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Description
Description/General Information and Project Need:
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARP”) appropriated $5 billion to communities across the U.S. to provide housing,
services, and shelter to individuals experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations. These funds were
allocated by formula to jurisdictions that qualified for funding through the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME
Program) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Eligible activities that may be funded with HOME-ARP include:
1. Development and support of affordable housing;
2. Tenant-based rental assistance;
3. Provision of supportive services (such as housing counseling, homelessness prevention, childcare, job training,
legal services, case management, moving costs, rental applications, and rent assistance); and
4. Acquisition and development of non-congregate shelter units.
Funds must primarily benefit individuals and households in the following Qualifying Populations:
1. Experiencing homelessness;
2. At risk of homelessness;
3. Fleeing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking;
4. Other popula�ons with high risk of housing instability including:
a. Households who have previously been qualified as homeless, are currently housed, and who
need addi�onal assistance to avoid a return to homelessness
b. At greatest risk of housing instability
i. Households with annual income <=30% of AMI who are paying more that 50%
of monthly household income toward housing costs
ii. Households with annual income <=50% of AMI AND meets one of the following
criteria:
1. Households who have moved two or more times in the last 60 days
2. Households living in the home of another due to economic hardship
3. Has been notified in writing that their right to occupy their current living or
housing situation will be terminated within 21 days
4. Households living in a hotel/motel not subsidized by other programs
5. Lives in an SRO or efficiency unit with more than 2 persons or in a larger
housing unit in which there are more than 1.5 persons per room, as
defined by the U.S. Census Bureau
6. Is exiting a publicly funded institution or system of care
7. Otherwise lives in housing that has characteristics associated with
instability and an increased risk of homelessness
Iowa City expects to have $1,521,981 in HOME-ARP funds available for allocation in a competitive funding round,
including up to $89,000 for non-profit operating & capacity building funds for applicants who are carrying out the eligible
activities listed above.
Section 1 - General Information and Project Need
Name
Website
UEI Number
For help obtaining a UEI: External UEI Transi�on FactSheet
Address
Organization Type
Name
Title
Phone
Email
Did you complete a survey or attend a consultation meeting for HOME-ARP?
System for Award Management (SAM) Registration Expiration Date:
Is there a secondary applicant?
Is applicant (including partners, co-applicants, etc.) currently in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws,
rules, and regulations, including CDBG and/or HOME funded projects?
Name
Address
1. Lead Organization/Agency
United Action for Youth
www.unitedactionforyouth.org
FKK5FPLNM835
City
Iowa City
State / Province / Region
IA
Postal / Zip Code
52240
Country
United States
Street Address
1700 S 1st Ave, suite 14
Address Line 2
501(c)3 Public For Profit Faith-based CHDO Other
Application Contact
Genevieve Anglin
Business Director
3193387518
genevieve.anglin@unitedactionforyouth.org
Yes No
5/17/2023
Yes No
Yes No
2. Project
TLP Expansion
Project Type
Qualifying Populations Served
Please indicate whether your project will prioritize any populations or subpopulations:
Population/subpopulation to be prioritized
Indicate the documentation used to ensure the households served are eligible
Indicate the referral method(s) used for the project
Brief Description
3. Mark goal from City Steps 2025 primarily addressed by this application
Briefly explain how the project will meet this goal.
City
Iowa City
State / Province / Region
IA
Postal / Zip Code
52240
Country
United States
Street Address
1700 S 1st Ave, suite 14
Address Line 2
Mark all that apply
Affordable Housing Development
Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
Supportive Services
Development of non-congregate shelter
mark all that apply
Experiencing homelessness
At risk of homelessness
Fleeing domestic violence
Other at-risk populations
Yes No
The project must comply with all applicable fair housing, civil rights, and nondiscrimination requirements, including but not limited to those requirements
listed in 24 CFR 5.105(a) when applying preferences. Persons who are eligible for a preference must have the opportunity to participate in all activities in
which they are eligible, including activities that are not separate or different, and cannot be excluded because of any protected characteristics or
preferential status.
UAY Transitional Living Program (TLP) participants are young people age 16-22.
(VI-SPDAT, third-party income verification, etc.)
