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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and Families
[Program Announcement No. 93631-94-02]

 

Developmental Disabilities: Availability of Financial Assistance 
for Projects of National Significance for Fiscal Year 1994

AGENCY: Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD), 
Administration for Children and Families (ACF).

ACTION: Announcement of availability of financial assistance for 
Projects of National Significance for Fiscal Year 1994.

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SUMMARY: The Administration on Developmental Disabilities, 
Administration for Children and Families, announces that applications 
are being accepted for funding of Fiscal Year 1994 Projects of National 
Significance.
    This program announcement consists of five parts. Part I, the 
Introduction, discusses the goals and objectives of ACF and ADD. Part 
II provides the necessary background information on ADD for applicants. 
Part III describes the review process. Part IV describes the priorities 
under which ADD solicits applications for Fiscal Year 1994 funding of 
projects. Part V describes in detail how to prepare and submit an 
application. All of the forms and instructions necessary to submit an 
application are published as part of this announcement following Part 
V.
    No separate application kit is either necessary or available for 
submitting an application. If you have a copy of this announcement, you 
have all the information and forms required to submit an application.
    Grants will be awarded under this program announcement subject to 
the availability of funds for support of these activities.

DATE: Closing date for submittal of applications under this 
announcement is August 8, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Applications should be mailed to: Department of Health and 
Human Services, ACF/Division of Discretionary Grants, Sixth Floor, 370 
L'Enfant Promenade SW., Washington, DC 20447, Attn: 93.631 ADD--
Projects of National Significance.
    Hand delivered applications are accepted during the normal working 
hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, on or prior to the 
established closing date at: Administration for Children and Families, 
Division of Discretionary Grants, 6th Floor OFM/DDG, 901 D Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20447.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gail Evans, Program Development 
Division, Administration on Developmental Disabilities, (202) 690-5911.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Part I. Introduction

A. Goals of the Administration on Developmental Disabilities

    The Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD) is located 
within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Department 
of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Although different from the other 
ACF program administrations in the specific populations it serves, ADD 
shares a common set of goals that promote the economic and social well-
being of families, children, individuals and communities. Through 
national leadership, ACF and ADD envision:
     Families and individuals empowered to increase their own 
economic independence and productivity;
     Strong, healthy, supportive communities having a positive 
impact on the quality of life and the development of children;
     Partnerships with individuals, front-line service 
providers, communities, States and Congress that enable solutions which 
transcend traditional agency boundaries;
     Services planned and integrated to improve client access; 
and
     A strong commitment to working with Native Americans, 
persons with developmental disabilities, refugees and migrants to 
address their needs, strengths and abilities.
    Emphasis on these goals and progress toward them will help more 
individuals, including people with developmental disabilities, to live 
productive and independent lives integrated into their communities. The 
Projects of National Significance Program is one means through which 
ADD promotes the achievement of these goals.

B. Purpose of the Administration on Developmental Disabilities

    The Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD) is the lead 
agency within ACF and DHHS responsible for planning and administering 
programs which promote the self-sufficiency and protect the rights of 
persons with developmental disabilities.
    The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act 
(42 U.S.C. 6000, et seq.) (the Act) supports and provides assistance to 
States and public and private nonprofit agencies and organizations to 
assure that individuals with developmental disabilities and their 
families participate in the design of and have access to culturally 
competent services, supports, and other assistance and opportunities 
that promote independence, productivity and integration and inclusion 
into the community.
    The Act points out that:
     Disability is a natural part of the human experience that 
does not diminish the right of individuals with developmental 
disabilities to enjoy the opportunity for independence, productivity 
and inclusion into the community;
     Individuals whose disabilities occur during their 
developmental period frequently have severe disabilities that are 
likely to continue indefinitely;
     Individuals with developmental disabilities often require 
lifelong specialized services and assistance, provided in a coordinated 
and culturally competent manner by many agencies, professionals, 
advocates, community representatives, and others to eliminate barriers 
and to meet the needs of such individuals and their families;
    The Act further finds that:
     Individuals with developmental disabilities, including 
those with the most severe developmental disabilities, are capable of 
achieving independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion 
into the community, and often require the provision of services, 
supports and other assistance to achieve such;
     Individuals with developmental disabilities have 
competencies, capabilities and personal goals that should be 
recognized, supported, and encouraged, and any assistance to such 
individuals should be provided in an individualized manner, consistent 
with the unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, 
and capabilities of the individual;
     Individuals with developmental disabilities and their 
families are the primary decision makers regarding the services and 
supports such individuals and their families receive; and play decision 
making roles in policies and programs that affect the lives of such 
individuals and their families; and
     It is in the nation's interest for people with 
developmental disabilities to be employed, and to live conventional and 
independent lives as a part of families and communities.
    Toward these ends, ADD seeks to enhance the capabilities of 
families in assisting people with developmental disabilities to achieve 
their maximum potential to support the increasing ability of people 
with developmental disabilities to exercise greater choice and self-
determination; to engage in leadership activities in their communities; 
as well as to ensure the protection of their legal and human rights.
    Programs funded under the Act are:
     Federal assistance to State developmental disabilities 
councils;
     State system for the protection and advocacy of individual 
rights;
     Grants to university affiliated programs for 
interdisciplinary training, exemplary services, technical assistance, 
and information dissemination; and
     Grants for Projects of National Significance.

Part II. Background Information

A. Description of Projects of National Significance

    Under Part E of the Act, grants and contracts are awarded for 
projects of national significance that support the development of 
national and State policy to enhance the independence, productivity, 
and integration and inclusion of individuals with developmental 
disabilities through:
     Data collection and analysis;
     Technical assistance to enhance the quality of State 
developmental disabilities councils, protection and advocacy systems, 
and university affiliated programs; and
     Other projects of sufficient size and scope that hold 
promise to expand or improve opportunities for people with 
developmental disabilities, including:

--Technical assistance for the development of information and referral 
systems;
--Educating policy makers;
--Federal interagency initiatives;
--The enhancement of participation of racial and ethnic groups in 
public and private sector initiatives in developmental disabilities;
--Transition of youth with developmental disabilities from school to 
adult life; and
--Special pilots and evaluation studies to explore the expansion of 
programs under part B (State developmental disabilities councils) to 
individuals with severe disabilities other than developmental 
disabilities.

B. Comments on FY 1994 Proposed Priority Areas

    The notice soliciting comments on the FY 1994 proposed priority 
areas was published in the Federal Register on February 24, 1994. A 60 
day period was required to allow the public to comment on the proposed 
areas. After review and analysis of these comments, ADD is publishing 
its final priorities in this announcement.
    The public comment notice requested specific comments and 
suggestions on the proposed funding priorities, in addition to 
recommendations for additional priority areas which would assist in 
bringing about the increased independence, productivity, and 
integration into the community of people with developmental 
disabilities.
    ADD received a total of 52 letters and 93 individual comments in 
response to the public comment notice. The majority of the comments 
expressed support of the priority areas. Other comments were supportive 
of the priority areas, but suggested changes.
    Agencies which commented were identified as follows:
     Advocacy agencies, which includes national organizations 
and associations, national advocacy groups and State/local advocacy 
groups;
     Service organizations, which includes agencies that 
provide services for individuals with developmental disabilities as 
well as providing advocacy services on behalf of a particular 
disability, including developmental disabilities councils;
     Educational systems, which includes schools, colleges and 
universities, programs located within a university setting (CA/N, R&TC, 
youth w/disabilities) and university affiliated programs;
     Private agencies, which includes national, State and local 
non-profit organizations;
     Government agencies, which includes Federal, State, county 
and local government agencies;
     Private individuals; and
     Foundations.
    The comments ranged from requests for copies of the final 
application solicitation to general support to substantive, insightful 
responses for this year's proposed funding priorities and 
recommendations for other priority areas. Few of the comments provided 
specific guidance on the development of the final priority areas. 
Rather, the majority were supportive of and expanded upon what we 
proposed in the announcement, in addition to relating specifically to 
the program goals and priorities of the particular agencies submitting 
the comments.
    The comments received were helpful in highlighting the concerns of 
the developmental disabilities field and have been used in refining the 
final priority areas.
    Comment: 24 letters were submitted to ADD recommending additional 
funding priorities for FY 1994. Suggestions included best practice and 
systems change, development of standards, and training in Personal 
Assistance Services (PAS); projects that focus on the integration into 
community activities of families who have a child who is medically 
fragile and severely disabled; a project that cares for children with 
HIV/AIDS; projects on home ownership; dissemination of information to 
families and practitioners; and aging and developmental disabilities.
    Response: ADD funded five PAS projects in FY 1993. We continue to 
fund those projects and support a variety of other activities in the 
area of personal assistance services.
    Although ADD has not funded any recent projects on community 
integration of individuals with severe disabilities or medically 
fragile children through the PNS program, we continue to support 
projects and activities in this area through the university affiliated 
program.
    ADD funded five HIV/AIDS projects from FY 1990-1992. We continue to 
support HIV/AIDS projects and activities through the university 
affiliated program.
    ADD funded two projects on home ownership from FY 1991-1994. We 
also awarded a five year grant in FY 1993 to the university affiliated 
program at the University of New Hampshire to establish a national 
information network on consumer based housing.
    ADD supports a number of grant-related activities that focus on 
dissemination of information on issues relating to developmental 
disabilities. It has become a requirement of each grant award made.
    We continue to fund projects on elderly persons with disabilities 
through the university affiliated program's Training Initiative 
component.
    ADD appreciates the suggestions for additional priority areas for 
this fiscal year. While we are unable to add new priority areas at this 
time because of budget constraints, we will consider these suggestions 
and recommendations for future grant announcements.
    Comment: ADD received 34 comments on Proposed Priority Area 1, 
Leadership Education and Development of Individuals with Disabilities 
and Their Families from Culturally Diverse Backgrounds. The majority of 
the comments received in this priority area were supportive of what was 
proposed in the published notice. However, some of the comments 
provided recommendations for project design and specific suggestions 
for how the projects should be funded (based on the particular focus of 
the organization submitting the comments). There was also a letter 
writing campaign from advocacy groups supporting strong linkages to and 
between ADD's national network associations. That writing campaign also 
included adding a qualifier to the grant requirements regarding 
composition of the funded agencies board of directors (at least 51% 
individuals with disabilities or family members of individuals with 
disabilities). Another letter writer suggested that we collaborate our 
activities with other Federal and State agencies. There was a 
suggestion that the requirements of the final priority area be specific 
about how information would be disseminated as well as how the project 
would be evaluated. There were also numerous recommendations for ADD to 
specifically focus its FY 1994 efforts on Youth Leadership Development.
    Response: The above comments are representative of the comments 
received in this priority area. We will make every effort to coordinate 
this priority area's activities with the Department of Education and 
other Federal agencies. We will also make every effort to collaborate 
with our national network associations during the funded projects' 
grant period. We agree with the recommendation for information 
dissemination and evaluation. The final priority area project design 
requirements include dissemination, evaluation, and composition of the 
project's advisory body. In addition, because there was interest 
expressed that ADD focus this priority area on youth leadership 
development, the final leadership education and development priority 
area will be an inclusive one--to cover individuals and families of all 
ages.
    Comment: ADD received fifteen comments on Proposed Priority Area 2, 
Expanding the Scope of Developmental Disabilities Councils. The 
majority of the comments received in this priority area were supportive 
of what ADD proposed in the published notice. Some of the comments also 
provided recommendations for project length, specific suggestions for 
which Councils should be eligible for funding, and ideas on project 
design. There were two non-supportive letters submitted in this 
priority area. Those letters will be addressed at the end of this 
discussion.
    There was a recommendation that the project conduct an assessment 
of the population of persons with disabilities served by the 
developmental disabilities network (Developmental Disabilities 
Councils, University Affiliated Programs, and Protection and Advocacy 
Systems) in their States. Several writers suggested that participation 
in the fifteen month pilot studies not be limited to just the 
additional five States. It was also noted that six months to complete 
the short-term study would be too short of a time frame. ADD was also 
encouraged to receive input for the studies from the States and not 
limit participation to the network associations. We were cautioned that 
each of the DD program components not lose sight of their specific 
mission and focus during the expansion studies. This was reiterated in 
one of the non-supportive letters, in addition to the fact that 
expansion would duplicate the efforts of other State and Federally 
funded agencies. The other non-supportive letter indicated that the 
Councils were not adequately addressing the issues of the disability 
groups they already serve, and suggested that the Councils make some 
changes in the way they do business before they take on expansion.
    Response: The expansion priority area is a legislatively mandated 
activity. ADD is limited in the number of States to participate in the 
pilot studies or the length of time to complete each phase of the 
expansion study. In addition, the short term study of Councils and the 
national study have already been funded under a separate contractual 
solicitation. The fifteen month pilot studies are the only part of the 
expansion study to be funded through this grant announcement. We do, 
however, agree with the remainder of the comments (including the non-
supportive ones) and the final priority area reflects such, as well as 
a sensitivity to specific foci of Councils and their ability to take on 
expansion activities without negatively impacting their original 
mission.
    Comment: ADD received three comments on providing technical 
assistance (through separate contractual solicitations) to improve the 
functions of the developmental disabilities planning council, 
protection and advocacy system, and the university affiliated program; 
and to develop information and referral systems. Two letters supported 
and expanded upon what we proposed. One letter was non-supportive. The 
supportive letters recommended specific technical assistance 
activities, i.e., ongoing technical assistance and information and 
referral on cultural diversity; and technical assistance activities on 
self-advocacy of consumers. The one non-supportive letter requested 
that the technical assistance contract solicitations be provided to all 
Councils, P&As, and UAPs, and not a sole source contractor.
    Response: The technical assistance component of the PNS program is 
a legislatively mandated activity targeted at supporting and improving 
the functions of the developmental disabilities program components 
(Councils, P&As, and UAPs). Contract awards for technical assistance to 
UAPs and P&As are in their last year of funding. A full and open 
competition for UAP and P&A technical assistance funds will be 
announced during the FY 1995 PNS funding cycle. Likewise, an 
announcement for a full and open competition for technical assistance 
funds for Councils has been made through the ACF procurement process. 
Technical assistance for information and referral systems will not be 
announced this fiscal year, but considered for future PNS funding 
announcements.
    Comment: ADD received two comments on funding projects through 
demonstrations as well as procurements that would ensure the 
integration and active participation of racial and ethnic groups into 
the ``mainstream'' of theservice delivery system. Both letters 
recommended that we offer an additional solicitation for a data 
collection and analysis project to establish a national multicultural 
database.
    Response: The FY 1994 PNS program budget is limited in providing 
funds for additional grants and contracts. Therefore, these 
recommendations will not be considered this fiscal year, but considered 
for future PNS announcements.
    Comment: ADD received fifteen general comments, the majority of 
which were supportive of what we proposed for our FY 1994 funding 
priorities. Several comments were received that commended us for the 
way in which we approached this year's priorities, but wanted to see 
changes in the focus of the priority areas.
    Response: We appreciate the input and commendations given for this 
year's priority areas. We believe the final priority areas reflect the 
input received from the public comment process and a sensitivity to the 
concerns expressed in each of the letters received.

