Section 4 Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing Program Requestfor Proposals – Rural and Tribal Communities

Overview

Background

As part of our ongoing commitment to community development and the development and preservation of affordable housing in underserved communities, Enterprise is pleased to announce an open call for Section 4 Capacity Building grant funding.

The purpose of the Section 4 program is to develop the capacity and technical capabilities of Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) to carry out community development and affordable housing activities that benefit individuals and families with low-incomes (80% AMI or <).

Funding is made available through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Section 4 grant program. The purpose of this grant funding is to support CDCs and CHDOs with resources to promote organizational stability and increased capacity to carry out community development and affordable housing programs and business operations.

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Application Details

Section 4 Capacity Building for
Community Development and Affordable Housing Program
Request for Proposals – Rural and Tribal Communities
CFDA Number: 14.252
Request for Proposals Release December 4, 2024
Informational Webinar on Request for Proposals December 11, 2024, at 3:00 PM EDT
Submission Deadline for Proposals January 31, 2025, at 11:59pm EDT
Award Notifications Beginning March 2025
Overview: Enterprise Community Partners (Enterprise) is seeking Requests for Proposals for the Section
4 Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing Program (Section 4). The
purpose of the Section 4 program is to enhance the technical and administrative capacity of community
development corporations (CDCs) and community housing development organizations (CHDOs) to carry
out community development and affordable housing activities to benefit families of low to moderate
income (80% AMI or below).
In this document you will find a general overview of the Section 4 program, Enterprise’s funding
priorities, and the specific information required to complete a proposal.
How to Apply: Applicants must apply through SlideRoom, the submission portal for this funding
opportunity. No exceptions will be made.
• Apply here: https://enterprise.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/78871
• Register for a SlideRoom account here: https://enterprise.slideroom.com/#/login/register
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on January 31, 2025. Proposals received outside of
SlideRoom or after the deadline will not be accepted.
Questions: General questions may be submitted to rfp@enterprisecommunity.org until 5 p.m. Friday,
January 31, 2025. Questions received after this time and date will not be answered. Enterprise
strongly recommends that applicants submit their proposals in advance of the deadline.
Webinar: Enterprise staff will host a webinar for interested applicants on the date below. Staff will
provide an overview of the RFP and offer a question-and-answer session at the end. The webinar will
be recorded for those unable to attend.
Date and Time Webinar Link
Registration:
December 11, 2024, at https://enterprisecommunity.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dsx
3:00 PM EDT z10C-RTi2IUcPxEXIVQ
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Contents
Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Program Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 4
Program Areas ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Submission Process ................................................................................................................................................. 7
Scoring Process & Criteria ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Appendix A – Eligibility Requirements ................................................................................................................... 12
Appendix B - Eligible Activities & Allowable Costs ................................................................................................. 14
Appendix C – Match Guidance .............................................................................................................................. 17
Appendix D – Standard Terms & Conditions .......................................................................................................... 20
Appendix E – Federal Provisions ............................................................................................................................ 24
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Executive Summary
Summary This funding opportunity seeks to build the capacity of CDCs and CHDOs to
carry out community development and affordable housing activities that
address the needs of households with low-income (80% AMI or lower).
Total Amount to be Awarded $3,131,333.00
Average Award Amount Enterprise anticipates average grant awards of $50,000.00
Type of Funding Agreements Grant Agreements
Grant Payment Type Cost Reimbursement.
Proposal Limits Organizations may only submit one (1) proposal under this funding
opportunity.
Period of Performance Grants will have a general duration of 18 months. Grants will start on the
date the agreement is executed by both parties.
Eligible Applicants & See Appendix A for full eligibility requirements.
Beneficiaries
Eligible applicants and beneficiaries include 501c3 non-profit CDCs and
CHDOs as defined by the HUD Section 4 program, working in rural areas
across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Tribes with 501c3 non-profit status, Tribally Designated Housing Entities
(TDHEs), Federally Recognized Tribes and Tribal Housing Authorities (THAs)
that meet the eligibility and threshold criteria for this RFP, and propose to
work in a rural area, may also apply.
Eligible applicants must also be:
• Engaged in affordable housing and community development
activities for the benefit of families with low to moderate income
(80% AMI or <).
• Demonstrate staff capacity with either full-time, part-time and/or
contract employees to complete proposed activities.
• Be the direct recipient of capacity building support.
• As applicable, be in good standing with any past or current grant
awards from Enterprise.
Location of Proposed Grant Organizations working in rural areas must meet the definition of
Activities rural as applicable to the Section 4 program.
To determine if the area where grant activities will take place
qualifies as rural, enter the zip code or city here to confirm eligibility.
Areas shaded pink are not eligible geographies.
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Program Overview
a. Description/Background
Enterprise is an intermediary under the Section 4 program, funded by the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The purpose of the Section 4 program is to enhance the
technical and administrative capacity of CDCs, CHDOs, Tribes, TDHE’s, THA’s and Native CDFIS to carry
out community development and affordable housing activities. CDCs, CHDOs, Tribes, TDHE’s, THA’s
and Native CDFIs play a critical role in the development and preservation of high-quality affordable
housing and the implementation of community-development programs.
