1 fy 2008 community development technical assistance (cd-ta)

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FY 2008FY 2008Community Community

Development Technical Development Technical Assistance (CD-TA)Assistance (CD-TA)

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IntroductionIntroduction Marty Horwath, Director,Marty Horwath, Director, Technical Assistance Technical Assistance

Division (TAD), Division (TAD), Office of Technical Assistance and of Technical Assistance and Management Management

Joan Sweeney, Program Analyst, Office of Technical Joan Sweeney, Program Analyst, Office of Technical Assistance and Management Assistance and Management

Sylvia Purvis, Program Analyst, Office of Technical Sylvia Purvis, Program Analyst, Office of Technical Assistance and Management Assistance and Management

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Introduction (cont’d)Introduction (cont’d)

• Martha Murray, Affordable Housing Specialist, Martha Murray, Affordable Housing Specialist, Office of Affordable Housing Programs (OAHP)Office of Affordable Housing Programs (OAHP)

Diane Lobasso, Director, States and Small Cities Diane Lobasso, Director, States and Small Cities Division, Office of Block Grant Assistance (OBGA)Division, Office of Block Grant Assistance (OBGA)

Kevin Kissinger, Special Needs Assistance Kevin Kissinger, Special Needs Assistance Specialist, Office of Special Needs Assistance Specialist, Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) Programs (SNAPS)

Ben Ayers, HIV/AIDS Specialist, Office of HIV/AIDS Ben Ayers, HIV/AIDS Specialist, Office of HIV/AIDS Housing (HOPWA)Housing (HOPWA)

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Community Development Community Development Technical Assistance (CD-TA)Technical Assistance (CD-TA)

CD-TA Program ObjectivesCD-TA Program Objectives CD-TA Program RequirementsCD-TA Program Requirements Field Office/Local and Field Office/Local and

Headquarters/National Technical Headquarters/National Technical AssistanceAssistance

2008 Funding Distributions by CPD 2008 Funding Distributions by CPD ProgramsPrograms

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Purpose of CD-TAPurpose of CD-TA

Seek providers through the Seek providers through the SuperNOFASuperNOFA

Provide TA to grantees to achieve Provide TA to grantees to achieve the highest levels of performance the highest levels of performance and results in CPD programsand results in CPD programs

Provide 2008 TA funds to: CDBG, Provide 2008 TA funds to: CDBG, HOME, CHDO, Homeless, and HOME, CHDO, Homeless, and HOPWA HOPWA

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Program RequirementsProgram Requirements

SuperNOFA General Section SuperNOFA General Section Community Development Technical Community Development Technical

Assistance (CD-TA) SectionAssistance (CD-TA) Section Eligibility requirementsEligibility requirements Cooperative agreements not grants Cooperative agreements not grants

or contractsor contracts ““Strings attached”/ “significant Strings attached”/ “significant

HUD involvement”HUD involvement”

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Significant HUD involvementSignificant HUD involvement

(1) planning (2) delivery (3) follow-(1) planning (2) delivery (3) follow-upup

two primary elements of HUD’s two primary elements of HUD’s significant involvementsignificant involvement prior HUD approval of a written prior HUD approval of a written

planplan Demand/Response systemDemand/Response system

Activities proposed in your Activities proposed in your application may not be selected by application may not be selected by HUD for implementationHUD for implementation

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Written PlansWritten Plans

Approved written plans specify:Approved written plans specify: TasksTasks Location of activitiesLocation of activities Funding amountsFunding amounts Expected resultsExpected results Measuring methodologyMeasuring methodology Timetable, budgets, and staffing Timetable, budgets, and staffing

plansplans

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Demand/Response SystemDemand/Response System

With the approval of the GTR:With the approval of the GTR: Market availability of servicesMarket availability of services Respond to requests from GTRRespond to requests from GTR Conduct needs assessmentsConduct needs assessments Respond to direct requestsRespond to direct requests Obtain letters from PJs, as requiredObtain letters from PJs, as required

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Local and National AwardsLocal and National Awards

Local TA implemented under Local TA implemented under the direction of the Field the direction of the Field OfficesOffices

National TA implemented National TA implemented under the direction of the under the direction of the Headquarters Program OfficesHeadquarters Program Offices

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National CD-TANational CD-TA

