HUD Seeks Feedback on Streamlining Community Grant Paperwork
Published Date: 3/16/2026
Notice
Summary
HUD wants to update the forms and info it collects for Economic Development Initiative Community Project Funding Grants. This affects communities applying for these grants and helps make sure the paperwork is clear and useful. You’ve got until May 15, 2026, to share your thoughts before the changes take effect.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Applicants Face 15,000-Hour Burden
If your community or organization applies for Economic Development Initiative Community Project Funding Grants, HUD estimates 2,500 respondents will each respond twice for an average of 3 hours per response. That equals 5,000 responses, 15,000 total burden hours, and an estimated aggregate respondent cost of $490,950 using $32.73 per hour.
Must Submit Listed Federal Forms
Applicants will be required to complete specified federal forms when applying and reporting, including SF-424, SF-424B, SF-424D, SF-LLL, HUD-2880, SF-1199A, SF-425, SF-428 series, SF-429 series, HUD 424CBW, and use Grant Reporting (DRGR). HUD also encourages electronic submission options to reduce burden.
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