[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 17, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16850-16872]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-9447]




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Part IV





Department of Health and Human Services





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Administration for Children and Families



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Office of Community Services' FY 1996 Training, Technical Assistance, 
and Capacity-Building Program; Notice

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Children and Families
[Program Announcement No. OCS 96-04]


Request for Applications Under the Office of Community Services' 
Fiscal Year 1996 Training, Technical Assistance, and Capacity-Building 
Program

AGENCY: Office of Community Services, ACF, DHHS.

ACTION: Request for Applications Under the Office of Community 
Services' Training, Technical Assistance and Capacity-Building Program.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Community Services (OCS) announces that 
competing applications will be accepted (subject to the availability of 
funds) for new grants pursuant to the Secretary's authority under 
Section 674(a) of the Community Services Block Grant Act of 1981, as 
amended, the Human Services Amendments of 1994, (P.L. 103-252). This 
Program Announcement consists of seven parts. Part A covers information 
on the legislative authority and defines terms used in the Program 
Announcement. Part B describes the purposes and Priority Areas that 
will be considered for funding, and describes which organizations are 
eligible to apply in each Priority Area. Part C provides details on 
application prerequisites, anticipated amounts of funds available in 
each Priority Area, tentative numbers of grants to be awarded, etc. 
Part D provides information on application procedures including the 
availability of forms, where to submit an application, criteria for 
initial screening of applications, and project evaluation criteria. 
Part E provides guidance on the content of an application package and 
the application itself. Part F provides instructions for completing an 
application. Part G details post-award requirements.

CLOSING DATE: The closing time and date for receipt of applications is 
4:30 p.m., Eastern time zone, on June 17, 1996. Applications received 
after 4:30 p.m. on that date will be classified as late. Postmarks and 
other similar documents do not establish receipt of an application. 
Detailed application submission instructions including addresses where 
applications must be received are found in Part D of this Announcement.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Margaret Washnitzer, Director, 
Division of State Assistance, Office of Community Services, 
Administration for Children and Families, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW., 
Washington, DC 20447, (202) 401-2333. You may also call (202) 401-9343. 
This Program Announcement is accessible on the OCS Electronic Bulletin 
Board for downloading through a computer modem by calling 1-800-627-
8886. For assistance in accessing the Bulletin Board, A Guide to 
Accessing and Downloading is available from Ms. Minnie Landry at (202) 
401-5309.

Part A--Preamble

1. Legislative Authority

    Under Section 674(a) (1) and (2) of the Community Services Block 
Grant (CSBG) Act of 1981, as amended by the Human Services Amendments 
of 1994, Public Law 103-252, the Secretary of Health and Human Services 
is authorized to utilize a percentage of appropriated funds for 
training, technical assistance, planning, evaluation, and data 
collection activities related to programs or projects carried out under 
this subtitle. To carry out the above activities, the Secretary is 
authorized to make grants, or enter into contracts or cooperative 
agreements with eligible entities or with organizations or associations 
whose membership is composed of CSBG-eligible entities or agencies that 
administer programs for CSBG-eligible entities.
    The process for determining the technical assistance, training and 
capacity-building activities to be carried out under this referenced 
section shall (a) ensure that the needs of community action agencies 
and programs relating to improving program quality, including financial 
management practices, are addressed to the maximum extent feasible; and 
(b) incorporate mechanisms to ensure responsiveness to local needs, 
including an ongoing procedure for obtaining input from the community 
action, State and national networks. Hence, as a major step to improve 
program quality, the OCS has established the CSBG Task Force on 
Monitoring and Assessment which has taken a comprehensive approach to 
monitoring including establishing national goals and outcome measures, 
reviewing data needs relevant to these outcome measures, and assessing 
technical assistance and training provided toward capacity building 
with the Community Services Network.

2. Definitions of Terms

    For purposes of this Program Announcement the following definitions 
apply:
    Eligible entity means any organization which was officially 
designated as a community action agency (CAA) or a community action 
program under Section 673(1) of the Community Services Block Grant Act 
(CSBG), and meets all the requirements under Section 675(c)(3) of the 
CSBG Act. All ``eligible entities'' are current recipients of Community 
Services Block Grant funds, including Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker 
programs which received CSBG funding in the previous fiscal year (FY 
1995). In cases where eligible entity status is unclear, final 
determination will be made by OCS/ACF.
    Performance Measure is a tool used to objectively assess how a 
program is accomplishing its mission through the delivery of products, 
services, and activities.
    Outcome Measures are indicators which focus on the direct results 
one wants to have on customers.
    Results-Oriented Management is an approach to monitoring and 
assessment that identifies measures of program success that are 
targeted to outcome measures.
    Training is an educational activity or event which is designed to 
impart knowledge, understanding, or increase the development of skills. 
Such training activities may be in the form of assembled events such as 
workshops, seminars, conferences or programs of self-instructional 
activities.
    Technical assistance is an activity, generally utilizing the 
services of an expert (often a peer), aimed at enhancing capacity, 
improving programs and systems, or solving specific problems. Such 
services may be provided proactively to improve systems or as an 
intervention to solve specific problems. Services may be provided on-
site, by telephone, or other communications systems.
    State means all of the States and the District of Columbia. Except 
where specifically noted, for purposes of this Program Announcement, it 
also means Territory.
    Territory refers to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the American 
Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern 
Mariana Islands, and the Republic of Palau.
    Local service providers are the approximately 1,144 local public or 
private non-profit agencies that receive Community Services Block Grant 
funds from States to provide services to, or undertake activities on 
behalf of, low-income people.
    Nationwide refers to the scope of the technical assistance, 
training, data collection, or other capacity-building

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projects to be undertaken with grant funds. Nationwide projects must 
provide for the implementation of technical assistance, training or 
data collection for all or a significant number of States, and the 
local service providers who administer CSBG funds.
    Statewide refers to training, technical assistance and other 
capacity-building activities undertaken with grant funds and available 
to one or more community action agencies in a State, as needed and 
appropriate.
    Community Services Network refers to the various organizations 
involved in planning and implementing programs funded through the 
Community Services Block Grant or providing training, technical 
assistance or support to them. The network includes local community 
action agencies, other eligible entities, State CSBG offices and their 
national association, CAA State, regional and national associations, 
and related organizations which collaborate and participate with 
community action agencies and other eligible entities in their efforts 
on behalf of low-income people.
    Program technology exchange refers to the process of sharing expert 
technical and programmatic information, models, strategies and 
approaches among the various partners in the Community Services 
Network. This may be done through written case studies guides, 
seminars, technical assistance, and other mechanisms.
    Capacity-building refers to activities that assist community action 
agencies and programs to improve or enhance their overall or specific 
capability to plan, deliver, manage and evaluate programs efficiently 
and effectively to produce results. This may include upgrading internal 
financial management or computer systems, establishing new external 
linkages with other organizations, improving board functioning, adding 
or refining a program component or replicating techniques or programs 
piloted in another local community, or other cost effective 
improvements.

