This program focuses on strengthening the ability of local governments, Indian tribes, housing development organizations, rural CDCs, and rural CHDOs to carry out community development and housing activities that benefit low- and moderate-income individuals and families in rural areas.

• FY2025 Rural Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing Grants Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
  (Deadline: July 6, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time)

  The RCB program enhances the capacity and ability of Rural Housing Development Organizations (RHDOs), Community Development Corporations (CDCs), Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs), local governments, and Indian Tribes (eligible beneficiaries) to carry out affordable housing and community development activities in rural areas for the benefit of low- and moderate-income households.

• For more information, visit the RCB page on HUD Exchange.
• You can also contact ORHED directly at [email protected].

Often referred to as the Section 4 program, this program enhances the capacity of CDCs and CHDOs to execute community development and housing activities that benefit low-income individuals. A significant portion of these funds is specifically allocated for work in rural areas.

• FY2024/2025 Section 4 For Community Development and Affordable Housing Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
  (Deadline: July 6, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time)

  The Section 4 program provides funding to national intermediary organizations to develop the capacity and ability of community development corporations (CDCs) and community housing development organizations (CHDOs) to carry out community development and affordable housing activities that benefit low- and moderate-income persons. Through technical assistance, training, financial assistance, and other capacity-building activities, the program strengthens local organizations' ability to expand affordable housing opportunities and support community development efforts nationwide.

• Section 4 FAQs
• Section 4 Fact Sheet
• For more information, visit the Section 4 page on HUD Exchange.
• You can also contact ORHED directly at [email protected].

• FY23/FY24 Rural Capacity Building (RCB) Grants NOFO (FR-6700-N-08)
• FY22 and FY 23 Section 4 Capacity Building NOFO (FR-6700-N-07)

• Grantees
• Rural Capacity Building
• Section 4 Capacity Building

• Investing in Rural Prosperity
• News from ORHED
• Rural Partners Network
• USDA Rural Development Resource Guides
• USDA Small Business

• 2CFR Part 200
• 24CFR Part 2400
• CPD Monitoring Handbook
• HUD Demonstration Act of 1993, Section 4, Public Law 103-120, 107 Stat. 1148, 42 U.S.C 9816 note
• HUD Grants Management Handbook

• Capacity Building Disaster Recovery Grants Reporting (DRGR) Roll Out Guidance
• Capacity Building Reporting Guidance
• Capacity Building Work Plan Guidance
• CBO Operating Instructions
• FY25 RCB FAQs
• Section 4 FAQs
• FY23/FY24 RCB Pre-application Webinar Slides

• Data Reports
• Rural Beneficiary Mapping Tool