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Awards
Event Next Thursday - Early Registration Extended to
Monday |
Registration is currently open, and the Early Bird
registration prices have been extended through
Monday, June 8 so make sure you signup now to
attend! (Buying a table is the best deal so think about
who in your organization should be there!) You can find
all the information, including a list of finalists and
the registration here.
Silent Auction Bidding
Now Open Online
Bidding for the silent auction at the Awards Event
is now open online. There are 31 fabulous items
and even if you aren't able to attend, a high enough bid
online could seal the deal for you. One of
the coolest items is a
beautiful Martin Acoustic Guitar
and guitar lessons. The guitar was donated by San
Diego Interfaith Housing Foundation and the lessons by
Pat Getzel and Associates. Click here to
view the list and place your bid. The bidding will
continue through the night of the
event. | |
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TCAC Reg Change Hearing on
Wednesday |
The California Tax Credit Allocation Committee
("TCAC") will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June
10 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the EDD Auditorium,
722 Capitol Mall, Sacramento 95814 on proposed
amendments to the Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Qualified Allocation Plan. The regulation changes are
associated with the federal American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009 and are available here.
TCAC is setting aside $100 million in ARRA Funds
for projects with HCD funding that have yet to begin
construction. Funds shall be committed from this
set-aside to generate adequate construction financing,
in concert with cash in lieu or gap financing awards.
Within the Tax Exempt Bond Project competition,
applicants may request zero ARRA funds where no equity
gap exists, and apply for funds to assist with
construction period financing only.
If you are applying for 9% tax credits, click here to see
the answers to frequently asked questions from the CTCAC
application workshops in early May. These refer to
the 2009 9% applications and ARRA funding applications
(for tax credit
exchange). |
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Recovery Act In Action
Week Webcasts |
HUD will host a series of online technical
assistance webcasts between the hours of 8 am and 1
pm Pacific on June 9th, 10th, and 11th, 2009. These
live interactive sessions will offer viewers a chance to
get more information on HUD's nine ARRA programs through
presentations, panel discussions, and
question-and-answer opportunities. For details please
see the webcast schedule here. |
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B of A Neighborhood Excellence
Initiative |
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The Bank of America Charitable Foundation is
accepting applications for the Neighborhood Builders and
Local Heroes components of its Neighborhood Excellence
Initiative.
The Neighborhood Builders program provides $200,000
in unrestricted grant funding in addition to leadership
training for two local nonprofit organizations working
to promote vibrant neighborhoods.
The Local Heroes program provides recognition of
five community heroes whose achievements and leadership
on local issues contribute significantly to neighborhood
vitality. Recipients direct a $5,000 contribution to an
eligible nonprofit of their choice.
To apply click here.
The deadline is June 30,
2009. |
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SANDAG Seeks Volunteers for RTP
& RCP Update |
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SANDAG is seeking public volunteers for its
Regional Planning Stakeholders Working Group (SWG). The
SWG will act in an advisory capacity on the development
of the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and its
components, and laying the foundation for the next
Regional Comprehensive Plan (RCP) update and the SB 375
Sustainable Communities Strategy.
The 2050 RTP is scheduled for adoption by the
SANDAG Board of Directors in 2011. The SWG provides a
unique opportunity for SANDAG to involve citizens with
expertise in subject matter areas of regional interest
as well as individuals who reflect the demographics of
the region, with particular emphasis on communities that
are not traditionally involved in the regional planning
process. Consider applying here if you
are interested. The application deadline is June
22, 2009. |
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Roundtable Summary Posted in
Members Only Area |
A summary of the key points made at Thursday's
Roundtable Show Me the Money: Up To Date Information
on Housing Funds
for Affordable
Housing, has been posted in the Members Only
Area of the Federation website. A username and
password is required. Contact Kelley Dukat if you have misplaced the
username and password. Click here to go
to the page. | |
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| Awards Event |
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June 11, 2009
Affordable Housing & Community
Development Awards
Handlery Hotel
Mission Valley
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