Part III. The Review Process

A. Eligible Applicants

    Before applications are reviewed, each will be screened to 
determine that the applicant is eligible for funding, as specified 
under the selected priority area. Applications from organizations which 
do not meet the eligibility requirements for the priority area will not 
be considered or reviewed in the competition, and the applicant will be 
so informed.
    Only public or non-profit private entities, not individuals, are 
eligible to apply under any of the priority areas. On all applications 
developed jointly by more than one agency or organization, the 
applications must identify only one organization as the lead 
organization and official applicant. The other participating agencies 
and organizations can be included as co-participants, subgrantees or 
subcontractors.
    Any non-profit organization submitting an application must submit 
proof of its non-profit status in its application at the time of 
submission. One means of accomplishing this is by the non-profit agency 
providing a copy of the applicant's listing in the Internal Revenue 
Service's most recent list of tax-exempt organizations described in 
section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code or by providing a copy of the 
currently valid IRS tax exemption certificate.
    ADD cannot fund a non-profit applicant without acceptable proof of 
its non-profit status.

B. Review Process and Funding Decisions

    Applications from eligible applicants that meet the deadline date 
requirements under Part V, Section C will be reviewed and scored 
competitively. Experts in the field, generally persons from outside of 
the Federal government, will use the appropriate evaluation criteria 
listed later in this part to review and score the applications. The 
results of this review are a primary factor in making funding 
decisions.
    ADD reserves the option of discussing applications with, or 
referring them to, other Federal or non-Federal funding sources when 
this is determined to be in the best interest of the Federal government 
or the applicant. It may also solicit comments from ADD Regional Office 
staff, other Federal agencies, interested foundations, national 
organizations, specialists, experts, States and the general public. 
These comments, along with those of the expert reviewers, will be 
considered by ADD in making funding decisions.
    In making decisions on awards, ADD may give preference to 
applications which focus on or feature: Culturally diverse racial or 
ethnic populations; a substantially innovative strategy with the 
potential to improve theory or practice in the field of human services; 
a model practice or set of procedures that holds the potential for 
replication by organizations involved in the administration or delivery 
of human services; substantial involvement of volunteers; substantial 
involvement (either financial or programmatic) of the private sector; a 
favorable balance between Federal and non-Federal funds available for 
the proposed project; the potential for high benefit for low Federal 
investment; a programmatic focus on those most in need; and/or 
substantial involvement in the proposed project by national or 
community foundations.
    To the greatest extent possible, efforts will be made to ensure 
that funding decisions reflect an equitable distribution of assistance 
among the States and geographical regions of the country, rural and 
urban areas, and ethnic populations. In making these decisions, ADD may 
also take into account the need to avoid unnecessary duplication of 
effort.

C. Evaluation Criteria

    Using the evaluation criteria below, a panel of at least three 
reviewers (primarily experts from outside the Federal government) will 
review the applications. Applicants should ensure that they address 
each minimum requirement in the priority area description under the 
appropriate section of the Program Narrative Statement.
    Reviewers will determine the strengths and weaknesses of each 
proposal in terms of the evaluation criteria, provide comments and 
assign numerical scores. The point value following each criterion 
heading indicates the maximum numerical weight that each section may be 
given in the review process.
1. Objectives and Need for Assistance (20 points)
    The extent to which the application pinpoints any relevant 
physical, economic, social, financial, institutional or other problems 
requiring a solution; demonstrates the need for the assistance; States 
the principal and subordinate objectives of the project; provides 
supporting documentation or other testimonies from concerned interests 
other than the applicant; and includes and/or footnotes relevant data 
based on the results of planning studies. The application must identify 
the precise location of the project and area to be served by the 
proposed project. Maps and other graphic aids may be attached.
2. Results or Benefits Expected (20 points)
    The extent to which the application identifies the results and 
benefits to be derived, the extent to which they are consistent with 
the objectives of the proposal, and the extent to which the application 
indicates the anticipated contributions to policy, practice, theory 
and/or research. The extent to which the proposed project costs are 
reasonable in view of the expected results.
3. Approach (35 points)
    The extent to which the application outlines a sound and workable 
plan of action pertaining to the scope of the project, and details how 
the proposed work will be accomplished; cites factors which might 
accelerate or decelerate the work, giving acceptable reasons for taking 
this approach as opposed to others; describes and supports any unusual 
features of the project, such as design or technological innovations, 
reductions in cost or time, or extraordinary social and community 
involvements; and provides for projections of the accomplishments to be 
achieved. It lists the activities to be carried out in chronological 
order, showing a reasonable schedule of accomplishments and target 
dates.
    The extent to which, when applicable, the application identifies 
the kinds of data to be collected and maintained, and discusses the 
criteria to be used to evaluate the results and successes of the 
project. The extent to which the application describes the evaluation 
methodology that will be used to determine if the needs identified and 
discussed are being met and if the results and benefits identified are 
being achieved. The application also lists each organization, agency, 
consultant, or other key individuals or groups who will work on the 
project, along with a description of the activities and nature of their 
effort or contribution.
4. Staff Background and Organization's Experience (25 points)
    The application identifies the background of the project director/
principal investigator and key project staff (including name, address, 
training, educational background and other qualifying experience) and 
the experience of the organization to demonstrate the applicant's 
ability to effectively and efficiently administer this project. The 
application describes the relationship between this project and other 
work planned, anticipated or underway by the applicant which is being 
supported by Federal assistance.

D. Structure of Priority Area Descriptions

    Each priority area description is composed of the following 
sections:
     Eligible Applicants: This section specifies the type of 
organization which is eligible to apply under the particular priority 
area.
     Purpose: This section presents the basic focus and/or 
broad goal(s) of the priority area.
     Background Information: This section briefly discusses the 
legislative background as well as the current state-of-the-art and/or 
current state-of-practice that supports the need for the particular 
priority area activity. Relevant information on projects previously 
funded by ACF and/or other State models are noted, where applicable.
     Minimum Requirements for Project Design: This section 
presents the basic set of issues that must be addressed in the 
application. Typically, they relate to project design, evaluation, and 
community involvement. This section also asks for specific information 
on the proposed project. Inclusion and discussion of these items is 
important since they will be used by the reviewers in evaluating the 
applications against the evaluation criteria. Project products, 
continuation of the project effort after the Federal support ceases, 
and dissemination/utilization activities, if appropriate, are also 
addressed.
     Project Duration: This section specifies the maximum 
allowable length of time for the project period; it refers to the 
amount of time for which Federal funding is available.
     Federal Share of Project Costs: This section specifies the 
maximum amount of Federal support for the project.
     Matching Requirement: This section specifies the minimum 
non-Federal contribution, either through cash or in-kind match, that is 
required to the maximum Federal funds requested for the project.
     Anticipated Number of Projects To Be Funded: This section 
specifies the number of projects that ADD anticipates it will fund in 
the priority area.
     CFDA: This section identifies the Catalog of Federal 
Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number and title of the program under which 
applications in this priority area will be funded. This information is 
needed to complete item 10 on the SF 424.
    Please note that applicants that do not comply with the specific 
priority area requirements in the section on ``Eligible Applicants'' 
will not be reviewed.
    Applicants must clearly identify the specific priority area under 
which they wish to have their applications considered, and tailor their 
applications accordingly. In addition, previous experience has shown 
that an application which is broader and more general in concept than 
outlined in the priority area description is less likely to score as 
well as one which is more clearly focused on and directly responsive to 
the concerns of that specific priority area.

E. Available Funds

    ADD intends to award new grants resulting from this announcement 
during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1994, subject to the 
availability of funding. The size of the actual awards will vary. Each 
priority area description includes information on the maximum Federal 
share of the project costs and the anticipated number of projects to be 
funded.
    The term ``budget period'' refers to the interval of time (usually 
12 months) into which a multi-year period of assistance (project 
period) is divided for budgetary and funding purposes. The term 
``project period'' refers to the total time a project is approved for 
support, including any extensions.
    Where appropriate, applicants may propose project periods which are 
shorter than the maximums specified in the various priority areas. Non-
Federal share contributions may exceed the minimums specified in the 
various priority areas when the applicant is able to do so.
    For multi-year projects, continued Federal funding beyond the first 
budget period, but within the approved project period, is subject to 
the availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the grantee and a 
determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of 
the Government.

F. Grantee Share of Project Costs

    Other than the exception described below, Federal funds will be 
provided to cover up to 75% of the total allowable project costs. The 
total allowable project costs are the sum of the ACF share and the non-
Federal share. Therefore, the non-Federal share must amount to at least 
25% of the total (Federal plus non-Federal) project cost. This means 
that, for every $3 in Federal funds received, up to the maximum amount 
allowable under each priority area, applicants must contribute at least 
$1. For example, the cost breakout for a project costing $100,000 to 
implement would be: 

------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Federal request         Non-Federal share           Total cost      
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$75,000................            $25,000                 $100,000     
75%....................                25%                    100%      
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    The exception to the grantee cost sharing requirement relates to 
applications originating from American Samoa, Guam, the Virgin Islands, 
and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Applications from 
these areas are covered under section 501(d) of Pub. L. 95-134, which 
requires that the Department waive ``any requirement for local matching 
funds for grants under $200,000.''
    The applicant contribution must generally be secured from non-
Federal sources. Except as provided by Federal statute, a cost-sharing 
or matching requirement may not be met by costs borne by another 
Federal grant. However, funds from some Federal programs benefitting 
Tribes and Native American organizations have been used to provide 
valid sources of matching funds. If this is the case for a Tribe or 
Native American organization submitting an application to ADD, that 
organization should identify the programs which will be providing the 
funds for the match in its application. If the application successfully 
competes for PNS grant funds, ADD will determine whether there is 
statutory authority for this use of the funds. The Administration for 
Native Americans and the DHHS Office of General Counsel will assist ADD 
in making this determination.
    The non-Federal share of total project costs may be in the form of 
grantee-incurred costs and/or third party in-kind contributions. ADD 
strongly encourages applicants to meet their match requirement through 
a cash contribution, as opposed to an in-kind contribution. For further 
information on in-kind contributions, refer to the instructions for 
completing the SF 424A--Budget Information, in Part IV.
    The required amount of non-Federal share to be met by the applicant 
is the amount indicated in the approved application. Grant recipients 
will be required to provide the agreed upon non-Federal share, even if 
this exceeds 25% (or other required portion) of the project costs. 
Therefore, an applicant should ensure the availability of any amount 
proposed as match prior to including it in its budget.
    The non-Federal share must be met by a grantee during the life of 
the project. Otherwise, ADD will disallow any unmatched Federal funds.

