ROSS-SC NOFA Webcast

PH FSS NOFA WebcastCFDA #14.877

THE BASICSDue Date: May 30, 2012, received by Grants.gov no later than 11:59:59 p.m. eastern timeApplications must be RECEIVED and VALIDATED by the deadline date and time This may take 24-48 hoursDUNS number and CCR are still requiredFunding Available: Approximately $15 millionWaiver Requests: To submit paper applications due 15 days prior to the application deadline.THE BASICSEligible Applicants:PHAsTribes/TDHEsJoint applicants with a combined minimum of 25 slotsIneligble Applicants:Resident Associations Nonprofit associationsApplicants must serve residents of conventional public housing or NAHASDA-assisted housing.

Joint applicants must both be eligible entities.3REQUESTPlease read the NOFA carefully. Please read the General Section carefully.Go to: www.hud.gov/grants and click on Funds Available

Purpose of the FSS ProgramTo promote local strategies to coordinate the use of assistance under the Public Housing program with public and private resources to enable participants to obtain employment that leads to economic independence. Reduce or eliminate the need for welfare assistanceBuild family assets of participants through the FSS escrow account.

Changes from 2011New Formula: 1 FSS Coordinator must serve 25 familiesEach additional FSS Coordinator must serve 50 familiesSo, 2 coordinators would serve 75 families, 3 coordinators would serve 125 families, etc. Part-time positions: New this year15-24 familiesNew Form: 52651 (HCV FSS Program Coordinator Funding Form)Target Period: October 1, 2010-September 30, 2011

Number of Positions:Renewal ApplicantsRenewal Applicants: To qualify for one full-time FSS Program Coordinator you must have served a minimum of 25 families during the Target Period (October 1, 2010-September 30, 2011)UNLESS: You were newly funded in 2010 or 2011For renewal of additional positions grantees will have one year to meet the new formula, i.e. 50 families per additional coordinator.Applicants should use the 52651 part A to request renewal positions. Applicants that feel they will not be able to meet the formula by the end of the grant period, should not apply for more than what they can realistically accomplish.7Number of Positions: Renewal Applicants Part-time Positions: If renewal applicants have not met the 25-slot minimum they are eligible to apply for a part-time position IF they have filled between 15-24 slots during the target period.NOTE: These applicants will have to have an amended FSS Action Plan on file with the field office to reflect this.REMEMBER: If posted HUD PIC data is incorrect, we will accept ad hoc reports from applicants (for the same target period).

8Number of Positions: Renewal Applicants Additional Positions to Expand FSS Program:Applicants may apply for additional positions if, during the target period, they have served 50 more families than the previous level. 1 program coordinator = 25 families2 program coordinators = 75 families3 program coordinators = 125 families

9Number of Positions: New ApplicantsNew Applicants: Have to have a HUD-approved FSS Action Plan on file with the local HUD field office approving a 25-slot program.

New applicants may apply for a part-time program as well (15-24 slots). The FSS Action Plan should reflect this.

10Note for the FutureUpdate PIC Consider your current FSS programs sizeFILL your SLOTS!!

Eligible ParticipantsAll program participants must be residents of conventional public housing or NAHASDA-assisted housing.Section 8 residents are not eligible to be served by this grant.

NOFA Overview2009, 2010, and 2011 Grantees = Renewal ApplicantsAll others considered newNew applicants will only be eligible for one full-time or one part-time FSS CoordinatorGrant only pays for salaries and fringe benefits of program coordinators.

Funding StructureFor Each Coordinator:Salary:up to $69,000 in salary and fringe for full-time positionsUp to $34,500 in salary and fringe for part-time positionsRemember to have salary comparables on fileFor audit purposes, applicants must have documentation on file demonstrating that the salary and fringe benefits of the project coordinator are comparable to similar professions in their local area. 14Grant TermAll grants are for one year from the date of Grant Agreement, however:In 2011, HUD made FY10 and FY11 grant awards in June and September, so 2012 renewal grantees will find themselves in the position of having overlapping funds. Field offices will provide extensions.Grant begins when the HUD-1044 is signed by HUD

Eligible Activities Eligible:Salary and fringe benefits, up to $69,000 per coordinator for one yearIneligible:Salary for the HCV FSS CoordinatorServices for residentsAdministrative activities or costsMay not use funds to pay for a contract administrator or grant writer

Role of Program CoordinatorResponsible for:Linking FSS program participants to supportive servicesEnsuring services included in participants contracts of participation are being providedEnsuring participants are fulfilling their responsibilitiesEnsuring escrow accounts are established and properly maintainedWork with Program Coordinating Committee and local service providersAffirmatively Furthering Fair HousingJob developmentOutreach to residents with disabilities Monitor the progress and evaluate overall success

Program RequirementsPHA must use a Program Coordinating Committee to secure the necessary resources to implement the FSS program. See 24 CFR 984.202 for more informationYou may share PCC between PH FSS, HCV FSS and ROSS-SC programs, if it meets all of their needs.

