[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 156 (Monday, August 12, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41896-41922]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-20365]
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Part III
Department of Health and Human Services
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Administration for Children and Families
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Developmental Disabilities: Availability of Financial Assistance for
Projects of National Significance for Fiscal Year 1996; Notice
Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 156 / Monday, August 12, 1996 /
Notices
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and Families
[Program Announcement No. 93631-96-03]
Developmental Disabilities: Availability of Financial Assistance
for Projects of National Significance for Fiscal Year 1996
AGENCY: Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD),
Administration for Children and Families (ACF).
ACTION: Announcement of availability of financial assistance for
Projects of National Significance for fiscal year 1996.
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SUMMARY: The Administration on Developmental Disabilities,
Administration for Children and Families, announces that applications
are being accepted for funding of Fiscal Year 1996 Projects of National
Significance.
This program announcement consists of five parts. Part I, the
Introduction, discusses the goals and objectives of ACF and ADD. Part
II provides the necessary background information on ADD for applicants.
Part III describes the review process. Part IV describes the priority
under which ADD solicits applications for Fiscal Year 1996 funding of
projects. Part V describes in detail how to prepare and submit an
application. All of the forms and instructions necessary to submit an
application are published as part of this announcement following Part
V.
No separate application kit is either necessary or available for
submitting an application. If you have a copy of this announcement, you
have all the information and forms required to submit an application.
Grants will be awarded under this program announcement subject to
the availability of funds for support of these activities.
DATE: The closing date for submittal of applications under this
announcement is September 11, 1996.
ADDRESSES: Applications should be mailed to: Department of Health and
Human Services, ACF/Division of Discretionary Grants, Sixth Floor, 370
L'Enfant Promenade SW, Washington, DC 20447, Attn: 93.631 ADD--Projects
of National Significance.
Applications handcarried by applicants, applicant couriers, or by
overnight/express mail couriers shall be considered as meeting an
announced deadline if they are received on or before the deadline date,
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., at the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families,
Division of Discretionary Grants, ACF Mailroom, 2nd Floor Loading Dock,
Aerospace Center, 901 D Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024, between
Monday and Friday (excluding weekends and Federal holidays). Any
applications received after 4:30 p.m. on the deadline date will not be
considered for competition. Applicants using express/overnight services
should allow two working days prior to the deadline date for receipt of
applications. (Applicants are cautioned that express/overnight mail
services do not always deliver as agreed.)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Adele Gorelick, Program Development
Division, Administration on Developmental Disabilities, (202) 690-5982.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Part I. General Information
A. Goals of the Administration on Developmental Disabilities
The Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD) is located
within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Department
of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Although different from the other
ACF program administrations in the specific populations it serves, ADD
shares a common set of goals that promote the economic and social well-
being of families, children, individuals and communities. Through
national leadership, ACF and ADD envision:
Families and individuals empowered to increase their own
economic independence and productivity;
Strong, healthy, supportive communities having a positive
impact on the quality of life and the development of children;
Partnerships with individuals, front-line service
providers, communities, States and Congress that enable solutions which
transcend traditional agency boundaries;
Services planned and integrated to improve client access;
A strong commitment to working with Native Americans,
persons with developmental disabilities, refugees and migrants to
address their needs, strengths and abilities; and
A community-based approach that recognizes and expands on
the resources and benefits of diversity.
Emphasis on these goals and progress toward them will help more
individuals, including people with developmental disabilities, to live
productive and independent lives integrated into their communities. The
Projects of National Significance Program is one means through which
ADD promotes the achievement of these goals.
B. Purpose of the Administration on Developmental Disabilities
The Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD) is the lead
agency within ACF and DHHS responsible for planning and administering
programs which promote the self-sufficiency and protect the rights of
persons with developmental disabilities.
The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act
(42 U.S.C. 6000, et seq.) (the Act) supports and provides assistance to
States and public and private nonprofit agencies and organizations to
assure that individuals with developmental disabilities and their
families participate in the design of and have access to culturally
competent services, supports, and other assistance and opportunities
that promote independence, productivity, integration and inclusion into
the community.
In the Act, Congress expressly found that:
Disability is a natural part of the human experience that
does not diminish the right of individuals with developmental
disabilities to enjoy the opportunity for independence, productivity,
integration and inclusion into the community;
Individuals whose disabilities occur during their
developmental period frequently have severe disabilities that are
likely to continue indefinitely;
Individuals with developmental disabilities often require
lifelong specialized services and assistance, provided in a coordinated
and culturally competent manner by many agencies, professionals,
advocates, community representatives, and others to eliminate barriers
and to meet the needs of such individuals and their families;
The Act further established as the policy of the United States:
Individuals with developmental disabilities, including
those with the most severe developmental disabilities, are capable of
achieving independence, productivity, integration and inclusion into
the community, and often require the provision of services, supports
and other assistance to achieve such;
Individuals with developmental disabilities have
competencies, capabilities and personal goals that
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should be recognized, supported, and encouraged, and any assistance to
such individuals should be provided in an individualized manner,
consistent with the unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns,
abilities, and capabilities of the individual;
Individuals with developmental disabilities and their
families are the primary decision makers regarding the services and
supports such individuals and their families receive; and play decision
making roles in policies and programs that affect the lives of such
individuals and their families; and
It is in the nation's interest for people with
developmental disabilities to be employed, and to live conventional and
independent lives as a part of families and communities.
Toward these ends, ADD seeks to enhance the capabilities of
families in assisting people with developmental disabilities to achieve
their maximum potential to support the increasing ability of people
with developmental disabilities to exercise greater choice and self-
determination; to engage in leadership activities in their communities;
as well as to ensure the protection of their legal and human rights.
The four programs funded under the Act are:
Federal assistance to State developmental disabilities
councils;
State system for the protection and advocacy of individual
rights;
Grants to University Affiliated Programs for
interdisciplinary training, exemplary services, technical assistance,
and information dissemination; and
Grants for Projects of National Significance.
C. Statutory Authorities Covered Under This Announcement
The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of
1994, 42 U.S.C. 6000, et seq. The Projects of National Significance is
Part E of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights
Act of 1994, 42 U.S.C. 6081, et seq.
Part II. Background Information For Applicants
A. Description of Projects of National Significance
Under Part E of the Act, grants and contracts are awarded for
projects of national significance that support the development of
national and State policy to enhance the independence, productivity,
and integration and inclusion of individuals with developmental
disabilities through:
Data collection and analysis;
Technical assistance to enhance the quality of State
developmental disabilities councils, protection and advocacy systems,
and university affiliated programs; and
Other projects of sufficient size and scope that hold
promise to expand or improve opportunities for people with
developmental disabilities, including:
--Technical assistance for the development of information and
referral systems;
--Educating policy makers;
--Federal interagency initiatives;
--The enhancement of participation of minority and ethnic groups in
public and private sector initiatives in developmental disabilities;
--Transition of youth with developmental disabilities from school
to adult life; and
--Special pilots and evaluation studies to explore the expansion of
programs under part B (State developmental disabilities councils) to
individuals with severe disabilities other than developmental
disabilities.
B. Comments on FY 1996 Proposed Priority Areas
The notice soliciting comments on the FY 1996 proposed priority
areas was published in the Federal Register on April 12, 1996 (60 FR
2760). A 60-day period was required to allow the public to comment on
the proposed areas. After review and analysis of these comments, ADD is
publishing its final priority in this announcement.
The public comment notice requested specific comments and
suggestions on the proposed funding priority and recommendations for
additional priority areas to help bring about the increased
independence, productivity, and integration into the community of
people with developmental disabilities.
ADD received 105 letters by the closing date in response to the
public comment notice. Commentary was from the following sources:
Advocacy agencies, including national organizations and
associations, national advocacy groups and State/local advocacy groups;
Service organizations, including agencies that provide
services for individuals with developmental disabilities as well as
providing advocacy services on behalf of a particular disability,
including developmental disabilities councils;
Educational systems, including schools, colleges, and
universities, programs located within a university setting and
University Affiliated Programs;
Private agencies, including national, State, and local
nonprofit organizations;
Government agencies, including Federal, State, county, and
local government agencies;
Private individuals; and
Foundations.
Comments ranged from requests for copies of the final application
solicitation, to general support, to substantive, insightful responses
for this year's proposed funding priority and recommendations for other
priority areas. The vast majority supported and expanded upon what we
proposed in the announcement, in addition to relating specifically to
the program goals and priorities of the particular agencies submitting
the comments.
The comments helped highlight the concerns of the developmental
disabilities field and have been used in refining the final priority
area.
Comment: Twenty-two letters recommended additional funding
priorities for FY 1996. Suggestions included projects addressing: the
need for best practices in service delivery as related to direct care/
supports and the development of curriculum; inclusion activities in the
adult population that empower adults and family members; information on
the impact of creative arts experiences on children and adults with
developmental disabilities; effective models of community-based support
or community building; data collection and analysis on the employment
and economic status of adults with mental retardation who participate
in sheltered workshop programs; providing on-going support services to
individuals who don't need intensive services; the use of personal
futures planning with youths with developmental disabilities in
juvenile institutions; exploring inclusion within generic community
development; support to the rehabilitation, training, and service
delivery networks which serve children at-risk and with special needs;
exploring the applicability of the Baldridge principles to
Developmental Disabilities Councils; developing a system to identify
clinical guidelines/pathways/protocols appropriate to the long-term
health needs of persons with disabilities who receive medicaid managed
care services; collecting consumer input on major topics through
electronic town meetings; interdisciplinary training and coordination
of medical and educational professionals to promote early and accurate
diagnosis and treatment of individuals with learning disabilities;
consumers and families having access to information on services and
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the local, state, and federal levels; studying the characteristics of
successful systems change activities; studies on rare disorders and
orphan diseases; and pilot testing and further development of outcome
measures model for ADD's component programs.
Response: Inclusion and integration of individuals with
developmental disabilities is a key element in the mission and purpose
of ADD. ADD funding priorities have always required projects to be
implemented in an inclusive manner and inclusiveness is a thread that
runs through all facets of ADD.
