Capital Improvements for At-Risk/Receivership/Substandard/Troubled PHAs

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U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
Capital Improvements for At-
Risk/Receivership/Substandard/Troubled
PHAs
FR-6900-N-81
Applications are due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 04/28/2026.
Public and Indian Housing

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. BASIC INFORMATION ..........................................5 DEADLINES ............................................................30
A. Summary ...............................................................5 A. Deadlines ............................................................30
B. Agency Contact(s) ................................................6 B. Submission Methods ...........................................30
II. ELIGIBILITY ..........................................................8 C. Other Submissions .............................................31
A. Eligible Applicants .................................................8 D. False Statements ................................................31
B. Cost Sharing or Matching ...................................10 VII. POST-AWARD REQUIREMENTS AND
III. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION ...............................12 ADMINISTRATION .................................................34
A. Purpose ...............................................................12 A. Administrative, National and Departmental Policy
B. Goals and Objectives ..........................................12 Requirements, and General Terms and Conditions
C. Authority ..............................................................12 ............................................................................34
D. Unallowable Costs ..............................................12 B. Environmental Requirements .............................36
E. Indirect Costs ......................................................13 C. Remedies for Noncompliance ............................36
F. Program History ..................................................13 D. Reporting ............................................................37
G. Other Information ................................................13 VIII. CONTACT AND SUPPORT ............................41
IV. APPLICATION CONTENTS AND FORMAT .....15 A. Agency Contact ...................................................41
A. Standard Forms, Assurances, and Certifications 15 B. Grants.gov ..........................................................41
B. Budget .................................................................16 C. SAM.gov .............................................................41
C. Narratives and Other Attachments .....................17 D. Debriefing ...........................................................41
D. Other Application Content ..................................17 E. Applicant Experience Survey ..............................42
V. APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION ..........19 F. Other Online Resources ......................................42
A. Threshold Review ...............................................19 APPENDIX ..............................................................44
B. Merit Review .......................................................19 Appendix I. Definitions ............................................44
C. Risk Review ........................................................27
D. Selection Process ...............................................27
E. Award Notices .....................................................28
VI. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
If you believe you are a good candidate for this funding opportunity, register in the
appropriate systems now and review the application package. If you are already registered,
make sure your registration is active and up-to-date.
SAM.gov Registration
You must have an active and up-to-date account with SAM.gov, at the time of application and
throughout the life of any award.
To register, go to SAM.gov Entity Registration and click Get Started. From the same page,
you can also click on the Entity Registration Checklist for the information you will need to
register.
It can take several weeks to register in SAM.gov, so please get started now if you are
planning to apply. SAM.gov also provides each organization with a unique entity identifier
(UEI). A valid UEI is required to apply for funding.
Grants.gov Registration
You must have an active Grants.gov registration. This requires a Login.gov registration as
well. See step-by-step instructions at the Grants .gov Quick Start Guide for Applicants. You
must apply for funding using Grants.gov, unless HUD has approved your waiver request.
See Section VI.B. Submission Methods.
Find the Application Package
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I. BASIC INFORMATION
I. Basic Information
A. Summary
B. Agency Contact(s)
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I. BASIC INFORMATION See Contact and Support section of
this NOFO.
A. Summary
Federal Agency Name:
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
HUD Program Office:
Public and Indian Housing
Announcement Type:
Initial
Program Type:
Discretionary
Paperwork Reduction Act Information:
2501-0044, 2577-0301
Due Date for Intergovernmental Review:
See Section VI.C.1.
Key Facts Key Dates
Opportunity Name: Application Due Date:
Capital Improvements for At- 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time
on:
Risk/Receivership/Substandard/Troubled PHAs
Opportunity Number: 04/28/2026
FR-6900-N-81 Anticipated Award Date:
Federal Assistance Listing: 07/25/2026
Estimated Performance
14.888
Period Start Date:
07/25/2026
Estimated Performance
Period End Date:
07/25/2030
1. NOFO Summary
The Capital Improvements for At-Risk/Receivership/Substandard/Troubled Public Housing
Authorities (PHAs) program provides competitive awards to PHAs that are either in
receivership, designated troubled or substandard, or otherwise high risk. Funding is available
for costs associated with public housing asset improvements. For this NOFO, asset
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improvements mean capital improvements.
2. Funding Details
Type of Funding Instrument
G (Grant)
Available Funds
Funding of approximately $11,500,000 is available through this NOFO. Subject to
appropriations, HUD reserves the right to award fiscal year 2026 funds based on this NOFO
competition.
Additional funds may become available for award. Use of these funds is subject to statutory
constraints. All awards are subject to the selection process contained in this NOFO.
The $11.5 million is available to improve public housing performance in two core areas:
• Physical Condition: Improve the physical condition of public housing. Successful
applicants must demonstrate a comprehensive strategy on how the funds will provide
residents access to safe, accessible, and decent public housing through improved
public housing assets.
• Management: Increase occupancy and reduce long-term vacancies through capital
investment.
Number of Awards
HUD expects to make approximately 5 awards from the funds available under this NOFO.
Minimum/Maximum Award
Minimum Grant Award: $250,000
Maximum Grant Award: $3 million
Length of Performance Period:
48-month project period and budget period
Length of Periods Explanation:
B. Agency Contact(s)
See Contact and Support section of this NOFO.
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II. ELIGIBILITY
II. Eligibility
A. Eligible Applicants
B. Cost Sharing or Matching
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II. ELIGIBILITY
You are invited to apply if your organization is an eligible entity type and meets the funding
conditions included in the NOFO. HUD will review applications from eligible applicants using
the criteria in Section V. of this NOFO.
A. Eligible Applicants
1. Eligible Entity Types:
08 (Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities)
Additional Information on Eligibility
• Public Housing Agencies - PHAs with legal authority to develop, own, modernize,
and operate a public housing project in accordance with the United States Housing Act
of 1937 (1937 Act)
• Status - PHAs that are troubled, substandard, receivership or at-risk are eligible, as
defined in Appendix I.2., Program-Specific Definitions.
• Moving to Work Agencies - PHAs participating in the Moving to Work Demonstration
Program (MTW)
The following entities are not eligible for funding:
• Tribes and tribally-designated housing entities (TDHEs), nonprofit organizations, and
resident associations
• Foreign entities and sole proprietorship organizations
• Individuals
2. Restrictions
a. Statutory and Regulatory Requirements Affecting Eligibility
You must comply with the current General Statutory and Regulatory Requirements Affecting
Eligibility for HUD’s Competitive Programs. HUD will review your eligibility before issuing an
award. As part of this review, HUD uses SAM.gov and Department of Treasury data.
b. Application Eligibility
Your application is considered for funding if it satisfies the application review requirements in
Section V. of this NOFO.
1. You cannot submit more than one application.
2. Each application can only request funding for one public housing asset management
project (AMP), which may include multiple properties or scattered sites. The AMP name,
number, and address(es) in the application must match the name, number, and address(es)
in PIC. If more than one AMP is proposed in the application, the entire application is ineligible
for funding.
3. An AMP is not eligible to receive funding if the AMP has previously been awarded funding
under this program. If an AMP received funding in previous funding rounds, but only received
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a partial grant due to limited funding availability, you may apply for the remaining amount of
the original request.
