[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 103 (Tuesday, May 30, 1995)]
[Notices]
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Part VI





Department of Housing and Urban Development





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NOFA for Youth Development Initiative Under Public and Indian Housing 
Family Investment Centers; Notice

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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Office of Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing
[FR-3841-N-01]


NOFA for Youth Development Initiative Under Public and Indian 
Housing Family Investment Centers

AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian 
Housing, HUD.

ACTION: Notice of funding availability.

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SUMMARY: HUD is announcing the availability of up to $10 million in 
funding for Fiscal Year 1995 for a Youth Development Initiative under 
the Family Investment Center Program (FIC). The Youth Development 
Initiative under FIC will provide up to approximately 10 grants for 
innovative violence abatement strategies that have been developed by 
youth for public housing. The Youth Development Initiative advances the 
goals of the Clinton Administration's Operation Safe Home, a major 
initiative that addresses the larger problem of violence in America's 
low-income communities. The Youth Development Initiative will provide 
young individuals (ages 13-25), including noncustodial parents with 
child support agreements for children that are public housing residents 
and who would be capable of meeting their obligations by being provided 
such services, with better access to comprehensive education and 
employment opportunities and supportive services. The grants will be 
for up to 3 to 5 years in duration, depending upon the activities 
undertaken, and will involve youth as active partners, to provide 
leadership opportunities and improve the capacity for long-term 
training and services for young residents. The final rule on this 
program was published in the Federal Register on August 24, 1994, as 
subpart D of 24 CFR part 964.
    In the body of this document is information concerning the purpose 
of the NOFA, eligibility, available amounts, rating factors, and 
application processing, including how to apply and how selections will 
be made.

DATES: Application kits will be available beginning May 30, 1995. The 
application deadline will be 3:00 p.m., local time, on June 29, 1995.

ADDRESSES: An application kit may be obtained from the local HUD Field 
Office with delegated responsibilities over an applicant public housing 
agency (see Appendix for listing; applicants in the State of Oklahoma 
should either contact the HUD office in Denver, Colorado or call the 
Clearinghouse), or by calling the HUD Community Relations and 
Involvement Clearinghouse toll-free number 1-800-955-2232. Telephone 
requests must include your name, mailing address, or post office 
address (including zip code), telephone number (including area code), 
and should refer to document FR-3841. This NOFA cannot be used as the 
application.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bertha M. Jones, Office of Community 
Relations and Involvement (OCRI), Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4112, Washington, DC 20410; 
telephone number: (202) 708-3611 (this is not a toll-free number). 
Hearing- or speech-impaired persons may use the Telecommunications 
Devices for the Deaf (TDD) by contacting the Federal Information Relay 
Service on 1-800-877-TDDY (1-800-877-8339) or 202-708-9300 (not a toll-
free number) for information on the program.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement

    The information collection requirements contained in this notice 
have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget, under 
section 3504(h) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501-
3520), and assigned OMB control number 2577-0189.

I. Purpose and Substantive Description

A. Authority

    Section 22 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 
1437t) provides for the establishment of Family Investment Centers 
(FIC). The final rule implementing the FIC Program for public housing 
was published on August 24, 1994 (59 FR 43622), as part 964, subpart D.

B. Allocation Amounts

    In this NOFA, up to $10 million is being made available to public 
housing agencies (PHAs) for the Youth Development Initiative to further 
Operation Safe Home. The Department's intention to use the total of $10 
million for Youth Development Initiative activities was announced in 
the NOFA for Public and Indian Housing Family Investment Centers, 
published on February 15, 1995 (60 FR 8900).
    The FIC Youth Development Initiative grants awarded under this NOFA 
will be targeted to assist youth in gaining access to education, 
employment, and supportive services. HUD expects that this funding will 
demonstrate the importance of comprehensive supportive services in 
contributing to the reduction of unemployment among our youth and crime 
and violence in public housing communities. This Youth Development 
Initiative requires that the funded actions be designed and implemented 
by the targeted youth, in partnership with the PHA.
    Each applicant may submit only one application under this NOFA. The 
maximum grant amount per applicant under this NOFA is $1 million. As 
explained in the February 15, 1995, FIC NOFA, both PHAs and IHAs are 
eligible applicants in the main FIC NOFA, but only PHAs may apply for 
the set-aside funds announced in this Youth Initiative NOFA.
C. Overview and Policy

    The stated purpose of Section 22 for FIC is:

    [T]o provide families living in public housing with better 
access to educational and employment opportunities to achieve self-
sufficiency and independence by: (a) Developing facilities in or 
near public housing for training and support services; (b) 
mobilizing public and private resources to expand and improve the 
delivery of such services; (c) providing funding for such essential 
training and support services that cannot otherwise be funded; and 
(d) improving the capacity of management to assess the training and 
service needs of families, coordinate the provision of training and 
services that meet such needs, and ensure the long-term provision of 
such training and services.

    Although Section 22 is phrased in terms of ``families'' living in 
public housing, because of section 527 of the National Affordable 
Housing Act (104 Stat. 4216; 42 U.S.C. 1437aa note) (NAHA), the 
definition of ``families'' may be used interchangeably as individuals. 
This special Initiative is being made available to individuals (youths, 
ages 13-25), including noncustodial parents with child support 
agreements for children living in public housing and who would be made 
capable of meeting their obligations by being provided these services.
    The Department envisions that this Initiative under FIC will 
complement other youth programs, drug elimination efforts, and Youth 
Sports activities to increase the rates of school completion, 
enrollment in advanced education, or training and employment. PHAs that 
are recipients of or applicants for other programs with youth training 
opportunities must coordinate this FIC Youth Development Initiative 
with these programs. As an incentive to becoming self-sufficient, the 
earnings of public housing youths participating in [[Page 28305]] this 
Youth Development Initiative shall not be treated as income for the 
purpose of rent calculation, and services are not treated as income for 
the purposes of any other program or provision of State or Federal law, 
including rent assistance, subject to the limitations set out in 
Section I.F(5), ``Treatment of Income,'' of this NOFA. This Initiative 
is administered by the Department's Office of Community Relations and 
Involvement in the Office of Public and Indian Housing, with assistance 
from a network of Community Relations and Involvement Specialists in 
HUD Field Offices.

D. Definitions

    For purposes of this NOFA, the following definitions apply:
    Eligible Residents means public housing residents aged 13-25 of a 
participating PHA, including noncustodial parents with child support 
agreements for children living in public housing when those parents 
would be made capable of meeting their obligations by being provided 
services.
    Secretary means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
    Service Coordinator means any person, including youth, who is 
responsible for:
    (1) Determining the eligibility of individuals to be served by this 
Youth Development Initiative;
    (2) Assessing training and service needs of eligible residents;
    (3) Working with service providers to coordinate the provision of 
services on a PHA-wide or less-than-PHA-wide basis, and to tailor the 
services to the needs and characteristics of eligible residents;
    (4) Mobilizing public and private resources to ensure that the 
supportive services identified can be funded over the 5-year period, at 
least, following the initial receipt of funding under this NOFA;
    (5) Monitoring and evaluating the delivery, impact, and 
effectiveness of any supportive service funded with capital or 
operating assistance under this program;
    (6) Coordinating the development and implementation of this Youth 
FIC Initiative with other self-sufficiency programs and other education 
and employment programs; or
    (7) Performing other duties and functions that are appropriate for 
providing eligible residents with better access to educational and 
employment opportunities.
    Supportive Services means new or significantly expanded services 
essential to providing youth in public housing with better access to 
educational and employment opportunities to achieve self-sufficiency 
and independence. (PHAs applying for funds to provide supportive 
services must demonstrate that the services will be provided at a 
higher level than currently provided). Program funds may be used for 
the provision of not more than 15 percent of the cost of any supportive 
services (which may be provided directly to eligible residents by the 
public housing agency or by contract or lease through other appropriate 
agencies or providers). Supportive services may include:
    (1) Child care, of a type that provides sufficient hours of 
operation and serves appropriate ages as needed to facilitate parental 
access to education and job opportunities;
    (2) Employment training and counseling (e.g., job training, 
preparation and counseling, job development and placement, business 
management training and entrepreneurship development, and follow-up 
assistance after job placement);
    (3) Computer skills training;
    (4) Entrepreneurship training;
    (5) Education (e.g., remedial education, literacy training, 
completion of secondary or post-secondary education, and assistance in 
the attainment of certificates of high school equivalency);
    (5) Transportation as necessary to enable any participating youth 
to receive available services or to commute to his or her place of 
employment;
    (6) Personal welfare (e.g., substance/alcohol abuse treatment and 
counseling, self-development counseling, etc.);
    (7) Supportive Health Care Services (e.g., outreach and referral 
services); and
    (8) Any other services and resources, including case management, 
that are determined to be appropriate in assisting eligible residents.
    Vacant Unit means a dwelling unit that is not under an effective 
lease to an eligible family. An effective lease is a lease under which 
an eligible family has a right to possession of the unit and is being 
charged rent, even if the amount of any utility allowance equals or 
exceeds the amount of a total tenant payment that is based on income 
and, as a result, the amount paid by the family to the PHA is zero.

