[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 117 (Monday, June 19, 1995)]
[Notices]
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Developmental Disabilities; Availability of Financial Assistance for 
Projects of National Significance for Fiscal Year 1995; Notice

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Children and Families
(Program Announcement No. 93631-95-02)


Developmental Disabilities: Availability of Financial Assistance 
for Projects of National Significance for Fiscal Year 1995

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

ACTION: Announcement of availability of financial assistance for 
Projects of National Significance for fiscal year 1995.

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SUMMARY: The Administration on Developmental Disabilities, 
Administration for Children and Families, announces that applications 
are being accepted for funding of Fiscal Year 1995 Projects of National 
Significance.
    This program announcement consists of five parts. Part I, the 
Introduction, discusses the goals and objectives of ACF and ADD. Part 
II provides the necessary background information on ADD for applicants. 
Part III describes the review process. Part IV describes the priorities 
under which ADD solicits applications for Fiscal Year 1995 funding of 
projects. Part V describes in detail how to prepare and submit an 
application. All of the forms and instructions necessary to submit an 
application are published as part of this announcement following Part 
V.
    No separate application kit is either necessary or available for 
submitting an application. If you have a copy of this announcement, you 
have all the information and forms required to submit an application.
    Grants will be awarded under this program announcement subject to 
the availability of funds for support of these activities.
DATES: The closing date for submittal of applications under this 
announcement is August 3, 1995.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Adele Gorelick, Program Development 
Division, Administration on Developmental Disabilities, (202) 690-5982.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Part I. Introduction

A. Goals of the Administration on Developmental Disabilities

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

B. Purpose of the Administration on Developmental Disabilities

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

Part II. Background Information

A. Description of Projects of National Significance

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

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

B. Comments on FY 1995 Proposed Priority Areas

    The notice soliciting comments on the FY 1995 proposed priority 
areas was published in the Federal Register on January 11, 1995 (60 FR 
2760). A 60-day period was required to allow the public to comment on 
the proposed areas. After review and analysis of these comments, ADD is 
publishing its final priorities in this announcement.
    The public comment notice requested specific comments and 
suggestions on the proposed funding priorities, in addition to 
recommendations for additional priority areas which would assist in 
bringing about the increased independence, productivity, and 
integration into the community of people with developmental 
disabilities.
    ADD received a total of 62 letters and 193 inquiries by the closing 
date in response to the public comment notice. Commentary was from the 
following sources:
     Advocacy agencies, which includes national organizations 
and associations, national advocacy groups and State/local advocacy 
groups;
     Service organizations, which includes agencies that 
provide services for individuals with developmental disabilities as 
well as providing advocacy services on behalf of a particular 
disability, including developmental disabilities councils;
     Educational systems, which includes schools, colleges, and 
universities, programs located within a university setting and 
University Affiliated Programs;
     Private agencies, which includes national, State, and 
local nonprofit organizations;
     Government agencies, which includes Federal, State, 
county, and local government agencies;
     Private individuals; and
     Foundations.
    The comments ranged from requests for copies of the final 
application solicitation to general support to substantive, insightful 
responses for this year's proposed funding priorities and 
recommendations for other priority areas. The vast majority were 
supportive of and expanded upon what we proposed in the announcement, 
in addition to relating specifically to the program goals and 
priorities of the particular agencies submitting the comments.
    The comments received were helpful in highlighting the concerns of 
the developmental disabilities field and have been used in refining the 
final priority areas.
    Comment: Six letters were submitted to ADD recommending additional 
funding priorities for FY 1995. Suggestions included projects 
addressing the need for accessible and inclusive programs within the 
developmental disabilities network; the needs of aging persons with 
developmental disabilities and their families, especially those in 
rural areas; the need for research and training on Abusive Head Trauma, 
which includes Shaken Baby Syndrome; and transportation needs related 
to accessing jobs and services. There was a recommendation for priority 
areas for potential grantees to propose their own issues and for small, 
grassroots organizations to have the opportunity to develop their own 
solutions in their local communities.
    Response: ADD continues to press for accessible and inclusive 
programs and project products. Through funding criteria, site visits, 
and monitoring of reports this principle is conveyed and its 
implementation evaluated.
    ADD has funded projects related to aging in the past and continues 
to support projects and activities in this area through the University 
Affiliated Program. We share concerns that were expressed about the 
aging of individuals with developmental disabilities, which is 
reflected in our mission to promote the independence, productivity, 
integration, and inclusion of all people with developmental 
disabilities in their communities.
    ADD will consult with the Administration on Aging and others to 
identify the need and opportunity for future focused efforts in this 
area.
    We welcome the sharing of information with regard to medical 
conditions having implications for projects addressing abuse, violence, 
the need for early assessments and intervention, and family-centered 
approaches. The specifics regarding Abusive Head Trauma, Shaken Baby 
Syndrome, and Failure-to-Thrive will be included in appropriate 
priority areas.
    ADD sees the element of transportation as a crucial factor in the 
success of any program. In stressing outcome-oriented approaches and 
ongoing mechanisms for evaluation and identification of barriers, ADD 
will include transportation concerns.
    ADD is committed to inclusion and input from advocates and 
grassroots efforts. It has funded projects to strengthen families 
through national and grassroots strategies, partnerships in 
policymaking, and People First self-advocacy. Future priority areas 
will include opportunities for design options and local community 
initiatives.
    ADD appreciates the suggestions for additional priority areas. With 
the [[Page 32048]] proposed fiscal year 1995 priority areas we have 
developed our most extensive array of project possibilities and will 
make concentrated efforts to support effective work in these areas. The 
suggestions have been considered significant and have been incorporated 
where appropriate.
    Comment: ADD received 8 comments on Proposed Priority Area 1, 
Collaboration Between Youth Service Providers and Disabilities 
Advocates to Enhance Services to Youth With Developmental Disabilities. 
There was strong support for collaborative efforts, including memoranda 
of understanding and fiscal participation, and a recommendation to 
expand the scope of this priority area. Suggestions included language 
regarding information sharing and networking efforts that include all 
stakeholders, the identification of barriers, and the development of 
materials and strategies and the resources of technology and assistive 
devices.
    One comment urged inclusion of the capability to address and 
correct the breakdown in the school-to-work transition process and 
another stressed the importance of completing school as imperative for 
employment.
    A comment from one State was that there was only minuscule risk in 
that particular State of youth with developmental disabilities running 
away or becoming involved with delinquent behavior.
    Response: ADD is committed to collaborative efforts whenever 
possible, with or without fiscal participation, and we feel the focus 
of this priority area is appropriate at this time. It builds on the 
Family and Youth Services Bureau efforts with respect to at-risk youth 
and expands to include ADD's concerns. Prevention of and response to 
these issues will in fact necessitate a holistic approach.
    Both agencies regard employment as a major goal, which must be 
addressed much earlier in the school experience than has been done, as 
well as attention to the principles of the Americans with Disabilities 
Act. The comments on project criteria contributed an appreciated 
refinement of announcement language.
    As for the numbers of youth at risk, ADD feels strongly that such 
youth with developmental disabilities are particularly vulnerable and 
inadequately served. It is therefore essential that we explore and 
devise models which hold more promise for these young people.
    Comment: ADD received 14 comments on Proposed Priority Area 2, 
Americans With Developmental Disabilities and the Criminal Justice 
System. The comments received in this priority area were supportive of 
what ADD proposed in the published notice. There was strong support for 
programs to institute ongoing training for law enforcement and court 
personnel and to address prevention strategies as well. Involving self-
advocates was strongly urged as essential, with projects directed by 
self-advocates and conducted by and through organizations of self-
advocates in collaboration with the developmental disabilities network. 
One comment noted that this area would not impact a large segment of 
the population of the writer's State.
    It was also suggested that there be a component emphasizing the 
need for mental health services to children in the criminal justice 
system. Other comments recommended funding for the transition from 
incarceration to the community, the inclusion of legal and safety 
concerns during enforcement, training with respect to impaired judgment 
resulting from fetal alcohol syndrome, and a study of the factors 
contributing to delinquency.
    Response: ADD is committed to supporting leadership and direction 
by self-advocates, whose experience and perspective will ensure 
effective projects, a major goal along with ongoing and replicable 
projects. The specific concerns regarding mental health and transition 
to the community will clearly be identified in a required analysis of 
barriers to effective programs and desirable outcomes. ADD hopes to 
address these components in future PNS projects.
    Medical issues should be an element of any proposed project so that 
justice system personnel are aware of symptoms and of indications of 
abuse and violence as well as substance abuse. As for the suggested 
numbers of individuals who may be impacted by the issues of this 
priority area in a particular State, ADD reiterates its commitment to 
the vulnerable individuals with developmental disabilities and to the 
inadequately served among them.
    Comment: ADD received 11 comments on Proposed Priority Area 3, 
First Jobs--Introducing Young Persons With/Without Developmental 
Disabilities to the World of Work and Community Service. There was 
strong support for moving from segregated work settings to supported 
employment programs and a comment urging that individuals with the most 
severe disabilities who have not benefitted from supported employment 
not be ignored and remain unserved. There was support for ADD's 
approach with regard to its Americorps projects, which include 
individuals with and without disabilities, and for collaboration among 
nonprofit agencies, Head Start, Vocational Rehabilitation, the Job 
Training Partnership Act Program (JTPA), and other public resources. 
Meaningful vocational assessments and a focus on consumer choice and 
quality of life were stressed, as was the importance of planning and 
partnerships so that first jobs lead to second jobs and ultimate career 
paths. One commenter had concerns about the Jobs Opportunities and 
Basic Skills (JOBS) program and training for JOBS staff unaccustomed to 
working with individuals with developmental disabilities, about the 
necessary long-term investment, and about funding for modifications to 
automated systems.
    Comments from individuals involved concerns regarding personal 
assistance services. There was also a suggestion that this priority 
area be combined with the priority area for youth at risk for running 
away who need access to supports and services which lead to 
independence. Another suggestion was that people with developmental 
disabilities receive training to be personal assistants.
    Response: ADD is in agreement with the movement toward a cultural 
shift to recognition of abilities and choice and away from control of 
employment resources by providers of employment and vocational 
services. We feel the community as a whole benefits from inclusion of 
individuals with developmental disabilities in the workplace. The 
benefits of diversity are seen in supported employment, which includes 
the development of natural supports reflecting participation of all co-
workers.
    Collaborative linkages are also critical as we strive to expand 
access to earlier educational/vocational experiences for children and 
youth with disabilities. Maximum efforts should be made to assure that 
individuals with the most severe disabilities are afforded these 
essential opportunities. Consideration of assistive technology, 
transportation needs, and accommodations for personal assistance 
services are essential components.
    While there is some overlap with the issues addressed in Priority 
Area 1, ADD intends to fund each of these areas with their particular 
foci and demonstrate its commitment to contributions to the community 
that individuals with developmental disabilities make. ADD would 
consider, however, funding projects which effectively address essential 
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    Comment: ADD received 18 comments on Proposed Priority Area 4, 
Child Care and Early Intervention: Linkages for Successful Inclusion of 
Young Children With Disabilities. All were supportive and many offered 
recommendations for project design or additional components. There were 
suggestions for including effective advocacy strategies and protection 
of ADA rights, for addressing the needs of children with severe 
disabilities, for training on the condition of nonorganic failure to 
thrive as well as the sequelae of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head 
Trauma, for prevention of secondary disabilities, and for broadening 
the priority to include life-span services and ``seamless'' interagency 
collaboration.
    There were also recommendations for inclusion of training for staff 
in after-school programs, assistive technology, and systems conversion. 
Because of high staff turnover there is a need for ongoing program 
support, possibly through mentorship, and there is good opportunity for 
young adults with disabilities to work as educational aides.
    There were requests that preference be given to projects addressing 
the needs of families with low income or living in poverty, migrant 
families, and homeless families, with a specific suggestion that the 
Early Prevention, Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Program be 
utilized.
    There were several comments urging attention to multicultural 
issues and the need for early intervention with respect to children 
with developmental disabilities at risk for delinquent behavior. Also 
suggested was establishment of a national task force to assist states 
and local communities in implementing policies and services and 
combining this priority area with Children at Risk: The Impact of Abuse 
and Violence on Children with Disabilities.
    Response: ADD was pleased to see the point made that the experience 
of inclusion has benefits for children with and without disabilities. 
The community benefits of diversity are an ongoing focus of ADD. We are 
also committed to the development of tools and strategies for the 
implementation of the ADA for all children, with focused attention on 
those who have been unserved and inadequately served, such as 
individuals with severe disabilities, families with low income or 
living in poverty, migrant or homeless families, those living in rural 
areas, and immigrant and refugee families.
    We appreciate the information and suggestions regarding failure to 
thrive, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma, and prevention 
concerns, which will be incorporated in appropriate priority areas, as 
well as attention to after-school personnel and the implementation of 
assistive technology. We have introduced the collaboration of 
individuals with and without disabilities in projects with the Family 
and Youth Services Bureau and our Americorps projects.
    ADD will fund separate projects under the youth service providers 
and disabilities advocates and abuse and violence priority areas. As 
for a focus on multicultural issues, ADD includes this requirement in 
the design of all projects and will have a major funding priority area 
(Priority 5) addressing the development of models for technical 
assistance.
    Comment: ADD received 15 comments on Proposed Priority Area 5. All 
but one agreed with the need for this proposed priority and many 
offered recommendations on the design and operation of projects, while 
others had concerns about sufficient funding and the need for ongoing 
projects in a multicultural network.
    There was agreement that it is time for innovative approaches to 
identifying areas of need and developing action strategies to meet 
those needs. Advocacy groups hoped to be included when the various 
components are collaborating. Nationwide technical assistance within 
the developmental disabilities network was recommended to implement 
programs for training service coordinators from culturally diverse 
backgrounds to guide individuals with developmental disabilities and 
their families. It was suggested that coalition building and 
recruitment and retention efforts outside the network depend on the 
achievement of cultural competence within the network. The dissenting 
commenter felt that the Commissioner has already begun to build this 
network and these issues should not be in a separate priority area.
    Another commenter felt that if the goal is to provide agency-
integrated, comprehensive services to families, the multicultural theme 
should be a strong, clearly developed part of each project. Another 
suggestion with regard to this issue proposed a state project targeted 
for demonstrating model practices for further development of 
collaboration among the network components.
    There was also commentary on including all ages, including young 
adults, middle aged, and older parents of aging individuals with 
developmental disabilities in multicultural communities, and on the 
need for training in self-advocacy and empowerment to address effective 
actions for overcoming identified barriers.
    Response: The issue of building a strong, effective multicultural 
network within the developmental disabilities system is a major concern 
of ADD. The Commissioner's Forum as well as the careful consideration 
of the discussions of the ADD Multicultural Committee and numerous 
other entities and individuals, including grassroots and larger 
advocacy groups, are reflections of the high priority of this area of 
proposed funding.
    ADD continues to emphasize cultural competency and recognition of 
the value of cultural diversity to individuals, families, and the 
larger community. This will be a required element in the design of 
projects to be funded. The suggestions for inclusion of all ages will 
be added to inclusion of unserved and inadequately served individuals. 
In proposing to fund three State projects, ADD feels that models will 
be developed for utilizing the resources of appropriate organizations 
including Historically Black Colleges and Universities and that these 
intense efforts will provide replicable practices and strategies for 
focused efforts by others.
    Comment: ADD received 12 comments on Priority Area 6, Accessing 
Telecommunication Services for Persons With Developmental Disabilities. 
They were supportive and one suggested that a requirement of funding be 
that grantees establish electronic communication with other recipients. 
The ideal outcome of projects in this area would be a clearinghouse 
system that is interactive, assistive, and empowering of individuals 
seeking services and information including, for example, location of 
accessible housing, availability of assistive technology, details of 
Social Security programs, medical developments, and best practices.
    Response: ADD agrees that the fast-growing capabilities occurring 
in cyberspace are going to be factors in communications for previously 
unserved and inadequately served individuals. Working out how 
individuals access this technology is the challenge. ADD is funding one 
Training Initiative Project under its University Affiliated Program 
which is exploring this issue, and ADD does already link its grantees 
through teleconferences, Internet, meetings, and forums. We would like 
to see more consumers, families, and providers accessing and sharing 
information, calendars, [[Page 32050]] concerns, and strategies for 
removal of barriers.
    We will consider funding this priority area in future years. All 
newly funded PNS initiatives are expected to develop the capacity to 
communicate and disseminate information and technical assistance 
through e-mail and other effective, affordable, and accessible forms of 
electronic communication.
    Comment: ADD received 12 comments on Priority Area 7, Meeting the 
Mental Health Needs of Individuals With Developmental Disabilities. ADD 
received many commendations for including a priority area on the mental 
health aspects of mental retardation and other developmental 
disabilities issues. Comments cited lack of training in this area and 
the critical need for partnerships to stimulate interagency agreements 
and other needed projects. It was recommended that single points of 
entry be established and that services follow the individual into the 
community.
    There was a suggestion that ADD consider as a funding requirement a 
letter of agreement between the State mental health system and the 
State developmental disabilities system. There were suggestions for 
projects aimed at improving both the community and social presence and 
social skills of persons with dual diagnoses and for involvement in 
arts and leisure programming. Training was urged for all network 
participants in such issues as inclusion, psychoactive medications, 
anger management, and legal aspects. There was also strong support for 
consumer outcome measures to evaluate program impact.
    Response: ADD has long felt strongly that the mental health needs 
of persons with developmental disabilities do not receive adequate 
attention. ADD was at the forefront of promoting nonaversive approaches 
and has funded a Project of National Significance to develop training 
materials for mental health professionals to help bridge the gap 
between systems. A number of ADD-funded University Affiliated Programs 
and Developmental Disabilities Councils have projects in their local 
areas. Community inclusion requires understanding on the part of 
providers and network participants and individuals and families as 
well. There is also great need to raise the general standard of 
practice regarding psychoactive medications.
    The next stage of addressing this issue will be broader 
implementation of strategies and best practices. Effective advocacy 
through recruitment and training will contribute toward appropriate 
systems change.
    Comment: ADD received l5 comments on Priority Area 8, Children at 
Risk: The Impact of Abuse and Violence on Children With Disabilities, 
all of which were supportive of the overall approach. Many commenters 
noted the great need for this area to be addressed. Some commented that 
the issue involves both the abuse of children with disabilities and 
disabilities caused by abuse and neglect of children. Many stated that 
a comprehensive multi-system, multi-agency approach must be taken to 
adequately address the significant issue of prevention, intervention, 
and treatment of abuse and neglect of children with, and at risk of, 
disabilities. Many commenters noted the need for coordination among a 
wide variety of State and local agencies in abuse cases. Several 
recommendations specifically stressed the need for coordinated 
investigations, including the importance of sharing data among agencies 
when abuse or neglect of a child is alleged. One commenter reported 
that Child Advocacy Centers throughout the country are attempting to 
coordinate all of the investigating entities involved in child abuse 
cases.
    One organization noted that non-organic failure-to-thrive typically 
results from neglect, abuse, and poor knowledge of care giving. Another 
commenter recommended the need for training of professionals and 
research on the incidence and prevalence of Abusive Head Trauma, 
including Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), which was reported as the leading 
cause of disability among abused children.
    One commenter noted that provision of adequate child care can help 
to reduce the incidence of abuse and neglect and that child care 
workers are a good source of identifying children at risk of abuse and 
neglect. Another commenter stated that a ``safety net'' could be 
designed to identify and enroll families at risk of abusing their 
children. Such families would then be provided with education and 
training designed to increase their parenting skills and reduce the 
risk of abuse and neglect.
    One commenter recommended funding a group of local projects in a 
given State to bring about a coordinated strategy from the ``bottom 
up'' rather than from a Statewide demonstration which then filters 
change down to the local level. Another organization stressed the need 
for information, education, and training of a variety of audiences, 
disciplines, and professions, including children and youth themselves. 
ADD was also urged to collaborate with appropriate agencies at the 
Federal level to address the abuse problem.
    One commenter reported how well a comprehensive Statewide approach 
very similar to the one described by ADD in this priority area is 
working in one State to prevent child abuse of children with 
disabilities. The strategy being used involves a wide range of agencies 
including the State Departments of Education, Human Resources, Mental 
Health and Mental Retardation, as well as the State Developmental 
Disabilities Planning Council and Protection and Advocacy Agency, 
Children's Trust Fund, Corporate Foundation for Children, a major 
university, and several other agencies. Besides including these 
entities, another organization recommended also involving the State 
Child Care, Health and Criminal Justice systems as well as Head Start 
programs.
    Response: ADD is pleased to see the very favorable response to this 
priority area and the comprehensive approach we selected. ADD has 
worked over the last year, in collaboration with other Federal 
agencies, to help focus national attention on the problem of abuse of 
children with disabilities and the fact that abuse often causes 
disabilities. We believe that a multi-system, multi-agency coordinated 
approach must be used at the local, State, and national level in order 
to adequately address this serious problem. In this announcement, ADD 
will stress the need for coordination and collaboration among all 
agencies involved in allegations of abuse as well as in prevention 
activities, including the need to share data among all agencies.
    We appreciate the information regarding non-organic failure to 
thrive and Abusive Head Trauma, including Shaken Baby Syndrome, and 
will address these in this announcement. ADD agrees that appropriate 
child care may help reduce abuse and neglect, and we will address the 
need for inclusive child care in Priority Area 4. Moreover, we hope 
child care agencies will be involved as relevant agencies in any 
comprehensive State or local child abuse strategy. Concerning the 
recommendation that a ``safety net'' approach be used of enrolling and 
training parents at risk of abusing their children, ADD agrees that 
parent skill training can help reduce the risk of abuse and neglect, 
but we leave the individual elements of any strategy selected to the 
State or local community involved.
    ADD believes that with limited funds it is best to demonstrate the 
comprehensive, coordinated strategy at a State level first, especially 
given the flow of Federal funds for the various agencies involved which 
usually go to [[Page 32051]] the State level first and then to local 
communities. However, if a State wishes to develop a grant application 
which is focused on developing a comprehensive multi-system, multi-
agency statewide strategy and then proposes to test implementation of 
the strategy in a number of local communities before implementation 
statewide, we would be interested in considering funding for this 
approach. ADD urges any State applying for funds to include all the 
relevant agencies, systems, disciplines, and other pertinent entities 
in its proposed strategy and grant application.
    In addition to this PNS priority area, ADD will continue its 
interagency and interdepartmental activities to prevent and reduce the 
incidence of abuse of children with disabilities and all other children 
who are abused, many of whom develop disabilities.
    Comment: ADD received 9 comments on Proposed Priority Area 9, 
Technical Assistance Projects. The hope was expressed that ADD could 
continue to provide the catalyst to generate advocacy and support for 
individuals to protect their legal and human rights under the ADA, 
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended by the 
Rehabilitation Act amendments of 1992 (Pub.L. 102-569), and the 
Constitution. Efforts such as the Advocacy Training/Technical 
Assistance Center were reported to have provided valuable technical 
assistance to the protection and advocacy systems. One commenter 
proposed a national technical assistance project independent from the 
existing Protection and Advocacy System.
    There was a recommendation that ADD direct its resources not only 
to improve each component of the ADD network (Protection and Advocacy 
Systems, University Affiliated Programs, and Developmental Disabilities 
Councils) but to realize the impact of cooperative and coordinated 
activities focused on common goals. Commenters urged ADD to include in 
any training the application of the 14 principles of quality 
improvement developed by W. Edwards Deming for private industry, which 
are seen as applicable to disability issues, as well as the nine 
principles delineated in Reinventing Government, which reinforce such 
goals as outcome orientation, responsiveness to consumers, empowerment, 
and teamwork.
    There was encouragement to separate technical assistance from 
program monitoring and to allow program components to direct the 
technical assistance provided to them. Exploring different methods of 
utilizing stipends or vouchers for technical assistance when needed 
from recognized experts was also suggested. There was also strong 
support for collaborative network efforts at the Federal level through 
memoranda of understanding and fiscal participation, which, along with 
deliverable products, will enable progress to go far beyond 
communication toward realization of supports and service benefits at 
the local level.
    Response: The thoughtful commentary on this priority area is timely 
and appreciated. ADD will closely consider the input received and seek 
out additional consultations with the network and other stakeholders on 
this issue.
    Comment: ADD received 27 general comments on the priority areas. 
They were vastly supportive of what had been proposed. Several comments 
were received that commended us for the way in which we approached this 
year's priorities through considerable consultation, discussion, and 
reflection and the inclusion of such issues as increasing interagency 
collaboration and outcome measurement methodology, consumer 
empowerment, system conversion, strategies for addressing abuse and 
violence, employment opportunities through community service, unserved 
and inadequately served individuals, and individuals with developmental 
disabilities in the criminal justice system.
    There was strong support for giving highest priority to the areas 
of cultural diversity, consumer involvement, and technical assistance 
and for recognizing that collaboration and cooperation are not outcomes 
in themselves but means to successful programmatic results. Focusing on 
deliverable products, such as model memoranda of agreement, training 
curricula, procedural plans, or memoranda for joint funding, and on 
outcomes was seen as increasing the replicability of the proposed 
priorities.
    ADD was urged to seek assurance that people with disabilities are 
included in implementation of funded projects through participation in 
advisory bodies and quality management and evaluation teams. ADD was 
also urged to promote culturally appropriate approaches with respect to 
information dissemination and recruitment of professionals and 
nonprofessionals.
    In addition, there was strong support for ADD's continued funding 
of national data collection and analysis projects and a recommendation 
that data should reflect current best thinking of the developmental 
disabilities network about housing and individual supports, not 
facilities, and about jobs, not sheltered employment, and that 
duplication of effort be avoided. One commenter wished to see increased 
government incentives, such as tax credits, for the promulgation of 
charitable donations of time, assets such as housing or equipment, and 
funds to advance the concerns of the Projects of National Significance 
and other efforts.
    Two comments reflected regret over lack of continuation of projects 
in leadership initiatives and personal assistance services and another 
would like to have seen more latitude for choice of project design 
within priority areas. More focus was called for on the Americans with 
Disabilities Act (ADA) through a dynamic model of empowerment for ADA 
compliance at the grass roots level utilizing the significant 
Protection and Advocacy resource.
    There were some questions about targeting specific priority areas 
to address concerns that should already be under development by 
Councils and about creating or enhancing specialized structures instead 
of providing appropriate supports from within generic service systems.
    Response: The unusual depth and range of commentary on the proposed 
FY 1995 funding priorities reflects an impressive intensity and 
commitment. ADD expended considerable energy to develop these 
initiatives, utilizing the resources of its network and staff, and we 
have applied the same diligence in consideration of comments, 
suggestions, and recommendations. We believe the final priority areas 
reflect the input received from the public comment process and a 
sensitivity to the concerns expressed in each of the letters received. 
Clearly, not every issue raised can be addressed and incorporated.
    When in the past we proposed only a few priority areas, it was 
thought by some that the full range of needs was ignored. Proposing 
several priority areas has been seen by some as attempting too much. 
The purpose of the ADD Projects of National Significance is to chart 
courses that others can follow. A component of all Projects of National 
Significance is the development and implementation of programs and 
approaches that will be ongoing beyond funding periods. We have been 
challenged by the call to reinvent government and charged by our 
constituencies to promote systems change for effective response to 
identified needs.
    ADD hopes that the description of comments received and its 
responses will be viewed as a forum, for we have seen an unusual range 
of feedback which tells us and those who read this announcement what 
the best thinking is [[Page 32052]] by those who share our interests 
and concerns. In the course of responding to proposed ADD priority 
areas, numerous coalitions have been formed and/or strengthened. The 62 
comment letters received by the close of the comment period, the 5 
letters postmarked after that date, and the 193 telephone inquiries 
indicate a growing nationwide force. Though we cannot fund every 
proposal, we will not allow the intense efforts to consult and 
collaborate to dissipate if a project is not funded. ADD will seek ways 
to create linkages so that the energy in this repository can become an 
ever greater resource.