G. Cooperation in Evaluation Efforts

    Grantees funded by ADD may be requested to cooperate in evaluation 
efforts funded by ADD. The purpose of these evaluation activities is to 
learn from the combined experience of multiple projects funded under a 
particular priority area.

H. Closed Captioning for Audiovisual Efforts

    Applicants are encouraged to include ``closed captioning'' in the 
development of any audiovisual products.

Part IV. Fiscal Year 1994 Priority Areas for Projects of National 
Significance

    The following section presents the final priority areas for Fiscal 
Year 1994 Projects of National Significance (PNS) and solicits the 
appropriate applications.

Fiscal Year 1994 Priority Area 1: Leadership Education and Development 
of Individuals With Disabilities and Their Families From Culturally 
Diverse Backgrounds

     Eligible Applicants: State agencies, public or private 
nonprofit organizations, institutions or agencies.
     Purpose: Under this priority area, ADD will award 
demonstration grant funds on Leadership Education and Development of 
Individuals With Disabilities and Their Families From Culturally 
Diverse Backgrounds. The lead initiative intends to target individuals 
with developmental disabilities and their families from culturally 
diverse backgrounds to enable them to impact service delivery and fully 
access the services they need. This priority area is also a very 
inclusive one meant to cover individuals and families of all ages. 
However, we are particularly interested in proposals that foster the 
leadership development of young adults (15-25 years of age).
    These projects would strengthen the ability of individuals with 
developmental disabilities and their families from culturally diverse 
backgrounds to serve as leaders and advocates on critical issues in the 
developmental disabilities field in the nation, and in their own 
communities.
     Background Information: Demographic trends continue to 
rapidly change the character of our Nation. As communities become more 
culturally, ethnically, and racially diverse, the need has increased to 
assist individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds and their 
families in the development and implementation of effective methods of 
communication that increase public awareness, inform individuals from 
other ethnic groups with disabilities of issues and services, and 
develop and implement networking strategies that improve access to 
community resources. Therefore, it is imperative to include persons 
with disabilities who are from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds 
in all aspects of service delivery.
    The institutionalization of action strategies that promote 
culturally competent policies and practices which are family-centered 
and community-based will depend on the ease with which physicians and 
other practitioners successfully incorporate ethnic and cultural 
factors in their work. For example, issues of importance may include: 
cultural and ethnic background of the health care professionals; 
sensitivity and competence of the health care professionals to deal 
with cultural and ethnic factors; or language and the strength of 
cultural and ethnic identification.
     Minimum Requirements for Project Design: ADD is seeking 
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), grassroots 
organizations, racial and ethnic coalitions, civil rights and other 
private non-profit organizations experienced in working with culturally 
diverse populations to develop successful models for accessing 
services; and supporting the ability of these constituencies with 
developmental disabilities to perform leadership functions, and make 
their own choices--personal or professional.
    In order to successfully compete under this priority area, the 
application must include activities which would:
     Strengthen the ability of members of culturally diverse 
racial and ethnic groups with disabilities to serve as leaders and 
advocates on critical issues in the developmental disabilities field, 
particularly in their own communities;
     Enable and actively support members of culturally diverse 
racial and ethnic groups with disabilities and their families to take 
part in and benefit from advocacy in accessing health care services; 
recreational activities, public education efforts and employment 
programs;
     Support and train members of culturally diverse racial and 
ethnic groups with disabilities and their families to participate on 
boards of organizations that plan for and make decisions on their 
behalf;
     Support and train members of culturally diverse racial and 
ethnic groups and their families in establishing effective methods of 
communication at the community level, and establishing collaborative 
relationships between local systems in the provision of individualized 
services that they have choice and control of;
     Develop and implement public awareness campaigns and other 
written materials specifically geared toward members of culturally 
diverse groups with disabilities to inform them of the services 
available in their catchment areas;
     Provide evidence of the applicant's ability to establish 
an advisory board comprised of 51% persons with disabilities and 51% 
persons from culturally diverse groups. Applicants must also commit to 
including members of the project's advisory body into the board 
membership of the organization. A plan to accomplish this goal must be 
submitted to ADD; and
     Provide leadership development and training to increase 
and strengthen active participation by individuals with developmental 
disabilities and their families from culturally diverse racial and 
ethnic backgrounds.
     Proposals should also include provisions for the travel of 
two key personnel during the first and last year of the project to 
Washington, DC. for a one day meeting with ADD staff.
     Describe an evaluation component which will measure the 
project's effectiveness in achieving desired objectives.
     In addition, proposals should provide for the widespread 
dissemination of their products (reports, summary documents, audio-
visual materials, and the like) in accessible formats. A plan to 
accomplish this goal must be submitted to ADD.
     Project Duration: This announcement is soliciting 
applications for project periods up to three years under this priority 
area. Awards, on a competitive basis, will be for a one-year budget 
period, although project periods may be for three years. Applications 
for continuation grants funded under this priority area beyond the one-
year budget period, but within the three year project period, will be 
entertained in subsequent years on a non-competitive basis, subject to 
the availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the grantee and 
determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of 
the Government.
     Federal Share of Project Costs: The maximum Federal share 
is not to exceed $100,000 for the first 12-month budget period or a 
maximum of $300,000 for a 3-year project period.
     Matching Requirement: The minimum non-Federal matching 
requirement in proportion to the maximum Federal share of $300,000 is 
$100,000 for a 3-year project period. This constitutes 25 percent of 
the total project budget.
     Anticipated Number of Projects to be Funded: It is 
anticipated that up to two (2) projects will be funded.
     CFDA: ADD's CFDA (Code of Federal Domestic Assistance) 
number is 93.631--Developmental Disabilities--Projects of National 
Significance.

Fiscal Year 1993 Priority Area 2: Expanding the Scope of Developmental 
Disabilities Planning Councils

     Eligible Applicants: State Developmental Disabilities 
Councils (DDCs) in States with approved State plans and assurances as 
required by the Act which do not have a State mandate to focus on 
individuals with disabilities other than developmental disabilities.
     Purpose: Under this priority area, ADD will award up to 
five (5) individual grants at a maximum of $150,000 and/or one or more 
consortium grants to consortiums including a total of no more than five 
States to explore the implications of expanding the current scope of 
DDC activities to include individuals with a broad range of severe 
disabilities. Individuals with severe disabilities other than 
developmental disabilities can and have benefitted from the systems 
change, capacity building and advocacy activities of the DDCs. ADD is 
interested in determining the feasibility and implications of expanding 
the focus constituency of the DDCs in States differing in size, 
population, geographical distribution, and allotments received under 
Part B of the Act.
     Background Information: While individuals with 
developmental disabilities and their families directly benefit from DDC 
advocacy, systemic change, and capacity building activities, there are 
many people with severe disabilities other than developmental 
disabilities who might benefit further if their concerns were within 
the purview of DDCs. Therefore, ADD is accepting proposals, as mandated 
through a special initiative under Part E of the Act, for studies in 
consultation with and active support from State Protection and Advocacy 
Systems and University Affiliated Programs, to explore the feasibility 
and implications of expanding the scope of DDC systems change, capacity 
building, advocacy and other activities mandated under Part B of the 
Act to address the issues and concerns of people with a broader range 
of severe disabilities. ADD is looking for information which examines 
the potential effect, positive and/or adverse, of expanding the target 
constituency to include individuals with severe disabilities whose 
eligibility will be based on an extended age of onset and other 
determining criteria.
     Minimum Requirements for Project Design: These projects 
must be conducted in consultation with and active support from the 
State Protection and Advocacy System and the University Affiliated 
Program. Through this collaboration, DDCs should conduct an assessment 
of the characteristics of individuals with disabilities currently 
served by all three ADD-funded networks in their States and address 
consumer comments and 1990 report findings, particularly those 
pertaining to individuals who are unserved or underserved. The project 
must address the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities 
and other severe disabilities from culturally diverse racial and ethnic 
backgrounds. Individuals with disabilities, advocacy groups, and State 
and other service agencies must play a role in these studies.
    ADD is particularly interested in supporting projects which include 
the following:
     Propose criteria which define the constituency to be 
served through potential DDC expansion (e.g.; age, functional 
limitations, or other factors such as individuals from culturally 
diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, disadvantaged individuals, 
individuals with limited-English proficiency, individuals from 
underserved geographic areas, or specific groups of individuals with 
severe disabilities, including individuals with developmental or other 
disabilities attributable to physical impairment, mental impairment, or 
a combination of physical and mental impairments).
     Identify the service and support needs of the expanded 
population of individuals with severe disabilities other than 
developmental disabilities, and provide strategies that will assist all 
such individuals and their families, the developmental disabilities 
network, and others, in effecting positive changes on their behalf.
     Identify State and local linkages that would be essential 
to establishing collaborative relationships with service organizations.
     Delineate the barriers, opportunities, and critical issues 
related to DDC expansion to a broader range of disabilities as well as 
other economic and organizational implications, and the allocation of 
resources.
     Define outreach activities and collaborative relationships 
with other State agencies, organizations, task forces and commissions, 
and the impact of these relationships on systems change, advocacy and 
capacity building for the expanded constituency.
     Explore the effects of expansion activities on the staff 
support and other resources of the DDC. Provide a cost analysis of the 
proposed expansion.
     Describe how Federal, State, or other funds would be used.
     Identify the potential for, and the strategies to avoid, 
duplication of activities funded by the State or by other Federal 
agencies.
     Describe the anticipated changes in DDC board membership, 
agency policies and procedures, and other requirements necessary to 
respond to the needs of the expanded constituency.
     Project Duration: This announcement is soliciting 
applications for a 15-month project period to meet the legislative 
provision for a 15-month investigation under this priority area. 
Awards, on a competitive basis, will be for a 15-month budget period. 
Applications for continuation grants will not be entertained.
     Federal Share of Project Costs: The maximum Federal share 
is not to exceed $150,000 for the 15-month budget period for individual 
DD Council grants and/or $750,000 for one or more consortium grants to 
consortiums that include a total of no more than five States for the 
15-month budget period.
     Matching Requirement: The minimum non-Federal matching 
requirement in proportion to the maximum Federal share of $150,000 is 
$50,000 for a 15-month project period for individual DD Council grants. 
The minimum non-Federal matching requirement in proportion to the 
maximum Federal share of $750,000 is $250,000 for a 15-month project 
period for one consortium grant. This constitutes 25 percent of the 
total project budget.
     Anticipated Number of Projects to be Funded: It is 
anticipated that up to five individual DD Council expansion studies 
and/or at least one consortium DD Council expansion project will be 
funded.
     CFDA: ADD's CFDA (Code of Federal Domestic Assistance) 
number is 93.631--Developmental Disabilities--Projects of National 
Significance. This information is needed to complete item 10 on the SF 
424.

Fiscal Year 1994 Priority Area 3: Technical Assistance Projects

(This priority area appeared in the February 1994 announcement without 
a priority area number designation)

    For this priority area, ADD will be awarding funds separately using 
the procurement process to provide technical assistance to improve the 
functions of the Developmental Disabilities Planning Councils. 
Protection and Advocacy Systems, and University Affiliated Programs 
have ongoing technical assistance contracts and will not be competing 
for funds this fiscal year.

Part V. Instructions for the Development and Submission of Applications

    This Part contains information and instructions for submitting 
applications in response to this announcement. Application forms are 
provided along with a checklist for assembling an application package. 
Please copy and use these forms in submitting an application.
    Potential applicants should read this section carefully in 
conjunction with the information contained within the specific priority 
area under which the application is to be submitted. The priority area 
descriptions are in Part IV.

