Housing Policy Research Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity
This grant funds research projects by eligible organizations to advance knowledge and provide actionable insights on U.S. housing policy for use by policymakers and communities.
Funder: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Due Dates: June 1, 2026 (Phase 1/preliminary) | July 20, 2026 (Phase 2/full, invited applicants only)
Funding Amounts: $8,000,000 total; awards $100,000–$1,500,000 each; 10 awards anticipated; 12–30 month duration
Summary: Supports research projects that advance knowledge and generate actionable insights on U.S. housing policy, affordability, homelessness, and Opportunity Zones.
Key Information: Phase 2 is open only to applicants invited by HUD after Phase 1 submission.
Description
This opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides competitive funding for high-quality research projects addressing critical housing policy issues in the United States. The program seeks projects that contribute to knowledge and generate actionable evidence for policymakers and communities, especially around housing affordability, homelessness, and Opportunity Zones. Proposals must directly respond to one or more of the specified research questions under these categories.
The program uses a two-phase application process: an open preliminary application (Phase 1), followed by a full application (Phase 2) by invitation only. HUD anticipates making approximately 10 awards through cooperative agreements, with substantial involvement from HUD’s Office of Policy Development and Research.
