This section includes copies of core program documents that present and explain the major rules and procedures for the Assets for Independence program.  

AFI Funding Opportunity Announcement. The funding opportunity announcement, which will be effective until cancelled by the Office of Community Services, provides basic information and guidelines about AFI and detailed guidance on applying for new AFI grants.

Assets for Independence Act. This is the Federal law that authorizes the Office of Community Services to administer the AFI Program. The act provides the framework for the overall program. It includes several program design requirements that apply to all projects, including, for example, design of the Project Reserve Account, participant eligibility, and eligible categories of assets.

Information Memorandums. These documents provide guidance on a number of program topics. Please place additional information memos behind this tab as they are published and distributed by OCS. AFI program staff will notify grantees of new memorandums through the ListServ. All memorandums are available on the AFI Asset-Building Web site .