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HOW TO “WIN” FEDERAL AND MUNICIPAL GRANTS
Melissa Sanderson, Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s AllianceLeedara Zola, Affordable Housing Consultant and Grant Writer
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LEEDARA ZOLAAffordable Housing Consultant
• CDBG• CLC• CPC• FHLBB• HDSP• HOME
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ALPHABET SOUP !!!!
. . . Don’t fight it – just give in!
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ALPHABET SOUP !!!!
. . . Don’t fight it – just give in!
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FOUNDATIONS OF SUCCESSFUL GRANTS
Match your project or program
to the funding source.
The key is a good fit.
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PREPARE FOR SUCCESS
Make sure the fit is there. If you are twisting yourself into pretzels, make sure it’s worth it
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PREPARE FOR SUCCESS
Make sure the fit is there. Is the tail wagging the dog?
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KNOW YOUR GRANT
• Training Sessions/Webinars• NOFA/Implementation Plans• Grant Representatives
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NETWORKING/RESEARCH
• Previous Awardees• Similar Projects• Similar Organizations
NETWORK!!!!!
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NETWORKING/RESEARCH
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NETWORKING/RESEARCH
A treasure trove of info!
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CASE STUDY – FHLBB AHP
Funder’s Website
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THRESHOLDS AND SCORING
• Eligibility Requirements• Scoring/Competitive Criteria• Performance Requirements
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FHLBB AHP - ELIGIBILITYEligible Homeownership InitiativesAHP funding can be used to finance homeownership initiatives for households with incomes at or below 80 percent of the median income for the area. Examples of eligible uses include single-family houses, subdivisions, cooperatives, condominiums, down-payment and closing-cost assistance, and mobile-home parks.
BUT . . .
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THRESHOLD ELIGIBILITY
Be ROCK SOLID
…If you have any question –research in advance!
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FHLBB - SCORING CATEGORIES
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FHLBB - SCORING CATEGORIES
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NARRATIVE OPPORTUNITIES
• Tell a story• Cover your basics• Make your case compelling
This is your opportunity to sell you project!
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MANAGE YOUR TIME
Be ULTRA aware of dates• Coordinate w/partners• Create a timeline• Note any needed corporate action
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MANAGE YOUR TIME
Plan for your computer to explode.
Really.
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AWARD TIME • If you don’t get funded, ask why• If you do get funded, ask why• When someone else gets funded,
ask why
Review the Scoresheets!!!
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FUNDING TIME
Learn the process to get your money!!!!!!
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COMPLIANCE Have good organizational “pass off” • Chart out the course for performance• Catalog elements to ensure compliance• Calendar reporting requirements
is in the details!
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SOLAR – HHCC and CLCAnother Case Study