The Individual Development Account, or IDA, doesn't offer a lot of money to help with a down payment — up to $ 2,000 in federal matching funds with more contributions possible from local
IDA programs — but it's a start.
To earn the matching dollars,
some IDA programs require account holders to take financial literacy classes and training on homeownership; they are also provided counseling and instructions on how their local program works.
Not exact matches
The Individual Development Account (
IDA) matched savings grant
program offers qualified participants an opportunity to use their funds for a variety of business purchases including the expenses of attending and participating in a trade show.
The fund would be operated through the Regional Development Corp., or RDC, an affiliate of the Erie County
IDA, which approved the loan
program during its meeting on Wednesday.
In addition to the tax incentive
programs often related to the
IDA, I continue to advocate for new policies for local businesses to help them expand and thrive here in Erie County.
Reporting for the Excelsior Jobs
Program is a good model to follow because it includes most of the metrics necessary to have a complete picture of recipients» commitments, actual performance, and incentives issued.3 Another good example is the downloadable data on Industrial Development Agency (
IDA) projects provided on the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) website, although quality metrics should include annual numbers, and not just totals.4 See Appendix A for a recommended list of metrics.
It's not unusual for a new county executive to talk about the need for
IDA reform, much as Mark Poloncarz has, and then eventually get with the
program.
payments under a property tax abatement
program offered by the
IDA, which will pump almost $ 300,000 a year into the improvement fund.
First, the
IDA has a tool chest of available
programs to assist and attract businesses to our community, but it needs to strike the right balance between supporting business development, ensuring performance (job creation) and respecting the needs of our local communities.
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The annual
IDA Documentary Awards celebrates the best nonfiction films,
programs and filmmakers of the year at the world's most prestigious event dedicated solely to the documentary genre.
KPS and
Program Accreditation
IDA Accredits pre-service and in - service educator preparation
programs on the basis of their ability to document alignment with the KPS, as articulated in the
IDA Accreditation Handbook (under development).
Professionals graduating from an
IDA Accredited
Program are prepared to earn a CERI certification.
Programs interested in learning more about
IDA Accreditation are encouraged to complete this inquiry form.
IDA has designed a multi-tiered accreditation process based upon these standards to review teacher preparation
programs for general classroom teachers or dyslexia specialists, according to Knowledge and Practice Standards.
Using the
IDA Knowledge and Practice Standards as the framework for course content and curricula, teams of reading experts began reviewing university teacher preparation
programs in 2012, resulting in nine
programs recognized for their alignment with the
IDA Knowledge and Practice Standards.
All of these accredited
programs can be found on the
IDA website.
Additionally,
IDA is developing an exam to certify individuals at these different levels depending upon the accredited
program level that they complete.
The
IDA's examination of teacher training
programs in reading revealed a «pervasive absence of rich content and academic rigor in many courses that lead to certification of teachers and specialists.»
Among his many teaching positions, Mr. Lemon has been an
IDA Fellow at Stanford University (2009); artist - in - residence at Temple University (2005 — 06); Miller Endowment Visiting Artist at the Krannert Center (2004); Fellow of the Humanities Council and
Program in Theater & Dance at Princeton University (2002); and Associate Artist at Yale Repertory Theatre (1996 — 2000).
Among his many teaching positions, Mr. Lemon has been an
IDA Fellow at Stanford University (2009); artist - in - residence at Temple University (2005 - 06); Miller Endowment Visiting Artist at the Krannert Center (2004); Fellow of the Humanities Council and
Program in Theater & Dance at Princeton University (2002); and Associate Artist at Yale Repertory Theatre (1996 - 2000).
Among his many teaching positions, Ralph Lemon has been an
IDA Fellow at Stanford University (2009); artist - in - residence at Temple University (2005 - 06); Miller Endowment Visiting Artist at the Krannert Center (2004); Fellow of the Humanities Council and
Program in Theater & Dance at Princeton University (2002); and Associate Artist at Yale Repertory Theatre (1996 - 2000).
Most
IDAs are funded by the federal government and are run by nonprofit groups and financial institutions, and grantee
programs are required to raise an equal contribution of nonfederal funds.
Getting help with a down payment through
IDA can benefit both lenders and homebuyers, who are less likely to default on home loans after participating in the
program.