City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council authorize staff to submit the Family Self Sufficiency
Program Grant to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
BACKGROUND:
Family Self Sufficiency Program
The Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 (Act), Section 554,
enacted the Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program which is implemented by the U. S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Act set forth a new
direction for Public Housing Agencies/Authorities across the country. FSS is a voluntary
program designed to enable families receiving Section 8 rental assistance to become
economically independent from all forms of public assistance within a five (5) year time
frame. Using housing as a stabilizing force, the FSS Program connects families to
needed supportive services, such as educational and vocational training, transportation
and childcare and other identified support services to enable the participants to focus on
activities and experiences that enhance the participant’s ability to succeed in the
workplace. Additionally, The FSS Program carries a financial incentive in the form of
the establishment of an escrow account which the family receives upon their graduation
from the program.
DISCUSSION:
Meeting Date: 05/14/2007 Item Number: C-4
AGENDA ITEM: Authorization to Submit the Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program
Coordinator Grant to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD).
Contact Person/Dept.: Mona Karroum or
Tevis Barnes
Phone Number: 310-253-5782
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: Master Notification List (05/09/07).
Department Approval:
Todd Tipton (04/24/07)
City Attorney Approval:
Carol Schwab (by H. Iker) (05/02/07)
City Controller Approval:
Marlee Chang (05/04/07)
City Manager Approval:
Jerry B. Fulwood (05/09/07) City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator Grant
Without a significant increase in training, education, employment and support services,
the situation for low-income households is expected to remain the same or decline.
Understanding these economic and social realities, the Culver City Housing Agency
(CCHA) is committed to providing programs and progressive options for empowering
and improving the lives of those we serve. Based on this premise, the CCHA
recommends the submission of the FSS Coordinator Grant application for $64,266.00 to
HUD to support the efforts of the FSS program.
The Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution of 2007 allows funding for program
coordinators under the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) FSS program under
Section 23 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. Through the annual Notice of
Funding Availability (NOFA), HUD provides funding to public housing agencies (PHAs)
that are operating Section 8 HCV FSS programs to enable those PHAs to employ
program coordinators to support their Section 8 HCV FSS programs. For 2007, this
NOFA announces the availability of approximately $47,000,000 nationwide.
A funding maximum of $65,500 is available for each full-time FSS coordinator position.
Salaries are based on local comparables. Additionally, there is a limitation on Renewal
Funding Increases. For renewal coordinator positions, PHAs will be limited to a one
percent (1%) increase above the amount of the most recent award for the position.
Submission of the grant requires information on FSS program status and
accomplishments as well as the funding amount requested. The application also
includes a “logic model” which projects program goals and services for the coming year.
Additionally, the CCHA will submit a narrative outlining current program status and
recruitment efforts and a narrative expressing the CCHA’s mission to affirmatively
further fair housing.
Electronic application submission is mandatory unless an applicant requests, and is
granted, a waiver to the requirement. The funds available under this NOFA are being
awarded based on demonstrated performance. Applications are reviewed by the local
field office and Grants Management Center (GMC) to determine whether or not they are
technically adequate based on the NOFA requirements. Field offices will provide to the
GMC information needed by the GMC to make its determination.
It is anticipated that award announcements will take place either the month of July or
August 2007. Successful applicants will receive an award letter from HUD. Funding will
be provided to successful applicants as an amendment to the Section 8 Annual
Contribution Contract (ACC) of the applicant PHA. Unsuccessful applicants will receive
a notification of rejection letter from the GMC that will state the basis for the decision. City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
Status- Culver City FSS Program
The FSS Program Coordinator is responsible for the following activities:
• Conducting intake interviews.
• Assessing the skills, abilities, needs, and resources of families.
• Identifying realistic goals and developing tasks and milestones to accomplish
goals.
• Identifying and coordinating resources and services needed by the family.
• Monitoring and documenting the family’s progress to goals in the client’s
contract.
• Coordinating/conducting recruitment of FSS participants
• Organizing economic-enrichment seminars such as preparing for
homeownership, consumer credit counseling, and job interview skills.
