# Presentation: 722849

## Neighborhood NetworksNOFA

**For Fiscal Year 2007**
**CFDA # 14.875**
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## REQUEST

**PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE NOFA**
**Go to:  **_[http://http://www.hud.gov/grants/index.cfm](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”.**

**Notes:**

On the funds available page, click on the “webcast archives” link

Grants.gov webcast was January 4, 2007 but is not currently posted – I’m working on finding it.

The Logic Model webcast is dated March 20, 2007.  There are training materials available (we are working on getting them re-posted correctly)

## REQUEST

**WATCH THE GRANTS.GOV AND LOGIC MODEL WEBCASTS**
**The grants.gov webcast can be found by going to: **_[http://](http://www.hud.gov/webcasts/archives/grantstakeholder.cfm)__[www.hud.gov/webcasts/archives/grantstakeholder.cfm](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](http://www.hud.gov/webcasts/archives)_** (click “SuperNOFA archives”, then “2007 SuperNOFA webcasts” – scroll down for the March 20th External Broadcast)**

## 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

## 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

**Notes:**
New Center – there’s nothing in the way of infrastructure, space, equipment, currently in use for this purupose.
NOTE:  Applicants who have received a prior NN grant can apply for funding under the New Center category if they will open a center in a development that cannot be 

## FUNDS AVAILABLE

**Approximately $10 million**
**NOTE: This is probably the LAST NOFA for Neighborhood Networks **

## 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

## 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

## 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

## APPLICATION DEADLINE

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

## Application Deadline Date/Waivers

**It is unlikely that any waivers will be granted authorizing submission of paper applications**
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**Notes:**
So make sure to get registered on grants.gov if you aren’t already and familiarize yourself.

## ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

**Public Housing Authorities - ONLY**
**Note:  **Applicants can _only_ submit _one_ application _either_ for the existing center category _or_ the new center category

## 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_.

## 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.

**Notes:**
p.11934 right

## 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

**Notes:**
p.70464 bottom of first column

## 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.

**Notes:**
P70460 bottom right

## 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

**Notes:**
p. 70464: 	Project coordinator – first column
		Admin Salaries - middle column
p. 70462:  
		Joint applications adding units – middle column
		40 pages narrative limit

## 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**

## 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.

**Notes:**
Job training – oral and written communication, work ethic, interpersonal and teamwork skills, resume writing; intervieiwng techniques, creating job training and placement programs with local employers; and other activities as outlined in the NOFA. (p. 70460)

## 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

**Notes:**
p. 70460

## 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

**Notes:**
p. 70460

## 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

**Notes:**
p. 70464

NOTE that paying admin salaries is new this year.

## FUNDING RESTRICTIONS

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

**Notes:**
p. 70464

## 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

**Notes:**
p. 70464

## 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% *firmly* *committed* match

**Notes:**
Match p.14061-2
Contract Administrator p. 14062

## 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

**Notes:**
Match bottom of 70461 and middle and most of 3rd column

## 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.

## 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.

##  THRESHOLD REQUIREMENTS

**Past Performance**
- Evaluated by field offices
- Using portion of Rating Factor 1 related to past performance
**Score of 75 or higher**

**Notes:**
p. 70461
Applicants who pass threshold must receive a score of 75 or higher in order to be considered for funding

If you think your FO may not pass you on Past Performance, talk to them NOW!!  Don’t waste your time!  

## 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

**Notes:**
p. 70462

## 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**

## Ineligible Activities

**Food**
**Payment of wages/salaries** for staff other than:
- Program coordinator
- Resident staff
- Direct services staff
- Administrative staff

## Ineligible Activities

**Stipends **
**Scholarships** for degree programs
**Cost of application preparation**
**Hiring a contract administrator**

## Ineligible Activities

**Costs that exceed limits set by NOFA for:**
**Program Coordinator****	**
**Resident salaries**
**Administrative costs/salaries**
**Physical improvements**
**Travel**

## REVIEW PROCESS

**Four Types of Review:**
- Eligibility;
- Complete, meets deadline and threshold;
- Past performance; and
- Technical review (Rating Factors)

## 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](http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/economicdevelopment/programs/rc/tour/roundnumber.cfm)_
- If you are, fill out the form!

## 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

**Notes:**
This is CRITICAL – the statement MUST address  the requirements of the General Section 

## 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](http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/grants/codeofconduct/cconduct.cfm)__ and none of the following have changed:_
- Executive Director
- Address
- Organization name

## 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**.**

## 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.

## 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)

## 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)

**Notes:**
Narrative and two charts for this RF
It is scored by someone from your local HUD field office, who probably knows your agency and how you conduct business.  
Make sure you clearly indicate where each section and subsection is located and briefly answer the questions.  Describe the structure of your agency.  Who is responsible for the grant?  What is their relevant experience?  In the structure of your agency, is there a system of checks and balances?  How is staff held accountable, and to whom are they accountable?  Tell them about your past successes in QUANTIFIABLE terms.  Quantifiable means, “Trained 12 residents in 10 week class, 10 got jobs, (83%)” not, “Held a 10 week work training class that was well received by residents served.” 