Capacity building is support, investment, or training used to bring an eligible CDC or CHDO to the next
level of operational, programmatic, financial, or organizational maturity, so it may more effectively and
efficiently implement its mission. It is a process in which eligible CDCs and CHDOs improve and retain
skills, knowledge, tools, and other resources needed to serve low- and moderate- income households
in local communities with increased or improved affordable housing and community development. It is
not a one-time effort to improve short-term effectiveness, but a continuous improvement strategy with
the eligible beneficiary toward the creation of a sustainable and effective organization that serves its
community.
Through this RFP, Enterprise will provide grant funding to eligible CDCs, CHDOs and tribal entities that
support key community needs such as advancing racial equity by addressing systemic racism in
housing; increasing housing supply through production and preservation; preparing for and supporting
quick and full recovery from natural disasters and other unforeseen events and advancing economic
opportunity and upward mobility.
b. Eligible Applicants
Section 4 Capacity Building grant funds are only available to CDCs, CHDOs and Tribal entities that meet the
threshold criteria and eligibility requirements for this opportunity. See Appendix A for more information.
Program Areas
Enterprise will support CDCs and CHDOs in building their organization’s capacity to address community needs
across six (6) program areas that work towards advancing racial equity, increasing housing supply and fostering
resilience and upward mobility – Climate and Community Resilience, Homelessness, New Housing Production,
Partner Sustainability, Preservation of Existing Housing, and Upward Mobility.
Proposed activities must address the needs of households with low-income as required under the Section 4
programs (80% AMI or lower). Proposals may address more than one Program Area; however, applicants must
select one Program Area that most closely aligns with proposed activities and outcomes. Proposals for project-
specific predevelopment activities should clearly demonstrate how funding will build longer-term organizational
capacity.
Common examples of activities (though not an exhaustive list) that Enterprise may fund under these Program
Areas include:
Climate and Community Resilience
• Activities to support the implementation of healthy and resilient building practices, and/or high
performance, zero emissions, clean energy strategies for affordable housing preservation or production
particularly in at-risk communities.
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• Planning activities addressing climate risk reduction or preparedness at properties, such as the creation
of a business continuity plan.
• Supporting the work of at-risk properties to ensure the property’s ability to withstand chronic climate
impacts and future climate disasters, such as relocating the mechanical and electrical systems from the
basement/ground floor to a higher elevation in flood-prone communities.
• Projects pursuing equitable approaches to decarbonization, zero-over-time planning, and/or planning to
achieve alignment with the national definition for zero emissions building.
• Activities to promote the resilience of low-income residents to reduce and prevent health disparities
experienced by low-income residents, including collaboration between the health care and affordable
housing sector and/or other adjacent systems that impact housing stability and resident well-being.
• Activities to support electrification and energy efficiency upgrades of existing housing portfolios,
particularly in disadvantaged communities.
Homelessness
• Activities that develop permanent supportive housing programs that alleviate chronic homelessness.
• Activities that support resident services staff capacity and the design, implementation, and/or
evaluation of supportive services programs that promote the health, stability, and well-being of
residents in affordable housing.
• Activities to design and implement Coordinated Entry Systems that improve system flow, maximize
project utilization and referral success, and address racial equity goals.
• Activities that leverage and align climate resources to modernize and preserve an aging PSH portfolio,
support decarbonization and resilience goals, and advance racial and social equity.
• Activities that collect data and best practices to adapt existing and develop new financing tools so that
PSH funders and developers are better equipped to produce and sustain PSH that meets community
needs and can remain viable over the long-term.
• Activities that build staff and organizational capacity for eviction and resident displacement prevention
work so that tenants have access to rent relief and economic opportunity and maintain housing stability
and avoid displacement.
New Housing Production
• Predevelopment capital and enhanced staff capacity to accelerate the production of new affordable
housing.
• Predevelopment capital, enhanced staff capacity and/or creative strategies to advance projects and
catalytic partnerships with houses of worship to utilize undeveloped or underdeveloped land for the
creation of new affordable housing.
• Support for the development of safe, healthy, and resilient affordable housing including housing that
serves vulnerable populations – seniors, homeless, disabled, people with a history of involvement in the
criminal legal system, asylum seekers, etc.
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Partner Sustainability
• Activities that increase capacity of the organization or affordable housing portfolio’s operational and
financial sustainability.
• Activities that assess the organization’s racial equity strategies such as Board or Staff trainings around
racial equity or equity audits and assessments.
• Organizational development for organizations, particularly BIPOC-led, serving their communities.
Organizational development may include but are not limited to strategic planning, staffing needs,
leadership development, board development, succession planning, and internal operational strategies.
• Enhancing staff knowledge, expertise, and practices in property and asset management.