• Conducting a survey to determine the program success
Since 1999, the CCHA has applied for and been awarded funding by HUD for the FSS
program. These awards have approximately totaled over $457,000. For Calendar Year
(CY) 2005 the CCHA was awarded $63,000 and for CY 2006 the CCHA was awarded
$63,630. Please note that since 2005, HUD no longer functions under a Fiscal Year,
but a Calendar Year.
Through the years, the CCHA has witnessed success with its FSS Program. A total of
forty (40) households have participated, and of this number twelve (12) have graduated
and completed their FSS COP. Some of these households have secured better
employment and many have received degrees from institutions of higher learning.
Additionally, thirty-four (34) households have generated escrow accounts which is an
indication of an increase in wage earned income. These escrow accounts have totaled
over $94,143.87 with some being as high as $27,780.40.
Through the submission of this grant to HUD, the CCHA hopes to be awarded
approximately $64,266.00 for 2007 (which reflect the HUD allowed one percent
increase over the previous year’s award). This amount covers one (1) full time position
as an FSS Coordinator. The CCHA hires non-profits or consulting firms working with
families and children to function as the FSS Coordinator.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
If awarded by HUD, the CCHA will secure $64,266.00 in funding to support one (1) full
time position to administer the FSS Program.
ATTACHMENT:
1. Family Self Sufficiency Grant
MOTION:
That the City Council:
1. Approve the submission of the Family Self Sufficiency Program Grant to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents, including any
required budget transfer(s), should the grant be awarded; and,
3. Authorize the elimination of the Family Self Sufficiency Program Coordinator
position (a contracted position) in the event the grant funding is lost or terminated
at any time.
ATTACHMENT COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: May 14, 2007
Item: Approve the submission of the Family Self Sufficiency (FSS)
Program Coordinator Grant to the United States Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Attachments:
Pages
1. FSS Grant
1-15Housing Choice Voucher
(HCV) Family Self-
Sufficiency (FSS)
Program Coordinator
Funding
U.S. Department of Housing
OMB Approval No. 2577-0178
and Urban Development
Exp. (04/30/2007)
Office of Public and Indian
Housing
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.75 hours. This includes the time for collecting,
reviewing, and reporting the data. Information provided is to determine the eligibility of the applicant for funding for the salary of a
program coordinator. HUD uses the information to determine eligibility of the applicant to receive funding. Information is required
to obtain benefit under 24 CFR 982.302(b). The information is subject to the confidentiality requirements of the HUD Reform
Legislation. This agency may not collect this information, and you are not required to complete this form unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number.
PART I: General Information. (To be completed by all applicants.)
- Applicant Category: Moving-to-Work PHA? DUNS Number of Applicant:
063833651
Funding Request
for Fiscal Year: 2007 Renewal • New
• Yes A No
A. PHA Legal Narne (Foripint applicar s, ad PHA namp); Culver City Housing Agency
Address: 9770 Culver Boulevard
City: Culver City County: Los Angeles
State: California Zip Code: 90232
PHA Number of Applicant: CA-110
B. PHA Legal Name for Each Joint Applicant (if Applicable). Note: Use Additional pages if necessary.:
Address:
City: County:
State: Zip Code:
PHA Number of Ap!licant:
C. Evidence demonstrating salary comparability to similar positions in the local jurisdiction for each
position requested is on file at the PHA.
I Yes • No
D. The applicant requests consideration for the following preference categories under this NOFA:
Homeownership Colonias: Other - Specify Category (If applicable under this NOFA):
• Yes A No • Yes n No •
E. Name and telephone number of person most familiar with application:
Name Mona Karroum Telephone Number 310-253-5795
Page 1 of 4
form HUD-52651
I
(10/2006)PART II: Homeownership Information. (To be completed by all applicants.)
The PHA applicant currently administers or participants in a HCV Homeownership program or another homeownership program
that serves HCV FSS families. E Yes Ig] No
If yes, provide information requested in A — C below:
A. Name of qualifying homeownership program or programs:
B. The total number of HCV FSS families enrolled in homeownership preparation activities in the qualifying
homeownership program/programs identified above as of the publication date of the current NOFA:
1. HCV homeownership program
2. Other qualifying homeownership programs
C. Number of HCV FSS program participants and graduates that purchased homes
between October 1, 2000 and the publication date of the current NOFA:
1.
