[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 121 (Friday, June 23, 1995)] [Notices] [Pages 32686-32700] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 95-15468] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of Refugee Resettlement Availability of Discretionary Grants to Promote Community Development in Sites With Significant Refugee Populations in Order to Increase Economic Independence Among Refugees and Their Families AGENCY: Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), HHS. SUMMARY: This program announcement governs the availability of funds and award procedures for approximately $1,000,000 in FY 1995 discretionary grants for technical assistance and operating costs to promote community development in sites with significant refugee 1 populations in order to increase economic independence among refugees and their families. This announcement is soliciting applications for cooperative agreement project periods up to three years. 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 these awards beyond the one-year budget period, but within the three-year project period will be entertained in subsequent years on a noncompetitive basis, subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress by the grantee, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the Government. \1\ In addition to persons who meet all requirements of 45 CFR, 400.43, eligibility for refugee social services also includes: (1) Cuban and Haitian entrants, under section 501 of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980 (Pub. L. 96-422); (2) certain Amerasians from Vietnam who are admitted to the U.S. as immigrants under section 584 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1988, as included in the FY 1988 Continuing Resolution (Pub. L. 100-202); and (3) certain Amerasians from Vietnam, including U.S. citizens, under title II of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1989 (Pub. L. 100-461), 1990 (Pub. L. 101-167), and 1991 (Pub. L. 101-513). For convenience, the term ``refugee'' is used in this notice to encompass all such eligible persons unless the specific context indicates otherwise. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Available Funds In FY 1995, ORR expects to make available approximately $1,000,000 for one award in this program area. The amount in subsequent years will depend upon the availability of funding, need, and the best interests of the Government. The Director reserves the right to award more or less than the funds described above depending upon the quality of the applications or such other circumstances as may be deemed to be in the best interest of the Government. Authorization Authority for this activity is contained in Section 412(c)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which authorizes the Director ``to make grants to, and enter into contracts with, public or private nonprofit agencies for projects specifically designed-- * * * (iii) to provide where specific needs have been shown and recognized by the Director, health (including mental health) services, social services, educational, and other services.'' Application Submission Forms and instructions for submitting an application are included with this announcement which may be reproduced. Additional copies also may be obtained by contacting the Office of Refugee Resettlement at the address below. An original and two copies of all applications should be submitted to: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Division of Discretionary Grants, 370 L'Enfant Promenade SW, Sixth Floor, Washington, DC 20447 Or hand delivered to: Division of Discretionary Grants, 901 D St. SW, 6th Fl. ACF Guard Station, Washington, DC 20447. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Anna Mary Portz, Office of Refugee Resettlement, 370 L'Enfant Promenade SW., Washington, D.C. 20447, Telephone (202) 401-1196, email: [email protected]. Purpose and Scope The Refugee Act of 1980 mandates two broad goals: (1) To assist refugees in achieving self-sufficiency as early as possible after arrival, and (2) to provide long-term effective resettlement. Since 1975, almost two million refugees have been resettled in communities throughout the United States. While many refugees have achieved economic and social self-sufficiency, some continue to face poverty, joblessness, under-employment and lack of access to opportunities. ORR recognizes that in [[Page 32687]] order for refugees to be effectively resettled, refugees need to have continuing access to mainstream services and resources beyond ORR funds; and refugee communities must be strengthened so that they can provide their own members with a long- term economic and social safety net. The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for a project to strengthen refugee community-based organizations (CBOs) which are already engaged in community development in sites where significant refugee populations currently reside. A strong CBO is able to tap into a community's desire for self-help, improve services, nurture leaders, raise money from a variety of sources within and outside the community, expand housing and economic opportunities and, at the same time, remain accountable to the community. Most importantly, these organizations give refugees a sense of hope about their community's future. Strong refugee CBOs are critical building blocks for effective resettlement. Such organizations can foster long-term community development--the process by which refugee communities identify their own needs and wants, mobilize resources, and develop and carry out their