96-13566. Request for Applications Under the Office of Community Services' Fiscal Year 1996 Job Opportunities for Low-Income Individuals Program (Demonstration Projects)  

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    Job Opportunities for Low-Income Individuals Program (Demonstration 
    Projects): Fiscal Year 1996 Request for Applications; Notice
    
    Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 107 / Monday, June 3, 1996 / 
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    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
    
    Office of Community Services
    [PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT NO. OCS-96-03]
    
    
    Request for Applications Under the Office of Community Services' 
    Fiscal Year 1996 Job Opportunities for Low-Income Individuals Program 
    (Demonstration Projects)
    
    AGENCY: Administration for Children and Families (ACF), DHHS.
    
    ACTION: Announcement of availability of funds and request for 
    applications under the Office of Community Services' FY 1996 Job 
    Opportunities for Low-Income Individual (JOLI) Program (Demonstration 
    Projects).
    
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    SUMMARY: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of 
    Community Services (OCS), announces that, based on availability of 
    funds, competing applications will be accepted for new grants pursuant 
    to the Secretary's discretionary authority under section 505 of the 
    Family Support Act of 1988, as amended.
    
    CLOSING DATE: The closing date for receipt of applications is August 2, 
    1996. (See Part V B. Application Submission)
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Office of Community 
    Services,Administration for Children and Families,370 L'Enfant 
    Promenade S.W., Washington, D.C. 20447. Contact: Nolan Lewis (202) 401-
    5282; Richard Saul (202) 401-9341; Michelle Brookens (202) 401-1466.
        This Announcement is accessible on the OCS Electronic Bulletin 
    Board for downloading through your computer modem by calling 1-800-627-
    8886. For assistance in accessing the Bulletin Board, A Guide to 
    Accessing and Downloading is available from Ms. Minnie Landry at (202) 
    401-5309.
    
    Table of Contents
    
    Part I--Preamble
    
    A. Legislative Authority
    B. Definition of Terms
    C. Purpose
    
    Part II--Background Information and Program Requirements
    
    A. Eligible Applicants
    B. Project and Budget Periods
    C. Availability of Funds and Grant Amounts
    D. Mobilization of Resources
    E. Program Participants/Beneficiaries
    F. Prohibition and Restrictions on the Use of Funds
    G. Multiple Submittals
    H. Refunding
    I. Sub-Contracting or Delegating Projects
    J. Maintenance of Effort
    
    Part III--Application Requirements and Priority Areas
    
    A. Program Focus
    B. Creation of Jobs and Employment Opportunities
    C. Cooperative Partnership Agreement with State IV-A Agency (JOBS 
    Program)
    D. Third-Party Project Evaluation
    E. Economic Development Strategy
    F. Training and Support for Micro-Business Development
    G. Training for JOBS Eligible Participants
    H. Technical Assistance to Employers
    I. Applicant Experience and Cost per Job
    J. Loan Funds
    K. Dissemination of Project Results
    L. General Projects 1.0 and Community Development Corporations Set-
    aside 2.0
    
    Part IV--Application Elements and Review Criteria
    
        Program Elements and Criteria for Review and Assessment of 
    Applications in Priority Areas 1.0 and 2.0
    
    Part V--Application Procedures and Selection Process
    
    A. Availability of Forms
    B. Application Submission
    C. Intergovernmental Review
    D. Application Consideration
    E. Criteria for Screening Applications
    
    Part VI--Instructions For Completing Application Forms
    
    A. SF-424--``Application for Federal Assistance''
    B. SF-424A--``Budget Information-Non-Construction Programs''
    C. SF-424B-- ``Assurances-Non-Construction''
    
    Part VII--Contents of Application and Receipt Process
    
    A. Contents and Order of Application
    B. Acknowledgement of Receipt
    
    Part VIII--Post Award Information and Reporting Requirements
    
    A. Notification of Grant Award
    B. Attendance at Evaluation Workshops
    C. Reporting Requirements
    D. Audit Requirements
    E. Prohibitions and Requirements with Regard to Lobbying
    F. Applicable Federal Regulations
    
    Part I--Preamble
    
    A. Legislative Authority
    
        The Senate Committee on Appropriations, in Senate Report No. 104-
    236, 104th Congress, 2nd Session, to accompany S. 1594, consolidates 
    funding for job creation demonstration activities authorized under 
    section 505 of the Family Support Act of 1988, Pub. L. 100-485, as 
    amended, with the Community Economic Development Program in the Office 
    of Community Services. Section 505 of the Family Support Act of 1988 
    authorizes the Secretary of HHS to enter into agreements with not less 
    than 5 nor more than 10 non-profit organizations (including community 
    development corporations) for the purpose of conducting demonstration 
    projects to create employment and business opportunities for certain 
    low-income individuals. The Social Security Act Amendments of 1994, 
    Public Law 103-432, reauthorized Section 505 of the Family Support Act 
    of 1988 through Fiscal Year 1996, and amended subsection (e) so as to 
    change the project period from three to six years. (See Part II, 
    below.)
    
    B. Definition of Terms
    
        For purposes of this Program Announcement the following definitions 
    apply:
    
    --Budget Period: The interval of time into which a multi-year period of 
    assistance (project period) is divided for budgetary and funding 
    purposes.
    --Community-Level Data: Key information to be collected by each grantee 
    that will allow for a national-level analysis of common features of 
    JOLI projects. This includes data on the population of the target area, 
    including the percentage on AFDC and other public assistance, and the 
    percentage whose incomes fall below the poverty line; the unemployment 
    rate; the number of new business starts and business closings; and a 
    description of the major employers and average wage rates and 
    employment opportunities with those employers.
    --Community Development Corporation: A private, locally initiated, 
    nonprofit entity, governed by a board consisting of residents of the 
    community and business, civic leaders, and/or public officials which 
    has a record of implementing economic development projects or whose 
    Articles of Incorporation and/or By-Laws indicate that it has a focus 
    in the area of economic development.
    --Hypothesis: An assumption made in order to test its validity. It 
    should assert a cause-and-effect relationship between a program 
    intervention and its expected result. Both the intervention and result 
    must be measured in order to confirm the hypothesis. For example, the 
    following is a hypothesis: ``Eighty hours of classroom training in 
    small business planning will be sufficient for participants to prepare 
    a successful loan application.'' In this example, data would be 
    obtained on the number of hours of training actually received by 
    participants (the intervention), and the quality of loan applications 
    (the result), to determine the validity of the hypothesis (that
    
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    eighty hours of training is sufficient to produce the result).
    --Intervention: Any planned activity within a project that is intended 
    to produce changes in the target population and/or the environment and 
    that can be formally evaluated. For example, assistance in the 
    preparation of a business plan and loan package are planned 
    interventions.
    --Job Creation: To bring about, by activities and services funded under 
    this program, new jobs, that is, jobs that were not in existence before 
    the start of the project. These activities can include self-employment/
    micro-enterprise training, the development of new business ventures or 
    the expansion of existing businesses.
    --Non-profit Organization: Any organization (including a community 
    development corporation) exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of 
    the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by reason of paragraph (3) or (4) of 
    section 501(c) of such code.
    --Outcome Evaluation: An assessment of project results as measured by 
    collected data which define the net effects of the interventions 
    applied in the project. An outcome evaluation will produce and 
    interpret findings related to whether the interventions produced 
    desirable changes and their potential for replicability. It should 
    answer the question, Did this program work?
    --Private employers: Third-party private non-profit organizations or 
    third-party for-profit businesses operating or proposing to operate in 
    the same community as the applicant and which are proposed or potential 
    employers of project participants.
    --Process Evaluation: The ongoing examination of the implementation of 
    a program. It focuses on the effectiveness and efficiency of the 
    program's activities and interventions (for example, methods of 
    recruiting participants, quality of training activities, or usefulness 
    of follow-up procedures). It should answer questions such as: Who is 
    receiving what services?, and are the services being delivered as 
    planned? It is also known as formative evaluation because it gathers 
    information that can be used as a management tool to improve the way a 
    program operates while the program is in progress. It should also 
    identify problems that occurred and how they were dealt with and 
    recommend improved means of future implementation. It should answer the 
    question: ``How was the program carried out?'' In concert with the 
    outcome evaluation, it should also help explain, ``Why did this program 
    work/not work?''
    --Program Participant/Beneficiary: Any individual eligible to receive 
    Aid to Families with Dependent Children under Part A of Title IV of the 
    Social Security Act and any other individual whose income level does 
    not exceed 100 percent of the official poverty line as found in the 
    most recent Annual Revision of Poverty Income Guidelines published by 
    the Department of Health and Human Services. (See Attachment A.)
    --Project Period: The total time a project is approved for support, 
    including any extensions.
    --Self-Sufficiency: A condition where an individual or family, by 
    reason of employment, does not need and is not eligible for public 
    assistance.
    
    C. Purpose
    
        The purpose of this program is to demonstrate and evaluate ways of 
    creating new employment and business opportunities for certain low-
    income individuals through the provision of technical and financial 
    assistance to private employers in the community, self-employment/
    micro-enterprise programs and/or new business development programs. A 
    low-income individual eligible to participate in a project conducted 
    under this program is any individual eligible to receive Aid to 
    Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) under Part A of Title IV of the 
    Social Security Act or any other individual whose income level does not 
    exceed 100 percent of the official poverty line. (See Attachment A.) 
    Within these categories, emphasis should be on individuals who are 
    receiving AFDC or its equivalent under State auspices; those who are 
    unemployed; those residing in public housing or receiving housing 
    assistance; and those who are homeless.
    
    Part II--Background Information and Program Requirements
    
    A. Eligible Applicants
    
        Organizations eligible to apply for funding under this program are 
    any non-profit organizations (including community development 
    corporations) that are exempt from taxation under Section 501(a) of the 
    Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by reason of paragraph (3) or (4) of 
    section 501(c) of such Code. Applicants must provide documentation of 
    their tax exempt status. The applicant can accomplish this by providing 
    a copy of the applicant's listing in the Internal Revenue Service's 
    (IRS) most recent list of tax-exempt organizations described in section 
    501(c)(3) of the IRS code or by providing a copy of the currently valid 
    IRS tax exemption certificate. Failure to provide evidence of Section 
    501(c) (3) or (4) tax exempt status will result in rejection of the 
    application.
    
    B. Project and Budget Periods
    
        As noted above, the Social Security Act Amendments of 1994 which 
    reauthorized the JOLI program also lengthened the project duration from 
    a 3-year period to a 6-year period. The six year project period applies 
    only to grant awards made in Fiscal Year 1995 and thereafter. However, 
    as in Fiscal Year 1995, grants made pursuant to this announcement will 
    be for ``budget periods of three years'', covering the basic work 
    program. This initial 36-month budget period will be considered the 
    Operational Phase of the project, during which the Work Plan described 
    in this announcement is to be carried out. The second 36 months, or 
    three years, of the Project Period is to be considered a period of 
    tracking workers in the newly created jobs, of providing them, as 
    needed, with modest support and assistance, and of continuing Project 
    Evaluation. Applications for continuation grants funded under these 
    awards beyond the 36-month budget period but within the six (6) year 
    project period will be entertained in subsequent years on a non-
    competitive basis. Continuation grants will be for a modest amount 
    commensurate with the reduced level of effort, and subject to: (1) The 
    availability of funds, (2) satisfactory progress of the grantee, and 
    (3) determination by OCS that this would be in the best interest of the 
    government.
    
    C. Availability of Funds and Grant Amounts
    
        Approximately $5,000,000 is available in FY 1996 for new grants 
    pursuant to this Announcement. The Office of Community Services expects 
    to award no less than 5 and no more than 10 grants to selected 
    organizations by September 30, 1996. Grants will be for a maximum of 
    $500,000 each for the first 36-month budget period.
    
    D. Mobilization of Resources
    
        OCS will give favorable consideration in the review process to 
    applicants who mobilize cash and/or third-party in-kind contributions 
    for direct use in the project. (See Part IV, Element V.)
    