National TA is used to:National TA is used to: Develop written productsDevelop written products Develop on-line materialsDevelop on-line materials Develop training coursesDevelop training courses Deliver workshops, training, etc.Deliver workshops, training, etc. Deliver direct TA to program Deliver direct TA to program

recipientsrecipients

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Local CD-TALocal CD-TA

Local TA is used to:Local TA is used to: develop needs assessmentsdevelop needs assessments deliver workshops, etc.deliver workshops, etc. Customize and deliver approved Customize and deliver approved

trainingtraining deliver direct TA to program deliver direct TA to program

recipientsrecipients

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Funds Available by ProgramFunds Available by Program

CD-TA NOFA was published in CD-TA NOFA was published in Federal Register on May 12Federal Register on May 12thth

Approximately $27.9 millionApproximately $27.9 million

HOMEHOME $ 10.0 million$ 10.0 million CHDO (HOME)CHDO (HOME) $ 8.5 million$ 8.5 million HomelessHomeless $ 7.6 million$ 7.6 million CDBGCDBG $$ 1.0 million 1.0 million HOPWAHOPWA $ 0.82 million$ 0.82 million

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National/Local Funds National/Local Funds

DistributionDistribution

National localNational localHOMEHOME $5.0M $5.0M $5.0M $5.0MCHDOCHDO $2.5M $2.5M $6.0M $6.0MHomelessHomeless $5.6M $5.6M $2.0M $2.0MCDBGCDBG $1.0M $1.0M $0 $0HOPWAHOPWA $0.82M $0.82M $0 $0

TotalTotal $14.92M$14.92M $13.0M $13.0M

Note: Minimum Award Amounts Note: Minimum Award Amounts Established (See Later Slide)Established (See Later Slide)

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Applications – Electronic Applications – Electronic SubmissionSubmission

Due date July 3, 2008Due date July 3, 2008 Important that Applicants review Important that Applicants review

the HUD FY 2008 NOFA General the HUD FY 2008 NOFA General SectionSection

General Section published in the General Section published in the Federal Register on March 19, Federal Register on March 19, 20082008

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Applications – Applications – Electronic SubmissionElectronic Submission

Reference: General SectionReference: General Section Desktop User’s Gide for Submitting Desktop User’s Gide for Submitting

Electronic Grant ApplicationsElectronic Grant Applications Connecting with Communities: A User’s Connecting with Communities: A User’s

Guide to HUD Programs and the FTY 2008 Guide to HUD Programs and the FTY 2008 NOFA Process GuidebookNOFA Process Guidebook

Both Found at Both Found at http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/grants/fundsavil.cfm

HUD’s NOFA Information Center – for HUD’s NOFA Information Center – for those without Internet Access 800-HUD-those without Internet Access 800-HUD-89298929

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Applications –SubmissionApplications –Submission

Use of ADOBE Forms Use of ADOBE Forms Application Packages and Application Packages and ADOBE Reader 8.1.2ADOBE Reader 8.1.2

Review the five-step Review the five-step registration process. Can take registration process. Can take 2-4 weeks to complete2-4 weeks to complete

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Reference: SuperNOFA General SectionReference: SuperNOFA General Section

Electronic applications must be submitted Electronic applications must be submitted and validated via Grants.Gov. by 11:59:59 and validated via Grants.Gov. by 11:59:59 PM EST of July 3, 2008PM EST of July 3, 2008

Submit applications at least 72 hours prior Submit applications at least 72 hours prior to deadline to assure there is adequate to deadline to assure there is adequate time to cure any deficiencies in the time to cure any deficiencies in the validation processvalidation process

Paper copies also due by 11:59:59 pm on Paper copies also due by 11:59:59 pm on due date (see General Section)due date (see General Section)

Applications – Applications – Electronic SubmissionElectronic Submission

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ApplicationApplication

Page limit – no more than 25 pages Page limit – no more than 25 pages for rating factors combinedfor rating factors combined

Only material required by the NOFA Only material required by the NOFA will be considered; other materials will be considered; other materials prohibited i.e., no resumes, charts, prohibited i.e., no resumes, charts, letters, etc. attached to the letters, etc. attached to the applicationapplication

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Other Application ElementsOther Application Elements

Follow the checklist in NOFA Follow the checklist in NOFA as guideas guide

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Number of ApplicationsNumber of Applications

Each program requires one (1) Each program requires one (1) separate and distinct applicationseparate and distinct application

If applying in a specific program If applying in a specific program for both HQ and Field, only two (2) for both HQ and Field, only two (2) applications are necessaryapplications are necessary

