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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.
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- 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
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