Part B--Purposes/Program Priority Areas

    Section 674(a) (1) and (2) of the CSBG Act authorizes the Secretary 
of the Department of Health and Human Services to make grants, or to 
enter into contracts or cooperative arrangements with eligible entities 
or with organizations or associations whose membership is composed of 
eligible entities or agencies that administer programs for eligible 
entities for purposes of providing training, technical assistance, 
planning, evaluation, and data collection activities related to 
programs or projects carried out under the CSBG Act. Therefore, the 
principal purpose of this Announcement is to stimulate and support the 
activities of planning, training, technical assistance and data 
collection which strengthen the Community Services Network to affect 
results for low-income people. New and revised techniques and tools are 
needed to fundamentally change the way the Network does business on a 
daily basis.
    In addition to the changes in the 1994 CSBG Reauthorization Act, 
two other concepts which frame the technical assistance and training 
activities in this Program Announcement have converged to assist the 
Community Services Network in making this change: (a) the Government 
Performance and Results Act of 1993 (P.L. 103-62), which requires 
Federal programs to determine and describe expected program outcomes; 
and (b) the Community Services Block Grant Task Force on Monitoring and 
Assessment established by the Director of the OCS to develop a process 
to encourage the Community Services Network to manage for results. 
Thus, the importance of strong technical assistance, training, planning 
and data collection is essential to ensure a results-oriented strategy 
for the management and delivery of service to low-income people.
    OCS is soliciting applications which implement these legislative 
mandates in a systematic manner on a nationwide or Statewide basis, as 
appropriate to the Priority Area. OCS believes that identifying 
training and technical assistance needs requires substantial 
involvement of eligible entities at local, State and national levels. 
OCS also anticipates that the recipients of awards under this Program 
Announcement can be expected to implement the approved project(s) 
without substantial federal agency involvement and direction. 
Therefore, subject to the availability of funds, funds will be provided 
in the form of grants. The major Priority Areas of the Office of 
Community Services' Fiscal Year 1996 Training, Technical Assistance, 
and Capacity-Building Program are as follows:

Priority Area 1.0: Training and Technical Assistance for the Community 
Services Network

Sub-Priority Areas

1.1  Training and Technical Assistance to Enhance Community Action 
Agencies' (CAAs') and Other Local Service Providers' Capacity;
1.2  T&TA to CAA State and Regional Associations;
1.3  Replication of Pilot Training and/or Service Delivery Projects;
1.4  Provision of Coordinated Peer-to-Peer TA Strategies for CAAs 
Experiencing Programmatic, Administrative and/or Fiscal Problems;
1.5  TA to Develop Collaborative Projects between CAAs and Other 
Organizations Serving Low-Income Veterans and Their Communities; and
1.6  TA to Develop Special Initiatives Between CAAs and Organizations 
Addressing Urban Problems.

Priority Area 2.0: Data Collection, Analysis, Dissemination, and 
Utilization

Sub-Priority Areas

2.1  Collection, Analysis, and Dissemination of Information on CSBG 
Activities Nationwide; and
2.2  CAAs and Technology.

    Priority Area 1.0: Training and Technical Assistance for the 
Community Services Network: This Priority Area addresses the 
development and implementation of coordinated, comprehensive nationwide 
or, where appropriate, statewide training and/or technical assistance 
programs to assist State CSBG staff, staff of State and regional 
organizations representing eligible entities, and staff of local 
service providers which receive funding under the CSBG Act, to acquire 
the skills and knowledge needed to plan, administer, implement, 
monitor, and evaluate programs designed to ameliorate the causes of 
poverty in local communities. Programs should include the provision of 
training and/or technical assistance to State staff, CAA associations, 
and/or staff of local service providers statewide or nationwide and a 
description of collaboration with State CSBG staff and local service 
providers.
    Sub-Priority Area 1.1: Training and Technical Assistance to Enhance 
Community Action Agencies' (CAAs) and Other Local Service Providers' 
Capacity: While all organizations within the Community Services Network 
need to be strengthened to perform their respective functions 
efficiently and effectively, local service providers' performance is 
the ultimate measure of the effectiveness of CSBG funds. The purpose of 
this Sub-Priority Area is to provide funding for the development and 
implementation of a comprehensive nationwide training and/or technical 
assistance program to assist boards and staff of local service 
providers which receive funding under CSBG to acquire the skills and 
knowledge needed to oversee, administer, and implement

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effective anti-poverty programs in their communities. This may include 
workshops, seminars and conferences, development and dissemination of 
newsletters and educational materials, individual or group technical 
assistance, and other proposed activities determined to be consistent 
with the purposes stated above. This program should be designed as a 
multi-year program (funding will be contingent on the availability of 
funds) planned and conducted in collaboration with State CSBG Directors 
and local service providers.
    Sub-Priority Area 1.2: Training and Technical Assistance to CAA 
State and Regional Associations: State and regional non-profit 
membership organizations whose memberships are comprised of eligible 
entities are an important technical resource and coordination vehicle 
for local community action agencies and other eligible entities. 
However, according to local and State surveys, these organizations need 
to be strengthened as does their capacity to effectively and 
efficiently facilitate the exchange of critical information among 
eligible entities within and among States and regions. Under this Sub-
Priority Area, funds will be provided to a national, private, non-
profit organization whose membership is composed of community action 
agencies and other eligible entities and which has the experience and 
expertise to develop and implement a systematic program of technical 
assistance on a nationwide basis. It is suggested that this technical 
assistance be designed to build the capacities of State and regional 
CAA associations so that they can provide timely, effective, state-of-
the-art technical assistance to local eligible entities. Funds might 
also be used to assist selected State and regional CAA associations to 
identify case studies of exemplary programs, strategies, and 
initiatives that effectively address issues of poverty in their States. 
This information could be disseminated either statewide or nationwide 
so the Community Services Network may learn from effective approaches 
and strategies utilized in other States. Facilitation of such 
information exchange will help eligible entities to ``keep up,'' avoid 
duplication of effort (i.e., ``reinventing the wheel'') or advance the 
knowledge base by making this available so that the CAA network can 
learn about and adopt effective approaches to service delivery and 
results-oriented management.
    Sub-Priority Area 1.3: Replication of Pilot Training and/or Service 
Delivery Projects. The purpose of this Sub-Priority Area is to further 
the capacity of eligible entities to deliver and manage services to 
low-income people. This purpose is in keeping with the guideline 
approach recommended by the CSBG Task Force on Monitoring and 
Assessment that ``Agencies Increase Their Capacity To Achieve 
Results.'' In order to hasten the utilization of these innovative 
training and service projects, OCS is proposing to fund a limited 
number of projects which have developed systems to improve the 
measurement of incremental individual, family and community changes. 
Such projects may need resources in order to expand or replicate on a 
statewide, regional or nationwide basis to other organizations in the 
Network.
    The Task Force on Monitoring and Assessment recommends that the 
Network support projects to further evaluate the use of ``scales'' or 
``ladders'' to accurately portray the effectiveness of programs 
operated by the Community Services Network to policymakers. Scales 
attempt to measure client, family or community status on a continuum 
(e.g., numerical rating or by categories such as in crisis, vulnerable, 
stable, and thriving), and then record changes in status along the 
continuum as services are provided. Present scales have largely focused 
on measuring client and family self-sufficiency or family development/
stability outcomes at the local level. Current measurement technologies 
may need refining in order to capture incremental individual, family 
and community changes which are useful to local operations or State and 
Federal levels. The Task Force recommends that measurement scales and 
ladder approaches be evaluated to determine if such scales, when 
refined, can yield data which is conducive to local, State and national 
use for policymakers. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that (1) 
they are already using an incremental approach and have achieved 
measurable results; (2) the approach is designed for multi-service use 
and includes tracking changes in community conditions; (3) the 
organization commits to aggregation and dissemination; and 4) the 
proposed project can leverage private sector, foundation or public 
funds to expand the funding base.
    Sub-Priority Area 1.4: Provision of Coordinated Peer-to-Peer TA for 
CAAs Experiencing Programmatic, Administrative and/or Fiscal Problems. 
The purpose of this Sub-Priority Area is to fund an organization to 
develop and implement strategies to provide coordinated, timely peer-
to-peer technical assistance and crisis aversion intervention 
strategies for CAAs which have identified themselves as experiencing 
programmatic, administrative, Board, and/or fiscal problems. Such 
technical assistance should be designed to prevent problems from 
deteriorating into crisis situations that would threaten the capacity 
of CAAs to provide quality services to their communities. In agreement 
with the chosen CAAs, this grantee will coordinate and deploy the 
technical assistance resources of experienced individuals within the 
Community Services Network and other resource experts as may be 
necessary to assist in the identification and resolution of problems, 
through necessary actions, including training, to ensure that relevant 
and timely assistance is provided. Such technical assistance may be 
requested to assist the agency in resolving adverse program monitoring 
or audit findings, improving or upgrading financial management systems 
to prevent losses of funds, averting serious deterioration of the 
boards of directors, or other immediate assistance to CAAs as 
requested. To the extent feasible, the grantee may be expected to 
develop an expert technical assistance resource bank of experienced 
individuals from the Community Action Network who may be deployed to 
provide peer technical assistance.
    Sub-Priority Area 1.5: Technical Assistance to Develop 
Collaborative Projects Between CAAs and Other Organizations Serving 
Low-Income Veterans and Their Communities. With the downsizing of the 
U.S. military, thousands of low-income veterans are returning to 
civilian life ill-prepared to compete in an increasingly complex, 
technological economy. Many of these veterans are returning to low-
income communities facing industry layoffs and struggling with high 
poverty rates, homelessness, drugs, and violence. To address this 
situation, CAAs can assist low-income veterans to attain empowering 
roles by providing technical assistance to low-income veterans to 
enable them to learn new skills and to draw from their military 
experiences to help local communities address issues of violence and 
poverty. This special initiative will facilitate the transfer of 
knowledge and collaboration between CAAs and other organizations to 
improve services to low-income veterans and their communities. This 
priority area is particularly geared to providing technical assistance 
to organizations which serve low-income veterans on a nationwide basis. 
Applicants are encouraged to develop applications in collaboration with 
at least one other national private, non-profit organization which has 
a substantial track record in formulating