• Building staff capacity and leadership to engage in place-based, community planning and neighborhood
development to lead to an increased supply of high-quality affordable housing and/or increased
housing stability.
Preservation of Existing Housing
• Strategies to increase access to capital, including new sources like Green House Gas Reduction Funds, to
support affordable housing development and preservation including rental and ownership.
• Strategies that leverage or enhance housing voucher uptake, including for small property owners.
• Predevelopment capital to preserve housing affordability, including preservation of subsidized and
unsubsidized affordable housing and small and medium multifamily (SMMF) units.
• Strategies that build an organization’s staff capacity to acquire, develop, and operate existing subsidized
or unsubsidized housing, including training and development, partnership, place-based or joint venture
models.
• For early-stage plans or analyses that will result in a preservation strategy for existing small at-risk
affordable rental housing, such as engaging a consultant to assess the feasibility of potential acquisition
targets.
• Piloting or scale of an innovative model of preserving housing affordable to low- and moderate-income
households. A successful model would demonstrate a new approach that could then be deployed more
broadly.
• Strategies that address systemic housing barriers, inclusive of but not limited to preservation, housing
resource navigation, changes to criminal background check policies and other efforts that expand access
to housing for individuals with current or historical criminal legal system involvement.
• Activities that enhance capacity to develop plans, strategies and staff capacity to advance vacant and
blighted housing developments for affordable homeownership and affordable rental units.
• Activities that advance community ownership, i.e. Community Land Trusts.
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• Furthering early predevelopment on existing rural or tribal developments or work on preservation
transactions, acquisition of distressed or expiring affordable housing portfolios. Recapitalizing aging
affordable housing stock under existing ownership. Allows to pay for third-party costs such as:
appraisals, market studies, comprehensive needs assessments staff time and development consultants
to package financing applications.
• The redevelopment or preservation of farmworker or migrant and seasonal workers housing.
Upward Mobility
• Staff capacity and program development and implementation for organizations working to reduce racial
equity gaps in accessing the full housing bundle (housing quality, housing stability, housing affordability,
housing that builds assets and wealth, in a neighborhood context that meets a households’ needs).
• Activities that support cross-sector partnerships (i.e., with the education sector, the health sector,
and/or the criminal legal sector) in the development and implementation of housing-related solutions
to improve upward mobility.
• Activities to support renters’ upward mobility including coaching, rent reporting for credit-building, cash
and matched savings, legal assistance, profit-sharing, etc.
• Activities to enhance or implement homeownership and wealth- building programs for Native and Black
Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) communities.
Submission Process
Steps to successfully submit a proposal are as follows:
Step 1: Assess Eligibility • Download the RFP from Enterprise’s website to review the threshold
criteria and eligibility requirements listed in Appendix A.
• Applicants unsure of their eligibility may send questions to
rfp@enterprisecommunity.org
Step 2: Create a • Register for a free SlideRoom account with the applicant organization’s
SlideRoom Account name: https://enterprise.slideroom.com/#/login/register
Ex. ABC Foundation, not Mary Smith.
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• Start the proposal in SlideRoom -
https://enterprise.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/78871
• Preview all proposal questions once logged in and gather required
documents to adequately prepare for proposal submission.
• Technical issues with SlideRoom can be sent to
support@slideroom.com or by accessing the online help
desk: https://support.slideroom.com/
• Responses from SlideRoom typically take 48 hours.
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Step 3: Review the • Download the required proposal templates from the website:
Application and Required 1. Organizational Document Checklist (Exhibit A)– Upload in
Templates Excel.
2. Budget Template (Exhibit B)– Upload in Excel
• Read the entire RFP and required templates to understand
submission details and requirements.
• Complete and upload the required templates provided by
Enterprise, as part of the SlideRoom proposal submission. Please do
not alter the templates.
Step 4: Complete and In addition to the above documents, the following must be submitted in
Compile Required SlideRoom as part of the proposal submission:
Attachments • 501c3 IRS Letter of Determination - Applicants must have 501c3
non-profit status at the time the proposal is submitted.
Tribal entities will be asked to upload confirmation of their
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organization's designation. This confirmation may be
uploaded in the Tribal entities preferred format.
A pending application to secure 501c3 nonprofit status will
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not be accepted as a substitute.
• Validation of active System for Award Management (SAM)
Registration and No Active Exclusion Records – Applicants must
provide a copy of their SAM registration with their proposal. The
pdf export of the Applicant’s SAM record or a screenshot of the
record are acceptable forms of validation. Organizations
recommended for an award must maintain an active SAM
registration status through the duration of the award period.
• Certificate of Good Standing - A Certificate of Good Standing,
also called a "Certificate of Existence" or "Certificate of
Authorization," is a state-issued document that shows that the
applicant organization has met its statutory requirements and is
authorized to do business in that state. Certificates must be
current.
• Most Recent Audited Financials - If Audited Financials are not
available, Enterprise will also accept (1) financial reviews
conducted by a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) who is
independent of the applicant organization or (2) IRS 990.
