HUD acknowledges the limitations of purposive sampling and that it will not be able to generalize the results of this study to the broader universe of Section 202 Demonstration Planning Grant Program recipients.
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This request is for the clearance of semi-structured telephone interview survey instruments designed to collect information on the Demonstration Planning Grant (DPG) evaluation. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the DPG program to help sponsors start construction on Section 202 projects within the required 18-month time-frame. The survey component of the evaluation will solicit information from three groups: HUD field office staff that administer the Section 202 and DPG programs; recipients of DPG funds and non-recipients of DPG funds. Seventy (70) DPG recipients and 30 non-recipients will be surveyed. Although the overall study includes interviews of HUD field office staff OMB clearance is not required for that portion of the study. The research questions seek to understand the implementation of the DPG program from the perspectives of both Section 202 sponsors and HUD field office staff.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.