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strategies to improve conditions in low-income communities.
    Sub-Priority Area 1.6: Technical Assistance to Develop Special 
Initiatives Between CAAs and Organizations Addressing Urban Problems. 
Issues of crime, violence, drug abuse, unemployment, poverty, family 
breakdown, and inadequate education and training of many young people 
to attain productive employment in an increasingly technological labor 
market, threaten the safety and viability of many urban communities. 
These multi-faceted problems cannot be solved by CAAs alone. This 
project will provide technical assistance to assist CAAs in developing 
and implementing collaborative community-wide strategies, effective 
organizational working relationships, and special initiatives among 
CAAs and other organization(s) focusing on issues of crime, violence, 
family breakdowns, drug abuse and poverty. Emphasis will be on 
assisting CAAs to bring together the various community, business, 
labor, voluntary, educational, civil rights, and governmental sectors 
required to develop model local strategies to improve conditions in 
low-income, urban communities. Applicants are encouraged to develop 
applications in collaboration with at least one other national private, 
non-profit organization which has a substantial track record in 
formulating strategies to improve conditions in low-income urban 
communities.
    Priority Area 2.0: Data Collection, Analysis, Dissemination and 
Utilization. The purpose of this Priority Area is to fund a project to 
improve the collection, analysis, dissemination and utilization of data 
and information on CSBG activities and effective approaches to 
ameliorating poverty. This includes the development of a CSBG data 
collection instrument and collection, analysis and dissemination of 
information on FY 1995 CSBG Programs on a nationwide basis through a 
process that relies on voluntary State cooperation. The information 
should be comprehensive enough and disseminated in such formats as to 
enable State and local service providers to improve their planning, 
management and delivery of services and to assure that the general 
public has a clear understanding of those programs and their outcomes. 
This priority also includes computer technology for community action 
agencies and other partners in the Community Services Network for two 
specific objectives: (1) their ability to participate in the 
information highway, and (2) their ability to use and disseminate data, 
research, and information regarding poverty issues, particularly 
activities and outcomes of the Community Services Network.
    Sub-Priority Area 2.1: Collection, Analysis and Dissemination of 
Information on the CSBG Activities Nationwide. The purposes of this 
Sub-Priority Area are two-fold: (1) to provide accurate, reliable and 
comparable data from the Community Services Network nationwide; and (2) 
to ensure that applicable research data regarding the conditions of 
poverty necessary for framing program design and organizational 
management are available to the Community Services Network. The first 
purpose will be assisted by the development or continuous improvement 
of a process for data collection, analysis, training, monitoring, 
reporting and dissemination of CSBG and CAA best practices and programs 
information. Coordination and collaboration of all Federal, State and 
local level partners within the Community Services Network are critical 
to the implementation of this Priority Area. The second purpose relates 
to the collection and dissemination of evaluation or research data. 
Valuable research on poverty issues provides information on the context 
of the conditions in which low-income people live. The CSBG Task Force 
on Monitoring and Assessment, in response to the CSBG legislative 
authority, has established a results-oriented goal to improve the 
conditions in which low income people live. Several performance 
measures have been set forth which assess incremental change in these 
conditions. Dissemination of research data which provides the framework 
for program planning and organizational improvements is critical to 
effective service provision. Also, some consistent track record in the 
collection, analysis and dissemination of CSBG and other poverty-
related data is important to the effectiveness of this priority.
    Priority Area 2.2: CAA Programs and Technology Exchange. To promote 
management efficiency and program productivity, it is essential that 
local CAAs and other partners in the Community Services Network share 
effective program techniques already developed by eligible entities 
which address various aspects of poverty and participate in new and 
appropriate information systems technologies. The purposes of this Sub-
Priority Area are to fund grants to share information and program 
technology in specific areas of expertise with other organizations in 
the Community Services Network and to improve the computer technology 
capability of State CSBG offices and eligible entities to participate 
in the Information Super Highway. Activities to exchange information 
and program technology may include development and dissemination of 
case studies or best practices, ``how-to'' guides and other 
publications, workshops and seminars, training and technical 
assistance, etc. Activities to improve computer capability should 
include the development of a training and technical assistance capacity 
to enable the Community Services Network to replicate currently piloted 
computer-based, multi-media, community workstation projects and to 
build an in-house capacity to provide technical assistance and training 
to additional CAAs to participate in integrated service delivery 
networks. Collaboration on the national level is an essential 
ingredient to the objective of this priority.
    See Part F, Section 4, for special instructions on developing a 
work program. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that the projects 
and program models they wish to share are effective and produce 
results.

Part C--Application Prerequisites

1. Eligible Applicants

    In general, eligible applicants under the various Priority Areas in 
this Program Announcement are restricted to ``eligible entities'' as 
defined in Section A or organizations or associations whose membership 
is composed of eligible entities or agencies that administer programs 
for eligible entities or with organizations or associations whose 
membership is composed of eligible entities or agencies that administer 
programs for eligible entities for purposes of providing training, 
technical assistance, planning, evaluation, and data collection 
activities related to programs or projects carried out under the CSBG 
Act.

2. Availability of Funds

    The total amount of funds available for grant awards under this 
Program Announcement in FY 96 is expected to be $1,900,000; amounts 
expected to be available and numbers of grants under each Sub-Priority 
Area stated in Part B are as follows:

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                                                              Estimated 
             Sub-Priority area                    Funds       number of 
                                                available       grants  
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1.1  T&TA to Enhance CAAs' and Other                                    
 Service Providers' Capacity...............        $300,000            1
1.2  T&TA to CAA State and Regional                                     
 Associations..............................         500,000            1
1.3  Replication of Pilot Training and/or                               
 Service Delivery Projects.................         300,000      Up to 4
1.4  Provision of Coordinated Peer-to-Peer                              
 TA Strategies for CAAs Experiencing                                    
 Programmatic, Administrative and/or Fiscal                             
 Problems..................................          75,000            1
1.5  TA to Develop Collaborative Projects                               
 between CAAs and Other Organizations                                   
 Serving Low-Income Veterans and Their                                  
 Communities...............................         100,000            1
1.6  TA to Develop Special Initiatives                                  
 Between CAAs and Organizations Addressing                              
 Urban Problems............................         100,000            1
2.1  Collection, Analysis, and                                          
 Dissemination of Information on the CSBG                               
 Activities Nationwide.....................         325,000            1
2.2  CAA Program and Technology Exchange...         200,000      Up to 8
                                            ----------------------------
      Total................................       1,900,000     Up to 18
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3. Project and Budget Periods

    For most projects included in this Announcement, the project and 
budget period is 12 months. The exceptions are Sub-Priority 1.1--T&TA 
to Enhance CAA and Other Local Service Providers' Capacity; Sub-
Priority 1.2--T&TA to CAA State and Regional Associations; and 2.1 
Collection, Analysis, and Dissemination of Information on CSBG 
Activities Nationwide which have project periods up to 3 years. 
Applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond 
the initial 12-month 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. All budget periods are for 12 months 
unless in rare instances, depending on the justification presented by 
the applicant, a grant may be made for a period of up to 17 months.

