Distressed Cities Technical Assistance (DCTA) Program for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027

Forecasted

Department of Housing and Urban Development

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Description

The Distressed Cities Technical Assistance (DCTA) Program competitively awards funding to eligible applicants. If selected through this NOFO, you will deliver technical assistance (TA) to Units of General Local Government (UGLG) that serve communities of 50,000 or fewer people facing economic hardship. As an awardee, you will work in close consultation with HUD, and in coordination with other awardees, to help UGLG officials and staff better meet the needs of their communities. You should have the capacity to either:Deliver TA across HUD's jurisdiction (Category N), orDeliver TA to specific areas as defined by this NOFO (Category L).

Who can apply

  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Small businesses

Contact


distressedcities@hud.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedOct 2, 2026
  • Award floor$400,000
  • Award ceiling$3,000,000
  • Program funding$5,000,000
  • Expected awards6
  • CFDA14.259
Categories
Opportunity Zone Benefits Business and Commerce Housing Community Development

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