[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 143 (Wednesday, July 26, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38372-38377]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-18380]



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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
[Program Announcement CRS-95-02]


Shelter Care and Child Welfare Services to Alien Unaccompanied 
Minors; Availability of Funding for Cooperative Agreements

AGENCY: Community Relations Service (CRS), DOJ.

ACTION: Notice of availability of Funding for Cooperative Agreements to 
support a program which provides shelter care and other related child 
welfare services to alien minors detained in the custody of the United 
States Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service 
(INS).

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SUMMARY: This announcement governs the award of Cooperative Agreements 
to public or private non-profit organizations or agencies, and, under 
certain conditions, to for-profit organizations or agencies, to provide 
shelter care and related child welfare services to alien minors 
detained in the custody of the United States Department of Justice, 
Immigration and Naturalization Service. The programs providing such 
services shall hereafter be referred to as the Alien Unaccompanied 
Minors Shelter Care Programs (AUMSCPs).
    AUMSCPs have the specific goal of providing shelter care and other 
related child welfare services to male and female alien minors under 18 
years of age who are referred to the CRS by the INS. These child 
welfare services will afford alien minors a structured, safe and 
productive environment which meets or exceeds respective State 
guidelines and standards for similar services designed to serve minors 
in AUMSCP care and custody. Applications submitted pursuant to this 
announcement must plan for the delivery of services to a population of 
alien minors (8-10 beds in the San Francisco, California area; 24 beds 
in the Los Angeles, California area; and 24 beds in the San Diego, 
California area).

DATES: Closing Date. 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time; September 11, 
1995.

APPLICATION REQUESTS AND CONTACT PERSON: Eligible applicants may 
request Proposal Application Packages from the United States Department 
of Justice, Community Relations Service, Suite 330, 5550 Friendship 
Boulevard, Chevy Chase, Maryland, 20815; Attention: Orin McCrae, Grants 
Officer.
    Proposal Application Packages may also be obtained by contacting 
CRS at (301) 492-5995, or FAX (301) 492-5984.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Purpose and Scope

    The purpose of the AUMSCPs is to provide temporary shelter care and 
other related services to alien minors in INS custody. Shelter care 
services will be provided for the interim period beginning when the 
minor is transferred into the AUMSCP and ending when a final 
disposition of the child's status is implemented. Final disposition may 
result in either the bond, release, or removal of the minor from the 
United States.
    These minors, although released to the physical custody of the CRS 
Recipient, shall remain in the legal custody of the INS.
    The population level of alien minors is expected to fluctuate as 
arrivals and case dispositions occur. Program content must, therefore, 
reflect differential planning of services to children in various stages 
of personal adjustment and administrative processing. Although the 
population of minors is projected to consist primarily of adolescents, 
the Recipient is expected to be able to serve some minors who are 12 
years of age or younger.
    The CRS Recipients are expected to facilitate the provision of 
assistance and services for each alien minor including, but not limited 
to: Physical care and maintenance, access to routine and emergency 
medical care, comprehensive needs assessment, education, recreation, 
individual and group counseling, access to religious services and other 
social services.
    Other services that are necessary and appropriate for these minors 
may be provided if CRS determines in advance that the service is 
reasonable and necessary for a particular minor.
    The Recipients are expected to develop and implement an appropriate 
individualized service plan for the care and maintenance of each minor 
in accordance with his/her needs as determined in an intake assessment. 
In addition, the Recipients are required to implement and administer a 
case management system which tracks and monitors clients' progress on a 
regular basis to ensure that each minor receives the full range of 
program services in an integrated and comprehensive manner.
    Shelter care services shall be provided in accordance with 
applicable State child welfare statutes and generally accepted child 
welfare standards, practices, principles, and procedures. Services must 
be delivered in an open type of setting without a need for 
extraordinary security measures.
    However, the Recipients are required to design programs and 
strategies to discourage runaways and prevent the unauthorized absence 
of minors in care.
    Service delivery is expected to be accomplished in a manner which 
is sensitive to the culture, native language, and needs of these 
children.

Application Review

    Applications submitted by the closing date and meeting the 
requirements of this Notice will be competitively reviewed, evaluated, 
rated, and numerically ranked by an independent panel of experts on the 
basis of weighted criteria listed in this Notice. All final funding 
decisions are at the discretion of the Associate Director, Office of 
Immigration and Refugee Affairs, Community Relations Service. The 
awards made are subject to the availability of funds and the 
concurrence of the Assistant Commissioner, Detention and Deportation, 
Immigration and Naturalization Service.

