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Community Tech Centers Grant - Update or Establish Neighborhood Networks

Receive funding to update or establish Neighborhood Networks centers, offering computer and education services to underserved populations in public housing. The maximum funding amounts are higher for new centers. Eligible activities include computer training, job preparation classes, and maintenance costs. The application deadline is February 15, 2008. Public Housing Authorities can apply, and joint applicants are accepted. The grant term is three years, and certain funding restrictions apply. Watch the webcasts for more details.

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Community Tech Centers Grant - Update or Establish Neighborhood Networks

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  1. Neighborhood NetworksNOFA For Fiscal Year 2007 CFDA # 14.875

  2. REQUEST • PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE NOFA • Go to: http://http://www.hud.gov/grants/index.cfm • Click on “Funds Available” and then “Other HUD Grant Funds Available” • READ THE GENERAL SECTION OF THE 2007 SUPERNOFA • Go to link above and again to “Funds Available” click on “2007 SuperNOFA General Section”.

  3. REQUEST • WATCH THE GRANTS.GOV AND LOGIC MODEL WEBCASTS • The grants.gov webcast can be found by going to: http://www.hud.gov/webcasts/archives/grantstakeholder.cfm (look for January 4, 2007) • The Logic Model webcast can be found by going to www.hud.gov/webcasts/archives (click “SuperNOFA archives”, then “2007 SuperNOFA webcasts” – scroll down for the March 20th External Broadcast)

  4. PROGRAM PURPOSE To provide grants to Public Housing Authorities to either: • Update and expand an existing NN center OR 2. Establish a new NN center

  5. DEFINITIONS • Existing Center: • A computer lab owned and operated by a PHA that has not received prior NN funding; • A center previously funded by the NN grant • A lab that needs funding to become fully operational • New Center: • One that will be established with NN grant funds

  6. FUNDS AVAILABLE • Approximately $10 million • NOTE: This is probably the LAST NOFA for Neighborhood Networks

  7. MAXIMUM FUNDING AMOUNTS • Existing Centers • 1-780 units: $150,000 • 781-2,500 units: $200,000 • 2,501-7,300 units: $250,000 • 7,301 or more units: $300,000

  8. MAXIMUM FUNDING AMOUNTS • New Centers: • 1-780 units: $300,000 • 781-2,500 units: $400,000 • 2,501-7,300 units: $500,000 • 7,301 or more units: $600,000

  9. FUNDING BREAKDOWN • 40% of available funds will be used for the existing center category • 60% of available funds will be used for the new center category

  10. APPLICATION DEADLINE February 15, 2008 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern No exceptions Received AND validated (which may take 24-48 hours)

  11. Application Deadline Date/Waivers • It is unlikely that any waivers will be granted authorizing submission of paper applications

  12. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS • Public Housing Authorities - ONLY • Note: Applicants can only submit one application either for the existing center category or the new center category

  13. JOINT APPLICANTS • Two or more PHAs may joint together to apply • HUD will use the applicant identified on the SF-424 form as the lead applicant. • ONLY the lead applicant is subject to all threshold requirements in the NOFA and General Section • NOTE: Joint applicants may combine the number of units to determine the amount they are eligible to apply for.

  14. ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS • Neighborhood Networks funds may be used to serve residents of public housing as well as residents who receive other types of housing assistance.

  15. Funding Restrictions • Requests in excess of maximum grant amount: • Applicants will only be given consideration for the funds for which they are eligible. Budget will be re-worked with Field Office after award. • Only eligible activities proposed in the original application will be allowed

  16. GRANT TERM • The grant term is for three years from the date the Grant Agreement (HUD-1044) is signed by both grantee and HUD • Wherever the application asks for timelines or dates please estimate.

  17. Changes from 2006 • Maximum project coordinator salary: $68,000 • Administrative salaries are eligible (but still subject to 10% admin restriction) • Joint applicants may COMBINE their eligible units to determine funding eligibility • Narrative 40 pages (up from 35) • Program-related Travel – eligible this year

  18. ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES • Hiring a Qualified Project Coordinator • 2 years of experience running a community technology center and working to provide supportive services to underserved populations • Literacy training • Computer training

  19. ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES • College Preparatory Classes • Job Training and Activities that lead to economic self sufficiency • Physical improvements • NOTE: If work related to physical improvements is done off-site the application must contain evidence of site control (e.g. a lease) for the duration of the grant term.

  20. ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES • Maintenance and insurance costs • Purchase of computers, printers, software, other peripheral equipment and furniture for NN center • Distance learning equipment – proposal must indicate that center will work with an educational institution in a virtual setting

  21. ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES • Security and related costs • Hiring residents to help with the implementation of the grant program • Administrative expenses • Staff training and long-distance travel

  22. FUNDING RESTRICTIONS • Administrative expenses – up to 10% of the grant amount can be used for these purposes • Includes paying administrative salaries • Itemize in 424-CBW- budget form • Hiring residents – up to 5% of the grant amount can be used for this purpose

  23. FUNDING RESTRICTIONS • Project Coordinatorsalary – up to $68,000 a year (including benefits) but mustbe commensurate with local rates • Project Coordinator – • Can propose to hire a part-time coordinator, but salary must be reduced in proportion • Documentation on file

  24. FUNDING RESTRICTIONS • Physical Improvements • New centers: 20% of grant amount • Existing centers: 10% of grant amount • Long-distance travel – • up to $5,000 • must be for training purposes related to the grant

  25. THRESHOLD REQUIREMENTS REMEMBER: Even one failed threshold means your application will not be considered for funding. Match: All applicants must clearly demonstrate at least a 25% firmlycommitted match

  26. THRESHOLD REQUIREMENTS • Match - • Firmly committed means: • In writing and on letterhead • Explicit (amount) • Example: $100 x 3 years = $300 • And letter signed by an authorized representative

  27. THRESHOLD REQUIREMENTS • Match letters: • Must be dated between publication date and due date of NOFA • Should explain how the commitment will be used towards the program (both monetary and in-kind) • Applicants proposing to use their own resources must also include a letter that follows the same specifications, letterhead, signed, dated, etc.

