General Research and Technology Activity
Active
- Assistance listing
- 14.506
- Agency
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Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research
Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Grant awards
- 903 $155,482,905 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance types
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- Project Grant
- Cooperative Agreement
- Treasury account
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- 86-0108-0-1-451
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Policy Development and Research administers CFDA 14.506, General Research and Technology Activity, funding applied research that develops knowledge to increase affordable housing supply, evaluate housing interventions, and generate evidence to inform housing policy at federal, state, and local levels. The most recent grant award was disbursed on March 17, 2025, with 903 total awards on record spanning from October 2000 to present.
Program activity has declined modestly. Award volume averaged 14–16 per year from 2021 to 2024 but dropped to 9 awards through the first quarter of 2025. The portfolio is heavily weighted toward Project Grants (89 percent, 800 awards) with a smaller share of Cooperative Agreements (11 percent, 103 awards). Nearly all funding originates from the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research (900 awards, $156.7 million in federal dollars obligated), with a de minimis negative contribution from the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development. Combined federal dollars obligated total $155.5 million. Recent Project Grants have ranged from approximately $133 thousand to $650 thousand; Cooperative Agreements typically span $200 thousand to $4 million. Specific recent awards include a $200 thousand Project Grant (RP24MD008) to predict building-level housing instability driven by transit-induced displacement, a $3.99 million Cooperative Agreement (H21770CA) to establish an HBCU research center of excellence studying rural housing policy for underserved communities, and a $500 thousand Project Grant (RP24PA006) validating livability and sustainability concepts for missing-middle housing solutions.
Multiple opportunities are open. The Automated Permitting Systems Demonstration NOFO (PDR-2600-DC-029O, due July 13, 2026) solicits Cooperative Agreements from state, tribal, county, and municipal governments to deploy and evaluate automated building-code permitting systems. The Authority to Accept Unsolicited Proposals for Research Partnerships (PDR-2600-DC-0USP, due June 9, 2027) invites philanthropic entities, federal and state/local governments, Indian Tribes, and higher education institutions to submit proposals addressing housing affordability, homelessness, industrialized production, and household economic stability; applicants must commit matching funds equal to at least 50 percent of total project cost. Unsolicited proposals are expected to compete on Gold Standard Science principles and be cooperatively managed with HUD subject matter experts.
Objective and description
- Objective
Objectives vary by program - refer to each program NOFO for more detail on program-specific objectives. Primary objectives of the multiple NOFOs under this assistance listing number include: developing knowledge that has the potential of increasing t
- Description
This assistance listing develops knowledge that has the potential of increasing the supply of affordable housing; adopting or scaling effective interventions; contributing to knowledge about the housing affordability crisis in the United States; generating actionable insights and evidence that can inform policy decisions to address the housing affordability crisis in the short-term. This assistance serves the public by providing actionable insights and evidence.
Eligibility
- Beneficiary eligibility
Researchers, philanthropic organizations, research organizations, State and local governments, academic institutions, public and/or private profit and nonprofit organizations which have authority and capacity to carry out projects.
- Uses of assistance
HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research's (PD & R) funds are awarded through competitive procurement solicitations or Interagency Agreements with other Federal Agencies. Refer to specific NOFOs for use of assistance restrictions.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
As specified in the contractual agreement. Awards usually will not exceed twelve months. Cooperative Agreements awards 12 - 36 months.
How to apply
- Preapplication coordination
Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Unsolicited Proposals Grants/Cooperative Agreements Authority to accept USP Notice gives specific insturctions
- Criteria for selecting proposals
NOFOs for this listing will include criteria for selection and will be posted on Grants.gov.
- Award procedure
Proposals will be reviewed against criteria defined in each NOFO. Contract proposals will be reviewed against criteria contained in the request for proposals issued by HUD's Office of the Chief Procurement Officer for procurement actions.
- Renewals
As provided in agreement arrangements, if any.
- Appeals
Office of the Chief Procurement Officer for procurement actions and for all contractual matters.
Grant opportunities
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Grant awards
Latest 10 of 903 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US Census Bureau | $14,793,294 | 10% |
| 2 | Housing Assistance Council | $14,513,057 | 9% |
| 3 | Sage Computing, Inc. | $6,618,452 | 4% |
| 4 | Home Innovation Research Labs, Inc. | $6,381,566 | 4% |
| 5 | ABT Global LLC | $5,526,901 | 4% |
| 6 | The Urban Institute | $4,691,941 | 3% |
| 7 | Chapin Hall Center For Children | $4,680,647 | 3% |
| 8 | The Johns Hopkins University | $4,603,179 | 3% |
| 9 | Howard University | $4,524,678 | 3% |
| 10 | Texas Southern University | $4,000,000 | 3% |
10 of 216 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | -$76,337 |
| FY2025 | $1,743,889 |
| FY2024 | $9,006,058 |
| FY2023 | $22,437,627 |
| FY2022 | $5,091,398 |
| FY2021 | $8,392,646 |
| FY2020 | $5,729,321 |
| FY2019 | $2,093,789 |
| FY2018 | $3,238,754 |
| FY2017 | $2,194,112 |
| FY2016 | $5,816,373 |
| FY2015 | $447,231 |
| FY2014 | $35,674 |
| FY2013 | $5,690,170 |
| FY2012 | $14,881 |
| FY2011 | $7,757,960 |
| FY2010 | $21,727,534 |
| FY2009 | $13,962,246 |
| FY2008 | $8,124,125 |
| FY2007 | $16,344,162 |
| FY2006 | $22,686,818 |
| FY2005 | $3,533,774 |
| FY2004 | $3,045,093 |
| FY2003 | $1,647,040 |
| FY2002 | $1,822,471 |
| FY2001 | $1,810,629 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 14.506?
Assistance Listing 14.506 is General Research and Technology Activity, a federal grant program run by Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research (Department of Housing and Urban Development).
What is the CFDA number for General Research and Technology Activity?
Its CFDA number is 14.506: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 14.506 awarded?
903 grant awards under 14.506 have obligated $155,482,905 in federal funds to 216 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 14.506?
The recipients obligated the most under General Research and Technology Activity are US Census Bureau ($14,793,294), Housing Assistance Council ($14,513,057) and Sage Computing, Inc. ($6,618,452).
How much did 14.506 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 14.506 obligated $1,743,889 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 14.506?
1 listed opportunity under 14.506 is open or forecasted. The latest, Automated Permitting Systems Demonstration NOFO, was posted on May 12, 2026.
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