[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 4 (Friday, January 6, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2103-2132]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-238]



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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Children and Families; Office of Community Services
[Program Announcement No. OCS-95-03]


Request for Applications Under the Office of Community Services' 
Fiscal Year 1995 Discretionary Grants Program

AGENCY: Office of Community Services, Administration for Children and 
Families, Department of Health and Human Services.

ACTION: Request for applications under the Office of Community 
Services' Discretionary Grants Program.

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SUMMARY: The Administration for Children and Families, Office of 
Community Services (OCS) announces that competing applications will be 
accepted for new grants pursuant to the Secretary's discretionary 
authority under sections 681 (a) and (b) of the Community Services 
Block Grant Act of 1981, as amended. This Program Announcement consists 
of seven parts:
    Part A covers information on legislative authorities and defines 
terms used in the Program Announcement;
    Part B lists the three program priority areas under which grants 
will be made, describes the types of projects that will be considered 
for funding under each priority area, and defines which organizations 
are eligible to apply; [[Page 2104]] 
    Part C provides details on application prerequisites, funds 
available in each priority area, limitations on grant amounts, project 
periods, who should benefit from the programs, and other application 
requirements;
    Part D describes the application procedures, including the 
availability of forms, where and how to submit an application, the 
criteria used in screening and evaluating applications, and compliance 
with Federal requirements regarding the drug-free workplace and 
debarment requirements in submitting the application;
    Part E describes the contents of the application package and 
receipt process;
    Part F provides instructions for completing the SF-424 following 
standard Federal guidelines as well as OCS specific requirements, and 
describes how the project narrative should be ordered and presented; 
and
    Part G details post-award information and reporting requirements.

CLOSING DATES: The closing date for submission of applications is 
February 21, 1995 for all Priority Areas with exception of Priority 
Area 1.5. For Priority Area 1.5, the closing date for submission of 
applications is February 6, 1995.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Office of Community Services, Joseph 
D. Reid, Director, Division of Community Discretionary Programs, 
Administration for Children and Families, 370 L'Enfant Promenade S.W., 
Washington, D.C. 20447, Telephone (202) 401-9345.
    This Announcement is accessible on the OCS Electronic Bulletin 
Board for downloading through your computer modem by dialing 1-800-627-
8886. For assistance in accessing the Bulletin Board, a Guide to 
accessing and downloading is available from Ms. Minnie Landry at (202) 
401-5309.

Table of Contents

Part A--Preamble

1. Legislative Authority
2. Departmental Goals
3. Definition of Terms

Part B--Program Priority Areas

Part C--Application Prerequisites

1. Eligible Applicants
2. Availability of Funds
3. Project and Budget Periods
4. Mobilization of Resources
5. Program Beneficiaries
6. Number of Projects in Application
7. Multiple Submittals
8. Sub-contracting or Delegating Projects
9. Previous Performance and Current Grants

Part D--Application Procedures

1. Availability of Forms
2. Application Submission
3. Intergovernmental Review
4. Application Consideration
5. Criteria for Screening Applicants
6, 7 & 8. Criteria for Review and Evaluation of all Applications

Part E--Contents of Application and Receipt Process

1. Contents of Application
2. Acknowledgement of Receipt

Part F--Instructions for Completing Application Package

1. SF-424 ``Application for Federal Assistance''
2. SF-424A ``Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs''
3. SF-424B ``Assurances--Non-Construction''
4. Restrictions on Lobbying Activities
5. Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
6. Project Narrative

Part G--Post Award Information and Reporting Requirements

Part A--Preamble

1. Legislative Authority

    Section 681(a) and 681(b)(2) of the Community Services Block Grant 
Act, as amended, authorizes the Secretary to make funds available to 
support program activities of national or regional significance to 
alleviate the causes of poverty in distressed communities with special 
emphasis on community and economic development activities and 
assistance to migrants and seasonal farmworkers. Section 681(b) 
authorizes the Secretary to make grants for assistance to rural low-
income families in home repair and planning and developing low-income 
rural rental housing units and training and technical assistance to 
meet community facility needs.

2. Departmental Goals

    This announcement is particularly relevant to the Departmental goal 
of strengthening the American family and promoting self-sufficiency. 
These programs have objectives of increasing the access of low-income 
people to employment-related opportunities, improving job skills, and 
improving the integration, coordination, and continuity of the various 
HHS (and other Federal Departments') funded services potentially 
available to families living in poverty.

3. Definition of Terms

    For purposes of this Program Announcement the following definitions 
apply:

--Community development corporation: A private, nonprofit entity, 
governed by a board consisting of residents of the community and 
business and civic leaders, which has as a principal purpose planning, 
developing, or managing low-income housing or community development 
projects.
--Displaced worker: An individual who is in the labor market but has 
been unemployed for six months or longer.
--Distressed community: A geographic urban neighborhood or rural 
community of high unemployment and pervasive poverty.
--Eligible applicant: (See appropriate Priority Area under Part B.)
--Empowerment Zones: Rebuilding communities in America's poverty-
stricken inner cities and rural heartland. Empowering communities 
across the nation in developing and implementing strategic plans to 
create jobs and business opportunities and sustainable community 
development.
--Enterprise Communities: Empowering American communities and their 
residents to create jobs and business opportunities, take effective 
action to solve difficult and pressing economic, human, community and 
physical development challenges of today, and to build for tomorrow as 
part of a Federal-State-local and private-sector partnership.
--Indian tribe: A tribe, band, or other organized group of Indians 
recognized in the State in which it resides or which is considered by 
the Secretary of the Interior to be an Indian tribe or an Indian 
organization for any purpose. For the purpose of Priority Area 1.0 
(Urban and Rural Community Economic Development) an Indian tribe or 
Indian organization is ineligible unless the applicant organization is 
a private non-profit community economic development corporation.
--Job Creation: Jobs that were not in existence prior to grant. (NOTE: 
Do not confuse this with Job Placement which is placing a person in a 
vacant job.)
--Migrant farmworker: An individual who works in agricultural 
employment of a seasonal or other temporary nature who is required to 
be absent from his/her place of permanent residence in order to secure 
such employment.
--Rural: An area that is not within the outer boundary of a 
metropolitan entity having a population of 25,000 or more and 
contiguous communities with a population density of 100 persons or more 
per square mile according to the latest decennial census. Such an area 
may be located entirely within one State or made up of contiguous 
interstate communities.
--Seasonal farmworker: Any individual employed in agricultural work of 
a seasonal or other temporary nature who is able to remain at his/her 
place [[Page 2105]] of permanent residence while employed.
--Budget period: The interval of time into which a grant period of 
assistance is divided for budgetary and funding purposes.
--Project period: The total time for which a project is approved for 
support, including any approved extensions.
--Employment Education and Training Program: A program that provides 
education and/or training to welfare recipients, at-risk youth, public 
housing tenants, displaced workers, homeless and low-income individuals 
and that has demonstrated organizational experience in education and 
training for these populations (JOBS, JTPA, etc).
--Technical Assistance: A problem-solving event generally utilizing the 
services of an expert. Such services may be provided on-site, by 
telephone, or other communications. These services address specific 
problems and are intended to assist with the immediate resolution of a 
given problem or set of problems.

Part B--Program Priority Areas

    The program priority areas of the Office of Community Services' 
Discretionary Grants Program are as follows:

Priority Area 1.0  Urban and Rural Community Economic Development.
    1.1  Urban and Rural Community Economic Development (Operational).
    1.2  Urban and Rural Community Economic Development (HBCU Set-
Aside).
    1.3  Urban and Rural Community Economic Development (Pre-
Developmental Set-Aside).
    1.4  Administrative and Management Expertise.
    1.5  Training and Technical Assistance (Set-Aside).
Priority Area 2.0  Rural Community Development Activities.
    2.1  Rural Housing (including rental housing for low-income 
individuals).
    2.2  Rural Community Facilities Development (Water and Waste Water 
Treatment Systems Development).
Priority Area 3.0  Assistance for Migrants and Seasonal Farmworkers.
    3.1  Assistance for Migrants and Seasonal Farmworkers (General).
    3.2  Assistance for Migrants and Seasonal Farmworkers (HBCU Set-
Aside).
Priority Area 1.0  Urban and Rural Community Economic Development
    Eligible applicants are private, non-profit community development 
corporations governed by a board consisting of residents of the 
community and business and civic leaders which has as a principal 
purpose planning, developing, or managing low-income housing or 
community development projects.
    The purpose of this priority area is to encourage the creation of 
projects intended to provide employment and business development 
opportunities for low-income people through business, physical or 
commercial development, and generally to improve the quality of the 
economic and social environment of low-income residents, including 
displaced workers, at-risk teenagers, individuals residing in public 
housing, and individuals who are homeless, especially those with 
developmental disabilities. It is intended to provide resources to 
eligible applicants but also has the broader objectives of arresting 
tendencies toward dependency, chronic unemployment, and community 
deterioration in urban and rural areas. Sub-Priority Area 1.4 is 
intended to provide administrative and management expertise to current 
Office of Community Services' grantees who are experiencing problems in 
the implementation of urban and rural community economic development 
projects. Sub-Priority Area 1.5 is intended to provide training and 
technical assistance to groups of community development corporations in 
developing or implementing projects funded under this section and to 
generally enhance the viability and competence of community development 
corporations.
    To this end, the program also seeks to attract additional private 
capital into distressed communities, including empowerment zones and 
enterprise communities, and to build and/or expand the ability of local 
institutions to better serve the economic needs of local residents.
    Sub-priority area 1.1  Urban and rural community economic 
development (operational). Funds will be provided to a limited number 
of private non-profit community development corporations for business 
development activities at the local level. Funding will be provided for 
specific projects and will require the submission of business plans or 
developmental proposals that meet the test of economic feasibility.
    Projects must further the Departmental goals of strengthening 
American families and promoting their self-sufficiency. OCS is 
particularly interested in receiving applications that stress public-
private partnerships that are directed toward the development of 
economic self-sufficiency through a focus on economic expansion.
    Applicants located in empowerment zones and enterprise communities 
are urged to submit applications. Such applicants may request funds for 
a business development project or a project that demonstrates 
innovative ways to create jobs in the poverty community.
    Applications must show that the proposed project:
    (1) Creates full-time permanent jobs. Seventy-five percent (75%) of 
those jobs created must be filled by low-income residents of the 
community and must also provide for career development opportunities. 
Project emphasis should be on employment of individuals who are 
unemployed or on public assistance, with particular emphasis on at-risk 
teenagers, AFDC recipients who are participating in the JOBS program, 
individuals residing in public housing, and individuals who are 
homeless. While projected employment in future years may be included in 
the application, it is essential that the focus of employment projects 
concentrate on those jobs created during the duration of the OCS 
project period; and/or
    (2) Creates a significant number of business development 
opportunities for low-income residents of the community or 
significantly aids such residents in maintaining economically viable 
businesses; and
    (3) Provides for establishing the self-sufficiency of program 
participants.
    In the evaluation process, favorable consideration will be given to 
applicants under this priority area who show the lowest cost-per-job 
created. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, OCS will not fund 
projects where the cost-per-job in OCS funds exceeds $15,000.
    In addition, favorable consideration in the evaluation process will 
be given to applicants who demonstrate their intention to coordinate 
services with the local JOBS office and/or other employment education 
and training offices that serve the proposed area. The JOBS or other 
employment education and training offices should serve welfare 
recipients, at-risk youth, public housing tenants, displaced workers, 
homeless and low-income individuals (as defined by DHHS poverty 
guidelines). Applicants should submit a written agreement from the JOBS 
or other local employment education and training office that indicates 
what actions will be taken to integrate/coordinate services 
[[Page 2106]] that relate directly to the project for which funds are 
being requested. The agreement should include the goals and objectives 
(including target groups) that the applicant and the employment 
education and training office expect to reach through their 
collaboration. It should describe the cooperative relationship, 
including specific activities and/or actions each of these entities 
proposes to carry out in support of the project, and the mechanism(s) 
to be used in coordinating those activities if the project is funded by 
OCS. Documentation that illustrates the organizational experience of 
the employment education and training office should also be included.
    Any applicant which proposes to use the requested OCS funds to make 
an equity investment such as the purchase of stock, or a loan to a 
business concern, including a wholly-owned subsidiary, or to make a 
sub-grant with a portion of the OCS funds, must include in its 
application a written agreement with the third party that commits the 
latter to the following:
    1. A minimum of 75% of the jobs to be created under the grant will 
be for low-income individuals.
    2. The grantee will have authority to screen applicants for jobs to 
be filled by low-income individuals and to verify their eligibility.
    3. The grantee will have a seat on the Board of Directors of the 
third party's firm if the grantee's investment equals 25% or more of 
the firm's assets. (Not applicable to loans made to third parties.)
    4. Reports will be made on a quarterly basis to the grantee on the 
use of grant funds.
    5. A procedure will be developed to assure that there are no 
duplicative counts of jobs created.
    6. Detailed information will be provided on how the grant funds 
will be used by the third party by submitting a Source and Use of Funds 
Statement. In addition, the agreement will provide details on how the 
community development corporation will provide support and technical 
assistance to the third-party in areas of recruitment and retention of 
low-income individuals.
    Any funds that are proposed to be used for training purposes must 
be limited to providing specific job-related training to those poverty 
level individuals who have been selected for employment in the grant 
supported project.
    OCS encourages applications that create linkages with community 
organizations administering the JOBS program which will train and place 
residents dependent on public assistance into jobs created by the 
project funded under this priority area.
    Projects which would result in the relocation of a business from 
one geographic area to another with the possible displacement of 
employees are discouraged.
    OCS will not consider applications that propose to establish or 
expand revolving loan funds, nor proposals that are geared towards the 
establishment of Small Business Investment Corporations or Minority 
Enterprise Small Business Investment Corporations.
    OCS does not anticipate approving the funding of applications which 
propose to sub-grant all or most of the grant activities to an 
unrelated entity.
    Applicants must be aware that projects funded under this priority 
area must be operational by the end of the project period, i.e., 
businesses must be in place, and low-income individuals actually 
employed in those businesses.
    See Part F, 7, d, for special instructions on developing a work 
program for this priority area.
    Sub-priority area 1.2  Urban and rural community economic 
development (HBCU set-aside). For Fiscal Year 1995, a set-aside fund of 
$2,250,000 will be included under this priority area for eligible 
applicants that submit projects that will be carried out in conjunction 
with Historically Black Colleges and Universities through contract or 
sub-grant. Such projects must conform to the purposes, requirements and 
prohibitions applicable to those submitted under Sub-Priority Area 1.1.
    Any funds that are proposed to be used for training must be 
directly related to the project and all individuals trained must be 
placed in a newly created job or business.
    These projects should reflect a significant partnership role for 
the college or university, and the applicant in doing so will be 
considered to have fulfilled the goals of the Public-Private 
Partnerships evaluation criterion and will be granted the maximum 
number of points in that category. Applications for these set-aside 
funds which are not funded due to the limited amount of funds available 
will also be considered competitively within the larger pool of 
eligible applicants under Sub-Priority Area 1.1.
    See Part F, 7, d, for special instructions on developing a work 
program for this priority area.
    Sub-priority area 1.3  Urban and rural community economic 
development (pre-developmental set-aside). OCS intends in this priority 
area to provide funds to recently-establishment private, non-profit 
community development corporations which propose to undertake economic 
development activities in distressed communities.
    OCS recognizes that there are a number of newly-organized non-
profit community development corporations who have identified needs in 
their communities but who have not had the staff or other resources to 
develop projects to address those needs. This lack of resources also 
might be affecting their ability to compete for funds, such as those 
provided under OCS's Urban and Rural Community Development Program 
(Operational Grants) since their limited resources would preclude them 
from developing a comprehensive business plan and/or mobilizing 
resources. OCS has an interest in providing support to these new 
entities in order to enable them to become more firmly established in 
their communities, thereby bringing technical expertise and new 
resources to these previously unserved or underserved communities. 
Therefore, OCS is setting aside $750,000 in Fiscal Year 1995 for grants 
to private non-profit community development corporations which have 
been in existence for no more than three years and have never received 
OCS funding. From this sum, grants of up to $75,000 each will be made 
to eligible applicants. These grants will be made for a period of one 
year and will not require matching funds.
    The grants will be pre-developmental grants under which CDCs may 
incur costs to: (1) evaluate the feasibility of potential projects 
which address identified needs in the low-income community and which 
conform to those projects and activities allowable under Sub-Priority 
Areas 1.1 and 1.2; (2) develop a Business Plan related to one of those 
projects; and (3) mobilize resources to be contributed to projects, 
including the utilization of Historically Black Colleges and 
Universities. Based on the availability of funds in Fiscal Year 1996, 
OCS will consider establishing a set-aside to provide operational funds 
to those organizations which received pre-developmental grants. Grants 
might be for a maximum of $250,000 and competition for those funds will 
be restricted to those organizations receiving Fiscal Year 1995 pre-
developmental grants. The Business Plan developed as a result of the 
pre-developmental grant would be submitted as part of the competitive 
application.
    Each application for Fiscal Year 1995 funded under this Priority 
Area must include the following as part of the project narrative. 
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    1. Description of the impact area, i.e., a description of the low-
income area it proposes to address;
    2. Analysis of need in the distressed community;
    3. Project objectives and measurable impact, i.e., a discussion of 
the types of projects that might be implemented to address the 
identified needs and how the proposed projects relate to the 
applicant's organizational goals and previous experience (if any); and
    4. Implementation factors and quarterly work plans with specific 
task timelines.
    Sub-priority area 1.4  Administrative and management expertise. OCS 
believes that one of the most effective means of assuring the 
successful operation of a project under the Discretionary Grants 
Program area is through the sharing amongst CDCs of their experiences 
in dealing with the day to day issues and challenges presented in 
promoting community economic development. Accordingly, OCS strongly 
encourages more experienced CDCs to share their administrative and 
management expertise with less experienced CDCs or with those who have 
encountered difficulties in operationalizing their work programs. In 
order to facilitate this, OCS will provide funds to one or more 
community development corporations (as defined in Part A.3) to enhance 
the management and operational capacities of the less experienced CDCs 
or those having difficulties.
    The grant(s) would be for a maximum of $500,000 with a project 
period not to exceed 17 months. Formal referrals to the grantee or 
grantees funded under this sub-priority area could be initiated by OCS 
with the concurrence of a grantee seeking to benefit from such contact. 
Such formal requests could also be initiated by a grantee with the 
concurrence of OCS. These contacts may occur on-site, by telephone, or 
by other methods of communication. Costs incurred in connection with 
participating in such activities will be borne by the recipient(s) of 
the OCS grant under this sub-priority area.
    Sub-priority area 1.5  Training and technical assistance. Funds 
will be awarded to one organization under this priority area for the 
purpose of providing training and technical assistance to strengthen 
the network of CDCs and to evaluate projects funded under this section.
    The grant will be for a maximum of $235,000 with a grant period not 
to exceed 17 months. Applicant must have the ability to collect and 
analyze data nationally that may benefit CDCs and be able to 
disseminate information to all of OCS funded grantees. The applicant 
will also be responsible for the development of instructional programs, 
conferences, seminars and other activities to assist community 
development corporations.
    Eligible applicants are private non-profit organizations. 
Applicants must operate on a national basis and have significant and 
relevant experiences in working with community development 
corporations.
Priority Area 2.0  Rural Community Development Activities
    Sub-priority area 2.1  Rural housing (including rental housing for 
low-income individuals). Eligible applicants are States, public 
agencies or private nonprofit organizations, including Historically 
Black Colleges and Universities.
    The purpose of this priority area is to assist low-income residents 
in rural communities by providing grants to eligible applicants to: (a) 
Provide technical assistance to help low-income families and 
individuals more effectively utilize existing local, State and Federal 
housing assistance programs; and (b) develop innovative ways to meet 
the housing needs of low-income people, e.g., the rehabilitation or 
repair of existing substandard housing units for occupancy by low-
income residents, the conversion of nonresidential buildings to low-
income residential use, and the purchase of homes by low-income people.
    OCS encourages applications that will assist low-income homeowners 
to improve their housing through self-help rehabilitation. These 
applications should not include projects which can be funded through 
other existing Federal programs.
    OCS also encourages the submission of proposals with the aim of 
assisting homeless families and those at risk of homelessness. 
Innovative ways to address housing needs of homeless families are of 
particular interest to OCS.
    Projects should produce the following types of tangible 
improvements and benefits related to housing conditions for rural poor 
people: interior or exterior structural repairs including 
weatherization, asbestos and lead abatement, and alternative energy 
systems; jobs created for local unskilled residents while assuring 
quality work; technical assistance and professional services related to 
housing and community planning by community-based design and planning 
organizations. (Such projects should be conducted with maximum use of 
voluntary services of professional and community personnel, and 
development of innovative housing strategies to help low-income rural 
residents acquire housing.)
    Applications calling for new construction or ``gut'' rehabilitation 
will only be considered if the application documents that there is 
insufficient existing housing stock that can be economically 
rehabilitated.
    Funds will not be available for the repair or rehabilitation of 
low-income rental housing unless the structure is either occupied by a 
low-income owner or the properties to be repaired are (a) owned by a 
private non-profit organization and (b) covered by a written agreement 
which will ensure continued occupancy by low-income people for at least 
three years after completion of repairs and rehabilitation.
    OCS is particularly interested in receiving applications from such 
entities as rural housing development corporations, cooperatives, and 
other public and private organizations with proven accomplishments in 
the area of rural housing.
    See Part F, 7, d, for special instructions on developing a work 
program for this priority area.
    Sub-priority area 2.2  Rural community facilities development 
(water and waste water treatment systems development). Funds will be 
provided under this priority area to help low-income rural communities 
develop the capability and expertise to establish and/or maintain 
affordable, adequate and safe water and waste water treatment 
facilities.
    Funds provided under this priority area may not be used for 
construction of water and waste water treatment systems or for 
operating subsidies for such systems, but other mobilized funds may be 
used for these activities. Therefore, it is suggested that applicants 
coordinate projects with the Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) and 
other Federal and State agencies to ensure that funds for hardware for 
local community projects are available.
    Eligible applicants are public or private nonprofit organizations, 
including Historically Black Colleges and Universities, that provide 
training and technical assistance to small, rural communities in 
meeting their community facility needs.
    See Part F, 7, d, for special instructions on developing a work 
program for this priority area.
Priority 3.0  Assistance for Migrants and Seasonal Farmworkers
    Sub-priority 3.1  Assistance for migrants and seasonal farmworkers 
[[Page 2108]] (general). Eligible applicants are States, public 
agencies and private nonprofit organizations, including Historically 
Black Colleges and Universities.
    The purpose of this priority area is to fund a limited number of 
projects which focus exclusively on the problems and special needs of 
migrants and seasonal farmworkers in order to improve their quality of 
life and advance self-sufficiency.
    OCS will entertain proposals that directly meet farmworker needs in 
such areas as: homelessness; crisis nutritional relief; the development 
of self-help systems of food production; emergency health and social 
services referral and assistance; home repair, rehabilitation, and 
ownership; direct assistance to low-income farmworkers, including at-
risk teenagers, to improve their job skills for them to qualify for 
long term and permanent full-time employment in agriculture; and/or 
assistance to low-income farmworkers, including at-risk teenagers, who 
wish to leave agricultural employment and find jobs in other lines of 
work. Linkages with the local JOBS program are encouraged wherever 
appropriate.
    Applicants must provide quantifiable objectives for each of the 
above activities which will be included in the project. OCS encourages 
applicants to develop linkages with other public and private sector 
service providers who also are working with migrant and seasonal 
farmworkers or with issues affecting this target group.
    For projects that relate to job skills and training, OCS will not 
consider applications proposing to use funds exclusively for classroom 
instruction. Placement in permanent jobs must be an integral activity 
of any training project.
    Applications submitted under this priority area must not contain 
requests for OCS funding for projects that would duplicate Community 
Services Block Grant funding or activities for which funding is 
available from other Federal agencies such as the Department of Labor 
and the Department of Agriculture's Women, Infants and Children (WIC) 
program.
    See Part F, 7, d, for special instructions on developing a work 
program for this priority area.
    Sub-priority area 3.2  assistance for migrants and seasonal 
farmworkers (HBCU set-aside). For Fiscal Year 1995, a fund of $300,000 
will be set aside for Historically Black Colleges and Universities to 
enable them to offer continuing education to migrants and seasonal 
farmworkers and to increase participant employment opportunities. 
Applicants must provide quantifiable objectives for each of the 
activities which will be included in the project. Applications which 
are not funded within this set-aside due to the limited amount of funds 
available will also be considered competitively within the larger pool 
of eligible applicants under Sub-Priority Area 3.1.
    See Part F, 7, b, for special instructions on developing a work 
program for this priority area.

