REGISTER (Melbourne)

This workshop provides an overview of funding, including the State Housing Initiative Housing Partnership (SHIP), State Apartment Incentive Loan (SAIL), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HUD Continuum of Care (CoC), Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Hardest Hit Fund (HHF) and other funding sources. Presenters will provide an overview of where these sources come from, how they are allocated and distributed, and their allowable uses and advocacy. Participants will build on that knowledge and discuss how these funds could be leveraged in different scenarios. The training is designed for SHIP administrators, other local government housing staff, and nonprofit organizations. This session is a “must” for those new to the world of affordable housing.

Who Should Attend?

• SHIP Administrators
• Nonprofit affordable housing developers
• Local government housing administrators
• Community partners

Key Topics:

• Federal funding
• State funding
• Private sources and community partnerships
• Advocacy

This workshop is sponsored by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Affordable Housing Catalyst Program and Facilitated by the Florida Housing Coalition.

Upon completion of this training each participant will receive a certificate of completion