4. Project Beneficiaries

    The overall intended beneficiaries of the projects to be funded 
under this Program Announcement are the various ``partners'' in the 
Community Services Network. Specific beneficiaries are indicated under 
each Sub-Priority Area in Part B. It is the intent of OCS, through 
funding provided under this Program Announcement, to significantly 
strengthen the capacity of State and regional CAA associations to 
provide technical assistance and support to local service providers; to 
strengthen the capacity of State CSBG offices to collect and 
disseminate accurate and reliable data and to provide support for local 
service providers; and to enhance the capacities of local service 
providers themselves. The ultimate beneficiaries of improved program 
management, data and information collection and dissemination, and 
service quality of local service providers are low-income individuals, 
families, and communities.

5. Sub-Contracting or Delegating Projects

    OCS will not fund any project where the role of the applicant is 
primarily to serve as a conduit for funds to organizations other than 
the applicant. This prohibition does not bar the making of subgrants or 
subcontracting for specific services or activities needed to conduct 
the project. However, the applicant must have a substantive role in the 
implementation of the project for which funding is requested.

6. Number of Projects in Application

    Separate applications must be made for each Sub-Priority Area. The 
Sub-Priority Area must be clearly identified by title and number.

7. Project Evaluations

    Each application must include an assessment/self evaluation to 
determine the degree to which the goals and objectives of the project 
are met.

Part D--Application Procedures

1. Availability of Forms

    Attachments A, B and C contain all of the standard forms necessary 
for the application for awards under these OCS programs. These forms 
may be photocopied for use in developing the application.
    Copies of the Federal Register containing this Announcement are 
available at most local libraries and Congressional District Offices 
for reproduction. If copies are not available at these sources, they 
may be obtained by writing or telephoning the office listed under the 
section entitled FOR FURTHER INFORMATION at the beginning of this 
Announcement. A copy is also available on the OCS Electronic Bulletin 
Board. (See For Further Information section.)
    For purposes of this Announcement, all applicants will use SF-424, 
SF-424A, and SF-424B, Attachments A, B. and C. Instructions for 
completing the SF-424, SF-424A, and SF-424B are found in Part F of this 
Announcement.
    Part F also contains instructions for the project narrative. The 
project narrative will be submitted on plain bond paper along with the 
SF-424 and related forms.
    Attachment I provides a checklist to aid applicants in preparing a 
complete application package for OCS.

2. Deadlines

    Refer to the section entitled ``Closing Date'' at the beginning of 
this Program Announcement for the last day on which applications should 
be submitted. Mailed applications shall be considered as meeting the 
announced deadline if they are received on or before the deadline time 
and date at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 
Administration for Children and Families, Division of Discretionary 
Grants. 370 L'Enfant Promenade, S.W., Mail Stop 6C-462, Washington, 
D.C. 20447, Attention: Application for Training, Technical Assistance 
and Capacity-Building Program. Applicants are responsible for mailing 
applications well in advance, when using all mail services, to ensure 
that the applications are received on or before the deadline time and 
date.
    Applications handcarried by applicants, applicant couriers, or by 
overnight/express mail couriers, shall be considered as meeting an 
announced deadline if they are received on or before the deadline date, 
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., at the U.S. Department of 
Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, 
Division of Discretionary Grants, ACF Mailroom, 2nd Floor Loading Dock, 
Aerospace Center, 901 D Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20024 between 
Monday and Friday (excluding Federal holidays). (Applicants are 
cautioned that express/overnight mail

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services do not always deliver as agreed.)
    ACF cannot accommodate transmission of applications by fax or 
through other electronic media. Therefore, applications transmitted to 
ACF electronically will not be accepted regardless of date or time or 
submission and time of receipt.
    Late applications: Applications which do not meet the criteria 
above are considered late applications. ACF shall notify each late 
applicant that its application will not be considered in the current 
competition.
    Extension of deadlines: ACF may extend the deadline for all 
applicants because of acts of God such as floods, hurricanes, etc., or 
when there is widespread disruption of the mails. However, if ACF does 
not extend the deadline for all applicants, it may not waive or extend 
the deadline for any applicants.
    Applications, once submitted, are considered final and no 
additional materials will be accepted.
    One signed original application and two copies should be submitted.
    Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act 
of 1980, Public Law 96-511, the Department is required to submit to OMB 
for review and approval any reporting and record keeping requirements 
in regulations, including program announcements. This Program 
Announcement does not contain information collection requirements 
beyond those approved for ACF grant applications under OMB Control 
Number 0970-0062.

3. Intergovernmental Review

    This program is covered under Executive Order 12372, 
``Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs'' and 45 CFR Part 100, 
``Intergovernmental Review of Department of Health and Human Services 
Programs and Activities.'' Under the Order, States may design their own 
processes for reviewing and commenting on proposed Federal assistance 
under covered programs.
    All States and Territories except Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, 
Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, 
Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South 
Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington and American Samoa have elected 
to participate in the Executive Order process and have established 
Single Points of Contact (SPOCs). Applicants from these twenty 
jurisdictions need take no action regarding E.O. 12372.
    Applicants for projects to be administered by Federally-recognized 
Indian Tribes are also exempt from the requirements of E.O. 12372. 
Otherwise, applicants should contact their SPOCs as soon as possible to 
alert them of the prospective applications and receive any necessary 
instructions, so that the program office can obtain and review SPOC 
comments as part of the award process. It is imperative that the 
applicant submit all required materials, if any, to the SPOC and 
indicate the date of this submittal (or the date of contact if no 
submittal is required) on the Standard Form 424A, item 16a.
    A SPOC has 60 days from the application deadline date to comment on 
proposed new awards. These comments are reviewed as a part of the award 
process. Failure to notify the SPOC can result in a delay in grant 
award.
    SPOCs are encouraged to eliminate the submission of routine 
endorsements as official recommendations. Additionally, SPOCs are 
requested to clearly differentiate between mere advisory comments and 
those official State process recommendations which they intend to 
trigger the ``accommodate or explain'' rule under 45 CFR 100.10.
    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, OCS-96-04, 
6th Floor, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20447.
    A list of the Single Points of Contact for each State and Territory 
is included as Attachment G to this announcement.

4. Application Consideration

    Applications which meet the screening requirements in Sections 5a 
and 5b below will be reviewed competitively. Such applications will be 
referred to reviewers for a numerical score and explanatory comments 
based solely on responsiveness to program guidelines and evaluation 
criteria published in this Announcement.
    Applications will be reviewed by persons outside of the OCS unit 
which would be directly responsible for programmatic management of the 
grant. The results of these reviews will assist OCS in considering 
competing applications. Reviewers' scores will weigh heavily in funding 
decisions but will not be the only factors considered. Applications 
will be ranked and generally considered in order of the average scores 
assigned by reviewers. However, highly ranked applications are not 
guaranteed funding since other factors deemed relevant may be 
considered including, but not limited to, the timely and proper 
completion of projects funded with OCS funds granted in the past 5 
years; comments of reviewers and government officials; staff evaluation 
and input; geographic distribution; previous program performance of 
applicants; compliance with grant terms under previous DHHS grants; 
audit reports; investigative reports; and applicant's progress in 
resolving any final audit disallowances on OCS or other Federal agency 
grants.
    OCS reserves the right to discuss applications with other Federal 
or non-Federal funding sources to ascertain the applicant's performance 
record.

