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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.
Oklahoma 2020 Final Draft Housing Tax Credit Application Online
The Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency updated its website with the 2020 QAP Final Pending Board Approval- as of 8/29/2019 at 11:30 am. The Trustees will consider the application on September 18 at 10:00 a.m.
HUD Encourages Partnerships Between CDBG Recipients and Non-Profit Organizations
HUD issued new clarifying guidance to further advance and leverage partnerships between Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grantees and sub-recipients at the local level. This guidance describes key tools and resources available to assist CDBG grantees in...
HUD Releases Updated Data: Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS)
HUD released its latest Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data on August 5. State and local governments use CHAS data to examine their housing needs, make spending decisions, and draft their Five-Year Consolidated Plans and Annual Action Plans...
2020 Census: It Matters for Rural Areas and Oklahoma 2020 Kick-Off August 26
Why the 2020 Census Matters for Rural Americans Aug 12, 2019 -- Discusses the importance of the 2020 Census for rural areas, potential barriers to participation, and ways to encourage participation based on research findings. As part of a research network, the...
Local Foods, Local Places Accepting Applications for Assistance
EPA's Office of Community Revitalization invites communities interested in revitalizing neighborhoods through the development of local food systems to apply for Local Foods, Local Places technical assistance. Local Foods, Local Places supports projects that: Create...