    E. Program Participants/Beneficiaries
    
        Projects proposed for funding under this announcement must result 
    in direct benefits to low-income people as defined in the most recent 
    Annual Revision of Poverty Income Guidelines
    
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    published by DHHS and individuals eligible to receive AFDC under Part A 
    of Title IV of the Social Security Act.
        Attachment A to this announcement is an excerpt from the guidelines 
    currently in effect. Annual revisions of these guidelines are normally 
    published in the Federal Register in February or early March of each 
    year. Grantees will be required to apply the most recent guidelines 
    throughout the project period. These revised guidelines also may be 
    obtained at public libraries, Congressional offices, or by writing the 
    Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, 
    Washington, D.C. 20402. They also are accessible on the OCS Electronic 
    Bulletin Board for reading and/or downloading. (See For Further 
    Information at beginning of this announcement.)
        No other government agency or privately-defined poverty guidelines 
    are applicable for the determination of low- income eligibility for 
    this program.
    
    F. Prohibition and Restrictions on the Use of Funds
    
        The use of funds for new construction or the purchase of real 
    property is prohibited. Costs incurred for rearrangement and alteration 
    of facilities required specifically for the grant program are allowable 
    when specifically approved by ACF in writing.
        If the applicant is proposing a project which will affect a 
    property listed in, or eligible for inclusion in the National Register 
    of Historic Places, it must identify this property in the narrative and 
    explain how it has complied with the provisions of section 106 of the 
    National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended. If there is any 
    question as to whether the property is listed in or eligible for 
    inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, the applicant 
    should consult with the State Historic Preservation Officer. (See 
    Attachment D: SF-424B, Item 13 for additional guidelines.) The 
    applicant should contact OCS early in the development of its 
    application for instructions regarding compliance with the Act and data 
    required to be submitted to the Department of Health and Human 
    Services. Failure to comply with the cited Act will result in the 
    application being ineligible for funding consideration.
    
    G. Multiple Submittals
    
        Due to the limited number of grants that will be made under this 
    program, only one proposal from an eligible applicant will be funded by 
    OCS from FY 1996 JOLI funds pursuant to this announcement (Program 
    areas 1.0 and 2.0).
    
    H. Re-funding
    
        OCS will not re-fund a previously funded grantee to conduct the 
    same demonstration in the same target area.
    
    I. Sub-Contracting or Delegating Projects
    
        An applicant will not be funded where the proposal is for a grantee 
    to act as a straw-party, that is, to act as a mere conduit of funds to 
    a third party without performing a substantive role itself. This 
    prohibition does not bar subcontracting or subgranting for specific 
    services or activities needed to conduct the project.
    
    J. Maintenance of Effort
    
        The application must include an assurance that activities funded 
    under this program announcement are in addition to, and not in 
    substitution for, activities previously carried out without Federal 
    assistance.
    
    Part III--Application Requirements and Priority Areas
    
    A. Program Focus
    
        The Congressional Conference Report on the FY 1992 appropriations 
    for the Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education 
    and related agencies directed the ACF to require economic development 
    strategies as part of the application process to ensure that highly 
    qualified organizations participate in the demonstration [H.R. Conf. 
    Rep. No. 282, 102d Cong., 1st Sess. 39 (1991)].
        Priority will be given to applications proposing to serve those 
    areas containing the highest percentage of individuals receiving Aid to 
    Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) under Title IV-A of the Social 
    Security Act.
        While projected employment in future years may be included in the 
    application, it is essential that the focus of the project concentrate 
    on the creation of new full-time, permanent jobs and/or new business 
    development opportunities for AFDC recipients and other low-income 
    individuals during the duration of the grant project period. OCS is 
    particularly interested in receiving proposals in two areas:
        1. Local Initiative. In the spirit of ``local initiative'' OCS 
    looks forward to innovative proposals that grow out of the experience 
    and creativity of applicants and the needs of their clientele and 
    communities.
        Applicants should include strategies which seek to integrate 
    projects financed and jobs created under this program into a larger 
    effort of broad community revitalization which will promote job and 
    business opportunities for eligible program participants and impact the 
    overall economic environment.
        OCS will only fund projects that create new employment and/or 
    business opportunities for eligible program participants. That is, new 
    full-time permanent jobs through the expansion of a pre-identified 
    business or new business development, or by providing opportunities for 
    self-employment. In addition, projects should enhance the participants' 
    abilities and skills and thus contribute to their progress toward self-
    sufficiency.
        2. Some Suggested Areas That Can Provide Jobs and Careers for AFDC 
    Recipients In Response to Welfare Reform. With national Welfare Reform 
    on the horizon, and many States already implementing ``welfare-to-
    work'' programs, the need for well-paying jobs with career potential 
    for AFDC recipients becomes ever more pressing. In this context, the 
    role of JOLI as a vehicle for exploring new and promising areas of 
    employment opportunity for the poor is more important than ever.
        Within the JOLI Program framework of job creation through new or 
    expanding businesses or self-employment, OCS would welcome proposals 
    offering business or career opportunities to eligible participants in a 
    variety of fields. For instance, these might include Day Care, which is 
    not only an opportunity for employment, but when not available can be a 
    serious barrier to employment for AFDC recipients; Environmental 
    Justice initiatives involving activities such as toxic waste clean-up, 
    water quality management, or Brownfields remediation; health-related 
    jobs such as Home Health Aides or medical support services; and non-
    traditional jobs for women and minorities.
        For example, as in FY 1995, OCS is again interested in funding 
    projects which seek to create non-traditional employment opportunities 
    for women and minorities in highway construction and maintenance, an 
    industry in which a serious worker shortage is expected in many parts 
    of the country. As noted below, OCS has determined that these non-
    traditional employment opportunities in highway construction meet the 
    job creation requirements of the JOLI program.
        Approximately $20 billion a year goes to States for highway 
    construction and repair, creating over 270,000 jobs with State Highway 
    Agencies and more than 500,000 jobs with contractors. The Office of 
    Civil Rights of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in 
    conjunction with the Department of
    
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    Labor and the Women's Bureau, is seeking ways to increase participation 
    by minorities and women in this growing labor market, and is prepared 
    to assist applicants in contacting appropriate State transportation 
    officials to explore establishing agreements with State and local 
    officials, Labor Unions, and Contracting Associations. Applicants 
    seeking further information about the efforts being undertaken by the 
    FHWA, such as its training efforts and the OJT supportive services 
    program, should contact the appropriate FHWA Regional Civil Rights 
    Director. (See Attachment M.)
    
    B. Creation of Jobs and Employment Opportunities
    
        The requirement for creation of new, full-time permanent employment 
    opportunities (jobs) applies to all applications. OCS has determined 
    that creation of non-traditional job opportunities for women and 
    minorities in highway construction and maintenance meets the 
    requirements of the JOLI legislation for the creation of new employment 
    opportunities. OCS continues to solicit other JOLI applications to 
    propose the creation of jobs through the expansion of existing 
    businesses, the development of new businesses, or the creation of 
    employment opportunities through self-employment/microenterprise 
    development.
        Proposed projects must show that the jobs and/or business/self 
    employment opportunities to be created under this program will 
    contribute to achieving self-sufficiency among the target population. 
    The employment opportunities should provide hourly wages that exceed 
    the minimum wage and also provide benefits such as health insurance, 
    child care, and career development opportunities.
    
    C. Cooperative Partnership Agreement with State IV-A Agency (JOBS 
    Program)
    
        A formal, cooperative relationship between the applicant and the 
    agency responsible for administering the Job Opportunities and Basic 
    Skills Training (JOBS) program (as provided for under title IV-A of the 
    Social Security Act) in the area served by the project is a requirement 
    for funding. The application must include a signed, written agreement 
    between the applicant and the local State IV-A (public welfare) agency 
    administering the JOBS program, or a letter of commitment to such an 
    agreement within 6 months of a grant award (contingent only on receipt 
    of OCS funds). The agreement must describe the cooperative 
    relationship, including specific activities and/or actions each of 
    these entities propose to carry out over the course of the grant period 
    in support of the project.
        The agreement, at a minimum, must cover activities that will be 
    provided to the target population and which are related to one or more 
    of the mandatory or optional components offered by the appropriate 
    State's JOBS program. The mandatory activities offered by the States' 
    JOBS programs consist of the following components and services: Basic 
    educational activities (below secondary level i.e. H.S., GED, ESL; job 
    skills training; job readiness activities; job development and job 
    placement; childcare; and other supportive services (45 CFR 250.44 and 
    255.0). The optional services offered by the States' JOBS programs must 
    include two (2) of the following components of group and individual job 
    search assistance: on-the-job-training experience; work 
    supplementation; or community work experience (45 CFR 250.45). (See 
    Attachment I for a list of the State IV-A agencies.)
    
    D. Third-Party Project Evaluation
    
        Proposals must include provision for an independent, 
    methodologically sound evaluation of the effectiveness of the 
    activities carried out with the grant and their efficacy in creating 
    new jobs and business opportunities. There must be a well defined 
    Process Evaluation, and an Outcome Evaluation whose design will permit 
    tracking of project participants throughout the second 36 months of the 
    project. The evaluation must be conducted by an independent evaluator, 
    i.e., a person with recognized evaluation skills who is 
    organizationally distinct from, and not under the control of, the 
    applicant. It is important that each successful applicant have a third-
    party evaluator selected, and performing at the very latest by the time 
    the work program of the project is begun, and if possible before that 
    time so that he or she can participate in the final design of the 
    program, in order to assure that data necessary for the evaluation will 
    be collected and available.
    
    E. Economic Development Strategy
    
        As noted above, the Congress, in the Conference Report on the FY 
    1992 appropriation, directed ACF to require economic development 
    strategies as part of the application process for JOLI to ensure that 
    highly qualified organizations participate in the demonstration. 
    Accordingly, applicants must include in their proposal an explanation 
    of how the proposed project is integrated with and supports a larger 
    economic development strategy within the target community. Where 
    appropriate, applicants should document how they were involved in the 
    preparation and planned implementation of a comprehensive community-
    based strategic plan, such as that required for applying for 
    Empowerment Zones/Enterprise Community (EZ/EC) status, to achieve both 
    economic and human development in an integrated manner, and how the 
    proposed project supports the goals of that plan. (See Part IV, Sub-
    Element III(b).)
    
    F. Training and Support for Micro-Business Development
    
        In the case of proposals for creating self-employment micro-
    business opportunities for eligible participants, the applicant must 
    detail how it will provide training and support services to potential 
    entrepreneurs. The assistance to be provided to potential entrepreneurs 
    must include, at a minimum: (1) Technical assistance in basic business 
    planning and management concepts, (2) assistance in preparing a 
    business plan and loan application, and (3) access to business loans.
    
    G. Training for JOBS Eligible Participants
    
        Any funds that are used for training participants who are AFDC 
    recipients and therefore eligible for JOBS support must be limited to 
    providing specific job-related training to those who have been selected 
    for employment (expansion of an existing business, new business venture 
    or non-traditional employment) and/or self-employment business 
    opportunities. Where participants are not receiving AFDC and are 
    therefore not eligible for JOBS support, project funds may be used to 
    provide basic skills training and other support services.
    
    H. Technical Assistance to Employers
    
        Technical assistance should be specifically addressed to the needs 
    of the private employer in creating new jobs to be filled by eligible 
    individuals and/or to the individuals themselves in areas such as job-
    readiness, literacy and other basic skills training, job preparation, 
    self-esteem building, etc. Financial assistance may be provided to the 
    private employer as well as to the individual.
        If the technical and/or financial assistance is to be provided to 
    pre-identified businesses that will be expanded or franchised, written 
    commitments from the businesses to create the planned jobs must be 
    included with the application.
    
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    I. Applicant Experience and Cost-Per-Job
    
        In the review process, favorable consideration will be given to 
    applicants with a demonstrated record of achievement in promoting job 
    and enterprise opportunities for low-income people. Favorable 
    consideration also will be given to those applicants who show the 
    lowest cost-per-job created for low-income individuals. For this 
    program, OCS views $15,000 in OCS funds as the maximum amount for the 
    creation of a job and, unless there are extenuating circumstances, will 
    not fund projects where the cost-per-job in OCS funds exceeds this 
    amount. Only those jobs created and filled by low-income people will be 
    counted in the cost-per-job formula. (See Part IV, Sub-Element III(c))
    
    J. Loan Funds
    
        The creation of a revolving loan fund with funds received under 
    this program is an allowable activity. However, OCS encourages the use 
    of funds from other sources for this purpose. Points will be awarded in 
    the review process to those applicants who leverage funds from other 
    sources. (See Part IV, Element V.) Loans made to eligible beneficiaries 
    for business development activities must be at or below market rate.
    
    (Note: Interest accrued on revolving loan funds may be used to 
    continue or expand the activities of the approved project.)
    