VI-SPDAT
(Coordinated Entry, waitlist, etc.)
coordinated entry, school referrals, self referrals
(include purpose, benefits, and specific activities of project)
TLP provides housing and supportive services to young
people experiencing homelessness. Participants can remain
in the program for up to 18 months. During this time youth
work one on one with TLP Advocates to create and execute
a plan to help them acquire safe and secure housing, stable
employment, and overall self-sufficiency.
Increase the number of affordable rental housing units
Provide tenant-based rental assistance (TBRA)
Serve those experiencing homelessness and reduce homelessness
Provide public services
Other
TLP provides homeless youth and young adults a safe living
environment and individualized support to help them reach
their goals. This includes safe, stable living accommodations,
basic life skills buiding, educational opportunities, job
attainment services, and mental and physical health care.
4. How will this project respond to the impacts of COVID-19?
UAY's TLP has recently expanded and added two additional
apartments, allowing us to house four additional clients at
any given time. We saw a marked uptick in referrals during
the pandemic, especially in the LGBTQ+ population.
Section 2 - Budget and Resources
HOME-ARP funds may be used to pay for up to 100% of eligible costs associated with the project.
While there is not a match requirement, please identify any additional funding allocated for the project.
Funding terms including type of assistance and affordability period are determined upon award.
Please a�ach a scope of work or es�mate for any project that involves rehabilita�on or new construc�on to
demonstrate the cost reasonableness of any proposal.
5. Summary Budget
In the applicable budget detail table(s), please submit budget details for the full scope of the project, regardless of whether HOME-ARP funds are
requested for a specific activity.
Category Amount Requested If funds requested, complete the following
budget detail tables:
Affordable Housing
Development
5a
Tenant-Based Rental
Assistance
5b
Supportive Services 5c
Development of non-
congregate shelter
5d
Nonprofit Operating &
Capacity Building
Maximum 5% of total HOME-ARP
funds requested
5e
Total
5a. Affordable Housing Development
Sub-Category Sub-
Category
Amount
Requested
Other Funds
Allocated
Committed Funding
Source(s)
Description of
Activity
Land Acquisition
Building Acquisition
Site Improvements
Rehabilitation
Construction
Professional Fees
Construction
Finance
Permanent Finance
Developer Fees
$
$
60,000.00$
$
$
60,000.00$
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
Operating
Costs/Reserves
Relocation Costs
Other
5b. Tenant Based Rental Assistance
Sub-Category Amount
Requested
Other Funds
Allocated
Committed Funding
Source(s)
Description of
Activity
Rental Assistance
(Tenant)
Rental Assistance (Master
Lease)
Security Deposits
Utility Deposits
Inspection Costs
Administration
Total
5c. Supportive Services
Sub-Category Amount
Requested
Other Funds
Allocated
Committed Funding
Source(s)
Description of
Activity
Child Care
Education Services
Employment Assistance &
Training
Food
Housing Search &
Counseling
Legal Services
Life Skills Training
Mental Health Services
Outpatient Health Services
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
Outreach Services
Substance Abuse
Treatment
Transportation
Case Management
Mediation
Credit Repair
Landlord/Tenant Liaison
Services for Special
Populations
Financial Assistance
Short-Term Rent
Assistance
Medium-Term Rent
Assistance
Total
5d. Development of Non-Congregate Shelter
Sub-Category Amount
Requested
Other Funds
Allocated
Committed Funding
Source(s)
Description of
Activity
Land Acquisition
Building
Acquisition
Site Improvements
Rehabilitation
Construction
Demolition
Professional Fees
Construction
Finance
Developer Fees
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
Total
5e. Nonprofit Operating & Capacity Building
Sub-Category Amount
Requested
Other Funds
Allocated
Committed Funding
Source(s)
Description of
Activity
Operating
Expenses
Capacity Building
Total
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
Section 3 - Feasibility and Community Impact
6. Anticipated Income Levels of Beneficiaries
Households Persons
0-30% AMI
31-50% AMI
51-60% AMI
61-80% AMI
Over 80% AMI
Total
Basis for Estimates
Indicate prioritization for populations to be served:
Rate each population on a scale from 0-10. If all populations will be served without prioritization, rate all as “1”. If a population will not be served, rate “0”.