HCV homeownership program|1010| Other qualifying homeownership programs
PART Ill: PHA Applicant Program Status and Accomplishments. (Renewal PHAs Only)
A. Program Status:
1. The applicant qualifies as an eligible renewal PHA under the NOFA. N Yes ID No
2. The PHA has filled each position for which it is seeking renewal funding. Yes El No
3. The applicant has submitted reports on participating families to HUD via E Yes No
the form HUD-50058, Family Self-Sufficiency/Welfare-to-Work Voucher Addendum.
B. Program accomplishments as of the publication date of the current NOFA:
1.
2 Total HCV FSS families under FSS Contract.
2 . 2
The number of HCV FSS program participants with an escrow account balance
greater than zero.
C. Program accomplishments for the period from October 1, 2003 through the publication date of the current
NOFA:
1. 6 The number of HCV families that successfully completed their FSS contacts.
2. 1 The number of those graduates that no longer needed rental subsidy.
3. 14,133
The average escrow account distribution paid to families.
Page 2 of 4
form HUD-52651
(10/2006)
olkPosition Type 'H'
or 'R' *
Salary Requested,
including Fringe Benefits**
PART IV: Funding/Positions Requested. (Renewal PHAs Applicants Only)
For both renewal of currently funded positions and requests for new positions, provide the
Information below for each position requested. Use additional pages as needed.
A. Renewal Positions - Funding requested to continue currently funded positions: (List FSS homeownership
coordinators and regular FSS coordinators separately.)
FY Last
Funded
Salary Amount
Last Funded
Position
Type 'H'
or 'R' *
Salary
Requested
Per Position **
Number of
Positions
Requesting an
increase above
percent allowed
in the NOFA?
'Y' or 'N'***
2006 $63,630.00 R $64,266.00 1 N
B. New Positions - Funding requested by coordinator type and salary level (If applicable. Refer to most recent
FSS NOFA for maximum new positions that can be funded in the current year.) If more than one position,
list each separately.
C. Total Requested
1. 1 Total number of new and renewal positions requested in this application.
2. $64,266.00 Total $ requested.
* Type: R= Regular, H=Homeownership
** Salary awards will not exceed the cap per position stated in the most recent NOFA.
*** For any renewal position, where the applicant is requesting a percentage increase above the
amount provided for in the current NOFA, the applicant must comply with justification
requirements in the current FSS NOFA.
Page 3 of 4
form HUD-52651
(10/2006)A. Position/Salary Requested:
Number of
Positions
Salary Requested,
including Fringe Benefits**
PART V: Application Information. (New PHA Applicants Only.)
A. FSS Action Plan Information: HCV FSS program size in the HUD-approved Action Plan. (For Joint applications,
provide total approved slots for all participating PHAs.)
B. Total Requested.
1. Total number of positions requested.
2. Total $ requested.
** Salary awards will not exceed the cap per position stated in the most recent NOFA.
Page 4 of 4
form HUD-52651
(10/2006)OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 01/31/2009
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Version 02
* 1. Type of Submission:
177 2 Preapplication
11 Application
,_ 1 Changed/Corrected Application
* 2. Type
D New
ji Revision
of Application: ' If Revision, select appropriate letter(s):
Continuation Continuation ' Other (Specify)
* 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier:
[Completed by Grants.gov upon submission.
5a. Federal Entity Identifier: * 5b. Federal Award Identifier:
1CA110
CA110FSF002
State Use Only:
6. Date Received by State: 7. State Application Identifier:
8. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
* a. Legal Name: Culver City Housing Agency
* b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN): * c. Organizational DUNS:
956000701
063833651
d. Address:
* Street1: 9770 Culver Boulevard
Street2:
* City: Culver City
County: Los Angeles
* State: CA: Califomia
Province:
* Country: USA: UNITED STATES
* Zip / Postal Code: 90232
e. Organizational Unit:
Department Name:
Division Name:
! Community Development
i
Housing
f.
Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Prefix: Ms. * First Name: Mona
Middle Name:
* Last Name: 1Karroum
I
Suffix: 1
Title: !Housing Specialist
Organizational Affiliation:
. _
* Telephone Number: 310-253-5780 Fax Number: 310-253-5785
* Email: mona.karroum@cuivercity.orgOMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 01/31/2009
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Version 02
9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type:
C: City or Township Government
Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type:
,
l
* Other (specify):
* 10. Name of Federal Agency:
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
114.871
CFDA Title:
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
* 12. Funding Opportunity Number:
i FR-5100-N-15
• Title:
rHousing Choice Voucher Family Self-Sufficiency
,
13. Competition Identification Number:
HCV-FSS-15
Title:|1010|I
14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):
City of Culver City
l
I
* 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
,Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
rAddAttachments 11 Delete Attachments I View AttachmentsOMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 01/31/2009
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Version 02
16. Congressional Districts Of:
* a. Applicant 32nd * b. Program/Project
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed.
i
I Add Attachment
17. Proposed Project:
* a. Start Date: 07/01/2007 * b. End Date: 06/30/2008
18. Estimated Funding ($):
* a. Federal 64,266.00
* b. Applicant
* c. State
* d. Local
* e. Other
* f. Program Income
* g. TOTAL 64,266.00
* 19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on .
b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review.
c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372.
* 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes", provide explanation.)
Yes ,/ No
21. *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications* * and (2) that the statements
herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to
comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims
may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001)
1 ** I AGREE
** The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency
specific instructions.
Authorized Representative:
Prefix: Ms. * First Name: Tevis
Middle Name:
* Last Name: fBarnes|1010|Suffix:
* Title: Culver City Housing Administrator
' Telephone Number: 310-253-5780 Fax Number: 310-253-5785
* Email: Itevis.bames@culvercity.org
,
* Signature of Authorized Representative: Completed by Grants.gov upon subMssion. * Date Signed: Completed by Grants.gov upon submission.
Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424 (Revised 10/2005)
Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102CITY OF CULVER CITY
HOUSING PROGRAMS OFFICE
9770 CULVER BOULEVARD, CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA 90232-0507
(310) 253-5780
INFO. LINE (310) 253-5781
FAX (310) 253-5785
TEVIS BARNES
Housing Programs Administrator
It is with great pleasure to submit our 2007 Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Coordinator
renewal application. Since 1999, the Culver City Housing Agency (CCHA) has been
awarded funding for our FSS Coordinator which has afforded our agency the ability to
assist our Section 8 participants achieve their goal of self sufficiency. Through the years,
forty (40) households have participated in FSS . Of this number, twelve (12) have
graduated by completing their Contract of Participation (COP) and thirty-four (34) have
generated escrow accounts.
The CCHA was approved to enroll up to twenty-five (25) participants in our Family Self
Sufficiency (FSS) Program. Currently, our enrollment is at two (2) and we greatly wish
to increase enrollment to twenty-five (25). The FSS Coordinator has been actively trying
to recruit participants onto the FSS Program to maintain that number.
The temporary reduction in our current program was due to the programs success of
graduating persons from the program and the result of the Housing Authority of the City
of Los Angeles (HACLA) absorbing these households into their program.
Currently, the CCHA has two (2) active FSS participants and all participants have an
escrow account. In the last nine (9) months, CCHA has actively pulled over 1500 people
from the Section 8 HCVP Waitlist. The FSS Coordinator has worked extensively with
the Section 8 HCVP Waitlist Staff to make presentations about the FSS Program when a
household is certified and briefed as they enter the Section 8 Program. This is done in an
attempt to educate the applicants on the benefits of the program should they decide to
enroll once leased up on the Section 8 HCVP. Also, the FSS Coordinator conducted
telephone follow-ups to each household to inform them of the program.
In addition to making presentations during the briefings, a mass mailing regarding the
FSS Program was transmitted to all current HCVP participants in order to educate and
outreach to potential participants. Over two hundred (200) individuals were notified via
mail about the benefits of the FSS program along with contact information on how to
apply. Also, the FSS Coordinator conducted telephone follow-ups to each household. To
increase our FSS enrollment, CCHA will continue the above efforts while also employing
new methods to enhance enrollment. The role of the FSS Coordinator is essential to the
effort.