One application for HQ, one One application for HQ, one application for Fieldapplication for Field

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Number of Applications Number of Applications (cont’d)(cont’d)

Application content must be Application content must be identical for each Field Officeidentical for each Field Office

Local application must identify all Local application must identify all field Office jurisdictions that field Office jurisdictions that applicant applies in applicant applies in

Dollar amount must be clearly Dollar amount must be clearly annotated for each field officeannotated for each field office

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Number of Applications Number of Applications (cont’d)(cont’d)

An applicant for:An applicant for:

CHDO national CHDO national 11CDBG national CDBG national 11Homeless national Homeless national 11Home HQ and 15 Field Offices Home HQ and 15 Field Offices (1 app. for HQ; 1 identical app. (1 app. for HQ; 1 identical app. for 15 Field Offices) for 15 Field Offices) 22Total ApplicationsTotal Applications 55

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Rating Factor 1- Applicant’s Capacity Rating Factor 1- Applicant’s Capacity and Relevant Experience (50 points)and Relevant Experience (50 points)

Minimum of 35 points for funding Minimum of 35 points for funding eligibilityeligibility

HUD differentiates between new HUD differentiates between new providers/those funded in the past providers/those funded in the past without an open award vs. current without an open award vs. current TA providersTA providers

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Rating Factor 1- Applicant’s Capacity Rating Factor 1- Applicant’s Capacity and Relevant Experience (50 points) and Relevant Experience (50 points)

(cont’d)(cont’d) A. Recent experience within past 18 A. Recent experience within past 18

months (25 points). Describe work similar months (25 points). Describe work similar to programs under CD-TA NOFA and to programs under CD-TA NOFA and demand/response system.demand/response system. Tasks undertaken, individuals servedTasks undertaken, individuals served Training skillsTraining skills Related CD-TA program knowledge Related CD-TA program knowledge

required to complete tasksrequired to complete tasks Measurable results achievedMeasurable results achieved Must provide two references for recent Must provide two references for recent

work work

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Rating Factor 1- Applicants Capacity Rating Factor 1- Applicants Capacity and Relevant Experience (50 points) and Relevant Experience (50 points)

(cont’d)(cont’d)

For current providers, experience For current providers, experience within past 18 months managing within past 18 months managing existing CD-TA award(s)existing CD-TA award(s) Discussion of tasks undertaken, Discussion of tasks undertaken,

beneficiaries served, program beneficiaries served, program topics addressed and outcomes topics addressed and outcomes achievedachieved

Should address any performance Should address any performance issues and steps taken to resolve issues and steps taken to resolve issuesissues

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Rating Factor 1- Applicants Capacity Rating Factor 1- Applicants Capacity and Relevant Experience (50 points) and Relevant Experience (50 points)

(cont’d)(cont’d)

HUD will rely on file HUD will rely on file documentationdocumentation

Any performance issues?Any performance issues? Compliance with cooperative Compliance with cooperative agreement provisionsagreement provisions

Timeliness of drawdownsTimeliness of drawdowns Customer feedback, etc.Customer feedback, etc.

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Rating Factor 1- Applicants Capacity and Relevant Experience (50 points)

(cont’d)Organizational Capacity (25 points)Organizational Capacity (25 points) Describe technical assistance skills of staff and Describe technical assistance skills of staff and

related CD-TA knowledgerelated CD-TA knowledge Types of activities prepared to undertakeTypes of activities prepared to undertake How does this further TA priorities of programsHow does this further TA priorities of programs

HOME/CHDO providers – Identify key staff – 80 HOME/CHDO providers – Identify key staff – 80 pts or higher – HOME program certification pts or higher – HOME program certification regulationsregulations

See chart for HOME/CHDO points (related to See chart for HOME/CHDO points (related to number of key staff that are certified)number of key staff that are certified)

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Rating Factor 2 – Soundness of Rating Factor 2 – Soundness of Approach (35 points)Approach (35 points)

A.A. Identify key management staff –(5 Identify key management staff –(5 points)points)

those with decision-making authority related to those with decision-making authority related to the financial/task management, performance the financial/task management, performance reporting, or overall coordination of the awardreporting, or overall coordination of the award