• Single Audit (as applicable). Any non-federal entity that expends
more than $750,000 in federal award funds during its fiscal year is
required to obtain a Single Audit (or Program-specific Audit, if
applicable).
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Step 5: Prepare & Submit • Answer all questions in SlideRoom.
proposal in SlideRoom • Upload all required templates and attachments.
• Carefully review responses before submitting. Applicants will not be
able to make edits once the proposal is submitted.
• Submit the proposal prior to the deadline to avoid potential issues.
• Proposals must be submitted in SlideRoom by 11:59 pm EDT on
January 31, 2025.
• After submission, SlideRoom will provide Applicants with a clear
confirmation message, a copy of the full proposal and a unique ID
number will be sent to the email associated to the SlideRoom
account.
Curable Deficiencies
After the application deadline, any curable deficiencies identified by Enterprise will be shared with the
applicant’s authorized representative by email. This email is the official notification of a curable
deficiency and will include detailed instructions about correcting it. A curable deficiency is an error or
oversight that, if corrected, would not alter, in a positive or negative fashion, the review and rating of
the application. Examples of curable (correctable) deficiencies include inconsistencies in the funding
request and failure to submit required certifications. These examples are non-exhaustive.
Recommendations & Reminders
• Allow adequate time to familiarize yourself with SlideRoom.
• Proposals must be submitted in SlideRoom; no exceptions will be made. Applicants are encouraged to
submit their proposals well in advance of the RFP deadline. Proposal information submitted by mail,
email, fax, hand-delivery or after the deadline will not be considered.
• Download the two (2) required templates from Enterprise’s website – Organizational Document
Checklist (Exhibit A) and Budget Template (Exhibit B). SlideRoom automatically saves work as it is
entered. That means that even if internet connection is lost or computer problems occur, work will be
saved. Applicants can log in and out as many times as needed to complete their proposal. However,
applicants will not be able to make edits to their proposal once it has been submitted.
Scoring Process & Criteria
Proposals will be reviewed by Enterprise staff. All proposals must meet the Threshold Criteria:
Threshold Requirements:
• Program activities must address the needs of households with low-income as required under the
Section 4 programs (80% AMI or lower).
• Applicants must meet eligibility requirements as described in Appendix A.
Proposals must meet the threshold requirements and address each of the three (3) criteria listed below.
Proposals that do not meet the threshold requirements will not be scored. The maximum number of
points to be awarded is 102, which includes Criteria 1 through 3 plus two (2) priority points for
applicants working in areas of persistent poverty.
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Criteria 1: Impact to Communities Served (20 points)
 Proposal describes how the proposed Section 4 grant activities will directly or
indirectly stabilize and/or expand the affordable housing market or community 20 pts
development activities in the designated community (ies).
Criteria 2: Impact to the Applicant Organization (20 points)
 Proposed activity clearly identifies measures for evaluating impact on the capacity
10 pts
building needs of the applicant and how the grant will address those stated needs.
 The proposal identifies a strategy for maintaining improved capacity after the
grant performance period ends. 10 pts
Criteria 3: Soundness of Approach and Readiness to Proceed (60 points)
 Grant Activities: The proposed grant activities and description clearly identifies a
feasible approach to managing and carrying out the proposed activities and 20 pts
completing deliverables.
 Timeline: The proposed timeline for completion of proposed activities aligns with the
10 pts
grant performance period.
 Readiness to proceed: The proposal identifies available partnerships, funding, and
other resources to support the proposed activities, demonstrating a readiness to 10 pts
proceed within the grant period.
 Outputs and Outcomes: Projected Outputs and Outcomes of the proposed
program/project activities are clearly defined and meet the identified needs of the 10 pts
organization and/or communities served.
 Budget Narrative: The budget justifies each requested expense, aligns with the
10 pts
proposed scope, and aligns with the proposed timeline for the proposed activities.
Priority Points (2 points)
 Priority points will be given to applicants applying in an area of Persistent Poverty.
The continued persistence of poverty is most evident within several predominantly
rural regions and populations such as Central Appalachia, the Lower Mississippi
Delta, the southern Black Belt, the Colonias region along the U.S.- Mexico border,
Native American lands, and migrant and seasonal farmworkers. Persistent poverty
counties are defined as counties that have had poverty rates of 20% or greater for at
least 30 years.
2 pts
 To determine if the area where grant activities will take place is in an area of
persistent poverty, Applicants must confirm the county here.
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Recommendation of Award
Recommendation of Award and decline notifications are sent via email from
rfp@enterprisecommunity.org. Recommendation of Award letters are provided as a statement of interest
in developing a grant agreement with the selected organization. They are not legally binding documents
or official agreements.
Receiving the award is contingent upon the development of a mutually agreed upon scope of work,
outcomes, and budget; successful completion of the risk assessment review process; and compliance
with federal requirements. Awardees that fail to provide information within the requested time frame will
have their Recommendation of Award rescinded.
Grant Period of Performance
Grant periods of performance will have a general duration of 18 months. Grants will start on the date that
the grant agreement has been fully executed by both parties.
