1. ROSS Service Coordinators NOFA For Fiscal Year 2009 For Fiscal Year 2009 CFDA # 14.870 For Fiscal Year 2009 For Fiscal Year 2009 CFDA # 14.870

2. REQUEST PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE NOFA SEVERAL TIMES AND READ THE GENERAL SECTION. PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE NOFA SEVERAL TIMES AND READ THE GENERAL SECTION. WATCH THE LOGIC MODEL AND GRANTS.GOV WEBCASTS WATCH THE LOGIC MODEL AND GRANTS.GOV WEBCASTS

3. What happened to ROSS? ROSS-Family & Homeownership and ROSS-Elderly/Persons with Disabilities have been combined into ONE NOFA this year ROSS-Family & Homeownership and ROSS-Elderly/Persons with Disabilities have been combined into ONE NOFA this year This NOFA will cover the salaries of Service Coordinators, but not the provision of services This NOFA will cover the salaries of Service Coordinators, but not the provision of services There is a separate NOFA for PH FSS. There is be a separate NOFA for HCV FSS. There is a separate NOFA for PH FSS. There is be a separate NOFA for HCV FSS.

4. Program Purpose “This program works to promote the development of local strategies to coordinate the use of assistance under the Public Housing program with public and private resources, for supportive services and resident empowerment activities. These services should enable participating families to increase earned income, reduce or eliminate the need for welfare assistance, make progress toward achieving economic independence and housing self-sufficiency, or, in the case of elderly or disabled residents, help improve living conditions and enable residents to age-in-place.” “This program works to promote the development of local strategies to coordinate the use of assistance under the Public Housing program with public and private resources, for supportive services and resident empowerment activities. These services should enable participating families to increase earned income, reduce or eliminate the need for welfare assistance, make progress toward achieving economic independence and housing self-sufficiency, or, in the case of elderly or disabled residents, help improve living conditions and enable residents to age-in-place.”

5. Funding Available $35 million $35 million $11 million has been awarded off the top to FY09 applicants because applications were processed incorrectly $11 million has been awarded off the top to FY09 applicants because applications were processed incorrectly No rollover from previous years No rollover from previous years

6. Deadline Date February 21, 2011 11:59:59pm Eastern No exceptions Received AND validated (which may take 24- 48 hours)

7. Application Deadline Date/Waivers See NOFA for requirements for waiver request. See NOFA for requirements for waiver request. May email request, but must be received at least 15 days before due date. May email request, but must be received at least 15 days before due date. No deadline extension will be granted for paper application No deadline extension will be granted for paper application DUNS number and CCR are still required DUNS number and CCR are still required See NOFA for requirements for waiver request. See NOFA for requirements for waiver request. May email request, but must be received at least 15 days before due date. May email request, but must be received at least 15 days before due date. No deadline extension will be granted for paper application No deadline extension will be granted for paper application DUNS number and CCR are still required DUNS number and CCR are still required

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

9. Funding Structure FOR EACH COORDINATOR Salary – up to $68,000 per year in salary and fringe Salary – up to $68,000 per year in salary and fringe $10,000 each year for admin $10,000 each year for admin $2000 each year for training/travel $2000 each year for training/travel THREE YEAR GRANTS Total approx $240,000-$720,000

10. Eligible Applicants PHAs/Tribes/TDHEs PHAs/Tribes/TDHEs Resident Associations Resident Associations Non-Profits supported by RA or PHA/Tribe/TDHE Non-Profits supported by RA or PHA/Tribe/TDHE

11. I was funded last year (or the year before) – Am I eligible? Projects that were funded in FY08 or FY09 are NOT eligible to be funded in FY10. Projects that were funded in FY08 or FY09 are NOT eligible to be funded in FY10. A “project” is what used to be called an AMP or a development (see definitions) A “project” is what used to be called an AMP or a development (see definitions) Any projects that were on a HUD-52768 that was funded in FY08 or FY09 are NOT eligible to be funded in FY10 (by any type of applicant) Any projects that were on a HUD-52768 that was funded in FY08 or FY09 are NOT eligible to be funded in FY10 (by any type of applicant)

12. Number of Positions Each SC must serve AT LEAST 50 units Each SC must serve AT LEAST 50 units PHAs may submit one application PHAs may submit one application PHAs may apply for up to 3 SCs depending on number of ACC Units PHAs may apply for up to 3 SCs depending on number of ACC Units 50-1000 units – 1 SC 50-1000 units – 1 SC 1001-2500 units – 2 SCs 1001-2500 units – 2 SCs 2501 + units – 3 SCs 2501 + units – 3 SCs

13. Number of Positions RAs may submit one application RAs may submit one application Local RAs may apply for 1 SC per project that they represent. Local RAs may apply for 1 SC per project that they represent. RAs may apply jointly if necessary to add up to at least 50 units RAs may apply jointly if necessary to add up to at least 50 units CHANGE FROM 2008; same as in 2009 – only 3 RAs from any one PHA may be funded CHANGE FROM 2008; same as in 2009 – only 3 RAs from any one PHA may be funded

14. Number of Positions Non-Profits may apply for Non-Profits may apply for 1 per supporting RA (up to 3 at one PHA) OR, 1 per supporting RA (up to 3 at one PHA) OR, if supported by a PHA, may apply for the number of SCs determined by the number of ACC units if supported by a PHA, may apply for the number of SCs determined by the number of ACC units Non-Profits may submit up to 3 separate applications for up to 3 PHAs for a total of up to 9 SC positions Non-Profits may submit up to 3 separate applications for up to 3 PHAs for a total of up to 9 SC positions A letter of support (and other information) is required from every RA or PHA that a non-profit intends to serve A letter of support (and other information) is required from every RA or PHA that a non-profit intends to serve