E. Eligibility

(1) Eligible Applicants
    Funding for this program is limited to public housing authorities. 
Housing Authorities with Section 8 oversight (only) are not eligible to 
apply for funds under this NOFA. Facilities assisted shall be on or 
near the premises of public housing. For all families using FIC 
services, other than eligible residents (as defined in Section I.D of 
this NOFA), any additional costs incurred are to be borne by other 
resources.
    To be eligible under this NOFA, a PHA cannot have serious 
unaddressed, outstanding Inspector General audit findings; fair housing 
and equal opportunity monitoring review findings; or Field Office 
management review findings. In addition, the PHA must be in compliance 
with civil rights laws and equal opportunity requirements. A PHA will 
be considered to be in compliance if:
    (a) As a result of formal administrative proceedings, there are no 
outstanding findings of noncompliance with civil rights laws unless the 
PHA is operating in compliance with a HUD-approved compliance agreement 
designed to correct the area(s) of noncompliance;
    (b) There is no adjudication of a civil rights violation in a civil 
action brought against it by a private individual, unless the PHA 
demonstrates that it is operating in compliance with a court order, or 
implementing a HUD-approved resident selection and assignment plan or 
compliance agreement, designed to correct the area(s) of noncompliance;
    (c) There is no deferral of Federal funding based upon civil rights 
violations;
    (d) HUD has not deferred application processing by HUD under Title 
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Attorney General's Guidelines 
(28 CFR 50.3) and HUD's Title VI regulations (24 CFR 1.8) and 
procedures (HUD Handbook 8040.1) or under Section 504 of the 
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and HUD regulations (24 CFR 8.57);
    (e) There is no pending civil rights suit brought against the PHA 
by the Department of Justice; and
    (f) There is no unresolved charge of discrimination against the PHA 
issued by the Secretary under Section 810(g) of the Fair Housing Act, 
as implemented by 24 CFR 103.400.
(2) Eligible Activities
    To develop such a Youth Development Initiative, program funds may 
be used for the following activities to guarantee youth access to 
comprehensive services:
    (a) The renovation, conversion, or combination of vacant dwelling 
units in a PHA development to create common areas to accommodate the 
provision of supportive services;
    (b) The renovation of existing common areas in a PHA development to 
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    (c) The renovation, acquisition, or construction of facilities 
located near the premises of one or more PHA developments to 
accommodate the provision of supportive services. Under this NOFA, 
acquisition and new construction will be treated the same as 
substantial rehabilitation (renovation/conversion) activities, for such 
purposes as rating and submission requirements.
    (d) The provision of not more than 15 percent of the total cost of 
supportive services (which may be provided directly to eligible 
residents by the PHA or by contract or lease through other appropriate 
agencies or providers), but only if the PHA demonstrates that:
    (i) The supportive services are appropriate to improve the access 
of eligible residents for employment and educational opportunities; and
    (ii) The PHA has made diligent efforts to use or obtain other 
available resources to fund or provide such services.
(3) Eligible Costs
    Costs that may be covered for activities funded and carried out by 
a housing authority include, but are not limited to, the following:
    (a) Administrative Costs. No cap. Costs that are reasonable and 
include maintenance, utility costs (telephone, fax, light, gas), 
postage, printing, copier, building leasing/rent costs, accounting 
staff, and initial equipment purchase (i.e., desks, chairs, computer 
equipment, tools, etc.);
    (b) Other Program Costs. Costs that include advertisement, 
reimbursement for participants of Youth FIC, insurance liability costs 
(personal property/property off housing authority site), and Technical 
Assistance (T/A) contractor fees, etc.;
    (c) Supportive Services. Grant funds may be used to fund a maximum 
of 15 percent of the total cost of providing supportive services. 
Direct service delivery includes the costs of training programs, day 
care services, manpower, etc.;
    (d) Site Facility/Renovation/Conversion/Construction/Acquisition 
Costs. Costs include: Renovation/conversion/construction/acquisition, 
architectural and engineering (and related professional services 
required to prepare architectural plans or drawings, write-ups, 
specifications, or inspections); and
    (e) The employment of service coordinators.
(4) Other Eligibility Related Requirements
    (a) Grants used solely for renovation/conversion/acquisition/new 
construction activities listed in paragraphs (a), (b), or (c) of 
Section I.E(2), ``Eligible Activities,'' of this NOFA, shall be 
completed within 3 years of the effective date of the grant. Other 
eligible activities may be funded over a maximum 5-year period.
    (b) Each applicant should submit a description of the supportive 
services activities and/or the renovation or conversion to be 
conducted, along with a budget and timetable for those activities. This 
description should include the PHA's plans to:
    (i) Ensure provision of employment, on-the-job training and work 
experience, education, child care, transportation, and assistance in 
resolving personal or family crises;
    (ii) Encourage the active involvement of local labor unions, junior 
and senior high schools, 2- and 4-year post-secondary institutions, and 
community agencies; and
    (iii) Ensure outreach and recruitment efforts and integrate service 
delivery, intake assessment, and case management.
    (c) Each applicant must submit a budget, timetable, and list of 
milestones for the 5-year period (following initial receipt of 
funding), at least, covered by the applicant's description of 
supportive services. Milestones shall include the number of youth to be 
served, types of services, and dollar amounts to be allocated over the 
5-year period.
    (d) Each applicant must demonstrate a firm commitment of assistance 
from one or more sources ensuring that supportive services will be 
provided for not less than 1 year following the completion of 
activities funded under this NOFA.
    (e) When a grant application is approved, the PHA must receive 
approval from HUD to conduct renovation or conversions. Approval must 
be provided prior to drawing down funds.
    (f) If a renovation is done off-site, the PHA must provide 
documentation that it has control of the proposed property. Control can 
be evidenced through a lease agreement, ownership documentation, or 
other appropriate documentation (see Sections III.B(4) and III.C(14) of 
this NOFA).

F. Other Program Requirements

    (1) Youth/Resident Involvement. The Department has a longstanding 
policy of encouraging PHAs to promote resident involvement and to 
facilitate cooperative partnerships to achieve specific and mutual 
goals. Therefore, youth/residents must be included in the planning and 
implementation of this program. The PHA shall develop a process that 
assures that public housing youth, through their Resident Councils, if 
feasible, are active partners in the development of the content of the 
PHA's application in response to this NOFA. The PHA shall give full 
consideration to the comments and concerns of the youth 
representatives. The Department envisions that the youth 
representatives will work in concert with the duly elected Resident 
Council. The process shall include:
    (a) Informing youth of the selected developments regarding the 
preparation of the application and providing for residents to become 
active partners in the development of the application.
    (b) Once a draft application has been prepared, the PHA shall make 
a copy available for reading in the management office; provide copies 
of the draft to the duly-elected resident organization representing the 
residents of the developments involved; and provide adequate 
opportunity for comment by all residents, including youth, of the 
development and their representative organizations prior to making the 
application final. A copy of all comments shall be kept on file for 
review, at the residents' request, by the duly elected Resident Council 
and HUD.
    (c) After HUD approval of a grant, notify youth and other residents 
of the development, and any representative organizations, of approval 
of the grant; notify the youth of the availability of the HUD-approved 
implementation schedule in the management office for reading; and 
develop a system to facilitate a regular youth role in all aspects of 
program implementation.
    (2) Training/Employment of PHA Youth Residents. (a) Section 3 of 
the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u) 
(Section 3) requires that programs of direct financial assistance 
administered by HUD provide, to the greatest extent feasible, 
opportunities for job training and employment to lower income residents 
in connection with projects in their neighborhoods. The requirements of 
Section 3 have been implemented in 24 CFR part 135 by an interim rule 
published on June 30, 1994 ( 59 FR 33866). At a minimum each PHA, and 
each of its contractors and subcontractors receiving funds under this 
program, shall make best efforts to employ PHA residents in connection 
with housing rehabilitation, housing construction, and other public 
construction projects. [[Page 28307]] 
    (b) For purposes of the requirements under Section 3, a best effort 
means that the PHA shall:
    (1) Attempt to recruit PHA youth from the appropriate areas through 
Resident/Youth Councils, local advertising media, signs placed at the 
proposed FIC project site, and community organizations and public or 
private institutions operating within the development area. The PHA 
shall include in its outreach and marketing efforts, procedures to 
attract the least likely to apply for this program because it includes 
construction/renovation/conversion types of activities, i.e., low-
income households headed by women and persons with disabilities; and
    (2) Determine the qualifications of PHA residents when they apply, 
either on their own or on referral from any source, and employ PHA 
youth if their qualifications are satisfactory and the contractor has 
openings. If the PHA is unable to employ youth determined to be 
qualified, those residents shall be listed for the first available 
openings.
    (3) Davis-Bacon Requirements. All laborers and mechanics employed 
by contractors or the PHA in renovation or conversion (including 
combining of units) on the premises of the PHA development to 
accommodate the provision of supportive services under this program 
shall be paid not less than the wages prevailing in the locality, as 
predetermined by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to the Davis-Bacon Act 
(40 U.S.C. 276a-276a-5). All architects, technical engineers, 
draftsmen, and technicians employed with respect to such work shall be 
paid not less than the wages prevailing in the locality as determined 
by HUD. These requirements do not apply to volunteers under the 
conditions set out in 24 CFR part 70.
    (4) Youth/Resident Compensation. Residents employed to provide 
services funded under this program or described in the application 
shall be paid at a rate not less than the highest of:
    (a) The minimum wage that would be applicable to the employees 
under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA), if section 6(a)(1) 
of the FLSA applied to the resident and if the resident were not exempt 
under section 13 of the FLSA;
    (b) The State or local minimum wage for the most nearly comparable 
covered employment; or
    (c) The prevailing rate of pay for persons employed in similar 
public occupations by the same employer.
    (5) Treatment of Income. (a) 1937 Act. As provided in section 22(i) 
of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (1937 Act), no service 
provided to a PHA resident under this program may be treated as income 
for the purpose of any other program or provision of State, or Federal 
law. Program participation shall begin on the first day the resident 
enters training or begins to receive services. Furthermore, the 
earnings of and benefits to any PHA youth resulting from participation 
in the FIC program shall not be considered as income in computing the 
tenant's total annual income that is used to determine the tenant 
rental payment during:
    (i) The period that the youth participates in the program; and
    (ii) The period that begins with the commencement of employment of 
the youth in the first job acquired by the youth after completion of 
the program that is not funded by assistance under the 1937 Act, and 
ends on the earlier of:
    (A) The date the youth ceases to continue employment without good 
cause; or
    (B) The expiration of the 18-month period beginning on the date of 
commencement of employment in the first job not funded by assistance 
under this program.
    (6) Reports. Each PHA receiving a grant shall submit to HUD an 
annual progress report, participant evaluation and assessment data, and 
other information, as needed, regarding the effectiveness of the Youth 
Development Initiative in providing youth with access to education and 
job opportunities and supportive services.

