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'Struggling' HBAs, Apply for NAHB Assistance Grants by April 24
As part of a federation-wide assistance program recently created to strengthen state and local home builders associations during the downturn, NAHB is offering grants of up to $25,000 to up to 139 struggling HBAs that have not been able to achieve specific membership and retention thresholds.
Applications will be reviewed at each NAHB Board of Directors meeting and HBAs should be prepared to present their proposals to an NAHB task force either in person or via teleconference.
Under the program, these identified HBAs are eligible to apply for grants from a one-time fund of $500,000 to fund membership recruitment, retention and other core revenue-generating member programs and consulting services available through NAHB.
To be considered at the spring board meeting, applications must be submitted by Friday, April 24.
For more information about the grant program, to determine grant eligibility or to apply, e-mail William "Rusty" Deiss at NAHB, call him at 800-368-5242 x8231, or visit www.nahb.org/hbasupport.
Discounted Association Management Services Available for All HBAs
In addition to the assistance grants, discounted NAHB State and Local Support Services now are available to all state and local HBAs.
Participating HBAs will receive a 50% discount on the vital cutting-edge programs and services — such as strategic planning, membership recruitment and leadership training — offered by the NAHB Affiliate Services department.
The programs and services, given by NAHB’s association management consultants, provide HBAs the planning and evaluative assistance they need to make tough choices in today’s challenging market.
For more information, e-mail Jared Mathis at NAHB, call him at 800-368-5242 x8169, or visit www.nahb.org/nahbsupportservices.
The NAHB grant assistance and discounted services program, approved by the NAHB Executive Board at its meeting in Washington, D.C. last month, was created to help state and local HBAs operate effectively during the downturn and be in position to thrive and help their members prosper when the housing market eventually returns.
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