose to serve, and the specific outcomes expected as a result of the activities.

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

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Rating Factor 1: Capacity to Execute 1__ max point

You must describe the capacity of the applicant and its organizational experience relevant to the Section 4 Capacity Building program. You should list position summaries of key principal staff that will manage the Section 4 Capacity Building program and funds, and of any persons and organizations firmly committed to the management of program delivery and applicable activities, including key contractors or sub-recipients, if applicable. Other than names and position titles, please do not use any Personally Identifiable Information (PII). See the definition of PII at 2 CFR 200.1. HUD will consider the extent to which the application demonstrates that the organization has sufficient management and financial capacity and experience in the form of:

1. Knowledgeable organizational, management, and financial staff skilled in managing large federal grants;

2. Knowledgeable staff, or the ability to procure qualified experts or professionals, with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to manage the delivery and scale of the proposed Section 4 eligible activities in the proposed service areas in a timely and effective manner;

3. Experience in conducting Section 4 eligible capacity building activities to CDCs and CHDOs in urban, rural and tribal settings; and

4. Experience targeting capacity building activities and other housing and community development activities toward areas with significant needs; and

5. Experience working with and knowledge of other Federal housing and community development programs at HUD and at other agencies.

6. Knowledgeable staff, and experience and familiarity with federal nondiscrimination requirements, to include fair housing planning.

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Rating Factor 2: Description of Problem 10__ max points

You must describe your understanding of the capacity building needs of CDCs and CHDOs in the specific geographies where you plan to use Section 4 Capacity Building program funds, including urban, rural, and tribal areas, and in Opportunity Zones. The narrative must explain the nature and extent of the need in relation to the eligible activities and priorities identified in Section III.G. of this NOFO and must support the description of the needs with credible, reliable, and quantitative information. HUD will consider the extent to which the application demonstrates that the organization has sufficient knowledge and understanding of the needs of CDCs and CHDOs by its explanation of:

1. Need for Capacity Building (7 points). Specifically, this sub-factor will be assessed on the applicant's identification and explanation of:

The Needs of CDCs and CHDOs: Explain the specific capacity building needs of CDCs and CHDOs, as related to their ability to successfully address the specific community needs, such as identifying additional affordable rental and home ownership needs in urban, rural, or tribal areas, financing and/or construction aids, and in utilizing the benefits of Opportunity Zones.

Engagement with the Department of Interior and the Department of Housing and Urban Development as it pertains to locating the rural and tribal areas where housing shortages are particularly severe; federal land, land transfers, lease agreements, and capacity building directly related to infrastructure and development readiness should be considered when identifying sustainable and affordable housing solutions.

2. Data Quality (3 points). The explanation of community needs and CDC and CHDO needs must be supported by objective information and/or data. Some examples of quality sources include, but are not limited to, the most recent Census, (within 5 years) American Housing Surveys, local or state Consolidated Plans, HUD program reports available through the HUD Exchange or HUD USER websites, or other demonstrably relevant, recent, and reliable data sources. For the purpose of demonstrating the specific needs of CDCs and CHDOs, you may also use data collected through the organization's own valid, recent, reliable, and replicable means of collection. If you use your own created data source, it must provide a brief explanation of the research methods used for the data collection and analysis.

Rating Factor 3: Proposed Approach 38__ max

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Applicants will be evaluated on the overall quality of the proposed approach to build the capacity of CDCs and CHDOs based on the needs identified in Factor 2. HUD will consider the connection between the specific identified capacity building need, the priorities and eligible activities of this program, the applicant's proposed activities, and the cost-effectiveness of those proposed activities. You must present your proposed plan for building the capacity of CDCs and CHDOs based on the needs identified in Factor 2.

You should include activities and implementation process plans that address navigating the increased Federal housing and community development resources and helping direct those resources toward HUD specifically designated communities in need.

To assess this factor, HUD will consider the extent to which the application proposes a sound approach to building the capacity of CDCs and CHDOs.

Specifically, your narrative must address the following sub-factors:

1. Description of Activities (8 points): You must describe the eligible activities you propose to conduct and address the capacity building needs of CDCs and CHDOs as identified under Rating Factor 2. The application must clearly describe:

a. Strategic Plan - Explain the strategic vision and plan for the proposed Section 4 Capacity Building program. You must clearly label the response in the narrative as the strategic plan for its Section 4 program, so HUD can clearly identify it.

b. Proposed Activities - You must explain its approach to capacity building by stating its proposed eligible activities (defined in Section III.G. of this NOFO) and how those activities are feasible and meet the capacity building needs of CDCs and CHDOs. Be sure to identify how the proposed activities will be implemented. For example, if the applicant proposes to conduct a series of training, indicate if the training will be done in person or virtually, and if it will be recorded for later distribution. All training must be accessible to persons with disabilities. Trainings and materials for print will only be offered in English, as it is the official language of the United States. You should also identify and explain the extent to which they have coordinated or plan to coordinate (e.g., through a memorandum of agreement or letters of participation) with other known partners, contractors, or subrecipients to directly lead any of the proposed work activities.

c. Rationale and Effectiveness of Approach - Describe how you determined that your proposed activities will be cost-effective and how the activities will

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Max points = enable your beneficiaries to carry out specific housing and community development activities. To receive full credit, you must explain why your proposed activities were selected for the FY 2024 and FY 2025 Section 4 program and why they represent the best approach to meet the identified CDC and CHDO needs. You should explain how your proposed approach and activities differs from prior years (if applicable), how your proposal is responsive to performance metrics or evaluations of prior year Section 4 efforts, and how your proposal addresses any recent changes in the needs of CDCs, CHDOs, or the communities you serve.

2. Implementation Process Plan to Conduct Activities (20 points):

Describe a plan for how you will design, organize, implement, and manage the proposed capacity building activities, including how you will operate under the requirements of the Section 4 Capacity Building program. HUD will evaluate the extent to which you present and support a detailed and well-planned approach for conducting eligible program activities that address the capacity building needs of CDCs and CHDOs, as identified in Rating Factor 2. To receive full credit, explain how you will implement and manage your proposed activities by describing:

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Method and Process for Activity Delivery: What is the method and process that will be used to implement the proposed activities, including an explanation for how you will determine where to direct Section 4 grant funds? For example, if you propose to run an internal Request for Proposal (RFP) process to select beneficiaries, then provide a summary of that plan and how it is connected to the proposed time frame.

Proposed Beneficiaries: How will eligible beneficiaries (CDCs and CHDOs) be identified and selected? If you already know the eligible beneficiaries that you will serve, list them by name and geographic location. Current and future beneficiaries must possess a UEI number and be citizens of the United States to receive benefits under Section 4 Capacity Building grant.

Explain how your criteria for selecting CDCs and CHDOs will allow you to target the specified communities with the greatest need. You may also discuss why your proposed activities are best suited for the CDCs and CHDOs representing the targeted communities.

Geographic Area Determinations: Explain the process and factors that you will use to determine the geographic locations where program funds will be allocated based on the identified needs in Factor 2. You do not have to identify precise locations at application; however, if you have already determined the geographic areas where you will work, then you must

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Max points = indicate them in the narrative, and explain how and why they were selected.

You may also provide broad geographic areas…