[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 158 (Wednesday, August 14, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42356-42366]
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Department of Housing and Urban Development





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Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing: NOFA 
for Public and Indian Housing Economic Development and Supportive 
Services (EDSS) Grants; Notice

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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-4021-N-01]


Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing; 
NOFA for Public and Indian Housing Economic Development and Supportive 
Services (EDSS) Grants

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

ACTION: Notice of Funding Availability.

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SUMMARY: This NOFA announces a total of Sec. 30.8 million in grant 
funds. A total of $53,000,000 was set-aside from the Community 
Development Block Grant (CDBG) appropriation for an economic 
development and supportive services program. This NOFA announces grants 
to public housing agencies and Indian housing authorities (collectively 
HAs) that are in partnership with non-profit or incorporated for-profit 
agencies to (1) provide economic development opportunities and 
supportive services to assist residents of public and Indian housing to 
become economically self-sufficient, particularly families with 
children where the head of household would benefit from the receipt of 
supportive services and is working, seeking work, or is preparing for 
work by participating in job-training or educational programs, and (2) 
to provide supportive services to assist the elderly and persons with 
disabilities to live independently or to prevent premature or 
unnecessary institutionalization. The grants will be up to three years 
in duration.
    Additionally, of the $53 million, $8 million is set-aside for the 
Bridges to Work Demonstration Program, $9.2 million is set-aside for 
the Section 8 Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program, and $5 million is 
set-aside for Housing's Neighborhood Network and Resident Initiatives 
programs. These set-asides will be announced by separate notice. The 
set-aside for the FSS Program was already announced by notice of 
funding availability published in the Federal Register on July 26, 1996 
(61 FR 39262).
    In the body of this document is information concerning the purpose 
of the NOFA, eligibility, available amounts, and application 
processing, including how to apply and how selections will be made.

DATES: Application kits will be available September 3, 1996. The 
application deadline will be 3:00 p.m., local time, on October 15, 
1996.

ADDRESSES: An application kit may be obtained from the local HUD Office 
of Public Housing/Office of Native American Programs with delegated 
responsibilities over an applicant Public Housing Agency/Indian Housing 
Authority (See Appendix for listing), or by calling the HUD Resident 
Initiatives Clearinghouse toll free number 1-800-955-2232. Telephone 
requests must include your name, mailing address, or post office 
address (including zip code), and should refer to document FR-4021-N-
01. This NOFA cannot be used as the application.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marcia Y. Martin, Office of Community 
Relations and Involvement (OCRI), or Tracy Outlaw, Office of Native 
American Programs (ONAP), Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 20410; telephone numbers (OCRI) 
(202) 708-4214; and ONAP (202) 755-0088. Hearing-or-speech-impaired 
persons may contact the Federal Information Relay Service on 1-800-877-
8339 or 202-708-9300 for information on the program. (With the 
exception of the ``800'' number, these are not toll free numbers.)

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement

    The information collection requirements contained in this notice 
have been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
review under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520). 
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to 
respond to, a collection of information unless the collection displays 
a valid control number. The OMB control number, when assigned, will be 
announced by a separate notice in the Federal Register.

I. Purpose and Substantive Description

A. Authority

    Omnibus Consolidated Rescissions and Appropriation Act of 1996 
(Pub. L. 104-134, approved April 26, 1996).

B. Allocation Amounts

    The maximum grant amount that a Housing Authority (HA) may receive 
under this grant program is $1,000,000. A HA may submit one application 
under the Economic Development and Supportive Services grant category 
and/or one application under the Supportive Services grant category to 
assist the Elderly and/or Persons with Disabilities. The maximum number 
of applications that an HA may submit is two.

C. Overview and Policy

    The purpose of this funding is to assist residents of public and 
Indian housing, the elderly, and persons with disabilities to become 
self-sufficient and to live independently or to prevent premature or 
unnecessary institutionalization. Funding in this NOFA is limited to 
certain statutorily eligible persons and future NOFAs will address the 
other available uses of the remaining funding.
    The EDSS grant program is administered by the Department's Office 
of Community Relations and Involvement in the Office of Public and 
Indian Housing, with assistance from a network of Community Relations 
and Involvement Specialists (CRIS) in HUD's Field Offices.

