Fiscal Year 2014 Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Program NOFA Training Part 2

1. Fiscal Year 2014Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Program NOFA TrainingPart 2

2. Part 2 Agenda • Focus on Category Two funds for mold remediation and prevention • Criteria in NOFA – definitions, rating factors, scoring • Overview of mold health effects, assessment and remediation • Where to find help

3. View Part One • Recommend applicants view Part One to learn about • General ICDBG requirements • General Section requirements • How to apply electronically

4. Congressional Set-aside • Pub L. 1131-76 • “Of the amounts made available under the previous proviso, $10,000,000 shall be for grants for mold remediation and prevention that shall be awarded through one national competition to Native American tribes with the greatest need.”

5. Reason for Setaside • Study in 2003 found prevalence of mold in tribal housing • Mold exposure linked to respiratory symptoms and asthma • Congress said ONAP must work with HUD Office of Healthy Homes

6. Two Categories of Funding • In 2014, two categories of funding • Category One – any ICDBG-eligible activity • Category Two – mold remediation and prevention • Can apply for and receive both for same projects

7. Available Funds • Mold Remediation - $10,000,000 • No allocation per regions • National competition • Applications rated by a national panel in headquarters

8. Mold Remediation and Prevention • NOFA includes a three part definition of mold remediation and prevention • Mold is defined as visible growth of fungi on surfaces of units/residential buildings or their interior

9. Mold Remediation and Prevention • Mold remediation is defined as long term solutions to a mold problem including mold that has grown on surfaces and addressing the source of the moisture entering or being disbursed

10. Mold Remediation and Prevention • Mold prevention includes action taken when mold is present in minute amounts to significantly reduce the likelihood of mold occurring or significantly growing

11. New Definition • Tribally owned or operated housing • Means housing that is currently owned or operated by an Indian tribe or TDHE, or was previously assisted with HUD funding

12. US Environmental Protection AgencyOffice of Air and RadiationIndoor Environments Division

13. EPA Slides • Where does mold comes from? • Why care about mold? • What to do? • Mold Control • Assessing the Problem • Remediation Plan • Resources

14. Where Does Mold Come From? Molds - part of natural environment Molds & other fungi can grow virtually anywhere Mold spores are present indoors and out

15. Where Mold Comes From? Cont’d… • Molds grow in all climates, in all parts of the country

16. Why Care About Mold Health effects – allergic reactions, asthma attacks, toxic and/or irritant effects, opportunistic infections (immune compromised) Mold can cause structural damage to buildings, materials and furnishings

17. Why Care About Mold • Changing climatic conditions leading to increased frequency and stronger water-related storms with associated property damage, flooding, water intrusions and the potential for increased mold growth

18. What To Do? To grow, mold needs: • Moisture • Nutrients: basically any organic substance including wood, paper, foods, insulation, etc. • Oxygen

19. What To Do ? Cont’d MoistureControl Is the Key to Mold Control Find or identify the water problem and fix it • Control humidity • Fix water leaks

20. What To Do ? Cont’d Assess Conditions - Before cleanup/remediation Response depends on: -Type of water damaged materials - If response is within 24-48 hours - before mold growth starts - If damage is from clean water

21. Do You Really Need to Know What Kind of Mold it is? In most cases NO There are many types of mold and no Federal standards or guidelines to check compliance against If visible mold is present, it should be removed! Surface sampling may be useful to check clean-up

22. Do You Really Need to Know? • Sampling is complex, often expensive and difficult to do well • If you must sample: • Consult a professional • Know why you are sampling and what you will do with the results

23. Remediation Plan • Identify steps to fix water or moisture problem(s) • Determine size of the problem • Select clean-up methods for moldy items

24. Remediation Plan cont’d • Select containment methods to protect occupants • Select Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Plan for removal of contaminated building materials • Develop a communications plan

25. Additional Points to Consider • Do it in-house or hire a professional? • Biocides • Safety • Don’t touch mold/moldy items with bare hands • Avoid getting mold/mold spores in your eyes • Don’t inhale - mold or mold spores

26. Additional Points to Consider • Avoid Creating New IEQ Problems (www.epa.gov/iaq)

27. Are You Done? • All water and moisture problems fixed • Remove visible mold, mold-damaged materials; moldy odors should not be present • If you sampled, kinds and concentrations of mold and mold spores (after clean-up) should be similar to those found outside.

