Department of Housing and Urban Development

Authority to Accept Unsolicited Proposals for Research Partnerships Notice of Intent (NOI)

Open · Opportunity PDR-2600-DC-0USP · Assistance Listing 14.506

Deadline: Due Jun 9, 2027 · 245 days left
Award size: Not specified — see notice
Total available: $2M · about 8 awards
Cost share / match ?: Required · Work out your budget and match
Who can apply: Other (see eligibility)
Where: Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee

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How this fits you

Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Requires a cost share / match
Tennessee recipients since 2023: 2

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About this grant

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development"s Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) expects to release a Notice inviting eligible organizations to submit unsolicited research proposals focused on HUD"s current housing and community development research priorities. The goal of this Notice is to support independent, high-quality research that helps build reliable evidence and provides practical insights to inform housing policy and program decisions at the local, state, and Federal levels.Applicants will be expected to propose projects that align with the purpose of the program and at least one research category identified in the Notice. Projects must include matching funds equal to at least 50 percent of the total project cost, as required by statute. Awards are expected to be made as cooperative agreements, which means HUD will be actively involved throughout the project to help ensure the research is relevant, well designed, and aligned with Department priorities.PD&R expects to prioritize research on topics such as housing affordability, homelessness, industrialized housing production, Opportunity Zones, and outcomes related to work, family, and housing stability for households assisted by HUD. Other topics aligned with HUD"s Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Performance Plan and the Department"s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan may also be considered. Proposals must be original, developed independently by the applicant, and submitted as complete research plans that use strong and appropriate research methods consistent with the principles of Gold Standard Science.

Eligibility (from the notice)

Faith-based organizations may apply on the same basis as any other organization. HUD does not engage in any unlawful and improper conduct, policies, or practices that target faith-based organizations.Individuals are ineligible applicants.Eligible applicants under this Notice include: philanthropic entities, other Federal agencies, State or local governments and their agencies, Indian Tribes, tribally-designated housing entities, colleges or universities.No Profit Allowed: You cannot include "profit" as a line item in your budget; HUD does not allow anyone to earn a profit from these research awards.Defining "Philanthropic Entity": For this program, those 501(c)(3) organizations that officially fund research or charity work. Examples include, but are not limited to:Private foundationsPublic charitiesSchool-based foundationsOperating foundationsProof Required: If you are, or are working with, a philanthropic entity, you must provide documents in your proposal proving that the group funds research or charitable activities.Nonprofit Status Verification: HUD will check IRS data to confirm the applicant"s nonprofit status. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.

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Your schedule, working back from the deadline

Oct7
Check that your SAM.gov registration is active (or start it now)
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May19
Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
Suggested: partners need time to write and sign letters.
Jun2
Finish a complete draft for a final review
University grant offices require final versions about 5 business days before the sponsor deadline. Emory Office of Sponsored Programs
Jun7
Submit
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Jun9
Deadline
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What the official notice requires

Pulled from the funding notice Authority_to_Accept_Unsolicited_Proposals_for_Research_Partnerships_Notice_of_Intent_NOI_PDR-2600-DC-0USP_06.9.2026.pdf (54 pages) so you can see the requirements at a glance. Each item shows the notice's own words; open the page to read it in context. The notice itself always controls.

Award size and project length

Award amounts here are for the whole project · p. 10

“If your total project costs $200,000, you must provide at least $100,000, and HUD will cover the remaining amount.” Open page 10

Registrations you need first

SAM.gov · p. 3

“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.” Open page 3
Unique Entity ID (UEI) · p. 3

“SAM.gov also provides each organization with a unique entity identifier (UEI).” Open page 3
Grants.gov · p. 3

“Grants.gov Registration You must have an active Grants.gov registration.” Open page 3
Login.gov · p. 3

“This requires a Login.gov registration as well.” Open page 3

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What to submit

Letters of support or commitment · p. 11

“Commitment letters on official letterhead, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), or other formal agreements. o Each letter must state the exact dollar amount, the source of the funds, and how the funds are to be used. o All documents must be signed by an…” Open page 11
Memorandum of understanding (MOU) · p. 11

“Commitment letters on official letterhead, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), or other formal agreements. o Each letter must state the exact dollar amount, the source of the funds, and how the funds are to be used. o All documents must be signed by an…” Open page 11
Timeline or schedule of completion · p. 17

“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.” Open page 17
Project abstract or summary · p. 22

“The Project Abstract attachment should only include text (no figures).” Open page 22
Form SF-424 · p. 22

“Forms/Assurances/ Certifications Submission Requirement Notes/Description Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) Required with the application Page limit:” Open page 22
Form SF-LLL · p. 23