G. Rating Factors

    Each application for grant award will be evaluated if it is 
submitted as required under Section II.B of this NOFA and meets the 
eligibility requirements in Section I.E of this NOFA. Applications will 
be placed in three funding categories, but ranked using Rating Factors 
for either Combination Funding Requests or Supportive Services Only. 
The three funding categories are as follows: (1) Supportive Services 
Only; (2) Renovation/Conversion/Acquisition/New Construction; and (3) 
Combination Supportive Services/Renovation/Conversion/Acquisition/New 
Construction Activities. Applications submitted for funds solely to 
implement supportive services will be competitively selected based on 
the highest scores out of a possible 100 points, using Rating Factors 
for Supportive Services Only. Applications submitted for funds that 
include renovation/conversion (including acquisition and new 
construction) or combination of dwelling unit activities will be 
competitively selected based on the highest scores out of a possible 
100 points, using Rating Factors for Combination Funding Requests. 
Grants will be awarded to approximately the 10 highest-ranked eligible 
applicants in the nation. All of the funds will be awarded based on 
project size and geographical diversity. HUD reserves the right to 
select applications out of rank order, if necessary to achieve 
geographic diversity.
    HUD will review and evaluate the application as follows, according 
to whether the application seeks funds for Supportive Services Only, or 
for renovation, conversion, acquisition, or new construction 
activities, or for Combination Funding:
    Combination Funding Requests--Renovation/Conversion/Acquisition/New 
Construction/Supportive Services Activities (Maximum 100 points). If 
the applicant is proposing to build or rehabilitate a facility to 
render programmatic services, applications will be scored on the 
following factors:
    (a) Evidence of the need for supportive services by eligible 
residents (Maximum: 35 points):
     A high score of 26-35 points is achieved where the 
applicant provides a detailed needs assessment of eligible residents, 
clearly identifies specific target areas of concern, and documents 
milestone results and benefits to be derived from resident 
participation in Youth FIC services.
     A medium score of 13-25 points is achieved where the 
applicant provides a general needs assessment of eligible residents, 
identifies target areas, but does not provide milestone results to be 
derived from resident participation in Youth FIC services.
     A low score of 1-12 points is achieved where the applicant 
merely mentions there is a need for services, but does not clearly 
address specific areas of concern.
    (b) Youth Resident Involvement/Local Partnerships (Maximum: 25 
points): The extent to which the housing authority has demonstrated 
that it has partnered with residents in the implementation phase 
(evidence of such a partnership may be in the form of a resident 
council board resolution or letter), and will contract with or employ 
youth residents to provide services and conduct renovation/conversion/
construction activities. In assigning points for this factor, HUD shall 
also consider the extent of the involvement of social service agencies 
in the development of the application. The commitment of these agencies 
may be demonstrated through evidence of intent to provide direct 
financial assistance or other resources, such as social services (i.e., 
counseling and training); funds [[Page 28308]] available through 
existing State and local programs; or other commitments.
     A high score of 18-25 points is received where the 
applicant provides evidence that it has a strong and cooperative 
partnership with its youth residents and that youth residents were 
involved in the development of the application; the applicant will 
continue its involvement throughout the implementation stages of the 
Youth FIC, including providing input identifying resident needs; and 
the applicant will contract with or employ youth residents to provide 
services and conduct renovation/conversion/construction activities. The 
applicant also provides evidence in a resolution or by certification in 
a letter that social service agencies intend to provide various 
resources to the Youth FIC; i.e., sources committed, availability of 
funds, etc.
     A medium score of 9-17 points is received where the 
applicant mentions its partnership with youth residents. While the 
residents were notified of the Youth FIC (although not involved in the 
development of the application), the applicant ensures that their role 
will be increased during the implementation stages of the Youth FIC and 
states its intent to provide services (even though the plan for hiring 
and contracting is not specific). The applicant provides certification 
in letter or a resolution that it is currently implementing a similar 
program (volunteer) utilizing partnerships with service agencies in its 
locality. Evidence also is provided of social service agencies' intent 
to provide various resources to the Youth FIC; i.e., source committed, 
availability of funds, etc.; and
     A low score of 1-8 points is received where the applicant 
mentions a partnership, but evidence of such support is not provided. 
The applicant mentions its efforts at coordinating the Youth FIC 
facility in a target area, but does not include evidence of commitments 
from existing local, State, or Federal sources.
    (c) Capability (Maximum: 20 points): (1) The capability of the 
housing authority or designated service provider to provide the 
supportive services; (2) the extent to which the housing authority has 
demonstrated success in modernization activities under the 
Comprehensive Grant/Comprehensive Improvement Assistance (CIAP) 
Programs (see CFR part 968); and (3) the extent to which the housing 
authority has a good record of maintaining and operating public 
housing, as determined by the Public Housing Management Assessment 
Program (PHMAP) (see 24 CFR part 901), and has utilized innovative and 
workable strategies to improve management.
     A high score of 14-20 points is received where the 
applicant: (a) Demonstrates success in providing similar supportive 
services programs and has clearly detailed how the services were 
coordinated and complemented with other programs; and (b) the 
applicant's PHMAP score is in the ``high performer'' range.
     A medium score of 7-13 points is received where the 
applicant does not currently provide similar programs, but demonstrates 
how the services will be coordinated and complemented with other 
programs. The applicant's PHMAP score is in the ``standard'' range (60 
or greater, but less than 90). In addition, the housing authority has 
clearly identified innovative strategies to improve management of its 
developments.
     A low score of 1-6 points is received where it is unclear 
if the applicant or designated service provider has experience in 
providing similar supportive services programs. The applicant's PHMAP 
score is in the ``troubled'' range (less than 60); however, it is 
currently implementing local, State, or Federal partnerships in efforts 
to develop effective strategies to improve its management capacity.
    (d) Sustainability/Program Quality (Maximum: 20 points): (1) The 
extent to which the housing authority and each service provider have 
evidenced that supportive services and other resources will be provided 
for 5 years following the receipt of funding for supportive services 
under this NOFA, or 3 years following the completion of renovation/
conversion/construction/acquisition activities; (2) the extent to which 
the housing authority has demonstrated that it will commit to its Youth 
FIC part of its formula allocation of Comprehensive Grant Program 
(CGP)/Comprehensive Improvement Assistance Program (CIAP) funds for 
CGP/CIAP eligible activities that result in employment, training, and 
contracting opportunities for eligible residents; and (3) the extent to 
which the envisioned renovation/conversion/construction/acquisition and 
combination activities are appropriate to facilitate the provision of 
Youth FIC supportive services.
     A high score of 14-20 points is received where the 
applicant provides letters from service providers that contain a strong 
commitment to providing services and other resources (i.e., direct 
financial staff, training/educational) over the grant period; clearly 
documents its current use of CGP/CIAP funds toward eligible Youth FIC 
activities; and provides the following:
    --A detailed description of the location of the Youth FIC, the 
coordination of services proposed at the facility, and the area to be 
served by the Youth FIC; and
    --Evidence that the facility is appropriate for the proposed Youth 
FIC Activity. This evidence should clearly indicate the facility's 
accessibility to residents, including its distance and the 
transportation necessary to receive services.
     A medium score of 7-13 points is received where the 
applicant provides letters or narrative language regarding the 
commitment of service providers, but the providers are limiting in 
their commitment to providing services; does not currently have CGP/
CIAP funding, but has made clear its intention to use part of future 
CGP/CIAP funding toward eligible Youth FIC activities; and provides a 
good description of the facility location, however its accessibility to 
residents is somewhat unclear.
     A low score of 1-6 points is received where the applicant 
merely mentions that services will be provided, but does not provide 
letters; does not make clear any intention to use part of its current 
or future CGP/CIAP funding toward eligible Youth FIC activities; and 
mentions the location of the Youth FIC facility, but does not provide 
specific details regarding the appropriateness or accessibility or 
distance to residents.

