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Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

Program Descriptions

14.237:  Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program

Objectives:  To assist Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) expand their role and effectiveness in addressing community development needs in their localities, including neighborhood revitalization, housing, and economic development consistent with the purposes of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The HBCU program also encourages greater citizen participation in the local/neighborhood planning process and, ultimately, in development of their localities' and States' Consolidated Plan for submission to HUD.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

14.237 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

14.237 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  Applicants will have to respond to HUD's HBCU NOFA which is published annually in the Federal Register. This program is excluded from coverage under Executive Order 12372.

Application Procedure:  The applications will be submitted to HUD and reviewed and evaluated by a Review Panel.

Award Procedure:  Applicants who respond to the annual HBCU NOFA and compete successfully will be recommended for funding by the Review Panel. HUD will usually make an award within ninety/one hundred twenty (90-120) days after the application due date stated in the NOFA.

Deadlines:  Determined by the NOFA publication date in the Federal Register.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  Generally within 90 to 120 days.

Appeals:  None.

Renewals:  Applications will have to be submitted on a annual basis in response to a NOFA.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  The criteria for selecting proposals will be listed under each NOFA.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Oakwood College will rehabilitate homes, and expand adult and children educational opportunities; the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will continue to participate in the long-term revitalization of North Pine Bluff through housing and business development, educational enhancement programs, and community empowerment assistance; Howard University will undertake activities that include facilitating community collaboration, rehabbing homes, fostering tourism, establishing a campus of learners, providing technical assistance for fair housing activities and re-funding its curriculum in community development; Bethune-Cookman College will facilitate economic development by providing technical or financial assistance for the establishment, stabilization, and expansion of micro-enterprises, including minority businesses, and the college will provide direct home ownership assistance to low and moderate income persons; and Morehouse College will work, on behalf of the community, with the city of Atlanta to develop specialized neighborhood revitalization plans. Such plans will be the basis for creating a HUD approved neighborhood revitalization strategy area.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  $400,000 to 1,000,000.

14.237 RELATED PROGRAMS:

14.237 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

14.237 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants.

Obligations:  (Grants) FY 99 $10,000,000; FY 00 est $10,000,000; and FY 01 est $10,000,000. (NOTE: Amounts reported reflect allocation of new budget authority rather than obligation amounts.)

Budget Account Number:  86-0162-0-1-451.

Authorization:  Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, Section 107(b)(3).

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  The program is governed by regulations contained in 24 CFR 570.400 and 570.404 and 24 CFR Part 570, subparts A,C,J,K and O.

14.237 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Contact the appropriate HUD Field Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Headquarters Office:  Delores Pruden, Office of Grant Programs Community Planning and Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410. Phone: (202) 708-1590. Use the same number for FTS. FAX (202) 401-8939.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

14.237 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  No formula or matching requirement.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  HUD may make funding commitments for up to five (5) years, subject to the availability of appropriations. In determining the number of years for which a commitment will be made, HUD will consider the nature of the activities proposed, the capability of the recipient to carry out the proposed activities, and year-by-year funding requirements. Questions concerning this program should be addressed to Delores Pruden, Office of Grant Programs, Community Planning and Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410. Phone: (202) 708-1590.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Each activity proposed for funding must meet both a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program national objective and the CDBG eligibility requirements. Eligible activities that may be funded are those activities eligible for CDBG funding. The activities are listed in 24 CFR part 570, subpart C, particularly paragraphs 570.201 through 570.206. Ineligible activities are listed in paragraph 570.207. An activity which is otherwise eligible, may not be funded if State or local law requires that it be carried out by a governmental entity.

14.237 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Quarterly and Final Reports are required.

Audits:  OMB Circular No. A-133 establishes audit requirements and defines Federal responsibilities for implementing and monitoring such requirements of higher education and other nonprofit institutions receiving Federal awards. It promotes the efficient and effective use of audit services.

Records:  The applicant must maintain all required records required by the terms and conditions of the grant.