The comments on the need for continued efforts to promote and
achieve inclusiveness whether in building bridges with generic
community resources, assisting those to return to their communities
after incarceration, or exploring total quality management principles
to improve our programs and services represent the gauges/measures that
indicate directions for change. Our commitment to inclusiveness is
reflected in ADD's existing PNS projects in child care, criminal
justice, first jobs and others.
Managed care is an emerging trend that is rapidly becoming the
major means to secure health care services for low-income, publicly
assisted individuals. ADD is very much aware of the issues and problems
encountered by people with developmental disabilities and their
families. We share the concerns of many people in the field of
developmental disabilities and will explore ways for ADD to play a role
in assisting States and others to ensure that managed care plans are
equitable and appropriate for all.
There were a few inquiries about the technical assistance projects
for the three developmental disabilities programs not being included in
this announcement. These contracts are not expiring this year; thus
they do not need to be competed.
ADD appreciates the suggestions for additional priority areas. It
is a valuable process that allows ADD to gain insight into the
strengths and weaknesses of programs and services at the community
level, and identify avenues to explore for improvement. These comments
are a reminder that the goals of independence, integration,
productivity, and integration of individuals with developmental
disabilities have not been fulfilled and that we must be vigilant in
their pursuit. We hope that the next fiscal year will allow us to offer
an array of project possibilities and at that time your suggestions for
new priority areas will be most helpful.
Comment: ADD received 83 comments on the Proposed Priority Area,
Ongoing Data Collection and Information Dissemination. There was strong
support for the data collection projects; especially the National Study
of Public Spending. Many letters cited the usefulness of the data in
comparing progress with other States; as a benchmark for measuring
effectiveness; in preparing legislative budget requests; and in
analyzing trends and project future needs and service costs. One
commenter noted, ``The current projects funded under this priority area
are essential to policy makers, state planning agencies, advocates,
educational institutions and service providers.'' Others stated that
the information isn't available from any other source, no one State or
organization has the capability to collect and assess such data, and
it's vital for developing of both State and national policy. A common
concern expressed by many was that the current effort to curtail
spending makes it more critical to keep track of where money is going
and how it's being used. Another reported that the ``Data is
particularly important as we try to address cultural competence and
service equity within our state.''
The need to develop employment models involving trends and analyses
that accurately predict employment outcomes of persons with
developmental disabilities was a suggested addition to the employment
data study. Systemic factors that both impede and motivate
organizations and agencies to restructure in order to provide
integrated employment should be studied.
Dissemination is a critical piece of these data collection projects
and the importance of making this information available and accessible
to a broader community via the internet or by some other means was
suggested as a focus for these projects. New data bases were suggested;
one that would study the use by young families of generic community
resources versus the existing special delivery system; another on the
outcomes experienced by individuals with disabilities who receive
publicly funded residential services; and a third that would examine
the impact of managed care and changes in Federal-State partnerships.
The comprehensiveness and comparability of the data bases to capture
such information as the environments where people receive services and
how much is spent per person served and how one State compares with
other States was expressed as a needed change.
Response: ADD was very pleased to receive such positive comments
about its three data collection projects. At this time when we are
moving toward outcome measurements that indicate impact and quality we
can look toward the work of these projects as examples. Yet we know we
must continue striving to improve the lives of persons with
developmental disabilities and their families; your suggestions have
given ADD ideas for doing so.
Because the Internet has enormous potential for accessing and
sharing information, we would expect these projects, along with newly
funded PNS initiatives, to explore this and other forms of effective,
accessible, and affordable communication and technical assistance to
those who may have an interest.
Part III. The Review Process
A. Eligible Applicants
Before applications are reviewed, each will be screened to
determine that the applicant is eligible for funding as specified under
the selected priority area. Applications from organizations which do
not meet the eligibility requirements for the priority area will not be
considered or reviewed in the competition, and the applicant will be so
informed.
Only public or non-profit private entities, not individuals, are
eligible to apply under any of the priority areas. All applications
developed jointly by more than one agency or organization must identify
only one organization as the lead organization and official applicant.
The other participating agencies and organizations can be included as
co-participants, subgrantees or subcontractors.
Nonprofit organizations must submit proof of nonprofit status in
their applications at the time of submission. One means of
accomplishing this is by providing a copy of the applicant's listing in
the Internal Revenue Service's most recent list of tax-exempt
organizations described in section 501 (c)(3) of the IRS code or by
providing a copy of the currently valid IRS tax exemption certificate,
or by providing a copy of the articles of incorporation bearing the
seal of the State in which the corporation or association is domiciled.
ADD cannot fund a nonprofit applicant without acceptable proof of
its nonprofit status.
B. Review Process and Funding Decisions
Timely applications from eligible applicants received by the
deadline date
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will be reviewed and scored competitively. Experts in the field,
generally persons from outside of the Federal government, will use the
appropriate evaluation criteria listed later in this Part to review and
score the applications. The results of this review are a primary factor
in making funding decisions.
ADD reserves the option of discussing applications with, or
referring them to, other Federal or non-Federal funding sources when
this is determined to be in the best interest of the Federal government
or the applicant. It may also solicit comments from ADD Regional Office
staff, other Federal agencies, interested foundations, national
organizations, specialists, experts, States and the general public.
These comments, along with those of the expert reviewers, will be
considered by ADD in making funding decisions.
In making decisions on awards, ADD will consider whether
applications focus on or feature: services to culturally diverse or
ethnic populations among others; a substantially innovative strategy
with the potential to improve theory or practice in the field of human
services; a model practice or set of procedures that holds the
potential for replication by organizations administering or delivering
of human services; substantial involvement of volunteers; substantial
involvement (either financial or programmatic) of the private sector; a
favorable balance between Federal and non-Federal funds available for
the proposed project; the potential for high benefit for low Federal
investment; a programmatic focus on those most in need; and/or
substantial involvement in the proposed project by national or
community foundations.
To the greatest extent possible, efforts will be made to ensure
that funding decisions reflect an equitable distribution of assistance
among the States and geographical regions of the country, rural and
urban areas, and ethnic populations. In making these decisions, ADD may
also take into account the need to avoid unnecessary duplication of
effort.
C. Evaluation Criteria
Using the evaluation criteria below, a panel of at least three
reviewers (primarily experts from outside the Federal government) will
review the applications. To facilitate this review, applicants should
ensure that they address each minimum requirement in the priority area
description under the appropriate section of the Program Narrative
Statement.
Reviewers will determine the strengths and weaknesses of each
application in terms of the evaluation criteria, provide comments, and
assign numerical scores. The point value following each criterion
heading indicates the maximum numerical weight that each section may be
given in the review process.
All applications will be evaluated against the following criteria:
1. Objectives and Need for Assistance (20 points)
The extent to which the application pinpoints any relevant
physical, economic, social, financial, institutional or other problems
requiring a solution; demonstrates the need for the assistance; states
the principal and subordinate objectives of the project; provides
supporting documentation or other testimonies from concerned interests
other than the applicant; and includes and/or footnotes relevant data
based on the results of planning studies. The application must identify
the precise location of the project and area to be served by the
proposed project. Maps and other graphic aids should be attached.
2. Results or Benefits Expected (20 points)
The extent to which the application identifies the results and
benefits to be derived, the extent to which they are consistent with
the objectives of the application, and the extent to which the
application indicates the anticipated contributions to policy,
practice, theory and/or research. The extent to which the proposed
project costs are reasonable in view of the expected results.
3. Approach (35 points)
The extent to which the application outlines a sound and workable
plan of action pertaining to the scope of the project, and details how
the proposed work will be accomplished; cites factors which might
accelerate or decelerate the work, giving acceptable reasons for taking
this approach as opposed to others; describes and supports any unusual
features of the project, such as design or technological innovations,
reductions in cost or time, or extraordinary social and community
involvements; and provides for projections of the accomplishments to be
achieved. Activities to be carried out should be listed in
chronological order, showing a reasonable schedule of accomplishments
and target dates.
The extent to which, when applicable, the application identifies
the kinds of data to be collected and maintained, and discusses the
criteria to be used to evaluate the results and successes of the
project. The extent to which the application describes the evaluation
methodology that will be used to determine if the needs identified and
discussed are being met and if the results and benefits identified are
being achieved. The application also lists each organization, agency,
consultant, or other key individuals or groups who will work on the
project, along with a description of the activities and nature of their
effort or contribution.
4. Staff Background and Organization's Experience (25 points)
The application identifies the background of the project director/
principal investigator and key project staff (including name, address,
training, educational background and other qualifying experience) and
the experience of the organization to demonstrate the applicant's
ability to effectively and efficiently administer this project. The
application describes the relationship between this project and other
work planned, anticipated or under way by the applicant which is being
supported by Federal assistance.
D. Structure of Priority Area Descriptions
The priority area description is composed of the following
sections:
Eligible Applicants: This section specifies the type of
organization which is eligible to apply under the particular priority
area. Specific restrictions are also noted, where applicable.
Purpose: This section presents the basic focus and/or
broad goal(s) of the priority area.
Background Information: This section briefly discusses the
legislative background as well as the current state-of-the-art and/or
current state-of-practice that supports the need for the particular
priority area activity. Relevant information on projects previously
funded by ACF and/or other State models are noted, where applicable.
Minimum Requirements for Project Design: This section
presents the basic set of issues that must be addressed in the
application. Typically, they relate to project design, evaluation, and
community involvement. This section also asks for specific information
on the proposed project. Inclusion and discussion of these items is
important since they will be used by the reviewers to evaluate the
applications against the evaluation criteria. Project products,
continuation of the project after Federal support ceases, and
dissemination/utilization activities, if appropriate, are also
addressed.
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Project Duration: This section specifies the maximum
allowable length of the project period; it refers to the amount of time
for which Federal funding is available.
Federal Share of Project Costs: This section specifies the
maximum amount of Federal support for the project.
Matching Requirement: This section specifies the minimum
non-Federal contribution, either cash or in-kind match, required.
Anticipated Number of Projects To Be Funded: This section
specifies the number of projects ADD anticipates funding under the
priority area.