Supportive Services Only

    (a) Evidence of Need for supportive services [Maximum: 35 points]:
     A high score of 26-35 points is achieved where the 
applicant provides a detailed needs assessment of eligible residents, 
clearly identifies specific target areas of concern, and documents 
milestone results and benefits to be derived from resident 
participation in Youth FIC services.
     A medium score of 13-25 points is achieved where the 
applicant provides a general needs assessment of eligible residents, 
identifies target areas, but does not provide milestone results to be 
derived from resident participation in FIC services.
     A low score of 1-12 points is achieved where the applicant 
merely mentions there is a need for services, but does not clearly 
address specific areas of concern.
    (b) Youth Resident Involvement/Local Partnerships (Maximum: 25 
points): The extent to which the housing authority has demonstrated 
that it has partnered with youth residents in the planning phase of the 
Youth FIC, will further [[Page 28309]] include the residents in the 
implementation phase (evidence of such a partnership may be in the form 
of a resident council board resolution or letter), and will contract 
with or employ youth residents to provide services. In addition, HUD 
shall consider the extent of the involvement of social services 
agencies in the development of the application and the commitment of 
those agencies to providing direct financial assistance or other 
resources, such as social services (i.e., counseling and training), 
funds available through existing State and local programs, or other 
commitments.
     A high score of 18-25 points is received where the 
applicant provides evidence that it has a strong and cooperative 
partnership with its youth residents and that youth residents were 
involved in the development of the application; the applicant will 
continue its involvement throughout the implementation stages of the 
Youth FIC, including providing input identifying resident needs; and 
the applicant will contract with or employ residents to provide 
services. The applicant also provides evidence by resolution or 
certification in a letter that social service agencies intend to 
provide various resources to the Youth FIC; i.e., sources committed, 
availability of funds, etc.
     A medium score of 9-17 points is received where the 
applicant mentions its partnership with residents. While the residents 
were notified of the Youth FIC (although not involved in the 
development of the application), the applicant ensures that the 
residents' role will be increased during the implementation stages of 
the Youth FIC and states its intent to provide services (even though 
the plan for hiring and contracting is not specific). The applicant 
provides certification in a letter or a resolution that it is currently 
implementing a similar program (volunteer) utilizing partnerships with 
service agencies in its locality. Evidence also is provided of social 
service agencies' intent to provide various resources to the Youth FIC; 
i.e., source committed, availability of funds, etc.; and
     A low score of 1-8 points is received where applicant 
mentions a partnership, but evidence of such support is not provided. 
The applicant mentions its efforts at coordinating the Youth FIC 
facility in a target area, but does not include evidence of commitments 
from existing local, State, Federal sources.
    (c) Capability (Maximum: 20 points): (1) The capability of the 
housing authority or designated service provider to provide the 
supportive services; and (2) the extent to which the housing authority 
has a good record of maintaining and operating public housing, as 
determined by the Public Housing Management Assessment Program (PHMAP) 
(see 24 CFR part 901), and has utilized innovative and workable 
strategies to improve management.
     A high score of 14-20 points is received where the 
applicant: (a) Demonstrates success in providing similar supportive 
services programs and has clearly detailed how the services were 
coordinated and complemented with other programs; (b) the applicant's 
PHMAP score is in the ``high performer'' range.
     A medium score of 7-13 points is received where the 
applicant does not currently provide similar programs, but demonstrates 
how the services will be coordinated and complemented with other 
programs. The applicant's PHMAP score is in the ``standard'' range (60 
or greater but less than 90). In addition, the housing authority has 
clearly identified innovative strategies to improve management of its 
developments.
     A low score of 1-6 points is received where it is unclear 
if the applicant or designated service provider has experience in 
providing similar supportive services programs. The applicant's PHMAP 
score is in the ``troubled'' range (less than 60); however, it is 
currently implementing local, State, or Federal partnerships in efforts 
to develop effective strategies to improve its management capacity.
    (d) Sustainability/Program Quality (Maximum: 20 points): (1) The 
extent to which the housing authority and each service provider have 
evidenced that supportive services and other resources will be provided 
for 5 years following the receipt of funding for supportive services 
under this NOFA; and (2) the extent to which the housing authority has 
demonstrated that it will commit to its Youth FIC part of its formula 
allocation of Comprehensive Grant Program (CGP)/Comprehensive 
Improvement Assistance Program (CIAP) funds for eligible activities 
that result in employment, training, and contracting opportunities that 
are appropriate to facilitate the provision of Youth FIC supportive 
services.
     A high score of 14-20 points is received where the 
applicant provides letters from service providers that contain their 
strong commitment to providing services and other resources (i.e., 
direct financial staff, training/educational) over the grant period; 
clearly documents its current use of CGP/CIAP funds toward eligible 
Youth FIC activities; and provides the following:
    --A detailed description of the location of the Youth FIC, the 
coordination of services proposed at the facility, and the area to be 
served by the Youth FIC; and
    --Evidence clearly indicating the accessibility of the FIC facility 
to residents, including the distance to the facility and the 
transportation necessary to receive services.
     A medium score of 7-13 points is received where the 
applicant provides letters or narrative language regarding commitment 
of service providers, but the providers are limiting in their 
commitment to providing services; does not currently have CGP/CIAP 
funding, but has made clear its intention to use part of future CGP/
CIAP funding toward eligible Youth FIC activities; and provides a 
description of the facility location, but its accessibility to 
residents is somewhat unclear.
     A low score of 1-6 points is received where the applicant 
merely mentions that services will be provided, but does not provide 
letters; does not make clear any intention to use part of its current 
or future CGP/CIAP funding toward eligible Youth FIC activities; and 
mentions the location of the Youth FIC facility, but does not provide 
specific details regarding its accessibility or distance to residents.

H. Environmental Review

    Any environmental impact regarding eligible activities will be 
addressed through an environmental review of that activity as required 
by 24 CFR part 50, including the applicable related laws and 
authorities under Sec. 50.4, to be completed by HUD, to ensure that any 
environmental impact will be addressed before assistance is provided to 
the PHA. Grantees will be expected to adhere to all assurances 
applicable to environmental concerns as contained in this NOFA and 
grant agreements.

II. Application Submissions Process

A. Application Kit

    An application kit is required as the formal submission to apply 
for funding. The kit includes information and guidance on preparation 
of a Plan and Budget for activities proposed by the applicant. This 
process facilitates the execution of the grant for those selected to 
receive funding. An application may be obtained from the local HUD 
Field Offices with delegated responsibilities over an applying PHA (See 
Appendix A for listing; applicants in the State of Oklahoma should 
either contact the HUD office in Denver, Colorado or call 
[[Page 28310]] the Clearinghouse), or by calling HUD's Community 
Relations and Involvement Clearinghouse toll free number 1-800-955-
2232. Requests for application kits must include your name, mailing 
address or P.O. Box (including zip code), and telephone number 
(including area code), and should refer to document FR-3841. 
Applications may be requested beginning May 30, 1995.

B. Application Submission

    The original and two copies of the application must be submitted. 
The Appendix lists addresses of HUD Field Offices that will accept the 
completed application. Applications for the Youth FIC Program should 
not exceed 30 pages. Each applicant should provide the name of its 
congressional Representative and District in its narrative description 
of the proposed project.
    The application must be physically received by 3:00 p.m., local 
time, on June 29, 1995. This application deadline is firm as to date 
and hour. In the interest of fairness to all competing applicants, the 
Department will treat as ineligible for consideration any application 
that is received after the deadline. Applicants should take this 
practice into account and make early submission of their applications 
to avoid any risk of loss of eligibility brought on by unanticipated 
delays or other delivery-related problems. Facsimile and telegraphic 
applications are not authorized and shall not be considered.