## 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)

## Rating Factor 1

**Past Performance of Applicant/Contract Administrator**
- Benefits gained by residents (measurable)
- Timely and accurate expenditure of past grants

## Rating Factor 1

**Program Administration and Fiscal Management**
- Program Administration
- Staff roles and responsibilities
- How staff and partners will report to Project Coordinator

## 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)

## Rating Factor 2Need

- 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.

## 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.

## 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

## 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

## Rating Factor 3

- Feasibility and Demonstrable Benefits
- i. Timeliness - show project ready for implementation within 3 months of execution of the grant agreement.
- Show timeframes and deadlines for accomplishing major activities
- ii. Description of problem – Show how proposed activities address needs

## Rating Factor 3

**Budget Appropriateness/Efficient Use of Grant**
- Justification of Expenses & ii. Budget Efficiency
- Thoroughly explain all expenses.  Don’t be afraid to reiterate the budget.  Don’t simply say “see budget.”
- Do A BUDGET NARRATIVE
- Show that expenses are commensurate with the level of effort necessary to accomplish goals

## Rating Factor 3

- HUD-424-CB AND HUD-424-CBW are required.
- Any and ALL sub-grants of more than 10% require a separate HUD-424-CBW
- Find instructions on HUDCLIPS
- 			HUD-424-CBW-I
- Be as detailed as possible.  Break expenses down.

## Rating Factor 3

- Ineligible Activities
- 2 points off for each ineligible activity proposed including going over funding restriction limits.

**Notes:**
p. 70467

## Rating Factor 3

**Addressing HUD’s Policy Priorities**
- a. Improving the Quality of Life in Our Nation’s Communities
- Indicate the types of activities services and training programs that will be offered to help residents successfully move towards self-sufficiency.

## Rating Factor 3

- b. Providing Full and Equal Access to Grassroots Faith-Based and other Community-Based organizations
- Use narrative and business plan to name the grassroots organizations with whom they will be working, describe what types of services they will provide and how the partnerships will contribute to achieving program’s goals.

## Rating Factor 3

- c. Removal of Regulatory Barriers
- Complete the form HUD-27300 and provide documentation or back-up where necessary
- d. Energy Star
- 	Show that you will purchase Energy Star labeled products and/or that you will provide information to residents about such products

## Rating Factor 3

- e. Economic Opportunities for Low-Income People (Section 3)
- Describe how you will implement Section 3 through the proposed grant activities.
- State that you will, to the greatest extent feasible, direct training, employment, and other economic opportunities to Section 3 interests (low and very low-income persons, particularly those who are recipients of government assistance for housing and business concerns which provide economic opportunities to low- and very low-income persons.)

## Rating Factor 4 Leveraging Resources

- At least 25% (Threshold)
- See NOFA for chart with point breakdown
- More is better – 25% only gets you the minimum points
- Leverage from partners gets you more points than just providing leverage yourself

**Notes:**
p. 70468

## Leverage/Match Letters

- On letterhead (even applicant match)
- Dated between December 11, 2007 and deadline, February 15, 2008.
- Signed
- Indicates it is for Neighborhood Networks program (not another program)

## Leverage Letters

- Provide a _detailed_  description of what will be provided and value of EACH with a TOTAL
- Example:   $200 for three years – does this mean $200 per year for a total of $600, or does this mean $200 total?
- If only a total is provided and there is one ineligible activity proposed and the reviewer can’t figure out the value of the ineligible activity, ALL funds in that letter will not be counted.
- Letters of support with no funding or in-kind donations don’t help.

## Leverage

- NOTE:  PHA Applicants MAY NOT count THEIR staff time toward the match.
- Match for ineligible activities DOES NOT COUNT.

**Notes:**
p.11933 left col

## Rating Factor 5

- Achieving Results and Program Evaluation
- Narrative AND Logic Model
- Narrative provides opportunity to further explain the Logic Model

## Application Requirements – Logic Model

- Enable macros; read directions re: security settings
- Drop down menus
- Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 and Total
- HUD Policy Priorities and Strategic Goals are drop downs
- May add up to 3 “others” right on form this year

## Application Submission

- In the Grants.gov application package only the “PureEdge” 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.

