The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a $10 million funding opportunity through its Office of Policy Development & Research to support minority-serving institutions (MSIs) in housing and community development research. This initiative aims to enhance knowledge in these fields while boosting the research capacity of eligible MSIs.
“These research opportunities will ensure that we are supporting inclusive communities for all, HUD must work to uplift and support those people who have been historically disadvantaged and left behind,” said HUD Agency Head, The Honorable Adrianne Todman. “One way we do this is by supporting minority-serving institutions in their vital research on housing and related topics. These universities are the anchors of Black, brown, and native communities across our nation, and we are proud to support them.”
The partnerships formed through this funding will provide insights that help shape policies aimed at creating stronger, more inclusive communities. The funding will back research addressing key questions in housing and community development while also enhancing the ability of MSIs to conduct impactful studies that benefit their communities and students. The focus areas include community development initiatives, disaster recovery, fair housing, homelessness, homeownership, asset building, economic opportunity, housing and health, as well as the housing needs of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian populations.
“Investing in building the research and development capacity of our academic partners, and particularly minority-serving institutions, remains a top priority for HUD,” said Solomon Greene, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research. “This funding opportunity underscores the unique value of MSIs working closely with the communities they serve to leverage diverse research approaches and methodologies to address critical housing and community development challenges.”
Eligible applicants for this opportunity include Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), as well as Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions (ANNHIs). Applicants can visit PD&R’s webpage for further details on current research within each topic area.
Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 9th, 2025. More information on this funding opportunity is available on HUD’s NOFO webpage.