Authorization

    Authority for the provision of shelter care and related child 
welfare services to alien minors detained in the custody of the 
Immigration and Naturalization Service is contained in a Memorandum of 
Agreement and Cost Reimbursable Agreement, dated October 1, 1994, 
between the Immigration and Naturalization Service and the Community 
Relations Service.
    Legislative authority for CRS Cuban/Haitian Entrant child welfare 
activities is contained in Title V, Section 501(c), of Public Law 96-
422 (The Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980).

Available Funds

    Funds will be available on a Fiscal Year basis to support the 
number of shelters needed to provide 56-58 beds. The number of shelters 
to be funded will depend on the design of the programs proposed.
    The awards made will not exceed a 36 month program performance 
period. Funding will be for 12 month budget periods. Continuation of 
funding is dependent upon successful completion of prior year 
objectives, the level of need as defined by the Federal Government, and 
the availability of future fiscal year funding.
    The number of beds listed above do not bind CRS to any specific 
number of Cooperative Agreements or to any specific level of funding.

Award Instrument

    The awards issued by CRS to support AUMSCP services will be in the 
form of Cooperative Agreements, as defined in the Federal Grant and 
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Agreement Act of 1977, P.L. 95-224. The administration of the 
Cooperative Agreement awards will require the substantial programmatic 
involvement of the Federal Government.
    CRS will negotiate Cooperative Agreements with the applicants 
approved by the Associate Director for Immigration and Refugee Affairs, 
CRS. Prior to these negotiations, the CRS will visit the proposed 
program locations to conduct a management review and to evaluate the 
applicants' financial and programmatic capability.

Eligible Applicants

    Non-profit organizations incorporated under State law which have 
demonstrated child welfare, social service or related experience and 
are appropriately licensed or can expeditiously meet applicable State 
licensing requirements for the provision of shelter care, foster care, 
group care, and related services to dependent children are eligible to 
apply.
    For-profit organizations incorporated under State law which have 
demonstrated child welfare, social service or related experience, and 
are appropriately licensed or can expeditiously meet State licensing 
requirements for the provision of shelter care, foster care, group 
care, and other related services to dependent children, and which can 
clearly demonstrate that only actual costs and not profit, fees, or 
other elements above cost have been budgeted, are also eligible to 
apply.

Client Population

    It is anticipated that the client population will consist primarily 
of males, 13-17 years of age. Females generally comprise 15% of the 
total population of alien minors. These minors are primarily nationals 
of El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras, and the People's 
Republic of China; however, the Recipients should expect to provide 
services to children from other countries. The Recipients should also 
be prepared to provide emergency shelter care to a limited number of 
children 12 years of age and younger.
    Clients would generally be considered to be dependent children 
without significant behavioral or psychological problems. Many 
children, however, have inconsistent or sporadic educational histories, 
and some children may be illiterate in their own language.
Definition of Alien Minor

    An alien minor is defined as a male or female foreign national 
under 18 years of age who is detained in the custody of the Immigration 
and Naturalization Service and is the subject of exclusion or 
deportation proceedings under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Designated Program Area

    The shelters should be within a fifty mile radius of the INS 
District Office--San Diego, California; the INS District Office--Los 
Angeles, California; and the INS District Office--San Francisco, 
California.

Geographical Location

    The geographical location of the applicants is not restricted to 
its selected area of service; however, the applicants must be able to 
substantiate that its network of local affiliates or its 
subcontractor(s) or subrecipient(s) will be able to deliver the 
required services effectively and appropriately and that local service 
provider organizations are licensed under applicable State law to 
provide emergency shelter care and related services to dependent 
children.

Technical Assistance Conference

    The CRS will hold a public meeting regarding this solicitation. 
Further information regarding the time, date and location will be 
included in the Proposal Application Package.

