Kimberly Hamm

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RE: Finance Side of Grant Management Software (Does it HAVE to be admin?)

@jenjen213 Thank you! This is extremely helpful!

In forum HUD CPD Programs

9 months ago
Finance Side of Grant Management Software (Does it HAVE to be admin?)

Hi everyone, We're looking into purchasing a grants management solution at our small entitlement. For those who use Neighborly, ZoomGrants, etc., does anyone use a project-based accounting approach ...

In forum HUD CPD Programs

10 months ago
RE: Seeking Con - Plan Consultants

We utilize a firm called Urban Design Ventures out of Pittsburgh for all of our plans and reports. I believe they've been our municipality's consultant in this capacity for 10+ years and I've been re...

In forum HUD CPD Programs

10 months ago
RE: Entitlement Con Plan Consultants

Hi Chris, Congrats! As I'm sure you know, you'll have to put this out to RFP--especially if you're paying for the creation of the plan with CDBG funds. We put our ConPlan, AAP, and other CD consult...

In forum CDBG Program Regulations (24 CFR Part 570) - Q&A

1 year ago
RE: CDBG Admin Expiration dates (HELP!)

You have the full grant period to expend. We're successfully using admin funds from 2020 currently but the other ratio/% tests need to be satisfied at the same time. We're in a heavy construction ca...

In forum CDBG Activities Q&A

2 years ago
RE: Timeliness and Workout Plans

Hi Tara, Send me an email: khamm@abingtonpa.gov. I'm happy to send you what we put together at the end of 2022.

In forum CDBG Program Regulations (24 CFR Part 570) - Q&A

2 years ago
RE: Housing Affordability Periods

Hi Carol, We updated our policy in late 2021 to include an updated affordability period which includes properties that had already been completed. I'd be happy to send it to you if you shoot me an e...

In forum CDBG Activities Q&A

2 years ago
RE: Housing inspectors

Hi Eliot, Depending on where you're located, I can believe that it is not easy to find folks. If you don't have a regionally located firm that specializes in this kind of work, I'd reach out to a lo...

In forum CDBG Activities Q&A

2 years ago
RE: Economic Development Initiative Community Project Funding Congressional Grants

Hello, Our Township was asked to act as RE by a local nonprofit. We have been trying to connect with our friends at HUD to get more details on any additional responsibilities this might create for u...

In forum CDBG Activities Q&A

2 years ago
RE: Radon Testing

Hi Kathleen! We use a company to perform the radon and lead testing for us.

In forum CDBG Activities Q&A

2 years ago
RE: Microenterprise Technical Assistance

I'd love to learn more about your program! We're looking to adjust our CV funds for small business and ideas are incredibly welcome.

In forum CDBG Activities Q&A

3 years ago
RE: Admin allocation

As the lone employee with responsibility for CDBG and HOME activities, our municipality also pays a portion of my salary with reimbursed funds from those programs (I also have other duties outside of ...

In forum CDBG Activities Q&A

3 years ago
RE: New to CDBG - how long did it take you to settle into the role?

Hi Lucy, I also joined this field recently (Jan. 2021), after almost 20 years as a nonprofit fundraiser (healthcare and higher ed). There is certainly a lot to learn, but the learning curve is defin...

In forum CDBG Activities Q&A

3 years ago
RE: Liens on non-profit facilities

Hi Maria, For our owner-occupied rehabilitation program, we recently instituted a period of affordability for properties requiring more than $25K of funding. These are liens on residential propertie...

In forum CDBG Activities Q&A

3 years ago
RE: Subrecipient Agreement

Hi Peggy, We just updated ours to partner with a local church to create a senior center. It passed muster with our solicitor. I'll send it via email. Km

In forum CDBG Program Regulations (24 CFR Part 570) - Q&A

3 years ago
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