Part III. The Review Process

A. Eligible Applicants

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

B. Review Process and Funding Decisions

    Applications from eligible applicants that meet the deadline date 
requirements under Part V, Section C will be reviewed and scored 
competitively. Experts in the field, generally persons from outside of 
the Federal government, will use the appropriate evaluation criteria 
listed later in this Part to review and score the applications. The 
results of this review are a primary factor in making funding 
decisions.
    ADD reserves the option of discussing applications with, or 
referring them to, other Federal or non-Federal funding sources when 
this is determined to be in the best interest of the Federal government 
or the applicant. It may also solicit comments from ADD Regional Office 
staff, other Federal agencies, interested foundations, national 
organizations, specialists, experts, States and the general public. 
These comments, along with those of the expert reviewers, will be 
considered by ADD in making funding decisions.
    In making decisions on awards, ADD may give preference to 
applications which focus on or feature: Culturally diverse minority or 
ethnic populations; a substantially innovative strategy with the 
potential to improve theory or practice in the field of human services; 
a model practice or set of procedures that holds the potential for 
replication by organizations involved in the administration or delivery 
of human services; substantial involvement of volunteers; substantial 
involvement (either financial or programmatic) of the private sector; a 
favorable balance between Federal and non-Federal funds available for 
the proposed project; the potential for high benefit for low Federal 
investment; a programmatic focus on those most in need; and/or 
substantial involvement in the proposed project by national or 
community foundations. This year, 5 points will be awarded in scoring 
for any project that includes partnership and collaboration with the 
112 Empowerment Zones/Enterprise Communities.
    To the greatest extent possible, efforts will be made to ensure 
that funding decisions reflect an equitable distribution of assistance 
among the States and geographical regions of the country, rural and 
urban areas, and ethnic populations. In making these decisions, ADD may 
also take into account the need to avoid unnecessary duplication of 
effort.

