Opportunity Information: Apply for FR 6400 N 73
The Tribal HUD-VASH Expansion opportunity is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help Native American Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness obtain stable housing and supportive services. It builds on the Tribal HUD-VA Supportive Housing (Tribal HUD-VASH) demonstration program created by the 2015 appropriations law (Public Law 113-235). The program is designed specifically for Indian Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) that are eligible to receive housing block grants under NAHASDA (the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996). Funds are meant to support rental assistance paired with services so Veterans can remain safely housed while addressing health and other stability needs, particularly for those living on or near reservations or other Indian areas.
A central feature of Tribal HUD-VASH is that housing assistance is not provided in isolation. Tribes and TDHEs must partner with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which supplies case management and supportive services, including help connecting Veterans to healthcare. This joint HUD-VA structure reflects the program’s “housing plus services” model: HUD funds and tribal housing administration help secure the unit and keep rent affordable, while VA case managers help the Veteran navigate clinical care, benefits, and other supports that reduce the risk of returning to homelessness.
This NOFA (Funding Opportunity Number FR 6400 N 73; CFDA 14.899; Housing activity category) represents an expansion round funded from remaining FY 2017 appropriations. Congress provided $7 million in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115-31). HUD was first directed to renew funding for the original 26 tribes/TDHEs that had been selected for the initial demonstration (announced in a 2016 Federal Register notice for FY 2015 awards). HUD issued about $3.77 million in renewal funds to those original participants in September 2018, leaving roughly $3.23 million available for new grants. This competition is the mechanism HUD uses to award that remaining amount.
The NOFA explains that awards must be made based on two overarching considerations required by the 2017 appropriations law: demonstrated need and administrative capacity. HUD also solicited tribal input on how to evaluate those factors through a June 3, 2019 “Dear Tribal Leader” letter, and used feedback to shape the approach. The expansion is intended to do two things at once: allow some of the existing Tribal HUD-VASH grantees to grow if they show effective program administration and continued unmet need, and bring new tribes/TDHEs into the program through a competitive process.
HUD frames the expansion in the broader context of severe housing shortages in Indian Country. It cites HUD research (including a January 2017 housing needs assessment) documenting overcrowding and deteriorating housing conditions, and estimating that tens of thousands of additional units were needed in a recent multi-year period simply to reduce overcrowding and replace inadequate units. Against that backdrop, the grant funds are positioned as a targeted resource for one particularly vulnerable group: eligible Native American Veterans facing homelessness or housing instability, where the lack of affordable, available units can make rehousing especially difficult.
Coordination with VA is not only a service delivery requirement but also part of how HUD structured the competition. The NOFA indicates HUD and VA worked together throughout planning, using lessons learned from the demonstration program, input from HUD’s Office of Native American Programs (ONAP), and feedback from VA case managers to set rating factors and requirements. HUD and VA also emphasize continued technical assistance and case management support to help both current and new grantees operate the program effectively.
In practical terms, applicants can include both tribes/TDHEs already participating in Tribal HUD-VASH and eligible tribes/TDHEs that have never received a Tribal HUD-VASH grant. HUD signals a clear preference for proposals that can stretch the impact of HUD-VASH dollars by leveraging other funding sources, particularly to increase the number of housing units available to eligible Veterans. The total amount announced for new awards is $3,234,432, with an estimated 25 awards; the listing shows no set award ceiling. The posting indicates it was created January 15, 2021, with an original application deadline of April 15, 2021 at 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time.Apply for FR 6400 N 73
- The US Department of Housing and Urban Development in the housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tribal HUD-VASH Expansion" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 14.899.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 15, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 15, 2021 The application deadline is 115959 pm Eastern Standard time on. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Tribal HUD-VASH Expansion Grant FAQs
What is the Tribal HUD-VASH Expansion opportunity?
The Tribal HUD-VASH Expansion is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It is intended to help eligible Native American Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness obtain stable housing and supportive services through a "housing plus services" approach.
What does "Tribal HUD-VASH" stand for, and what is the core model?
Tribal HUD-VASH refers to the Tribal HUD-VA Supportive Housing program. Its core model pairs HUD-supported housing assistance (to secure and maintain affordable housing) with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) case management and supportive services (to help Veterans access healthcare, benefits, and other supports that reduce the risk of returning to homelessness).
