Implementing Neighborhood
Stabilization Programs

The housing and community development professionals at ICF International are staying abreast of the latest developments from Washington, D.C., and across the United States on the new $3.92 billion Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) created by the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. HUD Technical Assistance Grant for NSP ICF has been awarded a technical assistance grant of $13.4 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide training and technical assistance services to NSP grantees. The majority of this grant, $11.9 million, is restricted to on-demand services requested by HUD Headquarters. The remaining $1.5 million is restricted to training and technical assistance services provided to Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. See the HUD press release for more information.

$13.4M HUD Grant to Assist Communities with Stabilizing Neighborhoods Hard-Hit by Foreclosures HUD Announces $50M in Recovery Act Funds to Assist Local Communities

If you are an NSP grantee and are interested in training or technical assistance through the HUD NSP-TA grant, please contact your HUD Field Office. You might also be interested in HUD’s Frequently Asked Questions related to NSP.

For more information, please contact us at nspinfo@icfi.com.

Available NSP Services with ICF

Our experts are working actively to help NSP grantees consider challenges, create solutions, measure progress, and demonstrate success in using these new funds effectively.

Applying their nationally known expertise in program design, regulatory compliance, real estate finance, and professional practices, the ICF team has set up this Web site to highlight current thinking, useful tools, and relevant background materials. We suggest you bookmark this site and check back periodically as you proceed with your Neighborhood Stabilization Program efforts.

You can visit our Housing and Communities site for additional housing and community development resources and more information about ICF International’s housing and community development expertise.

NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION RESOURCES

Knowledge The Neighborhood Stabilization Program and Section 106 Historic Reviews: Managing the 106 Review Timeline and Process A guide to measures that NSP grantees can take to effectively manage the Section 106 process and avoid potential project delays, including options to streamline the process with State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPO). Tiered Environmental Reviews: A Tool for Facilitating Environmental Compliance in NSP Target Areas (PDF) A guide to starting now to establish an expedited and compliant environmental review process, which can help facilitate more rapid commitment and expenditure of NSP funds. NSP: Stabilizing and Revitalizing Neighborhoods (PDF) A technical side-by-side comparison of NSP requirements that highlights things to consider when preparing your Action Plan and using NSP funds. Fact Sheets Implementing Neighborhood Stabilization Grants (PDF) Two-page snapshot outlining NSP time lines and challenges, and how ICF can assist grantees. ICF Neighborhood Stabilization Services (PDF) Background on ICF's qualifications and experience providing housing and community development services for more than 25 years. Tools Spreadsheet Summary of All NSP Allocations (Microsoft Excel) Compiled by ICF from HUD data. Background Full text of Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA) Neighborhood Stabilization Program portion of HERA (Title III) HUD Notice on Neighborhood Stabilization Program (Effective 9/29/08) HUD Memo on Neighborhood Stabilization Program Formula Methodology (9/26/08)