The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued a new notice of funding opportunity through the FY24 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant to provide $10 million for support local planning efforts to revitalize communities.
Approximately 20 communities will be selected for Planning Grant funding, which will cover localities of all sizes, including tribal communities. The communities receiving funds must develop and implement a comprehensive neighborhood revitalization strategy – called a “Transformation Plan” – that will guide the revitalization of the public and/or assisted housing units and the surrounding neighborhood.
Planning Grantees will also receive additional points and priority in future Implementation Grant applications. Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants provide up to $50 million to implement the community Transformation Plan.
“These resources support the creation and preservation of housing, and enhances community amenities, like grocery stores and parks,” said Acting HUD Secretary Adrianne Todman. “Paired with meaningful community engagement and thoughtful planning, this funding opportunity will help leaders and neighbors improve quality of life and attract the partners and resources that communities deserve.”
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