    K. Dissemination of Project Results
    
        Applications should include a plan for disseminating the results of 
    the project after expiration of the grant period. Applicants may budget 
    up to $2,000 for dissemination purposes. Final Project Reports should 
    include a description of dissemination activities with copies of any 
    materials produced.
    
    L. General Projects 1.0 and Community Development Corporations Set-
    Aside 2.0
    
        The Office of Community Services expects to award approximately $5 
    million by September 30, 1996 for new grants under this announcement: 
    $4 million for General Projects 1.0, and $1 million set-aside for 
    Community Development Corporations 2.0. (For definition of Community 
    Development Corporation, see Part I, Section B.)
        The same purposes, requirements and prohibitions are applicable to 
    proposals submitted under both General Projects 1.0. and Community 
    Development Corporations Set-Aside 2.0.
        Applications for the set-aside funds which are not funded due to 
    the limited amount of funds available will also be considered 
    competitively within the larger pool of eligible applicants.
    
    Part IV--Application Elements and Review Criteria
    
        Applications which pass the pre-rating review will be assessed and 
    scored by reviewers. Each reviewer will give a numerical score for each 
    application reviewed. These numerical scores will be supported by 
    explanatory statements on a formal rating form describing major 
    strengths and weaknesses under each applicable criterion published in 
    the announcement.
        The in-depth assessment and review process will use the following 
    criteria coupled with the specific requirements described in Part III. 
    Scoring will be based on a total of 100 points.
        The ultimate goals of the projects to be funded under the JOLI 
    Program are: (1) To achieve, through project activities and 
    interventions, the creation of employment opportunities for AFDC 
    recipients and other low-income individuals which can lead to economic 
    self-sufficiency of members of the communities served; (2) to evaluate 
    the effectiveness of these interventions and of the project design 
    through which they were implemented; and (3) thus to make possible the 
    replication of successful programs. As noted here, OCS intends to make 
    the awards of all the above grants on the basis of brief, concise 
    applications. The elements and format of these applications, along with 
    the review criteria that will be used to evaluate them, will be 
    outlined in this Part.
        In order to simplify the application preparation and review 
    process, OCS seeks to keep grant proposals cogent and brief. 
    Applications with project narratives (excluding appendices) of more 
    than 30 letter-sized pages of 12 c.p.i. type or equivalent on a single 
    side will not be reviewed for funding. Applicants should prepare and 
    assemble their project description using the following outline of 
    required project elements. They should, furthermore, build their 
    project concept, plans, and application description upon the guidelines 
    set forth for each of the project elements.
        For each of the Project Elements or Sub-Elements below there is at 
    the end of the discussion a suggested number of pages to be devoted to 
    the particular element or sub-element. These are suggestions only; but 
    the applicant must remember that the overall Project Narrative cannot 
    be longer than 30 pages.
        The competitive review of proposals will be based on the degree to 
    which applicants:
        (1) Incorporate each of the Elements and Sub-Elements below into 
    their proposals, so as to:
        (2) Describe convincingly a project that will develop new 
    employment or business opportunities for AFDC recipients and other low 
    income individuals that can lead to a transition from dependency to 
    economic self-sufficiency; and
        (3) Provide for the testing and evaluation of the project design, 
    implementation, and outcomes so as to make possible replication of a 
    successful program.
    
    Element I: Organizational Experience in Program Area and Staff Skills, 
    Resources and Responsibilities
    
        (Total Weight of 0-20 points in proposal review)
    
    Sub-Element I(a). Agency's Experience and Commitment in Program Area
    
        (Weight of 0-10 points in proposal review)
        Applicants should cite their organization's capability and relevant 
    experience in developing and operating programs which deal with poverty 
    problems similar to those to be addressed by the proposed project. They 
    should also cite the organization's experience in collaborative 
    programming and operations which involve evaluations and data 
    collection. Applicants should identify agency executive leadership in 
    this section and briefly describe their involvement in the proposed 
    project and provide assurance of their commitment to its successful 
    implementation.
        The application should include documentation which briefly 
    summarizes two similar projects undertaken by the applicant agency and 
    the extent to which the stated and achieved performance targets, 
    including permanent benefits to low-income populations, have been 
    achieved. The application should note and justify the priority that 
    this project will have within the agency including the facilities and 
    resources that it has available to carry it out. Applicants should use 
    no more than 2 pages for this Sub-Element.
    
        [Note: The maximum number of points will be given only to those 
    organizations with a demonstrated record of achievement in promoting 
    job creation and enterprise opportunities for low-income people.]
    
    Sub Element I(b). Staff Skills, Resources and Responsibilities
    
        (Weight of 0-10 points in proposal review)
        The application must identify the two or three individuals who will 
    have the
    
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    key responsibility for managing the project, coordinating services and 
    activities for participants and partners, and for achieving performance 
    targets. The focus should be on the qualifications, experience, 
    capacity and commitment to the program of the Executive Officials of 
    the organization and the key staff persons who will administer and 
    implement the project. The person identified as Project Director should 
    have supervisory experience, experience in finance and business, and 
    experience with the target population. Because this is a demonstration 
    project within an already-established agency, OCS expects that the key 
    staff person(s) would be identified, if not hired.
        The application must also include a resume of the third party 
    evaluator, if identified or hired; or the minimum qualifications and a 
    position description for the third-party evaluator, who must be a 
    person with recognized evaluation skills who is organizationally 
    distinct from, and not under the control of, the applicant. [See 
    Element IV, Project Evaluation, below, for fuller discussion of 
    Evaluator qualifications.]
        Actual resumes of key staff and position descriptions should be 
    included in an Appendix to the proposal.
        Applicants should use no more than 3 pages for this Sub-Element.
    
    Element II. Project Theory, Design, and Plan
    
        (Total Weight of 0-30 points in proposal review)
        OCS seeks to learn from the application why and how the project as 
    proposed is expected to lead to the creation of new employment 
    opportunities for low-income individuals which can lead to significant 
    improvements in individual and family self-sufficiency.
        Applicants are urged to design and present their project in terms 
    of a conceptual cause-effect framework. In the following paragraphs a 
    framework is described that suggests a way to present a project so as 
    to show the logic of the cause-effect relations between project 
    activities and project results. Applicants don't have to use the exact 
    language described; but it is important to present the project in a way 
    that makes clear the cause-effect relationship between what the project 
    plans to do and the results it expects to achieve.
    
    Sub-Element II(a). Description of Target Population, Analysis of Need, 
    and Project Assumptions
    
        (Weight of 0-10 points in application review)
        The project design or plan should begin with identifying the 
    underlying assumptions about the program. These are the beliefs on 
    which the proposed program is built. The assumptions about the needs of 
    the population to be served; about the current services available to 
    that population, and where and how they fail to meet their needs; about 
    why the proposed services or interventions are appropriate and will 
    meet those needs; and about the impact the proposed interventions will 
    have on the project participants.
        In other words, the underlying assumptions of the program are the 
    applicant's analysis of the needs and problems to be addressed by the 
    project, and the applicant's theory of how its proposed interventions 
    will address those needs and problems to achieve the desired result. 
    Thus a strong application is based upon a clear description of the 
    needs and problems to be addressed and a persuasive understanding of 
    the causes of those problems.
        In this sub-element of the proposal the applicant should precisely 
    identify the target population to be served. The geographic area to be 
    impacted should then be briefly highlighted, selectively emphasizing 
    the socioeconomic/poverty and other data that are relevant to the 
    project design.
        The application should include an analysis of the identified 
    personal barriers to employment and greater self-sufficiency faced by 
    the population to be targeted by the project. (These might include such 
    problems as illiteracy, substance abuse, family violence, lack of 
    skills training, health or medical problems, need for childcare, lack 
    of suitable clothing or equipment, or poor self-image.) Application 
    also includes an analysis of the identified community systemic barriers 
    which the project will seek to overcome. These might include lack of 
    jobs (high unemployment rate); lack of public transportation; lack of 
    markets; unavailability of financing, insurance or bonding; inadequate 
    social services (employment service, child care, job training); high 
    incidence of crime; inadequate health care; or environmental hazards 
    (such as toxic dumpsites or leaking underground tanks). If the jobs to 
    be created by the proposed project are themselves designed to fill one 
    or more of the needs, or remove one or more of the barriers so 
    identified, this fact should be highlighted in the discussion.
        Applicants should use no more than 3 pages for this Sub-Element.
    
    Sub-Element II(b). Project Strategy and Design: Interventions, 
    Outcomes, and Goals
    
        (Weight of 0-10 points in proposal review)
        The work plan must describe the proposed project activities, or 
    interventions, and explain how they are expected to result in outcomes 
    which will meet the needs of the program participants and assist them 
    to overcome the identified personal and systemic barriers to employment 
    and self-sufficiency. In other words, what will the project staff do 
    with the resources provided to the project and how will what they do 
    (interventions) assist in the creation of employment and business 
    opportunities for program participants in the face of the needs and 
    problems that have been identified.
        The underlying assumptions concerning client needs and the theory 
    of how they can be effectively addressed, which are discussed above, 
    lead in the project design to the conduct of a variety of project 
    activities or interventions, each of which is assumed to result in 
    immediate changes, or outcomes.
        The immediate changes lead to intermediate outcomes; and the 
    intermediate outcomes lead to the final project goals.
        The applicant should describe the major activities, or 
    interventions, which are to be carried out to address the needs and 
    problems identified in Sub-Element II(a); and should discuss the 
    immediate changes, or outcomes, which are expected to result. These are 
    the results expected from each service or intervention immediately 
    after it is provided. For example, a job readiness training program 
    might be expected to result in clients having increased knowledge of 
    how to apply for a job, improved grooming for job interviews, and 
    improved job interview skills; or business training and training in 
    bookkeeping and accounting might be expected to result in project 
    participants making an informed decision about whether they were suited 
    for entrepreneurship.
        At the next level are the intermediate outcomes which result from 
    these immediate changes. Often an intermediate project outcome is the 
    result of several immediate changes resulting from a number of related 
    interventions such as training and counseling. Intermediate outcomes 
    should be expressed in measurable changes in knowledge, attitudes, 
    behavior, or status/condition. In the above examples, the immediate 
    changes achieved by the job readiness program,
    
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    coupled with technical assistance to an employer in the expansion of a 
    business could be expected to lead to intermediate outcomes of creation 
    of new job openings and the participant applying for a job with the 
    company. The acquisition of business skills, coupled with the 
    establishment of a loan fund, could be expected to result in the actual 
    decision to go into a particular business venture or seek the 
    alternative track of pursuing job readiness and training.
        Finally, the application should describe how the achievement of 
    these intermediate outcomes will be expected to lead to the attainment 
    of the project goals: employment in newly created jobs, new careers for 
    women in non-traditional jobs in Highway construction and maintenance, 
    successful business ventures, or employment in an expanded business, 
    depending on the project design. Applicants must remember that if the 
    major focus of the project is to be the development and start-up of a 
    new business or the expansion of an existing business, then a Business 
    Plan which follows the outline in Attachment L to this announcement 
    must be submitted as an Appendix to the Proposal.
        Applicants don't have to use the exact terminology described above, 
    but it is important to describe the project in a way that makes clear 
    the expected cause-and-effect relationship between what the project 
    plans to do--the activities or interventions, the changes that are 
    expected to result, and how those changes will lead to achievement of 
    the project goals of new employment opportunities and greater self-
    sufficiency. The competitive review of this Sub-Element will be based 
    on the extent to which the application makes a convincing case that the 
    activities to be undertaken will lead to the projected results.
        The Applicant should use no more than 4 pages for this Sub-Element.
    
    Sub-Element II(c). Work Plan
    
        (Weight of 0-10 points in proposal review)
        Once the project strategy and design framework are established, the 
    applicant should present the highlights of a work plan for the project. 
    The plan should explicitly tie into the project design framework and 
    should be feasible, i.e., capable of being accomplished with the 
    resources, staff, and partners available. The plan should briefly 
    describe the key project tasks, and show the timelines and major 
    milestones for their implementation. Critical issues or potential 
    problems that might affect the achievement of project objectives should 
    be explicitly addressed, with an explanation of how they would be 
    overcome, and how the objectives will be achieved notwithstanding any 
    such problems. The plan should be presented in such a way that it can 
    be correlated with the budget narrative included earlier in the 
    application.
        Applicant may be able to use a simple Gantt or time line chart to 
    convey the work plan in minimal space.
        The applicant should use no more than 3 pages for this Sub-Element.
    
