1 FY 2008 Community Development Technical Assistance (CD-TA)

2 Introduction  Marty Horwath, Director,Technical Assistance Division (TAD), of Technical Assistance and Management  Marty Horwath, Director,Technical Assistance Division (TAD), Office of Technical Assistance and Management  Joan Sweeney, Program Analyst, Office of Technical Assistance and Management  Sylvia Purvis, Program Analyst, Office of Technical Assistance and Management

3 Introduction (cont’d) Martha Murray, Affordable Housing Specialist, Office of Affordable Housing Programs (OAHP)Martha Murray, Affordable Housing Specialist, Office of Affordable Housing Programs (OAHP)  Diane Lobasso, Director, States and Small Cities Division, Office of Block Grant Assistance (OBGA)  Kevin Kissinger, Special Needs Assistance Specialist, Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS)  Ben Ayers, HIV/AIDS Specialist, Office of HIV/AIDS Housing (HOPWA)

4 Community Development Technical Assistance (CD-TA)  CD-TA Program Objectives  CD-TA Program Requirements  Field Office/Local and Headquarters/National Technical Assistance  2008 Funding Distributions by CPD Programs

5 Purpose of CD-TA  Seek providers through the SuperNOFA  Provide TA to grantees to achieve the highest levels of performance and results in CPD programs  Provide 2008 TA funds to: CDBG, HOME, CHDO, Homeless, and HOPWA

6 Program Requirements  SuperNOFA General Section  Community Development Technical Assistance (CD-TA) Section  Eligibility requirements  Cooperative agreements not grants or contracts  “Strings attached”/ “significant HUD involvement”

7 Significant HUD involvement  (1) planning (2) delivery (3) follow- up  two primary elements of HUD’s significant involvement  prior HUD approval of a written plan  Demand/Response system  Activities proposed in your application may not be selected by HUD for implementation

8 Written Plans  Approved written plans specify:  Tasks  Location of activities  Funding amounts  Expected results  Measuring methodology  Timetable, budgets, and staffing plans

9 Demand/Response System With the approval of the GTR:  Market availability of services  Respond to requests from GTR  Conduct needs assessments  Respond to direct requests  Obtain letters from PJs, as required

10 Local and National Awards  Local TA implemented under the direction of the Field Offices  National TA implemented under the direction of the Headquarters Program Offices

11 National CD-TA  National TA is used to:  Develop written products  Develop on-line materials  Develop training courses  Deliver workshops, training, etc.  Deliver direct TA to program recipients

12 Local CD-TA Local TA is used to:  develop needs assessments  deliver workshops, etc.  Customize and deliver approved training  deliver direct TA to program recipients

13 Funds Available by Program CD-TA NOFA was published in Federal Register on May 12 th Approximately $27.9 million  HOME$ 10.0 million  CHDO (HOME)$ 8.5 million  Homeless$ 7.6 million  CDBG$ 1.0 million  HOPWA$ 0.82 million

14 National/Local Funds Distribution National local National local HOME $5.0M $5.0M CHDO $2.5M $6.0M Homeless $5.6M $2.0M CDBG $1.0M $0 HOPWA $0.82M $0 Total$14.92M $13.0M Note: Minimum Award Amounts Established (See Later Slide)

15 Applications – Electronic Submission  Due date July 3, 2008  Important that Applicants review the HUD FY 2008 NOFA General Section  General Section published in the Federal Register on March 19, 2008

16 Applications – Electronic Submission Reference: General Section  Desktop User’s Gide for Submitting Electronic Grant Applications  Connecting with Communities: A User’s Guide to HUD Programs and the FTY 2008 NOFA Process Guidebook  Both Found at /fundsavil.cfm /fundsavil.cfm /fundsavil.cfm  HUD’s NOFA Information Center – for those without Internet Access 800-HUD- 8929

17 Applications –Submission  Use of ADOBE Forms Application Packages and ADOBE Reader  Review the five-step registration process. Can take 2-4 weeks to complete

18 Reference: SuperNOFA General Section  Electronic applications must be submitted and validated via Grants.Gov. by 11:59:59 PM EST of July 3, 2008  Submit applications at least 72 hours prior to deadline to assure there is adequate time to cure any deficiencies in the validation process  Paper copies also due by 11:59:59 pm on due date (see General Section) Applications – Electronic Submission

19 Application  Page limit – no more than 25 pages for rating factors combined  Only material required by the NOFA will be considered; other materials prohibited i.e., no resumes, charts, letters, etc. attached to the application

20 Other Application Elements  Follow the checklist in NOFA as guide

21 Number of Applications  Each program requires one (1) separate and distinct application  If applying in a specific program for both HQ and Field, only two (2) applications are necessary  One application for HQ, one application for Field

