Economic Development Initiative-Special Project, Neighborhood Initiative and Miscellaneous Grants (14.251)

Program

14.251 Economic Development Initiative-Special Project, Neighborhood Initiative and Miscellaneous Grants

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office: Office Of Community Planning And Development

Authorization

Consolidated Approriations Act, 2008, Public Law 110-161, The Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2009, Public Law 111-8., Public Law 111-111-8.

Program Number

14.251

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

The annual appropriation of funds to the Department and the accompanying Conference Report or Congressional Record accompanying the appropriation set forth grants in a specified amount to designated organizations for the activities specified by Congress.

Types of Assistance

PROJECT GRANTS

Uses and Use Restrictions

Eligible activities and restrictions are set forth in the authorizing language enacted by Congress for each grant as well as in the appropriation of Economic Development Initiative-Special Project (EDI-SP) Neighborhood Initiative (NI) and Miscellaneous grant funds.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

The Conference Report or Congressional Record accompanying the annual appropriation of funds to the Department specifies the individual grantees eligible to receive each grant. These typically are nonprofit organizations, units of State or local government and Indian tribes.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Nonprofit organizations, units of State or local government and Indian tribes.

Credentials/Documentation

The Congressional authorization for an individual grant may not specify the intended recipient or may identify the intended recipient by its common rather than legal name. In such cases, organizations may be required to submit documentation (e.g., certificate of incorporation) verifying their eligibility for the grant. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact assessment is required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. The Department invites each organization authorized by Congress to receive a grant to submit an application for grant funds. The Department provides each invited organization with the required application materials.

Award Procedure

Awards are made to applicants authorized by Congress to receive funds for activities consistent with the authorized use for each grant and with terms of the relevant fiscal year appropriation.

Deadlines

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

From 60 to 90 days. Typically, within 4 months of application submission. All applicants are notified in writing of approval. Applications that cannot be approved, either because the proposed activities are not consistent with the authorized use of the grant or the terms of the appropriation; or the organization is not designated by Congress to receive the grant, may require the applicant to seek an amendment by Congress to the language authorizing the use of grant funds.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Renewals

Not Applicable.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.

This program has no matching requirements.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Implementation Grants - Funds are typically available for five years following the period of obligation (i.e., typically eight fiscal years). Funds are accessed through an established Line of Credit. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Grant funds are typically released as project costs are incurred by the grantee, through the Department's Line of Credit Control System (LOCCS).

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Semi-annual and final narrative reports are required. If funds are disbursed to the grantee during a reporting period, a financial status report form is also required. A final financial status report is also required. Semi-annual and final narrative reports are required. If funds are disbursed to the grantee during a reporting period, a financial status report form is also required. A final financial status report is also required. No performance monitoring is required.

Audits

Not Applicable.

Records

Each recipient must maintain records to facilitate audits of funds, disposition of proceeds, costs from all sources, and information on project activities.

Program Accomplishments

Not Applicable.

Financial Information

Account Identification

86-0162-0-1-451.

Obligations

(Project Grants) FY 08 $25,970,000; FY 09 est $19,547,000; FY 10 est $0

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

$50,000 - $2,000,000.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

24 CFR Part 84 or Part 85, as applicable; 24 CFR Part 50 or Part 58, as applicable; annual appropriation of funds to the Department and accompanying Conference Report or Congressional Record; Application Kit; Grant Agreement; Certificate of Project Completion and Close-out Agreement.

Related Programs

Not Applicable.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Francis P. McNally, 451 7th Street, SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20912 Email: Francis.P.McNally@hud.gov Phone: (202) 402-7100

Web Site Address

http://www.hud.gov/progdesc/cpdindx.cfm.

Examples of Funded Projects

Not Applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Not Applicable.