A. Required Notification of the State Single Point of Contact

    All applications under the ADD priority areas are required to 
follow the Executive Order (E.O.) 12372 process, ``Intergovernmental 
Review of Federal Programs,'' and 45 CFR part 100, ``Intergovernmental 
Review of Department of Health and Human Services Program and 
Activities.'' Under the Order, States may design their own processes 
for reviewing and commenting on proposed Federal assistance under 
covered programs.
    All States and territories, except Alabama, Alaska, Connecticut, 
Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, 
Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, 
American Samoa and Palau, have elected to participate in the Executive 
Order process and have established a State Single Point of Contact 
(SPOC). Applicants from these 18 jurisdictions need take no action 
regarding E.O. 12372. Applications for projects to be administered by 
Federally-recognized Indian Tribes are also exempt from the 
requirements of E.O. 12372. Otherwise, applicants should contact their 
SPOCs as soon as possible to alert them of the prospective applications 
and receive any necessary instructions.
    Applicants must submit all required materials to the SPOC as soon 
as possible so that the program office can obtain and review SPOC 
comments as part of the award process. It is imperative that the 
applicant submit all required materials and indicate the date of this 
submittal (or date SPOC was contact, if no submittal is required) on 
the SF 424, item 16a.
    Under 45 CFR 100.8(a)(2), a SPOC has 60 days from the application 
due date to comment on proposed new or competing continuation awards. 
However, because PNS grant applications are due 30 days from the date 
of publication, and grants are to be awarded in September 1994, there 
is insufficient time to allow for a complete SPOC comment period. 
Therefore, we have reduced the comment period to 30 days from the 
closing date for applications. These comments are reviewed as part of 
the award process. Failure to notify the SPOC can result in delays in 
awarding grants.
    SPOCs are encouraged to eliminate the submission of routine 
endorsements as official recommendations. Additionally, SPOCs are 
requested to clearly differentiate between mere advisory comments and 
those official State process recommendation which may trigger the 
``accommodate or explain'' rule.
    When comments are submitted directly to ACF, they should be 
addressed to: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration 
for Children and Families, Division of Discretionary Grants, Sixth 
Floor, 370 L'Enfant Promenade SW., Washington, DC 20447, Attn: 93.631 
ADD--Projects of National Significance.
    Contact information for each State's SPOC is found at the end of 
this Part.

B. Notification of State Developmental Disabilities Planning Councils

    A copy of the application must also be submitted for review and 
comment to the State Developmental Disabilities Council in each State 
in which the applicant's project will be conducted. A list of the State 
Developmental Disabilities Councils is included at the end of this 
announcement.

C. Deadline for Submittal of Applications

    One signed original and two copies of the application must be 
submitted on or before August 8, 1994 to: Department of Health and 
Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Division of 
Discretionary Grants, 370 L'Enfant Promenade SW., 6th Floor, 
Washington, DC. 20447, Attn: 93.631 ADD--Projects of National 
Significance.
    Applications may be mailed or hand-delivered. Hand delivered 
applications are accepted during the normal working hours of 8 a.m. to 
4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Applications shall be considered as 
meeting an announced deadline if they are either:

1. Received on or before the deadline date at the ACF Grants Office 
specified in this section; or
2. Sent on or before the deadline date and received by ACF in time for 
the independent review.

(Applicants are cautioned to request a legibly dated U.S. Postal 
Service postmark or to obtain a legibly dated receipt from a commercial 
carrier or U.S. Postal Service. Private metered postmarks shall not be 
acceptable as proof of timely mailing)

    Late applications: Applications which do not meet the criteria 
stated above are considered late applications. ACF/ADD shall notify 
each late applicant that its application will not be considered in the 
current competition.
    Extension of deadlines: ACF may extend the deadline for all 
applicants due to acts of God, such as floods, hurricanes or 
earthquakes; or when there is a widespread disruption of the mails. 
However, if the granting agency does not extend the deadline for all 
applicants, it may not waive or extend the deadline for any applicants.

D. Instructions for Preparing the Application and Completing 
Application Forms

    The SF 424, SF 424A, SF 424A, Page 2 and Certifications have been 
reprinted for your convenience in preparing the application. You should 
reproduce single-sided copies of these forms from the reprinted forms 
in the announcement, typing your information onto the copies. Please do 
not use forms directly from the Federal Register announcement, as they 
are printed on both sides of the page.
    Please prepare your application in accordance with the following 
instructions:

1. SF 424 Page 1, Application Cover Sheet

    Please read the following instructions before completing the 
application cover sheet. An explanation of each item is included. 
Complete only the items specified.
    Top of Page. Enter the single priority area number under which the 
application is being submitted. An application should be submitted 
under only one priority area.
    Item 1. ``Type of Submission''--Preprinted on the form.
    Item 2. ``Date Submitted'' and ``Applicant Identifier''--Date 
application is submitted to ACF and applicant's own internal control 
number, if applicable.
    Item 3. ``Date Received By State''--State use only (if applicable).
    Item 4. ``Date Received by Federal Agency''--Leave blank.
    Item 5. ``Applicant Information''.
    ``Legal Name''--Enter the legal name of applicant organization. For 
applications developed jointly, enter the name of the lead organization 
only. There must be a single applicant for each application.
    ``Organizational Unit''--Enter the name of the primary unit within 
the applicant organization which will actually carry out the project 
activity. Do not use the name of an individual as the applicant. If 
this is the same as the applicant organization, leave the 
organizational unit blank.
    ``Address''--Enter the complete address that the organization 
actually uses to receive mail, since this is the address to which all 
correspondence will be sent. Do not include both street address and 
P.O. box number unless both must be used in mailing.
    ``Name and telephone number of the person to be contacted on 
matters involving this application (give area code)''--Enter the full 
name (including academic degree, if applicable) and telephone number of 
a person who can respond to questions about the application. This 
person should be accessible at the address given here and will receive 
all correspondence regarding the application.
    Item 6. ``Employer Identification Number (EIN)''--Enter the 
employer identification number of the applicant organization, as 
assigned by the Internal Revenue Service, including, if known, the 
Central Registry System suffix.
    Item 7. ``Type of Applicant''--Self-explanatory.
    Item 8. ``Type of Application''--Preprinted on the form.
    Item 9. ``Name of Federal Agency''--Preprinted on the form.
    Item 10. ``Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number and 
Title''--Enter the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number 
assigned to the program under which assistance is requested and its 
title. For all of ADD's priority areas, the following should be 
entered, ``93.631--Developmental Disabilities: Projects of National 
Significance.''
    Item 11. ``Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project''--Enter the 
project title. The title is generally short and is descriptive of the 
project, not the priority area title.
    Item 12. ``Areas Affected by Project''--Enter the governmental unit 
where significant and meaningful impact could be observed. List only 
the largest unit or units affected, such as State, county, or city. If 
an entire unit is affected, list it rather than subunits.
    Item 13. ``Proposed Project''--Enter the desired start date for the 
project and projected completion date.
    Item 14. ``Congressional District of Applicant/Project''--Enter the 
number of the Congressional district where the applicant's principal 
office is located and the number of the Congressional district(s) where 
the project will be located. If Statewide, a multi-State effort, or 
nationwide, enter ``00.''
    Items 15. Estimated Funding Levels. In completing 15a through 15f, 
the dollar amounts entered should reflect, for a 17 month or less 
project period, the total amount requested. If the proposed project 
period exceeds 17 months, enter only those dollar amounts needed for 
the first 12 months of the proposed project.
    Item 15a. Enter the amount of Federal funds requested in accordance 
with the preceding paragraph. This amount should be no greater than the 
maximum amount specified in the priority area description.
    Items 15 b-e. Enter the amount(s) of funds from non-Federal sources 
that will be contributed to the proposed project. Items b-e are 
considered cost-sharing or ``matching funds.'' The value of third party 
in-kind contributions should be included on appropriate lines as 
applicable. For more information regarding funding as well as 
exceptions to these rules, see Part III, Sections E and F, and the 
specific priority area description.
    Item 15f. Enter the estimated amount of program income, if any, 
expected to be generated from the proposed project. Do not add or 
subtract this amount from the total project amount entered under item 
15g. Describe the nature, source and anticipated use of this program 
income in the Project Narrative Statement.
    Item 15g. Enter the sum of items 15a-15e.
    Item 16a. ``Is Application Subject to Review By State Executive 
Order 12372 Process? Yes.''--Enter the date the applicant contacted the 
SPOC regarding this application. Select the appropriate SPOC from the 
listing provided at the end of Part IV. The review of the application 
is at the discretion of the SPOC. The SPOC will verify the date noted 
on the application.
    Item 16b. ``Is Application Subject to Review By State Executive 
Order 12372 Process? No.''--Check the appropriate box if the 
application is not covered by E.O. 12372 or if the program has not been 
selected by the State for review.
    Item 17. ``Is the Applicant Delinquent on any Federal Debt?''--
Check the appropriate box. This question applies to the applicant 
organization, not the person who signs as the authorized 
representative. Categories of debt include audit disallowances, loans 
and taxes.
    Item 18. ``To the best of my knowledge and belief, all data in this 
application/preapplication are true and correct. The document has been 
duly authorized by the governing body of the applicant and the 
applicant will comply with the attached assurances if the assistance is 
awarded.''--To be signed by the authorized representative of the 
applicant. A copy of the governing body's authorization for signature 
of this application by this individual as the official representative 
must be on file in the applicant's office, and may be requested from 
the applicant.
    Item 18 a-c. ``Typed Name of Authorized Representative, Title, 
Telephone Number''--Enter the name, title and telephone number of the 
authorized representative of the applicant organization.
    Item 18d. ``Signature of Authorized Representative''--Signature of 
the authorized representative named in Item 18a. At least one copy of 
the application must have an original signature. Use colored ink (not 
black) so that the original signature is easily identified.
    Item 18e. ``Date Signed''--Enter the date the application was 
signed by the authorized representative.