Culver City Employees take pride in effectively providing the highest levels of service to enrich the quality of life for the community by building on
our tradition of more than seventy-five years of public service, by our present commitment, and by our dedication to meet the challenges of the
future.
Pe:5RECY CLEO PAPERPage 2
Staff will continue to aggressively outreach to current HCVP participants in an attempt to
recruit for the Family Self Sufficiency Program.
Sincerely,
Tevis Barnes
Housing Administrator
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPERCITY OF CULVER CITY
HOUSING PROGRAMS OFFICE
9770 CULVER BOULEVARD, CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA 90232-0507
(310) 253-5780
INFO. LINE (310) 253-5781
FAX (310) 253-5785
TEVIS BARNES
Housing Programs Administrator
Affirmatively Furthuring Fair Housing
The Culver City Housing Agency's mission is the same as that of the U. S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as outlined in the Public
Housing Agency Five Year Plan (2005-2009). "To promote adequate and affordable
housing, economic opportunity and a suitable living environment free from
discrimination." The following steps are taken to further fair housing throughout the City
of Culver City:
1) Overcome the effects of impediments to fair housing choice that were
identified in the jurisdiction's Analysis of Impediments (Al) to Fair Housing
Choice- The Housing Agency will continue to work with state and local authorities to
make regulatory changes that will encourage affordable housing developments
throughout and will continue to remain consistent with the applicable jurisdiction's
Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediment.
2) Remedy discrimination in housing- The Housing Agency continues to
actively deconcentrate areas of poverty by outreaching to property owners throughout the
City of Culver City. Rental listings are available for the voucher holders to review and
include units in all areas of the City of Culver City. The City also offers a Neighborhood
Preservation Program grant to all owners that qualify in exchange for the lease up of a
Section 8 client. This encourages the availability of units throughout the City.
3) Promote fair housing rights and fair housing choice- The Culver City
Housing Agency refers many Housing Rights questions to a non-profit organization
partly funded by the City. The Housing Rights Center is available to answer all legal
questions and/or concerns and complaints. The Housing Agency has a contract with the
Housing Rights Center through Housing Set Aside Funds.
A document promoting fair housing rights and where to report violations is included
in each briefing packet for all new Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher participants. A
poster is also available for public viewing in the main lobby of the Housing Agency.
The Housing Agency also has purchased a language line service available for use
when non English speaking individuals make inquiries about the programs offered or
questions about their cases.
Culver City Employees take pride in effectively providing the highest levels of service to enrich the quality of life for the community by building on
our tradition of more than seventy-five years of public service, by our present commitment, and by our dedication to meet the challenges of the
future.
RAAAK INLYCLED PAPERUS Department of Housing and Urban Development
proval 2535-0114 exp. 09/30/2007
Component Name:
Culver City Housing Agency
eLogic Model' Applicant Name:
Project Name:
TERM:
HUD Program
OMB Ap
Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator Period:
Start Date:
End Date:
Year 1
HCVFSS
Policy
'Prior-
ity
Problenj,. Need
Situation|1010|Impact|1010|Accountability
4 6
Measure
other
1 3
Programming Measure Po icy Planning
Outreach to HCV families re: FSS program
B1
There is a need to
new FSS program
other Families
A. Tools for Measurement
B2
200
participants to
services and
economic
Intake log
Survey
Interviews
B3
Credit repair counseling-Enrolled Credit score improved
Persons
B3 20
Outreach to FSS families re: homeownership
B4
Purchased home Families
opportunities that will
lead to employment 20
and economic self-
sufficiency.
Service providers contacted Eamed income increased-Families Providers
7 B. Where Data Maintained
Employment counseling Job placement Individual case records
Persons
20
Transportation services Eamed income increased-Families Persons|1010|#N/A
C. Source of Data
Referrals
Employment records
Escrow accounts
Work plan reports
#N/A
#N/A
#N/A
D.Frequency of Collection
Upon incident #N/A
#N/A|1010|#N/A
E. Processing of Data
Computer spreadsheets
Manual tallies
#NIA
#NIA
#N/A
#N/A9770 Culver Blvd.