D. Definitions

    (1) Supportive Services means new or significantly expanded 
services essential to providing eligible residents assistance to become 
economically self-sufficient, particularly families with children where 
the head of household would benefit from the receipt of supportive 
services and is working, seeking work, or is preparing for work by 
participating in job-training or educational programs. Supportive 
services may include:
    (a) Childcare, of a type that provides sufficient hours of 
operation and serves appropriate ages as needed to facilitate parental 
access to education and job opportunities;
    (b) Employment training and counseling (e.g., job training (such as 
Step-Up programs), preparation and counseling, job search assistance, 
job development and placement, and continued follow-up assistance after 
job placement);
    (c) Computer skills training;
    (d) Homeownership training and counseling;
    (e) Education (e.g., remedial education, literacy training, 
assistance in the attainment of certificates of high school 
equivalency, two-year college assistance, four-year college assistance, 
trade school assistance, youth leadership skills and related activities 
(activities may include peer leadership roles training for youth 
counselors, peer pressure reversal, life skills, goal planning);
    (f) Youth mentoring of a type that mobilizes a potential pool of 
role models to serve as mentors to public housing youth. Mentor 
activities may include after-school tutoring, drug abuse treatment, job 
counseling or mental health counseling.
    (g) Transportation costs, as necessary to enable any participating 
family member to receive available services to commute to his or her 
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supportive services activities or place of employment;
    (h) Personal welfare (e.g., family/parental development counseling, 
parenting skills training for adult and teenage parents, substance/
alcohol abuse treatment and counseling, and self-development 
counseling, etc.);
    (i) Supportive Health Care Services (e.g., outreach and referral 
services); and
    (j) Any other services and resources, including case management, 
that are determined to be appropriate in assisting eligible residents.
    (2) Supportive Services for the elderly and for persons with 
disabilities means new or significantly expanded services determined to 
be minimally necessary and essential to enable eligible residents to 
live independently and to prevent premature or unnecessary 
institutionalization, that include:
    (a) Meal service adequate to meet nutritional need;
    (b) Personal assistance (which may include, but is not limited to, 
aid given to eligible residents in grooming, dressing, and other 
activities which maintain personal appearance and hygiene);
    (c) Housekeeping aid;
    (d) Transportation services;
    (e) Non-medical supervision, wellness programs, preventive health 
screening, monitoring of medication consistent with State law;
    (f) Non-medical components of adult day care;
    (g) Personal emergency response systems and other requested 
supportive services essential for achieving and maintaining independent 
living; and
    (h) Any other services and resources, including case management, 
that are determined to be appropriate in assisting eligible residents.
    (3) Activity of Daily Living (ADL) means an activity regularly 
necessary for personal care and includes eating (may need assistance 
with cooking, preparing or serving food, but must be able to feed 
self); dressing (must be able to dress self, but may need occasional 
assistance); bathing (may need assistance in getting in and out of the 
shower or tub, but must be able to wash self; grooming (may need 
assistance in washing hair, but must be able to take care of personal 
appearance); getting in and out of bed and chairs, walking, going 
outdoors, using the toilet; and household management activities (may 
need assistance in doing housework, grocery shopping or laundry, or 
getting to and from one location to another for activities such as 
going to the doctor and shopping, but must be mobile. The mobility 
requirement does not exclude persons in wheelchairs or those requiring 
mobility devices). Each of the Activities of Daily Living noted above 
includes a requirement that a person must be deficient in his or her 
ability to perform at a specified minimal level (e.g., to satisfy the 
eating ADL, must be able to feed him/herself). The determination of 
whether a person is deficient in this minimal level of performance must 
include consideration of those services that will be performed by a 
person's spouse, relatives or other attendants to be provided by the 
individual. For example, if a person requires assistance with cooking, 
preparing or serving food plus assistance in feeding him/herself, the 
individual would meet the minimal performance level and thus satisfy 
the eating ADL, if a spouse, relative or attendant provides assistance 
with feeding the person. The Activities of Daily Living are relevant 
only with regard to determination of a person's eligibility to receive 
services under the EDSS program. (See 24 CFR part 700, Congregate 
Housing Services Program)
    (4) Economic Development activities means new or expanded 
activities essential to facilitate economic uplift and provide access 
to the skills and resources needed for self-development and business 
development. Economic development activities may include:
    (a) Entrepreneurship Training (literacy training, computer skills 
training, business development planning).
    (b) Entrepreneurship Development (entrepreneurship training 
curriculum, entrepreneurship courses)
    (c) Micro/Loan Fund. A strategy for establishing a revolving micro 
loan fund. A loan fund must be included as part of a comprehensive 
entrepreneurship training program.
    (d) Developing credit unions. A strategy to establish onsite credit 
union(s) to provide financial and economic development initiatives to 
HA residents. The credit union shall support the normal financial 
management needs of the community (i.e., check cashing, savings, 
consumer loans, micro-businesses and other revolving loans).
    (5) Eligible residents means residents of a participating HA, 
including the elderly and persons with disabilities.
    (6) Secretary means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
    (7) Service Coordinators means, for purposes of this NOFA, any 
person who is responsible for:
    (a) Assessing the training and supportive service needs of eligible 
residents;
    (b) Working with service providers to coordinate the provision of 
services and to tailor the services to the needs and characteristics of 
eligible residents;
    (c) Monitoring and evaluating the delivery, impact, effectiveness 
and outcomes of supportive services under this program;
    (d) Coordinating this program with other self-sufficiency, 
education and employment programs;
    (e) Performing other duties and functions that are appropriate to 
assist eligible public housing residents to become self-sufficient;
    (f) Performing other duties and functions to assist the elderly and 
persons with disabilities remain independent, and to prevent premature 
or unnecessary institutionalization.
    (g) Mobilizing other national and local public/private resources 
and partnerships.
    (8) Congregate services means supportive services that are provided 
in a congregate setting at a conventional HA development for the 
elderly and for persons with disabilities.
    (9) Elderly person means a person who is at least 62 years of age.
    (10) Person with disabilities means a household composed of one or 
more persons, at least one of whom is an adult who has a disability. A 
person who:
    (a) Has a disability as defined in section 223 of the Social 
Security Act,
    (b) Is determined, pursuant to regulations issued by the Secretary, 
to have a physical, mental, or emotional impairment which (I) is 
expected to be of long-continued and indefinite duration, (II) 
substantially impedes his or her ability to live independently, and 
(III) is of such a nature that such ability could be improved by more 
suitable housing conditions, or
    (c) Has a developmental disability as defined in section 102 of the 
Developmental Disabilities Assistance Bill of Rights Act. Such a term 
shall not exclude persons who have the disease of acquired 
immunodeficiency syndrome or any conditions arising from the etiologic 
agent for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
    (11) Stipend means monetary assistance provided to eligible 
residents to minimally cover resident costs while participating in the 
supportive services/economic development activities. Pursuant to 24 CFR 
913.106 and 950.102 (for IHAs), stipends are excluded from income for 
rent purposes. The stipend amount shall be determined by each HA. 
Stipends shall not be construed as salaries and should not be included 
as income for calculation of rents, and are not subject to conflict of 
interest requirements.

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    (12) Commitment means documented evidence in the form of a written 
obligation (on appropriate letterhead) specifying:
    (a) The dollar amount and source of funds or types of resources 
promised for the program, and their use in the program;
    (b) The date of availability and duration of funds or other types 
of resources;
    (c) The authority by which the commitment is made (such as board 
resolution, grant award notification);
    (d) The signature of the appropriate executive officer authorized 
to commit the resources.

E. Eligibility

    (1) Eligible Applicants. Funding for this program is limited to 
public and Indian housing authorities that evidence a partnership with 
non-profit or incorporated for-profit agencies for the purposes of 
providing economic development and/or supportive services activities 
that assist eligible participants under this program to become self-
sufficient, to live independently, and to avoid premature or 
unnecessary institutionalization. The Department is in full support of 
economic uplift and the creation of opportunities that give public and 
Indian housing residents, the elderly and persons with disabilities 
access to the skills and resources that move them toward self-
sufficiency, economic independence, and independent living and that are 
made available through partnerships and comprehensive strategies among 
HAs, resident groups, and local public and private organizations.
    Evidence of a partnership shall be in the form of a Memorandum of 
Agreement/Understanding (MOA/MOU) which outlines each partner's 
responsibilities and commitment to provide funding or services to the 
partnership and to the residents served under this program. Non-profit 
agency partners may include Resident Management Corporations (RMCs)/
Resident Councils (RCs)/Resident Organizations (ROs) as well as City-
wide and Jurisdiction-wide Organizations (City-wide and Jurisdiction-
wide Organizations shall consist of members of RMCs/RCs/ROs who reside 
in housing developments that are owned and operated by an HA within the 
HA's jurisdiction), Indian Housing Authorities Resident Organizations 
(ROs), Area Agencies on Aging, Local Offices on Aging, Agencies serving 
persons with disabilities, Independent Consultants, Technical 
Assistance Providers, Community Development Corporations (CDCs), 
Community Action Agencies, Neighborhood Housing Services, Universities, 
other State/Regional Associations, Labor Unions and Churches. For-
profit organizations may include banking institutions. Activities under 
this NOFA may be provided by the HA and the partner agency directly or 
may be subcontracted to other local agencies/organizations.
    Eligible participants include residents of public and Indian 
housing, including the elderly and persons with disabilities.
    To be eligible for supportive services under this NOFA, elderly 
individuals must be deficient in one or more Activities of Daily Living 
(ADL).
    (2) Eligible Activities. Program funds may be used for the 
following activities:
    (a) The provision of economic development activities and supportive 
services that are appropriate to assist eligible residents to become 
economically self-sufficient, to continue to live independently, to 
avoid premature or unnecessary institutionalization; but only if the HA 
demonstrates:
    (i) Firm commitments of funding or services from other sources;
    (ii) That the proposed activity is part of a comprehensive strategy 
that promotes self-sufficiency and independent living, and prevents 
premature or unnecessary institutionalization.
    (b) The employment of service coordinators.
    (3) Eligible Costs. Activities that may be funded and carried out 
by an HA include, but are not limited to the following:
    (a) Supportive services. Costs that include appropriate services 
(see Section I.D(1)-(2) of this NOFA); Technical Assistance (T/A) 
Contractor fees;
    (b) Economic development activities. Costs that include appropriate 
training program activities (see Section I.D(3) of this NOFA); Micro-
loan fund; Technical Assistance (T/A) Contractor fees; Developmental 
costs for establishing credit unions (to include consulting and 
training costs by other financial institutions, banks, credit unions).
    (c) Administrative costs. No more than 15 percent (15%) of the 
total grant may be used for administrative costs. Costs that include 
liability insurance costs directly related to training, utility costs 
(telephone, fax, light, gas), Postage, Printing, Copier, Accounting, 
initial equipment purchase (i.e., desks, chairs, computer equipment, 
tools, etc.).
    (d) Service Coordinator(s)/Case Manager(s) Salary.
    (e) Home counseling assistance.
    (f) Other program costs. Costs that include advertisement, training 
stipends, travel stipends (for program participant travel costs); 
vehicle lease (to transport participants to appropriate services/
training). The purchase of a vehicle under this program is prohibited.
    Each applicant must submit a narrative budget, timetable, and list 
of milestones outlining the economic development activities and 
supportive services proposed for the three-year period. Milestones 
shall include the targeted population to be served, including the 
number of participants to be served, types of services, dollar amounts 
and the outcomes to be achieved over the three-year period.
    (4) Ineligible Costs.
    (a) Payment of wages and/or salaries to participants of supportive 
services and/or training programs, except that grant funds may be used 
to hire a resident(s) to coordinate/provide services (i.e, service 
coordinators, counselors, etc.) and or to coordinate/provide training 
program activities;
    (b) Purchase or rental of land or buildings or any improvements to 
land or buildings;
    (c) Building materials and construction costs; and
    (d) The purchase of any vehicle(s) (car, van, bus, etc.).