Part C--Application Prerequisites

1. Eligible Applicants

    Priority areas included in this Program Announcement have differing 
eligibility requirements. Therefore, eligible applicants are identified 
in the individual priority area descriptions found in Part B, above.

2. Availability of Funds

a. FY 1995 Funds
    The Office of Community Services expects to award funds by April 
30, 1995 for new grants. The maximum amount of funds available for each 
Priority Area is summarized below:

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                                                            Fiscal year 
                      Priority area                         1995 funds  
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1.0  Urban and Rural Community Economic Development:                    
  1.1  Urban and Rural Community Economic Development                   
   (Operational)........................................     $19,498,000
  1.2  Urban and Rural Community Economic Development                   
   (HBCU Set-Aside).....................................       2,250,000
  1.3  Urban and Rural Community Economic Development                   
   (Pre-Developmental Set-Aside)........................         750,000
  1.4  Grantee Assistance (Set Aside)...................         500,000
  1.5  Training & Technical Assistance (Set Aside)......         235,000
2.0  Rural Community Development Activities.............       6,198,000
3.0  Assistance for Migrants and Seasonal Farmworkers:                  
  3.1  Assistance for Migrants and Seasonal Farmworkers                 
   (General)............................................       2,784,000
  3.2  Assistance for Migrants and Seasonal Farmworkers                 
   (HBCU Set-Aside).....................................         300,000
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b. Grant Amounts
    No more than the below stated amounts will be granted for projects 
under the Priority Areas as indicated:

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                                                                Funding 
                      Sub-priority area                          limit  
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1.1..........................................................   $700,000
1.2..........................................................    750,000
1.3..........................................................     75,000
1.4..........................................................    500,000
1.5..........................................................    235,000
2.1..........................................................    250,000
2.2..........................................................    425,000
3.1..........................................................    250,000
3.2..........................................................     75,000
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3. Project and Budget Periods

    For Sub-Priority Areas 1.1, and 1.2, applicants with projects 
involving construction only, may request project and budget periods of 
up to 36 months. Applicants for other economic development projects 
under those priority areas and Sub-Priority Areas 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 3.1 
and 3.2 may request project and budget periods of up to 17 months. For 
Sub-Priority Area 2.2, grantees will be funded for a 12 month project 
period. For Sub-Priority Area 1.3, applicants may request project and 
budget periods of up to 12 months. By fully funding the projects in FY 
95 funding stability in future years will be insured.

4. Mobilization of Resources

    OCS encourages and strongly supports mobilization of resources 
through public/private partnerships which can mobilize cash and/or 
third-party in-kind contributions.

5. Program Beneficiaries

    Projects proposed for funding under this Announcement must result 
in direct benefits to low-income people as defined in the most recent 
Annual Revision of Poverty Income Guidelines published by DHHS.
    Attachment A to this Announcement is an excerpt from the Poverty 
Income Guidelines currently in effect. Annual revisions of these 
guidelines are normally published in the Federal Register in February 
or early March of each year. Grantees will be required to apply the 
most recent guidelines throughout the project period. These revised 
guidelines may be obtained by accessing the OCS Electronic Bulletin 
Board (see ``For Further Information Contact'' at the beginning of this 
Announcement), at public libraries, Congressional offices, or by 
writing the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing 
Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
    No other government agency or privately-defined poverty guidelines 
are applicable for the determination of low-income eligibility for 
these OCS programs.
    Note, however, that low-income individuals granted lawful temporary 
[[Page 2109]] resident status under Sections 245A or 210A of the 
Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended by the Immigration Reform 
and Control Act of 1986 (Public law 99-603) may not be eligible for 
direct or indirect assistance based on financial need under this 
program for a period of five years from the date such status was 
granted.

6. Number of Projects in Application

    An application may contain only one project (except for Priority 
Areas 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, and 3.1 where applicants are researching various 
opportunities, are providing training and/or technical assistance to 
current OCS grantees, are responsible for seminars and other activities 
in assisting Community Development Corporations, or are having a multi-
faceted approach to Migrants' issues) and this project must be 
identified as responding to one of the program priority areas stated in 
this Announcement. Applications which are not in compliance with this 
requirement will be ineligible for funding.

7. Multiple Submittals

    There is no limit to the number of applications that can be 
submitted under a specific program priority area as long as each 
application contains a proposal for a different project. However, an 
applicant will receive only one grant in any Priority Area.

8. Sub-Contracting or Delegating Projects

    OCS does not fund projects where the role of the applicant is 
primarily to serve as a conduit for funds to organizations other than 
the applicant. The applicant must have a substantive role in the 
implementation of the project for which funding is requested.

9. Previous Performance and Current Grants

    Previous performance of applicants will be a determining factor in 
the grant award decisions. Any applicant which has three or more active 
OCS grants may only be funded under exceptional circumstances.

Part D--Application Procedures

1. Availability of Forms

    Attachments B, C, and D contain all of the standard forms necessary 
for the application for awards under these OCS programs. These forms 
may be photocopied for the application.
    Copies of the Federal Register containing this announcement are 
available at most local libraries and Congressional District Offices 
for reproduction. If copies are not available at these sources, they 
may be obtained by writing or telephoning the office listed under the 
section entitled
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION at the beginning of this announcement. In 
addition, they may be obtained by downloading from the OCS Electronic 
Bulletin Board. (See instructions under ``Contact'' at the beginning of 
this document.)
    For purposes of this announcement, all applicants will use SF-424, 
SF-424A, and SF-424B, regardless of the priority area governing the 
project. Applications proposing construction projects will also present 
all required financial data using SF-424A. Instructions for completing 
the SF-424, SF-424A, and SF-424B are found in Attachments B, C, and D.
    Part F contains instructions for the project narrative and project 
abstract. They will be submitted on plain bond paper along with the SF-
424 and related forms.
    Attachment J provides a checklist to aid applicants in preparing a 
complete application package for OCS.
    The applicant must be aware that in signing and submitting the 
application for this award, it is certifying that it will comply with 
the Federal requirements concerning the drug-free workplace and 
debarment regulations set forth in Attachments E and F.

2. Application Submission

    Applications must be submitted to ACF by the closing dates. Refer 
to ``Closing Dates'' at the beginning of this document for the specific 
date.
    Applications may be mailed to: Department of Health and Human 
Services Administration for Children and Families Division of 
Discretionary Grants, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, S.W., 6th Floor (OCS-95-
03), Washington, D.C. 20447. ATTN: Maiso Bryant
    Hand-delivered applications are accepted during normal working 
hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, on or prior to 
the established closing date at the below listed address.
    Administration for Children and Families Division of Discretionary 
Grants, 6th Floor, ACF Guard Station, 901 ``D'' Street, S.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20447
    An application will be considered to be received on time if sent on 
or before the closing date as evidenced by a legible U.S. Postal 
Service postmark or a legibly dated receipt from a commercial carrier. 
Private metered postmarks will not be considered acceptable as proof of 
timely mailing. Applications submitted by any means other than through 
the U.S. Postal Service or commercial carrier shall be considered as 
acceptable only if physically received at the above address before 
close of business on or before the deadline date.

    Note: Applicants should note that the U.S. Postal Service does 
not uniformly provide a dated postmark. Before relying on this 
method, applicants should check with their local post office. In 
some instances packages presented for mailing after a predetermined 
time are postmarked with the next day's date. In other cases, 
postmarks are not routinely placed on packages. Applicants are 
cautioned to verify that there is a date on the package, and that it 
is the correct date of mailing, before accepting a receipt.

    Applications which have a postmark later than the closing date, or 
which are hand-delivered after the closing date, will be returned to 
the sender without consideration in the competition.
    One signed original application and four copies are required. The 
first page of the SF-424 must contain in the lower right-hand corner, a 
designation indicating under which priority area funds are being 
requested (See part F, section 1, subsection 11).

3. Intergovernmental Review

    This program is covered under Executive Order 12372, 
``Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs,'' and 45 CFR part 100, 
``Intergovernmental Review of Department of Health and Human Services 
Programs 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, Colorado, 
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 Single Points of Contact 
(SPOCs). Applicants from these nineteen jurisdictions need take no 
action regarding E.O. 12372. Applicants 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 any 
required material to the SPOCs 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, if any, to the SPOC and indicate the date of this 
[[Page 2110]] submittal (or the date of contact if no submittal is 
required) on the Standard Form 424, item 16a.
    Under 45 CFR 100.8(a)(2), a SPOC has 60 days from the application 
deadline date to comment on proposed new or competing continuation 
awards.
    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 recommendations which they intend to 
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, 370 
L'Enfant Promenade, SW., 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20447.
    A list of the Single Points of Contact for each State and Territory 
is included as Attachment G of this announcement.

4. Application Consideration

    Applications which meet the screening requirements in sections 5 a 
and b below will be reviewed competitively. Such applications will be 
referred to reviewers for a numerical score and explanatory comments 
based solely on responsiveness to program priority area guidelines and 
evaluation criteria published in this announcement.
    Applications submitted under all priority areas will be reviewed by 
persons outside of the OCS unit which will be directly responsible for 
programmatic management of the grant. The results of these reviews will 
assist the Director and OCS program staff in considering competing 
applications. Reviewers' scores will weigh heavily in funding decisions 
but will not be the only factors considered. Applications generally 
will be considered in order of the average scores assigned by 
reviewers. However, highly ranked applications are not guaranteed 
funding since the Director may also consider other factors deemed 
relevant including, but not limited to, the timely and proper 
completion of projects funded with OCS funds granted in the last five 
(5) years; comments of reviewers and Government officials; staff 
evaluation and input; geographic distribution; previous program 
performance of applicants; compliance with grant terms under previous 
DHHS grants; audit reports; investigative reports; and applicant's 
progress in resolving any final audit disallowances on previous OCS or 
other Federal agency grants. Applicants with three or more incomplete 
OCS grants at the time of review may be denied funding. In addition, 
for applications received under 1.0, OCS will consider the geographic 
distribution of funds among States and the relative proportion of 
funding among rural and urban areas in accordance with section 
681(b)(1)(D) of the Act.
    OCS reserves the right to discuss applications with other Federal 
or non-Federal funding sources to ascertain the applicant's performance 
record.

5. Criteria for Screening Applicants

a. Initial Screening
    All applications that meet the published deadline for submission 
will be screened to determine completeness and conformity to the 
requirements of this announcement. Only those applications meeting the 
following requirements will be reviewed and evaluated competitively. 
Others will be returned to the applicants with a notation that they 
were unacceptable.
    (1) The application must contain a Standard Form 424 ``Application 
for Federal Assistance'' (SF-424), a budget (SF-424A), and signed 
``Assurances'' (SF 424B) completed according to instructions published 
in part F and attachments B, C, and D of this Program Announcement.
    (2) An Executive Summary and a project abstract must also accompany 
the standard forms.
    (3) The SF-424 and the SF-424B must be signed by an official of the 
organization applying for the grant who has authority to obligate the 
organization legally.
    (4) The application must be submitted for consideration under one 
priority area only.
b. Pre-Rating Review
    Applications which pass the initial screening will be forwarded to 
reviewers and/or OCS staff prior to the programmatic review to verify 
that the applications comply with this Program Announcement in the 
following areas:
    (1) Eligibility: Applicant meets the eligibility requirements for 
the priority area under which funds are being requested. Proof of non-
profit status must be included in the Appendices of the Project 
Narrative where applicable. Applicants must also be aware that the 
applicant's legal name as required in SF-424 (Item 5) must match that 
listed as corresponding to the Employer Identification Number (Item 6).
    (2) Number of Projects: An application may contain only one project 
(except for Priority Areas 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, and 3.1 where applicants are 
researching various opportunities, providing assistance to current OCS 
grantees, providing seminars and other activities in assisting 
Community Development Corporations, or having a multifaceted approach 
to Migrants' issues) and this project must be identified as responding 
to one of the program priority areas stated in this Announcement.
    Applicants which are not in compliance with this requirement will 
be ineligible for funding.
    (3) Grant amount: The amount of funds requested does not exceed the 
limits indicated in Part C, 2,b for the appropriate priority area.
    (4) Written Agreement When Applicant Proposes to Make Equity 
Investment, Loan, or Sub-Grant: (Sub-Priority Areas 1.1, and 1.2); The 
application contains a written agreement signed by the applicant and 
the third party which includes all of the elements required in part B.
    An application may be disqualified from the competition and 
returned if it does not conform to one or more of the above 
requirements.
c. Evaluation Criteria
    Applications which pass the pre-rating review will be assessed and 
scored by reviewers. Each reviewer will give a numerical score for each 
application reviewed. These numerical scores will be supported by 
explanatory statements on a formal rating form describing major 
strengths and weaknesses under each applicable criterion published in 
the announcement.
    The in-depth evaluation and review process will use the following 
criteria coupled with the specific requirements contained under each 
program priority area as described in Part B.

