The purpose of this program is to provide grants for the physical conversion of some or all of the dwelling units in an eligible project into assisted living facilities (ALFs) for frail elderly persons. Private nonprofit owners of eligible developments interested in applying for funding under this grant program should carefully review the General Section and the detailed information listed in this NOFA. Assisted living facilities (ALFs) are designed to accommodate frail elderly persons and people with disabilities who need certain support services (e.g., assistance with eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, and home management activities). ALFs must provide support services such as personal care, transportation, meals, housekeeping, and laundry. Eligible applicants: Only private nonprofit owners of eligible multifamily assisted housing developments specified in section 683(2) (B), (C), (D), (E), (F), and (G) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 (Pub. L.102-550, approved October 28, 1992) may apply for an ALCP grant. Total program funding: $20,000,000. Application deadline: November 05, 2009.
Bank of America's local grant making program typically falls into four generic categories: Community Development, Education, Health and Human Services, and Arts and Culture. Under the Community Development initiative, an emphasis is placed on affordable housing, workforce development, and neighborhood revitalization. Tax-exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, based and serving communities in Bank of America's markets are eligible to apply. Application deadline: open.
State Farm makes Company Grants in three areas: Safe Neighbors (safety), Strong Neighborhoods (community development, affordable housing), and Education Excellence (K-12 education). Grant requests for local initiatives are considered by State Farm field offices. Each office determines the types of grants it will fund, based on available funding. Eligible organizations are nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, Canadian charitable organizations, educational institutions, and governmental entities. One proposal per organization per year will be considered if it meets the guidelines outlined. Application deadline: open.
Miami-Dade County Government, through the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, is requesting applications from qualified public or private non-profit service providers (or for-profit Affordable Housing Developers for the Homeless Housing Assistance Grant only) for two housing and services grants as part of an application to be submitted to the State of Florida, Office on Homelessness for Match funding through the Challenge Grant for U.S. HUD funded Supportive Housing Programs, and the Homeless Housing Assistance Grant for Capital funding for homeless housing programs. The County will evaluate all applications to determine the best qualified service provider(s) to perform the outlined scope of services. Interested parties may pick-up a copy of the Request for Applications (RFA) beginning May 20, 2009 at the following address: Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, 111 NW 1st Street, 27th Floor, Suite 310, Miami, Florida 33128, (305) 375-1490, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. The due date for submission of applications is 4:00 p.m. on June 12, 2009, at the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners on the 17th Floor, Room 17-202 of the Stephen P. Clark Center, Miami, Florida. A Pre-Application Workshop will be held on May 29, 2009 at 9 am at 111 N.W. 1st Street, Room 18-2, Miami, Florida, 33128. Attendance at the Pre-Application Workshop is strongly recommended. In order to maintain a fair and impartial competitive process, the County can only answer questions at the Pre-Application Workshop and must avoid private communication with prospective service providers during the application preparation and evaluation period. Miami-Dade County is not liable for any cost incurred by the applicant in responding to the RFA, and it reserves the right to modify or amend the application deadline schedule if it is deemed necessary or in the interest of Miami-Dade County. Miami-Dade County provides equal access and opportunity in employment and services and does not discriminate on the basis of handicap. The contact person for purposes of this RFA is David Raymond, (305) 375-1490.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides grants funds to make emergency capital repairs to eligible multifamily projects owned by private nonprofit entities that are designated for occupancy by elderly tenants. The capital repair needs must relate to items that present an immediate threat to the health, safety, and quality of life of the tenants. Eligible applicants include: Private nonprofit owners of eligible multifamily assisted housing developments designated for occupancy by elderly tenants. Award ceiling: unspecified. Application deadline: October 1, 2009.
