HUD Highlights E-Newsletter

Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
HUD's Super Notice of Funding Availability (SuperNOFA) was announced this week. The SuperNOFA is our annual notice of discretionary grants available for the year, and is the biggest opportunity of the year to apply for HUD funding. Read the Federal Register Notice on HUD's website.

Grants.gov
The large majority of HUD's grants are processed through the federal government's Grants clearinghouse, Grants.gov. On Grants.gov you can register to apply for government grants, download application forms, and submit your grant applications. To apply for a HUD grant you must first register on Grants.gov.

• Visit Grants.gov (www.grants.gov/)
• Sign up for grant notifications via email (www.grants.gov/applicants/email_subscription.jsp)

Section 3 - Economic Opportunity
HUD's Section 3 program promotes neighborhood economic development and individual self-sufficiency. HUD Grantees are encouraged to provide job training and employment opportunities for lower income residents in connection with projects and activities in their neighborhoods. If you live in government-assisted housing or if your household income falls below HUD's income limits, you may qualify as a Section 3 resident or business.

• Learn more about Section 3 on HUD's website
• Income limits (www.huduser.org/datasets/il/il08/index.html)

Faith-Based Conferences
The White House is hosting a series of conferences around the nation (in New Orleans, Washington DC, Sacramento, and Dallas) to connect social service organizations with resources to strengthen and expand the services they offer in our communities. Conference topics include grants and funding opportunities, and help to form effective partnerships with local governments.

• Visit the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives to register (www.whitehouse.gov/government/fbci/)

New Flood Maps for Washington State
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Washington State Department of Ecology are updating existing flood hazard maps in several Washington counties that have high risk, flood-prone areas. This is especially good news following last winter's extreme flooding in many parts of the state.

• WA Department of Ecology News Release (www.ecy.wa.gov/news/2008news/2008-027rev.html)

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