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HUD Seeks Unsolicited Research Proposals for Housing and Community Development Priorities

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R), invites eligible organizations to submit unsolicited research proposals supporting HUD’s housing and community development priorities. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a research grant opportunity. - Products/Services Requested: - Independent research projects addressing topics such as: - Housing affordability - Homelessness - Industrialized housing production - Opportunity Zones - Outcomes for HUD-assisted households - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed, as this is for research services. - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Eligible applicants include philanthropic organizations, federal agencies, state/local governments, Indian Tribes, tribally-designated housing entities, and academic institutions - Projects must include matching funds equal to at least 50% of the total project cost - Awards will be made as cooperative agreements with active HUD involvement in oversight - No profit is allowed in the budget - Nonprofit status verification is required for certain applicants - Approximately $2,000,000 in total funding is available, with about 8 awards expected

Description

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) invites eligible organizations to submit unsolicited research proposals focused on HUD’s housing and community development research priorities. The goal is to support independent, high-quality research that informs housing policy and program decisions at various government levels. Projects must align with program purposes, include matching funds of at least 50% of total costs, and are expected to be awarded as cooperative agreements with active HUD involvement. Research topics include housing affordability, homelessness, industrialized housing production, Opportunity Zones, and outcomes related to HUD-assisted households.

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