The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has recently announced the availability of $10 million in funding to support housing and community development research projects at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribal colleges and universities, and Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian-serving institutions.
“These research opportunities will ensure that we are supporting inclusive communities for all. HUD must work to uplift and support those people who have been historically disadvantaged and left behind,” said Adrianne Todman, HUD Agency Head. “One way we do this is by supporting minority-serving institutions in their vital research on housing and related topics. These universities are the anchors of Black, brown, and native communities across our nation, and we are proud to support them.”
Through this new funding opportunity, HUD aims to advance knowledge on seven key topics, including community development and place-based initiatives; disaster recovery; fair housing; homelessness; homeownership, asset building, and economic opportunity; housing and health; and the housing needs of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian populations.
“Investing in building the research and development capacity of our academic partners, and particularly minority-serving institutions, remains a top priority for HUD,” said Solomon Greene, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research. “This funding opportunity underscores the unique value of MSIs, working closely with the communities they serve, to leverage diverse research approaches and methodologies to address critical housing and community development challenges.”