III. Checklist of Application Submission Requirements

    The Application Kit will contain a checklist of all application 
submission requirements to complete the application process.
    A. Applications for Supportive Services Only must contain the 
following information:
    (1) Name and address (or P.O. Box) of the PHA. Name and telephone 
number of contact person (in the event further information or 
clarification is needed during the application review process);
    (2) SF-424A, Budget Information, Non-Construction Programs, and SF-
424B, Assurances, Non-Construction Programs;
    (3) A description of the need for supportive services by eligible 
youth residents;
    (4) A description of the supportive services that are to be 
provided over at least a 5-year period after the initial receipt of 
funding under this NOFA, and 1 year following the completion of 
activities funded under this NOFA, and how the supportive services will 
enhance education and job opportunities for youth residents;
    (5) Evidence of a firm commitment of assistance from one or more 
sources ensuring that the supportive services will be provided for not 
less than three years following the completion of activities funded 
under this NOFA. Evidence shall be in the form of a letter or 
resolution. A cost allocation plan shall be submitted outlining the 1-
year commitment;
    (6) A description of public or private sources of assistance that 
can reasonably be expected to fund or provide supportive services, 
including evidence of any intention to provide assistance expressed by 
State and local governments, private foundations, and other 
organizations (including profit and nonprofit organizations);
    (7) A description of the plan for continuing operation of the Youth 
FIC, and the provision of services to youth after completion of the 
later of: (i) 5 years following the initial receipt of funding under 
this NOFA; or (ii) 1 year following the completion of activities funded 
under this NOFA;
    (8) A certification from an appropriate service agency (in the case 
of FSS, the certification may be from the Coordinating Committee) that:
    (a) The provision of supportive services is well designed to 
provide youth with better access to educational and employment 
opportunities; and
    (b) There is a reasonable likelihood that such services will be 
funded or provided for the entire 5-year period, at least, after the 
initial receipt of funding under this NOFA.
    (9) A description of assistance for which the PHA is applying;
    (10) A narrative on the location of the Youth FIC facility. Provide 
the precise location of the facility to be used for Youth FIC, and 
indicate its accessibility to residents, including distance from the 
development(s), and transportation necessary to receive services;
    (11) Evidence that the PHA has control of the Youth FIC site. If 
the facility is off-site, the PHA shall include copies of the 
negotiated lease and the terms, an option to lease, indicating that the 
facility is available to the PHA for use as a Youth FIC for the period 
ending the later of: (1) 5 years following the initial receipt of 
funding under this NOFA, or (ii) 1 year following the completion of 
activities funded under this NOFA;
    (12) A certification that funds used to pay for a Service 
Coordinator are not duplicate expenses from any other program;
    (13) A description of the youth involvement and participation in 
the planning and implementation phases of this program;
    (14) A description of the services that PHA residents will be 
employed to provide;
    (15) Letters of commitment. The letters should identify all 
commitments for additional resources to be made available to the 
program from the applicant and other State, local, or private entities. 
The description shall include, but is not limited to, the commitment 
source, source committed, availability and use of funds, and other 
conditions associated with the loan, grant, gift, donation, 
contribution, etc. Commitments from State or local agencies may 
include, but are not limited to, vocational, adult, and bilingual 
education; Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) and Family Support Act 
of 1988 job training programs; child care; and social services 
assistance, counseling or drug addiction services. Commitments may 
include in-kind contributions, on-site journeymen or equivalent 
instructors, transportation, or other resources for use by participants 
of the Youth FIC;
    (16) Certification that efforts were made to use or obtain other 
resources to fund or provide the services proposed;
    (17) Certification of the extent to which the PHA will commit to 
its Youth FIC part of its formula allocation of Comprehensive Grant 
Program (CGP) funds/Comprehensive Improvement Assistance (CIAP) funds 
for CGP/CIAP eligible activities that result in employment, training, 
and contracting opportunities for eligible residents, if applicable;
    (18) A project budget, timetable and narrative;
    (19) Certification that Youth FIC funding will not duplicate any 
other HUD funding, including CGP funding.
    (20) Equal Opportunity Requirements. The PHA must certify that it 
will carry out activities assisted under the program in compliance 
with:
    (a) The requirements of the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3619) 
and implementing regulations at 24 CFR parts 100, 107, 109, 110, and 
121; and Executive Order 11063 (Equal Opportunity Housing implementing 
regulations at 24 CFR part 107; and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 
1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d) (Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted 
Programs) and implementing regulations issued at 24 CFR part 1;
    (b) The prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of age 
under the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6101-07) and 
implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 146; the prohibition against 
discrimination [[Page 28311]] against individuals with a disability 
under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) and 
implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 8; and the requirements of 
Executive Order 11246 and the implementing regulations issued at 41 CFR 
chapter 60;
    (c) The requirements of section 3 of the Housing and Urban 
Development Act of 1968, 12 U.S.C. 1701u and implementing regulations 
at 24 CFR part 135; and
    (d) The requirements of Executive Orders 11625, 12432, and 12138. 
Consistent with HUD's responsibilities under these Orders, the grantee 
must make efforts to encourage the use of minority and women's business 
enterprises in connection with activities funded under this notice.
    (21) Form HUD-2880, Applicant/Recipient Disclosure Update Report 
must be completed in accordance with 24 CFR part 12, Accountability in 
the Provision of HUD Assistance. A copy is provided in the application 
kit.
    (22) Drug-Free Workplace Certification. The Drug-Free Workplace Act 
of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 701) requires grantees of federal agencies to 
certify that they will provide drug-free workplaces. Each potential 
recipient under this NOFA must certify that it will comply with drug-
free workplace requirements in accordance with the Act and with HUD's 
rules at 24 CFR part 24, subpart F.
    (23) Certification regarding Lobbying. Section 319 of the 
Department of the Interior Appropriations Act, Pub. L. 101-121, 
approved October 23, 1989 (31 U.S.C. 1352) (the ``Byrd Amendment'') 
generally prohibits recipients of Federal contracts, grants, and loans 
from using appropriated funds for lobbying the Executive or Legislative 
Branches of the Federal Government in connection with a specific 
contract, grant or loan. The Department's regulations on these 
restrictions on lobbying are codified at 24 CFR part 87. To comply with 
24 CFR 87.110, any PHA submitting an application under this 
announcement for more than $100,000 of budget authority must submit a 
certification and, if applicable, a Disclosure of Lobbying Activities 
(SF-LLL form).
    (24) A certification that:
    (a) The PHA will include in any contract for renovation or 
conversion (including combining of units) on the premises of the PHA 
development to accommodate the provision of supportive services under 
this program, a requirement that all laborers and mechanics (other than 
volunteers under the conditions set out in 24 CFR part 70) shall be 
paid not less than the wages prevailing in the locality, as 
predetermined by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to the Davis-Bacon Act 
(40 U.S.C. 276a--276a-5);
    (b) The PHA will include in such contracts a requirement that all 
architects, technical engineers, draftsmen, and technicians (other than 
volunteers) shall be paid not less than the wages prevailing in the 
locality as determined by HUD; and
    (c) The PHA will pay such wage rates to its own employees engaged 
in this work.
    B. Applications for Renovation/Conversion/Construction/Acquisition 
Activities Only must contain the following information:
    (1) Name and address (or P.O. Box) of the PHA. Name and telephone 
number of contact person (in the event further information or 
clarification is needed during the application review process);
    (2) A narrative on the location of the off-site facility, if 
applicable. Provide the precise location of the Youth FIC facility 
(street address) and indicate its accessibility to residents, including 
distance from the development(s), and transportation necessary to 
receive services;
    (3) A narrative description of how the funds will be used;
    (4) Evidence that the PHA has control of the proposed premises. 
This shall include copies of the negotiated lease and the terms, an 
option to lease, indicating that the facility will be available to the 
PHA for use as a Youth FIC for the period ending the later of: (i) 5 
years following the initial receipt of funding under this NOFA; or (ii) 
1 year following the completion of activities funded under this NOFA;
    (5) A description of services that the PHA expects to be provided, 
to the greatest extent practicable, by youth residents, as described in 
Section I.F(2) of this NOFA. The Description shall include the position 
titles and numbers of youth expected to be employed for renovation/
conversion/construction activities;
    (6) Certification of the extent to which the PHA will commit to its 
Youth FIC part of its formula allocation of Comprehensive Grant Program 
(CGP) funds for CGP eligible activities that result in employment, 
training, and contracting opportunities for eligible residents;
    (7) A project budget, timetable and narrative;
    (8) Certification that Youth FIC funding will not duplicate any 
other HUD funding, including CGP funding.
    (9) Equal Opportunity Requirements. The PHA must certify that it 
will carry out activities assisted under the program in compliance 
with:
    (a) The requirements of the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3619) 
and implementing regulations at 24 CFR parts 100, 107, 109, 110, and 
121; and Executive Order 11063 (Equal Opportunity Housing implementing 
regulations at 24 CFR part 107; and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 
1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d) (Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted 
Programs) and implementing regulations issued at 24 CFR part 1;