(Note: the following review criteria reiterate collection of 
information requirements contained in Part F of this announcement. 
These requirements are approved under OMB Control Number 0970-0062.)

6. Criteria for Review and Evaluation of All Applications Except Sub-
Priority Areas 1.3, 1.4 and 1.5

(a) Criterion I: Analysis of Need (Maximum: 5 Points)
    The application documents that the project addresses a vital need 
in a distressed community and provides statistics and other data and 
information in support of its contention. [[Page 2111]] 
(b) Criterion II: Organizational Experience in Program Area and Staff 
Responsibilities (Maximum: 15 Points)
    (i) Organizational Experience in Program Area (sub-rating: 0-5 
points).
    Documentation provided indicates that projects previously 
undertaken have been relevant and effective and have provided permanent 
benefits to the low-income population.
    Organizations which propose providing training and technical 
assistance have detailed competence in the specific program priority 
area and as a deliverer with expertise in the fields of training and 
technical assistance. If applicable, information provided by these 
applicants also addresses related achievements and competence of each 
cooperating or sponsoring organization.
Applicable to Sub-Priority Areas 1.1, and 1.2
    The applicant has demonstrated the ability to implement major 
activities in such areas as business development, commercial 
development, physical development, or financial services; the ability 
to mobilize dollars from sources such as the private sector 
(corporations, banks, etc.), foundations, the public sector, including 
State and local governments, or individuals; that it has a sound 
organizational structure and proven organizational capability; and an 
ability to develop and maintain a stable program in terms of business, 
physical or community development activities that will provide needed 
permanent jobs, services, business development opportunities, and other 
benefits to community residents.
    (ii) Staff Skills, Resources and Responsibilities (sub-rating 0-10 
points).
    The application describes in brief resume form the experience and 
skills of the project director who is not only well qualified, but his/
her professional capabilities are relevant to the successful 
implementation of the project. If the key staff person has not yet been 
identified, the application contains a comprehensive position 
description which indicates that the responsibilities to be assigned to 
the project director are relevant to the successful implementation of 
the project. The applicant has adequate facilities and resources (i.e. 
space and equipment) to successfully carry out the work plan. The 
assigned responsibilities of the staff are appropriate to the tasks 
identified for the project and sufficient time of senior staff will be 
budgeted to assure timely implementation and cost effective management 
of the project.
(c) Criterion III: Project Implementation (Maximum: 25 Points)
    The Work Plan, or Business Plan where appropriate, is both sound 
and feasible. The project is responsive to the needs identified in the 
Analysis of Need. It sets forth realistic quarterly time targets by 
which the various work tasks will be completed. Critical issues or 
potential problems that might impact negatively on the project are 
defined and the project objectives can be reasonably attained despite 
such potential problems.
(d) Criterion IV A: Significant and Beneficial Impact (Maximum: 30 
Points) (Applicable to Sub-Priority Areas 1.1, and 1.2)
    (i) Significant and Beneficial Impact (sub- rating: 0-10 points).
    The application contains a full and accurate description of the 
proposed use of the requested financial assistance. The proposed 
project will produce permanent and measurable results that will reduce 
the incidence of poverty in the community. The OCS grant funds, in 
combination with private and/or other public resources, are targeted 
into low-income communities, distressed communities, and/or designated 
enterprise zones and enterprise communities.
    (ii) Community Empowerment Consideration (Maximum: 0-10 points).
    Special consideration will be given to applicants who are located 
in areas which are characterized by poverty and other indicators of 
socio-economic distress such as a poverty rate of at least 20%, 
designation as an Empowerment Zone or Enterprise Community, high levels 
of unemployment, and high levels of incidences of violence, gang 
activity, crime, or drug use. Applicants should document that they were 
involved in the preparation and planned implementation of a 
comprehensive community-based strategic plan to achieve both economic 
and human development in an integrated manner.
    (iii) Cost-per-Job (sub-rating: 0-5 points).
    During the project period the proposed project will create new, 
permanent jobs or maintain permanent jobs for low-income residents at a 
cost-per-job below $15,000 in OCS funds.

    (Note: The maximum number of points will be given to those 
applicants proposing cost-per-job estimates of $5,000 or less of OCS 
requested funds. Higher cost-per-job estimates will receive 
correspondingly fewer points.)

    (iv) Career Development Opportunities (sub- rating: 0-5 points).
    The application documents that the jobs to be created for low-
income people have career development opportunities which will promote 
self-sufficiency.
(e) Criterion IV B: Significant and Beneficial Impact (Maximum: 30 
Points) Applicable to Sub-Priority Areas 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 and 3.2)
    The application contains a full and accurate description of the 
proposed use of the requested financial assistance. The proposed 
project will produce permanent and measurable results that will reduce 
the incidence of poverty in the areas targeted and significantly 
enhance the self sufficiency of program participants. Results are 
quantifiable in terms of program area expectations, e.g., number of 
units of housing rehabilitated, agricultural and non-agricultural job 
placements, etc. The OCS grant funds, in combination with private and/
or other public resources, are targeted into low-income and/or 
distressed communities and/or designated empowerment zones and 
enterprise communities.
(f) Criterion V A: Public-Private Partnerships (Maximum: 20 Points) 
(Applicable to Sub-Priority Areas 1.1 and 1.2)
    (i) Mobilization of resources: (sub-rating: 15 points).
    The application documents that the applicant will mobilize from 
public and/or private sources cash and/or in-kind contributions valued 
at an amount equal to the OCS funds requested. Applicants documenting 
that the value of such contributions will be at least equal to the OCS 
funds requested will receive the maximum number of points for this 
Criterion. Lesser contributions will be given consideration based upon 
the value documented. Applicants under Sub-Priority Area 1.2 who are 
proposing to enter into a partnership with Historically Black Colleges 
and Universities are deemed to have fully met this criterion and will 
receive the maximum number of points if they document the participation 
of the HBCU.
    (ii) Integration/coordination of services: (sub-rating: 5 points).
    The applicant demonstrates a commitment to coordination with the 
local JOBS office and/or other employment education and training 
programs (such as JTPA) to ensure that welfare recipients, at-risk 
youth, displaced workers, public housing tenants, homeless and low-
income individuals will be trained and placed in the newly created 
jobs. The applicant provides a written agreement from the local JOBS or 
other employment education and training office indicating what actions 
will be taken to integrate/ [[Page 2112]] coordinate services that 
relate directly to the project for which funds are being requested.
    Specifically, the agreement should include: (1) the goals and 
objectives that the applicant and the JOBS or other employment 
education and training office expect to achieve through their 
collaboration; (2) the specific activities/actions that will be taken 
to integrate/coordinate services on an on-going basis; (3) the target 
population that this collaboration will serve; (4) the mechanism(s) to 
be used in integrating/coordinating activities; (5) how those 
activities will be significant in relation to the goals and objectives 
to be achieved through the collaboration; and (6) how those activities 
will be significant in relation to their impact on the success of the 
OCS-funded project.
    The applicant should also provide documentation that illustrates 
the organizational experience related to the employment education and 
training program (refer to Criterion II for guidelines).
(g) Criterion V B: Public-Private Partnerships (Maximum: 20 Points) 
(Applicable to Sub-Priority Areas 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, and 3.2)
    The application documents that the applicant will mobilize from 
public and/or private sources cash and/or in-kind contributions valued 
at an amount equal to the OCS funds requested. Applicants documenting 
that the value of such contributions will be at least equal to the OCS 
funds requested will receive the maximum number of points for this 
Criterion. Lesser contributions will be given consideration based upon 
the value documented.
(h) Criterion VI: Budget Appropriateness and Reasonableness (Maximum: 5 
points)
    Funds requested are commensurate with the level of effort necessary 
to accomplish the goals and objectives of the project. The application 
includes a detailed budget break-down for each of the budget categories 
in the SF-424A. The applicant presents a reasonable administrative 
cost. The estimated cost to the government of the project also is 
reasonable in relation to the anticipated results.

7. Criteria for Review and Evaluation of Applications Submitted Under 
Sub-Priority Area 1.3

a. Criterion I: Organizational Capability and Capacity (Maximum: 20 
Points)
    (1) Organizational experience in program area (sub-rating: 5 
Points). Where the applicant has a history of prior achievement in 
economic development, the documentation must address the relevance and 
effectiveness of projects undertaken, especially their cost 
effectiveness and the relevance and effectiveness of any services and 
the permanent benefits provided to the targeted population. Applicants 
must also indicate why they feel that they can successfully implement 
the project for which they are requesting funds.
    (2) Management capacity (sub-rating: 5 points). Applicants must 
fully detail their ability to implement sound and effective management 
practices and if they have been recipients of other Federal or other 
governmental grants, they must also detail that they have consistently 
complied with financial and program progress reporting and audit 
requirements. Applicants should submit any available documentation on 
their management practices and progress reporting procedures along with 
a statement by a Certified or Licensed Public Accountant as to the 
sufficiency of the applicant's financial management system to protect 
adequately any Federal funds awarded under the application submitted.
    (3) Staffing (sub-rating: 5 points). The application must fully 
describe (e.g., resumes) the experience and skills of key staff showing 
that they are not only well qualified but that their professional 
capabilities are relevant to the successful implementation of the 
project.
    (4) Staffing responsibilities (sub-rating: 5 points). The 
application must describe how the assigned responsibilities of the 
staff are appropriate to the tasks identified for the project.
b. Criterion II: Significant and Beneficial Impact (Maximum: 35 Points)
    The work plan funded under this announcement must show that there 
is a clearly identified need in a low-income area which is not being 
effectively addressed currently.
    Project funds under this announcement must be used to develop a 
Business Plan for a project which would produce permanent and 
measurable results that will reduce the incidence of poverty in the 
areas targeted and mobilize non-discretionary program dollars from 
private sector individuals, public resources, corporations, and 
foundations if the project is implemented. The project around which the 
Business Plan is developed with the use of OCS grant funds must be 
targeted into low-income communities, and/or designated empowerment 
zones or enterprise communities with the goals of increasing the 
economic conditions and social self-sufficiency of residents. 
Activities must be designed to achieve the specific Program Priority 
Area 1.3 objectives as defined in this program announcement.
c. Criterion III: Project Implementation and Evaluation (Maximum: 30 
Points)
    (1) Project implementation component (sub-rating: 25 points). The 
application must contain a detailed and specific work plan that is both 
sound and feasible. It must set forth realistic quarterly time targets 
by which the various work tasks will be completed. Because quarterly 
time schedules are used by OCS as a key instrument to monitor progress, 
failure to include these time targets may seriously reduce an 
applicant's point score in this criterion. It must define critical 
issues or potential problems that might impact negatively on the 
project and it must indicate how the project objectives will be 
attained notwithstanding any such potential problems.
    (2) Evaluation component (sub-rating: 5 points). All proposals 
should include a self-evaluation component. The evaluation data 
collection and analysis procedures should be specifically oriented to 
assess the degree to which the stated goals and objectives are 
achieved. Qualitative and quantitative measures reflective of the 
scheduling and task delineation in (1) above should be used to the 
maximum extent possible. This component should indicate the ways in 
which the potential grantee would integrate qualitative and 
quantitative measures of accomplishment and specific data into its 
program progress reports that are required by OCS from all grantees.
d. Criterion IV: Budget Appropriateness and Reasonableness (Maximum: 15 
points)
    Each applicant should carefully review the requirements of Program 
Sub-Priority Area 1.3 and the budget submitted must coincide with those 
requirements.
    The proposal's request for funds must include a detailed budget 
breakout for each of the pertinent budget categories in part III, 
section B of the SF-424. (Please identify any positions for which less 
than full-time funding is requested.)