5. Criteria for Screening Applications

a. Initial Screening
    All applicants will receive an acknowledgement with an assigned 
identification number. This number, along with any other identifying 
codes, must be referenced in all subsequent communications concerning 
the application. If an acknowledgement is not received within two weeks 
after the deadline date, please notify ACF by telephone at (202) 401-
9365. All applications that meet the published deadline for submission 
will be screened to determine completeness and conformity to the 
requirements of this Announcement. Only those applications meeting the 
following requirements will be reviewed and evaluated competitively. 
Others will be returned to the applicants with a notation that they 
were unacceptable.
    (1) The application must contain a Standard Form 424 ``Application 
for Federal Assistance'' (SF-424), a budget (SF-424A), and signed 
``Assurances'' (SF-424B) completed according to instructions published 
in Part F and Attachments A, B, and C of this Program Announcement.
    (2) A project narrative must also accompany the standard forms.
    (3) The SF-424 and the SF-424B must be signed by an official of the 
organization applying for the grant who has authority to obligate the 
organization legally.
b. Pre-Rating Review
    Applications which pass the initial screening will be forwarded to 
reviewers and/or OCS staff to verify, prior to the programmatic review, 
that the applications comply with this Program Announcement in the 
following areas:
    (1) Eligibility: Applicant meets the eligibility requirements found 
in Part B. Applicant also must be aware that the applicant's legal name 
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the SF-424 (Item 5) must match that listed as corresponding to the 
Employer Identification Number (Item 6).
    (2) Duration of Project: The application contains a project that 
can be successfully implemented in the project period.
    (3) Target Populations: The application clearly targets the 
specific outcomes and benefits of the project to State staff 
administering CSBG funds, CAA State or regional associations, and/or 
local providers of CSBG-funded services and activities. Benefits to 
low-income consumers of CSBG services also must be identified.
    (4) Program Focus: The application must address development and 
implementation of nationwide or statewide comprehensive activities as 
described in Part B of this document for each Priority Area. While some 
technical assistance activities will focus on individual eligible 
entities, the applicant must be able to develop a system to offer such 
services on a nationwide or statewide basis to many eligible entities.
    An application may be disqualified from the competition and 
returned to the applicant if it does not conform to one or more of the 
above requirements.
c. Evaluation Criteria
    Applications which pass the pre-rating review will be assessed and 
scored by reviewers. Each reviewer will give a numerical score for each 
application reviewed. These numerical scores will be supported by 
explanatory statements on a formal rating form describing major 
strengths and major weaknesses under each applicable criterion 
published in this Announcement.
    The in-depth evaluation and review process will use the following 
criteria coupled with the specific requirements contained in Part B.

Criteria for Review and Evaluation of Applications Submitted Under This 
Program Announcement

(1) Criterion I: Need for Assistance (Maximum: 20 Points)

    (a) The application documents that the project addresses vital 
needs related to the purposes stated under Sub-Priority Areas discussed 
in this Program Announcement (Part B) and provides statistics and other 
data and information in support of its contention. (0-10 points)
    (b) The application provides current supporting documentation or 
other testimonies regarding needs from State CSBG Directors, local 
service providers and/or State and Regional organizations of local 
service providers. (0-10 points)

(2) Criterion II: Work Program (Maximum: 30 Points)

    The work program must be results-oriented, appropriately related to 
the legislative mandate and specifically related to the proposed Sub-
Priority Area. Applicant must address specific outcomes to be achieved; 
performance targets which the project is committed to achieving, 
including specifications for not setting lower or higher target levels 
and how the project will verify the achievement of these targets; 
critical milestones which must be achieved if results are to be gained; 
organizational support including priority this project has for the 
agency, past performance in similar work and specific resources 
contributed to the project which are critical to success. Applicants 
must define the comprehensive nature of the project and methods which 
will be used to ensure that the results can be used to address a 
statewide or nationwide project as defined by the priority area.

(3) Criterion III: Significant and Beneficial Impact (Maximum 15 
Points)

    Applicant adequately describes how the project will assure long-
term program and management improvements and have advantages over other 
products offered to achieve the same outcomes for State CSBG offices, 
CAA State associations, and/or local providers of CSBG services and 
activities.
    The applicant must provide the types and amounts of public and/or 
private resources it will mobilize and how those resources will 
directly benefit the project, and how the project will ultimately 
benefit low-income individuals and families.
    An applicant proposing a project with a training and technical 
assistance focus also must indicate the number of organizations and/or 
staff it will impact. An applicant proposing a project with training 
and technical assistance focus also must indicate the number of 
organizations and/or staff it will impact. An applicant proposing a 
project with a data collection focus also must provide a description of 
the mechanism the applicant will us to collect data, how it can assure 
collections from a significant number of states, and how many states 
will be willing to submit data to the applicant. An applicant proposing 
to develop the symposium series or other policy-related projects must 
identify the number and types of beneficiaries. Methods of securing 
participant feedback and evaluations of activities must be described 
for all Priority Areas.

(4) Criterion IV: Evidence of Significant Collaborations (Maximum 10 
Points)

    A new performance-based paradigm is replacing a compliance-based 
approach to managing CSBG programs. Under this new approach, 
development and strengthening of collaborative working relationships 
among all eligible entities in the Community Services Network and with 
other related organizations is emphasized. OCS does not believe that 
the Priority Areas in this Program Announcement can be effectively 
carried out without collaboration and cooperation. Thus, applicants 
must describe how they will involve partners in the Community Services 
Network in their activities. Where appropriate, applicants must 
describe how they will interface with other related organizations. If 
subcontracts are proposed, documentation of the willingness and 
capacity for the subcontracting organization(s) to participate must be 
described.

(5) Criterion V: Ability of Applicant to Perform (Maximum: 20 Points)

    (a) The applicant demonstrates experience and a successful track 
record relevant to the specific activities and program area that it 
proposes to undertake, therefore, organizations which propose providing 
training and technical assistance must detail their competence in the 
specific program Priority Area and as a deliverer with expertise in the 
specific fields of training and technical assistance on a nationwide 
basis. If applicable, information provided by these applicants must 
also address related achievements and competence of each cooperating or 
sponsoring organization. (0-10 points)
    (b) The application must fully describe (e.g. a resume) the 
experience and skills of the proposed project director and primary 
staff showing specific qualifications and professional experiences 
relevant to the successful implementation of the proposed project. (0-
10 points)

(6) Criterion VI: Adequacy of Budget (Maximum: 5 Points)

    (a) The resources requested are reasonable and adequate to 
accomplish the project. (0-3 points)
    (b) Total costs are reasonable and consistent with anticipated 
results. (0-2 points)

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Part E--Contents of Application and Receipt Process

1. Contents of Application

    Each application should include one original and two additional 
copies of the following:
    a. A completed Standard Form 424 which has been signed by an 
official of the organization applying for the grant who has authority 
to obligate the organization legally. The applicant must be aware that, 
in signing and submitting the application for this award, it is 
certifying that it will comply with the Federal requirements concerning 
the drug-free workplace and debarment regulations set forth in 
Attachments D and E.
    b. ``Budget Information-Non-Construction Programs'' (SF-424A).
    c. A filled out, signed and dated ``Assurances--Non-Construction 
Programs'' (SF-424B), Attachment C.
    d. Restrictions on Lobbying--Certification for Contracts, Grants, 
Loans, and Cooperative Agreements: fill out, sign and data form found 
at Attachment F.
    e. Certification Regarding Environmental Tobacco Smoke found at 
Attachment G - sets forth the Federal certification requirement. The 
applicant is certifying that it will comply by signing and submitting 
the SF-424.
    f. Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, SF-LLL: fill out, sign and 
date form found at Attachment F, as appropriate.
    g. A Project Abstract describing the proposal in 200 words or less.
    h. A Project Narrative consisting of the following elements 
preceded by a consecutively numbered Table of Contents that will 
describe the project in the following order:

(i) Need for Assistance
(ii) Work Program
(iii) Significant and Beneficial Impact
(iv) Evidence of Significant Collaborations
(v) Ability of Applicant to Perform
(vi) Appendices including proof of non-profit status, such as IRS 
determination of non-profit status, where applicable; relevant sections 
of By-Laws, Articles of Incorporation, and/or statement from 
appropriate State CSBG office which confirms eligibility; Certification 
Regarding Anti-Lobbying Activities; resumes; Single Point of Contact 
Comments, where applicable; and any partnership/collaboration 
agreements, etc.

