Office Of Community Capacity Building
Communities for Opportunities
Program Application online
Qualified applicants for the Communities for Opportunities (CFO)
program are now being accepted. The CFO program is designed to help
participants achieve a GED and subsequently enter or retain employment, and/or
pursue post-secondary education or job specific training. Eligible
applicants include adult education programs, community-based organizations that
work in partnership with an adult education program as a fiscal agent,
units of local government, including educational institutions, and employers
(as partners).
The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. on June 13, 2008. For more
information, contact Winfred Brown at (804) 371-7076 or:
winfred.brown@dhcd.virginia.gov.
CFO application >> PDF
Seed capacity building
program: Applications Due April 30
How to Apply workshops announced
The Office of Community Capacity Building (OCCB) has announced the
availability of $200,000 in Seed capacity building funding for fiscal year
2008. Seed funds are devoted for providing capacity building for
organizations to become effective partners in providing safe, decent, and
affordable housing; expanding economic development opportunities; and creating
a suitable living environment in non-entitlement communities. Eligible
organizations must undertake community development projects in non-entitlement
communities.
Additionally, OCCB has announced two regional workshops and an online Web
conference will be made available for those interested in learning about the
Seed capacity building program.
Additionally, OCCB has announced two regional workshops
and an online Web conference will be made available for those interested in
learning about the Seed capacity building program.
How to Apply Workshop registration >>
PDF
Seed application >>
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The Office of Community Capacity Building (OCCB) serves
as a catalyst for improving Virginia's community development partners'
effectiveness to achieve their mission.
This is accomplished by providing capacity building
services in five key areas:
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Organizational Development and Growth
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Organizational Management
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Resource Development
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Program Development
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Community Relations and Accountability
The goal of OCCB is to help develop sustainable
organizations that improve the quality of life in the communities they
serve.
OCCB offers a variety of programs and services,
primarily to nonprofit organizations and local governments located in
non-entitlement communities throughout Virginia, to assist with increasing
capacity. Intensive technical assistance and training is provided to
strengthen and improve an organization's performance.
Services:
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Training Center:
Offers trainings on organizational development and affordable housing
development related topics.
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Technical Assistance and Facilitation Services:
Can be provided short term for groups that need assistance with strategic
planning, project planning, issue resolution, process improvements, and other
meetings and planning sessions.
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Funding Prospect Searches:
For private foundation funding through an online directory available for
nonprofit organizations in Virginia.
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Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Certification and
Recertification: Completed for community-based organizations
that serve non-entitlement areas in Virginia with the capacity to develop
affordable housing. CHDOs are certified using guidelines established
under the HOME program.
Programs:
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Seed Program:
A two-year capacity building and operating support program for organizations
engaged in community development activities that have identified a gap in their
capacity, and have a need for technical assistance. Participating
organizations receive training in strategic planning, board and staff
development, financial management, fund development, marketing and
communications, and information systems.
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Appalachian Regional Commission Flex-E Grant:
Invests in short term projects that build the community's capacity to mobilize
local resources, gain leadership experience, and strengthen community
institutions and networks.
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Communities for Opportunities: Assists Virginia workers
in improving basic workplace skills for job placement, stability, retention,
and advancement.
For further information, contact: OCCB-Office@dhcd.virginia.gov or (804) 371-7027.
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