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More than its New York City peers, New York Community Bank (NYCB) has a record of doing business with irresponsible landlords to over-leverage multifamily properties and then selling the loans when the property inevitably experiences financial and physical distress. This is the reason why ANHD, our members, and several other advocacy organizations recently protested the bank s annual shareholders meeting in Queens, demonstrating with posters and chant sheets in hand. The message? Bad loans equal bad homes.
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Every year the New York Mortgage Coalition helps thousands of renters prepare for homeownership.
The New York Mortgage Coalition (NYMC) is a unique collaboration of financial institutions and community housing agencies dedicated to helping low to moderate-income families become first-time homebuyers in the Greater New York area. Through financial workshops and one-to-one homeownership counseling, NYMCs eight community groups educate qualified borrowers into becoming responsible home buyers. Participating lenders provide competitive, fixed-rate loans which may include closing cost and down payment subsidies on a need basis. For more information on joining the New York Mortgage Coalition please contact:
Ken Inadomi, Director 212.742.0762 Ken.I@[Link]
NYMCs Financial Institutions: NYMCs Community Housing Agencies:
Amalgamated Bank, Astoria Federal Savings Bank, Bank of America, Capital One Bank, Citibank, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase, M & T Bank.
Asian Americans For Equality, Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation, Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement, Housing Partnership Development Corp., Housing Action Council, Long Island Housing Partnership, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, and Pratt Area Community Council.
Bad Loans EquaL Bad HomEs
For several years, ANHD member groups across the city have been organizing tenants in buildings where NYCB holds the mortgage. Most of these buildings are in extremely poor physical condition, which is evidenced by the fact that many are in the citys Alternative Enforcement Program. Based on underwriting analysis conducted by ANHD, it is clear that poor conditions are linked to overleveraging as revenue is extracted from the building to cover out-sized debt service obligations that are not supported by current rents. In addition to unhealthy and unsafe living conditions, ANHD members on the ground say the uncertainty concerning the future of their homes is causing tenants to feel great anxiety. Armed with this firsthand knowledge and indepth analysis of the properties financials, ANHD brokered several meetings with members of the banks Community Development lending team. While the bank was helpful in brokering a few meetings with landlords, their overall response has been inadequate both in terms of enforcing good repair clauses as well as agreeing to only sell notes to owners that have been vetted by the city at a price based on current rents. ANHD next took action to relay this message to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and New York State Banking Department, in the hopes the regulatory agencies could intervene to broker a responsible disposition plan. After supplying the regulators with reams of information and two long meetings, it became clear that the FDIC and State Banking Department did not have the authority to force the bank to sell the loans at a sustainable price. However, we are hopeful that the regulators will consider these destructive lending and disposition practices during the banks current CrA exam and rate the bank accordingly. Feeling that all other avenues had been exhausted, ANHD decided to take our message directly to the streets and shareholders. on Thursday June 2, we surprised NYCB President Joseph Ficalora and shareholders by surrounding the lobby of the Flushing Sheraton to send the message that bad loans equal bad homes. ANHD was joined by CASA/New Settlement Apartments, Flatbush Development Corporation, Flatbush Gardens Tenant Association, National Peoples Action, Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition, the Pratt Area Community Council, Tenants and Neighbors, and the Urban Homesteading Assistance Board. With songs and posters in hand, our membersrepresenting various communities devastated by the banks lending activities attracted considerable attention from both shareholders, bank staff, and passersby. Unfortunately, it is unclear if the banks shareholders care about this double bottom line message. Because the bank did not lower its dividend payout during the financial crisis, and has not changed its dividend yield of 6.5 percent in nearly 12 years, NYCB earnings and size appeal to some investors, despite the gritty details associated with some of the loans that earn the bank income. According to statements from NYCBs first quarter 2011 presentation: Sixty-four percent of the rental housing units in New York City are subject to rent regulation and therefore feature below-market rentsour focus on multi-family lending on rent-regulated buildings has enabled us to distinguish ourselves from our industry peers. This business plan is precisely why demonstrators demanded the bank curb the number of bad loans they sell in the city. It can be said that all banks do this kind of stuff to a certain degree because they cant be on top of all of their loans all the time, said Tamara Czyzyk of CASA/New Settlement Apartments. But, the reason were going after NYCB is because they lend to more slumlords than any other bank in the city. According to Building Indicator Project data, NYCB has the highest percent of units that are distressed of any large bank in the city.