F. Other Program Requirements

    (1) Resident Involvement. The Department has a longstanding policy 
of encouraging HAs to promote resident involvement, and to facilitate 
cooperative partnerships with residents to achieve specific and mutual 
goals. Therefore, residents must be included in the planning and 
implementation of this program. The HA shall develop a process that 
assures that the duly elected RC/RMC/RO representatives and residents 
are fully briefed and have an opportunity to comment on the proposed 
content of the HA's application in response to this NOFA. The HA shall 
give full consideration to the comments and concerns of the residents. 
The process shall include:
    (a) Informing the targeted residents regarding the preparation of 
the application, and providing for residents to assist in the 
development of the application, as appropriate.
    (b) Once a draft application has been prepared, the HA shall make a 
copy available for reading in the management office; provide copies of 
the draft to any duly elected resident organization representing the 
residents of the HA involved; and provide adequate opportunity for 
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representative organizations prior to making the application final.
    (c) Provide to any duly elected resident organization representing 
the development a summary of the resident comments and its response to 
them, and notify residents of the development(s) that this summary and 
response are available for reading in the management office.
    (d) After HUD approval of a grant, notify residents of the 
development, and any representative organizations of approval of the 
grant; notify the residents of the availability of the HUD approved 
implementation schedule in the management office for reading; and 
develop a system to facilitate a regular resident role in all aspects 
of program implementation.
    (2) Training/Employment/Contracting of HA Residents.
    (a) For IHAs, see Sec. 950.175 of the Indian Preference Rule.
    (b) Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 
U.S.C. 1701u) (section 3) requires that programs of direct financial 
assistance administered by HUD provide, to the greatest extent 
feasible, opportunities for job training and employment to lower income 
residents in connection with projects in their neighborhoods. For 
purposes of training and employment, the recipient, contractors and 
subcontractors shall direct their efforts to provide, to the greatest 
extent feasible, training and employment opportunities generated from 
the expenditure of section 3 covered assistance to section 3 residents 
in the following priority:
    (i) Residents of the housing development or developments for which 
the section 3 assistance is expended (category 1 residents);
    (ii) Residents of other housing developments managed by the HA that 
is expending the section 3 covered assistance (category 2 residents);
    (iii) Participants in HUD Youthbuild programs being carried out in 
the metropolitan area (or nonmetropolitan county) in which the section 
3 covered assistance is expended (category 3 residents); and (iv) other 
section 3 residents. Therefore, at a minimum each HA and each of its 
contractors and subcontractors receiving funds under this program 
shall, to the greatest extent feasible, employ HA residents to provide 
services.
    (c) For purposes of the requirements under section 3, to the 
greatest extent feasible means that the HA shall:
    (i) Attempt to recruit HA residents to serve as service 
coordinators, trainers, counselors, etc. from the appropriate areas 
through local advertising media, signs placed at the targeted areas, 
and community organizations and public or private institutions 
operating within the development area. The HA shall include in its 
outreach and marketing efforts, procedures to attract the least likely 
to apply for this program, i.e., low-income households headed by women, 
the elderly and persons with disabilities; and
    (ii) Determine the qualifications of HA residents when they apply, 
either on their own or on referral from any source, and employ HA 
residents if their qualifications are satisfactory and there are 
openings. If the HA is unable to employ residents determined to be 
qualified, those residents shall be listed for the first available 
openings.
    (3) Resident Compensation. Residents employed to provide services 
funded under this program or described in the application shall be paid 
at a rate not less than the highest of:
    (a) The minimum wage that would be applicable to the employees 
under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA), if section 6(a)(1) 
of the FLSA applied to the resident and if the resident were not exempt 
under section 13 of the FLSA;
    (b) The State or local minimum wage for the most nearly comparable 
covered employment; or
    (c) The prevailing rate of pay for persons employed in similar 
public occupations by the same employer.
    (d) For IHAs, see 24 CFR 950.172 (which pertains to the Davis-Bacon 
Act).
    (4) Treatment of Income. Annual Income does not include the 
earnings and benefits to any resident resulting from the participation 
in a program providing employment training and supportive services in 
accordance with the Family Support Act of 1988, section 22 of the U.S. 
Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.), or any comparable 
Federal, State, or local law during the exclusion period. For purposes 
of this paragraph, the following definitions apply:
    (a) Comparable Federal, State or local law means a program 
providing employment training and supportive services that--
    (i) Is authorized by a Federal, State or local law;
    (ii) Is funded by the Federal, State or local government;
    (iii) Is operated or administered by a public agency;
    (iv) Has as its objective to assist participants in acquiring 
employment skills.
    (b) Exclusion period means the period during which the resident 
participates in a program described in this section, plus 18 months 
from the date the resident begins the first job acquired by the 
resident after completion of such program that is not funded by public 
housing assistance under the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437 
et seq.). If the resident is terminated from employment without good 
cause, the exclusion shall end.
    (c) Earnings and Benefits means the incremental earnings and 
benefits resulting from a qualifying employment program or subsequent 
job.
    (5) Audit Findings and Equal Opportunity Requirements. To be 
eligible under this NOFA, a HA cannot have unaddressed, outstanding 
Inspector General audit findings or fair housing and equal opportunity 
monitoring review findings or Field Office management review findings 
relating to discriminatory housing practices that are unresolved. In 
addition, the HA must be in compliance with civil rights laws and equal 
opportunity requirements. A HA will be considered to be in compliance 
if:
    (a) As a result of formal administrative proceedings, there are no 
outstanding findings of noncompliance with civil rights laws or the HA 
is operating in compliance with a HUD-approved compliance agreement 
designed to correct the area(s) of noncompliance;
    (b) There is no adjudication of a civil rights violation in a civil 
action brought against it by a private individual, or the HA 
demonstrates that it is operating in compliance with a court order, or 
implementing a HUD-approved tenant selection and assignment plan or 
compliance agreement, designed to correct the area(s) of noncompliance;
    (c) There is no deferral of Federal funding based upon civil rights 
violations;
    (d) HUD has not deferred application processing by HUD under Title 
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Attorney General's Guidelines 
(28 CFR 50.3) and HUD's Title VI regulations (24 CFR 1.8) and 
procedures (HUD Handbook 8040.1) [PHAs only] or under Section 504 of 
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and HUD regulations (24 CFR 8.57) [PHAs 
and IHAs];
    (e) There is no pending civil rights suit brought against the HA by 
the Department of Justice; and
    (f) There is no unresolved charge of discrimination against the HA 
issued by the Secretary under section 810(g) of the Fair Housing Act, 
as implemented by 24 CFR 103.400.
    (6) Additional Requirements. In addition, grantees must comply with 
following requirements:
    (a) Ineligible contractors. The provisions of 24 CFR part 24 
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the employment, engagement of services, awarding of contracts, or 
funding of any contractors or subcontractors during any period of 
debarment, suspension, or placement in ineligibility status.
    (b) Applicability of OMB Circulars. The policies, guidelines, and 
requirements of OMB Circular Nos. A-87, A-122 and A-133 with respect to 
the acceptance and use of assistance by private non-profit 
organizations.
    (7) Reports. Each HA receiving a grant shall submit to HUD a semi-
annual progress report in a format prescribed by HUD measuring 
performance and documenting progress in achieving quantifiable program 
goals (participant evaluation and assessment data and other 
information, as needed) to determine the effectiveness of the EDSS 
Program in achieving goals of economic development, self-sufficiency, 
independent living and the prevention of premature or unnecessary 
institutionalization.