    Element III. Significant and Beneficial Impact
    
        (A total weight of 0-20 points in proposal review)
    
    Sub-Element III(a). Quality of Jobs/Business Opportunities
    
        (Weight of 0-10 points in proposal review)
        The proposed project is expected to produce permanent and 
    measurable results that will reduce the incidence of poverty in the 
    community and lead welfare recipients from welfare dependency toward 
    economic self-sufficiency. Results are expected to be quantifiable in 
    terms of: the creation of permanent, full-time jobs; the development of 
    business opportunities; the expansion of existing businesses; or the 
    creation of non-traditional employment opportunities in highway 
    construction and maintenance. In developing business opportunities and 
    self-employment for AFDC recipients and low-income individuals the 
    applicant proposes, at a minimum, to provide basic business planning 
    and management concepts, and assistance in preparing a business plan 
    and loan package.
        The application should document that:
    
    --The business opportunities to be developed for eligible participants 
    will contribute significantly to their progress toward self-
    sufficiency; and/or
    --Jobs to be created for eligible participants will contribute 
    significantly to their progress toward self-sufficiency. For example, 
    they should provide salaries that exceed the minimum wage, plus 
    benefits such as health insurance, child care and career development 
    opportunities.
    
        The applicant should use no more than 3 pages for this Sub-Element.
    
    Sub-Element III(b) Community Empowerment Consideration
    
        (Weight of 0-5 points in proposal review)
        Special consideration will be given to applicants who are located 
    in areas which are characterized by poverty and other indicators of 
    socio-economic distress such as a poverty rate of at least 20%, 
    designation as an Empowerment Zone or Enterprise Community, high levels 
    of violence, gang activity, crime, or drug use. (0-3 points)
        Applicants should document that they were involved in the 
    preparation and planned implementation of a comprehensive community-
    based strategic plan to achieve both economic and human development in 
    an integrated manner; and how the proposed project and the employment 
    opportunities it will create support the goal(s) of that plan. (0-2 
    points)
        The applicant should use no more than 2 pages for this Sub-Element.
    
    Sub-Element III(c). Cost-per-Job
    
        (Weight of 0-5 points in proposal review)
        The application should document that during the project period the 
    proposed project will create new, permanent jobs through business 
    opportunities or non-traditional employment opportunities for low-
    income residents at a cost-per-job below $15,000 in OCS funds. The 
    cost-per-job should be calculated by dividing the total amount of grant 
    funds requested (e.g. $420,000) by the number of jobs to be created 
    (e.g. 60) which would equal the cost-per-job ($7,000)). If any other 
    calculations are used, include the methodology and rationale in this 
    section. In making calculations of cost-per-job, only jobs filled by 
    low-income project participants may be counted. (See Part III, Section 
    I.)
    
    (Note: Except in those instances where independent reviewers 
    identify extenuating circumstances related to business development 
    activities, the maximum number of points will be given only to those 
    applicants proposing cost-per-job created estimates of $5,000 or 
    less of OCS requested funds. Higher cost-per-job estimates will 
    receive correspondingly fewer points.)
    
        The applicant should use no more than 1 page for this Sub-Element.
    
    Element IV. Project Evaluation
    
        (Weight of 0-15 points in the proposal review)
        Sound evaluations are essential to the JOLI Program. OCS requires 
    applicants to include in their applications a well thought through 
    outline of an evaluation plan for their project. The outline should 
    explain how the applicant proposes to answer the key questions about 
    how effectively the project is being/was implemented (the Process 
    Evaluation) and whether the project activities, or interventions, 
    achieved the
    
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    expected outcomes and goals of the project, and what those outcomes 
    were (the Outcome Evaluation). Together, the Process and Outcome 
    Evaluations should answer the question ``why did this program work/not 
    work?''.
        Applicants are not being asked to submit a complete and final 
    Evaluation Plan as part of their proposal; but they must include:
        (1) a well thought through outline of an evaluation plan which 
    identifies the principal cause-and-effect relationships to be tested, 
    and which demonstrates the applicant's understanding of the role and 
    purpose of both Process and Outcome Evaluations (see previous 
    paragraph);
        (2) the identity and qualifications of the proposed third-party 
    evaluator, or if not selected, the qualifications which will be sought 
    in choosing an evaluator, which must include successful experience in 
    evaluating social service delivery programs, and the planning and/or 
    evaluation of programs designed to foster self-sufficiency in low 
    income populations; and
        (3) a commitment to the selection of a third-party evaluator 
    approved by OCS, and to completion of a final evaluation design and 
    plan, in collaboration with the approved evaluator and the OCS 
    Evaluation Technical Assistance Contractor during the six-month start-
    up period of the project, if funded.
        Applicants should ensure, above all, that the evaluation outline 
    presented is consistent with their project design. A clear project 
    framework of the type recommended earlier identifies the key project 
    assumptions about the target populations and their needs, and the 
    hypotheses, or expected cause-effect relationships to be tested in the 
    project: that the proposed project activities, or interventions, will 
    address those needs in ways that will lead to the achievement of the 
    project goals of self-sufficiency. It also identifies in advance the 
    most important process and outcome measures that will be used to 
    identify performance success and expected changes in individual 
    participants, the grantee organization, and the community.
        For these reasons it is important that each successful applicant 
    have a third-party evaluator selected and performing at the very latest 
    by the time the work program of the project is begun, and if possible 
    before that time so that he or she can participate in the final design 
    of the program, and in order to assure that data necessary for the 
    evaluation will be collected and available. Plans for selecting an 
    evaluator should be included in the application narrative. A third-
    party evaluator must have knowledge about and have experience in 
    conducting process and outcome evaluations in the job creation field, 
    and have a thorough understanding of the range and complexity of the 
    problems faced by the target population.
        The competitive procurement regulations (45 CFR Part 74, Sections 
    74.40-74.48, esp. 74.43) apply to service contracts such as those for 
    evaluators.
        The applicant should use no more than 3 pages for this proposal 
    Element, plus the Resume or Position Description for the evaluator, 
    which should be in an Appendix.
    
    Element V. Public-Private Partnerships
    
        (Weight of 0-10 points in the proposal review)
        The proposal should briefly describe the public-private 
    partnerships which will contribute to the implementation of the 
    project. Where partners' contributions to the project are a vital part 
    of the project design and work program, the narrative should describe 
    undertakings of the partners, and a partnership agreement, specifying 
    the roles of the partners and making a clear commitment to the 
    fulfilling of the partnership role, must be included in an Appendix to 
    the Proposal. The application should meet the following criteria:
    
    --All JOLI applications must include a signed cooperative partnership 
    agreement with the State IV-A Agency, which administers the JOBS 
    Program, or a letter of commitment to such an agreement within six 
    months of a grant award, contingent only on receipt of OCS funds. This 
    cooperative partnership agreement must fully describe the activities 
    and services to be provided which must clearly relate to the objectives 
    of the proposed project. The activities should include one or more of 
    the mandatory or optional components of the State's JOBS program as 
    described in Part III, Section C.
    --In the case of projects involved in the creation of non-traditional 
    employment opportunities in highway construction and maintenance, the 
    agreements with the appropriate partners (e.g., highway departments, 
    contractors, unions or businesses) should clearly identify the 
    undertakings of each partner in terms of training, support, 
    apprenticeships and/or career opportunities, and the like.
    --The application should document that public and/or private sources of 
    cash and/or third-party in-kind contributions will be available through 
    a letter of commitment from the partner(s). Applications that can 
    document dollar for dollar contributions equal to the OCS funds and 
    demonstrate that the partnership agreement clearly relates to the 
    objectives of the proposed project, will receive the maximum number of 
    points for this criterion. Lesser contributions will be given 
    consideration based upon the value documented.
    --Partners involved in the proposed project should be responsible for 
    substantive project activities and services. Applicants should note 
    that partnership relationships are not created via service delivery 
    contracts.
    
        The applicant should use no more than 4 pages for this proposal 
    Element.
    
    Element VI. Budget Appropriateness and Reasonableness
    
        (Weight of 0-5 points in proposal review)
        Applicants are required to submit Federal budget forms with their 
    proposals to provide basic applicant and project information (SF 424) 
    and information about how Federal and other project funds will be used 
    (424A). (See Part VI) In addition to and immediately following the 
    completed Federal budget forms, applicants must submit a Budget 
    Narrative, or explanatory budget information which should include a 
    detailed budget break-down for each of the budget categories in the SF-
    424A. This Budget Narrative is not considered a part of the Project 
    Narrative, and does not count as part of the thirty pages; but rather 
    is included in the application following the budget forms. (Attachment 
    B)
        At the same time, applicants may wish to provide a brief highlight 
    of the Budget and Budget Narrative at this point in the Project 
    Narrative.
        Funds requested in the budget must be reasonably commensurate with 
    the level of effort necessary to accomplish the goals and objectives of 
    the project, and the budget narrative should briefly explain how grant 
    funds will be expended and show the adequacy of the Federal funds and 
    any mobilized resources to accomplish project purposes. It should also 
    identify and briefly explain any imbalances between level of activities 
    undertaken and project funds expended. The estimated cost to the 
    government of the project should be reasonable in relation to the 
    anticipated results; and include reasonable administrative costs, if an 
    indirect cost rate has not been negotiated with the cognizant Federal 
    agency.
        Resources in addition to OCS grant funds are encouraged both to 
    augment
    
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    project resources and to strengthen the basis for continuing 
    partnerships to benefit the target community. The amounts of such 
    resources, their appropriateness to the project design, and the 
    likelihood that they will continue beyond the project time frame will 
    be taken into account in judging the application.
        Applicants should include funds in the project budget for travel by 
    Project Directors and Chief Evaluators to attend two national 
    evaluation workshops in Washington, DC. (See Part VIII, Evaluation 
    Workshops.)
        Applicant should use no more than 2 pages (in the Project 
    Narrative) for this Sub-Element.
    
    Part V--Application Procedures and Selection Process
    
    A. Availability of Forms
    
        Attachment C contains all of the standard forms necessary for the 
    application for awards under this OCS program. These forms may be 
    photocopied for the application. This announcement and the attachments 
    to it contain all of the instructions required for submittal of 
    applications.
        Copies of the Federal Register containing this announcement are 
    available at most local libraries and Congressional District Offices 
    for reproduction. This announcement is also accessible on the OCS 
    Electronic Bulletin Board for downloading through your computer modem 
    by calling 1-800-627-8886. If copies are not available at these 
    sources, you may write or telephone the office listed at the beginning 
    of this announcement under the section entitled FOR FURTHER 
    INFORMATION.
        The applicant must be aware that in signing and submitting the 
    application for this award, it is certifying that it will comply with 
    the Federal requirements concerning the drug-free workplace and 
    debarment regulations set forth in Attachments E and F.
        Part IV contains instructions for the substance and development of 
    the project narrative. Part VII, Section A describes the contents and 
    format of the application as a whole.
    
    B. Application Submission
    
        The closing time and date for receipt of applications is 4:30 p.m. 
    (Eastern Time Zone) on August 2, 1996. Applications received after 4:30 
    p.m. will be classified as late.
        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, Office of Program Support, 
    Division of Discretionary Grants, 370 L Enfant Promenade, SW., Mail 
    Stop 6C-462, Washington, DC 20447; Attention: Application for JOLI 
    Program. 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 hand carried 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 Mail Room, 2nd Floor Loading 
    Dock, Aerospace Center, 901 D Street, SW., Washington, DC 20024, 
    between Monday and Friday (excluding Federal holidays). (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 criteria 
    above are considered late applications. ACF shall notify each late 
    applicant that its application will not be considered in the current 
    competition.
        Extension of deadline: ACF may extend the deadline for all 
    applicants because of acts of God such as floods, hurricanes, etc., or 
    when there is 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.
        Applications once submitted are considered final and no additional 
    materials will be accepted. One signed original application and four 
    copies should be submitted at the time of initial submission.
    
    C. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980
    
        Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, Public Law 96-511, the 
    Department is required to submit to OMB for review and approval any 
    reporting and record keeping requirements in regulations, including 
    program announcements. This program announcement does not contain 
    information collection requirements beyond those approved for ACF grant 
    applications under OMB Control Number 0970-0062.
    
    D. Intergovernmental Review
    
        This program is covered under Executive Order 12372, 
    ``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 Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, 
    Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, 
    Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South 
    Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, American Samoa and Palau have 
    elected to participate in the Executive Order process and have 
    established Single Points of Contact (SPOCs). Applicants from these 
    twenty-one jurisdictions need take no action regarding E.O. 12372. 
    Applicants for projects to be administered by Federally-recognized 
    Indian Tribes are also exempt from the requirements of E.O. 12372. 
    Otherwise, applicants should contact their SPOCs as soon as possible to 
    alert them of the prospective applications and receive any necessary 
    instructions. Applicants must submit any required material to the SPOCs 
    as soon as possible so that the program office can obtain and review 
    SPOC comments as part of the award process. It is imperative that the 
    applicant submit all required materials, if any, to the SPOC and 
    indicate the date of this submittal (or the date of contact if no 
    submittal is required) on the Standard Form 424, item 16a.
        Under 45 CFR 100.8(a)(2), a SPOC has sixty (60) days from the 
    application deadline to comment on proposed new or competing 
    continuation awards.
        SPOCS are encouraged to eliminate the submission of routine 
    endorsements as official recommendations.
        Additionally, SPOCs are requested to differentiate clearly 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, 370 
    L'Enfant Promenade, S.W., 6th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20447.
    
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        A list of the Single Points of Contact for each State and Territory 
    is included as Attachment G to this announcement.
    
    E. Application Consideration
    
        Applications that meet the screening requirements below will be 
    reviewed competitively. Such applications will be referred to reviewers 
    for numerical scoring and explanatory comments based solely on 
    responsiveness to the guidelines and evaluation criteria published in 
    this announcement.
        Applications will be reviewed by persons outside of the OCS unit. 
    The results of these reviews will assist the Director and OCS program 
    staff in considering competing applications. Reviewers' scores will 
    weigh heavily in funding decisions, but will not be the only factors 
    considered. Applications generally will be considered in order of the 
    average scores assigned by reviewers. However, highly ranked 
    applications are not guaranteed funding since other factors are taken 
    into consideration, including, but not limited to, the timely and 
    proper completion of projects funded with OCS funds granted in the last 
    five (5) years; comments of reviewers and government officials; staff 
    evaluation and input; geographic distribution of applications; previous 
    program performance of applicants; the limitation on project 
    continuation or refunding (see Part II, Section H); the number of 
    previous JOLI grants made to applicant; compliance with grant terms 
    under previous HHS grants; audit reports; investigative reports; and 
    applicant's progress in resolving any final audit disallowances on 
    previous OCS or other Federal agency grants.
        OCS reserves the right to discuss applications with other Federal 
    or non-Federal funding sources to verify the applicant's performance 
    record and the documents submitted.
    
    F. Criteria for Screening Applicants
    
        All applications that meet the published deadline requirements as 
    provided in this program announcement will be screened for completeness 
    and conformity with the requirements. Only complete applications that 
    meet the requirements listed below will be reviewed and evaluated 
    competitively. Other applications will be returned to the applicants 
    with a notation that they were unacceptable and will not be reviewed.
        The following requirements must be met by all applications:
        a. The application must contain a Standard Form 424 ``Application 
    for Federal Assistance'' (SF-424), a budget (SF-424A), and signed 
    ``Assurances'' (SF 424B) completed according to instructions published 
    in Part VI and Attachment C and D, of this Program Announcement.
        b. A project narrative must also accompany the standard forms. OCS 
    requires that the narrative portion of the application be limited to 30 
    pages, typewritten on one side of the paper only with one-inch margins 
    and type face no smaller than 12 characters per inch (cpi) or 
    equivalent. The Budget Narrative, Charts, exhibits, resumes, position 
    descriptions, letters of support, Cooperative Agreements, and Business 
    Plans (where required) are not counted against this page limit.
        It is strongly recommended that applicants follow the format and 
    content for the narrative set out in Part IV.
        c. The SF-424 and the SF-424B must be signed by an official of the 
    organization applying for the grant who has authority to obligate the 
    organization legally.
        Applicants must also be aware that the applicant's legal name as 
    required on the SF-424 (Item 5) must match that listed as corresponding 
    to the Employer Identification Number (Item 6).
        d. Application must contain documentation of the applicant's tax 
    exempt status as required under Part II, Section A.
    
    Part VI--Instructions for Completing the SF-424
    
    (Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under Control 
    Number 0970-0062.)
        The standard forms attached to this announcement shall be used to 
    apply for funds under this program announcement.
        It is suggested that you reproduce single-sided copies of the SF-
    424 and SF-424A, and type your application on the copies. Please 
    prepare your application in accordance with instructions provided on 
    the forms (Attachments B and C) as modified by the OCS specific 
    instructions set forth below:
    
    A. SF-424--Application for Federal Assistance
    
        Top of Page. Please enter the single priority area number under 
    which the application is being submitted (1.0 or 2.0). An application 
    should be submitted under only one priority area.
        Where the applicant is a previous Department of Health and Human 
    Services grantee, enter the Central Registry System Employee 
    Identification Number (CRS/EIN) and the Payment Identifying Number, if 
    one has been assigned, in the Block entitled Federal Identifier located 
    at the top right hand corner of the form (third line from the top).
        Item 1. For the purposes of this announcement, all projects are 
    considered Applications; there are no Pre-Applications.
        Item 7. Enter N in the box and specify non-profit corporation on 
    the line marked Other.
        Item 9. Name of Federal Agency--Enter HHS-ACF/OCS.
        Item 10. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number for OCS 
    programs covered under this announcement is 93.593. The title is ``Job 
    Opportunities for Low-Income Program''.
        Item 11. In addition to a brief descriptive title of the project, 
    indicate the priority area for which funds are being requested. Use the 
    following letter designations:
    
    JO--General Project
    JS--Community Development Corporation Set-Aside
    
        Item 13. Proposed Project--The ending date should be calculated on 
    the basis of a 72-month project period.
        Item 15a. This amount should be no greater than $500,000.
        Item 15b-e. These items should reflect both cash and third-party, 
    in-kind contributions for the three year budget period requested.
    
    B. SF-424A--Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs
    
        In completing these sections, the Federal Funds budget entries will 
    relate to the requested OCS funds only, and Non-Federal will include 
    mobilized funds from all other sources--applicant, state, local, and 
    other. Federal funds other than requested OCS funding should be 
    included in ``Non-Federal'' entries.
        Sections A, B, and C of SF-424A should reflect budget estimates for 
    the first three year budget period of the project.
    
    Section A--Budget Summary
    
        You need only fill in lines 1 and 5 (with the same amounts) Col. 
    (a): Enter Job Opportunities for Low-Income Program. Col. (b): Catalog 
    of Federal Domestic Assistance number is 93.593. Col. (c) and (d): not 
    relevant to this program. Column (e)-(g): enter the appropriate amounts 
    (column e should not be more than $500,000.)
    
    Section B--Budget Categories
    
        (Note that the following information supersedes the instructions 
    provided with the Form SF-424A in Attachment C.) Columns (1)-(5): For 
    each of the relevant Object Class Categories:
    
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        Column 1: Enter the OCS grant funds for the first year;
        Column 2: Enter the OCS grant funds for the second year;
        Column 3: Enter the OCS grant funds for the third year;
        Column 4: Leave blank.
        Column 5: Enter the total federal OCS grant funds for the three 
    year budget period by Class Categories, showing a total budget of not 
    more than $500,000.
    
        Note: With regard to Class Categories, only out-of-town travel 
    should be entered under Category c. Travel. Local travel costs 
    should be entered under Category h. Other. Equipment costing less 
    than $5000 should be included in Category e. Supplies.
    
        Section C Non-Federal Resources should be completed in accordance 
    with the instructions provided.
        Sections D, E, and F may be left blank.
        A supporting Budget Narrative must be submitted providing details 
    of expenditures under each budget category, and justification of dollar 
    amounts which relate the proposed expenditures to the work program and 
    goals of the project. (See Part IV, Element VI)
    
    C. SF-424B Assurances--Non-Construction
    
        All applicants must fill out, sign, date and return the 
    ``Assurances'' with the application. (See Attachment D)
    
    Part VII--Contents of Application and Receipt Process
    
    A. Contents of Application
    
        Each application submission should include a signed original and 
    four additional copies of the application. Each application should 
    include the following in the order presented:
        1. Table of Contents;
        2. Completed Standard Form 424 which has been signed by an Official 
    of the organization applying for the grant who has authority to 
    obligate the organization legally;
    
    (Note: The original SF-424 must bear the original signature of the 
    authorizing representative of the applicant organization.)
    
        3. Budget Information-Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A);
        4. A narrative budget justification for each object class category 
    required under Section B, SF-424A;
        5. Certifications and Assurance Required for Non-Construction 
    Programs, as follows:
        Applicants requesting financial assistance for a non-construction 
    project must file the Standard Form 424B, ``Assurances: Non-
    Construction Programs''. Applicants must sign and return the Standard 
    Form 424B with their applications.
        Applicants must provide a certification concerning Lobbying. Prior 
    to receiving an award in excess of $100,000, applicants shall furnish 
    an executed copy of the lobbying certification. Applicants must sign 
    and return the certification with their application.
        Applicants must make the appropriate certification of their 
    compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. By signing and 
    submitting the applications, applicants are providing the certification 
    and need not mail back the certification with the applications.
        Applicants must make the appropriate certification that they are 
    not presently debarred, suspended or otherwise ineligible for award. By 
    signing and submitting the applications, applicants are providing the 
    certification and need not mail back the certification with the 
    applications.
        Copies of the certifications and assurance are located at the end 
    of this announcement.
        6. Certification Regarding Environmental Tobacco Smoke--Signature 
    on the application attests to the applicants intent to comply with the 
    requirements of the Pro-Children Act of 1994 (no signature required on 
    form).
        7. An Executive Summary--not to exceed 300 words;
        8. A Project Narrative of no more than 30 pages, consisting of the 
    Elements described in Part IV of this Announcement set forth in the 
    order there presented; preceded by a consecutively numbered Table of 
    Contents (not to be counted as part of the 30 pages).
        9. Appendices--proof of non-profit tax-exempt status as outlined in 
    Part II, Section A; proof that the organization is a community 
    development corporation, if applying under the CDC Set-aside; 
    commitments from officials of businesses that will be expanded or 
    franchised, where applicable; partnership agreement with State IV-A 
    (JOBS Program) agency; Single Point of Contact comments, if applicable; 
    resumes and position descriptions; a Business Plan, where required; and 
    the Maintenance of Effort Certification.
        The total number of pages for the narrative portion of the 
    application package must not exceed 30 pages, excluding Appendices and 
    Narrative Table of Contents.
        Pages should be numbered sequentially throughout, including 
    Appendices, beginning with the SF 424 as Page 1.
        The application may also contain letters that show collaboration or 
    substantive commitments to the project by organizations other than the 
    JOBS agency. Such letters are not part of the narrative and should be 
    included in the Appendices. These letters are, therefore, not counted 
    against the 30 page limit.
    
    B. Application Format
    
        Applications must be uniform in composition since OCS may find it 
    necessary to duplicate them for review purposes. Therefore, 
    applications must be submitted on white 8\1/2\ x 11 inch paper only. 
    Applications must not include colored, oversized or folded materials. 
    Applications should not include organizational brochures or other 
    promotional materials, slides, films, clips, etc. in the proposal. Such 
    materials will not be reviewed and will be discarded if included.
        Applications must not be bound or enclosed in loose-leaf binder 
    notebooks. Preferably, applications should be two-holed punched at the 
    top center and fastened separately with a compressor slide paper 
    fastener, or a binder clip.
        Attachment O provides a checklist to applicants in preparing a 
    complete application package.
    
    C. Acknowledgement of Receipt
    
        Applicants who meet the initial screening criteria outlined in Part 
    V, Section E, 1, will receive within ten days after the deadline date 
    for submission of applications an acknowledgement with an assigned 
    identification number. Applicants are requested to supply a self-
    addressed mailing label with their application which can be attached to 
    this acknowledgement notice. This number and the program letter code, 
    i.e., JO or JS, must be referred to in all subsequent communications 
    with OCS concerning the application. If an acknowledgement is not 
    received within three weeks after the deadline date, please notify ACF 
    by telephone (202) 401-9234.
    
    Part VIII--Post Award Information and Reporting Requirements
    
    A. Notification of Grant Award
    
        Following approval of the applications selected for funding, notice 
    of project approval and authority to draw down project funds will be 
    made in writing. The official award document is the Financial 
    Assistance Award which provides the amount of Federal funds approved 
    for use in the project, the project and budget period for which support 
    is provided, the terms and conditions of the award, and the total 
    project period for which support is contemplated.
    