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When pressed to respond to such statements, NYCB denies the scale of their involvement with slumlords and foreclosure numbers. We started 25 foreclosure proceedings in multi-family buildings in the last 12 months in several states including New York, read Donna Condiles in an NYCB statement from the banks Investor relations and media department, a week after the demonstration. Yet, the facts are evident. A single multifamily loan affects multiple families in a building by definition. Thus, ANHD and members take the position that one multifamily loan gone bad is one too many; because such loans unfairly affect many families who had nothing to do with the loan. Just in the last year, weve seen hundreds of families impacted by NYCBs lending practices, says ANHD Executive Director Benjamin Dulchin. This is because the bank doesnt vet its applicants thoroughly or directly. They outsource this crucial responsibility. The multi-family lending process, similar to the commercial real estate lending process, is broker-driven, with the borrower paying fees to a mortgage brokerage firm as well as the bank.
New York Community Banks profile began its noteworthy increase in 2005 and 2006 when the bank originated 1,052 multi-family loans worth more than $5 billion. Approximately 73 percent of these loans were in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods that -- in less than three years -- would go bust vis--vis a global financial recession and poor underwriting practices. The era of predatory equity boomed in 2006 when private equity-backed loans bought nearly 100,000 units of affordable, rent-regulated housing in hopes of high profits. Noticing the symptoms of swelling, affordable housing advocates including ANHD, began to name names so lawmakers and regulators could hold these actors accountable. last summer, the era intensified as NYCB announced plans of revving up their loans without any change in the practices that have led to current problems. The next wave of predatory lending is approaching. While we are better prepared this time, it is unfortunate that banks continue to engage in destructive practices that are devastating our communities.
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Political Climate Change: A Yearly Forum about New Energy & Conservation Policies, resources & Financing, and Current Programs to retrofit multiFamily residential Buildings. This will be the last of our monthly workshop series (for this cycle). Co-sponsored by ANHD, SHNNY, Pratt Center & UHAB these workshops been a popular monthly forum to learn & share information about how to make your existing housing portfolio more energy efficient, healthier, & more financially viable. For affordable housing managers, project managers, developers, senior maintenance & fiscal staff. Date: Time: June 22, 2011 10:00 Am 12:00 Pm,
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Fifth Avenue Committee, Inc. (FAC), a 33 year old award winning not-for-profit community development corporation, seeks a part-time Hr & operations Director for the organization. The Hr & operations Director is a new position and is a member of FAC Senior Staff; reports to the Executive Director, staffs a committee of the Board of Directors, manages a number of key vendor relationships and works closely with Senior Staff and managers of various units/programs and the office managers and Administrative support staff to ensure human resources and operations are effectively and efficiently administered for both FAC and its workforce development affiliate, Brooklyn Workforce Innovations (BWI). Qualifications: minimum 3 years prior administrative experience including: minimum of 2 years supervisory/management experience; Entrepreneurial individual with strong management, human resources, organizational development, communications; experience; Proven track record of management oversight, including strong project management experience, and ability to develop and manage effective teams; Strong interpersonal skills; Good writer; Analytical and critical thinker; Proficiency in all microsoft programs; Knowledge of employment and/or disability laws and programs, policies and issues; Knowledge of ADP (or other payroll and employee electronic time and attendance systems); College degree required, masters degree preference; Non-profit Hr, operations or administrative experience and certification preferred.
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Neighborhood restore HDFC (Nr) and restored Homes HDFC (rH), two related non-profit housing development corporations are looking for a ProJECT mANAGEr who can manage a portfolio of sites and oversee property management and development activities for those sites. Specific responsibilities include: oversee the property managers in activities including development and approval of annual budgets and building stabilization plans, review monthly financial positions, coordinate emergency repairs, and facilitate productive tenant relations, in addition to working with HPD, private funding institutions, and other City agencies to assist developers to complete scopes of work and financing options, rehabilitation plans, tenant communication and construction loan closing. Qualified applicants to this position would possess a masters degree in planning, real estate finance, business administration or comparable field and a minimum of 4 years of work experience in the areas of housing or community development, property management, or planning is required. Work experience with the City of New York and familiarity with NYC neighborhoods and a valid drivers license is preferred. Please email resume to: humanresources@[Link]. Neighborhood restore is an Equal opportunity Employer.