8. Criteria for Review and Evaluation of Applications Submitted Under 
Sub-Priority Area 1.4

(a) Criterion I: Organizational Experience in Program Area and Staff 
Responsibilities (Maximum: 20 points)
    (i) Organizational Experience in Program Area (sub-rating: 0-10 
points). [[Page 2113]] Applicant has documented the capability to 
provide leadership in solving long-term and immediate problems locally 
and/or nationally in such areas as business development, commercial 
development, organizational and staff development, board training, and 
micro-entrepreneurship development. Applicant must document a 
capability (including access to a network of skilled individuals and/or 
organizations) in two or more of the following areas: Business 
Management, including strategic planning and fiscal management; 
Finance, including development of financial packages and provision of 
financial/accounting services; and Regulatory Compliance, including 
assistance with zoning and permit compliance. Further, the applicant 
has the demonstrated ability to mobilize dollars from sources such as 
the private sector (corporations, banks, foundations, etc.) and the 
public sector, including state and local governments. Applicant also 
demonstrates that it has a sound organizational structure and proven 
organizational capability as well as an ability to develop and maintain 
a stable program in terms of business, physical or community 
development activities that have provided permanent jobs, services, 
business development opportunities, and other benefits to poverty 
community residents.
    Applicants must indicate why they feel that their successful 
experiences would be of assistance to existing grantees which are 
experiencing difficulties in implementing their projects.
    (ii) Staff Skills, Resources and Responsibilities (sub-rating 0-10 
points). The application describes in brief resume form the experience 
and skills of the project director who is not only well qualified, but 
who has professional capabilities relevant to the successful 
implementation of the project. If the key staff person has not yet been 
identified, the application contains a comprehensive position 
description which indicates that the responsibilities to be assigned to 
the project director are relevant to the successful implementation of 
the project. The applicant has adequate facilities and resources (i.e. 
space and equipment) to successfully carry out the work plan. The 
assigned responsibilities of the staff are appropriate to the tasks 
identified for the project and sufficient time of senior staff will be 
budgeted to assure timely implementation and cost effective management 
of the project.
(b) Criterion II: Work Program (Maximum: 30 Points)
    Based upon the applicant's knowledge and experience related to 
OCS's Discretionary Grants Program (particularly community economic 
development), the application should demonstrate in some specificity a 
thorough understanding of the problems a grantee may encounter in 
implementing a successful project. The application should include a 
strategy for assessing the specific nature of the problems, outlining a 
course of action and identifying the resources required to resolve the 
problems.
(c) Criterion III: Significant and Beneficial Impact (Maximum: 30 
Points)
    Project funds under this sub-priority area must be used for the 
purposes of transferring expertise directly, or by a contract with a 
third party, to other OCS funded grantees. Applicants must document how 
the success or failure of collaboration with these grantees will be 
documented.
    Applicants must demonstrate an ability to disseminate results on 
the kinds of programmatic and administrative expertise transfer efforts 
in which they participated and successful strategies that they may have 
developed to share expertise with grantees during the grant period. 
Applicants must also state whether the results of the project will be 
included in a handbook, a progress paper, an evaluation report or a 
general manual and why the particular methodology chosen would be most 
effective.
d. Criterion IV: Public-Private Partnerships (15 Points)
    The applicant demonstrates that it has worked with local, regional, 
state or national offices to ensure that welfare recipients, at-risk 
youth, displaced workers, public housing tenants, homeless and low-
income individuals have been trained and placed in newly created jobs. 
Applicant should demonstrate how it will design a comprehensive 
strategy which makes use of other available resources to resolve 
typical and recurrent grantee problems.
e. Criterion V: Budget Appropriateness and Reasonableness (Maximum: 5 
Points)
    Applicant documents that the funds requested are commensurate with 
the level of effort necessary to accomplish the goals and objectives of 
the project. The application includes a detailed budget break-down for 
each of the appropriate budget categories in the SF-424A. The estimated 
cost to the government of the project also is reasonable in relation to 
the anticipated results.

9. Criteria for Review and Evaluation of Applications submitted under 
Sub-Priority Area 1.5

(a) Criterion I: Need for Assistance (Maximum: 10 Points)
    The application documents that the project addresses a vital 
nationwide need related to the purposes of Priority Area 1.0 and 
provides data and information in support of its contention.
(b) Criterion II: Organizational Experience in Program Area and Staff 
Responsibilities (Maximum: 20 Points)
    (i) Organizational Experience (0-10 Points) Applicant has 
documented the capability to provide leadership in solving long-term 
and immediate problems locally and/or nationally in such areas as 
business development, commercial development, organizational and staff 
development, board training, and micro-entrepreneurship development. 
Applicant must document a capability (including access to a network of 
skilled individuals and/or organizations) in two or more of the 
following areas: Business Management, including strategic planning and 
fiscal management; Finance, including development of financial packages 
and provision of financial/accounting services; and Regulatory 
Compliance, including assistance with zoning and permit compliance.
    (ii) Staff Skills (0-10 points) The applicants's proposed project 
director and primary staff are well qualified and their professional 
experiences are relevant to the successful implementation of the 
proposed project.
(c) Criterion III: Work Plan (Maximum 35 Points)
    Based upon the applicant's knowledge and experience related to 
OCS's Discretionary Grants Program (particularly community economic 
development), the applicant must develop and submit a detailed and 
specific work plan that is both sound and feasible. The work plan 
should--
    (i) Demonstrate that all activities are comprehensive and 
nationwide in scope, and adequately described and appropriately related 
to the goals of the program (0-10 points).
    (ii) Demonstrate in some specificity a thorough understanding of 
the kinds of training and technical assistance that can be provided to 
the network of Community Development Corporations (0-10 points). 
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    (iii) Delineate the tasks and sub-tasks involved in the areas 
necessary to carry out the responsibilities to include training, 
technical assistance, research, outreach, seminars, etc. ( 0-5 points).
    (iv) State the intermediate and end products to be developed by 
task and sub-task (0-5 points).
    (v) Provide realistic time frames and chronology of key activities 
for the goals and objectives (0-5 points).
(d) Criterion IV: Significant and Beneficial Impact (Maximum: 25 
Points)
    Project funds under this sub-priority area must be used for the 
purpose of providing training and technical assistance on a national 
basis to the network of Community Development Corporations. Applicant 
must document how the success or failure of the assistance provided 
will be documented.
    (i) Application should adequately describe how the project will 
assure long-term program and management improvements for Community 
Development Corporations (0-10 points);
    (ii) The project will impact on a significant number of Community 
Development Corporations (0-10 points);
    (iii) Applicant should document how the project will leverage or 
mobilize significant other non-federal resources for the direct benefit 
of the project (0-5 points);
(e) Criteria V: Budget Reasonableness (Maximum 10 Points)
    (i) The resources requested are reasonable and adequate to 
accomplish the project (0-5 points).
    (ii) Total costs are reasonable and consistent with anticipated 
results (0-5 points).

Part E--Contents of Application and Receipt Process

1. Contents of Application

    Each application, whether involving construction or not, should 
include one original and four additional copies of the following:
    a. A signed ``Application for Federal Assistance'' (SF-424);
    b. ``Budget Information-Non-Construction Programs'' (SF-424A);
    c. A signed ``Assurances-Non-Construction Programs'' (SF-424B);
    d. A Project Abstract (a paragraph which succinctly describes the 
project (in 300 characters or less));
    e. A Project Narrative consisting of the following elements 
preceded by a consecutively numbered Table of Contents that will 
describe the project in the following order:
    (i) Eligibility Confirmation
    (ii) Analysis of Need (except for Sub-Priorities 1.4, 1.5)
    (iii) Organizational Experience and Staff Responsibilities
    (iv) Work Program (including Executive Summary)
    (v) Appendices, including relevant sections of By-Laws and/or 
Articles of Incorporation which confirm eligibility of organization as 
a CDC; proof of non-profit status where applicable; resumes; written 
agreements re grants, coordination with JOBS, etc.; Single Point of 
Contact comments, where applicable; certification regarding anti-
lobbying activities; and a disclosure of lobbying activities.
    The application package should not exceed 50 pages for applications 
submitted under sub-priority areas 1.1 and 1.2., and 30 pages for all 
applications submitted under the other sub-priority areas.
    Applications should be two holed punched at the top center and 
fastened with a compressor slide paper fastener or a binder clip. The 
submission of bound applications, or applications enclosed in binders, 
is especially discouraged.
    Applications must be uniform in composition since OCS may find it 
necessary to duplicate them for review purposes. Therefore, 
applications must be submitted on white 8 1/2 X 11 inch paper only. 
They must not include colored, oversized or folded materials. Do not 
include organizational brochures or other promotional materials, 
slides, films, clips, etc. in the proposal. They will be discarded, if 
included.

2. Acknowledgement of Receipt

    All applicants will receive an acknowledgement notice with an 
assigned identification number. Applicants are requested to supply a 
self-addressed mailing label with their application which can be 
attached to this acknowledgement notice. The identification number and 
the program priority area letter code must be referred to in all 
subsequent communications with OCS concerning the application. If an 
acknowledgement is not received within three weeks after the deadline 
date, please notify ACF by telephone (202) 401-9365.

Part F--Instructions for Completing Application Package

    (Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under Control 
Number 0970-0062. The standard forms attached to this announcement 
shall be used to apply for funds for all priority areas described in 
this announcement.)
    It is suggested that you reproduce the SF-424 and SF-424A, and type 
your application on the copies. If an item on the SF-424 cannot be 
answered or does not appear to be related or relevant to the assistance 
requested, write ``NA'' for ``Not Applicable.''
    Prepare your application in accordance with the standard 
instructions given in Attachments B and C corresponding to the forms, 
as well as the OCS specific instructions set forth below:

1. SF-424 ``Application for Federal Assistance'' Item

    1. For the purposes of this announcement, all projects are 
considered ``Applications''; there are no ``Pre-Applications.'' Also 
for the purposes of this announcement, construction projects are those 
which involve major renovations or new construction. All others are 
considered non-construction. Check the appropriate box under 
``Application.''
    5. and 6. The legal name of the applicant must match that listed as 
corresponding to the Employer Identification Number. Where the 
applicant is a previous Department of Health and Human Services 
grantee, enter the Central Registry System Employee Identification 
Number (EIN) and the Payment Identifying Number (PIN), if one has been 
assigned, in the Block entitled ``Federal Identifier'' located at the 
top right hand corner of the form.
    7. If the applicant is a non-profit corporation, enter ``N'' in the 
box and specify ``non-profit corporation'' in the space marked 
``Other.'' Proof of non-profit status, such as IRS determination or 
appropriate sections of the Articles of Incorporation, or By-laws, must 
be included as an appendix to the project narrative.
    8. For the purposes of this announcement, all applications are 
``New''.
    9. Enter DHHS-ACF/OCS.
    10. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number for OCS 
programs covered under this announcement is 93.570. The title is ``CSBG 
Discretionary Awards.''
    11. The following letter program priority area designations must be 
used:

UR--for Sub-Priority Area 1.1. Urban and Rural Community Economic 
Development (Operational)
HB--for Sub-Priority Area 1.2. Urban and Rural Community Economic 
Development (HBCU Set-Aside)
PD--for Sub-Priority Area 1.3. Urban and Rural Community Economic 
Development (Pre-Developmental Set-Aside) [[Page 2115]] 
AM--for Sub-Priority Area 1.4. Administrative and Management (Set-
Aside)
UT--for Sub-Priority Area 1.5. Technical Assistance (Set-Aside)
RH--for Sub-Priority Area 2.1. Rural Housing Repairs and Rehabilitation 
(including rental housing for low-income individuals).
RF--for Sub-Priority Area 2.2. Rural Community Facilities Development 
(Water and Waste Water Treatment Systems Development)
MS--for Sub-Priority Area 3.1. Assistance for Migrants and Seasonal 
Farmworkers (General)
HM--for Sub-Priority Area 3.2 Assistance for Migrants and Seasonal 
Farmworkers (HBCU Set-Aside)

2. SF-424A--``Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs'' See 
Instructions accompanying this form as well as the instructions set 
forth below:

    In completing these sections, the ``Federal Funds'' budget entries 
will relate to the requested OCS discretionary funds only, and ``Non-
Federal'' will include mobilized funds from all other sources--
applicant, state, local, and other. Federal funds other than requested 
OCS discretionary funding should be included in ``Non-Federal'' 
entries.
    The budget forms in SF-424A are only to be used to present grant 
administrative costs and major budget categories.
    Financial data that is generated as part of a project Business Plan 
or other internal project cost data must be separate and should appear 
as part of the project Business Plan or other project implementation 
data.
    Sections A and D of SF-424A must contain entries for both Federal 
(OCS) and non-Federal (mobilized) funds. Section B contains entries for 
Federal (OCS) funds only. Clearly identified continuation sheets in SF-
424A format should be used as necessary.
    Section A--Budget Summary
    Lines 1-4
    Col. (a): Line 1 Enter ``CSBG Discretionary'';
    Col. (b): Line 1 Enter ``93.570'';
    Col. (c) and (d): Applicants should leave columns (c) and (d) 
blank.
    Col. (e)-(g): For line 1, enter in columns (e), (f) and (g) the 
appropriate amounts needed to support the project for the budget 
period.
    Line 5 Enter the figures from Line 1 for all columns completed as 
required, (c), (d), (e), (f), and (g).
Section B--Budget Categories
Allowability of costs are governed by applicable cost principles set 
forth in 45 CFR Parts 74 and 92. Columns (1) and (5):
    In OCS applications, it is only necessary to complete Columns (1) 
and (5).
    Column 1: Enter the total requirements for OCS Federal funds by the 
Object Class Categories of this section:
    Personnel-Line 6a: Enter the total costs of salaries and wages of 
applicant/grantee staff only. Do not include costs of consultants or 
personnel costs of delegate agencies or of specific project(s) or 
businesses to be financed by the applicant.
    Fringe Benefits-Line 6b: Enter the total costs of fringe benefits 
unless treated as part of an approved indirect cost rate which is 
entered on line 6j. Provide a breakdown of amounts and percentages that 
comprise fringe benefit costs.
    Travel-Line 6c: Enter total costs of all travel by employees of the 
project. Travel costs for the Executive Director or Project Director to 
attend a two day national workshop in Washington, D.C. should be 
included. Do not enter costs for consultant's travel. Provide 
justification for requested travel costs.
    Equipment-Line 6d: Enter the total costs of all non-expendable 
personal property to be acquired by the project. ``Non-expendable 
personal property'' means 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.
    Supplies-Line 6e: Enter the total costs of all tangible personal 
property (supplies) other than that included on line 6d.
    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 and 
specific project(s) or businesses to be financed by the applicant. Also 
include any contracts with organizations for the provision of technical 
assistance. Do not include payments to individual service contractors 
on this line. If available at the time of application, attach a list of 
contractors indicating the name of the organization, the purpose of the 
contract and the estimated dollar amount of the award.

    Note: Whenever the applicant/grantee intends to delegate part of 
the program to another agency, the applicant/grantee must submit 
Sections A and B of this form (SF-424A), completed for each delegate 
agency by agency title, along with the required supporting 
information referenced in the applicable instructions. The total 
costs of all such agencies will be part of the amount shown on Line 
6f. Provide back-up documentation identifying name of contractor, 
purpose of contract and major cost elements.

    Construction-Line 6g: Enter the costs of renovation, repair, or new 
construction. Provide narrative justification and breakdown of costs.
    Other-Line 6h: Enter the total of all other costs. Such costs, 
where applicable, may include but are not limited to insurance, food, 
medical and dental costs (noncontractual), fees and travel paid 
directly to individual consultants, 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.
    Total Direct Charges-Line 6i: Show the total of Lines 6a through 
6h.
    Indirect Charges-Line 6j: Enter the total amount of indirect costs. 
This line should be used only when the applicant currently has an 
indirect cost rate approved by the Department of Health and Human 
Services or another Federal agency or is awaiting such approval. With 
the exception of local governments, applicants should enclose a copy of 
the current rate agreement if it was negotiated with a Federal agency 
other than the Department of Health and Human Services.
    If the applicant organization is in the process of initially 
developing or renegotiating a rate, it should immediately, upon 
notification that an award will be made, develop a tentative indirect 
cost rate proposal based on its most recently completed fiscal year in 
accordance with the principles set forth in the pertinent DHHS Guide 
for Establishing Indirect Cost Rates, and submit it to the appropriate 
DHHS Regional Office.
    It should be noted that when an indirect cost rate is requested, 
those costs included in the indirect cost pool should not be also 
charged as direct costs to the grant.
    Totals-Line 6k: Enter the total amounts of Lines 6i and 6j. The 
total amount shown in Section B, Column (5), Line 6k, should be the 
same as the amount shown in Section A, Line 5, Column (e).
    Program Income-Line 7: Enter the estimated amount of income, if 
any, expected to be generated from this project. Separately show 
expected [[Page 2116]] program income generated from OCS support and 
income generated from other mobilized funds. Do not add or subtract 
this amount from the budget total. Show the nature and source of income 
in the program narrative statement.
    Column 5: Carry totals from Column 1 to Column 5 for all line 
items.
Section C--Non-Federal Resources
    This section is to record the amounts of ``non-Federal'' resources 
that will be used to support the project. ``Non-Federal'' resources 
mean other than OCS funds for which the applicant is applying. 
Therefore, mobilized funds from other Federal programs, such as the Job 
Training Partnership Act program, should be entered on these lines. 
Provide a brief listing of the non-Federal resources on a separate 
sheet and describe whether it is a grantee-incurred cost or a third-
party in-kind contribution. The firm commitment of these resources must 
be documented and submitted with the application in order to be given 
credit in the Public-Private Partnerships criterion.
    Except in unusual situations, this documentation must be in the 
form of letters of commitment from the organization(s)/individuals from 
which funds will be received.
    Line 8:
    Column (a): Enter the project title.
    Column (b): Enter the amount of contributions to be made by the 
applicant to the project.
    Column (c): Enter the State contribution. If the applicant is a 
State agency, enter the non-Federal funds to be contributed by the 
State other than the applicant.
    Column (d): Enter the amount of cash and in-kind contributions to 
be made from all other sources.
    Column (e): Enter the total of columns (b), (c), and (d). Lines 9, 
10, and 11 should be left blank.
    Line 12: Carry the total of each column of Line 8, (b) through (e). 
The amount in Column (e) should be equal to the amount on Section A, 
Line 5, column (f).
Section D--Forecasted Cash Needs
    Line 13: Enter the amount of Federal (OCS) cash needed for this 
grant by quarter. During the budget period for grants which are more 
than twelve (12) months, submit a separate sheet for each additional 
twelve (12) months or portion thereof.
    Line 14: Enter the amount of cash from all other sources needed by 
quarter during the budget period.
    Line 15: Enter the total of Lines 13 and 14.
Section E--Budget Estimates of Federal Funds Needed for Balance of 
Project(s)
    Completion not required.
Section F--Other Budget Information
    Line 21--Use this space and continuation sheets as necessary to 
fully explain and justify the major items included in the budget 
categories shown in Section B. Include sufficient detail to facilitate 
determination of allowability, relevance to the project, and cost 
benefits. Particular attention must be given to the explanation of any 
requested direct cost budget item which requires explicit approval by 
the Federal agency. Budget items which require identification and 
justification shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
    A. Salary amounts and percentage of time worked for those key 
individuals who are identified in the project narrative;
    B. Any foreign travel;
    C. A list of all equipment and estimated cost of each item to be 
purchased wholly or in part with grant funds which meet the definition 
of nonexpendable personal property provided on Line 6d, Section B. Need 
for equipment must be supported in program narrative.
    D. Contractual: Major items or groups of smaller items; and
    E. Other: group into major categories all costs for consultants, 
local transportation, space, rental, training allowances, staff 
training, computer equipment, etc. Provide a complete breakdown of all 
costs that make up this category.
    Line 22--Enter the type of HHS or other Federal agency approved 
indirect cost 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. 
Also, enter the date the rate was approved, where applicable. Attach a 
copy of the rate agreement if it was negotiated with a Federal agency 
other than the Department of Health and Human Services.
    Line 23--Provide any other explanations and continuation sheets 
required or deemed necessary to justify or explain the budget 
information.
    3. SF-424B ``Assurances-Non-Construction''--All applicants, whether 
or not project involves construction, must file the Standard Form 424B, 
``Assurances: Non-Construction Programs.'' Applicants must sign and 
return the Standard Form 424B, found at Attachment D, with their 
applications.
    4. Restrictions on Lobbying Activities--Applicants must provide a 
certification for concerning Lobbying. Prior to receiving an award in 
excess of $100,000, applicants shall furnish an executed copy of the 
lobbying certification. Applicants must sign and return the 
certification, found at Attachment H, with their applications.
    5. Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, SF-LLL: Fill out, sign and 
date form found at Attachment H, if applicable.
    6. Project Abstract--The project abstract is a brief summary of the 
project to include specific benefits such as number of jobs to be 
created, especially jobs for low-income individuals. The abstract must 
not exceed 300 characters (including words, spaces and punctuation) on 
a separate sheet of plain paper headed by the applicant's name as shown 
in item 5 of the SF 424 and the priority area number as shown by you at 
the bottom of the SF 424.
    7. Project Narrative--The project narrative must address the 
specific concerns mentioned under the relevant priority area 
description in Part B. The narrative should provide information on how 
the application meets the evaluation criteria in Part D, Section 5 c of 
this Program Announcement and should follow the format below:
a. Eligibility Confirmation
    This section must explain how the applicant has complied with each 
of the basic requirements listed in Part D, 5b(1)-(5), i.e., (1) that 
the applicant meets the eligibility requirements for the sub-priority 
area under which funds are being requested; (2) an application 
submitted under subpriority areas 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, or 3.2 contains 
only one project; (3) the amount of funds requested does not exceed the 
limits indicated in Part C, Section 2, b for the appropriate sub-
priority area; (4) (Sub-Priority Areas 1.1, and 1.2) if an applicant 
proposes to use OCS funds for an equity investment, a loan, or a sub-
grant, the application contains a written agreement signed by the 
applicant and the third party which includes all of the elements 
required in Part B. An application may be disqualified from the 
competition and returned if it does not conform to one or more of the 
above requirements.
b. Analysis of Need
    The application should include a description of the target area and 
population to be served as well as a discussion of the nature and 
extent of the problem to be solved. It should also include 
documentation supportive of its needs assessment such as employment 
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c. Organizational Experience and Staff Responsibilities
    (i) Organizational Experience.
    Each applicant must document competence in the specific program 
priority area under which an application is submitted.
    Documentation must be provided which addresses the relevance and 
effectiveness of projects previously undertaken in the specific 
priority area for which funds are being requested and especially their 
cost effectiveness, the relevance and effectiveness of any services 
provided, and the permanent benefits provided to the low-income 
population. Organizations which propose providing training and 
technical assistance must detail their competence in the specific 
program priority area and as a deliverer with expertise in the fields 
of training and technical assistance. If applicable, information 
provided by these applicants must also address related achievements and 
competence of each cooperating or sponsoring organization.

Applicable to Sub-Priority Areas 1.1, 1.2 and 1.4

    Applicants in these priority areas must also document a firmly 
established and quantifiable performance record that shows the 
following:

--The ability to implement major activities such as business 
development, commercial development, physical development, or financial 
services;
--Successful working relationships within the community including 
public officials, financial institutions, corporations, other community 
organizations and residents;
--A sound asset base and organizational structure in terms of (a) net 
worth, (b) management stability, and (c) organizational capability;
--An ability to develop and maintain a stable program in terms of 
business, physical or community development activities that will 
provide needed permanent jobs, services, business development 
opportunities and other benefits to community residents, and impact on 
community-wide economic problems and needs;
--Sound administrative and fiscal systems and controls, and the ability 
to establish and maintain partnerships with the private sector in such 
forms as financial support, volunteerism or executives on loan.
    (ii) Staff Skills, Resources and Responsibilities. The application 
must fully describe (e.g. a resume or position description) the 
experience and skills of the proposed project director showing that the 
individual is not only well qualified but that his/her professional 
capabilities are relevant to the successful implementation of the 
project.
    The application must include statements regarding who will have the 
responsibilities of the chief executive officer, who will be 
responsible for grant coordination with OCS, and how the assigned 
responsibilities of the staff are appropriate to the tasks identified 
for the project. It must show clearly that sufficient time of senior 
staff will be budgeted to assure timely implementation and cost 
effective management of the project.
d. Work Program
    The application must contain a detailed and specific work program, 
or Business Plan where appropriate, (to include an Executive Summary) 
that is both sound and feasible. (For those applicants submitting 
proposals under Sub-Priority Areas 1.1, and 1.2, the Business Plan will 
be accepted in lieu of the work program.) The Executive Summary should 
not exceed five pages. This summary must address the program principles 
within this announcement and document that the proposed project will 
have national or regional significance. The work program will be 
evaluated according to Criteria III, IV, and V set forth in Part D of 
this announcement: Project Implementation, Significant and Beneficial 
Impact, and Public-Private Partnerships.
    Projects funded under this announcement must be designed to produce 
permanent and measurable results that will reduce the incidence of 
poverty in the areas targeted. The OCS grant funds, in combination with 
private and/or other public resources, must be targeted into low-
income, distressed communities, and/or designated empowerment zones or 
enterprise communities. Projects must be designed to achieve the 
specific program priority area objectives defined in this Program 
Announcement.
    It must set forth realistic quarterly time targets by which the 
various work tasks will be completed. It must identify critical issues 
or potential problems that might impact negatively on the project and 
it must indicate how the project objectives will be attained despite 
such potential problems.
    If an applicant is proposing a project which will affect a property 
listed in, or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of 
Historic Places, it must identify this property in the narrative and 
explain how it has complied with the provisions of Section 106 of the 
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended. If there is any 
question as to whether the property is listed in or eligible for 
inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, the applicant 
should consult with the State Historic Preservation Officer. (See 
Attachment D: SF-424B, Item 13 for additional guidance.) The applicant 
should contact OCS early in the development of its application for 
instructions regarding compliance with the Act and data required to be 
submitted to the Department of Health and Human Services. Failure to 
comply with the cited Act may result in the application being 
ineligible for funding consideration.

