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Many AFI grantees receive multiple program grants, requiring them to manage and budget for multiple AFI projects simultaneously. In such a case, a grantee may decide to transfer an IDA participant from one project to another. This is a common practice, and grantees considering it should review the official Information Memorandum (IM) which details official policy on the topic.

Many low-income individuals and families who are eligible for AFI-funded IDA projects are also eligible to receive benefits from Federal refundable tax credits. These include the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, American Opportunity Credit, and the Making Work Pay Credit. This Guidance for AFI Grantees on Federal Tax Credits provides tips for AFI grantees on: 1) The effect of these credits on eligibility for participating in an AFI-funded IDA project; and 2) Depositing the credits as IDA savings.
 

The Office of Community Services (OCS) created the AFI Resource Center so grantees would never think their problems are insurmountable. The Center has experts on virtually every issue that AFI projects confront, and grantees should always reach out if they're feeling overwhelmed.

The Grants Policy Statement details the relationship between AFI grantees and the offices that support them within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). These documents touch on many of the topics and procedures discussed elsewhere on this Web site.

"It is critical for all AFI grantees to submit accurate reports in a timely manner, both for the stability of their own projects and development of an ambitious national agenda."

We wanted to share important information about provisions of the new federal tax law that affect eligibility for services through federally-funded programs. In addition to a summary of key points for AFI grantees, the Guidance on Effect of 2010 Tax Law on Eligibility Determination provides an in-depth description of the law.
 

Along with their award letter grantees receive the following three documents:

More information is available here.

AFI grants last 5 years, and it is normal for grantees to go through some organizational changes over that period. Grantees are responsible for keeping OCS and OGM up to date on any changes in their staff or contact information. Such updates allow grantees to request no-cost extensions and drawdowns, for example, and have access to all the updates and assistance OCS and OGM offer.