Application Contents

    Applicants are required to set forth in detail a proposal that 
meets the program requirements described in this Notice and as 
supplemented by the ``Alien Unaccompanied Minors Shelter Care Program--
Program Guidelines and Requirements'' (available with the application 
package). Applicants are required to set forth in detail the following:
    A. Program Abstract. The Program Abstract is intended to be a brief 
summary of the proposal.
    B. Organization/Agency Background. Applicants must include a 
detailed discussion of:
    1. The applicant's professional history, philosophy, and goals;
    2. Its particular demonstrated experience with respect to: 
provision of services to unaccompanied alien minors; the administration 
of residential shelters for minors; or, the administration of similar 
type of shelters; and
    3. The applicant's history of service delivery and institutional 
presence in the proposed city where the shelter will be located.
    If the applicant is a national-level organization which proposes to 
deliver services through a local-level affiliate, the proposed 
affiliate must be identified. Within the context of the topics outlined 
above, the application must address the local-level affiliate's 
qualifications and provide a rationale for its particular selection as 
their service provider and for the use of such a subcontractual 
arrangement.
    C. Program Design: The applicants must set forth in detail 
information concerning the following:

1. Target Population

    A comprehensive overview of the applicant agency, agency 
qualifications and history, including philosophy, goals and history of 
experience with respect to the provision of child welfare or related 
services to minors under 18 years of age.

2. Management Plan

    a. A plan for overall fiscal and program management and 
accountability.
    b. A description of the organizational structure and lines of 
authority.
    c. A comprehensive program staffing plan and information regarding 
staff qualifications.
    d. A comprehensive plan for coordination of activities between the 
various program components and coordination with other community and 
governmental agencies.
    e. Staff supervisory model.
    f. Provisions for staff training.
    g. Proposed staff schedule(s).
    h. A description of the role(s) and responsibility(ies) of the 
proposed consultants and the rationale for their use.
3. Individual Client Service Plans

    Applicants shall describe in detail:
    a. The methodology regarding the development of individual client 
service plans;
    b. The process to ensure that service plans will be periodically 
reviewed and updated; and
    c. The staff who will have responsibility for the development and 
updating of the plans.

4. Case Management

    Describe in detail the case management system for tracking and 
monitoring client progress on a regular basis to ensure that each minor 
receives the full range of program services in an integrated and 
comprehensive manner. Identify the staff positions responsible for 
coordinating the implementation and maintenance of the case management 
system.

5. Structure and Accountability

    Applicants must fully describe:
    a. The plan for developing and maintaining internal structure, 
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and accountability through programmatic means.
    b. Utilization of daily logs, statistical reports, etc.
    c. Other security measures.

D. Characteristics of Program Site

    Residential/Office Facility. Applicants are required to set forth 
in detail comprehensive information regarding:
    1. A physical description of the proposed facility including the 
proposed allocation of shelter and office space; and
    2. Documentation that the facility meets all relevant zoning, 
licensing, fire, safety and health codes required to operate a 
residentially based social service program. Copies of relevant 
documents must be submitted at the time of application.
    If a properly zoned, licensed, or inspected facility is not 
available at the time of application, the applicant must submit a 
report on the progress made in obtaining the appropriate documentation, 
as noted above. This report must consist of a description of the 
required documents, copies of correspondence to relevant local 
officials or offices from which they will be obtained, and the means 
and time-lines for obtaining the documentation.

E. Community Support

    Applicants must identify those measures the agency will take or has 
taken, to assure and maintain community receptivity and support and/or 
reduce community opposition to the program.

F. Client Services

    Applicants are required to describe, in a detailed and 
comprehensive manner, the following services and the methodology for 
service delivery:
    1. Physical Care and Maintenance;
    2. Routine and Emergency Medical/Dental Care;
    3. Orientation;
    4. Individual Counseling;
    5. Group Counseling;
    6. Acculturation/Adaptation;
    7. Education;
    8. Recreational, Social and Work Activities;
    9. Visitation Procedures;
    10. Access to Legal Services; and,
    11. Family Reunification Services.

G. Client Records

    Applicants must provide descriptive information regarding the 
development, maintenance and content of individual client case records, 
including a description of all material/information which will be 
maintained in these records.
H. Program Records

    Applicants are required to set forth comprehensive information 
regarding the types of program records to be maintained by the program 
(daily activity logs, records of staff meetings, cash disbursement 
systems, daily and weekly status of population reports, etc.).

I. Program Evaluation

    Applicants must set forth a plan for program evaluation including 
identification of evaluation criteria.

J. Budget and Budget Narrative

    Applicants are required to submit a comprehensive line item budget.
    The following budget structure should be used to provide 
appropriate costs breakdown:
    a. Personnel;
    b. Fringe Benefits;
    c. Travel Costs;
    d. Equipment, including computer hardware and software;
    e. Supplies;
    f. Contractual Obligations;
    g. Rearrangement and Alteration Costs (if applicable);
    h. Direct Client Costs;
    i. Other; and
    j. Indirect Costs.
    A narrative explanation for each line item, included in each object 
class, must accompany the proposed budget.