## Application Submission

**Please see the NOFA for a checklist of required application forms**
**You do not have to submit this checklist**

## 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****.**
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**Notes:**
Notes on attaching – please make sure you attach the version you are intending to 
Follow the tips provided—
Save the final files in a folder on your desk top; 
open each file; 
After attaching the files open them again and make sure they are complete.  
many applicants last year submitted older versions of their files.  Not the last version.  Don’t just scroll through the first part of the file, but open them and read the app them before hitting the submit button.

## Application Submission

**Download application AND Instructions**
**packages from Grants.gov and save to your hard**
**drive.**
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## Application Requirements - Forms

**SF-424 – DO THIS FIRST – it will fill in sections of other forms automatically**
**Found in Application Download under “Mandatory Documents”.**

## Application Requirements - Forms

**SF-424 Supplement, Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants**
**Found under Application Download in “optional documents”  called “Faith-Based EEO Survey” – **
**This is a voluntary/optional form**

## Application Requirements - Forms

**HUD-27300 Questionnaire of HUD’s Initiative on Removal of Regulatory Barriers**
**Found in “optional documents” called “HUD Community Initiative Form”**
**Fill this out – this gets you points**
**You only need to fill out Part A **_**OR**_** Part B**

## Application Requirements - Forms

- Grant Application Detailed Budget
- HUD-424-CB
- Found in “Optional Documents”
- Called “HUD Detailed Budget Form”

## Application Requirements - Forms

- Grant Application Detailed Budget Worksheet – HUD-424-CBW
- Found in “Instructions Download”
- Called “HUD 424 CBW Grant Application Detailed Budget Worksheet”
- Excel File
- IMPORTANT!!!! – Any/All sub-grants for more than 10% are REQUIRED to have a separate HUD-424-CBW.

## Application Requirements - Forms

**HUD-2880 – Applicant/Recipient Disclosure/Update Report**
- Found in “Optional Documents”
- called “HUD Applicant-Recipient Disclosure Report”
- Question 2 in “Threshold Determinations” applies only to THIS grant application.
- Signature “signs” upon submission

## Application Requirements - Forms

**HUD-2990 – Certification of Consistency with RC/EZ/EC-II Strategic Plan (if applicable)**
- Get this signed – it gets you points
- Found in “Instruction Download”
- called “HUD-2990”

## Application Requirements - Forms

**HUD-2991 – Certification of Consistency with Consolidated Plan**
- Found in Instructions Download
- called “HUD-2991”

## Application Requirements - Forms

**SF-LLL – Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (if applicable)**
- Found in “Optional Documents” called “Disclosure of Lobbying Activities”
**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.**  **

## Application Requirements - Forms

**HUD-2994-A “You are Our Client Applicant Survey” (optional)**
- Found in Instruction Download called “HUD-2994”
- This is where you tell us about your application experience.  PLEASE take the time to fill this out and include comments.** **

## Application Requirements - Forms

**HUD-96011 Facsimile Transmittal**
- Required of all applicants _EVEN IF NOT_ transmitting any faxes
- Found in Mandatory Documents called “HUD Facsimile Transmittal”
- 1-800-HUD-1010 or 215-825-8798

**Notes:**
This should be the top sheet.  Don’t add your own fax cover sheet on top of this.  Don’t laugh, it’s happened.  

## Side Note on Faxes

- 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
- Use a separate HUD-96011 cover sheet for _each_ document and fax them separately

## Side Note on Faxes

- 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 your application, re-fax your faxes.

## Application Requirements

**Contract Administrator Partnership Agreement (if applicable)**
- Required for All PHAS Troubled applicants,
- Found in Instructions Download called “HUD-52755 CA Partnership Agreement”

## Application Requirements - Forms

- Chart A – Program Staffing (HUD-52756)
- Found in “Instructions Download”
- Called “HUD-52756 Chart A Program Staffing”
- Chart B – Applicant/Contract Administrator Track Record (HUD-52757)
- Found in “Instructions Download”
- Called “HUD-52757 Applicant Administrator Track Record”

## Application Requirements - Forms

- Sample Business Plan  (HUD-52766)
- Found in Instructions Download.
- Called “HUD-52766 – NN Sample Business Plan”

## Application Requirements – Logic Model

**Logic Model – HUD 96010**
- Found in Instructions Download
- Excel File (don’t make into a PDF)
- Please watch the archived webcast for the Logic Model
- Read the Instructions page!!
- If you have Office 2007, this form can’t be converted to Office 2003, so, for ONLY THIS FORM, you may leave it in Excel 2007 to submit

## Application Requirements - Attachments

**Please label your attachments clearly – Word and Excel will let you put spaces in the names of documents – please name it EXACTLY what it is and who you/your organization is are if you can.**
**Please use the Logic model Naming conventions found in the Logic Model instructions. **

## Grants.gov

- Register EARLY
- If you haven’t already registered with Grants.gov, do it **NOW**.
- Registration checklist and other information at _[www.grants.gov/GetStarted](http://www.grants.gov/GetStarted)_
- View webcast on electronic registration and application submission on HUD website.
- Read the Early Registration publication in the Federal Register, October 31, 2006
- Includes corrective actions for application submission problems that affected 2006 applicants

**Notes:**
Still looking for link for the webcast

## Application Hints

- 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
- Watch the Federal Register or “funds available” page for

**Notes:**
Some forms are in “mandatory documents” some are in “optional documents”  BOTH of those are pure-edge.
Other forms are in “instructions download”
All forms you need should be in that package.

