AFI Program Overview and Application Procedures

Focus:

In this presentation, participants learned about the Assets for Independence Demonstration, the Federal grant program for Individual Development Account projects. This special presentation gives background information, an overview of grant application procedures and requirements, and hints and tips for developing strong applications.  More specifically, this webinar focuses on the following topics for prospective grantees:

• Asset Building Policy
• Assets for Independence Program Overview
• Application Procedures, Requirements and Timelines
• Questions and Answers

For additional resources on designing an AFI project, please visit the AFI Project Builder. The Project Builder is a step-by-step guidebook that discusses important topics to consider when planning an AFI project.  The Project Builder is an ideal tool for examining strategies on partnership development, financial literacy, and outreach to potential clients. 

Webinar Recording

If you would like a copy of the webinar recording, we are happy to send it to you. Please click here to make the request.

P resenters:

James Gatz
Manager, AFI Program,
Office of Community Services
james.gatz@acf.hhs.gov

Anne Yeoman,
AFI Resource Center
anne.yeoman@acf.hhs.gov  

René Bryce LaPorte
AFI Resource Center

Resources:

Program Announcement
PowerPoint Presentation for the webinar (PPT )
AFI Project Builder Narrative and Appendices

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