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DEMOCRACY PROGRAM - HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE

DISAPPEARANCES ACTIVITY IN NUEVO LEON - IMPROVE STATE RESPONSE AND VICTIMS´ ADVOCACY TO ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES IN NUEVO LEON AND NEIGHBORING STATES

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (CDFIS) FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES 1) TO EXPAND LENDING, GRANT MAKING AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES IN LOW OR MODERATE INCOME COMMUNITIES AND TO BORROWERS THAT HAVE HISTORICALLY EXPERIENCED SIGNIFICANT UNMET CAPITAL AND FINANCIAL SERVICES NEEDS AND WERE DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED BY THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC; AND 2) TO ENABLE CDFIS TO BUILD ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY AND ACQUIRE TECHNOLOGY, STAFF, AND OTHER TOOLS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE ACTIVITIES UNDER A CDFI ERP AWARD. PLANNED ACTIVITIES: ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FINANCIAL PRODUCTS, FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, GRANTS, LOAN LOSS RESERVES AND CAPITAL RESERVES THAT MAY BE USED TO MITIGATE THE IMPACT OF THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC ON UNEMPLOYMENT, CHILDCARE, HEALTHCARE, MENTAL HEALTHCARE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE, SMALL BUSINESS, SMALL FARMS, BROADBAND INTERNET, AND FOOD SUFFICIENCY. IN ADDITION, TO SUPPORT CDFIS IN BUILDING THEIR CAPACITY TO RESPOND TO THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF COVID 19, CDFI ERP AWARDS MAY BE USED FOR COMPENSATION PERSONAL SERVICES; COMPENSATION FRINGE BENEFITS; PROFESSIONAL SERVICE COSTS; TRAVEL COSTS; TRAINING AND EDUCATION COSTS; EQUIPMENT; SUPPLIES. END GOALS: EXPANDED FINANCING FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME COMMUNITIES AND INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE HISTORICALLY EXPERIENCED SIGNIFICANT UNMET CAPITAL AND FINANCIAL SERVICES NEEDS AND WERE DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED BY THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC INCLUDING SPECIFIC DESIGNATED COVID IMPACTED CDFI ERP ELIGIBLE GEOGRAPHIES AS AREAS THAT MAY BENEFIT FROM CDFI ERP ASSISTANCE. BENEFICIARIES: CERTIFIED CDFIS WHICH MAY BE FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION, PRIVATE NONPROFIT INSTITUTION/ORGANIZATION, AND OTHER PRIVATE INSTITUTION/ORGANIZATION, AS DEFINED IN 12 C.F.R. 1805, AND LOW AND MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. SUBRECIPIENTS: THERE ARE NO SUBRECIPIENTS FOR THIS PROGRAM. BROADBAND: SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES RELATING TO BROADBAND USAGE ARE NOT KNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD. REASON/PURPOSE OF MODIFICATION: NOT APPLICABLE.

HUMANATARIAN ASSISTANCE TO CUBA

SCHOOLS BUILDING PEACE IN THE NORTH OF MEXICO

PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS IN CUBA

HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE FOR PERSECUTED INDIVIDUALS IN CUBA. THE GRUPO DE APOYO A LA DEMOCRACIA (GAD) WILL PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO CUBAN POLITICAL PRISONERS, THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, AND OTHER INDEPENDENT CIVIL SOCIETY ACTIVISTS WHO HAVE LOST SOME OR ALL OF THEIR ABILITY TO SUPPORT THEMSELVES BECAUSE OF THEIR POLITICAL BELIEFS OR EFFORTS TO EXERCISE THEIR FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS. THE PROVISION AND DISTRIBUTION OF HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE WILL SUPPORT COLLABORATION BETWEEN INDEPENDENT CIVIL SOCIETY GROUPS (CSGS) THAT SUFFER BECAUSE OF THE IMPRISONMENT OF FAMILY MEMBERS AND FELLOW ACTIVISTS.

DELIVERY OF HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO POLITICAL PRISONERS AND THEIR FAMILIES

ADD INCREMENTAL FUNDING OF $1,270,000 AND EXTEND TO 9/30/2008

THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS (LAV) GRANT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 20121, IS INTENDED TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO EFFECTIVELY AID VICTIMS (AGES 11 AND OLDER) OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS IN LEGAL MATTERS RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THAT ABUSE OR VIOLENCE. LEGAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDES ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN: A) FAMILY, TRIBAL, TERRITORIAL, IMMIGRATION, EMPLOYMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY, HOUSING MATTERS, CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIVE, OR PROTECTION OR STAY AWAY ORDER PROCEEDINGS, AND OTHER SIMILAR MATTERS; B) CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVESTIGATIONS, PROSECUTIONS, AND POST-TRIAL MATTERS (INCLUDING SENTENCING, PAROLE, AND PROBATION) THAT IMPACT THE VICTIMS SAFETY AND PRIVACY; C) ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, OR OTHER PROCESSES INTENDED TO PROMOTE VICTIM SAFETY, PRIVACY, AND AUTONOMY; AND D) POST-CONVICTION RELIEF PROCEEDINGS IN STATE, LOCAL, TRIBAL, OR TERRITORIAL COURT WHERE THE CONVICTION OF A VICTIM IS RELATED TO OR ARISING FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, OR SEX TRAFFICKING. 34 U.S.C. 12291(A)(24)(C). THROUGH THIS NEW LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS PROJECT CASA JUANA COLON, APOYO Y ORIENTACION A LA MUJER, INC., WILL PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, STALKING, OR SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE JUDICIAL REGIONS OF AIBONITO, CAGUAS, AND BAYAMN, PUERTO RICO.

