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Housing Policy Research Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity

Department of Housing and Urban Development · Opportunity number PDR-2600-DC-029M

Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 28, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Jul 20, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity numberPDR-2600-DC-029M
AgencyDepartment of Housing and Urban Development
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)14.536
PostedApr 30, 2026
DeadlineJul 20, 2026
Award ceiling$1,500,000
Award floor$100,000
Expected number of awards10
Estimated total program funding$8,000,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeCooperative agreement
CategoryOpportunity zone benefits
Last updated hereJun 28, 2026

Summary from the notice

The Housing Policy Research Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity provides competitive awards to eligible applicants, including institutions of higher education, nonprofit, and for-profit institutions. Awards made through this NOFO will fund quality research projects that: (1) contribute to knowledge about housing policy in the United States; and (2) generate actionable insights and evidence that can applied by policymakers and communities in the short-term.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Public and state colleges and universities
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Private colleges and universities
  • Small businesses
  • County governments
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • City or township governments
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • State governments

Who should take a closer look

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Larger for-profit companies

Not listed as eligible

  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs)Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions (ANNH) Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

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