15. Number of Positions Applicants can designate if each SC position will serve Families, Elderly or both Applicants can designate if each SC position will serve Families, Elderly or both This is designated on the HUD-52768 p.2 This is designated on the HUD-52768 p.2

16. Joint Applications Two or more applicants may combine to request one SC position, however, Two or more applicants may combine to request one SC position, however, a lead applicant must be named (the first one listed on the HUD-52768) a lead applicant must be named (the first one listed on the HUD-52768) There are several other documents that are required of each applicant There are several other documents that are required of each applicant

17. Resident Associations By statute, 25% of funds must go to qualified Resident Association applications By statute, 25% of funds must go to qualified Resident Association applications A RA that is also a Non-Profit may apply using either set of requirements A RA that is also a Non-Profit may apply using either set of requirements All RAs (including those applying as non- profits) should indicate their RA status on the HUD-52768 p.1 All RAs (including those applying as non- profits) should indicate their RA status on the HUD-52768 p.1

18. EDSC PHAs that are currently eligible for the Elderly/Disabled Service Coordinator funding through the Operating Subsidy may elect to serve family or elderly residents through this ROSS-SC application. PHAs that are currently eligible for the Elderly/Disabled Service Coordinator funding through the Operating Subsidy may elect to serve family or elderly residents through this ROSS-SC application. If serving elderly residents is proposed and the ROSS- SC funding is granted, those PHAs would permanently give up their EDSC funding eligibility. If serving elderly residents is proposed and the ROSS- SC funding is granted, those PHAs would permanently give up their EDSC funding eligibility. EDSC-eligible PHAs may apply to serve FAMILIES through the ROSS-SC grant with no impact on their EDSC funding EDSC-eligible PHAs may apply to serve FAMILIES through the ROSS-SC grant with no impact on their EDSC funding

19. Coordination HUD expects that all entities wishing to serve residents at a particular PHA will have coordinated their efforts. HUD expects that all entities wishing to serve residents at a particular PHA will have coordinated their efforts. If more than one application for a given project is received, the first to be chosen from the lottery will be awarded. If more than one application for a given project is received, the first to be chosen from the lottery will be awarded. HUD also expects that service coordination will be provided among grants, so that ROSS-SC grants do not serve the same residents as PH FSS, HOPE VI, Choice Neighborhoods, etc. HUD also expects that service coordination will be provided among grants, so that ROSS-SC grants do not serve the same residents as PH FSS, HOPE VI, Choice Neighborhoods, etc.

20. Coordination A note on “fairs” – if you have a health fair or a job fair, you can invite everyone you work with, across housing programs – even non-assisted! The only restrictions are on the people you actually count as being “service coordinated” for any particular grant. The same is true for classes you coordinate that may have extra spaces… as long as the grant is not paying a per-person cost, anyone can benefit

21. Eligible Activities Service Coordinator salary/fringe – up to $68,000/yr Service Coordinator salary/fringe – up to $68,000/yr Coordinate local program committee with local service providers Coordinate local program committee with local service providers Market program Market program Ensure AFFH compliance Ensure AFFH compliance General case management (intake, assessment, education and referral) General case management (intake, assessment, education and referral) Coordinate and oversee delivery of services Coordinate and oversee delivery of services Coordinate and sponsor educational events (e.g. life skills, etc.) Coordinate and sponsor educational events (e.g. life skills, etc.) Assist in creating a resident group to promote efforts and network Assist in creating a resident group to promote efforts and network Facilitate self-help groups Facilitate self-help groups Monitor, track, evaluate and report outcomes Monitor, track, evaluate and report outcomes

22. Eligible Activities Administrative Expenses - $10,000/SC/year Administrative Expenses - $10,000/SC/year Admin staff support Admin staff support Local transportation by SCs Local transportation by SCs Stipends for reasonable out-of-pocket costs incurred by residents including transportation and child care related to program activities Stipends for reasonable out-of-pocket costs incurred by residents including transportation and child care related to program activities Tracking and evaluation Tracking and evaluation Office supplies, equipment Office supplies, equipment Program outreach, printing, postage Program outreach, printing, postage Lease/rental of space Lease/rental of space

23. Eligible Activities Training/Travel - $2,000/SC/year Training/Travel - $2,000/SC/year All training must be approved by FO (not at application) All training must be approved by FO (not at application) HUD plans to have a start-up conference for all new grantees HUD plans to have a start-up conference for all new grantees

24. Ineligible Activities Everything else Everything else PH FSS Coordinator PH FSS Coordinator Services Services

25. So, how does it work? 1. Applicants must show they have a high quality program On the HUD-52769 Needs/Providers Form On the HUD-52769 Needs/Providers Form Identify at least 10 need categories Identify at least 10 need categories Show that there are services available for at least 50% of the needs Show that there are services available for at least 50% of the needs Applicant may be the service provider if the funding comes from sources other than current or prior ROSS grants and will last for the 3-year grant term – INDICATE THE SOURCE OF FUNDING Applicant may be the service provider if the funding comes from sources other than current or prior ROSS grants and will last for the 3-year grant term – INDICATE THE SOURCE OF FUNDING Each provider is not required to commit match Each provider is not required to commit match

