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 (Preliminary/full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $8,000,000 total; individual awards between $100,000 and $1,500,000 for 12–30 months; ~10 awards expected.
Summary: Supports research projects advancing knowledge and actionable evidence on U.S. housing policy, affordability, homelessness, and Opportunity Zones.
Key Information: Two-phase application: preliminary application required by deadline, selected applicants invited for full proposal.
Description
This program provides competitive cooperative agreements to support high-quality research projects that address critical housing policy issues in the United States. The focus is on generating actionable insights and evidence that can inform policymakers and communities in the near term. Research topics include housing affordability, homelessness, and Opportunity Zones, with an emphasis on projects that can deliver initial findings within the first year. The program encourages rigorous, causal research methods and targets a broad range of eligible organizations.
