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FY 2024 Family Unification Program Notice of Funding Opportunity

ID: FR-6800-N-84 • Type: Posted

Description

The Family Unification Program (FUP) is a program under which public housing authorities (PHAs) that partner with public child welfare agencies (PCWAs) provide Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) assistance to two groups: 1. Families for whom the lack of adequate housing is a primary factor in the imminent placement of the family's child, or children, in out-of-home care; or the delay in the discharge of the child, or children, to the family from out-of-home care; and 2. Youth at least 18 years and not more than 24 years of age (have not reached their 25th birthday) who left foster care, or will leave foster care within 90 days, in accordance with a transition plan described in Section 475(5)(H) of the Social Security Act, and are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless at age 16 or older. There is no time limit on FUP vouchers issued to families. As required by statute, FUP vouchers issued to youth are limited to 36 months. The Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities (FSHO) amendments (Section 103 of Division Q of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Pub. L. 116-260)) provides FUP youth an extension of the 36-month time limit for up to an additional 24 months if they meet certain requirements. FSHO applies to FUP youth who first leased or leases a unit after the date of enactment of FSHO, December 27, 2020, which includes youth that will be assisted with funding under this NOFO. HUD published an FSHO implementation notice in the Federal Register on January 24, 2022 (87 FR 3570).
Background
The Family Unification Program (FUP) is a program under section 8(x) of the United States Housing Act of 1937, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The mission of HUD is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality, affordable homes for all.

The goal of this grant opportunity is to provide Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) assistance to families at risk of losing their children to out-of-home care due to inadequate housing and to youth who are transitioning out of foster care and are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Grant Details
The FUP provides HCV assistance to two specific groups:
(1) Families for whom inadequate housing is a primary factor in the imminent placement of their child(ren) in out-of-home care or delays in discharging them back home;
(2) Youth aged 18-24 who have left or will leave foster care within 90 days, are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

FUP vouchers issued to families have no time limit, while those issued to youth are limited to 36 months, with potential extensions under the Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities (FSHO) amendments. PHAs may project-base FUP assistance and must align their applications with HUD’s strategic goals aimed at increasing equity and improving customer experience.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include public housing authorities (PHAs) that partner with public child welfare agencies (PCWAs). Applicants must demonstrate how they will advance racial equity in their proposed activities. Ineligible applicants include those not meeting statutory and regulatory requirements outlined in the NOFO.

Grant Value
Approximately $5,030,814 is available through this NOFO, which includes $5 million from fiscal year 2024 funds and $30,814 from fiscal year 2023 funds. The maximum award amount has been increased from $1,200,000 to $1,700,000.

Place of Performance
The specific geographic locations for grant performance are not detailed in the provided text; however, it involves public housing authorities across various jurisdictions partnering with child welfare agencies.
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Overview

Agency
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Category of Funding
Housing
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
14.880 - Family Unification Program (FUP)
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 8/1/24 the Department of Housing and Urban Development posted grant opportunity FR-6800-N-84 for FY 2024 Family Unification Program Notice of Funding Opportunity with funding of $5.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 14.880 Family Unification Program (FUP). It is expected that 10 total grants will be made.

Timing

Posted Date
Aug. 1, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Oct. 30, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Closing Date Explanation
The application deadline is 11:59:59 PM Eastern time on
Last Updated
Aug. 1, 2024, 10:52 a.m. EDT
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Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Eligible ApplicantsOnly PHAs that have an existing Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) with HUD for the HCV program are eligible to apply for funding under this announcement.PHAs wishing to share the administration of the program with another PHA may apply jointly; however, the Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) will be solely with the lead PHA applicant and all reporting must be submitted by the lead PHA applicant. The maximum number of vouchers will be based on the lead PHA's voucher program size or the identified need for the shared jurisdiction, if lower than the indicated cap, in accordance with Section II.C. of this NOFO. The agreement to share in the administration of the vouchers must be included in the application package.If the applicant PHA will formally partner with another PHA that will administer the vouchers on behalf of the applicant PHA (where the partner PHA is not applying for FUP vouchers), the Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) will be solely with the applicant PHA and all reporting must be submitted by the applicant PHA. The maximum number of vouchers will be based on the size of the applicant PHA’s voucher program or the applicant PHA’s identified need for such vouchers, if lower than the indicated cap. The agreement to administer the vouchers on behalf of the applicant PHA must be included in the application package.Eligible PHAs must have demonstrated a commitment to administer FUP, which shall be verified by an executed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among the PHA(s), PCWA, and CoC that meets the requirements of Section III.F.5. of this NOFO.HUD will only consider funding one application per PHA. This one-application limit applies regardless of whether the PHA is a State or regional PHA. In instances where a PHA has more than one PHA code number due to its operating under the jurisdiction of more than one HUD Field Office, a separate application, under each code, shall be considered for funding with the cumulative total of vouchers applied for under the applications not to exceed the maximum number of vouchers the PHA is eligible to apply for under this NOFO (i.e., no more than the number of vouchers the same PHA would be eligible to apply for if it had only one PHA code number). Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$1,700,000
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
$5,030,814
Estimated Number of Grants
10

Contacts

Contact
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Contact Email
2024fupnofo@hud.gov
Contact Phone
(202) 708-0667
Additional Information Site
https://hud.gov/program_offices/spm/gmomgmt/grantsinfo/fundingopps

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