26. So, how does it work? 2. Applicants must show that they have 25% match Each partner that is providing match is indicated on the HUD-52769 Each partner that is providing match is indicated on the HUD-52769 Match is certified to by the ED/Board President/Etc. on the HUD-52769 - SIGN THE FORM Match is certified to by the ED/Board President/Etc. on the HUD-52769 - SIGN THE FORM Match can be cash or in-kind and can be for services provided to participants in this program or for other program eligible activities Match can be cash or in-kind and can be for services provided to participants in this program or for other program eligible activities Match letters are NOT REQUIRED to be sent in with the application Match letters are NOT REQUIRED to be sent in with the application Match letters must be kept on file and available for review Match letters must be kept on file and available for review Basically, the requirements for match letters are the same as last year Basically, the requirements for match letters are the same as last year

27. So, how does it work? 3. Applicants must show they have capacity A Past Performance narrative of no more than 10 pages is required A Past Performance narrative of no more than 10 pages is required See the NOFA for required information See the NOFA for required information Past Performance will be assessed by the Field Office or Area ONAP Past Performance will be assessed by the Field Office or Area ONAP Check NOW with your FO or Area ONAP to see if this is going to be a problem Check NOW with your FO or Area ONAP to see if this is going to be a problem

28. So, how does it work? If an applicant passes 1, 2, and 3, they will be entered into a lottery If an applicant passes 1, 2, and 3, they will be entered into a lottery The first lottery will be for qualifying RA applicants, which will be picked until 25% of funding is reached or all qualified RA applicants are funded The first lottery will be for qualifying RA applicants, which will be picked until 25% of funding is reached or all qualified RA applicants are funded The 2 nd general lottery will consist of applicants that were not funded last year. The 2 nd general lottery will consist of applicants that were not funded last year. The 3 rd general lottery will consist of applicants that were funded last year and are applying to serve other projects. The 3 rd general lottery will consist of applicants that were funded last year and are applying to serve other projects. There are sub-lotteries within each category for those that meet or do not meet policy priority status There are sub-lotteries within each category for those that meet or do not meet policy priority status

29. What’s the deal with Policy Priority Status? To receive priority funding status under this NOFA, the applicant’s logic model must include at least two of the three categories of Policy Priority activities/outputs and related required outcomes/indicators that are identified in the NOFA.

30. Meeting Policy Priority Status Pick two of these and meet the criteria – POLICY PRIORITY 1 – Job Creation/Employment POLICY PRIORITY 1 – Job Creation/Employment POLICY PRIORITY 4 – Knowledge Sharing and Capacity Building POLICY PRIORITY 4 – Knowledge Sharing and Capacity Building POLICY PRIORITY 5 – Using Housing as a Platform for Improving Other Outcomes. POLICY PRIORITY 5 – Using Housing as a Platform for Improving Other Outcomes.

31. Policy Priority Status Option 1 POLICY PRIORITY 1 – Job Creation/Employment STEP ONE Activity/output of “Policy Priority- Job Creation/Employment- Partnership with Workforce Investment Board (WIB) to establish apprenticeship programs and/or job opportunities” Activity/output of “Policy Priority- Job Creation/Employment- Partnership with Workforce Investment Board (WIB) to establish apprenticeship programs and/or job opportunities”AND/OR Activity/output of “Policy Priority-Job Creation/Employment- Partnerships with local unions to establish apprenticeship programs and/or job opportunities” Activity/output of “Policy Priority-Job Creation/Employment- Partnerships with local unions to establish apprenticeship programs and/or job opportunities” STEP TWO “Policy Priority- Job Creation/Employment-Number of job placements as a result of partnerships with the Workforce Investment Board” “Policy Priority- Job Creation/Employment-Number of job placements as a result of partnerships with the Workforce Investment Board”AND/OR “Policy Priority- Job Creation/Employment-Number of job placements as a result of partnerships with local unions” “Policy Priority- Job Creation/Employment-Number of job placements as a result of partnerships with local unions”AND/OR “Policy Priority-Job Creation/employment-Number of new apprenticeship programs established as a result of partnership(s) with Workforce Investment Board” “Policy Priority-Job Creation/employment-Number of new apprenticeship programs established as a result of partnership(s) with Workforce Investment Board”AND/OR “Policy Priority-Job Creation/employment-Number of new apprenticeship programs established as a result of partnership(s) with local unions.” “Policy Priority-Job Creation/employment-Number of new apprenticeship programs established as a result of partnership(s) with local unions.”

32. Policy Priority Status Option 2 POLICY PRIORITY 4 – Knowledge Sharing and Capacity Building STEP ONE Activity/Output of “Policy Priority- Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing: meet with local PCC and develop a gap analysis” showing a goal of a minimum of four meetings each year. Activity/Output of “Policy Priority- Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing: meet with local PCC and develop a gap analysis” showing a goal of a minimum of four meetings each year. STEP TWO Outcome one or more of the following : “Policy Priority- Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing- Number of education/training partnerships added as a result of the gap analysis” “Policy Priority- Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing- Number of education/training partnerships added as a result of the gap analysis”AND/OR “Policy Priority- Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing- Number of employment/placement opportunities added as a result of the gap analysis,” “Policy Priority- Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing- Number of employment/placement opportunities added as a result of the gap analysis,”AND/OR “Policy Priority-Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing- Number of health/mental health partners added as a result of the gap analysis,” “Policy Priority-Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing- Number of health/mental health partners added as a result of the gap analysis,”AND/OR “Policy Priority-Capacity Building and Knowledge - Number of New Supportive Services partners providing services as a result of the gap analysis “Policy Priority-Capacity Building and Knowledge - Number of New Supportive Services partners providing services as a result of the gap analysis

