GRRP
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
GRRP offers loans and grants for HUD-assisted multifamily property owners to improve energy or water efficiency, increase properties' ability to withstand and recover from severe storms and natural disasters, and expand preservation investments. The program also includes funds for utility consumption benchmarking and administrative costs. The application period for participation has closed.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Nonprofit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
Eligible applicants include Owners of properties assisted under one of the following forms of assistance contract with HUD:
A. Properties assisted by the following types of Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) Contracts:
a. New Construction
b. State Housing Agencies Program
c. Substantial Rehabilitation
d. Section 202/8
e. Rural Housing Services Section 515/8 (including Section 8 Farmer Home Administration (FmHA))
f. Loan Management Set-Aside (LMSA)
g. Property Disposition Set-Aside (PDSA)
h. Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) PBRA Contracts executed on or before September 30, 2021
i. Pension Fund PBRA Contracts executed on or before September 30, 2021.
B. Properties assisted under Section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (former 12 U.S.C. 1701q), as such section existed before the enactment of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (“Section 202”), including:
a. Section 202/162 Project Assistance Contract (PAC)
b. Section 202 Capital Advance (commonly known as “Section 202 Project Rental Assistance Contract” (PRAC) properties)
c. Section 202 Direct Loans (commonly known as “Pre-1974 Section 202 Direct Loan” properties)
C. Properties assisted under (C) section 811 of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013) (“Section 811”), including
a. Section 811 Capital Advance (commonly known as “Section 811 Project Rental Assistance Contract” (PRAC) properties)
b. Section 811 Project Rental Assistance (PRA)
D. Properties assisted under section 236 of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1715z-1) which are receiving Section 236 Interest Reduction Payments (IRP)
Specific criteria that a property owner must satisfy are described in a published NOFO.
Beneficiaries
- Resident/Citizen of U.S. Territory
- U.S. Citizen
Eligible applicants include Owners of properties assisted under one of the following forms of assistance contract with HUD:
A. Properties assisted by the following types of Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) Contracts:
a. New Construction
b. State Housing Agencies Program
c. Substantial Rehabilitation
d. Section 202/8
e. Rural Housing Services Section 515/8 (including Section 8 Farmer Home Administration (FmHA))
f. Loan Management Set-Aside (LMSA)
g. Property Disposition Set-Aside (PDSA)
h. Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) PBRA Contracts executed on or before September 30, 2021
i. Pension Fund PBRA Contracts executed on or before September 30, 2021.
B. Properties assisted under Section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q) and section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (former 12 U.S.C. 1701q), as such section existed before the enactment of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (“Section 202”), including:
a. Section 202/162 Project Assistance Contract (PAC)
b. Section 202 Capital Advance (commonly known as “Section 202 Project Rental Assistance Contract” (PRAC) properties)
c. Section 202 Direct Loans (commonly known as “Pre-1974 Section 202 Direct Loan” properties)
C. Properties assisted under (C) section 811 of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013) (“Section 811”), including
a. Section 811 Capital Advance (commonly known as “Section 811 Project Rental Assistance Contract” (PRAC) properties)
b. Section 811 Project Rental Assistance (PRA)
D. Properties assisted under section 236 of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1715z-1) which are receiving Section 236 Interest Reduction Payments (IRP)
Specific criteria that a property owner must satisfy are described in a published NOFO.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Applications are reviewed and selected for awards that meet the funding opportunity criteria. Those selected for funding must meet basic program requirements including, but not limited to: eligibility as an Owner of an eligible multifamily property, need for funds, and need for mitigation and/or energy efficiency improvements.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 30 to 60 days
The Owner is expected to be advised of a decision within two months from the end of the application period.
Program details & compliance
Description
The program provides funding to the owners of HUD multifamily-assisted projects to rehabilitate properties to be more energy and water efficient, healthier, and better protected from severe storms and natural hazards. Eligible properties included those participating in Section 8 Project-based Rental Assistance, Section 202 Supportive Housing for Low-Income Elderly, and Section 811 Supportive Housing for Low-Income Persons with Disabilities programs, among others.
Mission Categories
Primary: Multifamily
Other categories:
Emergency Preparedness
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds will be used by HUD multifamily-assisted projects to rehabilitate properties to be more energy efficient, healthier, and better protected to extreme weather events.
Restrictions
Funding is very flexible and can be used for most costs associated with multifamily building rehabilitation.
Required Documentation
The Owner must submit documentation of an eligible rental assistance contract, evidence of good standing with HUD, and cohort-specific requirements, which may include demonstration of financial need, evidence of a recapitalization effort for the property, pursuit of a efficient building certification, a Capital Needs Assessment, and information necessary to rank each applicant property.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements