[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 158 (Wednesday, August 14, 1996)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-20698]
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Part III
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
Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 158 / Wednesday, August 14, 1996 /
Notices
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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
training or
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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
comment by the residents of the development and their
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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
relating to
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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
to submit the missing
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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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