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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 Exchange: Community Project Funding for Economic Development Initiatives
The Community Project Funding (CPF) page on the HUD Exchange highlights the Economic Development Initiative (EDI) CPF grants. These grants provide investment in various projects such as housing, homelessness prevention, workforce training, public facilities, parks,...
Funding and Incentive Resource Hub- Energy
The Better Buildings Solutions Center now includes an online Funding and Incentives Resource Hub to help those implementing energy consumption reduction, and sustainability initiatives discover rebates, funding opportunities, and incentives. Resources are being added...
HUD/USDA Seek Comments on Minimum Energy Standards for financed housing.
HUD and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have released a Preliminary Determination and Solicitation of Public Comment regarding the Minimum Energy Standards for their financed housing. The determination follows the requirement in the Energy Independence and...
OHFA seeks public input regarding the Oklahoma Housing Stability Program
As the Oklahoma Housing Stability Program administrator, Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency is soliciting public comment on the program’s draft white paper utilizing this discussion board. HB 1031, also known as the Oklahoma Housing Stability Program, became law on June...
Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act of 2022. This legislation amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Recovery and Emergency Act
FEMA published a notice in the Federal Register earlier this week seeking public input on implementing the Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act of 2022. This legislation amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Recovery and Emergency Act to use FEMA's National Risk...