§ 954.105 - Criteria for selection.

There are four categories of projects that may be funded under the HOME Indian program: housing rehabilitation; acquisition of housing; new housing construction; and tenant-based rental assistance. Each project must be evaluated using the following three criteria:

(a) Project need and design. The degree to which the proposed project addresses the housing need(s) of the grantee as identified in the application, and the degree to which the proposed project is feasible while maximizing benefits to low-income families.

(b) Planning and implementation. The degree to which the financial, administrative, and legal actions necessary to undertake the proposed project have been considered and addressed in the application, and the degree to which the grantee has the administrative staff to carry out the project successfully.

(c) Leveraging. The degree to which other sources of assistance, including mortgage insurance, State funds, other Federal grants, and private contributions, are used in conjunction with HOME funds to carry out the proposed project.