Distressed Cities Technical Assistance (DCTA) Program for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027
Forecasted
HUD funds providers to deliver technical assistance to local governments serving economically distressed communities of 50,000 or fewer people for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
Funder: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Estimated application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $400,000–$3,000,000 per award; $5,000,000 estimated total funding for 6 awards
Summary: Funds technical assistance providers helping small, economically distressed communities strengthen local government capacity.
Key Information: Awardees deliver technical assistance to local governments, working closely with HUD and coordinating with other awardees.
Description
HUD’s Distressed Cities Technical Assistance (DCTA) Program competitively funds providers to deliver technical assistance to Units of General Local Government serving communities of 50,000 or fewer people facing economic hardship. Through this fiscal years 2026 and 2027 opportunity, awardees will help local officials and staff better meet community needs. Providers must have capacity to deliver assistance across HUD’s jurisdiction or within specific areas defined by the notice of funding opportunity.
The broader DCTA program builds local government capacity and supports efforts by local governments and nonprofit partners to alleviate persistent poverty. Fiscal health, financial performance, and effective financial management are central priorities. Other assistance areas include governance and management, leadership development, data and research, partnerships, community engagement, strategic planning, plan implementation, and program evaluation.
