Public comments are now being accepted on the proposed selection process, criteria, guides and submissions for the third and final round of the federal Promise Zone Initiative led by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The deadline for comments is September 28, 2015.
This is an opportunity for stakeholders to provide feedback and suggestions on how federal agencies can better work in partnership with local leaders in high-poverty communities to leverage private investments that create jobs, increase economic activity, improve affordable housing, increase educational opportunities, and reduce violent crime.
All written comments will be considered before the Third Round Application Guides are finalized. View the Third Round Rural and Tribal Application Guide. View the Urban Application Guide.
Comments may be emailed to PromiseZones@hud.gov with ''Third Round Promise Zones selection'' in the subject line. Comments may also be sent through regular Post addressed to Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economic Development, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street SW., Room 7136, Washington, DC 20410 ATTN: 3nd Round Promise Zones selection.
You may also preview the online electronic application submission process that will be used for Round Three by requesting a personalized test link at MAX Survey. The MAX site includes all fillable forms, attachment upload fields, error checks and email notifications that will be used during the actually application period.
USDA and HUD will host three webinars for those interested in a preview of the proposed selection process, criteria, guides and submissions for the third and final round of the federal Promise Zone Initiative. Comments and questions will also be accepted and answered during the webinars.
Rural Promise Zone Initiative Stakeholder WebinarWednesday, August 12, 2015 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. EDT
Click here to register for the Rural Webcast
- Tribal Promise Zone Initiative Stakeholder Webinar
Wednesday, August 12, 2015 from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EDT
Click here to register for the Tribal Webcast
- Urban Promise Zone Initiative Stakeholder Webcast
Tuesday, August 11, 2015 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. EDT
Click here to register for the Urban Webcast
For full details read the Federal Register Notice or visit the Promise Zones Web Page.
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