C. Evaluation Criteria

    Using the evaluation criteria below, a panel of at least three 
reviewers (primarily experts from outside the Federal government) will 
review the applications. Applicants should ensure that they address 
each minimum requirement in the priority area description under the 
appropriate section of the Program Narrative Statement.
    Reviewers will determine the strengths and weaknesses of each 
proposal in terms of the evaluation criteria, provide comments, and 
assign numerical scores. The point value following each criterion 
heading indicates the maximum numerical weight that each section may be 
given in the review process.
1. Objectives and Need for Assistance (20 Points)
    The extent to which the application pinpoints any relevant 
physical, economic, social, financial, institutional or other problems 
requiring a solution; demonstrates the need for the assistance; states 
the principal and subordinate objectives of the project; provides 
supporting documentation or other testimonies from concerned interests 
other than the applicant; and includes and/or footnotes relevant data 
based on the results of planning studies. The application must identify 
the precise location of the project and area to be served by the 
proposed project. Maps and other graphic aids should be attached.
2. Results or Benefits Expected (20 Points)
    The extent to which the application identifies the results and 
benefits to be derived, the extent to which they are consistent with 
the objectives of the proposal, and the extent to which the application 
indicates the anticipated contributions to policy, practice, theory 
and/or research. The extent to which the proposed project costs are 
reasonable in view of the expected results.
3. Approach (35 Points)
    The extent to which the application outlines a sound and workable 
plan of action pertaining to the scope of the project, and details how 
the proposed work will be accomplished; cites factors which might 
accelerate or decelerate the work, giving acceptable reasons for taking 
this approach as opposed to others; describes and supports any unusual 
features of the project, such as design or technological innovations, 
reductions in cost or time, or extraordinary social and community 
involvements; and provides for projections of the accomplishments to be 
achieved. Activities to be carried out should be listed in 
chronological order, showing a reasonable schedule of accomplishments 
and target dates.
    The extent to which, when applicable, the application identifies 
the kinds of data to be collected and maintained, and discusses the 
criteria to be used to evaluate the results and successes of the 
project. The extent to which the [[Page 32053]] application describes 
the evaluation methodology that will be used to determine if the needs 
identified and discussed are being met and if the results and benefits 
identified are being achieved. The application also lists each 
organization, agency, consultant, or other key individuals or groups 
who will work on the project, along with a description of the 
activities and nature of their effort or contribution.
4. Staff Background and Organization's Experience (25 Points)
    The application identifies the background of the project director/
principal investigator and key project staff (including name, address, 
training, educational background and other qualifying experience) and 
the experience of the organization to demonstrate the applicant's 
ability to effectively and efficiently administer this project. The 
application describes the relationship between this project and other 
work planned, anticipated or under way by the applicant which is being 
supported by Federal assistance.

D. Structure of Priority Area Descriptions

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

E. Available Funds

    ADD intends to award new grants resulting from this announcement 
during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1995, subject to the 
availability of funding. The size of the actual awards will vary. Each 
priority area description includes information on the maximum Federal 
share of the project costs and the anticipated number of projects to be 
funded.
    The term ``budget period'' refers to the interval of time (usually 
12 months) into which a multi-year period of assistance (project 
period) is divided for budgetary and funding purposes. The term 
``project period'' refers to the total time a project is approved for 
support, including any extensions.
    Where appropriate, applicants may propose project periods which are 
shorter than the maximums specified in the various priority areas. Non-
Federal share contributions may exceed the minimums specified in the 
various priority areas when the applicant is able to do so.
    For multi-year projects, continued Federal funding beyond the first 
budget period, but within the approved project period, is subject to 
the availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the grantee and a 
determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of 
the Government.

F. Grantee Share of Project Costs

    Grantees must provide at least 25% percent of the total approved 
cost of the project. The total approved cost of the project is the sum 
of the ACF share and the non-Federal share. The non-Federal share may 
be met by cash or in-kind contributions, although applicants are 
encouraged to meet their match requirements through cash contributions. 
Therefore, a project requesting $100,000 in Federal funds (based on an 
award of $100,000 per budget period) must include a match of at least 
$33,333 (25% total project cost).
    An exception to the grantee cost-sharing requirement relates to 
applications originating from American Samoa, Guam, the Virgin Islands, 
and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Applications from 
these areas are covered under section 501(d) of Pub. L. 95-134, which 
requires that the Department waive ``any requirement for local matching 
funds for grants under $200,000.''
    The applicant contribution must generally be secured from non-
Federal sources. Except as provided by Federal statute, a cost-sharing 
or matching requirement may not be met by costs borne by another 
Federal grant. However, funds from some Federal programs benefitting 
Tribes and Native American organizations have been used to provide 
valid sources of matching funds. If this is the case for a Tribe or 
Native American organization submitting an application to ADD, that 
organization should identify the programs which will be providing the 
funds for the match in its application. If the application successfully 
competes for PNS grant funds, ADD will determine whether there is 
statutory authority for this use of the funds. The Administration for 
Native Americans and the DHHS Office of General Counsel will assist ADD 
in making this determination.
G. Cooperation in Evaluation Efforts

    Grantees funded by ADD may be requested to cooperate in evaluation 
efforts funded by ADD. The purpose of these evaluation activities is to 
learn from the combined experience of multiple projects funded under a 
particular priority area. [[Page 32054]] 

H. Closed Captioning for Audiovisual Efforts

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

Part IV. Fiscal Year 1995 Priority Areas for Projects of National 
Significance

    The following section presents the final priority areas for Fiscal 
Year 1995 Projects of National Significance (PNS) and solicits the 
appropriate applications.

Fiscal Year 1995 Priority Area 1: ADD and ACYF, Family and Youth 
Services Bureau Collaboration Between Youth Service Providers and 
Disabilities Advocates to Enhance Services to Youth With Developmental 
Disabilities

     Eligible Applicants: Basic Center Programs for Runaway and 
Homeless Youth (RHY), Transitional Living Programs for RHY, Drug Abuse 
and Prevention Programs for RHY, and Youth Gang Drug Prevention 
Programs currently funded by the Family and Youth Services Bureau and 
University Affiliated Programs, State Developmental Disabilities 
Councils, and Protection and Advocacy Programs currently funded by the 
Administration on Developmental Disabilities.
     Purpose: Under this priority area, the Administration on 
Developmental Disabilities (ADD) and the Family and Youth Services 
Bureau (FYSB) of the Administration on Children, Youth and Families 
(ACYF) will jointly award demonstration grant funds to foster 
collaboration between its grantee programs. The purpose of these grants 
will be to provide improved access to services and supports for youth 
with developmental disabilities who are at risk of running away or 
becoming involved in gang activities or delinquent behavior. Both ADD 
and FYSB are interested in applications that will support a youth 
development approach to serving young people. The FYSB encourages local 
youth service agencies to offer a holistic service approach that 
acknowledges young people's strengths and contributions while 
responding to their needs. ADD advocates for services that enable young 
people with developmental disabilities to live independently through 
employment. This goal is achieved by drawing on both the support of the 
community and the youth's own resources. Employment is an important 
outcome for all youth with developmental disabilities.
    These projects, to be conducted jointly by ADD and FYSB funded 
grantees, would strengthen the ability of at-risk youth with 
developmental disabilities (12-21 years of age) to achieve their full 
potential and grow to be successful, independent adults. Specifically, 
ADD and FYSB are seeking applications that explore methods for 
assisting their respective grantees to ensure access to appropriate 
services and supports by youth with developmental disabilities who 
participate in their programs.
     Background Information: Youth with developmental 
disabilities face enormous odds. Too often, as with all people with 
developmental disabilities, they lack the basics of American life: A 
good education, a job, and a real home. Tagged with diagnostic labels 
and segregated and discriminated against, many lack the information, 
assistance, and support they need to make informed choices. Their 
abilities are not recognized; and their differences set them apart, 
even from family members who love them but cannot afford or manage 
their special needs. Situations such as these increase the odds that 
youth with developmental disabilities will join the ranks of other 
runaway and homeless youth and youth involved in gangs or negative 
behaviors, thereby increasing their vulnerability.
    To address these needs, FYSB and ADD established a three-year 
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance coordination between the 
two agencies with the goal of increasing access to generic and 
specialized services for youth with developmental disabilities.
    The FYSB administers the Runaway and Homeless Youth Program, the 
Transitional Living Program for Homeless Youth, the Drug Abuse 
Prevention Program for Runaway and Homeless Youth, and the Youth Gang 
Drug Prevention Program. These programs were created in response to 
widespread concern about the alarming number of runaway and homeless 
youth and youth at-risk of gang involvement. Today, an estimated 
500,000 to 1.5 million youth run away from, or are forced out of their 
homes, and an estimated 200,000 are homeless. While there are no 
reliable estimates of youth at-risk of becoming involved or involved in 
gangs, all States have reported the rise of youth gangs and their 
illegal activities.
    ADD grantees are involved in a variety of State and local efforts 
which specifically address this population. For example, addressing the 
transition of youth from school to the workplace is a priority for 
virtually all State Developmental Disabilities Councils. The Protection 
and Advocacy agencies advocate for the inclusion of youth with 
disabilities in regular classrooms and other community activities. In 
addition, University Affiliated Programs have as one of their mandated 
activities the provision of training and technical assistance to 
community agencies serving individuals with developmental disabilities, 
including youth.
    FYSB and ADD are accepting applications developed jointly by at 
least one ADD and one FYSB funded grantee to demonstrate the need for 
and effectiveness of collaborations between the FYSB and ADD grantee 
programs to enable at-risk youth with developmental disabilities to 
make a successful transition from adolescence to adulthood.
    Agencies interested in submitting applications under this priority 
area should contact FYSB at (202) 205-8060 or ADD at (202) 690-6897 for 
information regarding their respective programs and existing grantees.
     Minimum Requirements for Project Design: These projects 
must be conducted collaboratively between at least one ADD and one 
FYSB-funded grantee. Both collaborating agencies must be located in the 
same or neighboring communities to facilitate collaboration. 
Collaborations should be functional; letters of agreement are not 
enough. Each collaborating agency should be actively involved and 
should provide an essential component of service to the program.
    Applications should be culturally sensitive, family based, and 
community focused. The population to be served by the projects should 
include both youth who are and who are not at-risk of running away from 
home or becoming involved in gang activity or delinquent behavior. In 
addition, both youth who have and who do not have a developmental 
disability should be included in the target population.
    ADD and FYSB are particularly interested in supporting projects 
which plan to undertake the following activities:
     Improve coordination of services through increased 
networking and information sharing among Federal, State, and local 
organizations involved in providing services. These efforts should 
include all stakeholders, with at-risk youth and their families at the 
center of the collaborative partnerships.
     Identify existing programs that are providing effective 
services to at-risk youth with developmental disabilities.
     Enhance service delivery through the identification of the 
risks, issues, problems and needs of at-risk youth with developmental 
disabilities.
     Enhance service delivery through the identification of the 
existing barriers to full collaborative partnerships 
[[Page 32055]] designed to advance the independence, individual choice, 
and empowerment of at-risk youth with disabilities and their families 
and break the dependence these youth may ultimately have on the service 
delivery system.
     Improve access to supports and services through the 
identification and development of collaborative and comprehensive 
systems of support including training materials and strategies for 
technical assistance in state-of-the-art services and supports which 
promote the independence of at-risk youth with disabilities. The 
activities of these projects may include a technology component for 
youth for whom assistive devices become the key to independence.
    As a general guide, we will expect to fund only those applications 
for projects that are
     Family focussed.
     Community based.
     Culturally competent.
     In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and 
section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended by the 
Rehabilitation Act amendments of 1992 (Pub. L. 102-569).
     Project Duration: This announcement is soliciting 
applications for project periods up to three years under this priority 
area. Awards, on a competitive basis, will be for a one-year budget 
period, although project periods may be for three years. Applications 
for continuation grants funded under this priority area beyond the one-
year budget period, but within the three-year project period, will be 
entertained in subsequent years on a non-competitive basis, subject to 
the availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the grantee and 
determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of 
the Government.
     Federal Share of Project Costs: The maximum Federal share 
is not to exceed $150,000 for the first 12-month budget period or a 
maximum of $450,000 for a three-year project period.
     Matching Requirement: Grantees must provide at least 25 
percent of the total approved cost of the project. The total approved 
cost of the project is the sum of the ACF share and the non-Federal 
share. The non-Federal share may be met by cash or in-kind 
contributions, although applicants are encouraged to meet their match 
requirements through cash contributions. Therefore, a project 
requesting $150,000 in Federal funds (based on an award of $150,000 per 
budget period) must include a match of at least $50,000 (25% total 
project cost).
     Anticipated Number of Projects to be Funded: It is 
anticipated that up to three (3) projects will be funded.
     CFDA: ADD's CFDA (Code of Federal Domestic Assistance) 
number is 93.631--Developmental Disabilities--Projects of National 
Significance. FYSB's CFDA numbers are 93.623, Runaway and Homeless 
Youth Program, 93.550, Transitional Living Program, and 93.660, Youth 
Gang Drug Prevention Program.

