Public Housing Neighborhood Networks Grants (14.875)

 

Program

14.875 Public Housing Neighborhood Networks Grants

 

Federal Agency

PUBLIC AND INDIAN HOUSING, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

 

Authorization

Section 9(d)(1)(E) of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937.

 

Program Number

14.875

 

Last Known Status

Active

 

Objectives

To provide Public Housing Authorities with funding to create community technology centers which provide Internet access, job training, and other supportive services to residents of public housing.

 

Types of Assistance

Project Grants.

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

A grant provided under the Public Housing Neighborhood Networks program may only be used for the purposes of creating a new Neighborhood Networks center or expanding an existing center.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Only Public Housing Authorities may apply.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Residents of public housing are the only eligible beneficiaries.

Credentials/Documentation

Applicants must provide evidence with their application submission that they are eligible and qualified to run the grant program.

 

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

A Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) is issued on an annual basis. The NOFA outlines application procedures, application deadlines, and funding available.

Award Procedure

HUD reviews all applications received for eligibility, threshold requirements, and rating and ranking criteria. Once the review process is completed, award notifications are sent to applicants.

Deadlines

The NOFA provides this information.

 

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Appeals

There is no appeals process. Applicants whose applications did not receive funding may request a debriefing. Further information is included in the NOFA.

Renewals

Applicants may not renew an existing grant. However, applicants may apply each year for new funding.

 

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Applicants are required to demonstrate a firmly committed 25% match of cash or in-kind donations.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

The grant lasts for a period of three years.

 

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Grantees are required to submit semi-annual performance and financial reports to their local HUD field offices.

Audits

An audit at the end of the grant term may be required.

Records

HUD field offices retain copies of grantees' performance and financial reporting submissions. Grantees should retain all grant-related documentation for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report.

 

Program Accomplishments

It is anticipated that 150 applications will be received in 2005 and that 70 awards will be made.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

86-0304-0-1-604.

Obligations

FY 04 $8,492,491; FY 05 est $38,038,524; and FY 06 est $0.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

$150,000 to $600,000.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

24 CFR Parts 85, 905, and 968; and the Neighborhood Networks NOFA.

 

Related Programs

14.866, Demolition and Revitalization of Severely Distressed Public Housing; 14.870, Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services.

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Ron Ashford, Director, HOPE VI Community and Supportive Services. Telephone: (202) 401-8812 x4258.

Web Site Address

http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/ph/ross/aboutnn.cfm

 

Examples of Funded Projects

None.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

The criteria for selecting proposals are announced in the NOFA.