This page contains links to reference materials for the Weed & Seed IDA Demonstration Project. Click on the links to download any of the following documents:
- IDA 101: A brief introduction to Individual Development Accounts specifically designed for Weed & Seed sites
- IDA Questions & Answers for Weed & Seed Coordinators: Answers to questions posed by Weed & Seed sites during conference calls in October 2005. Additional questions and answers will be added to this site as they are received.
- Weed & Seed IDA Technical Assistance Plan: A brief overview of the TA resources available to Weed & Seed site
- IDA Planning Sheet: A one-page planning tool that can help identify all of the components that are needed for a successful AFI application and IDA program. The planning sheet can also serve as a checklist when reviewing draft applications or as a basis for discussion when meeting with project partners.
- AFI Project Builder (2004): The official guidebook to preparing grant applications to the Assets for Independence (AFI) program
- AFI Project Builder Appendices: Useful templates for preparing your AFI grant application
- Accessing AFI Funds Part I - Direct Deposit: The first part of the instructions from the AFI Project Builder that provides guidance on accessing AFI grant funds
- Accessing AFI Funds Part II - Draw Down: The second part of the instructions from the AFI Project Builder with guidance on drawing down AFI grant funds
- Homeownership IDA Worksheets: Excel worksheets that can help determine the affordability of housing for your IDA account holders
- List of State Single Points of Contact: The AFI application requires the use of Form 424, which asks whether your program is subject to review by a designated Single Point of Contact (SPOC) within your state. This link provides an updated list of states that participate in this review process.