K. Supportive Addenda Material

    Applicants are required to submit the following supporting material 
as an addendum to the program proposal:

1. Administrative Requirements

    a. Agency Administration and Organization
    (1) Agency organizational chart describing the agency as a whole 
and the organizational relationship of the proposed program to other 
agency programs;
    (2) Comprehensive organizational chart of the proposed program;
    (3) Copies of Article of Incorporation;
    (4) Proof of IRS status as a non-profit organization, if 
applicable;
    (5) List of Officers and Board Members, if applicable;
    (6) List of professional affiliations and certifications, and;
    (7) Copy(ies) of applicable State child welfare license(s).
    b. Organizational Standards/Polices and Policies Regarding Clients.
    (1) Personnel Handbook and Standards of Conduct;
    (2) Statement regarding professional and agency liability;
    (3) Copy of Disciplinary Procedures;
    (4) Copy of Agency policy regarding the confidentiality of client 
information and records;
    (5) Discussion of the method to be used to inform clients of 
program rules, regulations and policies, including the confidentiality 
of client information;
    (6) Copy of Grievance Policy and Procedures, and;
    (7) Fire and earthquake evacuation procedures, as applicable.

c. Staff

    (1) Job/Position Description and resumes (if individuals have been 
identified for certain positions) for all personnel to be hired for the 
program including documented evidence of the availability of bi-lingual 
and culturally sensitive personnel, and;
    (2) Resumes and qualifications of program consultants.
d. Community Support of the Program

    (1) Letters of program support from local political 
representatives, social service agencies, etc. Letters should reflect 
writers' awareness of program's intent, potential Federal funding 
source and location of the program. Letters should also contain a 
recommendation or comment regarding the proposed program;
    (2) A listing of service providers to whom clients will be 
referred, including name, address and description of service(s) to be 
provided, and;
    (3) A listing of voluntary and/or donated resources, including 
letters of intent from the agency or entity providing the resources, if 
applicable.

e. Implementation Plan

    A plan for program implementation including time-lines regarding 
significant milestones.

2. Finance

    a. A copy of the most recent agency/organization audit.
    b. A description of the agency/organization Financial Management 
System.
    c. A listing of other Federal, State, local or foundation grants, 
cooperative agreements or contracts, etc., being administered by the 
applicant. This material should include information regarding the 
funding source(s); grant, cooperative agreements or contract number; 
level of financial support; purpose of award; grant, cooperative 
agreement or contract performance period; and name, address and 
telephone number of grant, cooperative agreement and/or contract 
officer (Federal, State or local).
    d. Subrecipients and/or Subcontractors.

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    (1) Identify all proposed services which are to be awarded to 
subrecipients/subcontractors;
    (2) Provide relevant background material regarding the proposed 
subrecipient(s)/subcontractor(s), and;
    (3) Provide letters from the proposed subrecipient(s)/
subcontractor(s) indicating their commitment and the specific services 
to be provided.
    e. Budget.
    (1) Itemized budget.
    (2) A narrative explaining the budget.

Screening Criteria

    CRS will screen all applications submitted pursuant to this Notice 
to determine whether an application is sufficiently complete to warrant 
consideration and review by the CRS Review Panel. An application may be 
rejected if:
    1. The application is from an ineligible applicant;
    2. The application is received after the closing date;
    3. The application omits:
    a. Documented written evidence of community support for the 
program;
    b. A comprehensive line-item budget with appropriate descriptive 
narrative, or;
    c. A copy of the latest financial audit of the applicant.

