OpportunityTitle: Sustainable Communities Planning Grant Program Advance Notice and Request Comments
CategoryExplanation: This notice announces HUD&apos;s intention to offer funding through a competition made available as a Notice of Funding Availablity (NOFA) under its Sustainable Communties and Planning Grant Program.  This is a request for comments.  NO FUNDING ASSOCIATED WITH THIS POSTING ONLY SOLICITING COMMENTS.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Electronic responses are preferred and should be addressed to: sustainablecommunities@hud.gov or may be submitted through the http://www.hud.gov/sustainability Web site.  Written comments may also be submitted and post-marked by the deadline and addressed to Office of  Sustainable Housing and Communities, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Room 10180, Washington, DC 20410.  HUD is expanding the opportunity for comment by establishing a Wiki to encourage public dialogue at the following link: http://www.hud.gov/  OSHCwiki.
Description: The Sustainable Communities Planning Grant Program (the Program) is intended to help build the capacity of communities to address the complex challenges of growth and revitalization in the 21st century in a comprehensive, multidisciplinary way. Funding from this Program will support the development and implementation of Sustainable Regional Development Plans. A priority will be placed on supporting regions that demonstrate a commitment to take well-developed plans and move them into implementation. The Appropriations Act directs the Secretary of HUD to establish a regional planning grant program that provides grants to assist regional entities and consortia of local governments with integrated housing, transportation, economic development, water infrastructure, and environmental planning. HUD&#146;s Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities is working in partnership with DOT and EPA to define all aspects of this Program. HUD will serve as the lead agency for all grants and will consult with its agency partners throughout the Program.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: For questions regarding posting.
GrantorContactText: Dorthera Yorkshire &lt;br/&gt;Program Analysis &lt;br/&gt;Phone 202-402-4336