Within the past 18 monthsWithin the past 18 months

B.B. Procedures – (20 points)Procedures – (20 points) How applicant manages multiple large and/or How applicant manages multiple large and/or

complex TA awards in multiple jurisdictionscomplex TA awards in multiple jurisdictions Manages within the demand/response system or Manages within the demand/response system or

similar client/driven environmentsimilar client/driven environment

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Rating Factor 2 – Soundness of Rating Factor 2 – Soundness of Approach (35 points)(cont’d)Approach (35 points)(cont’d)

C.C. Quality Control (10 points)Quality Control (10 points)– Present plan for ensuring TA Present plan for ensuring TA

products developed/delivered products developed/delivered are of highest qualityare of highest quality

– Plan for ensuring activities Plan for ensuring activities eligible, program guidance is eligible, program guidance is provided, correct beneficiaries provided, correct beneficiaries servedserved

– Remediation plan in placeRemediation plan in place

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Rating Factor 3Rating Factor 3Leveraging Resources Leveraging Resources

5 points5 points

Plan for transferring products to Plan for transferring products to other providersother providers

Address re-use of existing step-in Address re-use of existing step-in packages – avoiding duplication of packages – avoiding duplication of products and time, and minimizing products and time, and minimizing costscosts

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Rating Factor 4Rating Factor 4Achieving Results and Program Achieving Results and Program

EvaluationEvaluation

10 points10 points Must Identify two quantifiable Must Identify two quantifiable

outcomes for each program outcomes for each program priority, see Section III, Subpart C, priority, see Section III, Subpart C, Eligible ActivitiesEligible Activities

Plan for evaluating effectivenessPlan for evaluating effectiveness Logic Model – post award Logic Model – post award

requirementrequirement Providers required to update Logic Providers required to update Logic

ModelModel

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Four Factors are:Four Factors are: Factor 1: Capacity of the Applicant Factor 1: Capacity of the Applicant

50 points (minimum 35)50 points (minimum 35)

Factor 2: Soundness of Approach –Factor 2: Soundness of Approach –

35 points35 points

Rating Factors (four)Rating Factors (four)

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Factor 3: Leveraging Resources – 5 Factor 3: Leveraging Resources – 5 pointspoints

Factor 4: Achieving Results and Factor 4: Achieving Results and Program Evaluation--Program Evaluation--10 points10 points

Rating Factors (four)Rating Factors (four)

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ScoringScoring

Four factorsFour factors

100 points maximum100 points maximum

Minimum score 75+ points for Minimum score 75+ points for funding considerationfunding consideration

minimum of 35 points needed in minimum of 35 points needed in Factor 1Factor 1

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AwardAward

Awards made through cooperative Awards made through cooperative agreements, not grants or contracts agreements, not grants or contracts involves “substantial HUD involvement”involves “substantial HUD involvement”

Award period – up to 36 monthsAward period – up to 36 months

Extensions not availableExtensions not available

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SummarySummaryChanges from Last YearChanges from Last Year

CDBG National funds available this yearCDBG National funds available this year

Minimum award amount for National Minimum award amount for National applications: $200,000applications: $200,000

Minimum award amount for local Minimum award amount for local applicationsapplications

$50,000 for HOME and CHDO$50,000 for HOME and CHDO $15,000 for Homeless$15,000 for Homeless

Based more on applicant’s activities they Based more on applicant’s activities they can undertake as determined by capacitycan undertake as determined by capacity

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SummarySummaryChanges from Last Year (cont’d)Changes from Last Year (cont’d)

One Factor (One Factor (Need/Extent of Need/Extent of Problem) Problem) has been eliminatedhas been eliminated

Allocation of points changed Allocation of points changed among four remaining Factorsamong four remaining Factors

Logic Model is a post-award Logic Model is a post-award requirementrequirement

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SummarySummaryChanges from Last Year (cont’d)Changes from Last Year (cont’d)

Requirements added to include HOME Requirements added to include HOME Certification for HOME and CHDO Certification for HOME and CHDO providers – awarded points on providers – awarded points on number of certified specialistsnumber of certified specialists

Training requirements are explained in Training requirements are explained in more detail for national and field officemore detail for national and field office

References required for new applicants References required for new applicants or those without an open HUD awardor those without an open HUD award

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Summary Summary Changes from Last Year (cont’d)Changes from Last Year (cont’d)

New fax numbers for 2008 New fax numbers for 2008 applications – ref: General Section applications – ref: General Section of SuperNOFAof SuperNOFA

Adobe Forms required– applicant Adobe Forms required– applicant must download Adobe reader 8.1.2 must download Adobe reader 8.1.2 from Grants .govfrom Grants .gov

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ContactContact

Mark.A.Horwath@hud.gov (202) 402-2576(202) 402-2576

http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/about/staff/fodirectors/index.cfm

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HOME Investment HOME Investment Partnerships Partnerships

Program TAProgram TA

2008 2008

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Purpose

Develop the capacity of PJs and CHDOs to achieve the highest

level of performance and results in the use of HOME Investment Partnerships

Program funds.