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Clinton Housing Development Company (CHDC) is a non-profit organization that develops, manages and owns affordable housing in manhattan. CHDC is looking for a Building manager Trainee who is interested in affordable housing and community development. The Building manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day management of buildings as assigned. Each building manager is assigned certain buildings for which s/he is the primary contact person. Building managers are active on-call during the week and on assigned weekends and holidays on a rotational basis. responsibilities Process building maintenance and repair projects and requests for assigned buildings; monitor complaint log daily, process all requests, and concerns as necessary; review and approve all bills and invoices for assigned buildings; Ensure that regular maintenance procedures occur, including but not limited to fuel delivery and extermination for all CHDC buildings; Produce weekly reports for departmental open tasks. Minimum Qualifications Computer literacy including mS office; Excellent administrative and organizational skills; Strong written and oral communication skills; Ability to juggle multiple tasks; Ability to work within timeframes; Spanish speaking a plus. salary range $33,000 - $38,000 (resident) $35,000 - $40,000 (non-resident)
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on Thursday, June 16th, ANHD was pleased to host new HPD Commissioner mathew Wambua and HPD senior staff for a networking breakfast with our members. Almost 100 people from several dozen member organizations attended the informal, get-toknow-you event.
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The morning started off with brief remarks from new ANHD board chair Deb Howard, as well as Executive Director Benjamin Dulchin and Board members michelle De la Uz, Cathy Herman, and michelle Neugebauer focusing on ANHDs core campaign of Permanent Affordability as well as the value not-forprofit institutions bring to neighborhoods. In these challenging fiscal times we need to find ways to maximize the public benefit of every dollar Howard said. Permanent affordability is the way to do this, and we applaud and appreciate the efforts HPD has taken toward this recently. The Neighborhood Preservation Consultant Program is a large part of the partnership between neighborhood not-for-profits and HPD, and ANHD reiterated its support for reinstating the disproportionate cut in funding the program faced. This program has had a huge impact on neighborhood stabilization, Dulchin said. And the on-the-ground results of this partnership need to continue. Commissioner Wambua took to the podium for some candid and unscripted remarks. Despite the fiscal challenges we all face in the current economic climate, the new commissioner reiterated his commitment to the core services HPD provides and the continuing commitment of the City to build or preserve the 165,000 units of affordable housing called for in the mayors New Housing marketplace plan. After hearing from ANHD member not-for-profits the previous week about the importance of the NPCP program, Wambua committed to finding ways to restore at least of some of the cuts. He also reiterated the importance of the partnership with ANHD members and the NPCP program We really value this relationship, the Commissioner commented. I think thats shown by the people that are here.
Above: mathew m. Wambua became commissioner of the New york city Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) in April, 2011, 10 months into the citys 2011 fiscal year. Wambuas had to shift gear from his previous role as EvP of New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC), the bond issuing, finance arm of HPD to working within the constraints of HPD itself. The agency is facing tough budget decisions, specifically its funding committment to the Neighborhood Preservation Consultation Program.
Before becoming HPD commission, Wambua served as Executive vice President of real Estate and External relations for the NYC Housing Development Corporation and Senior Policy Advisor for the NYC Deputy mayor of Economic Development. He holds a B.A. from the University of California-Berkeley, and a masters in Public policy from Harvards John F. Kennedy School of Government.