4. Your application may include more than one eligible activity.
5. Funding requests that are less than the minimum award amount, or over the maximum
award amount are ineligible.
6. You are ineligible for funding if you do not submit: a) a narrative response as described in
Section IV.B.2, and b) a completed form HUD-50075.1 Parts I and II including the proposed
activities for this grant application for Rating Factor 3, Soundness of Approach.
7. Restrictions on Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Projects: You cannot use the
funds awarded under this NOFO for any projects that are part of the Rental Assistance
Demonstration (RAD) program, specifically those with “Commitments to enter into Housing
Assistance Payments Contracts” (CHAPs).
For a property with a CHAP, HUD will assume all units are part of the CHAP, even if the
agreement is being implemented in phases and some units are not yet covered. If a CHAP is
issued after funds are awarded under this NOFO, the AMP will no longer be eligible for this
program, and the remaining funds will need to be returned. HUD will determine if all grant
funds should be returned.
If you are awarded a grant, you may be required to periodically certify to HUD that funded
work is not occurring in an IMS/PIC development that is subject to a CHAP.
8. Relation to Repositioning (Non-RAD): Funds from this grant cannot be used for
properties that are in the process of converting to another federal housing program, such as
Section 18 disposition or demolition.
HUD will consider ineligibility to start when an application for Section 18 demolition or
disposition is approved by HUD's Special Application Center. If a Section 18 approval is
issued after funds are awarded under this NOFO, the AMP will no longer be eligible for this
program and the remaining funds will need to be returned. HUD will determine if all grant
funds should be returned.
If you are awarded a grant, you may be required to periodically certify to HUD that funded
work is not occurring in an IMS/PIC development that is subject to a Section 18 demolition or
disposition approval.
c. Additional Restrictions on Project Activities:
You must review the following restrictions to ensure your application is compliant. If you are
selected for funding, you are expected to implement the applicable requirements. HUD
reserves the right to approve or disapprove any activity and may adjust grant budget amounts
accordingly within individual grants.
1. Eligible Activities and Costs
• Activities under this NOFO must comply with 24 CFR Part 905.
• Funding can only be used for the activities to improve the physical condition of public
housing and/or increase occupancy and reduce long-term vacancy at the AMP
specified in the application.
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B. Cost Sharing or Matching
This Program does not require cost sharing or matching.
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III. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
III. Program Description
A. Purpose
B. Goals and Objectives
C. Authority
D. Unallowable Costs
E. Indirect Costs
F. Program History
G. Other Information
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III. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
A. Purpose
The Capital Improvements for At-Risk/Receivership/Substandard/Troubled PHAs program
provides competitive awards to PHAs that are either in receivership, designated troubled or
substandard, or otherwise high risk. Funding is available for public housing asset
improvement in the following two areas. For this NOFO, asset improvement means capital
improvements.
• Physical Condition: Improve the physical condition of public housing. Successful
applicants must demonstrate a comprehensive strategy on how the funds will provide
residents access to safe, accessible, and decent public housing through improved
public housing assets.
• Management: Increase occupancy and reduce long-term vacancies through capital
investment.
B. Goals and Objectives
The goal of this program is public housing asset improvement. To achieve this, the program
focuses on the following objectives:
• Physical Condition: Improve the physical condition of public housing.
• Management: Increase occupancy and reduce long-term vacancies through capital
investment.
C. Authority
This program is authorized by Section 9 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C.
1437g) (1937 Act). Funding for this program is provided by the Full-Year Continuing
Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (Public Law 119-4 enacted March 15, 2025).
Grants awarded under this program are subject to Public Housing Capital Fund Program
regulations (24 CFR Part 905) including relocation requirements (24 CFR Part 905, Subparts
B and C). Temporary relocation of residents must also be carried out in compliance with all
applicable fair housing and nondiscrimination requirements at 24 CFR 5.105 and 24 CFR
Part 5, Subpart L.
D. Unallowable Costs
Activities under this NOFO must comply with Capital Fund regulations at 24 CFR Part 905
with the following additional restrictions:
• Funds cannot be used for any activities other than for Capital Fund Program (CFP)
activities identified in the application to improve the physical condition of public
housing and/or increase occupancy and reduce long-term vacancy.
• Funds may only be expended at the AMP proposed on the form HUD-50075.1
submitted as part of this application. Funds may not be expended at any other
IMS/PIC or HIP Development(s)/AMP(s) that are not funded under this grant.
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• You must use funds for activities covered under Budget Line Item (BLI) 1480 (General
Capital Fund Activities). Activities associated with other BLIs are unallowable,
including but not limited to BLI 1410 (Administrative Costs), BLI 1408 (Management
Improvements), and BLI 1406 (Transfer to Operations). See Section II.A.2,
Restrictions, and 24 CFR 905 for additional information on eligible costs and activities.
• Awards made under this opportunity may not be used to pay for grant writing services.
• PHAs are not permitted to use any amount of any award under this NOFO to
reimburse for eligible Capital Fund activities that were already funded by another
source. All Capital Fund obligations, expenditures, and disbursements must be
recorded to the appropriate grant.
• Per 24 CFR 905.300, PHAs cannot spend Capital Funds on any work that is not
included in an approved CFP 5-Year Action Plan and its amendments.
E. Indirect Costs
If you expect to charge indirect costs to the award, submit the Indirect Cost Rate Certification
form (HUD-426) with your application.
F. Program History
Changes from previous NOFO versions:
• Provisions related to racial equity and climate change are eliminated. You are
encouraged to thoroughly review the reformed application guidelines to align with
these necessary and refocused priorities.
• Section II.A, Eligible Applicants, excludes AMPs for funding that have previously been
awarded funding under this program. If an AMP received funding in previous funding
rounds but only received a partial grant due to limited funding availability, you may
apply for the remaining amount of the original request.
• Section V.B, Merit Review, has been updated to include the selection process for tied
scores.
• The point distribution for Rating Factor 3 sub factor (c) and (d) have been changed to a
maximum of 15 points each.
• Some titles, descriptive language and instructions are revised to enhance clarity.
G. Other Information
Build America, Buy America Act (BABA): Build America, Buy America Act (BABA)
requirements apply to awards obligated after September 30, 2024. See the PIH Notice 2025-
06: Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) – Implementation Guidance for the Public
Housing Program.
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IV. APPLICATION CONTENTS AND
FORMAT
IV. Application Contents and Forms
A. Standard Forms, Assurances, and Certifications
B. Budget
C. Narratives and Non-Form Attachments
D. Other Application Content
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IV. APPLICATION CONTENTS AND FORMAT
Applications must include three main elements: a) standard forms, assurances, and
certifications; b) budget; and c) narratives and other attachments. The content, forms, and
format for each element are included in this section.
You may use this section as a checklist to ensure you submit a complete application.
If you don’t provide the required documents in the correct format, your application is
incomplete.
Do not submit password protected or encrypted files.
Element Submission Form
Standard Forms, Assurances, and
Upload using each required form.
Certifications
Budget Use the required budget form.
Narratives and Other Attachments Insert each in the Attachments form.
6 pages is the total maximum length of all narratives.
Double spaced 12-point Times New Roman font on letter sized paper (8 1/2 x 11 inches) with
at least 1-inch margins on all sides.