22 Number of Applications (cont’d)  Application content must be identical for each Field Office  Local application must identify all field Office jurisdictions that applicant applies in  Dollar amount must be clearly annotated for each field office

23 Number of Applications (cont’d) An applicant for: CHDO national 1 CDBG national 1 Homeless national 1 Home HQ and 15 Field Offices (1 app. for HQ; 1 identical app. for 15 Field Offices) 2 Total Applications5

24 Rating Factor 1- Applicant’s Capacity and Relevant Experience (50 points)  Minimum of 35 points for funding eligibility  HUD differentiates between new providers/those funded in the past without an open award vs. current TA providers

25 Rating Factor 1- Applicant’s Capacity and Relevant Experience (50 points) (cont’d)  A. Recent experience within past 18 months (25 points). Describe work similar to programs under CD-TA NOFA and demand/response system.  Tasks undertaken, individuals served  Training skills  Related CD-TA program knowledge required to complete tasks  Measurable results achieved  Must provide two references for recent work

26 Rating Factor 1- Applicants Capacity and Relevant Experience (50 points) (cont’d)  For current providers, experience within past 18 months managing existing CD-TA award(s)  Discussion of tasks undertaken, beneficiaries served, program topics addressed and outcomes achieved  Should address any performance issues and steps taken to resolve issues

27 Rating Factor 1- Applicants Capacity and Relevant Experience (50 points) (cont’d)  HUD will rely on file documentation  Any performance issues?  Compliance with cooperative agreement provisions  Timeliness of drawdowns  Customer feedback, etc.

28 Rating Factor 1- Applicants Capacity and Relevant Experience (50 points) (cont’d) Organizational Capacity (25 points)  Describe technical assistance skills of staff and related CD-TA knowledge  Types of activities prepared to undertake  How does this further TA priorities of programs  HOME/CHDO providers – Identify key staff – 80 pts or higher – HOME program certification regulations  See chart for HOME/CHDO points (related to number of key staff that are certified)

29 Rating Factor 2 – Soundness of Approach (35 points) A.Identify key management staff –(5 points)  those with decision-making authority related to the financial/task management, performance reporting, or overall coordination of the award  Within the past 18 months B.Procedures – (20 points)  How applicant manages multiple large and/or complex TA awards in multiple jurisdictions  Manages within the demand/response system or similar client/driven environment

30 Rating Factor 2 – Soundness of Approach (35 points)(cont’d) C.Quality Control (10 points) –Present plan for ensuring TA products developed/delivered are of highest quality –Plan for ensuring activities eligible, program guidance is provided, correct beneficiaries served –Remediation plan in place

31 Rating Factor 3 Leveraging Resources  5 points  Plan for transferring products to other providers  Address re-use of existing step-in packages – avoiding duplication of products and time, and minimizing costs

32 Rating Factor 4 Achieving Results and Program Evaluation  10 points  Must Identify two quantifiable outcomes for each program priority, see Section III, Subpart C, Eligible Activities  Plan for evaluating effectiveness  Logic Model – post award requirement  Providers required to update Logic Model

33  Four Factors are:  Factor 1: Capacity of the Applicant 50 points (minimum 35) 50 points (minimum 35)  Factor 2: Soundness of Approach – 35 points 35 points Rating Factors (four)

34 Factor 3: Leveraging Resources – 5 points Factor 4: Achieving Results and Program Evaluation-- 10 points Rating Factors (four)

35 Scoring  Four factors  100 points maximum  Minimum score 75+ points for funding consideration  minimum of 35 points needed in Factor 1

36 Award  Awards made through cooperative agreements, not grants or contracts involves “substantial HUD involvement”  Award period – up to 36 months  Extensions not available

37 Summary Changes from Last Year  CDBG National funds available this year  Minimum award amount for National applications: $200,000  Minimum award amount for local applications  $50,000 for HOME and CHDO  $15,000 for Homeless  Based more on applicant’s activities they can undertake as determined by capacity

38 Summary Changes from Last Year (cont’d)  One Factor ( Need/Extent of Problem) has been eliminated  Allocation of points changed among four remaining Factors  Logic Model is a post-award requirement

39 Summary Changes from Last Year (cont’d)  Requirements added to include HOME Certification for HOME and CHDO providers – awarded points on number of certified specialists  Training requirements are explained in more detail for national and field office  References required for new applicants or those without an open HUD award

40 Summary Changes from Last Year (cont’d)  New fax numbers for 2008 applications – ref: General Section of SuperNOFA  Adobe Forms required– applicant must download Adobe reader from Grants.gov

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42 HOME Investment Partnerships Program TA 2008

43 Purpose Develop the capacity of PJs and CHDOs to achieve the highest level of performance and results in the use of HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds.