CFDA: This section identifies the Catalog of Federal
Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number and title of the program under which
applications in this priority area will be funded. This information is
needed to complete item 10 on the SF 424.
Please note that applications that do not comply with the specific
priority area requirements in the section on ``Eligible Applicants''
will not be reviewed.
Applicants must clearly identify the specific priority area under
which they wish to have their applications considered, and tailor their
applications accordingly. Experience has shown that an application
which is broader and more general in concept than outlined in the
priority area description is less likely to score as well as an
application more clearly focused on, and directly responsive to, the
concerns of that specific priority area.
E. Available Funds
ADD intends to award new grants resulting from this announcement
during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1996, subject to the
availability of funding. The size of the awards will vary. Each
priority area description includes information on the maximum Federal
share of the project costs and the anticipated number of projects to be
funded.
The term ``budget period'' refers to the interval of time (usually
12 months) into which a multi-year period of assistance (project
period) is divided for budgetary and funding purposes. The term
``project period'' refers to the total time a project is approved for
support, including any extensions.
Where appropriate, applicants may propose shorter project periods
than the maximums specified in the various priority areas. Non-Federal
share contributions may exceed the minimums specified in the various
priority areas.
For multi-year projects, continued Federal funding beyond the first
budget period, but within the approved project period, is subject to
the availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the grantee and a
determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of
the Government.
F. Grantee Share of Project Costs
Grantees must provide at least 25% of the total approved cost of
the project. The total approved cost of the project is the sum of the
ACF share and the non-Federal share. The non-Federal share may be met
by cash or in-kind contributions, although applicants are encouraged to
meet their match requirements through cash contributions. Therefore, a
project requesting $100,000 in Federal funds (based on an award of
$100,000 per budget period) must include a match of at least $33,333
(25% total project cost).
Applications originating from American Samoa, Guam, the Virgin
Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands are
exempted from the grantee cost-sharing requirements. Applications from
these jurisdictions are covered under Section 501(d) of Public Law 95-
134, which requires that the Department waive ``any requirement for
local matching funds for grants under $200,000.''
The applicant contribution must generally be secured from non-
Federal sources. Except as provided by Federal statute, a cost-sharing
or matching requirement may not be met by costs borne by another
Federal grant. However, funds from some Federal programs benefitting
Tribes and Native American organizations have been used to provide
valid sources of matching funds. If this is the case for a Tribe or
Native American organization submitting an application to ADD, that
organization should identify the programs which will be providing the
funds for the match in its application. If the application successfully
competes for PNS grant funds, ADD will determine whether there is
statutory authority for this use of the funds. The Administration for
Native Americans and the DHHS Office of General Counsel will assist ADD
in making this determination.
G. Cooperation in Evaluation Efforts
Grantees funded by ADD may be requested to cooperate in evaluation
efforts funded by ADD. The purpose of these evaluation activities is to
learn from the combined experience of multiple projects funded under a
particular priority area.
H. Closed Captioning for Audiovisual Efforts
Applicants are encouraged to include ``closed captioning'' in the
development of any audiovisual products.
Part IV. Fiscal Year 1996 Priority Area for Projects of National
Significance--Description and Requirements
The following section presents the final priority area for Fiscal
Year 1996 Projects of National Significance (PNS) and solicits the
appropriate applications.
Fiscal Year 1996 Priority Area: Ongoing Data Collection and
Information Dissemination
Eligible Applicants: State agencies, public or private
nonprofit organizations, institutions or agencies.
Purpose: Under this priority area, ADD will award grant
funds through a cooperative agreement which will collect data on public
expenditures, employment and economic status, residential services, and
other factors as they impact the independence, productivity,
integration and inclusion into the community of persons with
developmental disabilities. ADD is particularly interested in the
maximum use of existing data bases and in fostering the broadest
dissemination to, and use of, the data by consumers, families and
advocacy audiences. Examples of successful projects that ADD has funded
include:
University of Minnesota: National Recurring Data Set Project on
Residential Services--Ongoing National and State-by-State Data
Collection and Policy/Impact Analysis on Residential Services for
Persons with Developmental Disabilities (Charles Lakin: 612/624-2097)
University of Illinois at Chicago: Fourth National Study of Public
Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities Spending (David Braddock:
312/413-1647)
Boston Children's Hospital: Ongoing National Collection on Data and
Employment Services for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (Bill
Kiernan: 617/735-6506)
Examples of projects include activities which would:
Identify, collect and disseminate new data bases.
Modify, expand and/or reformulate existing data bases.
Connect, integrate or analyze available data bases.
Project and model the cost-benefit impact of alternative
future decisions based on the analysis of discrete programmatic options
in the areas of residential services and employment.
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Allow for the comprehensiveness and comparability of data
bases.
Minimum Requirements for Project Design: Given its
interest in promoting the increased independence, productivity,
integration and inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in
a cost-beneficial manner, ADD is open to applications that address
additional quantitative and qualitative analysis in the following
areas:
Trends in the movement of people with developmental
disabilities from institutional to community settings (especially
domiciles of their own) and the outcomes experienced by individuals
with disabilities who receive publicly funded residential services.
The impact of managed care plans on the delivery and
efficacy of residential and support services to individuals with
developmental disabilities, and on the relationship between Federal and
State governments.
The efficacy of various approaches to the full inclusion
of people with developmental disabilities in local community activities
where the majority of participants do not have a disability.
The employment status of people with developmental
disabilities on a state and national basis.
Employment models that accurately predict employment
outcomes of persons with developmental disabilities, and the systemic
factors that lead to integrated employment.
The use of generic community resources versus the existing
special delivery system by people with developmental disabilities and
their families.
Any sampling techniques used as part of this analysis should be
broadly representative of persons with developmental disabilities of
employment age on a national basis, including people with severe
disabilities. Quantitative data should provide statistical information
on current placement patterns and their cost as well as projections
regarding future placement options and associated costs. It is also
recognized that certain areas may be more appropriate for qualitative
analysis, although a summary of any quantitative data (if available)
should be included in the proposal.
All projects funded under this priority area must provide evidence
of the soundness of their proposed research methods and analytic
techniques. In addition, proposals should clearly delineate (via a
comprehensive literature review) existing data sets, how these data
sets will be incorporated into the research design, and what new
knowledge will be gained through the proposed project.
All projects shall provide for the widespread distribution of their
products (reports, summary documents, audio-visual materials, and the
like) in accessible formats to a national audience consisting of, at a
minimum, people with developmental disabilities and their families,
advocacy groups, State Developmental Disabilities Councils, Protection
and Advocacy Systems, University Affiliated Programs, State Mental
Retardation/ Developmental Disabilities Directors, State Governor's
Offices, Federal agencies represented on the Interagency Committee on
Developmental Disabilities, as well as the Secretaries of Health and
Human Services and Education at the federal level.
Applications should also include provisions for the travel of two
key personnel during the first and last years of the project to
Washington, DC for a one-day meeting with ADD staff.
The application must also respond to the following:
Describe the physical setting, the administrative and
organizational structure within which the program will function, and
internal and external organizational relationships relevant to this
project. Include charts outlining these relationships, and any formal
agreements defining them in the appendices.
Describe staff, space, equipment, research facilities, and
other supports available to carry out the project.
Describe briefly how the additional resources sought to
accomplish the purposes of this effort will be integrated into, and
augmented by, other resources available to, or accessible by, the
applicant.
Develop and implement an evaluation process to ensure that
systematic, objective information is available about the utilization
and effectiveness of the products of this project. Specific outcomes
must be built into the project for evaluation. The evaluation should be
performed by an independent evaluator.
As noted earlier, the award will be made as a cooperative
agreement. While an organization receiving an award will not be
conducting its project on behalf of ADD, ADD and the awardee will work
cooperatively in developing and implementing the project's agenda as
described below.
Under the cooperative agreement mechanism, ADD and the awardees
will share responsibility for planning the objectives of the projects.
Awardees will have the primary responsibility for developing and
implementing the activities of the project. ADD will jointly
participate with awardees in such activities as: clarifying the
specific issue areas to be addressed through periodic briefings and
ongoing consultation; sharing with awardees its knowledge of the issues
addressed by past and current projects; and providing feedback to
awardees about the usefulness to the field of written products and
information sharing activities. Details of the relationship between ADD
and awardees will be set forth in the cooperative agreement to be
developed and signed prior to issuance of the award.
Project Duration: This announcement solicits applications
for 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 this
priority area beyond the one-year budget period, but within the three
year project period, will be entertained in subsequent years on a non-
competitive basis, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory
progress of the grantee and determination that continued funding would
be in the best interest of the Government.
Federal Share of Project Costs: The maximum Federal share
is not to exceed $200,000 for the first 12-month budget period or a
maximum of $600,000 for a 3-year project period.
Matching Requirement: The minimum non-Federal matching
requirement in proportion to the maximum Federal share of $600,000 is
$200,000 for a 3-year project period. This constitutes 25 percent of
the total project budget.
Anticipated Number of Projects to be Funded: It is
anticipated that at least three data collection projects will be
funded.
CFDA: ADD's CFDA (Code of Federal Domestic Assistance)
number is 93.631--Developmental Disabilities--Projects of National
Significance. This information is needed to complete item 10 on the SF
424.
Part V. Instructions for the Development and Submission of
Applications
This Part contains information and instructions for submitting
applications in response to this announcement. Application forms are
provided along with a checklist for assembling an application package.
Please copy and use these forms in submitting an application.
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Potential applicants should read this section carefully in
conjunction with the information contained within the specific priority
area under which the application is to be submitted. The priority area
descriptions are in Part IV.
A. Required Notification of the State Single Point of Contact
All applications under the ADD priority areas are required to
follow the Executive Order (E.O.) 12372 process, ``Intergovernmental
Review of Federal Programs,'' and 45 CFR Part 100, ``Intergovernmental
Review of Department of Health and Human Services Program and
Activities.'' Under the Order, States may design their own processes
for reviewing and commenting on proposed Federal assistance under
covered programs.