G. Ranking Factors

    Each application for a grant award that is submitted in a timely 
manner, as specified in the application kit, to the local HUD Field 
Office and that otherwise meets the requirements of this NOFA, will be 
evaluated. For Public Housing Authority applications received under 
this program, Ranking Factor C, HA Capability, will be reviewed and 
scored by the Field Office Secretary's Representative. For Indian 
Housing Authorities (IHAs) applications received under this program, 
Ranking Factor C, HA Capability, will be reviewed and scored by the 
Area ONAP Administrator. Applications for Economic Development and 
Supportive Services must receive a minimum of 75 points out of a 
maximum 100 to be eligible for funding. Applications for Supportive 
Services to assist the elderly and/or persons with disabilities must 
receive a minimum of 75 points out of a maximum 100 to be eligible for 
funding. A HA should submit its application to the appropriate local 
HUD Public Housing Office/Office of Native American Programs (See 
Appendix to this NOFA). The local Field Office will transfer all 
eligible applications to a review site for processing by a Grants 
Management Team. HUD will review and evaluate the application as 
follows, according to whether the application seeks funds for 
combination Economic Development and Supportive Services or for 
Supportive Services to assist the elderly and/or persons with 
disabilities. Grants will be awarded to the four highest ranked IHA 
applications nationwide. All PHA and the remaining IHA applications 
will be placed in an overall nationwide ranking order and funded until 
all funds are exhausted.
    Applications for Economic Development and Supportive Services 
activities funds will be scored on the following factors:
(1) Economic Development and Supportive Services
    (a) Evidence of Need and Proposal to Address the Need [20 Points]. 
HUD will award up to 20 points based on evidence of need for the 
supportive services by eligible residents and how the HA, and its 
partner agency, will meet the need, and maximize opportunities for 
self-sufficiency.
    (i) A high score (14-20 points) is achieved where the applicant 
provides a detailed assessment of eligible residents, clearly 
identifies specific target areas of concern, and documents results to 
be derived from resident participation in EDSS services.
    (ii) A medium score (7-13 points) is achieved where the applicant 
provides a general assessment of eligible residents and identifies 
target areas, but does not provide results to be derived from resident 
participation in EDSS services.
    (iii) A low score (1-6 points) is achieved where the applicant 
merely mentions there is a need for services, but does not clearly 
address specific areas of concern.
    (b) Program Quality [30 Points]. HUD will award up to 30 points 
based on the extent to which a HA:
     Provides evidence of a firm commitment from its partner 
agency ensuring that funding or services identified will be provided 
for three years following the receipt of funding under this program, 
and that the services are well designed to support the residents' self-
sufficiency efforts. (Even if continued funding from this source is no 
longer available). [For applicants proposing to develop credit unions 
the HA, and its partner, shall evidence how the community financial 
institutions(s) will partner with the HA in establishing and supporting 
the HA credit union(s) (i.e., written commitments from banks to deposit 
funds in the credit union(s), support of Community Reinvestment Act)].
     Describes how eligible residents will be recruited for a 
training program.
     Describes the training and placement activities and the 
implementation schedule.
     Describes the extent to which the training activities will 
prepare eligible residents for employment or entrepreneurial 
opportunities.
     Describes the efforts to provide job development and job 
placement for successful program participants (specifying the number of 
jobs that will be created).
     Describes efforts to provide business development, 
business start-up and business operation for successful program 
participants.
     If applicable, describes the strategy for establishing a 
micro-loan fund for business start-up funds as part of a comprehensive 
training program.
     If applicable, describes the strategy for establishing a 
credit union as part of a comprehensive training program.
     Describes how program milestones and success will be 
measured (milestones shall include the number of participants to be 
served, types of services, and dollar amounts to be allocated over the 
three-year period.
     Proposes innovative and effective program strategies, and 
provides reasonably achievable goals and milestones for measuring 
performance under the program over the three-year period.
    (i) A high score (19-30) is received where the applicant:
     Documents through a MOA/MOU with its partner agency a firm 
commitment from the partner agency to provide funding or services for 
the entire three-year grant period.
     Designs a training program that:
     Outlines an innovative method for recruiting and 
sustaining eligible resident participation.
     Outlines the training and placement schedule and how the 
activities will prepare eligible residents for employment or 
entrepreneurial opportunities.
     Details efforts to provide job development and job 
placement for successful program participants (specifying the number 
and types of jobs that will be created).
     Details efforts to provide business development, business 
start-up and business operation for successful program participants (if 
applicable).
     Outlines the strategy for establishing a micro-loan fund 
for business start-up funds as part of a comprehensive training program 
(if applicable).
     Outlines the strategy for establishing a credit union as 
part of a comprehensive training program (if applicable).
     Proposes an innovative and effective program strategy, and 
provides achievable quantifiable goals and milestones for measuring 
performance and success under the program.
    (ii) A medium score (8-18 points) is received where the HA:

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     Documents through a MOA/MOU with its partner agency a firm 
commitment from the partner agency to provide funding or services for 
less than the three-year grant period.
     Designs a training program that:
     Provides a general recruitment, training and placement 
schedule.
     Outlines a general method for recruiting, but does not 
build in assurances for sustaining resident participation.
     Provides a general training and placement schedule and how 
the activities will prepare eligible residents for employment or 
entrepreneurial opportunities.
     Details efforts to provide job development and job 
placement for successful program participants, but does not commit to 
specific numbers and types of jobs that will be created.
     Provides a general description of efforts to provide 
business development, business start-up and business operation for 
successful program participants (if applicable).
     Outlines a general strategy for establishing a micro-loan 
fund for business start-up funds as part of a comprehensive training 
program (if applicable).
     Outlines a general strategy for establishing a credit 
union as part of a comprehensive training program (if applicable).
     Proposes a reasonable program, and provides achievable 
quantifiable goals and milestones for measuring performance and success 
under the program.
    (iii) A low score (1-7) is received where the applicant:
     Documents through a MOA/MOU with its partner agency a firm 
commitment from the partner agency to provide funding or services for 
up to one year. Does not:
     Outline the method for recruiting eligible residents, and 
the training and placement schedule.
     Provide a training and placement schedule and how the 
activities will prepare eligible residents for employment or 
entrepreneurial opportunities.
     Detail efforts to provide job development and job 
placement for successful program participants. Does not specify numbers 
and types of jobs that will be created.
     Provide a description of efforts to provide business 
development, business start-up and business operation for successful 
program participants (if applicable).
     Outline a strategy for establishing a micro-loan fund for 
business start-up funds as part of a comprehensive training program (if 
applicable).
     Outline a strategy for establishing a credit union as part 
of a comprehensive training program (if applicable).
     Propose a reasonable strategy or achievable quantifiable 
goals or milestones for measuring performance and success under the 
program.
    (c) HA Capability [25 Points]. HUD will award up to 25 points based 
on the extent and evidence of success the HA, and its partner agency, 
have had in carrying out other comparable initiatives, and the extent 
of the involvement of the agency in the development of the application 
and its commitment of assistance. The commitment of the partner agency 
may be demonstrated through evidence of intent to provide direct 
financial assistance or other resources (i.e., in-kind services, 
training resources, counseling, etc.).
    (i) A high score (17-25 points) is received where the applicant and 
its partner agency demonstrate success in providing similar economic 
development and supportive services initiatives and have clearly 
detailed how the initiatives were coordinated and complemented with 
other programs; and in addition to the MOA/MOU, provide evidence of a 
strong and committed partnership that clearly identifies the partner 
agency's commitment of funding or services over three years to the 
program.
    (ii) A medium score (8-16 points) is received where the applicant 
and its partner agency do not currently provide similar initiatives to 
those proposed under this application, but clearly demonstrate how the 
initiatives proposed will be coordinated and complemented with other 
programs; and in addition to the MOA/MOU, provide evidence of the 
partner agency's intent to commit funding or services for less than 
three years to the program.
    (iii) A low score (1-7 points) is received where it is unclear if 
the applicant, and its partner agency, have any experience in providing 
similar initiatives, and the applicant does not demonstrate how the 
proposed initiatives will be complemented with other programs; does not 
provide a MOA/MOU, but states that the partner agency will commit 
funding or services for up to one year.
    (d) Resident Involvement [20 Points]. The extent to which the HA 
demonstrates that it has partnered with residents in the planning phase 
for the EDSS program and will further include residents in the 
implementation phase. In addition, the HA shall evidence the extent to 
which it will contract with or employ residents to provide services. 
(Evidence of partnerships and commitments shall be in the form of a 
resolution or letter.)
    (i) A high score (14-20 points) is received where the applicant:
     Describes support by the residents and provides 
documentation that shows strong support and involvement of the 
residents in the planning phases of application development; that the 
HA has sought resident input in identifying resident needs; and will 
continue their involvement throughout the implementation stages of the 
program; and
     Provides a letter or resolution documenting its strong 
commitment to employ residents to provide services, and a narrative 
describing the specific types of jobs that residents will be employed 
to provide.
    (ii) A medium score (7-13 points) is received where the applicant:
     Provides documentation that residents are in support of 
the program, and a narrative that does not show their involvement in 
the application development, but ensures that the residents' role will 
be increased during the implementation stages of the program; and
     Provides a letter or resolution of commitment to employ 
residents to provide services, but does not include a narrative 
describing the specific types of jobs in which residents will be 
employed.
    (iii) A low score (1-6 points) is received where the applicant:
     Provides a narrative statement that residents are in 
support of the program, but does not document resident support or how 
the residents will be involved in the planning or implementation stages 
of the program; and
     Provides a narrative that it will hire residents, but does 
not provide a letter or resolution or commitment nor describe the 
specific types of jobs in which residents will be employed.
    (e) Efficient Use of the Grant: Cost Effectiveness of the Grant [5 
points]. HUD will award up to 5 points based on the extent to which the 
proposed program will result in the lowest total cost per unit in 
comparison to other applications received under EDSS. HUD is looking 
for a lower cost per unit rather than a higher cost. Once applications 
are received the Department will place the proposed amounts in a single 
list and utilize a threshold range scale to determine the score 
assignments.
(2) Supportive Services to Assist the Elderly and/or Persons With 
Disabilities
    (a) Evidence of Need and Proposal to Address the Need [20 Points]. 
HUD will award up to 20 points based on the

