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HUD SHOP Grant for Affordable Homeownership Infrastructure

HUD is seeking applications for the Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP) grant to support affordable housing initiatives: - Government Buyer: - Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Eligible Applicants: - National and regional nonprofit organizations and consortia, including faith-based and public/private nonprofits - Program Purpose: - Purchase home sites and develop or improve infrastructure for sweat equity and volunteer-based homeownership programs - Promote affordable housing for low-income individuals and families, including first-responders, veterans, and persons with disabilities - Funding Uses: - Land acquisition - Infrastructure development - Planning and administration (administrative costs capped at 10%) - Key Requirements: - Homes must be sold below market price, be non-luxury, and comply with local codes and ordinances - Significant sweat equity required from homebuyers - Average land and infrastructure cost cannot exceed $25,000 per unit - Applicants must leverage other funds for construction or rehabilitation - No specific OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are referenced, as this is a grant for community development and housing

Description

This NOFO solicits applications for the Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP), which awards funds to eligible national and regional nonprofit organizations and consortia to purchase home sites and develop or improve infrastructure for sweat equity and volunteer-based homeownership programs. The program promotes affordable housing for low-income persons and families, including first-responders, veterans, and persons with disabilities, while fostering safe, stable neighborhoods. Funds are to be used for land acquisition, infrastructure, planning, and administration, with specific requirements on homebuyer eligibility and home standards. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and public or private nonprofit organizations, including consortia.

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