COALICION AGUADE?A DE PREVENCION Y ACCION COMUNITARIA (CAPAC)

AMERICORPS*STATE WITHOUT COMMISSIONS

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

COMPASSION CAPITAL FUND (CCF) COMMUNITIES EMPWERING YOUTH PROGRAM

THE GRANTS TO PREVENT AND RESPOND TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, AND SEX TRAFFICKING AGAINST CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROGRAM SUPPORTS COMPREHENSIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED PROJECTS THAT DEVELOP OR EXPAND PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, TREATMENT, AND RESPONSE STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, AND SEX TRAFFICKING, INCLUDING SUPPORT FOR THEIR NON-ABUSING PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND LEGAL GUARDIANS. WITH THIS FUNDING, THE CASA JUANA COLN, APOYO Y ORIENTACIN A LA MUJER, INC. (CASA JUANA COLN) WILL SERVE CHILDREN AND YOUTH AGES 11-18 IN COMERO, PUERTO RICO. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ESCUELA DE BELLAS ARTES DE COMERO (EBAC), CASA JUANA COLN AIMS TO: 1) EMPOWER YOUNG SURVIVORS OF GENDER VIOLENCE THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO STRENGTHEN HEALING PROCESSES AND IMPROVE THEIR OPTIONS FOR ACCESS TO SOCIAL JUSTICE; 2) USE PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS AND INTEGRATE THE FINE ARTS FOR HEALING OF WOUNDS; AND 3) DEVELOP A CCR TEAM TO SUPPORT THE PROJECT WITH A MULTISECTORAL AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVE. ALSO, THE PROJECT WILL ALSO CARRY OUT GENDER VIOLENCE PREVENTION CAMPAIGNS USING CREATIVE WRITING STRATEGIES. THE PROJECT PERIOD FOR THIS AWARD IS 36 MONTHS.

THE GRANTS TO ENHANCE CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 20124. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE MAINTENANCE AND REPLICATION OF EXISTING SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS PROVIDING CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING, AS WELL AS THE DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE CULTURALLY SPECIFIC STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE ACCESS TO SERVICES AND RESOURCES FOR VICTIMS WHO FACE OBSTACLES TO USING MORE TRADITIONAL PROGRAMS. CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES MEANS COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES THAT INCLUDE CULTURALLY RELEVANT AND LINGUISTICALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO CULTURALLY SPECIFIC COMMUNITIES WHICH ARE STATUTORILY DEFINED AS AMERICAN INDIANS (INCLUDING ALASKA NATIVES, ESKIMOS, AND ALEUTS); ASIAN AMERICANS; NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND OTHER PACIFIC ISLANDERS; BLACKS; AND HISPANICS. PROJECTS MUST ADDRESS AT LEAST ONE OF THE PROGRAMS STATUTORY PURPOSE AREAS. THROUGH THIS CONTINUATION CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES PROGRAM PROJECT, CASA JUANA COLON, APOYO Y ORIENTACION A LA MUER, INCORPORATED WILL IMPLEMENT A PROJECT ADDRESSING THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE AREAS: INCREASING COMMUNITIES CAPACITY TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY SPECIFIC RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING CRIMES AND THEIR FAMILIES; ENHANCING TRADITIONAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING THROUGH THE LEADERSHIP OF CULTURALLY SPECIFIC PROGRAMS OFFERING SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING; AND WORKING IN COOPERATION WITH THE COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP EDUCATION AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES HIGHLIGHTING CULTURALLY SPECIFIC ISSUES AND RESOURCES REGARDING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING FOR LATINO/HISPANIC VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS IN RURAL AREAS GEOGRAPHICALLY LOCATED IN THE CENTRAL REGION OF PUERTO RICO. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE: ART THERAPY, GROUP MENTORING, LEGAL REPRESENTATION, TREATMENT PLANS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS, PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS.

FAMILIES IN GUANACASTE, ONE OF COSTA RICA?S POOREST AND MOST ARID DEPARTMENTS, OFTEN FIND THAT OUTSIDE FUNDERS EXCLUDE THEM FROM CO-DEVELOPING INITIATIVES OR FAIL TO COORDINATE FUNDING FOR IMPORTANT INVESTMENTS, SUCH AS ENVIRONMENTAL RESILIENCE. AT THE IAF, WE WORK TO STRENGTHEN THE ABILITY OF LOCAL PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATIONS TO DO EFFECTIVE PROGRAMMING, BUILD STRONG LASTING PARTNERSHIPS, AND UNLOCK ADDITIONAL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RESOURCES FOR LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT. OUR GRANTEE, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ASOCIACI? FONDO DE PROMOCI? Y APOYO SOCIAL COMUNITARIO GUANACASTE, FONDO COMUNITARIO GUANACASTE (FCG), INVESTS IN LOCALLY-ROOTED ORGANIZATIONS IN GUANACASTE AND PROMOTES COLLABORATION AMONG LOCAL PHILANTHROPIC INSTITUTIONS TO CHANNEL RESOURCES AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN THE NICOYA PENINSULA.