2. SF 424A--Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs

    This is a form used by many Federal agencies. For this application, 
Sections A, B, C, E and F are to be completed. Section D does not need 
to be completed.
    Sections A and B should include the Federal as well as the non-
Federal funding for the proposed project covering (1) The total project 
period of 15 months or less or (2) the first year budget period, if the 
proposed project period exceeds 15 months.
    Section A--Budget Summary. This section includes a summary of the 
budget. On line 5, enter total Federal costs in column (e) and total 
non-Federal costs, including third party in-kind contributions, but not 
program income, in column (f). Enter the total of (e) and (f) in column 
(g).
    Section B--Budget Categories. This budget, which includes the 
Federal as well as non-Federal funding for the proposed project, covers 
(1) The total project period of 17 months or less or (2) the first year 
budget period if the proposed project period exceeds 17 months. It 
should relate to item 15g, total funding, on the SF 424. Under column 
(5), enter the total requirements for funds (Federal and non-Federal) 
by object class category.
    A separate budget justification should be included to explain fully 
and justify major items, as indicated below. The types of information 
to be included in the justification are indicated under each category. 
For multiple year projects, it is desirable to provide this information 
for each year of the project. The budget justification should 
immediately follow the second page of the SF 424A.
    Personnel--Line 6a. Enter the total costs of salaries and wages of 
applicant/grantee staff. Do not include the costs of consultants, which 
should be included on line 6h, ``Other.''
    Justification: Identify the principal investigator or project 
director, if known. Specify by title or name the percentage of time 
allocated to the project, the individual annual salaries, and the cost 
to the project (both Federal and non-Federal) of the organization's 
staff who will be working on the project.
    Fringe Benefits--Line 6b. Enter the total costs of fringe benefits, 
unless treated as part of an approved indirect cost rate.
    Justification: Provide a break-down of amounts and percentages that 
comprise fringe benefit costs, such as health insurance, FICA, 
retirement insurance, etc.
    Travel--6c. Enter total costs of out-of-town travel (travel 
requiring per diem) for staff of the project. Do not enter costs for 
consultant's travel or local transportation, which should be included 
on Line 6h, ``Other.''
    Justification: Include the name(s) of traveler(s), total number of 
trips, destinations, length of stay, transportation costs and 
subsistence allowances.
    Equipment--Line 6d. Enter the total costs of all equipment to be 
acquired by the project. For State and local governments, including 
Federally recognized Indian Tribes, ``equipment'' is tangible, non-
expendable personal property having a useful life of more than one year 
and an acquisition cost of $5,000 or more per unit. For all other 
applicants, the threshold for equipment is $500 or more per unit and 
the required useful life is more than two years. The higher threshold 
for State and local governments became effective October 1, 1988, 
through the implementation of 45 CFR part 92, ``Uniform Administrative 
Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local 
Governments.''
    Justification: Equipment to be purchased with Federal funds must be 
justified. The equipment must be required to conduct the project, and 
the applicant organization or its subgrantees must not have the 
equipment or a reasonable facsimile available to the project. The 
justification also must contain plans for future use or disposal of the 
equipment after the project ends.
    Supplies--Line 6e. Enter the total costs of all tangible expendable 
personal property (supplies) other than those included on Line 6d.
    Justification: Specify general categories of supplies and their 
costs.
    Contractual--Line 6f. Enter the total costs of all contracts, 
including (1) procurement contracts (except those which belong on other 
lines such as equipment, supplies, etc.) and (2) contracts with 
secondary recipient organizations, including delegate agencies. Also 
include any contracts with organizations for the provision of technical 
assistance. Do not include payments to individuals on this line. If the 
name of the contractor, scope of work, and estimated total costs are 
not available or have not been negotiated, include on Line 6h, 
``Other.''
    Justification: Attach a list of contractors, indicating the names 
of the organizations, the purposes of the contracts, and the estimated 
dollar amounts of the awards as part of the budget justification. 
Whenever the applicant/grantee intends to delegate part or all of the 
program to another agency, the applicant/grantee must complete this 
section (Section B, Budget Categories) for each delegate agency by 
agency title, along with the supporting information. The total cost of 
all such agencies will be part of the amount shown on Line 6f. Provide 
backup documentation identifying the name of contractor, purpose of 
contract, and major cost elements.
    Construction--Line 6g. Not applicable. New construction is not 
allowable.
    Other--Line 6h. Enter the total of all other costs. Where 
applicable, such costs may include, but are not limited to: Insurance; 
medical and dental costs; noncontractual fees and travel paid directly 
to individual consultants; local transportation (all travel which does 
not require per diem is considered local travel); space and equipment 
rentals; printing and publication; computer use; training costs, 
including tuition and stipends; training service costs, including wage 
payments to individuals and supportive service payments; and staff 
development costs. Note that costs identified as ``miscellaneous'' and 
``honoraria'' are not allowable.
    Justification: Specify the costs included.
    Total Direct Charges--Line 6i. Enter the total of Lines 6a through 
6h.
    Indirect Charges--6j. Enter the total amount of indirect charges 
(costs). If no indirect costs are requested, enter ``none.'' Generally, 
this line should be used when the applicant (except local governments) 
has a current indirect cost rate agreement approved by the Department 
of Health and Human Services or another Federal agency.
    Local and State governments should enter the amount of indirect 
costs determined in accordance with HHS requirements. When an indirect 
cost rate is requested, these costs are included in the indirect cost 
pool and should not be charged again as direct costs to the grant.
    In the case of training grants to other than State or local 
governments (as defined in title 45, Code of Federal Regulations, part 
74), the Federal reimbursement of indirect costs will be limited to the 
lesser of the negotiated (or actual) indirect cost rate or 8 percent of 
the amount allowed for direct costs, exclusive of any equipment 
charges, rental of space, tuition and fees, post-doctoral training 
allowances, contractual items, and alterations and renovations.
    For training grant applications, the entry under line 6j should be 
the total indirect costs being charged to the project. The Federal 
share of indirect costs is calculated as shown above. The applicant's 
share is calculated as follows:
    (a) Calculate total project indirect costs (a*) by applying the 
applicant's approved indirect cost rate to the total project (Federal 
and non-Federal) direct costs.
    (b) Calculate the Federal share of indirect costs (b*) at 8 percent 
of the amount allowed for total project (Federal and non-Federal) 
direct costs exclusive of any equipment charges, rental of space, 
tuition and fees, post-doctoral training allowances, contractual items, 
and alterations and renovations.
    (c) Subtract (b*) from (a*). The remainder is what the applicant 
can claim as part of its matching cost contribution.
    Justification: Enclose a copy of the indirect cost rate agreement. 
Applicants subject to the limitation on the Federal reimbursement of 
indirect costs for training grants should specify this.
    Total--Line 6k. Enter the total amounts of lines 6i and 6j.
    Program Income--Line 7. Enter the estimated amount of income, if 
any, expected to be generated from this project. Do not add or subtract 
this amount from the total project amount.
    Justification: Describe the nature, source, and anticipated use of 
program income in the Program Narrative Statement.
    Section C--Non-Federal Resources. This section summarizes the 
amounts of non-Federal resources that will be applied to the grant. 
Enter this information on line 12 entitled ``Totals.'' In-kind 
contributions are defined in title 45 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations, Secs. 74.51 and 92.24, as ``property or services which 
benefit a grant- supported project or program and which are contributed 
by non-Federal third parties without charge to the grantee, the 
subgrantee, or a cost-type contractor under the grant or subgrant.''
    Justification: Describe third party in-kind contributions, if 
included.
    Section D--Forecasted Cash Needs. Not applicable.
    Section E--Budget Estimate of Federal Funds Needed For Balance of 
the Project. This section should only be completed if the total project 
period exceeds 17 months.
    Totals--Line 20. For projects that will have more than one budget 
period, enter the estimated required Federal funds for the second 
budget period (months 13 through 24) under column ``(b) First.'' If a 
third budget period will be necessary, enter the Federal funds needed 
for months 25 through 36 under ``(c) Second.'' Columns (d) and (e) are 
not applicable in most instances, since ACF funding is almost always 
limited to a three-year maximum project period. They should remain 
blank.
    Section F--Other Budget Information.
    Direct Charges--Line 21. Not applicable.
    Indirect Charges--Line 22. Enter the type of indirect rate 
(provisional, predetermined, final or fixed) that will be in effect 
during the funding period, the estimated amount of the base to which 
the rate is applied, and the total indirect expense.
    Remarks--Line 23. If the total project period exceeds 17 months, 
you must enter your proposed non-Federal share of the project budget 
for each of the remaining years of the project.

3. Project Summary Description

    Clearly mark this separate page with the applicant name as shown in 
item 5 of the SF 424, the priority area number as shown at the top of 
the SF 424, and the title of the project as shown in item 11 of the SF 
424. The summary description should not exceed 300 words. These 300 
words become part of the computer database on each project.
    Care should be taken to produce a summary description which 
accurately and concisely reflects the proposal. It should describe the 
objectives of the project, the approaches to be used and the outcomes 
expected. The description should also include a list of major products 
that will result from the proposed project, such as software packages, 
materials, management procedures, data collection instruments, training 
packages, or videos (please note that audiovisuals should be closed 
captioned). The project summary description, together with the 
information on the SF 424, will constitute the project ``abstract.'' It 
is the major source of information about the proposed project and is 
usually the first part of the application that the reviewers read in 
evaluating the application.

4. Program Narrative Statement

    The Program Narrative Statement is a very important part of an 
application. It should be clear, concise, and address the specific 
requirements mentioned under the priority area description in Part IV. 
The narrative should also provide information concerning how the 
application meets the evaluation criteria, using the following 
headings:
    (a) Objectives and Need for Assistance;
    (b) Results and Benefits Expected;
    (c) Approach; and
    (d) Staff Background and Organization's Experience.
    The specific information to be included under each of these 
headings is described in Section C of Part III, Evaluation Criteria.
    The narrative should be typed double-spaced on a single-side of an 
8\1/2\'' x 11'' plain white paper, with 1'' margins on all sides. All 
pages of the narrative (including charts, references/footnotes, tables, 
maps, exhibits, etc.) must be sequentially numbered, beginning with 
``Objectives and Need for Assistance'' as page number one. Applicants 
should not submit reproductions of larger size paper, reduced to meet 
the size requirement.
    The length of the application, including the application forms and 
all attachments, should not exceed 60 pages. A page is a single side of 
an 8\1/2\'' x 11'' sheet of paper. Applicants are requested not to send 
pamphlets, brochures or other printed material along with their 
application as these pose xeroxing difficulties. These materials, if 
submitted, will not be included in the review process if they exceed 
the 60-page limit. Each page of the application will be counted to 
determine the total length.

5. Organizational Capability Statement

    The Organizational Capability Statement should consist of a brief 
(two to three pages) background description of how the applicant 
organization (or the unit within the organization that will have 
responsibility for the project) is organized, the types and quantity of 
services it provides, and/or the research and management capabilities 
it possesses. This description should cover capabilities not included 
in the Program Narrative Statement. It may include descriptions of any 
current or previous relevant experience, or describe the competence of 
the project team and its demonstrated ability to produce a final 
product that is readily comprehensible and usable. An organization 
chart showing the relationship of the project to the current 
organization should be included.

6. Part V--Assurances/Certifications

    Applicants are required to file an SF 424B, Assurances--Non-
Construction Programs and the Certification Regarding Lobbying. Both 
must be signed and returned with the application. Applicants must also 
provide certifications regarding: (1) Drug-Free Workplace Requirements; 
and (2) Debarment and Other Responsibilities. These two certifications 
are self-explanatory. Copies of these assurances/certifications are 
reprinted at the end of this announcement and should be reproduced, as 
necessary. A duly authorized representative of the applicant 
organization must certify that the applicant is in compliance with 
these assurances/certifications. A signature on the SF 424 indicates 
compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Requirements, and Debarment and 
Other Responsibilities certifications, and need not be mailed back with 
the application.
    In addition, applicants are required under section 162(c)(3) of the 
Act to provide assurances that the human rights of all individuals with 
developmental disabilities (especially those individuals without 
familial protection) who will receive services under projects assisted 
under Part E will be protected consistent with section 110 (relating to 
the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities). Each 
application must include a statement providing this assurance.
    For research projects in which human subjects may be at risk, a 
Protection of Human Subjects Assurance may be required. If there is a 
question regarding the applicability of this assurance, contact the 
Office for Research Risks of the National Institutes of Health at (301) 
496-7041.

D. Checklist for a Complete Application

    The checklist below is for your use to ensure that your application 
package has been properly prepared.

--One original, signed and dated application, plus two copies. 
Applications for different priority areas are packaged separately;
--Application is from an organization which is eligible under the 
eligibility requirements defined in the priority area description 
(screening requirement);
--Application length does not exceed 60 pages, unless otherwise 
specified in the priority area description.

    A complete application consists of the following items in this 
order:

--Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424, REV 4-88);
--A completed SPOC certification with the date of SPOC contact entered 
in line 16, page 1 of the SF 424 if applicable.
--Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs (SF 424A, REV 4-88);
--Budget justification for Section B--Budget Categories;
--Table of Contents;
--Letter from the Internal Revenue Service, etc. to prove non-profit 
status, if necessary;
--Copy of the applicant's approved indirect cost rate agreement, if 
appropriate;
--Project summary description and listing of key words;
--Program Narrative Statement (See Part III, Section C);
--Organizational capability statement, including an organization chart;
--Any appendices/attachments;
--Assurances--Non-Construction Programs (Standard Form 424B, REV 4-88);
--Certification Regarding Lobbying; and
--Certification of Protection of Human Subjects, if necessary.

E. The Application Package

    Each application package must include an original and two copies of 
the complete application. Each copy should be stapled securely (front 
and back if necessary) in the upper left-hand corner. All pages of the 
narrative (including charts, tables, maps, exhibits, etc.) must be 
sequentially numbered, beginning with page one. In order to facilitate 
handling, please do not use covers, binders or tabs. Do not include 
extraneous materials as attachments, such as agency promotion 
brochures, slides, tapes, film clips, minutes of meetings, survey 
instruments or articles of incorporation.

(Federal Catalog of Domestic Assistance Number 93.631 Developmental 
Disabilities--Projects of National Significance)

    Dated: June 30, 1994.
Bob Williams,
Commissioner, Administration on Developmental Disabilities.

