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Insights for affordable housing developers and nonprofit organizations that want to thrive
As part of our consulting services for our nonprofit, government and business clients, we share research, articles and resources about the challenges and trends in affordable housing and community services today. It is our hope that our take on these issues will give you new ideas and inspire you to continue making a difference in your community.
HUD ANNOUNCES $10.3 BILLION IN GRANTS FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES ACROSS U.S.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $10.3 billion in Fiscal Year 2022 formula grants to communities across the United States for housing and community development activities ranging from affordable housing development to public housing...
Foster Youth to Independence Grant
HUD announced $1.4 million in Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) funding for youth transitioning out of foster care who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness. HUD’s FYI initiative makes housing choice voucher (HCV) assistance available to public...
DOE/HUD Categorical Eligibility Update
This winter, DOE extended categorical income eligibility to clients served in the last 12 months by all U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) means-tested programs, which go up to 80% of Area Median Income based on 4,684 Fair Market Rent (FMR) areas...
Affordable Connectivity Program-Helps households pay for internet and connected services.
Eligible households may receive: • Up to $30/month discount on internet service. • Up to $75/month discount if the household is on qualifying tribal lands. • A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than...
New Guidance on Complying with Title VI Civil Rights Act in Marketing and Application processing at HUD subsidized Multifamily Properties
If you own or manage HUD properties, you will want to read the latest guidance from HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) that applies to the more than 1.5 million HUD-subsidized multifamily units nationwide, including Project-Based Rental...