HOPE VI Main Street Grant Program
The purpose of the HOPE VI Main Street Program is to provide grants to small communities to assist in the renovation of an historic or traditional central business district or “Main Street” area by replacing unused commercial space in buildings with affordable housing units or by developing
new affordable housing units that are in keeping with existing traditional architecture.
Related Programs
Affordable Housing Development in Main Street Rejuvenation Projects
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/administration/grants/fundsavail
Additional Information of Eligibility:
1.
The above noted Local Government must: a.
Have a population of 50,000 or less; b.
Not be served by a local government, county/parish, regional or state Public Housing Agency (PHA) that administers more than 100 physical public housing units within the local government’s jurisdiction.
Such units exclude Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher subsidized units.
2.
Joint applications are not permitted.
However, an applicant can enter into sub-award agreements with nonprofit organizations and State or local governments.
The applicant can also enter into sub-award agreements with for-profit entities, which are not subject to 24 CFR part 85 procurement regulations.
Such for-profit entities may be, but are not limited to, Developers, wholly-owned subsidiaries for tax credit purposes, or other development managers that will perform the activities proposed under this application.
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/administration/grants/fundsavail
Contact:
Lawrence GnessinLawrence.Gnessin@hud.gov
Agency Email Description:
Grants Policy
Agency Email:
Lawrence.Gnessin@hud.gov
Date Posted:
2014-07-04
Application Due Date:
2014-08-18
Archive Date:
2014-10-31
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