WELCOME & INTRODUCTION OF STAFF Shean Atkins, Microgrant Program Manager agenda REMARKS Susan Evans, Director, Choice Atlanta MICROGRANT 5.0 OVERVIEW Shean Atkins QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Attendees and Staff NEXT STEPS AND WRAP UP Shean Atkins
program overview Choice Neighborhoods (CN) Implementation Grant Funded by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development AH and COA Co-Applicants Awarded $30M on September 28, 2015 Will leverage over $400M in other resources Revitalize severely distressed public housing site Redevelop surrounding neighborhood Ashview Heights, Vine City and Atlanta University Center Neighborhoods Focus on Former University Homes Residents
grant overview Cycle 1.0 (2012) 9 Grantees $500 - $3,000 Cycle 3.0 (2016) 11 Grantees $2,500 - $5,000 Cycle 2.0 (2013) 11 Grantees $500 - $3,000 Cycle 4.0 (2017) 8 Grantees $ 2,500 - $5,000 39 Awardees $170, 075.00 $5,000 Individual Max 5.0 = $50,000 Program Max
eligibility Businesses, Non Profits, Civic Groups Teaming: Organizations with similar alignment and missions Lead Organization Responsible for all Compliance Requirements Maximum $5,000 Award Category 1 Applicants must live within UCN boundaries If you do not live/located in UCN, you must demonstrate history of working in the UCN. All projects must benefit UCN residents and/or former University Homes residents. All project activities must be performed and located within the UCN boundaries. Must register or update profile as an AH vendor
North: Joseph E. Boone Blvd. South: Interstate 20 boundaries East: Northside Drive West: Portion of Atlanta Beltline to MLK, Jr. Drive; across to Joseph E. Lowery Blvd.; back up to Boone Blvd.
Capacity Building Public Safety Urban Farming & Community Gardens categories History / Heritage Healthy Lifestyle Initiatives Early Childhood Development Youth Empowerment and Education Arts and Place-making
ineligible applicants Individuals More than one Previous Grant
Funds to support an endowment Fundraising Events ineligible activities Capital Campaign Contributions Projects that do not demonstrate a direct link or benefit to UCN area/residents or for University Homes residents On-going Operational Expenses (rent, utilities, salaries) Previous Debts
evaluation criteria 0-20 Pts. Project Evaluation/Organizational Capacity 0-20 Pts. Schedule/Work Plan 0-20 Pts. Funding/Budget 0-15 Pts. Project Sustainability 0-15 Pts. Community and Resident Engagement 0-10 Pts. Project Innovation 100 Potential Points
bonus points 10 Pts. Food Ecosystem Opportunity (Category 3) 0-10 Pts. Impact on Former University Homes (FUH) Residents 0-5 Pts. Partnerships, Collaboration, and Volunteer Opportunities 0-5 Pts. Leveraged Funds/Services 5 Pts. Section 3 Businesses 35 Potential Points
09/14/18 Microgrant Application Released 09/27/18 Mandatory Information Session I 10/02/18 Mandatory Information Session II important dates 10/16/18 Technical Assistance Session 10/19/18 Vendor Registration Deadline 10/31/18 Microgrant Application Deadline 12/06/18 Award Announcement 05/31/19 Projects Complete Grants Close-out Final Reports Due
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Only One Application Per Organization Applicants With Multiple Organizations Can Submit Only One Application additional information Applications Must Be Typed or Prepared Electronically Incomplete or Untruthful Applications May be Disqualified All Applicants Are Required to Complete the SAVE Affidavit
Shean L. Atkins contact information Micgrogrant 5.0 Program Manager Choice Neighborhood Atlanta 227 Roach Street Atlanta, GA 30314 Microgrant@AtlantaHousing.org (404)817-7347
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