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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.
Stay Up to Date on the HOME-ARP Program
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) provides $5 billion to assist individuals or households who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, and other vulnerable populations, by providing housing, rental assistance, supportive services, and non-congregate shelter, to reduce...
Oklahoma Awarded EPA/USDA TA to Revitalize Neighborhoods by Developing Local Food Systems
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service, is announcing new technical assistance to help 13 communities develop local food systems and placemaking strategies. The...
HHS Launches Hotline to Improve Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for People with Disabilities
Today, U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) announce the launch of a first-of-its-kind national hotline to connect people with disabilities to information and services to improve access to COVID-19 vaccines. The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) is now...
HUD CPD Income Eligibility Calculator Updated with FY 2021 Income limits on June 1
On June 1, 2021, the CPD Income Eligibility Calculator will be updated with the FY 2021 Income Limits.This update is applicable to the following programs: Brownfield Economic Development Initiative (BEDI) Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) CDBG Disaster...
HHS: Discrimination on Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Included in Prohibition on Sex Discrimination
The Department of Health and Human Services announced that the Office for Civil Rights will interpret and enforce Section 1557 and Title IX’s prohibitions on discrimination based on sex to include discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and discrimination on...