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CERTIFIED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (CDFIS) TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE TO HIGH COST SMALL DOLLAR LOANS, AS WELL AS HELP UNBANKED AND UNDERBANKED POPULATIONS BUILD CREDIT, ACCESS AFFORDABLE CAPITAL, AND ALLOW GREATER ACCESS INTO THE MAINSTREAM FINANCIAL SYSTEM. PLANNED ACTIVITIES: THROUGH THE SDL PROGRAM, THE CDFI FUND WILL PROVIDE GRANTS FOR LOAN LOSS RESERVES (LLR) THE AWARDS WILL ENABLE A CDFI TO ESTABLISH A LOAN LOSS RESERVE FUND IN ORDER TO DEFRAY THE COSTS OF ESTABLISHING OR MAINTAINING A SMALL DOLLAR LOAN PROGRAM. GRANTS FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (TA) THE AWARDS WILL SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY, STAFF SUPPORT, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES TO ENABLE A CERTIFIED CDFI TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SMALL DOLLAR LOAN PROGRAM. END GOALS: EXPECTED OUTCOMES ARE AN INCREASE IN SMALL DOLLAR LENDING TO HELP UNBANKED AND UNDERBANKED POPULATIONS BUILD CREDIT, ACCESS AFFORDABLE CAPITAL, AND ALLOW GREATER ACCESS INTO THE MAINSTREAM FINANCIAL SYSTEM. BENEFICIARIES: NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS/ORGANIZATIONS IN THE FORM OF FEDERALLY INSURED DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS, OR FEDERALLY INSURED CREDIT UNIONS THAT ARE CERTIFIED CDFIS. SUBRECIPIENTS: THERE ARE NO SUBRECIPIENTS FOR THIS PROGRAM. BROADBAND: NOT APPLICABLE. REASON/PURPOSE OF MODIFICATION: NOT APPLICABLE.

COALICION AGUADENA DE PREVENCION Y ACCION COMUNITARIA

PURPOSE: THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD), OFFICE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROVIDES RENEWALS OF PROJECT-BASED SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS (HAP) CONTRACTS DIRECTLY WITH OWNERS. THE PURPOSE OF THE HAP CONTRACTS IS TO PROVIDE RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW (80% IF AREA MEDIAN INCOME), VERY LOW (50% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME AND EXTREMELY LOW (30% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME)-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS ENABLING THEM TO LIVE IN AFFORDABLE, DECENT, SAFE, AND SANITARY HOUSING. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THESE AWARDS SEE THE MULTIFAMILY ASSISTANCE & SECTION 8 DATABASE AT: HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/HOUSING/MFH/EXP/MFHDISCL.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: APPROXIMATELY 17,300 SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS (HAP) CONTRACTS PROVIDE RENTAL ASSISTANCE ANNUALLY TO 1.19 MILLION HOUSEHOLDS UNDER PROGRAM ACTIVITY CODE 001 FOR ASSISTANCE LISTING 14.195. OWNERS RECEIVE FEDERAL FUNDS FROM HUD TO ADMINISTER THE SECTION 8 PROJECT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THROUGH THE HAP CONTRACTS. THE OWNERS ACCEPT A FAMILY’S APPLICATION FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE, CONFIRMS THE FAMILY’S ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE AND SELECTS THE FAMILY FOR ADMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OCCUPANCY HANDBOOK 4350.3 REV-1 (HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/ADMINISTRATION/HUDCLIPS/HANDBOOKS/HSGH/4350.3). THE FAMILY THEN MOVES INTO THE PROPERTY AND EXECUTES THE LEASE AND AGREES TO SECTION 8 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING ANNUAL RECERTIFICATION. THE OWNER SUBMITS FOR PAYMENT OF THE RENTAL ASSISTANCE SUBSIDY MONTHLY ON BEHALF OF THE PARTICIPATING FAMILY. THE FAMILY PAYS 30% OF THEIR ADJUSTED INCOME IN RENT AND UTILITIES AND THE HAP CONTRACT PAYS THE BALANCE OF THE CONTRACT RENT TO THE OWNER. ; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: APPROXIMATELY 1.19 MILLION HOUSEHOLDS CONTINUE TO LIVE IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PAYING 30% OF THEIR ADJUSTED INCOME IN RENT AND UTILITIES IN HOUSING THAT IS DECENT, SAFE AND SANITARY FOR AS LONG AS THEY CHOOSE, AND THE OWNER REMAINS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE HAP CONTRACT.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO MEET THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA OF THE PROGRAM AND PROPERTY AS NOTED IN THE OCCUPANCY HANDBOOK, 4350.3 REV-1, CHAPTER 3 (HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/ADMINISTRATION/HUDCLIPS/HANDBOOKS/HSGH/4350.3) AND SUMMARIZED BELOW ARE THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM. • PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY DETERMINES WHETHER APPLICANTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE INCOME LIMITS, DISCLOSURE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS, CONSENT FORMS, RESTRICTION ON ASSISTANCE TO NONCITIZENS, RESTRICTIONS ON ELIGIBILITY OF STUDENTS FOR SECTION 8 ASSISTANCE, MANDATORY USE OF ENTERPRISE INCOME VERIFICATION SYSTEM (EIV). • PROJECT ELIGIBILITY ESTABLISHES WHETHER APPLICANTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO RESIDE IN A SPECIFIC PROJECT TO WHERE THEY HAVE APPLIED. THREE THINGS MY AFFECT THE MATCH BETWEEN AN APPLICANT AND THE APPLICANT’S ELIGIBILITY FOR OCCUPANCY IN A PARTICULAR PROJECT: 1. THE EXTENT TO WHICH ALL OR SOME OF THE UNITS IN A PROJECT ARE DESIGNATED FOR SPECIFIC FAMILY TYPES, SUCH AS THOSE WHO ARE ELDERLY OR DISABLED; 2. THE PROJECT-SPECIFIC OCCUPANCY STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE OWNER, THE FAMILY SIZE, AND THE UNIT SIZES AVAILABLE IN THE PROJECT; AND 3. IN SOME INSTANCES, A FAMILY’S INTENTION TO LEASE USING A HOUSING-CHOICE VOUCHER SUBSIDY THAT MAY BE USED IN SOME PROJECTS AND NOT IN OTHERS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE RECIPIENT DOES NOT INTEND TO SUBAWARD FUNDS.