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The city announced Thursday the launch of a new online system that will allow landlords to easily update any housing code violations they have corrected on the Web. The new eCertification program allows landlords to go to a webpage on the city Department of Housing Preservation and Development site and update any housing violations on their properties that have been corrected. [Link] rEAl_ESTATE/110619901
Wall street and federal Bucks Go to fixing up Worst Building in the Bronx
The Bronx is finally getting a bailout, said federal and city officials visiting two nightmarish apartment buildings Tuesday. Donna Gambrell, director of the U.S. Treasury Departments Community Development Initiatives Fund, made the trip from Washington to salute plans for renovating the slums by two ex-Wall Street bankers. [Link] bronx/2011/06/16/2011-06-16_buildings_morph_ from_ugly_beast_to_beauty.html said. The bureau, for instance, needs a chief before it can oversee some less regulated corners of the finance industry, including tens of thousands of payday lenders, mortgage firms and debt collectors. It is unclear how long the vacancy will last. When President obama appointed ms. Warren to steer the bureau through its early days, he stopped short of nominating her as its first director. Some administration officials contend that ms. Warren, a Harvard law professor and noted consumer advocate, is too controversial to win Senate confirmation. [Link] com/2011/06/20/director-or-nowall-streets-newest-cop-is-readyfor-duty/
foreclosure filings Drop, But crisis remains
Foreclosures stayed near their lowest levels of the last three years in May offering the latest sign that banks havent been able to put the foreclosure train Director or No, Wall streets NeWest coP is reaDy for Duty By BEN ProTESS Even as Congress squabbles over who will lead the new consumer watchdog, the fledgling agency is gearing up to police Wall Street. over the last several months, republicans have scrutinized the early moves of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, introducing measures to slash its budget and ordering investigations into the scope of its authority. The attacks, which center on Elizabeth Warren, the obama administration official setting up the bureau, have stymied the White House from naming a director.
But the vacancy will not delay the bureaus debut as the newest cop on Wall Street. on July 21, the bureau will formally open its doors and will be able to send its examiners into Goldman Sachs, JPmorgan Chase and other financial titans whether or not it has a director. It can also issue new rules for big banks, examine their books and file enforcement actions, all crucial steps for an agency that was born only a year ago. They have almost unlimited ability to go after the banks on consumer issues, said Jaret Seiberg, a policy analyst at mF Global. Theyre saying, Were the new sheriff in town. Still, the bureaus full impact will be muted for now, mr. Seiberg
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Wednesday, June 22 Political Climate Change: A Yearly Forum about New Energy & Conservation Policies, resources & Financing, and Current Programs to retrofit multiFamily residential Buildings. This will be the last of our monthly workshop series (for this cycle). Time: 10:00 Am 12:00 Pm), location: Pratt Center, manhattan, 144 W. 14th Street, bet. 6th and 7th Aves., room 213. Fee: $20.00. Please register at [Link]/events. supportivehousingnetworkofnewyork_org/Home. aspx?r saturday, June 25, 2011
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rolling Up the Gates Storefront Stroll vacant spaces open for viewing along Fulton Street, Bergen Street and Bedford Avenue! If you are a start-up or an existing business wanting to expand and are looking for a home in Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Bedford Stuyvesant, or Prospect Heights Brooklyn, come join Pratt Area Community Council (PACC) for another rolling Up the Gates Storefront Stroll event. PACC is rolling Up the Gates of its vacant commercial spaces along Fulton St, Bergen St and Bedford Ave for an exclusive viewing. Also local financial and business resource organizations will be available to speak about what business services are available to help you become a better entrepreneur and make your small business more competitive. saturday, June 25, 2011 9:00 Am - 2:00 Pm PACCs Fulton Street office 896-900 Fulton Street, 2nd floor (Between Waverly & Washington Avenues) AGENDA *9:00 Am - 9:30 Am* Breakfast reception *9:30 Am - 11:00 Am* Guest Speakers: Pratt Area Community Council, FAB Alliance, Heart of Brooklyn, NYC Small Business Services, NYC Business Solutions, Capital one Bank, CAmBA, Business outreach Center, and others *11:00 Am - 2:00 Pm* rUG Storefront Stroll along Fulton Street, Bergen Street and Bedford Avenue
Avenue via molly the Trolley limited Space - registration is required Phone: 347-823-5700 ext .25 or by email: dale_charles@[Link] Monday, June 27th, 2011 readers are invited to join The Interfaith Assembly on Homelessness and Housing (IAHH) as they celebrate
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the completion of a 15-week, 29-session program that helps women overcome the joint traumas of homelessness and domestic violence. The program includes goal-setting with a mentor, sharing of personal stories, and sessions in areas such as: Breaking the Cycle of Abuse; Partnering with Your Children in Education; Healthy relationships; Healthy living; and Education for Justice. The living Well Program is based upon the lifeskills program model developed jointly in 1990 by the Interfaith Assembly and New York Catholic Charities. Since its inception, these programs have seen approximately 1,000 individuals graduate with most of them becoming engaged members of their communities. The event (dinner will be provided) will be held in the Greenwich village area. For the safety and comfort of participants, IAHH is not publicizing the specific location of the graduation. Guests must rSvP in advance to 212-316-3171 or Tiffany@ [Link]