Program RequirementsParticipating families must enter into a contract of participation. The contracts are designed to be for FIVE years.THEREFORE, even though the grant term for this grant is ONE year, the PHA must be able to sustain its FSS program for FIVE years.Think seriously before establishing a new Program. Not getting funded by HUD is NOT an acceptable reason to invalidate Contracts of Participation.

Program RequirementsEscrow Accounts Must be computed using the guidelines set forth in 24 CFR 984.305.Are REQUIRED for all FSS programs.Putting Your Application Together: Grants.gov

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Putting Your Application TogetherForm SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance - RequiredSF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities - if applicable HUD-52651 this is key will tell HUD how many positions you have received and how many you are now applying for - RequiredHUD-2880 HUD Applicant/Recipient Disclosure Report RequiredHUD-2993 If applicable (only for those who request a waiver to submit a paper application)HUD-96011 Facsimile coversheet Required Putting Your Application TogetherHUD-2991 Certification of Consistency with Consolidated Plan OR a copy of the signed PHA Certification of Compliance for the applicants current Annual PHA Plan - RequiredHUD-52752 Certification of Consistency with Indian Housing Plan RequiredHUD-52755 Sample Contract Administrator Partnership Agreement (for troubled applicants only)Putting Your Application TogetherHUD-96010 This is the Logic Model RequiredAttachments Form- Required to attach ad hoc report and forms in the Instructions Download. Code of Conduct - if applicant PHA is not listed on HUD website. (http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/grants/codeofconduct/cconduct.cfm)

Putting Your Application Together:PIC Data

HUDs PIC Data

Putting Your Application Together:PIC DataIf HUDs data for the target period is incorrect, or if a PHA is not on our list, please submit your own data using information from your PHAs software/tracking system for the same target period. You should count anyone who was under contract at any time during the target period.Submit it as an attachment to your application. Recommendation: Submit it in the same format as the one provided by HUD with the same informationWe need this information to calculate percentages in case we cant fund all eligible applications in a category. 30Putting Your Application Together: The 52651 HCV(PH) FSS Funding FormAll applicants must complete Part I.PHAs that currently administer PH FSS programs will also complete Part II.PHAs not currently administering PH FSS programs will complete Parts I and III.

The 52651 Applicants with Previously Funded ProgramsPart IIA asks for previously funded positions, salaries for those positions AND salaries for positions you are requesting under this NOFA. May not be 1 to 1, especially now that additional positions will require you to serve 50 slotsEnter fiscal year you were last funded under, e.g. 2008Part IIB asks about new positions that you would like to fill Part IIC totals for Parts A and B.The 52651 PHAs NOT Currently Administering an FSS ProgramPart IIIA asks how many slots are in your HUD-Approved Action Plan.Part IIIB You are only eligible for one full-time coordinator or one part-time coordinator Part IIIC totals Part A and Part B.All subject to the salary comparability requirement.

The 52651 Part-Time PositionsRequesting one part-time position:A PHA currently administering a PH FSS program - enter (or .50) in Part II.C.1.

A PHA not currently administering a PH FSS program enter (or .50) in Part III.C.1.

Putting Your Application Together: What Are the Policy Priorities?They support HUDs Strategic PlanThe Policy Priorities that are relevant to FSS:POLICY PRIORITY 1 Job Creation/EmploymentPOLICY PRIORITY 4 Knowledge Sharing and Capacity BuildingPOLICY PRIORITY 5 Using Housing as a Platform for Improving Other Outcomes.You must pick 2 in order to qualify for Policy Priority Status

