AFI Program Overview for Prospective Applicants:
Tips for Writing a Winning AFI Application and Designing a Strong IDA Program

Wednesday May 21st and Tuseday June 3rd

Focus:

The first presentation in our series of webinars/conference calls will take place on Wednesday, May 21th, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern, and again on Tuesday June 3rd, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern.

Participants will learn 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. 

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. 

Prospective grantees are encouraged to submit questions during the webinar or call, or at any time to afiprogram@acf.hhs.gov. You may also contact the AFI Resource Center at (202) 401-4626.

To Listen to a Recording of this Presentation:

Please click here to request a recording of this presentation.

Presenters:

Sharon Henderson
New Mexico Association of Community Action Agencies
sharon@communityactionnewmexico.org

Dan Kornelis
Housing Director, Forsyth County North Carolina
1dwk@earthlink.net

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

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

Resources:

Program Announcement
PowerPoint Presentation for the webinar (PPT)
AFI Project Builder Narrative and Appendices
Sample AFI Grant Application Table of Contents
Sample AFI Project Timeline
Sample Savings Plan Timeline
AFI Planning Calculator (Target Calculator)

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