Categories

• The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support research projects that will build knowledge and advance policy solutions related to the following five research categories:
  • Government-induced Demand and Housing Affordability
  • Immigration and Housing Affordability
  • The Financialization of Housing and Housing Affordability
  • Economic Opportunity Cost and Housing Affordability
  • Opportunity Zones

Funding Information

• Funding of approximately $10,000,000 is available through this NOFO.
  • Award Ceiling: $2,000,000
  • Award Floor: $250,000

Eligible Activities

• Eligible activities include, but are not limited to:
  • All research activities required to complete the proposed project, including: the development of a research design, data collection and analysis plan; outreach and communication efforts related to the execution of the research project; data collection and analysis, including data acquisition; development of written products, such as research briefs/reports or policy toolkits; and the communication of findings to stakeholders.
  • Engagement with subject matter experts on any aspect of the project, as needed, to bring expertise to enhance the research team’s knowledge in critical areas.
  • Training or capacity-building activities related to project implementation, including attendance at, and/or participation in, relevant conferences.
  • Meeting regulatory requirements for research, such as the engagement of an Institutional Review Board to review and approve data collection instruments and the development of Informed Consent materials for study participants, if needed.
  • Project management activities, including required project management tools (Opening Meeting, Management and Work Plan and Budget, Quality Control Plan, and Quarterly Progress Reports) and regular communication with HUD staff on all project deliverables.
  • Travel, as required, to carry out the project as designed.
  • Dissemination of research findings to stakeholders, including attendance at relevant conferences.

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Entity Types:
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • For profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Small businesses

For more information, visit Grants.gov.