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2008 TA Funds Available and Application Deadline

HOME/CHDOHOME/CHDONational: National: $2.5M$2.5MLocal:Local: $6M$6M

HOMEHOMENational: National: $5M$5MLocal:Local: $5M$5M

Application

deadline:

July 3, 2008

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Funding Limitations HOME & CHDO TA

HOME and CHDO TA funds cannot total more than 20 % of TA provider operating budget.

HOME and CHDO TA funds awarded to any single TA provider may not exceed 20% of the total HOME and CHDO TA funds available.

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Eligible ApplicantsEligible ApplicantsHOME TAHOME TA

For profit or non-profit professional and technical services companies.

Home participating jurisdictions (PJs).

Public purpose organizations established pursuant to state or local legislation.

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Eligible ApplicantsEligible ApplicantsHOME TA (cont.)HOME TA (cont.)

An agency or authority established by two or more PJs to carry out HOME-funded activities.

National or regional non-profit organizations with membership comprised predominately of PJs, officials of PJs, or PJ agencies.

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1.1. Improve PJ ability to design Improve PJ ability to design and implement housing and implement housing strategies that:strategies that:

reflect sound, underwriting, management and fiscal controls,

demonstrate measurable outcomes in the use of public funds, and

provide accurate and timely reporting of accomplishments.

HOME TA PrioritiesHOME TA Priorities

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Home TA Priorities Home TA Priorities (cont.)(cont.)

2.2. Encourage public-private Encourage public-private partnerships.partnerships.

3.3. Develop strategies to address Develop strategies to address the housing affordability gap and the housing affordability gap and provide low-income households provide low-income households with access to decent, affordable with access to decent, affordable housing in high cost markets.housing in high cost markets.

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HOME TA Priorities (cont.)HOME TA Priorities (cont.)

4.4. Assist PJs in developing strategies Assist PJs in developing strategies to increase homeownership to increase homeownership opportunities for low-income opportunities for low-income households, particularly minority households, particularly minority families.families.

5.5. Improve PJ’s ability to incorporate Improve PJ’s ability to incorporate energy efficiency into the planning, energy efficiency into the planning, design, financing, construction and design, financing, construction and operation of affordable housing.operation of affordable housing.

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Eligible ApplicantsEligible ApplicantsCHDO TACHDO TA

Public and private non-profit intermediary organizations with demonstrated CHDO and affordable housing expertise.

Other non-profit organizations that engage in community revitalization activities undertaken by CHDOs.

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CHDO TA PrioritiesCHDO TA Priorities

1. Assist new CHDOs and potential CHDOs in developing the organizational capacity to own, develop, and sponsor HOME-assisted projects.

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CHDO TA Priorities (cont.)

2. Improve HOME program production and performance of existing CHDOs in the areas of:

Program design and management, including underwriting, financing , property management and compliance.

Organizational management and capacity, including fiscal controls, board development and contract management.

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CHDO TA Priorities CHDO TA Priorities (cont.)(cont.)

3. Support TA and training to community groups for the establishment of land trusts.

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Changes for 2008• Emphasis on TA provider capacity,

particularly:

– Organizational – past experience, internal procedures and quality control.

– Management - Skilled staff with recent experience administering multiple, complex tasks within the demand-response system, or a similar client-driven environment.

– HOME Program Knowledge -Experienced, HOME-certified training staff with in-depth knowledge of the HOME program requirements.

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Changes for 2008 (cont.)HOME-Certified Staff

Local Applicants# of Certified

Staff

National Applicants

# of Certified Staff

Points

1 2 4

2 3-4 6

3 5-6 8

4 or more 7 or more 10

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Changes for 2008(cont.)

• Rating Factor addressing “Need” has been eliminated.

– BUT, successful applicants must be prepared to respond to HUD’s TA demands and address the HOME or CHDO TA priorities as appropriate.

