1 Create a ZoomGrants™ account (below) or log in to your existing account (above) 2 Select a Program to apply for, then click the Apply button to get started 3 Answer the questions and/or fill in the fields in each tab 4 If necessary, upload any requested documents 5 Submit your application and wait for a decision 6 If you are selected to receive funding, you might be required to submit invoices or reports through your application
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1. Does your project benefit at least 51% low and moderate income persons?
Low and moderate income persons are individuals or families that are at or under 80% Median Family Income (MFI). For current MFI data, please review the application instructions.
2. What type of activity is your project? Low/Moderate income is defined as at or below 80% MFI. Low income is defined as at or below 50% MFI.
3. What category would you consider your project?
4. Is your organization able to provide audited financial statements for the most recent fiscal year?
5. If you answered "No" or "No, my organization is too new to provide audited financial statements," please explain and provide your expected date for audited financial statements.
If you answered "Yes," please write "N/A"
6. If your organization expends $750,000 or more during your organization's fiscal year in Federal awards, has your organization performed a single audit in accordance with 2 CFR 200.514 or a program-specific audit in accordance with 2 CFR 200.507?
7. Please provide a brief summary of your project.
This Pre-Application Questions section must be submitted and Approved by the Administrator (not ZoomGrants) before you can fill out the rest of the application. Click the Submit Pre-Application Questions button at the top or bottom of this tab to submit this section to be reviewed.
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Application Questions
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1. What type of activity is your project? Low/Moderate income is defined as at or below 80% MFI. Low income is defined as at or below 50% MFI.
2. What category below best describes the primary goal of your project? Select ONLY ONE response. For more details to determine the best category, please visit: https://bit.ly/2Nqap4B .
If your project is a public service, please review the Public Services RFP document at: https://nf-cd.org/grants before submitting.
3. What Census Tract(s) will your project take place in? Census Tract Map for Niagara Falls: http://bit.ly/2z2fGc2
4. Please provide numbers for expected clients served in the following categories. Please leave your answer blank for categories with zero expected clients.
5. My organization understands that Limited Clientele Activities must benefit individuals, at least 51% of whom are of low or moderate income and will provide documentation of family income verification for individuals that are not presumed low/mod. "Presumed low/mod" means those that fall under the first eight (8) categories listed in Question 4.
6. Please provide numbers for expected clients served in the following categories. Please leave your answer blank for categories with zero expected clients.
7. My organization understands that Low-Moderate Income Housing (LMH) and HOME activities must benefit low/moderate income persons according to 24 CFR 570 and 24 CFR 92. My organization understands there is a 25% match requirement for using HOME funds.
8. Please provide numbers for expected units served in the following categories. Please leave your answer blank for categories with zero expected clients.
9. My organization understands that home ownership and home buyer activities must benefit those of low/moderate income. My organization understands that tenants associated with home ownership properties must benefit those of low income only. Low/Moderate income is defined as at or below 80% MFI. Low income is defined as at or below 50% MFI. Please reference the application instructions for current MFI figures. Records must be maintained by your organization to verify income eligibility.
10. What need does your project serve? Please provide specific community needs that will be addressed through the project. Include any reports, statistics, studies, sources, or other background information that showcases the need for your project.
11. How is your organization qualified to address the need your project serves? Please provide a summary of your organization's past and present projects, talents, skills, or other previous work that shows your organization is qualified to manage and complete your project.
12. Project Staffing Summary Please provide a summary of staff, volunteers, subcontractors, and other partnerships that will be involved in the project. Who is involved and what is their position? Resumes of staff members required in documentation section.
13. Project Narrative & Timeline Please provide a detailed description of your project including a timeline. Be specific. What goal will your project accomplish? What are the steps to achieving that goal? How will your project reach those steps?
14. Obstacles and Challenges What foreseeable obstacles or challenges could require a change in your timeline or staffing? How does your organization plan to overcome those obstacles or challenges? Identify any additional support your project needs to ensure success.
Your Pre-Application Questions must be submitted AND approved before continuing.
Budget
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Personnel Costs
Please provide expected expenditures for personnel costs (staff, sub-contractors, etc.) for your project. Please use your hourly rates for personnel expenses.
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Non-Personnel Costs
Please provide expected expenditures for non-personnel costs (supplies, materials, venue, etc.) for your project.
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Budget Narrative (Discuss the items and amounts you entered above.)
Please provide a detailed description of the expected expenditures for your project. Your organization will be required to submit detailed invoices for reimbursement before Niagara Falls Community Development will release funds for your project. This narrative will help forecast what those invoices will include.
Your Pre-Application Questions must be submitted AND approved before continuing.
Tables
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Please provide sources for matching funds. You must provide documentation verifying match sources in the Documents section. Cash contributions from non-Federal sources, forbearance of fees, and donated real property not acquired with Federal resources are acceptable forms of match. Please consult 24 CFR 92.220 for acceptable forms of matching funds.
Your Pre-Application Questions must be submitted AND approved before continuing.