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evidence of need for the supportive services by eligible residents and 
how the HA, and its partner agency, will meet the need, and maximize 
opportunities for independent living.
    (i) A high score (14-20 points) is achieved where the applicant 
provides a detailed assessment of eligible residents, clearly 
identifies specific target areas of concern, and documents results to 
be derived from resident participation in EDSS services.
    (ii) A medium score (7-13 points) is achieved where the applicant 
provides a general assessment of eligible residents and identifies 
target areas, but does not provide results to be derived from resident 
participation in EDSS services.
    (iii) A low score (1-6 points) is achieved where the applicant 
merely mentions there is a need for services, but does not clearly 
address specific areas of concern.
    (b) Program Quality [30 Points]. HUD will award up to 30 points 
based on evidence of firm commitments from the HA and its partner 
agency that funding or services will be provided for three years 
following the receipt of funding under this program, and the strategy 
for meeting the eligible residents' needs (even if continued funding 
from this source is no longer available). In addition, the HA shall 
provide reasonably quantifiable achievable goals and milestones for 
measuring performance under the program over the three-year period 
(milestones shall include the number of participants to be served, 
types of services, and dollar amounts to be allocated over the three-
year period).
    (i) A high score (19-30 points) is received where the applicant:
     Documents through a MOA/MOU with its partner agency a firm 
commitment from the partner agency to provide funding or services for 
the entire three-year grant period;
     Provides letters from other participating service 
providers outlining a commitment to provide services and other 
resources (i.e., direct financial, staff, training, etc.) over the 
grant period;
     Provides a detailed and precise description of the 
location of targeted area, and the coordination and accessibility of 
additional services and resources; and
     Proposes an innovative and effective program strategy, and 
provides reasonably achievable quantifiable goals and milestones for 
measuring performance and success under the program over the three-year 
period.
    (ii) A medium score (8-18 points) is received where the applicant:
     Documents through a MOA/MOU with its partner agency a firm 
commitment from the partner agency to provide funding or services for 
less than the three year grant period.
     Provides a letter of support rather than a MOA/MOU from 
its partner agency regarding a limited commitment to provide services 
and/or other resources; and
     Provides a description of the location of the targeted 
area, but the coordination and accessibility of available services and 
other resources is limited or somewhat unclear;
     Proposes a reasonable program, and provides achievable 
quantifiable goals and milestones for measuring performance and success 
under the program.
    (iii) A low score (1-7 points) is received where the applicant:
     Documents through a MOA/MOU with its partner agency a firm 
commitment from the partner agency to provide funding or services for 
up to one year.
     Merely mentions that its partner agency will commit 
services and/or other resources to the program, but does not provide a 
MOA/MOU or letters indicating a commitment;
     Mentions the location of the targeted area, but does not 
provide details regarding the coordination and accessibility of 
additional services and resources; and
     Proposes a reasonable strategy, but the achievable 
quantifiable goals or milestones for measuring performance are unclear.
    (c) HA Capability [25 Points]. HUD will award up to 25 points based 
on the extent and evidence of success the HA, and its partner agency, 
have had in carrying out other comparable initiatives, and the extent 
of the involvement of the agency in the development of the application 
and its commitment of assistance. The commitment of the partner agency 
shall be demonstrated through evidence of intent to provide direct 
financial assistance or services.
    (i) A high score (17-25) points) is received where the applicant 
and its partner agency demonstrate success in providing similar 
economic development and supportive services initiatives and have 
clearly detailed how the initiatives were coordinated and complemented 
with other programs; and in addition to the MOA/MOU, provide evidence 
of a strong and committed partnership that clearly identifies the 
partner agency's commitment of funding or services over three years to 
the program.
    (ii) A medium score (8-16 points) is received where the applicant, 
and its partner agency do not currently provide similar initiatives to 
those proposed under this application, but clearly demonstrate how the 
initiatives proposed will be coordinated and complemented with other 
programs; and in addition to the MOA/MOU, provide evidence of the 
partner agency's intent to commit funding or services for less than 
three years to the program.
    (iii) A low score (1-7 points) is received where it is unclear if 
the applicant, and its partner agency, have any experience in providing 
similar initiatives, and the applicant does not demonstrate how the 
proposed initiatives will be complemented with other programs; does not 
provide a MOA/MOU, but states that the partner agency will commit 
funding or services for up to one year.
    (d) Resident Involvement [20 Points]. The extent to which the HA 
demonstrates that it has partnered with residents in the planning phase 
for the EDSS program and will further include residents in the 
implementation phase. In addition, the HA shall evidence the extent to 
which it will contract with or employ residents to provide services. 
(Evidence of partnerships and commitments shall be in the form of a 
resolution or letter.)
    (i) A high score (14-20 points) is received where the applicant:
     Describes support by the residents and provides 
documentation that shows strong support and involvement of the 
residents in the planning phases of application development; that the 
HA has sought resident input in identifying resident needs; and will 
continue their involvement throughout the implementation stages of the 
program; and
     Provides a letter or resolution documenting its strong 
commitment to employ residents to provide services, and a narrative 
describing the specific types of jobs that residents will be employed 
to provide.
    (ii) A medium score (7-13 points) is received where the applicant:
     Provides documentation that residents are in support of 
the program, and a narrative that does not show their involvement in 
the application development, but ensures that the residents' role will 
be increased during the implementation stages of the program; and
     Provides a letter or resolution of commitment to employ 
residents to provide services, but does not include a narrative 
describing the specific types of jobs in which residents will be 
employed.

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    (iii) A low score (1-6 points) is received where the applicant:
     Provides a narrative statement that residents are in 
support of the program, but does not document resident support or how 
the residents will be involved in the planning or implementation stages 
of the program; and
     Provides a narrative that it will hire residents to employ 
residents, but does not provide a letter or resolution or commitment 
nor describe the specific types of jobs in which residents will be 
employed.
    (e) Efficient Use of the Grant: Cost Effectiveness of the Grant [5 
points]. HUD will award up to 5 points based on the extent to which the 
proposed program will result in the lowest total cost per unit in 
comparison to other applications received under EDSS. HUD is looking 
for a lower cost per unit rather than a higher cost. Once applications 
are received the Department will place the proposed amounts in a single 
list and utilize a threshold range scale to determine the score 
assignments.

II. Application Submission Process

A. Application Kit

    An application kit is required as the formal submission to apply 
for funding. The kit includes information and guidance on preparation 
of a Plan and Budget for activities proposed by the applicant. This 
process facilitates the execution of the grant for those selected to 
receive funding. An application may be obtained from the local HUD 
State/Area Offices with delegated responsibilities over an applying HA 
(See Appendix for listing), or by calling HUD's Resident Initiatives 
Clearinghouse toll-free number 1-800-955-2232. Requests for application 
kits must include your name, mailing address or P.O. Box number 
(including zip code), and should refer to document (FR-4021-N-01). 
Applications may be requested beginning [to be specified].

B. Application Submissions

    The original and three copies of the application must be submitted. 
The Appendix lists addresses of HUD State/Area Offices that will accept 
the completed application.
    The application must be physically received by 3:00 pm, local time, 
on October 15, 1996. This application deadline is firm as to date and 
hour. In the interest of fairness to all competing applicants, the 
Department will treat as ineligible for consideration any application 
that is received after the deadline. Applicants should take this 
practice into account and make early submission of their applications 
to avoid any risk of loss of eligibility brought on by unanticipated 
delays or other delivery-related problems. Facsimile and telegraphic 
applications are not authorized and shall not be considered.

III. Checklist of Application Submission Requirements

    The Application Kit will contain a checklist of application 
submission requirements to complete the application process.

A. Applications for Economic Development and Supportive Services 
Activities Must Contain the Following Information

    (1) Name and address (or P.O. Box) of the HA. Name and telephone 
number of contact person (in the event further information or 
clarification is needed during the application process);
    (2) SF-424A, Budget Information, Non-Construction Programs, and SF-
424B, Assurances, Non-Construction Programs;
    (3) A budget, timetable and list of milestones proposed for the 
three-year period. Milestones shall include the number of participants 
to be served, types of services, and dollar amounts to be allocated 
over the three-year period;
    (4) A description of how the proposed training activities will 
prepare eligible residents for employment or entrepreneurial 
opportunities (including innovative strategies);
    (5) A description of how training program participants' supportive 
services needs will be met (including innovative strategies);
    (6) A description of how program goals and milestones will be 
measured, and the baseline indicators against which performance and 
success will be measured;
    (7) A description of efforts to provide business development, 
business start-up and business operation for successful program 
participants;
    (8) A description of the resident involvement in the planning and 
implementation phases of the program;
    (9) A description of the services that HA residents will be 
employed to provide;
    (10) Evidence of a firm commitment from its partner agency ensuring 
that the funding or services identified will be provided for three 
years, and that the services proposed are well designed to support the 
residents' self-sufficiency efforts;
    (11) A description of the efforts to provide job placement for 
successful program participants, specifying the number of jobs that 
will be created;
    (12) A description of how eligible residents will be recruited for 
training programs; and
    (13) A description of the strategy for establishing a micro-loan 
fund for business start-up funds as part of a comprehensive training 
program (if applicable).

B. Applications for Supportive Services to Assist the Elderly and/or 
Persons With Disabilities Must Contain the Following Information

    (1) Name and address (or P.O. Box) of the HA. Name and telephone 
number of contact person (in the event further information or 
clarification is needed during the application process);
    (2) SF-424A, Budget Information, Non-Construction Programs, and SF-
424B, Assurances, Non-Construction Programs;
    (3) A budget, timetable and list of milestones proposed for the 
three-year period. Milestones shall include the number of participants 
to be served, types of services, and dollar amounts to be allocated 
over the three-year period;
    (4) A description of the need for supportive services by eligible 
residents, and how the HA, and its partner, will meet the need 
(including innovative strategies);
    (5) A description of the resident involvement in the planning and 
implementation phases of the program;
    (6) A description of the services that HA residents will be 
employed to provide; and
    (7) Evidence of a firm commitment from one or more partners 
ensuring that funding or services will be provided for three years, and 
that the services proposed are well designed to support independent 
living and/or to prevent premature or unnecessary institutionalization.
    (8) A description of how program goals and milestones will be 
measured, and the baseline indicators against which performance and 
success will be measured.

