[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 95 (Wednesday, May 18, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28553-28569]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-9831]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-4950-C-1B]


Notice of HUD's Fiscal Year (FY) 2005 Notice of Funding 
Availability, Policy Requirements and General Section to SuperNOFA for 
HUD's Discretionary Grant Programs; Correction

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, HUD.

ACTION: Super Notice of Funding Availability (SuperNOFA) for HUD 
Discretionary Grant Programs; correction.

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SUMMARY: On March 21, 2005, HUD published its Fiscal Year (FY) 2005, 
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), Policy Requirements and General 
Section to the SuperNOFA for HUD's Discretionary Grant Programs. This 
document makes corrections to the Indian Community Development Block 
Grant Program (ICDBG), the Hispanic-Serving Institutions Assisting 
Communities (HSIAC) Program, the Community Outreach Partnership Centers 
(COPC) Program, the Housing Counseling Program, the Lead-Based Paint 
Hazard Control Grant Program, the Healthy Homes Technical Studies 
Program, the Lead Technical Studies Program, the Lead Outreach Grant 
Program, the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program, the 
Healthy Homes Demonstration Grant Program, the Operation Lead 
Elimination Action Program, the Youthbuild Program, the Public Housing 
Neighborhood Networks Program, the Public Housing Resident Opportunity 
and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Program, the Public Housing Family Self 
Sufficiency Program, the Assisted Living Conversion Program, and the 
Continuum of Care Program. This notice also extends the application 
submission dates for the ICDBG Program, the Housing Counseling Program, 
the Public Housing Neighborhood Networks Program, and the Public 
Housing Family Self-Sufficiency Program. These changes affect the NOFAS 
listed, but do not affect the application packages on Grants.gov

DATES: The application submission dates for the following program 
sections of the SuperNOFA have been extended as follows:
    Indian Community Development Block Grant Program: June 20, 2005.
    Housing Counseling Program: June 27, 2005.
    Public Housing Neighborhood Networks Program: June 11, 2005.
    Public Housing Family Self-Sufficiency Program: June 28, 2005.

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    With the exception of the Section 811 Supportive Housing for 
Persons with Disabilities Program NOFA for which HUD published a 
technical correction and deadline extension (May 10, 2005, 70 FR 
24609), the application submission dates for all other program sections 
of the SuperNOFA remain as published in the Federal Register on March 
21, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For the programs listed in this 
notice, please contact the office or individual listed under Section 
VII of the individual program sections of the SuperNOFA, published on 
March 21, 2005.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 21, 2005 (70 FR 13575), HUD 
published its Notice of HUD's Fiscal Year (FY) 2005, Notice of Funding 
Availability (NOFA), Policy Requirements and General Section to the 
SuperNOFA for HUD's Discretionary Grant Programs. The FY2005 SuperNOFA 
announced the availability of approximately $2.26 billion in HUD 
assistance. This notice published in today's Federal Register makes 
technical corrections to the Indian Community Development Block Grant 
Program (ICDBG), the Hispanic-Serving Institutions Assisting 
Communities (HSIAC) Program, the Community Outreach Partnership Centers 
(COPC) Program, the Housing Counseling Program, the Lead-Based Paint 
Hazard Control Grant Program, the Healthy Homes Technical Studies 
Program, the Lead Technical Studies Program, the Lead Outreach Grant 
Program, the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program, the 
Healthy Homes Demonstration Grant Program, the Operation Lead 
Elimination Action Program, the Youthbuild Program, the Public Housing 
Neighborhood Networks Program, the Public Housing Resident Opportunity 
and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Program, the Public Housing Family Self 
Sufficiency Program, the Assisted Living Conversion Program, and the 
Continuum of Care Program.

Summary of Technical Corrections

    Summaries of the technical corrections made by this document 
follow. The page number shown in brackets identifies where the 
individual funding availability announcement that is being corrected 
can be found in the March 21, 2005, SuperNOFA. The technical correction 
described in today's Federal Register will also be reflected in the 
application instructions located on Grants.gov/Apply. Applicants 
submitting their applications electronically are encouraged to read the 
instructions located on Grants.gov/Apply prior to submitting their 
application.

General Section [Page 13575]

    On page 13593, HUD is publishing a revised Appendix A, entitled 
``HUD 2005 SuperNOFA Funding Chart that contains revised and extended 
deadlines for ICDBG Program, the Housing Counseling Program, the Public 
Housing Neighborhood Networks Program, and the Public Housing Family 
Self-Sufficiency Program. The revised Funding Chart also reflects the 
extended deadline for the Section 811 Program as established by HUD's 
technical correction published on May 10, 2005, (70 FR 24609).

Indian Community Development Block Grant Program (ICDBG) [Page 13654]

    On page 13655, Overview Information, section F., first column is 
revised to reflect an extension of the application submission date.
    On page 13655, section I.C., third column, HUD mistakenly 
referenced FY2004 when establishing the grant ceiling for imminent 
threat requests. The $425,000 grant ceiling for imminent threat 
requests is for FY2005.
    On page 13657, section II.C 3., first column, HUD incorrectly 
provided that grantees, by accepting a grant, must provide assurance 
that it will comply with 24 CFR part 95. In fact, grantees must provide 
assurance that they will comply with 24 CFR part 85.
    On page 13666, section V.A. under Rating Factor 2, paragraph (b), 
third column, HUD incorrectly listed the dollar range needed to obtain 
10 points for New Housing Construction, Housing Rehabilitation, Land 
Acquisition to support New Housing and Homeownership Assistance 
Projects. Consistent with Appendix A of the program NOFA, grantees will 
receive 10 points if the dollar amount for the Indian Tribe for this 
factor is $676-$1,200.
    On page 13667, section V.A. under Rating Factor 3, paragraph (1), 
first column, HUD incorrectly noted that applicants must include 
anticipated cost savings due to innovative program design ``or'' 
construction methods. In fact, applicants must include anticipated cost 
savings due to innovative program design or construction methods or 
both.
    On page 13670, section V.A. under Rating Factor 5, paragraph (1), 
first column, HUD inadvertently failed to indicate that up to two 
points are available for this selection factor. In addition, on page 
13670, section V.A. under Rating Factor 5, paragraph (2), first column, 
HUD inadvertently failed to indicate that up to three points are 
available for this selection factor.
    On page 13670, section V.B.2., middle column, paragraph entitled 
``Threshold Compliance,'' HUD's cross-reference contained a typographic 
error. The cross-reference should direct readers to section III.C.3 and 
4 of the ICDBG program NOFA.
    These corrections are also reflected in the instructions found on 
Grants.gov/Apply. HUD encourages applicants to read the instructions on 
Grants.gov/Apply prior to submitting your application in response to 
the ICDBG Program funding opportunity.

Hispanic-Serving Institutions Assisting Communities (HSIAC) Program 
[Page 13711]

    On page 13712, section G.3., middle column, and on page 13712, in 
section III.A., third column, HUD inadvertently misdirected readers to 
the General Section for a definition of ``Colonias.'' Readers should be 
directed to Attachment C of the HSIAC program NOFA for the definition 
of ``Colonias.''
    On page 13718, section V.B.3., third column, HUD intends to add a 
sentence that provides that it will fund the two highest rated 
application that serve Colonias areas that score above 75 points.
    These corrections are also reflected in the instructions found on 
Grants.gov/Apply. HUD encourages applicants to read the instructions on 
Grants.gov/Apply prior to submitting your application in response to 
the HSIAC Program funding opportunity.

Community Outreach Partnership Centers (COPC) [Page 13743]

    On page 13744, section G.3., second column, page 13745, section 
III.A, first column, and on page 13753, section V.B.3., first column, 
HUD inadvertently misdirected readers to the General Section for a 
definition of ``Colonias.'' Readers should be directed to Attachment C 
of the COPC for the definition of ``Colonias.''
    This correction is also reflected in the instructions found on 
Grants.gov/Apply. HUD encourages applicants to read the instructions on 
Grants.gov/Apply prior to submitting your application in response to 
the COPC Program funding opportunity.

Housing Counseling Programs [Page 13806]

    On page 13807, Overview Information, section F., first column, the 
application submission date is extended to June 13, 2005.
    On pages 13807 to 13808, sections II.A, II.B.1. and 2., and II.C.1 
and 2.,

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HUD had originally earmarked $2.75 million for housing counseling 
training and had planned to make this assistance available through a 
separate NOFA. HUD has now decided not to issue a housing counseling 
training NOFA and to allocate the $2.75 million to this Housing 
Counseling Program NOFA. As a result, the total amount of assistance 
now available through this NOFA is increased from $38.914 million to 
$41.664 million. HUD has decided to increase the amount of assistance 
for comprehensive counseling for intermediaries by $1.0 million, 
increase HECM counseling by $1.0 million and increase comprehensive 
counseling for Local Housing Counseling Agencies by $750,000. In 
addition, this notice corrects an error in the chart following section 
II.B.1., that listed comprehensive counseling funds for the Denver HOC 
as $345,317 instead of $3,345,317. With the distribution of the $2.75 
million now allocated to this NOFA, the new comprehensive total for 
Denver is $3,539,511. This change also affects amounts available for 
individuals awards under the LHCA and the HUD-approved intermediaries 
initiatives.
    On page 13811, section III.C.3.b., first column, HUD inadvertently 
omitted the word ``comprehensive'' from the text. The word 
``comprehensive'' is significant because grant awards are calculated 
based on a score for comprehensive funds. All applicants that achieve a 
fundable score are awarded a base amount for comprehensive counseling.
    On page 13812, section III.C.4.b., subsections (4) and (5), second 
column, HUD is republishing these paragraphs to clarify eligibility 
requirement.
    On page 13812, section III.C.4.c.(1)(a), third column, HUD 
incorrectly cited section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code in 
defining nonprofit status. The correct cite should be section 501(c) of 
the Internal Revenue Code.
    On page 13814, section IV.B.2., first and second columns, HUD is 
clarifying the period of performance that should be reflected on the 
required form HUD-9902. HUD also inadvertently included, as part of the 
application checklist, ``Letters, Contracts and MOU's.'' HUD is 
removing this requirement consistent with Rating Factor 4.
    On page 13818, section V.A.3.c.(1)(e), first column, HUD is 
republishing this subsection to clarify the information requested.
    On page 13818, section V.A.3.c.(2)(b) and section V.A.3.c.(2)(c), 
third column, HUD is republishing these subsections to correct the 
cross-references.
    On page 13819, section V.A.3.c.(3)(a), first column, HUD is 
republishing the first paragraph of this subsection to correct the 
cross-reference.
    On page 13820, section V.A.3.c.(5)(b) and (c), first column, HUD is 
republishing the paragraphs (b) and (c) to correct the cross-
references.
    On page 13821, first column, section V.A.3.d, first column, HUD is 
clarifying the period of performance regarding the requested leveraged 
resources.
    On page 13821, section V.A.3.d.(3), first and second columns, HUD 
is republishing the paragraph to indicate that HUD's interest regarding 
leveraged resources is limited to those resources corresponding to 
anticipated sub-grantees and not the entire network of affiliated 
counseling agencies.
    On page 13821, section V.A.3.e.(1)(a), third column, HUD is 
revising the bulleted text in order to clarify the requirements.
    On page 13822, section V.B., second column, HUD is publishing a 
description of funding methodology as well as an explanation of 
reallocation of unspent funds.
    These corrections are also reflected in the instructions found on 
Grants.gov/Apply. HUD encourages applicants to read the instructions on 
Grants.gov/Apply prior to submitting your application in response to 
the Housing Counseling Program funding opportunity.

Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program [Page 13836]

    On page 13838, section III.A.1.a., third column, HUD incorrectly 
defined ``general applicant,'' specifically as related to previously 
funded lead-based paint hazard control grantees. Consistent with the 
chart at page 13839, general applicants are new applicants, previously 
funded lead-based paint hazard control grantees whose period of 
performance ended prior to the NOFA submission date, and current 
grantees with grants ending on or before December 31, 2005 (including 
those who are not awarded under the Competitive Performance-Based 
Renewal category).
    On page 13848, section V.A.3, third column, HUD incorrectly listed 
30 available points for Rating Factor 3: Soundness of Approach, however 
consistent with information at sections V.A.3.a., V.A.3.b., and 
V.A.3.d. there are actually 40 available points for this rating factor.
    These corrections are also reflected in the instructions found on 
Grants.gov/Apply. HUD encourages applicants to read the instructions on 
Grants.gov/Apply prior to submitting your application in response to 
the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program funding opportunity.

Healthy Homes Technical Studies Program [Page 13860]

    On page 13864, section IV.B.1.i, third column and continuing to 
page 13865, first column, under ``Required Forms and Budget Material,'' 
HUD is deleting the bullet reading, ``Form HUD 2994 Client Comments and 
Suggestions (Optional)'' and substituting the ``Form HUD-2993 
Acknowledgement of Application Receipt, applicable to paper copy 
submissions only.''
    This correction is also reflected in the instructions found on 
Grants.gov/Apply. HUD encourages applicants to read the instructions on 
Grants.gov/Apply prior to submitting your application in response to 
the Health Home Technical Studies Program funding opportunity.

Lead Technical Studies [Page 13871]

    On page 13876, section IV.B.1.j., first column, under ``Required 
Forms and Budget Material,'' among the list of required forms and 
budget material, HUD is adding Form HUD-2993 Acknowledgement of 
Application Receipt, applicable to paper copy submissions only. This 
technical correction amends the instructions found on Grants.gov/Apply 
as Instructions to be downloaded along with the electronic application 
for the Lead Technical Studies Program funding opportunity made 
available on Grants.gov/Apply.

Lead Outreach Grant Program [Page 13881]

    On page 13884, section IV.B.2.b.(7), third column, HUD is removing 
from the list of required documentation, the copy of the HUD-approved 
waiver from electronic submission requirement.
    On pages 13891-13895, the forms were not intended for this program 
and were inadvertently included. The forms, HUD-96012, 96013, 96014, 
and 96015, and Work Plan Development Worksheet should be disregarded 
and were not included in the application package on Grants.gov.
    These corrections are also reflected in the instructions found on 
Grants.gov/Apply. HUD encourages applicants to download and read the 
instructions on Grants.gov/Apply prior to submitting your application 
in response to the Lead Outreach Grant Program funding opportunity.

Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Program [Page 13896]

    On page 13900, section V.B., third column, HUD is removing from the 
list of required forms, the copy of the HUD-

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approved waiver from electronic submission requirement.
    This correction is also reflected in the instructions found on 
Grants.gov/Apply. HUD encourages applicants to download and read the 
instructions on Grants.gov/Apply prior to submitting your application 
in response to the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Program funding 
opportunity.

Healthy Homes Demonstration Program [Page 13919]

    On page 13920, section G.1, first column, HUD is making a 
clarification related to the content of appendices.
    On page 13923, section III.C.3.n., third column, HUD is correcting 
a typographical error in a cross-reference. The section reference in 
the last sentence is being revised to read, section V.A.2.c.
    On page 13924, section IV.B.7., under ``Checklist for Healthy Homes 
Demonstration Program Applicants,'' beginning on the second column and 
continuing to the third column, HUD inadvertently listed forms HUD-
96013 and HUD-96014, which are not part of this application. The forms, 
located on pages 13933 and 13934 should be disregarded. The electronic 
application package and instructions did not contain these forms.
    On page 13924, section IV.B.7., under ``Checklist for Healthy Homes 
Demonstration Program Applicants,'' beginning on the second column and 
continuing to the third column, HUD is removing from the list of 
required documentation, the copy of HUD's approved waiver from 
electronic submission requirement.
    On page 13924, section IV.B.7. under ``Checklist for Healthy Homes 
Demonstration Program Applicants,'' beginning on the second column and 
continuing to the third column under, ``Required materials in response 
to rating factors,'' although referenced on page 13928, HUD did not 
include Form HUD-27300 in the checklist. Therefore, the checklist is 
corrected to include Form HUD-27300 Questionnaire for HUD's Initiative 
on Removal of Regulatory Barriers and the application instructions are 
amended to include the form as a file for attachment to the electronic 
application either as an attached, scanned or faxed document.
    On page 13926, section V.A.2.a.(4), middle column, the table 
referenced at Web site http://www.HUD.gov/offices/adm/grants/fundsavail.cfm is located at the end of the NOFA.
    On page 13929, section V.A.2.d.(2), first column, a clarification 
is made that indicates that the Rating Factor 4 Table can be found at 
the end of the NOFA.
    On page 13931, section VIII.B, third column, a change is necessary 
to clarify the contents of the appendix.

Operation Lead Elimination Action Program [Page 13936]

    On page 13939, section IV.B.a.(2), third column, under ``Checklist 
and Submission Table of Contents Lead Elimination Action Program,'' HUD 
is removing from the list of required documentation, the copy of HUD's 
approved waiver from electronic submission requirement.
    This technical correction amends the instructions found on 
Grants.gov/Apply as Instructions to be downloaded along with the 
electronic application for the Operation Lead Elimination Action 
Program funding opportunity made available on Grants.gov/Apply.

Youthbuild [Page 13977]

    On page 13985, section V.E., middle column, two changes are made to 
correct typographical errors. First, in the sixth bulleted item, it is 
made clear that the numerator is the number of graduates who have 
entered employment or enrolled in post secondary education. Second, in 
the seventh bulleted item, it is made clear that it is the number and 
percentage of participants, not graduates, who made literacy and 
numeracy gains.
    This correction is also reflected in the instructions found on 
Grants.gov/Apply. HUD encourages applicants to download and read the 
instructions on Grants.gov/Apply prior to submitting your application 
in response to the Youthbuild Program funding opportunity.

Public Housing Neighborhood Networks [Page 14023]

    On page 14024, Overview Information, section F., first column, the 
application submission deadline is extended to July 11, 2005.
    On page 14027, section III.C.1, first column, a new paragraph 
``g,'' and on page 14028, section IV.B.4.(2), middle column a new 
paragraph ``4'' is added to clarify and make consistent the 
requirements for site control for off-site property.
    On page 14028, section IV.B.4.(2), tab 2, middle column, HUD is 
adding a new paragraph ``4'' that addresses documentation of site 
control.
    On page 14028, section IV.E.2.c, third column, additional 
explanation is added concerning salaries of staff that provide direct 
services to residents. Direct services staff are defined as housing 
authority personnel who, as their primary responsibility, provide 
services directly to residents that participate in the activities 
described in this application.
    On page 14028, section IV.E.4.f., third column, to avoid confusion, 
the paragraph is revised stating that salaries and fringe benefits for 
staff that are not direct services staff are among the list of 
ineligible activities/costs.
    These corrections are also reflected in the instructions found on 
Grants.gov/Apply. HUD encourages applicants to download and read the 
instructions on Grants.gov/Apply prior to submitting your application 
in response to the Public Housing Neighborhood Networks Program funding 
opportunity.

Public Housing Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) 
Program [Page 14054]

    On page 14063, section III.C.2.i., first column, a modification is 
made to indicate that Tribal/TDHE applicants must provide a letter that 
certifies compliance with the requirement that such applicants to the 
HSS program have a Low-Income Homeownership Program outlined in their 
current Indian Housing Plan.
    On page 14065, section IV.E.6.h., third column, HUD is removing a 
provision that was unintentionally included in the NOFA. This 
correction will delete the paragraph (h) that incorrectly lists 
``Elderly/Disabled Service Coordinator salary and fringe benefits.''
    These corrections are also reflected in the instructions found on 
Grants.gov/Apply. HUD encourages applicants to download and read the 
instructions on Grants.gov/Apply prior to submitting your application 
in response to the ROSS Program funding opportunity.

Public Housing Family Self-Sufficiency Program [Page 14087]

    On page 14087, section F. under ``Overview Information,'' the due 
date of June 20, 2005 is extended to June 28, 2005.
    On page 14088, section A.3. under ``Overview Information'', second 
column, the ``Award Amounts'' paragraph is revised to better explain 
the salary and fringe benefit provisions. A corresponding change is 
made in the table in the third column.
    On page 14089, section III.C., second column, add a new paragraph 
III.C.1 that explains that FSS grant funds may only be used to pay for 
the annual salary and fringe benefits of a FSS Program Coordinator. 
Subsequent paragraphs will be renumbered accordingly.
    On page 14090, section III.C.2.g., second column, HUD is revising 
this section in order to make clarifications concerning renewal of FSS 
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coordinator salary as well as staffing expansion.
    On pages 14107 and 14108, HUD Form 52767, HUD is correcting 
typographical errors. First, in 5.d and 10.a the amount $63,000 should 
read ``$65,000.'' In addition, there are three references in number 9 
that will be changed from ``03'' to ``04.''
    These corrections are also reflected in the instructions found on 
Grants.gov/Apply. HUD encourages applicants to download and read the 
instructions on Grants.gov/Apply prior to submitting your application 
in response to the Public Housing Family Self-Sufficiency Program 
funding opportunity.

Assisted Living Conversion Program [Page 14148]

    On page 14149, section I, middle column, last full paragraph, HUD 
is revising the amount of funds set-aside for the emergency capital 
repairs.
    On page 14150, section III.A.1, first column, HUD is adding owners 
of assisted living facilities to the list of ineligible applicants.
    On page 14157, section IV.F., middle column, HUD is adding a new 
paragraph, IV.F.5. that explains application submission procedures for 
applicants that are granted a waiver from the electronic submission 
requirement. If an applicant is granted a waiver, the applicant must 
submit an original and four copies of the application to the director 
of the appropriate Multifamily Hub Office.
    On page 14160, section VII.A, third column, HUD is adding 
additional instructions for applicants in how they may contact HUD 
Multifamily Hubs.
    These corrections are also reflected in the instructions found on 
Grants.gov/Apply. HUD encourages applicants to download and read the 
instructions on Grants.gov/Apply prior to submitting your application 
in response to the ALCP Program funding opportunity.

Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Programs [Page 14272]

    On page 14279, section III.C.3.e.(2)(b), middle column, HUD is 
adding additional explanation about calculating administrative 
allocation.
    On page 14288, section 2, on page 14289, sections 3, 4, and 5, and 
on page 14290, section 6, Form HUD-2992 ``Certification Regarding 
Debarment and Suspension'' was inadvertently included with the list of 
forms. HUD is eliminating this form from the lists of required forms.
    On page 14294, Exhibit 1: Continuum of Care Narrative and Form HUD-
40076 CoCB instruction, section e., HUD is amending the section to 
indicate that in order to obtain a higher competitive score for 
``participation,'' planning participants must attend more than 80 
percent of the planning or committee meetings or both. HUD is also 
amending the related reference for this section in regard to the 30 
page limit.
    On page 14342, Exhibit 2R: SHP Project Information--Continued, HUD 
is revising the instructions to state that renewal applicants for a 
dedicated HMIS project should answer items 1, 3, 4C and D.
    These corrections are also reflected in the instructions found on 
Grants.gov/Apply. HUD encourages applicants to download and read the 
instructions on Grants.gov/Apply prior to submitting your application 
in response to the Continuum of Care Program funding opportunity.
    Accordingly, in the Notice of HUD's Fiscal Year (FY) 2005, Notice 
of Funding Availability (NOFA), Policy Requirements and General Section 
to the SuperNOFA for HUD's Discretionary Grant Programs, beginning at 
70 FR 113575, in the issue of March 21, 2005, the following corrections 
are made.
    1. General Section, beginning at page 13576:
    On page 13593, HUD is republishing a corrected Appendix A entitled, 
HUD 2005 SuperNOFA Funding Chart.
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    2. Indian Community Development Block Grant Program (ICDBG), 
beginning at page 13654:
    On page 13655, Overview Information, section F, the paragraph is 
revised to read as follows:
    F. Dates: Application Deadline. The application submission date is 
June 20, 2005.
    On page 13655, section I.C., third column, in the paragraph that 
begins in the middle column, remove the term, ``FY 2004,'' and add in 
its place, ``FY2005.''
    On page 13657, section II.C 3., first column, remove the reference 
to 24 CFR part 95 and add in its place a reference to 24 CFR part 85.
    On page 13666, section V.A. under Rating Factor 2, paragraph (b), 
third column, remove the dollar amount range ``$67-$1,200'' and add in 
its place the following dollar amount range: ``$676-$1,200.''
    On page 13667, section V.A. under Rating Factor 3, paragraph (1), 
first column, in the paragraph that begins, ``(14 points)* * * ,'' the 
fifth sentence is revised to read as follows: The application must also 
include anticipated cost savings due to innovative program design or 
construction methods or both.
    On page 13670, section V.A. under Rating Factor 5, paragraph (1), 
first column, remove the parenthetical that reads ``(2 points),'' and 
add in its place the following: ``(up to 2 points).''
    On page 13670, section V.A. under Rating Factor 5, paragraph (2), 
first column, remove the parenthetical that reads ``(3 points),'' and 
add in its place the following: ``(up to 3 points).''
    On page 13670, section V.B.2. middle column, remove the reference 
to IIIV.C.3 and 4 and add in its place a reference to III.C.3 and 4.
    3. Hispanic-Serving Institutions Assisting Communities (HSIAC) 
Program, beginning at page 13711:
    On page 13712, section G.3., middle column, remove the 
parenthetical phrase ``(as defined in the General Section),'' and add 
in its place the following: (refer to Attachment C of the HSIAC NOFA 
for the definition of ``Colonias).'' Attachment C is appended to this 
correction notice.
    On page 13712, in section III.A., third column, remove the 
parenthetical phrase ``(as defined in the General Section),'' and add 
in its place the following: ``(refer to Attachment C of the HSIAC NOFA 
for the definition of ``Colonias).''
    On page 13718, section V.B.3., third column, add the following at 
the end of paragraph 3.: ``HUD intends to fund the two highest rated 
application that serve Colonias areas that score above 75 points.''
    On page 13721, after ``Attachment B (All Required Forms),'' insert 
the following:

Attachment C
Definition of Colonias

    Colonias means any identifiable, rural community that:
    (1) Is located in Arizona, California, New Mexico, or Texas;
    (2) Is within 150 miles of the border between the United States and 
Mexico; and
    (3) Is determined to be a colonia on the basis of objective need 
criteria, including lack of potable water supply, lack of adequate 
sewage systems, and lack of decent, safe, sanitary, and accessible 
housing.
    4. Community Outreach Partnership Centers (COPC), beginning at page 
13743:
    On page 13744, section G.3., second column, remove the 
parenthetical note, ``(as defined in the General Section),'' and add in 
its place the following: ``(refer to Attachment C of the COPC NOFA for 
the definition of ``Colonias).''
    On page 13745, section III.A, first column, remove the 
parenthetical note, ``(as defined in the General Section),'' and add in 
its place the following: ``(refer to Attachment C of the COPC NOFA for 
the definition of ``Colonias).'' Attachment C is appended to this 
correction notice.
    On page 13753, section V.B.3., first column, remove the 
parenthetical note, ``(as defined in the General Section),'' and add in 
its place the following: ``(refer to Attachment C of the COPC NOFA for 
the definition of ``Colonias).''
    On page 13762, after ``Attachment B (All Required Forms),'' insert 
the following:

Attachment C
Definition of Colonias

    Colonias means any identifiable, rural community that:
    (1) Is located in Arizona, California, New Mexico, or Texas;
    (2) Is within 150 miles of the border between the United States and 
Mexico; and
    (3) Is determined to be a colonia on the basis of objective need 
criteria, including lack of potable water supply, lack of adequate 
sewage systems, and lack of decent, safe, sanitary, and accessible 
housing.
    5. Housing Counseling Programs, beginning at page 13806:
    On page 13807, Overview Information, section F. first column, is 
revised to read as follows:
    F. Dates. The application submission date is June 27, 2005. Please 
see the General Section of the SuperNOFA for application submission and 
receipt procedures.
    On pages 13807 and 13808, beginning in the third column, sections 
II.A and II.B.1 and 2 are corrected to read as follows:
    A. Amount Allocated. Approximately $41.664 million is appropriated 
for housing counseling in FY2005, all of which is available for 
eligible applicants under this NOFA. Specifically, $33.87 million is 
available for comprehensive counseling, $2.7 million is available for 
counseling services that address predatory lending, $1.7 million is 
available for counseling in conjunction with HUD's Homeownership 
Voucher Program, $394,000 is available for counseling services that 
specifically target Colonias, and $3.0 million is available for HECM 
counseling.
    B. Specific Allocations. Funding is allocated to each Homeownership 
Center (HOC), regional HUD offices that oversee the Housing Counseling 
Program in their jurisdiction, by a formula that incorporates first-
time homebuyer rates, default rates, HECM endorsements, and minority 
homebuyers.

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                                                                                                  Total amount
             Applicant categories                              Who is eligible                     available
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Category 1--LHCAs............................  HUD-approved Local Housing Counseling Agencies        $15,704,946
Category 2--Intermediaries...................  HUD-approved National and Regional                     23,575,181
                                                Intermediaries.
Category 3--SHFAs............................  State Housing Finance Agencies................          2,383,873
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    1. Category 1--Local Housing Counseling Agencies (LHCAs). 
Approximately $15,704,946 is available from HUD to directly fund HUD-
approved LHCAs, including $13,670,000 for comprehensive counseling, 
$1,199,880 in supplemental funding for predatory lending, $722,500 in 
supplemental funding for counseling

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in conjunction with HUD's Homeownership Voucher Program, and $112,566 
for counseling targeting Colonias.

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                                                                        Homeownership
                 HOC                     Comprehensive    Predatory        voucher       Colonias       Total
                                          counseling       lending       counseling
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Philadelphia.........................        $3,715,562     $326,127          $196,376  ..........    $4,238,065
Atlanta..............................         3,921,762      344,246           207,285  ..........     4,473,293
Denver...............................         3,539,511      310,649           187,055      56,283     4,093,498
Santa Ana............................         2,493,165      218,858           131,784      56,283     2,900,090
                                      -------------------
    Total............................        13,670,000    1,199,880           722,500     112,566    15,704,946
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    2. Category 2--Intermediaries. Approximately $23,575,181 is 
available from HUD to directly fund HUD-approved Intermediaries, 
including $18,200,000 for comprehensive counseling, $1,300,050 in 
supplemental funding for predatory lending, $850,000 in supplemental 
funding for counseling in conjunction with HUD's Homeownership Voucher 
Program, $225,131 for counseling targeting Colonias, and $3.0 million 
for HECM counseling.
    On page 13808, sections II.C.1 and 2., first column, are corrected 
to read as follows:
    C. Individual Awards.
    1. Category 1: No individual LHCA may be awarded more than 
$290,000, which includes any supplemental funding. Specifically, the 
limit for Comprehensive Counseling is $180,000. The limit for 
supplemental funding for predatory lending is $40,000, the limit for 
supplemental funding for Homeownership Voucher Counseling is $30,000, 
and the limit for supplemental funding for Colonias is $40,000. HUD 
anticipates that the average total award for LHCAs will be 
approximately $45,000.
    2. Category 2: Awards for individual HUD-approved intermediaries 
may not exceed $4.0 million, which includes any supplemental funding. 
The limit for Comprehensive Counseling is $3.0 million. The limit for 
supplemental funding for predatory lending is $325,000, the limit for 
supplemental funding for Homeownership Voucher Counseling is $275,000, 
the limit for supplemental funding for Colonias is $300,000 and the 
limit for HECM counseling is $3.0 million. HUD anticipates that the 
average total award for Intermediaries will be $1.5 million.
    On page 13811, section III.C.3.b., first column, is corrected to 
read as follows:
    b. Minimum grant request. Applications must contain a request for 
comprehensive funds of not less than $15,000 from LHCAs, not less than 
$50,000 from SFHAs and not less than $200,000 from Intermediaries. 
Applications for lesser amounts will not be considered. If supplemental 
funding is also being requested, applicants must specifically and 
separately identify ``Comprehensive'' and the specific amount requested 
on form SF-424A, Section B, as well as separately identify each 
supplemental category applied for.
    On page 13812, section III.C.4.b., subsections (4) and (5), second 
column, are corrected to read as follows:
    (4) Sub-grantees or branches funded under Categories 2 or 3 must 
not have directly applied for or received a grant under Category 1 of 
this NOFA, or applied for or received a sub-grant or funding from 
another intermediary or SHFA under Category 2 or 3 of this NOFA.
    (5) Sub-grantees or branches may apply for and receive funding from 
only one intermediary or SHFA under Category 2 or 3, but not both. The 
only exception to this rule is that sub-grantees or branches that have 
one or more HECM Network Counselors that receive a sub-grant or funding 
from an intermediary or SHFA under Category 2 or 3 may also receive a 
sub-grant or be reimbursed exclusively for HECM counseling activities, 
from a HUD-approved intermediary that exclusively provides HECM 
counseling.
    On page 13812, section III.C.4.c.(1)(a), third column, is corrected 
to read as follows:
    (a) Nonprofit Status. An applicant and its branches or affiliates 
for approval must function as private or public nonprofit 
organizations. The applicant must submit evidence of nonprofit status 
as demonstrated by section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code approval 
(or pending approval) to support its nonprofit status and that of its 
branches or affiliates.
    On page 13814, section IV.B.2., first column, revise the bulleted 
text concerning Form HUD-9902 to read as follows: ``HUD-9902, Housing 
Counseling Agency Fiscal Year Activity Report, covering the period 
October 1, 2003--September 30, 2004.''
    On page 13814, section IV.B.2., second column, remove the bulleted 
text that reads ``Letters, Contracts, MOUs and/or other documentation 
that shows leveraged resources.''
    On page 13818, section V.A.3.c.(1)(e), first column, is corrected 
to read as follows:
    (e) The number of clients recorded on the Form HUD-9902 submitted 
with this application, covering the period October 1, 2003, through 
September 30, 2004, that participated in both group sessions or 
workshops and one-on-one counseling:
    On page 13818, section V.A.3.c.(2)(b) and section V.A.3.c.(2)(c), 
third column, is corrected to read as follows:
    (b) Describe the level of effort and time required to provide the 
housing counseling services described in part (a) and to meet the needs 
of clients. Explain the average counseling time per client figures 
provided in Section V.A.3.c (1)(a). Scoring will be based on the degree 
to which the applicant demonstrates that sufficient time and resources 
were devoted to ensure that clients received quality counseling.
    (c) Explain the figures provided in Section V.A.3.c (1)(d)-(f) 
regarding group session participation and one-on-one counseling. 
Describe how clients come to participate in one or the other, the 
relationship between the two, and the role that each plays in the 
applicant's overall service provision.
    On page 13819, section V.A.3.c.(3)(a), first column, is corrected 
to read as follows:
    (a) Indicate how location, type of counseling, client type, and 
expenses may have affected client volume that appears on the Form HUD-
9902, and in Section V.A.3.c (1)(d)-(f), that were served under the 
column ``All Counseling Activities.'' This total should reflect all the 
counseling activities performed by the applicant during the period 
October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2004, both with HUD housing 
counseling grant funds, if applicable, and with other leveraged 
resources.
    On page 13820, section V.A.3.c.(5)(b) and (c), first column, are 
corrected to read as follows:

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    (b) Describe the level of effort and time the applicant anticipates 
is required to provide the proposed counseling services to, and meet 
the needs of, the number of clients it indicates in Rating Factor 5, 
Section V.A.3.e (1)(a) that it will serve with the proposed grant. 
Explain and describe the activities corresponding to the average 
counseling time figures for each counseling type provided in Section 
V.A.3.c.(5)(a).
    (c) Explain the figures provided in Section V.A.3.e (1)(a) 
regarding proposed group session participation and one-on-one 
counseling. Describe how clients are selected for one or the other, the 
relationship between the two, and the role that each will play in the 
overall service provision.
    On page 13821, section V.A.3.d, first column, first sentence of the 
second paragraph is corrected to read as follows: ``Applicants will be 
evaluated based on their ability to show that they have obtained 
additional resources for their housing counseling activities, for the 
period October 1, 2005--September 30, 2006, including: Direct financial 
assistance; in-kind contributions, such as services, equipment, office 
space, labor; etc.''
    On page 13821, section V.A.3.d.(3), first column, is corrected to 
read as follows:
    (3) Intermediaries and SHFAs should include information on 
leveraged resources for only anticipated sub-grantees and branches that 
will be funded through this application.
    On page 13821, section V.A.3.e.(1)(a), third column, the bulleted 
text is revised as follows:
     Provide the following figures. Do not provide ranges or 
percentages, but a specific numbers of clients. These amounts should 
represent individuals to be served entirely with HUD housing counseling 
funding. If, in reality, various funding sources will contribute to the 
services provided each individual, the applicant must prorate their 
response to reflect a figure representing services provided with only 
funding from the proposed grant.
     The total number of clients the applicant projects it and, 
if applicable, sub-grantees, will serve under the total proposed HUD 
grant, including all requested supplemental funding.
     If requesting supplemental funding, indicate the specific 
number of clients the applicant projects it, or if applicable, sub-
grantees, will serve under the comprehensive counseling portion of the 
requested award.
     If requesting supplemental funding, separately indicate 
for each specific type of supplemental funding being requested, the 
number of clients the applicant projects it, or if applicable, sub-
grantees, will serve under the proposed supplemental funding.
     The total number of clients that will receive Homebuyer 
Education Workshops or other types of classes offered as group sessions 
with the proposed award in general, and under each of the applicable 
supplemental funding types. In other words, the projected totals for 
Sections 6a and 6b on the form HUD-9902 that will correspond with the 
proposed grant year.
     The number of clients that will participate in one-on-one 
counseling, with the proposed award in general, and under each of the 
applicable supplemental funding types. In other words, the projected 
total for all of Section 7 on the form HUD-9902 that will correspond 
with the proposed grant year.
     The number of clients that will participate in both group 
sessions or workshops and one-on-one counseling, with the proposed 
award in general, and under each of the applicable supplemental funding 
types.
    On page 13822, section V.B., middle column, add new paragraphs 5 
and 6 after paragraph 4. to read as follows:
    5. Funding Methodology
    a. Comprehensive Counseling. The following funding formula will be 
used to calculate the comprehensive counseling portion of the awards 
under Categories 1-3. Only applicants who receive a score of 75 points 
or above will be considered eligible for funding. All eligible 
applicants will then be funded in proportion to the score they receive. 
Regarding the comprehensive counseling portion of an award, all 
grantees will receive the lower of either the comprehensive award 
amount determined with the formula, or the amount actually requested by 
the applicant, as indicated on the form SF-424A, Section B. This amount 
must be labeled ``Comprehensive'' to distinguish it from requested 
supplemental funds, if applicable. The formula will work as follows for 
each category:
    (1) Funding Round 1. Every applicant that scores 75 points or above 
will receive a base award ($15,000 for LHCAs; $50,000 for SHFAs; and 
$200,000 for intermediaries). The total number of applicants receiving 
the base award will be multiplied by the relevant base amount, and that 
amount will be subtracted from the total amount available under the 
Category, or in the cases of Categories 1 and 3, available to the HOC.
    (2) Funding Round 2. Then, the remaining balance after funding the 
Round 1 base awards will be divided by the total number of points all 
applicants in that Category, and HOC in the cases of Categories 1 and 
3, score that are above the 75-point cutoff. The calculation will 
result in a dollar value for each point. The number of points that all 
applicants in a Category, and in a HOC in the cases of Categories 1 and 
3, score above the 75 point base will be multiplied by that dollar 
value. The result of that calculation will be added to the base award. 
Any remaining funds after this calculation will carry over into the 
next funding round.
    (3) This same methodology will be used for each subsequent round of 
funding until all available funds are awarded, or until all eligible 
applicants are funded to the maximum dollar amount allowed. Subsequent 
rounds of calculations, if needed, will distribute remaining funds to 
applicants that scored above 95 points, 91-95 points, 86-90 points, and 
80-85 points, respectively.
    b. Supplemental Funding. The same methodology described above in 
section a will be used to distribute the available supplemental funds 
for Predatory Lending, Homeownership Voucher Counseling, and Colonias 
to eligible applicants. Regarding supplemental funding, all grantees 
will receive the lower of either the supplemental award amount 
determined with the formula, or the specific amount of supplemental 
funding actually requested by the applicant, as indicated on Form SF-
424A, Section B. Each applicant will only submit one application and 
receive a score based on the application for the comprehensive 
counseling grant. Comprehensive counseling funds will be allocated 
based on this score. Subsequently, for each supplemental funding 
category requested, responses to each rating factor will be evaluated 
on a yes/no, adequate/inadequate basis. An adequate response will 
result in a score for the supplemental funding identical to the 
comprehensive score on each respective rating factor. An inadequate 
supplemental response will result in a 1-point deduction from the 
comprehensive score. After all five rating factors have been evaluated, 
the adjusted ratings will result in a distinct score for the 
supplemental funds. This method will result in scores for supplemental 
funding that may be equal to the comprehensive score, or up to five 
points less than the comprehensive score. In no case can an applicant 
receive a higher score on an application for supplemental funding that 
it received on its comprehensive application. This process will be 
repeated for each supplemental funding