Experiencing Homelessness
At Risk of Homelessness
Domestic Violence
Previously Homeless & At Risk of Recurrence
At Greatest Risk of Housing Instability
Chronically Homeless
Veterans & Veteran Families
Elderly
Persons with Disabilities
Other (Specify)
Affordable Housing Development Projects
Unit Size Total Units in Project Proposed HOME-ARP Units Proposed Contract Rent
SRO
Studio/Eff
10,000.00$ 10,000.00$
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
Each participant in TLP falls well under federal poverty
levels.
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
7. Housing Projects
$
$
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
Non-Congregate Shelter Projects
Unit Size Total Units in Project
SRO
Studio/Eff
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
Proposed rental assistance contract term
Unit Size Projected Households to be Assisted
SRO
Studio/Eff
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
9. Supportive Services Projects
Projected Single Individuals to be Assisted
Projected Families to be Assisted
Describe the specific environment in which the qualifying participants will present to be enrolled for services
$
$
$
$
8. TBRA Projects
2
0
n
a
Affordable Housing Development Projects
Number of people on housing waiting list
Total number of units owned by the organization
Number of federally funded units (CDBG, HOME, LIHTC, CoC, etc.)
Total number of units currently vacant
Total vacancy rate
Number of federally funded units vacant
Does your organization use a property management company?
If yes, please indicate the entity
Non-Congregate Shelter Projects
Number of people on shelter waiting list
Number of shelter beds/units owned by the organization
Number of federally funded shelter beds (ESG, etc.)
Number of beds not occupied as of last Point in Time Count
Total vacancy rate (Question 4/Question 2)
Number of federally funded shelter beds vacant as of last Point in Time Count
11. Proposed Project Timetable
Include milestones such as rezoning, construction schedule, application(s) for other funding, expected commitment dates, hiring dates, service delivery
start dates etc. as applicable. Attach additional sheets as necessary.
Date Milestone
12. Describe how the project will promote the efficient use of funding over the compliance term and beyond:
i.e. shelter, street outreach, PSH, etc.
Participants meet with TLP staff at a variety of environments.
We receive a variety of referrals from schools, so we may
meet with clients there. Often referrals are done in our
offices.
10. Vacancy & Property Management
10/1/202
2
first month rental assistance is requested
9/30/202
4
end date for the current TLP funding period. The last month of requested
assistance.
13. Describe how the project will provide for affordable housing or public assistance at rates or prices lower than
those in the current existing market:
14. Describe in what manner or form the project will proceed if awarded less than full funding; if there are several
elements of the project, describe how they will be prioritized:
15. For Non-Congregate Shelters: HOME-ARP Funds cannot be used for operating costs of non-congregate
shelters. Describe how the ongoing operating costs will be funded, at least for the minimum compliance period:
16. For Non-Congregate Shelters: Do you anticipate the future conversion of the Non-Congregate Shelter to
Rental Housing? Explain:
The funding is only to be utilized for rent and utilities for the
two expansion units of TLP. UAY has had TLP funding for
over 20 years, and has the capacity to deal with these funds
in an efficient manner.
Young people in TLP only pay "rent" up to 30% of their
income. That rent is kept in an account and returned to them
at the completion of their time in TLP.
The project will proceed with or without these funds,
however, the long term viability of the expansion would be
greatly helped with these funds.
NA
NA
Section 4 - Capacity and Applicant History
17. HOME and/or CDBG funds received and status of the project(s) undertaken
Timeframe Budget Expended through 2021 Date Project Completed
July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017
July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018
July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019
July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020
July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021
July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022
18. Describe your organization’s experience and capacity to administer the proposed program. Identify any prior
year funds that remain unspent. If funds remain, justify this funding request.
19. Do you anticipate receiving and/or expending over $750,000 in federal funds in a single fiscal year?
20. Describe your organization’s structure, officers, and staff.
21. Describe the education and experience of the key staff who will implement the project (excludes volunteers,
board members, and consultants).
22. Describe your organization’s business/operations plan approach and identify the relevant factors that help
verify the demand for the proposed project. If another organization provides the same services, explain why both
projects are needed to address the need.
23. Describe your organization’s activities and portfolio, including projects currently underway. For housing
providers/developers, include number of units owned/managed.
24. Describe any identity of interest (IOI) relationships with the applicant and/or project owners. (i.e. General
Partner has a financial interest in the construction company, etc.)
25. Describe how you will incorporate sustainability initiatives into your project to help carry out the City’s
Climate Action Plan.
