ForecastedFederal grantHSG-2600-DC-0033

Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and the Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO (FY2026)

Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentCloses Nov 30, 2026(48 days left)$1 – $3,000,000

Does this fit your business?

This is HUD's FY2026 housing counseling grant program for agencies already approved under HUD's Housing Counseling Program, plus training grants for nonprofits with at least two years of nationwide housing counseling training experience. If you are a for-profit business, a small business, a sole proprietorship, or a housing organization that is not yet HUD-approved, do not bother applying. About 175 awards are expected from $53 million in total funding.

Best for
HUD-approved housing counseling agencies, State housing finance agencies with statewide counseling authority, Nonprofits with 2+ years of nationwide housing counseling training experience, State governments
Not for
For-profit businesses and small businesses, Sole proprietorships and individuals, Agencies not already HUD-approved
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (training)
74
Good Match
Social Services & NonprofitDeadline is more than 60 days away
68
Good Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Operating support, Training, Technical assistance
Who can apply
Nonprofits, State and local governments
Award range
$1 – $3,000,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is November 30, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $1 to $3,000,000, with about 175 awards expected from a total program funding pool of $53,000,000.
Who can apply for this grant?
HUD-approved housing counseling agencies, state housing finance agencies with statutory authority to provide housing counseling statewide, and nonprofits with at least two years of nationwide housing counseling training experience. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Sole proprietorships are explicitly ineligible, and for-profit businesses generally cannot apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) can apply, provided they meet the HUD approval or training experience requirements.

Summary

HUD grants to HUD-approved housing counseling agencies (nonprofits, state housing finance agencies) for counseling tenants/homeowners on property maintenance, financial literacy, tenancy/homeownership responsibilities, plus training grants for nonprofits with 2+ years nationwide housing counseling training experience. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are ineligible.

About this grant

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.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

1. Eligible applicants for the CHC award under this NOFO must satisfy the following criteria. Applicant must be approved to participate in the HUD Housing Counseling Program prior to the NOFO issue date. In addition, SHFAs are eligible for this NOFO if they possess statutory authority to provide housing counseling throughout their entire state and adhere to all program requirements outlined in 24 CFR Part 214, HUD Handbook 7610.1, and other governing policies and requirements.2. Eligible applicants for the HCT awards under this NOFO must satisfy the following criteria. Be a non-profit organization, other than an institution of higher education with at least two years of experience providing housing counseling training services nationwide to housing counselors employed by housing counseling agencies participating in HUD"s Housing Counseling Program.3. Limits on Applicants. Applicants and Subgrantees are prohibited from receiving FY 2025 Housing Counseling Program grant funding from multiple sources. For example, receiving funding under this NOFO as both a direct Grantee (e.g. LHCA) and as a Subgrantee of an Intermediary or SHFA is prohibited. Likewise, receiving funding under this NOFO as a Subgrantee of two different Intermediaries/SHFAs is prohibited.4. Affiliations. Subgrantees must maintain the same network affiliation for all awards under this NOFO. For example, a Subgrantee that receives a subgrant from an Intermediary, SHFA, or MSO for the FY 2025 Comprehensive Housing Counseling NOFO cannot receive a subgrant from a different Intermediary, SHFA, or MSO for the FY 2025 MSI Initiative. HUD may grant approval for different network affiliations on a case-by-case basis.5. CHC MSI Initiative Award Additional Eligibility Requirement. Applicants wishing to apply for this award must also submit an application for the Comprehensive Housing Counseling NOFO. See Section I.B.3. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Housing
  • Community development
  • Financial literacy

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