THE GRANTS TO ENHANCE CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. § 20124. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE MAINTENANCE AND REPLICATION OF EXISTING SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS PROVIDING CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING, AS WELL AS THE DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE CULTURALLY SPECIFIC STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE ACCESS TO SERVICES AND RESOURCES FOR VICTIMS WHO FACE OBSTACLES TO USING MORE TRADITIONAL PROGRAMS.  CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES MEANS COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES THAT INCLUDE CULTURALLY RELEVANT AND LINGUISTICALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO CULTURALLY SPECIFIC COMMUNITIES WHICH ARE STATUTORILY DEFINED AS “AMERICAN INDIANS (INCLUDING ALASKA NATIVES, ESKIMOS, AND ALEUTS); ASIAN AMERICANS; NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND OTHER PACIFIC ISLANDERS; BLACKS; AND HISPANICS.”  PROJECTS MUST: 1) WORK WITH STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES TO DEVELOP AND ENHANCE EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY SPECIFIC VICTIM SERVICES ; 2) INCREASE COMMUNITIES’ CAPACITY TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY SPECIFIC RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES; 3) STRENGTHEN CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERVENTIONS BY PROVIDING TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT, PROSECUTION, COURTS, PROBATION, AND CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES ON CULTURALLY SPECIFIC RESPONSES; 4) ENHANCE TRADITIONAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS THROUGH THE LEADERSHIP OF CULTURALLY SPECIFIC VICTIM SERVICES PROGRAMS ; 5) WORK IN COOPERATION WITH THE COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP EDUCATION AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES HIGHLIGHTING CULTURALLY SPECIFIC ISSUES AND RESOURCES; 6) PROVIDE CULTURALLY SPECIFIC PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN EXPOSED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING; 7) PROVIDE CULTURALLY SPECIFIC RESOURCES AND SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE SAFETY, ECONOMIC, HOUSING, AND WORKPLACE NEEDS OF VICTIMS, INCLUDING EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE; AND/OR 8) EXAMINE THE DYNAMICS OF CULTURE AND ITS IMPACT ON VICTIMIZATION AND HEALING.

COALICION AGUADENA DE PREVENCION Y ACCION COMUNITARIA

VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND YOUTH OF HAITIAN DESCENT LIVING IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC RISK FALLING VICTIM TO VIOLENCE, ABUSE, AND EXPLOITATION, PARTICULARLY IN AREAS CLOSE TO THE BORDER BETWEEN HAITI AND THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AND IN HIGH-TOURISM REGIONS. THE INTER-AMERICAN FOUNDATION (IAF) SUPPORTS COMMUNITY-LED SOLUTIONS THAT PROMOTE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC INCLUSION FOR MARGINALIZED GROUPS. OUR GRANTEE, FUNDACIÓN LLUVIA DE BENDICIONES (FLB), IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROTECTS VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF DAJABÓN AND THE PROVINCE OF SAMANÁ IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, ESPECIALLY THOSE OF HAITIAN DESCENT. FLB RAISES AWARENESS OF THE RISKS THEY FACE, PROMOTES COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TO ADDRESS VIOLENCE AND EXPLOITATION, AND FACILITATES ACCESS TO RELEVANT GOVERNMENT SERVICES. THIS GRANT ADVANCES THE IAF’S STRATEGIC INITIATIVE TO PROMOTE THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL INCLUSION AND HUMAN RIGHTS OF HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED POPULATIONS.