A. Standard Forms, Assurances, and Certifications
You must properly complete and submit with your application the standard forms,
assurances, and certifications identified below. You can find all forms in the application
package or review them and their instructions at Grants.gov Forms. You can also read more
about standard forms on HUD’s Funding Opportunities page.
Forms/Assurances/
Submission Requirement Notes/Description
Certifications
Page limit: Not applicable
File name: SF-424
Application for Federal
Required with the application
You must include your PHA
Assistance (SF-424)
code in field #4
Resolve technical errors: Yes
Page limit: Not applicable
Applicant and Recipient
Assurances and Certifications Required with the application File name: HUD-424B
(HUD 424-B)
Resolve technical errors: Yes
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Forms/Assurances/
Submission Requirement Notes/Description
Certifications
Page limit: Not applicable
Applicant/Recipient
Disclosure/Update Report Required with the application File name: HUD-2880
(HUD 2880)
Resolve technical errors: Yes
Page limit: Not applicable
Certification Regarding File name: Lobbying
Required with the application
Lobbying Certification form
Resolve technical errors: Yes
Page limit: Not applicable
Disclosure of Lobbying If applicable, required with the
File name: SF-LLL
Activities (SF-LLL) application
Resolve technical errors: Yes
B. Budget
You must submit a budget with your application to support your project narrative.
At a minimum, your budget must indicate direct and any indirect costs.
You must also submit form HUD-426, based on the requirements in Section III.E. of this
NOFO.
Budget Form/Document Submission Requirement Notes/Description
Required with the application. Page limit: Not Applicable
This form may be prepared in Do not supplement this form
HUD's Energy and with additional narrative; limit
Performance Information responses to the character
Center (EPIC) by authorized limits and spacing imposed by
users, printed or saved to the form.
Annual
PDF, and included in the
The form must include AMP
Statement/Performance and
application. See EPIC at
name, number, and
Evaluation Report Capital
https://portalapps.hud.gov/app
address(es) as listed in PIC.
Fund Program (Form HUD-
_epic/.
50075.1, Parts I & II).
File name: Form HUD-
Alternatively, the form is
50075.1
provided as a file attachment
to this NOFO. Resolve technical errors: No
You must ensure all text is Form location: Download
visible when preparing forms instructions
and saving to PDF.
See Section V.B.1, Rating
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Budget Form/Document Submission Requirement Notes/Description
Factors, for further information
on completing Form HUD-
50075.1.
Page limit: Not applicable
File name: HUD-426
Indirect Cost Information If applicable, required with the
Resolve technical errors: Yes
Certification (HUD-426) application.
Form location: Download
instructions
C. Narratives and Other Attachments
If applicable, you must upload narrative and other attachments in Grants.gov using the
Attachments Form. When using the Attachments Form, you can upload PDF, Word or Excel
formats.
Document Submission Requirement Notes/Description
See Section V.B.1 for
narrative requirements. If any
of the required items
This is a threshold described in Section V.B.1 are
requirement. If it is missing missing from the narrative, it
Rating Factor 3 Narrative from the application, it cannot cannot be requested during
be requested during application review.
application review.
Page limit: 6 pages
File name: Rating Factor 3
Narrative
Page limit: Not applicable
If not included in HUD’s
Code of Conduct eLibrary, this document is File name: Code
required with the application
Acceptable Content
Any additional information provided to supplement the required forms and narratives listed
above will not be evaluated. You should not include inspection reports or action plans for
previous Capital Fund grant awards. Any material exceeding any identified page limits will not
be reviewed.
D. Other Application Content
See Section VI.C.2. for information about resolving technical application errors.
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V. APPLICATION REVIEW
INFORMATION
V. Application Review Information
A. Threshold Review
B. Merit Review
C. Risk Review
D. Selection Process
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V. APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION
A. Threshold Review
HUD reviews each application to make sure it meets the following threshold requirements. If
you meet all threshold requirements, your application will advance to a merit review. If you fail
to meet one or more threshold requirements, your application is not eligible for HUD funding.
1. Eligible Applicant
You must meet the applicant eligibility criteria in this NOFO. Applications from ineligible
applicants are not rated or ranked and will not receive HUD funding.
2. Resolution of Civil Rights Matters
Applicants with outstanding, unresolved judgments against them for violations of civil rights
laws must resolve those judgments before the application submission deadline or the
applicant will be deemed ineligible.
a. An applicant is ineligible for funding if the applicant has received notice of a judgment
imposed against them for violations of:
1. the Fair Housing Act or a substantially equivalent state or local fair housing law for
discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or familial
status; or
2. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, the Americans
with Disabilities Act, or the Violence Against Women Act or substantially equivalent
state or local laws.
b. HUD will determine if actions to resolve the judgment taken before the application deadline
date will resolve the matter. Examples of actions that may be sufficient to resolve the matter
include, but are not limited to:
1. Current compliance with a voluntary compliance agreement signed by all the parties;
2. Current compliance with a HUD-approved conciliation agreement signed by all the
parties;
3. Current compliance with a conciliation agreement signed by all the parties and
approved by the state governmental or local administrative agency with jurisdiction
over the matter;
4. Current compliance with a consent order or consent decree; or
5. Current compliance with a final judicial ruling or administrative ruling or decision.
3. Timely Submission of Applications
Late applications are not eligible for funding. See deadlines in Section VI of this NOFO.
B. Merit Review
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HUD expects to evaluate and score your application using the following merit criteria and process.
Merit reviewers evaluate and score all applications that pass the threshold review. Merit reviewers
may include Federal and non-Federal persons. Reviewers receive a copy of your application to
evaluate and score each application separately.
Merit Review Process
1. Each eligible application is evaluated and scored by two independent reviewers based solely
on the rating factors described in section V.B.1 of this NOFO.
2. A final panel will review the independent evaluations and scores to identify and rectify
inconsistencies between independent reviewers and to ensure the rating accurately reflects
the contents of the application.
3. A final score is assigned to each application based on the scores described in this section and
applications are ranked in score order. The most highly rated applications are recommended
for award selection, subject to the amount of available funding, in accordance with the
allocation of funds described in section I of this NOFO.
4. Tied Scores. If two or more applications have the same score and there are insufficient funds
to fund all of them, HUD will rank higher the application that earned more points for Rating
Factor 2: Need. If a tie remains, then HUD will rank higher the application(s) with the highest
score for Rating Factor 3: Soundness of Approach. For further tied applications, HUD will rank
higher the application that earned more points for Rating Factor 4: Past Performance. If there
are more eligible applications assigned the same score after the tie break is applied, a lottery
will be held to determine the ranking of applications.
5. HUD may use the results of the risk review to make funding decisions and to apply award
conditions.
1. Rating Factors
Your application must include a response to the following criteria.
You should be certain that each rating factor is adequately responded to in your application
and that all applicable information requested by the NOFO is provided. If the response to a
specific rating factor cites information provided in the response to another factor, clearly
indicate where the information is located so the information can be easily located by the
reviewer. To be awarded full points for each rating factor, you must provide comprehensive,
high-quality responses to each of the requested items in each factor.
