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FY17 Orange Funding Application Feedback(Third Sector Alliance Survey) 48 <br /> ���� Any final comments? <br /> *mmwa,aa: "Ie Skip 1e <br /> Responses Date <br /> 1 I think that we are enormously lucky to live in a community that believes in what us non-profits do each day.the town 2/25/2016 3:55 PM <br /> board/members/community has been so supportive every year,they are intelligent,kind and caring people.I can't <br /> thank them enough. <br /> 2 thanks 2/25/2016 2:53 PM <br /> 3 nu 2/25/2016 2:25 PM <br /> 4 No 2/25/2016 12:53 PM <br /> 5 None 2/25/2016 12:39 PM <br /> 6 We are grateful for the County and Town support of our programs and want to work together to be as efficient as 2/25/2016 11:29 AM <br /> possible while serving Orange County residents. <br /> 7 I suppose another re-write next year of the application is unlikely,but it would be great to see.I don't know what the 2/22/2016 12:50 PM <br /> process was this year,but it seems like a lot more feedback from funded organizations needs to be taken into account. <br /> In the past we have received Human Services funding from Chapel Hill and Carrboro as well as Orange County,but <br /> we decided not to apply for these two this year,because the funding amount received is not worth the large amount of <br /> staff time and effort needed to complete the applications(given that all three Human Services,CDBG,HOME,and CH <br /> AHDR applications are all due on the same day).I am happy to provide additional feedback and specific examples if <br /> you wish.Thanks! <br /> 8 Glad you're doing this survey. 2/20/2016 10:04 PM <br /> 9 I think combining the applications did not work.There is a difference between program(operating)funding and project 2/17/2016 1:23 PM <br /> funding and there needs to applications(I don't know who they can reasonably be on one)that recognize the <br /> differences and asks questions that apply and are useful when making a decision.The AHDR application was good, <br /> and I think it would have made complete sense to include HOME/CDBG on this one application. <br /> 10 We appreciate the opportunity to apply for much needed funding for our safety net services. 2/16/2016 4:06 PM <br /> 11 Of the 7-10 annual applications I do for my service area/department every year,this application is the most onerous. 2/16/2016 2:33 PM <br /> Our Budget and Contracts Manager,who assists with budgeting docs and supplemental materials,feels the same. <br /> 12 We apply for multiple Federal,state,private sector and local grants annually and this process is by far one of the most 2/16/2016 2:31 PM <br /> difficult.Any effort to streamline/simplify would be greatly appreciated.Electronic submission would be preferred over <br /> hard copy delivery.Top 3 issues this year: 1)not being able to locate full set of instructions;2)Excel Tables in Word, <br /> 3)New Attachments <br /> 13 I have alwa »munumeunx»anumnowuprevvnvvrmeneu,mumeuomntsmuememvst°xxu"m/v°anuconfu»mu 2/16/2016 12:39 PM <br /> of any other grant we apply for.On top of that,we receive the least amount of funding for what takes a ton of time and <br /> resources to put together.The flash drives,multiple copies and hearings on top of the submission for$2,000 to$4,000 <br /> is difficult to stomach.The combination of all three opportunities seems convenient but is not.And since we are talking <br /> three difference funding sources in one shot(as well as visibility in Orange County)it is also impossible to NOT <br /> participate. <br /> 14 Thank you for the new option to submit attac ments in an USB drive and not having to print those out.Very prac u,/. 2/16o016 12:38 PM <br /> In general,I think the new process is helpful but just flexibility in coaching us through change is much needed with <br /> agencies like us that are trying our best to serve our community despite limited resources(i.e.time and staff).Thank <br /> you <br /> 15 Thanks for everyones work on this.I know that not all local governments fund agencies.The fact that ours do is a big 2/16/2016 12:24 PM <br /> reason our community is so great.I know it takes a lot of staff and volunteer work. <br /> 16 I really like the combined application.It helps keep continuity,support for the county as a whole,and each group 2/16/2016 12:21 PM <br /> knowing what the other is doing.Thank you for the opportunity. <br /> 24 / 24 <br />