    B. Attendance at Evaluation Workshops
    
        Project directors and chief evaluators will be required to attend 
    two national
    
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    evaluation workshops in Washington, D.C. A three-day program 
    development and evaluation workshop will be scheduled shortly after the 
    effective date of the grant. They also will be required to attend, as 
    presenters, the final three-day evaluation workshop on utilization and 
    dissemination to be held at the end of the project period. Project 
    budgets must include funds for travel to and attendance at these 
    workshops. (See Part IV, Element VI, Budget Appropriateness and 
    Reasonableness.)
    
    C. Reporting Requirements
    
        Grantees will be required to submit semi-annual progress and 
    financial reports (SF 269) as well as a final progress and financial 
    report within 90 days of the expiration of the grant. An interim 
    evaluation report, along with a written policies and procedures manual 
    based on the findings of the process evaluation, will be due 30 days 
    after the first eighteen months, and a final evaluation report will be 
    due 90 days after the expiration of the grant. This final report will 
    cover 36 months of activities related to project participants. 
    Reporting requirements for the remaining 36 months of the project 
    period will be provided during the solicitation of applications.
    
    D. Audit Requirements
    
        Grantees are subject to the audit requirements in 45 CFR Parts 74 
    (non-profit organization) and OMB Circular A-133.
    
    E. Prohibitions and Requirements with regard to Lobbying
    
        Section 319 of Public Law 101-121, signed into law on October 23, 
    1989, imposes prohibitions and requirements for disclosure and 
    certification related to lobbying on recipients of Federal contracts, 
    grants, cooperative agreements, and loans. It provides limited 
    exemptions for Indian tribes and tribal organizations. Current and 
    prospective recipients (and their subtier contractors and/or grantees) 
    are prohibited from using appropriated funds for lobbying Congress or 
    any Federal agency in connection with the award of a contract, grant, 
    cooperative agreement or loan. In addition, for each award action in 
    excess of $100,000 (or $150,000 for loans) the law requires recipients 
    and their subtier contractors and/or subgrantees (1) to certify that 
    they have neither used nor will use any appropriated funds for payment 
    to lobbyists, (2) to submit a declaration setting forth whether 
    payments to lobbyists have been or will be made out of non-appropriated 
    funds and, if so, the name, address, payment details, and purpose of 
    any agreements with such lobbyists whom recipients or their subtier 
    contractors or subgrantees will pay with the non-appropriated funds and 
    (3) to file quarterly up-dates about the use of lobbyists if an event 
    occurs that materially affects the accuracy of the information 
    submitted by way of declaration and certification. The law establishes 
    civil penalties for noncompliance and is effective with respect to 
    contracts, grants, cooperative agreements and loans entered into or 
    made on or after December 23, 1989. See Attachment F, for certification 
    and disclosure forms to be submitted with the applications for this 
    program.
    
    F. Applicable Federal Regulations
    
        Attachment K indicates the regulations which apply to all 
    applicants/grantees under the Job Opportunities for Low-Income 
    Individuals Program.
    
        Dated: May 24, 1996.
    Thornell Page,
    Executive Assistant to the Director, Office of Community Services.
    
    Attachment A
    
    1995 Poverty Income Guidelines for All States (Except Alaska and Hawaii)
                          and the District of Columbia                      
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                   Poverty  
                        Size of family unit                       guideline 
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    1..........................................................       $7,470
    2..........................................................       10,030
    3..........................................................       12,590
    4..........................................................       15,150
    5..........................................................       17,710
    6..........................................................       20,270
    7..........................................................       22,830
    8..........................................................       25,390
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    For family units with more than 8 members, add $2,580 for each          
      additional member. (The same increment applies to smaller family sizes
      also, as can be seen in the figures above.)                           
    
    
                      Poverty Income Guidelines for Alaska                  
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                   Poverty  
                        Size of family unit                       guideline 
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    1..........................................................       $9,340
    2..........................................................       12,540
    3..........................................................       15,740
    4..........................................................       18,940
    5..........................................................       22,140
    6..........................................................       25,340
    7..........................................................       28,540
    8..........................................................       31,740
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    For family units with more than 8 members, add $3,200 for each          
      additional member. (The same increments applies to smaller family     
      sizes also, as can be seen in the figures above.)                     
    
    
                          Poverty Guidelines for Hawaii                     
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                   Poverty  
                        Size of family unit                       guideline 
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    1..........................................................       $8,610
    2..........................................................       11,550
    3..........................................................       14,490
    4..........................................................       17,430
    5..........................................................       20,370
    6..........................................................       23,310
    7..........................................................       26,250
    8..........................................................       29,190
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    For family units with more than 8 members, add $2,940 for each          
      additional member. (The same increments applies to smaller family     
      sizes also, as can be seen in the figures above.)                     
    
    
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    BILLING CODE 4184-01-C
    
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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.
        Item and Entry
        1. Self-explanatory.
        2. Date application submitted to Federal agency (or State if 
    applicable) & applicant's control number (if applicable).
        3. State use only (if applicable).
        4. If this application is to continue or revise an existing 
    award, enter present Federal identifier number. If for a new 
    project, leave blank.
        5. Legal name of applicant, name of primary organizational unit 
    which will undertake the assistance activity, complete address of 
    the applicant, and name and telephone number of the person to 
    contact on matters related to this application.
        6. Enter Employer Identification Number (EIN) as assigned by the 
    Internal Revenue Service.
        7. 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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    BILLING CODE 4184-01-C
    
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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 under Column (a) 
    the catalog program title and the catalog number in Column (b).
        For applications pertaining to a single program requiring budget 
    amounts by multiple functions or activities, enter the name of each 
    activity or function on each line in Column (a), and enter the 
    catalog number in Column (b). For applications pertaining to 
    multiple programs where none of the programs require a breakdown by 
    function or activity, enter the catalog program title on each line 
    in Column (a) and the respective catalog number on each line in 
    Column (b).
        For applications pertaining to multiple programs where one or 
    more programs require a breakdown by function or activity, prepare a 
    separate sheet for each program requiring the breakdown. Additional 
    sheets should be used when one form does not provide adequate space 
    for all breakdown of data required. However, when more than one 
    sheet is used, the first page should provide the summary totals by 
    programs.
    
    Lines 1-4. Columns (c) through (g.)
    
        For new applications, leave Columns (c) and (d) blank. For each 
    line entry in Columns (a) and (b), enter in Columns (e), (f), and 
    (g) the appropriate amounts of funds needed to support the project 
    for the first funding period (usually a year).
        For continuing grant program applications, submit these forms 
    before the end of each funding period as required by the grantor 
    agency. Enter in Columns (c) and (d) the estimated amounts of funds 
    which will remain unobligated at the end of the grant funding period 
    only if the Federal grantor agency instructions provide for this. 
    Otherwise, leave these columns blank. Enter in columns (e) and (f) 
    the amounts of funds needed for the upcoming period. The amount(s) 
    in Column (g) should be the sum of amounts in Columns (e) and (f).
        For supplemental grants and changes to existing grants, do not 
    use Columns (c) and (d). Enter in Column (e) the amount of the 
    increase or decrease of Federal funds and enter in Column (f) the 
    amount of the increase or decrease of non-Federal funds. In Column 
    (g) enter the new total budgeted amount (Federal and non-Federal) 
    which includes the total previous authorized budgeted amounts plus 
    or minus, as appropriate, the amounts shown in Columns (e) and (f). 
    The amount(s) in Column (g) should not equal the sum of amounts in 
    Columns (e) and (f).
        Line 5--Show the totals for all columns used.
    
    Section B Budget Categories
    
        In the column headings (1) through (4), enter the titles of the 
    same programs, functions, and activities shown on Lines 1-4, Column 
    (a), Section A. When additional sheets are prepared for Senate A, 
    provide similar column headings on each sheet. For each program, 
    function or activity, fill in the total requirements for funds (both 
    Federal and non-Federal) by object class categories.
        Lines 6a-i--Show the totals of Lines 6a to 6h in each column.
        Line 6j--Show the amount of indirect cost.
        Line 6k--Enter the total of amounts on Lines 6i and 6j. For all 
    applications for new grants and continuation grants the total amount 
    in column (5), Line 6k, should be the same as the total amount shown 
    in Section A, Column (g), Line 5. For supplemental grants and 
    changes to grants, the total amount of the increase or decrease as 
    shown in Columns (1)-(4). Line 6k should be the same as the sum of 
    the amounts in Section, 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 applicantions and continuation grant 
    applications, enter in the proper columns amounts of Federal funds 
    which will be needed to complete the program or project over the 
    succeeding funding periods (usually in years). This section need not 
    be completed for revisions (amendments, changes, or supplements) to 
    funds for the current year of existing grants.
        If more than four lines are needed to list the program titles, 
    submit additional schedules as necessary.
        Line 20--Enter the total for each of the Columns (b)-(e). When 
    additional schedules are prepared for this Section, annotate 
    accordingly and show the overall totals on this line.
    
    Section F. Other Budget Information
    
        Line 21--Use this space to explain amounts for individual direct 
    object-class cost categories that may appear to be out of the 
    ordinary or to explain the details as required by the Federal 
    grantor agency.
        Line 22--Enter the type of indirect rate (provisional, 
    predetermined, final or fixed) that will be in effect during the 
    funding period, the estimated amount of the base to which the rate 
    is applied, and the total indirect expense.
        Line 23--Provide any other explanations or comments deemed 
    necessary.
    
    Attachment D--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,
    
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    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 
    Alcholism 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. 92-646) which 
    provides 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. Sec. 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. 89-544, 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 F
    
    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 participate 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 G--OMB State Single Point of Contact Listing
    
    Arizona
    
    Joni Saad, 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
    
    Alabama
    
    Jon C. Strickland, Alabama Department of Economic and Community 
    Affairs, Planning and Economic Development Division, 401 Adams 
    Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36103-5690, Telephone: (205) 242-5483, 
    Fax: (205) 242-5515
    
    California
    
    Grants Coordinator, Office of Planning & Research, 1400 Tenth 
    Street, Room 121, Sacramento, California 95814, Telephone (916) 323-
    7480, FAX (916) 323-3018.
    
    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
    
    Charles Nichols, State Single Point of Contact, Office of Grants 
    Mgmt. & Dev., 717 14th Street, N.W.--Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 
    20005, Telephone: (202) 727-6554, FAX: (202) 727-1617
    
    Florida
    
    Florida State Clearinghouse, Department of Community Affairs, 2740 
    Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100, Telephone: (904) 
    922-5438, FAX: (904) 487-2899
    
    Georgia
    
    Tom L. Reid, III, 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
    
    Barbara Beard, State Single Point of Contact, Department of Commerce 
    and Community Affairs, 620 East Adams, Springfield, Illinois 62701, 
    Telephone: (217) 782-1671, FAX: (217) 534-1627
    
    Indiana
    
    Amy Brewer, State Budget Agency, 212 State House, Indianapolis, 
    Indiana 46204, Telephone: (317) 232-5619, 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
    
    William G. Carroll, Manager, State Clearinghouse for, 
    Intergovernmental Assistance, Maryland Office of Planning, 301 W. 
    Preston Street--Room 1104, Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2365, Staff 
    Contact: Linda Janey, Telephone: (410) 225-4490, FAX: (410) 225-4480
    
    Michigan
    
    Richard Pfaff, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, 1900 
    Edison Plaza, 660 Plaza Drive, Detroit, Michigan 48226, Telephone: 
    (313) 961-4266
    
    Mississippi
    
    Cathy Malette, Clearinghouse Officer, Department of Finance and 
    Administration, 455 North Lamar Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39202-
    3087, Telephone: (601) 359-6762, FAX: (601) 359-6764
    
    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, Mike Blake, 2\1/2\ Beacon 
    Street, Concord, New Hampshire 03301, Telephone: (603) 271-2155, 
    FAX: (603) 271-1728
    
    New Jersey
    
    Gregory W. Adkins, Assistant Commissioner, New Jersey Department of 
    Community
    
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    Affairs. Please direct all correspondence and questions about 
    intergovernmental review to: Andrew J. Jaskolka, State Review 
    Process, Intergovernmental Review Unit CN 800, Room 813A, Trenton, 
    New Jersey 08625-0800, Telephone: (609) 292-9025, FAX: (609) 633-
    2132
    