Putting Your Application Together: How to Qualify for Policy PrioritiesYou qualify for policy priorities only by using the Logic Model correctly.Use the drop-down lists The NOFA provides detailed explanation for how to do this starting on p. 27.Putting Your Application Together: How to Qualify for Policy PrioritiesExample: Policy Priority #1 - Job Creation/ EmploymentStep One, Select Under Services/Activities:Activity/output of Policy Priority- Job Creation/Employment- Partnership with Workforce Investment Board (WIB) to establish apprenticeship programs and/or job opportunitiesAND/ORActivity/output of Policy Priority-Job Creation/Employment- Partnerships with local unions to establish apprenticeship programs and/or job opportunities

Putting Your Application Together: How to Qualify for Policy PrioritiesSTEP TWO Select Under Outcomes:Policy Priority- Job Creation/Employment-Number of job placements as a result of partnerships with the Workforce Investment BoardAND/ORPolicy Priority- Job Creation/Employment-Number of job placements as a result of partnerships with local unionsAND/ORPolicy Priority-Job Creation/employment-Number of new apprenticeship programs established as a result of partnership(s) with Workforce Investment BoardAND/ORPolicy Priority-Job Creation/employment-Number of new apprenticeship programs established as a result of partnership(s) with local unions.

The NOFA outlines how to do this for the remaining 2 policy priorities38GS Threshold RequirementsGeneral Section Requirements such as:Timely Receipt RequirementsHave a DUNS NumberYour CCR must be current (registration is good for only one year)Please be sure to read the General Section carefully

Program Threshold Requirements for Renewal ApplicantsEligibilityPerformance and Capacity RequirementsRenewal Applicants:Review of submitted application materialsA review of the FSS Action Plan on file at the field officeProgram performance including any audit findingsPrior Logic Model submissionsBudgetary reportingPast Performance Review will be conducted on a Pass/Fail basis

Check with the field office to make sure you have everything in order to ensure a PassMake sure also that you and the field office are on the same page re: how many slots you have.40Program Threshold Requirements for New ApplicantsEligibilityPerformance and Capacity RequirementsNew Applicants:Review of submitted application materialsCheck to make sure theres an approved FSS Action Plan on file at the field officeAdherence to reporting requirements on other HUD programsPast Performance Review will be conducted on a Pass/Fail basis

Program Requirements for Application SubmissionSalary comparables keep on file/no need to submitFSS Action Plan Has to be for PH FSS. 24 CFR 984.201Troubled PHAs must submit a Contract Administrator Partnership AgreementIf you are PHAS troubled in any area by the deadline date for this NOFA, you MUST have a CAPA even if you will not be troubled soon!! IF the GMC sends a deficiency for this DO ONE!

If the Action Plan is new make sure to submit it to the field office with enough time for their review and approval.42Curable DeficienciesIf you submit the old PH FSS Form and not the new required form, you will be able to submit the new form (New Form = 52651)Youre a troubled PHA and do not submit a Contract Administrator Partnership AgreementMake sure to follow the instructions provided by the Grants Management Center for submitting information to cure any deficiency.Whats NOT Required?NO BUDGETNO RATING FACTORSNO NARRATIVES REQUIRED

Funding CategoriesCategory 1: Applicants funded in fiscal years 2009, 2010, or 2011 that meet the requirements of the NOFACategory 2: Applicants currently administering previously-funded FSS programs that were not funded in fiscal years 2009, 2010, or 2011Category 3: Applicants that do not currently administer an FSS program that have an approved FSS Action Plan Category 4: A PHA or tribe that wishes to expand its FSS program and has filled the required number of slots during the target period.

Category 4: Basically = Category 1 PHA applicants that qualify for more positions than the number of positions renewed in Category 145Order of FundingCategory 1 HUD will first fund eligible renewal positions for Policy Priority applicants in a round-robin fashion, first with all eligible applicants getting one position, then a second, etc. until there are insufficient funds for all eligible renewal positions. In that final round, order of funding will be determined based on the highest percentage of families with increased earned income.If necessary, the # of ACC units for PHAs or FCAS units for tribes will be used as a tie breaker giving preference to the smallest number of ACC/FCAS units first.

Order of FundingCategory 1 If funding is sufficient for all renewals of Policy Priority applicants but not for non-Policy Priority applicants, a round robin approach will be used as described earlier. Categories 2 and 3 will be funded in a similar fashion.Category 4 If funding remains, HUD will again fund Policy Priority applicants (and then non-Policy Priority applicants) in a round-robin fashion beginning with those applicants that qualify for a second position.

