Assets for Independence Grant Application Deadlines

Hello Asset Builders!!!

Please look at this opportunity and let me know if you are interested in participating in the webinars.

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 8^th, 2:00 p.m. Eastern: AFI Program Overview and Grant Application Process
• Thursday, March 10^th, 2:00 p.m.  Eastern: Tips for Developing Resources and Partners for AFI Projects
• Tuesday, March 15^th, 2:00 p.m. Eastern: AFI Program Overview and Grant Application Process
• Tuesday, March 22^nd, 2:00 p.m. Eastern: AFI Question and Answers Conference Call for Prospective Grantees
• Tuesday, March 29^th, 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

 

SPECIAL VIP MEETING - FEB. 2ND!

Krisan & Traci have put together the needed information to file for VIP as a Corporation. However, there a few items that we as a group need to complete and or decide on so we need to meet Tuesday, February 2nd at 5:00 p.m. at the Valley Store.

Good News we have completed the online filing and have obtained our UBI Number which entitles us to operate as a non-profit organization.

See You all Tuesday!

Newly Elected Horizon Board Members

Valley Horizons now has Board Members who will finalize plans and decisions for Grant monies donated through Horizons. We have come a long way implementing ideas from the entire community and now we are on the final leg of our journey....IMPLEMENTING our goals for Valley.
The following members were selected to the board.
Traci Hatch- Vice President
Glenda Noggles - Secretary/Treasurer
Jackie Tenney - Keeper of the Calendar or "Calender Girl"
Esther Koch - Communications
Les Iverson
Betty Holloway
Teressa Crane
Dawn Dawson
Jackie Franks
Our meetings are the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at the grange. (More info coming later)

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