    New Mexico
    
    Robert Peters, 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, Governor's Office, Director, Intergovernmental 
    Coordination, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, Telephone: (512) 
    463-1771, FAX: (512) 463-1880
    
    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
    
    Guam
    
    Mr. Giovanni T. Sgambelluri, Director, Bureau of Budget and 
    Management Research, Office of the Governor, P.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
    
    North 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
    
    Attachment H
    
    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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    Attachment I--Jobs Program Directory
    
    Alabama
    
    Claire Ealy, Director, Office of Work and Training Services, Family 
    Assistance, S. Gordon Persons Building, 50 Ripley Street, 
    Montgomery, Alabama 36130, (334) 242-1950, Fax (334) 242-1086
    
    Alaska
    
    Val Horner, JOBS Program Officer, Division of Public Assistance, 
    Department of Health and Social Services, P.O. Box 110640, Juneau, 
    Alaska 99811-0640, (907) 465-5844, Fax (907) 456-5154
    
    Arizona
    
    Gretchen Evans, Administrator, JOBS/Food Stamp Employment and 
    Training Administration, Dept. of Economic Security, P.O. Box 6123-
    710A, Phoenix, Arizona 85005, (602) 542-5954, Fax (602) 542-6310
    
    Arkansas
    
    Debbie Bousquet, Manager, Project SUCCESS, Department of Human 
    Services, P.O. Box 1437, Mail Slot 1230, Little Rock, Arkansas 
    72203, (501) 682-8264, Fax (501) 682-1469
    
    California
    
    William Jordan, Acting Chief, Employment & Immigrations Programs 
    Branch, Department of Social Services, 744 P Street M/S 6-700, 
    Sacramento, California 95814, (916) 657-3442, Fax (916) 654-1516
    
    Colorado
    
    Mary Kay Cook, Program Manager, New Directions/JOBS Coordinator, 
    Department of Human Services, 1575 Sherman Street, Denver, Colorado 
    80203, (303) 866-2643, Fax (303) 866-5098
    
    Connecticut
    
    Nancy Wiggett, Program Manager, Planning Supervisor, Family Support 
    Team, Department of Social Services, 25 Sigourney Street, Hartford, 
    Connecticut 06106-5033, (860) 424-5329, Fax (860) 424-4966
    
    Delaware
    
    Rebecca Varella, Chief Administrator, Employment and Training, 
    Division of Social Services, P.O. Box 906, New Castle, Delaware 
    19720, (302) 577-4451, Fax (302) 577-4405
    
    District of Columbia
    
    Garland Hawkins, Acting Administrator, Bureau of Training and 
    Employment, Department of Human Services, 33 N Street N.E., 
    Washington, D.C. 20001, (202) 727-1293, Fax (202) 727-6589
    
    Florida
    
    Judith Moon, Project Director, Welfare Reform & Project 
    Independence, Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, 1317 
    Winewood Boulevard, Building 45, Room 421, Tallahassee, Florida 
    32399-0700, (904) 922-9622, Fax (904) 488-2589
    
    Georgia
    
    Sylvia Elam, Chief, Employment Services Unit, Division of Family and 
    Children Services, Department of Human Resources, 2 Peachtree 
    Street, 14th Floor, Room 318, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, (404) 657-
    3737, Fax (404) 657-3755
    
    Guam
    
    Julia Berg, Administrator, Bureau of Economic Security, P.O. Box 
    2816, Agana, Guam 96910, (011-671) 734-7286
    
    Hawaii
    
    Garry Kemp, Administrator, Self-Sufficiency & Support Services 
    Division, Department of Human Services, 1001 Bishop Street, Suite 
    900, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813, (808) 586-7054, Fax (808) 586-5180
    
    Idaho
    
    Kathy James, Bureau Chief, Bureau of Family Self Support, Department 
    of Health and Welfare/FACS, P.O. Box 83720, 450 West State Street, 
    7th Floor, Boise, Idaho 83720-0036, (208) 334-6618, Fax (208) 334-
    6664
    
    Illinois
    
    Karan Maxson, Administrator, Division of Planning and Community 
    Services, Department of Public Aid, 100 S. Grand, 2nd Floor, 
    Springfield, Illinois 62762, (217) 785-3300, Fax (217) 785-0875
    
    Indiana
    
    Jim Martin, Program Manager, IMPACT, Family Social Service 
    Administration, 402 W. Washington, Room W 363, Indianapolis, Indiana 
    46204, (317) 232-2002, Fax (317) 232-4615
    
    Iowa
    
    Doug Howard, Coordinator, Employment and Training Programs, 
    Department of Human Services, Fifth Floor, Hoover State Office 
    Building, Des Moines, Iowa 50319, (515) 281-8629, Fax (515) 281-7791
    
    Kansas
    
    Phyllis Lewin, Director, Employment Preparation Services, Department 
    of Social and Rehabilitation Services, DSOB, 915 SW Harrison, 
    Topeka, Kansas 66612-1500, (913) 296-3349, Fax (913) 296-0146
    
    Kentucky
    
    Sharon Perry, Staff Assistant, Office for Families and Children, 
    Department of Social Insurance, Cabinet for Human Resources, 275 E. 
    Main Street, Frankfurt, Kentucky 40621, (502) 564-3703, Fax (502) 
    564-6907
    
    Louisiana
    
    John Jett, Director, Project Independence, Department of Social 
    Services, P.O. Box 94065, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9065, (504) 
    342-2511, Fax (504) 342-2536
    
    Maine
    
    Barbara Van Burgel, ASPIRE Coordinator, Bureau of Family 
    Independence, Department of Human Services, Statehouse Station #11, 
    32 Winthrop Street, Augusta, Maine 04333, (207) 287-3309, Fax (207) 
    287-5096
    
    Maryland
    
    Charlene Gallion, Executive Director, Office of Project Independence 
    Management, Department of Human Resources, Room 714, 311 W. Saratoga 
    Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, (410) 767-7119, Fax (410) 333-
    0832
    
    Massachusetts
    
    Dolores Lewis, Director, Employment Services Program, Department of 
    Transitional Assistance, 600 Washington Street, Boston, 
    Massachusetts 02111, (617) 348-5931, Fax (617) 727-9153
    
    Michigan
    
    Daniel Cleary, Director, Office of Employ. Policy Coord., Department 
    of Social Services, 235 S. Grand Avenue, Suite 504, P.O. Box 30037, 
    Lansing, Michigan 48909, (517) 335-0015, Fax (517) 335-6453
    
    Minnesota
    
    Bonnie Becker, Director, Self-Sufficiency Program, Department of 
    Human Services, 444 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, Minnesota, 55155 (612) 
    296-2499, Fax (612) 296-1818
    
    Mississippi
    
    Richard Berry, Director, Office of JOBS, Mississippi Department of 
    Social Services, 750 North State Street, 5th Floor, Jackson, 
    Mississippi 39202, (601) 359-4854, Fax (601) 359-4860
    
    Missouri
    
    Denise Cross, Assistant Deputy Director of Welfare Reform, Income 
    Maintenance, Division of Family Services, P.O. Box 88, Jefferson 
    City, Missouri 65103, (573) 751-3124, Fax (573) 526-4837
    
    Montana
    
    Linda Currie, JOBS Program Specialist, Self-Sufficiency Team, 
    Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services, P.O. Box 4210, 
    Helena, Montana 59604, (406) 444-4099, Fax (406) 444-2547
    
    Nebraska
    
    Margaret Hall, Public Assistance Administrator, Public Assistance 
    Division, Department of Social Services, 301 Centennial Mall South, 
    P.O. Box 95026, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509, (402) 471-3121, Fax (402) 
    471-9455
    
    Nevada
    
    John Alexander, Employment & Training Coordinator, Nevada State 
    Welfare Division, Capitol Complex, 2527 North Carson Street, Carson 
    City, Nevada 89710, (702) 687-4143, Fax (702) 687-1079
    
    New Hampshire
    
    Arthur Chicaderis, JOBS Administrator, Employment Support Services, 
    Office of Economic Services. Division of Human Services, Department 
    of Health and Human Services, 6 Hazen Drive, Concord, New Hampshire 
    03301-6521, (603) 271-4249, Fax (603) 271-4637
    
    New Jersey
    
    Karen Highsmith, Acting Director, Division of Family Development, 
    Department of Human Services, CN 716, 6 Quakerbridge
    
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    Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, (609) 588-2411, Fax (609) 588-3391
    
    New Mexico
    
    Marise McFadden, Bureau Chief for Family Self-Sufficiency, Income 
    Support Division, Human Services Department, P.O. Box 2348, Santa 
    Fe, New Mexico 87500, (505) 827-7262, Fax (505) 827-7203
    
    New York
    
    Ms. Patricia A. Stevens, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Social 
    Services, Division of Temporary Assistance, 40 North Pearl Street, 
    Albany, New York 12243, (518) 474-9222, Fax (518) 474-9347
    
    North Carolina
    
    Pheon Beal, Assoc. Employment Programs Section, Department of Human 
    Resources, 325 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 
    27611, (919) 733-2873, Fax (919) 715-5457
    
    North Dakota
    
    Gloria House, JOBS Administrator, Department of Human Services, 600 
    E. Boulevard, Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0250, (701) 328-4005, Fax 
    (701) 328-1544
    
    Ohio
    
    Joel Rabb, Director, Bureau of Welfare Reform and JOBS, Department 
    of Human Services, State Office Tower, 31st Floor, 30 East Broad 
    Street, Columbus, Ohio 43266-0423, (614) 466-3196, Fax (614) 728-
    2984
    
    Oklahoma
    
    Raymond Haddock, Division Administrator, Family Services Division, 
    Department of Human Services, P.O. Box 25352, Oklahoma City, 
    Oklahoma 73125, (405) 521-3076, Fax (405) 521-4158
    
    Oregon
    
    Susan Smit, JOBS Services Manager, Department of Human Resources, 
    Adult and Family Services, 500 Summer Street, N.E., Salem, Oregon 
    97310-1013, (503) 945-6115, Fax (503) 373-7200
    
    Pennsylvania
    
    David Florey, Director, Bureau of Employment and Training Program, 
    Department of Public Welfare, P.O. Box 2675, Harrisburg, 
    Pennsylvania 17105, (717) 787-8613, Fax (717) 787-6765
    
    Puerto Rico
    
    Myrta Monges, JOBS Director, Department of the Family Administration 
    of Social Economic Development, Isla Grande, Building #10, P.O. Box 
    11398, Santurce, Puerto Rico 00910, (809) 722-0045, Fax (809) 722-
    0275
    
    Rhode Island
    
    Sherry Campanelli, Associate Director, Community Services, 
    Department of Human Services, 600 New London Avenue, Cranston, Rhode 
    Island 02920, (401) 464-2423, Fax (401) 464-1876
    
    South Carolina
    
    Hiram Spain, Director, Business Industrial Relations, Office of 
    Family Independence, P.O. Box 1520, Columbia, South Carolina 29202, 
    (803) 737-5916, Fax (803) 734-6093
    
    South Dakota
    
    Julie Osnes, Food Stamps Administrator, Office of Family 
    Independence, Department of Social Services, 700 Governors Drive, 
    Pierre, South Dakota 57501, (605) 773-3493, Fax (605) 773-6843
    
    Tennessee
    
    Wanda Moore, Director of Program Services, Department of Human 
    Services, 12th Floor, 400 Deadericks, Nashville, Tennessee 37248, 
    (615) 313-4866, Fax (615) 741-4165
    
    Texas
    
    Irma Bermea, Deputy Commissioner for Customer Self Support, DHS, 
    P.O. Box 149030, MC E-309, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 450-4140, 
    Fax (512) 438-4318
    
    Utah
    
    Helen Thatcher, Assistant Director, Office of Family Support, 
    Department of Human Services, 120 North 200 West, Salt Lake City, 
    Utah 84145-0500, (801) 538-8231, Fax (801) 538-4212
    
    Vermont
    
    Steve Gold, Director, REACH-UP Program, Department of Social 
    Welfare, State Office Building, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, 
    Vermont 05676, (802) 241-2834
    
    Virgin Islands
    
    Ermin Boshulte, Director, Public Assistance Programs, Department of 
    Human Services, Financial Programs Division, Knud Hansen Complex--
    Building A, 1303 Hospital Ground, Charlotte Amalie, V.I. 00802, 
    (809) 774-4673
    
    Virginia
    
    David Olds, Program Manager, Employment Services, Department of 
    Social Services, 730 E. Broad Street, 2nd Floor, Richmond, Virginia 
    23219-1849, (804) 692-1229, Fax (804) 692-2209
    
    Washington
    
    Liz Dunbar, Director, Division of Employment & Social Services, 
    Department of Social and Health Services, P.O. Box 45470, 1009 
    College Street S.E., Olympia, Washington 98504-5470, (360) 438-8400, 
    Fax (360) 438-8258
    
    West Virginia
    
    Sharon Paterno, Director, Office of Family Support, Department of 
    Health and Human Resources, Building 6, State Capitol Office 
    Complex, Charleston, West Virginia 25305, (304) 558-5203, Fax (304) 
    558-3240,
    
    Wisconsin
    
    J. Jean Rogers, Administrator, Division of Economic Support, 
    Department of Health and Social Services, P.O. Box 7935, 1 West 
    Wilson Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7935, (608) 266-3035, Fax 
    (608) 261-6376
    
    Wyoming
    
    Ken Kaz, Welfare Reform Program Manager, Program and Policy 
    Division, Department of Family Services, Hathaway Building, Third 
    Floor, 2300 Capitol Avenue, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002-0490, (307) 777-
    5841, Fax (307) 777-3693
    
    Attachment J--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 provisions 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, 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.
    