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
UAY is a largely grant funded organization with over 50 years
of experience handing many different types of funds. TLP
alone has been a part of UAY for over 20 years.
Yes No
UAY is a 501(c)3 non-profit company, with an Executive
Director, Board of Directors, and a staff of ~30. TLP has a
staff of 4.
Talia Meidlinger, Executive Director, began at UAY more than
10 years ago, in the TLP program. Genevieve Anglin,
Business Director, has over 10 years experience working
with grant funds. Hailey Franzen, TLP Coordinator, has
worked with homeless populations for four years, at Shelter
House and UAY.
UAY is the only agency in the area that works specifically
with homeless youth in long term housing.
UAY is a local non-profit that works in the areas of Positive
Youth Development, mental health and advocacy services,
and Young Parent services, in addition to the TLP homeless
youth services. We currently own three and rent four units for
TLP.
NA
NA
26. Explain how your agency promotes racial equity and inclusivity for marginalizes populations (including, but
not limited to; people of color, LGBTQ+, immigrants/refugees, individuals with disabilities)
UAY uses a Trauma Informed, culturally sensitive lens for all
of it's programming. We are aware of the intersectionality of
race and class with trauma. Youth experience additional
marginalization as a result of their intersecting identities and
other identity-related factors. These identities fall under the
categories of “minority”, “at-risk”, “Latinx”, “African-
American”, and “low socio-economic", which are often
accompanied by exposure to factors like trauma, racism, and
classism. The combination of these identities and factors
compounds and intensifies youths’ struggles to create
opportunities that allow them to move beyond their status
and prosper.
All staff at UAY are required to have training on racial equity
and inclusion. TLP is a majority minority program, we also
added an apartment specifically for LGBTQ+ individuals in
our current expansion.
Section 5 - Required Documentation
Description Requirement
W-9 Form (Requested for Tax ID & Certification)Required
SAM.gov Registration
All subrecipients must register on SAM.gov before a legally binding
agreement can be signed.
Attach your SAM.gov Entity Registration Summary as evidence that this
has been completed.
Required
Unique Entity ID (UEI)
Effective April 2022 the federal government stopped using DUNS numbers
to uniquely identify
entities and transitioned to utilizing UEI numbers issued by SAM.gov. For
help obtaining a UEI:
External UEI Transition FactSheet
Attach documentation of your UEI.
Required
Organizational Status
Go to https://sos.iowa.gov/search/business to look up the organization
applying for funds.
Provide a copy of the Business Entity Summary screen.
Required
Commitment Letters
Attach the following for committed funding sources listed in Section 2.
Non-Congregate Shelter Projects: Attach documentation indicating
secured sources for ongoing
operating costs and any operating gap that will require additional
assistance. If a gap is identified,
attach a plan for securing additional funding for successful operation of the
project.
Non-Congregate Shelter
Projects:
Required
All other projects:
Required if other sources
identified as recommended.
(Match not required)
Evidence of Relevant Experience
Attach evidence of the applicant’s previous experience carrying out the
proposed activities.
Non-Congregate Shelter Projects: In addition to attaching evidence of the
applicant’s experience
operating shelters, also attach evidence of the developer’s skills and
experience related to the
development of shelters or similar facilities.
Non-Congregate Shelter
Projects:
Required
All other projects:
Recommended
Evidence of Fiscal Capacity
Evidence of fiscal capacity is required. Sufficient alternative financial
information may be
accepted. Attach:
• 3 years Balance Sheets
• 3 years Profit & Loss Statements
• Most recent audit (if applicable)
Required
Evidence of Organizational Capacity
Up to four pages of additional information about the capacity of the
organization may be
included. Example of possible evidence may be:
• Resumes of key staff
• Additional description of organizational activities
• Complete list of board members & their contact information
Required
Scope of work
Include a write up of the work to be completed and include copies of cost
estimates that are the
basis of the budget tables.
Required, if the project includes
development of affordable
housing or non-congregate
shelter.
Pro forma
Acquisition, rehabilitation, or new construction projects MUST include
completed pro forma.
Excel format is provided by the City. Applications for acquisition,
rehabilitation, or new
construction projects without the City’s pro forma will not be considered.
Required, if the project includes
development of affordable
housing or non-congregate
shelter.
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