Filling Out the FormsForms in the Instructions Download most are fillable, you can save them and then attach them. NOTE: The 52755 and 52752 are not. Please type these, scan and attach, or fax them using the fax coversheet generated with your application.

Application Requirements: Form SF-424SF-424 DO THIS FIRST it will fill in sections of other forms automaticallyFound in mandatory forms#2 Type of Application new or renewalFederal Identifier 5a = PHA code5b Federal Award Identifier is only for renewals enter your most current FSS grant number.

Application Requirements: Form SF-4249 Applicant Type is where you indicate what type of organization you are:L Public/Indian Housing AuthorityTribes/TDHEs may be I or K10, 11, 12 and 13 are pre-populated. Dont change them!

Application Requirements: Form SF-42415 - Descriptive Title of Applicants Project can be Anytown PHA FSS16 Congressional District of Applicant only fill in 16b if the project where you plan to implement the program is in a different congressional district from the main office. This is used to notify Congress.17 Project proposed start and end date Estimate it - Jan 1 2013-Dec 31 2014 is fine. If you are a renewal, you may use the end date of your FY11 grant as the start date.

Application Requirements: Form SF-42418 Estimated Funding 18a is THE AMOUNT YOU ARE REQUESTINGAll others can be left blank 19 - State review is not required by HUD

Application Requirements: Form SF-LLL SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (if applicable)Found in Optional Documents called Disclosure of Lobbying ActivitiesSF-LLL-A Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Continuation Sheet (if applicable)You can either download it from HUDCLIPS or make one up yourself. Its basically a blank piece of paper. IF IT IS NOT APPLICABLE, DO NOT MOVE IT OVER, DO NOT SEND IT IN

If you have or intend to conduct lobbying activities using federal funds, you have to use this form.53

Application Requirements: Form 2991HUD-2991 Certification of Consistency with Consolidated Plan OR copy of the signed PHA Certification of Compliance for the current Annual PHA Plan 2991 Found in Instructions Download Everyone needs either this one or the HUD-52752It is NOT signed by the PHA, so GET STARTED on this process Signed by whoever develops the Con Plan for CDBG usually a city/county planning office

Application Requirements:Form 52752HUD-52752 Certification of Consistency with Indian Housing Plan (if applicable)Found in Instructions Download called HUD-52752Everyone needs either this one or the HUD-2991One is required for each Tribe/TDHE to be served.Signed by the office that manages the I-CDBG funding55Application Requirements HUD-2880HUD-2880 Applicant/Recipient Disclosure/Update ReportFound in Optional Documents but is Requiredcalled HUD Applicant-Recipient Disclosure ReportSignature signs upon submission

56The HUD-2880 (continued) Question 2 in Threshold Determinations applies only to THIS grant application.Answer to question 1 Are you applying for assistance for a specific project or activity? is YESAnswer to question 2 Have you received or do you expect to receive assistance within the jurisdiction of the Department (HUD) involving the project or activity in this application, in excess of $200,000 during this fiscal year (Oct. 1 -Sep. 30)? should only be YES if you are requesting more than $200,000 for THIS grant for the FIRST YEAR. MANY OF YOU WILL BE NOIF YOU ANSWER YES TO BOTH YOU MUST FILL OUT PARTS II OR III.Most of you that need to enter ANYTHING in parts II or III will enter N/A.Application Requirement:Facsimile TransmittalHUD-96011 Facsimile TransmittalRequired of all applicants even if not transmitting any faxes (indicate no faxes with this submission and 1 for number of pages)Found in Mandatory Documents called HUD Facsimile TransmittalFAX NUMBERS (same as 2011)1-800-HUD-1010 toll free215-825-8798 - non-toll free 58Additional Note on FaxesUse HUD-96011 as the cover sheet if you submit any fax attachments or they will NOT be read.Entire applications submitted by fax will NOT be acceptedUse a separate HUD-96011 cover sheet for each document and fax separatelyIf you downloaded the application more than once, make sure that you use the fax cover sheet that came with the version of the application that you ultimately submitIf you re-submit electronically, you must wait for validation, then re-fax all faxes!

