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Assets for Independence Announces Grant Application Deadlines and Spring Webinar Series for Prospective Grantees
The Assets for Independence (AFI) Resource Center invites all non-profit organizations, qualified state and local governments, community development credit unions, community development financial institutions, and other community-based organizations to apply for AFI grants this year. The 2011 grant application deadlines are: March 31, 2011 and May 25, 2011.
The AFI program provides funding to eligible organizations to provide Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) and related supportive services for qualified individuals in their area. Each participant opens an account and receives matched funding from the federal government and another source. The funds can be used for furthering education, purchasing a home, or starting a business. To date, nearly 80,000 families participating in AFI-funded projects across the nation have used their IDA savings to acquire a long-term asset and are on their way to long-term economic success. In addition to the IDAs, typical grantees also provide participants with money management training, assistance resolving credit and debit issues, and other supports.
Webinar Series for Prospective AFI Grantees
The AFI Resource Center will host a spring webinar series for prospective grantees and project partners in March through May 2011. The series include several webinars featuring an overview of the AFI program and application process; suggestions for developing strong projects; and strategies for building partnerships with community organizations for bigger impact. You will also have the opportunity to participate in interactive question and answer calls to receive answers regarding your specific project design questions.
Register online now to participate in these interactive calls to learn more about AFI application requirements and procedures.
- Tuesday, March 8th, 2:00 p.m. Eastern: AFI Program Overview and Grant Application Process
- Thursday, March 10th, 2:00 p.m. Eastern: Tips for Developing Resources and Partners for AFI Projects
- Tuesday, March 15th, 2:00 p.m. Eastern: AFI Program Overview and Grant Application Process
- Tuesday, March 22nd, 2:00 p.m. Eastern: AFI Question and Answers Conference Call for Prospective Grantees
- Tuesday, March 29th, 2:00 p.m. Eastern: AFI Question and Answers Conference Call for Prospective Grantees
To register and learn more about the webinar series visit the AFI Calendar of Events online: http://idaresources.org/Calendar. Contact the AFI Resource Center for technical support with your application at: info@idaresources.org or 1-866-778-6037. Visit the Resource Center website at: www.idaresources.org for more information on the Assets for Independence program, Individual Development Accounts, and other asset building strategies.
AFI Resource Center | Office of Community Serviceswww.acf.hhs.gov/assetbuilding | www.idaresources.org
1-866-778-6037 | info@idaresources.org
