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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... |
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. |
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 |
3 years ago |