Closed · FR-6900-N-33 · CFDA 14.169;14.316 · Discretionary

Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and the Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO (FY2025)

Federal grant opportunity posted by Department of Housing and Urban Development, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$1-$3M
Award range
Closed
Status
May 26, 2026
Close date
175
Expected awards

The verdict

Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and the Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO (FY2025) is a closed discretionary listing from Department of Housing and Urban Development that offered $1 -- $3,000,000 across 175 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$1-$3M
award range
Closed
application status
175
expected awards
14.169;14.316
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and the Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO (FY2025) - is cataloged under number FR-6900-N-33 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 14.169;14.316, posted by Department of Housing and Urban Development. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 26, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1 -- $3,000,000. The agency has projected $56.1 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 175 awards. If the agency funds the expected 175 awards from the $56.1 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $321,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on May 26, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$1 -- $3,000,000

Close Date

May 26, 2026

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.The performance start date for these grants is 10/1/25, even though the estimated award and project start dates are 8/1/26.

Posted

March 26, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$56,100,000

Expected Awards

175

Instrument

Grant

Description

The purpose of HUD"s Housing Counseling Grant Program is to provide funds to HUD-approved housing counseling agencies that provide counseling and advice to tenants and homeowners, with respect to property maintenance, financial management and literacy, and other matters as may be appropriate to assist program clients in improving their housing conditions, meeting their financial needs, and fulfilling the responsibilities of tenancy or homeownership. This NOFO plays an integral role in helping individuals and families obtain housing and stay in their homes through sustainable homeownership or affordable rental housing. Housing counseling agencies are an important safeguard in the prevention of housing scams and discrimination and serve as an important gateway to local, state, federal and private housing assistance and resources.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 12, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Elizabeth Odom Housing.Counseling@hud.gov

Key Dates

Posted March 26, 2026
Close Date May 26, 2026
Last Updated March 26, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and the Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO (FY2025)", offered by Department of Housing and Urban Development. It is associated with CFDA program 14.169;14.316. The purpose of HUD"s Housing Counseling Grant Program is to provide funds to HUD-approved housing counseling agencies that provide counseling and advice to tenants and homeowners, with respect to prop...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on May 26, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1 -- $3,000,000. Total estimated funding: $56,100,000. Expected number of awards: 175.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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