Executive Order 12372--State Single Points of Contact

Arizona

Janice Dunn, Arizona State Clearinghouse, 3800 N. Central Avenue, 
Fourteenth Floor, Phoenix, Arizona 85012, Telephone: (602) 280-1315, 
FAX # (602) 280-1305

Arkansas

Mr. Tracy L. Copeland, Manager, State Clearinghouse Office of 
Intergovernmental Services, Department of Finance and 
Administration, 1515 W. 7th St., room 412, Little Rock, Arkansas 
72203, Telephone: (501) 682-1074, FAX # (501) 682-5206

California

Grants Coordinator, Office of Planning & Research, 1400 Tenth 
Street, room 121, Sacramento, California 95814, Telephone: (916) 
323-7480, FAX # (916) 323-3018

Colorado

State Single Point of Contact State Clearinghouse, Division of Local 
Government, 1313 Sherman Street, room 521, Denver, Colorado 80203, 
Telephone: (303) 866-2156, FAX # (303) 866-2251

Delaware

Francine Booth, State Single Point of Contact Executive Department, 
Thomas Collins Building, Dover, Delaware 19903, Telephone: (302) 
739-3326, FAX # (302) 739-5661

District of Columbia

Rodney T. Hallman, State Single Point of Contact, Office of Grants 
Management and Development, 717 14th Street NW., Suite 500, 
Washington, DC 20005, Telephone: (202) 727-6551, FAX # (202) 727-
1617

Florida

Suzanne Traub-Metlay, Florida State Clearinghouse, Intergovernmental 
Affairs, Policy Unit, Executive Office of the Governor, The Capitol 
(room 1603), Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0001, Telephone: (904) 488-
8114, FAX # (904) 488-9005

Georgia

Charles H. Badger, Administrator, Georgia State Clearinghouse, 254 
Washington Street SW., room 401J, Atlanta, Georgia 30334, Telephone: 
(404) 656-3855 or (404) 656-3829, FAX # (404) 656-7938

Illinois

Steve Klokkenga, State Single Point of Contact Office of the 
Governor, 107 Stratton Building, Springfield, Illinois 62706, 
Telephone: (217) 782-1671, FAX # (217) 782-6620

Indiana

Frances E. Williams, State Budget Agency, 212 State House, 
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204, Telephone: (317) 232-2972, FAX # (317) 
233-3323

Iowa

Steven R. McCann, Division for Community Assistance, Iowa Department 
of Economic Development, 200 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 
50309, Telephone: (515) 242-4719, FAX # (515) 242-4859

Kentucky

Ronald W. Cook, Office of the Governor, Department of Local 
Government, 1024 Capitol Center Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-
8204, Telephone: (502) 573-2382, FAX # (502) 573-2512

Maine

Joyce Benson, State Planning Office, State House Station #38 
Augusta, Maine 04333, Telephone: (207) 287-3261, FAX # (207) 287-
6489

Maryland

Mr. Roland E. English III, Chief, State Clearinghouse for 
Intergovernmental Assistance, Maryland Office of Planning, 301 W. 
Preston Street, room 1104, Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2365, 
Telephone: (410) 225-4490, FAX # (410) 225-4480

Massachusetts

Karen Arone, State Clearinghouse, Executive Office of Communities 
and Development, 100 Cambridge Street, room 1803, Boston, 
Massachusetts 02202, Telephone: (617) 727-7001 ext. 443, FAX # (617) 
727-4259

Michigan

Richard S. Pastula, Director, Office of Federal Grants, Michigan 
Department of Commerce, P.O. Box 30225, Lansing, Michigan 48909, 
Telephone: (517) 373-7356, FAX # (517) 373-6683

Mississippi

Cathy Malette, Clearinghouse Officer, Office of Federal Grant 
Management and Reporting, Department of Finance and Administration, 
301 West Pearl Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39203, Telephone: (601) 
949-2174, FAX # (601) 949-2125

Missouri

Lois Pohl, Federal Assistance Clearinghouse, Office of 
Administration, P.O. Box 809, room 760, Truman Building, Jefferson 
City, Missouri 65102, Telephone: (314) 751-4834, FAX # (314) 751-
7819

Nevada

Department of Administration, State Clearinghouse, Capitol Complex, 
Carson City, Nevada 89710, Telephone: (702) 687-4065, FAX # (702) 
687-3983

New Hampshire

Jeffrey H. Taylor, Director, New Hampshire Office of State Planning, 
Attn: Intergovernmental Review Process, James E. Bieber, 2\1/2\ 
Beacon Street, Concord, New Hampshire 03301, Telephone: (603) 271-
2155, FAX # (603) 271-1728

New Jersey

Gregory W. Adkins, Director, Division of Community Resources, New 
Jersey Department of Community, Affairs

Please direct all correspondence and questions about 
intergovernmental review to: Andrew J. Jaskolka, State Review 
Process, Division of Community Resources, CN 814, room 609, Trenton, 
New Jersey 08625-0814, Telephone: (609) 292-9025, FAX # (609) 984-
0386

New Mexico

George Elliott, Deputy Director, State Budget Division, room 190, 
Bataan Memorial Building, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87503, Telephone: 
(505) 827-3640

New York

New York State Clearinghouse, Division of the Budget, State Capitol, 
Albany, New York 12224, Telephone: (518) 474-1605

North Carolina

Chrys Baggett, Director, N.C. State Clearinghouse, Office of the 
Secretary of Admin., 116 West Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 
27603-8003, Telephone: (919) 733-7232, FAX # (919) 733-9571

North Dakota

North Dakota Single Point of Contact, Office of Intergovernmental 
Assistance, 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-
0170, Telephone: (701) 224-2094, FAX # (701) 224-2308

Ohio

Larry Weaver, State Single Point of Contact, State Clearinghouse, 
Office of Budget and Management, 30 East Broad Street, 34th Floor, 
Columbus, Ohio 43266-0411

Please direct correspondence and questions about intergovernmental 
review to: Linda Wise, Telephone: (614) 466-0698, FAX # (614) 466-
5400

Rhode Island

Daniel W. Varin, Associate Director, Department of Administration, 
Division of Planning, One Capitol Hill, 4th Floor, Providence, Rhode 
Island 02908-5870, Telephone: (401) 277-2656, FAX # (401) 277-2083

Please direct correspondence and questions to: Review Coordinator, 
Office of Strategic Planning

South Carolina

Omeagia Burgess, State Single Point of Contact Grant Services, 
Office of the Governor, 1205 Pendleton Street, room 477, Columbia, 
South Carolina 29201, Telephone: (803) 734-0494, FAX # (803) 734-
0385

Tennessee

Charles Brown, State Single Point of Contact State Planning Office, 
500 Charlotte Avenue, John Sevier Building, suite 309, Nashville, 
Tennessee 37243-0001, Telephone: (615) 741-1676

Texas

Tom Adams, Director, Intergovernmental Coordination, PO Box 13005, 
Austin, Texas 78711, Telephone: (512) 463-1771, FAX # (512) 463-1984

Utah

Carolyn Wright, Utah State Clearinghouse, Office of Planning and 
Budget, room 116, State Capitol, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114, 
Telephone: (801) 538-1535, FAX # (801) 538-1547

Vermont

Nancy McAvoy, State Single Point of Contact, Pavilion Office 
Building, 109 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont 05609, Telephone: 
(802) 828-3326, FAX # (802) 828-3339

West Virginia

Fred Cutlip, Director, Community Development Division, W. Virginia 
Development Office, Building #6, room 553, Charleston, West Virginia 
25305, Telephone: (304) 558-4010, FAX # (304) 558-3248

Wisconsin

Martha Kerner, Section Chief, State/Federal Relations, Wisconsin 
Department of Administration, 101 East Wilson Street, 6th Floor, PO 
Box 7868, Madison, Wisconsin 53707, Telephone: (608) 266-2125, FAX # 
(608) 267-6931

Wyoming

Sheryl Jeffries, State Single Point of Contact, Herschler Building, 
4th floor, East Wing, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002, Telephone: (307) 777-
7574, FAX # (307) 638-8967

Territories (SPOC)

Guam

Mr. Giovanni T. Sgambelluri, Director, Bureau of Budget and 
Management Research, Office of the Governor, PO Box 2950, Agana, 
Guam 96910, Telephone: 011-671-472-2285, FAX # 011-671-472-2825

Puerto Rico

Norma Burgos/Jose E. Caro, Chairwoman/Director, Puerto Rico Planning 
Board, Federal Proposals Review Office, Minillas Government Center, 
PO Box 41119, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00940-1119, Telephone: (809) 
727-4444, (809) 723-6190, FAX # (809) 724-3270, (809) 724-3103

Northern Mariana Islands

State Single Point of Contact, Planning and Budget Office, Office of 
the Governor, Saipan, CM, Northern Mariana Islands 96950

Virgin Islands

Jose George, Director, Office of Management and Budget, #41 
Norregade Emancipation Garden Station, Second Floor, Saint Thomas, 
Virgin Islands 00802

Please direct all questions and correspondence about 
intergovernmental review to: Linda Clarke, Telephone: (809) 774-
0750, FAX # (809) 776-0069

State Developmental Disabilities Planning Councils

Alabama

Joan B. Hannah, Ed.D., Executive Director, Alabama Developmental 
Disabilities Planning Council, 200 Interstate Park Dr., PO Box 3710, 
Montgomery, Alabama 36193-5001, (205) 270-4680, 1-800-232-2158, FAX 
# (205) 240-3195

Alaska

David Maltman, Director, Govenor's Council on Disabilities and 
Special Education, PO Box 240249, Anchorage, Alaska 99524-0249, 
(907) 563-5355, FAX # (907) 563-5357

Arizona

Diane Skay, Director, Governor's Council on Developmental 
Disabilities, 1717 West Jefferson Street, Site Code 074Z, Phoenix, 
Arizona 85007, (602) 542-4049, FAX # (602) 542-5339

Arkansas

Orson Berry, Executive Director, Governor's Developmental 
Disabilities, Planning Council, 4815 West Markham, Slot 12, Little 
Rock, Arkansas 72205-3867, (501) 661-2589, FAX # (501) 661-2399

California

Roberta A. Marlowe, Ph.D., Executive Director, CA State Council on 
Developmental Disabilities, 2000 ``O'' Street, suite 100, 
Sacramento, California 95814, (916) 322-8481, FAX # (916) 443-4957

Colorado

Donald St. Louis, Executive Director, Colorado Developmental 
Disabilities Planning Council, 777 Grant Street, suite 304, Denver, 
Colorado 80203, (303) 894-2345, FAX # (303) 894-2880

Connecticut

Edward T. Preneta, Director, CT Council on Developmental 
Disabilities, 90 Pitkin Street, East Hartford, Connecticut 06108, 
(203) 725-3829, FAX # (203) 528-3680

Delaware

James F. Linehan, Director, Developmental Disabilities Planning 
Council, Department of Administrative Services, Box 1401, Townsend 
Building, Dover, Delaware 19901, (302) 739-3333, FAX # (302) 739-
6704

District of Columbia

Carol Boykins, Executive Director, Developmental Disabilities State 
Planning Council, 801 N. Capitol St. NE., suite 954, Washington, DC. 
20002, (202) 279-6085, FAX # (202) 727-6587

Florida

K. Joseph Krieger, Executive Director, Florida Developmental 
Disabilities Planning Council, 820 East Park Avenue, suite I-100, 
Tallahassee, Florida 32301, (904) 488-4180, FAX # (904) 922-6702

Georgia

Zebe Schmitt, Executive Director, Governor's Council on 
Developmental Disabilities, 2 Peachtree St. NE, room 3-210, Atlanta, 
Georgia 30303, (404) 657-2126, FAX # (404) 657-2132, TDD 657-2133

Hawaii

Diana Tizard, Director, State Planning Council on Developmental 
Disabilities, Five Waterfront Plaza, 500 Ala Moana Boulevard, suite 
5-200, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813, (808) 586-8100, FAX # (808) 586-8129

Idaho

John D. Watts, Director, Idaho State Council on Developmental 
Disabilities, 280 North 8th Street, suite 208, Boise, Idaho 83720, 
(208) 334-2178, FAX # (208) 334-3417, 800-544-2433 (Idaho only)

Illinois

Rene Christensen-Leininger, Director, Illinois Council on 
Developmental Disabilities, 830 S. Spring Street, Springfield, IL 
62704, (217) 782-9696, FAX # (217) 524-5339
Joan Asturrizaga, Director, Illinois Council on Developmental 
Disabilities, 100 W. Randolph/10-600, Chicago, Illinois, (312) 814-
2080, FAX # (312) 814-7141

Indiana

Ms. Suellen Jackson-Boner, Director, Governor's Planning Council for 
People with Disabilities, 143 W. Market Street, Harrison Building, 
suite 404, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204, (317) 232-7770/3, FAX # 
(317) 233-3712

Iowa

Mr. Jay Brewer, Executive Director, Governor's Planning Council for 
Developmental Disabilities, Hoover State Office Building, 1st Floor, 
Des Moines, Iowa 50319, (515) 281-7632, FAX # (515) 281-4597

Kansas

Ms. Jane Rhys, Executive Director, Kansas Planning Council on 
Developmental Disabilities, 915 Harrison, room 141, Topeka, Kansas 
66612, (913) 296-2608/9, FAX # (913) 296-1158

Kentucky

Prudence Reilly, Executive Director, Kentucky Developmental 
Disabilities Planning Council, Department for Mental Health and 
Mental Retardation Services, 275 East Main Street, Frankfort, 
Kentucky 40621, (502) 564-7842, FAX # (502) 564-3844

Louisiana

Clarice Eichelberger, Executive Director, Louisiana State Planning 
Council on Developmental Disabilities, PO Box 3455 Bin 14, 1201 
Capitol Access, 5th floor, DOT Edition, East Entrance, Baton Rouge, 
Louisiana 70821-3455, (504) 342-6804, FAX # (504) 342-4419

Maine

Peter R. Stowell, Executive Director, Maine Developmental 
Disabilities Council, Nash Building, Station #139, Augusta, Maine 
04333-0139, (207) 287-4213, FAX # (207) 287-4268

Maryland

Susanne Elrod, Executive Director, Maryland State Planning Council 
on Developmental Disabilities, One Market Center, Box 10, 300 West 
Lexington Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2323, (410) 333-3688, 
FAX # (401) 333-6674

Massachusetts

Jody Williams, Executive Director, Massachusetts Developmental 
Disabilities Council, 600 Washington Street, room 670, Boston, 
Massachusetts 02111, (617) 727-6374, FAX # (617) 727-1174, TDD 617 
727-1885

Michigan

Ms. Sharon Tipton, Executive Director, Dept. of Mental Health, 
Michigan DD Council, Lewis Cass Building, 6th floor, Lansing, 
Michigan 48913, (517) 334-6123, 7240, FAX # (517) 334-7353

Minnesota

Ms. Colleen Wieck, Ph.D., Executive Director, Governor's Planning 
Council on Developmental Disabilities, 300 Centennial Office 
Building, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155, (612) 296-
4018, FAX # (612) 296-3698

Mississippi

Ed C. Bell, Staff Director, Mississippi Developmental Disabilities 
Planning Council, 1101 Robert E. Lee Building, Jackson, Mississippi 
39201, (601) 359-6238, FAX # (601) 359-6295

Missouri

Ms. Kay Conklin, Director, Missouri Planning Council for 
Developmental Disabilities, PO Box 687, 1706 East Elm Street, 
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102, (314) 751-8611, FAX # (314) 751-9207

Montana

Greg A. Olsen, Executive Director, Developmental Disabilities 
Planning and Advisory Council, 111 N. Last Chance Gulch, Arcade 
Bldg., Unit C, Box 526, Helena, Montana 59620, (406) 444-1334, FAX # 
(406) 444-5999.

