Chapter 5 - Non Profit Operating Application：5章非营利的操作应用.docVIP

PAGE 19 EXHIBIT B 2013 NAHP Annual Application Cycle Application Guidelines Chapter 5 Non-Profit Operating Assistance Chapter 5- PAGE 19 December 2013 Chapter 5: Non-profit Operating Assistance Forms and Instructions These Application Guidelines are for all non-profit operating assistance activities. These Guidelines are designed for those applicants applying in the Annual Cycle. I. Eligibility A. Eligible Applicants Local or regional non-profit 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) housing or related service organizations, housing technical assistance providers, and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs). Non-profit Operating Assistance applications will be scored in a separate pool of applications during the Annual Cycle application process. Any funds not allocated within the Annual Cycle that are designated for Non-Profit Operating Assistance projects will be reallocated within the Annual Cycle for other activities. B. Eligible Activities Operating expenses (not project related) Assist the organization in maintaining the current level of production and/or development of affordable housing. Assist the organization in increasing their capacity, including hiring new staff. Assist the organization in expanding their services or coverage area. C. Ineligible Activities Project-specific expenses are not eligible. These expenses include costs directly related to implementing a NAHP funded affordable housing project or program such as staff salaries to accept and review applications for a homebuyer assistance program. On-going rental project operating expenses are also not eligible for these funds. D. Grant Amounts The maximum grant amount per project type is as follows: A maximum of $30,000 per year for two years ($60,000 total) to support operational expenses, increase capacity, or expand services. All funds will be NAHTF funds. These amounts are to be used as a guideline. Amount of award will be determined on a case-by-case basis with consideration given to