Criterion Max Points
Rating Factor 1: Status of the PHA 20 points
a. Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) Designation and
20 points
Receivership Status
Rating Factor 2: Need of AMP 30 points
a. Physical Condition 10 points
b. Occupancy Rate 10 points
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c. Long-Term Vacancies 10 points
Rating Factor 3: Soundness of Approach 45 points
a. Budget 10 points
b. Applicant Capacity-General 5 points
c. Impact on Performance-Physical Condition 15 points
d. Impact on Performance- Occupancy 15 points
Rating Factor 4: Past Performance 5 points
a. Compliance with Current Agreements 5 points
Rating Factors Details
Rating Factor 1: STATUS OF PHA
Maximum Points: 20
a. PHAS Designation and Receivership Status. Funding is prioritized to PHAs where
capital improvements may have the most significant impact on the PHA’s PHAS designation.
You do not need to submit information for this rating factor. Points will be awarded based on
the status of the PHA’s most recent PHAS designation of record or receivership/possession
status as of the NOFO deadline. If you believe the information utilized by HUD is incorrect,
incomplete, or missing, you should work with HUD's Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC)
to ensure HUD's systems or reports are submitted, updated, or corrected prior to application
deadline. PHAS designations are issued to PHAs by REAC via email and can be found online
in HUD’s Secure Systems at any time. There will be no application extension waivers granted
for the purposes of amending systems of record. Points will be scored according to the
following table:
PHA Designation Points
Status Awarded
Receivership 20
Troubled 15
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Substandard 10
At-Risk 5
All Other PHAs
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designations
Rating Factor 2: NEED OF AMP
Maximum Points: 30
HUD will evaluate your need based on the AMP’s physical condition, occupancy rate, and
long-term vacancies. You do not need to submit information for this rating factor. The below
subfactors indicate where HUD will draw the information to calculate the score. If you believe
that the information utilized by HUD in the three sections below is incorrect, incomplete, or
missing, you should work with your assigned HUD public housing office to ensure HUD
systems or reports are submitted, updated, or corrected prior to application deadline. There
will be no application extension waivers granted for the purposes of amending systems of
record.
a. Physical Condition (10 points). HUD will use the AMP’s most recently released UPCS or
NSPIRE inspection score as of the NOFO deadline. Points will be awarded based on the
following table:
UPCS or NSPIRE Points
Score Awarded
Less than 60 10
Below 70 but
greater than or 5
equal to 60
Greater than or
0
equal to 70
b. Occupancy Rate (10 points). HUD will use your most recently approved audited financial
data schedule (FDS) submission1 at the time of application deadline to calculate an AMP’s
occupancy rate and long-term vacancies. Points will be awarded based on the following table:
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Points
Occupancy Rate
Awarded
Below 90 Percent 10
Below 94 percent
but greater than
5
or equal to 90
percent
Greater than or
equal to 94 0
percent
1FDS Line Item 11210 (Unit Months Leased) / FDS Line Item 11190 (Unit Months Available)
c. Long-Term Vacancies (10 points). Units that have been vacant for extended periods of
time typically have greater capital needs to make the unit ready for a tenant. HUD will use the
occupancy data in the IMS/PIC or HIP system as of the NOFO deadline. Points will be
awarded based on the percentage of units that are vacant long-term, based on the following
table:
Percentage of
Points
units vacant for
Awarde
180+ days
d
exceeds:
5% 10
2.5% 5
<2.5% 0
Rating Factor 3: SOUNDNESS OF APPROACH
Maximum Points: 45
To respond to this Rating Factor, you must submit a completed Form HUD-50075.1, Parts I
and II for the proposed activities, as well as a narrative response.
For all elements of this Rating Factor, HUD will evaluate and score applications based on
how well they address the stated criteria, demonstrate your ability to use grant funding to
improve public housing in the communities served, and to exit from troubled, substandard, or
high-risk status.
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a. Budget 10
Points for this rating factor are earned based on the completeness of Form
HUD-50075.1. To earn points for this rating factor, you must complete
Form HUD-50075.1, Parts I and II, as described in Section IV.B. The form
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must include the AMP name, number, and address(es) as identified in the
IMS/PIC or HIP system. Fewer points will be awarded for missing or
incomplete items.
This sub factor will be evaluated based on the Form HUD-50075.1 as well
as the Rating Factor 3 Narrative. You must demonstrate that the proposed
expenditures will represent a highly efficient and effective use of HUD
grant resources. To get the most points, you must provide a clear and
detailed breakdown of work activities and estimated costs. You must also
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indicate how costs were determined, including quantity and unit
measures/hours works, as applicable. Fewer points will be awarded for
lack of clarity, lack of detail, not responding fully to the criteria, or
proposing ineligible use of funds. See Section III.D. for more information
on eligible uses of funds.
b. Applicant
10
Capacity
To earn points for this sub factor, you must provide a quality narrative that
describes your capital improvement strategy for improving the AMP's
performance and your capacity to execute the grant. Your narrative should
include the following:
• A description of the PHA resources you will commit to ensure a
successful capital improvement effort including, but not limited to:
o Any PHA staff that will be dedicated to this effort
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o Anticipated contractors
o Other sources of funds (whether from HUD or other sources)
or in-kind resources that may be contributed to this effort. Do
not include other sources of funds on the Form HUD-
50075.1
o Any partnerships with local governments or utility companies
that may advance this effort
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o Any other resources that serve to provide assurance for the
success of this effort.
• An explanation demonstrating your level of confidence in the
independent cost estimate that supports your proposed budget
• Describe the past internal and external challenges that led to the
current situation at the PHA and the subject AMP, and explain what
has changed to give confidence to HUD that the proposed grant
effort is highly likely to succeed in expanding opportunities for
stable public housing for residents and a stronger PHA.
c.
Anticipated 30
Outcomes
Impact on Performance — Physical Condition
• You must describe the specific scope of capital work. When
applicable, you should take into consideration the impact of the
capital improvements on issues related to health, safety, access,
and accessibility to correct or avoid worsening such deficiencies
that may exist at the AMP.
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• Using the most recent physical inspection report for the AMP as a
baseline, the narrative should describe how the capital
improvements will address the deficiencies identified within the
report.
• Describe how the proposed use of funds aligns with correcting the
deficiencies contained in the most recent physical inspection report.
Impact on Performance — Occupancy.
• Provide justification that the capital improvements at the AMP will
increase occupancy at the AMP.
• Describe your strategies for leasing units quickly and with
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comprehensive marketing.
• Using the most recently approved audited FDS submission as a
baseline, you should provide a sound basis for determining that the
capital improvements at the targeted AMP will increase the unit-
months leased.
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• You must project what you believe the occupancy rate will be once
the work is completed. The projection must be supported in the
narrative with appropriate occupancy strategies and be reasonably
based upon the time frames identified for the completion of the
capital improvements.
Rating Factor 4: PAST PERFORMANCE
Maximum Points: 5
a. Compliance with Current Monitoring (5 points). For this element, HUD will determine
point scores that, in HUD’s sole determination, reflect the extent to which the PHA is
compliant with monitoring requirements. The applicant does not need to submit any
documentation pertaining to this rating factor.
HUD will evaluate this rating factor based upon your history complying with HUD monitoring
requirements, as determined by the assigned HUD field office. While compliance with any
and all such requirements will be considered, HUD will pay particular attention to cases in
which you are under a specific remedial agreement (e.g., a troubled Recovery Agreement
and Action Plan, Voluntary Compliance Agreement, or court order) or is subject to a
compliance management plan (e.g., a Corrective Action Plan or Shortfall Improvement Plan).
