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2014 Project Application Process. September 19th, 2014. Michelle Sandoz-Dennis Cares Inc. www.caresny.org. Agenda. Introductions 2014 Application: The Review Process Reminder: Match and Leverage Next Steps: Webinar Date. First Thing… Attachment Review.
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2014 Project Application Process • September 19th, 2014 Michelle Sandoz-Dennis Cares Inc. www.caresny.org
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!
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.
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