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allocation. An applicant will receive a separate score for its 
application for comprehensive counseling, and each supplemental funding 
category for which it applies. The base awards for the three 
supplemental funding categories eligible to all applicants will be 
$2,000 for LHCAs, $10,000 for SHFAs, and $40,000 for intermediaries. 
Only applicants scoring 75 points or above are eligible for 
supplemental funding. However, because of the limited amount of funds 
available, all applicants scoring 75 points or above are not guaranteed 
supplemental funding.
    (1) For National and regional intermediaries, up to the top 5 
scoring applicants (scoring 75 points or above) for supplemental 
funding for predatory lending and Homeownership Voucher Counseling that 
are eligible for supplemental funds, and have not already been fully 
funded in accordance with the funding methodology described in this 
section, will receive supplemental funding. For supplemental funding 
for Colonias, up to the top three scoring intermediary applicants 
(scoring 75 points or above) that are eligible for supplemental funds, 
and have not already been fully funded in accordance with the funding 
methodology described in this section, will receive supplemental 
funding. For supplemental funding for HECM, the top scoring 
intermediary applicant (scoring 75 points or above) that is eligible 
for supplemental funds, and has not already been fully funded in 
accordance with the funding methodology described in this section, will 
receive supplemental funding.
    (2) For SHFAs, up to the top 2 scoring applicants (scoring 75 
points or above) in each HOC for each supplemental category that are 
eligible for the supplemental funds, and have not already been fully 
funded, will receive supplemental funding.
    (3) For LHCAs, up to the top 10 scoring applicants (scoring 75 
points or above) in each HOC for each supplemental category that are 
eligible for the supplemental funds, and have not already been fully 
funded, will receive supplemental funding.
    6. Reallocation of Unspent Funds. If funds designated for a 
specific grant Category, HOC, or for supplemental funding remain 
unspent after the formulas have been run and award recommendations are 
determined, HUD may, at its discretion, reallocate those funds to any 
other funding Category or supplemental funding area under this NOFA. 
Additionally, HUD may reallocate unspent funds to any HOC jurisdiction 
or to HUD Headquarters for awards under this NOFA. HUD may also 
reallocate unspent funds for housing counseling support activities.
    6. Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program, beginning at page 
13836:
    On page 13838, section III.A.1.a., third column, is corrected to 
read as follows: a. ``General applicants'' are new applicants, 
previously funded lead-based paint hazard control grantee applicants 
whose period of performance ended prior to the NOFA submission date, 
and current grantees with grants ending on or before December 31, 2005 
(including those who are not awarded under the Competitive Performance-
Based Renewal category), and will be evaluated and scored as a separate 
group. Grantee applicants that are eligible to compete under the 
Competitive Performance-Based Renewal category will be evaluated and 
scored as a separate group.
    On page 13848, section V.A.3, third column, the heading is 
corrected to read as follows: ``3. Rating Factor 3: Soundness of 
Approach, (40 points).''
    7. Healthy Homes Technical Studies Program, beginning at page 
13860:
    Beginning on page 13864, section IV.B.1.i., first column and 
continuing to page 13865, under ``Required Forms and Budget Material,'' 
delete the bullet reading, ``Form HUD 2994 Client Comments and 
Suggestions (Optional)'' and substitute the following:
    --Form HUD-2993 Acknowledgement of Application Receipt (applicable 
to paper copy submissions only)
    8. Lead Technical Studies, beginning at page 13871:
    On page 13876, section IV.B.1.j, first column, under ``Required 
Forms and Budget Material,'' add the following:
    --Form HUD-2993 Acknowledgment of Application Receipt (applicable 
to paper copy submissions only)
    9. Lead Outreach Grant Program, beginning at page 13881:
    On page 13884, section IV.B.2.b.(7), third column, remove the 
bullet that reads, ``HUD's waiver from submitting electronically (if 
applicable)''
    On pages 13891-13895, delete the forms, HUD-96012, 96013, 96014, 
and 96015, and Work Plan Development Worksheet.
    10. Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Program, beginning on page 
13896:
    On page 13900, section V.B., third column, remove the bullet that 
reads, ``HUD's waiver from submitting electronically (if applicable).''
    11. Healthy Homes Demonstration Program, beginning at page 13919:
    On page 13920, Overview Information, section G.1., first column, 
the last sentence is corrected to read as follows: ``Appendix A, which 
contains forms that are required to be completed and submitted as part 
of your response to the rating factors that are discussed in Section V, 
can be found at the end of the NOFA. Appendices A through D can be 
found and downloaded from HUD's Web site at: http://www.hud.gov/
offices/adm/grants/fundsavail.cfm.''
    On page 13923, section III.C.3.n., third column, correct the last 
sentence to read as follows: ``See section V.A.2.c., Rating Factor 3.3 
for recommendations for implementing Section 3 Employment 
Opportunities.''
    On page 13924, section IV, ``Checklist for Healthy Homes 
Demonstration Program Applicants,'' third column, remove forms HUD-
96013 and HUD-96014, which are not part of this application.
    On page 13924, section IV.B.7, third column, remove the item that 
reads ``HUD's Waiver from submitting electronically (if applicable).''
    On page 13924, section IV B.7. under ``Checklist for Healthy Homes 
Demonstration Program Applicants,'' beginning on the second column and 
continuing to the third column under, ``Required materials in response 
to rating factors,'' third column, is corrected by adding ``Form HUD-
27300 Questionnaire for HUD's Initiative on Removal of Regulatory 
Barriers.''
    On page 13926, section V.A.2.a.(4), middle column, the second 
paragraph of this section that begins on the top of the middle column 
is revised to read as follows:
    You must complete and submit the Factor 1, Table 1 Capacity of the 
Applicant and Relevant Organizational Experience (which may be found at 
the end of this NOFA) to support narrative information submitted. 
Include this table in supporting materials for your application. It 
will not be counted toward your page limit.
    On page 13929, section V.A.2.d.(2), first column, the last two 
sentences of this paragraph is revised to read as follows: ``Letters of 
support (letters that indicate support, but do not specify a monetary 
commitment to the project) will not be considered in the scoring of 
Rating Factor 4 (Factor 4 table may be found at the end of this NOFA). 
Include information to address the following elements:''
    On page 13931, section VIII.B, third column, is revised to read as 
follows:
    Appendix A contains forms that are required to be completed and 
submitted as part of your response to the rating factors that are 
discussed in Section V and can be found at the end of this NOFA.

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    12. Operation Lead Elimination Action Program, beginning at page 
13936:
    On page 13939, section IV.B.a.(2), third column, under ``Checklist 
and Submission Table of Contents Lead Elimination Action Program,'' 
remove the item that reads: ``HUD's' Waiver from submitting 
electronically (if applicable)''
    13. Youthbuild, beginning at page 13977:
    On page 13985, section V.E., middle column, the sixth and seventh 
bulleted items are corrected to read as follows:
     Number and percent of graduates placed in employment or 
education (for percentage calculation, numerator: The number of 
graduates who have entered employment or enrolled in post secondary 
education; denominator: The number of graduates from the Youthbuild 
program); and
     Number and percentage of participants who made literacy 
and numeracy gains (measures the increase in literacy and numeracy 
skills of participants through a common assessment tool administered at 
program registration and regular intervals thereafter); for percentage 
calculation, numerator: The number of Youthbuild program participants 
who increase one or more education functioning levels; denominator: The 
number of Youthbuild program participants who have completed a year in 
the program
    14. Public Housing Neighborhood Networks, beginning at page 14023:
    On page 14024, Overview Information, section F., first column, is 
revised to read as follows:
    F. Dates. The application submission date is July 11, 2005. Please 
see the General Section of the SuperNOFA for application submission and 
timely receipt requirements.
    On page 14027, section III.C.1., first column, add a new paragraph 
``g.,'' to read as follows:
    g. Off-site Physical Improvements. Physical improvements that 
relate to providing space for a Neighborhood Networks center are 
eligible activities, including for off-site centers. If renovation, 
conversion, or repair is done off-site, the PHA must describe this 
circumstance in their narrative and provide documentation with its 
application that it has control of the proposed property for at least 
five years. Control can be demonstrated through a lease agreement, 
ownership documentation, or other appropriate documentation.
    On page 14028, section IV.B.4.(2), tab 2, middle column, a new 
paragraph ``4'' is added to read as follows:
    4. If applicable, documentation of site control (for 5 years) for 
off-site physical improvements.
    On page 14028, section IV.E.2.c, third column, is corrected to read 
as follows:
    c. NN funds may only be used for the types of salaries described in 
this section according to the restrictions described herein. NN funds 
may not be used to pay for salaries of any other kind. NN funds may 
only be used to pay for salaries of staff that provide direct services 
to residents. Direct services staff, for purposes of this NOFA, are 
defined as housing authority personnel who, as their primary 
responsibility, provide services directly to residents that participate 
in the activities described in this application, e.g., computer skills 
trainer.
    On page 14028, section IV.E.4.f., third column, is revised to read 
as follows:
    f. Salaries and fringe benefits for staff that are not direct 
services staff. Direct services staff, for purposes of this NOFA, are 
defined as housing authority personnel who, as their primary 
responsibility, provide services directly to residents that participate 
in the activities described in this application, e.g., computer skills 
trainer.
    15. Public Housing Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency 
(ROSS) Program, beginning at page 14054:
    On page 14063, section III.C.2.i., first column, is revised by 
adding the following: ``Tribal/TDHE applicants must provide a letter 
certifying that they will comply with this requirement.''
    On page 14065, section IV.E.6.h., third column, remove paragraph 
(h).
    16. Public Housing Family Self-Sufficiency Program, beginning at 
page 14087:
    On page 14087, section F. under ``Overview Information,'' change 
the application submission date of ``June 20, 2005'' to ``June 28, 
2005.''
    On page 14088, section A.3. under ``Overview Information'', middle 
column, the paragraph is revised to read as follows:
    3. Award Amounts: Award amounts will be used to pay only for the 
annual salary and fringe benefits of a FSS program coordinator(s). 
Award amounts will be based on locality pay rates for professions 
similar to that of an FSS program coordinator. Individual award amounts 
will not exceed $65,000 per FSS program coordinator for which the 
applicant is eligible. The maximum grant amount for new applicants is 
$65,000 because new applicants may apply only for funding for one FSS 
program coordinator.
    On page 14088, revise the table to read as follows:

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                                                        Eligible
         Grant program             Total funding       applicants                Maximum grant amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Public and Indian Housing             $22,950,000  PHAs, tribes/      $65,000 maximum salary amount per FSS
 Family Self-Sufficiency.                           TDHEs only.        program coordinator for which the
                                                                       applicant is eligible. Maximum grant
                                                                       amount for new applicants is $65,000
                                                                       because they may apply only for one FSS
                                                                       program coordinator.
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    On page 14089, section III.C., middle column, add a new paragraph 
III.C.1, and renumber subsequent paragraphs accordingly, to read as 
follows:
    1. Eligible Activities. FSS grant funds may only be used to pay for 
the annual salary and fringe benefits of a FSS Program Coordinator(s).
    On page 14090, section III.C.2.g., middle column, is revised to 
read as follows:
    g. Number of Program Coordinators.
    (1) Renewal Applicants.
    (a) Maintaining Program Size. Applicants that received funding from 
the Operating Fund or the 2004 FSS NOFA may apply for renewal of each 
FSS coordinator position(s) that has been filled by the applicant in 
either of the past two years under the Operating Fund or the 2004 FSS 
NOFA.
    Funding for renewal of more than one program coordinator position 
is contingent upon HUD field office approval. For renewal applicants, 
HUD will fund the renewal of the FSS program coordinator(s) salary and 
fringe benefits, not to exceed $65,000.
    (b) Expanding Program Size. Applicants wishing to expand their FSS 
program may in addition to requesting funds for their current FSS 
program coordinator(s), also request funds for one additional FSS 
coordinator. Applicants seeking one additional FSS coordinator, must 
demonstrate why the current FSS program coordinator

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staffing is not sufficient to manage resident needs and how they plan 
to expand their program. See rating factors under section V. for 
relevant criteria. Note: Funding priority will be given to renewing 
existing staff positions for renewal applicants and to applicants 
wishing to implement a new program (see new applicants below). If 
sufficient funding is available to fund expanding applicants' existing 
programs, HUD will do so in accordance with the selection process under 
Section V(B).
    (2) New Applicants. A PHA or tribe/TDHE that has not received 
funding under the Operating Fund for a PH FSS Program Coordinator may 
apply for only one program coordinator position as follows:
    (a) Up to one full-time FSS coordinator position for a PHA or 
tribe/TDHE with HUD approval to administer an FSS program of 25 or more 
FSS slots.
    (b) Up to one full-time position per application for joint PHA/
tribe/TDHE applicants that have HUD approval to administer a total of 
at least 25 FSS slots between or among them.
    On pages 14107, section 5.d., remove the dollar amount ``63,000'' 
and add in its place the following amount, ``$65,000.''
    On page 14108, section 10.a, remove the dollar amount ``$63,000'' 
and add in its place the following amount, ``$65,000.''
    On page 14108, section 9, remove the three references to ``9/30/
03'' and add in its place a reference to the following date, ``9/30/
04.''
    17. Assisted Living Conversion Program, beginning at page 14148:
    On page 14149, section I, middle column, third sentence of the last 
full paragraph, revise to read, ``The Department has set-aside 
approximately $15 million for emergency capital repairs.''
    On page 14150, section III.A.1, first column, add a new paragraph 
``g.'' to read as follows: g. Owner of an Assisted Living Facility.
    On page 14157, section IV.F., middle column, add a new paragraph 
``5.'' to read as follows:
    5. Hubs and Field Offices addresses. If you are granted a waiver to 
the electronic application submission requirement, you must submit an 
original and four copies of the ALCP application to the director of the 
appropriate HUD Multifamily Hub Office with jurisdiction over the 
housing development identified in your application. For your use in 
determining the appropriate HUD Multifamily Hub Office to which you 
must submit your application, see HUD's Web site at http://www.HUD.gov/offices/adm/grants/nofa05/grpalcp.cfm. The HUD Program Centers are 
under each Hub. If you send your application to the wrong Hub Office, 
it will be rejected. Therefore, if you are uncertain as to which Hub 
Office to submit your application, you are encouraged to contact the 
local HUD Office that is closest to your project's location to 
ascertain the Office's jurisdiction and to ensure that you submit your 
application to the correct local HUD Multifamily Hub Office.
    On page 14160, section VII.A, third column, the first paragraph is 
revised to read as follows:
    You should contact the HUD Multifamily Hub where you will be 
mailing your ALCP application. For a list of HUD's Multifamily Hub 
Offices, see HUD's Web site at http://www.HUD.gov/offices/adm/grants/nofa05/grpalcp.cfm.
    18. Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Programs, beginning at 
page 14272:
    On page 14279, section III.C.3.e.(2)(b), middle column, is revised 
to read as follows:
    (b) The total request for each renewable project cannot exceed the 
average yearly amount received in your current grant for that project; 
which for the first time, must include the exact amount awarded for 
administration in that grant. Grants being renewed, which current award 
included hard development costs, must in the competition, recalculate 
their administrative allocation not to exceed five percent of the 
average yearly amount of the activities being renewed. Projects 
proposing both to renew the existing project and expand the number of 
units or number of participants receiving services must submit a new 
project proposal for the expansion portion of the project. HMIS 
activities being renewed should be included on the HMIS budget chart.
    On page 14288, section 2., delete the Form HUD-2992 ``Certification 
Regarding Debarment and Suspension.''
    On page 14289, sections 3, 4, and 5, delete the Form HUD-2992 
``Certification Regarding Debarment and Suspension.''
    On page 14290, section 6, delete the Form HUD-2992 ``Certification 
Regarding Debarment and Suspension.''
    On page 14294, Exhibit 1: Continuum of Care Narrative and Form HUD-
40076 CoCB instruction, section e. is revised to read as follows:
    e. List, using the format in HUD 40076 CoC--B:(1) The specific 
names and types of organizations involved in your Continuum of Care 
(CoC) planning process, such as State and local government agencies, 
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs), nonprofit organizations, individual 
businesses or business associations, homeless or formerly homeless 
persons, and others, including law enforcement, hospital or medical 
facility representatives, and funders; (2) the one or two 
subpopulation(s) the organization/entity primarily serves and whose 
interests they are specifically focused on representing; and (3) each 
organization's level of participation in the planning process; i.e., 
the percentage of meetings attended. High participation levels might 
include: steering committee member attends all monthly planning 
meetings, housing subcommittee member attends most CoC planning 
meetings, gaps analysis subcommittee chairperson attends all group 
meetings and most CoC planning meetings, etc. Medium attendance levels 
include attending between 40 percent and 80 percent of CoC planning 
meetings. Participants who attend less than 40 percent of CoC planning 
meetings have low participation levels. In order to obtain a higher 
competitive score for ``participation,'' planning participants must 
attend more than 80 percent of the planning and/or committee meetings. 
In addition, if more than one geographic area is claimed on the 2005 
Application Summary page, you must indicate which geographic area(s) 
each organization represents in your Continuum of Care planning 
process. (Although you may require multiple pages to respond to 1e, 
your response will count as only one page toward the 30-page limit.)
    On page 14342, Exhibit 2R: SHP Project Information--Continued, 
revise the statement under ``Project Information Instructions'' to read 
as follows:
    Items 1, 2, and 3 are self-explanatory. Renewal applicants for a 
dedicated HMIS project should answer items 1, 3, 4C, and D.

    Dated: May 12, 2005.
Darlene F. Williams,
General Deputy Assistant, Secretary for Administration.
[FR Doc. 05-9831 Filed 5-17-05; 8:45 am]
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