To receive maximum points, you must have recently been and currently compliant on
meeting all reporting requirements. You will receive partial points if most, but not all, reports
are considered compliant.
2. Other Factors
Your application must respond to the following other additional criteria.
a. Budget
The panel will review but not approve the budget. The panel will assess whether the budget
aligns with planned program activities and objectives. Panel members will consider whether
the budget and the requested performance period are fully justified and reasonable in relation
to the proposed project.
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C. Risk Review
Before making an award, HUD will evaluate each applicant’s likelihood of successfully
implementing an award based on the following criteria.
• OMB-designated repositories of governmentwide data, as noted in 2 CFR 200.206(a)
• Other public sources such as newspapers, Inspector General or Government
Accountability Office reports or findings, or other complaints that have been proven to
have merit
• Financial stability
• Quality of management systems and ability to meet the management standards
prescribed in 2 CFR part 200
• History of performance. The applicant’s record in managing Federal awards, if it is a
prior recipient of Federal awards, including timeliness of compliance with applicable
reporting requirements, failing to make significant progress in a timely manner, failing
to meet planned activities in a timely manner, conformance to the terms and conditions
of previous Federal awards, and, if applicable, the extent to which any previously
awarded amounts will be expended prior to future awards
• Reports and findings from audits performed under 2 CFR part 200, subpart F—Audit
Requirements or the reports and findings of any other available audits
• The applicant's ability to effectively implement statutory, regulatory, or other
requirements imposed on non-Federal entities
• Capacity of the applicant, including staffing structures and capabilities
• History of timely completion of activities and receipt and expenditure of promised
matching or leveraged funds
• Ability to promote self-sufficiency and economic independence
• Ability to produce positive outcomes and results
HUD may use the results of the risk review to make funding decisions and to apply award
conditions.
D. Selection Process
When making funding decisions, HUD will consider:
• Eligibility requirements, including threshold review results.
• Merit review results.
• Risk review results.
To the extent allowed by law, HUD may:
• Fund applications in whole or in part.
• Fund applications at a lower amount than requested.
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• Choose to fund no applications under this NOFO.
• Adjust funding for an application, to ensure funding or geographic dispersion, and
alignment with program or administrative priorities.
• Withdraw an award offer and make an offer of funding to another eligible application, if
terms and conditions are not finalized or met.
• Use additional funds made available after NOFO publication to either fully fund an
application or fund additional applications.
• Correct HUD review and selection errors. If HUD commits an error that causes an
applicant not to be selected, HUD may make an award to that applicant when and if
funding is available.
• Release another NOFO, if funding is available and if HUD does not receive
applications of merit.
E. Award Notices
If you are successful, HUD will email an award notice to the authorized official representative
from the SF-424. HUD will also notify unsuccessful applicants.
The award notice communicates the amount of the award, important dates, and the terms
and conditions you need to follow. HUD may impose specific conditions on an award as
provided under 2 CFR 200.208.
You agree to the award terms and conditions by either drawing funds from HUD’s payment
system or signing the agreement with HUD. If you do not agree to the award terms and
conditions, HUD may select another eligible applicant.
HUD reserves the right to negotiate the award terms and conditions, including payment
terms, prior to executing an award.
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DEADLINES
VI. Submissions Requirements and Deadlines
A. Deadlines
B. Submission Methods
C. Other Submissions
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VI. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES
You must apply electronically. See Find the Application Package to make sure you have
everything you need to apply online. See Application Waiver if you qualify to submit a paper
application.
Make sure you are current with SAM.gov and UEI requirements before applying for the
award. See the Before You Begin section of this NOFO.
A. Deadlines
1. Application submission deadline:
The application deadline is 11:59:59 PM Eastern time on:
04/28/2026
HUD must receive your application by the deadline. Applications received after the deadline
are late. Late applications are not eligible for HUD funding.
If HUD receives more than one application from you, HUD will review only the last
submission.
HUD may extend an application due date based on emergency situations such as
Presidentially-declared natural disasters. Improper or expired registration and password
issues are not causes to allow HUD to accept applications after the deadline date.
2. Grace Period for Grants.gov Submissions
If Grants.gov rejects your application before the deadline, you have up to 24 hours after the
application deadline to correct and resubmit your application. Any application submitted
during the grace period but not received and validated by Grants.gov will not be considered
for funding. There is no grace period for paper applications.
B. Submission Methods
1. Electronic Submission
You must register and submit your application through Grants.gov. See Before You Begin.
For instructions on how to submit in Grants.gov, see the Quick Start Guide for Applicants.
Make sure that your application passes the Grants.gov validation checks or we may not get it.
Grants.gov will record the date and time of your application submission. HUD will use this
information to determine timely applications.
Need Help? See the Contact and Support section of this NOFO.
2. Electronic Submission Application Waiver
You may request a waiver from the requirement to submit your application electronically. The
request must show good cause and detail why you are technologically unable to submit
electronically. An example of good cause may include: a valid power or internet service
disruption in the area of your business office. Lack of SAM.gov registration is not good cause.
Use the information in the Contact and Support section of this NOFO to submit a written
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request to HUD. You must submit your waiver request at least 15 calendar days before
the application deadline.
C. Other Submissions
1. Intergovernmental Review
This NOFO is not subject to Executive Order 12372. No action is needed.
2. Technical Application Errors
HUD may contact you to fix a technical error with your timely application after the due date.
Technical errors that you may fix are not submitted to satisfy merit review criteria. And you
may not fix technical errors related to threshold review except eligibility entity documentation.
Examples of technical errors include: inconsistencies in funding requests; improper signature
on a form; a missing or incomplete form; and nonprofit status documentation.
HUD will send notice to the authorized organization representative from the SF-424 to fix a
technical error.
Your application is not eligible for funding, if you fail to fix the error to HUD’s satisfaction and
by the due date in HUD’s notice. HUD will not review information submitted after the
application due date in HUD’s notice.
a. Fix Errors in Electronic Applications
To fix an error in response to a HUD notice, you must email the corrections to HUD at
applicationsupport@hud.gov. The subject line of the email to applicationsupport@hud.gov
must state “Technical Fix” and include the Grants.gov application tracking number (e.g.,
Subject: Technical Fix - GRANT123456). If you do not email applicationsupport@hud.gov or
if you do not include the appropriate subject line, HUD may mark your application as
ineligible.
HUD allows no less than 48 hours and no more than 14 calendar days from the date of the
HUD notice to fix an error. If the due date to fix an error falls on a Saturday, Sunday, Federal
holiday, or on a day when HUD’s Headquarters office in Washington, DC is closed, then the
due date is the next business day.
b. Fix Errors in Paper Applications
You must fix an error in your paper application, in accordance with HUD’s notice. If your
paper application includes an incorrect UEI, HUD will request you supply the correct UEI.
