The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support
research projects that will build knowledge and advance policy solutions
related to the following five research categories:

• Government-induced Demand and Housing Affordability
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  Immigration and Housing Affordability
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  The Financialization of Housing and Housing Affordability
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  Economic Opportunity Cost and Housing Affordability
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  Opportunity Zones

The research funded under this opportunity will expand our
understanding of the drivers of the housing affordability crisis in the United
States and generate actionable insights and evidence that can inform policy
decisions at the local, state, and Federal level. HUD/PD&R is particularly
interested in projects that will produce initial products, such as summaries of
preliminary findings, research briefs, or policy action toolkits, within the
first 12 months of the grant in order to influence policy and programs in a
timely manner. Research projects may have a maximum period of performance of up
to three years, but projects with a period of performance that extends beyond
one year should be structured such that there are annual deliverables
documenting progress and initial findings.

Funding:

• Upper:  $2,000,000USD
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  Lower:  $250,000USD

Cost sharing or matching: Not required.