PURPOSE: THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY-WIDE COMMITMENT TO THE GOAL OF ENDING HOMELESSNESS; PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EFFORTS BY NONPROFIT PROVIDERS, STATES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO QUICKLY HOUSE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHILE MINIMIZING THE TRAUMA AND DISLOCATION CAUSED TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES BY HOMELESSNESS; PROMOTE ACCESS TO AND EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF MAINSTREAM PROGRAMS BY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; AND OPTIMIZE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE MOST RECENT COC AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT LISTING AWARDS BY STATE AND COC IS ACCESSIBLE AT HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/COMM_PLANNING/COC/AWARDS. SELECT THE LINK UNDER THE FUNDING AND AWARD INFORMATION SECTION FOR THE APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM FUNDS MAY BE USED TO PAY FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS USED TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE PROJECTS UNDER FIVE PROGRAM COMPONENTS: (1) PERMANENT HOUSING, WHICH INCLUDES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND RAPID REHOUSING; (2) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING; (3) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ONLY; (4) HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HMIS), AND (5) IN SOME CASES, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION. THIRTEEN TYPES OF ASSISTANCE MAY BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM: (1) COC PLANNING ACTIVITIES/COSTS FOR DESIGNING AND CARRYING OUT A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN APPLICATION TO HUD; (2) UNITED FUNDING AGENCY (UFA) COSTS FOR FISCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTING NECESSARY TO ASSURE THE PROPER DISBURSAL OF, AND ACCOUNTING FOR, FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED TO SUBRECIPIENTS UNDER THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM, (3) ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING STRUCTURES) FOR USE IN THE PROVISION OF HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (4) REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (5) NEW CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING THE BUILDING OF A NEW STRUCTURE OR BUILDING AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (6) LEASING OF A STRUCTURE OR STRUCTURES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (7) RENTAL ASSISTANCE, WHICH MAY BE SHORT-TERM, MEDIUM-TERM, OR LONG-TERM, AS WELL AS TENANT-BASED, PROJECT-BASED, OR SPONSOR-BASED, FOR TRANSITIONAL OR PERMANENT HOUSING; (8) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ASSIST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HOUSING; (9) OPERATING COSTS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (10) COSTS OF IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING HMIS; (11) PROJECT ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; (12) RELOCATION COSTS; AND (13) INDIRECT COSTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2 CFR PARTS 200, AS APPLICABLE. IN ADDITION TO USING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS DESCRIBED ABOVE, RECIPIENTS AND SUBRECIPIENTS IN CONTINUUMS OF CARE DESIGNATED AS HIGH PERFORMING COMMUNITIES MAY ALSO USE GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE HOUSING RELOCATION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES AND SHORT- AND/OR MEDIUM-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AS SET FORTH IN 24 CFR 576.103 AND 24 CFR 576.104, IF NECESSARY TO PREVENT THE INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY FROM BECOMING HOMELESS. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS: NO ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER PROGRAM (OR ANY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS USED TO SUPPLEMENT THIS ASSISTANCE) MAY BE USED TO REPLACE STATE OR LOCAL FUNDS PREVIOUSLY USED, OR DESIGNATED FOR USE, TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS OR PERSONS AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: DECREASE IN THE NUMBER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, MORE SPECIFICALLY USING PERFORMANCE INDICATORS SUCH AS THE LENGTH OF TIME HOMELESS, RETURNS TO HOMELESSNESS OVER TIME, AND EXITS TO PERMANENT HOUSING. COC PERFORMANCE PROFILE REPORTS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.HUDEXCHANGE.INFO/PROGRAMS/COC/COC-PERFORMANCE-PROFILE-REPORTS/.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

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HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

INDIGENOUS AND RURAL COMMUNITIES IN CHIAPAS, MEXICO, FACE INCREASING CHALLENGES DUE TO VIOLENCE RESULTING FROM CONFLICT. THE INCREASING COMPLEXITY OF CONFLICT BETWEEN AND AMONG COMMUNITIES ARISING FROM LAND DISPUTES, POWER STRUGGLES, DIFFERENCES OVER FAITH ISSUES, OR OTHER DISAGREEMENTS BETWEEN GROUPS UNDERMINES SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. THE IAF SUPPORTS COMMUNITY-LED SOLUTIONS TO PROMOTE PEACEFUL SOLUTIONS TO CONFLICT AND CHRONIC VIOLENCE. OUR GRANTEE COMISIÓN DE APOYO A LA UNIDAD Y RECONCILIACIÓN COMUNITARIA, A. C. (CORECO) SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS AMONG INDIGENOUS AND RURAL COMMUNITIES TO ANALYZE CONFLICT, ENGAGE GROUPS TO PEACEFULLY TRANSFORM CONFLICT, AND RESOLVE THORNY ISSUES THAT COULD EASILY ESCALATE INTO VIOLENCE. THIS GRANT BRINGS FAITH-BASED STRATEGIES AND DIVERSE INDIGENOUS NETWORKS TO THE IAF’S APPROACH TO OVERCOMING CHRONIC VIOLENCE.

