Housing and Urban Development
(3/1/2013 5:22 PM, Housing and Urban Development)

The Department of Housing and Urban Development, in partnership with the Council on Foundations, announces the annual Secretary's Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships as part of the Council's annual Fall Conference. The Secretary's Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships recognizes excellence in partnerships that have both transformed the relationship between the sectors and led to measurable benefits in terms of increased economic employment, health, safety, education, sustainability, inclusivity and cultural opportunities, and/or housing access for low and moderate-income families.

This award emphasizes cross-sector partnerships between the philanthropic and public sectors. The goal is to recognize the partnership process and its impact as a community strategy to increase the quality of life for low and moderate-income residents. Examples of desired nominations may include projects affiliated with housing and neighborhood improvements, education, health and recreation, transportation, community participation, arts and culture, safety, sustainability, and economic development. Recognizing that foundations of all sizes partner with public agencies, the jury will take asset and staff size into consideration to ensure that the award recipients reflect a diversity of foundations.

All entries must be completed using the award's fillable PDF form and submitted by an eligible foundation via e-mail to HUDaward@cof.org. The fillable PDF form will be available beginning Monday, March 18, at http://www.cof.org and www.huduser.gov/secaward/cof. The deadline for completing submission is 11:59 p.m. PT, Monday, April 29, 2013.