Synopsis

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.
Response Date	Jun 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Apr 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date
Award Ceiling	1,500,000
Award Floor	100,000
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, State governments, Small businesses, County governments, For profit organizations other than small businesses, City or township governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Additional Info on Eligibility:

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.

Additional Information

Agency Name	Department of Housing and Urban Development
Link to Additional Information:	https://www.huduser.gov/portal/ota/funding-opportunities.html
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-402-2440

CFDA Program(s)

• 14.536: Research, Evaluation, and Demonstrations