upcoming🏛️ Federal Government
Housing
Housing Counseling and Housing Counseling Training
Official title: Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and the Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO (FY2026)
Offered by Department of Housing and Urban Development
Award
$1 – $3M
Estimated Application Due Date
Not specified
Eligible Area
National
Opens
Sep 30, 2026
Overview
Funds housing counseling and counselor training. Supports approved counseling agencies and experienced nonprofits that train housing counselors nationwide.
- What it funds: Housing counseling and housing counselor training.
- Clients served: Tenants and homeowners.
- Counseling topics: Property maintenance, financial management, and financial literacy.
- Award: $1–$3,000,000.
Who Can Apply
- Counseling: Applicants need HUD Housing Counseling Program approval before NOFO issuance.
- State agencies: State housing finance agencies may also qualify for counseling awards.
- State authority: Must have statutory authority to provide counseling statewide.
- State compliance: Must follow 24 CFR Part 214, HUD Handbook 7610.1, and other requirements.
- Training: Nonprofits only; institutions of higher education are excluded.
- Experience: At least two years training counselors nationwide at HUD-participating agencies.
Grant Details
Award Amount
$1 – $3M
Eligible Area
National · Nationwide (federal)
Opens
Sep 30, 2026
Estimated Application Due Date
Not specified
Contact & Funder Details
Websitehud.gov
Nonprofit Status501(c)(3) status required
How To Apply
Apply directly on Department of Housing and Urban Development's website. Confirm current details before applying.
Go to the applicationThis page was last reviewed October 1, 2026 and last updated October 1, 2026.