Fiscal Year 1995 Priority Area 2: Americans With Developmental 
Disabilities and the Criminal Justice System

     Eligible Applicants: Self-advocacy groups, independent 
living centers, private nonprofit organizations, or agencies.
     Purpose: Under this priority area, ADD will award 
demonstration grant funds for projects addressing the consequences of 
becoming involved in the criminal justice system by individuals with 
developmental disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act 
requires police to take steps, including training when necessary, to 
avoid discriminatory treatment on the basis of disability. States and 
localities require direction and assistance to carry out these 
provisions.
     Background Information: Both as victims and those accused 
and convicted of committing crimes, individuals with developmental 
disabilities (especially mental retardation) are becoming increasingly 
involved in the criminal justice system. Moreover, these individuals 
often face unequal justice at the hands of police and the courts 
precisely because the current system is not educated or prepared to 
respond or adapt to their disabilities and self-advocates have not been 
considered as essential elements of the educational process.
    Advocates, scholars, and others argue that people who have been 
very carefully taught all their lives to trust and please authority 
figures sometimes confess to crimes they have not and could not have 
committed. Police, prosecutors, and the public need to learn about the 
raw vulnerability of many of these citizens.
    Much more focused effort must be placed on identifying and 
replicating best and promising practices in this area. This is 
especially true if the critical concept of community policing is going 
to be applied to individuals with disabilities in a fair and effective 
manner throughout our Nation.
    Greater emphasis, therefore, must be placed on providing current 
police and new recruits with the training and technical assistance 
needed to afford people with disabilities who are victims or alleged 
perpetrators of crime with equal justice under the law.
    The input and participation of people with developmental and other 
disabilities is crucial for familiarizing police and others with the 
unique range of needs and abilities of such individuals.
    Additional training is needed to better prepare individuals with 
disabilities to avoid conduct that might place them at risk of becoming 
victims or accused perpetrators of criminal activities and to negotiate 
in the criminal justice system should they become involved with it. An 
understanding of Miranda rights and responses is crucial.
    ADD is particularly interested in receiving applications from 
national, State, and local self-advocacy networks, with the capacity to 
work collaboratively with the developmental disabilities network, 
service providers, law enforcement officials, criminal justice 
agencies, the civil rights community, and others, who would be able to 
spearhead such efforts.
     Minimum Requirements for Project Design: ADD is 
particularly interested in supporting projects which include the 
following:
     Initiation and coordination by a self-advocacy network 
working collaboratively with the developmental disabilities network, 
disability groups, Mentally Retarded Defendants Programs, and those 
agencies included in the criminal justice system.
     A survey and list of programs, materials, curricula that 
have been developed and implemented, including relevant legal statutes.
     The implementation of an ongoing procedure for soliciting 
discussion, exploring experiences and perceptions, and strategizing 
steps for prevention, for dealing with sexual harassment, and for 
navigating through legal procedures, which may include focus groups, 
interviews following incarceration, and video presentations with a view 
toward receiving input and direction from individuals with 
developmental disabilities.
     The development of self-produced materials in such media 
as dramatic presentations, artwork, or music to convey issues regarding 
prevention of involvement and negotiating involvement with the criminal 
justice system.
     The development or adaptation of model programs at the 
local level, including coverage of sexual harassment, for 
implementation with individuals with developmental 
[[Page 32056]] disabilities, family members, service providers, police, 
court personnel, health and rehabilitation liaison, and others involved 
with the criminal justice system. Materials should be developed in 
easy-to-understand language.
     The development of strategies for establishing a pre-trial 
intervention program providing counseling, education, and family 
support.
    As a general guide, ADD will expect to fund only those applications 
for projects that incorporate the following elements:
     Consumer/self-advocate orientation and participation.
     Key project personnel with direct life, parental, or 
familial experience with living with a disability.
     Strong advisory components that consist of 51% individuals 
with disabilities and a structure where individuals with disabilities 
make real decisions that determine the outcome of the grant.
     Research reflecting the principles of participatory 
action.
     Cultural competency.
     A description of how individuals with disabilities and 
their families will be involved in all aspects of the design, 
implementation, and evaluation of the project.
     Attention to unserved and inadequately served individuals, 
having a range of disabilities from mild to severe, from multicultural 
backgrounds, rural and inner-city areas, and migrant, homeless, and 
refugee families.
     Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and 
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended by the 
Rehabilitation Act amendments of 1992 (Pub. L. 102-569).
     Collaboration through partnerships and coalitions.
     Development of the capacity to communicate and disseminate 
information and technical assistance through e-mail and other 
effective, affordable, and accessible forms of electronic 
communication.
     A community-based approach.
     Responsiveness through systems change.
     Identification of barriers and strategies for overcoming 
barriers.
     Outcome orientation.
     Measurement and ongoing evaluation, including the 
participation of individuals with disabilities in formulation and 
implementation.
     Development and establishment of practices and programs 
beyond project period.
     Dissemination of models, products, best practices, and 
strategies for distribution between the networks and beyond. A plan 
describing initial activities is needed between funded projects as well 
as at the end of the project period. These activities should maintain 
and share ongoing information, existing resources of consultants/
experts, and curriculum/materials with funded projects and within the 
network.
     Project Duration: This announcement is soliciting 
applications for a three-year project period under this priority area. 
Awards, on a competitive basis, will be for a one-year budget period, 
although project periods may be for three years. Applications for 
continuation grants funded under this priority area beyond the one-year 
budget period, but within the three-year project period, will be 
entertained in subsequent years on a non-competitive basis, subject to 
the availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the grantee, and 
determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of 
the Government.
     Federal Share of Project Costs: The maximum Federal share 
is not to exceed $70,000 for the first 12-month budget period or a 
maximum of $210,000 for a three-year project period.
     Matching Requirement: Grantees must provide at least 25 
percent of the total approved cost of the project. The total approved 
cost of the project is the sum of the ACF share and the non-Federal 
share. The non-Federal share may be met by cash or in-kind 
contributions, although applicants are encouraged to meet their match 
requirements through cash contributions. Therefore, a project 
requesting $70,000 in Federal funds (based on an award of $70,000 per 
budget period) must include a match of at least $23,333 (25% total 
project cost).
     Anticipated Number of Projects to be Funded: It is 
anticipated that up to two (2) projects will be funded. Subject to 
availability of additional resources in FY 1996 and the number of 
acceptable applications received as a result of this program 
announcement, the ADD Commissioner may elect to select recipients for 
the FY 1996 cohort of programs out of the pool of applications 
submitted for FY 1995 funds.
     CFDA: ADD's CFDA (Code of Federal Domestic Assistance) 
number is 93.631--Developmental Disabilities-- Projects of National 
Significance. This information is needed to complete item 10 on the SF 
424.

Fiscal Year 1995 Priority Area 3: First Jobs--Introducing Persons With/
Without Developmental Disabilities to the World of Work and Community 
Service

     Eligible Applicants: State agencies, independent living 
centers, public or private nonprofit organizations, the AmeriCorps 
program of the Corporation for National and Community Service, 
institutions or agencies.
     Purpose: Under this priority area, ADD will award model 
research and demonstration funds on introducing young people to the 
world of work and community service. The initiative intends to target 
young people with/without developmental disabilities and other 
significant disabilities from culturally diverse backgrounds to enable 
them to gain first time job or community service experience that will 
lead to second jobs and ultimate career paths. We are particularly 
interested in applications that explore job opportunities for young 
adults (15-25 years of age).
    These projects should encourage the inclusion of matches with 
individuals with developmental disabilities and those without 
developmental disabilities in job settings which would lead to a 
stronger workplace and community for the future.
     Background Information: Nationally, the employment outlook 
for young Americans with developmental disabilities is bleak. Progress 
is being made supporting people with significant disabilities in real 
jobs, but the following facts speak for themselves:
    1. Only about 10 percent of students with developmental 
disabilities graduating from school go on to competitive or supported 
employment.
    2. In 1990, only about half of people with developmental 
disabilities surveyed indicated they had any choice in what job they 
held.
    3. Last, 90 cents of every Federal dollar and 80 cents of every 
State dollar spent on providing services to people with developmental 
disabilities during the day is spent on keeping individuals in 
segregated, non-productive settings.
    The cultural change that needs to occur is a redirection of the 
efforts of service providers and a shifting of focus onto the abilities 
and skills of individuals with disabilities. First-time job support can 
result from partnerships with young people without disabilities. This 
emphasis on inclusion provides mutual benefit as young people in their 
first community service or employment experiences benefit from the 
resources of diversity.
     Minimum Requirements for Project Design: The projects must 
address [[Page 32057]] strategies for first jobs that will lead to 
second jobs and ultimate career paths. Research should include 
assessments of current practices and of necessary supports, such as 
transportation, adaptive technology, and personal assistance services.
    Collaborative linkages among service/support providers should be 
explored as well as matches with individuals with developmental 
disabilities and those without developmental disabilities in job 
settings. Strategies for success should include and stress consumer 
choice and empowerment as essential approaches in the development and 
implementation of projects that will be culturally competent, ongoing, 
and have measurable outcomes.
    The strategy should include the following components:
     The identification of the barriers encountered in putting 
young people to work and strategies found effective in doing so.
     The development of model memoranda of understanding among 
schools, businesses, and agencies at the local level as called for in 
the School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994.
     The development of policy recommendations on transitions 
from school-to-work.
     The development of recommendations on needed technical 
assistance at local and State levels.
     The development of recommendations on what roles 
Developmental Disabilities Councils, University Affiliated Programs, 
and Protection and Advocacy systems can play in increasing school-to-
work opportunities.
     The evaluation of whether job sharing among young people 
with and without disabilities is an effective strategy for increasing 
the employment opportunities for both groups.
    As a general guide, ADD will expect to fund only those applications 
for projects that incorporate the following elements:
     Consumer/self-advocate orientation and participation.
     Key project personnel with direct life, parental, or 
familial experience with living with a disability.
     Strong advisory components that consist of 51% individuals 
with disabilities and a structure where individuals with disabilities 
make real decisions that determine the outcome of the grant.
     Research reflecting the principles of participatory 
action.
     Cultural competency.
     A description of how individuals with disabilities and 
their families will be involved in all aspects of the design, 
implementation, and evaluation of the project.
     Attention to unserved and inadequately served individuals, 
having a range of disabilities from mild to severe, from multicultural 
backgrounds, rural and inner-city areas, and migrant, homeless, and 
refugee families.
     Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and 
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended by the 
Rehabilitation Act amendments of 1992 (Pub. L. 102-569).
     Collaboration through partnerships and coalitions.
     Development of the capacity to communicate and disseminate 
information and technical assistance through e-mail and other 
effective, affordable, and accessible forms of electronic 
communication.
     A community-based approach.
     Responsiveness through systems change.
     Identification of barriers and strategies for overcoming 
barriers.
     Outcome orientation.
     Measurement and ongoing evaluation, including the 
participation of individuals with disabilities in formulation and 
implementation.
     Development and establishment of practices and programs 
beyond project period.
     Dissemination of models, products, best practices, and 
strategies for distribution between the networks and beyond. A plan 
describing initial activities is needed between funded projects as well 
as at the end of the project period. These activities should maintain 
and share ongoing information, existing resources of consultants/
experts, and curriculum/materials with funded projects and within the 
network.
     Project Duration: This announcement is soliciting 
applications for project periods up to three years under this priority 
area. Awards, on a competitive basis, will be for a one-year budget 
period, although project periods may be for three years. Applications 
for continuation grants funded under this priority area beyond the one-
year budget period, but within the three-year project period, will be 
entertained in subsequent years on a non-competitive basis, subject to 
the availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the grantee and 
determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of 
the Government.
     Federal Share of Project Costs: The maximum Federal share 
is not to exceed $100,000 for the first 12-month budget period or a 
maximum of $300,000 for a three-year project period.
     Matching Requirement: Grantees must provide at least 25 
percent of the total approved cost of the project. The total approved 
cost of the project is the sum of the ACF share and the non-Federal 
share. The non-Federal share may be met by cash or in-kind 
contributions, although applicants are encouraged to meet their match 
requirements through cash contributions. Therefore, a project 
requesting $100,000 in Federal funds (based on an award of $100,000 per 
budget period) must include a match of at least $33,333 (25% total 
project cost).
     Anticipated Number of Projects to be Funded: It is 
anticipated that up to two (2) projects will be funded. Subject to 
availability of additional resources in FY 1996 and the number of 
acceptable applications received as a result of this program 
announcement, the ADD Commissioner may elect to select recipients for 
the FY 1996 cohort of programs out of the pool of applications 
submitted for FY 1995 funds.
     CFDA: ADD's CFDA (Code of Federal Domestic Assistance) 
number is 93.631--Developmental Disabilities--Projects of National 
Significance. This information is needed to complete item 10 on the SF 
424.

Fiscal Year 1995 Priority Area 4: Child Care and Early Intervention: 
Linkages for Successful Inclusion of Young Children with Disabilities

     Eligible Applicants: State agencies, public and private 
nonprofit organizations, institutions or agencies.
     Purpose: ADD will award demonstration grant funds for 
projects which will increase the capacity of child care and development 
programs to meet the needs of young children with disabilities. Child 
care services need to be included among the essential partner agencies 
in the provision of early, continuous, intensive, and comprehensive 
child development and family support services to children with 
disabilities and their families. The primary goals of projects would be 
increasing access to quality child care services for children with 
disabilities birth through age 5 and increasing the delivery of early 
intervention and related services to children in natural and inclusive 
environments.
     Background Information: Although inclusion of children 
with disabilities within child care is not a new occurrence, few formal 
mechanisms support effective coordination between the child care and 
disability communities. These systems remain separate and apart even as 
they are called upon to provide services to the same children and 
families. Families of [[Page 32058]] young children with disabilities 
continue to rank child care among the highest of their unmet needs. 
Furthermore, early findings of the Part H Early Intervention Program 
for infants and toddlers show no significant number of young children 
receiving these services within child care or other natural 
environments outside the home.
    Access to quality child care services for children with 
disabilities was significantly strengthened and is protected by the 
passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in July 1992. The 
ADA explicitly prohibits discrimination of children with disabilities 
in public and private child care settings. The ADA opens many doors and 
provides the legal protections to assure access to children with 
disabilities, but this prohibition of discrimination, in and of itself, 
is limited in its ability to increase the capacity of child care 
programs to successfully include children with disabilities. Even when 
providers understand their obligations under the ADA, they continue to 
need ongoing access to training, technical assistance, mentorship, and 
consultation to implement meaningful and inclusionary policies and 
programs.
    Furthermore, the linkages between childhood disability and poverty 
have long gone unnoticed and unaddressed. Nearly 8 percent of children 
on AFDC have disabilities. Without intervention and support, children 
in poverty are also at risk for disability. Often overlooked by the 
child care system are children from homeless shelters. There are 
indications that many of these children exhibit higher levels of 
developmental problems. There is also a need for training in the 
implications of fetal alcohol syndrome, failure to thrive, lead 
poisoning, abusive head trauma, shaken baby syndrome, pediatric AIDS, 
and learning delay related to hearing loss from viral infection and 
congestion.
     Minimum Requirements for Project Design: ADD is 
particularly interested in local and Statewide projects that promote a 
seamless interagency approach to better serve children with 
disabilities, especially those children with disabilities who live in 
poverty. To develop child care services which are responsive to the 
needs of young children with disabilities and their families, the 
protections of the ADA must be joined with best practices in the field 
of early childhood education, early intervention, and family support 
services.
    The following are types of activities projects may wish to engage 
in:
     Develop and implement a training program to meet the needs 
of the child care community, providers, and parents of children with 
disabilities regarding the ADA and its protections and obligations.
     Identify and demonstrate strategies and mechanisms which 
support and expand training opportunities across systems. Strategies 
should illustrate how resources and expertise can be shared, as well as 
establishing opportunities for technical assistance and ongoing 
mentorship including mentorship by parents of children with 
disabilities, parents with disabilities, and other individuals with 
disabilities.
     Develop formal and informal linkages to increase the 
knowledge, awareness, and access to resources and services among 
families, child care providers, early childhood educators, disability 
service providers, and others who work with children with disabilities 
and their families.
     Identify and document replicable programs and projects 
which promote supported inclusion, that is, service coordination for 
individualizing inclusion of children with disabilities into generic 
child care programs.
     Produce cost effective models to combine sources of funds 
or other strategies that will facilitate parents accessing child care 
settings of their choice.
    Projects may expand their focus to children older than 5 if the 
primary focus is on children birth to 5. Projects may address the needs 
of siblings of children with disabilities as a family support if the 
primary focus is on children with disabilities from birth to 5.
    ADD is interested in funding projects reflecting these values in 
culturally competent, inclusive, family-centered and measurably 
outcome-oriented approaches that can establish ongoing relationships.
    In addition, ADD is interested in joint efforts of projects such as 
the Americorps program of the Corporation for National and Community 
Service and the Job Opportunities Basic Skills (JOBS) program, whereby 
young people with disabilities may participate in jobs and community 
service as personal assistants and inclusion aides.
    As a general guide, ADD will expect to fund only those applications 
for projects that incorporate the following elements:
     Consumer/self-advocate orientation and participation.
     Key project personnel with direct life, parental, or 
familial experience with living with a disability.
     Strong advisory components that consist of 51% individuals 
with disabilities and a structure where individuals with disabilities 
make real decisions that determine the outcome of the grant.
     Research reflecting the principles of participatory 
action.
     Development of the capacity to communicate and disseminate 
information and technical assistance through e-mail and other 
effective, affordable, and accessible forms of electronic 
communication.
     Cultural competency.
     A description of how individuals with disabilities and 
their families will be involved in all aspects of the design, 
implementation, and evaluation of the project.
     Attention to unserved and inadequately served individuals, 
having a range of disabilities from mild to severe, from multicultural 
backgrounds, rural and inner-city areas, and migrant, homeless, and 
refugee families.
     Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and 
section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended by the 
Rehabilitation Act amendments of 1992 (Pub.L. 102-569).
     Collaboration through partnerships and coalitions.
     A community-based approach.
     Responsiveness through systems change.
     Identification of barriers and strategies for overcoming 
barriers.
     Outcome orientation.
     Measurement and ongoing evaluation, including the 
participation of individuals with disabilities in formulation and 
implementation.
     Development and establishment of practices and programs 
beyond project period.
     Dissemination of models, products, best practices, and 
strategies for distribution between the networks and beyond. A plan 
describing initial activities is needed between funded projects as well 
as at the end of the project period. These activities should maintain 
and share ongoing information, existing resources of consultants/
experts, and curriculum/materials with funded projects and within the 
network.
     Project Duration: This announcement is soliciting 
applications for project periods up to three years under this priority 
area. Awards, on a competitive basis, will be for a one-year budget 
period, although project periods may be for three years. Applications 
for continuation grants funded under this priority area beyond the one-
year budget period, but within the three-year project period, will be 
entertained in subsequent years on a non-competitive basis, subject to 
the availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the 
[[Page 32059]] grantee, and determination that continued funding would 
be in the best interest of the Government.
     Federal Share of Project Costs: The maximum Federal share 
is not to exceed $100,000 for the first 12-month budget period or a 
maximum of $300,000 for a three-year project period.
     Matching Requirement: Grantees must provide at least 25 
percent of the total approved cost of the project. The total approved 
cost of the project is the sum of the ACF share and the non-Federal 
share. The non-Federal share may be met by cash or in-kind 
contributions, although applicants are encouraged to meet their match 
requirements through cash contributions. Therefore, a project 
requesting $100,000 in Federal funds (based on an award of $100,000 per 
budget period) must include a match of at least $33,333 (25% total 
project cost).
     Anticipated Number of Projects To Be Funded: It is 
anticipated that up to two (2) projects will be funded. Subject to 
availability of additional resources in FY 1996 and the number of 
acceptable applications received as a result of this program 
announcement, the ADD Commissioner may elect to select recipients for 
the FY 1996 cohort of programs out of the pool of applications 
submitted for FY 1995 funds.
     CFDA: ADD's CFDA (Code of Federal Domestic Assistance) 
number is 93.631--Developmental Disabilities--Projects of National 
Significance. This information is needed to complete item 10 on the SF 
424.