    The original must bear the signature of the authorizing official 
representing the applicant organization. The total number of pages for 
the entire application package should not exceed 30 pages, including 
appendices. Pages should be numbered sequentially throughout. If 
appendices include photocopied materials, they must be legible. 
Applications should be two-hole punched at the top center and fastened 
separately with a compressor slide paper fastener or a binder clip. The 
submission of bound applications or applications enclosed in a binder 
is specifically discouraged.
    Applications must be uniform in composition since OCS may find it 
necessary to duplicate them for review purposes. Therefore, 
applications must be submitted on white 8\1/2\  x  11 inch paper only. 
They must not include colored, oversized or folded materials. Do not 
include organizational brochures or other promotional materials, 
slides, films, clips, etc. in the proposal. They will be discarded if 
included.

Part F--Instructions for Completing Application Package

(Approved by the OMB under Control Number 0970-0062)

    The standard forms attached to this Announcement shall be used when 
submitting applications for all funds under this Announcement.
    It is recommended that the applicant reproduce the SF-424 
(Attachment A), SF-424A (Attachment B), SF-424B (Attachment C) and that 
the application be typed on the copies. If an item on the SF-424 cannot 
be answered or does not appear to be related or relevant to the 
assistance requested, the applicant should write ``NA'' for ``Not 
Applicable.''
    The application should be prepared in accordance with the standard 
instructions in Attachments A and B corresponding to the forms, as well 
as the specific instructions set forth below:

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

    1. For the purposes of this Program Announcement, all projects are 
considered ``Applications''; there are no ``Pre-Applications.''
    5 and 6. The legal name of the applicant must match that listed as 
corresponding to the Employer Identification Number. Where the 
applicant is a previous Department of Health and Human Services 
grantee, enter the Central Registry System Employee Identification 
Number (CRS/EIN) and the Payment Identifying Number, if one has been 
assigned, in the Block entitled ``Federal Identifier'' located at the 
top right hand corner of the form.
    7. If the applicant is a non-profit corporation, enter ``N'' in the 
box and specify ``non-profit corporation'' in the space marked 
``Other.'' Proof of non-profit status such as IRS determination, 
Articles of Incorporation, or by-laws, must be included as an appendix 
to the project narrative.
    8. For the purposes of this Announcement, all applications are 
``New''.
    9. Enter ``DHHS-ACF/OCS''.
    10. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number for the OCS 
program covered under this Announcement is ``93.570''.
    11. In addition to a brief descriptive title of the project, the 
following Priority Area designations must be used to indicate the 
Priority and Sub-Priority Areas for which funds are being requested:

CB--Sub-Priority 1.1--T&TA to Enhance CAA and Other Local Service 
Providers' Capacity;
CR--Sub-Priority 1.2--T&TA to CAA State and Regional Associations;
PT--Sub-Priority 1.3--Replication of Pilot Training and/or Service 
Delivery Projects;
PP--Sub-Priority 1.4--Provision of Coordinated Peer-to-Peer TA for CAAs 
Experiencing Programmatic, Administrative and/or Fiscal Problems;
VT--Sub-Priority 1.5--TA to Develop Collaborative Projects between CAAs 
and Other Organizations Serving Low-Income Veterans and their 
Communities; and
UI--Sub-Priority 1.6--TA to Develop Special Initiatives Between CAAs 
and Organizations Addressing Urban Problems;
IS--Sub-Priority 2.1--Collection, Analysis, and Dissemination of 
Information on CSBG Activities Nationwide; and
CT--Sub-Priority 2.2--CAA Program and Technology Exchange.

    The title is ``Office of Community Services' Discretionary CSBG 
Awards--Fiscal Year 1996 Training, Technical Assistance, and Capacity-
Building Programs.''
    15a. For purposes of this Announcement, this amount should reflect 
the amount requested for the entire project period.
    5b-e. These items should reflect both cash and third party in-kind 
contributions for the total project period.

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

    See instructions accompanying this page as well as the instructions 
set forth below:
    In completing these sections, the ``Federal Funds'' budget entries 
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relate to the requested OCS Training and Technical Assistance Program 
funds only, and ``Non-Federal'' will include mobilized funds from all 
other sources--applicants, State, and other. Federal funds, other than 
those requested from the Training and Technical Assistance Program, 
should be included in ``Non-Federal'' entries.
    Sections A and D of SF-424A must contain entries for both Federal 
(OCS) and non-Federal (mobilized funds).
Section A--Budget Summary
    Line 1-4.
    Col. (a):
    Line 1 Enter ``OCS Training and Technical Assistance Program'';
    Col. (b):
    Line 1 Enter ``93.57''.
    Col. (c) and (d): Not Applicable
    Col. (e)-(g):
    For each line 1-4, enter in columns (e), (f) and (g) the 
appropriate amounts needed to support the project for the entire 
project period.
    Line 5 Enter the figures from Line 1 for all columns completed, 
(e), (f), and (g).
Section B--Budget Categories
    This section should contain entries for OCS funds only. For all 
projects, the first budget period of 12 months will be entered in 
Column #1. Allowability of costs is governed by applicable cost 
principles set forth in 45 CFR Parts 74 and 92.
    A separate itemized budget justification should be included to 
explain fully and justify major items, as indicated below. The budget 
justification should immediately follow the Table of Contents.
    Column 5: Enter total requirements for Federal funds by the Object 
Class Categories of this section.
    Line 6a--Personnel: Enter the total costs of salaries and wages.
Justification
    Identify the project director. 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.
    Line 6b--Fringe Benefits: Enter the total costs of fringe benefits, 
unless treated as part of an approved indirect cost rate which is 
entered on line 6j.
Justification
    Enter the total costs of fringe benefits, unless treated as part of 
an approved indirect cost rate.
    Line 6c--Travel: Enter total cost of all travel by employees of the 
project. Do not enter costs for consultant's travel.
Justification
    Include the name(s) of traveler(s), total number of trips, 
destinations, length of stay, mileage rate, transportation costs and 
subsistence allowances.
    Line 6d--Equipment: Enter the total costs of all non-expendable 
personal property to be acquired by the project. Equipment means 
tangible non-expendable personal property having a useful life of more 
than one year and an acquisition cost of $5,000 or more per unit.
Justification
    Equipment to be purchased with Federal funds must be required to 
conduct the project, and the applicant organization or its subgrantees 
must not already 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.
    Line 6e--Supplies: Enter the total costs of all tangible personal 
property (surplus) other than that included on line 6d.
    Line 6h--Other: Enter the total of all other costs. Such costs, 
where applicable, may include, but are not limited to, insurance, food, 
medical and dental costs (noncontractual), fees and travel paid 
directly to individual consultants, 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.
    Line 6j--Indirect Charges: Enter the total amount of indirect 
costs. This line should be used only when the applicant currently has 
an indirect cost rate approved by the Department of Health and Human 
Services or other Federal agencies. With the exception of States and 
local governments, applicants should enclose a copy of the current 
approved rate agreement if it was negotiated with a Federal agency 
other than the Department of Health and Human Services. For an 
educational institution the indirect costs on training grants will be 
allowed at the lesser of the institution's actual indirect costs or 8 
percent of the total direct costs.
    If the applicant organization is in the process of initially 
developing or renegotiating a rate, it should immediately upon 
notification that an award will be made, develop a tentative indirect 
cost rate proposal based on its most recently completed fiscal year in 
accordance with the principles set forth in the pertinent DHHS Guide 
for Establishing Indirect Cost Rates, and submit it to the appropriate 
DHHS Regional Office.
    It should be noted that when an indirect cost rate is requested, 
those costs included in the indirect cost pool cannot be also budgeted 
or charged as direct costs to the grant.
    The total amount shown in Section B, Column (5), Line 6k, should be 
the same as the amount shown in Section A, Line 5, Column (e).
    Line 7--Program Income: Enter the estimated amount of income, if 
any, expected to be generated from this project. Separately show 
expected program income generated from OCS support and income generated 
from other mobilized funds. Do not add or subtract this amount from the 
budget total. Show the nature and source of income in the program 
narrative statement. Column 5: Carry totals from Column 1 to Column 5 
for all line items.
Justification
    Describe the nature, source and anticipated use of program income 
in the Program Narrative Statement.
Section C--Non-Federal Resources
    This section is to record the amounts of ``Non-Federal'' resources 
that will be used to support the project. ``Non-Federal'' resources 
mean other than OCS funds for which the applicant has received a 
commitment. Provide a brief explanation, on a separate sheet, showing 
the type of contribution, broken out by Object Class Category, (See 
Section B.6) and whether it is cash or third-party in-kind. The firm 
commitment of these required funds must be documented and submitted 
with the application.
    Except in unusual situations, this documentation must be in the 
form of letters of commitment or letters of intent from the 
organization(s)/individuals from which funds will be received.
    Line 8--
    Col. (a): Enter the project title.
    Col. (b): Enter the amount of cash or donations to be made by the 
applicant.
    Col. (c): Enter the State contribution.
    Col. (d): Enter the amount of cash and third party in-kind 
contributions to be made from all other sources.
    Col. (e): Enter the total of columns (b), (c), and (d). Lines 9, 
10, and 11 should be left blank.
    Line 12--Carry the total of each column of Line 8, (b) through (e).
    The amount in Column (e) should be equal to the amount on Section 
A, Line 5, Column (f).