    Attachment K--DHHS Regulations Applying to All Applicants/Grantees 
    Under the Job Opportunities for Low-Income Individuals (JOLI) 
    Program
    
        Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations:
    
    Part 16--Department of Grant Appeals Process
    Part 74--Administration of Grants (grants and subgrants to entities)
    Part 75--Informal Grant Appeal Procedures
    Part 76--Debarment and Suspension from Eligibility for Financial 
    Assistance
    
    Subpart F--Drug Free Workplace Requirements
    
    Part 80--Non-Discrimination Under Programs Receiving Federal 
    Assistance through the Department of Health and Human Services 
    Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
    Part 81--Practice and Procedures for Hearings Under Part 80 of this 
    Title
    Part 83--Regulation for the Administration and Enforcement of 
    Sections 799A and 845 of the Public Health Service Act
    Part 84--Non-discrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs and 
    Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance
    Part 85--Enforcement of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Handicap 
    in Programs or Activities Conducted by the Department of Health and 
    Human Services
    Part 86--Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs 
    and Activities Receiving or Benefiting from Federal Financial 
    Assistance
    
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    Part 91--Non-discrimination on the Basis of Age in Health and Human 
    Services Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial 
    Assistance
    Part 92--Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and 
    Cooperative Agreements to States and Local Governments (Federal 
    Register, March 11, 1988)
    Part 93--New Restrictions on Lobbying
    Part 100--Intergovernmental Review of Department of Health and Human 
    Services Programs and Activities
    
    Attachment L--Business Plan
    
        The business plan is one of the major components that will be 
    evaluated by OCS to determine the feasibility of a jobs creation 
    project. A business plan must be included if the applicant is 
    proposing to establish a new identified business, or if the 
    applicant will be providing assistance to a private third-party 
    employer for the development or expansion of a pre-identified 
    business.
        The following guidelines were written to cover a variety of 
    possibilities regarding the requirements of a business plan. Rigid 
    adherence to them is not possible nor even desirable for all 
    projects. For example, a business plan for a service business would 
    not require discussion of manufacturing nor product designs. 
    Therefore, the business plans should be prepared in accordance with 
    the following guidelines:
        1. The business and its industry. This section should describe 
    the nature and history of the business and include background on its 
    industry.
        a. The Business: as a legal entity; the general business 
    category;
        b. Description and Discussion of Industry: Current status and 
    prospects for the industry.
        2. Products and Services: This section deals with the following:
        a. Description: Describe in detail the products or services to 
    be sold;
        b. Proprietary Position: Describe proprietary features, if any, 
    of the product, e.g. patents, trade secrets; and
        c. Potential: Features of the product or service that may give 
    it an advantage over the competition.
        3. Market Research and Evaluation: This section should present 
    sufficient information to show that the product or service has a 
    substantial market and can achieve sales in the face of competition;
        a. Customers: Describe the actual and potential purchasers for 
    the product or service by market segment;
        b. Market Size and Trends: State the size of the current total 
    market for the product or service offered;
        c. Competition: An assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of 
    competitive products and services; and,
        d. Estimated Market Share and Sales: Describe the 
    characteristics of the product or service that will make it 
    competitive in the current market.
        4. Marketing Plan: The marketing plan must describe what is to 
    be done, how it will be done and who will do it. The marketing plan 
    should detail the product, pricing, distribution, and promotion 
    strategies that will be used to achieve the estimated market share 
    and sales projections. The plan should address the following 
    topics--Overall Marketing Strategy, Packaging, Service and Warranty, 
    Pricing, Distribution and Promotion.
        5. Design and Development Plans: This section of the plan should 
    cover items such as Development Status, Tasks, Difficulties and 
    Risks, Product Improvement, New Products and Costs. If the product, 
    process or service of the proposed venture requires any design and 
    development before it is ready to be placed on the market, the 
    nature and extent and cost of this work should be fully discussed.
        6. Manufacturing and Operations Plan: A manufacturing and 
    operations plan should describe the kind of facilities, plant 
    location, space, capital equipment and labor force (part and/or full 
    time and wage structure) that are required to provide the company's 
    product or service.
        7. Management Team: This section must include a description of: 
    the key management personnel and their primary duties; compensation 
    and/or ownership; the organizational structure; Board of Directors; 
    management assistance and training needs; and supporting 
    professional services. The management team is key in starting and 
    operating a successful business. The management team should be 
    committed with a proper balance of technical, managerial and 
    business skills, and experience in operating the proposed business.
        8. Overall Schedule: This section must include a month-by-month 
    schedule that shows the timing of such major events, activities and 
    accomplishments involving product development, market planning, 
    sales programs, and production and operations. Sufficient detail 
    should be included to show the correlation between the timing of the 
    primary tasks required to accomplish each activity.
        9. Critical Risks and Assumptions: This section should include a 
    description of the risks and critical assumptions/problems relating 
    to the industry, the venture, its personnel, the product's market 
    appeal, and the timing and financing of the venture. Identify and 
    discuss the critical assumptions/problems to overcome in the 
    Business Plan. Major problems must clearly identify problems to be 
    solved to develop the venture.
        10. Community Benefits: The applicant should describe how the 
    proposed project will contribute to the local economy, community and 
    human economic development within the project's target area.
        11. The Financial Plan: The Financial Plan is basic to the 
    development of a Business Plan. Its purpose is to indicate the 
    project's potential and the timetable for financial self-sufficiency 
    of the business. In developing the Financial Plan, the following 
    exhibits must be prepared for the first three years of the business' 
    operation:
        a. Profit and Loss Forecasts--quarterly for each year;
        b. Cash Flow Projections--quarterly for each year;
        c. Pro forma balance sheets--quarterly for each year;
        d. Initial sources of project funds;
        e. Initial uses of project funds; and
        f. Any future capital requirements and sources.
        12. Facilities: If rearrangement or alteration of existing 
    facilities is required to implement the project, the applicant must 
    describe and justify such changes and related costs.
    
    Attachment M--Federal Highway Administration, Regional Civil Rights 
    Directors
    
    Region One--Includes CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT, Puerto Rico, 
    and the Virgin Islands, Mr. Dennis Perrott, Albany, NY, (518) 431-
    4224, ext. 247
    Region Three--Includes DE, DC, MD, PA, VA, WV, Ms. Jo Blackstone, 
    Baltimore, MD, (410) 962-4030
    Region Four--Includes AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN, Mr. Charles 
    Stinson, Atlanta, GA, (404) 347-4791
    Region Five--Includes IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI, Mr. Joe Forst, Olympia 
    Fields, IL, (708) 283-3560
    Region Six--Includes AR, LA, NM, OK, TX, Mr. Humberto Martinez, Fort 
    Worth, TX, (817) 334-3671
    Region Seven--Includes IA, KS, MO, NE, Mr. Glen Smith, Kansas City, 
    MO, (816) 276-2747
    Region Eight--Includes CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY, Ms. Teresa Banks, 
    Lakewood, CO, (303) 969-6707
    Region Nine--Includes AZ, CA, HI, NV, Guam, and American Samoa, Mr. 
    Harold Dorell, San Francisco, CA, (415) 744-3114
    Region Ten--Includes AK, ID, OR, WA, Mr. Willie Harris, Portland, 
    OR, (503) 326-2067
    
    Attachment N--Certification Regarding Maintenance of Effort
    
        The undersigned certifies that:
        (1) activities funded under this program announcement are in 
    addition to, and not in substitution for, activities previously 
    carried on without Federal assistance.
        (2) funds or other resources currently devoted to activities 
    designed to meet the needs of the poor within a community, area, or 
    State have not been reduced in order to provide the required 
    matching contributions.
        When legislation for a particular block grant permits the use of 
    its funds as match, the applicant must show that it has received a 
    real increase in its block grant allotment and must certify that 
    other anti-poverty programs will not be scaled back to provide the 
    match required for this project.
    
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    Attachment O--Optional Checklist To Use in Submitting OCS Grant 
    Application (for Use of Applicant Only)
    
        Each application submission should include a signed original and 
    four additional copies of the application. Each application should 
    include the following in the order presented:
    
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        1. Table of Contents;
        2. Completed Standard Form 424 which has been signed by an 
    Official of the organization applying for the grant who has 
    authority to obligate the organization legally;
    
        Note: The original SF-424 must bear the original signature of 
    the authorizing representative of the applicant organization.
    
        3. Budget Information-Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A);
        4. A narrative budget justification for each object class 
    category required under Section B, SF-424A;
        5. Filled out, signed, and dated Assurances-Non-Construction 
    Programs (SF-424B);
        6. An acknowledgement, as set forth in attachments E and F, that 
    by signing and submitting this application, the applicant is 
    certifying that it will comply with the Federal requirements 
    concerning a drugfree workplace and debarment regulations (no 
    signature required on form);
        7. Filled out, signed, dated form (Attachment H) containing 
    restrictions on Lobbying, Certification for Contracts, Grants, 
    Loans, and Cooperative Agreements;
        8. Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, SF-LLL; Filled out, 
    signed, and dated form found at Attachment H, if appropriate;
        9. Certification Regarding Environmental Tobacco Smoke--
    Signature on the application attests to the applicants intent to 
    comply with the requirements of the Pro-Children Act of 1994 (no 
    signature required on form).
        10. An Executive Summary--not to exceed 300 words;
        11. A Project Narrative of no more than 30 pages, consisting of 
    the Elements described in Part IV of this Announcement set forth in 
    the order there presented; preceded by a consecutively numbered 
    Table of Contents (not to be counted as part of the 30 pages).
        12. Appendices--proof of tax-exempt status as outlined in Part 
    II, Section A; proof that the organization is a community 
    development corporation, if applying under the CDC Set-aside; 
    commitments from officials of businesses that will be expanded or 
    franchised, where applicable; partnership agreement with State IV-A 
    (JOBS Program) agency; Single Point of Contact comments, if 
    applicable; resumes and position descriptions; a Business Plan, 
    where required; and the Maintenance of Effort Certification.
        The total number of pages for the narrative portion of the 
    application package must not exceed 30 pages, excluding Appendices 
    and Narrative Table of Contents.
        Pages should be numbered sequentially throughout, including 
    Appendices, beginning with the SF 424 as Page 1.
        The application may also contain letters that show collaboration 
    or substantive commitments to the project by organizations other 
    than the JOBS agency. Such letters are not part of the narrative and 
    should be included in the Appendices. These letters are, therefore, 
    not counted against the 30 page limit.
    [FR Doc. 96-13566 Filed 5-31-96; 8:45 am]
    BILLING CODE 4184-01-P
    
    

Document Information

Published:
06/03/1996
Department:
Health and Human Services Department
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Announcement of availability of funds and request for applications under the Office of Community Services' FY 1996 Job Opportunities for Low-Income Individual (JOLI) Program (Demonstration Projects).
Document Number:
96-13566
Dates:
The closing date for receipt of applications is August 2, 1996. (See Part V B. Application Submission)
Pages:
27950-27976 (27 pages)
Docket Numbers:
PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT NO. OCS-96-03
PDF File:
96-13566.pdf