Authority to Accept Unsolicited Proposals for Research Partnerships Notice of Intent (NOI)
HUD will soon invite eligible organizations to submit original, well-designed research proposals on key housing issues, requiring 50% matching funds and active HUD involvement in funded projects.
Funder: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Due Dates: June 9, 2027 (Full application) | May 1, 2027 (Paper proposal, with waiver) | May 25, 2027 (Waiver request for paper submission)
Funding Amounts: $2,000,000 total program funding; no minimum or maximum per award; approx. 8 awards; 2-year projects typical
Summary: Supports independent, high-quality, unsolicited research on HUD housing and community development priorities with a 50% cost match requirement.
Key Information: Proposals must be original, not adapted from HUD NOFOs, and require at least 50% matching funds.
Description
This funding opportunity from HUD’s Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) invites eligible organizations to submit unsolicited research proposals that address pressing housing and community development policy questions. The aim is to generate rigorous, policy-relevant research that informs decision-making at local, state, and federal levels. Projects must be independently conceived by the applicant (not in response to a HUD solicitation), be original, and use strong research methods. Priority is given to research aligned with HUD’s current priorities, but proposals on other relevant topics are also considered. HUD will award cooperative agreements, remaining actively involved throughout the project.