Criteria for Evaluating Applications

    Applications will be reviewed, evaluated, and ranked numerically 
according to the following weighted criteria:
    1. The degree to which the entire proposed plan for developing, 
implementing and administering a shelter care program is clear, 
succinct, integrated, efficient, cost effective and likely to achieve 
program objectives. (15 POINTS)
    2. The quality of the applicant's program management and staffing 
plans as demonstrated by:
    a. The adequacy of the plan for program management and the plan for 
coordination between the components of the program.
    b. The adequacy of the plan for coordination with community and 
governmental agencies.
    c. The adequacy of the qualifications of the applicant 
organization, and the extent to which this organization has a 
demonstrated record as a provider of child welfare or other social 
services.
    d. The extent to which the applicant has a demonstrated capacity 
for effective fiscal management and accountability.
    e. The extent to which subrecipient(s)/subcontractor(s) have a 
demonstrated capacity for effective fiscal and program management and 
accountability.
    f. The adequacy of the plans for staff supervision and intra-
program communication.
    g. The adequacy of the staffing plans in terms of the relationship 
between the proposed functions and responsibilities of the staff in the 
program, and the education and relevant experience required for the 
position.
    h. Clear organizational charts delineating organizational 
relationships and levels of authority, including the identification of 
the staff position accountable for the overall management, direction 
and progress of the program. (20 POINTS)
    3. Program Services--The applicant's response to the required 
program services, including a description of program resources which 
demonstrates:
    a. The capacity of the program to offer comprehensive, integrated 
and differential services which meet the needs of the clients.
    b. Utilization of resources in a manner which enhances program 
control, structure and accountability.
    c. Provision of service in a manner which promotes and fosters 
cultural identification and mutual support.
    d. Sensitivity to the issues of culture, race, ethnicity and native 
language. (20 POINTS)
    4. The degree to which the applicant provides effective strategies 
of programmatic control, predictability and accountability as evidenced 
by the structure and continuity inherent in the program design. (15 
POINTS)
    5. The adequacy of the plans for:
    a. developing and updating individual client service plans; and,
    b. the proposed system of case management. (10 POINTS)
    6. The reasonableness of the proposed budget and budget narrative, 
in relation to proposed program activities. (10 POINTS)
    7. The plan for program evaluation, including the methodology and 
criteria for evaluation of the program. (5 POINTS)
    8. The degree to which the application has provided written 
documented evidence of community support and acceptance of the program. 
(5 POINTS)

Application Submission

    Applicants must submit a signed original and two copies of the 
Proposal and supporting documentation to the United States Department 
of Justice, Community Relations Service, Suite 330, 5550 Friendship 
Boulevard, Chevy Chase, Maryland, 20815; Attention: Orin McCrae, Grants 
Officer by 5 p.m. (Eastern Time) of the closing date.

Applications Delivered by Mail

    An applicant must show proof of mailing consistency of the 
following:
    1. A legible dated U.S. Postal Service postmark.
    2. A legible mail receipt with the date of mailing stamped by the 
U.S. Postal Service.
    3. A dated shipping label, invoice, or receipt from a commercial 
carrier.
    If an application is sent through the U.S. Postal Service, CRS does 
not accept either of the following as proof of mailing: (1) A private 
metered postmark, or (2) a mail receipt that is not dated by the U.S. 
Postal Service.
    Applicants should note that the U.S. Postal Service does not 
uniformly provide a dated postmark. Before relying on this method, the 
applicant should check with its local Post Office. Applicants are 
encouraged to use registered or at least First Class mail. Each late 
applicant will be notified that the application will not be considered.
    Applications postmarked on or before 5 p.m. (Eastern Daylight 
Time), September 11, 1995, shall be considered as timely applications.

Applications Delivered by Hand

    An application that is hand delivered must be taken to the United 
States Department of Justice, Community Relations Service, Suite 330, 
5550 Friendship Boulevard, Chevy Chase, Maryland, 20815.
    The Grants Management Office will accept hand delivered 
applications between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, daily, 
except Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays. An application that is 
hand delivered will not be accepted after 5 p.m., Eastern Daylight 
Time, on the closing date. Applications hand delivered on or before the 
closing date shall be considered as timely applications.

Public Program Orientation Meeting for Prospective Applicants

    CRS will hold a public program orientation meeting for prospective 
applicants in regard to this Notice. Information regarding the time, 
date and location of the meeting(s) will be included in the proposal 
application package.

Proposal Review

    Proposals will be reviewed, evaluated, and ranked numerically by an 
independent review panel on the basis of weighted criteria listed in 
this Notice. All funding decisions are at the discretion of the 
Associate Director for Immigration and Refugee Affairs, CRS. Awards 
will be subject to the availability of funds.

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Processing Time

    CRS expected that all eligible submissions will be reviewed and 
rated within 45 days of the closing date.

Past Performance

    Unsatisfactory performance under prior Federal awards may result in 
an application not being considered for funding.

Preaward Activities

    Any costs incurred by an applicant prior to an award being made are 
incurred solely at the applicant's own risk, and will not be reimbursed 
by the Government. Notwithstanding any verbal assurance that an 
applicant may have received, there is no obligation on the part of the 
Department of Justice to cover pre-award costs.

No Obligation for Future Funding

    If an application is selected for funding, the Department of 
Justice has no obligation to provide any additional future funding 
beyond the first budget period. Renewal of an award to increase funding 
or extend the period of performance is at the total discretion of the 
Department of Justice.