Nebraska

Ms. Mary Gordon, Director, Dept. of Health/Developmental 
Disabilities, 301 Centennial Mall South, PO Box 95007, Lincoln, 
Nebraska 68509, (402) 471-2330, FAX # (402) 471-0383.

Nevada

Donny Loux, Director, DD Council, Dept. of Rehab., 711 S. Stewart, 
Carson City, Nevada 89710, (702) 687-4440, FAX # (702) 687-5980.

New Hampshire

Thomas Flayton, (Acting) Executive Director, New Hampshire 
Developmental Disabilities Council, The Concord Center--Room 315, PO 
Box 315, 10 Ferry Street, Concord, New Hampshire 03301-5022, (603) 
271-3236,7,8, FAX # (603) 225-6766.

New Jersey

Ethan B. Ellis, Executive Director, NJ Developmental Disabilities 
Planning Council, 32 W. State Street, CN 700, Trenton, New Jersey 
08625-0700, (609) 292-3745, FAX # (609) 292-7114.

New Mexico

Chris Isengard, Executive Director, Developmental Disabilities 
Planning Council, State of New Mexico, 435 St. Michael's Drive, 
Building D, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501, (505) 827-7590, FAX # (505) 
827-7589.

New York

Isabel T. Mills, Executive Director, New York State Developmental 
Disabilities Planning Council, 155 Washington Avenue, 2nd Floor, 
Albany, New York 12210, (518) 432-8233, FAX # 518-432-8238.

North Carolina

Holly Riddle, Executive Director, North Carolina Council on 
Developmental Disabilities, 1508 Western Blvd., Raleigh, North 
Carolina 27606-1359, (919) 733-6566, FAX # (919) 733-1863.

North Dakota

Tom Wallner, Director, North Dakota Council on Developmental 
Disabilities, c/o Department of Human Services, State Capitol, 600 
E. Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0250, (701) 224-
3219, FAX # (701) 224-2359.

Ohio

Mr. Ken Campbell, Executive Director, Ohio Developmental 
Disabilities, Planning Council, Department of Mental Retardation/
Developmental Disabilities, 8 East Long Street, 6th Floor, Columbus, 
Ohio 43266-0523, (614) 466-5205, FAX # (614) 466-0298.

Oklahoma

Ann Trudgeon, Director, Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, 
Department of Human Services, PO Box 25352, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 
73125-0352, (405) 521-4984(5), FAX # (405) 521-6684.

Oregon

Charlotte Duncan, Executive Director, Oregon Developmental 
Disabilities Planning Council, 540 24th Place NE, Salem, Oregon 
97301-4517, (503) 373-7555, FAX # (503) 373-7172.

Pennsylvania

David B. Schwartz, Executive Director, Developmental Disabilities 
Planning Council, Forum Building, Room 569, Commonwealth Avenue, 
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120, (717) 787-6057.

Rhode Island

Marie V. Citrone, Executive Director, Rhode Island Developmental 
Disabilities Council, State Executive Department, 600 New London 
Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island 02920-3028, (401) 464-3191, FAX # 
(401) 464-3570.

South Carolina

Charles Lang, Interim Executive Director, South Carolina 
Developmental Disabilities, Planning Council, Edgar Brown Building, 
Room 372, 1205 Pendleton Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201-
3731, (803) 734-0465, FAX # (803) 734-0356.

South Dakota

Charles A. Anderson, Director, South Dakota Governor's Planning 
Council on Developmental Disabilities, Hillsview Plaza, c/o 500 East 
Capitol, Pierre, South Dakota 57501-5070, (605) 773-6415, FAX # 
(605) 773-5483.

Tennessee

Wanda Willis, Director, Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, 
Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, 706 Church 
Street, 3rd Floor, Doctor's Building, Nashville, Tennessee 37219-
5393, (615) 741-9791, FAX # (615) 741-0770.

Texas

Roger A. Webb, Executive Director, Texas Planning Council for 
Developmental Disabilities, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 
78751-2399, (512) 483-4080, FAX # (512) 483-4097.

Utah

Catherine E. Chambless, Director, Utah Governor's Council for People 
with Disabilities, PO Box 1958, Salt Lake City, Utah 84110-1958, 
(801) 533-4128, FAX # (801) 533-5302.

Vermont

Thomas A. Pombar, Executive Secretary, Vermont Developmental 
Disabilities Council, Waterbury Office Complex, 103 South Main 
Street, Waterbury, Vermont 05671-1534, (802) 241-2612, FAX # (802) 
241-2979.

Virginia

Sandy Reen, Director, Virginia Board for People with Disabilities, 
Post Office Box 613, Richmond, Virginia 23205-0613, (804) 786-0016, 
FAX # (804) 786-1118.

Washington

Edward M. Holen, Executive Director, Developmental Disabilities 
Planning Council, Department of Community Development, 906 Columbia 
St., SW, Post Office Box 48314, Olympia, Washington 98504-8314, 
(206) 753-3908, 1-800-634-4473, FAX # (206) 586-2424.

West Virginia

Julie Pratt, Director, West Virginia Developmental Disabilities, 
Planning Council, 1601 Kanawha Blvd., West--Suite 200, Charleston, 
West Virginia 25312-2500, (304) 558-0416 (Voice), (304) 558-2376 
(TDD), FAX # (304) 558-0941.

Wisconsin

Ms. Jayn Wittenmyer, Executive Director, Council on Developmental 
Disabilities, State of Wisconsin, 722 Williamson Street, PO Box 
7851, Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7851, (608) 266-7826, FAX # (608) 
267-3906.

Wyoming

Sharron C. Kelsey, Executive Director, Governor's Planning Council 
on Developmental Disabilities, 122 West 25th Street, Herschler 
Bldg., First Floor East, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002, (307) 777-7230, 1-
800-442-4333 (in-state-only), FAX # (307) 777-5690.

National Office

Ms. Susan Ames-Zierman, Executive Director, National Association of 
Developmental Disabilities Councils (NADDC), 1234 Massachusetts 
Avenue, NE., Suite 103, Washington, DC 20005, (202) 347-1234, FAX # 
(202) 347-4023.

TERRITORIES (DDCs)

American Samoa

Henry Sesepasara, Executive Director, American Samoa Developmental 
Disabilities Council, PO Box 184, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799, 
(684) 633-2919, FAX # (684) 633-1139

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

Juanita S. Malone, CNMI DD Council, PO Box 2565, Saipan, MP 96950, 
(011) 670-323-3014/16, FAX # (011) 670-322-4168.

Government of Federated State of Micronesia

Yosiro Suta, Gov't of Federated States, of Micronesia, Dept of Ed., 
Palikir, Pohnpei, FM 96941, (691) 320-2609, FAX # (691) 320-5500.

Guam

Frances Limitiaco Standing Soldier, Executive Director, Guam 
Developmental Disabilities Council, 122 IT&E Plazza, Rm. 201, 
Harmon, Guam 96911, (671) 646-9468, 9469, FAX # (671) 649-7672, TDD 
671-649-3911.

Northern Mariana Islands

Juanita S. Malone, Executive Director, Developmental Disabilities 
Council, Department of Education, PO Box 2565, Saipan, CM 96950, W 
(670) 322-3014, H (670) 322-1398.

Puerto Rico

Maria Luisa Mendia, Executive Director, Puerto Rico Developmental 
Disabilities State Council, PO Box 9543, Santurce, Puerto Rico 
00908, (809) 722-0595, FAX # (809) 721-3622.

Virgin Islands

Mark Vinzant, Director, VI Developmental Disabilities Council, P.O. 
Box 2671 Kings Hill, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 00850-9999, 
(809) 772-2133

Western Carolina Islands (Trust Territories of the Pacific)

Minoru Ueki, MD, Trust Territory Health Council, MacDonald Memorial 
Hospital KOROR, Palau. WCI 96940

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Instructions for the SF 424

    This is a standard form used by applicants as a required 
facesheet for preapplications and applications submitted for Federal 
assistance. It will be used by Federal agencies to obtain applicant 
certification that States which have established a review and 
comment procedure in response to Executive Order 12372 and have 
selected the program to be included in their process, have been 
given an opportunity to review the applicant's submission.

Item and Entry

    1. Self-explanatory.
    2. Date application submitted to Federal agency (or State if 
applicable) & applicant's control number (if applicable).
    3. State use only (if applicable).
    4. If this application is to continue or revise an existing 
award, enter present Federal identifier number. If for a new 
project, leave blank.
    5. Legal name of the applicant, name of primary organizational 
unit which will undertake the assistance activity, complete address 
of the applicant, and name and telephone number of the person to 
contact on matters related to this application.
    6. Enter Employer Identification Number (EIN) as assigned by the 
Internal Revenue Service.
    7. Enter the appropriate letter in the space provided.
    8. Check appropriate box and enter appropriate letter(s) in the 
space(s) provided:

--``New'' means a new assistance award.
--``Continuation'' means an extension for an additional funding/
budget period for a project with a projected completion date.
--``Revision'' means any change in the Federal Government's 
financial obligation or contingent liability from an existing 
obligation.

    9. Name of Federal agency from which assistance is being 
requested with this application.
    10. Use the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number and 
title of the program under which assistance is requested.
    11. Enter a brief descriptive title of the project. If more than 
one program is involved, you should append an explanation on a 
separate sheet. If appropriate (e.g., construction or real property 
projects), attach a map showing project location. For 
preapplications, use a separate sheet to provide a summary 
description of this project.
    12. List only the largest political entities affected (e.g., 
State, counties, cities).
    13. Self-explanatory.
    14. List the applicant's Congressional District and any 
District(s) affected by the program or project.
    15. Amount requested or to be contributed during the first 
funding/budget period by each contributor. Value of in-kind 
contributions should be included on appropriate lines as applicable. 
If the action will result in a dollar change to an existing award, 
indicate only the amount of the change. For decreases, enclose the 
amounts in parentheses. If both basic and supplemental amounts are 
included, show breakdown on an attached sheet. For multiple program 
funding, use totals and show breakdown using same categories as item 
15.
    16. Applicants should contact the State Single Point of Contact 
(SPOC) for Federal Executive Order 12372 to determine whether the 
application is subject to the State intergovernmental review 
process.
    17. This question applies to the applicant organization, not the 
person who signs as the authorized representative. Categories of 
debt include delinquent audit disallowances, loans and taxes.
    18. To be signed by the authorized representative of the 
applicant. A copy of the governing body's authorization for you to 
sign this application as official representative must be on file in 
the applicant's office. (Certain Federal agencies may require that 
this authorization be submitted as part of the application.)

