Planning and Implementation for AFI Project Close Out: Tips for Old Hands and Beginners

Focus:

This call focused on helping grantees to plan for close out of their projects and to think about ways to improve project implementation throughout their period of operation. It also explained how to request a no-cost extension.

Key Points:

• An overview of the procedures to request a no-cost extension and points to consider in making the request.
• Review of tips from the field on ways to improve the effectiveness of project services and operations, enhance outcomes, and increase efficiency in the use of resources.

Presenters:

• James Gatz, Manager, Assets for Independence Program, Office of Community Services
• Maureen Hurtgen, IDA Counselor, International Institute of Boston, MA
• Anne Yeoman, Assets for Independence Resource Center

Resources:

• The Assets for Independence Grantee Handbook
• Procedures for Requesting a No-Cost Extension (.doc 60KB) (.pdf 48KB)
• Continuous Improvement for Strong Project Implementation (.doc 220KB) (.pdf 114KB)
• Goals Statements (.doc 43KB) (.pdf 72KB)

For more information on this topic, please contact the Assets for Independence Resource Center: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/assetbuilding; info@idaresources.org; 1-866-778-6037.