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Eligible TA ActivitiesEligible TA ActivitiesReminderReminder

National TA develop written products develop on-line materials develop training courses deliver direct TA

• Local TA– develop needs assessments– deliver workshops, etc.– customize, deliver approved training– deliver direct TA

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FY 2008Community

Development Block Grant Assistance

(CDBG)

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CDBG Technical Assistance Funds

CDBG Technical Assistance Funds

-CDBG TA is authorized under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5301-5320);

-Contained in the Regulations at 24

CFR 570.402.

-CDBG TA is authorized under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5301-5320);

-Contained in the Regulations at 24

CFR 570.402.

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CDBG Technical Assistance Funds -Overview

CDBG Technical Assistance Funds -Overview

First appropriation of CDBG Technical First appropriation of CDBG Technical Assistance Funds since 2005Assistance Funds since 2005

$1,000,000 of $1,000,000 of NationalNational CDBG funds are CDBG funds are availableavailable

No local funds are availableNo local funds are available

HUD has established a $200,000 award HUD has established a $200,000 award minimum minimum

First appropriation of CDBG Technical First appropriation of CDBG Technical Assistance Funds since 2005Assistance Funds since 2005

$1,000,000 of $1,000,000 of NationalNational CDBG funds are CDBG funds are availableavailable

No local funds are availableNo local funds are available

HUD has established a $200,000 award HUD has established a $200,000 award minimum minimum

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CDBG Technical Assistance Funds -Overview

CDBG Technical Assistance Funds -Overview

Application Deadline: July 3, 2008

Requirement for Electronic application submission

Four rating factors

Application Deadline: July 3, 2008

Requirement for Electronic application submission

Four rating factors

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CDBG Technical Assistance Funds-Eligible Applicants

CDBG Technical Assistance Funds-Eligible Applicants

Eligible Applicants:

- A state; – A unit of general local government;– A national or regional nonprofit

organization that has membership comprised predominately of entities or officials of entities of CDBG recipients;

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CDBG Technical Assistance Funds-Eligible Applicants CDBG Technical Assistance Funds-Eligible Applicants

Eligible Applicants. (continued) – A for-profit or nonprofit professional and

technical services company or firm that has demonstrated knowledge of the CDBG program and the capacity to provide technical assistance services; or

– A public or private nonprofit or for-profit organization, including educational services and area-wide planning organizations.

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CDBG Technical Assistance Funds-Rating Factors

CDBG Technical Assistance Funds-Rating Factors

Rating Factors:

1. Applicant’s Capacity & Relevant Experience

2. Soundness of Approach

3. Leveraging Resources

4. Achieving Results & Program Evaluation

Rating Factors:

1. Applicant’s Capacity & Relevant Experience

2. Soundness of Approach

3. Leveraging Resources

4. Achieving Results & Program Evaluation

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CDBG Technical Assistance Funds-Program Priorities

CDBG Technical Assistance Funds-Program Priorities

Eligible TA Priorities Activities eligible for funding must address the following TA priorities:

HUD may provide CDBG program TA to meet specified objectives of:

facilitating of skills and knowledge in planning, developing, and administering activities under the CDBG program for recipients and other entities that may need but do not possess such skill and knowledge, including measuring programs and activities under the CDBG program.

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CDBG Technical Assistance Funds-Program Priorities

CDBG Technical Assistance Funds-Program Priorities

• CDBG TA funds will support local and state grantees’ efforts in these areas as well as:– program management; – reporting accomplishments; and – analytical support of information

for performance measurement.

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CDBG Technical Assistance Funds-Program Priorities

CDBG Technical Assistance Funds-Program Priorities

TA activities that result in measurable performance outputs and outcomes are focused on the following priorities:

(1) Improve CDBG recipient knowledge and skills to implement the CPD Performance Measurement system.

(2) Improve CDBG recipient knowledge and understanding of reporting accomplishments and the importance of measuring performance from a national programmatic perspective.

(3) Develop and deliver training on implementing the re-engineered Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS).

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CDBG Technical Assistance Funds-Program Priorities

CDBG Technical Assistance Funds-Program Priorities

(4) Improve CDBG program knowledge through training of recipients, subrecipients, and subgrantees on CDBG program regulations and financial management requirements.

(5) Increase program knowledge of the CDBG Section 108 program through program-specific recipient training.

