Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants for Fiscal Year 2025

Background
The Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants for Fiscal Year 2025 are issued by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Public and Indian Housing program. The goal of these grants is to support the revitalization of severely distressed public housing and HUD-assisted housing projects. This also includes improving the surrounding neighborhoods and providing supportive services to enhance the quality of life for residents.

Grant Details
The grant supports a comprehensive plan focusing on the redevelopment of target housing projects, supportive services for residents, and physical improvements in surrounding neighborhoods. Eligible applicants include local governments and public housing agencies that have previously received a Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant. The program aims to transform severely distressed public housing into mixed-income developments, promote upward mobility for residents, and attract long-term reinvestment into distressed neighborhoods. Key objectives include redeveloping distressed housing, improving resident employment and education outcomes, and enhancing neighborhood amenities.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include county governments, city or township governments, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. Individuals are not eligible to apply. Applications must target an eligible housing project that has been part of a prior Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant. Additionally, local government and public housing agencies must apply jointly, with either acting as the lead applicant.

Period of Performance
The estimated performance period starts on August 31, 2026, and ends on September 30, 2034.

Grant Value
Approximately $75 million is available through this NOFO, with individual grant awards expected to be around $26 million or less per application. HUD anticipates making approximately four awards from these funds.

Place of Performance
The specific geographic locations for performance are not detailed in the document but will be determined based on the targeted neighborhoods identified in successful applications.