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Notice of Grant Award
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AWARD INFORMATION
Grant ID: Grantee Organization: Award Issue Date:
GT-FVA20-051 City of Fort Worth 7/1/2020
AWARDING AGENCY
Grantor Organization:
Texas Veterans Commision
AWARD DETAILS
Grant Period Start Date: Grant Period End Date:
7/1/2020 6/30/2021
AWARD AMOUNT
Total Awarded Amount:
$300,000.00
Terms And Conditions
Description
The approved signature below serves as a formal acceptance by the Texas Veterans Commission(TVC)of the Grantee's
Application,and addenda(if any)and the approval of this Notice of Grant Award creates a legally binding agreement between the
Grantee and TVC.The Program requirements(e.g.,objectives,scope, budget, methodology)as stated in (1)the applicable
federal and/or state statute and regulations, (2)the original Request for Applications(RFA)including any addenda issued, (3)the
addenda to Grantee's Application (if applicable), and (4)Grantee's Application are incorporated into and made a part of this Notice
of Grant Award for all purposes,supersede any prior or contemporaneous understandings between the parties pertaining to the
subject matter herein whether oral or written,and collectively constitute the entire agreement between the parties. In the event of a
conflict in the language contained in the incorporated documents, conflicts shall be resolved by reference to the language
contained in the documents in the order listed above.Any changes to the approved Grant must follow TVC's amendment process.
AUTHORIZATION
Authorized Representative Name: Authorized Representative Title:
Signature Authority
Authorized Representative Signature:
Digitally signed by Fernando
Fernando Costa costa
Date:2020.07.14 15:28:28-05'00'
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
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FT.WORTH, TX
TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION/FUND FOR VETERANS' ASSISTANCE
FORWARD HOME VETERAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
TVC GRANT NUMBER: GT-FVA20-051
PROGRAM YEAR: 2020-2021
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Dated: June 16,2020
By signing below, 1 acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and
administration of this contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements.
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Sonia Singleton(M 28,202014:38 CDT)
Sonia Singleton, Assistant Director
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Application- Forward Home Veteran Assistance Program
Application ID Applicant Organization Status Application Deadline
AP-FVA_19-058 City of Fort Worth Submitted To Grantor 11/16/2018 05:00 PM
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Overview
Opportunity
Announcement ID Grantor Organization Application Deadline
AN-FVA 19-001 Texas Veterans Commision 11/16/2018 05:00 PM
Award Ceiling Award Floor Program Area(Do not change)
$500,000 $5,000 General Assistance(GA)
Application Overview
Project Title Proposed Project Service Category Is this proposed project a new FVA-funded
Forward Home Veteran Assistance Program Financial Assistance project,an expansion of current FVA-funded
services,or continuation of an existing
FVA-funded project?
Continuation
Financial Documents Requested Amount Proposed Project Start Date
300000 7/1/2019
Proposed Project End Date Project Coordinator Submitted On
613012020 Sonia Singleton 11/16/2018 04:57 PM
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Project Abstract
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Project Description
Through the City of Fort Worth's Community Action Partners Program(CAP),housed within the Neighborhood Services Department,the Forward
Home Veteran Assistance Program will provide financial assistance to Tarrant County Veterans and their families in the form of rental/mortgage and
utility payments,including arrears.Beneficiaries will be assessed for extent of need by a Case Manager to determine how much assistance is needed
to ensure the household will remain stable.Services will also include assistance with security deposits and administrative fees as needed.
Beneficiaries will be eligible for up to six months of assistance.Arrear payments will be taken into account when determining whether a client has
received six months of assistance.
Applicant Organization
Organization Name: EIN: DUNS:
City of Fort Worth 756000528 073170458
Address: Applicant Type Governing Body
200 Texas Street City/Municipal government City Council/Mayor/City Manager
Fort Worth Texas 76102
United States
What is the organization's overall mission? What year was the organization established? What types of programs/services does the
The City of Fort Worth's mission is"Working The City of Fort Worth was established in the organization currently provide?Provide
together to build a strong community" spring of 1849.The Neighborhood Services examples and briefly describe program
Department was formed in 2015.The components.