Culver City
Los Angeles
CA: California
90232
* Country:
USA: UNITED STATES
" Street1:
Street2:
* City:
County:
* State:
* Zip Code:
Applicant/Recipient
Disclosure/Update Report
U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
OMB Approval No. 2510-0011
(exp. 12/31/2006)
Applicant/Recipient Information * Duns Number: 063833651 * Report Type: INITIAL
1.Applicant/Recipient Name, Address, and Phone (include area code):
* Applicant Name:
1Culver City Housing Agency
* Street1:
Street2:
* City:
County:
* State:
* Zip Code:
* Phone:
9770 Culver Boulevard
Culver City
Los Angeles
CA: California
90232 * Country: USA: UNITED STATES
310-253-5780
956000701 2. Social Security Number or Employer ID Number:
* 3. HUD Program Name:
1Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
* 4. Amount of HUD Assistance Requested/Received: $ 64,266.00
5. State the name and location (street address, City and State) of the project or activity:
* Project Name: Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator
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could we improve our communications to you and others like you (please explain ?
Section 2 — Electronic Grant Application Registration Process
1. Did you find the Grants.gov website information on registration clearer and easier to understand than last
year?
2. Do you have access to IBM compatible software?
3. Do you have Internet access within your office or division?
Z Yes 111 No
Z Yes EJ No
Z Yes El No
If no, to question 3, please answer the following questions. Is the access within:
a. Within your organization?
O
Yes No
b. Available in your building?
El Yes
El No
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Yes 0111 No
Yes LI No
Yes No
Yes u No
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c. Available at home?
d. Available within 1 mile of where you work?
e. Available within 5 miles of where you work?
f. Available more than 5 miles of where you work?
4. Do you have problems with Internet access due to any of the following?
Cost?
Reliability?
Office access rights?
Poor quality reception?
Yes No
Yes r No
Yes No
Yes El No
Section 3 — Funding Opportunities
Please provide CFDA Number for funding opportunity are you commenting on.
Insert CFDA numeral:
14.871
1. Did you find the Submission Checklist helpful? r Yes • No
2. Were the Funding Opportunity instructions clearer and easier to follow than last year? Yes • No
3. Were the Program specific funding opportunity instructions clearer and easier to follow than last year? Yes • No
4. Did you find sections of the funding opportunity duplicative? • Yes 41 No
5. If yes, to any of the questions above, identify the section(s) and areas for streamlining the redundant information.
Section 4 — Finding Grant Opportunities
1. Was it easier to find the Finding Opportunities on-line through Grants.gov than
previous methods?
Yes •
2. Based on previous years, how easy was it to find grants in
the
Choose from dropdown
a. Federal Register
A little easier
b. Trade journals
None
c. Agency websites
None
3. How could finding grant opportunities be improved (please explain)?
Section 5— Applying for Grant Opportunities
1. How many people were involved in completing the application submission?
Number:
10
2. Did you find the electronic application useful for dissemination purposes? 0 Yes • No
3. Did the same individual who downloaded the grant application submit the
application?
A Yes • No
4. Did you know where to look for instructions for completing and submitting the
application?
r Yes • No
5. At what point in the process did you download and read the Application Instructions?
A-Before looking at the application
6. What Section of the Electronic Application Desktop Guide were most useful?
7. How could the Electronic Application Desktop Guide be improved (please explain)?
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bit8. Did you find the Submission Tips helpful?
Grade
C-Helpful
9. Did you find the NOFA Application Submission Checklist helpful?
Grade
C-Helpful
10. Did you know how to use the attachment form in the application package?
Yes • No
• Do not know
11. Did you have a problem saving your application?
• Yes a No
• Do not know
Section 6 — Applicant Information
Organization Legal Name Culver City Housing Agency
State CA Address 9770 Culver Blvd. CityCulver City
Zip Code90232 Telephone Number: (including area code) 310-253-5780
Contact Name: Mona Karroum Email Address mona.karroum@culvercity.org
Section 7 — Suggestions
For improving the Electronic Grant process, please specify below. Please identify the section you are
commenting on.
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