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Instructions for the SF-424A
General Instructions
    This form is designed so that application can be made for funds 
from one or more grant programs. In preparing the budget, adhere to 
any existing Federal grantor agency guidelines which prescribe how 
and whether budgeted amounts should be separately shown for 
different functions or activities within the program. For some 
programs, grantor agencies may require budgets to be separately 
shown by function or activity. For other programs, grantor agencies 
may require a breakdown by function or activity. Sections A, B, C, 
and D should include budget estimates for the whole project except 
when applying for assistance which requires Federal authorization in 
annual or other funding period increments. In the latter case, 
Sections A, B, C, and D should provide the budget for the first 
budget period (usually a year) and Section E should present the need 
for Federal assistance in the subsequent budget periods. All 
applications should contain a breakdown by the object class 
categories shown in Lines a-k of Section B.
Section A. Budget Summary Lines 1-4, Columns (a) and (b)
    For applications pertaining to a single Federal grant program 
(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog number) and not requiring a 
functional or activity breakdown, enter on Line 1 under Column (a) 
the catalog program title and the catalog number in Column (b).
    For applications pertaining to a single program requiring budget 
amounts by multiple functions or activities, enter the name of each 
activity or function on each line in Column (a), and enter the 
catalog number in Column (b). For applications pertaining to 
multiple programs where none of the programs require a breakdown by 
function or activity, enter the catalog program title on each line 
in Column (a) and the respective catalog number on each line in 
Column (b).
    For applications pertaining to multiple programs where one or 
more programs require a breakdown by function or activity, prepare a 
separate sheet for each program requiring the breakdown. Additional 
sheets should be used when one form does not provide adequate space 
for all breakdown of data required. However, when more than one 
sheet is used, the first page should provide the summary totals by 
programs.
Lines 1-4, Columns (c) through (g.)
    For new applications, leave Columns (c) and (d) blank. For each 
line entry in Columns (a) and (b), enter in Columns (e), (f), and 
(g) the appropriate amounts of funds needed to support the project 
for the first funding period (usually a year).
    For continuing grant program applications, submit these forms 
before the end of each funding period as required by the grantor 
agency. Enter in Columns (c) and (d) the estimated amounts of funds 
which will remain unobligated at the end of the grant funding period 
only if the Federal grantor agency instructions provide for this. 
Otherwise, leave these columns blank. Enter in Columns (e) and (f) 
the amounts of funds needed for the upcoming period. The amount(s) 
in Column (g) should be the sum of amounts in Columns (e) and (f).
    For supplemental grants and changes to existing grants, do not 
use Columns (c) and (d). Enter in Column (e) the amount of the 
increase or decrease of Federal funds and enter in Column (f) the 
amount of the increase or decrease of non-Federal funds. In Column 
(g) enter the new total budgeted amount (Federal and non-Federal) 
which includes the total previous authorized budgeted amounts plus 
or minus, as appropriate, the amounts shown in Columns (e) and (f). 
The amount(s) in Column (g) should not equal the sum of amounts in 
Columns (e) and (f).
    Line 5--Show the totals for all columns used.
    Section B Budget Categories
    In the column headings (1) through (4), enter the titles of the 
same programs, functions, and activities shown on Lines 1-4, Column 
(a), Section A. When additional sheets are prepared for Section A, 
provide similar column headings on each sheet. For each program, 
function or activity, fill in the total requirements for funds (both 
Federal and non-Federal) by object class categories.
    Lines 6a-i--Show the totals of Lines 6a to 6h in each column.
    Line 6j--Show the amount of indirect cost.
    Line 6k--Enter the total of amounts on Lines 6i and 6j. For all 
applications for new grants and continuation grants the total amount 
in column (5), Line 6k, should be the same as the total amount shown 
in Section A, Column (g), Line 5. For supplemental grants and 
changes to grants, the total amount of the increase or decrease as 
shown in Columns (1)-(4), Line 6k should be the same as the sum of 
the amounts in Section A, Columns (e) and (f) on Line 5.
    Line 7--Enter the estimated amount of income, if any, expected 
to be generated from this project. Do not add or subtract this 
amount from the total project amount. Show under the program 
narrative statement the nature and source of income. The estimated 
amount of program income may be considered by the federal grantor 
agency in determining the total amount of the grant. 
Section C. Non-Federal-Resources 
    Line 8-11--Enter amounts of non-Federal resources that will be 
used on the grant. If in-kind contributions are included, provide a 
brief explanation on a separate sheet.
    Column (a)--Enter the program titles identical to Column (a), 
Section A. A breakdown by function or activity is not necessary.
    Column (b)--Enter the contribution to be made by the applicant.
    Column (c)--Enter the amount of the State's cash and in-kind 
contribution if the applicant is not a State or State agency. 
Applicants which are a State or State agencies should leave this 
column blank.
    Column (d)--Enter the amount of cash and in-kind contributions 
to be made from all other sources.
    Column (e)--Enter totals of Columns (b), (c), and (d).
    Line 12--Enter the total for each of Columns (b)-(e). The amount 
in Column (e) should be equal to the amount on Line 5, Column (f), 
Section A.

Section D. Forecasted Cash Needs

    Line 13--Enter the amount of cash needed by quarter from the 
grantor agency during the first year.
    Line 14--Enter the amount of cash from all other sources needed 
by quarter during the first year.
    Line 15--Enter the totals of amounts on Lines 13 and 14.

Section E. Budget Estimates of Federal Funds Needed for Balance of the 
Project

    Line 16-19--Enter in Column (a) the same grant program titles 
shown in Column (a), Section A. A breakdown by function or activity 
is not necessary. For new applications and continuation grant 
applications, enter in the proper columns amounts of Federal funds 
which will be needed to complete the program or project over the 
succeeding funding periods (usually in years). This section need not 
be completed for revisions (amendments, changes, or supplements) to 
funds for the current year of existing grants.
    If more than four lines are needed to list the program titles, 
submit additional schedules as necessary.
    Line 20--Enter the total for each of the Columns (b)-(e). When 
additional schedules are prepared for this Section, annotate 
accordingly and show the overall totals on this line.

Section F. Other Budget Information

    Line 21--Use this space to explain amounts for individual direct 
object-class cost categories that may appear to be out of the 
ordinary or to explain the details as required by the Federal 
grantor agency.
    Line 22--Enter the type of indirect rate (provisional, 
predetermined, final or fixed) that will be in effect during the 
funding period, the estimated amount of the base to which the rate 
is applied, and the total indirect expense.
    Line 23--Provide any other explanations or comments deemed 
necessary.

Assurances--Non-Construction Programs

    Note: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your 
project or program. If you have questions, please contact the 
awarding agency. Further, certain Federal awarding agencies may 
require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is 
the case, you will be notified.

    As the duly authorized representative of the applicant I certify 
that the applicant:
    1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, and 
the institutional, managerial and financial capability (including 
funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share of project costs) to 
ensure proper planning, management and completion of the project 
described in this application.
    2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the 
United States, and if appropriate, the State, through any authorized 
representative, access to and the right to examine all records, 
books, papers, or documents related to the award; and will establish 
a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted 
accounting standards or agency directives.
    3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using 
their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the 
appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or 
personal gain.
    4. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable 
time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency.
    5. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 
(42 U.S.C. Secs. 4728-4763) relating to prescribed standards for 
merit systems for programs funded under one of the nineteen statutes 
or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a 
Merit System of Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F).
    6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to 
nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title 
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits 
discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin; (b) 
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. 
Secs. 1681-1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on 
the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 
as amended (29 U.S.C. Sec. 794), which prohibits discrimination on 
the basis of handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as 
amended (42 U.S.C. Secs. 6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination 
on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 
1972 (P.L. 92-255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the 
basis of drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and 
Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 
(P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the 
basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g) Secs. 523 and 527 of the 
Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. 290 dd-3 and 290 ee-3), 
as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse 
patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 
U.S.C. Sec. 3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination 
in the sale, rental or financing of housing; (i) any other 
nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which 
application for Federal assistance is being made; and (j) the 
requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may 
apply to the application.
    7. Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements 
of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real 
Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which 
provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or 
whose property is acquired as a result of Federal or federally 
assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real 
property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal 
participation in purchases.
    8. Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. 
Secs. 1501-1508 and 7324-7328) which limit the political activities 
of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in 
whole or in part with Federal funds.
    9. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis-
Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. Secs. 276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act (40 
U.S.C. Sec. 276c and 18 U.S.C. Secs. 874), and the Contract Work 
Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. Secs. 327-333), regarding 
labor standards for federally assisted construction subagreements.
    10. Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance purchase 
requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act 
of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood 
hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood 
insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and 
acquisition is $10,000 or more.
    11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be 
prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of 
environmental quality control measures under the National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190) and Executive Order 
(EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 
11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) 
evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 
11988; (e) assurance of project consistency with the approved State 
management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act 
of 1972 (16 U.S.C. Secs. 1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of Federal 
actions to State (Clear Air) Implementation Plans under Section 
176(c) of the Clear Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. Sec. 7401 
et seq.); (g) protection of underground sources of drinking water 
under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, (P.L. 93-
523); and (h) protection of endangered species under the Endangered 
Species Act of 1973, as amended, (P.L. 93-205).
    12. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 
U.S.C. Secs. 1271 et seq.) related to protecting components or 
potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system.
    13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with 
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as 
amended (16 U.S.C. 470), EO 11593 (identification and protection of 
historic properties), and the Archaeological and Historic 
Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 469a-1 et seq.).
    14. Will comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the protection of 
human subjects involved in research, development, and related 
activities supported by this award of assistance.
    15. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 
(P.L. 89-544, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq.) pertaining to the 
care, handling, and treatment of warm blooded animals held for 
research, teaching, or other activities supported by this award of 
assistance.
    16. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention 
Act (42 U.S.C. Secs. 4801 et seq.) which prohibits the use of lead 
based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence 
structures.
    17 Will cause to be performed the required financial and 
compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984.
    18. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other 
Federal laws, executive orders, regulations and policies governing 
this program.

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Appendix C

Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other 
Responsibility Matters--Primary Covered Transactions

    By signing and submitting this proposal, the applicant, defined 
as the primary participant in accordance with 45 CFR Part 76, 
certifies to the best of its knowledge and believe that it and its 
principals:
    (a) are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for 
debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered 
transactions by any Federal Department or agency;
    (b) have not within a 3-year period preceding this proposal been 
convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for 
commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with 
obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, 
State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; 
violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of 
embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction 
of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;
    (c) are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or 
civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or local) 
with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph 
(1)(b) of this certification; and
    (d) have not within a 3-year period preceding this application/
proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or 
local) terminated for cause or default.
    The inability of a person to provide the certification required 
above will not necessarily result in denial of participation in this 
covered transaction. If necessary, the prospective participant shall 
submit an explanation of why it cannot provide the certification. 
The certification or explanation will be considered in connection 
with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) determination 
whether to enter into this transaction. However, failure of the 
prospective primary participant to furnish a certification or an 
explanation shall disqualify such person from participation in this 
transaction.
    The prospective primary participant agrees that by submitting 
this proposal, it will include the clause entitled ``Certification 
Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary 
Exclusion--Lower Tier Covered Transaction.'' provided below without 
modification in all lower tier covered transactions and in all 
solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.

Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and 
Voluntary Exclusion--Lower Tier Covered Transactions

(To Be Supplied to Lower Tier Participants)

    By signing and submitting this lower tier proposal, the 
prospective lower tier participant, as defined in 45 CFR Part 76, 
certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that it and its 
principals:
    (a) are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for 
debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from 
participation in this transaction by any federal department or 
agency.
    (b) where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to 
certify to any of the above, such prospective participant shall 
attach an explanation to this proposal.
    The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by 
submitting this proposal that it will include this clause entitled 
``Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and 
Voluntary Exclusion--Lower Tier Covered Transactions. ``without 
modification in all lower tier covered transactions and in all 
solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.

Appendix D

Certification Regarding Lobbying

Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative 
Agreements

    The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge 
and belief, that:
    (1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be 
paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for 
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any 
agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or 
an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding 
of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making 
of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, 
and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification 
of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
    (2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been 
paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to 
influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of 
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a 
Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, 
loan or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall completer and 
submit Standard Form-LLL, ``Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,'' in 
accordance with its instructions.
    (3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this 
certification be included in the award documents for all subawards 
at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under 
grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all 
subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
    This certification is a material representation of fact upon 
which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered 
into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making 
or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, 
U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification 
shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not 
more than $100,000 for each such failure.

State for Loan Guarantee and Loan Insurance

    The undersigned states, to the best of his or her knowledge and 
belief, that:
    If any funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for 
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any 
agency, a Member of Congress, an officer of employee of Congress, or 
an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this 
commitment providing for the United states to insure or guarantee a 
loan, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL 
``Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,'' in accordance with its 
instructions.
    Submission of this statement is a prerequisite for making or 
entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, 
U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the require statement shall 
be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more 
than $100,000 for each such failure.

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