[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 188 (Friday, October 1, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54449-54450]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-21418]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Children and Families

[CFDA Number: 93.579]


Announcement of the Intent To Award Four Single-Source Grants

AGENCY: Office of Human Services Emergency Preparedness and Response 
(OHSEPR), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Department of 
Health and Human Services (HHS).

ACTION: Notice of issuance of four single-source awards.

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SUMMARY: The ACF, OHSEPR announces the intent to award four single-
source grants in the amount of up to $300,000 to the following 
recipients: United Way Worldwide, Alexandria, VA; National Association 
of Social Workers, Washington, DC; American Public Human Services 
Association, Arlington, VA; and National Association of County Human 
Services Administrators, Washington, DC. The purpose of these awards is 
to facilitate the coordination of human services to U.S. Citizens and 
their dependents evacuating to the United States from Afghanistan. 
These organizations are key players in the leadership, coordination, or 
direct provision of human services after an emergency and have direct 
access to their constituencies and networks. U.S. citizens and their 
dependents (repatriates) eligible for temporary assistance under the 
U.S. Repatriation Program can receive up to 90 days of temporary 
assistance which includes transportation, food, medical care, cash 
assistance, temporary lodging, and case management. These awards will 
ensure appropriate training and technical assistance, coordination, and 
subject matter expertise as repatriates connect to human services 
entities.

DATES: The proposed period of performance is September 30, 2021 to 
September 30, 2022.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Natalie Grant, Director, Office of 
Human Services Emergency Preparedness and Response, 330 C St. SW, 
Washington, DC 20201. Telephone: 202-205-7843; Email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OHSEPR announces the intent to award the 
following single-source awards:

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                                                           Award amount
                        Recipient                            of up to
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United Way Worldwide, Alexandria, VA....................         $75,000
National Association of Social Workers, Washington, DC..          75,000
American Public Human Services Association, Arlington,            75,000
 VA.....................................................
National Association of County Human Services                     75,000
 Administrators, Washington, DC.........................
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    United Way supports 211, which is the most comprehensive source of 
information about local resources and services in the United States. 
United Way's 211 has demonstrated experience providing disaster-related 
assistance to disaster survivors. United Way's existing network of 211 
agencies will provide information and referrals to evacuees from 
Afghanistan including repatriates eligible for temporary assistance.
    NASW is the largest membership organization of professional social 
workers in the world. NASW has the ability to train a large number of 
professional social workers across the United States, including many 
who have provided case management and human services following an 
emergency. NASW will train its members on how to provide culturally 
competent case management and human services to evacuees from 
Afghanistan and ensure appropriate coordination and subject matter 
expertise.
    APHSA is a national membership association representing state and 
local health and human services agencies and subject matter experts who 
help execute their mission. APHSA has a direct connection to a network 
of state and county health and human services executives with first-
hand knowledge of and expertise in operating programs and delivering 
human services following an emergency. APHSA will educate its members 
on the provision of culturally appropriate human services to evacuees 
from Afghanistan by providing training and technical assistance.
    NACHSA members represent a broad range of human services agencies 
throughout the United States, including ones that provide public 
assistance, child care, child protective services, and adult protective 
services. NACHSA supports the professional development of county human 
services administrators, whose agencies deliver essential human 
services. NACHSA will educate its membership on providing culturally 
appropriate human services to evacuees from Afghanistan and ensure 
county level coordination of services.
    Statutory Authority: Social Security Act, Title XI, Part A, Section 
1113, 42 U.S. Code 1313(a)(3).

Elizabeth Leo,
Senior Grants Policy Specialist, Office of Grants Policy, Office of 
Administration.
[FR Doc. 2021-21418 Filed 9-28-21; 4:15 pm]
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