Enterprise staff will work closely with all organizations recommended for an award to determine an
appropriate period of performance based on proposed activities, award size, and other factors, as
applicable.
Reimbursement of Funds
Grant funds are disbursed on a cost reimbursement basis only. All funds supported by the grant must be
incurred within the period of performance. Costs incurred outside of the set period of performance, or
for unauthorized work, shall be borne by the Applicant. Applicants recommended for award should not
begin to incur costs until the agreement has been fully executed by both parties.
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Appendix A – Eligibility Requirements
HUD Section 4 Program – Eligible Organizational Types
Section 4 Capacity Building grant funds are limited to CDCs and CHDOs as defined by the Section 4
program.
Community Development Corporations (CDC) - A CDC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that
undertakes eligible Section 4 Capacity Building Program activities and that meets these qualifications:
• Is organized under federal, state, or local law to engage in community development activities
(which may include housing and economic development activities) primarily within an identified
geographic area of operation.
• Is governed by a board of directors composed of community residents, business, and civic
leaders -- this includes faith-based community development corporations.
• Has as its primary purpose the improvement of the physical, economic, or social environment of
its geographic area of operation by addressing one or more critical problems of the area, with
particular attention to the needs of persons of low-income.
• Is neither controlled by, nor under the direction of, individuals or entities seeking to derive
profit or gain from the organization.
• Has a tax exemption ruling from the Internal Revenue Service under section 501(c)(3) or
501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 CFR 1.501(c)(3)-1).
• Has standards of financial accountability that conform to 24 CFR (Code of Federal Regulation)
84.21, Standards for Financial Management Systems.
• Is not an agency or instrumentality of a state or local government.
• “Community” may be a neighborhood or neighborhoods, town, village, county, or multi-county area
(but not the entire State or territory).
501c3 Tribal Entities, Tribally Designated Housing Entities, Tribal Housing Authorities, + Native Community
Development Financial Institutions that proposing to work in rural areas are also eligible to apply.
A Community Development Housing Organization (CHDO) is defined in the HOME Investment
Partnerships Program (HOME Program) regulation at 24 CFR 92.2. The HOME Program is authorized by
the HOME Investment Partnerships Act at title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing
Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 12701 et seq.
Additional information about CHDOs and obtaining CHDO status can be found at
https://www.hudexchange.info/home/topics/chdo/
Rural Eligibility Requirements
Organizations working in rural areas must meet the definition of rural as applicable to the Section 4
program. Under the Section 4 program, a rural area is a statistical geographic entity delineated by the
Census Bureau that does not meet the definition of an urbanized area contained in the Office of
Management and Budget’s 2010 Standards for Delineating Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical
Areas, 75 FR 37252 (June 28, 2010). That is, a rural area is an area that is NOT a statistical geographic
entity delineated by the Census Bureau, which would consist of densely settled census tracts and blocks
and adjacent densely settled territory that together contain at least 50,000 people.
To determine if the area where grant activities will take place qualifies as rural, enter the zip code or city
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here to confirm eligibility. Areas shaded pink are not eligible geographies.
Enterprise Community Partners – Additional Eligibility Requirements
• Demonstrated Staff Capacity - Enterprise also requires that Applicants have appropriate and
demonstrated staff capacity to successfully perform the proposed activities. Demonstrated Staff
Capacity is defined as the organization having staff – either full-time, part-time and/or contract
employees.
An Applicant may not rely solely on volunteers, donated staff, board members or consultants to
meet the capacity requirement.
• Direct Capacity Building Benefit to Applicant/Organization - Proposal submissions must build the
capacity of the applicant organization to carry out community development and affordable housing
activities that benefit low to moderate income persons. While applicants are permitted and encouraged
to partner with other CDCs, CHDOs, community partners and stakeholders, the proposal must clearly
demonstrate the capacity building benefit to the single applicant/organization.
Membership organizations are not eligible to apply under this funding opportunity. Enterprise defines
membership organizations as, “an organization where each member is an entity, not an individual, that
has membership rights in accordance with the provisions of its articles of incorporation or bylaws.”
Typically, membership organizations have a roster, incentives, and process for membership.
Membership organizations whose primary missions are to engage and strengthen member organizations
without also having a primary purpose to carry out community or economic development activities
themselves are not eligible to apply.
Membership organizations that have reviewed the eligibility criteria under this RFP and chose to apply will
be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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Appendix B - Eligible Activities & Allowable Costs
a. Eligible Activities
Grant funds must be used to enhance the technical and administrative capabilities of CDCs and
CHDOs. Grant funds may be used for predevelopment assistance or other financial assistance to
CDCs and CHDOs to carry out community development and affordable housing activities that benefit
low-income families and persons (80% AMI or below).
b. Allowable Costs
Enterprise is one of three (3) intermediaries under the HUD Section 4 Capacity Building Program
along with Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Habitat for Humanity International
(Habitat).