All States and territories, except 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 a State
Single Point of Contact (SPOC). Applicants from these 19 jurisdictions
need take no action regarding E.O. 12372. Applications 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 all required materials to the SPOC 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 and indicate the date of this
submittal (or date SPOC was contacted, if no submittal is required) on
the SF 424, item 16a.
Under 45 CFR 100.8(a), a SPOC has 60 days from the application due
date to comment on proposed new or competing continuation awards.
However, there is insufficient time to allow for a complete SPOC
comment period. Therefore under 45 CFR 100.8(a), we have reduced the
comment period to 45 days from the closing date for applications. These
comments are reviewed as part of the award process. Failure to notify
the SPOC can result in delays in awarding grants.
SPOCs are encouraged to eliminate the submission of routine
endorsements as official recommendations. Additionally, SPOCs are
requested to clearly differentiate between mere advisory comments and
those official State process recommendations which may trigger the
``accommodate or explain'' rule.
When comments are submitted directly to ACF, they should be
addressed to: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration
for Children and Families, Division of Discretionary Grants, Sixth
Floor, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW, Washington, DC 20447, Attn: 93.631
ADD--Projects of National Significance.
Contact information for each State's SPOC is found at the end of
this Part.
B. Notification of State Developmental Disabilities Planning Councils
A copy of the application must also be submitted for review and
comment to the State Developmental Disabilities Council in each State
in which the applicant's project will be conducted. A list of the State
Developmental Disabilities Councils is included at the end of this
announcement.
C. Deadline for Submittal of Applications
Deadline: Mailed applications shall be considered as meeting an
announced deadline if they are received on or before the deadline time
and date at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Administration for Children and Families, Division of Discretionary
Grants, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, S.W., Mail Stop 6C-462, Washington,
D.C. 20447, Attention: Application for [insert Program Name].
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 time and date. Applications
handcarried by applicants, applicant couriers, or by overnight/express
mail couriers shall be considered as meeting an announced deadline if
they are received on or before the deadline date, between the hours of
8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., at the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, Administration for Children and Families, Division of
Discretionary Grants, ACF Mailroom, 2nd Floor Loading Dock, Aerospace
Center, 901 D Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024, between Monday and
Friday (excluding weekends and Federal holidays). Any applications
received after 4:30 p.m. on the deadline date will not be considered
for competition. Applicants using express/overnight services should
allow two working days prior to the deadline date for receipt of
applications. (Applicants are cautioned that express/overnight mail
services do not always deliver as agreed.)
ACF cannot accommodate transmission of applications by fax or
through other electronic media. Therefore, applications transmitted to
ACF electronically will not be accepted regardless of date or time of
submission and time of receipt.
Late applications: Applications which do not meet the criterion
stated above are considered late applications. ACF/ADD shall notify
each late applicant that its application will not be considered in the
current competition.
Extension of deadlines: 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 ACF
does not extend the deadline for all applicants, it may not waive or
extend the deadline for any applicants.
D. Instructions for Preparing the Application and Completing
Application Forms
The SF 424, SF 424A, SF 424A, Page 2 and Certifications have been
reprinted for your convenience in preparing the application. You should
reproduce single-sided copies of these forms from the reprinted forms
in the announcement, typing your information onto the copies. Please do
not use forms directly from the Federal Register announcement, as they
are printed on both sides of the page.
Please prepare your application in accordance with the following
instructions:
1. SF 424 Page 1, Application Cover Sheet
Please read the following instructions before completing the
application cover sheet. An explanation of each item is included.
Complete only the items specified.
Top of Page. Enter the single priority area number under which the
application is being submitted. An application should be submitted
under only one priority area.
Item 1. ``Type of Submission''--Preprinted on the form.
Item 2. ``Date Submitted'' and ``Applicant Identifier'' --Date
application is submitted to ACF and applicant's own internal control
number, if applicable.
Item 3. ``Date Received By State''--State use only (if applicable).
Item 4. ``Date Received by Federal Agency''--Leave blank.
Item 5. ``Applicant Information''.
``Legal Name''--Enter the legal name of applicant organization. For
applications developed jointly, enter the name of the lead organization
only.
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There must be a single applicant for each application.
``Organizational Unit''--Enter the name of the primary unit within
the applicant organization which will actually carry out the project
activity. Do not use the name of an individual as the applicant. If
this is the same as the applicant organization, leave the
organizational unit blank.
``Address''--Enter the complete address that the organization
actually uses to receive mail, since this is the address to which all
correspondence will be sent. Do not include both street address and
P.O. box number unless both must be used in mailing.
``Name and telephone number of the person to be contacted on
matters involving this application (give area code)''--Enter the full
name (including academic degree, if applicable) and telephone number of
a person who can respond to questions about the application. This
person should be accessible at the address given here and will receive
all correspondence regarding the application.
Item 6. ``Employer Identification Number (EIN)''--Enter the
employer identification number of the applicant organization, as
assigned by the Internal Revenue Service, including, if known, the
Central Registry System suffix.
Item 7. ``Type of Applicant''--Self-explanatory.
Item 8. ``Type of Application''--Preprinted on the form.
Item 9. ``Name of Federal Agency''--Preprinted on the form.
Item 10. ``Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number and
Title''--Enter the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number
assigned to the program under which assistance is requested and its
title. For all of ADD's priority areas, the following should be
entered, ``93.631--Developmental Disabilities: Projects of National
Significance.''
Item 11. ``Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project''--Enter the
project title. The title is generally short and is descriptive of the
project, not the priority area title.
Item 12. ``Areas Affected by Project''--Enter the governmental unit
where significant and meaningful impact could be observed. List only
the largest unit or units affected, such as State, county, or city. If
an entire unit is affected, list it rather than subunits.
Item 13. ``Proposed Project''--Enter the desired start date for the
project and projected completion date.
Item 14. ``Congressional District of Applicant/Project''--Enter the
number of the Congressional district where the applicant's principal
office is located and the number of the Congressional district(s) where
the project will be located. If Statewide, a multi-State effort, or
nationwide, enter ``00.''
Items 15. Estimated Funding Levels. In completing 15a through 15f,
the dollar amounts entered should reflect, for a 17-month or less
project period, the total amount requested. If the proposed project
period exceeds 17 months, enter only those dollar amounts needed for
the first 12 months of the proposed project.
Item 15a. Enter the amount of Federal funds requested in accordance
with the preceding paragraph. This amount should be no greater than the
maximum amount specified in the priority area description.
Items 15b-e. Enter the amount(s) of funds from non-Federal sources
that will be contributed to the proposed project. Items b-e are
considered cost-sharing or ``matching funds.'' The value of third party
in-kind contributions should be included on appropriate lines as
applicable. For more information regarding funding as well as
exceptions to these rules, see Part III, Sections E and F, and the
specific priority area description.
Item 15f. Enter the estimated amount of program income, if any,
expected to be generated from the proposed project. Do not add or
subtract this amount from the total project amount entered under item
15g. Describe the nature, source and anticipated use of this program
income in the Project Narrative Statement.
Item 15g. Enter the sum of items 15a-15e.
Item 16a. ``Is Application Subject to Review By State Executive
Order 12372 Process? Yes.''--Enter the date the applicant contacted the
SPOC regarding this application. Select the appropriate SPOC from the
listing provided at the end of Part IV. The review of the application
is at the discretion of the SPOC. The SPOC will verify the date noted
on the application.
Item 16b. ``Is Application Subject to Review By State Executive
Order 12372 Process? No.''--Check the appropriate box if the
application is not covered by E.O. 12372 or if the program has not been
selected by the State for review.
Item 17. ``Is the Applicant Delinquent on any Federal Debt?''--
Check the appropriate box. This question applies to the applicant
organization, not the person who signs as the authorized
representative. Categories of debt include audit disallowances, loans
and taxes.
Item 18. ``To the best of my knowledge and belief, all data in this
application/preapplication are true and correct. The document has been
duly authorized by the governing body of the applicant and the
applicant will comply with the attached assurances if the assistance is
awarded.''--To be signed by the authorized representative of the
applicant. A copy of the governing body's authorization for signature
of this application by this individual as the official representative
must be on file in the applicant's office, and may be requested from
the applicant.
Item 18a-c. ``Typed Name of Authorized Representative, Title,
Telephone Number''--Enter the name, title and telephone number of the
authorized representative of the applicant organization.
Item 18d. ``Signature of Authorized Representative'' --Signature of
the authorized representative named in Item 18a. At least one copy of
the application must have an original signature. Use colored ink (not
black) so that the original signature is easily identified.
Item 18e. ``Date Signed''--Enter the date the application was
signed by the authorized representative.
2. SF 424A--Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs
This is a form used by many Federal agencies. For this application,
Sections A, B, C, E and F are to be completed. Section D does not need
to be completed.
Sections A and B should include the Federal as well as the non-
Federal funding for the proposed project covering (1) the total project
period of 17 months or less or (2) the first year budget period, if the
proposed project period exceeds 17 months.
Section A--Budget Summary. This section includes a summary of the
budget. On line 5, enter total Federal costs in column (e) and total
non-Federal costs, including third party in-kind contributions, but not
program income, in column (f). Enter the total of (e) and (f) in column
(g).
Section B--Budget Categories. This budget, which includes the
Federal as well as non-Federal funding for the proposed project, covers
(1) the total project period of 17 months or less or (2) the first-year
budget period if the proposed project period exceeds 17 months. It
should relate to item 15g, total funding, on the SF 424. Under column
(5), enter the total requirements for funds (Federal and non-Federal)
by object class category.
A separate budget justification should be included to explain fully
and justify major items, as indicated below. The types of information
to be included in the justification are indicated under each category.
For multiple year
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projects, it is desirable to provide this information for each year of
the project. The budget justification should immediately follow the
second page of the SF 424A.
Personnel--Line 6a. Enter the total costs of salaries and wages of
applicant/grantee staff. Do not include the costs of consultants, which
should be included on line 6h, ``Other.''
Justification: Identify the principal investigator or project
director, if known. Specify by title or name the percentage of time
allocated to the project, the individual annual salaries, and the cost
to the project (both Federal and non-Federal) of the organization's
staff who will be working on the project.