28. Are You Done? Cont’d • No signs of moisture damage or mold growth on revisit • No health complaints or physical symptoms attributed to mold • In the end: judgment call

29. Using Technical Specifications, Guidances and Protocols • Use professional judgement • When necessary adapt guidelines and programs for the situation

30. Moisture and Mold Resources • Indoor Environments Division Mold Website www.epa.gov/mold • HUD Healthy Homes Mold/Moisture Website http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/healthy_homes/healthyhomes/mold • Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/mold_remediation.html

31. Mold and Moisture Resources • New: A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/moldguide.html • Moisture Control Guidance for Building Design, Construction and Maintenance www.epa.gov/iaq/moisture

32. Additional Resources • Indoor airPlus www.epa.gov/iapwww.epa.gov/indoorairplus/pdfs/construction_specifications.pdf • “Healthy Indoor Environment Protocols for Home Energy Upgrades” www.epa.gov/iaq/homes/retrofits.html

33. Additional Resources IAQ Tools for Schools –mold and moisture www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/tfs/guideh.html IAQ Design Tools for Schools – moisture control www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/tfs/guideh.html

34. Additional ResourcesBackground and Training • National Academy of Sciences Damp Indoor Spaces Report http://books.nap.edu/catalog/11011.html • IAQ Scientific Findings Resource Bank - Indoor Dampness, Mold, and Health www.iaqscience.lbl.gov/dampness-summary.html

35. Additional Resources Background and Training • Online mold course – Introduction to Mold and Mold Remediation for Environmental and Public Health Professionals • www.epa.gov/mold/moldcourse/index.html • Mold Related Webinars – check for announcements on www.epa.gov/iaq

36. Grant Ceilings in NOFA • One ceiling nationwide - $400,000 • One of the screening factors • If exceeded, application not rated

37. Grant Ceilings • May apply for and receive funds to remediate mold under both categories • If funded under both categories, may not receive more than the combined ceiling of both categories

38. Eligible Applicants • Same entities that are eligible for Category One funds • One applicant must submit one application for both categories

39. Housing Rehab Cost Limits Eastern Woodlands $35,000 Southern Plains $35,000 Northern Plains $50,000 Southwest $65,000 Northwest $50,000 Alaska $75,000

40. Threshold Requirements • HUD Thresholds in General Section • Program-Related Thresholds in ICDBG NOFA • Project-Specific Thresholds in ICDBG NOFA

41. Project-Specific Thresholds • Only housing rehabilitation project threshold applies to Category Two projects

42. Housing Rehab Threshold • Rehab standards and policies must be adopted prior to submission of application • Homebuyer’s payments must be current in HUD-assisted housing

43. Application & SubmissionGeneral Section • Review General Section • Applications must be submitted electronically, via Grants.gov unless waiver is granted

44. What to Submit

45. Application, Forms, Required Elements • See checklist in Section IV of the NOFA for list of items to submit • View Part One of this webcast for details

46. What To Submit • If submitting request for both categories, submit – • Two narratives • Two one-page summaries • Two implementation plans • Two budgets

47. Rating Factors • Capacity of the applicant • Need/Extent of the Problem • Soundness of Approach • Leveraging Resources • Comprehensiveness and Coordination

48. Rating Factors • Vary slightly between categories – now we will discuss Category Two • Review table in Section V.A.2 of the NOFA

49. Rating Factors • Applicants must score a minimum of 70 points to be funded • Points vary if current or new applicant

50. Factor 1 – Capacity • Up to 33 points in total • If funded this year, progress will be measured • If funded in past years, lack of progress will = fewer points