“Application Contents and Format PDR-2600-DC-0USP Page 23 of 54 Forms/Assurances/ Certifications Submission Requirement Notes/Description Activities (SF-LLL) if applicable File name:” Open page 23
Budget narrative / justification · p. 24

“Project Narrative Budget Narrative Required with the proposal Page limit: 3 pages File name:” Open page 24
Resumes or bios of key staff · p. 24

“Offeror Certification Resume/Biosketch Appendix Required with the proposal Page limit: 3 pages per staff File name:” Open page 24

Length limits

Proposal: 1 page max · p. 24

“Application Contents and Format PDR-2600-DC-0USP Page 24 of 54 Document Submission Requirement Notes/Description Cover Sheet Required with the Proposal Page limit: 1 page File name:” Open page 24
Proposal: 2 pages max · p. 24

“Cover Sheet Project Abstract Required with the Proposal Page limit: 2 pages File name:” Open page 24
See Section: 15 pages max · p. 24

“Project Abstract Response to Rating Factors Required with the application See Section V.B Page limit: 15 pages File name:” Open page 24
Required: 3 pages max · p. 24

“Project Narrative Budget Narrative Required with the proposal Page limit: 3 pages File name:” Open page 24
Biosketch Appendix Required: 3 pages max · p. 24

“Offeror Certification Resume/Biosketch Appendix Required with the proposal Page limit: 3 pages per staff File name:” Open page 24
Performance Appendix Required: 2 pages max · p. 24

“Cost Share Documentation Past Performance Appendix Required with the proposal Page limit: 2 pages File name:” Open page 24
2 pages max · p. 25

“Maximum 2 Pages Applicants must complete all elements described below.” Open page 25
15 pages max · p. 27

“Maximum 15 Pages Applicants must submit a Narrative Response to Rating Factors that clearly and comprehensively describes the proposed research project.” Open page 27
3 pages max · p. 28

“Maximum 3 Pages Applicants must submit a Budget Narrative that clearly explains how the proposed budget supports the successful completion of the proposed research project and documents required cost share/matching contributions.” Open page 28

Cost share or match

Cost share / match · p. 25

“Matching contributions must equal at least 50% of the total project cost.” Open page 25

Dates in the notice

06/09/2027 · p. 5

“PDR-2600-DC-0USP Federal Assistance Listing(s): 14.506 Key Dates Application Due Date: 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on: 06/09/2027 Anticipated Award Date: 06/10/2027 Estimated Performance Period Start Date: 06/10/2027 Estimated Performance Period End Date:…” Open page 5
May 1, 2027 · p. 40

“If you received a waiver to submit a paper proposal, it must be received by HUD no later than May 1, 2027.” Open page 40

Mistakes that get applications rejected

Could get your application rejected · p. 21

“Duplicate or substantively overlapping proposals from the same applicant will not be considered for review or funding. 15 pages is the total maximum length of all narratives.” Open page 21
Could get your application rejected · p. 32

“Correction submissions sent only to this email address will not be accepted or reviewed.” Open page 32
Could get your application rejected · p. 34

“Proposals that do not include the required narrative components, or that fail to explicitly address the Announcement's stated purpose in Section III.A., will be deemed ineligible, will not advance to Policy Relevance Review or Technical Merit Review, and…” Open page 34
Could get your application rejected · p. 34

“Proposals that do not satisfy the Policy Relevance criteria below will be deemed ineligible, will not advance to Technical Merit Review and will not be considered for funding.” Open page 34
Could get your application rejected · p. 34

“A proposal will be deemed ineligible if the proposed research: i.” Open page 34
Could get your application rejected · p. 35

“A proposal will be deemed ineligible if it: i.” Open page 35
Could get your application rejected · p. 40

“Proposals sent to this email address will not be accepted or reviewed.” Open page 40
Could get your application rejected · p. 41

“Your proposal is not eligible for funding and will not be reviewed for technical merit, if you fail to fix the error to HUD's satisfaction and by the due date in HUD's Notice of Technical Application Error.” Open page 41

Who in Tennessee has won this program

2 awards to Tennessee recipients in 1 county since federal FY2023. Largest shown:

Past Tennessee recipients
Recipient	Where	Amount	FY
Tennessee State University	Nashville, Davidson County	$1M	2025
Tennessee State University	Nashville, Davidson County	$298K	2021

Source: USAspending.gov. Past awards show who this program funds; they don't guarantee future awards.

About the program (14.506)

General Research and Technology Activity

How applications are judged

NOFOs for this listing will include criteria for selection and will be posted on Grants.gov.

Matching requirements

This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

Examples of funded projects

Not Applicable.

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