[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 151 (Wednesday, August 6, 1997)]
[Notices]
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Development Disabilities: Availability of Financial Assistance for 
Projects of National Significance for Fiscal Year 1997; Notice

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Children and Families
[Program Announcement No. 93631-97-02]


Developmental Disabilities: Availability of Financial Assistance 
for Projects of National Significance for Fiscal Year 1997

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

ACTION: Announcement of availability of financial assistance for 
Projects of National Significance for fiscal year 1997.

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SUMMARY: The Administration on Developmental Disabilities, 
Administration for Children and Families, announces that applications 
are being accepted for funding of Fiscal Year 1997 Projects of National 
Significance.
    This program announcement consists of five parts. Part I, the 
Introduction, discusses the goals and objectives of ACF and ADD. Part 
II provides the necessary background information on ADD for applicants. 
Part III describes the review process. Part IV describes the priority 
under which ADD requests applications for Fiscal Year 1997 funding of 
projects. Part V describes in detail how to prepare and submit an 
application. All of the forms and instructions necessary to submit an 
application are published as part of this announcement following Part 
V.
    No separate application kit is either necessary or available for 
submitting Project of National Significance grant application. If you 
have a copy of this announcement, you have all the information and 
forms required to submit an application.
    Grants will be awarded under this program announcement subject to 
the availability of funds for support of these activities.

DATES: The closing date for submittal of applications under this 
announcement is September 5, 1997. Mailed or handcarried applications 
received after 4:30 p.m. on the closing date will be classified as 
late.
    Deadline: Mailed applications shall be considered as meeting an 
announced deadline if they are received on or before the deadline time 
and date at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, ACF/
Administration on Developmental Disabilities, Third Floor, 200 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20201, Attention: Joan Rucker.
    Applications handcarried by applicants, applicant couriers, other 
representatives of the applicant, or by overnight/express mail couriers 
shall be considered as meeting an announced deadline if they are 
received on or before the deadline date, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. 
and 4:30 p.m., EST, at the U.S. Department of Health and Human 
Services, ACF/Administration on Developmental Disabilities, Mailroom, 
Rm. G644, 330 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20201, between 
Monday and Friday (excluding Federal holidays). This address must 
appear on the envelope/package containing the application with the note 
``Attention: Joan Rucker''. Applicants using express/overnight services 
should allow two working days prior to the deadline date for receipt of 
applications. (Applicants are cautioned that express/overnight mail 
services do not always deliver as agreed.) Any applications received 
after 4:30 p.m. on the deadline date will not be considered for 
competition.
    ADD cannot accommodate transmission of applications by fax or 
through other electronic media. Therefore, applications transmitted to 
ADD electronically will not be accepted regardless of date or time of 
submission and time of receipt.
    Late Applications: Applications which do not meet the criteria 
above are considered late applications. ADD shall notify each late 
applicant that its application will not be considered in the current 
competition.
    Extension of Deadlines: ADD may extend the deadline for all 
applicants because of acts of God such as floods and hurricanes, or 
when there is widespread disruption of the mails. However, if ADD does 
not extend the deadline for all applicants, it may not waive or extend 
the deadline for any applicants.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Adele Gorelick (202-690-5982) or Pat 
Laird (202-690-7447), Program Development Division, Administration on 
Developmental Disabilities.
    Notice of Intent to Submit Application: If you intend to submit an 
application, please send a post card with the number and title of this 
announcement, your organization's name and address, and your contact 
person's name, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail address to: 
Administration on Developmental Disabilities, 200 Independence Avenue, 
Rm. 329D, Washington, DC, 20201, Attn: Projects of National 
Significance.
    This information will be used to determine the number of expert 
reviewers needed and to update the mailing list to whom program 
announcements are sent.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Part I. General Information

A. Goals of the Administration on Developmental Disabilities

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

B. Purpose of the Administration on Developmental Disabilities

    The Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD) is the lead 
agency within ACF and DHHS responsible for planning and administering 
programs which promote the self-sufficiency and protect the rights of 
persons with developmental disabilities.

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

C. Statutory Authorities Covered Under This Announcement

    The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 
1996, 42 U.S.C. 6000, et.seq. The Projects of National Significance is 
Part E of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights 
Act of 1996, 42 U.S.C. 6081, et.seq.

Part II. Background Information For Applicants

A. Description of Projects of National Significance

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

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

B. Comments on FY 1997 Proposed Priority Areas

    The notice requesting comments on the FY 1997 proposed priority 
areas was published in the Federal Register on April 16, 1997 (62 FR 
18633). A 60-day period was required to allow the public to comment on 
the proposed areas. After review and analysis of these comments, ADD is 
publishing its final priority in this announcement.
    The public comment notice requested specific comments and 
suggestions on the proposed funding priorities and recommendations for 
additional priority areas to help bring about the increased 
independence, productivity, and integration into the community of 
people with developmental disabilities.
    ADD received 34 letters by the closing date in response to the 
public comment notice. Commentary was from the following sources:
     Advocacy agencies, including national organizations and 
associations, national advocacy groups and State/local advocacy groups;
     Service organizations, including agencies that provide 
services for individuals with developmental disabilities as well as 
providing advocacy services on behalf of a particular disability, 
including developmental disabilities councils;
     Educational systems, including schools, colleges, and 
universities, programs located within a university setting and 
University Affiliated Programs;
     Private agencies, including national, State, and local 
nonprofit organizations;
     Government agencies, including Federal, State, county, and 
local government agencies; and
     Private individuals.
    Comments ranged from requests for copies of the final application 
solicitation, to general support, to informative, clarifying responses 
for this year's proposed funding priorities and recommendations for 
other priority areas. The vast majority supported and expanded upon 
what we proposed in the announcement, in addition to relating 
specifically to the program goals and priorities of the particular 
agencies submitting the comments.

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    The comments helped highlight the concerns of the developmental 
disabilities field and have been used in refining the final priority 
areas.
    After careful review of comments on ``Priority Area 1: Managed Care 
and Disability'', ADD has decided to defer funding a project in this 
area. ADD received little specific guidance on what should be the 
critical activities conducted in this area. This may be due to the fact 
that this is still an unknown area where much activity is taking place 
but no results or best practices have been identified as yet as it 
relates to people with developmental disabilities and families of 
children with developmental disabilities. Many of the activities taking 
place are projects supported by federal agencies such as the Office of 
Planning and Evaluation and the Health Care Financing Administration/ 
Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institute on 
Disability and Rehabilitation Research/Department of Education. ADD has 
also supported various activities in managed care through funding of a 
national clearinghouse on managed care and long-term support and 
services for adults with developmental disabilities and their families; 
a joint task force of the American Association of University Affiliated 
Programs and the Center for the Health Professions (Univ. of 
California/ San Francisco) which is studying the implications of 
managed care on professional education, service delivery, and research 
issues; and video and training materials for individuals with 
developmental disabilities and families. ADD realizes this is a 
critical area for the constituency it represents and will re-examine 
this topic again when it is developing its priorities for next fiscal 
year.
    In some of the proposed priority areas ADD used the phrase ``people 
with developmental disabilities and families of children with 
developmental disabilities''; it became apparent that a point of 
clarification is needed regarding the latter part of the phrase as it 
relates to the role of families of adults with developmental 
disabilities. ADD believes that the individual with a developmental 
disability should be afforded both the opportunity and necessary 
assistance to express and make decisions over their own lives but 
understands that under certain circumstances it may be appropriate and 
necessary for parents or guardians of such individuals to be consulted 
as primary decision-makers. However, even when some form of surrogate 
decision making is deemed necessary, adults with developmental 
disabilities should be provided the opportunities and supports to 
express personal preferences and choices affecting their own lives and 
futures to the maximum extent feasible. Applicants are encouraged to 
give this due consideration in their proposals.
    ADD further recognizes issues around surrogate decision making and 
decision making supports for people with developmental disabilities to 
be critical and timely ones and will also re-examine these topics again 
when it is developing its priorities for the next fiscal year.

Part III. The Review Process

A. Eligible Applicants

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

B. Review Process and Funding Decisions

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

C. Evaluation Criteria

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

D. Structure of Priority Area Descriptions

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

E. Available Funds

    ADD intends to award new grants resulting from this announcement 
during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1997, subject to the 
availability of funding. The size of the awards will vary. Each 
priority area description includes information on the maximum Federal 
share of the project costs and the anticipated number of projects to be 
funded.
    The term ``budget period'' refers to the interval of time (usually 
12 months) into which a multi-year period of assistance (project 
period) is divided for budgetary and funding purposes. The term 
``project period'' refers to the total time a project is approved for 
support, including any extensions.
    Where appropriate, applicants may propose shorter project periods 
than the maximums specified in the various priority areas. Non-Federal 
share contributions may exceed the minimums specified in the various 
priority areas.
    For multi-year projects, continued Federal funding beyond the first 
budget period, but within the approved project period, is subject to 
the availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the grantee and a 
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continued funding would be in the best interest of the Government.

F. Grantee Share of Project Costs

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

G. Cooperation in Evaluation Efforts

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

H. Closed Captioning for Audiovisual Efforts

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

Part IV. Fiscal Year 1997 Priority Areas for Projects of National 
Significance--Description and Requirements

    The following section presents the final priority areas for Fiscal 
Year 1997 Projects of National Significance (PNS) and solicits the 
appropriate applications.

Fiscal Year 1997 Priority Area 1: Technical Assistance and Knowledge 
Transfer on Welfare Reform and Individuals with Developmental 
Disabilities and their Families

     Eligible Applicants: State agencies, public or private 
nonprofit organizations, institutions or agencies, including a 
consortia of some or all of the above
     Purpose: Under this priority area, ADD will issue a 
Financial Assistance Award through the instrument of a cooperative 
agreement that will outline the terms of ADD's involvement as well as 
the responsibilities of the recipient organization or agency in the 
development of a national technical assistance and knowledge transfer 
center on effective Welfare Reform for people with developmental 
disabilities and their families.
     Background Information: ADD finds its mission of promoting 
the independence, productivity, inclusion, and integration of 
individuals with developmental disabilities into their communities to 
be strikingly similar in many ways to the goals of welfare reform.
    When we view welfare reform as an effort not only to assist people 
to leave welfare rolls and poverty, the empowerment of individuals and 
families is very much like the outcomes ADD hopes to see from its 
efforts at partnerships to achieve community-based and consumer-driven 
programs and services.
    Over a million children and adults with disabilities and their 
families will be directly affected by the implementation of all aspects 
of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act 
of 1996. Such individuals and families should have an equal opportunity 
to realize the full promise of Welfare Reform, including the chance to 
work their way out of poverty, while keeping their families healthy, 
safe and intact.
     Minimum Requirements for Project Design: Significant 
research, best practices and lessons learned exist in regard to 
assisting children and adults with the full range of developmental 
disabilities to live, work and become contributing members of their 
families, communities and nation. States, communities, businesses, 
disability constituencies and others can benefit from technical 
assistance aimed at assisting them to transfer, adapt and apply such 
knowledge and practice to Welfare Reform activities.
    Such technical assistance should seek to better equip these major 
stakeholders with the skills, knowledge and expertise necessary to 
apply what is already known to work for persons with developmental 
disabilities and their families to the Welfare Reform context with 
respect to:
    (1) Assuring the basic civil rights of, and equal opportunity for, 
individuals with developmental disabilities and their families on the 
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program;
    (2) Making work pay for low-income parents with disabilities and 
parents of children with developmental disabilities on TANF;
    (3) Encouraging job/business creation by and for low-income 
families and individuals with developmental disabilities;
    (4) Increasing the access and responsiveness of Head Start and 
Child Care Programs to families of children with developmental 
disabilities and parents with disabilities;
    (5) Supporting and strengthening poor families experiencing issues 
surrounding the challenges of living with developmental disabilities;
    (6) Promoting the safety, healthy development, permanency and well-
being of children with developmental disabilities and their families;
    (7) Making welfare reform work for teen parents and other at-risk 
young people with developmental disabilities;
    (8) Making tribal welfare reform work for Native Americans with 
developmental disabilities and their families;
    (9) Making welfare reform work for ``Qualified Aliens'' (as defined 
in 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1612) with developmental disabilities and their 
families; and
    (10) Enhancing child support enforcement.
    The mission of a national technical assistance and knowledge 
transfer center on effective Welfare Reform for people with 
developmental disabilities and their families would be to work with 
States, the disability community, businesses and others to enhance the 
likelihood that adults and children with developmental disabilities as 
well as their families on TANF would have an opportunity to benefit 
from all aspects of Welfare Reform.
    Specifically, the center would establish partnerships with a number 
of states each year to develop plans for

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targeted knowledge transfer strategies and work with all relevant 
stakeholders to:
     Track and report on trends and practices in welfare reform 
affecting children and adults with developmental disabilities and their 
families;
     Convene working conferences to develop and share 
strategies for responding to opportunities and risks in Welfare Reform 
for such individuals and families;
     Disseminate relevant research findings pertaining to: (i) 
the effects of Welfare Reform on persons with developmental 
disabilities and their families; and, (ii) relationships between 
disability, poverty, gender, ethnicity and dependency on Aid For 
Dependent Children (AFDC) and Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF);
     Function as a clearinghouse on all relevant information, 
emerging knowledge, policy, best practices and research;
     Broker technical assistance, especially peer-to-peer 
consultations, designed to assist such stakeholders to work together to 
apply to Welfare Reform research and best practices regarding what 
works for persons with developmental disabilities and their families;
     Assist researchers conducting evaluations of Welfare 
Reform to assure that such studies are designed and carried out with 
sensitivity to a wide range of disability policy concerns;
     Track, synthesize, disseminate, facilitate the adaptation 
and/or replication of best or promising approaches, as well as lessons 
learned, especially those supported by investments of ADD in DD 
Councils, Protection and Advocacy Systems, University Affiliated 
Programs, Projects of National Significance and other Federal or State 
agencies or foundations;
     Expand leadership development opportunities among 
individuals and families experiencing developmental disabilities in 
economically disadvantaged communities; and,
     Sponsor forums, on-line conferences and other ongoing 
exchanges to facilitate a greater understanding of the impacts of 
Welfare Reform on individuals with developmental disabilities and their 
families on the part of States, the disability community, foundations, 
researchers and others.
    There are a number of agencies engaged in projects or the design of 
projects involving research into welfare reform. ADD award recipients 
will be expected to track these electronically and consolidate 
information on findings and contact persons. In particular, awardees 
will coordinate with two projects of the Administration for Children 
and Families: Welfare Reform Studies and Analyses, funded by the Office 
of Planning, Research, and Evaluation; and the Child Care Inclusion 
Technical Assistance Project for Children with Disabilities, funded by 
the Child Care Bureau.
    In addition, ADD will be funding two other national center 
priorities in the areas of self-determination and responsible 
leadership by and for individuals with developmental disabilities and 
families of children with developmental disabilities and of analysis of 
major trends and outcomes data regarding individuals with developmental 
disabilities and their families. To avoid redundancy in inevitable 
areas of overlap as we focus on capacity building and to facilitate 
consistency, it is expected that all awardees will meet with ADD to 
share their approaches and methodology. ADD will be actively involved 
in the design of the project, with details of the relationship with the 
awardee and any subcontractors to be set forth in the cooperative 
agreement. Proposals should include provisions for travel by key 
personnel for this purpose.
    As a general guide, ADD will expect to fund only those applications 
for projects that incorporate the following elements:
     Consumer/self-advocate orientation and participation;
     Key project personnel with direct life, parental, or 
familial experience with living with a disability;
     Strong advisory components that consist of a majority of 
individuals with disabilities and a structure where individuals with 
disabilities make real decisions that determine the outcome of the 
project;
     Research reflecting the principles of participatory 
action;
     Cultural competency;
     A description of how individuals with disabilities and 
their families will be involved in all aspects of the design, 
implementation, and evaluation of the project;
     Attention to unserved and inadequately served individuals, 
having a range of disabilities from mild to severe, from diverse 
backgrounds, rural and inner-city areas, and migrant, homeless, and 
legal immigrant and refugee families;
     Attention to individuals with learning disabilities, which 
in many instances may meet the definition of developmental 
disabilities;
     Attention to issues of mental health, which may require 
work flexibility;
     Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and 
section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended (29 U.S.C. 
794);
     Collaboration through partnerships and coalitions;
     Development of the capacity to communicate and disseminate 
information through electronic and other effective, affordable, and 
accessible formats;
     A community-based approach;
     Identification of barriers and strategies for overcoming 
barriers;
     An outcome orientation;
     Measurement and ongoing evaluation, including the 
participation of individuals with disabilities in formulation and 
implementation;
     Development and establishment of practices and programs 
beyond the project period.
    Applications should also include provisions for the travel of two 
key personnel during the first and last year of the project to 
Washington, DC for a one day meeting with ADD staff.
    As noted earlier, the award will be made as a cooperative 
agreement. While an organization receiving an award will not be 
conducting its project on behalf of ADD, ADD and the awardee will work 
cooperatively in the development and implementation of the project's 
agenda as described below.
    Under the cooperative agreement mechanism, ADD and the awardee will 
share the responsibility for planning the objectives of the project. 
The awardee will have the primary responsibility for developing and 
implementing the activities of the project. ADD will jointly 
participate with the awardee in such activities as clarifying the 
specific issue areas to be addressed through periodic briefings and 
ongoing consultation, sharing with awardee its knowledge of the issues 
being addressed by past and current projects, and providing feedback to 
awardee about the usefulness to the field of written products and 
information sharing activities. The details of the relationship between 
ADD and awardee will be set forth in the cooperative agreement to be 
developed and signed prior to issuance of the award.
     Project Duration: This announcement is requesting 
applications for project periods up to three years under this priority 
area. Awards, on a competitive basis, will be for a one-year budget 
period, although project periods may be for three years. Applications 
for continuation grants funded under this priority area beyond the one-
year budget period, but within the three-year project period, will be 
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non-competitive basis, subject to the availability of funds, 
satisfactory progress of the grantee, and determination that continued 
funding would be in the best interest of the Government.
     Federal Share of Project Costs: The Federal share is a 
range of $300,000-$400,000 for the first 12-month budget period or a 
minimum of $900,000 for a three-year project period. There is a 
possibility of increased funding in year two and three contingent on 
additional funds.
     Matching Requirement: Grantees must provide at least 25 
percent of the total approved cost of the project. The total approved 
cost of the project is the sum of the ACF share and the non-Federal 
share. The non-Federal share may be met by cash or in-kind 
contributions, although applicants are encouraged to meet their match 
requirements through cash contributions. Therefore, a project 
requesting $300,000 in Federal funds (based on an award of $300,000 per 
budget period) must include a match of at least $100,000 (25% total 
project cost).
     Anticipated Number of Projects to be Funded: It is 
anticipated that one (1) project will be funded. Subject to 
availability of additional resources in FY 1998 and the number of 
acceptable applications received as a result of this program 
announcement, the ADD Commissioner may elect to select recipients for 
the FY 1998 cohort of programs out of the pool of applications 
submitted for FY 1997 funds.
     CFDA: ADD's CFDA (Code of Federal Domestic Assistance) 
number is 93.631--Developmental Disabilities--Projects of National 
Significance. This information is needed to complete item 10 on the SF 
424.

Fiscal Year 1997 Priority Area 2: Technical Assistance and Knowledge 
Transfer on Self-Determination and Responsible Leadership by and for 
Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Families of Children 
with Developmental Disabilities

     Eligible Applicants: State agencies, public or private 
nonprofit organizations, institutions or agencies, including a 
consortia of some or all of the above.
     Purpose: Under this priority area, ADD will award a grant 
through a cooperative agreement to establish a national technical 
assistance and knowledge transfer center on self-determination and 21st 
Century leadership development. The mission of such a center would be 
to work with all relevant stakeholders to expand and sustain 
responsible leadership by and for people with developmental 
disabilities and families of children with developmental disabilities 
in shaping and guiding the implementation of policies, practices and 
approaches which enhance their own self-determination and self-
efficacy.
     Background Information: All Americans, including people 
with developmental and other disabilities, should experience 
opportunities and a sense of community and responsibility in their 
lives. One of the central tasks facing us is to devise ways we as 
individuals, families, communities and a nation can actively promote 
the responsibility people with disabilities have for their own and our 
collective lives and futures. Federal legislation such as the 
Developmental Disabilities Act, the Individuals with Disabilities 
Education Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act are all grounded 
in the fundamental principle that persons with disabilities and their 
families have a critical need to be, and as a matter of right ought to 
be, primary decision-makers in decisions affecting their lives and 
futures.
    The majority of the progress we have made as a society in this 
regard in the past quarter century has shown us that responsible 
leadership for and by people with developmental and other disabilities 
and their families is a prerequisite to increasing independence, 
productivity, integration and inclusion of such individuals and their 
families. ADD and individual DD Councils, Protection and Advocacy 
Systems and University Affiliated Programs have found that developing, 
nurturing and sustaining strategic, creative and responsible leadership 
on the part of individuals with developmental and other disabilities 
and their families have been among the most high-yielding long-term 
investments made.
    Through Projects of National Significance, ADD has assisted its 
grantees to develop and replicate a variety of innovative, successful 
approaches to develop leadership and self-determination among people 
with developmental disabilities and their families. Most notably, this 
has taken the form of early and formative support of such endeavors as 
Partners in Policy, the active participation of families of children 
with developmental disabilities in designing and implementing of State 
family support policies and programs, the Home of Your Own initiative, 
personal assistance system change projects, and targeted leadership 
efforts among people of color with developmental disabilities.
    Now more than ever, the States, the disability community and others 
require support and assistance in strategically working through the 
cumulative effects of such issues as Welfare Reform, SSI changes, 
managed care and Medicaid restructuring might have on adults and 
children with developmental disabilities as well as their families. 
Responsible leadership by people with developmental and other 
disabilities and their families, is value driven and recognizes the new 
and emerging realities facing State and local governments today. Such 
leadership is critical to finding responsible and cost effective ways 
to strengthen the abilities and opportunities of individuals with 
developmental disabilities and families of children with developmental 
disabilities to exercise choice and self-determination throughout their 
daily lives. This is true in respect to most people with developmental 
disabilities and families of children with developmental disabilities, 
but is particularly the case in regard to those living in poverty.
    ADD is particularly interested in applications from organizations 
or coalitions that have a strong self-advocacy/consumer base. Such 
applicants should demonstrate significant involvement by people with 
developmental disabilities in the governance, management, and operation 
of the center; that is, not just as advisors but in management and 
other key staff positions as well as any subgrantees that may have a 
critical role in the project.
     Minimum Requirements for Project Design: ADD will support 
a project that seeks to strengthen and expand leadership for the 21st 
Century by and for people with developmental disabilities and families 
of children with developmental disabilities through:
     Building, expanding and strengthening what works in this 
regard.
     Brokering technical assistance, especially peer-to-peer 
consultations, designed to assist such stakeholders to work together to 
apply research and best practices to enhance the self-determination and 
self-efficacy of persons with developmental disabilities and families 
of children with developmental disabilities (especially in States and 
communities and tribal governments that have not taken part in similar 
initiatives relating to Partners in Policy, family support, home 
ownership, personal assistance, self-determination, etc.)
     Expanding self-determination opportunities and roles for 
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people with and without developmental disabilities (ages 12-25) as well 
as individuals with significant developmental disabilities and families 
of children with developmental disabilities from economically 
disadvantaged communities.
     Convening working conferences to develop and share 
strategies for enhancing self-determination in the context of the 
changing roles of the State and Federal Governments, governmental 
reinvention activities, a heightened focus on achieving results and 
cost effectiveness in such areas as welfare reform, changes in SSI, 
managed care and proposals for Medicaid restructuring.
     Assisting in and disseminating relevant research findings 
pertaining to the prospects for enhancing self-determination and 
supporting the development of national and State policy in the changing 
Federal and State context described above.
     Functioning as a clearinghouse on all relevant 
information, emerging knowledge, policy, best practices and research.
     Tracking, synthesizing, disseminating, facilitating the 
adaptation and/or replication of best or promising approaches, and 
lessons learned, especially those supported by investments of ADD in DD 
Councils, Protection and Advocacy Systems, University Affiliated 
Programs, Projects of National Significance and other Federal or State 
agencies or foundations.
     Sponsoring forums, on-line conferences and other ongoing 
exchanges to facilitate a greater understanding of the impacts of 
welfare reform, managed care, and other critical issues on individuals 
with developmental disabilities and their families on the part of 
States, tribal governments, the disability community, foundations, 
researchers and others.
    As a general guide, ADD will expect to fund only those applications 
for projects that incorporate the following elements:
     Consumer/self-advocate orientation and participation.
     Key project personnel with direct life, parental, or 
familial experience with living with a disability.
     Strong advisory components that consist of a majority of 
individuals with disabilities and a structure where individuals with 
disabilities make real decisions that determine the outcome of the 
grant.
     Research reflecting the principles of participatory 
action.
     Cultural competency.
     A description of how individuals with disabilities and 
their families will be involved in all aspects of the design, 
implementation, and evaluation of the project.
     Attention to unserved and inadequately served individuals, 
having a range of disabilities from mild to severe, from diverse 
backgrounds, rural and inner-city areas, migrant, homeless, and refugee 
families, with severe disabilities.
     Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and 
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended (29 U.S.C. 
794);
     Collaboration through partnerships and coalitions.
     Development of the capacity to communicate and disseminate 
information and technical assistance through e-mail and other 
effective, affordable, and accessible forms of electronic 
communication.
     A community-based approach.
     Responsiveness through systems change.
     Identification of barriers and strategies for overcoming 
barriers.
     Outcome orientation.
     Measurement and ongoing evaluation, including the 
participation of individuals with disabilities in formulation and 
implementation.
     Development and establishment of practices and programs 
beyond project period.
     Dissemination of models, products, best practices, and 
strategies for distribution between the networks and beyond. A plan 
describing initial activities is needed between funded projects as well 
as at the end of the project period. These activities should maintain 
and share ongoing information, existing resources of consultants/
experts, and curriculum/materials with funded projects and within the 
network.
    Applications should also include provisions for the travel of two 
key personnel during the first and last year of the project to 
Washington, DC for a one day meeting with ADD staff.
    As noted earlier, the award will be made as a cooperative 
agreement. While an organization receiving an award will not be 
conducting its project on behalf of ADD, ADD and the awardee will work 
cooperatively in the development and implementation of the project's 
agenda as described below.
    Under the cooperative agreement mechanism, ADD and the awardee will 
share the responsibility for planning the objectives of the project. 
The awardee will have the primary responsibility for developing and 
implementing the activities of the project. ADD will jointly 
participate with the awardee in such activities as clarifying the 
specific issue areas to be addressed through periodic briefings and 
ongoing consultation, sharing with awardee its knowledge of the issues 
being addressed by past and current projects, and providing feedback to 
awardee about the usefulness to the field of written products and 
information sharing activities. The details of the relationship between 
ADD and awardee will be set forth in the cooperative agreement to be 
developed and signed prior to issuance of the award.
     Project Duration: This announcement is requesting 
applications for project periods up to three years under this priority 
area. Awards, on a competitive basis, will be for a one-year budget 
period, although project periods may be for three years. Applications 
for continuation grants funded under this priority area beyond the one-
year budget period, but within the three-year project period, will be 
entertained in subsequent years on a non-competitive basis, subject to 
the availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the grantee, and 
determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of 
the Government.
     Federal Share of Project Costs: The Federal share is a 
range of $300,000-$400,000 for the first 12-month budget period or a 
minimum of $900,000 for a three-year project period. There is a 
possibility of increased funding in year two and three contingent on 
additional funds.
     Matching Requirement: Grantees must provide at least 25 
percent of the total approved cost of the project. The total approved 
cost of the project is the sum of the ACF share and the non-Federal 
share. The non-Federal share may be met by cash or in-kind 
contributions, although applicants are encouraged to meet their match 
requirements through cash contributions. Therefore, a project 
requesting $300,000 in Federal funds (based on an award of $300,000 per 
budget period) must include a match of at least $100,000 (25% total 
project cost).
     Anticipated Number of Projects to be Funded: It is 
anticipated that one (1) project will be funded. Subject to 
availability of additional resources in FY 1998 and the number of 
acceptable applications received as a result of this program 
announcement, the ADD Commissioner may elect to select recipients for 
the FY 1998 cohort of programs out of the pool of applications 
submitted for FY 1997 funds.
     CFDA: ADD's CFDA (Code of Federal Domestic Assistance) 
number is 93.631--Developmental Disabilities--

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 Projects of National Significance. This information is needed to 
complete item 10 on the SF 424.

Fiscal Year 1997 Priority Area 3: The National Center for the Analysis 
of Major Trends and Outcomes Data Regarding Individuals with 
Developmental Disabilities and Their Families

     Eligible Applicants: State agencies, public or private 
nonprofit organizations, institutions or agencies, including a 
consortia of some or all of the above.
     Purpose: ADD is interested in awarding a grant through a 
cooperative agreement that would accurately measure, track and report 
on the extent to which our society is progressing toward the goals of 
strengthening the capabilities and expanding the opportunities of 
individuals with developmental disabilities and families of children 
with developmental disabilities to exercise choice and self-
determination throughout their daily lives. This is crucial to 
assessing both the overall effectiveness of the ADD programs and that 
of the Nation as a whole in carrying on this endeavor.
     Background Information: ADD has supported a number of 
initiatives particularly through PNS, and ongoing projects designed to 
strengthen, expand and sustain our collective understanding of the 
changing status of Americans with developmental disabilities. Most 
notably was the state consumer surveys conducted in preparation for the 
1990 Report. This support has also taken the form of both the formative 
and ongoing support for such endeavors as:
     ADD's three national data collection and dissemination 
projects;
     The development of the ADD Management Information System;
     The Data Trends Conference cosponsored with the National 
Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research;
     The AAUAP data collection project; and
     The disability supplement to the National Health Interview 
Survey.
     Minimum Requirements for Project Design: To build on these 
and other efforts and to further foster the pursuit of excellence 
through its leadership and that of its programs, ADD proposes to fund a 
National Center for the Analysis of Major Trends and Outcomes Data 
Regarding Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Their 
Families. The mission of such a center would be to work with all 
relevant stakeholders around a number of tasks that could include the 
following:
    (1) Build and expand upon current and past efforts undertaken by 
ADD and others in this area;
    (2) Identify, synthesize, and report on major data sources on major 
trends affecting the lives, well being and futures of all Americans, 
including those with developmental and other disabilities as well as 
their families;
    (3) Identify, synthesize, and report on major data sources on major 
trends specific to the lives, well being and futures of individuals 
with developmental disabilities and their prospects for their increased 
independence, productivity, integration and inclusion as well as 
greater choice and self determination throughout their everyday lives;
    (4) Develop, continually improve, and work with ADD, its programs 
and all other relevant Federal, State and private entities to infuse 
outcome measures and other indicators which accurately reflect the 
status of persons with developmental disabilities and the families of 
children with developmental disabilities into major surveys and 
studies;
    (5) Develop in close consultation and collaboration with 
individuals with developmental disabilities and families of children 
with developmental disabilities a prototypical survey instrument to 
assess the extent to which such individuals and families believe they 
have opportunities to exercise meaningful choice and self determination 
as well as to carry out personal responsibilities in life, and which: 
(a) Is compatible with the state consumer survey used in preparation 
for the 1990 Report, (b) can be reliably and cost effectively 
administered to a representative national sample, (c) can be easily 
adapted and used for a variety of related purposes, and (d) accurately 
assesses the status of individuals with developmental disabilities and 
families of children with developmental disabilities who are members of 
racial, cultural or ethnic minority groups;
    (6) Develop a prototypical public opinion survey instrument which 
can be reliably and cost effectively administered to a representative 
national sample of the general public at least once every five years to 
assess the extent to which the public (a) perceives individuals with 
developmental disabilities and families with children with 
developmental disabilities as having opportunities to exercise choice 
and self determination as well as to carry out personal 
responsibilities; and (b) values the exercise of self determination and 
personal responsibilities both in their own lives and in the lives of 
persons with developmental disabilities and their families;
    (7) Develop, in close consultation and collaboration with ADD, its 
programs and all other relevant Federal, State and private entities, 
cost effective and readily implementable strategies for, and providing 
technical assistance in, carrying out activities related to the survey 
instruments described above;
    (8) Produce, in close consultation and collaboration with ADD, its 
programs and all other relevant Federal, State and private entities, a 
State of Americans with developmental disabilities and their families 
report which then could be replicated at least once every five years;
    (9) Function as a clearinghouse on all relevant information, 
emerging knowledge, and research concerning the status of individuals 
with developmental disabilities and the families of children with 
developmental disabilities in American society; and,
    (10) Sponsor forums, on line conferences and other on-going 
exchanges relative to activities or strategies for continually 
improving efforts to accurately measure, track and report on the extent 
to which our society is making progress toward achieving its goals of 
increasing the self determination, personal responsibility, 
independence, productivity, integration and inclusion of Americans with 
developmental disabilities in everyday life.
    As a general guide, ADD will expect to fund only those applications 
for projects that incorporate the following elements:
     Consumer/self-advocate orientation and participation.
     Key project personnel with direct life, parental, or 
familial experience with living with a disability.
     Strong advisory components that consist of a majority of 
individuals with disabilities and a structure where individuals with 
disabilities make real decisions that determine the outcome of the 
grant.
     Research reflecting the principles of participatory 
action.
     Cultural competency.
     A description of how individuals with disabilities and 
their families will be involved in all aspects of the design, 
implementation, and evaluation of the project.
     Attention to unserved and inadequately served individuals, 
having a range of disabilities from mild to severe, from diverse 
backgrounds, rural and inner-city areas, migrant, homeless, and refugee 
families, with severe disabilities.

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     Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and 
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended (29 U.S.C. 
794);
     Collaboration through partnerships and coalitions.
     Development of the capacity to communicate and disseminate 
information and technical assistance through e-mail and other 
effective, affordable, and accessible forms of electronic 
communication.
    Details of the relationship between ADD and awardee will be set 
forth in the cooperative agreement to be developed and signed prior to 
issuance of the award.
     Project Duration: This announcement is requesting 
applications for project periods up to three years under this priority 
area. Awards, on a competitive basis, will be for a one-year budget 
period, although project periods may be for three years. Applications 
for continuation grants funded under this priority area beyond the one-
year budget period, but within the three-year project period, will be 
entertained in subsequent years on a non-competitive basis, subject to 
the availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the grantee, and 
determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of 
the Government.
     Federal Share of Project Costs: The Federal share is a 
range of $300,000-$400,000 for the first 12-month budget period or a 
minimum of $900,000 for a three-year project period. There is a 
possibility of increased funding in year two and three contingent on 
additional funds.
     Matching Requirement: Grantees must provide at least 25 
percent of the total approved cost of the project. The total approved 
cost of the project is the sum of the ACF share and the non-Federal 
share. The non-Federal share may be met by cash or in-kind 
contributions, although applicants are encouraged to meet their match 
requirements through cash contributions. Therefore, a project 
requesting $300,000 in Federal funds (based on an award of $300,000 per 
budget period) must include a match of at least $100,000 (25% total 
project cost).
     Anticipated Number of Projects To Be Funded: It is 
anticipated that one (1) project will be funded. Subject to 
availability of additional resources in FY 1998 and the number of 
acceptable applications received as a result of this program 
announcement, the ADD Commissioner may elect to select recipients for 
the FY 1998 cohort of programs out of the pool of applications 
submitted for FY 1997 funds.
     CFDA: ADD's CFDA (Code of Federal Domestic Assistance) 
number is 93.631--Developmental Disabilities--Projects of National 
Significance. This information is needed to complete item 10 on the SF 
424.

Part V. Instructions for the Development and Submission of Applications

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

A. Required Notification of the State Single Point of Contact

    This program is covered under Executive Order (E.O.) 12372, 
``Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs,'' and 45 CFR Part 100, 
``Intergovernmental Review of Department of Health and Human Services 
Program and Activities.'' Under the Order, States may design their own 
processes for reviewing and commenting on proposed Federal assistance 
under covered programs. Note: State/Territory participation in the 
Intergovernmental Review Process does not signify applicant eligibility 
for financial assistance under a program. A potential applicant must 
meet the eligibility requirements of the program for which it is 
applying prior to submitting an application to its SPOC, if applicable, 
or to ACF.
    As of June 1997, the following jurisdictions have elected not to 
participate in the Executive Order process. Applicants from these 
jurisdictions or for projects administered by Federally-recognized 
Indian Tribes need take no action in regard to E.O. 12372:

Alabama
Alaska
Colorado
Connecticut
Hawaii
Idaho
Kansas
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Montana
Nebraska
New Jersey
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Tennessee
Vermont
Virginia
 Washington
American Samoa
Palau

    All remaining jurisdictions participate in the Executive Order 
process and have established Single Point of Contact (SPOCs). 
Applicants from participating jurisdictions should contact their SPOCs 
as soon as possible to alert them of the prospective applications and 
receive instructions. Applicants must submit any required material to 
the SPOCs as soon as possible so that the program office can obtain and 
review SPOC comments as part of the award process. The applicant must 
submit all required materials, if any, to the SPOC and indicate the 
date of this submittal (or the date of contact if no submittal is 
required) on the Standard Form 424, item 16a.
    SPOCs are encouraged to eliminate the submission of routine 
endorsements as official recommendations.
    Additionally, SPOCs are requested to clearly differentiate between 
mere advisory comments and those official State process recommendations 
which may trigger the ``accommodate or explain'' rule.
    When comments are submitted directly to ADD, they should be 
addressed to: Department of Health and Human Services, ACF/
Administration on Developmental Disabilities, Third Floor, 200 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20201, Attn: 93.631 ADD--
Projects of National Significance.
    A list of the Single Points of Contact for each State and Territory 
is included at the end of this Part.

B. Notification of State Developmental Disabilities Planning Councils

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

C. Instructions for Preparing the Application and Completing 
Application Forms

    The SF 424, SF 424A, SF 424A, Page 2 and Certifications have been 
reprinted for your convenience in preparing the application. You should 
reproduce single-sided copies of these forms from

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the reprinted forms in the announcement, typing your information onto 
the copies. Please do not use forms directly from the Federal Register 
announcement, as they are printed on both sides of the page.
    Please prepare your application in accordance with the following 
instructions:
1. SF 424 Page 1, Application Cover Sheet
    Please read the following instructions before completing the 
application cover sheet. An explanation of each item is included. 
Complete only the items specified.
    Top of Page. Enter the single priority area number under which the 
application is being submitted under the Announcement. An application 
under this Announcement should be submitted under only one priority 
area.
    Item 1. ``Type of Submission''--Preprinted on the form.
    Item 2. ``Date Submitted'' and ``Applicant Identifier'' --Date 
application is submitted to ACF and applicant's own internal control 
number, if applicable.
    Item 3. ``Date Received By State''--State use only (if applicable).
    Item 4. ``Date Received by Federal Agency''--Leave blank.
    Item 5. ``Applicant Information''.
    ``Legal Name''--Enter the legal name of applicant organization. For 
applications developed jointly, enter the name of the lead organization 
only. There must be a single applicant for each application.
    ``Organizational Unit''--Enter the name of the primary unit within 
the applicant organization which will actually carry out the project 
activity. Do not use the name of an individual as the applicant. If 
this is the same as the applicant organization, leave the 
organizational unit blank.
    ``Address''--Enter the complete address that the organization 
actually uses to receive mail, since this is the address to which all 
correspondence will be sent. Do not include both street address and 
P.O. box number unless both must be used in mailing.
    ``Name and telephone number of the person to be contacted on 
matters involving this application (give area code)''--Enter the full 
name (including academic degree, if applicable) and telephone number of 
a person who can respond to questions about the application. This 
person should be accessible at the address given here and will receive 
all correspondence regarding the application.
    Item 6. ``Employer Identification Number (EIN)''--Enter the 
employer identification number of the applicant organization, as 
assigned by the Internal Revenue Service, including, if known, the 
Central Registry System suffix.
    Item 7. ``Type of Applicant''--Self-explanatory.
    Item 8. ``Type of Application''--Preprinted on the form.
    Item 9. ``Name of Federal Agency''--Preprinted on the form.
    Item 10. ``Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number and 
Title''--Enter the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number 
assigned to the program under which assistance is requested and its 
title. For all applications for PNS funding, the following should be 
entered, ``93.631--Developmental Disabilities: Projects of National 
Significance.''
    Item 11. ``Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project''--Enter the 
project title. The title is generally short and is descriptive of the 
project, not the priority area title.
    Item 12. ``Areas Affected by Project''--Enter the governmental unit 
where significant and meaningful impact could be observed. List only 
the largest unit or units affected, such as State, county, or city. If 
an entire unit is affected, list it rather than subunits.
    Item 13. ``Proposed Project''--Enter the desired start date for the 
project and projected completion date.
    Item 14. ``Congressional District of Applicant/Project''--Enter the 
number of the Congressional district where the applicant's principal 
office is located and the number of the Congressional district(s) where 
the project will be located. If Statewide, a multi-State effort, or 
nationwide, enter ``00.''
    Items 15. Estimated Funding Levels
    In completing 15a through 15f, the dollar amounts entered should 
reflect, for a 17-month or less project period, the total amount 
requested. If the proposed project period exceeds 17 months, enter only 
those dollar amounts needed for the first 12 months of the proposed 
project.
    Item 15a. Enter the amount of Federal funds requested in accordance 
with the preceding paragraph. This amount should be no greater than the 
maximum amount specified in the priority area description.
    Items 15b-e. Enter the amount(s) of funds from non-Federal sources 
that will be contributed to the proposed project. Items b-e are 
considered cost-sharing or ``matching funds.'' The value of third party 
in-kind contributions should be included on appropriate lines as 
applicable. For more information regarding funding as well as 
exceptions to these rules, see Part III, Sections E and F, and the 
specific priority area description.
    Item 15f. Enter the estimated amount of program income, if any, 
expected to be generated from the proposed project. Do not add or 
subtract this amount from the total project amount entered under item 
15g. Describe the nature, source and anticipated use of this program 
income in the Project Narrative Statement.
    Item 15g. Enter the sum of items 15a-15e.
    Item 16a. ``Is Application Subject to Review By State Executive 
Order 12372 Process? Yes.''--Enter the date the applicant contacted the 
SPOC regarding this application. Select the appropriate SPOC from the 
listing provided at the end of Part IV. The review of the application 
is at the discretion of the SPOC. The SPOC will verify the date noted 
on the application.
    Item 16b. ``Is Application Subject to Review By State Executive 
Order 12372 Process? No.''--Check the appropriate box if the 
application is not covered by E.O. 12372 or if the program has not been 
selected by the State for review.
    Item 17. ``Is the Applicant Delinquent on any Federal Debt?''--
Check the appropriate box. This question applies to the applicant 
organization, not the person who signs as the authorized 
representative. Categories of debt include audit disallowances, loans 
and taxes.
    Item 18. ``To the best of my knowledge and belief, all data in this 
application/preapplication are true and correct. The document has been 
duly authorized by the governing body of the applicant and the 
applicant will comply with the attached assurances if the assistance is 
awarded.''--To be signed by the authorized representative of the 
applicant. A copy of the governing body's authorization for signature 
of this application by this individual as the official representative 
must be on file in the applicant's office, and may be requested from 
the applicant.
    Item 18a-c. ``Typed Name of Authorized Representative, Title, 
Telephone Number''--Enter the name, title and telephone number of the 
authorized representative of the applicant organization.
    Item 18d. ``Signature of Authorized Representative'' --Signature of 
the authorized representative named in Item 18a. At least one copy of 
the application must have an original signature. Use colored ink (not 
black) so that the original signature is easily identified.
    Item 18e. ``Date Signed''--Enter the date the application was 
signed by the authorized representative.

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2. SF 424A--Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs
    This is a form used by many Federal agencies. For this application, 
Sections A, B, C, E and F are to be completed. Section D does not need 
to be completed.
    Sections A and B should include the Federal as well as the non-
Federal funding for the proposed project covering (1) the total project 
period of 17 months or less or (2) the first year budget period, if the 
proposed project period exceeds 15 months.
    Section A--Budget Summary. This section includes a summary of the 
budget. On line 5, enter total Federal costs in column (e) and total 
non-Federal costs, including third party in-kind contributions, but not 
program income, in column (f). Enter the total of (e) and (f) in column 
(g).
    Section B--Budget Categories. This budget, which includes the 
Federal as well as non-Federal funding for the proposed project, covers 
(1) the total project period of 17 months or less or (2) the first-year 
budget period if the proposed project period exceeds 17 months. It 
should relate to item 15g, total funding, on the SF 424. Under column 
(5), enter the total requirements for funds (Federal and non-Federal) 
by object class category.
    A separate budget justification should be included to explain fully 
and justify major items, as indicated below. The types of information 
to be included in the justification are indicated under each category. 
For multiple year projects, it is desirable to provide this information 
for each year of the project. The budget justification should 
immediately follow the second page of the SF 424A.
    Personnel--Line 6a. Enter the total costs of salaries and wages of 
applicant/grantee staff. Do not include the costs of consultants, which 
should be included on line 6h, ``Other.''
    Justification: Identify the principal investigator or project 
director, if known. Specify by title or name the percentage of time 
allocated to the project, the individual annual salaries, and the cost 
to the project (both Federal and non-Federal) of the organization's 
staff who will be working on the project.
    Fringe Benefits--Line 6b. Enter the total costs of fringe benefits, 
unless treated as part of an approved indirect cost rate.
    Justification: Provide a break-down of amounts and percentages that 
comprise fringe benefit costs, such as health insurance, FICA, 
retirement insurance, etc.
    Travel--6c. Enter total costs of out-of-town travel (travel 
requiring per diem) for staff of the project. Do not enter costs for 
consultant's travel or local transportation, which should be included 
on Line 6h, ``Other.''
    Justification: Include the name(s) of traveler(s), total number of 
trips, destinations, length of stay, transportation costs and 
subsistence allowances.
    Equipment--Line 6d. Enter the total costs of all equipment to be 
acquired by the project. For State and local governments, non-profit 
organizations, including Federally recognized Indian Tribes, 
``equipment'' is tangible personal property having a useful life of 
more than one year and acquisition cost of $5,000 or more per unit. 
Grantees may use their own definitions if it does not exceed these 
limits. (45 CFR 74.2 and 92.3)
    Justification: Equipment to be purchased with Federal funds must be 
justified. The equipment must be required to conduct the project, and 
the applicant organization or its subgrantees must not have the 
equipment or a reasonable facsimile available to the project. The 
justification also must contain plans for future use or disposal of the 
equipment after the project ends.
    Supplies--Line 6e. Enter the total costs of all tangible expendable 
personal property (supplies) other than those included on Line 6d.
    Justification: Specify general categories of supplies and their 
costs.
    Contractual--Line 6f. Enter the total costs of all contracts, 
including (1) procurement contracts (except those which belong on other 
lines such as equipment, supplies, etc.) and (2) contracts with 
secondary recipient organizations, including delegate agencies. Also 
include any contracts with organizations for the provision of technical 
assistance. Do not include payments to individuals on this line. If the 
name of the contractor, scope of work, and estimated total costs are 
not available or have not been negotiated, include on Line 6h, 
``Other.''
    Justification: Attach a list of contractors, indicating the names 
of the organizations, the purposes of the contracts, and the estimated 
dollar amounts of the awards as part of the budget justification. 
Whenever the applicant/grantee intends to delegate part or all of the 
program to another agency, the applicant/grantee must complete this 
section (Section B, Budget Categories) for each delegate agency by 
agency title, along with the supporting information. The total cost of 
all such agencies will be part of the amount shown on Line 6f. Provide 
backup documentation identifying the name of contractor, purpose of 
contract, and major cost elements.
    Construction--Line 6g. Not applicable. New construction is not 
allowable.
    Other--Line 6h. Enter the total of all other costs. Where 
applicable, such costs may include, but are not limited to: insurance; 
medical and dental costs; noncontractual fees and travel paid directly 
to individual consultants; local transportation (all travel which does 
not require per diem is considered local travel); space and equipment 
rentals; printing and publication; computer use; training costs, 
including tuition and stipends; training service costs, including wage 
payments to individuals and supportive service payments; and staff 
development costs. Note that costs identified as ``miscellaneous'' and 
``honoraria'' are not allowable.
    Justification: Specify the costs included.
    Total Direct Charges--Line 6i. Enter the total of Lines 6a through 
6h.
    Indirect Charges--6j. Enter the total amount of indirect charges 
(costs). If no indirect costs are requested, enter ``none.'' Generally, 
this line should be used when the applicant (except local governments) 
has a current indirect cost rate agreement approved by the Department 
of Health and Human Services or another Federal agency.
    Local and State governments should enter the amount of indirect 
costs determined in accordance with HHS requirements. When an indirect 
cost rate is requested, these costs are included in the indirect cost 
pool and should not be charged again as direct costs to the grant.
    In the case of training grants to other than State or local 
governments (as defined in title 45, Code of Federal Regulations, part 
74), the Federal reimbursement of indirect costs will be limited to the 
lesser of the negotiated (or actual) indirect cost rate or 8 percent of 
the amount allowed for direct costs, exclusive of any equipment 
charges, rental of space, tuition and fees, post-doctoral training 
allowances, contractual items, and alterations and renovations.
    For training grant applications, the entry under line 6j should be 
the total indirect costs being charged to the project. The Federal 
share of indirect costs is calculated as shown above. The applicant's 
share is calculated as follows:
    (a) Calculate total project indirect costs (a*) by applying the 
applicant's approved indirect cost rate to the total project (Federal 
and non-Federal) direct costs.

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    (b) Calculate the Federal share of indirect costs (b*) at 8 percent 
of the amount allowed for total project (Federal and non-Federal) 
direct costs exclusive of any equipment charges, rental of space, 
tuition and fees, post-doctoral training allowances, contractual items, 
and alterations and renovations.
    (c) Subtract (b*) from (a*). The remainder is what the applicant 
can claim as part of its matching cost contribution.
    Justification: Enclose a copy of the indirect cost rate agreement. 
Applicants subject to the limitation on the Federal reimbursement of 
indirect costs for training grants should specify this.
    Total--Line 6k. Enter the total amounts of lines 6i and 6j.
    Program Income--Line 7. Enter the estimated amount of income, if 
any, expected to be generated from this project. Do not add or subtract 
this amount from the total project amount. Please cite the page numbers 
where program income is discussed.
    Justification: Describe the nature, source, and anticipated use of 
program income in the Program Narrative Statement.
    Section C--Non-Federal Resources. This section summarizes the 
amounts of non-Federal resources that will be applied to the grant. 
Enter this information on line 12 entitled ``Totals.'' Third Party In-
kind contributions are defined in title 45 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations, Parts 74.2 and 92.3, as ``the value of non-cash 
contributions provided by non-Federal third parties. Third party in-
kind contributions may be in the form of real property, equipment, 
supplies and other expendable property, and the value of goods and 
services directly benefiting and specifically identifiable to the 
project or program.''
    Justification: Describe third party in-kind contributions, if 
included.
    Section D--Forecasted Cash Needs. Not applicable.
    Section E--Budget Estimate of Federal Funds Needed For Balance of 
the Project. This section should only be completed if the total project 
period exceeds 17 months.
    Totals--Line 20. For projects that will have more than one budget 
period, enter the estimated required Federal funds for the second 
budget period (months 13 through 24) under column ``(b) First.'' If a 
third budget period will be necessary, enter the Federal funds needed 
for months 25 through 36 under ``(c) Second.'' Columns (d) and (e) are 
not applicable in most instances, since ACF funding is almost always 
limited to a three-year maximum project period. They should remain 
blank.
    Section F--Other Budget Information.
    Direct Charges--Line 21. Not applicable.
    Indirect Charges--Line 22. Enter the type of indirect rate 
(provisional, predetermined, final or fixed) that will be in effect 
during the funding period, the estimated amount of the base to which 
the rate is applied, and the total indirect expense.
    Remarks--Line 23. If the total project period exceeds 17 months, 
you must enter your proposed non-Federal share of the project budget 
for each of the remaining years of the project.
3. Project Summary Description
    Clearly mark this separate page with the applicant name as shown in 
item 5 of the SF 424, the priority area number as shown at the top of 
the SF 424, and the title of the project as shown in item 11 of the SF 
424. The summary description should not exceed 300 words. These 300 
words become part of the computer database on each project.
    Care should be taken to produce a summary description which 
accurately and concisely reflects the proposal. It should describe the 
objectives of the project, the approaches to be used and the outcomes 
expected. The description should also include a list of major products 
that will result from the proposed project, such as software packages, 
materials, management procedures, data collection instruments, training 
packages, or videos (please note that audiovisuals should be closed 
captioned). The project summary description, together with the 
information on the SF 424, will constitute the project ``abstract.'' It 
is the major source of information about the proposed project and is 
usually the first part of the application that the reviewers read in 
evaluating the application.
4. Program Narrative Statement
    The Program Narrative Statement is a very important part of an 
application. It should be clear, concise, and address the specific 
requirements mentioned under the priority area description in Part IV. 
The narrative should also provide information concerning how the 
application meets the evaluation criteria, using the following 
headings:
    (a) Objectives and Need for Assistance;
    (b) Results and Benefits Expected;
    (c) Approach; and
    (d) Staff Background and Organization's Experience.
    The specific information to be included under each of these 
headings is described in Section C of Part III, Evaluation Criteria.
    The narrative should be typed double-spaced on a single-side of an 
8\1/2\'' x 11'' plain white paper, with 1'' margins on all sides. All 
pages of the narrative (including charts, references/footnotes, tables, 
maps, exhibits, etc.) must be sequentially numbered, beginning with 
``Objectives and Need for Assistance'' as page number one. Applicants 
should not submit reproductions of larger size paper, reduced to meet 
the size requirement.
    The length of the application, including the application forms and 
all attachments, should not exceed 60 pages. This will be strictly 
enforced. A page is a single side of an 8\1/2\ x 11'' sheet of paper. 
Applicants are requested not to send pamphlets, brochures or other 
printed material along with their application as these pose xeroxing 
difficulties. These materials, if submitted, will not be included in 
the review process if they exceed the 60-page limit. Each page of the 
application will be counted to determine the total length.
5. Organizational Capability Statement
    The Organizational Capability Statement should consist of a brief 
(two to three pages) background description of how the applicant 
organization (or the unit within the organization that will have 
responsibility for the project) is organized, the types and quantity of 
services it provides, and/or the research and management capabilities 
it possesses. This description should cover capabilities not included 
in the Program Narrative Statement. It may include descriptions of any 
current or previous relevant experience, or describe the competence of 
the project team and its demonstrated ability to produce a final 
product that is readily comprehensible and usable. An organization 
chart showing the relationship of the project to the current 
organization should be included.
6. Part V--Assurances/Certifications
    Applicants requesting financial assistance for non-construction 
projects must file the Standard Form 424B, ``Assurances: Non-
Construction Programs.'' Applicants must sign and return the Standard 
Form 424B with their applications.
    Applicants must provide a certification regarding lobbying when 
applying for an award in excess of $100,000. Applicants must sign and 
return the certification with their application.
    Applicants must disclose lobbying activities on the Standard Form 
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when applying for an award in excess of $100,000. Applicants who have 
used non-Federal funds for lobbying activities in connection with 
receiving assistance under this announcement shall complete a 
disclosure form to report lobbbying. Applicants must sign and return 
the disclosure form, if applicable, with their applications.
    Applicants must make the appropriate certification that they are 
not presently debarred, suspended or otherwise ineligible for an award. 
By signing and submitting the application, the applicant is providing 
the certification regarding environmental tobacco smoke and need not 
mail back the certification with the applications.
    Applicants must make the appropriate certification of their 
compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. By signing and 
submitting the application, the applicant is providing the 
certification and need not mail back the certification with the 
application.
    Applicants must make the appropriate certification of their 
compliance with the Pro-Children Act of 1994. By signing and submitting 
the application, the applicant is providing the certification and need 
not mail back the certification with the application.
    In addition, applicants are required under Section 162(c)(3) of the 
Act to provide assurances that the human rights of all individuals with 
developmental disabilities (especially those individuals without 
familial protection) who will receive services under projects assisted 
under Part E will be protected consistent with section 110 of the Act 
(relating to the rights of individuals with developmental 
disabilities). Each application must include a statement providing this 
assurance.
    For research projects in which human subjects may be at risk, a 
Protection of Human Subjects Assurance may be required. If there is a 
question regarding the applicability of this assurance, contact the 
Office for Research Risks of the National Institutes of Health at (301) 
496-7041.
    Copies of the certifications and assurances are located at the end 
of this announcement.

E. Checklist for a Complete Application

    The checklist below is for your use to ensure that your application 
package has been properly prepared.

____ One original, signed and dated application, plus two copies. 
Applications for different priority areas are packaged separately;
____ Application is from an organization which is eligible under the 
eligibility requirements defined in the priority area description 
(screening requirement);
____ Application length does not exceed 60 pages, unless otherwise 
specified in the priority area description. A complete application 
consists of the following items in this order:
    ____ Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424, REV 4-88);
    ____ A completed SPOC certification with the date of SPOC contact 
entered in line 16, page 1 of the SF 424 if applicable.
    ____ Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs (SF 424A, REV 4-
88);
    ____ Budget justification for Section B--Budget Categories;
    ____ Table of Contents;
    ____ Letter from the Internal Revenue Service, etc. to prove non-
profit status, if necessary;
    ____Copy of the applicant's approved indirect cost rate agreement, 
if appropriate;
    ____Project summary description and listing of key words;
    ____Program Narrative Statement (See Part III, Section C);
    ____Organizational capability statement, including an organization 
chart;
    ____Any appendices/attachments;
    ____Assurances--Non-Construction Programs (Standard Form 424B, REV 
4-88);
    ____Certification Regarding Lobbying; and
    ____Certification of Protection of Human Subjects, if necessary.
    ____Certification Regarding Environmental Tobacco Smoke; signature 
on the application represents certification.
    ____Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace; signature on the 
application represents certification.
    ____Certification Regarding Debarment/Suspension; signature on the 
application represents certification.

F. The Application Package

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

G. Paper Reduction Act

    Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), the 
Department is required to submit to OMB for review and approval any 
reporting and record keeping requirements or program announcements. 
This program announcement meets all information collection requirements 
approved for ACF grant applications under OMB Control Number 0970-0139.

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

    Dated: July 29, 1997.
Bob Williams,
Commissioner, Administration on Developmental Disabilities.

Executive Order 12372--State Single Points of Contact

Arizona

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

Arkansas

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

California

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

Delaware

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

District of Columbia

Charles Nichols, State Single Point of Contact Office of Grants 
Management and Development, 717 14th Street, N.W.--Suite 500, 
Washington, D.C. 20005, Telephone: (202) 727-6551, FAX # (202) 727-
1617

Florida

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

Georgia

Tom L. Reid, III, Coordinator, Georgia State Clearinghouse, 270 
Washington Street, S.W.--8th Floor, Atlanta, Georgia 30334, 
Telephone: (404) 656-3855, FAX # (404) 656-3828

Illinois

Virginia Bova, State Single Point of Contact, James R. Thompson 
Center, 100 West Randolph, Suite 3-400, Chicago, Illinois

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60601, Telephone: (312) 814-6028, FAX # (312) 814-1800

Indiana

Frances E. Williams, State Budget Agency, 212 State House, 
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204, Telephone: (317) 232-2972, FAX # (317) 
233-3323

Iowa

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

Kentucky

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

Maine

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

Maryland

William G. Carroll, Manager, Plan and Project Review, Maryland 
Office of Planning, 301 W. Preston Street--Room 1104, Baltimore, 
Maryland 21201-2365, Staff Contact: Linda Janey, Telephone: (410) 
767-4490, FAX # (410) 767-4480

Michigan

Richard Pfaff, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, 660 Plaza 
Drive--Suite 1900, Detroit, Michigan 48226, Telephone: (313) 961-
4266, FAX # (313) 961-4869

Mississippi

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

Missouri

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

Nevada

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

New Hampshire

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

New Mexico

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

New York

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

North Carolina

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

North Dakota

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

Ohio

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

    Please direct correspondence and questions about 
intergovernmental review to:

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

Rhode Island

Kevin Nelson, Review Coordinator, Department of Administration, 
Division of Planning, One Capitol Hill, 4th Floor, Providence, Rhode 
Island 02908-5870, Telephone: (401) 277-2656, FAX # (401) 277-2083

    Please direct correspondence and questions to:

Review Coordinator, Office of Strategic Planning

South Carolina

Rodney Grizzle, State Single Point of Contact, Grant Services, 
Office of the Governor, 1205 Pendleton Street--Room 331, Columbia, 
South Carolina 29201, Telephone: (803) 734-0494, FAX # (803) 734-
0356

Texas

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

Utah

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

West Virginia

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

Wisconsin

Jeff Smith, Section Chief, State/Federal Relations, Wisconsin 
Department of Administration, 101 East Wilson Street--6th Floor, 
P.O. Box 7868, Madison, Wisconsin 53707, Telephone: (608) 266-0267, 
FAX # (608) 267-6931

Wyoming

Matthew Jones, State Single Point of Contact, Office of the 
Governor, 200 West 24th Street, State Capitol, Room 124, Cheyenne, 
Wyoming 82002, Telephone: (307) 777-7446, FAX # (307) 632-3909

Territories (SPOC)

Guam

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

Puerto Rico

Norma Burgos/Jose E. Caro, Chairwoman/Director, Puerto Rico Planning 
Board, Federal Proposals Review Office, Minillas Government Center, 
P.O. Box 41119, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00940-1119, Telephone: (809) 
727-4444; (809) 723-6190, FAX # (809) 724-3270; (809) 724-3103

Northern Mariana Islands

Mr. Alvaro A. Santos, Executive Officer, Office of Management and 
Budget, Office of the Governor, Saipan, MP 96950, Telephone: (670) 
664-2256, FAX: # (670) 664-2272

    Contact person:

Ms. Jacoba T. Seman, Federal Programs Coordinator, Telephone: (670) 
664-2289, FAX # (670) 664-2272

Virgin Islands

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

    Please direct all questions and correspondence about 
intergovernmental review to:

Linda Clarke, Telephone: (809) 774-0750, FAX # (809) 776-0069

State Developmental Disabilities Planning Councils

Alabama

Joan B. Hannah, Ed.D., Executive Director, Alabama Developmental 
Disabilities Planning Council, RSA Union Building, PIPA, 100 North 
Union Street, Post Office Box 301410, Montgomery, Alabama 36130-
1210, Phone: (334) 242-3973; 1-800-232-2158; 1-800-846-3735, FAX # 
(334) 242-0797

Alaska

David Maltman, Exec. Director, Governor's Council on Disabilities 
and Special Education, [email protected], P.O. Box 240249, 
Anchorage, Alaska 99524-0249, Phone: (907) 269-8990, FAX # (907) 
269-8995

American Samoa

Henry Sesepasara, Executive Director, American Samoa Developmental 
Disabilities Council, P.O. Box 194, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799, 
Phone: 011 (684) 633-2919, FAX same as phone, call first

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Arizona

Bill Hixon, Acting Executive Director, Governor's Council on 
Developmental Disabilities, 1717 West Jefferson Street, Rm. 112, 
Site Code 074Z, Phoenix, Arizona 85007, Phone: (602) 542-4049, TDD 
(602) 542-4000, FAX #(602) 542-5320

Arkansas

Wilma Stewart, Director, Arkansas Governor's Developmental 
Disabilities Council, Freeway Medical Tower, Suite 805, 5800 West 
10th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204, Phone: (501) 661-2589, TDD 
(501-661-2736, FAX #(501) 661-2399

California

Judy McDonald, Executive Director, CA State Council on Developmental 
Disabilities, 2000 ``O'' Street, Suite 100, Sacramento, California 
95814, Phone: (916) 322-8481, TDD (916) 324-8420, FAX #(916) 443-
4957

Colorado

Donald St. Louis, Executive Director, Colorado Developmental 
Disabilities Council, 777 Grant Street, Suite 304, EMail-
[email protected], Denver, Colorado 80203, Phone: (303) 894-2345, also 
TDD, FAX (303) 894-2880

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Island

Thomas J. Camacho, Executive Director, CNMI Governor's D.D. Council, 
Capitol Hill, Bldg. #1312, P.O. Box 2565, [email protected], 
Saipan, MP 96950, Phone: (011) 670-322-3014 (Voice/TDD), FAX (011) 
670-322-4168

Connecticut

Edward T. Preneta, Executive Director, Council on D.D., 460 Capitol 
Avenue, EM[email protected], Hartford, Connecticut 
06106-1308, Phone: (860) 418-6160, TTD (860) 418-6172, FAX #(860) 
418-6003

Delaware

James F. Linehan, Ex. Director, Developmental Disabilities Council, 
Townsend Building, Lower Level, Box 1401, Dover, Delaware 19903, FAX 
#(302) 739-2015, EM[email protected], Phone: (302) 739-3333, 
TDD 302-739-4894

District of Columbia

Mary Brown, Acting Ex. Dir., Developmental Disabilities Council, St. 
Elizabeth Campus, 2700 Martin Luther King Ave., S.E., Bldg. 801 
East, Room 1301, Washington, D.C. 20032, (202) 279-6085, FAX (202) 
279-6090

Gov't of Federated States of Micronesia,

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

Florida

Joseph Krieger, Director, Florida Developmental Disabilities 
Council, 124 Marriott Drive, Suite 203, Tallahassee, Florida 32301-
2981, [email protected], (904) 488-4180; 800-580-7801, TDD (904) 
488-0956, FAX #(904) 922-6702

Georgia

John E. Crews, DPA, Executive Director, Governor's Council on 
Developmental Disabilities for Georgia, 2 Peachtree St., NW, 3rd 
Floor, Suite 210, Atlanta, Georgia 30303 (404) 657-2126, FAX #(404) 
657-2132, TDD 657-2133

Guam

Thomas J. Paulino, Executive Director, Guam Developmental 
Disabilities Council, 104 E Street, Tiyan, Guam 96913, 011 (671) 
475-9127/8, FAX #011 (671) 475-9128

Hawaii

Diana C. Tizard, Executive Director, State Planning Council on 
Developmental Disabilities, 919 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite #113, 
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814, (808) 586-8100, FAX # (808) 586-7543, 
[email protected]

Idaho

Russ Spearman, Executive Director, Idaho State Council on 
Developmental Disabilities, 280 North Eighth Street, Suite 208, 
Boise, Idaho 83720-0280, [email protected], W (208) 334-
2178, FAX (208) 334-3417, TDD (208) 334-2179, 800-544-2433

Illinois

Rene Christensen-Leininger, Director, Illinois Planning Council on 
Developmental Disabilities, 830 S. Spring Street, Springfield, IL 
62704, W (217) 782-9696, 100 West Randolph, S.10-600, Chicago, 
Illinois 60601, W (312) 814-2080, FAX # (217) 524-5339, 
[email protected], Fax (312) 814-7141, TDD 312-814-7151

Indiana

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

Iowa

Jay W. Brewer, Executive Director, Iowa Governor's Council for 
Developmental Disabilities, 617 E. Second Street, Des Moines, Iowa 
50309, W (515) 281-9083, FAX (515) 281-9087, 1-800-452-1936, E-mail 
one ex [email protected]

Kansas

Jane Rhys, Executive Director, Kansas Council on Developmental 
Disabilities, Docking State Office Bldg., 915 S.W. Harrison, Room 
141, Topeka, Kansas 66612-1570, (913) 296-2608, FAX # (913) 296-
2861, [email protected]

Kentucky

Bob Glass, Executive Director, Kentucky Developmental Disabilities 
Planning Council, Dept. of MH/MR Services, 275 East Main Street, 
Frankfort, Kentucky 40621, (502) 564-7841, 1-800-928-6583, FAX # 
(502) 564-9826

Louisiana

Clarice Eichelberger, Executive Director, Louisiana State Planning 
Council on Developmental Disabilities, Post Office Box 3455, Mail 
Bin #14, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-3455, W (504) 342-6804, FAX # 
(504) 342-1970

Maine

Peter R. Stowell, Executive Director, Developmental Disabilities 
Council, 139 State House Station, Nash Building, Augusta, Maine 
04333-0139, W (207) 287-4213, FAX # (207) 287-8001, 
[email protected]

Maryland

Ms. Mindy Morrell, Executive Director, Maryland Developmental 
Disabilities Council, 300 West Lexington Street, One Market Center, 
Box 10, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, [email protected], (410) 333-
3688, FAX # (410) 333-3686

Massachusetts

Daniel M. Shannon, Executive Director, Administering Agency for Dev. 
Disab., 174 Portland Street, 5th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, 
[email protected], [email protected], (617) 727-6374-
ext.108, TDD (617) 727-1885, FAX # (617) 727-1174

Michigan

Ms. Vendella Collins, Executive Director, Michigan D.D. Council, 
Lewis Cass Building 6th Floor, Lansing, Michigan 48933, (517) 334-
7298, 6123, 7240 (Secy.), FAX # (517) 334-7353, TDD (517) 334-7354

Minnesota

Colleen Wieck, Ph.D., Executive Director, Governor's Council on Dev. 
Disabilities, Minnesota Dept. of Administration, 300 Centennial 
Office Building, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155, W 
(612) 296-4018, TDD 612-296-9962, FAX # (612) 297-7200, 
[email protected]

Mississippi

Edwin L. Butler, Director, Mississippi Developmental Disabilities 
Council, 1002 Robert E. Lee Building, 239 North Lamar Street, 
Jackson, Mississippi 39201, (601) 359-1288, TDD 601-359-6230, FAX # 
(601) 359-6295

Missouri

Kay Conklin, Director, Missouri Council for Developmental 
Disabilities, P.O. Box 687, 1706 East Elm Street, Jefferson City, 
Missouri 65102, (314) 751-8611 (Voice/TTD), FAX # (573) 526-2755, 
800-500-7878, [email protected]

Montana

Greg A. Olsen, Ex. Director, Developmental Disabilities Planning and 
Advisory Council, 111 N. Last Chance Gulch, Unit 1C, P.O. Box 526, 
Helena, Montana 59624, (406) 444-1334, FAX # (406) 444-5999

Nebraska

Mary Gordon, Director, Governor's Council on DD, 301 Centennial 
Mall, South, P.O. Box 95007, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509, (402) 471-
2330, TDD (402)-471-6421, FAX # (402) 471-0180, 
[email protected]

Nevada

Paul Haugen, Director, Governor's Council on DD, 711 S. Stewart 
Street, Carson City,

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Nevada 89710, W (702) 687-4452, TDD 702-687-3388, FAX # (702) 687-
3292

New Hampshire

Alan Robichaud, Director, New Hampshire Developmental Disabilities 
Council, The Concord Center, Unit 315, 10 Ferry Street, Concord, New 
Hampshire 03301-5004, (603) 271-3236, TDD/Voice Relay 800-735-2964, 
FAX # (603) 271-1156, [email protected], [email protected]

New Jersey

Ethan B. Ellis, Executive Director, NJ Developmental Disabilities 
Council, 20 West State Street, CN 700, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-
0700, (609) 292-3745, FAX # (609) 292-7114

New Mexico

Chris Isengard, Director, NM Developmental Disabilities Planning 
Council, 435 St. Michael's Drive, Building D, Santa Fe, New Mexico 
87505, (505) 827-7590, FAX # (505) 827-7589

New York

Sheila M. Carey, Executive Director, New York State Developmental 
Disabilities Council, 155 Washington Avenue, 2nd. Floor, Albany, New 
York 12210, W (518) 432-8233; (800) 395-3372, TDD 518-432-8245, FAX 
# 518-432-8238, [email protected]

North Carolina

Holly Riddle, Executive Director, North Carolina Council on 
Developmental Disabilities, 1508 Western Blvd., Raleigh, North 
Carolina 27606, (919) 733-6566, FAX # (919) 733-1863, 
[email protected]

North Dakota

Tom Wallner, Director, North Dakota State Council on Developmental 
Disabilities, Dept. of Human Services, 600 East Boulevard Avenue, 
Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0250, W (701) 328-8953, FAX # (701) 
328-8969, [email protected]

Ohio

Ken Campbell, Executive Director, Ohio Developmental Disabilities 
Planning Council, 8 East Long Street, 6th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 
43215-0415, W (614) 466-5205, TDD 614-644-5530, FAX # (614) 466-
0298, [email protected]

Oklahoma

Ann Trudgeon, Executive Director, Council for Dev. Disabilities, 
P.O. Box 25352, Oklahoma City, OK 73125, 3033 N. Walnut, Suite 105-
E, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105, W (405) 528-4984, FAX # (405) 528-
0956, [email protected], 1-800-836-4470 (toll-free)

Oregon

Charlotte Duncan, Executive Director, Oregon Developmental 
Disabilities Council, 540 24th Place, NE, Salem, Oregon 97301-4517, 
(503) 945-9942; 1-800-292-4154, FAX # (503) 945-9947, [email protected]

Pennsylvania

Graham Mulholland, Executive Director, Developmental Disabilities 
Council, Room 569 Forum Building, Commonwealth Avenue, Harrisburg, 
Pennsylvania 17120, W (717) 787-6057, FAX 717-772-0738

Puerto Rico

Ms. Ethel M. Torres, Acting Executive Director, Developmental 
Disabilities Council, Apartado 9543, Santurce, Puerto Rico 00908-
0543, Pda. 18, Ponce de Leon Ave., Caso Building #1225 Santurce, PR 
00908, 809 722-8850 (direct line), W (809) 722-0595, FAX (809) 721-
3622

Rhode Island

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

South Carolina

Charles B. Lang, Executive Director, South Carolina Developmental 
Disabilities Council, Office of the Governor, 1205 Pendleton Street, 
Suite 372, Edgar Brown Building, Columbia, South Carolina 29201-
3731, (803) 734-0465, FAX # (803) 734-0241

South Dakota

Charlie A. Anderson, Executive Director South Dakota Council on 
Developmental Disabilities, Hills View Plaza, East Highway 34, c/o 
500 East Capitol, Pierre, South Dakota 57501-5070, (605) 773-6415, 
TDD 605-773-5990, FAX (605) 773-5483

Tennessee

Wanda Willis, Ex. Director, Developmental Disabilities Council, 
Gateway Plaza, 11th Floor, 710 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, 
Tennessee 37243-0675, (615) 532-6615, TTY 615-741-4562, FAX # (615) 
532-6964, K[email protected]

Texas

Roger A. Webb, Executive Director, Texas Planning Council for 
Developmental Disabilities, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 
78751-2399, (512) 424-4080, TDD 512-424-4099, FAX 512-424-4097, E-
Mail:[email protected], (800) 262-0334

Utah

Catherine E. Chambless, Executive Director, Utah Governor's Council 
for People with Disabilities, 555 East 300 South, Suite 201, Salt 
Lake City, Utah 84102, (801) 533-4128 (V/TDD), FAX # (801) 533-5305, 
[email protected], [email protected]

Vermont

Thomas A. Pombar, Exec. Director, Vermont Developmental Disabilities 
Council, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, Vermont 05671-0206, (802) 
241-2612, FAX # (802) 241-2979, [email protected]

Virginia

Mr. Brian S. Parsons, Director, Virginia Board for People with 
Disabilities, Ninth Street Office Building, 202 North 9th Street, 
9th Floor, Richmond, Virginia 23219, (804) 786-0016, FAX # (804) 
786-1118, TDD 1-800-846-4464

Virgin Islands

Mark Vinzant, Director, VI Developmental Disabilities Council, P.O. 
Box 2671, Kings Hill, St. Croix, Virgin Islands 00851, (809) 778-
9681, FAX 809-778-9250

Washington

Edward M. Holen, Executive Director, Developmental Disabilities 
Council, P.O. Box 48314, 906 Columbia Street, S.W., Olympia, 
Washington 98504-8314, (360) 753-3908, TDD 1-800-634-4473, FAX (360) 
586-2424, [email protected], [email protected]

West Virginia

Donna Heuneman, Exective Director, West Virginia Developmental 
Disabilities Council, 110 Stockton Street, Charleston, West Virginia 
25312-2521, (304) 558-0416 (Voice), (304) 558-2376 (TDD), FAX # 
(304) 558-0941

Western Carolina Islands (Trust Territories of the Pacific)

Dr. Minoru Ueki, MD, Trust Terr. Hlth. Cncl., MacDonald Mem. Hosp. 
KOROR, Palau, WCI 96940

Wisconsin

Jayn Wittenmyer, Executive Director, Council on Developmental 
Disabilities, (722 Williamson Street, 2nd Floor), Office Box 7851, 
Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7851, (608) 266-7826, FAX (608) 267-3906, 
[email protected]

Wyoming

Lynn Achter, Executive Director, Council on Developmental 
Disabilities, 122 West 25th Street, Hersch Bldg., 1st Floor, West, 
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002, (307) 777-7230, 1-800-438-5791 (in-state-
only), FAX # (307) 777-5690

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Instructions for the SF 424

    Public reporting burden for this collection of information is 
estimated to average 45 minutes per response, including time for 
reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering 
and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the 
collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden 
estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, 
including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of 
Management and Budget. Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0043), 
Washington, DC 20503.
    Please do not return your completed form to the Office of 
Management and Budget, send it to the address provided by the 
sponsoring agency.
    This is a standard form used by applicants as a required 
facesheet for preapplications and applications submitted for Federal 
assistance. It will be used by Federal agencies to obtain applicant 
certification that States which have established a review and 
comment procedure in response to Executive Order 12372 and have 
selected the program to be included in their process, have been 
given an opportunity to review the applicant's submission.

Item and Entry

    1. Self-explanatory.
    2. Date application submitted to Federal agency (or State, if 
applicable) & applicant's control number (if applicable).
    3. State use only (if applicable).
    4. If this application is to continue or revise an existing 
award, enter present Federal identifier number. If for a new 
project, leave blank.
    5. Legal name of applicant, name of primary organizational unit 
which will undertake the assistance activity, complete address of 
the applicant, and name and telephone number of the person to 
contact on matters related to this application.
    6. Enter Employer Identification Number (EIN) as assigned by the 
Internal Revenue Service.
    7. Enter the appropriate letter in the space provided.
    8. Check appropriate box and enter appropriate letter(s) in the 
space(s) provided:

--``New'' means a new assistance award.
--``Continuation'' means an extension for an additional funding/
budget period for a project with a projected completion date.
--``Revision'' means any change in the Federal Government's 
financial obligation or contingent liability from an existing 
obligation.

    9. Name of Federal agency from which assistance is being 
requested with this application.
    10. Use the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number and 
title of the program under which assistance is requested.
    11. Enter a brief descriptive title of the project. If more than 
one program is involved, you should append an explanation on a 
separate sheet. If appropriate (e.g., construction or real property 
projects), attach a map showing project location. For 
preapplications, use a separate sheet to provide a summary 
description of this project.
    12. List only the largest political entities affected (e.g., 
State, counties, cities.)
    13. Self-explanatory.
    14. List the applicant's Congressional District and any 
District(s) affected by the program or project.
    15. Amount requested or to be contributed during the first 
funding/budget period by each contributor. Value of in-kind 
contributions should be included on appropriate lines as applicable. 
If the action will result in a dollar change to an existing award, 
indicate only the amount of the change. For decreases, enclose the 
amounts in parentheses. If both basic and supplemental amounts are 
included, show breakdown on an attached sheet. For multiple program 
funding, use totals and show breakdown using same categories as item 
15.
    16. Applicants should contact the State Single Point of Contact 
(SPOC) for Federal Executive Order 12372 to determine whether the 
application is subject to the State intergovernmental review 
process.
    17. This question applies to the applicant organization, not the 
person who signs as the authorized representative. Categories of 
debt include delinquent audit allowances, loans and taxes.
    18. To be signed by the authorized representative of the 
applicant. A copy of the governing body's authorization for you to 
sign this application as official representative must be on file in 
the applicant's office. (Certain Federal agencies may require that 
this authorization be submitted as part of the application.)

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Instructions for the SF 424A

    Public reporting burden for this collection of information is 
estimated to average 180 minutes per response, including time for 
reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering 
and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the 
collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden 
estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, 
including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of 
Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0043), 
Washington, DC 20503.
    Please do not return your completed form to the Office of 
Management and Budget, send it to the address provided by the 
sponsoring agency.

General Instructions

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

Section A. Budget Summary Lines 1-4

Columns (a) and (b)

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

Lines 1-4, Columns (c) Through (g)

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

Section B. Budget Categories

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

Section C. Non-Federal Resources

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

Section D. Forecasted Cash Needs

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

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

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

Section F. Other Budget Information

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

Assurances--Non-Construction Programs

    Public reporting burden for this collection of information is 
estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including time for 
reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering 
and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing

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the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden 
estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, 
including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of 
Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0043), 
Washington, DC 20503.
    Please do not return your completed form to the Office of 
Management and Budget. Send it to the address provided by the 
sponsoring agency.

