2025 Request for Technical Assistance Application

MHP is seeking Requests for Technical Assistance (RFTA) from entities interested in building their capacity to address prevalent housing, community, or economic development needs. Potentially eligible recipients include Community Development Corporations (CDCs), Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs), local governments, and Tribal governments. Statewide entities are not currently eligible.

Requests for Technical Assistance are accepted as MHP's funding allows and are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants will be notified within 30 days of submission if they meet MHP's eligibility requirements. If eligible, MHP will reach out for an in-depth meeting for phase two of the application process. Once a final selection has been made, MHP and the applicant enter a written memorandum of understanding outlining the responsibilities and contributions of both parties.

As a HUD national technical assistance provider in affordable housing, MHP has made the commitment to improve the conditions of safe, affordable housing for those most impacted by disparities.

More information on the Strengthening Rural Communities Program and MHP’s commitment to economic equity is available on our website at: https://mhponline.org/community-development

MHP is a technical assistance provider. Please note MHP does not currently offer grant funding. Financial assistance may be provided upon delivery of technical assistance when determined to be necessary and as MHP funding allows.

For questions or assistance with this application, please reach out to:

CDInfo@mhponline.org

Organization Details

Please tell us more about your organization.

Organization Name

Organizational Mission Statement, Description of Organizational History, and Current Programing

What do you do and how do you do it? What is your organization's purpose?

Organization's Address

Street Address

City

County

State (type in abrieviation)

Zip Code

Point of Contact

First Name

Last Name

Title

Phone Number

Email Address

Link to the Community

Community Demographics

Please describe the demographics of your community using statistics and cite a source

you think best illustrates your answer (this could be a housing study, feasibility study, or alternative). If you don't have specific figures to cite, please reference the United States Census Tool at: https://data.census.gov/

Targeting low-income or underserved populations/communities

Who are your target populations/communities? Please see the MHP’s Strengthening Rural Communities Program for more information: https://mhponline.org/strengthening-rural-communities-program/

Describe your Proposed Activity

How do you anticipate addressing the problem stated above? How can MHP assist you in addressing the problem?

Problem Statement and Technical Assistance Needs

Please describe the challenges your community is facing.

Proposed Activity Location
Please list where your proposed activity will be located. If there are multiple sites, please share the location for each. Share as little or as much as you can identify (if applicable: county, city, zip code, address).

Anticipated Goals and Outcomes

Describe the goals and outcomes you would like to achieve as a result of this technical assistance. Who will benefit from the execution of your project? How will your achievements support those with the greatest need and be inclusive of all voices in the community? What will the impact (positive or negative) of your project be on traditionally underserved members of your community?

Potential Partners and Stakeholders

Please identify and describe potential partner organizations/individuals in your area that might help you achieve your goals. What input have you sought from this engagement already, if any? With whom have you engaged already in relation to your proposed project for participation and feedback and who would you like to engage in the future? What organizations/stakeholders represent underserved members of your community, and may have a unique or valuable perspective on your project?

Project Readiness

What stage is your organization at in planning this project? Please think about:

• Has the need for this project been determined?

• Has there been any collaborative planning efforts have taken place in your community, such as a community needs assessment, comprehensive plan, fair housing assessment?

• What commitments have been made by local stakeholders, if any?

Are there barriers or challenges to beginning this project upon award of technical assistance? If so, please describe.

Leverage

What sources and amounts of nonfederal funds might your organization and/or partners be willing to commit to accomplish your goals?

Funding

What funding sources has your organization or its partners already secured or expect to obtain for this project?

You have secured additional funding for the project for which you are requesting technical assistance. You have applied for additional funding for this project and are currently awaiting a response regarding the award. You intend to apply for additional funding. You plan to apply for additional funding but require assistance with the application process. You do not intend to seek extra funding for this project.

If you have already secured grant funds for this project, what type of funding have you secured?

FederalStateLocalOther grant or funding from a non-governmental or philanthropic organization

Please explain further and give as many specifics as possible so MHP can anticipate any grant application needs.

If you would like help or have questions about the application certification, please email RFTA@mhponline.org for assistance.

Application Certification

By completing and submitting this on-line form, the applicant acknowledges the following:

That the signee is a duly authorized representative and has the authority to submit this application on behalf of the applicant.

That the information included in this application and in any attachments in support hereof is true, correct, and complete to the best of their knowledge and belief.

The undersigned authorizes MHP to contact the organizations referenced herein to obtain performance information for the purpose of evaluating this application.

That if technical assistance is awarded to the organization, MHP and its grantors or any of their authorized representative shall have access to any books, documents, papers and records of the organization which are directly pertinent to an established work plan.

That by submission of this application, the organization certifies that they meet the following eligibility requirements:

a. Compliance with nondiscrimination and other requirements, including but not limited to:
i. compliance with all applicable fair housing and civil rights laws;
ii. affirmatively furthering fair housing (not applicable to federally recognized tribes);
b. No delinquent federal debts;
c. Financial management systems that meet Federal standards;
d. No debarment and/or suspension from doing business with the Federal Government;
e. No false statements;
f. Do Not Pay review and compliance with the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act of 2012;
g. Standards of ethical conduct/code of conduct;
h. Prohibition against lobbying activities; and
i. No conflicts of interest

That MHP may request additional information or clarification to information provided in the application.

That MHP reserves the right to reject any submittals received.

Submitted by

Date submitted

Submitted by E-mail Address

If different from 'Point of Contact'

How did you learn about this opportunity to receive assistance?