[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 48 (Friday, March 12, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12402-12403]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-6146]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Fund Availability under the VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per
Diem Program
AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs is announcing the
availability of funds for applications for assistance under the grant
component of VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. This
Notice contains information concerning the program, application process
and amount of funding available.
DATES: An original completed and collated grant application (plus four
completed collated copies) for assistance under the VA Homeless
Providers Grant and Per Diem Program must be received in Mental Health
Strategic Healthcare Group, Washington, DC, by 4:30 PM Eastern Time on
May 10, 1999. Applications may not be sent by facsimile (FAX). In the
interest of fairness to all competing applicants, this deadline is firm
as to date and hour, and VA will treat as ineligible for consideration
any application that is received after the deadline. Applicants should
take this practice into account and make early submission of their
material to avoid any risk of loss of eligibility brought about by
unanticipated delays or other delivery-related problems.
FOR A COPY OF THE APPLICATION PACKAGE, CONTACT: Program Officials at
their toll-free number 1-877-332-0334 between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM
(Eastern Time), Monday through Friday. For a document relating to the
VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, see the final rule
codified at 38 CFR Part 17.700.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION: An original completed and collated grant
application (plus four copies) must be submitted to the following
address: Mental Health Strategic Healthcare Group (116), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420.
Applications must be received in the Mental Health Strategic Healthcare
Group by the application deadline.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger Casey, VA Homeless Providers
Grant and Per Diem Program, Mental Health Strategic Healthcare Group
(116), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20420; 1-877-332-0334 (this is a toll-free number).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This Notice announces the availability of
funds for assistance under VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem
Program. This program is authorized by Public Law 102-590, the Homeless
Veterans Comprehensive Service Programs Act of 1992. Funding applied
for under this Notice may be used for (1) remodeling or alteration of
existing buildings; (2) acquisition of buildings, acquisition and
rehabilitation of buildings; (3) new construction. Applicants may apply
for more than one type of assistance.
Grant applicants seeking per diem assistance should indicate this
request on the application submitted for a grant. Applicants who are
awarded grants will not be required to complete a separate application
for per diem assistance. VA
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will review those portions of the grant application that pertain to per
diem.
Grant applicants may not receive assistance to replace funds
provided by any state or local government to assist homeless persons.
For existing projects, VA will fund only the portion of the project
that will house the new program or new component of an existing
program. A proposal for an existing project that seeks to shift its
focus by changing the population to be served or the precise mix of
services to be offered is not eligible for consideration. No more than
25 percent of services available in projects funded through this grant
program may be provided to clients who are not receiving those services
as veterans.
AUTHORITY: VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program is
authorized by Sections 3 and 4 of Public Law 102-590, the Homeless
Veterans Comprehensive Service Programs Act of 1992 (38 USC 7721 note)
and has been extended through fiscal year 1999 by Public Law 105-114.
The program is implemented by the final rule codified at 38 CFR Part
17.700. The final rule was published in the Federal Register on June 1,
1994, and February 27, 1995, and revised February 11, 1997. The
regulations can be found in their entirety in 38 CFR, Volume 1, Sec.
17.700 through 17.731, revised July 1, 1997. Funds made available under
this Notice are subject to the requirements of those regulations.
ALLOCATION: Approximately $12.5 million is available for the grant
component of this program.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The specific grant application requirements
will be specified in the application package. The package includes all
required forms and certifications. Conditional selections will be made
based on criteria described in the application. Applicants who are
conditionally selected will be notified of the additional information
needed to confirm or clarify information provided in the application.
Applicants will then have approximately one month to submit such
information. If an applicant is unable to meet any conditions for grant
award within the specified time frame, VA reserves the right to not
award funds and to use the funds available for other grant and per diem
applicants.
Dated: March 4, 1999.
Togo D. West, Jr.,
Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 99-6146 Filed 3-11-99; 8:45 am]
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