Healthy Homes Weatherization Cooperation Demonstration Grants

HUD, through this Healthy Homes and Weatherization Cooperation Demonstration (HHWCD) NOFO, is interested in supporting demonstrations in up to 5 communities that provide housing interventions in lower-income households that are conducted jointly thro

The following are the major goals and objectives of this NOFO: i. Demonstrate effective strategies for coordination between HUD's HHP and DOE's WAP programs that maximize program efficiencies and benefits to occupants. ii. Reduce WAP deferrals through coordination with HHP programs. iii. Demonstrate sustainable models of inter-program cooperation, including data sharing, reporting, and targeting/recruiting clients. iv. Demonstrate effective models for the sustainable financing of coordinated healthy homes/weatherization interventions. v. Support the collection of data to evaluate the housing interventions conducted through inter-program coordination (e.g., program cost efficiencies that can be achieved, improvements in indoor environmental quality, improved health outcomes, and additional safety benefits to households).

Eligible applicants include: not-for-profit institutions, and for-profit firms located in the U.S, local governments, Federally-recognized Native Indian Tribes and colleges and universities.

This program has eligibility criteria for beneficiaries. All units assisted solely through funds awarded under the HHWCD NOFO must be the residence of families with income at or below 80% of the area median income level, or at income levels defined in the income guidelines in OLHCHH's policy guidance on determining income. or at or below 200% of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 2020 poverty guidelines, whichever is the higher income level.

For Fiscal Year 2022, potential applicants should consult the NOFO for available grant funding, particular requirements and restrictions, and application due dates. Submission information is provided in the NOFO.

The Healthy Homes Demonstration Program award is for 36 months. If approved, grantees are eligible to receive a single period of performance extension of up to 12 months in accordance with 24 CFR 85.24(e)(2) or 85.30(d)(2),

Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. The recipient completes a tiered environmental review (see 24 CFR 58.15 Tiering)using the HUD Environmental Review Online System (HEROS), including the submission, and HUD approval, of a Request for Release of Funds and the recipient's Environmental Certification (both on Form HUD 7015.15). (see NOFO for specifics)

HUD will use the technical selection criteria listed in the NOFO.

HUD's review and awarding procedures are explained in the NOFO.

Applications must be received and validated by Grants.gov no later than the date specified in the NOFO.

From 1 to 15 days, appeals are directed to the Director of the Division within the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes administering the program for consideration; appeals are based on the application submitted, with no further rework or submissions allowed.