Fringe Benefits--Line 6b. Enter the total costs of fringe benefits,
unless treated as part of an approved indirect cost rate.
Justification: Provide a break-down of amounts and percentages that
comprise fringe benefit costs, such as health insurance, FICA,
retirement insurance, etc.
Travel--6c. Enter total costs of out-of-town travel (travel
requiring per diem) for staff of the project. Do not enter costs for
consultant's travel or local transportation, which should be included
on Line 6h, ``Other.''
Justification: Include the name(s) of traveler(s), total number of
trips, destinations, length of stay, transportation costs and
subsistence allowances.
Equipment--Line 6d. Enter the total costs of all equipment to be
acquired by the project. For State and local governments, including
Federally recognized Indian Tribes, ``equipment'' is tangible, non-
expendable personal property having a useful life of more than one year
and acquisition cost of $5,000 or more per unit.
Justification: Equipment to be purchased with Federal funds must be
justified. The equipment must be required to conduct the project, and
the applicant organization or its subgrantees must not have the
equipment or a reasonable facsimile available to the project. The
justification also must contain plans for future use or disposal of the
equipment after the project ends.
Supplies--Line 6e. Enter the total costs of all tangible expendable
personal property (supplies) other than those included on Line 6d.
Justification: Specify general categories of supplies and their
costs.
Contractual--Line 6f. Enter the total costs of all contracts,
including (1) procurement contracts (except those which belong on other
lines such as equipment, supplies, etc.) and (2) contracts with
secondary recipient organizations, including delegate agencies. Also
include any contracts with organizations for the provision of technical
assistance. Do not include payments to individuals on this line. If the
name of the contractor, scope of work, and estimated total costs are
not available or have not been negotiated, include on Line 6h,
``Other.''
Justification: Attach a list of contractors, indicating the names
of the organizations, the purposes of the contracts, and the estimated
dollar amounts of the awards as part of the budget justification.
Whenever the applicant/grantee intends to delegate part or all of the
program to another agency, the applicant/grantee must complete this
section (Section B, Budget Categories) for each delegate agency by
agency title, along with the supporting information. The total cost of
all such agencies will be part of the amount shown on Line 6f. Provide
backup documentation identifying the name of contractor, purpose of
contract, and major cost elements.
Construction--Line 6g. Not applicable. New construction is not
allowable.
Other--Line 6h. Enter the total of all other costs. Where
applicable, such costs may include, but are not limited to: insurance;
medical and dental costs; noncontractual fees and travel paid directly
to individual consultants; local transportation (all travel which does
not require per diem is considered local travel); space and equipment
rentals; printing and publication; computer use; training costs,
including tuition and stipends; training service costs, including wage
payments to individuals and supportive service payments; and staff
development costs. Note that costs identified as ``miscellaneous'' and
``honoraria'' are not allowable.
Justification: Specify the costs included.
Total Direct Charges--Line 6i. Enter the total of Lines 6a through
6h.
Indirect Charges--6j. Enter the total amount of indirect charges
(costs). If no indirect costs are requested, enter ``none.'' Generally,
this line should be used when the applicant (except local governments)
has a current indirect cost rate agreement approved by the Department
of Health and Human Services or another Federal agency.
Local and State governments should enter the amount of indirect
costs determined in accordance with HHS requirements. When an indirect
cost rate is requested, these costs are included in the indirect cost
pool and should not be charged again as direct costs to the grant.
In the case of training grants to other than State or local
governments (as defined in title 45, Code of Federal Regulations, part
74), the Federal reimbursement of indirect costs will be limited to the
lesser of the negotiated (or actual) indirect cost rate or 8 percent of
the amount allowed for direct costs, exclusive of any equipment
charges, rental of space, tuition and fees, post-doctoral training
allowances, contractual items, and alterations and renovations.
For training grant applications, the entry under line 6j should be
the total indirect costs being charged to the project. The Federal
share of indirect costs is calculated as shown above. The applicant's
share is calculated as follows:
(a) Calculate total project indirect costs (a*) by applying the
applicant's approved indirect cost rate to the total project (Federal
and non-Federal) direct costs.
(b) Calculate the Federal share of indirect costs (b*) at 8 percent
of the amount allowed for total project (Federal and non-Federal)
direct costs exclusive of any equipment charges, rental of space,
tuition and fees, post-doctoral training allowances, contractual items,
and alterations and renovations.
(c) Subtract (b*) from (a*). The remainder is what the applicant
can claim as part of its matching cost contribution.
Justification: Enclose a copy of the indirect cost rate agreement.
Applicants subject to the limitation on the Federal reimbursement of
indirect costs for training grants should specify this.
Total--Line 6k. Enter the total amounts of lines 6i and 6j.
Program Income--Line 7. Enter the estimated amount of income, if
any, expected to be generated from this project. Do not add or subtract
this amount from the total project amount.
Justification: Describe the nature, source, and anticipated use of
program income in the Program Narrative Statement.
Section C--Non-Federal Resources. This section summarizes the
amounts of non-Federal resources that will be applied to the grant.
Enter this information on line 12 entitled ``Totals.'' In-kind
contributions are defined in title 45 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Parts 74.51 and 92.24, as ``property or services which
benefit a grant- supported project or program and which are contributed
by non-Federal third parties without charge to the grantee, the
subgrantee, or a cost-type contractor under the grant or subgrant.''
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Justification: Describe third party in-kind contributions, if
included.
Section D--Forecasted Cash Needs. Not applicable.
Section E--Budget Estimate of Federal Funds Needed For Balance of
the Project. This section should only be completed if the total project
period exceeds 17 months.
Totals--Line 20. For projects that will have more than one budget
period, enter the estimated required Federal funds for the second
budget period (months 13 through 24) under column ``(b) First.'' If a
third budget period will be necessary, enter the Federal funds needed
for months 25 through 36 under ``(c) Second.'' Columns (d) and (e) are
not applicable in most instances, since ACF funding is almost always
limited to a three-year maximum project period. They should remain
blank.
Section F--Other Budget Information.
Direct Charges--Line 21. Not applicable.
Indirect Charges--Line 22. Enter the type of indirect rate
(provisional, predetermined, final or fixed) that will be in effect
during the funding period, the estimated amount of the base to which
the rate is applied, and the total indirect expense.
Remarks--Line 23. If the total project period exceeds 17 months,
you must enter your proposed non-Federal share of the project budget
for each of the remaining years of the project.
3. Project Summary Description
Clearly mark this separate page with the applicant name as shown in
item 5 of the SF 424, the priority area number as shown at the top of
the SF 424, and the title of the project as shown in item 11 of the SF
424. The summary description should not exceed 300 words. These 300
words become part of the computer database on each project.
Care should be taken to produce a summary description which
accurately and concisely reflects the proposal. It should describe the
objectives of the project, the approaches to be used and the outcomes
expected. The description should also include a list of major products
that will result from the proposed project, such as software packages,
materials, management procedures, data collection instruments, training
packages, or videos (please note that audiovisuals should be closed
captioned). The project summary description, together with the
information on the SF 424, will constitute the project ``abstract.'' It
is the major source of information about the proposed project and is
usually the first part of the application that the reviewers read in
evaluating the application.
4. Program Narrative Statement
The Program Narrative Statement is a very important part of an
application. It should be clear, concise, and address the specific
requirements mentioned under the priority area description in Part IV.
The narrative should also provide information concerning how the
application meets the evaluation criteria, using the following
headings:
(a) Objectives and Need for Assistance;
(b) Results and Benefits Expected;
(c) Approach; and
(d) Staff Background and Organization's Experience.
The specific information to be included under each of these
headings is described in Section C of Part III, Evaluation Criteria.
The narrative should be typed double-spaced on a single-side of an
8\1/2\'' x 11'' plain white paper, with 1'' margins on all sides. All
pages of the narrative (including charts, references/footnotes, tables,
maps, exhibits, etc.) must be sequentially numbered, beginning with
``Objectives and Need for Assistance'' as page number one. Applicants
should not submit reproductions of larger size paper, reduced to meet
the size requirement.
The length of the application, including the application forms and
all attachments, should not exceed 60 pages. A page is a single side of
an 8\1/2\'' x 11'' sheet of paper. Applicants are requested not to send
pamphlets, brochures or other printed material along with their
application as these pose xeroxing difficulties. These materials, if
submitted, will not be included in the review process if they exceed
the 60-page limit. Each page of the application will be counted to
determine the total length.
5. Organizational Capability Statement
The Organizational Capability Statement should consist of a brief
(two to three pages) background description of how the applicant
organization (or the unit within the organization that will have
responsibility for the project) is organized, the types and quantity of
services it provides, and/or the research and management capabilities
it possesses. This description should cover capabilities not included
in the Program Narrative Statement. It may include descriptions of any
current or previous relevant experience, or describe the competence of
the project team and its demonstrated ability to produce a final
product that is readily comprehensible and usable. An organization
chart showing the relationship of the project to the current
organization should be included.
6. Part V--Assurances/Certifications
Applicants are required to file an SF 424B, Assurances--Non-
Construction Programs and the Certification Regarding Lobbying. Both
must be signed and returned with the application. Applicants must also
provide certifications regarding: (1) Drug-Free Workplace Requirements;
and (2) Debarment and Other Responsibilities. These two certifications
are self-explanatory. Copies of these assurances/certifications are
reprinted at the end of this announcement and should be reproduced, as
necessary. A duly authorized representative of the applicant
organization must certify that the applicant is in compliance with
these assurances/certifications. A signature on the SF 424 indicates
compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Requirements, and Debarment and
Other Responsibilities certifications, and need not be mailed back with
the application.
In addition, applicants are required under Section 162(c)(3) of the
Act to provide assurances that the human rights of all individuals with
developmental disabilities (especially those individuals without
familial protection) who will receive services under projects assisted
under Part E will be protected consistent with section 110 (relating to
the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities). Each
application must include a statement providing this assurance.