MENTORING CHILDREN OF PRISONERS

HOUSING COUNSELING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF HUD’S COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING COUNSELING (CHC) GRANT IS TO PROVIDE DIRECT FUNDING SUPPORT TO HUD’S NATION-WIDE NETWORK OF APPROVED HOUSING COUNSELING AGENCIES. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING COUNSELING GRANT PROGRAM, SEE HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/HOUSING/SFH/HCC.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: HOUSING COUNSELING ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING INFORMATION, ADVICE, AND TOOLS FOR CONSUMERS SEEKING, FINANCING, MAINTAINING, RENTING, OR OWNING A HOME. AGENCIES ALSO ASSIST THOSE FACING HOMELESSNESS AND HOMEOWNERS IN NEED OF FORECLOSURE ASSISTANCE. THE HOUSING COUNSELING ACTIVITY TYPES THAT CAN BE REIMBURSED BY THE CHC GRANT INCLUDE ALL APPROVED HOUSING COUNSELING, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH TOPICS LISTED IN THE CURRENT. HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/ADMINISTRATION/HUDCLIPS/HANDBOOKS/HSGH/7610.1. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, PRE-PURCHASE/HOME BUYING COUNSELING, RESOLVING, OR PREVENTING FORWARD OR REVERSE MORTGAGE DELINQUENCY OR DEFAULT COUNSELING, AND NON-DELINQUENCY POST-PURCHASE COUNSELING. GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO DEMONSTRATE, THROUGH THE CURRENT FORM HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/ADMINISTRATION/HUDCLIPS/FORMS/HUD9, HOUSING COUNSELING AGENCY ACTIVITY REPORT, THE NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS THAT WERE COUNSELED BY ACTIVITY TYPE AND NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS THAT ATTENDED WORKSHOPS BY ACTIVITY TYPE DURING THE APPLICABLE FISCAL YEAR. HOUSING COUNSELING AGENCIES MAY ALSO BE SPECIFICALLY AWARDED TO PARTNER WITH A MINORITY-SERVING INSTITUTION (MSI) TO PROVIDE HOUSING COUNSELING TO THE MSI INSTITUTIONS’ COMMUNITIES AND EXPAND THESE INSTITUTIONS’ PARTNERSHIPS WITH HOUSING COUNSELING AGENCIES. OUTPUTS AND DELIVERABLES FOR THIS GRANT AWARD IS THE SAME AS THE PARAGRAPH DESCRIBED ABOVE, HOWEVER, GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PARTNER WITH A MSI TO PROVIDE THOSE ACTIVITIES. ; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE QUANTIFIABLE OUTCOMES FOR THE CHC GRANT INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS THAT GAINED ACCESS TO HOUSING RESOURCES; RECEIVED INFORMATION ON FAIR HOUSING, FAIR LENDING, AND/OR ACCESSIBILITY RIGHTS; IMPROVED CURRENT LIVING CONDITIONS; PURCHASED HOUSING; RECEIVED A REVERSE MORTGAGE; PREVENTED OR RESOLVED A MORTGAGE DEFAULT; AND RECEIVED A LOAN MODIFICATION. ALL POSSIBLE OUTCOMES ARE LISTED IN SECTION 10 OF THE CURRENT FORM HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/ADMINISTRATION/HUDCLIPS/FORMS/HUD9, HOUSING COUNSELING AGENCY ACTIVITY REPORT.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS OF INDIVIDUALS, AND FAMILIES WHO ARE RENTERS, TENANTS, HOMEOWNERS, AND HOME BUYERS UNDER HUD, CONVENTIONAL, AND OTHER GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

OFTEN EXCLUDED FROM FAMILY LIFE, ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES, AND OTHER SOCIAL SPACES BEGINNING AT AN EARLY AGE, TRANSGENDER PEOPLE ARE SOME OF THE MOST MARGINALIZED IN COLOMBIAN SOCIETY. MANY GO THROUGH LIFE SUBJECT TO DISCRIMINATION AND VIOLENCE. THESE RISKS ARE PARTICULARLY ACUTE FOR DISPLACED VENEZUELANS LIVING IN COLOMBIA. THE IAF SUPPORTS COMMUNITY-LED SOLUTIONS TO ENSURING THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC INCLUSION OF TRADITIONALLY MARGINALIZED GROUPS. OUR GRANTEE FUNDACI? GRUPO DE ACCI? Y APOYO A PERSONAS TRANS (GAAT) SUPPORTS THE RIGHTS AND SAFETY OF TRANSGENDER PEOPLE BY PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES; AND ENSURING ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT SERVICES, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, MOBILITY, EDUCATION, AND HEALTH. THIS GRANT IS PART OF THE IAF?S BROADER INITIATIVE TO BUILD A JUST AND LASTING PEACE IN COLOMBIA AND THE IAF?S COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT DISPLACED VENEZUELANS AND COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY THE VENEZUELAN HUMANITARIAN CRISIS.

