Distressed Cities Technical Assistance (DCTA) Program for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027
About This Grant
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), or • Deliver TA to specific areas as defined by this NOFO (Category L).
Grant Summary
Distressed Cities Technical Assistance (DCTA) Program for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 is a Department of Housing and Urban Development grant providing $400K to $3M for small business, nonprofit, university. This is a forecast: it is not yet open for applications, and the estimated deadline is 2027-03-11. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
- Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
How to Apply
$400K–$3M
Estimated 2027-03-11
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Distressed Cities Technical Assistance (DCTA) Program for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 from Department of Housing and Urban Development, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Department of Housing and Urban Development before the deadline.
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Distressed Cities Technical Assistance (DCTA) Program for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Distressed Cities Technical Assistance (DCTA) Program for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027?
Distressed Cities Technical Assistance (DCTA) Program for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 is offered by Department of Housing and Urban Development. The listing names these applicant types: small business, nonprofit, university. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. The funder's eligibility section is the authority, so confirm your organization type, location, and the population or project served against it before applying.
How much funding does the Distressed Cities Technical Assistance (DCTA) Program for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 provide?
Distressed Cities Technical Assistance (DCTA) Program for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 provides between $400K and $3M per award from Department of Housing and Urban Development. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Distressed Cities Technical Assistance (DCTA) Program for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 deadline?
Distressed Cities Technical Assistance (DCTA) Program for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 is a forecast from Department of Housing and Urban Development: it is not yet open for applications. The funder's estimated deadline is 2027-03-11, and forecast dates often change. Confirm the official posting with the funder before you prepare an application.
How do you apply for the Distressed Cities Technical Assistance (DCTA) Program for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027?
To apply for Distressed Cities Technical Assistance (DCTA) Program for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Department of Housing and Urban Development.