How does HUD plan to apply the Preferred Sustainability Status discussed in the NOFA?
HUD recognizes the commitment of regions to advance the Livability Principles and that demand for these funds will likely outstrip the number of grants that can be provided. In anticipation of this, HUD has created a Preferred Sustainability Status for all applicants who achieve a specified threshold score in their submission for the 2010 round of Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program. Applicants that meet this criterion will qualify for access to capacity building resources and preserve certain aspects of their application for next year’s competition, among other benefits. For further information contact sustainablecommunities@HUD.gov or leave a message at (202) 402-7683 (this is not a toll-free number). If you are a hearing- or speech-impaired person, you may reach the above telephone number via TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339.
