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Description of Modification
INSTRUCTIONS DOWNLOAD ONLY. This modification is to add HUD’s 2990 “Certification of Consistency with the RC/EZ/EC-IIs Strategic Plan” form (which is applicable to this program and referenced in the NOFA and General Section posted on Grants.gov) to the instructions download. Applicants do not have to download the application package again; the HUD 2990 form is contained in the “Instructions Download”. For those applicants that have already completed and submitted applications may use the Facsimile Transmittal form to submit there completed HUD 2990 Certification of Consistency with RC/EX/EC-IIs Strategic Plan form to be associated to there application. Please be sure when faxing that the facsimile transmittal form is the cover page which displays the Embedded ID allowing your fax to be properly matched to your submitted application. NOTE: The HUD form 2290 is required to be submitted if the applicant is applying for the two bonus points because the application proposes eligible activities that will be located in and serve a federally designated renewal community (RCs), empowerment zone (EZs), or enterprise communities (ECs) designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in round II RC/EZ/EC. NOTE: The form is not required if the applicant is not applying for the two bonus points.
Document Type:
Modification to Previous
Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:
FR-5415-N-35
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Posted Date:
Dec 22, 2010
Creation Date:
Jan 13, 2011
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Feb 23, 2011
The correct application deadline date is February 23, 2011. Applications must be received by Grants.gov by 11:59:59 p.m. eastern time on the deadline date. See the General Section for timely receipt requirements.
Current Closing Date for Applications:
Feb 23, 2011
The correct application deadline date is February 23, 2011. Applications must be received by Grants.gov by 11:59:59 p.m. eastern time on the deadline date. See the General Section for timely receipt requirements.
Archive Date:
Feb 28, 2011
Funding Instrument Type:
Grant
Category of Funding Activity:
Housing
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$25,000,000
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:
CFDA Number(s):
14.263
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Rural Innovation Fund
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
No
Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:
Eligible Category 1 applicants for the Rural Fund grant program are local rural nonprofit organizations, community development corporations, federally recognized Indian tribes, state housing finance agencies, and state community and/or economic development agencies. Eligible Category 2 applicants are limited to federally recognized Indian tribes. Also, you must meet all of the applicable threshold eligibility requirements described in Section III.C. of the General Section.
Agency Name
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Description
The purpose of the Rural Fund is to provide support for highly targeted and innovative grants dedicated to addressing the problems of concentrated rural housing distress and community poverty for projects that demonstrate a great likelihood of substantial impact in addressing the housing needs and community poverty in the project area. HUD is making available awards in two funding categories: Category 1, Single Purpose Grants or Comprehensive Grants that address the need for highly targeted projects that address the problem of concentrated rural housing distress and community poverty in rural areas; and Category 2 Economic Development and Entrepreneurship for Federally Recognized Indian Tribes.
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electronically, please contact:
Robert Duncan
Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary
202.402.4681
Program Contact
Synopsis Modification History
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