OpportunityTitle: Transformation Initiative:  Sustainable Construction in Indian Country Small Grant Program
CategoryExplanation: Research
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Tribes and tribal organizations, nonprofit organizations, foundations, think tanks, consortia, institutions of higher education accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, and other entities that will sponsor a researcher, expert(s) or analyst(s).  HUD will not directly fund individual researchers.
Description: HUD invites applicants to submit proposals for funding that encourages the use of sustainable construction practices in Native American housing. Proposals should take into account the multiple geographic, economic and cultural aspects of Native American residential design and construction. HUD seeks applications in four broad areas: demonstration, technical assistance, curriculum development/training, and information dissemination related to sustainable construction in the Native Community. Activities performed under the Sustainable Construction in Indian Country Small Grant Program should document the impact of one or more innovative approaches to sustainable construction in Indian Country, identify a set of lessons learned, and then develop, deploy or distribute a tool highlighting those lessons. This tool should support learning without the need for instructors, facilitators or other external assistance.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Program Contact via email
GrantorContactText: Applicants may contact Mike Blanford, Affordable Housing Research and Technology Division, Office of Policy Development and Research, at (202) 402-5728.