[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 116 (Friday, June 17, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-14722]


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[Federal Register: June 17, 1994]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Service (111C)

 

Notice of Fund Availability Under the VA Homeless Providers Grant 
and Per Diem Program

AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, VA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs is announcing the 
availability of funds for applications for assistance under VA's 
Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem program. This Notice contains 
information concerning the program, application process and amount of 
funding available.

DATES: An original completed grant application for assistance under the 
VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program must be received in 
Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Service in Washington, DC by 5:30 
pm Eastern Time on July 22, 1994. Applications may not be sent by 
facsimile (FAX). In the interest of fairness to all competing 
applicants this deadline is firm as to date and hour, and VA will treat 
as ineligible for consideration any application that is received after 
the deadline. Applicants should take this practice into account and 
make early submission of their material to avoid any risk of loss of 
eligibility brought about by unanticipated delays or other delivery-
related problems.

FOR A COPY OF THE APPLICATION PACKAGE, CONTACT: For a copy of the 
application package contact Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences 
Service (111C), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave., NW., 
Washington, DC 20420; (202) 535-7313. For a document relating to the VA 
Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program see the interim final 
rule, 38 CFR Sec. 17.700, published in the Federal Register on June 1, 
1994. Funds made available through this Notice are subject to those 
regulations.

ADDRESSES: An original completed grant application must be submitted to 
the following address: Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Service 
(111C), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave., NW., 
Washington, DC 20420, Attention: Lynn Bailey. Applications must be 
received in Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Service by the 
application deadline.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynn H. Bailey, Program Manager, VA 
Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Mental Health and 
Behavioral Sciences Service (111C), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 
Vermont Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20420; (202) 535-7313 (this is not a 
toll-free number).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This Notice announces the availability of 
funds for assistance under VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem 
program. This is a new program authorized by Pub. L. 102-590, the 
Homeless Veterans Comprehensive Service Programs Act of 1992. Funding 
was appropriated by the Department's appropriations act for fiscal year 
1994 (Pub. L. 103-124, approved October 28, 1993). Funding applied for 
under this Notice may be used for: (1) Expansion, remodeling or 
alteration of existing buildings; (2) acquisition of buildings, and 
acquisition and rehabilitation of buildings; (3) new construction; (4) 
procurement of vans; and (5) per diem payments, or in-kind assistance 
through VA in lieu of per diem payments, for eligible applicants who 
established supportive housing or supportive services programs after 
November 10, 1992. Applicants may apply for more than one type of 
assistance.
    Applicants may not receive assistance to replace funds provided by 
any State or local government to assist homeless persons. For existing 
projects, VA will fund only the portion of the project that will expand 
the program. A proposal for an existing project that seeks to shift its 
focus by changing the population to be served or the precise mix of 
services to be offered is not eligible for consideration. Not more than 
25 percent of services available in projects funded through this grant 
program may be provided to clients who are not receiving those services 
as veterans.
    Authority. VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program is 
authorized by sections 3 and 4 of Public Law 102-590, the Homeless 
Veterans Comprehensive Service Programs Act of 1992; 38 U.S.C. 7721 
note. An interim final rule for the program, 38 CFR Sec. 17.700, was 
published in the Federal Register on June 1, 1994. The funds made 
available under this Notice are subject to the requirements of those 
regulations.
    Allocation. A total of approximately $5.5 million is available for 
this program.
    Application Requirements. The specific grant application 
requirements will be specified in the application package. The package 
includes all required forms and certifications. Conditional selections 
will be made based on criteria described in the application. Applicants 
who are conditionally selected will be notified of the additional 
information needed to confirm or clarify information provided in the 
application. Applicants will then have one month to submit such 
information. If an applicant is unable to meet any conditions for grant 
award within the specified timeframe, VA reserves the right to not 
award funds and to use the funds available for other components of the 
grant and per diem program. Application requirements for per diem 
payments are specified in the interim final rule, 38 CFR Secs. 17.715-
17.723.

    Approved: June 13, 1994.
Jesse Brown,
Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 94-14722 Filed 6-16-94; 8:45 am]
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