The Emergency Financial Assistance for Housing Program (EFAHP) provides a one-time payment of up to $400 to families who are totally without shelter or face the loss of shelter because of non-payment of rent or mortgage. It also helps those families who have had household disasters such as fire, flood, or other accidents. In order to qualify the household must have at least one child under the age of 18; the household must live in Florida, or be working or looking for work in Florida; at least one child or caretaker in the home must be a U. S. citizen or legal resident; must have proof of your housing emergency; do not have enough money in your checking/savings accounts, or the cash to pay your rent or mortgage; total household income compared to the State of Florida's need standard to decide whether the household is eligible; all income received during the application month is considered, except for those household members who receive Social Security Insurance; it must be due to a real emergency, and not from mishandling your money; and must provide proof of present living address. Please call toll-free at 1-877-891-6445 (or in Tallahassee at (850) 488-3700) if you have any questions.
This Initiative assists organizations that inform the general public about their rights and obligations under the Fair Housing Act and substantially equivalent State and local fair housing laws. Under this Initiative, there are two programs with a total of two components. They are the EOI - Regional/Local/Community-Based Program (R/L/C-B), General Component, and the EOI - National-Based Program National-Media Campaign Component. EOI-General Component: Open to applicants for fair housing education and outreach activities. Eligible applicants: QFHOs, FHOs, other nonprofit organizations representing groups of persons protected under Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. This includes agencies of State or local governments and agencies certified by the Secretary under section 810If) of the Fair Housing Act or other public or private entities that are formulating or carrying out programs to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices. Total program funding: $3,100,000. Application deadline: September 18, 2009.
This Initiative assists private, tax-exempt fair housing enforcement organizations in the investigation and enforcement of alleged violations of the Fair Housing Act and substantially equivalent State and local fair housing laws. There are three components under this Initiative: the PEI-General Component, the PEI-Performance-Based Funding Component, and the PEI- Mortgage Rescue Component. Private Enforcement Initiative – Performance-Based Funding Component. (PBFC) This funding is awarded to applicants who are present and/or former PEI grantees with excellent performance, over a three (3) year period, based upon appropriations. Eligible applicants: PEI eligible applicants are Qualified Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations (QFHOs) and Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations (FHOs), see 24 CFR 125.103; public or private, not-for-profit organizations or institutions and other public or private entities that are formulating or carrying out programs to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices including entities that will be established (FHOI Establishing New Organizations Initiative) as a result of receiving an award under this FHIP NOFA; agencies of State or local governments; and agencies that participate in the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP). Total program funding: $21,100,000. Application deadline: September 18, 2009.
The Florida Housing Finance Corporation has announced its intent to provide an approximate amount of $8,000,000 for qualified mortgage loans for homebuyer assistance under the Florida Home Ownership Assistance Program (HAP). HAP funds will be made available to qualified persons in conjunction with the Corporation's Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bond Program (SFMRB). Access to these funds will be made available through Participating Lenders that have been selected to originate first mortgages under the Corporation's SFMRB Program through an application process. Participating lending institutions will make these loans available on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible first-time home buyers qualifying for a first mortgage under the Corporation's SFMRB Program. Eligible applicants are any home mortgage lending institution that is: a qualified FHA - approved mortgagee; VA-approved lender; an USDA/RD approved lender; or a Fannie Mae and/or Freddie Mac approved lender, in good standing. Applicants interested in receiving an Invitation and Application to Participate should contact the Corporation by telephone at (850) 488-4197, by Fax at (850) 922-7253, or in writing: 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida 32301-1329. Questions, concerns, and/or requests for more information should be directed to Frances Pheeny, Single Family Programs Administrator at (850) 488-4197.