own strategies--in order to improve their own communities. The successful applicant to this notice will be expected to do three things: (1) Design and implement a comprehensive strategy which will increase the organizational capacity of a certain number of refugee CBOs so that these organizations can promote effective, long-term development of their communities (2) Provide limited core funding to this group of CBOs so that they can devote specific staff resources to a sustained implementation of their respective organizational and community development plans; and, (3) Conduct a select number of activities, such as workshops or peer-to-peer assistance, for the purpose of providing broad technical assistance in community and organizational development to additional refugee CBOs which are not selected for participation in items 1 and 2 described above. ORR will enter into a cooperative agreement with the successful applicant(s) in order to jointly develop the technical assistance procedures and project schedules. ORR will also provide guidance on selection of participating refugee CBOs and service and monitoring protocols. Eligible Applicants Eligible applicants are public or private nonprofit organizations. If an applicant represents a consortium (that is, the applicant includes other types of agencies among its membership), the single organization identified to be the grant recipient with primary administrative and fiscal responsibilities must be a nonprofit organization. Application Content All applications must be submitted on Standard Form (SF) 424 Parts I through III. A narrative project description constitutes Part IV and must not exceed 30 pages (typewritten, double spaced on standard, letter-size paper) plus a maximum of 20 pages of appended material. In the event that the project description and/or supplementary material exceed the page limitations, only the first 30 pages of the project description (if single-spaced, only the first 15 pages), and the first 20 pages of the supplementary material, will be considered in the review process. The limitation should be considered as a maximum, and not necessarily a goal to be achieved. Part IV should contain the following sections: A. A discussion of the specific criteria to be used in participant selection, and the community development needs to be addressed by this project. ORR recognizes that concentrated planning has to occur at all stages in the design and implementation of such a project. Part of this planning should involve detailed consideration of the priority criteria for determination of which ethnic CBOs will be invited to participate with the applicant technical assistance provider in proposed activities 1 and 2 referenced in the section titled Purpose and Scope. ORR suggests the following criteria for refugee ethnic CBO participants to be served by the grantee. Agencies served should be viable nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status. Organizational missions should provide a commitment to community accountability and grassroots democracy. These CBOs should have staff and an actively involved broad-based board. Such organizations should reflect the community-responsiveness, decision-making, and oversight role of the Board. Applicants should discuss how they would identify organizations with these respective characteristics, and suggest other criteria they consider appropriate to qualify for receipt of services funded under this grant. Applications should include examples of appropriate CBOs for participation. (Final selection of participating CBOs will require ORR concurrence under the terms of the Cooperative Agreement.) B. A description of the applicant's approach to community development and how the applicant determines the type of technical assistance that is required. A discussion of the perceived strengths and obstacles in promoting effective refugee community development and how the applicant can incorporate the strengths in its approach. An analysis of how the strategies proposed would enhance community development for refugees, indicating specifically how these services can be applied and how the refugee communities selected can develop constituency support. If the proposal was developed by a consortium or other combination of entities, the role of each must be detailed. C. A description of the anticipated one-, two-, and three-year outcomes. ORR expects at a minimum that during the project period a certain number of refugee community-based organizations will exhibit (1) significant progress toward a stabilized, multiple-source income base appropriately related to the economic forces in the local community; (2) outreach and accountability to multiple strata of the local refugee community demonstrated inter alia by constituency- contributed financial support; (3) a track record of advocacy activities and relevant organizational collaboration; and if appropriate, (4) a demonstrated resettlement-related service provision or refugee representation capacity. D. A description of the applicant's qualifications to carry out the proposed activities, particularly descriptions of relevant previous experience emphasizing experience with differing cultural groups. Applications should include names and addresses of at least three organizations for whom the applicant has previously provided similar services, as well as a brief outline of the measurable outcomes achieved for each. The applicant should also include resumes of key staff proposed to work for the applicant in the implementation of this grant, if awarded. (Applicants which cannot document experience