Transformation Initiative Research Grants: Sustainable Community Research Grant Program
Additionally, the HUD believes that the results from the program will enable
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Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Grant funds awarded under this NOPI must be used to support direct costs incurred in the timely completion of the research product.
Eligible costs include, but are not limited to, the researcher s salary, associates to work on the project, protected/release time to demonstrate the need for a period of intensive reserach, computer software, data purchases, travel expenses to collect data or to make presentations at meetings, transcription services, and compensation for interviews.
1.
Funding will only be provided to researchers who meet the standards for eligible applicants.
2.
Grant funds awarded under this program may not be used to pay for computer hardware and/or meals.
3.
Fee or profit will not be paid for work done under this program.
4.
Applicants must comply with the Delinquent Federal Debt Requirement.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Nationally recognized and accredited institutes of higher education; non-profit foundations, research consortia or policy institutes; for-profit organizations located in the U.S.
and contract research institutions or academic entities that will sponsor a researcher or experts as the applicant.
However, the sponsored researcher assumes the sole responsibility for the completion of the application and conducting the research.
In addition, the researcher must meet the following program requirements:
a.Be a U.S.
citizen or U.S.
national (such as a person born in the Swains Island or
American Samoa) within the meaning of 8 U.S.C.
§ 1408, or be a lawful permanent resident
(a recipient of an Alien Registration Recipient Card-Form I-551, commonly referred to as a
Green Card), or other qualified alien (such as, an alien who has been granted asylum or refugee status) within the meaning of 8 U.S.C.
§ 1651(b); and
b.
The proposed research project can be completed within the 24 months grant performance period.
Beneficiary Eligibility
The purpose of this notice of public interest is to inform the research community of the opportunity to submit grant applications to fund quality research under the broad subject area of sustainable development. HUD is primarily interested in sponsoring cutting edge research in the areas of affordable housing development and preservation; transportation-related issues; economic development and job creation; land use planning and urban design; green and sustainable energy practices; and a range of issues related to sustainability.
Credentials/Documentation
No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program.
Award Procedures
Applications will be rated, ranked and awards will be be made to the highest rated applications. HUD reserves the right to reduce the amount of funding requested in order to fund as many highly ranked applications as possible. Additionally, if funds remain after funding the highest ranked applications, HUD may fund part of the next highest-ranking application. If a researcher turns down the award offer, HUD will make an offer to the next highest-ranking application.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Authorization
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010 (Public Law 111-117 approved December 16, 2009). This program is approved by HUD s authority and administered under the Transformation Initiative (TI) account.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
The process for applying for a grant through this NOPI involves a two-step process. First, applicants are invited to submit a preliminary application for funding consideration. Second, if the preliminary application is selected for further consideration, the researcher will be requested to submit a full application for funding consideration within 30 days after the closing date of this NOPI.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Renewals
Not Applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
The maximum grant performance period is for 24 months (2 years). Method of awarding/releasing assistance: by letter of credit.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Reports must be submitted electronically.
At the end of the grant performance period, researcher must submit to HUD two copies and a CD-ROM containing an electronic copy of the paper documenting the research finding in its final version, as well as a final report which summarizes the entire work and achievements conducted under this award.
Cash reports are not applicable.
All researchers that receive grant funds under this program are required to submit a quarterly progress report which describes the progress of the effort and the likelihood that it will be completed on time.
Financial reports must be included that reflects the cost incurred by budget line, as well as a cumulative summary of costs incurred during the reporting period.
Each grant"s performance will be monitored.
Audits
Not Applicable.
Records
Records must be kept in accordance with the program"s terms and conditions.
Financial Information
Account Identification
86-0402-0-1-451.
Obigations
(Project Grants) FY 09 $0; FY 10 est $1,500,000; FY 11 est $0 - This program is approved by HUD s research authority and administered under the Transformation Initiative (TI) account.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
An applicant may request a minimum of $150,000, up to $500,000 for an award, depending on the scope and scale of the proposed research. Awards under this NOPI will be made in the form of Cooperative Agreements.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Not Applicable.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Regional Agency Offices.
Headquarters Office
Sandra Susan Brunson, 451 7th Street, Room 8226, Washington, District of Columbia 20410 Email: Susan.S.Brunson@hud.gov Phone: (202) 402-3852.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
The criteria for selecting proposals will be listed in the NOPI.
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