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NEWLY CONSTRUCTED APARTMENTS FOR RENT
Atlantic Commons Apartments is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for 38 affordable housing rental apartments now under construction at 1734 St. John's Place and 2158 Atlantic Avenue in the Brownsville/Oceanhill section of Brooklyn. These buildings are being constructed through the Low-Income Affordable Marketplace Program (LAMP) of the New York City Housing Development Corporation, the Low Income Rental Program (LIRP) of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the Homes for Working Families (HWF) of New York State Homes and Community Renewal. The size, rent and targeted income distribution for the 38 apartments are as follows. Apartment Size 1 Bedroom Units 13 Monthly Rent * $781 Household Size ** Total Annual Income Range*** Minimum - Maximum
1 $28,629 - $33,300 2 $28,629 - $38,040 2 Bedroom 20 $942 2 $34,183 - $38,040 3 $34,183 - $42,780 4 $34,183 - $47,520 3 Bedroom 5 $1,088 3 $39,703 - $42,780 4 $39,703 - $47,520 5 $39,703 - $51,360 6 $39,703 - $55,140 * Includes cooking gas ** Subject to occupancy criteria *** Income Guidelines subject to change Qualified Applicants will be required to meet income guidelines and additional selection criteria. To request an application, mail a self-addressed envelope to: Atlantic Commons c/o CMP Consultants, Inc. PO Box 1330, Valley Stream, NY 11582. Completed applications must be returned by regular mail only (no priority, certified, registered, express or overnight mail will be accepted) to a post office box number that will be listed with the application, and must be postmarked by May 27th, 2011. Applications postmarked after May 27th, 2011 will be set aside for possible future consideration. Applications will be selected by lottery; applicants who submit more than one application will be disqualified. Disqualified applications will not be accepted. A general preference will be given to New York City residents. Current and eligible residents of Brooklyn Community Board 16 will receive preference for 50% of the units. Eligible households that include persons with mobility impairments will receive preference for 5% of the units; eligible persons that include persons with visual and/or hearing impairments will receive 2% of the units; and eligible City of New York Municipal Employees will receive a 5% preference. No Brokers Fee. No Application Fee ANDREW M. CUOMO, Governor MICHAEL R. BLOOMBERG, Mayor The City of New York Department of Housing Preservation and Development RAFAEL E. CESTERO, Commissioner New York City Housing Development Corporation MARC JAHR, President BRIAN LAWLOR, Commissioner & CEO NYS Homes and Community Renewal
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Grant/Contract Name: Community Services Block Grant (csBG) training and technical Assistance (T/TA) Program: Regional Performance and innovation consortia
Deadline: Aug 08, 2011 Expected Number of Awards: 10 Estimated Total Program Funding: $4,250,000 Award Ceiling/Floor: $425,000 The office of Community Services (oCS) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announces that competing applications will be accepted for a new grant to establish regional Performance and Innovation Consortia (rPIs).
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defined geographic area that can provide a letter of support from the State CSBG lead Agency and demonstrate membership or letters of support from the majority of CSBG-eligible entities in the State. rPIs will also be required to dedicate at least 20 percent of the total Federal funds requested to State Associations in their geographic area to support the continued development, implementation, or administration of exemplary practices designed to increase the capacity, improve the infrastructure, and address the sustainability of State Associations. rPIs will establish partnerships with State Associations through contracts supported by the HHS award it receives. It is anticipated that the rPIs role in the partnership with State Associations will be to serve as fiscal agent and provide technical assistance. link: [Link] HHS-2011-ACF-oCS-EQ-0187 ---------------------------------------
This cooperative agreement will fund ten rPIs to serve as regional focal points to lead T/TA capacity-building activities. rPIs will coordinate activities designed to strengthen the ability of State Associations to leverage resources; promote and sustain relationships between State Associations and the corresponding State CSBG lead Agencies; and increase the capacity of State Associations to address the broad T/TA needs of CSBG-eligible entities. The core functions of the rPIs are T/TA coordination and information dissemination. For purposes of this funding opportunity, the well-defined geographic areas will align with established ACF regions. regional coordinators will be physically located in the geographic area they propose to serve. Funding will be limited to one award per region. Within each region, a single State Association will serve as the grantee. The grantees will be selected through a competitive review process. However, State Associations in each region may coordinate efforts and apply as consortia. Priority is given to applicant organizations with proven expertise in the coordination regional T/TA activities and the provision of statewide T/TA focused on capacity-building and non-profit management. Support from other State Associations in the region will be a factor considered in the award decisions. State Association Partnerships to Support Capacity-Building and Exemplary Practices rPIs will collaborate with State Associations to support capacity-building and exemplary practices. rPI Consortia will be required to provide capacity-building support of $25,000 to all State Associations in their