33. Policy Priority Option 3 Policy Priority 5 - Using Housing as a Platform for Improving Other Outcomes STEP ONE Activity/Output of “Policy Priority-Housing as a Platform-Partnerships established with high performing Early Childhood Education Programs”. Activity/Output of “Policy Priority-Housing as a Platform-Partnerships established with high performing Early Childhood Education Programs”. AND STEP TWO Outcome of “Policy Priority-Housing as a Platform- Number of children enrolled in high performing early childhood education programs with an identification of young children enrolled in high performing early childhood programs; Outcome of “Policy Priority-Housing as a Platform- Number of children enrolled in high performing early childhood education programs with an identification of young children enrolled in high performing early childhood programs;OR STEP ONE Activity/Output of “Policy Priority-Housing as a Platform-Partnerships established with local community health clinics” Activity/Output of “Policy Priority-Housing as a Platform-Partnerships established with local community health clinics” AND STEP TWO Outcome of “Policy Priority-Housing as a Platform-Number of Households that have a medical home” Outcome of “Policy Priority-Housing as a Platform-Number of Households that have a medical home”

34. What else is required? HUD-52768 – ROSS SC Application Form p.1 HUD-52768 – ROSS SC Application Form p.1 Name of applicant Name of applicant PHA/Tribe/TDHE to be served PHA/Tribe/TDHE to be served Name and PHA Code Name and PHA Code Number of ACC Units/Formula Currently Assisted Stock Number of ACC Units/Formula Currently Assisted Stock Are you eligible to receive EDSC Funding? Are you eligible to receive EDSC Funding? Are you an RA applicant? Are you an RA applicant?

35. 52768 (continued) EDSC - PHA applicants: Are you currently eligible to receive funding for one or more Elderly/Disabled Service Coordinators (EDSC) through the Operating Subsidy? (NOT ROSS-Elderly/Persons with Disabilities) EDSC - PHA applicants: Are you currently eligible to receive funding for one or more Elderly/Disabled Service Coordinators (EDSC) through the Operating Subsidy? (NOT ROSS-Elderly/Persons with Disabilities) YES ___ NO ___ If YES and you request and are granted an SC to serve Elderly Residents through this NOFA, you will forgo any future EDSC Renewal funding. RA Applicant? YES ___NO ___ (State and National Resident Associations applying as non-profits should check YES) RA Applicant? YES ___NO ___ (State and National Resident Associations applying as non-profits should check YES) Do you (the applicant) have a current ROSS-SC grant? YES ____ NO ____ Do you (the applicant) have a current ROSS-SC grant? YES ____ NO ____ Are you applying to serve ONLY projects that are NOT served by current ROSS-SC grant(s)? YES ___ NO ___ Are you applying to serve ONLY projects that are NOT served by current ROSS-SC grant(s)? YES ___ NO ___

36. 52768 (cont.) HUD-52768 – ROSS SC Application Form p.2 HUD-52768 – ROSS SC Application Form p.2 Name of Project to be served Name of Project to be served Number of units to be served (minimum 50 for each SC) Number of units to be served (minimum 50 for each SC) This is also where you indicate if you will serve Family, Elderly or both This is also where you indicate if you will serve Family, Elderly or both This chart serves as your budget – each position, each year This chart serves as your budget – each position, each year Total Grant Request at bottom – should be the same as on HUD-52769 and SF-424 Total Grant Request at bottom – should be the same as on HUD-52769 and SF-424

37. SC Position Requested Project(s) to be served (list name and/or number as applicable) (if different PHAs, list PHA as well) Number of Units to be Served by this SC (See NOFA for minimum) SC will serve Family, Elderly or Both? YearSalary/Fring e (See NOFA for limits) Admin (See NOFA for limits) Training (See NOFA for limits) 1 1 $$$ 2 $$$ 3 $$$ 2 1 $$$ 2 $$$ 3 $$$ 3 1 $$$ 2 $$$ 3 $$$ TOTAL$$$ TOTAL GRANT REQUESTED $ _________________

38. NEEDS NEED? YES/NO SERVICE PROVIDER/PARTNER(s) (list all) Value of Match* Life Skills Training Financial Literacy/Credit Counseling/Credit Repair Literacy Training ESL GED/High School Equiv. Mentoring Job Soft Skills Training Job Hard Skills Training/Certification Job Search and Placement Job Retention/Promotion ISAs/IDAs Homeownership Counseling Computer Classes Drug/Alcohol Treatment Mental Health Treatment Health/Dental Care Home Maintenance classes Parenting classes Nutrition classes Youth Programming – tutoring/mentoring/after school/summer Child Care Transportation Tax Preparation Assistance Community Safety Resident Empowerment/Capacity Building Resident Business Development Assistance with Activities of Daily Living Meals to meet nutritional need for Elderly Disability Services Counseling Personal Emergency Response Resources Wellness Programs Other (please describe) Other TOTAL$ HUD-52769

39. HUD-52769 You can list more than one service provider for a particular need. You can list more than one service provider for a particular need. However, still at least 10 needs must be identified However, still at least 10 needs must be identified 50% of all needs should have at least one service provider to meet that need. 50% of all needs should have at least one service provider to meet that need. If the applicant is the service provider, you must list the source of funding for three years. If the applicant is the service provider, you must list the source of funding for three years.