Fiscal Year 1995 Priority Area 5: Building a Multi-Cultural Network 
Within the Developmental Disabilities System Which Increases Service 
Equity, Opportunities, and Inclusion for Individuals From Racial and 
Ethnic Minority Groups

     Eligible Applicants: Consortium of a State Developmental 
Disabilities Council, University Affiliated Programs, the Protection 
and Advocacy Program, national developmental disabilities associations, 
and other multicultural institutions and organizations.
     Purpose: ADD is proposing to fund model demonstration 
projects that will enable State developmental disabilities networks in 
partnership with advocacy groups and self-advocates to gain and 
maintain the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to serve and 
empower a culturally diverse constituency. These projects should assist 
the components of the State developmental disabilities networks 
(Developmental Disabilities Councils, Protection and Advocacy Agencies, 
and University Affiliated Programs) in obtaining appropriate tools to 
identify areas of need and to develop action strategies that will 
address not only current needs but have as a goal institutionalizing 
cultural competency in every aspect of these programs. In some 
instances, assistance in cultural competence should be implemented at 
the community or policy/advocacy level whereas other programs will need 
assistance at a more basic internal/programmatic level. At the State 
level, building linkages or connections among and between the 
Developmental Disabilities Councils, P&As, and UAPs with cultural/
ethnic organizations that are representative of community demographics 
will be essential as these components of the developmental disabilities 
network develop and implement action strategies. Within and outside the 
developmental disabilities system are existing resources, both material 
and human, that these projects should identify and utilize through a 
range of individuals having personal and/or professional expertise in 
this area.
     Background Information: The reality of an American society 
in which racial and ethnic cultural minorities are increasing in 
numbers and influence is becoming more evident each day. There are an 
estimated four million American children and adults with developmental 
disabilities, including a disproportionate number who are members of 
racial and ethnic minority groups. Many of these individuals and 
families from culturally diverse backgrounds remain outside of the 
various disability systems designed for their benefit; they are unable 
to gain access to the service systems, let alone fully participate in 
or benefit from them. Successful individuals of color with disabilities 
are often not encouraged or identified to serve as role models for 
other individuals having disabilities. In large part, the developmental 
disabilities network does not reflect this new multicultural reality--
not among faculty, planners, staffs, trainees, or advocates.
     Minimum Requirements for Project Design: The program 
components of ADD (UAPs, DD Councils, and P&As) have recognized the 
need to make their programs culturally competent. Each are making 
efforts to address this need. If any major, long-term progress is to be 
made a concerted, comprehensive initiative must occur.
    For applications to successfully compete under this priority they 
must include the following:
     Provide an overview of a range of approaches for assisting 
the program components and the State developmental disabilities network 
as a whole to acquire and achieve appropriate knowledge, skills, and 
competencies for serving a culturally diverse constituency.
     Develop State-level coalitions between Developmental 
Disabilities Councils, Protection and Advocacy Systems, University 
Affiliated Programs, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities 
(HBCUs) and other institutions of higher education with high minority 
and/or bilingual student enrollment, major civil rights organizations, 
cultural/ethnic associations, and developmental disability-advocacy 
organizations.
     Develop an equity service plan to bring the unserved and 
inadequately served individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds up 
to greater parity in the distribution of services.
     Develop new ways to gain information from and convey 
information to members of racial/ethnic/cultural groups.
     Coordinate with national developmental disabilities 
associations and ethnic and cultural organizations to develop and 
evaluate a replication package that has as its characteristics that it 
is user-friendly, relevant to the functions of the program components, 
and addresses various levels of cultural competency. As part of the 
evaluation it should be tested in another state.
     Produce a comprehensive dissemination package of best 
practices, materials, and strategies for distribution between the 
networks and beyond. A plan for dissemination describing initial 
activities needs to take place between funded projects as well as at 
the end of the project period.
     Coordinate with national developmental disabilities 
associations and ethnic and cultural organizations to maintain and 
share ongoing information, existing resources of consultants/experts, 
and curriculum/materials with funded projects and within the network.
     Delineate an outreach plan which has as its focus the 
sharing of project outcomes and training strategies to the 
representative associations of the program components, at an ADD 
national function, to other organizations within the developmental 
disabilities/advocacy network and the disability field, as well as 
major civil rights organizations, other minority organizations, and 
institutions of higher education such as HBCUs with the goal of leading 
to further collaboration and partnership at the State level in the 
continued development of cultural competency. Outreach activities can 
[[Page 32060]] occur at the national, regional, and/or State level.
     Provide an action plan for the professional recruitment 
and retention of individuals who are from culturally diverse 
backgrounds with disabilities into all aspects of the three components 
of the Developmental Disabilities network, especially in research, 
training, policy, and administration, and for diverse volunteers to 
serve as advisors to boards and advocacy organizations.
     Describe measurable outcomes with regard to program 
components becoming more representative of community demographics in 
their staff, board members, advisory committees, constituency; or 
establish memoranda of understanding with the various entities 
representing racial/ethnic constituencies to implement strategies 
reflective of the project's outcomes.
     Describe an evaluation component which will measure the 
project's effectiveness in achieving stated objectives, ensuring that 
larger numbers of individuals from racial/ethnic/cultural groups are 
served.
    As a general guide, ADD will expect to fund only those applications 
for projects that incorporate the following elements:
     Consumer/self-advocate orientation and participation.
     Key project personnel with direct life, parental, or 
familial experience with living with a disability.
     Strong advisory components that consist of 51% individuals 
with disabilities and a structure where individuals with disabilities 
make real decisions that determine the outcome of the grant.
     Research reflecting the principles of participatory 
action.
     Cultural competency.
     A description of how individuals with disabilities and 
their families will be involved in all aspects of the design, 
implementation, and evaluation of the project.
     Attention to unserved and inadequately served individuals, 
having a range of disabilities from mild to severe, from multicultural 
backgrounds, rural and inner-city areas, and migrant, homeless, and 
refugee families.
     Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and 
section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended by the 
Rehabilitation Act amendments of 1992 (Pub. L. 102-569).
     Collaboration through partnerships and coalitions.
     Development of the capacity to communicate and disseminate 
information and technical assistance through e-mail and other 
effective, affordable, and accessible forms of electronic 
communication.
     A community-based approach.
     Responsiveness through systems change.
     Identification of barriers and strategies for overcoming 
barriers.
     Outcome orientation.
     Measurement and ongoing evaluation, including the 
participation of individuals with disabilities in formulation and 
implementation.
     Development and establishment of practices and programs 
beyond project period.
     Dissemination of models, products, best practices, and 
strategies for distribution between the networks and beyond. A plan 
describing initial activities is needed between funded projects as well 
as at the end of the project period. These activities should maintain 
and share ongoing information, existing resources of consultants/
experts, and curriculum/materials with funded projects and within the 
network.
     Project Duration: This announcement is soliciting 
applications for project periods up to three years under this priority 
area. Awards, on a competitive basis, will be for a one-year budget 
period, although project periods may be for three years. Applications 
for continuation grants funded under this priority area beyond the one-
year budget period, but within the three-year project period, will be 
entertained in subsequent years on a non-competitive basis, subject to 
the availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the grantee, and 
determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of 
the Government.
     Federal Share of Project Costs: The maximum Federal share 
is not to exceed $100,000 for the first 12-month budget period or a 
maximum of $300,000 for a three-year project period.
     Matching Requirement: Grantees must provide at least 25 
percent of the total approved cost of the project. The total approved 
cost of the project is the sum of the ACF share and the non-Federal 
share. The non-Federal share may be met by cash or in-kind 
contributions, although applicants are encouraged to meet their match 
requirements through cash contributions. Therefore, a project 
requesting $100,000 in Federal funds (based on an award of $100,000 per 
budget period) must include a match of at least $33,333 (25% total 
project cost).
     Anticipated Number of Projects to be Funded: It is 
anticipated that up to three (3) projects will be funded. Subject to 
availability of additional resources in FY 1996 and the number of 
acceptable applications received as a result of this program 
announcement, the ADD Commissioner may elect to select recipients for 
the FY 1996 cohort of programs out of the pool of applications 
submitted for FY 1995 funds.
     CFDA: ADD's CFDA (Code of Federal Domestic Assistance) 
number is 93.631--Developmental Disabilities--Projects of National 
Significance. This information is needed to complete item 10 on the SF 
424.

Fiscal Year 1995 Priority Area 6: Meeting the Mental Health Needs of 
Individuals With Developmental Disabilities

     Eligible Applicants: State agencies, public or private 
nonprofit organizations, institutions or agencies.
     Purpose: For this priority area, ADD will award 
demonstration grant funds on addressing the mental health needs of 
individuals with developmental disabilities. ADD intends to target 
individuals, specifically focusing on young adults who are 
transitioning out of the MR/DD system and into the community with a 
dual diagnosis of developmental disability and mental illness, and 
individuals and families of individuals who live in the community and 
who might be on waiting lists.
     Background Information: Meeting the mental health needs of 
individuals with developmental disabilities is a ``quality of life'' 
goal, but often community service personnel have neither the skills nor 
the desire to effectively treat individuals with developmental 
disabilities who have mental health needs. In addition, these consumers 
are often caught between two service delivery systems (mental health 
and developmental disabilities) where the type and continuity of 
resources required for effective treatment and improved life quality 
are inefficient, ineffective, or non-existent. Improving the adequacy 
and availability of such resources will depend on better training for 
both specialized and generic service providers.
    The challenge of the 1990s is to provide for a coordinated, 
collaborative human service delivery system that will enable 
individuals with developmental disabilities to receive services in an 
expeditious and coordinated manner. The creation of such a system will 
allow for full community integration and inclusion of individuals who 
also need mental health services.
     Minimum Requirements for Project Design: ADD is interested 
in projects which demonstrate the potential for creative and humanizing 
approaches to designing, implementing, and evaluating projects which 
assist [[Page 32061]] community agencies in coordinating efforts in the 
mental health and developmental disabilities service systems; educate 
self-advocates, family members, advocates, individuals with 
developmental disabilities, and service providers on state-of-the-art 
practices in the field of mental illness and developmental 
disabilities; and develop and disseminate methods for working with the 
mental health and developmental disabilities networks to promote full 
inclusion and membership in the community.
    In order to successfully compete under this priority area, the 
application must include activities which would:
     Develop a model and train a team consisting of 
professionals/paraprofessionals, families, advocates, and self-
advocates to help bridge the gap between systems.
     Develop and disseminate a handbook of consensus opinion on 
psychopharmacology. The Handbook will indicate the opinions of a large 
panel of consumers, scientists, and practitioners regarding what drugs 
should be used for what conditions, what best practices should be 
followed, and how consumers can provide effective oversight.
     Develop strategies to disseminate the Handbook to 
consumers, Protection and Advocacy agencies, oversight committees, and 
professionals/paraprofessionals.
     Train people who work in Protection and Advocacy in issues 
related to Mental Retardation/Mental Health.
     Disseminate anger management training that has been 
developed for people with mental retardation on a broad national level.
     Develop consumer outcome measures to evaluate the impact 
of programs. These measures should address the following questions: (1) 
Are hospitalizations reduced? (2) Do coordinated services enable 
individuals with developmental disabilities to remain in the community? 
(3) What is the feasibility of replication in other States? (4) What 
are the barriers in providing coordinated services? and (5) What is the 
efficacy of a single point of entry?
     Provide evidence of the applicant's ability to establish 
an advisory committee comprised of individuals with developmental 
disabilities and families to address what their expectations are from 
mental health and developmental disabilities services.
     Provide a signed letter of agreement between the State 
mental health system and the State developmental disabilities system of 
the selected project.
    As a general guide, ADD will expect to fund only those applications 
for projects that incorporate the following elements:
     Consumer/self-advocate orientation and participation.
     Key project personnel with direct life, parental, or 
familial experience with living with a disability.
     Strong advisory components that consist of 51% individuals 
with disabilities and a structure where individuals with disabilities 
make real decisions that determine the outcome of the grant.
     Research reflecting the principles of participatory 
action.
     Cultural competency.
     A description of how individuals with disabilities and 
their families will be involved in all aspects of the design, 
implementation, and evaluation of the project.
     Attention to unserved and inadequately served individuals, 
having a range of disabilities from mild to severe, from multicultural 
backgrounds, rural and inner-city areas, and migrant, homeless, and 
refugee families.
     Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and 
section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended by the 
Rehabilitation Act amendments of 1992 (Pub. L. 102-569).
     Collaboration through partnerships and coalitions.
     Development of the capacity to communicate and disseminate 
information and technical assistance through e-mail and other 
effective, affordable, and accessible forms of electronic 
communication.
     A community-based approach.
     Responsiveness through systems change.
     Identification of barriers and strategies for overcoming 
barriers.
     Outcome orientation.
     Measurement and ongoing evaluation, including the 
participation of individuals with disabilities in formulation and 
implementation.
     Development and establishment of practices and programs 
beyond project period.
     Dissemination of models, products, best practices, and 
strategies for distribution between the networks and beyond. A plan 
describing initial activities is needed between funded projects as well 
as at the end of the project period. These activities should maintain 
and share ongoing information, existing resources of consultants/
experts, and curriculum/materials with funded projects and within the 
network.
     Project Duration: This announcement is soliciting 
applications for project periods up to three years under this priority 
area. Awards, on a competitive basis, will be for a one-year budget 
period, although project periods may be for three years. Applications 
for continuation grants funded under this priority area beyond the one-
year budget period, but within the three-year project period, will be 
entertained in subsequent years on a non-competitive basis, subject to 
the availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the grantee, and 
determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of 
the Government.
     Federal Share of Project Costs: The maximum Federal share 
is not to exceed $100,000 for the first 12-month budget period or a 
maximum of $300,000 for a three-year project period.
     Matching Requirement: Grantees must provide at least 25 
percent of the total approved cost of the project. The total approved 
cost of the project is the sum of the ACF share and the non-Federal 
share. The non-Federal share may be met by cash or in-kind 
contributions, although applicants are encouraged to meet their match 
requirements through cash contributions. Therefore, a project 
requesting $100,000 in Federal funds (based on an award of $100,000 per 
budget period) must include a match of at least $33,333 (25% total 
project cost).
     Anticipated Number of Projects to be Funded: It is 
anticipated that up to one (1) project will be funded. Subject to 
availability of additional resources in FY 1996 and the number of 
acceptable applications received as a result of this program 
announcement, the ADD Commissioner may elect to select recipients for 
the FY 1996 cohort of programs out of the pool of applications 
submitted for FY 1995 funds.
     CFDA: ADD's CFDA (Code of Federal Domestic Assistance) 
number is 93.631--Developmental Disabilities--Projects of National 
Significance. This information is needed to complete item 10 on the SF 
424.

