Here's an announcement from the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) that was forwarded to us by a reader:
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Welcome to the Division of Housing and Community Renewal
E-News Bulletin. Find out what's new at
http://www.nysdhcr.gov
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NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
NYS Housing Trust Fund Corporation
38-40 State Street
Albany, NY 12207
Subprime Foreclosure Prevention Services
The 2008-09 NYS budget provided funding to the NYS Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC) for the development and administration of a subprime foreclosure prevention services program. Under such program, the HTFC will be making grants to not-for-profit organizations to provide outreach and education, counseling, legal services, and court-based services to New York homeowners who hold subprime or unconventional home loans who are at risk of foreclosure or default. Collaborative proposals by multiple not-for-profit organizations are strongly encouraged to ensure that all necessary services are offered throughout the state in an efficient manner that decreases duplication and maximizes the impact of public resources. HTFC, with the assistance of NYS Banking Department, Office of Court Administration, and SONYMA, expects to make $20 million in grant awards to not-for-profits under the Request for Proposals (RFP). The application process is a continuous, open window RFP for not-for-profits seeking funds under the Program. Proposals for funding will be accepted continuouslyuntil all program funds have been disbursed. Proposals may be submitted immediately.
The RFP may be found at
www.nysdhcr.gov/ocd/progs/foreclosure/foreclosure.htm
or by contacting:
Caillin Furnari, Housing and Community Development Assistant
Community Services Bureau
NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal
(518) 473-8273
Anna Oles, Homeownership Coordinator
NYS Housing Trust Fund
(518) 474-6082
Shannon Sexton-Bates, CSB Secretary
NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal
(518) 473-3247