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CDBG Technical Assistance Funds-Program Priorities

(6) Develop model protocols that ensure accurate, required program recordkeeping and performance data by recipients, subrecipients, and subgrantees.

(7) Develop materials for grantees, subrecipients, and subgrantees on energy conservation or other Departmental or programmatic priorities.

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Awards

24 - 36 month Period

Demand-Response

HUD approval for tasks

HUD approval for materials

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Questions

-- Conclusion

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McKinney-VentoHomeless Assistance

Programs

CDTA 2008

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PurposePurpose

Provide grantees, project sponsors, and potential recipients with skills and knowledge needed to develop and operate projects and activities

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Funds AvailableFunds Available

Total: $7.6 million National: $5.6 million

HMIS: $2.8 million Homeless TA: $2.8 million

Local: $2 million Minimum award amount

National applications: $200,000 Field office applications: $15,000

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National TA PrioritiesNational TA Priorities Homeless Management

Information System (HMIS)

Training, direct technical assistance, and information dissemination

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National HMIS PrioritiesNational HMIS Priorities

1. AHAR Participation

2. HMIS Implementation

3. Regional/Statewide HMIS4. HMIS Portal (www.hmis.info)

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Other National PrioritiesOther National Priorities

5. e-snaps training materials

6. Homelessness Resource Exchange

www.hudhre.info

7. Curriculums

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Local TA PrioritiesLocal TA Priorities

Capacity Building

Training Delivery

Access to Mainstream Systems of Care

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Eligible ApplicantsEligible Applicants

State

Unit of General Local Government

Public Housing Authority

Public/Private Nonprofit or For-profit Organization includes educational institutions and

area-wide planning organizations

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AwardsAwards

36-month Period

Demand-Response

HUD Approval for Tasks

HUD Approval for Materials

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ListservsListservs

Homeless Assistance Program

HMIS

To Join: Go to the Homelessness

Resource Exchange

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Homelessness Resource Homelessness Resource ExchangeExchange

www.hudhre.info One-Stop Shop

Guidance and regulations TA and training resources

New Resources Added Throughout the Year Research and publications

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HRE, continuedHRE, continued

TA Providers Section: Coming by December 2008

Submit all TA and training products to HUD via the HRE

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e-snapse-snaps

New Online Application System For applicants of HUD’s

competitive homeless programs

NOT for TA fund applicants

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2008 Housing Opportunities 2008 Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS for Persons With AIDS

(HOPWA) (HOPWA)

Community Development Technical Community Development Technical Assistance Assistance

(CDTA)(CDTA)

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HOPWA Program

Provides housing & coordinated supportive services to low-income persons & their families living with HIV/AIDS

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HOPWA Program

•HOPWA Performance Measure & Outcome Goals

Increasing housing stability, Reducing risks of

homelessness, improving access to care

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HOPWA HOPWA Program

• FY2008 appropriation $300.1 FY2008 appropriation $300.1 millionmillion267.4 Million 127 States/MSA267.4 Million 127 States/MSA29.7 million competitive29.7 million competitive1.485 million TA1.485 million TA1.485 million working capitol 1.485 million working capitol

fund ITfund IT

• Over 67,000 householdsOver 67,000 households

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HOPWA TAHOPWA TA

• Support to: Support to:

127 formula grantees, 127 formula grantees,

103 competitive grantees103 competitive grantees

Over 800 project sponsors Over 800 project sponsors

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• FY08 funds available: $820,000

Minimum award $200,000

• National TA only

• Application deadline:

July 3, 2008

HOPWA TAHOPWA TA

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• Eligible applicants

Nonprofit organization

For-profit organization

State or local government

HOPWA TAHOPWA TA

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HOPWA TA

• National w/ local activitiesNational productsLocal support

• HUD HQ demand-response in collaboration with field offices

• HUD may select a single provider for coordinating TA activities

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HOPWA TA

• Programmatic trainingHOPWA activities, regulations & statuteoversight /program management

functionsAnnual performance review forms Results in Achieving outputs & outcomes

• Capacity building to effectively develop, operate, & support HOPWA-eligible projects

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FY2008 HOPWA TA Objective

• Development & implementation of activities that promote successful HOPWA grantee performance management and reporting

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HOPWA TA

• Consistent w/ departmental policy prioritiesEnding chronic homelessness

Providing increased homeownership & rental opportunities for low & moderate-income persons, persons w/ disabilities, elderly, minorities & persons w/ limited English proficiency