[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 197 (Friday, October 10, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61323-61324]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-24205]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Children and Families

[CFDA Number 93.570]


Announcement of a Single-Source Grant Award to Lao Family 
Community Development, Inc., in Oakland, CA

AGENCY: Office of Community Services, ACF, HHS.

ACTION: Announcing the award of a single-source grant to Lao Family 
Community Development, Inc. (LFCD), in Oakland, CA, to support 
activities that will enhance the successful renovation of the their 
Culture, Arts, Recreation and Education Center (CARE Center), creating 
jobs while increasing the health and well-being of the local community.

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SUMMARY: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of 
Community Services (OCS) announces the award of a single-source grant 
for $686,000 to the Lao Family Community Development, Inc., in Oakland, 
CA, to support the renovation of a former warehouse, located in the 
Fruitvale district, into a mixed-use building.

DATES: The period of support is from September 30, 2014 to June 30, 
2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rafael J. Elizalde, Program Manager 
Division of Community Discretionary Programs, 370 L' Enfant Promenade 
SW., Washington, DC 20047. Telephone: 202-401-5115; Email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Community Services (OCS) 
Community Economic Development (CED) program announces the award of 
$686,000 to Lao Family Community Development, Inc. (LFCD), in Oakland, 
CA. CED is a federal grant program funding Community Development 
Corporations (CDCs) that address the

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economic needs of low-income individuals and families through the 
creation of sustainable business development and employment 
opportunities.
    Award funds will support renovation of the Culture, Arts, 
Recreation and Education Center (CARE Center) building, including 
architectural and engineer fees, construction permits, construction 
bonds, legal and accounting contracting services, seismic redesign 
(related to earthquake protection), heating, ventilating, air condition 
design and installation, fire sprinklers, and an elevator for handicap 
accessibility. The renovated facility will be used for culture, arts, 
and education activities. It will house recreational facilities, a 
conference training space, an outdoor community garden, and rental 
space for small businesses that will facilitate economic growth in the 
district.
    Statutory Authority: Section 680(a)(2) of the Community Services 
Block Grant (CSBG) Act of 1981, as amended by the Community 
Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services 
Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-285), as amended.

Melody Wayland,
Senior Grants Policy Specialist, Office of Administration, Office of 
Financial Services, Division of Grants Policy.
[FR Doc. 2014-24205 Filed 10-9-14; 8:45 am]
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