Delinquent Federal Debts

    No award of Federal funds shall be made to an applicant who has an 
outstanding delinquent Federal debt until either: (1) The delinquent 
account is paid in full; (2) a negotiated repayment schedule is 
established and at least one payment is received; or, (3) other 
arrangements satisfactory to the Department of Justice are made.

Name Check Review

    All non-profit and for-profit applicants are subject to a name 
check review process. Name checks are intended to reveal if any key 
individuals associated with the applicant have been convicted of, or 
are presently facing, criminal charges such as fraud, theft, perjury, 
or other matters which significantly reflect on the applicant's 
management, honesty or financial integrity.

Primary Applicant Certification

    All primary applicants must submit a completed OJP Form-4061-6, 
``Certifications Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other 
Responsibility Matters; Drug-Free Workplace Requirements and 
Lobbying'':
    A. Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension. Prospective 
participants (as defined at 15 CFR Part 26, Section 105) are subject to 
15 CFR Part 26, ``Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension'' and the 
related section of the certification form prescribed above applies;
    B. Drug-Free Workplace. Grantees (as defined at 15 CFR Part 26, 
Section 605) are subject to 15 CFR Part 26, Subpart F, ``Government-
wide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants)'' and the related 
section of the certification form prescribed above applies;
    C. Anti-Lobbying. Persons (as defined at 15 CFR Part 28, Section 
105) are subject to the lobbying provisions of 31 U.S.C. 1352, 
``Limitation on use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal 
contracting and financial transactions,'' and the lobbying section of 
the certification form prescribed above applies to applications/bids 
for grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts for more than 
$100,000;
    D. Anti-Lobbying Disclosures. Any applicant that has paid or will 
pay for lobbying using any funds must submit an SF-LLL, ``Disclosure of 
Lobbying Activities,'' as required under 15 CFR Part 28, Appendix B.

Lower-Tier Certifications

    Recipients shall require applicants/bidders for subgrants, 
contracts, subcontracts, or other lower-tier covered transactions at 
any tier under the award to submit, if applicable, a completed OJP Form 
4061-6, ``Certifications Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility 
and Voluntary Exclusion Lower-Tier Covered Transactions and Lobbying'' 
and disclosure form, SF-LLL, ``Disclosure of Lobbying Activities.'' OJP 
Form 4061-6 is intended for the use of Recipients and should not be 
transmitted to the Department of Justice. SF-LLL submitted by any tier 
recipient or subrecipient should be submitted to the Department of 
Justice in accordance with the instructions contained in the award 
document.

False Statements

    A false statement on an application is grounds for denial or 
termination of funds, and for possible punishment by a fine or 
imprisonment as provided in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

Disclosure of Federal Participation

    Recipients and subrecipients receiving Federal funds must adhere to 
the requirements of Section 136 of the Department of Defense 
Appropriation Act (Steven's Amendment of October 1, 1988). The Stevens' 
Amendment requires grantees and subgrantees to state clearly in 
writing, during time of application submission: 1) the percentage of 
the total cost of the program or project which will be financed with 
Federal money; and 2) the dollar amount of Federal funds for the 
project or program. All grantees and subgrantees shall make this 
statement when issuing statements, press releases, requests for 
proposals, bid solicitations, and other documents describing projects 
or programs funded in whole or in part with Federal funds.

Federal Policies and Procedures

    Recipients and subrecipients are subject to all applicable Federal 
laws and Federal, Department of Justice, and CRS policies, regulations, 
and procedures applicable to Federal financial assistance awards.

Intergovernmental Review

Application Requirements

    Pursuant to Executive Order 12372, Intergovernmental Review of 
Federal Programs, all States have the option of designing procedures 
for review and comment on applications for Federally assisted programs 
from State and local applicants.
    Each applicant is required to notify each State in which it is 
proposing activities under this announcement and to comply with the 
State's established review procedures. This may be done by contacting 
the applicable State Single Point of Contact (SPOC).

State Requirements

    Comments and recommendations relative to applications submitted 
under this solicitation should be mailed no later than 30 days after 
the date of publication, addressed to: Kenneth Leutbecker, Associate 
Director, Immigration and Refugee Affairs, Community Relations Service, 
Suite 330, 5550 Friendship Boulevard, Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 16.201)

    Dated: July 20, 1995.
Jeffery Weiss,
Acting Director, Community Relations Service.
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