HOUSING COUNSELING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF HUD’S COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING COUNSELING (CHC) GRANT IS TO PROVIDE DIRECT FUNDING SUPPORT TO HUD’S NATION-WIDE NETWORK OF APPROVED HOUSING COUNSELING AGENCIES. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING COUNSELING GRANT PROGRAM, SEE HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/HOUSING/SFH/HCC.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: HOUSING COUNSELING ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING INFORMATION, ADVICE, AND TOOLS FOR CONSUMERS SEEKING, FINANCING, MAINTAINING, RENTING, OR OWNING A HOME. AGENCIES ALSO ASSIST THOSE FACING HOMELESSNESS AND HOMEOWNERS IN NEED OF FORECLOSURE ASSISTANCE. THE HOUSING COUNSELING ACTIVITY TYPES THAT CAN BE REIMBURSED BY THE CHC GRANT INCLUDE ALL APPROVED HOUSING COUNSELING, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH TOPICS LISTED IN THE CURRENT. HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/ADMINISTRATION/HUDCLIPS/HANDBOOKS/HSGH/7610.1. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, PRE-PURCHASE/HOME BUYING COUNSELING, RESOLVING, OR PREVENTING FORWARD OR REVERSE MORTGAGE DELINQUENCY OR DEFAULT COUNSELING, AND NON-DELINQUENCY POST-PURCHASE COUNSELING. GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO DEMONSTRATE, THROUGH THE CURRENT FORM HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/ADMINISTRATION/HUDCLIPS/FORMS/HUD9, HOUSING COUNSELING AGENCY ACTIVITY REPORT, THE NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS THAT WERE COUNSELED BY ACTIVITY TYPE AND NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS THAT ATTENDED WORKSHOPS BY ACTIVITY TYPE DURING THE APPLICABLE FISCAL YEAR. HOUSING COUNSELING AGENCIES MAY ALSO BE SPECIFICALLY AWARDED TO PARTNER WITH A MINORITY-SERVING INSTITUTION (MSI) TO PROVIDE HOUSING COUNSELING TO THE MSI INSTITUTIONS’ COMMUNITIES AND EXPAND THESE INSTITUTIONS’ PARTNERSHIPS WITH HOUSING COUNSELING AGENCIES. OUTPUTS AND DELIVERABLES FOR THIS GRANT AWARD IS THE SAME AS THE PARAGRAPH DESCRIBED ABOVE, HOWEVER, GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PARTNER WITH A MSI TO PROVIDE THOSE ACTIVITIES. ; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE QUANTIFIABLE OUTCOMES FOR THE CHC GRANT INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS THAT GAINED ACCESS TO HOUSING RESOURCES; RECEIVED INFORMATION ON FAIR HOUSING, FAIR LENDING, AND/OR ACCESSIBILITY RIGHTS; IMPROVED CURRENT LIVING CONDITIONS; PURCHASED HOUSING; RECEIVED A REVERSE MORTGAGE; PREVENTED OR RESOLVED A MORTGAGE DEFAULT; AND RECEIVED A LOAN MODIFICATION. ALL POSSIBLE OUTCOMES ARE LISTED IN SECTION 10 OF THE CURRENT FORM HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/ADMINISTRATION/HUDCLIPS/FORMS/HUD9, HOUSING COUNSELING AGENCY ACTIVITY REPORT.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS OF INDIVIDUALS, AND FAMILIES WHO ARE RENTERS, TENANTS, HOMEOWNERS, AND HOME BUYERS UNDER HUD, CONVENTIONAL, AND OTHER GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

HOUSING COUNSELING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

HOUSING COUNSELING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

HISTORIC CENTER OF COLON: KNOW IT TO PRTECT IT PROJECT. DOCUMENTATION INVENTORY AND DISSEMINATION OF THE HISTORIC ARCHITECTURAL AND URBANISTIC VALU

HOUSING COUNSELING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

NÚCLEO DE APOYO A LA MUJER (NAM) WILL EXPAND SERVICES OFFERED TO VICTIMS OF FAMILY GENDER AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND STRENGTHEN INSTITUTIONAL NETWORKS DEDICATED TO PREVENTING SUCH VIOLENCE IN SANTIAGO AND MOCA. THE PROJECT IS EXPECTED TO BENEFIT 1385 VICTIMS MEMBERS OF GRASSROOTS AND NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS AND LOCAL PUBLIC-SECTOR EMPLOYEES.

VISTA STATE

SUSAN HARWOOD GRANTS

SUSAN HARWOOD GRANTS

SUSAN HARWOOD GRANTS

SUSAN HARWOOD GRANTS

SUSAN HARWOOD GRANTS

SUSAN HARWOOD GRANTS

ENGAGES INDIVIDUALS IN SERVICE TO ELIMINATE POVERTY AND POVERTY-RELATED PROBLEMS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES

SUSAN HARWOOD GRANTS

COMMUNITY FACILITY GRANTS

COMMUNITY FACILITY GRANTS

PER YOUR APPLICATION REQUEST DATED JUNE 5, 2020, THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS BEING AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 TO THE CENTRO DE APOYO'S FAMILIAR'S (CAF) 'HEALTHY FAMILIES, HEALTHY HOMES'. THIS PROJECT WILL BE MANAGED AND CONDUCTED BY CAF IN COLLABORATION WITH SEVEN CAF'S CONNECTORS CHURCHES FROM SELECTED CITIES IN THE STATES OF MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND. THE PROJECT OUTPUTS INCLUDES DELIVERING ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION ON HEALTHY HOMES SUCH AS ASTHMA AWARENESS THAT IS UNDERSTANDABLE AND USEFUL TO THE TARGET AUDIENCE ON EXPOSURE FACTORS IN THE HOMES IN MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND THAT AFFECT CHILDREN'S HEALTH. PROJECT OUTCOMES INCLUDES RAISING AWARENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS SUCH AS ASTHMA TRIGGERS IN THE HOME THAT AFFECT CHILDREN'S HEALTH AND PARTICIPANT ACTION TO REDUCE EXPOSURES AND / OR SEEK OUTSIDE SERVICES FROM COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE HEALTHY FAMILIES: HEALTHY HOMES PROJECT OFFERS AN IMPORTANT AND REPLICABLE MODEL AND WILL RESULT IN CREAT

HEALTHY FAMILIES: HEALTHY HOMES IS AN OUTREACH AND EDUCATION EFFORT DESIGNED TO ENGAGE THE LOW INCOME LATINO RESIDENTS OF HIGHLY STRESSED NEIGHBORHOODS OF PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD IN ACTIVITIES TO MITIGATE THE HEALTH IMPACTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON PUBLIC HEALTH PARTICULARLY, HIGH RATES OF PEDIATRIC ASTHMA. THEY WILL UTILIZE THE TRAIN THE TRAINER MODEL IN WHICH CHURCH LEADERS CALLED PROMOTORAS WILL BE TRAINED ON ENVIRONMENTAL TOXIC CHEMICALS AFFECT HUMAN HEALTH AND SEEKING HEALTH ALTERNATIVES. PROMOTORAS WILL TRAIN LOW INCOME LATINO MEMBERS IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS. PROMOTORAS WILL ALSO ACT AS RESOURCES AND MENTOR AND SUPPORT RESIDENTS TO ACCESS HEALTH AND SOCIAL RESOURCES OFFERED BY THE COMMUNITY.

DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS TO ADDRESS INDOOR AIR QUALITY AND ASTHMA PREVENTION IN VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, INCLUDING ELDERLY GROUPS, HARD TO REACH HISPANIC POPULATIONS, AND CHILDREN THROUGH EDUCATION SESSIONS THAT HAVE AND CONTINUE TO TRANSFORM LIVES.ACTIVITIES:THESE FUNDS WILL BE USED TO EMPOWER COMMUNITIES AND TRAIN PROMOTERS TO LEAD WORK TO REDUCE INDOOR AIR POLLUTION, ADDRESS HEALTH INEQUITIES, AND INCREASE KNOWLEDGE.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:EXPECTED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE RAISING AWARENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS THAT HEALTH AND PARTICIPANTS ACTION TAKEN TO REDUCE EXPOSURES AND OR SEEK OUTSIDE SERVICES FROM COMMUNITY RESOURCES. HEALTHY HOME PROJECT OFFERS AN IMPORTANT AND REPLICABLE MODEL AND WILL RESULT IN CREATING HEALTHY HOMES BY IMPROVING THE AIR CONDITION AND EMPOWERING THE COMMUNITY WITH INFORMATION AND RESOURCES ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL AND OR PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS IN ASTHMA AND LEAD, MERCURY, AND OTHER POISONING PREVENTION AT TARGETED NEIGHBORHOODS (HARD TO REACH HISPANIC POPULATIONS AND CHILDREN).

THIS PROJECT SEEKS TO EDUCATE INDIGENOUS FARM WORKERS WORKING AND/OR LIVING ON FARMS IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY COUNTIES (SPECIFICALLY GLOUCESTER, CAMDEN

PER YOUR APPLICATION REQUEST DATED MAY 28, 2019, THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS BEING AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT O $ 25,000 TO CENTRO DE APOYO FAMILIAR. THESE FUNDS WILL ASSIST WITH THE 'HEALTHY FAMILIES, HEALTHY HOMES' PROJECT MANAGED AND CONDUCTED BY CENTRO DE APOYO FAMILIAR/CENTER. CDAF WILL FOCUS ON BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES BY ASSISTING FAMILIES DEALING WITH ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ISSUES IN THEIR HOMES IN LAWRENCE, MA. THE PRIMARY GOALS ARE TO CONDUCT OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE HEALTH BY REDUCING THE USE OF TOXIC CHEMICALS IN HOMES THEREBY REDUCING CHILDHOOD EXPOSURES TO HARMFUL CHEMICALS, ASTHMA TRIGGERS, LEAD, AND MERCURY. CDAF EXPECTS TO EDUCATE APPROXIMATELY 200 SPANISH SPEAKING FAMILIES IN THE TARGET COMMUNITY REGARDING THE KINDS OF ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES THAT SPECIFICALLY AFFECT CHILDREN'S HEALTH.

THE HEALTHY FAMILIES: HEALTHY HOMES PROJECT WILL CONDUCT OUTREACH AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES THAT WILL ENGAGE FAMILIES AND RESIDENTS IN LAWRENCE, MA TO

ORGANIZE TWO CULTURAL AND BILINGUAL CAMPS; 1 DAY CAMP FOR 75 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND A 3-DAY CAMP FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS.

TO ORGANIZE TWO BILINGUAL CAMPS; A ONE-DAY CAMP FOR APPROXIMATELY 90 ELEMENTARY STUDENTS, A ONE-DAY CAMP FOR APROX. 90 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

TRAIN A CROSS-SECTION OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM CITY GOVERNMENT, CIVIL SOCIETY, COMMUNITY ORGAIZATIONS AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS.

TO ORGANIZE A BILINGUAL CAMP TO CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MOON LANDING AND BRING A US SPEAKER TO PARTICIPATE

FUNDACIÓN GRUPO DE ACCIÓN Y APOYO A PERSONAS TRANS (GAAT) WILL CONVENE BOGOTA'S TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY TO COLLECT INFORMATION ON FIVE BASIC RIGHTS: EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT HEALTH AND HOUSING. GAAT WILL USE THE INFORMATION IT COLLECTS FROM THE MEETINGS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT VIOLATIONS OF THESE RIGHTS AND ADVOCATE FOR THIS COMMUNITY. THE PROJECT WILL REACH 650 TRANSGENDER COLOMBIANS THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS AND ALLIES AND REPRESENTATIVES OF PUBLIC SECTOR INSTITUTIONS NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS AND UNIVERSITIES. IT WILL INDIRECTLY IMPACT ANOTHER 2000 PEOPLE.