IV. Corrections to Deficient Applications

    After the submission deadline date, HUD will screen each 
application to determine whether it is complete, consistent, and 
contains correct computations. If an application lacks certain 
technical items, such as certifications or assurances, or contains a 
technical error, such as an incorrect signatory, HUD will notify the 
applicant that it has 14 calendar days from the date of HUD's written 
notification to cure the technical deficiency. If the applicant fails 
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material within the 14-day cure period, HUD will disqualify the 
application.
    This 14-day cure period applies only to nonsubstantive deficiencies 
or errors. Deficiencies capable of cure will involve only items not 
necessary for HUD to assess the merits of an application against the 
ranking factors specified in this NOFA. Curable items shall include 
missing signatures on required Certification Assurances (i.e., Drug-
Free Workplace, Non-Construction Programs, Forms SF-424, 2880, etc.). 
Deficiencies incapable of cure will render an application ineligible, 
and the application will be removed from the review and scoring 
process.

V. Other Matters

    A. Other Federal Requirements. In addition to the requirements 
already set forth in this NOFA, grantees must comply with the following 
requirements:
    (1) Ineligible contractors. The provisions of 24 CFR part 24 
relating to the employment, engagement of services, awarding of 
contracts, or funding of any contractors or subcontractors during any 
period of debarment, suspension, or placement in ineligibility status.
    (2) Applicability of OMB Circulars. The policies, guidelines, and 
requirements of OMB Circular Nos. A-87, A-122 and A-133 with respect to 
the acceptance and use of assistance by private non-profit 
organizations.
    B. Environmental Review. A Finding of No Significant Impact with 
respect to the environment has been made in accordance with HUD 
regulations in 24 CFR part 50 that implement section 102(2)(C) of the 
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332). The Finding 
of No Significant Impact is available for public inspection and copying 
Monday through Friday during regular business hours at the Office of 
the Rules Docket Clerk, Office of General Counsel, Room 10276, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, S.W., 
Washington, D.C. 20410.
    C. Executive Order 12612, Federalism. The General Counsel, as the 
Designated Official under section 6(a) of Executive Order 12612, 
Federalism, has determined that the policies contained in this notice 
will not have substantial direct effects on States or their political 
subdivisions, or the relationship between the Federal government and 
the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among 
the various levels of government. As a result, the notice is not 
subject to review under the Order. This notice announces the 
availability of funds to HAs to provide economic development 
opportunities and supportive services to assist residents of public and 
Indian housing and other low-income families and individuals to become 
economically self-sufficient, and, thus could benefit families 
significantly.
    D. Executive Order 12606, The Family. The General Counsel, as 
Designated Official under Executive Order 12606, The Family, has 
determined that this notice has potential for significant impact on 
family formation, maintenance, and general well-being. The purpose of 
this notice is to provide economic development opportunities and 
supportive services to assist residents of public and Indian housing 
and other low-income families and individuals to become economically 
self-sufficient. However, because the impact on families is beneficial, 
no further review is considered necessary.
    E. Section 102 HUD Reform Act: Documentation and Public Access 
Requirements. HUD will ensure that documentation and other information 
regarding each application submitted pursuant to this NOFA are 
sufficient to indicate the basis upon which assistance was provided or 
denied. This material, including any letters of support, will be made 
available for public inspection for a 5-year period beginning not less 
than 30 days after the award of the assistance. Material will be made 
available in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 
552) and HUD's implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 15. In addition, 
HUD will include the recipients of assistance pursuant to this NOFA in 
its Federal Register notice of all recipients of assistance awarded on 
a competitive basis. (See 24 CFR 12.14(a) and 12.16(b), and the notice 
published in the Federal Register on January 16, 1996, for further 
information on these requirements.)
    F. Section 103 of the HUD Reform Act. HUD's regulation implementing 
section 103 of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform 
Act of 1989, codified as 24 CFR part 4, applies to the funding 
competition announced today. The requirements of the rule continue to 
apply until the announcement of the selection of successful applicants. 
HUD employees involved in the review of applications and in the making 
of funding decisions are limited by part 4 from providing advance 
information to any person (other than an authorized employee of HUD) 
concerning funding decisions, or from otherwise giving any applicant an 
unfair competitive advantage. Persons who apply for assistance in this 
competition should confine their inquiries to the subject areas 
permitted under 24 CFR part 4.
    Applicants or employees who have ethics related questions should 
contact the HUD Office of Ethics (202) 708-3815. (This is not a toll-
free number.) For HUD employees who have specific program questions, 
such as whether particular subject matter can be discussed with persons 
outside HUD, the employee should contact the appropriate Field Office 
Counsel, or Headquarters counsel for the program to which the question 
pertains.

    Dated: August 8, 1996.
Michael B. Janis,
General Deputy, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing.

Appendix--Names, Addresses and Telephone Numbers of the Local HUD 
Offices and Offices of Native American Programs Accepting Applications 
for the Economic Development and Supportive Services Grant Program

New England

Connecticut State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, First Floor, 330 Main 
Street, Hartford, CT 06106-1860, Telephone No. (203) 240-4523

Massachusetts State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, Thomas P. O'Neill, 
Jr. Federal Building, 10 Causeway Street, Boston, MA 02222-1092, 
Telephone No. (617) 565-5634

New Hampshire State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, Norris Cotton Federal 
Building, 275 Chestnut Street, Manchester, NH 03101-2487, Telephone 
No. (603) 666-7681

Rhode Island State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, Sixth Floor, 10 
Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903-3234, Telephone No. (401) 
528-5351

New York/New Jersey

New Jersey State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, One Newark Center, 
Thirteenth Floor, Newark, NJ 07102-5260, Telephone No. (202) 622-
7900

New York State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, 26 Federal Plaza New 
York, NY 10278-0068, Telephone No. (212) 264-6500

Buffalo Area Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, Lafayette Court 465 
Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203-1780, Telephone No. (716) 846-5755

Mid-Atlantic

District of Columbia Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, 820 First Street, NE, 
Washington, DC 20002-4205, Telephone No. (202) 275-9200

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Maryland State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, City Crescent 
Building 5th Floor, 10 South Howard Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-
2505, Telephone No. (410) 962-2520

Pennsylvania State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, 100 Penn Square East, 
The Wanamaker Building, 105 South Seventh Street, Philadelphia, PA 
19107-3380, Telephone No. (215) 597-2560

Virginia State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, The 3600 Centre 3600 
West Broad Street, P.O. Box 90331, Richmond, VA 23230-0331, 
Telephone No. (804) 278-4507

West Virginia State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, 405 Capitol Street, 
Charleston, WV 25301-1795, Telephone No. (304) 347-7000

Pittsburgh Area Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, 412 Old Post Office 
Courthouse, 7th Avenue and Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1906, 
Telephone No. (412) 644-6428