Applicable to Sub-Priority Areas 1.1, and 1.2

    Applications submitted under Sub-Priority Areas 1.1, and 1.2 which 
propose to use the requested OCS funds to make an equity investment or 
a loan to a business concern, including a wholly-owned subsidiary, or 
to make a sub-grant with a portion of the OCS funds, must include a 
written agreement between the community development corporation and the 
recipient of the grant funds which contains all of the elements listed 
in Part B under the appropriate Priority Area.
    Applications submitted under Sub-Priority Areas 1.1, and 1.2 must 
include a complete Business Plan where it is appropriate to the 
project/venture. An application that does not include a Business Plan 
where one is appropriate may be disqualified and returned to the 
applicant.
    In some cases a Business Plan may not be required under the 
Priority Areas. All applicants under the Priority Areas, however, must 
nevertheless submit the information which is required in Sections 7 
through 10, as set forth below.
    The Business Plan is one of the major components that will be 
evaluated by OCS to determine the feasibility of an economic 
development project. It must be well prepared and address all the major 
issues noted herein.
    The following guidelines show what should be included in order to 
produce a complete and professional Business Plan which makes an 
orderly presentation of the facts necessary to be judged responsive to 
the program announcement.
    Because the guidelines were written to cover a variety of 
possibilities, rigid adherence to them is not possible nor even 
desirable for all projects. For example, a plan for a service business 
would not require a discussion of manufacturing nor product design. 
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    The Business Plan should include the following:
    1. The business and its industry. This section should describe the 
nature and history of the business and provide some background on its 
industry.
    a. The Business: As a legal entity; the general business category;
    b. Description and Discussion of Industry: Current status and 
prospects for the industry;
    2. Products and Services: This section deals with the following:
    a. Description: Describe in detail the products or services to be 
sold;
    b. Proprietary Position: Describe proprietary features if any of 
the product, e.g. patents, trade secrets;
    c. Potential: Features of the product or service that may give it 
an advantage over the competition;
    3. Market Research and Evaluation: This section should present 
sufficient information to show that the product or service has a 
substantial market and can achieve sales in the face of competition;
    a. Customers: Describe the actual and potential purchasers for the 
product or service by market segment.
    b. Market Size and Trends: State the size of the current total 
market for the product or service offered;
    c. Competition: An assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of 
competitive products and services;
    d. Estimated Market Share and Sales: Describe the characteristics 
of the product or service that will make it competitive in the current 
market;
    4. Marketing Plan: The marketing plan should detail the product, 
pricing, distribution, and promotion strategies that will be used to 
achieve the estimated market share and sales projections. The marketing 
plan must describe what is to be done, how it will be done and who will 
do it. The plan should address the following topics--Overall Marketing 
Strategy, Packaging, Service and Warranty, Pricing, Distribution and 
Promotion.
    5. Design and Development Plans: If the product, process or service 
of the proposed venture requires any design and development before it 
is ready to be placed on the market, the nature and extent and cost of 
this work should be fully discussed. The section should cover items 
such as Development Status and Tasks, Difficulties and Risks, Product 
Improvement and New Products, and Costs.
    6. Manufacturing and Operations Plan: A manufacturing and 
operations plan should describe the kind of facilities, plant location, 
space, capital equipment and labor force (part and/or full time and 
wage structure) that are required to provide the company's product or 
service.
    7. Management Team: The management team is the key in starting and 
operating a successful business. The management team should be 
committed with a proper balance of technical, managerial and business 
skills, and experience in doing what is proposed. This section must 
include a description of: the key management personnel and their 
primary duties; compensation and/or ownership; the organizational 
structure; Board of Directors; management assistance and training 
needs; and supporting professional services.
    8. Overall Schedule: A schedule that shows the timing and 
interrelationships of the major events necessary to launch the venture 
and realize its objectives. Prepare, as part of this section, a month-
by-month schedule that shows the timing of such activities as product 
development, market planning, sales programs, and production and 
operations. Sufficient detail should be included to show the timing of 
the primary tasks required to accomplish each activity.
    9. Critical Risks and Assumptions: The development of a business 
has risks and problems and the Business Plan should contain some 
explicit assumptions about them. Accordingly, identify and discuss the 
critical assumptions in the Business Plan and the major problems that 
will have to be solved to develop the venture. This should include a 
description of the risks and critical assumptions relating to the 
industry, the venture, its personnel, the product's market appeal, and 
the timing and financing of the venture.
    10. Community Benefits: The proposed project must contribute to 
economic, community and human development within the project's target 
area. A section that describes and discusses the potential economic and 
non-economic benefits to low-income members of the community must be 
included as well as a description of the strategy that will be used to 
identify and hire individuals being served by public assistance 
programs and how linkages with community agencies/organizations 
administering the JOBS program will be developed. The following project 
benefits must be described:

Economic

--Number of permanent jobs that will be created for low-income people 
during the grant period;
--Number of jobs to be created for low- income people that will have 
career development opportunities and a description of those jobs
--Number of jobs that will be filled by individuals on public 
assistance;
--Ownership opportunities created for poverty-level project area 
residents;
--Specific steps to be taken to promote the self-sufficiency of program 
participants. Other benefits which might be discussed are:

Human Development

--New technical skills development and associated career opportunities 
for community residents;
--Management development and training.

Community Development

--Development of community's physical assets;
--Provision of needed, but currently unsupplied, services or products 
to community;
--Improvement in the living environment.

    11. The Financial Plan: The Financial Plan is basic to the 
development of a Business Plan. Its purpose is to indicate the 
project's potential and the timetable for financial self-sufficiency. 
In developing the Financial Plan, the following exhibits must be 
prepared for the first three years of the business' operation:
    a. Profit and Loss Forecasts-quarterly for each year;
    b. Cash Flow Projections-quarterly for each year;
    c. Pro forma balance sheets-quarterly for each year;
    d. Initial sources of project funds;
    e. Initial uses of project funds; and
    f. Any future capital requirements and sources.

Applicable to Sub-Priority Area 1.4 Only

    An applicant in this priority area must document its experience and 
capability in two or more of the following areas:
--Business/Development;
--Micro-Entrepreneurship Development;
--Commercial Development;
--Organizational and Staff Development;
--Board Training;
--Business Management, including Strategic Planning and Fiscal 
Management;
--Finance, including Business Packaging and Financial/Accounting 
Services, and/or
--Regulatory Compliance including Zoning and Permit Compliance

    The applicant must document staff competence or the accessibility 
of third party resources with proven competence. If the work program 
requires the significant use of third [[Page 2119]] party (consultant/
contractor) resources, those resources should be identified and resumes 
of the individuals or key organizational staff provided. Resumes of the 
applicant's staff, who are to be directly involved in programmatic and 
administrative expertise sharing, should also be included. The 
applicant must document successful experience in the mobilization of 
resources (both cash and in-kind) from private and public sources. The 
applicant must also clearly state how the information learned from this 
project may be disseminated to other interested grantees.

Applicable to Sub-Priority Area 1.5 Only

    An applicant in this priority area must document its experience and 
capability in implementing projects national in scope and have 
significant and relative experiences in working with Community 
Development Corporations.
    The applicant must demonstrate an ability to disseminate results on 
the kinds of assistance provided and successful strategies that it may 
have developed to serve CDCs during the grant period.

Applicable to Sub-Priority Area 2.1 Only

    Each applicant must include a full discussion of the project 
including the following information:

--Basic Housing Data for Targeted Area. Information on the number of 
sub-standard housing units available to low-income people in the target 
area, deficiencies of the housing units to be repaired, i.e., lack of 
or inadequate plumbing, upgrading of electrical systems, etc., new 
construction inventory, property values, rents and mortgage rates. 
While specific census data may be included, this information must be 
project specific. Applicants must show that other Federal programs do 
not exist to address the rehabilitation needs of the targeted area.
--Priorities. Provide a rationale for the strategies and priorities for 
which OCS support is requested.
--Participant Application Process. A description of the participant 
application process including: (a) Verification of participant need and 
income eligibility, (b) proposed diagnostic repair forms and contract 
bid procedures (where applicable), and (c) completion verification and 
quality workmanship assurance procedures.
--Types of Work to be Performed. The quantitative and qualitative 
measures in the work plan should reflect the types of work to be 
performed, e.g. (a) technical assistance and training for each proposed 
organization/community; and/or (b) repairs or rehabilitation or 
construction work, noting which types of work will be done in order to 
bring properties up to minimum housing standards, inspection procedures 
and construction schedules.

    Applications proposing to repair or rehabilitate low-income rental 
housing (see Part B, Sub-Priority Area 2.1, regarding restrictions) 
must state the current rents for the units in question as well as what 
rents will be charged for the rehabilitated units. Applicants should 
also state the number of low-income residents who will be helped to 
purchase or acquire adequate housing.

--Job Creation. Data regarding the number of direct jobs that will be 
created in the proposed project, noting the number of low-income 
residents that will be trained and/or placed in these jobs.
--Public-Private Partnership. A description of the degree of 
involvement by private sector individuals, corporations, and 
foundations in the implementation of the project and the amount of 
dollars which will be mobilized.

Applicable to Sub-Priority Area 2.2

    Each applicant must include a full discussion of how the proposed 
use of funds will enable low-income rural communities to develop the 
capability and expertise to establish and maintain affordable, adequate 
and safe water and waste water systems. Applicants must also discuss 
how they will disseminate information about water and waste water 
programs serving rural communities, and how they will better coordinate 
Federal, State, and local water and waste water program financing and 
development to assure improved service to rural communities.
    Among the benefits that merit discussion under this sub-priority 
area are: The number of rural communities to be provided with technical 
and advisory services; the number of rural poor individuals who are 
expected to be directly served by applicant-supported improved water 
and waste water systems; the decrease in the number of inadequate water 
systems related to applicant activity; the number of newly-established 
and applicant-supported treatment systems (all of the above may be 
expressed in terms of equivalent connection units); the increase in 
local capacity in engineering and other areas of expertise; and the 
amount of non-discretionary program dollars expected to be mobilized.

Applicable to Sub-Priority Areas 3.1 and 3.2

    Each applicant must include a full discussion of the proposed 
project and how it will address one or more farmworker needs as 
described in Part B.
    Among the benefits which merit discussion under these priority 
areas are: The number of farmworkers who are expected to improve their 
agricultural skills and thus improve their agricultural employment 
situation; the number of farmworkers and/or their dependents who will 
be afforded an opportunity to continue their formal education; the 
number of farmworkers/families who will receive crisis nutritional 
relief, emergency health and social services referrals and assistance, 
and assistance in the development of self-help systems of food 
production; the number of farmworkers who are expected to gain longer 
term or permanent private sector employment in areas outside 
agriculture; the number of farmworkers who will receive help in the 
areas of housing; the number of housing units to be repaired or 
rehabilitated; the degree and kind of such help; the amount of non-
Discretionary program dollars expected to be mobilized, and the degree 
of private sector involvement that will be utilized in developing and 
carrying out projects funded under this Announcement.