40. What else is required? *I _______________________________, certify that the match recorded here is supported by letters on file from community or other partners which certify to this amount of match funding (cash or in-kind) and that this represents the total match for the term of the grant. Total Grant Requested $___________ Total Match Documented $____________ Match is _________ % of Grant Requested (must be at least 25% to qualify) ___________________________________ Signature of Authorized Representative ___________________________________Title

41. What else is required? Narrative on Capacity/Past Performance Narrative on Capacity/Past Performance No more than 10 pages No more than 10 pages 12pt, TNR, double spaced, 1 in margin 12pt, TNR, double spaced, 1 in margin Past Performance of Applicant/Contract Administrator and Proposed Staff Past Performance of Applicant/Contract Administrator and Proposed Staff Program Administration and Fiscal Management Program Administration and Fiscal Management

42. What else is required? HUD-52753 – Certification of Resident Council Board Election HUD-52753 – Certification of Resident Council Board Election For each RA applicant For each RA applicant For each RA supporting a PHA applicant For each RA supporting a PHA applicant

43. What else is required? LETTERS OF SUPPORT Non-Profit applicants are required to submit a letter of support from each RA or PHA they propose to serve Non-Profit applicants are required to submit a letter of support from each RA or PHA they propose to serve Letters from RAs must be accompanied by a HUD-52753 (Certification of Resident Council Board of Elections) from each RA Letters from RAs must be accompanied by a HUD-52753 (Certification of Resident Council Board of Elections) from each RA Letters must include: Letters must include: Number of eligible units in PHA/RA Number of eligible units in PHA/RA List of Projects to be served List of Projects to be served Describe to what extent the PHA/RA is familiar with the non-profit applicant Describe to what extent the PHA/RA is familiar with the non-profit applicant Indicate support of non-profit applicant Indicate support of non-profit applicant Contact information, name and title of person authorized to sign Contact information, name and title of person authorized to sign

44. What else is required? Contract Administrator Partnership Agreement (if applicable) Required for All PHAS-Troubled PHAs and all RA applicants. Required for All PHAS-Troubled PHAs and all RA applicants. NOT required for non-profit applicants NOT required for non-profit applicants NOT required for non-troubled PHAs NOT required for non-troubled PHAs Found in Instructions Download called “ HUD-52755 Administrator Partnership Agreement ” Found in Instructions Download called “ HUD-52755 Administrator Partnership Agreement ” Must indicate that the contract will span the entire length of the grant. Must indicate that the contract will span the entire length of the grant. If you are PHAS troubled in any area at the deadline date for this NOFA, you MUST have a CAPA… even if you will be not troubled soon!! If you are PHAS troubled in any area at the deadline date for this NOFA, you MUST have a CAPA… even if you will be not troubled soon!!

45. Application Requirements - Forms HUD-2991 – Certification of Consistency with Consolidated Plan (if applicable) HUD-2991 – Certification of Consistency with Consolidated Plan (if applicable) Found in Instructions Download Found in Instructions Download called “ HUD-2991 ” called “ HUD-2991 ” Everyone needs either this one or the HUD-52752 Everyone needs either this one or the HUD-52752 One is required for each PHA to be served One is required for each PHA to be served It 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 It 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

46. Application Requirements - Forms HUD-52752 – Certification of Consistency with Indian Housing Plan (if applicable) HUD-52752 – Certification of Consistency with Indian Housing Plan (if applicable) Found in Instructions Download Found in Instructions Download called “ HUD-52752 ” called “ HUD-52752 ” Everyone needs either this one or the HUD-2991 Everyone needs either this one or the HUD-2991 One is required for each Tribe/TDHE to be served. One is required for each Tribe/TDHE to be served. Signed by the office that manages the I-CDBG funding Signed by the office that manages the I-CDBG funding

47. What else is required? Non-Profit Status Non-Profit Status All non-profits must submit their IRS determination letter to prove their non-profit status All non-profits must submit their IRS determination letter to prove their non-profit status

48. What is NOT required? No separate budgets (other than HUD-52768) No separate budgets (other than HUD-52768) No narratives other than the Capacity/Past Performance No narratives other than the Capacity/Past Performance Several program-specific and general forms from years past are no longer required Several program-specific and general forms from years past are no longer required Match letters (not required to be submitted, still required to be kept on file) Match letters (not required to be submitted, still required to be kept on file)

49. To open a form, move it from the left box to the right box. It will open below the main application in the PDF file – SCROLL DOWN. If you have moved a form to the right, the system will assume you want to submit it and will not let you until you fill in all of the mandatory (yellow) fields. If you do not want to submit it, move it back to the left. If a form is optional in the NOFA and does not apply to you (e.g. SF LLL, FB EEO Survey) DO NOT SUBMIT IT.

50. Application Submission In the Grants.gov application package only the Adobe forms, such as the SF-424, are identified as “ mandatory documents. ” 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. 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. In the Grants.gov application package only the Adobe forms, such as the SF-424, are identified as “ mandatory documents. ” 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. 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.

51. Application Requirements - Forms SF-424 – DO THIS FIRST – it will fill in sections of other forms automatically SF-424 – DO THIS FIRST – it will fill in sections of other forms automatically Found in mandatory forms Found in mandatory forms #2 – “Type of Application” – all ROSS-SC applications are NEW #2 – “Type of Application” – all ROSS-SC applications are NEW Federal Identifier 5a = PHA code Federal Identifier 5a = PHA code 5b “Federal Award Identifier” is not applicable 5b “Federal Award Identifier” is not applicable 9 – “Applicant Type” is where the GMC will look to determine how to process this application 9 – “Applicant Type” is where the GMC will look to determine how to process this application 10, 11, 12 and 13 are pre-populated. Don’t change them! 10, 11, 12 and 13 are pre-populated. Don’t change them!