Department was re-organized through a •The City of Fort Worth provides essential
combination of the Community Resources services to its citizens,such as safety and
Division,from Parks and Recreation sanitation,rec-reational services,creation of
Department and the Housing Division from affordable housing,home repairs,assistance
the Housing and Econom-ic Development for MWBE and SBE businesses and many
Department.The Department was formed in others as required by Fort Worth citizens.
order to consolidate administration of the •Community Action Partners(CAP)provides
City's major grant sources for serving low an array of social and community services
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toand moderate income residents,which for low in-come residents and
include all of the fol-lowing:the Community neighborhoods,such as emergency rent
Services Block Grant(CSBG),the assistance,utility assistance(gas,water,
Community Development Block Grant electric and propane),case management to
(CDBG),the HOME Investment Partnerships transition families out of poverty,Christmas
Program(HOME)the Emergency Solutions toy pro-gram,youth out of school time
Grant(ESG),the Housing Opportunities for programs,social,educational and
Persons With AIDS grant(HOPWA),the Low recreational activities for older adults at
Income Heating and Energy Assistance Neighborhood Centers.CAP also provides
Program(LIHEAP),the Comprehensive income tax filling assistance through
Energy Assistance Program(CEAP),the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance(VITA)and
Weatherization Assistance Program(WAP), other programs.Additionally,CAP received
and the Lead Hazard Reduction an FVA General Assistance Grant for the
Demonstration Grant(LHRD).The 2017-2018 grant period and is currently
Neighborhood Ser-vices Department is offering services to veterans and their
therefore able to provide comprehensive and families in Tarrant County.The programs
integrated social services and affordable administered by Community Action Partners
housing programs. are based on need and income,and are
essential for maintain both the City's and
CAP's mission.
What services does the organization currently On average,how many veterans does the What percentage of total clients served by the
provide veterans? organization currently serve annually? organization are veterans?
•The City of Fort Worth serves all residents 175 1%
including veterans.
•CAP is currently providing exclusive
services to veterans through a General
Assistance grant and a Housing for Texas
Heroes Grant awarded by FVA for the
2018-2019 grant period.
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Contacts
Full Name i User Role Email Business Phone
Fernando Costa Signing fernando.costa@fortworthtexas.gov (817)392-6122
Benedict George Signing bonedict.george@fortworthtexas.gov (817)392-7339
Sonia Singleton Primary fundforveterans@fortworthtexas.gov (817)392-5774
Marie Francis Secondary marie.francis@fortworthtexas.gov (817)392-5798
Past Awards
ID ID Award Title Grantor Organization Award Amount
No records found
System Information
Created By Created Date Last Modified By Last Modified Date
Sonia Singleton 10/30/2018 08:54 AM Sonia Singleton 11/16/2018 04:57 PM
Budget
Instructions
The budget is broken up into Direct and Indirect Costs. Within Direct Costs there are six allowable sections. Indirect Costs has
one section. Each section represents a Budget Category that will make up your Total Grant Amount Request. The total grant
amount request must equal the Amount Requested checked in Part I—Proposed Project.
Complete each Table as applicable to your Proposed Project. Costs must be broken out in Tables to a degree that is sufficient to
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determine if costs are reasonable,allowable,and necessary for the successful performance of the grant project. Costs will be
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reviewed for compliance with UGMS and federal grant guidance found in 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements,
Cost Principles,and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
Costs claimed as direct costs that appear indirect in nature or budgets claiming no indirect costs will be scrutinized for accuracy.
Any such costs claimed as direct need to be fully explained,supported, be reasonable and treated in a consistent manner across
your organization. The FVA may ask the applicant to reclassify costs as indirect if the support provided does not meet the above
criterion.
Do not leave a table blank. Place an "N/A" in the first line and a"0" in Total for the table if you are not budgeting those cost in this
application.
Budget
Budget Category Grantor Share
Salaries and Wages $10,853
Fringe Benefits $0
Travel $0
Supplies $0 _
Client Services $268,327
Other Direct Costs $391
Total Direct Costs: $279,571
Indirect Costs $20,429
Grand Total(Direct+Indirect Cost): $300,000
Matching Funds
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Describe what other funding sources the organization will be using to support and accomplish the goals of the Proposed Project.Include any other grants that
may fund portions of the Proposed Project,in-kind donations,or volunteer time that assists in the delivery of Proposed Project services.(Maximum allowable
characters=500)
Time spent by CAP case workers will not be charged to the grant and will be used as match,CAP case workers are paid with a combination of CSBG
and CEAP funds.Additionally the actual direct costs for CEAP and CSBG,Atmos share the warmth and TXU energy aid will be used as match,as well
as the fringe benefits for the position requested.
