HUD Proposes Rural Capacity Info Collection Tweaks
Published Date: 4/10/2026
Notice
Summary
HUD wants to update how it collects info from groups working to improve rural communities and affordable housing. This change affects organizations that get HUD grants and focuses on post-award reporting. You’ve got until June 9, 2026, to share your thoughts—no extra costs, just a smoother info process!
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RCB grantees must file post‑award reports
If your organization receives a Rural Capacity Building (RCB) grant, you must submit post‑award reports using Form SF‑425 and the Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System (DRGR). HUD estimates 5 respondents covering 15 grant awards will produce 250 responses per year, with total annual burden of 370 hours and an annual cost of $21,589.50; responses vary from 1 to 12 times per year.
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