Part G--Post Award Information and Reporting Requirements

    Following approval of the applications selected for funding, notice 
of project approval and authority to draw down project funds will be 
made in writing. The official award document is the Financial 
Assistance Award which provides the amount of Federal funds approved 
for use in the project, the budget period for which support is 
provided, the terms and conditions of the award, the total project 
period for which support is contemplated, and the total financial 
participation from the award recipient.
    General Conditions and Special Conditions (where the latter are 
warranted) which will be applicable to grants, are subject to the 
provisions of 45 CFR Parts 74 and 92.
    Grantees will be required to submit semi-annual progress and 
financial reports (SF-269) as well as a final progress and financial 
report. Grantees are subject to the audit requirements in 45 CFR Parts 
74 and 92 and OMB Circular A-128 or A-133. If an applicant will not be 
requesting indirect costs, it should anticipate in its budget 
[[Page 2120]] request the cost of having an audit performed at the end 
of the grant period.
    Section 319 of Public Law 101-121, signed into law on October 23, 
1989, imposes new prohibitions and requirements for disclosure and 
certification related to lobbying on recipients of Federal contracts, 
grants, cooperative agreements, and loans. It provides limited 
exemptions for Indian tribes and tribal organizations. Current and 
prospective recipients (and their subtier contractors and/or grantees) 
are prohibited from using appropriated funds for lobbying Congress or 
any Federal agency in connection with the award of a contract, grant, 
cooperative agreement or loan. In addition, for each award action in 
excess of $100,000 (or $150,000 for loans) the law requires recipients 
and their subtier contractors and/or subgrantees (1) to certify that 
they have neither used nor will use any appropriated funds for payment 
to lobbyists, (2) to submit a declaration setting forth whether 
payments to lobbyists have been or will be made out of nonappropriated 
funds and, if so, the name, address, payment details, and purpose of 
any agreements with such lobbyists whom recipients or their subtier 
contractors or subgrantees will pay with the nonappropriated funds and 
(3) to file quarterly up-dates about the use of lobbyists if an event 
occurs that materially affects the accuracy of the information 
submitted by way of declaration and certification. The law establishes 
civil penalties for noncompliance and is effective with respect to 
contracts, grants, cooperative agreements and loans entered into or 
made on or after December 23, 1989. See Attachment H for certification 
and disclosure forms to be submitted with the applications for this 
program.
    Attachment I indicates the regulations which apply to all 
applicants/grantees under the Discretionary grants Program.

    Dated: December 28, 1994.
Donald Sykes,
Director, Office of Community Services.

   Attachement A-1994 Poverty Income Guidelines for All States (except  
             Alaska and Hawaii and the District of Columbia             
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                  Size of family unit                   Povertyguideline
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.....................................................          $7,360  
2.....................................................           9,840  
3.....................................................          12,320  
4.....................................................          14,800  
5.....................................................          17,280  
6.....................................................          19,760  
7.....................................................          22,240  
8.....................................................          24,720  
------------------------------------------------------------------------
For family units with more than 8 members, ad $2,480 for each additional
  member.                                                               


                  Poverty Income Guidelines for Alaska                  
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                  Size of family unit                   Povertyguideline
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.....................................................          $9,200  
2.....................................................          12,300  
3.....................................................          15,400  
4.....................................................          18,500  
5.....................................................          21,600  
6.....................................................          24,700  
7.....................................................          27,800  
8.....................................................          30,900  
------------------------------------------------------------------------
For family units with more than 8 members, add $3,100 for each          
  additional member.                                                    


                  Poverty Income Guidelines for Hawaii                  
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                  Size of family unit                   Povertyguideline
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.....................................................          $8,470  
2.....................................................          11,320  
3.....................................................          14,170  
4.....................................................          17,020  
5.....................................................          19,870  
6.....................................................          22,720  
7.....................................................          25,570  
8.....................................................          28,420  
------------------------------------------------------------------------
For family units with more than 8 members, add $2,850 for each          
  additional member. (The same increment applies to smaller family sizes
  also, as can be seen in the figures above.)                           


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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 include din 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 applicant, name of primary organizational unit 
which will undertake the assistance activity, complete address of 
the applicant, and name and telephone numer 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 firs 
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 a 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).

Lines 1-4, Columns (c) through (g).) (continued)

    Fr 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 Line 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

    Lines 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

    Lines 16-19--Enter in Column (a) the same grant program titles 
shown 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 [[Page 2126]] 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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Signature of Authorized Certifying Official

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Applicant Organization

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Title

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Date Submitted

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ATTACHMENT F

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.

ATTACHMENT G

Executive Order 12372--State Single Points of Contact

Mrs. Janice Dunn

Arizona

Attn: Arizona State Clearinghouse
3800 N. Central Avenue, 14th Floor
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
Telephone (602) 280-1315

Arkansas

Tracie L. Copeland, Manager
State Clearinghouse
Office of Intergovernmental Services
Department of Finance and Administration
P.O. Box 3278
Little Rock, Arkansas 72203
Telephone (501) 682-1074

California

Glenn Stober, Grants Coordinator
Office of Planning and Research
1400 Tenth Street
Sacramento, California 95814
Telephone (916) 323-7480

Delaware

Ms. Francine Booth
State Single Point of Contact
Executive Department
Thomas Collins Building
Dover, Delaware 19903
Telephone (302) 736-3326

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

Florida

Florida State Clearinghouse
Intergovernmental Affairs Policy Unit
Executive Office of the Governor
Office of Planning and Budgeting
The Capitol
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0001
Telephone (904) 488-8441

Georgia

Mr. Charles H. Badger, Administrator
Georgia State Clearinghouse
254 Washington Street, SW.
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Telephone (404) 656-3855

Illinois

Steve Klokkenga
State Single Point of Contact
Office of the Governor
107 Stratton Building
Springfield, Illinois 62706
Tehephone (217) 782-1671

Indiana

Jean S. Blackwell
Budget Director, State Budget Agency
212 State House
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Telephone (317) 232-5610

Iowa

Mr. Steven R. McCann
Division of Community Progress
Iowa Department of Economic Development
200 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Telephone (515) 281-3725

Kentucky

Ronald W. Cook
Office of the Governor
Department of Local Government
1024 Capitol Center Drive
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
Telephone (502) 564-2382

Maine

Ms. Joyce Benson
State Planning Office
State House Station #38
Augusta, Maine 04333
Telephone (207) 289-3261

Maryland

Ms. Mary Abrams
Chief, Maryland State Clearinghouse
Department of State Planning
301 West Preston Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2365 [[Page 2130]] 
Telephone (301) 225-4490

Massachusetts

Karen Arone
State Clearinghouse
Executive Office of Communities and Development
100 Cambridge Street, Room 1803
Boston, Massachusetts 02202
Telephone (617) 727-7001

Michigan

Richard S. Pastula, Director
Michigan Department of Commerce
Lansing, Michigan 48909
Telephone (517) 373-7356

Mississippi

Ms. Cathy Mallette, Clearinghouse Officer
Office of Federal Grant Management and Reporting
301 West Pearl Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39203
Telephone (601) 960-2174

Missouri

Ms. Lois Pohl
Federal Assistance Clearinghouse
Office of Administration
P.O. Box 809
Room 430, Truman Building
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102
Telephone (314) 751-4834

Nevada

Department of Administration
State Clearinghouse, Capitol Complex
Carson City, Nevada 89710
Telephone (702) 687-4065
Attention: Ron Sparks, Clearinghouse Coordinator

New Hampshire

Mr. 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

New Jersey

Gregory W. Adkins, Acting Director
Division of Community Resources
N.J. Department of Community Affairs
Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0803
Telephone (609) 292-6613
Please direct correspondence and questions to: Andrew J. Jaskolka, 
State Review Process
Division of Community Resources
CN 814, Room 609
Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0803
Telephone (609) 292-9025

New Mexico

George Elliott, Deputy Director
State Budget Division
Room 190, Bataan Memorial Building
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87503
Telephone (505) 827-3640
FAX (505) 827-3006

New York

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

North Carolina

Mrs. Chrys Baggett, Director
Office of the Secretary of Admin.
N.C. State Clearinghouse
116 W. Jones Street
Telephone (919) 733-7232

North Dakota

N.D. Single Point of Contact
Office of Intergovernmental Assistance
Office of Management and Budget
600 East Boulevard Avenue
Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0170
Telephone (701) 224-2094

Ohio

Larry Weaver, State Single Point of Contact
State/Federal Funds Coordinator
State Clearinghouse, Office of Budget and Management
30 East Broad Street, 34th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43266-0411
Telephone (614) 466-0698

Rhode Island

Mr. Daniel W. Varin, Associate Director
Statewide Planning Program
Department of Administration
Division of Planning
265 Melrose Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02907
Telephone (401) 277-2656
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

Tennessee

Mr. Charles Brown
State Single Point of Contact
State Planning Office
500 Charlotte Avenue
309 John Sevier Building
Nashville, Tennessee 37219
Telephone (615) 741-1676

Texas

Mr. Thomas Adams
Governor's Office of Budget and Planning
P.O. Box 12428
Austin, Texas 78711
Telephone (512) 463-1778

Utah

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

Vermont

Mr. Bernard D. Johnson, Assistant Director
Office of Policy Research & Coordination
Pavilion Office Building
109 State Street
Montpelier, Vermont 05602
Telephone (802) 828-3326

West Virginia

Mr. Fred Cutlip, Director
Community Development Division
West Virginia Development Office
Building #6, Room 553
Charleston, West Virginia 25305
Telephone (304) 348-4010

Wisconsin

Mr. William C. Carey
Federal/State Relations
Wisconsin Department of Administration
101 South Webster Street
P.O. Box 7864
Madison, Wisconsin 53707
Telephone (608) 266-0267

Wyoming

Sheryl Jeffries
State Single Point of Contact
Herschler Building
4th Floor, East Wing
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002
Telephone (307) 777-7574

Guam

Mr. Michael J. Reidy, Director
Bureau of Budget and Management Research
Office of the Governor
P.O. Box 2950
Agana, Guam 96910
Telephone (671) 472-2285

Northern Mariana Islands

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

Puerto Rico

Norma Burgos/Jose H. Caro
Chairman/Director [[Page 2131]] 
Puerto Rico Planning Board
Minillas Government Center
P.O. Box 41119
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00940-9985
Telephone (809) 727-4444

Virgin Islands

Jose L. George, Director
Office of Management and Budget
# 41 Norregade Emancipation Garden Station
Second Floor
Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802
Please direct correspondence to: Linda Clarke, telephone (809) 774-0750

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 complete 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 or 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 required 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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ATTACHMENT J

    Checklist for Use in Submitting OCS Grant Applications (Optional)
    The application should contain:
    1. A completed, signed SF-424, ``Application for Federal 
assistance''. The letter code for the priority area e.g., (UR) should 
be in the lower right hand corner.
    2. A completed ``Budget Information--Non-Construction'' (SF-424A);
    3. A signed ``Assurances--Non-Construction'' (SF-424A);
    4. A Project Abstract
    5. A Project Narrative beginning with a Table of Contents that 
describes the project in the following order:
    (a) Eligibility Confirmation
    (b) Analysis of Need (except for Sub-Priority 1.4)
    (c) Organizational Experience and Staff Responsibilities
    (d) Work Program (including Executive Summary)
    6. Appendices, including relevant sections of By-Laws and/or 
Articles of Incorporation which confirm applicant's eligibility as a 
CDC; proof of non-profit status where applicable; resumes, written 
agreements re grants, coordination with JOBS, etc.; Single Point of 
Contact comments (where applicable); certification regarding anti-
lobbying activities; and a disclosure of lobbying activities''.
    7. A signed copy of ``Certification Regarding Anti-Lobbying 
Activities.''
    8. A completed ``Disclosures of Lobbying Activities'', if 
appropriate; and
    9. A self-addressed mailing label which can be affixed to a notice 
to acknowledge receipt of application.
    The application should not exceed a total of 50 pages for 
applications submitted under sub-priority areas 1.1 and 1.2 and 30 
pages for all applications submitted under the other sub-priority 
areas. It should include one original and four identical copies, 
printed on white 8\1/2\ by 11 inch paper only. Applications should be 
two holed punched at the top center and fastened with a compressor 
slide paper fastener or a binder clip. All pages should be numbered.

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