52. Application Requirements – Forms – SF-424 (cont) 15 - “Descriptive Title of Applicant’s Project” can be “Anytown PHA ROSS-SC” 15 - “Descriptive Title of Applicant’s Project” can be “Anytown PHA ROSS-SC” 16 – 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 so they can brag. 16 – 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 so they can brag. 17 – Project proposed start and end date – Make it up – three years. Jan 1 2011-Dec 31 2013 is fine. 17 – Project proposed start and end date – Make it up – three years. Jan 1 2011-Dec 31 2013 is fine.

53. Application Requirements – Forms – SF-424 (cont) 18 – Estimated Funding – 18 – Estimated Funding – 18a is THE AMOUNT YOU ARE REQUESTING 18a is THE AMOUNT YOU ARE REQUESTING 18b is the amount of your match 18b is the amount of your match All others can be left blank All others can be left blank Don’t freak out – on your Grants.gov confirmation/validation, you may see the amount from line 18g TOTAL next to the words “Amount Requested.” Don’t worry. It’s OK. Don’t freak out – on your Grants.gov confirmation/validation, you may see the amount from line 18g TOTAL next to the words “Amount Requested.” Don’t worry. It’s OK. 19 - State review is not required by HUD 20 – if you answer “yes” to “is the applicant delinquent in any federal debt?” do not attach anything to SF-424. Instead, address in Past Performance narrative.

54. Application Requirements - Forms SF-424 Supplement – Faith Based EEO Survey for non-profit applicants only SF-424 Supplement – Faith Based EEO Survey for non-profit applicants only If it does not apply to you, DO NOT SUBMIT IT. If it does not apply to you, DO NOT SUBMIT IT. Yes, we know the form expired in 2009. It’s still valid to use. Yes, we know the form expired in 2009. It’s still valid to use.

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

56. Application Requirements - Forms HUD-2880 – Applicant/Recipient Disclosure/Update Report Found in “ Optional Documents ” Found in “ Optional Documents ” called “ HUD Applicant-Recipient Disclosure Report ” called “ HUD Applicant-Recipient Disclosure Report ” Signature “ signs ” upon submission Signature “ signs ” upon submission

57. Application Requirements – Forms – 2880 (cont.) Question 2 in Threshold Determinations applies only to THIS grant application. 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 YES Answer to question 1 “Are you applying for assistance for a specific project or activity?” is YES Answer 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 ONE fiscal year. MOST OF YOU WILL BE “NO” Answer 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 ONE fiscal year. MOST OF YOU WILL BE “NO” ONLY IF YOU ANSWER YES TO BOTH SHOULD YOU PUT ANYTHING IN PARTS II OR III. ONLY IF YOU ANSWER YES TO BOTH SHOULD YOU PUT ANYTHING IN PARTS II OR III. Most of you that need to enter ANYTHING in parts II or III will enter N/A. Most of you that need to enter ANYTHING in parts II or III will enter N/A.

58. Reminder All applicants must submit a Code of Conduct that has been approved by their Field Office All applicants must submit a Code of Conduct that has been approved by their Field Office UNLESS – your organization is listed on the Code of Conduct page http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/grants/codeofcond uct/cconduct.cfm and none of the following have changed: UNLESS – your organization is listed on the Code of Conduct page http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/grants/codeofcond uct/cconduct.cfm and none of the following have changed: http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/grants/codeofcond uct/cconduct.cfm http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/grants/codeofcond uct/cconduct.cfm Executive director Executive director Address Address Organization name Organization name

59. Application Requirements - Forms HUD-96011 Facsimile Transmittal HUD-96011 Facsimile Transmittal Required of all applicants even if not transmitting any faxes (indicate “ no faxes with this submission ” and “ 0 ” for number of pages) Required of all applicants even if not transmitting any faxes (indicate “ no faxes with this submission ” and “ 0 ” for number of pages) Found in Mandatory Documents called “ HUD Facsimile Transmittal ” Found in Mandatory Documents called “ HUD Facsimile Transmittal ” FAX NUMBERS FAX NUMBERS 1-800-HUD-1010 – toll free 1-800-HUD-1010 – toll free 215-852-8798 - non-toll free 215-852-8798 - non-toll free

60. Side note on Faxes Use HUD-96011 as the cover sheet if you submit any fax attachments or they will NOT be read. Use 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 accepted Entire applications submitted by fax will NOT be accepted Use a separate HUD-96011 cover sheet for each document and fax separately Use a separate HUD-96011 cover sheet for each document and fax separately If 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 submit If 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 submit If you re-submit electronically, you must wait for validation, then re-fax all faxes! If you re-submit electronically, you must wait for validation, then re-fax all faxes!

61. Application Requirements – Logic Model Logic Model – HUD 96010 Logic Model – HUD 96010 Found in Instructions Download Found in Instructions Download Excel File (don ’ t make into a PDF) Excel File (don ’ t make into a PDF) Please watch the webcast from on the Logic Model – it ’ s a little different this year. Please watch the webcast from on the Logic Model – it ’ s a little different this year. Archived webcast from July 26, 2010 Archived webcast from July 26, 2010 NO, REALLY - WATCH IT! NO, REALLY - WATCH IT!

62. Application Requirements – Logic Model Enable macros; read directions re: security settings Enable macros; read directions re: security settings Drop down menus Drop down menus Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 and TOTAL need to ALL BE FILLED OUT. TOTAL should reflect all three years. Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 and TOTAL need to ALL BE FILLED OUT. TOTAL should reflect all three years. May add up to 3 “ others ” right on form – REALLY CHECK before adding new May add up to 3 “ others ” right on form – REALLY CHECK before adding new Priorities/needs/activities/outcomes DO NOT need to be 1:1 Priorities/needs/activities/outcomes DO NOT need to be 1:1

63. Change from 2007 Logic Model reporting will now be ANNUAL instead of semi-annual. Logic Model reporting will now be ANNUAL instead of semi-annual. Reports will be due January 31 and will cover the calendar year prior. Reports will be due January 31 and will cover the calendar year prior.