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Justification
    Describe third party in-kind contributions, if included.
Section D--Forecasted Cash Needs
    Line 13--Enter the amount of Federal (OCS) cash needed for this 
grant, by quarter, during the first 12 month budget period.
    Line 14--Enter the amount of cash from all other sources needed by 
quarter during the first year.
    Line 15--Enter the total of Lines 13 and 14.
Section F--Other Budget Information
    Line 21--Include narrative justification required under Section B 
for each object class category for the total project period.
    Line 22--Enter the type of HHS or other Federal agency approved 
indirect cost rate (provisional, predetermined, final or fixed) that 
will be in effect during the funding period, the estimated amount of 
the base to which the rate is applied and the total indirect expense. 
Also, enter the date the rate was approved, where applicable. Attach a 
copy of the approved rate agreement if it was negotiated with a Federal 
agency other than the Department of Health and Human Services.
    Line 23--Provide any other explanations and continuation sheets 
required or deemed necessary to justify or explain the budget 
information.

3. SF-424B ``Assurances Non-Construction''

    All applicants must sign and return the ``Assurances'' found at 
Attachment C with their application.

4. Project Narrative

    Each narrative section of the application must address one or more 
of the focus areas described in Part B and follow the format outlined 
below.
    a. Need for Assistance
    b. Work Program
    c. Significant and Beneficial Impact
    d. Evidence of Significant Collaborations
    e. Ability of the Applicant to Perform

Part G--Post Award Information and Reporting Requirements

    Following approval of the applications selected for funding, notice 
of project approval and authority to draw down project funds will be 
made in writing. The official award document is the Financial 
Assistance Award which provides the amount of Federal funds approved 
for use in the project, the project and budget periods for which 
support is provided, the terms and conditions of the award, and the 
total project period for which support is contemplated.
    In addition to the standard terms and conditions which will be 
applicable to grants, grantee will be subject to the provisions of 45 
CFR Parts 74 (non-governmental) and 92 (governmental) and OMB Circulars 
A-122 and A-87.
    Grantees will be required to submit quarterly progress and 
financial reports (SF-269) as well as a final progress and financial 
report.
    Grantees are subject to the audit requirements in 45 CFR Parts 74 
(non-governmental) and 92 (governmental) and OMB Circulars A-128 and A-
133.
    Section 319 of Public Law 101-121, signed into law on October 23, 
1989, imposes prohibitions and requirements for disclosure and 
certification related to lobbying on recipients of Federal contracts, 
grants, cooperative agreements, and loans. It provides exemptions for 
Indian tribes and tribal organizations. Current and prospective 
recipients (and their subtier contractors and/or grantees) are 
prohibited from using Federal funds, other than profits from a Federal 
contract, for lobbying Congress or any Federal agency in connection 
with the award of a contract, grant, cooperative agreement, or loan. In 
addition, for each award action in excess of $100,000 (or $150,000 for 
loans) the law requires recipients and their subtier contractors and/or 
subgrantees (1) to certify that they have neither used nor will use any 
appropriated funds for payment to lobbyists, (2) to disclose the name, 
address, payment details, and purpose of any agreements with lobbyists 
whom recipients or their subtier contractors or subgrantee will pay 
with profits or nonappropriated funds on or after December 22, 1989, 
and (3) to file quarterly up-dates about the use of lobbyists if 
material changes occur in their use. The law establishes civil 
penalties for noncompliance. See Attachment F for certification and 
disclosure forms to be submitted with the applications for this 
program.
    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 States or local governmental by 
Federal grant, contract, loan or loan guarantee. The law does not apply 
to facilities funded solely by Medicare of Medicaid funds, and portions 
of facilities used for in-patient 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 requirement 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.
    Attachment H indicates the regulations which apply to all 
applicants/grantees under this program.

    Dated: March 25, 1996.
Donald Sykes,
Director, Office of Community Services.

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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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Attachment B--Instructions for the SF-424A

General Instructions

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

Section A. Budget Summary

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

    For applications pertaining to a single Federal grant program 
(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog number) and not requiring a 
functional or activity breakdown, enter on Line 1 under Column (a) 
the catalog program title and the catalog number in Column (b).
    For applications pertaining to a single program requiring budget 
amounts by multiple functions or activities, enter the name of each 
activity or function on each line in Column (a), and enter the 
catalog number in Column (b). For applications pertaining to 
multiple programs where none of the programs require a breakdown by 
function or activity, enter the catalog program title on each line 
in Column (a) and the respective catalog number of 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 functions 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.