The brochures are REALLY detailed and thick (don’t print the desk guide) but they are REALLY helpful.  

## Application Hints

- Technical Corrections or FAQ’s
- The brochures found on www.hud.gov/grants at the top are REALLY HELPFUL
- “Learn How to Register”
- “Find and Apply for Grant Opportunities”
- “Get Help in Completing your Application”

## Submitting Your Application

- When attaching documents use ONLY the formats indicated in the General Section
- Word Version 9 or earlier
- Excel 2000 or earlier
- Adobe compatible with Acrobat Reader 6.0 or earlier
- NEW VERSION WORD DOCUMENTS with extension .docx WILL NOT WORK

## Submitting Your Application

- Most PDF forms are only “saveable” if you have Adobe Acrobat Professional.
- If you do not, fill out the form and PRINT IT OUT and FAX IT IN with the FAX COVER SHEET
- Fax number can be found in NOFA.  DO NOT fax to program office! (1-800-HUD-1010)
- I recommend faxing everything that you attach, just in case.

## 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 have just the free version of Acrobat READER, you WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SAVE... you will probably just be saving a blank form.
- You may be able to download a free 30-day trial of Acrobat Professional 8.  If you do, make sure you save compatible with Reader v. 6 or earlier.

## Submitting your application

- If you zip your attachments, use only WINZIP
- Zip in only “normal” or “maximum” options

## Important Resources

- Funds Available Page – lots of good stuff here
- Go to _[www.hud.gov](http://www.hud.gov/)_ - grants – funds available
- On this page, scroll down to find links to program NOFAs. (check back here for FAQ’s)
- RZ/EC/EZ
- Code of Conduct
- FAQs (if any)

## General Section

- Published in the Federal Register
- 	January 18, 2007
- THERE’S IMPORTANT STUFF IN HERE!!  READ IT!!

**Notes:**
Lots of hints on electronic submissions, problems, etc.
This is part of the application rules!

## First Time Registration Process

**1.  Obtain Data Universal Number System (DUNS) Number.**
**2.  Register with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR)**
**Register with the Credential Provider**
**Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) must register with Grants.gov**
**E-Business Point of Contact authorizes the AOR to submit grant application.**
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## Renewal/Update Registration Process for CCR POCs

- You must renew your CCR Registration annually
- At _[www.ccr.gov](http://www.ccr.gov/)__ click on Update or Renew Registrations Using TPIN_
- Enter your DUNS Number and TPIN 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

## 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.**
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## Application Submission

- Instructions on how to submit an electronic application to HUD on the web site _[www.grants.gov/Apply](http://www.grants.gov/Apply)__._
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## Electronic Application Submission

**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.**
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## 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.**
**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.**
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**Notes:**
Validation does not mean that we’ve checked your application and all is in order.  What it means is that your application has passed the HUD firewalls, does not have viruses, that you have registered correctly, provided a valid DUNS #, etc.  

The rejection notice should provide you with some information on why you were rejected and what you need to do to fix it.   

## Application Hint

**Make sure that someone will be available to cure deficiencies, both at time of application submission and during the competition processing time!**

## 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 all fax transmission sheets that your fax machine produces.**

## Electronic Application Help

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

## Application Info

**Check **_[http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/grants/fundsavail.cfm](http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/grants/fundsavail.cfm)__ for updates, FAQs, Tips, Guidance, etc._
**This is the “Funds Available” page**
**HUD.gov – Grants – Funds Available – then go to your program page**

## APPLICABLE REGULATIONS

**Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):**
_**Administrative requirements for State, Local  and Tribal governments**_**:**** 24 CFR Part 85**
_**The NN program uses**_** ****24 CFR part 905**
**The CFR can be found at:**** http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html**

## APPLICABLE REGULATIONS

**OMB Regulations:**
_**State, Local, Tribal Governments**_**:**** OMB Circulars A-87 and A-133.**
**OMB Circulars can be found at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/****omb/ circulars/index.html**

## QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

- After webcast email or call:
- _[Dina.Lehmann-Kim@hud.gov](mailto:Dina.Lehmann-Kim@hud.gov)_
- Tel. 202-402-2430