Mass Market Solutions for Leveraging Robotics and AI Technologies for Home Construction Demonstration
HUD will fund projects using robotics and AI in factory-built housing to speed up, lower costs, and scale up home construction, aiming to boost affordable housing supply nationwide.
Funder: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Due Dates: July 13, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $3,000,000–$10,000,000 per award | Total program funding: $10,000,000 | Up to 3 awards | Project period: 36 months
Summary: Funds demonstration projects that deploy and scale robotics and AI technologies in factory-built housing to increase housing supply, reduce costs, and improve construction efficiency.
Key Information: No cost sharing or matching required; construction/rehab is not an eligible activity.
Description
This funding opportunity supports demonstration projects that deploy advanced robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the factory-built housing sector. The goal is to accelerate the manufacturing of homes or housing components, making construction faster, more affordable, and scalable to address housing supply challenges. The program targets innovations in both offsite and onsite construction, including panelized systems, modular construction, and fully volumetric homes. Projects must demonstrate the ability to scale beyond a single pilot and clearly quantify improvements in speed, labor efficiency, quality, or cost.
HUD anticipates awarding cooperative agreements, meaning the agency will have substantial involvement throughout the project, including technical guidance and oversight. Projects must align with "Gold Standard Science" principles, and deliverables include detailed work plans, quality control plans, quarterly progress reports, and a final report suitable for publication.