    (b) The prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of age 
under the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6101-07) and 
implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 146; the prohibition against 
discrimination against individuals with a disability under section 504 
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) and implementing 
regulations at 24 CFR part 8 and Title II or the Americans with 
Disabilities Act of 1009 (42 U.S.C. 12131) and implementing regulation 
at 28 CFR part 35; and the requirements of Executive Order 11246 and 
the implementing regulations issued at 41 CFR chapter 60;
    (c) The requirements of section 3 of the Housing and Urban 
Development Act of 1968, 12 U.S.C. 1701u and implementing regulations 
at 24 CFR part 135; and
    (d) The requirements of Executive Orders 11625, 12432, and 12138. 
Consistent with HUD's responsibilities under these Orders, the grantee 
must make efforts to encourage the use of minority and women's business 
enterprises in connection with activities funded under this notice.
    (10) Evidence of a firm commitment of assistance from one or more 
sources ensuring that the supportive services will be provided for not 
less than 1 year following the completion of activities funded under 
this NOFA. Evidence shall be in the form of a letter or resolution. A 
cost allocation plan shall be submitted outlining the 1-year 
commitment;
    (11) Form HUD-2880, Applicant/Recipient Disclosure Update Report 
must be completed in accordance with 24 CFR part 12, Accountability in 
the Provision of HUD Assistance. A copy is provided in the application 
kit.
    (12) Drug-Free Workplace Certification. The Drug-Free Workplace Act 
of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 701) requires grantees of federal agencies to 
certify that they will provide drug-free workplaces. Each potential 
recipient under this NOFA must certify that it will comply with drug-
free workplace requirements in accordance with the Act and with HUD's 
rules at 24 CFR part 24, subpart F. [[Page 28312]] 
    (13) Certification regarding Lobbying. Section 319 of the 
Department of the Interior Appropriations Act, Pub. L. 101-121, 
approved October 23, 1989 (31 U.S.C. 1352) (the ``Byrd Amendment'') 
generally prohibits recipients of Federal contracts, grants, and loans 
from using appropriated funds for lobbying the Executive or Legislative 
Branches of the Federal Government in connection with a specific 
contract, grant or loan. The Department's regulations on these 
restrictions on lobbying are codified at 24 CFR part 87. To comply with 
24 CFR 87.110, any PHA submitting an application under this 
announcement for more than $100,000 of budget authority must submit a 
certification and, if applicable, a Disclosure of Lobbying Activities 
(SF-LLL form).
    (14) A certification that:
    (a) The PHA will include in any contract for renovation or 
conversion (including combining of units) on the premises of the PHA 
development to accommodate the provision of supportive services under 
this program, a requirement that all laborers and mechanics (other than 
volunteers under the conditions set out in 24 CFR part 70) shall be 
paid not less than the wages prevailing in the locality, as 
predetermined by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to the Davis-Bacon Act 
(40 U.S.C. 276a--276a-5);
    (b) The PHA will include in such contracts a requirement that all 
architects, technical engineers, draftsmen, and technicians (other than 
volunteers) shall be paid not less than the wages prevailing in the 
locality as determined by HUD;
    (c) The PHA will pay such wage rates to its own employees engaged 
in this work; and
    (d) If new construction is undertaken, the PHA has looked at other 
appropriate facilities and cannot make those usable for FIC purposes.
    C. Applications for Both Supportive Services and Renovation/
Conversion/Construction/Acquisition Activities must contain the 
following information:
    (1) Name and address (or P.O. Box) of the PHA. Name and telephone 
number of contact person (in the event further information or 
clarification is needed during the application review process);
    (2) SF-424A, Budget Information, Non-Construction Programs, and SF-
424B, Assurances, Non-Construction Programs;
    (3) A description of assistance for which the PHA is applying;
    (4) A description of the need for supportive services by eligible 
residents;
    (5) Evidence of a firm commitment of assistance from one or more 
sources ensuring that the supportive services will be provided for not 
less than 1 year following the completion of activities funded under 
this NOFA. Evidence shall be in the form of a letter or resolution. A 
cost allocation plan shall be submitted outlining the 1-year 
commitment;
    (6) A description of the plan for continuing operation of the Youth 
FIC and the provision of supportive services to families after the 
later of: (i) 5 years following the initial receipt of funding under 
this NOFA; or (ii) 1 year following the completion of activities funded 
under this NOFA;
    (7) A description of services that the PHA expects to be provided, 
to the greatest extent practicable by PHA residents as provided under 
Section I.F(2) of this NOFA;
    (8) A description of the positions and numbers of residents 
expected to be employed for renovation, conversion, and other eligible 
activities;
    (9) A description of the youth involvement in the planning and 
implementation phases of this program;
    (10) Certification of the extent to which the PHA will commit to 
its Youth FIC part of its formula allocation of Comprehensive Grant 
Program (CGP) funds for CGP eligible activities that result in 
employment, training, and contracting opportunities for eligible 
residents;
    (11) A project budget, timetable, and narrative;
    (12) Letters of commitment. Identify all commitments for additional 
resources to be made available to the program from the applicant and 
other State, local, or private entities. The description shall include, 
but is not limited to, the commitment source, source committed, 
availability and use of funds, and other conditions associated with the 
loan, grant, gift, donation, contribution, etc. Commitments from State 
or local agencies may include, but are not limited to, vocational, 
adult, and bilingual education; JTPA and Family Support Act of 1988 job 
training programs; child care; and social services assistance, 
counseling or drug addiction services. Commitments may include in-kind 
contributions, on-site journeymen or equivalent instructors, 
transportation, or other resources for use by participants of the FIC.
    (13) A narrative on the location of the facility. Provide the 
precise location of the Youth FIC facility (street address) and its 
accessibility to residents including distance from the development(s), 
and transportation necessary to receive services;
    (14) Evidence that the PHA has control of the proposed off-site 
premises. This shall include copies of the negotiated lease and the 
terms, an option to lease, indicating that the facility will be 
available to the PHA for use as a Youth FIC for the period ending the 
later of: (i) 5 years following the initial receipt of funding under 
this NOFA; or (ii) 1 year following the completion of activities funded 
under this NOFA;
    (15) Certification that Youth FIC funding will not duplicate any 
other HUD funding, including CGP funding;
    (16) Equal Opportunity Requirements. The PHA must certify that it 
will carry out activities assisted under the program in compliance 
with:
    (a) The requirements of the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3619) 
and implementing regulations at 24 CFR parts 100, 107, 109, 110, and 
121; and Executive Order 11063 (Equal Opportunity Housing implementing 
regulations at 24 CFR part 107; and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 
1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d) (Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted 
Programs) and implementing regulations issued at 24 CFR part 1;
    (b) The prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of age 
under the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6101-07) and 
implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 146; the prohibition against 
discrimination against individuals with a disability under section 504 
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) and implementing 
regulations at 24 CFR part 8 and Title II or the Americans with 
Disabilities Act of 1009 (42 U.S.C. 12131) and implementing regulation 
at 28 CFR part 35; and the requirements of Executive Order 11246 and 
the implementing regulations issued at 41 CFR chapter 60;
    (c) The requirements of section 3 of the Housing and Urban 
Development Act of 1968, 12 U.S.C. 1701u and implementing regulations 
at 24 CFR part 135; and
    (d) The requirements of Executive Orders 11625, 12432, and 12138. 
Consistent with HUD's responsibilities under these Orders, the grantee 
must make efforts to encourage the use of minority and women's business 
enterprises in connection with activities funded under this notice.
    (17) Form HUD-2880, Applicant/Recipient Disclosure Update Report 
must be completed in accordance with 24 CFR part 12, Accountability in 
the Provision of HUD Assistance. A copy is provided in the application 
kit.
    (18) Drug-Free Workplace Certification. The Drug-Free Workplace Act 
of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 701) requires grantees of federal agencies to 
certify [[Page 28313]] that they will provide drug-free workplaces. 
Each potential recipient under this NOFA must certify that it will 
comply with drug-free workplace requirements in accordance with the Act 
and with HUD's rules at 24 CFR part 24, subpart F.
    (19) Certification regarding Lobbying. Section 319 of the 
Department of the Interior Appropriations Act, Pub. L. 101-121, 
approved October 23, 1989 (31 U.S.C. 1352) (the ``Byrd Amendment'') 
generally prohibits recipients of Federal contracts, grants, and loans 
from using appropriated funds for lobbying the Executive or Legislative 
Branches of the Federal Government in connection with a specific 
contract, grant or loan. The Department's regulations on these 
restrictions on lobbying are codified at 24 CFR part 87. To comply with 
24 CFR 87.110, any PHA submitting an application under this 
announcement for more than $100,000 of budget authority must submit a 
certification and, if applicable, a Disclosure of Lobbying Activities 
(SF-LLL form).
    (20) A certification that:
    (a) The PHA will include in any contract for renovation or 
conversion (including combining of units) on the premises of the PHA 
development to accommodate the provision of supportive services under 
this program, a requirement that all laborers and mechanics (other than 
volunteers under the conditions set out in 24 CFR part 70) shall be 
paid not less than the wages prevailing in the locality, as 
predetermined by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to the Davis-Bacon Act 
(40 U.S.C. 276a--276a-5);
    (b) The PHA will include in such contracts a requirement that all 
architects, technical engineers, draftsmen, and technicians (other than 
volunteers) shall be paid not less than the wages prevailing in the 
locality as determined by HUD.
    (c) If new construction is undertaken, the PHA has looked at other 
appropriate facilities and cannot make those usable for FIC purposes.