Forms and Attachments
Instructions
Please click the"Edit"icon(pencil)in the"Appendix I-Project Narrative"section below in order to fill out the required form for the application. Once the form is 100%filled out,and
before the application is submitted,click the"Validate'button in that section.
Additionally,click the"Add"button in the"Attachments"section to upload all required supplementary documents for the applications.
An Application Package may have up to five attachments. Failure to provide required attachments may negatively impact the application or result in ineligibility.When submitting
Application Package name each attachment according to numbers below.Note that attachements 1-3 are required for all applications.
Do not upload the all the documents as one file.
The Application Package includes the following items be attached:
1. Resumes of the Principal Participants in the organization
2. List and terms of current governing body members(Board of Directors,Commissioners Court,City Council Members)
3. A copy of current professional liability insurance and/or malpractice insurance policy
4. Financial Documentation if not a Unit of Local Government
5. IRS Tax determination letter regarding non-profit status,if not a unit of local government or VTC certification letter if applying for a VTC
grant. Do not submit paperwork from the State Secretary of State or the State Comptroller of Public Accounts regarding non-profit status.
Only IRS Tax determination letter indicating your organization is recognized as a tax-exempt non-profit is acceptable.
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Attachment Name Type Description Last Modified Owner
Governing Body.pdf Board of Directors List and Terms of Governing Body 11/16/2018 Sonia
4:46 PM Singleton
Resumes.pdf Resumes Principal Participants Resumes 11/16/2018 Sonia
4:47 PM Singleton
signed self-Insured Program Letter Professional liability Self Insurance Documentation 11/16/2018 Sonia
FY2018.pdf insurance 4:50 PM Singleton
2 Year Grants.xlsx Financial Documents List of grants received by the City over a 2 11/16/2018 Sonia
year period 4:50 PM Singleton
History
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FORTII
DATE: 6/16/2020 REFERENCE `}M&C 20- LOG NAME: 19FUND FOR VETERANS ASSISTANCE
NO.: 0436 GRANTS 2020-2021
CODE: G TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO
HEARING:
SUBJECT: Authorize Application for, and if Awarded, Acceptance of Two Grants from the Texas
Veterans Commission in the Total Amount of$800,000.00 for Assistance to Veterans with
Security Deposits, Rent, Mortgage, Utility Assistance and Accessibility and Safety
Modifications to their Homes, Approve Execution of Applicable Grant Contracts, and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the application to the Texas Veterans Commission for two Fund for Veterans' Assistance
Grants, a General Assistance Grant in the amount of$400,000.00 and a Housing for Texas Heroes Grant in
the amount of$400,000.00;
2. Authorize the execution of all applicable contracts; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Operating State Fund in the amount of$800,000.00 upon notification of award.
DISCUSSION:
Two grant applications to the Texas Veterans Commission are being submitted for activities that will benefit
veterans in Fort Worth and Tarrant County.
The Forward Home Veteran Assistance Program funded by the General Assistance Grant will provide
emergency financial assistance such as deposits, rental/mortgage and utility payments that are short-term
and temporary in nature. The grant will be administered by the Community Action Partners (CAP) section of
the Neighborhood Services Department. The increased funding will enable CAP to provide additional
needed services to area veterans.
The Housing for Texas Heroes Grant will be utilized in partnership with 6 Stones, a local nonprofit
organization fighting poverty, to provide needed accessibility or safety modifications to veteran homes in the
Tarrant County area.
A waiver by the City of indirect costs will maximize program benefits to veterans and surviving spouses.
During the current grant period up to March 31, 2020, the Forward Home grant served 283 veterans or
veteran family members with an average of$753.83 per person. The Texas Heroes grant served 16 veteran
households with home repairs or modifications with an average cost of$12,996.00 per home. These funds
were used to stabilize veteran households, preventing homelessness.
Indirect costs are not being charged to this grant as the Neighborhood Services Department Indirect Cost
Rate was zero in the City's most recent Cost Allocation Plan. If awarded, both grants will begin on July 1,
2020 and end on June 30, 2021.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the
attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, in
the Grants Operating State Fund. The Neighborhood Services Department (and Financial Management
Services)will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to an expenditure
being incurred, the Neighborhood Services Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of
funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
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Submitted for City Manager's Office by_ Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: Victor Turner (8187)
Additional Information Contact: Sonia Singleton (5774)
ATTACHMENTS
19 FUND FOR VETERANS ASSISTANCE GRANTS AO Rec4.docx