Southeast/Caribbean

Alabama State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, Beacon Ridge Tower, 
Suite 300, 600 Beacon Parkway, West, Birmingham, AL 35209-3144, 
Telephone No. (205) 290-7617

Caribbean Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, New San Juan Office 
Building, 159 Carlos Chardon Avenue, San Juan, PR 00918-1804, 
Telephone No. (809) 766-6121

Georgia State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, Richard B. Russell 
Federal Building, 75 Spring Street, SW, Atlanta, GA 30303-3388, 
Telephone No. (404) 331-5136

Kentucky State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, 601 West Broadway, 
P.O. Box 1044, Louisville, KY 40201-1044, Telephone No. (502) 582-
5251

Mississippi State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, Doctor A.H. McCoy 
Federal Building, Suite 910, 100 West Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 
39269-1016, Telephone No. (601) 965-5308

North Carolina State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, Koger Building, 2306 
West Meadowview Road, Greensboro, NC 27407-3707, Telephone No. (910) 
547-4001

South Carolina State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, Strom Thurmond 
Federal Building, 1835 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201-2480, 
Telephone No. (803) 765-5592

Tennessee State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, 251 Cumberland Bend 
Drive Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37228-1803, Telephone No. (615) 736-
5213

Jacksonville Area Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, Southern Bell Tower 
Suite 2200, 301 West Bay Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202-5121, 
Telephone No. (904) 232-2626

Knoxville Area Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, John J. Duncan 
Federal Building, Third Floor, 710 Locust Street, Knoxville, TN 
37902-2526, Telephone No. (615) 545-4384

Midwest

Illinois State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, Ralph Metcalfe 
Federal Building, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60604-3507, 
Telephone No. (312) 353-5680

Indiana State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, 151 North Delaware 
Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2526, Telephone No. (317) 226-6303

Michigan State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, Patrick V. McNamara 
Federal Building, 477 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226-2592, 
Telephone No. (313) 226-7900

Minnesota State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, 220 Second Street, 
South Minneapolis, MN 55401-2195, Telephone No. (612) 370-3000

Ohio State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, 200 North High 
Street, Columbus, OH 43215-2499, Telephone No. (614) 469-5737

Wisconsin State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, Suite 1380, Henry S. 
Reuss Federal Plaza, 310 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203-
2289, Telephone No. (414) 297-3214

Cincinnati Area Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, Room 9002, Federal 
Office Building, 550 main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202-3253, 
Telephone No. (513) 684-2884

Cleveland Area Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, Renaissance Building 
Fifth Floor, 1350 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-1815, Telephone 
No. (216) 522-4058

Grand Rapids Area Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, Trade Center 
Building, 50 Louis, N.W., Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2648, Telephone No. 
(616) 456-2127

Southeast

Arkansas State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, TCBY Tower, 425 West 
Capitol Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72201-3488, Telephone No. (501) 324-
5931

Louisiana State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, Fisk Federal 
Building, 1661 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112-2887, Telephone 
No. (504) 589-7200

Oklahoma State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, 500 West Main Street, 
Oklahoma City, OK 73102, Telephone No. (405) 553-7559

Texas State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, 1600 Throckmorton, 
Post Office Box 2905, Fort Worth, TX 76113-2905, Telephone No. (817) 
885-5401

Houston Area Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, Norfolk Tower, Suite 
200, 2211 Norfolk, Houston, TX 77098-4096, Telephone No. (713) 834-
3274

San Antonio Area Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, Washington Square, 
800 Dolorosa, San Antonio, TX 78207-4563, Telephone No. (210) 229-
6800

Great Plains

Iowa State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, Federal Building, 
Room 239, 210 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309-2155, Telephone 
No. (515) 284-4512

Kansas/Missouri State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, Gateway Tower II, 
Room 200, 400 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66101-2406, Telephone 
No. (913) 551-5462

Nebraska State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, Executive Tower 
Centre, 10909 Mill Valley Road, Omaha, NE 68154-3955, Telephone No. 
(402) 492-3100

St. Louis Area Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, Robert A. Young 
Federal Building, Third Floor, 1222 Spruce Street, St. Louis, MO 
63103-2836, Telephone No. (314) 539-6583

Rocky Mountains

Colorado State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, 633-17th Street, 
Denver, CO 80202-3607, Telephone No. (303) 672-5440

Pacific/Hawaii

Arizona State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, 2 Arizona Center, 
Suite 1600, 400 North Fifth Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2361, 
Telephone No. (602) 379-4434

California State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, Phillip Burton 
Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 450 Golden Gate Avenue, P.O. 
Box 36003, San Francisco, CA 94102-3448, Telephone No. (415) 556-
4752

Hawaii State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, Seven Waterfront 
Plaza, Suite 500, 500 Ala

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Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96813-4918, Telephone No. (808) 522-
8175

Los Angeles Area Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, 1615 W. Olympic 
Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015-3801, Telephone No. (213) 251-7122

Sacramento Area Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, 777 12th Street, 
Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95814-1997, Telephone No. (916) 551-1351

Northwest/Alaska

Alaska State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, University Plaza 
Building, Suite 401, 949 East 36th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99508-4399, 
Telephone No. (907) 271-4170

Oregon State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, 520 Southwest Sixth 
Avenue, Portland, OR 97204-1596, Telephone No. (503) 326-2561

Washington State Office

Attention: Director, Office of Public Housing, Seattle Federal 
Office Building, Suite 200, 909 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104-1000, 
Telephone No. (206) 220-5101

Office of Native American Program Offices

Serves East of the River (including all of Minnesota)

Eastern Woodlands Office of Native American Programs

Attention: Administrator, Office of Native American Programs, 
Mecalfe Federal Building, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 
60604-3507, Telephone No. (312) 353-1282 or 800-735-3239

Serves: Louisiana, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Eastern Texas

Southern Plains Office of Native American Programs

Attention: Administrator, Office of Native American Programs, 500 
West Main Street, Suite 400, Oklahoma City, OK 73102, Telephone No. 
(405) 553-7525

Serves: Colorado, Montana, The Dakotas, Nebraska, and Wyoming

Northern Plains Office of Native American Programs

Attention: Administrator, Office of Native American Programs, First 
Interstate Tower North, 633 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202-3607, 
Telephone No. (303) 672-5462

Serves: California, Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico

Southwest Office of Native American Programs

Attention: Administrator, Office of Native American Programs, Two 
Arizona Center, Suite 1650, 400 North Fifth Street, Suite 1650, 
Phoenix, AZ 85004-2361, Telephone No. (602) 379-4156
      or

Albuquerque Division of Native American Programs

Albuquerque Plaza, 201 3rd Street, Suite 1830, Albuquerque, NM 
87102-3368, Telephone No. (505) 766-1372
      or

Office of Native American Programs, HUD

450 Golden Gate Avenue, 8th Floor, Box 36003, San Francisco, CA 
94102-3448

Serves: Iowa, Washington, Idaho and Oregon

Northwest Office of Native American Programs

Attention: Administrator, Office of Native American Programs, 909 
1st Avenue, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98104-1000, Telephone No. (206) 
220-5270

Serves: Alaska

Alaska Office of Native American Programs

Attention: Administrator, Office of Native American Programs, 
University Plaza Building, 949 East 36th Avenue, Suite 401, 
Anchorage, AK 99508-4399, Telephone No. (907) 271-4633

[FR Doc. 96-20698 Filed 8-9-96; 12:50 pm]
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