IV. Corrections to Deficient Applications

    After the submission deadline date, HUD will screen each 
application to determine whether it is complete. If an application 
lacks certain technical items, such as certifications or assurances, or 
contains a technical error, such as an incorrect signatory, HUD will 
notify the applicant in writing that it has 14 calendar days from the 
date of HUD's written notification to cure the technical deficiency. If 
the applicant fails to submit the missing material within the 14-day 
cure period, HUD will disqualify the application.
    This 14-day cure period applies only to nonsubstantive deficiencies 
or errors. Deficiencies capable of cure will involve only items not 
necessary for HUD to assess the merits of an application against the 
rating factors specified in this NOFA.

V. Other Matters

A. Other Federal Requirements

    In addition to the Equal Opportunity Requirements set forth in 
Section III, Checklist of Application Submission Requirements, of this 
NOFA, grantees must comply with the following requirements:
    (1) Ineligible contractors. The provisions of 24 CFR part 24 
relating to the employment, engagement of services, awarding of 
contracts, or funding of any contractors or subcontractors during any 
period of debarment, suspension, or placement in ineligibility status.
    (2) Flood insurance. No building proposed for acquisition, 
construction, reconstruction, repair, or improvement to be assisted 
under this program may be located in an area that has been identified 
by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as having special 
flood hazards, unless the community in which the area is situated is 
participating in the National Flood Insurance Program and the 
regulations thereunder (44 CFR parts 59-79), or less than a year has 
passed since FEMA notification regarding such hazards, and the grantee 
ensures that flood insurance on the structure is obtained in compliance 
with section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (42 
U.S.C. 4001 et seq.).
    (3) Lead-based paint. The requirements, as applicable, of the Lead-
Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. 4821-4846), and 
implementing regulations at 24 CFR parts 35, 965, and 968.
    (4) Applicability of OMB Circulars. The policies, guidelines, and 
requirements of OMB Circular Nos. A-110 (and implementing regulations 
at 24 CFR part 84) and A-122 with respect to the acceptance and use of 
assistance by private nonprofit organizations.
    (5) Relocation and Real Property Acquisition. The Uniform 
Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 
1970 and HUD Handbook 1378, Tenant Assistance, Relocation and Real 
Property Acquisition, apply to the acquisition of real property for an 
assisted project and the displacement of any person (family, 
individual, business, nonprofit organization, or farm) as a direct 
result of acquisition, rehabilitation, or demolition for the project.

B. Environmental Review

    A finding of no significant impact with respect to the environment 
has been made for the NOFA for Public and Indian Housing Family 
Investment Centers, in accordance with HUD regulations in 24 CFR part 
50 that implement section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental 
Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332); this finding applies equally to 
this NOFA. The finding of no significant impact is available for public 
inspection and copying Monday through Friday during regular business 
hours at the Office of the Rules Docket Clerk, Office of General 
Counsel, Room 10276, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410.
C. Executive Order 12612, Federalism

    The General Counsel, as the Designated Official under section 6(a) 
of Executive Order 12612, Federalism, has determined that the policies 
contained in this notice will not have substantial direct effects on 
States or their political subdivisions, or the relationship between the 
Federal government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government. As a result, 
the notice is not subject to review under the Order. The notice 
announces the availability of funds to provide youth living in public 
housing, or with children living in public housing, with better access 
to education and job opportunities to achieve self-sufficiency and 
independence.

D. Executive Order 12606, the Family

    The General Counsel, as the Designated Official under Executive 
Order 12606, The Family, has determined that this notice has potential 
for a significant impact on family formation, maintenance, and general 
well-being. The purpose of the notice is to provide funding to assist 
youth living in public housing, or with children living in public 
housing, with better access to education and job opportunities to 
achieve self-sufficiency and independence, and, thus, could benefit 
families. However, because the impact on families is beneficial, no 
further review is considered necessary. [[Page 28314]] 

E. Section 102 HUD Reform Act: Documentation and Public Access 
Requirements

    HUD will ensure that documentation and other information regarding 
each application submitted pursuant to this NOFA are sufficient to 
indicate the basis upon which assistance was provided or denied. This 
material, including any letters of support, will be made available for 
public inspection for a 5-year period beginning not less than 30 days 
after the award of the assistance. Material will be made available in 
accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and HUD's 
implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 15. In addition, HUD will 
include the recipients of assistance pursuant to this NOFA in its 
quarterly Federal Register notice of all recipients of HUD assistance 
awarded on a competitive basis. (See 24 CFR 12.14(a) and 12.16(b), and 
the notice published in the Federal Register on January 16, 1992 (57 FR 
1942), for further information on these requirements.)

F. Section 103 of the HUD Reform Act

    HUD's regulation implementing section 103 of the Department of 
Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989 (42 U.S.C. 3537a) is 
codified as 24 CFR part 4 and applies to the funding competition 
announced today. The requirements of the rule continue to apply until 
the announcement of the selection of successful applicants.
    HUD employees involved in the review of applications and in the 
making of funding decisions are restrained by part 4 from providing 
advance information to any person (other than an authorized employee of 
HUD) concerning funding decisions, or from otherwise giving any 
applicant an unfair competitive advantage. Persons who apply for 
assistance in this competition should confine their inquiries to the 
subject areas permitted under 24 CFR part 4.
    Applicants who have questions should contact the HUD Office of 
Ethics (202) 708-3815 (voice/TDD). (This is not a toll-free number.) 
The Office of Ethics can provide information of a general nature to HUD 
employees, as well. However, a HUD employee who has specific program 
questions, such as whether particular subject matter can be discussed 
with persons outside the Department, should contact his or her Field 
Office Counsel, or Headquarters counsel for the program to which the 
question pertains.

G. Section 112 of the Reform Act

    Section 13 of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act 
(42 U.S.C. 3537b) contains two provisions dealing with efforts to 
influence HUD's decisions with respect to financial assistance. The 
first imposes disclosure requirements on those who are typically 
involved in these efforts--those who pay others to influence the award 
of assistance or the taking of a management action by the Department 
and those who are paid to provide the influence. The second restricts 
the payment of fees to those who are paid to influence the award of HUD 
assistance, if the fees are tied to the number of housing units 
received or are based on the amount of assistance received, or if they 
are contingent upon the receipt of assistance.
    Section 13 was implemented by regulations published at 24 CFR part 
86. If readers are involved in any efforts to influence the Department 
in these ways, they are urged to read the final rule, particularly the 
examples contained in Appendix A of that part. Any questions about part 
86 should be directed to the Office of Ethics, room 2158, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20410-3000. Telephone: (202) 708-3815 (voice/TDD) (This is not a toll-
free number.) Forms necessary for compliance with the rule may be 
obtained from the local HUD office.

H. Freedom of Information Act

    Applications submitted in response to this NOFA are subject to 
disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). To assist the 
Department in determining whether to release information contained in 
an application in the event a FOIA request is received, and applicant 
may, through clear earmarking, or otherwise, indicate those portions of 
its application that it believes should not be disclosed. The 
applicant's views will be used solely to aid the Department in 
preparing its response to a FOIA request; however, the Department is 
required by the FOIA to make an independent evaluation of the 
information.
    HUD suggests that an applicant provide a basis, when possible, for 
its belief that confidential treatment is appropriate; general 
assertions or blanket requests for confidentiality, without more 
information, are of limited value to the Department in making 
determinations concerning the release of information under FOIA. The 
Department is required to segregate disclosable information from 
nondisclosable items, so an applicant should be careful to identify 
each portion of the application for which confidential treatment is 
requested.
    The Department emphasizes that the presence or absence of comments 
or earmarking regarding confidential information will have no bearing 
on the evaluation of applications submitted in response to this 
solicitation.

I. Prohibition Against Lobbying Activities

    The use of funds awarded under this NOFA is subject to the 
disclosure requirements and prohibitions of section 319 of the 
Department of Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 
Fiscal Year 1990 (31 U.S.C. 1352) (the ``Byrd Amendment'') and the 
implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 87. These authorities prohibit 
recipients of federal contracts, grants, or loans from using 
appropriated funds for lobbying the Executive or Legislative branches 
of the Federal government in connection with a specific contract, 
grant, or loan. The prohibition also covers the awarding of contracts, 
grants, cooperative agreements, or loans unless the recipient has made 
an acceptable certification regarding lobbying. Under 24 CFR part 87, 
applicants, recipients, and subrecipients of assistance exceeding 
$100,000 must certify that no federal funds have been or will be spent 
on lobbying activities in connection with the assistance.

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1437t and 3535(d).

    Dated: May 4, 1995.
Joseph Shuldiner,
Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing.
Appendix--Names, Addresses, and Telephone Numbers of HUD Field Offices 
Accepting Applications for Youth Development Initiative Under Family 
Investment Centers

HUD--New England Area--Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New 
Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont

Boston, Massachusetts HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. Federal Building,10 
Causeway Street, Room 375, Boston, MA 02222-1092, (617) 565-5234, 
TDD Number: (617) 565-5453 Office hours: 8:30am-5:00pm local time

Hartford, Connecticut HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 330 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut 
06106-1860, (203) 240-4522, TDD Number: (203) 240-4665, Office 
hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Manchester, New Hampshire HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Norris Cotton Federal Building, 275 
Chestnut Street, Manchester, New Hampshire 03101-2487, (603) 666-
7681, TDD Number: (603) 666- [[Page 28315]] 7518, Office hours: 
8:00am-4:30pm local time

Providence, Rhode Island HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 10 Weybosset Street, Sixth Floor, 
Providence, Rhode Island 02903-2808, (401) 528-5351, TDD Number: 
(401) 528-5364, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

HUD--New York, New Jersey Area--New York, New Jersey

New York HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, New York 10278-
0068, (212) 264-6500, TDD Number: (212) 264-0927, Office hours: 
8:30am-5:00pm local time

Buffalo, New York HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Lafayette Court, 5th Floor, 465 Main 
Street, Buffalo, New York 14203-1780, (716) 846-5755, TDD Number: 
Number not available, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Newark, New Jersey HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, One Newark Center--12th Floor, Newark, New 
Jersey 07102-5260, (201) 622-7900, TDD Number: (201) 645-6649, 
Office hours: 8:30am-5:00pm local time

HUD--Midatlantic Area--Pennsylvania, Washington DC, Maryland, Delaware, 
Virginia, West Virginia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Liberty Square Building, 105 South 7th 
Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106-3392, (215) 597-2560, TDD 
Number: (215) 597-5564, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Washington, D.C. HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 820 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20002-
4502, (202) 275-9200, TDD Number: (202) 275-0967, Office hours: 
8:00am-4:30pm local time