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

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Attachment E--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 belief 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 
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 indicated 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 Transactions'' 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 F--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 G--OMB State Single Point of Contact Listing*

Arizona

Joni Saad, Arizona State Clearinghouse, 3800 N. Central Avenue, 
Fourteen Floor, Phoenix, Arizona 85012, Telephone: (602) 280-1315, 
FAX: (602) 280-1305

Arkansas

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

Alabama

Jon C. Strickland, Alabama Department of Economic and Community 
Affairs, Planning and Economic Development Division, 401 Adams 
Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36103-5690, Telephone: (205) 242-5483, FAX: 
(205) 242-5515

California

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

Delaware

Francine Booth, State Single Point of Contact, Executive Department, 
Thomas Collins Building, P.O. Box 1401, Dover, Delaware 19903, 
Telephone: (302) 739-3326, FAX: (302) 739-5661

District of Columbia

Charles Nichols, State Single Point of Contact, Office of Grants 
Mgmt. & Dev. 717 14th Street, NW.--Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005, 
Telephone: 727-6554, FAX: (202) 727-1617

Florida

Florida State Clearinghouse, Department of Community Affairs, 2740 
Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100, Telephone: (904) 
922-5438, FAX: (904) 487-2899

Georgia

Tom L. Reid, III, Administrator, Georgia State Clearinghouse, 254 
Washington Street, SW.--Room 401J, Atlanta, Georgia 30334, 
Telephone: (404) 656-3855 or (404) 656-3829, FAX: (404) 656-7938

Illinois

Barbara Beard, State Single Point of Contact, Department of Commerce 
and Community Affairs, 620 East Adams, Springfield, Illinois 62701, 
Telephone: (217) 782-1671, FAX: (217) 534-1627

Indiana

Amy Brewer, State Budget Agency, 212 State House, Indianapolis, 
Indiana 46204, Telephone: (317) 232-5619, FAX: (317) 233-3323

Iowa

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

Kentucky

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

Maine

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

Maryland

William G. Carroll, Manager, State Clearinghouse for 
Intergovernmental Assistance, Maryland Office of Planning, 301 W. 
Preston Street--Room 1104, Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2365, Staff 
Contact: Linda Janey, Telephone: (410) 225-4490, FAX: (410) 225-4480

Michigan

Richard Pfaff, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, 1900 
Edison Plaza, 660 Plaza Drive, Detroit, Michigan 48226, Telephone: 
(313) 961-4266

Mississippi

Cathy Mallette, Clearinghouse Officer, Department of Finance and 
Administration, 455 North Lamar Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39202-
3087, Telephone: (601) 359-6762, FAX: (601) 359-6764

Missouri

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

Nevada

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

New Hampshire

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

New Jersey

Gregory W. Adkins, Assistant Commissioner, New Jersey Department of 
Community Affairs

    Please direct all correspondence and questions about 
intergovernmental review to:

Andrew J. Jaskolka, State Review Process, Intergovernmental Review 
Unit CN 800, Room 813A, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0800, Telephone: 
(609) 292-9025, FAX: (609) 633-2132

New Mexico

Robert Peters, State Budget Division, Room 190 Bataan Memorial 
Building, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87503, Telephone: (505) 827-3640

New York

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

North Carolina

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

North Dakota

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

Ohio

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

    Please direct correspondence and questions about 
intergovernmental review to:

Linda Wise, Telephone: (614) 466-0698, FAX: (614) 466-5400

Rhode Island

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

    Please direct correspondence and questions to:

Review Coordinator, Office of Strategic Planning

South Carolina

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

Texas

Tom Adams, Governor's Office, Director, Intergovernmental 
Coordination, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, Telephone: (512) 
463-1771, FAX: (512) 463-1880

Utah

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

Vermont

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

West Vrignia

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

Wisconsin

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

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Wyoming

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

Territories

Guam

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

Puerto Rico

Norma Burgos/Jose E. Caro, Chairwoman/Director, Puerto Rico Planning 
Board, Federal Proposals Review Office, Minillas Government Center, 
P.O. Box 41119, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00940-1119, Telephone: (089) 
727-4444, (089) 723-6190, FAX: (089) 724-3270, (089) 724-3103

North Mariana Islands

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

Virgin Islands

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

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

 Attachment H, DHHS Regulations Applicable to Grants

    The following DHHS regulations apply to all applicants/grantees 
under the Training and Technical Assistance Program
    Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations:

Part 16--Procedures of the Departmental Grant Appeals Board
Part 74--Administration of Grants (non-governmental)
Part 74--Administration of Grants (State and local governments and 
Indian Tribal affiliates):
    Sections 74.26--Non-Federal Audits
    74.27--Allowable Costs for Hospitals and Other Non-Profit 
Organizations
    74.90--Final Decisions in Disputes
    74.32--Real Property
    74.34--Equipment and
    74.35--Supplies
    74.24--General Program Income
Part 74--20-28--Fiscal Management
Part 74--40-48--Procedure Standards
Part 74--50-53--Reports and Records
Part 75--Informal Grant Appeal Procedures
Part 76--Debarment and Suspension from Eligibility for Financial 
Assistance
Subpart--Drug Free Workplace Requirements
Part 80--Non-discrimination
Under Programs Receiving Federal Assistance through the Department 
of Health and Human Services
Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Part 81--Practice and Procedures for Hearings Under Part 80 of this 
Title
Part 84--Non-discrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs
Part 86--Nondiscrimination on the basis of sex in the admission of 
individuals to training programs
Part 91--Non-discrimination on the Basis of Age in Health and Human 
Services Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial 
Assistance
Part 92--Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and 
Cooperative Agreements to States and Local Governments (Federal 
Register, March 11, 1988)
Part 93--New Restrictions on Lobbying
Part 100--Intergovernmental Review of Department of Health and Human 
Services Programs and Activities

 Attachment I, Checklist for Use in Submitting OCS Grant Applications 
(Optional)

    The application should contain:
    1. A completed, signed SF-424, ``Application for Federal 
Assistance''. The letter and number code for the Sub-Priority Areas, 
located in part B of this Program Announcement should be in the 
lower right-hand corner of the page;
    2. A completed ``Budget Information-Non-Construction'' Form (SF-
424A);
    3. A signed ``Assurances-Non-Construction'' Form (SF-424A);
    4. A Project Abstract describing the proposal in 200 words or 
less;
    5. A Project Narrative beginning with a Table of Contents that 
describes the project in the following order:
    (a) Need for Assistance
    (b) Work Program
    (c) Significant and Beneficial Impact
    (e) Evidence of Significant Collaboration
    (f) Ability of Applicant to Perform
    6. Appendices including proof of non-profit status, Single 
Points of Contact comments (where applicable), resumes;
    7. A signed copy of ``Certification Regarding Anti-Lobbying 
Activities;
    8. A completed ``Disclosures of Lobbying Activities'', if 
appropriate; and
    9. A self-addressed mailing label which can be affixed to a 
postcard to acknowledge receipt of application.
    The application should not exceed a total of 35 pages. It should 
include one original and three identical copies, printed on white 
8\1/2\ by 11 inch paper, two hole punched at the top center and 
fastened separately with a compressor slide paper fastener or a 
binder clip.
    The applicant must be aware that in signing and submitting the 
application for this award, it is certifying that it will comply 
with the Federal requirements concerning the drug-free workplace and 
debarment regulations set forth in Attachments D and E.

Attachment J--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 $1000 
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.

1996 Poverty Guidelines for the 48 Contiguous States and the District of
                                Columbia                                
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                                                                Poverty 
                     Size of family unit                       guideline
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1............................................................     $7,740
2............................................................     10,360
3............................................................     12,980
4............................................................     15,600
5............................................................     18,220
6............................................................     20,840
7............................................................     23,460
8............................................................     26,080
For family units with more than 8 members, add $2,226 for each          
 additional member. (The same increment applies to smaller family sizes 
 also, as can be seen in the figures above.)                            
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                   1996 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR ALASKA                   
                                                                        
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1............................................................     $9,660
2............................................................     12,940
3............................................................     16,220
4............................................................     19,500
5............................................................     22,780
6............................................................     26,060
7............................................................     29,340
8............................................................     32,620
For family units with more than 8 members, add $3,280 for each          
 additional member. (The same increment applies to smaller family sizes 
 also, as can be seen in the figures above.)                            
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                   1996 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR HAWAII                   
                                                                        
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1............................................................     $8,910
2............................................................     11,920
3............................................................     14,930
4............................................................     17,940
5............................................................     20,950
6............................................................     23,960
7............................................................     26,970
8............................................................     29,980

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For family units with more than 8 members, add $3,010 for each          
 additional member. (The same increment applies to smaller family sizes 
 also, as can be seen in the figures above.)                            
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