24 C.F.R. § 574.210
§ 574.210 Eligible applicants. (24 CFR Part 574)
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(a) All States, units of general local government, and nonprofit organizations, may apply for grants for projects of national significance. (b) Only those States and units of general local government that do not qualify for formula grants, as described in § 574.100; may apply for grants for other projects as described in § 574.200(a)(2). (c) Except for grants for projects of national significance, nonprofit organizations are not eligible to apply directly to HUD for a grant but may receive funding as a project sponsor under contract with a grantee.
Under 24 CFR Part 574 § 574.210, the federal HOPWA competitive grant program distinguishes between two categories of applicants depending on the type of project sought. For grants tied to projects of national significance, all states, general-purpose local governments, and nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply directly. For other competitive project grants, only states and local governments that do not already receive formula-based HOPWA funding may apply, and nonprofits in that category cannot apply directly to HUD but may still receive funds by serving as project sponsors under a contract with an eligible grantee.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Although 24 CFR Part 574 § 574.210 primarily governs grant applicant eligibility rather than landlord-tenant relationships, property owners who partner with HOPWA-funded nonprofit project sponsors should be aware that the nonprofit's authority to disburse housing assistance flows from a contract with a qualifying grantee, not from a direct HUD award. Compliant operators working within HOPWA-funded programs generally confirm that the nonprofit or agency providing rental assistance holds a valid project-sponsor agreement with an eligible grantee under this provision. Understanding the funding chain helps property owners verify the legitimacy of assistance payments and the obligations that accompany them.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants seeking housing assistance through HOPWA-funded programs, 24 CFR Part 574 § 574.210 shapes who can lawfully provide that assistance: nonprofits serving as project sponsors must operate under a contract with a state or local government grantee rather than receiving HUD funds directly (except for national-significance projects). If a tenant has questions about whether an organization offering HOPWA-related housing help is properly authorized, they can inquire about the organization's project-sponsor agreement or contact the local HUD field office for program information. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices can also help individuals understand how this funding structure affects the assistance they may be entitled to receive.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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