Purpose
Through funding of national intermediaries, the Section 4 Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing program (Section 4) enhances the capacity and ability of Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) to carry out affordable housing and community development activities that benefit low- and moderate-income families and persons.
This NOFO makes available $42,000,000 in FY 2024 funds to carry out eligible activities related to community development and affordable housing projects and programs for Section 4, of which at least $5,000,000 shall be made available for rural capacity building activities. Additionally, Section 4 program grantees shall collectively invest not less than $1,000,000 of FY 2024 funds in targeted capacity building activities to benefit Native Hawaiian, American Indian, and Alaska Native communities and populations in areas including, but not limited to, rural areas. This minimum investment is separate from the required investment for rural capacity building activities described above.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc., Local Initiatives Support Corporation and Habitat for Humanity International are the only eligible applicants for this NOFO.
The program enhances the capacity and ability of Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) to carry out community development and affordable housing activities that benefit low-income persons. Additionally, this program provides a set-side for rural capacity building activities and a set aside to benefit Native Hawaiian, American Indian, and Alaska Native communities and populations in areas including, but not limited to, rural areas.
Other Goals
- Promote and enhance the capacity and ability of Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) by providing technical and financial assistance through National Organizations. These National Organizations will build the capacity of the CDC and CHDOs to provide affordable housing and community development that will benefit low -and- moderate income households and persons in urban, rural, and tribal communities.
- Prioritize fair housing that fosters inclusivity in communities across the nation, while addressing underserved communities, including segregated areas of poverty and ensuring civil rights and fair housing laws are maintained and in compliance.
- Increase the grantee participation with the Rural Partners Network to include collaborations with the 16 identified federal agencies and regional commissions through the Rural Prosperity Interagency Policy Council.
- Implement and document Affirmative Marketing narrative, that details the plans to affirmatively market housing services and benefits provided to beneficiaries in a manner that will increase opportunities for underserved person or communities, individuals with limited English proficiency, individuals with disabilities or families with children.
- Increase awareness of grantees promoting environmental justice by means of investing, remedying, developing, implementing, and enforcing laws and policies that advance environmental equity for people in underserved, or overburdened communities, such as underserved communities, indigenous groups, and individuals with disabilities.
Funding of approximately $42,000,000 is available through this NOFO. HUD expects to make approximately 3 awards from the funds available under this NOFO.
Program Office: Office of Community Planning and Development
Funding Opportunity Title: Section 4 Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-6900-N-07
Assistance Listing Number: 14.252
OMB Approval Number: N/A
Opening Date: January 17, 2025
Deadline Date: March 20, 2025