Reaching the Dream -- How to Participate

Qualifying Criteria for Receipt of TA and Training

The following criteria will be used as guidance for selection of qualified faith-based and community organizations.

• Possess a current 501(c)3 or be a state-certified nonprofit, and be able to provide appropriate documentation such as an IRS or State letter of certification
• Demonstrate more than 1 year of service in the community being served
• Operate at least one office or program site that is within the targeted community
• Certify that you are not a current recipient of Federal housing-related funds
• Have comparatively little (or no) previous experience with HUD and its programs and services as they relate to supporting residents of public housing or supporting homeownership
• Have at least one program that focuses upon homeownership training or have demonstrated an interest in and capability for pursuing HUD funding and services opportunities
• Utilize volunteers and be able to document the level of volunteer hours committed to your homeownership program
• Maintain an active Board of Directors and be able to state names and contact information
• Operate on an annual social service budget of no more than $500,000
• Document number and positions of organization's program and management staff by providing a current organizational chart/list