in technical assistance similar to that required herein will not be considered.) E. A description of the proposed activities based on an analysis of refugee ethnic community-based organizational needs and available resources, as necessary to address the development of the refugee community. Applicants should provide a detailed workplan of [[Page 32688]] the steps and activities proposed to carry out the objectives of the project, if funded, including a timetable for implementation. ORR anticipates that such activities may include, but are not limited to:Intensive, individually tailored technical assistance to a certain number of refugee ethnic community-based organizations in a limited number of sites; General community development assistance (i.e. grassroots democracy and organizing, leadership training, coalition building, resource development) for a broad audience of refugee community-based organizations; Facilitation of peer to peer consultation among community- based organizations; and Development and applied testing of a refugee appropriate model design or curricula for these activities. F. A line-item budget with narrative justification for each line which correlates with and/or refers to the workplan. Application Review Criteria Applications will be reviewed, scored, and ranked in accordance with the following criteria: 1. Understanding of community development demonstrated by the quality of the discussion of the criteria that would be used and how they would be applied in selecting implementation sites and participating refugee CBOs, including appropriate examples of each. (10 Points) 2. Adequacy of the applicant's community development strategy, including leveraging of other resources and recruiting mainstream service providers, and the appropriateness of this approach for refugee community organizations. (25 Points) 3. Appropriateness of the anticipated outcomes. (15 Points) 4. Qualifications of the applicant agency, including the staffing plan and qualifications of key personnel to carry out the proposed activities. (25 Points) 5. Adequacy and reasonableness of implementation plan. (15 points) 6. Appropriateness, cost-effectiveness, and reasonableness of the budget. (10 Points) Administrative Requirement A. Availability of Application Forms All forms necessary for submission of an application, as described herein are attached to this announcement and may be reproduced. B. Assurances and Procedures Applicants requesting financial assistance for a non-construction project must file the Standard Form 424B, ``Assurances: Non- Construction Programs.'' Applicants must sign and return the Standard Form 424B with their applications. The following certifications are attached: Drug-Free Workplace, Debarment, Environmental Tobacco Smoke, and Anti-Lobbying. In signing and submitting an application, the applicant should be aware that it is certifying that it will comply with the Federal requirement concerning the above-cited certifications for a drug-free workplace, debarment, and environmental tobacco smoke. By signing and submitting the applications, applicants are providing these certifications and need not mail back the certification with the applications. However, the applicant must submit a signed certification regarding Lobbying with the application. Copies of the certifications and assurance are located at the end of this announcement. Any non-profit organization submitting an application must submit proof of its non-profit status in its application at the time of submission. The non-profit agency can accomplish this by providing a copy of the applicant's listing in the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) 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, and by providing a copy of the articles of incorporation bearing the seal of the State in which the corporation or association is domiciled. C. Closing Date 1. Applications will be considered to have met the announced deadline if they are received at the address specified in this announcement by 6:30 p.m. on July 24, 1995. Applicants are responsible for mailing applications well in advance, when using all mail services, to ensure that the applications are received on or before the deadline date. (Applicants are cautioned that postmarks will not be considered as a methodology for meeting the deadline.) 2. Applications which do not meet the criteria in paragraph 1 of this section are considered late applications. The ACF shall notify each late applicant that its application will not be considered in the current competition. 3. The ACF may extend the deadline for all applicants because of acts of God such as floods, hurricanes, etc., or when there is a widespread disruption of the mails. However, if the ACF does not extend the deadline for all applicants, it may not waive or extend the deadline for any applicant. 