TA Funds Available and Application DeadlineHOME/CHDO National: $2.5M Local:$6M HOME National: $5M Local:$5M Application deadline: July 3, 2008

45 Funding Limitations HOME & CHDO TA  HOME and CHDO TA funds cannot total more than 20 % of TA provider operating budget.  HOME and CHDO TA funds awarded to any single TA provider may not exceed 20% of the total HOME and CHDO TA funds available.

46 Eligible Applicants HOME TA  For profit or non-profit professional and technical services companies.  Home participating jurisdictions (PJs).  Public purpose organizations established pursuant to state or local legislation.

47 Eligible Applicants HOME TA (cont.)  An agency or authority established by two or more PJs to carry out HOME-funded activities.  National or regional non-profit organizations with membership comprised predominately of PJs, officials of PJs, or PJ agencies.

48 1.Improve PJ ability to design and implement housing strategies that:  reflect sound, underwriting, management and fiscal controls,  demonstrate measurable outcomes in the use of public funds, and  provide accurate and timely reporting of accomplishments. HOME TA Priorities

49 Home TA Priorities (cont.) 2.Encourage public-private partnerships. 3.Develop strategies to address the housing affordability gap and provide low-income households with access to decent, affordable housing in high cost markets.

50 HOME TA Priorities (cont.) 4.Assist PJs in developing strategies to increase homeownership opportunities for low-income households, particularly minority families. 5.Improve PJ’s ability to incorporate energy efficiency into the planning, design, financing, construction and operation of affordable housing.

51 Eligible Applicants CHDO TA  Public and private non-profit intermediary organizations with demonstrated CHDO and affordable housing expertise.  Other non-profit organizations that engage in community revitalization activities undertaken by CHDOs.

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

53 CHDO TA Priorities (cont.) 2.Improve HOME program production and performance of existing CHDOs in the areas of:  Program design and management, including underwriting, financing, property management and compliance.  Organizational management and capacity, including fiscal controls, board development and contract management.

54 CHDO TA Priorities (cont.) 3.Support TA and training to community groups for the establishment of land trusts.

55 Changes for 2008 Emphasis on TA provider capacity, particularly: –Organizational – past experience, internal procedures and quality control. –Management - Skilled staff with recent experience administering multiple, complex tasks within the demand-response system, or a similar client-driven environment. –HOME Program Knowledge -Experienced, HOME-certified training staff with in-depth knowledge of the HOME program requirements.

56 Changes for 2008 (cont.) HOME-Certified Staff Local Applicants # of Certified Staff National Applicants # of Certified Staff Points or more7 or more10

57 Changes for 2008(cont.) Rating Factor addressing “Need” has been eliminated. –BUT, successful applicants must be prepared to respond to HUD’s TA demands and address the HOME or CHDO TA priorities as appropriate.

58 Eligible TA Activities Reminder  National TA  develop written products  develop on-line materials  develop training courses  deliver direct TA Local TA –develop needs assessments –deliver workshops, etc. –customize, deliver approved training –deliver direct TA

59 FY 2008 Community Development Block Grant Assistance (CDBG)

60 CDBG Technical Assistance Funds -CDBG TA is authorized under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (42 U.S.C ); -Contained in the Regulations at 24 CFR CDBG TA is authorized under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (42 U.S.C ); -Contained in the Regulations at 24 CFR

61 CDBG Technical Assistance Funds -Overview  First appropriation of CDBG Technical Assistance Funds since 2005  $1,000,000 of National CDBG funds are available  No local funds are available  HUD has established a $200,000 award minimum  First appropriation of CDBG Technical Assistance Funds since 2005  $1,000,000 of National CDBG funds are available  No local funds are available  HUD has established a $200,000 award minimum

62 CDBG Technical Assistance Funds -Overview  Application Deadline: July 3, 2008  Requirement for Electronic application submission  Four rating factors  Application Deadline: July 3, 2008  Requirement for Electronic application submission  Four rating factors

63 CDBG Technical Assistance Funds-Eligible Applicants Eligible Applicants: - A state; –A unit of general local government; –A national or regional nonprofit organization that has membership comprised predominately of entities or officials of entities of CDBG recipients;

64 CDBG Technical Assistance Funds-Eligible Applicants Eligible Applicants. (continued) –A for-profit or nonprofit professional and technical services company or firm that has demonstrated knowledge of the CDBG program and the capacity to provide technical assistance services; or –A public or private nonprofit or for-profit organization, including educational services and area-wide planning organizations.