Applicants that have received funding and/or have pending proposals with LISC or Habitat will not
receive funding for the same activities or costs under this funding opportunity. It is the responsibility
of the Applicant to retract pending proposals or decline funding from other intermediaries if funding
is requested for the same costs or activities before accepting a grant award from Enterprise. Failure
to do so may jeopardize the Applicant’s ability to receive current and future funding from
Enterprise.
All expenditures must be allowable, allocable, and reasonable in accordance with the applicable
Federal cost principles.
Pursuant to the Federal Grant Agreement, grants shall be governed at 2 CFR 200 (for State, Local
and federally recognized Indian Tribal Governments, Higher Education, Hospitals, and other Non-
Profit Organizations). Refer to the following applicable Federal cost principles for more information:
ecfr.gov
c. Examples of Eligible Activities and Allowable Costs
Common examples (but not an exhaustive list) of capacity-building activities that can be funded
include the following costs.
• Staff Salaries – for existing or new staff members, which can include fringe benefits.
• Consultants – for capacity-building activities that fall within the program area(s) of the
proposal. Examples include consultants with expertise in strategic planning, financial
management, asset and property management, bookkeeping, board governance, staff
professional development, market analysis, neighborhood planning, data analysis and
tracking, performance measurement, and other capacity building areas.
• Consultants shall be chosen through full and open competition and must possess
the ability to perform successfully under the terms and conditions of the
proposed activity with price and other factors considered.
• Consultant pricing shall be fair, reasonable, and comparable to pricing of other
entities providing similar services.
• Consultant Rates may not exceed the limits established for the Section 4
program. See Appendix E – Federal Provisions (High-Rate Consultants and
Contractors) for more information.
• Staff or Board Training – to enhance skillsets, knowledge, and/or strengthen the capacity of
the organization. Examples may include topics can include housing development, financial
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management, economic development, asset management, board development or
technology delivered through seminars/workshops or by a consultant.
• Travel – for staff who are in travel status on official business related to the award. NOTE: Non-
conventional lodging or rental properties such as AirBnB are not allowable expenses under this
award.
• Other Professional Services – as required for project/portfolio or financial planning.
Grant funds may not be used for the following costs:
• Ongoing business expenses or organization • Policy or advocacy costs intended to
costs defined as rent, telephone bills, influence legislation.
insurance, etc. • Giveaways/prizes, gift cards, incentives,
• Direct and indirect construction costs. or stipends.
• Expenses for new lines of business or start- • Fines, penalties and judgments.
up costs, including staff and consultant fees • Interest and other financing costs.
related to these efforts. • Investment costs.
• Fundraising activities, including grant writing • Capital expenditures or land acquisition.
and meeting with donors. • Costs of idle facilities.
• Dues for lobbying activities. • Housing & personal living expenses.
• Bad debts. • Contingency reserves.
• Contributions and donations. • Other costs pursuant to program or
• Entertainment costs, including food, regulatory requirements.
amusement, diversion, social activities, and
alcohol.
d. Administrative Requirements
Applicants that receive a Recommendation of Award from Enterprise, should be aware of the
requirements associated with the grant.
• Cost Reimbursement - All grants are awarded on a cost reimbursement basis; grant
disbursements occur after expenses have been incurred. Additionally, some Grantees will be
required to submit documentation supporting the expenses being invoiced.
• Dedicated Staff Contacts – Grantees are required to meet with Enterprise staff to finalize
details of the award before the grant agreement is executed. Additionally, to ensure good
communication and consistent project progress, periodic meetings will take place with
dedicated grant management and programmatic staff.
• Executed Grant Agreement – Enterprise cannot finalize grant commitments until the conditions
of the award are satisfied and a grant agreement is executed (signed) by Enterprise and the
Grantee organization.
• Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) – As applicable, Grantees must
comply with FFATA and provide necessary information to enable Enterprise to comply with
FFATA reporting requirements. Please visit http://www.fsrs.gov for more information.
• Federal Provisions – Included in all grant agreements, this document explains the administrative
standards and provisions that the grant is governed by. Grantees must sign the Federal
Provisions along with their signed Grant Agreement. See Appendix E for additional information.
• Good Standing – Awardees must be in good standing within their state of incorporation. As part
of the proposal process, Applicants must upload a copy of their current Certificate of Good
Standing.
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• Match - The Section 4 program requires Enterprise to raise match from private sources for every
dollar of Section 4 funds spent. Enterprise in turn requests that Grantees demonstrate their
ability to provide matching dollars at a 3:1 ratio to assist Enterprise in meeting this requirement.
See Appendix C for additional information.
• Organizational Document Checklist (Exhibit A) – Applicants are required to complete the
Organizational Document Checklist as part of their proposal submission. If selected for an
award they may be required to provide supporting documentation to ensure they have the
systems and internal controls in place to successfully manage federal funds. This request is
based on federal requirements contained in 2 CFR 200 which requires Enterprise to review
and evaluate the risk associated with potential Grantees prior to making awards. If deemed
necessary, Grantees may be required to participate in an organizational assessment as well
as subsequent program audits. Enterprise will not issue a grant agreement until all
documentation has been submitted and the assessment review has been completed.