  28. THRESHOLD REQUIREMENTS • Words of Caution: • Match proposed for ineligible activities will not be counted • Applicants may not count their staff time towards their match • BONUS: The more match you have the higher the score you will receive in Rating Factor 4.

  29. THRESHOLD REQUIREMENTS • Past Performance • Evaluated by field offices • Using portion of Rating Factor 1 related to past performance • Score of 75 or higher

  30. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS • Physical improvements: • all improvements must meet accessibility standards • if conducted off-site, applicant must show site control for duration of grant • Contract Administrator: • PHAs that are troubled at time of application must submit a signed Contract Administrator Partnership Agreement • Other requirements as established by the 2007 SuperNOFA

  31. INELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES • Payment of wages/salaries to participants – just for participating • This is not the same as paying a resident to help implement program • Purchase, lease, rental of land • Purchase, lease, or rental of vehicles • Vehicle maintenance and/or insurance • Entertainment costs

  32. Ineligible Activities • Food • Payment of wages/salaries for staff other than: • Program coordinator • Resident staff • Direct services staff • Administrative staff

  33. Ineligible Activities • Stipends • Scholarships for degree programs • Cost of application preparation • Hiring a contract administrator

  34. Ineligible Activities • Costs that exceed limits set by NOFA for: • Program Coordinator • Resident salaries • Administrative costs/salaries • Physical improvements • Travel

  35. REVIEW PROCESS • Four Types of Review: • Eligibility; • Complete, meets deadline and threshold; • Past performance; and • Technical review (Rating Factors)

  36. Bonus Points • RC/EZ/EC Communities are eligible for 2 extra points. • Take the time to find out if you are at http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/economicdevelopment/programs/rc/tour/roundnumber.cfm • If you are, fill out the form!

  37. Reminder • ALL Applicants must have a statement on Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing based on the language in the General Section • MUST include specific steps to address 1, 2 AND 3 listed in center column, bottom of p. 2399 General Section

  38. Reminder • 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/codeofconduct/cconduct.cfm and none of the following have changed: • Executive Director • Address • Organization name

  39. RATING FACTORS • Narrative for each rating factor • Please be as specific as possible • 40 pages, double spaced, single-sided, Times New Roman Font size 12 • Lay out your narratives according to the format established in the rating factors, e.g. Rating Factor 1 is broken down into subparts. Respond to each subpart and label each response accordingly.

  40. RATING FACTORS • Read the scoring and respond to each subfactor. This makes it easier for the reviewers. • Remember that the reviewers may not have worked in the program, in housing, or in supportive services.

  41. RATING FACTORS • Rating Factor 1: Capacity of the Applicant and Relevant Organizational Staff (up to 25 points • Rating Factor 2: Need (up to 15 points) • Rating Factor 3: Soundness of Approach (up to 35 points) • Rating Factor 4: Leverage (up to 10 points) • Rating Factor 5: Achieving Results and Program Evaluation (up to 15 points)

  42. RATING FACTOR 1 Capacity of the Applicant & Relevant Organizational Staff • Proposed Program Staffing a. Staff experience • Recent, relevant and successful • Use HUD-52756 – staffing chart b. Hiring Residents • Up to 3 points will be awarded if applicants commit to hiring one to three residents (depending on PHA size)

  43. Rating Factor 1 c. Organizational Capacity • Sufficient and qualified personnel • Provide evidence of partnerships to supplement capacity • Where staff is not hired, resumes/position descriptions can be submitted (not counted towards 40 page limit)

  44. Rating Factor 1 • Past Performance of Applicant/Contract Administrator • Benefits gained by residents (measurable) • Timely and accurate expenditure of past grants

  45. Rating Factor 1 • Program Administration and Fiscal Management • Program Administration • Staff roles and responsibilities • How staff and partners will report to Project Coordinator

  46. Rating Factor 1 b. Fiscal Management i. Description of fiscal management structure ii. Audit findings in past 5 years iii. Skills and experience of contract administrator (if applicable)

  47. Rating Factor 2Need 1. Socio-economic Profile Thorough socioeconomic profile of the eligible residents to be served by the program, including education levels, income levels, and other pertinent data or the local area. • May provide data for local area and show that residents reflect this data or provide resident-specific data.

  48. Rating Factor 2 • Demonstrated Link Between Proposed Activities and Local Need • Strong, clear relationship between the proposed activities, community needs and the purpose of the program funding.

  49. Rating Factor 3 Soundness of Approach • Quality of the Business Plan a. Specific Services and/or Activities i. Involve community partners and ii. Involve Resident Associations in delivery of services

  50. Rating Factor 3 iii. Offer Comprehensive Services • Describe the specific services, course curricula, and activities you plan to offer and who will be responsible for each. • Comprehensive services

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