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

    As the duly authorized representative of the applicant I certify 
that the applicant:
    1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance and 
the institutional, managerial and financial capability (including 
funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share of project costs) to 
ensure proper planning, management and completion of the project 
described in this application.
    2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the 
United States, and if appropriate, the State, through any authorized 
representative, access to and the right to examine all records, 
books, papers, or documents related to the award; and will establish 
a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted 
accounting standards or agency directives.
    3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using 
their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the 
appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or 
personal gain.
    4. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable 
time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency.
    5. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 
(42 U.S.C. Secs. 4728-4763) relating to prescribed standards for 
merit systems for programs funded under one of the nineteen statutes 
or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a 
Merit System of Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F).
    6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to 
nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title 
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits 
discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; (b) 
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. 
Secs. 1681-1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on 
the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 
as amended (29 U.S.C. Sec. 794), which prohibits discrimination on 
the basis of handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as 
amended (42 U.S.C. Sec. 6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination 
on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 
1972 (P.L. 92-255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the 
basis of drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and 
Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 
(P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the 
basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g) Secs. 523 and 527 of the 
Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. 290 dd-3 and 290 ee-3), 
as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse 
patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 
U.S.C. Sec. 3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to non-
discrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; (i) any 
other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under 
which application for Federal assistance is being made; and (j) the 
requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may 
apply to the application.
    7. Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements 
of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real 
Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which 
provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or 
whose property is acquired as a result of Federal or federally 
assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real 
property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal 
participation in purchases.
    8. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Hatch 
Act (5 U.S.C. Secs. 1501-1508 and 7324-7328) which limit the 
political activities of employees whose principal employment 
activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds.
    9. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis-
Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. Secs. 276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act (40 
U.S.C. Secs. 276c and 18 U.S.C. Secs. 874), and the Contract Work 
Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. Secs. 327-333), regarding 
labor standards for federally assisted construction subagreements.
    10. Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance purchase 
requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act 
of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood 
hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood 
insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and 
acquisition is $10,000 or more.
    11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be 
prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of 
environmental quality control measures under the National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190) and Executive Order 
(EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 
11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) 
evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 
11988; (e) assurance of project consistency with the approved State 
management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act 
of 1972 (16 U.S.C. Secs. 1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of Federal 
actions to State (Clear Air) Implementation Plans under Section 
176(c) of the Clear Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. 
Secs. 7401 et seq.); (g) protection of underground sources of 
drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as 
amended, (P.L. 93-523); and (h) protection of endangered species 
under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, (P.L. 93-205).
    12. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 
U.S.C. Secs. 1271 et seq.) related to protecting components or 
potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system.
    13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with 
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as 
amended (16 U.S.C. 470), EO 11593 (identification and protection of 
historic properties), and the Archaeological and Historic 
Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 469a-1 et seq.).
    14. Will comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the protection of 
human subjects involved in research, development, and related 
activities supported by this award of assistance.
    15. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 
(P.L. 89-544, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq.) pertaining to the 
care, handling, and treatment of warm blooded animals held for 
research, teaching, or other activities supported by this award of 
assistance.
    16. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention 
Act (42 U.S.C. Secs. 4801 et seq.) which prohibits the use of lead 
based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence 
structures.
    17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and 
compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984 or 
OMB Circular No. A-133, Audits of Institutions of Higher Learning 
and other Non-profit Institutions.
    18. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other 
Federal laws, executive orders, regulations and policies governing 
this program.
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Appendix B

Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other 
Responsibility Matters--Primary Covered Transactions

Instructions for Certification

    1. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective 
primary participant is providing the certification set out below.
    2. The inability of a person to provide the certification 
required below will not necessarily result in denial of 
participation in this covered transaction. The prospective 
participant shall submit an explanation of why it cannot provide the 
certification set out below. The certification or explanation will 
be considered in connection with the department or agency's 
determination whether to enter into this transaction. However, 
failure of the prospective primary participant to furnish a 
certification or an explanation shall disqualify such person from 
participation in this transaction.
    3. The certification in this clause is a material representation 
of fact upon which reliance was placed when the department or agency 
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transaction. If it is later determined that the prospective primary 
participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in 
addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the 
department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or 
default.
    4. The prospective primary participant shall provide immediate 
written notice to the department or agency to which this proposal is 
submitted if at any time the prospective primary participant learns 
that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become 
erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
    5. The terms covered transaction, debarred, suspended, 
ineligible, lower tier covered transaction, participant, person, 
primary covered transaction, principal, proposal, and voluntarily 
excluded, as used in this clause, have the meanings set out in the 
Definitions and Coverage sections of the rules implementing 
Executive Order 12549. You may contact the department or agency to 
which this proposal is being submitted for assistance in obtaining a 
copy of those regulations.
    6. The prospective primary participant agrees by submitting this 
proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered 
into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered 
transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR 
part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or 
voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, 
unless authorized by the department or agency entering into this 
transaction.
    7. The prospective primary participant further agrees by 
submitting this proposal that it will include the clause titled 
``Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and 
Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transaction,'' provided by 
the department or agency entering into this covered transaction, 
without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in 
all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.
    8. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a 
certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered 
transaction that it is not proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 
9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily 
excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the 
certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and 
frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals. 
Each participant may, but is not required to, check the List of 
Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Nonprocurement 
Programs.
    9. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to 
require establishment of a system of records in order to render in 
good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge 
and information of a participant is not required to exceed that 
which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary 
course of business dealings.
    10. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 6 of 
these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction 
knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person 
who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, 
suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from 
participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies 
available to the Federal Government, the department or agency may 
terminate this transaction for cause or default.
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Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other 
Responsibility Matters--Primary Covered Transactions

    (1) The prospective primary participant certifies to the best of 
its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals:
    (a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for 
debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded by any 
Federal department or agency;
    (b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal 
been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for 
commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with 
obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, 
State or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; 
violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of 
embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction 
of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;
    (c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or 
civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or local) 
with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph 
(1)(b) of this certification; and
    (d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this 
application/proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, 
State or local) terminated for cause or default.
    (2) Where the prospective primary participant is unable to 
certify to any of the statements in this certification, such 
prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this 
proposal.

Appendix C

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

Instructions for Certification

    1. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective 
lower tier participant is providing the certification set out below.
    2. The certification in this clause is a material representation 
of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was 
entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower 
tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in 
addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government the 
department or agency with which this transaction originated may 
pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.
    3. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide 
immediate written notice to the person to which this proposal is 
submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier participant 
learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or had 
become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
    4. The terms covered transaction, debarred, suspended, 
ineligible, lower tier covered transaction, participant, person, 
primary covered transaction, principal, proposal, and voluntarily 
excluded, as used in this clause, have the meaning set out in the 
Definitions and Coverage sections of rules implementing Executive 
Order 12549. You may contact the person to which this proposal is 
submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations.
    5. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting 
this proposal that, [[Page 33043]] should the proposed covered 
transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any 
lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for 
debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, 
declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in 
this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or 
agency with which this transaction originated.
    6. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by 
submitting this proposal that it will include this clause titled 
``Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and 
Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transaction,'' without 
modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all 
solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.
    7. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a 
certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered 
transaction that is not proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, 
subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily 
excluded from covered transactions, unless it knows that the 
certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and 
frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals. 
Each participant may, but is not required to, check the List of 
Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Nonprocurement 
Programs.
    8. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to 
require establishment of a system of records in order to render in 
good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge 
and information of a participant is not required to exceed that 
which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary 
course of business dealings.
    9. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 of these 
instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly 
enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is 
proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, suspended, 
debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in 
this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the 
Federal Government, the department or agency with which this 
transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including 
suspension and/or debarment.
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Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and 
Voluntary Exclusion--Lower Tier Covered Transactions

    (1) The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by 
submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals is 
presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared 
ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this 
transaction by any Federal department or agency.
    (2) Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to 
certify to any of the statements in this certification, such 
prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this 
proposal.

Appendix D

    This certification is required by the regulations implementing 
the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988: 45 CFR Part 76, Subpart, F. 
Sections 76.630(c) and (d)(2) and 76.645(a)(1) and (b) provide that 
a federal agency may designate a central receipt point for STATE-
WIDE AND STATE AGENCY-WIDE certifications, and for notification of 
criminal drug convictions. For the Department of Health and Human 
Services, the central point is: Division of Grants Management and 
Oversight, Office of Management and Acquisition, Department of 
Health and Human Services, Room 517-D, 200 Independence Avenue, SW 
Washington, DC 20201.

Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements 
(Instructions for Certification)

    1. By signing and/or submitting this application or grant 
agreement, the grantee is providing the certification set out below.
    2. The certification set out below is a material representation 
of fact upon which reliance is placed when the agency awards the 
grant. If it is later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered 
a false certification, or otherwise violates the requirements of the 
Drug-Free Workplace Act, the agency, in addition to any other 
remedies available to the Federal Government, may take action 
authorized under the Drug-Free Workplace Act.
    3. For grantees other than individuals, Alternate I applies.
    4. For grantees who are individuals, Alternate II applies.
    5. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, 
need not be identified on the certification. If known, they may be 
identified in the grant application. If the grantee does not 
identify the workplaces at the time of application, or upon award, 
if there is no application, the grantee must keep the identity of 
the workplace(s) on file in its office and make the information 
available for Federal Inspection. Failure to identify all known 
workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee's drug-free 
workplace requirements
    6. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of 
buildings (or parts of buildings) or other sites where work under 
the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be used (e.g., 
all vehicles of a mass transit authority or State highway department 
while in operation, State employees in each local unemployment 
office, performers in concert halls or radio studios).
    7. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the 
performance of the grant, the grantee shall inform the agency of the 
change(s), if it previously identified the workplaces in question 
(see paragraph five).
    8. Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and 
Debarment common rule and Drug-Free Workplace common rule apply to 
this certification. Grantees' attention is called, in particular, to 
the following definitions from these rules:
    Controlled substance: means a controlled substance in Schedules 
I through V of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as 
further defined by regulation (21 CFR 1308.11 through 1308.15);
    Conviction: means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo 
contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body 
charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the 
Federal or State criminal drug statutes;
    Criminal drug statute: means a Federal or non-Federal criminal 
statute involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or 
possession of any controlled substance;
    Employee: means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in 
the performance of work under a grant, including: (i) All direct 
charge employees; (ii) All indirect charge employees unless their 
impact or involvement is insignificant to the performance of the 
grant; and, (iii) Temporary personnel and consultants who are 
directly engaged in the performance of work under the grant and who 
are on the grantee's payroll. This definition does not include 
workers not on the payroll of the grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if 
used to meet a matching requirement; consultants or independent 
contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of 
subrecipients or subcontractors in covered workplaces).

Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements

Alternate I. (Grantees Other Than Individuals)

    The grantee certifies that it will or will continue to provide a 
drug-free workplace by:
    (a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful 
manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a 
controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and 
specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for 
violation of such prohibition;
    (b) Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to 
inform employees about--
    (1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
    (2) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; 
(3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee 
assistance programs; and
    (4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug 
abuse violations occurring in the workplace;
    (c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in 
the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement 
required by paragraph (a);
    (d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by 
paragraph (a) that, as a condition of employment under the grant, 
the employee will--
    (1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and
    (2) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for 
a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no 
later than five calendar days after such conviction;
    (e) Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days 
after receiving notice under paragraph (d)(2) from an employee or 
otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of 
convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, 
to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the 
convicted employee was working, unless the Federal agency has 
designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice 
shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant;
    (f) Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days 
of receiving notice under paragraph (d)(2), with respect to any 
employee who is so convicted--
    (1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an 
employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the 
requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or
    (2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a 
drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such 
purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or 
other appropriate agency;
    (g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-
free workplace through implementation of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), 
(d), (e) and (f).
    (B) The grantee may insert in the space provided below the 
site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with the 
specific grant:

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    Check {time}  if there are workplaces on file that are not 
identified here.

Alternate II. (Grantees Who Are Individuals)

    (a) The grantee certifies that, as a condition of the grant, he 
or she will not engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, 
dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance in 
conducting any activity with the grant;
    (b) If convicted of a criminal drug offense resulting from a 
violation occurring during the conduct of any grant activity, he or 
she will report the conviction, in writing, within 10 calendar days 
of the conviction, to every grant officer or other designee, unless 
the Federal agency designates a central point for the receipt of 
such notices. When notice is made to such a central point, it shall 
include the identification number(s) of each affected grant.

[55 FR 21690, 21702, May 25, 1990]

Appendix E

Certification Regarding Lobbying

Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements

    The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge 
and belief, that:

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

Statement for Loan Guarantees and Loan Insurance

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

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Appendix F

Certification Regarding Environmental Tobacco Smoke

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

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