Proposed Fiscal Year 1995 Priority Area 7: Children at Risk: The Impact 
of Abuse and Violence on Children With Disabilities

     Eligible Applicants: A State agency to act as the lead 
agency in the State for the grant project.
     Purpose: ADD is interested in funding one or more State 
demonstration projects for development and implementation of a 
Statewide collaboration/coordination strategy to reduce the incidence 
of abuse and neglect of children with disabilities and reduce the 
incidence of abuse and neglect of children which causes or 
[[Page 32062]] contributes to the development of disabilities.
     Background Information: Children with disabilities have 
been found to be abused at two to ten times the rate of children 
without disabilities. Most perpetrators of the abuse are well known to 
the victim. Some of them are service providers, but most are family 
members. Maltreatment can include physical, sexual, and emotional abuse 
and physical, educational, and emotional neglect.
    In addition, a significant percentage of developmental disabilities 
are caused by abuse. Victims of child neglect sustain such permanent 
disabilities as mental retardation and learning and cognitive 
disabilities. Abusive Head Trauma is a significant cause of disability 
in abused children and non-organic failure to thrive typically results 
from abuse or neglect. Over half the fatalities related to child abuse 
occur from 0 to 1 year and 90 percent of such fatalities occur in 
children under 5 years of age.
    Clearly, there is an epidemic of abuse and neglect of children--3 
million reported cases in 1993. Public awareness as well as 
governmental and professional intervention are urgently needed.
     Minimum Requirements for the Project Design: The project 
should involve developing a comprehensive Statewide strategy with a 
multi-agency, multi-system approach to address the problem of 
maltreatment of children with disabilities as well as abuse which leads 
to disabilities. This coordination and collaboration strategy should 
involve all pertinent State agencies/programs, including Child Welfare 
Services, Education, the Developmental Disabilities Protection and 
Advocacy Agency, Developmental Disabilities Council, Child Care, any 
State Head Start Coordinator, Health (including mental health and 
substance abuse, maternal and child health), Human Services/Welfare 
(AFDC, Medicaid, etc.), Mental Retardation, the criminal justice 
system, and any other pertinent entities such as a Children's Trust 
Fund. The project should also involve appropriate State Councils and 
planning entities including those for Family Preservation and Support, 
State Interagency Coordinating Council for Part H, IDEA, and other 
public and private programs/resources including the Developmental 
Disabilities University Affiliated Program in the State and consumer 
agencies.
    The strategy should include the following components:
     The development of a plan to conduct interdisciplinary 
training in both the field of child abuse and neglect and the field of 
disability, simultaneously, which is designed for State and local 
agency personnel and other providers concerning the risk, 
investigation, reporting, assessment, intervention, and follow-up of 
cases of maltreatment involving children with disabilities and those at 
risk, including training on how to work collaboratively on an ongoing 
basis to prevent and reduce the incidence of abuse of children with 
disabilities and the development of disabilities caused by abuse.
     Design for formation of interdisciplinary teams which 
include disability specialists to assess and treat cases of abuse and 
neglect involving children with disabilities, including (1) 
consideration of the nature of the child's disability (e.g., 
osteogenesis imperfecta, self-injury) and (2) awareness of such 
disabilities as Abusive Head Trauma, including Shaken Baby Syndrome, 
and non-organic failure to thrive.
     The development of ongoing interagency agreements to 
facilitate coordination and collaboration of all relevant agencies/
programs concerned with maltreatment cases involving children with 
disabilities and those children at risk of disability, including 
emphasizing the importance of sharing data on abuse cases among 
agencies involved.
     A plan for providing comprehensive community-based 
services for the treatment of abuse and neglect involving children with 
disabilities or children at risk of disability due to abuse.
     A design for prevention activities to reduce incidence of 
maltreatment cases involving children with disabilities or children at 
risk of disability, including family support programs, child abuse and 
neglect training for families of children with disabilities, and 
training for children which includes appropriate training for those 
with disabilities.
     Mechanisms to promote implementation of this same multi-
agency/multi-system approach in local communities in the State. A State 
may choose to implement its project in several selected communities or 
try different approaches in different communities, before implementing 
its strategy Statewide.
    Applications for funding for Statewide demonstration projects and 
models of prevention and intervention should include an inventory of 
resources and best practices, plans for replication and dissemination, 
and methods for the evaluation of outcomes. They should reflect 
cultural competency and an understanding of legal issues as well as the 
political realities of decentralization of service delivery and 
empowerment of community-based efforts.
    As a general guide, ADD will expect to fund only those proposals 
for projects that incorporate the following elements:
     Consumer/self-advocate orientation and participation.
     Key project personnel with direct life, parental, or 
familial experience with living with a disability.
     Strong advisory components that consist of 51% individuals 
with disabilities and a structure where individuals with disabilities 
make real decisions that determine the outcome of the grant.
     Research reflecting the principles of participatory 
action.
     Cultural competency.
     A description of how individuals with disabilities and 
their families will be involved in all aspects of the design, 
implementation, and evaluation of the project.
     Attention to unserved and inadequately served individuals, 
having a range of disabilities from mild to severe, from multicultural 
backgrounds, rural and inner-city areas, migrant, homeless, and refugee 
families, with severe disabilities.
     Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and 
section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended by the 
Rehabilitation Act amendments of 1992 (Pub. L. 102-569).
     Collaboration through partnerships and coalitions.
     Development of the capacity to communicate and disseminate 
information and technical assistance through e-mail and other 
effective, affordable, and accessible forms of electronic 
communication.
     A community-based approach.
     Responsiveness through systems change.
     Identification of barriers and strategies for overcoming 
barriers.
     Outcome orientation.
     Measurement and ongoing evaluation, including the 
participation of individuals with disabilities in formulation and 
implementation.
     Development and establishment of practices and programs 
beyond project period.
     Dissemination of models, products, best practices, and 
strategies for distribution between the networks and beyond. A plan 
describing initial activities is needed between funded projects as well 
as at the end of the project period. These activities should maintain 
and share ongoing information, existing resources of consultants/
experts, and curriculum/materials with funded projects and within the 
network. [[Page 32063]] 
     Project Duration: This announcement is soliciting 
applications for project periods up to three years under this priority 
area. Awards, on a competitive basis, will be for a one-year budget 
period, although project periods may be for three years. Applications 
for continuation grants funded under this priority area beyond the one-
year budget period, but within the three-year project period, will be 
entertained in subsequent years on a non-competitive basis, subject to 
the availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the grantee, and 
determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of 
the Government.
     Federal Share of Project Costs: The maximum Federal share 
is not to exceed $100,000 for the first 12-month budget period or a 
maximum of $300,000 for a three-year project period.
     Matching Requirement: Grantees must provide at least 25 
percent of the total approved cost of the project. The total approved 
cost of the project is the sum of the ACF share and the non-Federal 
share. The non-Federal share may be met by cash or in-kind 
contributions, although applicants are encouraged to meet their match 
requirements through cash contributions. Therefore, a project 
requesting $100,000 in Federal funds (based on an award of $100,000 per 
budget period) must include a match of at least $33,333 (25% total 
project cost).
     Anticipated Number of Projects To Be Funded: It is 
anticipated that up to one (1) project will be funded. Subject to 
availability of additional resources in FY 1996 and the number of 
acceptable applications received as a result of this program 
announcement, the ADD Commissioner may elect to select recipients for 
the FY 1996 cohort of programs out of the pool of applications 
submitted for FY 1995 funds.
     CFDA: ADD's CFDA (Code of Federal Domestic Assistance) 
number is 93.631--Developmental Disabilities--Projects of National 
Significance. This information is needed to complete item 10 on the SF 
424.

Proposed Fiscal Year 1995 Priority Area 8: Technical Assistance 
Projects

    For this priority area, ADD will be awarding funds separately using 
the procurement process to provide technical assistance to improve the 
functions of the Developmental Disabilities Planning Councils, 
Protection and Advocacy Systems, and University Affiliated Programs.
Part V. Instructions for the Development and Submission of Applications

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

A. Required Notification of the State Single Point of Contact

    All applications under the ADD priority areas are required to 
follow the Executive Order (E.O.) 12372 process, ``Intergovernmental 
Review of Federal Programs,'' and 45 CFR part 100, ``Intergovernmental 
Review of Department of Health and Human Services Program and 
Activities.'' Under the Order, States may design their own processes 
for reviewing and commenting on proposed Federal assistance under 
covered programs.
    All States and territories, except Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, 
Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Montana, 
Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, 
Washington, American Samoa and Palau, have elected to participate in 
the Executive Order process and have established a State Single Point 
of Contact (SPOC). Applicants from these 19 jurisdictions need take no 
action regarding E.O. 12372. Applications for projects to be 
administered by Federally-recognized Indian Tribes are also exempt from 
the requirements of E.O. 12372. Otherwise, applicants should contact 
their SPOCs as soon as possible to alert them of the prospective 
applications and receive any necessary instructions.
    Applicants must submit all required materials to the SPOC as soon 
as possible so that the program office can obtain and review SPOC 
comments as part of the award process. It is imperative that the 
applicant submit all required materials and indicate the date of this 
submittal (or date SPOC was contacted, if no submittal is required) on 
the SF 424, item 16a.
    Under 45 CFR 100.8(a)(2), a SPOC has 60 days from the application 
due date to comment on proposed new or competing continuation awards. 
However, there is insufficient time to allow for a complete SPOC 
comment period. Therefore, we have reduced the comment period to 45 
days from the closing date for applications. These comments are 
reviewed as part of the award process. Failure to notify the SPOC can 
result in delays in awarding grants.
    SPOCs are encouraged to eliminate the submission of routine 
endorsements as official recommendations. Additionally, SPOCs are 
requested to clearly differentiate between mere advisory comments and 
those official State process recommendations which may trigger the 
``accommodate or explain'' rule.
    When comments are submitted directly to ACF, they should be 
addressed to: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration 
for Children and Families, Division of Discretionary Grants, Sixth 
Floor, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW, Washington, DC 20447, Attn: 93.631 
ADD--Projects of National Significance.
    Contact information for each State's SPOC is found at the end of 
this Part.

B. Notification of State Developmental Disabilities Planning Councils

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

C. Deadline for Submittal of Applications

    One signed original and two copies of the application must be 
submitted on or before August 3, 1995 to: Department of Health and 
Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Division of 
Discretionary Grants, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW, 6th Floor, 
Washington, DC 20447, Attn: 93.631 ADD--Projects of National 
Significance.
    Applications may be mailed or hand-delivered. Hand-delivered 
applications are accepted during the normal working hours of 8 a.m. to 
4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Applications shall be considered as 
meeting an announced deadline if received by the deadline date at the 
ACF Grants Office (Close of Business: 4:30 p.m., local prevailing 
time).
    Late applications: Applications which do not meet the criterion 
stated above are considered late applications. ACF/ADD shall notify 
each late applicant that its application will not be considered in the 
current competition. [[Page 32064]] 
    Extension of deadlines: ACF may extend the deadline for all 
applicants due to acts of God, such as floods, hurricanes, or 
earthquakes; or when there is a widespread disruption of the mails. 
However, if the granting agency does not extend the deadline for all 
applicants, it may not waive or extend the deadline for any applicants.
D. Instructions for Preparing the Application and Completing 
Application Forms