D. False Statements
By submitting an application, you acknowledge your understanding that providing false or
misleading information during any part of the application, award, or performance phase of an
award may result in criminal, civil or administrative sanctions, including but not limited to:
fines, restitution, and/or imprisonment under 18 USC 1001, 18 USC 1012, 18 USC 1010, 18
USC 1014, or 18 USC 287; treble damages and civil penalties under the False Claims Act, 31
USC 3729 et seq.; double damages and civil penalties under the Administrative False Claims
Act, 31 USC Sections 3801-3812; civil recovery of award funds; suspension and/or
debarment from all federal procurement and non-procurement transactions, FAR Part 9.4 or 2
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CFR Part 180; and other remedies including termination of active HUD award.
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AND ADMINISTRATION
VII. Post-Award Requirements and Administration
A. Administrative, National and Departmental Policy Requirements and General Terms and Conditions
B. Environmental Requirements
C. Remedies for Noncompliance
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A. Administrative, National and Departmental Policy Requirements, and
General Terms and Conditions
You must follow the applicable provisions in the Administrative, National & Departmental
Policy Requirements and Terms for HUD Financial Assistance – 2025. You must comply with
these applicable provisions:
1. The Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3601-3619) and Civil Rights laws which encompass the Fair
Housing Act and related authorities (24 CFR 5.105(a))
2. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) requirements, (42 USC § 3608(e)(5)) and
implementing regulations at 24 CFR 5.150 et seq.as amended by 90 FR 11020.
3. Economic Opportunities for Low-and Very Low-income Persons (12 USC 1701u)
requirements, including those listed at 24 CFR part 75
4. Compliance with Immigration Requirements (8 U.S.C. 1601-1646; Executive Order 14218)
5. Accessible Technology requirements, (29 USC § 794d, 29 USC 794, 42 USC 12131-
12165) and implementing regulations at 36 CFR part 1194 (Section 508 regulations),24 CFR
§ 8.6 (Section 504 effective communication regulations), 28 CFR part 35, subpart H (DOJ
Web Access Rule), and 28 CFR part 35, subpart E (DOJ’s Title II communications
regulations)
6. Ensuring, when possible, small businesses, minority businesses, women's business
enterprises, veteran-owned businesses, and labor surplus area firms receive consideration
consistent with 2 CFR 200.321
7. Equal Participation of Faith-based Organizations in HUD Programs and Activities
consistent with 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq.; 42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.; 24 CFR 5.109; and
Executive Orders 14202, Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias and EO 14205, Establishment of the
White House Faith Office.
8. Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (42 USC § 4601
et seq.) (URA) requirements, 49 CFR part 24, and applicable program regulations
9. Participation in HUD-Sponsored Program Evaluation (12 USC 1701z-1; 12 USC 1702z-2;
24 CFR part 60; and FR-6278-N-01)
10. OMB Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for
Federal Awards (2 CFR part 200)
11. Drug-Free Workplace requirements (2 CFR part 2429)
12. HUD requirements related to safeguarding resident/client files (e.g., 2 CFR 200.303(e))
13. The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (2 CFR part 170)
(FFATA), as amended
14. Eminent Domain
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15. Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities requirements (29 USC § 794) and implementing
regulations at 24 CFR parts 8 and 100; 28 CFR part 35
16. Applicable Violence Against Women Act requirements in the Housing Chapter of VAWA
(34 USC § 12491-12496) 24 CFR part 5, subpart L, and program-specific regulations.
17. Conducting Business in Accordance with Ethical Standards/Code of Conduct, including 2
CFR 200.317, 2 CFR 200.318(c) and other applicable conflicts of interest requirements
18. Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act procurement purchase requirements
19. Section 106(g) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA), as amended (22
USC § 7104(g)) and implementing regulations at 2 CFR part 175
20. Environmental requirements that apply in accordance with 24 CFR part 50 or part 58
21. Prohibition on Certain Telecommunication and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment
(41 USC § 3901 note prec., 2 CFR 200.216)
22. Unless prohibited by law and to the extent permitted under the Freedom of Information
Act (FOIA), your application and post-award content may be released to the public in
response to FOIA requests, except to the extent that certain information may be withheld
under a FOIA exemption (5 USC § 552(b); 24 CFR 15.107(b)). HUD may also share your
information within HUD or with other Federal agencies if HUD determines that sharing is
relevant to the respective program’s objectives.
23. Waste, Fraud, Abuse, and Whistleblower Protections. 41 USC § 4712, which includes
informing your employees in writing of their rights and remedies, in the predominant native
language of the workforce. Under 41 U.S.C. § 4712, employees of a contractor,
subcontractor, grantee, subgrantee, and personal services contractor may not be discharged,
demoted, or otherwise discriminated against as a reprisal for disclosing information that the
employee reasonably believes is evidence of gross mismanagement of a Federal contract or
grant, a gross waste of Federal funds, an abuse of authority relating to a Federal contract or
grant, a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety, or a violation of law, rule, or
regulation related to a Federal contract (including the competition for or negotiation of a
contract) or grant. (See Federal Contractor or Grantee Protections | Office of Inspector
General, Department of Housing and Urban Development (hudoig.gov))
24. Implementing Presidential Executive Actions affecting federal financial assistance
programs, as advised by the Department, unless otherwise restricted by law: Executive Order
(EO) 14219 (Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President’s “Department of
Government Efficiency” Deregulatory Initiative); 14218 (Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of
Open Borders); guidance resulting from the White House Task Force established by 14202
(Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias) and the Senior Advisor to the White House Faith Office
assigned by 14205 (Establishment of the White House Faith Office); 14182 (Enforcing the
Hyde Amendment); 14173 (Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based
Opportunity); 14168 (Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring
Biological Truth to the Federal Government); 14151 (Ending Radical and Wasteful
Government DEI Programs and Preferencing); and 14148 (Initial Rescissions of Harmful
Executive Orders and Actions)
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B. Environmental Requirements
1. Environmental Review
You must follow these environmental review requirements, including regulations at:
24 CFR part 58
In compliance with the federal requirements applicable to all Capital Fund activities at 24
CFR 905.308 including environmental review requirements at 24 CFR 905.308(b)(2), all
activities under this NOFO are subject to an environmental review by a responsible entity
under HUD's environmental regulations at 24 CFR part 58 and must comply with the
requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA)(42 U.S.C. 4321 et
seq.) and the related laws and authorities listed at 24 CFR 58.5. HUD may make a finding in
accordance with 24 CFR 58.11 and may perform the environmental review itself under the
provisions of 24 CFR part 50. In those cases where HUD performs the environmental review
under 24 CFR part 50, it will do so before approving a proposed project, and will comply with
the requirements of NEPA and the related requirements at 24 CFR 50.4.
The Responsible Entity, PHA, and their contractors may not acquire, rehabilitate, convert,
lease, repair, dispose of, demolish, or construct property for a project under this NOFO, or
commit or expend HUD or non-HUD funds for such eligible activities under this NOFO, until
the responsible entity has completed the environmental review procedures required by 24
CFR part 58 and the environmental certification and Request for Release of Funds (RROF)
have been approved, if applicable, or HUD has performed an environmental review under 24
CFR part 50 and the recipient has received HUD approval of the property.
2. NOFO Impact Determination Related to the Environment
This NOFO provides funding under, and does not alter the environmental requirements of, 24
CFR part 905. So, under 24 CFR 50.19(c)(5)(i), this NOFO is categorically excluded from
environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act of1969 (42 USC § 4321).
Activities under the NOFO are subject to environmental review requirements at 24 CFR
905.308(b)(2).
