HUD Awards Next Rounds of Green and Resilient Retrofit Funding
On Dec. 21st, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the next funding awards for “green” rehabilitation at affordable housing communities. In the second announcement of funding for 2023, HUD is awarding $173.9 million in new loans and grants under the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program’s (GRRP) “Comprehensive” and “Elements” categories. According to HUD’s press release, the awards will support energy efficiency, electrification, clean energy, low-embodied carbon materials, and climate resilience improvements in 30 HUD-assisted multifamily properties including 3,070 rental homes for low-income individuals and families, including LeadingAge member communities.
LeadingAge strongly encourages housing provider members to apply for the GRRP, which is accepting applications for funding into late spring 2024.
Contact: Annalyse Komoroske Denio, akomoroskedenio@leadingageny.org, 518-867-8866