The mission of HUD’s Office of Policy Development and Research is to improve life in American communities by building evidence to inform and strengthen housing and community development policy and practice and accelerate progress on HUD’s priorities.
The grant program announced by HUD is designed to support unsolicited research proposals that align with the department's current research priorities. These research projects must include a cost-sharing component, with at least 50% of the total project cost being covered by philanthropic entities or government agencies at the federal, state, or local level. The goal is to foster research partnerships that can contribute meaningful insights and improvements to housing and urban development policies. Prospective applicants are urged to thoroughly review all guidelines to ensure their proposals are complete and eligible for consideration.