4. Once an application has been submitted, it is considered as final and no additional materials will be accepted by ORR. An application with an original signature and two copies is required. Applications, if mailed, should be addressed to: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Division of Discretionary Grants, 370 L'Enfant Promenade SW., Washington, DC 20447. No application will be accepted by telefax. Hand delivered applications are accepted during the normal working hours of 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time), Monday through Friday, on or prior to the established closing date at: Administration for Children and Families, Division of Discretionary Grants, 6th Floor, ACF Guard Station, 901 D Street, SW., Washington, DC 20447. The application should reference this program announcement. Intergovernmental Review This program is covered by Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs,'' and 45 CFR part 100, ``Intergovernmental Review of Department of Health and Human Services Programs and Activities.'' Under the Order, States may design their own processes for reviewing and commenting on proposed Federal assistance under covered programs. All States and Territories except Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, American Samoa and Palau have elected to participate in the Executive Order process and have established Single Points of Contact (SPOCs). Applicants from these nineteen jurisdictions need take no action regarding Executive Order 12372. Applicants for projects to be administered by Federally- recognized Indian Tribes are also exempt from the requirements of E.O. 12372. Otherwise, applicants should contact their SPOCs as soon as possible to alert them of the prospective applications and receive any necessary 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. It is imperative that the applicant submit all required materials, if any, to the SPOC and indicate the date of this submittal (or the date of contact [[Page 32689]] if no submittal is required) on the Standard Form 424, item 16a. Under 45 CFR 100.8(a)(2), a SPOC has 60 days from the application deadline date to comment on proposed new or competing continuation awards. 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 they intend to trigger the ``accommodate or explain'' rule. When comments are submitted directly to ACF, they should be addressed to: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Division of Discretionary Grants, 6th Floor, OFM/DDG, 370 L'Enfant Promenade SW., Washington, DC 20447. A list of Single Points of Contact for each State and Territory is included as Appendix A of this announcement. Applicable Regulations Applicable HHS regulations will be provided to grantees upon award. Post-Award Requirements--Records and Reports Grantees are required to file Financial Status (SF-269) on a semi- annual basis and Program Progress Reports on a quarterly basis. Funds shall be accounted for and reported upon separately from all other grant activities. Successful applicants will be given specific instructions by ACF, following the award of the grant, for reporting grant performance. The official recipient point for all reports and business management correspondence is the Division of Discretionary Grants. The original and two copies of each report and business management correspondence shall be submitted to the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Division of Discretionary Grants, 370 L'Enfant Promenade SW., Washington, DC 20447. The final Financial and Program Progress Reports shall be due 90 days after the project expiration date or termination of grant support. ORR expects grantees to maintain adequate records to track and report on project outcomes and expenditures by budget line item. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number assigned to this announcement is 93.576. Dated: June 19, 1995. Regina Lee, Deputy Director, Office of Refugee Resettlement. Appendix A--Executive Order 12372--State Single Points of Contact ARIZONA Mrs. Janice Dunn, Attn: Arizona State Clearinghouse, 3800 N. Central Avenue, 14th Floor, Phoenix, Arizona 85012, Telephone (602) 280-1315 ARKANSAS Tracie L. Copeland, Manager, State Clearinghouse, Office of Intergovernmental Services, Department of Finance and Administration, PO Box 3278, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203, Telephone (501) 682-1074 CALIFORNIA Glen Stober, Grants Coordinator, Office of Planning and Research, 1400 Tenth Street, Sacramento, California 95814, Telephone (916) 323-7480 DELAWARE Ms. Francine Booth, State Single Point of Contact, Executive Department, Thomas Collins Building, Dover, Delaware 19903, Telephone (302) 736-3326 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Rodney T. Hallman, State Single Point of Contact, Office of Grants Management and Development, 717 14th Street, NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005, Telephone (202) 727-6551 FLORIDA Florida State Clearinghouse, Intergovernmental Affairs Policy Unit, Executive Office of the Governor, Office of Planning and Budgeting, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0001, Telephone (904) 488-8441 GEORGIA Mr. Charles H. Badger, Administrator, Georgia State Clearinghouse, 254 Washington Street, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30334, Telephone (404) 656-3855 ILLINOIS Steve Klokkenga, State Single Point of Contact, Office of the Governor, 107 Stratton Building, Springfield, Illinois 62706, Telephone (217) 782-1671 INDIANA Jean S. Blackwell, Budget Director, State Budget Agency, 212 State House, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204, Telephone (317) 232-5610 IOWA Mr. Steven R. McCann, Division of Community Progress, Iowa Department of Economic Development, 200 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50309, Telephone (515) 281-3725 KENTUCKY Ronald W. Cook, Office of the Governor, Department of Local Government, 1024 Capitol Center Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, Telephone (502) 564-2382 MAINE Ms. Joyce Benson, State Planning Office, State House Station #38, Augusta, Maine 04333, Telephone (207) 289-3261 MARYLAND Ms. Mary Abrams, Chief, Maryland State Clearinghouse, Department of State Planning, 301 West Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2365, Telephone (301) 225-4490 