HUD’s Office of Affordable Housing Programs (OAHP) is sponsoring HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan Virtual Problem Solving Clinics for Participating Jurisdictions (PJs) to guide the development and successful submission of compliant HOME-ARP allocation plans by the deadline, March 31, 2023.
Participants will receive training from subject matter experts and have an opportunity to have their questions answered. PJs will be trained on:
- HOME-ARP allocation plan required elements
- How to use the optional Allocation Plan Template
- Proper and adequate consultation with the organizations required by the Notice
- Tips for expanding public participation
- How to evaluate the size and composition of the qualifying populations and assess unmet needs
- How to establish permissible preferences that meet state or local needs
- How to assess its capacity to administer the HOME-ARP grant
- How to determine eligible activities to fund based on the capacity assessment and responsibility to manage implementation of the HOME-ARP grant
- Common issues found in HOME-ARP allocation plans
Training Objectives
Upon completion of this training, attendees will:
- Understand how to complete the required elements of their HOME-ARP allocation plan for submission by the deadline
- Understand best practices for developing a HOME-ARP allocation plan to meet pressing local housing needs
Who Should Attend?
Registration is open to all PJs, however, PJ staff are encouraged to attend the clinic that best aligns with their PJ cohort.
Clinics are organized by PJ type and grant size to allow for peer-to-peer learning and discussion between PJs with similar questions and challenges.
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