64. Change from 2009 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing statement No Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing certification. Instead the NOFA identifies actions that must be taken by the ROSS-SC. No Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing certification. Instead the NOFA identifies actions that must be taken by the ROSS-SC. Be sure to document compliance in program records Be sure to document compliance in program records

65. Section 3 PH FSS and ROSS are subject to Section 3 requirements. PH FSS and ROSS are 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 submission There are separate reporting requirements that have been required in the past which include an annual HUD-60002 paper or online submission Section 3 is getting serious about this and may in the future impose penalties for non-reporting that may include in-eligibility for future funding. Section 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 application. Do not send reporting with application.

66. Submission Change from 2007 In FY 2010, HUD 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. In FY 2010, HUD 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. See General Section for information on downloading the latest version of Adobe Reader. These forms are still only fillable and not saveable unless you have Adobe Professional. These forms are still only fillable and not saveable unless you have Adobe Professional. If you have Adobe Professional, you may need to re-set your DEFAULT – please see the General Section for more information If you have Adobe Professional, you may need to re-set your DEFAULT – please see the General Section for more information

67. Application Submission Please see the NOFA for a checklist of required application content Please see the NOFA for a checklist of required application content You do not have to submit this checklist You do not have to submit this checklist

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

69. Application Requirements - Attachments Please 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 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 form Please use the Logic model Naming conventions in the Logic Model instructions in the form File Names with more than 50 characters, special characters or spaces may result in a rejection for a “VirusDetect” error File Names with more than 50 characters, special characters or spaces may result in a rejection for a “VirusDetect” error Failure to follow attachment naming requirements may result in un-processible applications. Failure to follow attachment naming requirements may result in un-processible applications.

70. Grants.gov Register EARLY Register EARLY If you haven’t already registered with Grants.gov, do it now. If you haven’t already registered with Grants.gov, do it now. Registration checklist and other information at www.grants.gov/GetStarted Registration checklist and other information at www.grants.gov/GetStarted www.grants.gov/GetStarted View webcast on electronic registration and application submission on HUD website. View webcast on electronic registration and application submission on HUD website. Read the Early Registration publication in the Federal Register Read the Early Registration publication in the Federal Register Includes corrective actions for application submission problems that affected past applicants Includes corrective actions for application submission problems that affected past applicants

71. Application hints General Section publication also has LOTS of information on registering General Section publication also has LOTS of information on registering Hint – when you are at the grants.gov “Download Application Package” page, enter only the CFDA number. Do not put anything in the other boxes. Hint – 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 Register for updates with grants.gov Watch the Federal Register or “funds available” page for Technical Corrections or FAQ’s Watch the Federal Register or “funds available” page for Technical Corrections or FAQ’s

72. Submitting your application When attaching documents use ONLY the formats indicated in the general section When attaching documents use ONLY the formats indicated in the general section Use Internet Explorer or Netscape (apparently Firefox doesn’t work well) Use Internet Explorer or Netscape (apparently Firefox doesn’t work well)

73. Submitting your application Most PDF forms are only “saveable” if you have Adobe Acrobat Professional. Most PDF forms are only “saveable” if you have Adobe Acrobat Professional. If you do not have Acrobat Professional, fill out the form and PRINT IT OUT and FAX IT IN with the FAX COVER SHEET If you do not have Acrobat Professional, fill out the form and PRINT IT OUT and FAX IT IN with the FAX COVER SHEET Fax number can be found in the General Section of the NOFA. DO NOT fax to program office! Fax 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. I recommend faxing everything that you attach, just in case.

74. Submitting your application If 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 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. 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.

75. Submitting your application If you zip your attachments, use only WINZIP If you zip your attachments, use only WINZIP Zip in only “normal” or “maximum” options Zip in only “normal” or “maximum” options

76. Important Resources Funds Available Page – lots of good stuff here http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/grants/fundsavail.cfm Or - Go to www.hud.gov - grants – funds available www.hud.gov On this page, scroll down to find links to program NOFAs. (check back here for FAQ’s) Code of Conduct Code of Conduct

77. Webcasts From www.hud.gov From www.hud.govwww.hud.gov click on webcasts (lower left corner) click on webcasts (lower left corner) “watch previously aired programs” “watch previously aired programs” Under “Archives” choose “SuperNOFA Archives” Under “Archives” choose “SuperNOFA Archives” View these webcasts as well as the Program Section View these webcasts as well as the Program Section Logic Model Logic Model NOFA Process and General Section NOFA Process and General Section

78. First Time Registration Process 1. Obtain Data Universal Number System (DUNS) Number. 2. Register with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) 3. Register with the Credential Provider 4. Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) must register with Grants.gov 5. E-Business Point of Contact authorizes the AOR to submit grant application. 1. Obtain Data Universal Number System (DUNS) Number. 2. Register with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) 3. Register with the Credential Provider 4. Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) must register with Grants.gov 5. E-Business Point of Contact authorizes the AOR to submit grant application.

79. Renewal/Update Registration Process for CCR POCs You must renew your CCR Registration annually You must renew your CCR Registration annually At www.ccr.gov click on Update or Renew Registrations Using TPIN At www.ccr.gov click on Update or Renew Registrations Using TPINwww.ccr.gov Enter your DUNS Number and TPIN and click submit Enter your DUNS Number and TPIN and click submit If there are any changes, make the changes and click submit. If there are any changes, make the changes and click submit. If you don’t know the TPIN, you can ask for the TPIN number. It will be emailed to CCR POC If you don’t know the TPIN, you can ask for the TPIN number. It will be emailed to CCR POC

80. Registration Process If you aren ’ t 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. If you aren ’ t 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.