5959Check accuracy of faxesApplication Requirements Logic ModelLogic Model HUD 96010Found in Instructions DownloadExcel File (dont make into a PDF)You may want to watch a past webcast on the Logic ModelArchived webcast for HUD's FY2011 General Section Policies and Logic Model Training

60Application Requirements Logic ModelEnable macros; read directions re: security settingsDrop down menusYear 1 ONLYPriorities/needs/activities/outcomes DO NOT need to be 1:161Webcastswww.hud.govclick on ResourcesClick on Webcasts

62Finding an Archived Webcast

ReportingLogic Model reporting is ANNUAL instead of semi-annual.Reports are due 30 days after your grant has ended. Annual Reporting also includes the Federal Financial Report SF-425 You also have to report on the 50058 regularly

64Reminder!All applicants must submit a Code of Conduct that has been approved by their Field OfficeUNLESS your organization is listed on the Code of Conduct page http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/grants/codeofconduct/cconduct.cfm and none of the following have changed:Executive directorAddressOrganization name

AFFHNo Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing certification. Instead the NOFA identifies actions that must be taken by the PH FSS Coordinator. (p.20)Be sure to document compliance in your program records/files66Section 3FSS is subject to Section 3 requirements.There are separate reporting requirements that have been required in the past which include an annual HUD-60002 paper or online submissionSection 3 is getting serious about this and may in the future impose penalties for non-reporting that may include in-eligibility for future funding.Do not send reporting with your FSS application. 67First Time Registration ProcessObtain Data Universal Number System (DUNS) Number.Register with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR)Register a user name and password (Authorized Organization Representative [AOR] ID) at Grants.gov; The applicant organizations E-Business Point of Contact (E-Biz POC) logs in to Grants.gov to grant authority to the Authorized Organization Representative (AOR); The AOR confirms his or her status as authorized applicant to submit an application on behalf of the organization.

If you arent already registered, BEGIN YOUR REGISTRATION PROCESS IMMEDIATELY!If your Authorized Representative has left, follow registration steps 3-5 to have a new one registered and authorized to submit the application.Incomplete registration was the most common error and resulted in applicants not receiving funding.

Renewal/Update Registration Process for CCR POCsYou must renew your CCR Registration annuallyRegistrations in CCR are active for one year. The CCR registrant is notified by email one month prior to the registration expiration date that the CCR registration will be expiring. The email provides instructions for how to update/renew the CCR registration.Please read the General Section for more information. You can also go to: www.ccr.govRegistration ProcessIf you changed your eBusiness Point of Contact, in the CCR Registration, make sure that the new eBusiness Point of Contact has also granted permission to the person submitting the application to be the Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR)

Application SubmissionPlease see the NOFA for a checklist of required application contentYou do not have to submit this checklist71Submission through Grants.govHUD is using Adobe Forms in the Grants.gov application packages. They are compatible with Microsoft Windows Vista operating system, Apple Macintosh computers and Microsoft Office 2007.See General Section for information on downloading the latest version of Adobe Reader.Before you can view and complete the application you MUST have a compatible Adobe Reader installed. Some forms are only fillable and not saveable unless you have Adobe Professional, some are not fillable.If you have Adobe Professional, you may need to re-set your DEFAULT please see the General Section for more information. 72Application SubmissionApplication forms in the Instruction Download should be saved to your hard drive, completed and then attached to your electronic application package for submission to Grants.gov.

DO NOT download the application and save to or attempt to upload from a USB flash drive. Applicants have had difficulty with this in the past. Save and upload from your hard-drive.

If more than one person is working on the application package, all must be using the same software version.

7373Notes on attaching please make sure you attach the version you are intending to Follow the tips providedSave the final files in a folder on your desk top; open each file; After attaching the files open them again and make sure they are complete. many applicants last year submitted older versions of their files. Not the last version. Dont just scroll through the first part of the file, but open them and read the app them before hitting the submit button.Application Requirements - AttachmentsPlease label your attachments clearly see General Section for more information please name it EXACTLY what it is and who you are if you can.Please use the Logic model Naming conventions in the Logic Model instructions in the formFile Names with more than 50 characters (HUD recommends 32), special characters or spaces will result in a rejection for a VirusDetect errorFailure to follow attachment naming requirements may result in rejected applications.74Application Submission Reminder!In the Grants.gov application package only the Adobe forms, such as the SF-424, are identified as mandatory documents. HOWEVER, the Logic Model and other application forms ARE ALSO REQUIRED of all applicants. These forms are included in the optional documents section or in the Instructions Download.

75Submitting Your ApplicationWhen attaching documents use ONLY the formats indicated in the General SectionGrants.gov recommends using Internet Explorer to submit applications.If you zip your attachments, use only WINZIP Zip in only normal or maximum optionsSee General Section for more information.