For research projects in which human subjects may be at risk, a
Protection of Human Subjects Assurance may be required. If there is a
question regarding the applicability of this assurance, contact the
Office for Research Risks of the National Institutes of Health at (301)
496-7041.
E. Checklist for a Complete Application
The checklist below is for your use to ensure that your application
package has been properly prepared.
--One original, signed and dated application, plus two copies.
--Applications for different priority areas are packaged
separately;
--Application is from an organization which is eligible under the
eligibility requirements defined in the priority area description
(screening requirement);
--Application length does not exceed 60 pages, unless otherwise
specified in the priority area description.
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--A complete application consists of the following items in this
order:
--Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424, REV 4-88);
--A completed SPOC certification with the date of SPOC contact
entered in line 16, page 1 of the SF 424 if applicable.
--Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs (SF 424A, REV 4-
88);
--Budget justification for Section B--Budget Categories;
--Table of Contents;
--Letter from the Internal Revenue Service, etc. to prove non-
profit status, if necessary;
--Copy of the applicant's approved indirect cost rate agreement, if
appropriate;
--Project summary description and listing of key words;
--Program Narrative Statement (See Part III, Section C);
--Organizational capability statement, including an organization
chart;
--Any appendices/attachments;
--Assurances--Non-Construction Programs (Standard Form 424B, REV 4-
88);
--Certification Regarding Lobbying; and
--Certification of Protection of Human Subjects, if necessary.
--Certification of the Pro-Children Act of 1994; signature on the
application represents certification.
F. The Application Package
Each application package must include an original and two copies of
the complete application. Each copy should be stapled securely (front
and back if necessary) in the upper left-hand corner. All pages of the
narrative (including charts, tables, maps, exhibits, etc.) must be
sequentially numbered, beginning with page one. In order to facilitate
handling, please do not use covers, binders or tabs. Do not include
extraneous materials as attachments, such as agency promotion
brochures, slides, tapes, film clips, minutes of meetings, survey
instruments or articles of incorporation.
G. Paper Reduction Act
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), the
Department is required to submit to OMB for review and approval any
reporting and record keeping requirements or program announcements.
This program announcement meets all information collection requirements
approved for ACF grant applications under OMB Control Number 0970-0139.
(Federal Catalog of Domestic Assistance Number 93.631 Developmental
Disabilities--Projects of National Significance)
Dated: July 3, 1996.
Bob Williams,
Commissioner, Administration on Developmental Disabilities.
Executive Order 12372--State Single Points of Contact
Alabama
John C. Strickland, Alabama Department of Economic and Community
Affairs, Planning and Economic Division, 401 Adams Avenue, Montgomery,
AL 36103-5690, Telephone: (205) 242-5483, FAX # (205) 242-5515.
Arizona
Janice Dunn, Arizona State Clearinghouse, 3800 N. Central Avenue,
Fourteenth Floor, Phoenix, Arizona 85012, Telephone (602) 280-1315, FAX
# (602) 280-1305.
Arkansas
Mr. Tracy L. Copeland, Manager, State Clearinghouse, Office of
Intergovernmental Services, Department of Finance and Administration,
1515 W. 7th St., Room 412, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203, Telephone:
(501) 682-1074, FAX # (501) 682-5206.
California
Grants Coordinator, Office of Planning & Research, 1400 Tenth
Street, Room 121, Sacramento, California 95814, Telephone (916) 323-
7480, FAX # (916) 323-3018.
Colorado
State Single Point of Contact, State Clearinghouse, Division of
Local Government, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 521, Denver, Colorado
80203, Telephone: (303) 866-2156, FAX # (303) 866-2251.
Delaware
Francine Booth, State Single Point of Contact, Executive
Department, Thomas Collins Building, Dover, Delaware 19903, Telephone:
(302) 739-3326, FAX # (302) 739-5661.
District of Columbia
Rodney T. Hallman, State Single Point of Contact, Office of Grants
Management and Development, 717 14th Street, N.W., Suite 500,
Washington, D.C. 20005, Telephone: (202) 727-6551, FAX # (202) 727-
1617.
Florida
Suzanne Traub-Metlay, Florida State Clearinghouse,
Intergovernmental Affairs Policy Unit, Executive Office of the
Governor, The Capitol (Room 1603), Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0001,
Telephone: (904) 488-8114, FAX # (904) 488-9005.
Georgia
Charles H. Badger, Administrator, Georgia State Clearinghouse, 254
Washington Street, S.W., Room 401J, Atlanta, Georgia 30334, Telephone:
(404) 656-3855 or (404) 656-3829, FAX # (404) 656-7938.
Illinois
Steve Klokkenga, State Single Point of Contact, Office of the
Governor, 107 Stratton Building, Springfield, Illinois 62706,
Telephone: (217) 782-1671, FAX # (217) 782-6620.
Indiana
Frances E. Williams, State Budget Agency, 212 State House,
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204, Telephone: (317) 232-2972. FAX # (317)
233-3323.
Iowa
Steven R. McCann, Division for Community Assistance, Iowa
Department of Economic Development, 200 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines,
Iowa 50309, Telephone: (515) 242-4719, FAX # (515) 242-4859.
Kentucky
Ronald W. Cook, Office of the Governor, Department of Local
Government, 1024 Capitol Center Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-8204,
Telephone: (502) 573-2382, FAX # (502) 573-2512.
Maine
Joyce Benson, State Planning Office, State House Station #38,
Augusta, Maine 04333, Telephone: (207) 287-3261,
FAX # (207) 287-6489.
Maryland
Mr. Roland E. English III, Chief, State Clearinghouse for
Intergovernmental Assistance, Maryland Office of Planning, 301 W.
Preston Street, Room 1104, Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2365, Telephone:
(410) 225-4490, FAX # (410) 225-4480.
Michigan
Richard S. Pastula, Director, Office of Federal Grants, Michigan
Department of Commerce, P.O. Box 30225, Lansing, Michigan 48909,
Telephone: (517) 373-7356, FAX # (517) 373-6683.
Mississippi
Cathy Malette, Clearinghouse Officer, Office of Federal Grant
Management and Reporting, Department of Finance and Administration, 301
West Pearl Street,
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Jackson, Mississippi 39203, Telephone: (601) 949-2174, FAX # (601) 949-
2125.
Missouri
Lois Pohl, Federal Assistance Clearinghouse, Office Of
Administration, P.O. Box 809, Room 760, Truman Building, Jefferson
City, Missouri 65102, Telephone: (314) 751-4834, FAX # (314) 751-7819.
Nevada
Department of Administration, State Clearinghouse, Capitol Complex,
Carson City, Nevada 89710, Telephone: (702) 687-4065, FAX # (702) 687-
3983.
New Hampshire
Jeffrey H. Taylor, Director, New Hampshire Office of State
Planning, Attn: Intergovernmental Review Process, James E. Bieber, 2\1/
2\ Beacon Street, Concord, New Hampshire 03301, Telephone: (603) 271-
2155, FAX # (603) 271-1728.
New Jersey
Gregory W. Adkins, Director, Division of Community Resources, New
Jersey Department of Community Affairs.
Please direct all correspondence and questions about
intergovernmental review to: Andrew J. Jaskolka, State Review Process,
Division of Community Resources, CN 814, Room 609, Trenton, New Jersey
08625-0814, Telephone: (609) 292-9025, FAX # (609) 984-0386.
New Mexico
George Elliott, Deputy Director, State Budget Division, Room 190,
Bataan Memorial Building, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87503, Telephone: (505)
827-3640.
New York
New York State Clearinghouse, Division of the Budget, State
Capitol, Albany, New York 12224, Telephone: (518) 474-1605.
North Carolina
Chrys Baggett, Director, N.C. State Clearinghouse, Office of the
Secretary of Admin., 116 West Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina
27603-8003, Telephone: (919) 733-7232, FAX # (919) 733-9571.
North Dakota
North Dakota Single Point of Contact, Office of Intergovernmental
Assistance, 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-
0170, Telephone: (701) 224-2094, FAX # (701) 224-2308.
Ohio
Larry Weaver, State Single Point of Contact, State Clearinghouse,
Office of Budget and Management, 30 East Broad Street, 34th Floor,
Columbus, Ohio 43266-0411.
Please direct correspondence and questions about intergovernmental
review to: Linda Wise, Telephone: (614) 466-0698, FAX # (614) 466-5400.
Rhode Island
Daniel W. Varin, Associate Director, Department of Administration,
Division of Planning, One Capitol Hill, 4th Floor, Providence, Rhode
Island 02908-5870, Telephone: (401) 277-2656, FAX # (401) 277-2083.
Please direct correspondence and questions to: Review Coordinator,
Office of Strategic Planning.
South Carolina
Omeagia 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, FAX # (803) 734-0385.
Texas
Tom Adams, Director, Intergovernmental Coordination, P.O. Box
13005, Austin, Texas 78711, Telephone: (512) 463-1771, FAX # (512) 463-
1984.
Utah
Carolyn Wright, Utah State Clearinghouse, Office of Planning and
Budget, Room 116, State Capitol, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114, Telephone:
(801) 538-1535, FAX # (801) 538-1547.
Vermont
Nancy McAvoy, State Single Point of Contact, Pavilion Office
Building, 109 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont 05609, Telephone: (802)
828-3326, FAX # (802) 828-3339.
West Virginia
Fred Cutlip, Director, Community Development Division, W. Virginia
Development Office, Building #6, Room 553, Charleston, West Virginia
25305, Telephone: (304) 558-4010, FAX # (304) 558-3248.
Wisconsin
Martha Kerner, Section Chief, State/Federal Relations, Wisconsin
Department of Administration, 101 East Wilson Street, 6th Floor, P.O.
Box 7868, Madison, Wisconsin 53707, Telephone: (608) 266-2125, FAX #
(608) 267-6931.
Wyoming
Sheryl Jeffries, State Single Point of Contact, Herschler Building,
4th Floor, East Wing, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002, Telephone: (307) 777-
7574, FAX # (307) 638-8967.
Territories (SPOC)
Guam
Mr. Giovanni T. Sgambelluri, Director, Bureau of Budget and
Management Research, Office of the Governor, IP.O. Box 2950, Agana,
Guam 96910, Telephone: 011-671-472-2285, FAX # 011-671-472-2825.
