FR-6500-N-USP: Authority to Accept Unsolicited Proposals for Research Partnerships
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Authority to Accept Unsolicited Proposals for Research Partnerships Notice of Intent (NOI) (PDR-2600-DC-0USP). Status: Closes June 9, 2027 (214 days left). It is in our archive of Department of Housing and Urban Development notices from 2021.
Department of Housing and Urban Development offered grants of up to $500,000 (at least $10,000) to colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 12 awards worth $3.0 million in total. Applications closed on June 30, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 4, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$500,000
- Award floor$10,000
- Total funding$3.0 million
- Expected awards12
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR-6600-N-USP | September 7, 2022 | Closed June 30, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | December 1, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 30, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 7 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligible applicants under this Notice include philanthropic entities, other Federal agencies, State or local governments and their agencies, Indian Tribes, tribally designated housing entities, or colleges or universities located in the United States. Financial proposals may not include a line for profit because successful applicants may not earn profit under their financial arrangements with HUD. Individuals are not eligible. For the purposes of this Notice, HUD defines a philanthropic entity as one among the subset of 501(c)(3) organizations that directly fund research activities. These include private foundations, educational institutions that may have a separate foundation, public charities, and operating foundations. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past General Research and Technology Activity awards averaged $549,078; this notice allows up to $500,000 per award.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
This Notice announces that HUD’s Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) has the authority to accept unsolicited research proposals that address current research priorities. In accordance with statutory requirements, the research proposals must be submitted by eligible applicants and provide cost sharing at least 50 percent of total project cost from philanthropic entities or Federal, state, or local government agencies. This Notice announces that HUD is accepting research proposals for such research partnerships and provides a general description of information that should be included in any research proposal.
Who has won General Research and Technology Activity grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, General Research and Technology Activity (14.506) awarded $46.7 million across 85 grant awards, an average of $549,078 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard University | District of Columbia | 1 | $4.5 million |
| Texas Southern University | Texas | 2 | $4.0 million |
| Winston-Salem State University | North Carolina | 1 | $4.0 million |
| Texas Tech University System | Texas | 1 | $3.2 million |
| Arizona State University | Arizona | 1 | $3.0 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, PDR-2600-DC-0USP, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is FR-6500-N-USP still open?
No. It closed on June 30, 2022. A newer notice is open: PDR-2600-DC-0USP, closes June 9, 2027 (214 days left).
Who can apply for Authority to Accept Unsolicited Proposals for Research Partnerships?
Department of Housing and Urban Development accepted applications from colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Authority to Accept Unsolicited Proposals for Research Partnerships?
Closed June 30, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $500,000 each. About $3.0 million in total across about 12 awards.
Who has won General Research and Technology Activity grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Howard University, Texas Southern University, Winston-Salem State University. The program made 85 awards worth $46.7 million in that time.