Application Review Phase
NeighborWorks America accepts applications from
established community-based housing and community development
organizations to affiliate as chartered members of the national
NeighborWorks network.
For your organization's application to be considered in 2009, you must submit it
by 5 p.m. EST on March 31, 2009.
Nonprofit organizations that focus on community revitalization
and the production of affordable housing are encouraged to submit
applications. Demonstration of local need and the quality and
completeness of the application are significant factors in our
evaluation. In addition, we consider the degree to which the applicant
has either the demonstrated ability or the capacity to:
- Build and maintain active, working partnerships among the
residents, business and financial institutions and local government
- Maintain a diverse board of directors reflecting the community's
gender, racial, ethnic, and income composition
- Maintain a diverse staff in terms of gender, racial, ethnic,
and linguistic composition as necessary for effective communications
and positive community relations
- Designate a geographic territory for operations and demonstrate
the capacity and resources to serve the designated area appropriately
- Analyze the community revitalization needs clearly, with active
community participation, so that appropriate strategies are
designed
- Assemble the financial commitments to support the operational
and programmatic activities of the organization over time
- Create ongoing community revitalization in low- and moderate-income
communities
- Collaborate with other organizations and service providers
to avoid duplication of services
- Develop resident leaders and grassroots group
- Build and maintain strong management systems to ensure the
successful delivery of programs and services
The application review phase could include an onsite visit from
NeighborWorks America staff to determine eligibility for network
membership.
If you have specific questions about becoming a member, contact memberapp@nw.org. Please be sure to provide your city and state.
