Program Descriptions
Program Number
14.506
Title
General Research And Technology Objectives: Activity
Federal Agency
OFFICE OF POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Authorization
Housing Act of 1970, Title V, as amended.
Status
Active
Objectives
To carry out research, demonstration and program evaluation and monitoring projects of high priority and pre-selected by the Department to improve the operations of the Department's programs.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research's (PD&R) funds are awarded through competitive procurement solicitations or Interagency Agreements with other Federal Agencies.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Researchers, research organizations, State and local governments, academic institutions, public and/or private profit and nonprofit organizations which have authority and capacity to carry out projects.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Researchers, research organizations, State and local governments, academic institutions, public and/or private profit and nonprofit organizations which have authority and capacity to carry out projects.
Credentials/Documentation
Capacity and capability of applicant to perform research by grant or cooperative agreement under this program and to manage Federal funding.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Contact HUD's Office of the Chief Procurement Officer for information related to competitive solicitations. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
As identified in request for proposals for competitive procurement awards or as identified in the NOFA for competitive grants.
Award Procedure
Contact Proposals will be reviewed against criteria contained in the request for proposals issued by HUD's Office of the Chief Procurement Officer for procurement actions. Applications will be reviewed against criteria contained in the NOFA for competitive grant actions.
Deadlines
As specified in request for proposals or NOFA.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
As identified in request for proposals for competitive procurement awards or as identified in the NOFA for competitive grants.
Appeals
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research for grant awards. Office of the Chief Procurement Officer for procurement actions and for all contractual matters.
Renewals
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Contracts are either Cost reimbursable or fixed price in nature.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
As specified in the contractual agreement. Awards usually will not exceed twelve months.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
As specified in agreements.
Audits
Accounts and records of the project are subject to audit by the Federal government at any time. The number of audits depends on the length of the project and the nature of the agreement. Grantees are subject to the audit requirements of OMB Circular A-133.
Records
Full and accurate records must be maintained with respect to all matters covered in the agreement.
Financial Information
Account Identification
86-0108-0-1-451.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 07 $39,313,731; FY 08 est $30,478,902; and FY 09 est $41,300,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$13,580 to $675,000.
Program Accomplishments
Research and demonstration programs are underway in the following major areas: low-income housing; public housing; Government-Sponsored Enterprises' activities; fair housing practices; community and urban economic development; and international activities. Additionally, there are HUD program evaluation and monitoring projects underway.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
For competitive grants, refer to the NOFA. For competitive procurements, refer to the request for proposals.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street S.W., Washington, DC 20410. Attention: Budget, Contracts, and Program Control Division. Telephone: (202) 708-1796. Use the same number for FTS.
Web Site Address
http://www.huduser.org
Related Programs
None.
Examples of Funded Projects
None.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Unsolicited proposals are not accepted.
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