[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 100 (Friday, May 23, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28535-28536]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-13595]
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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; extension of time for submitting grant applications.
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SUMMARY: In a document published in the Federal Register on April 2,
1997, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced the availability of
funds for applications for assistance under the grant component of VA's
Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. This Notice contained
information concerning the program, application process and amount of
funding available. The Notice stated that the application for grants
were to be submitted to the VA's Mental Health Strategic Healthcare
Group by May 15, 1997. This document extends the time for submitting
applications to June 12, 1997. This extension is made because a number
of entities have complained that they need more time to complete their
applications.
DATES: An original completed and collated grant application (plus three
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 5:00 PM Eastern Time on June 12,
1997. 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: Veterans Industries,
10770 N. 46th Street (A 400), Tampa, FL, 33617-3465; (813) 228-2871
(this is not a toll-free call). 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 three 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, Theresa Hayes, or Victor
Harris, 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; (202) 273-8442/8445/8443
(these are not toll-free numbers).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In a document published in the Federal
Register on April 2, 1997 (62 FR 15748), VA published a Notice
announcing 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 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 U.S.C. 7721 note) and
has been extended through fiscal year 1997 by Public Law 104-110. The
program is implemented by the final rule codified at 38 CFR Part
17.700. The final rule was published in
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the Federal Register on June 1, 1994 and February 25, 1995. Funds made
available under this Notice are subject to the requirements of those
regulations.
Allocation
Approximately $3.3 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 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 components of the Grant and Per Diem Program.
Dated: May 19, 1997.
Jesse Brown,
Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 97-13595 Filed 5-22-97; 8:45 am]
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