Puerto Rico
Norma Burgos/Jose E. Caro, Chairwoman/Director, Puerto Rico
Planning Board, Federal Proposals Review Office, Minillas Government
Center, P.O. Box 41119, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00940-1119, Telephone:
(809) 727-4444, (809) 723-6190, FAX # (809) 724-3270, (809) 724-3103.
Northern Mariana Islands
State Single Point of Contact, Planning and Budget Office, Office
of the Governor, Saipan, CM, Northern Mariana Islands 96950.
Virgin Islands
Jose George, Director, Office of Management and Budget, #41
Norregade Emancipation Garden Station, Second Floor, Saint Thomas,
Virgin Islands 00802.
Please direct all questions and correspondence about
intergovernmental review to: Linda Clarke, Telephone: (809) 774-0750,
FAX # (809) 776-0069.
State Developmental Disabilities Planning Councils
Alabama
Joan B. Hannah, Ed.D., Executive Director, Alabama Developmental
Disabilities, Planning Council, 200 Interstate Park Dr., P.O. Box 3710,
Montgomery, Alabama 36193-5001, (205) 270-4680, 1-800-232-2158, FAX #
(205) 240-3195.
Alaska
David Maltman, Director, Govenor's Council on Disabilities, and
Special Education, P.O. Box 240249, Anchorage, Alaska 99524-0249, (907)
563-5355,FAX # (907) 563-5357.
Arizona
Diane Skay, Director, Governor's Council on Developmental,
Disabilities, 1717 West Jefferson Street, Site Code 074Z, Phoenix,
Arizona 85007, (602) 542-4049, FAX # (602) 542-5339.
Arkansas
Orson Berry, Executive Director, Governor's Developmental
Disabilities, Planning Council, 4815 West Markham, Slot 12, Little
Rock, Arkansas 72205-
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3867, (501) 661-2589, FAX # (501) 661-2399.
California
Roberta A. Marlowe, Ph.D., Executive Director, CA State Council on
Developmental, Disabilities, 2000 ``O'' Street, Suite 100, Sacramento,
California 95814, (916) 322-8481, FAX # (916) 443-4957.
Colorado
Donald St. Louis, Executive Director, Colorado Developmental
Disabilities, Planning Council, 777 Grant Street, Suite 304, Denver,
Colorado 80203, (303) 894-2345, FAX # (303) 894-2880.
Connecticut
Edward T. Preneta, Director, CT Council on Developmental
Disabilities, 90 Pitkin Street, East Hartford, Connecticut 06108, (203)
725-3829, FAX # (203) 528-3680.
Delaware
James F. Linehan, Director, Developmental Disabilities Planning
Council, Department of Administrative Services, Box 1401, Townsend
Building, Dover, Delaware 19901, (302) 739-3333, FAX # (302) 739-6704.
District of Columbia
Carol Boykins, Executive Director, Developmental Disabilities,
State Planning Council, 801 N. Capitol St., N.E., Suite 954,
Washington, D.C. 20002, (202) 279-6085, FAX # (202) 727-6587.
Florida
K. Joseph Krieger, Executive Director, Florida Developmental
Disabilities Planning Council, 820 East Park Avenue, Suite I-100,
Tallahassee, Florida 32301, (904) 488-4180, FAX # (904) 922-6702.
Georgia
Zebe Schmitt, Executive Director, Governor's Council on
Developmental Disabilities, 2 Peachtree St. N.E., Room 3-210, Atlanta,
Georgia 30303, (404) 657-2126, FAX # (404) 657-2132, TDD 657-2133.
Hawaii
Diana Tizard, Director, State Planning Council on Developmental
Disabilities, Five Waterfront Plaza, 500 Ala Moana Boulevard, Suite 5-
200, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813, (808) 586-8100, FAX # (808) 586-8129.
Idaho
John D. Watts, Director, Idaho State Council on Developmental
Disabilities, 280 North 8th Street, Suite 208, Boise, Idaho 83720,
(208) 334-2178, FAX # (208) 334-3417, 800-544-2433 (Idaho only).
Illinois
Rene Christensen-Leininger, Director, Illinois Council on
Developmental Disabilities, 830 S. Spring Street, Springfield, IL
62704, (217) 782-9696, FAX # (217) 524-5339.
Indiana
Ms. Suellen Jackson-Boner, Director, Governor's Planning Council
for People with Disabilities, 143 W. Market Street, Harrison Building,
Suite 404, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204, (317) 232-7770/3. FAX # (317)
233-3712.
Iowa
Mr. Jay Brewer, Executive Director, Governor's Planning Council for
Developmental Disabilities, Hoover State Office Building, 1st Floor,
Des Moines, Iowa 50319, (515) 281-7632, FAX # (515) 281-4597.
Kansas
Ms. Jane Rhys, Executive Director, Kansas Planning Council on
Developmental Disabilities, 915 Harrison, Room 141, Topeka, Kansas
66612, (913) 296-2608/9, FAX # (913) 296-1158.
Kentucky
Prudence Reilly, Executive Director, Kentucky Developmental
Disabilities Planning Council, Department for Mental Health and Mental
Retardation Services, 275 East Main Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40621,
(502) 564-7842, FAX # (502) 564-3844.
Louisiana
Clarice Eichelberger, Executive Director, Louisiana State Planning
Council on Developmental Disabilities, P.O. Box 3455 Ben 14, 1201
Capitol Access, 5th Floor, DOT Edition, East Entrance, Baton Rouge,
Louisiana 70821-3455, (504) 342-6804, FAX # (504) 342-4419.
Maine
Peter R. Stowell, Executive Director, Maine Developmental
Disabilities Council, Nash Building, Station #139, Augusta, Maine
04333-0139, (207) 287-4213, FAX # (207) 287-4268.
Maryland
Mindy Morrell, Executive Director, Maryland State Planning Council
on Developmental Disabilities, One Market Center, Box 10, 300 West
Lexington Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2323, (410) 333-3688, FAX #
(401) 333-6674.
Massachusetts
Jody Williams, Executive Director, Massachusetts Developmental
Disabilities Council, 600 Washington Street, Room 670, Boston,
Massachusetts 02111, (617) 727-6374, FAX # (617) 727-1174, TDD 617 727-
1885.
Michigan
Ms. Sharon Tipton, Executive Director, Dept. of Mental Health,
Michigan DD Council, Lewis Cass Building, 6th Floor, Lansing, Michigan
48913, (517) 334-6123, 7240, FAX # (517) 334-7353.
Minnesota
Ms. Colleen Wieck, Ph.D., Executive Director, Governor's Planning
Council on Developmental Disabilities, 300 Centennial Office Building,
658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155, (612) 296-4018, FAX #
(612) 296-3698.
Mississippi
Ed C. Bell, Staff Director, Mississippi Developmental Disabilities
Planning Council, 1101 Robert E. Lee Building, Jackson, Mississippi
39201, (601) 359-6238, FAX # (601) 359-6295.
Missouri
Ms. Kay Conklin, Director, Missouri Planning Council for
Developmental Disabilities, P.O. Box 687, 1706 East Elm Street,
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102, (314) 751-8611, FAX # (314) 751-9207.
Montana
Greg A. Olsen, Executive Director, Developmental Disabilities
Planning and Advisory Council, 111 N. Last Chance Gulch, Arcade Bldg.,
Unit C, Box 526, Helena, Montana 59620, (406) 444-1334, FAX # (406)
444-5999.
Nebraska
Ms. Mary Gordon, Director, Dept. of Health/Developmental
Disabilities, 301 Centennial Mall South, P.O. Box 95007, Lincoln,
Nebraska 68509, (402) 471-2330, FAX # (402) 471-0383.
Nevada
Donny Loux, Director, DD Council, Dept. of Rehab., 711 S. Stewart,
Carson City, Nevada 89710, (702) 687-4440, FAX # (702) 687-5980.
New Hampshire
Thomas Flayton, (Acting) Executive Director, New Hampshire
Developmental Disabilities Council, The Concord Center, Room 315, P.O.
Box 315, 10 Ferry Street, Concord, New Hampshire 03301-5022, (603) 271-
3236,7,8, FAX # (603) 225-6766.
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New Jersey
Ethan B. Ellis, Executive Director, NJ Developmental Disabilities
Planning Council, 32 W. State Street, CN 700, Trenton, New Jersey
08625-0700, (609) 292-3745, FAX # (609) 292-7114.
New Mexico
Chris Isengard, Executive Director, Developmental Disabilities
Planning Council, State of New Mexico, 435 St. Michael's Drive,
Building D, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501, (505) 827-7590, FAX # (505)
827-7589.
New York
Isabel T. Mills, Executive Director, New York State Developmental
Disabilities Planning Council, 155 Washington Avenue, 2nd Floor,
Albany, New York 12210, (518) 432-8233, FAX # 518-432-8238.
North Carolina
Holly Riddle, Executive Director, North Carolina Council on
Developmental Disabilities, 1508 Western Blvd., Raleigh, North Carolina
27606-1359, (919) 733-6566, FAX # (919) 733-1863.
North Dakota
Tom Wallner, Director, North Dakota Council on, Developmental
Disabilities, c/o Department of Human Services, State Capitol, 600 E.
Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0250, (701) 224-3219,
FAX # (701) 224-2359.
Ohio
Mr. Ken Campbell, Executive Director, Ohio Developmental
Disabilities Planning Council, Department of Mental Retardation/
Developmental Disabilities, 8 East Long Street, 6th Floor, Columbus,
Ohio 43266-0523, (614) 466-5205, FAX # (614) 466-0298.
Oklahoma
Ann Trudgeon, Director, Developmental Disabilities Planning
Council, Department of Human Services, P.O. Box 25352, Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma 73125-0352, (405) 521-4984(5), FAX # (405) 521-6684.
Oregon
Charlotte Duncan, Executive Director, Oregon Developmental
Disabilities, Planning Council, 540 24th Place NE, Salem, Oregon 97301-
4517, (503) 373-7555, FAX # (503) 373-7172.