MASSACHUSETTS Karen Arone, State Clearinghouse, Executive Office of Communities and Development, 100 Cambridge Street, Room 1803, Boston, Massachusetts 02202, Telephone (617) 727-7001 MICHIGAN Richard S. Pastula, Director, Michigan Department of Commerce, Lansing, Michigan 48909, Telephone (517) 373-7356 MISSISSIPPI Ms. Cathy Mallette, Clearinghouse Officer, Office of Federal Grant Management and Reporting, 301 West Pearl Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39203, Telephone (601) 960-2174 MISSOURI Ms. Lois Pohl, Federal Assistance Clearinghouse, Office of Administration, P.O. Box 809, Room 430, Truman Building, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102, Telephone (314) 751-4834 NEVADA Department of Administration, State Clearinghouse, Capitol Complex, Carson City, Nevada 89710, Telephone (702) 687-4065, Attention: Ron Sparks, Clearinghouse Coordinator NEW HAMPSHIRE Mr. 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 NEW JERSEY Gregory W. Adkins, Acting Director, Division of Community Resources, N.J. Department of Community Affairs, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0803, Telephone (609) 292-6613 Please direct correspondence and questions to: Andrew J. Jaskolka, State Review Process, Division of Community Resources, CN 814, Room 609, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0803, Telephone (609) 292- 9025 NEW MEXICO George Elliott, Deputy Director, State Budget Division, Room 190, Bataan Memorial Building, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87503, Telephone (505) 827-3640, FAX (505) 827-3006 NEW YORK New York State Clearinghouse, Division of the Budget, State Capitol, Albany, New York 12224, Telephone (518) 474-1605 NORTH CAROLINA Mrs. Chrys Baggett, Director, Office of the Secretary of Admin., N.C. State Clearinghouse, 116 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603-8003, Telepone (919) 733-7232 NORTH DAKOTA N.D. Single Point of Contact, Office of Intergovernmental Assistance, Office of Management and Budget, 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0170, Telephone (701) 224-2094 OHIO Larry Weaver, State Single Point of Contact, State/Federal Funds [[Page 32690]] Coordinator, State Clearinghouse, Office of Budget and Management, 30 East Broad Street, 34th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43266-0411, Telephone (614) 466-0698 RHODE ISLAND Mr. Daniel W. Varin, Associate Director, Statewide Planning Program, Department of Administration, Division of Planning, 265 Melrose Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02907, Telephone (401) 277- 2656 Please direct correspondence and questions to: Review Coordinator, Office of Strategic Planning SOUTH CAROLINA Omeagie Burgess, State Single Point of Contact, Grant Services, Office of the Governor, 1205 Pendleton Street, Room 477, Columbia, South Carolina 29201, Telephone (803) 734-0494 TENNESSEE Mr. Charles Brown, State Single Point of Contact, State Planning Office, 500 Charlotta Avenue, 309 John Sevier Building, Nashville, Tennessee 37219, Telephone (615) 741-1676 TEXAS Mr. Thomas Adams, Governor's Office of Budget and Planning, PO Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, Telephone (512) 463-1778 UTAH Utah State Clearinghouse, Office of Planning and Budget, Attn: Carolyn Wright, Room 116 State Capitol, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114, Telephone (801) 538-1535 VERMONT Mr. Bernard D. Johnson, Assistant Director, Office of Policy Research & Coordination, Pavilion Office Building, 109 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont 05602, Telephone (802) 828-3326 WEST VIRGINIA Mr. Fred Cutlip, Director, Community Development Division, West Virginia Development Office, Building #6, Room 553, Charleston, West Virginia 25305, Telephone (304) 348-4010 WISCONSIN Mr. William C. Carey, Federal/State Relations, Wisconsin Department of Administration, 101 South Webster Street, PO Box 7864, Madison, Wisconsin 53707, Telephone (608) 266-0267 WYOMING Sheryl Jeffries, State Single Point of Contact, Herschler Building, 4th Floor, East Wing, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002, Telephone (307) 777-7574 GUAM Mr. Michael J. Reidy, Director, Bureau of Budget and Management Research, Office of the Governor, PO Box 2950, Agana, Guam 96910, Telephone (671) 472-2285 NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS State Single Point of Contact, Planning and Budget Office, Office of the Governor, Saipan, CM, Northern Mariana Islands 96950 PUERTO RICO Norma Burgos/Jose H. Caro, Chairman/Director, Puerto Rico Planning Board, Minillas Government Center, PO Box 41119, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00940-9985, Telephone (809) 727-4444 VIRGIN ISLANDS Jose L. George, Director, Office of Management and Budget, #41 Norregade Emancipation Garden Station, Second Floor, Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802 Please direct correspondence to: Linda Clarke, Telephone (809) 774-0750 BILLING CODE 4184-01-P [[Page 32691]] [GRAPHIC][TIFF OMITTED]TN23JN95.016 BILLING CODE 4184-01-C [[Page 32692]] INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SF 424 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. Ester 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 disallowances, 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.) BILLING CODE 4184-01-P [[Page 32693]] [GRAPHIC][TIFF OMITTED]TN23JN95.017 [[Page 32694]] [GRAPHIC][TIFF OMITTED]TN23JN95.018 BILLING CODE 4184-01-C [[Page 32695]] INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SF-424A 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 functions 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 on 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 totals 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 on 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 on 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 of 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 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 [[Page 32696]] 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. 