Who is this grant designed to serve?
The program is designed to support eligible Native American Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, particularly those living on or near reservations or other Indian areas, where limited housing availability can make rehousing difficult.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are Indian Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) that are eligible to receive housing block grants under NAHASDA (the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996).
Can current Tribal HUD-VASH grantees apply, or is it only for new applicants?
Both may apply. The NOFA indicates that applicants can include tribes/TDHEs already participating in Tribal HUD-VASH as well as eligible tribes/TDHEs that have never received a Tribal HUD-VASH grant.
What is the purpose of this specific NOFA?
This NOFA represents an expansion round funded from remaining FY 2017 appropriations. HUD previously renewed funding for the original participants from the demonstration program, and this competition is the mechanism to award the remaining funds to support expansion and new participation.
What is the program background and legal origin mentioned in the opportunity?
The Tribal HUD-VASH demonstration program was created by the 2015 appropriations law (Public Law 113-235). This expansion round is tied to FY 2017 appropriations provided in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115-31).
How much funding is available for new awards under this expansion round?
The amount announced for new awards is $3,234,432, described as the remaining funding after HUD issued renewal funds to the original demonstration participants.
How did HUD arrive at the remaining amount available for new grants?
Congress provided $7 million in FY 2017 appropriations for this purpose. HUD issued about $3.77 million in renewal funds to the original 26 tribes/TDHEs in September 2018, leaving roughly $3.23 million available for new grants, which this competition is intended to award.
How many awards does HUD estimate making?
The posting estimates approximately 25 awards.
Is there a maximum (ceiling) award amount listed?
No. The listing indicates there is no set award ceiling.
What are the key considerations HUD must use when making awards?
The NOFA states that awards must be made based on two overarching considerations required by the FY 2017 appropriations law: demonstrated need and administrative capacity.
Did HUD consult tribes about how need and capacity should be evaluated?
Yes. HUD solicited tribal input through a June 3, 2019 "Dear Tribal Leader" letter and used feedback to shape its approach to evaluating demonstrated need and administrative capacity.
What role does the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) play in this program?
VA provides case management and supportive services, including help connecting Veterans to healthcare. The program requires coordination with VA, and this partnership is central to delivering services and supporting housing stability.
Is partnering with VA optional or required?
Partnering with VA is described as a requirement. Tribes and TDHEs must partner with VA, and coordination with VA is described as both a service delivery requirement and a feature reflected in how HUD structured the competition.
What types of activities are the funds meant to support?
Funds are meant to support rental assistance paired with services so Veterans can remain safely housed while addressing health and other stability needs. The housing assistance is intended to be delivered alongside VA-provided case management and supportive services.
Does HUD indicate any preference for how applicants should structure proposals to maximize impact?
Yes. HUD signals a clear preference for proposals that can stretch the impact of HUD-VASH dollars by leveraging other funding sources, particularly to increase the number of housing units available to eligible Veterans.
Why is HUD framing this opportunity as especially important in Indian Country?
HUD frames the expansion in the context of severe housing shortages in Indian Country, citing research documenting overcrowding and deteriorating housing conditions and estimating that tens of thousands of additional units were needed in a recent multi-year period to reduce overcrowding and replace inadequate units.
What is the "Funding Opportunity Number" for this NOFA?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR 6400 N 73.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 14.899.
What activity category is listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under the Housing activity category.
When was the posting created and what was the original application deadline?
The posting indicates it was created on January 15, 2021. The original application deadline listed is April 15, 2021 at 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time.
How did HUD and VA coordinate in developing this expansion competition?
The NOFA indicates HUD and VA worked together throughout planning, using lessons learned from the demonstration program, input from HUD's Office of Native American Programs (ONAP), and feedback from VA case managers to set rating factors and requirements.
Does the opportunity mention any support for grantees after awards are made?
Yes. HUD and VA emphasize continued technical assistance and case management support to help both current and new grantees operate the program effectively.
How does this expansion relate to the original Tribal HUD-VASH demonstration program?
The expansion is intended to (1) allow some existing Tribal HUD-VASH grantees to grow if they show effective program administration and continued unmet need, and (2) bring new tribes/TDHEs into the program through a competitive process.
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