Baltimore, Maryland HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 10 South Howard Street, 5th Floor, 
Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2505, (401) 962-2520, TDD Number: (410) 
962-0106, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Old Post Office Courthouse Building, 700 
Grant Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219-1939, (412) 644-6428 
TDD Number: (412) 644-5747, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Richmond, Virginia HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, The 3600 Centre, 3600 West Broad Street, 
P.O. Box 90331, Richmond, Virginia 23230-0331, (804) 278-4507,TDD 
Number: (804) 278-4501, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Charleston, West Virginia HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 405 Capitol Street, Suite 708, Charleston, 
West Virginia 25301-1795, (304) 347-7000, TDD Number: (304) 347-
5332, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time,

HUD--Southeast Area--Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, 
North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Caribbean, Virgin Islands

Atlanta, Georgia HUD Field OFfice

Public Housing Division, Richard B. Russell Federal Building, 75 
Spring Street, SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3388, (404) 331-5136, TDD 
Number: (404) 730-2654, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Birmingham, Alabama HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 600 Beacon Parkway West, Suite 300, 
Birmingham, Alabama 35209-3144, (205) 290-7601, TDD Number: (205) 
290-7624, Office hours: 7:45am-4:30pm local time

Louisville, Kentucky HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 601 West Broadway, P.O. Box 1044, 
Louisville, Kentucky 40201-1044, (502) 582-6161, TDD Number: (502) 
582-5139
Jackson, Mississippi HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Doctor A.H. McCoy Federal Building, 100 
West Capitol Street, Room 910, Jackson, Mississippi 39269-1096, 
(601) 975-4746, TDD Number: (601) 975-4717, Office hours: 8:00am-
4:45pm local time

Greensboro, North Carolina HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 2306 West Meadowview Road, Greensboro, 
North Carolina 27407, (919) 547-4000, TDD Number: 919-547-4055, 
Office hours: 8:00am-4:45pm local time

Caribbean HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, New San Office Building, 159 Carlos East 
Chardon Avenue, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00918-1804, (809) 766-6121, 
TDD Number: Number not available, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local 
time

Columbia, South Carolina HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Strom Thurmond Federal Building, 1835 
Assembly Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201-2480, (803) 765-
5592, TDD Number: Number not available, Office hours: 8:00am-4:45pm 
local time

Knoxville, Tennessee HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, John J. Duncan Federal Building, 710 Locust 
Street, SW., Room 333, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902-2526, (615) 545-
4384, TDD Number: (615) 545-4379, Office hours: 7:30am-4:15pm local 
time

Nashville, Tennessee HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 251 Cumberland Bend Drive, Suite 200, 
Nashville, Tennessee 37228-1803, (615) 736-5213, TDD Number: (615) 
736-2886, Office hours: 7:45am-4:15pm local time

Jacksonville, Florida HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Southern Bell Towers, 301 West Bay Street, 
Suite 2200, Jacksonville, Florida 32202-5121, (904) 232-2626, TDD 
Number: (904) 232-2357, Office hours: 7:45am-4:30pm local time

HUD--Midwest Area Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, 
Wisconsin

Chicago, Illinois HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal Building, 77 West 
Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60604, (312) 353-5680, TTD Number: 
(312) 353-7143, Office hours: 8:15am-4:45pm local time

Detroit, Michigan HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building, 477 
Michigan Avenue, Room 1645, Detroit, Michigan 48226-2592, (313) 226-
6880, TDD Number: (313) 226-7812, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local 
time

Indianapolis, Indiana HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 151 North Delaware Street, Suite 1200, 
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2526, (317) 226-6303, TDD Number: 
(317)226-7081, Office hours: 8:00am-4:45pm local time

Grand Rapids, Michigan HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 2922 Fuller Avenue, N.E., Grand Rapids, 
Michigan 49505-3499, (616) 456-2127, TDD Number: Number not 
available, Office hours: 8:00am-4:45pm local time

Minneapolis--St. Paul, Minnesota HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Bridge Place Building, 220 2nd Street 
South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401-2195, (612) 370-3000, TTD 
Number: (612) 370-3186, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Cincinnati, Ohio HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 525 Vine Street, Suite 700, Cincinnati, 
Ohio 45202-3188, (513) 684-2884, TDD Number: (513) 684-6180, Office 
hours: 8:00am-4:45pm local time

Cleveland, Ohio HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Renaissance Building, 1375 Euclid Avenue, 
Fifth Floor, Cleveland, Ohio 44115-1815, (216) 522-4065, TTD Number: 
Number not available, Office hours: 8:00am-4:40pm local time

Columbus, Ohio HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 200 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 
43215-2499, (614) 469-5737, TDD Number: Number not available, Office 
hours: 8:30am-4:45pm local time

Milwaukee, Wisconsin HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Henry S. Reuss Federal Plaza, 310 West 
Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1380, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203-2289, (414) 
291-3214, TDD Number: Number not available, Office hours: 8:00am-
4:30pm local time
HUD--Southwest Area--Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 1600 Throckmorton Street, Room 304, P.O. 
Box 2905, Fort [[Page 28316]] Worth, Texas 76113-2905, (817) 885-
5934, TDD Number: (817) 885-5447, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local 
time

Houston, Texas HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Norfolk Tower, 2211 Norfolk, Suite 300, 
Houston, Texas 77098-4096, (713) 834-3235, TDD Number: Number not 
available, Office hours: 7:45am-4:30pm local time

San Antonio, Texas HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Washington Square, 800 Dolorosa Street, 
Room 206, San Antonio, Texas 78207-4563, (512) 229-6783, TDD Number: 
(512) 229-6783, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Little Rock, Arkansas HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, TCBY Tower, 425 West Capitol Avenue, Room 
900, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-3488, (501) 324-5935, TDD Number: 
(501) 324-5931, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

New Orleans, Louisiana HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Fisk Federal Building, 1661 Canal Street, 
Suite 3100, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112-2887, (504) 589-7251, TDD 
Number: Number not available, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma HUD Field Office

(Applications for the State of Oklahoma are to be submitted to the 
Denver, Colorado, HUD Office:
Public Housing Division, First Interstate Tower North, 633 17th 
Street, Denver, CO 80202-3607, (303) 672-5248, TDD Number: (303) 
672-5248, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time)

Albuquerque, New Mexico HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 625 Truman Street N.E., Albuquerque, NM 
87110-6472, (505) 262-6463, TDD Number: (505) 262-6463, Office 
hours: 7:45am-4:30pm local time

Great Plains--Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska

Kansas City, Kansas HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Gateway Tower II, 400 State Avenue, Room 
400, Kansas City, Kansas 66101-2406, (913) 551-5488, TDD Number: 
(913) 551-5815, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Omaha, Nebraska HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 10909 Mill Valley Road, Omaha, Nebraska 
68154-3955, (402) 492-3100, TDD Number: (402) 492-3183, Office 
hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

St. Louis, Missouri HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 1222 Spruce Street, St. Louis, Missouri 
63103-2836, (314) 539-6583, TDD Number: (314) 539-6331, Office 
hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Des Moines, Iowa HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Federal Building, 210 Walnut Street, Room 
239, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-2155, (515) 284-4512, TDD Number: (515) 
284-4728, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

HUD--Rocky Mountains Area--Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South 
Dakota, Utah, Wyoming

Denver, Colorado HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, First Interstate Tower North, 633 17th 
Street, Denver, CO 80202-3607, (303) 672-5248, TDD Number: (303) 
672-5248, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

HUD--Pacific/Hawaii Area--Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Guam, 
America Samoa

San Francisco, California HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Philip Burton Federal Building and U.S. 
Courthouse, 450 Golden Gate Avenue, P.O. Box 36003, San Francisco, 
California 94102-3448, (415) 556-4752, TDD Number: (415) 556-8357, 
Office hours: 8:15am-4:45pm local time

Honolulu, Hawaii HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 7 Waterfront Plaza, 500 Ala Moana 
Boulevard, Room 500, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813-4918, (808) 541-1323, 
TDD Number: (808) 541-1356, Office hours: 8:00am-4:00pm local time

Los Angeles, California HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 1615 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, 
California 90015-3801, (213) 251-7122, TDD Number: (213) 251-7038, 
Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Sacramento, California HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 777 12th Avenue, Suite 200, P.O. Box 1978, 
Sacramento, California 95814-1997, (916) 498-5270, TDD Number: (916) 
498-5220, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Phoenix, Arizona HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Two Arizona Center, 400 North 5th Street, 
Suite 1600, Phoenix, Arizona 85004-2361, (602) 261-4434, TDD Number: 
(602) 379-4461, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

HUD--Northwest/Alaska Area--Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington

Seattle, Washington HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Seattle Federal Office Building, 909 First 
Avenue, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98104-1000, (206) 220-5292, TDD 
Number: (206) 220-5185, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Portland, Oregon HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 520 S.W. 6th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 
97203-1596, (503) 326-2561, TDD Number: (503) 326-3656, Office 
hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Anchorage, Alaska HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, University Plaza Building, 949 East 36th 
Avenue, Suite 401, Anchorage, Alaska 99508-4399, (907) 271-4170, TDD 
Number: (907) 271-4328
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