    The SF 424, SF 424A, SF 424A, Page 2 and Certifications have been 
reprinted for your convenience in preparing the application. You should 
reproduce single-sided copies of these forms from the reprinted forms 
in the announcement, typing your information onto the copies. Please do 
not use forms directly from the Federal Register announcement, as they 
are printed on both sides of the page.
    Please prepare your application in accordance with the following 
instructions:
1. SF 424 Page 1, Application Cover Sheet
    Please read the following instructions before completing the 
application cover sheet. An explanation of each item is included. 
Complete only the items specified.
    Top of Page. Enter the single priority area number under which the 
application is being submitted. An application should be submitted 
under only one priority area.
    Item 1. ``Type of Submission''--Preprinted on the form.
    Item 2. ``Date Submitted'' and ``Applicant Identifier''--Date 
application is submitted to ACF and applicant's own internal control 
number, if applicable.
    Item 3. ``Date Received By State''--State use only (if applicable).
    Item 4. ``Date Received by Federal Agency''--Leave blank.
    Item 5. ``Applicant Information''.
    ``Legal Name''--Enter the legal name of applicant organization. For 
applications developed jointly, enter the name of the lead organization 
only. There must be a single applicant for each application.
    ``Organizational Unit''--Enter the name of the primary unit within 
the applicant organization which will actually carry out the project 
activity. Do not use the name of an individual as the applicant. If 
this is the same as the applicant organization, leave the 
organizational unit blank.
    ``Address''--Enter the complete address that the organization 
actually uses to receive mail, since this is the address to which all 
correspondence will be sent. Do not include both street address and 
P.O. box number unless both must be used in mailing.
    ``Name and telephone number of the person to be contacted on 
matters involving this application (give area code)''--Enter the full 
name (including academic degree, if applicable) and telephone number of 
a person who can respond to questions about the application. This 
person should be accessible at the address given here and will receive 
all correspondence regarding the application.
    Item 6. ``Employer Identification Number (EIN)''--Enter the 
employer identification number of the applicant organization, as 
assigned by the Internal Revenue Service, including, if known, the 
Central Registry System suffix.
    Item 7. ``Type of Applicant''--Self-explanatory.
    Item 8. ``Type of Application''--Preprinted on the form.
    Item 9. ``Name of Federal Agency''--Preprinted on the form.
    Item 10. ``Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number and 
Title''--Enter the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number 
assigned to the program under which assistance is requested and its 
title. For all of ADD's priority areas, the following should be 
entered, ``93.631--Developmental Disabilities: Projects of National 
Significance.''
    Item 11. ``Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project''--Enter the 
project title. The title is generally short and is descriptive of the 
project, not the priority area title.
    Item 12. ``Areas Affected by Project''--Enter the governmental unit 
where significant and meaningful impact could be observed. List only 
the largest unit or units affected, such as State, county, or city. If 
an entire unit is affected, list it rather than subunits.
    Item 13. ``Proposed Project''--Enter the desired start date for the 
project and projected completion date.
    Item 14. ``Congressional District of Applicant/Project''--Enter the 
number of the Congressional district where the applicant's principal 
office is located and the number of the Congressional district(s) where 
the project will be located. If Statewide, a multi-State effort, or 
nationwide, enter ``00.''
    Items 15. Estimated Funding Levels. In completing 15a through 15f, 
the dollar amounts entered should reflect, for a 17-month or less 
project period, the total amount requested. If the proposed project 
period exceeds 17 months, enter only those dollar amounts needed for 
the first 12 months of the proposed project.
    Item 15a. Enter the amount of Federal funds requested in accordance 
with the preceding paragraph. This amount should be no greater than the 
maximum amount specified in the priority area description.
    Items 15 b-e. Enter the amount(s) of funds from non-Federal sources 
that will be contributed to the proposed project. Items b-e are 
considered cost-sharing or ``matching funds.'' The value of third party 
in-kind contributions should be included on appropriate lines as 
applicable. For more information regarding funding as well as 
exceptions to these rules, see Part III, Sections E and F, and the 
specific priority area description.
    Item 15f. Enter the estimated amount of program income, if any, 
expected to be generated from the proposed project. Do not add or 
subtract this amount from the total project amount entered under item 
15g. Describe the nature, source and anticipated use of this program 
income in the Project Narrative Statement.
    Item 15g. Enter the sum of items 15a-15e.
    Item 16a. ``Is Application Subject to Review By State Executive 
Order 12372 Process? Yes.''--Enter the date the applicant contacted the 
SPOC regarding this application. Select the appropriate SPOC from the 
listing provided at the end of Part IV. The review of the application 
is at the discretion of the SPOC. The SPOC will verify the date noted 
on the application.
    Item 16b. ``Is Application Subject to Review By State Executive 
Order 12372 Process? No.''--Check the appropriate box if the 
application is not covered by E.O. 12372 or if the program has not been 
selected by the State for review.
    Item 17. ``Is the Applicant Delinquent on any Federal Debt?''--
Check the appropriate box. This question applies to the applicant 
organization, not the person who signs as the authorized 
representative. Categories of debt include audit disallowances, loans 
and taxes.
    Item 18. ``To the best of my knowledge and belief, all data in this 
application/preapplication are true and correct. The document has been 
duly authorized by the governing body of the applicant and the 
applicant will comply with the attached assurances if the assistance is 
awarded.''--To be signed by the authorized representative of the 
applicant. A copy of the governing body's authorization for signature 
of this application by this individual as the official representative 
must be on file in the applicant's office, and may be requested from 
the applicant. [[Page 32065]] 
    Item 18 a-c. ``Typed Name of Authorized Representative, Title, 
Telephone Number''--Enter the name, title and telephone number of the 
authorized representative of the applicant organization.
    Item 18d. ``Signature of Authorized Representative''--Signature of 
the authorized representative named in Item 18a. At least one copy of 
the application must have an original signature. Use colored ink (not 
black) so that the original signature is easily identified.
    Item 18e. ``Date Signed''--Enter the date the application was 
signed by the authorized representative.
2. SF 424A--Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs
    This is a form used by many Federal agencies. For this application, 
Sections A, B, C, E and F are to be completed. Section D does not need 
to be completed.
    Sections A and B should include the Federal as well as the non-
Federal funding for the proposed project covering (1) the total project 
period of 17 months or less or (2) the first year budget period, if the 
proposed project period exceeds 15 months.
    Section A--Budget Summary. This section includes a summary of the 
budget. On line 5, enter total Federal costs in column (e) and total 
non-Federal costs, including third party in-kind contributions, but not 
program income, in column (f). Enter the total of (e) and (f) in column 
(g).
    Section B--Budget Categories. This budget, which includes the 
Federal as well as non-Federal funding for the proposed project, covers 
(1) the total project period of 17 months or less or (2) the first-year 
budget period if the proposed project period exceeds 17 months. It 
should relate to item 15g, total funding, on the SF 424. Under column 
(5), enter the total requirements for funds (Federal and non-Federal) 
by object class category.
    A separate budget justification should be included to explain fully 
and justify major items, as indicated below. The types of information 
to be included in the justification are indicated under each category. 
For multiple year projects, it is desirable to provide this information 
for each year of the project. The budget justification should 
immediately follow the second page of the SF 424A.
    Personnel--Line 6a. Enter the total costs of salaries and wages of 
applicant/grantee staff. Do not include the costs of consultants, which 
should be included on line 6h, ``Other.''
    Justification: Identify the principal investigator or project 
director, if known. Specify by title or name the percentage of time 
allocated to the project, the individual annual salaries, and the cost 
to the project (both Federal and non-Federal) of the organization's 
staff who will be working on the project.
    Fringe Benefits--Line 6b. Enter the total costs of fringe benefits, 
unless treated as part of an approved indirect cost rate.
    Justification: Provide a break-down of amounts and percentages that 
comprise fringe benefit costs, such as health insurance, FICA, 
retirement insurance, etc.
    Travel--6c. Enter total costs of out-of-town travel (travel 
requiring per diem) for staff of the project. Do not enter costs for 
consultant's travel or local transportation, which should be included 
on Line 6h, ``Other.''
    Justification: Include the name(s) of traveler(s), total number of 
trips, destinations, length of stay, transportation costs and 
subsistence allowances.
    Equipment--Line 6d. Enter the total costs of all equipment to be 
acquired by the project. For State and local governments, including 
Federally recognized Indian Tribes, ``equipment'' is tangible, non-
expendable personal property having a useful life of more than one year 
and acquisition cost of $5,000 or more per unit.
    Justification: Equipment to be purchased with Federal funds must be 
justified. The equipment must be required to conduct the project, and 
the applicant organization or its subgrantees must not have the 
equipment or a reasonable facsimile available to the project. The 
justification also must contain plans for future use or disposal of the 
equipment after the project ends.
    Supplies--Line 6e. Enter the total costs of all tangible expendable 
personal property (supplies) other than those included on Line 6d.
    Justification: Specify general categories of supplies and their 
costs.
    Contractual--Line 6f. Enter the total costs of all contracts, 
including (1) procurement contracts (except those which belong on other 
lines such as equipment, supplies, etc.) and (2) contracts with 
secondary recipient organizations, including delegate agencies. Also 
include any contracts with organizations for the provision of technical 
assistance. Do not include payments to individuals on this line. If the 
name of the contractor, scope of work, and estimated total costs are 
not available or have not been negotiated, include on Line 6h, 
``Other.''
    Justification: Attach a list of contractors, indicating the names 
of the organizations, the purposes of the contracts, and the estimated 
dollar amounts of the awards as part of the budget justification. 
Whenever the applicant/grantee intends to delegate part or all of the 
program to another agency, the applicant/grantee must complete this 
section (Section B, Budget Categories) for each delegate agency by 
agency title, along with the supporting information. The total cost of 
all such agencies will be part of the amount shown on Line 6f. Provide 
backup documentation identifying the name of contractor, purpose of 
contract, and major cost elements.
    Construction--Line 6g. Not applicable. New construction is not 
allowable.
    Other--Line 6h. Enter the total of all other costs. Where 
applicable, such costs may include, but are not limited to: Insurance; 
medical and dental costs; noncontractual fees and travel paid directly 
to individual consultants; local transportation (all travel which does 
not require per diem is considered local travel); space and equipment 
rentals; printing and publication; computer use; training costs, 
including tuition and stipends; training service costs, including wage 
payments to individuals and supportive service payments; and staff 
development costs. Note that costs identified as ``miscellaneous'' and 
``honoraria'' are not allowable.
    Justification: Specify the costs included.
    Total Direct Charges--Line 6i. Enter the total of Lines 6a through 
6h.
    Indirect Charges--6j. Enter the total amount of indirect charges 
(costs). If no indirect costs are requested, enter ``none.'' Generally, 
this line should be used when the applicant (except local governments) 
has a current indirect cost rate agreement approved by the Department 
of Health and Human Services or another Federal agency.
    Local and State governments should enter the amount of indirect 
costs determined in accordance with HHS requirements. When an indirect 
cost rate is requested, these costs are included in the indirect cost 
pool and should not be charged again as direct costs to the grant.
    In the case of training grants to other than State or local 
governments (as defined in title 45, Code of Federal Regulations, part 
74), the Federal reimbursement of indirect costs will be limited to the 
lesser of the negotiated (or actual) indirect cost rate or 8 percent of 
the amount allowed for direct costs, exclusive of any equipment 
charges, rental of space, tuition and fees, post-doctoral training 
allowances, contractual items, and alterations and renovations. 
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    For training grant applications, the entry under line 6j should be 
the total indirect costs being charged to the project. The Federal 
share of indirect costs is calculated as shown above. The applicant's 
share is calculated as follows:
    (a) Calculate total project indirect costs (a*) by applying the 
applicant's approved indirect cost rate to the total project (Federal 
and non-Federal) direct costs.
    (b) Calculate the Federal share of indirect costs (b*) at 8 percent 
of the amount allowed for total project (Federal and non-Federal) 
direct costs exclusive of any equipment charges, rental of space, 
tuition and fees, post-doctoral training allowances, contractual items, 
and alterations and renovations.
    (c) Subtract (b*) from (a*). The remainder is what the applicant 
can claim as part of its matching cost contribution.
    Justification: Enclose a copy of the indirect cost rate agreement. 
Applicants subject to the limitation on the Federal reimbursement of 
indirect costs for training grants should specify this.
    Total--Line 6k. Enter the total amounts of lines 6i and 6j.
    Program Income--Line 7. Enter the estimated amount of income, if 
any, expected to be generated from this project. Do not add or subtract 
this amount from the total project amount.
    Justification: Describe the nature, source, and anticipated use of 
program income in the Program Narrative Statement.
    Section C--Non-Federal Resources. This section summarizes the 
amounts of non-Federal resources that will be applied to the grant. 
Enter this information on line 12 entitled ``Totals.'' In-kind 
contributions are defined in title 45 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations, Secs. 74.51 and 92.24, as ``property or services which 
benefit a grant-supported project or program and which are contributed 
by non-Federal third parties without charge to the grantee, the 
subgrantee, or a cost-type contractor under the grant or subgrant.''
    Justification: Describe third party in-kind contributions, if 
included.
    Section D--Forecasted Cash Needs. Not applicable.
    Section E--Budget Estimate of Federal Funds Needed For Balance of 
the Project. This section should only be completed if the total project 
period exceeds 17 months.
    Totals--Line 20. For projects that will have more than one budget 
period, enter the estimated required Federal funds for the second 
budget period (months 13 through 24) under column ``(b) First.'' If a 
third budget period will be necessary, enter the Federal funds needed 
for months 25 through 36 under ``(c) Second.'' Columns (d) and (e) are 
not applicable in most instances, since ACF funding is almost always 
limited to a three-year maximum project period. They should remain 
blank.
    Section F--Other Budget Information.
    Direct Charges--Line 21. Not applicable.
    Indirect Charges--Line 22. Enter the type of indirect rate 
(provisional, predetermined, final or fixed) that will be in effect 
during the funding period, the estimated amount of the base to which 
the rate is applied, and the total indirect expense.
    Remarks--Line 23. If the total project period exceeds 17 months, 
you must enter your proposed non-Federal share of the project budget 
for each of the remaining years of the project.
3. Project Summary Description
    Clearly mark this separate page with the applicant name as shown in 
item 5 of the SF 424, the priority area number as shown at the top of 
the SF 424, and the title of the project as shown in item 11 of the SF 
424. The summary description should not exceed 300 words. These 300 
words become part of the computer database on each project.
    Care should be taken to produce a summary description which 
accurately and concisely reflects the proposal. It should describe the 
objectives of the project, the approaches to be used and the outcomes 
expected. The description should also include a list of major products 
that will result from the proposed project, such as software packages, 
materials, management procedures, data collection instruments, training 
packages, or videos (please note that audiovisuals should be closed 
captioned). The project summary description, together with the 
information on the SF 424, will constitute the project ``abstract.'' It 
is the major source of information about the proposed project and is 
usually the first part of the application that the reviewers read in 
evaluating the application.
4. Program Narrative Statement
    The Program Narrative Statement is a very important part of an 
application. It should be clear, concise, and address the specific 
requirements mentioned under the priority area description in Part IV. 
The narrative should also provide information concerning how the 
application meets the evaluation criteria, using the following 
headings: (a) Objectives and Need for Assistance;
    (b) Results and Benefits Expected;
    (c) Approach; and
    (d) Staff Background and Organization's Experience.
    The specific information to be included under each of these 
headings is described in Section C of Part III, Evaluation Criteria.
    The narrative should be typed double-spaced on a single-side of an 
8\1/2\'' x 11'' plain white paper, with 1'' margins on all sides. All 
pages of the narrative (including charts, references/footnotes, tables, 
maps, exhibits, etc.) must be sequentially numbered, beginning with 
``Objectives and Need for Assistance'' as page number one. Applicants 
should not submit reproductions of larger size paper, reduced to meet 
the size requirement.
    The length of the application, including the application forms and 
all attachments, should not exceed 60 pages. A page is a single side of 
an 8\1/2\ x 11'' sheet of paper. Applicants are requested not to send 
pamphlets, brochures or other printed material along with their 
application as these pose xeroxing difficulties. These materials, if 
submitted, will not be included in the review process if they exceed 
the 60-page limit. Each page of the application will be counted to 
determine the total length.
5. Organizational Capability Statement
    The Organizational Capability Statement should consist of a brief 
(two to three pages) background description of how the applicant 
organization (or the unit within the organization that will have 
responsibility for the project) is organized, the types and quantity of 
services it provides, and/or the research and management capabilities 
it possesses. This description should cover capabilities not included 
in the Program Narrative Statement. It may include descriptions of any 
current or previous relevant experience, or describe the competence of 
the project team and its demonstrated ability to produce a final 
product that is readily comprehensible and usable. An organization 
chart showing the relationship of the project to the current 
organization should be included.
6. Part V--Assurances/Certifications
    Applicants are required to file an SF 424B, Assurances--Non-
Construction Programs and the Certification Regarding Lobbying. Both 
must be signed and returned with the application. Applicants must also 
provide certifications regarding: (1) Drug-Free Workplace Requirements; 
and (2) Debarment and Other Responsibilities. These two certifications 
are self-explanatory. [[Page 32067]] Copies of these assurances/
certifications are reprinted at the end of this announcement and should 
be reproduced, as necessary. A duly authorized representative of the 
applicant organization must certify that the applicant is in compliance 
with these assurances/certifications. A signature on the SF 424 
indicates compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Requirements, and 
Debarment and Other Responsibilities certifications, and need not be 
mailed back with the application.
    In addition, applicants are required under Section 162(c)(3) of the 
Act to provide assurances that the human rights of all individuals with 
developmental disabilities (especially those individuals without 
familial protection) who will receive services under projects assisted 
under Part E will be protected consistent with section 110 (relating to 
the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities). Each 
application must include a statement providing this assurance.
    For research projects in which human subjects may be at risk, a 
Protection of Human Subjects Assurance may be required. If there is a 
question regarding the applicability of this assurance, contact the 
Office for Research Risks of the National Institutes of Health at (301) 
496-7041.