76Submitting Your ApplicationMost PDF forms are only saveable if you have Adobe Professional 8.0 or higher.If you do not have Acrobat Professional, fill out the form and PRINT IT OUT and FAX IT IN with the FAX COVER SHEETFax number can be found in the General Section of the NOFA. DO NOT fax to program office!I recommend faxing everything that you attach, just in case.77Submitting Your ApplicationIf you choose to attach saved PDF files, please, after you save them, open them back up again to see if what you entered is really saved. If you have just the free version of Acrobat READER, you WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SAVE you will probably just be saving a blank form.

78Application HintsGeneral Section publication also has LOTS of information on registeringHint when you are at the grants.gov Download Application Package page, enter only the CFDA number. Do not put anything in the other boxes.Register for updates with grants.gov You will be given the option when you go to download the application/instructions.Watch the Funds Available page for FAQs and these slides.7979Some forms are in mandatory documents some are in optional documents BOTH of those are pure-edge.Other forms are in instructions downloadAll forms you need should be in that package.Grants.govRegister EARLYIf you havent already registered with Grants.gov, do it now. Registration checklist and other information at www.grants.gov/GetStarted View webcast on electronic registration and application submission on HUD website.80Once Youve Submitted Your ApplicationUpon successful submission, applicants will receive an e-mail notification confirming receipt and indicating that the application is being validated. The validation process will be completed in approximately 24 to 48 hours.You will then get a validation email. It is only at this point that you can breathe.You may re-submit as many times as you want. The last validated submission will be reviewed.REMEMBER: If you re-submit electronically, you must re-submit your faxes.

Once Youve Submitted Your ApplicationIf the application does not pass the validation check, it will be rejected and the applicant notified of the reason for the rejected application.DO NOT ASSUME that the application has been successfully submitted until you receive the validation notice.If a rejection notice is received, you must correct the error and resubmit.If you are rejected and you receive the rejection after the deadline, you will have a 24 hour grace period from your rejection notice to re-submit.

Application StatusYou can check on grants.gov to see the status of your application HUD has received the application you submitted when it says Your application has been reviewed by the Grantor agency and assigned an Agency Tracking Number. That means its been received and validated. Theres nothing else that Grants.gov can tell you after this. Now, you wait.

Application HintIf there is a problem with your application submission, an email will be sent to the person designated in your REGISTRATION, not in your APPLICATION because we will not have been able to read your application yet. Make sure that the person designated in your REGISTRATION is checking his/her email in anticipation of a validation email.

Another Application HintMake sure that someone will be available to cure deficiencies, both at time of application submission and during the competition processing time! This could be a while after submission if the point of contact for the application goes on vacation, designate someone to cover for them.In FY11, the GMC sent faxes, but also alerted applicants by email that a fax was coming.If the fax didnt go through, they send it snail mail.

Other hints SAVE every email correspondence, email validation, the log number/call number every time you call the help desk, etc. These may become crucial if there is a problem.SAVE all fax transmission sheets that your fax machine produces.

Help with Grants.govFor help with Grants.gov process, please call 1-800-518-GRANTS or send an email to support@grants.govCheck grants-gov.blogspot.comPlease do not call the Program office with Grants.gov questions

Important ResourcesFunds Available Page lots of good info here:http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/grants/fundsavail.cfm

Or - Go to: www.hud.gov, - grants funds available

On this page, scroll down to find links to program NOFAs. (check back here for FAQs)

Reminders from the GMC Common Curable DeficienciesLogic ModelYear 1 only is required.Complete all columns, including column 7 (evaluation tools) Sections A-E2880Part I if you answer YES to both Question 1 and Question 2, you MUST complete Part II and Part III. If you indicated YES to both questions in Part I and have no information to report in Part II and Part III, you must indicate N/A.

89Reminders from the GMCCommon Curable DeficienciesCertification of Consistency with the Con Plan (2991) or Indian Housing Plan (52752)ALL applicants are required to have one or the other or acceptable alternativeIndicate PH-FSS program for the name of the Federal Program to which you are applyingMUST have signature and date90How to Find MeVia email: Dina.Lehmann-Kim@hud.govVia telephone: 202-402-2430When leaving a voicemail, try to leave your specific question so I can leave you a specific answer! Back-up: Ron Ashford, Director, Public Housing Supportive Services Ronald.T.Ashford@hud.gov, or 202-402-4258. Thank you!