HBCU Cooperative Research in Housing Technologies
The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is interested in receiving applications from Historically Black Colleges and Universities for cooperative agreements for pre-competitive research in homebuilding innovations or research related to housing technology/built environment and social
determinants of health and well-being.
Applications should not include trade secrets or other confidential information.
However, the applicant should describe the technology in sufficient detail so that HUD can decide on the strength of the application.
Applicants are invited to submit research proposals on a broad range of topics related to the built environment.
The following is not intended to be an exhaustive list of possible topics:
building codes, standards, and construction technologies (including factory-built housing and components); land use planning and housing issues related to “green” construction and energy efficiency; disaster preparedness and resilient construction; and, housing and community planning addressing the needs of multiple age, income, and accessibility groups.
Eligible Activities In support of the objectives listed in the section above, applicants are being asked to undertake a variety of research and evaluation activities, from articulating research questions, establishing appropriate testing and data analysis, data analysis, communicating research findings, and producing informational tools and resources to improve practice and policy.
Applications should not include trade secrets or other confidential information.
However, the applicant should describe the technology in sufficient detail so that HUD can decide on the strength of the application.
Applicants are invited to submit research proposals on a broad range of topics related to the built environment.
The following is not intended to be an exhaustive list of possible topics:
building codes, standards, and construction technologies (including factory-built housing and components); land use planning and housing issues related to “green” construction and energy efficiency; disaster preparedness and resilient construction; and, housing and community planning addressing the needs of multiple age, income, and accessibility groups.
Eligible Activities In support of the objectives listed in the section above, applicants are being asked to undertake a variety of research and evaluation activities, from articulating research questions, establishing appropriate testing and data analysis, data analysis, communicating research findings, and producing informational tools and resources to improve practice and policy.
Related Programs
General Research and Technology Activity
Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentResearch and Evaluations, Demonstrations, and Data Analysis and Utilization
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Estimated Funding: $1,125,000
Office: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Estimated Funding: $1,125,000
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Additional Information of Eligibility:
Only Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, defines an HBCU as: “.…any historically black college or university that was established prior to 1964, whose principal mission was, and is, the education of Black Americans, and that is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association determined by the Secretary (of Education) to be a reliable authority as to the quality of training offered or is, according to such an agency or association, making reasonable progress toward accreditation.” Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
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Agency Email Description:
Katina.L.Jordan@hud.gov
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Date Posted:
2021-06-29
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2021-09-15
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