The U.S. HUD's Good Neighbor Next Door (GNND) Sales Program aims at strengthening, improving public safety, and improving the quality of life in distressed urban neighborhoods or revitalization areas by providing homeownership assistance to law enforcement professionals, firefighters, EMTs, and teachers. The program is comprised of 3 sub-programs: Officer Next Door, Firefighter & Emergency Medical Technician Next Door, and Teacher Next Door. All three programs allow eligible participants to purchase a HUD owned single family home, townhouse, or condominium in a HUD designated Revitalization Area at a 50% discount. Applying for an FHA-insured mortgage will allow participants to finance all closing costs with a single down payment of $100. An FHA 203 (k) rehabilitation mortgage enables participants to purchase the home and rehabilitate it with the necessary repairs. All participants must fulfill a three-year occupancy requirement. Application deadline: open.
Green Communities is a five-year, $555 million initiative to build more than 8,500 environmentally healthy homes for low-income families. Created by Enterprise in partnership with the Natural Resources Defense Council, Green Communities will transform the way America thinks about, designs, and builds affordable communities. The initiative provides grants, financing, tax-credit equity, and technical assistance to developers who meet Green Communities Criteria for affordable housing that promotes health, conserves energy and natural resources, and provides easy access to jobs, schools, and services. Eligible applicants include: 501(c)(3) nonprofits; public housing authorities; tribally designated housing entities; for-profit entities; and for-profit entities participating through joint ventures with qualified organizations. Application deadline: open.
The Home Depot Foundation, through the Affordable Housing Built Responsibly Grant Program, administers funding to nonprofit organizations whose missions align with the foundation's interests in supporting the production and preservation of affordable, efficient, and healthy housing. The foundation makes grants to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charities in the United States and to charitable organizations in Canada. To better support its mission, the Home Depot Foundation awards most of its grants by directly soliciting proposals from high-performing nonprofit organizations with demonstrated ability to create strong partnerships, impact multiple communities, and leverage grant resources. In order to identify potential future nonprofit partners or respond to unique community revitalization opportunities, a limited amount of unsolicited grant funding is set aside to be awarded through a competitive process. Preference is given to proposals that encourage community involvement and result in the production, preservation, or financing of housing units for low to moderate income families. The most promising proposals will incorporate a number of "green" building design practices. Also, in 2009, preference will be given to proposals that clearly demonstrate how urban forestry strategies will be utilized to create healthier, more vibrant communities. The foundation makes Affordable Housing Built Responsibly grant decisions three times per year and grants typically range from $50,000 to $125,000 each. Letters of inquiry are due on March 1, 2009; and July 1, 2009. The foundation will consider only one proposal from the same organization per calendar year.
The Florida Housing Finance Corporation has published on the Florida Administrative Weekly (p.13) its intention to provide up to $250,000 for qualified mortgage loans for down payment and closing costs assistance under the Homeownership Assistance for Moderate Income Loan Program (HAMI). HAMI Loans will be made available to moderate income persons in conjunction with the Corporation's Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bond Program (SFMRB). All HAMI Loans will be fully amortized second mortgage loans up to $5,000 at a fixed interest rate not to exceed 10.00%, over a 10-year term. Loans will provide financing for owner-occupied residences in any county in the State of Florida, subject to the participation of qualified lending institutions and the counties they elect to serve. Any home mortgage lending institution that is a qualified FHA - approved mortgagee, a VA-approved lender, or an USDA/RD approved lender or with respect to Conventional Mortgage loans, is a Fannie Mae and/or Freddie Mac approved lender in good standing, interested in participating should contact the Corporation by telephone at (850)488-4197, by Fax at (850)922-7253, or in writing: 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida 32301-1329. Any questions or concerns regarding the proposed issuance of bonds should be directed to Frances Pheeny, Single Family Programs Administrator at (850) 488-4197.
Link to Administrative Weekly
The HOPE for Homeowners (H4H) program was created by Congress to help those at risk of default and foreclosure refinance into more affordable, sustainable loans. H4H is an additional mortgage option designed to keep borrowers in their homes. The program is effective from October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2011. As many as 400,000 homeowners could avoid foreclosure through this program over the next three years. If you are having trouble making your mortgage payments, HOPE for Homeowners may be able to help you, by refinancing your loan into a new 30-year fixed-rate loan with lower payments. Homeowners must contact their existing lender and/or a new lender to discuss how they may qualify for the H4H program.
