Technical Assistance
Jennifer Emerling / There Is More Work To Be Done
Jennifer Emerling / There Is More Work To Be Done
Request for Applications – OneRural Capacity Building Program
The Housing Assistance Council is soliciting nonprofit organizations, units of local government, and tribal entities interested in participating in its OneRural Capacity Building Program scheduled to begin in early 2024.
Participants selected to participate in HAC’s OneRural Capacity Building Program will receive individualized technical assistance, access to training and informational resources, and reimbursable scholarships to participate in HAC sponsored training.
Eligible entities must:
- Have their office located in a rural community whose:
- Population is less than 10,000 per the 2010 Census, and
- Area Median Income (AMI) is at or below 70% of (AMI).
- Have at least one (1) staff person.
- Demonstrate their interest in increasing organizational capacity in the Initial Application.
- Be a recognized nonprofit organization, public body, or tribal entity that has one (1) of the following:
- Nonprofit designation from either the IRS or a tribal government, or
- Evidence of being a public body, or
- Federally recognized Tribal status.
- Be in good standing with their State’s Secretary of State (for nonprofit organizations).
Preference will be given to Federally designated disaster communities and entities that serve communities determined to be:
- Socially vulnerable,
- Economically at-risk, or
- Distressed energy (fossil fuel dependent) communities.
Interested entities must:
- Step 1 – Complete the Initial Application by Friday, May 26, 2023. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please do not delay completing the Initial Application.
- Step 2 – Organizations with a demonstrated need for technical assistance and that meet the eligibility requirements outlined above will be contacted to submit proof of eligibility, required documentation, and additional organizational information by June 7, 2023.
These deadlines are firm and cannot be extended.
Please note that selection in this round of the OneRural Capacity Building Program is based on eligibility and demonstrated need. Participation cannot be guaranteed.