3. Lead-Based Paint Requirements
You must follow the lead-based paint rules below if you fund any work on pre-1978 housing.
This includes buying, leasing, support services, operating, or work that disturbs painted
surfaces.
• HUD’s rules (Lead Disclosure Rule; and Lead Safe Housing Rule).
• EPA’s rules (Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule, and Lead Abatement, Inspection
and Risk Assessment Rule).
C. Remedies for Noncompliance
HUD may terminate all or a part of your award as described under 2 CFR 200.340 through
200.343 pursuant to the terms and conditions of your award, including, to the extent
authorized by law, if an award no longer effectuates the program goals or agency priorities.
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HUD may also impose specific conditions on your award or take other remedies as described
by 2 CFR 200.339 through 200.343, if you do not comply with your award terms and
conditions.
If HUD decides to terminate your grant, you may submit a written appeal to PIHOCI@hud.gov
within 30 days of grant termination.
D. Reporting
HUD requires recipients to submit the performance, financial, and program reports as
outlined below. You must comply with these reporting requirements to remain eligible for
HUD funding. See Section VII.C. of this NOFO.
HUD is implementing new grants management and reporting tools, which will be rolled out for
your use in the near term. As a grantee, you will be required to report on grant performance
and financial activities (including vendor and cash disbursement supporting details for
yourself and your sub-recipients) using these new tools when they are released. HUD will
work with you to support your transition to this new reporting environment. Once
implemented, timely reporting in this new environment will be mandatory. HUD reserves the
right to exercise all available rights and remedies for any noncompliance with these grants
management and financial reporting requirements, to include requiring 100% review or
stopping future disbursements altogether if reporting is not timely submitted.
Report Description When
• Awards equal to or
greater than $30,000
• Data on executive
compensation and first-
tier subawards
Federal Funding
• See Public Law 109- See 2 CFR Appendix A to Part
Accountability and
282 and 2 CFR part 170(a)(2)(ii)
Transparency Act (FFATA)
170
• HUD reports initial
prime recipient data to
usaspending.gov
• Submit via SAM.gov
• Total value of all
current Federal awards
exceeds $10,000,000
Reporting on Recipient
for any period of time See 2 CFR Appendix-XII to
Integrity and Performance
during the period of Part 200 I.(d)
Matters
performance of this
Federal award
• See Appendix XII to 2
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Report Description When
CFR 200
• Submit via SAM.gov
• Summary of key
Federal Financial Report, SF- See 2 CFR 200.328 or award
financial data
425 terms
• See 2 CFR 200.328
Recipient’s organizational
structure, any sub-grantees or
sub-recipients, and how each
disbursement of grant funds
Audited financial statement No less than annually
was applied to an eligible cost
throughout the life of the grant
to receive disbursements of
Federal funds.
1. Performance Deadlines
PHAs must follow specific deadlines when using funds from the Capital Fund program. These
deadlines are set by Section 9(j) of the 1937 Act.
Unless HUD gives an extension, PHAs must commit to spending at least 90% of their grant
within 24 months of receiving the funds. A commitment is a signed agreement with another
party for work or financing that will use these funds.
All grant money must be spent within 48 months after receiving the funds. Unlike the initial
commitment deadline, no extensions are allowed for the spending deadline.
2. EPIC and Other Reporting
• If you are awarded under this program, you must use EPIC to complete annual reports
within 60 days of each annual anniversary of award. All other reporting (e.g. in
financial systems) already required in the Capital Fund formula grant program or the
Moving to Work program shall continue to apply.
• If you are awarded, you must update your Five-Year Action Plan and Annual Plan in
EPIC after award. Plans must be reviewed by the Office of Capital Improvements
(OCI) and approved by the assigned Public Housing Field Office before work can
commence.
• Moving to Work (MTW) PHAs will be required to identify proposed activities in EPIC
under Budget Line Item (BLI) 1480 General Activities and may not use the simplified
Five-Year Action Plan described in PIH Notice 2016-21(HA).
• You must have the necessary processes and systems in place to comply with this
Award Term, if you receive an award, unless an exception applies under 2 CFR
170.110.
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• After award, you must propose a quarterly benchmark schedule for completing the
work on these projects timely and evenly through the period of performance.
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VIII. Contact and Support
A. Agency Contact
B. Grants.gov
C. Sam.gov
D. Debriefing
E. Applicant Experience Survey
F. Other Online Resources
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VIII. CONTACT AND SUPPORT
Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as individuals who have speech or
communication disabilities may use a relay service. To learn more about how to make an
accessible telephone call, visit the webpage for the Federal Communications Commission.
A. Agency Contact
1. Program and Application Requirements
Name: Office of Capital Improvements
Phone: N/A
Email: PIHOCI@hud.gov
Note: HUD’s assistance is limited by the standards at 24 CFR 4.26.
2. Paper Application Waiver Request
Name: _________
Email: PIHOCI@HUD.gov
Phone: 202-402-2671
HUD Organization: _________
Street: _________
City: _________
HUD Reform Act. HUD is prohibited from disclosing covered selection information during the
selection process. The selection process includes NOFO development and publication, and
concludes with the announcement of selected recipients of financial assistance. HUD will not
assist you with completing your application.
B. Grants.gov
Grants.gov provides 24/7 support. You can call 800-518-4726 or email support@grants.gov.
Hold on to your ticket number.
C. SAM.gov
If you need help, you can call 866-606-8220 or live chat with the Federal Service Desk.
D. Debriefing
After public announcement of awards, HUD will debrief you on your application upon your
written request. Submit your written request to the agency contact for program and
application requirements in this NOFO. HUD may limit the information provided to protect the
integrity of the competition.
You must submit a request within 30 calendar days of the date on the award/ineligible letter.
Information provided during a debriefing may include the final score the applicant received for
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each rating factor, final evaluator comments for each rating factor, and the final assessment
indicating the basis upon which funding was approved or denied.
In the event that HUD committed an error in funding, HUD may issue an award, subject to the
availability of funds.
E. Applicant Experience Survey
You are encouraged to provide feedback on your application experience by completing our
Applicant Experience Survey. Your feedback is optional; you are not required to provide
personal information. HUD may use your feedback to improve future NOFOs. Your feedback
has no impact on funding decisions.
F. Other Online Resources
You are encouraged to review the online resources for context on some of the NOFO
requirements.
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Appendix I Definitions
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Appendix I. Definitions
1. Standard Definitions
For standard definitions not listed below, refer to 2 CFR 200.1.
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) - statutory obligation to affirmatively further
the purposes and policies of the Fair Housing Act (see also 24 CFR 5.151, as amended by
90 FR 11020).
Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) is the official within your organization with
the legal authority to: give assurances, make commitments, submit your application to HUD,
enter into agreements, and execute such documents on behalf of your organization. The
AOR is not necessarily the Project Director. The AOR has defined privileges within
Grants.gov.
Consolidated Plan has the same meaning as defined at 24 CFR part 91.
E-Business Point of Contact (E-Biz POC) is defined at Grants.gov.
Eligibility requirements are mandatory requirements for an application to be considered for
funding.
Grants.gov is the website serving as the Federal government’s central portal for searching
and applying for federal financial assistance.
Primary Point of Contact (PPOC) is the person HUD may contact with questions about the
application submitted. The PPOC is listed in item 8F on the SF-424.