81. Registration Process If 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) If 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)

82. Electronic Application Submission Upon successful submission, applicants will receive an e- mail notification confirming receipt and indicating that the application is being validated. Upon 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. 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 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. You may re-submit as many times as you want. The last validated submission will be reviewed. If you re-submit electronically, you must re-submit your faxes. If you re-submit electronically, you must re-submit your faxes. Upon successful submission, applicants will receive an e- mail notification confirming receipt and indicating that the application is being validated. Upon 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. 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 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. You may re-submit as many times as you want. The last validated submission will be reviewed. If you re-submit electronically, you must re-submit your faxes. If you re-submit electronically, you must re-submit your faxes.

83. Electronic Application Submission If the application does not pass the validation check, it will be rejected and the applicant notified of the reason for the rejected application. If 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. 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 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 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 If the application does not pass the validation check, it will be rejected and the applicant notified of the reason for the rejected application. If 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. 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 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 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

84. Application Hint If 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. If 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. Make sure that the person designated in your REGISTRATION is checking his/her email in anticipation of a validation email.

85. Hint Make sure that someone will be available to cure deficiencies, both at time of application submission and during the competition processing time! Make sure that someone will be available to cure deficiencies, both at time of application submission and during the competition processing time! This could be several months after submission … if the point of contact for the application goes on vacation, designate someone to cover for them. This could be several months after submission … if the point of contact for the application goes on vacation, designate someone to cover for them.

86. Electronic Application Submission 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 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. SAVE all fax transmission sheets that your fax machine produces.

87. Electronic Application Help Help with Grants.gov process, please call Help with Grants.gov process, please call 1-800-518-GRANTS or send an email to support@grants.gov support@grants.gov Check grants-gov.blogspot.com Check grants-gov.blogspot.com Please do not call the Program office with Grants.gov questions Please do not call the Program office with Grants.gov questions

88. REQUEST PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE NOFA SEVERAL TIMES AND READ THE GENERAL SECTION. PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE NOFA SEVERAL TIMES AND READ THE GENERAL SECTION. WATCH THE LOGIC MODEL AND GRANTS.GOV WEBCASTS WATCH THE LOGIC MODEL AND GRANTS.GOV WEBCASTS

89. Reminders from the GMC – Non-Curable Deficiencies Non-Curable Deficiencies Non-Curable Deficiencies 52768 missing 52768 missing 52769 missing 52769 missing Capacity/Past Performance Narrative missing Capacity/Past Performance Narrative missing If 52768 or 52769 are not included in the application package, the application will be considered non-responsive to the NOFA and will be determined ineligible and will not be considered for funding. If 52768 or 52769 are not included in the application package, the application will be considered non-responsive to the NOFA and will be determined ineligible and will not be considered for funding.

90. Reminders from the GMC – Common Curable Deficiencies 52768 Enter Total number of ACC units Project Name AND 11-digit project number (from PIC) – if you don’t know, FIND OUT DO NOT indicate the name of the PHA for the Project Name Number of UNITS TO BE SERVED for EACH SC Choose family, elderly or both for EACH SC Budget line amounts for EACH SC for EACH year If you enter only one year, you will get only one year of funding and that won’t change your eligibility for future funding. GMC will not ask for a “cure” for requesting only one year of funding Total Grant Requested on 52769 must equal Total Grant Requested on 52768 and Estimated Funding (Federal) on SF-424 (18a) Total Grant Requested on 52769 must equal Total Grant Requested on 52768 and Estimated Funding (Federal) on SF-424 (18a)

91. Reminders from the GMC Common Deficiencies 52769 If you list yourself as the provider, indicate FUNDING SOURCE AND TIME PERIOD - GMC will not request a “cure” but the match may not be counted, which may result in ineligibility If you list yourself as the provider, indicate FUNDING SOURCE AND TIME PERIOD - GMC will not request a “cure” but the match may not be counted, which may result in ineligibility Value of match (total) must equal “Total Match Documented” Value of match (total) must equal “Total Match Documented” Total Grant Requested on 52769 must equal Total Grant Requested on 52768 and Estimated Funding (Federal) on SF-424 (18a) Total Grant Requested on 52769 must equal Total Grant Requested on 52768 and Estimated Funding (Federal) on SF-424 (18a)

92. Reminders from the GMC – Common Curable Deficiencies Logic Model Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 AND Total Complete all columns, including column 7 (evaluation tools) Sections A-E 2880 Part 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.

93. Reminders from the GMC Common Curable Deficiencies Certification of Consistency with the Con Plan (2991) or Indian Housing Plan (52752) ALL applicants are required to have one or the other ALL applicants are required to have one or the other Indicate ROSS-SC program for the name of the Federal Program to which you are applying Indicate ROSS-SC program for the name of the Federal Program to which you are applying MUST have signature and date MUST have signature and date

94. How to Find Me Anice Schervish Chenault Anice Schervish Chenault Anice.s.chenault@hud.gov OR anice@hud.gov Anice.s.chenault@hud.gov OR anice@hud.gov Anice.s.chenault@hud.govanice@hud.gov Anice.s.chenault@hud.govanice@hud.gov 202-402-2341 202-402-2341 leave a message with your question leave a message with your question I work late I work late You can call Ron Ashford (my boss) 202-402-4258 but he will forward your call to me! You can call Ron Ashford (my boss) 202-402-4258 but he will forward your call to me!