Pennsylvania
David B. Schwartz, Executive Director, Developmental Disabilities
Planning Council, Forum Building, Room 569, Commonwealth Avenue,
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120, (717) 787-6057.
Rhode Island
Marie V. Citrone, Executive Director, Rhode Island Developmental
Disabilities Council, State Executive Department, 600 New London
Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island 02920-3028, (401) 464-3191, FAX # (401)
464-3570.
South Carolina
Charles Lang, Interim Executive Director, South Carolina
Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, Edgar Brown Building, Room
372, 1205 Pendleton Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201-3731, (803)
734-0465, FAX # (803) 734-0356.
South Dakota
Charles A. Anderson, Director, South Dakota Governor's Planning
Council on Developmental Disabilities, Hillsview Plaza, c/o 500 East
Capitol, Pierre, South Dakota 57501-5070, (605) 77- 6415, FAX # (605)
773-5483.
Tennessee
Wanda Willis, Director, Developmental Disabilities Planning
Council, Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, 706 Church
Street, 3rd Floor, Doctor's Building, Nashville, Tennessee 37219-5393,
(615) 741-9791, FAX # (615) 741-0770.
Texas
Roger A. Webb, Executive Director, Texas Planning Council for
Developmental Disabilities, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas
78751-2399, (512) 483-4080, FAX # (512) 483-4097.
Utah
Catherine E. Chambless, Director, Utah Governor's Council for
People with Disabilities, P.O. Box 1958, Salt Lake City, Utah 84110-
1958, (801) 533-4128, FAX # (801) 533-5302.
Vermont
Thomas A. Pombar, Executive Secretary, Vermont Developmental
Disabilities Council, Waterbury Office Complex, 103 South Main Street,
Waterbury, Vermont 05671-1534, (802) 241-2612, FAX # (802) 241-2979.
Virginia
Sandy Reen, Director, Virginia Board for People with Disabilities,
Post Office Box 613, Richmond, Virginia 23205-0613, (804) 786-0016, FAX
# (804) 786-1118.
Washington
Edward M. Holen, Executive Director, Developmental Disabilities
Planning Council, Department of Community Development, 906 Columbia
St., S.W., Post Office Box 48314, Olympia, Washington 98504-8314, (206)
753-3908, 1-800-634-4473, FAX # (206) 586-2424.
West Virginia
Julie Pratt, Director, West Virginia Developmental Disabilities
Planning Council, 1601 Kanawha Blvd., West, Suite 200, Charleston, West
Virginia 25312-2500, (304) 558-0416 (Voice), (304) 558-2376 (TDD), FAX
# (304) 558-0941.
Wisconsin
Ms. Jayn Wittenmyer, Executive Director, Council on Developmental
Disabilities, State of Wisconsin, 722 Williamson Street, P.O. Box 7851,
Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7851, (608) 266-7826, FAX # (608) 267-3906.
Wyoming
Sharron C. Kelsey, Executive Director, Governor's Planning Council
on Developmental Disabilities, 122 West 25th Street, Herschler Bldg.,
First Floor East, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002, (307) 777-7230, 1-800-442-
4333 (in-state-only), FAX # (307) 777-5690.
Territories (DDCs)
American Samoa
Henry Sesepasara, Executive Director, American Samoa Developmental
Disabilities Council, P.O. Box 184, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799,
(684) 633-2919, FAX # (684) 633-1139.
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Juanita S. Malone, CNMI DD Council, P.O. Box 2565, Saipan, MP
96950, (011) 670-323-3014/16, FAX # (011) 670-322-4168.
Government of Federated State of Micronesia
Yosiro Suta, Gov't of Federated States of Micronesia, Dept of Ed.,
Palikir, Pohnpei, FM 96941, (691) 320-2609, FAX # (691) 320-5500.
Guam
Frances Limitiaco Standing Soldier, Executive Director, Guam
Developmental Disabilities Council, 122 IT&E Plazza, Rm. 201, Harmon,
Guam 96911, (671) 646-9468, 9469, FAX # (671) 649-7672, TDD 671-649-
3911.
Northern Mariana Islands
Juanita S. Malone, Executive Director, Developmental Disabilities
Council, Department of Education, P. O. Box 2565, Saipan, CM 96950, W
(670) 322-3014, H (670) 322-1398.
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Puerto Rico
Maria Luisa Mendia, Executive Director, Puerto Rico Developmental
Disabilities State Council, P.O. Box 9543, Santurce, Puerto Rico 00908,
(809) 722-0595 FAX # (809) 721-3622.
Virgin Islands
Mark Vinzant, Director, VI Developmental Disabilities Council, P.O.
Box 2671 Kings Hill, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 00850-9999, (809)
772-2133.
Western Carolina Islands (Trust Territories of the Pacific)
Minoru Ueki, MD, Trust Territory Health Council, MacDonald Memorial
Hospital KOROR, Palau. WCI 96940.
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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.
1. Self-explanatory.
2. Date application submitted to Federal agency (or State if
applicable) & applicant's control number (if applicable).
3. State use only (if applicable).
4. If this application is to continue or revise an existing award,
enter present Federal identifier number. If for a new project, leave
blank.
5. Legal name of applicant, name of primary organizational unit
which will undertake the assistance activity, complete address of the
applicant, and name and telephone number of the person to contact on
matters related to this application.
6. Enter Employer Identification Number (EIN) as assigned by the
Internal Revenue Service.
7. Enter the appropriate letter in the space provided.
8. Check appropriate box and enter appropriate letter(s) in the
space(s) provided:
--``New'' means a new assistance award.
--``Continuation'' means an extension for an additional funding/budget
period for a project with a projected completion date.
--``Revision'' means any change in the Federal Government's financial
obligation or contingent liability from an existing obligation.
9. Name of Federal agency from which assistance is being requested
with this application.
10. Use the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number and title
of the program under which assistance is requested.
11. Enter a brief descriptive title of the project. If more than
one program is involved, you should append an explanation on a separate
sheet. If appropriate (e.g., construction or real property projects),
attach a map showing project location. For preapplications, use a
separate sheet to provide a summary description of this project.
12. List only the largest political entities affected (e.g., State,
counties, cities).
13. Self-explanatory.
14. List the applicant's Congressional District and any District(s)
affected by the program or project.
15. Amount requested or to be contributed during the first funding/
budget period by each contributor. Value of in-kind contributions
should be included on appropriate lines as applicable. If the action
will result in a dollar change to an existing award, indicate only the
amount of the change. For decreases, enclose the amounts in
parentheses. If both basic and supplemental amounts are included, show
breakdown on an attached sheet. For multiple program funding, use
totals and show breakdown using same categories as item 15.
16. Applicants should contact the State Single Point of Contact
(SPOC) for Federal Executive Order 12372 to determine whether the
application is subject to the State intergovernmental review process.
17. This question applies to the applicant organization, not the
person who signs as the authorized representative. Categories of debt
include delinquent audit 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.)
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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 and 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 Column (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 heading (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 mount 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) for funds
for the current year of existing grants.
If more than four lines are needed to list the program titles,
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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 establish a proper
accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting
standards or agency directives.
3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their
positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of
personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain.
4. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time
frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency.
5. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42
U.S.C. Secs. 4728-4763) relating to prescribed standards for merit
systems for programs funded under one of the nineteen statutes or
regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit
System of Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F).
6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to
nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title VI
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; (b)
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C.
Secs. 1681-1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the
basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended (29 U.S.C. Sec. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the
basis of handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended
(42 U.S.C. Secs. 6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on the
basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L.
92-255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug
abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention,
Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended,
relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or
alcoholism; (g) Secs. 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of
1912 (42 U.S.C. 290 dd-3 and 290 ee-3), as amended, relating to
confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title
VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 3601 et seq.), as
amended, relating to 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 (P.L. 91-646) which provide
for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property
is acquired as a result of Federal or federally assisted programs.
These requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for
project purposes regardless of Federal participation in purchases.
8. Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C.
Secs. 1501-1508 and 7324-7328) which limit the political activities of
employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or
in part with Federal funds.
9. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis-
Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. Secs. 276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C.
Sec. 276c and 18 U.S.C. Secs. 874), and the Contract Work Hours and
Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. Secs. 327-333), regarding labor
standards for federally assisted construction subagreements.
10. Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance purchase
requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of
1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood hazard
area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if
the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is $10,000 or
more.
11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be
prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of environmental
quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (P.L. 91-190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of
violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands
pursuant to EO 11990; (d) evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in
accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency with the
approved State management program developed under the Coastal Zone
Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. Secs. 1451 et seq.); (f) conformity
of Federal actions to State (Clear Air) Implementation Plans under
Section 176(c) of the Clear Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C.
Sec. 7401 et seq.); (g) protection of underground sources of drinking
water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, (P.L. 93-
523); and (h) protection of endangered species under the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended, (P.L. 93-205).
12. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16
U.S.C. Secs. 1271 et seq.) related to protecting components or
potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system.
13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as
amended (16 U.S.C. 470), EO 11593 (identification and protection of
historic properties), and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation
Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 469a-1 et seq.).
14. Will comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the protection of human
subjects involved in research, development, and related activities
supported by this award of assistance.
15. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966
(P.L. 89-
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544, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq.) pertaining to the care,
handling, and treatment of warm blooded animals held for research,
teaching, or other activities supported by this award of assistance.
16. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act
(42 U.S.C. Secs. 4801 et seq.) which prohibits the use of lead based
paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures.
17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and
compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984.
18. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other
Federal laws, executive orders, regulations and policies governing this
program.
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Attachment C
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 belief 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
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 indicated 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 Transactions'' 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.
Attachment D
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.
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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 $1,000 per day and/or the imposition of an
administrative compliance order on the responsible entity.
By signing and submitting this application the applicant/grantee
certifies that it will comply with the requirements of the Act. The
applicant/grantee further agrees that it will require the language of
this certification be included in any subawards which contain
provisions for children's services and that all subgrantees shall
certify accordingly.
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