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 CFR 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 (Pub. 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. 1681-1583, 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. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (Pub. 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 (Pub. L. 91- 616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g) sections 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 the confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination 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 (Pub. 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 with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. 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. 276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. 276c and 18 U.S.C. 874), and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 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 (Pub. 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 (Pub. 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. 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. 7401 et seq.); (g) protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, (Pub. L. 93-523); and (h) protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, (Pub. L. 93-205). 12. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 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 Pub. 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 (Pub. 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. 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. 18. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, executive orders, regulations and policies governing this program. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL---------------------------- TITLE------------------------------------------------------------------ APPLICANT ORGANIZATION------------------------------------------------- DATE SUBMITTED--------------------------------------------------------- BILLING CODE 4184-01-P [[Page 32697]] [GRAPHIC][TIFF OMITTED]TN23JN95.019 [[Page 32698]] [GRAPHIC][TIFF OMITTED]TN23JN95.020 BILLING CODE 4184-01-C [[Page 32699]] Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters--Primary Covered Transactions By signing and submitting this proposal, the applicant, defined as the primary participant in accordance with 45 CFR Part 76, certifies to the best of its knowledge and believe that it and its principals: (a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal Department or agency; (b) Have not within a 3-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 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 3-year period preceding this application/ proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default. The inability of a person to provide the certification required above will not necessarily result in denial of participation in this covered transaction. If necessary, the prospective participant shall submit an explanation of why it cannot provide the certification. The certification or explanation will be considered in connection with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 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. The prospective primary participant agrees that by submitting this proposal, it will include the clause entitled ``Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion--Lower Tier Covered Transaction.'' provided below without modification in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion--Lower Tier Covered Transactions (To Be Supplied to Lower Tier Participants) By signing and submitting this lower tier proposal, the prospective lower tier participant, as defined in 45 CFR Part 76, 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 from participation in this transaction by any federal department or agency. (b) Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the above, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include this clause entitled ``Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion--Lower Tier Covered Transactions,'' without modification in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions. Appendix E 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 facility owned or leased or contracted for by an entity and used routinely or regularly for the 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 $1000 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 children's services and that all subgrantees shall certify accordingly. Appendix F--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: (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 any 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. State for Loan Guarantee 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Signature ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Title ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Organization ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date BILLING CODE 4184-01-P [[Page 32700]] [GRAPHIC][TIFF OMITTED]TN23JN95.021 [FR Doc. 95-15468 Filed 6-22-95; 8:45am] BILLING CODE 4184-01-C