# Automated Permitting Systems Demonstration NOFO

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pdr-2600-dc-029o-automated-permitting-systems-demonstration-nofo/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362362

> Department of Housing and Urban Development offered grants of up to $1.5 million (at least $300,000) to state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 6 awards worth $3.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 13, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PDR-2600-DC-029O |
| Agency | Department of Housing and Urban Development |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 13, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $1.5 million |
| Award floor | $300,000 |
| Expected awards | 6 |
| Total funding | $3.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 14.506 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.

## What the grant funds

The Automated Permitting Systems Demonstration NOFO is intended to support jurisdictions that will deploy automated building code permitting systems and partner with HUD to evaluate their applicability and effectiveness within real-world operating conditions. This demonstration will test the real-world deployment of an automated permitting platform within a government permitting environment to evaluate its effects on processing timelines, workflow efficiency, staff roles, and applicant experience. The demonstration will generate empirical evidence on operational performance, costs, governance needs, and potential cost savings to inform broader adoption by state and local jurisdictions.

## Questions people ask

### Is PDR-2600-DC-029O still open?

No. It closed on July 13, 2026. A newer notice is open: PDR-2600-DC-0USP, closes June 9, 2027 (214 days left).

### Who can apply for Automated Permitting Systems Demonstration NOFO?

Department of Housing and Urban Development accepted applications from state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Automated Permitting Systems Demonstration NOFO?

Closed July 13, 2026. 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 $1.5 million each. About $3.0 million in total across about 6 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.