The Miami-Dade County is now offering housing assistance grants to eligible residents. The Housing Assistance Grant Program can assist eligible residents with: Relocation costs; Moving expenses; Utility deposits; and Emergency housing assistance. Call 786-331-5383 or visit the nearest Neighborhood Service Center (see flyer) for program information and assistance. A trained social worker will conduct a needs assessment and verify income when determining eligibility and grant award amount.
The SRL Program provides funding to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of flood damage to severe repetitive loss structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Participation in this program is voluntary. However, the SRL program differs from FEMA’s other mitigation grant programs in that those property owners who decline offers of mitigation assistance will be subject to increases to their insurance premium rates. Eligible applicants: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized). Total program funding: $160,000,000. Application deadline: December 31, 2010.
This program provides funding for the development and operation of supportive housing for very low-income persons 62 years of age or older. HUD provides capital advances and contracts for project rental assistance in accordance with 24 CFR part 891. Capital advances must be used for the construction or rehabilitation of a structure, or acquisition of a structure with or without rehabilitation. (See Section IV.E.3 below for additional information on calculating the capital advance amount.) Capital advance funds bear no interest and are based on development cost limits in Section IV.E.3. Repayment of the capital advance is not required as long as the housing remains available for occupancy by very low-income elderly persons for at least 40 years. Eligible applicants: Private nonprofit organizations and nonprofit consumer cooperatives. (See Section III.C.3.k of the Section 202 NOFA for further details and information regarding the formation of the Owner Corporation). Total program funding: $420,900,000. Application deadline: November 13, 2009.
This program provides funding for the development and operation of supportive housing for very low-income persons with disabilities who are at least 18 years old. If you receive funding through this program, you must assure that supportive services are identified and available. HUD provides capital advances and contracts for project rental assistance in accordance with 24 CFR Part 891. Capital advances may be used for the construction or rehabilitation of a structure or acquisition of a structure with or without rehabilitation, to be developed into a variety of housing options described in Section III.C. Capital advance funds bear no interest and are based on development cost limits in Section IV.E.3. Repayment of the capital advance is not required as long as the housing remains available for occupancy by very low-income persons with disabilities for at least 40 years. Eligible applicants: Nonprofit organizations that have a section 501(c)(3) tax exemption from the Internal Revenue Service. Total program funding: $90,600,000. Application deadline: November 16, 2009.
The Service Coordinator Program provides funding for the employment and support of Service Coordinators in insured and assisted housing developments that were designed for the elderly or nonelderly persons with disabilities and continue to operate as such. Service Coordinators help residents obtain supportive services from the community that are needed to enable independent living and aging in place. Eligible applicants: You must meet all of the applicable threshold requirements of Section III.C of the General Section. 2. You must be an owner of a development assisted under one of the following programs: a. Section 202 Direct Loan; b. Project-based Section 8 (including Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation), or c. Section 221(d)(3) below-market interest rate, and 236 developments that are insured or assisted. Total program funding: $20,000,000. Application deadline: November 05, 2009.
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation's Window of Opportunity: Preserving Affordable Rental Housing program's immediate goal is to help large nonprofit housing organizations purchase and maintain 100,000 units of existing, affordable rental housing that might otherwise deteriorate or become too expensive for low- and moderate-income households. $35 million will be available in the form of grants and low-cost loans to national and regional nonprofit organizations that own and operate large rental housing portfolios across the country. Another $10 million in low-cost loans will help specialized lending intermediaries finance transactions for these and other nonprofit owners across the country. An additional $5 million in grants will support research, policy analysis, and public education to improve understanding of the pressures on the supply of affordable rental housing and strategies to address them. Up to ten projects will be supported. Letter of Inquiry is required. Application deadline: open.
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