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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 Issues Memoranda on Suspensions and Waivers for HOME Program COVID-19 Response
HUD issued two memoranda to provide guidance and the necessary statutory suspensions and regulatory waivers that apply to HOME Participating Jurisdictions (PJs) affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. CPD Memo: Availability of Waivers and Suspensions of the HOME Program...
HUD Grants Waiver for CDBG Plan Amendments to Support Coronavirus Response
On April 9, 2020, CPD’s Acting Assistant Secretary John Gibbs released a memorandum transmitting the guide "CARES Act Flexibilities for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds Used to Support Coronavirus Response." In addition to urging all States and...
Safeguard Against Disability Discrimination during COVID-19
The Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities published a new fact sheet for health care professionals that describes best practices and legal requirements for health care when serving people with disabilities. The fact sheet is designed as a quick...
HUD Makes $200 Million of COVID-19 Relief Funding Available to Help Native American Communities Across the Nation
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $200 million in Indian Housing Block Grants (IHBG) to American Indian Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) across the country to respond to COVID-19. This funding will be used to help...
Oklahoma Small Business Teleconference – SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application and Program
Each meeting is free but capped at 1,000 participants. Thursday, April 2, 20202:00 – 3:00 PMRegister Now Tuesday, April 7, 20202:00 – 3:00 PMRegister Now Thursday, April 9, 20202:00 – 3:00 PMRegister Now More Information and FAQ's Frequently Asked Questions gathered...