How to win $172M in Government Housing Grants for Affordable Housing - Top Lessons from Amy Kell

Get ready to take notes! To continue her journey of helping others create more affordable housing, Amy Kell came out of retirement to share her TOP lessons and exactly how she helped organizations win over $172M in grants during her career! Join us on the latest podcast episode of "Affordable Housing & Real Estate Investing" as we covered all the key factors for a successful grant application package, including:- What types of grants are out there, and their intended purposes- How to keep everything organized and successfully put together a grant application- When to be creative vs sticking to the NOFA- What do leveraged dollars mean, and why is it so important to winning Housing Grants- Top lessons and mistakes that Amy and Sherri observed from other grant applications and developers' experiences- The transformative impact of projects where they were executed well with Grant DollarsFrom leveraged dollars to creating collaborative partnerships with local governments, private investors, and nonprofits, you won't want to miss the details!If you’re interested in community development, housing policy, affordable housing, or government grants, this video is a must-watch! It provides valuable insights on how to navigate the complex world of grants and funding.🔔 Subscribe for more tips on securing grants and making a lasting impact in your community!📌Check out https://affordablehousing.io to stay up to date on our latest content and project updates by joining our community full of Affordable Housing investors!DISCLAIMER - all information & details shared are meant to be for entertainment purposes only. This is not legal, financial, insurance, tax, or investment advice. This is not a solicitation for any investments and should not be construed as such in any form.All investments have risks. This is not an offer to purchase securities.00:00 Podcast Trailer 03:22 Intro (Getting to Know Amy: Her Background and Story)09:56 What were the HOPE VI Grants? Explained by Amy Kell (Responsible for $92M+ of Grant Awards) 12:26 What Are Leveraged Dollars and Why They Matter for Housing Grants?16:50 How Much Do Large Grant Applications Cost? 250K+?!33:26 The Risk and Reward of Grant Writing: Why Having a Dedicated Grant Writer is SO important!39:48 Lessons from Winning over $172M in Housing Grants: Tips for Creating Winning NoFA Applications43:16 From Blueprint to Reality: The Story of a Transformative HOPE VI Grant57:50 Why is Affordable Housing (e.g. lack of supply) hard to solve for?  59:57 What Happens When Developers Take Shortcuts in Affordable Housing?01:06:48 How/Where to contact Amy?#Grants #CommunityDevelopment #PublicHousing #AffordableHousing #GovernmentFunding #HousingRevitalization #GrantWriting #SocialImpact #NonprofitFunding #ChoiceNeighborhoods #podcast #AmyKell