Grant Development

Purpose:
To provide grant writing services to MCAG member jurisdictions other public agencies, and the Recycling Market Development Zone. To provide a directory of grant resources through the MCAG web site.

Discussion:
This element continues efforts to attract resources with which identified projects may be implemented. MCAG prepares grant proposals for projects that benefit MCAG member jurisdictions, other public agencies, and Recycling Market Development Zone.

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Assets for Independence Demonstration Program
Eligible Projects:	Projects will empower low-income individuals by providing financial education training on money management issues. Programs will assist participants with saving earned income in special matched savings accounts called Individual Development Accounts (IDAs). Participants use the IDAs to accumulate funds with the goal of acquiring a first home, post-secondary education, or starting up or expanding a small business.
Required Match:	50%
Maximum Award:	$1,000,000 (Average anticipated award: $350,000)
Due Date:	May 24, 2013
Web site:	http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2011-ACF-OCS-EI-0137/html

Valley Air Public Benefit Grant Program
Eligible Projects:	New electric, hybrid or alternative fuel vehicles for local governments and schools.
Required Match:	None
Maximum Award:	$20,000 per vehicle, for up to five vehicles
Due Date:	None. First come, first served
Web site:	http://www.valleyair.org/Grant_Programs/PublicBenefitGrantProgram/FINAL-NewPurchase-PBG-Guidelines.pdf

TIGER Discretionary Grants 2013
Eligible Projects:	Surface transportation capital projects only - includes transit and rail - to be awarded on a competitive basis for projects that will have a significant impact on the Nation, a metropolitan area, or a region.
Eligible Entities:	State, local, and tribal governments, including U.S. territories, transit agencies, port authorities, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), other political subdivisions of State or local governments, and multi-State or multi-jurisdictional groups applying through a single lead applicant.
Award Range:	One million (rural only) to $200 million
Due Date:	June 3, 2013
Web site:	http://www.dot.gov/sites/dot.dev/files/docs/Final%20TIGER%20NOFA%20for%20TIGER%20Website_22April%202013.pdf

OJJDP FY 2013 Second Chance Act Juvenile Reentry Program
Eligible Projects:	Demonstration projects to promote the safe and successful reintegration of incarcerated or detained juveniles into the community. Under this solicitation, applicants may apply for either planning or implementation projects, but not both.
Eligible Entities:	Eligible applicants are limited to states, territories, and units of local government
Maximum Award:	Planning - $50,000; Implementation - $750,000
Required Match:	50%
Due Date:	June 17, 2013
Web site:	http://www.ojjdp.gov/grants/solicitations/FY2013/SecChanceActDemo.pdf

Street Outreach Program
Eligible Projects:	Provide support services that aim to move youth into stable housing and prepare them for independence. The program's ultimate goal is to prevent the sexual abuse or exploitation of young people living on the streets or in unstable housing.
Eligible Entities:	Public and nonprofit private agencies.
Maximum Award:	$200,000
Required Match:	10%
Due Date:	June 28, 2013
Web site:	http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2013-ACF-ACYF-YO-0574

HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM 2013
Eligible Projects:	Rental Projects New Construction with or without acquisition. Rental Rehabilitation with or without acquisition. First Time Home Buyer (FTHB) Projects New construction or acquisition/rehabilitation/conversion to develop homes on a specified site or sites to be sold to first-time homebuyers. The entire HOME investment must be converted to mortgage assistance for the first-time homebuyers when the units are sold to eligible homebuyers. Program Activities FTHB – Acquisition only down payment assistance FTHB – Acquisition with Rehabilitation FTHB – Infill New Construction. This activity is eligible only if the application clearly documents the availability of grant funds or building sites currently owned by the Applicant or Developer which will be made available at a below market-rate to reduce development costs so that costs do not exceed 100 percent of appraised value. It is critical that the application clearly provides the required documentation. For example, if the source is a development grant, provide a firm letter of commitment from the funding source for this project. HCD will make the determination based solely on the contents of the application; no opportunity will be provided to submit additional information or documentation. Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation (OOR) Program Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program
Eligible Entities:	Eligible jurisdictions for FY 2013 are listed in Appendix A of the NOFA.
Maximum Award:	Various – See NOFA page 21.
Required Match:	Waived
Due Date:	July 8, 2013
Web site:	http://www.hcd.ca.gov/fa/home/2013_HOME_NOFA.PDF

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