USDA RD Seeks Applications for Technical Assistance Grants

FRANKFORT, Kentucky — Yesterday, May 4, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced that it is now accepting applications for the Nonprofit Transfer Technical Assistance (NP TA) Grant Program and the Off-Farm Labor Housing Technical Assistance (Off-FLH TA) Grant Program. Overall, $7.9 million has been made available: $6.9 million through NP TA and $1 million through Off-FLH TA.

NP TA grant awards, which will range from $100,000 to $500,00, are reserved for eligible nonprofit organizations and public housing authorities (PHAs) to provide technical assistance and other services to enable affordable housing preservation through the transfer of Multifamily Housing Direct Loan properties from current owners to nonprofits or PHAs. Eligible grantees include public and private nonprofit organizations, PHAs, Tribal housing nonprofits, and Tribally designated housing entities.

Off-FLH TA grant awards, which will range from $50,000 to $250,000, are reserved for nonprofit organizations to provide technical assistance to applicants for Off-Farm Labor Housing loans and grants. These grants are used to increase the availability of affordable, decent housing for farm laborers.

The deadline to submit applications is noon EDT July 3, 2023.

For additional information, see the May 4, 2023, Federal Register or the USDA announcement.

General questions may be directed to Stephanie Vergin, Policy Advisor, Production and Preservation Division, Multi-Family Housing, United States Department of Agriculture at NPTA.RFP@usda.gov or RD.FLHTA@usda.gov.