65 CDBG Technical Assistance Funds-Rating Factors Rating Factors: 1.Applicant’s Capacity & Relevant Experience 2.Soundness of Approach 3.Leveraging Resources 4.Achieving Results & Program Evaluation Rating Factors: 1.Applicant’s Capacity & Relevant Experience 2.Soundness of Approach 3.Leveraging Resources 4.Achieving Results & Program Evaluation

66 CDBG Technical Assistance Funds-Program Priorities Eligible TA Priorities Activities eligible for funding must address the following TA priorities: HUD may provide CDBG program TA to meet specified objectives of: facilitating of skills and knowledge in planning, developing, and administering activities under the CDBG program for recipients and other entities that may need but do not possess such skill and knowledge, including measuring programs and activities under the CDBG program.

67 CDBG Technical Assistance Funds-Program Priorities CDBG TA funds will support local and state grantees’ efforts in these areas as well as: – program management; –reporting accomplishments; and –analytical support of information for performance measurement.

68 CDBG Technical Assistance Funds-Program Priorities TA activities that result in measurable performance outputs and outcomes are focused on the following priorities: (1) Improve CDBG recipient knowledge and skills to implement the CPD Performance Measurement system. (2) Improve CDBG recipient knowledge and understanding of reporting accomplishments and the importance of measuring performance from a national programmatic perspective. (3) Develop and deliver training on implementing the re-engineered Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS).

69 CDBG Technical Assistance Funds-Program Priorities (4) Improve CDBG program knowledge through training of recipients, subrecipients, and subgrantees on CDBG program regulations and financial management requirements. (5) Increase program knowledge of the CDBG Section 108 program through program-specific recipient training.

70 CDBG Technical Assistance Funds-Program Priorities (6) Develop model protocols that ensure accurate, required program recordkeeping and performance data by recipients, subrecipients, and subgrantees. (7) Develop materials for grantees, subrecipients, and subgrantees on energy conservation or other Departmental or programmatic priorities.

71 Awards  month Period  Demand-Response  HUD approval for tasks  HUD approval for materials

72 Questions -- Conclusion

73 McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Programs CDTA 2008

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

75 Funds Available  Total: $7.6 million  National: $5.6 million  HMIS: $2.8 million  Homeless TA: $2.8 million  Local: $2 million  Minimum award amount  National applications: $200,000  Field office applications: $15,000

76 National TA Priorities  Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)  Training, direct technical assistance, and information dissemination

77 National HMIS Priorities 1.AHAR Participation 2.HMIS Implementation 3.Regional/Statewide HMIS 4.HMIS Portal (

78 Other National Priorities 5.e-snaps training materials 6.Homelessness Resource Exchange  7.Curriculums

79 Local TA Priorities  Capacity Building  Training Delivery  Access to Mainstream Systems of Care

80 Eligible Applicants  State  Unit of General Local Government  Public Housing Authority  Public/Private Nonprofit or For- profit Organization  includes educational institutions and area-wide planning organizations

81 Awards  36-month Period  Demand-Response  HUD Approval for Tasks  HUD Approval for Materials

82 Listservs  Homeless Assistance Program  HMIS  To Join:  Go to the Homelessness Resource Exchange

83 Homelessness Resource Exchange   One-Stop Shop  Guidance and regulations  TA and training resources  New Resources Added Throughout the Year  Research and publications

84 HRE, continued  TA Providers Section:  Coming by December 2008  Submit all TA and training products to HUD via the HRE

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87 e-snaps  New Online Application System  For applicants of HUD’s competitive homeless programs  NOT for TA fund applicants

Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Community Development Technical Assistance (CDTA)

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

90 HOPWA Program HOPWA Performance Measure & Outcome Goals  Increasing housing stability,  Reducing risks of homelessness,  improving access to care

91 HOPWA HOPWA Program FY2008 appropriation $300.1 millionFY2008 appropriation $300.1 million  Million 127 States/MSA  29.7 million competitive  million TA  million working capitol fund IT Over 67,000 householdsOver 67,000 households

92 HOPWA TA Support to: Support to:  127 formula grantees,  103 competitive grantees  Over 800 project sponsors

93 FY08 funds available: $820,000   Minimum award $200,000 National TA only Application deadline: July 3, 2008 HOPWA TA

94 Eligible applicants   Nonprofit organization   For-profit organization   State or local government HOPWA TA

95 HOPWA TA National w/ local activities  National products  Local support HUD HQ demand-response in collaboration with field offices HUD may select a single provider for coordinating TA activities

96 HOPWA TA Programmatic training  HOPWA activities, regulations & statute  oversight /program management functions  Annual performance review forms  Results in Achieving outputs & outcomes Capacity building to effectively develop, operate, & support HOPWA-eligible projects

97 FY2008 HOPWA TA Objective Development & implementation of activities that promote successful HOPWA grantee performance management and reporting

98 HOPWA TA Consistent w/ departmental policy priorities  Ending chronic homelessness  Providing increased homeownership & rental opportunities for low & moderate-income persons, persons w/ disabilities, elderly, minorities & persons w/ limited English proficiency