Authority to Accept Unsolicited Proposals for Research Partnerships Notice of Intent (NOI)
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) is inviting eligible organizations to submit unsolicited research proposals that address current housing and community development priorities. The initiative seeks to support independent, high-quality research that contributes to reliable evidence and practical insights to guide housing policy and program decisions at various government levels. Applicants must align their proposals with the program’s purpose and at least one identified research category. Projects are required to secure matching funds covering at least 50 percent of the total project cost, in accordance with statutory requirements. Awards will be made as cooperative agreements, enabling active involvement from HUD to ensure the research remains relevant and closely tied to Department priorities. Priority research areas include housing affordability, homelessness, industrialized housing production, Opportunity Zones, and broader outcomes related to work, family, and housing stability for households receiving HUD assistance. Proposals should follow HUD’s Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Performance Plan and the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan and must be independently developed, original, and comprehensive research plans implementing rigorous methods following the principles of Gold Standard Science. Applicants with further questions or seeking additional information are encouraged to contact the Research Partnerships office via the provided email.
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) expects to release a Notice inviting eligible organizations to submit unsolicited research proposals focused on HUD’s current housing and community development research priorities. The goal of this Notice is to support independent, high-quality research that helps build reliable evidence and provides practical insights to inform housing policy and program decisions at the local, state, and Federal levels.
Applicants will be expected to propose projects that align with the purpose of the program and at least one research category identified in the Notice. Projects must include matching funds equal to at least 50 percent of the total project cost, as required by statute. Awards are expected to be made as cooperative agreements, which means HUD will be actively involved throughout the project to help ensure the research is relevant, well designed, and aligned with Department priorities.
PD&R expects to prioritize research on topics such as housing affordability, homelessness, industrialized housing production, Opportunity Zones, and outcomes related to work, family, and housing stability for households assisted by HUD. Other topics aligned with HUD’s Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Performance Plan and the Department’s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan may also be considered. Proposals must be original, developed independently by the applicant, and submitted as complete research plans that use strong and appropriate research methods consistent with the principles of Gold Standard Science.
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