Small business is defined as a privately-owned corporation, partnership, or sole
proprietorship that has fewer employees and less annual revenue than regular-sized
business. The definition of “small”—in terms of being able to apply for government support
and qualify for preferential tax policy—varies by country and industry. The U.S. Small
Business Administration defines a small business according to a set of standards based on
specific industries. See 13 CFR part 121.
System for Award Management (SAM) has the same meaning as 2 CFR 25.100(b).
Threshold Requirements are eligibility requirements you must meet before HUD advances
to a merit review of your application.
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) has the same meaning as 2 CFR 25.100(a).
2. Program-Specific Definitions.
At-Risk. A PHA that is neither troubled nor substandard under the Public Housing
Assessment System (PHAS) but has at least one AMP that scored less than 60 percent on
its most recent Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS) or National Standards for the
Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) inspection, whichever scoring method is most
current. In this NOFO, these PHAs are referred to as “high risk.”
IMS/PIC or HIP. The Inventory Management System, also known as the Public and Indian
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Housing Information Center (IMS/PIC or HIP) serves as a national repository of information
related to PHAs, HUD-assisted families, HUD-assisted properties, and other HUD programs
for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of HUD rental housing
assistance programs.
IMS/PIC or HIP Development/AMP. A grouping of a PHA’s buildings as identified with the
IMS/PIC or HIP development number in HUD data systems. In this NOFO, this term will
sometimes be shortened to “AMP” for Asset Management Project.
Receivership PHA. A PHA of which HUD has taken possession or is under HUD’s control, or
a PHA that is subject to an appointment of a receiver (which may be another PHA or a private
management entity), or a PHA in which a federal court imposes a judicial receivership that is
established, monitored and supervised by a federal court.
Substandard PHA. A PHA that is designated as substandard under PHAS pursuant to 24
C.F.R. 902.11 for its most recently released assessment of record.
Troubled PHA. A PHA that is designated as troubled under PHAS pursuant to section 6(j) of
the 1937 Act for its most recently released assessment of record.
UPCS or NSPIRE Inspection. An inspection protocol developed by HUD to evaluate if its
residents live in decent, safe, and sanitary housing.
3. Program Relevant Web Resources
Energy and Performance Information Center (EPIC): https://portalapps.hud.gov/app_epic/
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OMB Number. 2501-0044
Expiration Date: 2/28/2027
Indirect Cost Information for Award Applicant/Recipient
1. Federal Program/Assistance Listing Program Title:
2. Legal Name of Applicant/Recipient:
3. Indirect Cost Rate Information for the Applicant/Recipient:
Please check the box that applies to the Applicant/Recipient and complete the table only as provided
by the instructions accompanying this form.
☐ The Applicant/Recipient will not charge indirect costs using an indirect cost rate.
☐ The Applicant/Recipient will calculate and charge indirect costs under the award by applying a
de minimis rate as provided by 2 CFR 200.414(f), as may be amended from time to time.
☐ The Applicant/Recipient will calculate and charge indirect costs under the award using the
indirect cost rate(s) in the table below, and each rate in this table is included in an indirect cost
rate proposal developed in accordance with the applicable appendix to 2 CFR part 200 and, if
required, has been approved by the cognizant agency for indirect costs.
Agency/department/major Indirect cost Type of Direct Cost Type of Rate
function rate Base
%
%
%
4. Submission Type (check only one): 5. Effective date(s):
☐ Initial submission ☐ Update
6. Certification of Authorized Representative for the Applicant/Recipient:
**Under penalty of perjury, I certify on behalf of the Applicant/Recipient that
(1) all information provided on this form is true, complete, and accurate, and
(2) the Applicant/Recipient will provide HUD with an update to this form immediately upon learning
of any change in the information provided on this form, and
(3) I am authorized to speak for the Applicant/Recipient regarding all information provided on this
form.
Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: _____________________
Name: ________________________________________ Title: _____________________________
**Warning: Anyone who knowingly submits a false claim or makes a false statement is subject to criminal and/or civil penalties,
including confinement for up to 5 years, fines, and civil and administrative penalties (18 U.S.C §§ 287, 1001, 1010, 1012, 1014; 31 U.S.C. §
3729, 3802; 24 CFR § 28.10(b)(iii)).
Public Reporting Burden Statement: This collection of information is estimated to average 0.25 hours per response, including the time
for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering, and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing
the collection of the requested information. Comments regarding the accuracy of this burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing
this burden can be sent to: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Chief Data Officer, R, 451 7th St SW, Room
8210, Washington, DC 20410-5000. Do not send completed forms to this address. This agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person
is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection displays a valid OMB control number. This agency is
authorized to collect this information under Section 102 of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989. The
information you provide will enable HUD to carry out its responsibilities under this Act and ensure greater accountability and integrity in
the provision of certain types of assistance administered by HUD. This information is required to obtain the benefit sought in the grant
program. Failure to provide any required information may delay the processing of your application and may result in sanctions and
penalties including of the administrative and civil money penalties specified under 24 CFR §4.38. This information will not be held
confidential and may be made available to the public in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. §552). The information
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Instructions for Completing the Indirect Cost Information for the Award Applicant/Recipient
Number Item Instructions
1 Federal Program/ Enter the title of the program as listed in the applicable funding
Assistance Listing announcement or notice of funding availability.
Program Title
2 Legal Name of Enter the legal name of the entity that will serve as the recipient of the
Applicant/ award from HUD.
Recipient
3 Indirect Cost Rate Mark the one (and only one) checkbox that best reflects how the
Information for the indirect costs of the Applicant/Recipient will be calculated and
Applicant/ charged under the award. Do not include indirect cost rate
Recipient information for subrecipients.
The table following the third checkbox must be completed only if that
checkbox is checked. When listing a rate in the table, enter the
percentage amount (for example, “15%”), the type of direct cost base
to be used (for example, “MTDC”), and the type of rate
(“predetermined,” “final,” “fixed,” or “provisional”).
If using the Simplified Allocation Method for indirect costs, enter the
applicable indirect cost rate and type of direct cost base in the first
row of the table.
If using the Multiple Allocation Base Method, enter each major
function of the organization for which a rate was developed and will be
used under the award, the indirect cost rate applicable to that major
function, and the type of direct cost base to which the rate will be
applied.
If the Applicant/Recipient is a government and more than one agency
or department will carry out activities under the award, enter each
agency or department that will carry out activities under the award,
the indirect cost rate(s) for that agency or department, and the type of
direct cost base to which each rate will be applied.
To learn more about the indirect cost requirements, see 2 CFR part
200, subpart E, and the applicable appendix that is listed under 2 CFR
200.414(e).
4 Submission Type Check the appropriate box to identify whether this is the first
submission of this form for the award or an update to a previous
submission of this form for the award.
5 Effective date(s) Enter the date(s) for which the information on this form applies.
6 Certification of An employee or officer of the Applicant/Recipient with the capacity
Authorized and authority to make this certification for the Applicant/Recipient
Representative for must make the certification by signing as provided. They must also
the Applicant/ provide the date of their signature, full name, and position title.
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suggestions for reducing this burden can be sent to the Reports Management Officer, Office of Policy Development and Research, REE, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th St SW, Room 4176, Washington,
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