E. Checklist for a Complete Application
    The checklist below is for your use to ensure that your application 
package has been properly prepared.

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

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

______Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424, REV 4-88);
______A completed SPOC certification with the date of SPOC contact 
entered in line 16, page 1 of the SF 424 if applicable.
______Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs (SF 424A, REV 4-
88);
______Budget justification for Section B--Budget Categories;
______Table of Contents;
______Letter from the Internal Revenue Service, etc. to prove non-
profit status, if necessary;
______Copy of the applicant's approved indirect cost rate agreement, if 
appropriate;
______Project summary description and listing of key words; Program 
Narrative Statement (See Part III, Section C);
______Organizational capability statement, including an organization 
chart;
______Any appendices/attachments;
______Assurances--Non-Construction Programs (Standard Form 424B, REV 4-
88);
______Certification Regarding Lobbying;
______Certification of Protection of Human Subjects, if necessary; and
______Certification Regarding Environmental Tobacco Smoke

F. The Application Package

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

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

    Dated: June 12, 1995.
Bob Williams,
Commissioner, Administration on Developmental Disabilities.

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Instructions for the SF 424

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

Item and Entry:

    1. Self-explanatory.
    2. Date application submitted to Federal agency (or State if 
applicable) & applicant's control number (if applicable).
    3. State use only (if applicable).
    4. If this application is to continue or revise an existing 
award, enter present Federal identifier number. If for a new 
project, leave blank.
    5. Legal name of applicant, name of primary organizational unit 
which will undertake the assistance activity, complete address of 
the applicant, and name and telephone number of the person to 
contact on matters related to this application.
    6. Enter Employer Identification Number (EIN) as assigned by the 
Internal Revenue Service.
    7. Enter the appropriate letter in the space provided.
    8. Check appropriate box and enter appropriate letter(s) in the 
space(s) provided:
    --``New'' means a new assistance award.
    --``Continuation'' means an extension for an additional funding/
budget period for a project with a projected completion date.
    --``Revision'' means any change in the Federal Government's 
financial obligation or contingent liability from an existing 
obligation.
    9. Name of Federal agency from which assistance is being 
requested with this application.
    10. Use the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number and 
title of the program under which assistance is requested.
    11. Enter a brief descriptive title of the project. If more than 
one program is involved, you should append an explanation on a 
separate sheet. If appropriate (e.g., construction or real property 
projects), attach a map showing project location. For 
preapplications, use a separate sheet to provide a summary 
description of this project.
    12. List only the largest political entities affected (e.g., 
State, counties, cities).
    13. Self-explanatory.
    14. List the applicant's Congressional District and any 
District(s) affected by the program or project.
    15. Amount requested or to be contributed during the first 
funding/budget period by each contributor. Value of in-kind 
contributions should be included on appropriate lines as applicable. 
If the action will result in a dollar change to an existing award, 
indicate only the amount of the change. For decreases, enclose the 
amounts in parentheses. If both basic and supplemental amounts are 
included, show breakdown on an attached sheet. For multiple program 
funding, use totals and show breakdown using same categories as item 
15.
    16. Applicants should contact the State Single Point of Contact 
(SPOC) for Federal Executive Order 12372 to determine whether the 
application is subject to the State intergovernmental review 
process.
    17. This question applies to the applicant organization, not the 
person who signs as the authorized representative. Categories of 
debt include delinquent audit disallowances, loans and taxes.
    18. To be signed by the authorized representative of the 
applicant. A copy of the governing body's authorization for you to 
sign this application as official representative must be on file in 
the applicant's office. (Certain Federal agencies may require that 
this authorization be submitted as part of the application.)

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Instructions for the SF-424A

General Instructions

    This form is designed so that applications can be made for funds 
from one or more grant programs. In preparing the budget, adhere to 
any existing Federal grantor agency guidelines which prescribe how 
and whether budgeted amounts should be separately shown for 
different functions or activities within the program. For some 
programs, grantor agencies may require budgets to be separately 
shown by function or activity. For other programs, grantor agencies 
may require a breakdown by function or activity. Sections A, B, C, 
and D should include budget estimates for the whole project except 
when applying for assistance which requires Federal authorization in 
annual of other funding period increments. In the latter case, 
Sections A, B, C, and D should provide the budget for the first 
budget period (usually a year) and Section E should present the need 
for Federal assistance in the subsequent budget periods. All 
applications should contain a breakdown by the object class 
categories shown in Lines a-k of Section B.

Section A. Budget Summary

Lines 1-4, Columns (a) and (b)

    For applications pertaining to a single Federal grant program 
(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog number) and not requiring a 
functional or activity breakdown, enter on Line 1 under Column (a) 
the catalog program title and the catalog number in Column (b).
    For applications pertaining to a single program requiring budget 
amounts by multiple functions or activities, enter the name of each 
activity or function on each line in Column (a), and enter the 
catalog number in Column (b). For applications pertaining to 
multiple programs where none of the programs require a breakdown by 
function or activity, enter the catalog program title one each line 
in Column (a) and the respective catalog number on each line in 
Column (b).
    For applications pertaining to multiple programs where one or 
more programs require a breakdown by function or activity, prepare a 
separate sheet for each program requiring the breakdown. Additional 
sheets should be used when one form does not provide adequate space 
for all breakdown of data required. However, when more than one 
sheet is used, the first page should provide the summary totals by 
programs.

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

    For new applications, leave Columns (c) and (d) blank. For each 
line entry in Columns (a) and (b), enter in Columns (e), (f), and 
(g) the appropriate amounts of funds needed to support the project 
for the first funding period (usually a year).
    For continuing grant program applications, submit these forms 
before the end of each funding period as required by the grantor 
agency. Enter in Columns (c) and (d) the estimated amounts of funds 
which will remain unobligated at the end of the grant funding period 
only if the Federal grantor agency instructions provide for this. 
Otherwise, leave these columns blank. Enter in columns (e) and (f) 
the amounts of funds needed for the upcoming period. The amount(s) 
in Column (g) should be the sum of amounts in Columns (e) and (f).
    For supplemental grants and changes to existing grants, do not 
use Columns (c) and (d). Enter in Column (e) the amount of the 
increase or decrease of Federal funds and enter in Column (f) the 
amount of the increase or decrease of non-Federal funds. In Column 
(g) enter the new total budgeted amount (Federal and non-Federal) 
which includes the total previous authorized budgeted amounts plus 
or minus, as appropriate, the amounts shown in Columns (e) and (f). 
The amount(s) in Column (g) should not equal the sum of amounts in 
Columns (e) and (f).
    Line 5--Show the totals for all columns used.

Section B Budget Categories

    In the column headings (1) through (4), enter the titles of the 
same programs, functions, and activities shown on Lines 1-4, Column 
(a), Section A. When additional sheets are prepared for Section A, 
provide similar column headings on each sheet. For each program, 
function or activity, fill in the total requirements for funds (both 
Federal and non-Federal) by object class categories.
    Lines 6a-i--Show the totals of Lines 6a to 6h in each column.
    Line 6j--Show the amount of indirect cost.
    Line 6k--Enter the total of amounts on Lines 6i and 6j. For all 
applications for new grants and continuation grants the total amount 
in column (5), Line 6k, should be the same as the total amount shown 
in Section A, Column (g), Line 5. For supplemental grants and 
changes to grants, the total amount of the increase or decrease as 
shown in Columns (1)-(4), Line 6k should be the same as the sum of 
the amounts in Section A, Columns (e) and (f) on Line 5.
    Line 7--Enter the estimated amount of income, if any, expected 
to be generated from this project. Do not add or subtract this 
amount from the total project amount. Show under the program 
narrative statement the nature and source of income. The estimated 
amount of program income may be considered by the federal grantor 
agency in determining the total amount of the grant.

Section C. Non-Federal-Resources

    Lines 8-11--Enter amounts of non-Federal resources that will be 
used on the grant. If in-kind contributions are included, provide a 
brief explanation on a separate sheet.
    Column (a)--Enter the program titles identical to Column (a), 
Section A. A breakdown by function or activity is not necessary.
    Column (b)--Enter the contribution to be made by the applicant.
    Column (c)--Enter the amount of the State's cash and in-kind 
contribution if the applicant is not a State or State agency. 
Applicants which are a State or State agencies should leave this 
column blank.
    Column (d)--Enter the amount of cash and in-kind contributions 
to be made from all other sources.
    Column (e)--Enter totals of Columns (b), (c), and (d).
    Line 12--Enter the total for each of Columns (b)-(e). The amount 
in Column (e) should be equal to the amount on Line 5, Column (f), 
Section A.

Section D. Forecasted Cash Needs

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

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

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

Section F. Other Budget Information

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

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

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

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

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

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

Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements

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

State for Loan Guarantee and Loan Insurance

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

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Attachment E--Certification Regarding Environmental Tobacco Smoke

    Public Law 103-227, Part C--Environmental Tobacco Smoke, also known 
as the Pro-Children Act of 1994 (Act), requires that smoking not be 
permitted in any portion of any indoor facility owned or leased or 
contracted for by an entity and used routinely or regularly for the 
provision of health, day care, education, or library services to 
children under the age of 18, if the services are funded by Federal 
programs either directly or through State or local governments, by 
Federal grant, contract, loan, or loan guarantee. The law does not 
apply to children's services provided in private residences, facilities 
funded solely by Medicare or Medicaid funds, and portions of facilities 
used for inpatient drug or alcohol treatment. Failure to comply with 
the provisions of the law may result in the imposition of a civil 
monetary penalty of up to $1,000 per day and/or the imposition of an 
administrative compliance order on the responsible entity.
    By signing and submitting this application the applicant/grantee 
certifies that it will comply with the requirements of the Act. The 
applicant/grantee further agrees that it will require the language of 
this certification be included in any subawards which contain 
provisions for children's services and that all subgrantees shall 
certify accordingly.

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Attachment G--Executive Order 12372--State Single Points of Contact

Arizona

Mrs. Janice Dunn, Attn: Arizona State Clearinghouse, 1800 N. Central 
Avenue, 14th Floor, Phoenix, Arizona 85012, Telephone (602) 280-1315

Arkansas

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

California

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

Delaware

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

District of Columbia

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

Florida

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

Georgia

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

Illinois

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

Indiana

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

Iowa

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

Kentucky

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

Maine

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

Maryland

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

Massachusetts

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

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

Mississippi

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

Missouri

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

Nevada

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

New Hampshire

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

New Jersey

Gregory W. Adkins, Acting Director, Division of Community Resources, 
N.J. Department of Community Affairs, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0803, 
Telephone (609) 292-6613

Please direct correspondence and questions to: Andrew J. Jaskolka, 
State Review Process, Division of Community Resources, CN 814, Room 
609, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0803, Telephone (609) 292-9025

New Mexico

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

New York

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

North Carolina

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

North Dakota

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

Ohio

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

Rhode Island

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

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

South Carolina

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

Tennessee

Mr. Charles Brown, State Single Point of Contact, State Planning 
Office, 500 Charlotte Avenue, 309 John Sevier [[Page 32082]] Building, 
Nashville, Tennessee 37219, Telephone (615) 741-1676
Texas

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

Utah

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

Vermont

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

West Virginia

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

Wisconsin

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

Wyoming

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

Guam

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

Northern Mariana Islands

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

Puerto Rico

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

Virgin Islands

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

Alabama

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

Alaska

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

Arizona

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

Arkansas

Orson Berry, Executive Director, Governor's Developmental Disabilities, 
Planning Council, 4815 West Markham, Slot 12, Little Rock, Arkansas 
72205-3867, (501) 661-2589, FAX # (510) 661-2399

California

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

Colorado

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

Connecticut

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

Delaware

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

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

Florida

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

Georgia

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

Hawaii

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

Idaho

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

Illinois

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

Indiana

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

Iowa

Mr. Jay Brewer, Executive Director, Governor's Planning Council for 
Developmental Disabilities, Hoover State Office Building, 1st Floor, 
Des Moines, Iowa 50319, (515) 281-7632, FAX # (515) 281-
4597 [[Page 32083]] 

Kansas

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

Kentucky

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

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

Maine

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

Maryland

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

Massachusetts

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

Michigan

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

Minnesota

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

Mississippi

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

Missouri

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

Montana

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

Nebraska

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

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

New Hampshire

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

Pennsylvania

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

Rhode Island

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

Oklahoma

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

Oregon

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

North Dakota

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

Ohio

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

New York

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

North Carolina

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

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

New Mexico

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

South Carolina

Charles Lang, Interim Executive Director, South Carolina Developmental 
Disabilities Planning Council, Edgar Brown Building, Room 372, 1205 
Pendleton Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201-3731, (803) 734-0465, 
FAX # (803) 734-0356 [[Page 32084]] 

South Dakota

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

Tennessee

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

Texas

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

Utah

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

Vermont

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

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

Wisconsin

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

Virginia

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

Washington

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

Wyoming

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

National Office

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

TERRITORIES (DDCs)

American Samoa

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

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

Juanita S. Malone, CNMI DD Council, P.O. Box 2565, Saipan, MP 96950, 
(011) 670-323-3014/16, FAX # (011) 670-322-4168
Government of Federated State of Micronesia

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

Guam

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

Northern Mariana Islands

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

Puerto Rico

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

Virgin Islands

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

Western Carolina Islands (Trust Territories of the Pacific)

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

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