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2014 Project Application Process September 19th, 2014

Michelle Sandoz-Dennis

Cares Inc.

Agenda Introductions 2014 Application: The Review Process Reminder: Match and Leverage Next Steps: Webinar Date

First Thing… Attachment Review Required Annually – Dated no earlier than 60

days HUD Form – 2880 SF-LLL HUD Form – 50070 Survey on EEO

Does NOT HAVE to be updated but MUST be attached Non Profit Documentation Code of Conduct

Please Remember… CARES does not have Project Applicant e-

snaps log-in information

CARES cannot see what Project Applicants can while we are providing technical assistance…which is why we ask for PDFs of everything

When Project Applicants submit within e-snaps it is submitted to CARES as the Collaborative Applicant but in READ ONLY form.

The 2014 Application Process E-snaps is now open for the 2014 Application

Cycle Due to CARES by October 17th

Project Applicants register for the Funding Opportunity within e-snaps

Project Applicants create each application within e-snaps

Project Applicants complete project application(s)

The 2014 Application Process Prior to pushing the Submit button, Project

Applicants will turn the application into a PDF

Project Applicants will complete an internal review using the CARES provided Application Checklist

Project Applicants will then send CARES a signed copy of the Checklist and a PDF copy of the application

Final Application Review CARES will complete a full review of the application

CARES will send back a confirmation of review using the Project Checklist

Once any/all edits are made by the Project Applicant the Project Applicant can click the Submit button

**Please Note:When submitted all Project Applications electronically

come to CARES to be submitted as a package Application to HUD!

Match and Leverage

New Cash Match Requirements

Grantees must match the total grant, including administrative costs, with no less than 25% cash or in-kind contributions from other sources

The only exception to the match requirement is leasing costs

Match can only be used for the costs of eligible activities

Leverage

Leverage includes all funds, resources, and services that are secured on behalf of the project participant that are provided by sources other than the CoC funded resources

Leverage for the grant should be 150% of the total budget, including match

Leverage

Leverage The below chart notes additional sources that can

be documented as leverage.

Cash Building Program Administra

tion

Equipment

Services Volunteer Time

Rent Office Space

Maintenance & Repairs

Computer Supplies

Case Management

Volunteers that assist the

program: administration, meal prep

more…Utilities Acquisitio

n, rehab or new

construction

Insurance Office Supplies

Addiction Treatment

 

Client Program Fees

  Furnishings Cell Phones

Child Care  

Private Donatio

n

  Program relocation

fees

Internet Connectio

n

Medical/Dental/Mental

Health Care

 

    Food   Legal Services

 

Next Steps

Project Applications due to CARES by October 17th

If there are any questions…Do not hesitate to contact CARES project lead staff via email or by phone 518-489-4130

Michelle Dennis – msandozdennis@caresny.org ext 102

Tess Cleary – tcleary@caresny.org ext 112

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