• Performance on Past/Current Grants from Enterprise - Any current or previously received
grants, loans or contracts from Enterprise must be in good standing. For the purposes of this
RFP, good standing means that current Grantees are incurring costs and requesting
reimbursement in a timely manner, communicating with Enterprise as soon as any shifts in
scope or budget are identified, and responding to all requests by stated deadlines. For grants
that have ended, all close out reports must be submitted, completed and on file. For contracts
and loans, this means that consultants and borrowers must be in compliance with the
regulations governing the use of federal funds.
• Performance Reporting – Grantees are required to provide activity reports in six-months
intervals. Reporting will include updates on progress made against proposed activities and
measurable outcomes. At the close of the grant, additional reporting will be required and will
include a final report.
• Sharing Knowledge with the Field –Grantees may be asked to participate in a webinar,
conference call, panel discussion, or other activity to share outcomes from their grant award
with the field. It is our expectation that Grantees participate when possible.
• Standard Terms & Conditions – Standard Terms & Conditions outline award recipient
responsibilities and details. See Appendix D for additional information.
• System for Award Management (SAM) Registration – Awardees and all subcontractors and
consultants engaged by Grantees through this award must be registered in SAM. SAM must
remain active throughout the lifecycle of the grant, and Awardees must provide verification that
they have an active account in SAM before Enterprise will issue a grant agreement. In addition,
grantees must not have active exclusions or delinquent federal debt and may not be currently
debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible for awards by any federal
agency. For questions on registering refer to https://sam.gov/content/home.
• Work Products – For our records, any work products (i.e., reports, work plans, etc.) developed
with grant funding must be shared with Enterprise at the end of the grant term.
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Appendix C – Match Guidance
The Section 4 Program requires cost sharing or matching. In accordance with Section 4(c) of the HUD
Demonstration Act of 1993, each dollar awarded must be matched by three dollars from private sources. All
match funds shall conform to the requirements of 2 CFR 200.29, 2 CFR 200.306 and 2 CFR 200.96.
While Enterprise assumes responsibility for meeting the Section 4 program match obligation, we request that
Grantees demonstrate their ability to document match to help satisfy this requirement at a ratio of 3:1. As an
example, a $50,000.00 request for grant support equals $150,000.00 in matching contributions.
Match reflects private-sector dollars received by the grantee to support the same project or program
being funded with this grant. Eligible private-sector funds include donations from individuals,
foundation and corporate grants, or tenant portion of rents collected, as they relate to the grantee’s
work plan.
It is important to note that loans, equity investments, or developer fees associated with projects that
are directly funded by Enterprise, LISC, the National Equity Fund, or Habitat for Humanity, including
syndication of tax credits or loans, cannot count as match. However, loans, equity, or developer fees
may be used from projects that are not directly financed by Enterprise, LISC/NEF, or Habitat for
Humanity, provided they support the same project or program being funded with this grant.
Acceptable Match is:
• Privately sourced. Funds must be verifiable from the recipient's records (e.g., backed up by check
copies and bank deposit statements).
• Not included as match for any other federally assisted project or program.
• Connected to the efficient accomplishment of project or program objectives as defined in the grant
scope of work.
• Allowable under the applicable cost principles as stated in 2 CFR 200 (Subpart E).
• Received and utilized before the close of the grant period of performance.
* Funds from public sources, even if they are non-federal (such as funds from cities, states or housing
authorities, HOME, CDBG funds) are not eligible.
Examples of Acceptable Match Funds and Required Backup Documentation
Acceptable Match Example Required Backup Documentation
Individual Donations 1) Documentation showing the receipt of funds (ex. copy
of the check, highlighted bank statement or wire
receipt).
Foundation and Corporate Grants 1) Grant Award letter or executed Grant Agreement.
2) Documentation showing the receipt of funds (ex. copy
of the check, highlighted bank statement or wire
receipt).
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1) Third party verification that the funds being
used are privately sourced. A signed agreement
between the parties must be submitted and
must identify the investor or equity
contributor and clearly confirm that the
Developer Fees investment is privately sourced. Limited Partner
is not the same as an Investor, usually a Limited
Partner Agreement (LPA) will show the
investor(s).
2) Documentation showing the receipt of funds (ex. copy
of the check, highlighted bank statement or wire
receipt).
Line of Credit (to the extent funds have been 1) Copy of the executed loan agreement
drawn) 2) Highlighted bank statement or wire receipt.
Operational Revenue, such as tenant rent or 1) Rent rolls that differentiate the tenant portion and
management fees (as it relates to the subsidy. Rents must be received. Subsidies are not
grantee’s scope of work) eligible match. A summary of charges is not
acceptable evidence of match.
Loans, equity, or developer fees from 1) Construction loan agreement or tax equity syndication
projects not directly financed by any of the letter.
