HUD Notice of Funding Availability - May 2008

HOUSING COUNSELING PROGRAM

• The application deadline date is July 9, 2008.
• Approximately $47 million is available for eligible applicants under this program NOFA.

SECTION 202 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY PROGRAM

• The application deadline date is on or before July 10, 2008.
• Approximately $431.7 million in capital advance funds, plus associated project rental assistance contract (PRAC) funds and any carryover funds available.

SELF-HELP HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (SHOP)

• Application deadline date is July 11, 2008
• Approximately $26,500,000 will be available for this program in FY 2008

SECTION 811 PROGRAM OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

• Application deadline date is July 16, 2008.
• Approximately $99.3 million in capital advance funds plus associated project rental assistance contract (PRAC) funds and any carryover funds available.
• This program provides funding for the development and operation of supportive housing for very low-income persons with disabilities who are at least 18 years old. If you receive funding through this program, you must assure that supportive services are identified and available.

HEALTHY HOMES DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

• The application deadline date is July 17, 2008
• HUD anticipates that approximately $4,375,000 in fiscal year 2008 and prior year funds will be available.
• Approximately four to five cooperative agreements will be awarded for a maximum of $875,000 each for the entire period of performance.

PUBLIC AND INDIAN HOUSING FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM COORDINATORS UNDER RESIDENT OPPORTUNITIES & SELF-SUFFICIENCY (ROSS) PROGRAM

• The application deadline date is July 18, 2008
• HUD expects to award a total of approximately $12 million in FY 2008.
• Awards will pay only for the annual salary and fringe benefits of PH FSS Coordinators. Award amounts will be based on locality pay rates for similar professions. Each new or renewal position amount will not exceed $68,000.

RESIDENT OPPORTUNITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY (ROSS) SERVICE COORDINATORS PROGRAM

• The application deadline date is August 14, 2008
• A total of approximately $28 million is available for the ROSS Service Coordinator program in fiscal year 2008, plus any carryover or recaptured funds from prior ROSS appropriations that may become available. 
• Awards will pay for the annual salary and fringe benefits of Service Coordinators. Awards may be for up to three coordinators, depending on size and type of applicant and each coordinator salary must not exceed $68,000.

LEAD OUTREACH GRANT PROGRAM

• The application deadline date is July 17, 2008.
• Approximately $1.5 million is available under this program from current and previous years funding.
• Approximately 5 to 8 grants, minimum of $100,000 and maximum of $300,000, will be awarded.