Mass Market Solutions for Leveraging Robotics and AI Technologies for Home Construction De
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development"s Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) expects to release a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Mass Market Solutions for Leveraging Robotics and AI Technologies for Home Construction Demonstration. This anticipated NOFO is intended to fund demonstratio
| Agency | Department of Housing and Urban Development |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | PDR-2600-DC-029Q |
| Posted date | 05/29/2026 |
| Application deadline | Jul 13, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award ceiling | 10,000,000 |
| Award floor | 3,000,000 |
| Estimated total funding | 10,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 3 |
| Who can apply | Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs); Non-profit Applicants: To confirm your eligibility as an applicant with non-profit status, HUD will use data from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 14.536 |
| Description | The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development"s Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) expects to release a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Mass Market Solutions for Leveraging Robotics and AI Technologies for Home Construction Demonstration. This anticipated NOFO is intended to fund demonstration projects that test and scale the use of automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence in factory-built housing to help build homes faster, at lower cost, and in ways that can meaningfully increase housing supply.Awards are expected to be made as cooperative agreements, which means HUD will be actively involved throughout the project period. PD&R will provide technical guidance and oversight to help ensure projects are well designed, aligned with program goals, and able |
| Agency contact | researchpartnerships@hud.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362360 |