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| 14.506 GENERAL RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY ACTIVITY |
| FEDERAL AGENCY |
| OFFICE OF POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| AUTHORIZATION |
| Housing Act of 1970, Title V, as amended. |
| OBJECTIVES |
| To carry out research, demonstration and program evaluation and monitoring projects of high priority and pre-selected by the Department to improve the operations of the Department's programs. |
| TYPES OF ASSISTANCE |
| Project Grants. |
| USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS |
| HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research's (PD&R) funds are awarded through competitive procurement solicitations or Interagency Agreements with other Federal Agencies. |
| Applicant Eligibility |
| Researchers, research organizations, State and local governments, academic institutions, public and/or private profit and nonprofit organizations which have authority and capacity to carry out projects. |
| Beneficiary Eligibility |
| Researchers, research organizations, State and local governments, academic institutions, public and/or private profit and nonprofit organizations which have authority and capacity to carry out projects. |
| Credentials/Documentation |
| Capacity and capability of applicant to perform research by grant or cooperative agreement under this program and to manage Federal funding. |
| Preapplication Coordination |
| Contact HUD's Office of the Chief Procurement Officer for information related to competitive solicitations. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. |
| Application Procedure |
| As identified in request for proposals for competitive procurement awards or as identified in the NOFA for competitive grants. |
| Award Procedure |
| Contact Proposals will be reviewed against criteria contained in the request for proposals issued by HUD's Office of the Chief Procurement Officer for procurement actions. Applications will be reviewed against criteria contained in the NOFA for competitive grant actions. |
| Deadlines |
| As specified in request for proposals or NOFA. |
| Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
| As identified in request for proposals for competitive procurement awards or as identified in the NOFA for competitive grants. |
| Appeals |
| Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research for grant awards. Office of the Chief Procurement Officer for procurement actions and for all contractual matters. |
| Renewals |
| As provided in agreement arrangements, if any. |
| Formula and Matching Requirements |
| Contracts are either Cost reimbursable or fixed price in nature. |
| Length and Time Phasing of Assistance |
| As specified in the contractual agreement. Awards usually will not exceed twelve months. |
| Reports |
| As specified in agreements. |
| Audits |
| Accounts and records of the project are subject to audit by the Federal government at any time. The number of audits depends on the length of the project and the nature of the agreement. Grantees are subject to the audit requirements of OMB Circular A-133. |
| Records |
| Full and accurate records must be maintained with respect to all matters covered in the agreement. |
| Account Identification |
| 86-0108-0-1-451. |
| Obligations |
| (Grants) FY 07 $39,313,731; FY 08 est $30,478,902; and FY 09 est $41,300,000. |
| Range and Average of Financial Assistance |
| $13,580 to $675,000. |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
| Research and demonstration programs are underway in the following major areas: low-income housing; public housing; Government-Sponsored Enterprises' activities; fair housing practices; community and urban economic development; and international activities. Additionally, there are HUD program evaluation and monitoring projects underway. |
| REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE |
| For competitive grants, refer to the NOFA. For competitive procurements, refer to the request for proposals. |
| Regional or Local Office |
| None. |
| Headquarters Office |
| Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street S.W., Washington, DC 20410. Attention: Budget, Contracts, and Program Control Division. Telephone: (202) 708-1796. Use the same number for FTS. |
| Web Site Address |
| http://www.huduser.org |
| RELATED PROGRAMS |
| None. |
| EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS |
| None. |
| CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS |
| Unsolicited proposals are not accepted. |
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General Services Administration Office of Chief Acquisition Officer Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR) |
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