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INFO SESSION MHCF/AG Streamlined Review and MHCF Grant Application

INFO SESSION MHCF/AG Streamlined Review and MHCF Grant Application. Martin O'Malley GOVERNOR Anthony G. Brown LT. GOVERNOR Raymond A. Skinner SECRETARY Clarence J. Snuggs DEPUTY SECRETARY. Overview. The Basics MHCF/AG Streamlined Review MHCF Grant Application Questions?.

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INFO SESSION MHCF/AG Streamlined Review and MHCF Grant Application

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  1. INFO SESSIONMHCF/AG Streamlined Review and MHCF Grant Application Martin O'Malley GOVERNOR Anthony G. Brown LT. GOVERNOR Raymond A. Skinner SECRETARY Clarence J. Snuggs DEPUTY SECRETARY

  2. Overview • The Basics • MHCF/AG Streamlined Review • MHCF Grant Application • Questions?

  3. Who? What? Where? When? HOW?

  4. WHO? MHCF/AG Streamlined MHCF Grant Application (Supplemental) Housing counseling and legal service organizations, NOT awarded funding under the 3 year grant. Required: NO Limitation: Current grantees may apply for supplemental funding ONLY for new/unfunded programs • Housing counseling agencies and legal service organizations awarded 3 year grants under the MHCF/AG Settlement RFP. • Required: YES

  5. WHAT? MHCF/AG Streamlined MHCF Grant Application Agencies who did not receive funding in the CY14 grant round may apply for funding for innovative programs to provide counseling services to improve the well-being and financial stability of Maryland homeowners or tenants affected by the foreclosure crisis and economic downturn. • Agencies awarded funds in CY14 will be reviewed to assess for program development, accomplishments and progress towards goals under the initial CY13-14 proposal and on any proposed changes or developments.

  6. WHERE? • Both the MHCF/AG Streamlined Review and the MHFC Grant Application can be found on the MD HOPE website (www.mdhope.org) under Resources for Housing Counselors.

  7. MD HOPE Main Page www.mdhope.org

  8. Resources for Housing Counselors http://mdhope.dhcd.maryland.gov/Counseling/Pages/CounselorsPortal.aspx

  9. WHEN? • Both the MHCF/AG Streamlined Review and the MHFC Grant Application are due: by 2:00 p.m. FRIDAY, AUGUST 22ND

  10. HOW? MHCF/AG Streamlined Review Submit one (1) original and three (3) copies of an unbound application and all required attachments by 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 22, 2014to: Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development ATTN: Maryland Housing Counseling Fund / Mortgage Settlement Fund Division of Neighborhood Revitalization 100 Community Place Crownsville, MD 21032-2023

  11. HOW? MHFC Grant Application Submit one (1) original and three (3) copies of an unbound application and all required attachments by 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 22, 2014to: Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development ATTN: Maryland Housing Counseling Fund Division of Neighborhood Revitalization 100 Community Place Crownsville, MD 21032-2023

  12. MHCF/AG Streamlined Review

  13. MHCF Streamlined Review THE GRANT REVIEW The review contains four sections: • Section I. – General Information • Section II. – Submission Information • Section III. – Technology • Section IV. – Documents to be executed or attached by grantee

  14. MHCF Streamlined Review Section I. – General Information • Parts 1 and 2 cover contact info, exhibits, HUD certification and client management systems • Part 3 – Grantee Certifications *The request total should equal the 3 year awards + $1,600 for CY14&15 technology grants CY 13 Counseling Services Grant Received $ (money allocated for CY13) CY 14 Counseling Services Grant Received $ (money allocated for CY14, including $800 technology grant) CY 15 Counseling Services Grant Requested $ (money requested for CY15) CY 15 Technology Grant Requested $ (800) REQUEST TOTAL* $ (total of CY13, 14 and 15 plus $1,600 for technology)

  15. MHCF Streamlined Review Section II: Submission Information Part 1: • Areas of Service & Populations Served • Experience and Expertise • Please update the staff chart and please note any changes or departures since the previous year* *Every employee that is involved with providing foreclosure prevention services under this grant MUST be listed (including email addresses)

  16. MHCF Streamlined Review Section II: Submission Information (cont.) Part 1: (continued) • Impact of Program • Use the goals/outputs/outcomes as agreed to in your Exhibit A of your grant agreement to complete the chart • Please note any problems or adjustments towards your goals • Partnership and Collaboration

  17. MHCF Streamlined Review Section II: Submission Information (cont.) Part 2: Budget Information • Actual CY13 (Year 1) and CY14 (Year 2) and Projected for CY15 • Add in $800 in technology for CY15 • Totals must remain the same as original request but allocation of uses can change as necessary • Excel document labeled “Multiyear Budget Request Form for RFP/Grant Review” may be found on the Resources for Counselors: http://mdhope.dhcd.maryland.gov/Counseling/Pages/CounselorsPortal.aspx

  18. MHCF Streamlined Review Section III: Technology DHCD is requiring use of the Foreclosure Mediation Portal for grant awardees • DHCD is funding the portal fee of $800for CY14 and CY15 • Please reflect the $800 for the Foreclosure Mediation Portal under “Technology” within the budget you are submitting with this Grant Review

  19. MHCF Streamlined Review Section IV: Documents • Copy of Good Standing can be printed from the SDAT website: http://sdatcert3.resiusa.org/ucc-charter/CharterSearch_f.aspx DO NOT PAY FOR AN OFFICAL CERTIFICATE • Type in your org. name + click search • Select “General Info” • Print the screen that appears

  20. YES  NO 

  21. http://sdatcert3.resiusa.org/ucc-charter/CharterSearch_f.aspxhttp://sdatcert3.resiusa.org/ucc-charter/CharterSearch_f.aspx

  22. MHCF Streamlined Review Section IV: Documents 3. Combined Incumbency Certificate/ Corporate Resolution can be found on the Resources for Counselors Page under “DHCD Reporting Forms” http://mdhope.dhcd.maryland.gov/Counseling/Pages/CounselorsPortal.aspx

  23. MHCF Streamlined Review Section IV: Documents IGNORE 4. Contract Affidavit, and 5. Assurance of Compliance These two documents are not necessary at the Review/Application Stage and are included in the grant agreement. We will ask for it then.

  24. MHCF Streamlined Review Section IV: Documents 7. Certificate of Compliance with Maryland Solicitation Act – can be found here: http://www.sos.state.md.us/charity/SearchCharity.aspx DO NOT PAY FOR AN OFFICAL CERTIFICATE • type in your org info • click submit • print the screen that appears

  25. MHCF GRANT APPLICATION (Supplemental)

  26. MHCF Grant Application • Covers 1 year only - 2015 • Is substantially the same application as the 3 year MHCF/AG RFP • This RFP is primarily for agencies that were not awarded funding (did not apply or did not receive it) in the 2013 or 2014 grant rounds • Current grantees may only apply for programs/activities that are not currently covered under their 3 year grant

  27. Questions?

  28. Contact Emilie Drasher Project Manager drasher@mdhousing.org 410-514-7221

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