Grant/Contract Name: Choice Neighborhood initiative Planning Grant
Deadline: Aug 08, 2011 Expected Number of Awards: 12 Estimated Total Program Funding: Award Ceiling: $300,000 $3,600,000
Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants will support the development of comprehensive neighborhood revitalization plans which will transform these communities into viable, mixed-income neighborhoods by linking housing improvements with appropriate services, schools, public assets, transportation, and access to jobs. The program is focused on directing resources to address three core goals: housing, people and neighborhoods. To achieve these core goals, communities must develop and implement a comprehensive neighborhood revitalization strategy, or Transformation Plan. The Transformation Plan will become the guiding document for the revitalization of the public and/or assisted housing units while simultaneously directing the transformation of the surrounding neighborhood and positive outcomes for families. link: [Link] do?&mode=vIEW&oppId=98093
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Grant/Contract Name: Capacity Building for sustainable communities
Deadline: Jul 08, 2011 Funding Amount: Estimated Total Program Funding: $5,650,000 This NoFA is part of a cross-agency collaboration between HUD, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DoT), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), known as the Partnership for Sustainable Communities. HUD confers regularly with these partners. The Capacity Building for Sustainable Communities Program (Program), through this NoFA, will identify intermediary organizations that can provide capacity building support for communities engaged in planning efforts that support community involvement and integrate housing, land use, land cleanup and preparation for reuse, economic and workforce development, transportation, and infrastructure investments. Each grantee will be expected to deliver capacity building support to communities across the United States. The first purpose of the Program is to assemble a collection of capacity building service providers to work directly with the FY2010 and FY 2011 HUD Sustainable Communities regional Planning and Community Challenge grant recipients, HUD Preferred Sustainability Status Communities, and EPA Sustainable Community Technical Assistance recipients and Brownfield Area Wide Planning grant recipients (collectively Sustainable Communities Grantees), and enable them to fulfill their anticipated outcomes. HUD and other partnership agencies will work regularly with all selected intermediary service providers to maintain a coordinated and leveraged delivery approach that ensures the maximum benefit to local governments, regions, and planning entities and partners engaged in the prescribed activities. The second purpose of the program is to build a national coalition and leadership network of the Sustainable Communities Grantees. The purpose of the network is to facilitate the exchange of successful strategies, lessons learned, emerging tools and public engagement strategies, and approaches for avoiding or minimizing pitfalls. HUD will work with the selected intermediaries to
develop a robust evaluation component for the network. link: [Link] do?&mode=vIEW&oppId=98173 --------------------------------------Wells fargo is inviting nonprofits to apply to its Homeownership Grant Program. The purpose of the program is to provide financial resources to local nonprofit housing organizations to create sustainable homeownership opportunities for low-to moderate-income people. Areas of Interest Construction/rehab, Education, counseling and prevention, Subsidies, Home repairs For more information visit: [Link] com/about/wfhf/homeownership_guideline --------------------------------------the administration for childrens services, Division of youth and family Justice is soliciting applications from organizations interested in operating non-secure detention group homes in New York City. For more information visit: [Link] [Link]/rfponline/jsp/[Link] Deadline: This is an open-ended solicitation; applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until 2:00 Pm on 5/31/13. --------------------------------------As the New york city Department for the aging continues to pave the way for Innovative Senior Centers (ISC) as part of the mayors Age-Friendly NYC initiative, DFTA is gearing up for the release of the Neighborhood center (Nc) solicitation. In order to be eligible to participate, organizations must be prequalified as NC-eligible. DFTA plans to issue the NC solicitation around october 2011. The cutoff for applying for NC prequalification is July 22, 2011. Applications received after this date will not be eligible to participate. No action is required for organizations already prequalified. For more information visit: [Link] dfta/html/home/[Link] or [Link] html/dfta/html/community/community_pql.shtml Deadline: July 22, 2011
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