Frequently Asked Questions

1. If we don't qualify as an Entitlement community, can WFN assist us in applying for grant funds through the state?

Yes. WFN can assist urban counties and small cities in realizing community and economic development opportunities that exist through various federal grant funds.

2. Can WFN assist me in completing the Consolidated Plan?

Yes. WFN can assist your organization in gathering and compiling relevant data for your Consolidated Plan.

3. How much do WFN services cost?

The cost of WFN services are tailored for each individual client and will vary based on the complexity of the project as well as the length of the consulting engagement required by the client.

4. Will I receive on-site assistance from WFN?

Yes. WFN is committed to ensuring that clients receives on-site technical assistance throughout the grant management & administration process.

5. What can I expect from working with WFN?

WFN clients can expect consummate customer service and a high level of sophistication and expertise in the areas of community development, business management and grant administration.

6. Can WFN assist me in completing annual reports and the CAPER?

Yes. WFN can assist your organization in streamlining your processes for gathering relevant data for annual reports including the CAPER.

7. Can WFN assist me in completing an Analysis of Impediments Study?

Yes. WFN offers the expertise needed to assist clients in successfully completing an Analysis of Impediments Study in your state, county or region.

8. Can WFN assist me in maintaining efficient reporting and record-keeping systems?

Yes. WFN can assist your organization in creating adequate reporting mechanisms to ensure compliance with all federal regulations.

9. Can WFN assist me in conducting monitoring visits for sub recipients?

Yes. WFN can assist your organization in evaluating and establishing effective monitoring systems that ensure compliance with all federal regulations.

10. Can WFN assist me in creating Quality Control processes or systems?

Yes. WFN can provide effective internal audit processes that will maximize staff involvement to ensure all programs meet the necessary regulations and guidelines.

11. Can WFN train new employees on grant programs?

Yes. WFN ensures that staff members remain on the cutting edge of federal grant programs and can offer clients a variety of training and technical assistance for entitlements and/or state and local grant recipients.

12. Can WFN train our employees on the CPMP Tool?

Yes. WFN clients were some of the first practitioners in the nation to fully utilize the CPMP Tool. WFN has provided training to multiple Entitlement communities and can provide training to your staff including useful tips for using the system that will make the process user-friendly and a lasting part of your Planning duties.

13. Can WFN assist in determining the proper procurement processes?

Yes. WFN has assisted multiple jurisdictions in ensuring proper procurement based on federal/state regulations and can assist your organization to set up policies and procedures that will establish processes that guarantee compliance with procurement regulations.

14. Can WFN assist in conducting a community-wide Needs Assessment?

Yes. WFN has built a distinctive company through assisting urban counties and small cities in realizing community and economic development opportunities. WFN, Inc. can assist you to identify the unmet needs within the low- and moderate- income communities in your community and initiate strategies to address those needs using CDBG/HOME/ESG grant funds awarded through federal and state resources.

15. Can WFN assist in determining eligibility for Pre-Award requests?

Yes. WFN has provided oversight to numerous Pre-Award projects for our clients and can assist you in the process of determining eligibility and the local and federal approval processes.

16. Can WFN help me streamline my organizational processes?

Yes. WFN provides a holistic approach to ensure our clients' organizational structure is relevant and functioning at a high level.

17. Can WFN assist me in setting up adequate financial systems?

Yes. WFN can provide a financial systems analysis as part of an overall organizational review.

18. Can WFN help me prepare for a HUD monitoring?

Yes. WFN can assist in the preparation for a HUD monitoring by providing a comprehensive Pre-Monitoring assessment of your policies and procedures, record-keeping tools, etc.

19. Can WFN assist me in designing a Risk Analysis system?

Yes. WFN has created a Risk Analysis system for our clients and can assist you in building a tool necessary to assess your sub recipients.

20. Can WFN assist me in drafting Subrecipient legal Agreements?

Yes. WFN utilizes various templates which incorporate the latest requirements for all CDBG and HOME legal agreements.

21. Can WFN assist me in creating a Strategic Program Design for optimum performance from staff?

Yes. WFN always considers the "big picture" when reviewing the overall performance of an organization. Strategic Program Design is inclusive of our efforts to every client.

22. Can WFN assist me in designing and implementing a Consortium in my area?

Yes. WFN helped establish, and currently provides, oversight to a Consortium for one of our clients and can assist your organization in designing and implementing a Consortium in your area based on federal regulations.