 |
 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| The application review process can last a few months. |
| 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. |
| Formula and Matching Requirements |
| Applicants are required to demonstrate a firmly committed 25 percent match of cash or in-kind donations. |
| Length and Time Phasing of Assistance |
| The grant lasts for a period of three years. |
| 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. |
| Account Identification |
| 86-0304-0-1-604. |
| Obligations |
| FY 07 $0; FY 08 est $0; and FY 09 est $0. |
| Range and Average of Financial Assistance |
| Not applicable. |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
| Though there have been no Congressional appropriations for the Public Housing Neighborhood Networks Program since FY 2006, in November, 2007, a NOFA was made available for the last bit of roll-over funds available for this program. Awards to be made by FY end 2008. |
| REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE |
| 24 CFR Parts 85, 905, and 968; and the Neighborhood Networks NOFA. |
| Regional or Local Office |
| None. |
| Headquarters Office |
| Ron Ashford, Director, HOPE VI Community and Supportive Services. Telephone: (202) 401-8812 x4258. |
| Web Site Address |
| www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/ph/ross/aboutnn.cfm |
| RELATED PROGRAMS |
| 14.866, Demolition and Revitalization of Severely Distressed Public Housing; 14.870, Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services - Service Coordinators. |
| EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS |
| None. |
| CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS |
| The criteria for selecting proposals are announced in the NOFA. |
|
General Services Administration Office of Chief Acquisition Officer Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR) |
|