Section 4 intermediaries (Enterprise, LISC, 2) Documentation showing the receipt of funds (ex. copy
Habitat or NEF) and privately sourced. of the check, highlighted bank statement or wire
receipt).
1) Donation - Proof of how the value of the land was
determined such as an appraisal document and proof
of the title passing.
Land acquired (rare) 2) Purchase – Settlement statement or proof that land is
from a private entity, evidence of ownership by the
CDC, acquired within the grant period of performance,
and an appraisal by a certified independent real estate
company at the time of sale.
Note: Additional documentation may be required beyond what has been described above, as is
necessary to demonstrate to the satisfaction of Enterprise and HUD that match sources are private,
relate to workplan activities, and are allowable under the cost principles. Each grantee’s Enterprise
Grants Specialist will help to ensure all necessary documentation is collected.
Match Collection and Period of Performance
Enterprise seeks to collect documentation of match funds with the other documents required
for grant execution (i.e., at the beginning of the grant period). However, match can be
submitted to Enterprise throughout the grant’s period of performance as funds are received
and expended for the program or projects.
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During every Section 4 funding round, grant applicants will be asked to propose match in their
proposal. If awarded grant funding, the grantee should submit documentation of this match
expenditure or replace it with an alternate, eligible source(s) used in relation to the grant
program or projects.
All match documentation must be submitted to Enterprise prior to issuing the final disbursement of
grant funds and closing out of the grant.
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Appendix D – Standard Terms & Conditions
STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR GRANT AGREEMENT
Purpose of Agreement
The purpose of this Agreement is to specify the terms and conditions under which Grantee will receive Grant Proceeds to
enable Grantee to carry out the activities described in the Work Plan, which activities are in furtherance of Enterprise’s exempt
purposes, and set forth in Exhibit A (the “Work Plan”).
W-9 Form / Federal Tax Identification Number
Grantee certifies that the W-9 previously submitted to Enterprise is the current W-9 for Grantee. Payment will be made
payable to the name and corresponding Federal Tax Identification number found on the W-9 Form. Grantee hereby agrees
to notify Enterprise immediately upon any change of any information submitted on Grantee’s W-9 Form.
Authorized Uses and Expenditures of Grant Proceeds
The Grant Proceeds are only to be used for the activities specified in the Work Plan and in accordance with the budget set
forth in Exhibit B (the “Budget”). If Grantee deviates from the Work Plan or any other provision in this Agreement, such
deviation shall be at Grantee's risk and any costs related to such deviation are ineligible for reimbursement. Similarly, costs
incurred by Grantee prior to the Effective Date are unauthorized and ineligible for reimbursement. Grantee shall not
expend more than the amount allocated in the Budget without Enterprise’s prior written consent. However, Grantee is
permitted to make minor transfers to line items within the Budget aggregating up to and including 10% of the Grant
Proceeds (the “10% Threshold”) without the prior written consent of Enterprise. Notwithstanding the foregoing and for
clarity, circumstances requiring prior written consent of Enterprise are further set forth in the section below entitled
“Modifications and Amendments”.
Grantee agrees that Grant Proceeds will be used in compliance with all applicable anti-terrorist financing and asset
control laws, regulations, rules and executive orders, including but not limited to, the USA Patriot Act of 2001 and
Executive Order No. 13224.
Grantee shall not use any portion of the Grant Proceeds to carry on lobbying or otherwise to attempt to influence
specific legislation, either by direct or grassroots lobbying, nor to carry on directly or indirectly a voter registration drive,
nor to make grants to individuals on a non-objective basis, nor to use the funds for any non-charitable purpose.
Confidential Information
“Confidential Information” is information which either party to this Agreement (each, a “Party”), in its sole
determination, regards as confidential or proprietary including, but not limited to: borrower, grantee, or
subcontractor/contractor information; fundraising materials, information regarding that Party’s financial and strategic
planning; Personally Identifiable Information (as defined herein); information regarding either Party’s staffing; and other
data, files, and/or other material, whether such information is both tangible and intangible, in writing and orally
imparted. The Party receiving proprietary information will be referred to as the “Receiving Party” and the Party
disclosing the information will be referred to as the “Disclosing Party.” Both Parties can be a “Receiving Party” or a
“Disclosing Party.”
Each Party hereby agrees that it shall not disclose or divulge any Confidential Information or any part thereof to any
other person or entity or use any Confidential Information for its pecuniary benefit or for any other purpose without the
prior written consent of the Disclosing Party. Upon the request of the Disclosing Party, Receiving Party shall promptly
deliver to Disclosing Party all documents or other materials in its possession, and all copies thereof, constituting or
containing Confidential Information.
For purposes of this Agreement, “Confidential Information” shall not include the following: (1) information which is or
becomes publicly available without fault on the part of a Party; (2) information which is already in the Receiving Party’s
possession prior to the effective date of the Agreement and is not otherwise Confidential Information; (3) is
independently developed by the Receiving Party outside the scope of this Agreement and without references to
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