96-17007. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing; NOFA for FY 1996 for the Public and Indian Housing Tenant Opportunities Program Technical Assistance  

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    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing: 
    Funding Availability for FY 1996 for the Public and Indian Housing 
    Tenant Opportunities Program Technical Assistance; Notice
    
    Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 129 / Wednesday, July 3, 1996 / 
    Notices
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
    
    [Docket No. FR-4066-N-01]
    
    
    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing; 
    NOFA for FY 1996 for the Public and Indian Housing Tenant Opportunities 
    Program Technical Assistance
    
    AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian 
    Housing, HUD.
    
    ACTION: Notice of funding availability for FY 1996.
    
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    SUMMARY: HUD is announcing the availability of $15 million for Fiscal 
    Year 1996 under the Public and Indian Housing Tenant Opportunities 
    Program (TOP). HUD reinvented resident management and created the TOP 
    to expand the range of the resident-managed activities, so that 
    resident organizations can set priorities based on the needs in their 
    communities. The program provides assistance to Resident Councils 
    (RCs), Resident Management Corporations (RMCs) Resident Organizations 
    (ROs) and National Resident Organizations (NROs), Regional Resident 
    Organizations (RROs), and Statewide Resident Organizations (SROs), to 
    fund training and other tenant opportunities, such as the formation of 
    such entities, identification of the relevant social support needs, and 
    securing of such support for residents of public and Indian housing. 
    The NOFA discusses eligibility, funding amounts, selection criteria, 
    how to apply for funding, and the selection process, and includes an 
    appendix setting out the Consultant/Trainer Checklist.
    
    DATES: Application kits may be requested beginning July 3, 1996. The 
    application deadline will be specified in the application kit, and will 
    be firm as to date and time. Applicants will have at least 30 days from 
    today's publication of the NOFA to prepare and submit their 
    applications.
        The separate deadline for comments on the information collection 
    requirements is September 3, 1996.
    
    ADDRESSES: To obtain a copy of the application kit, please write the 
    Resident Initiatives Clearinghouse, Post Office Box 6424, Rockville, MD 
    20850, or call the toll free number 1-800-955-2232. Requests for 
    application kits must include your name, mailing address (including zip 
    code), telephone number (including area code), and should refer to 
    document FR-4066. Applicants may access the TOP Application Kit through 
    HUD's World Wide Web site at http://www.hud.gov/pih. This NOFA cannot 
    be used as the application.
        Comments on the proposed information collection requirements must 
    refer to the NOFA for FY 1996 for the Public and Indian Housing Tenant 
    Opportunities Program Technical Assistance (FR-4066), and must be sent 
    to: Reports Liaison Officer, Office of Community Relations and 
    Involvement, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th 
    Street, SW, Room 4112, Washington, DC 20410-3600.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christine Jenkins or Barbara J. 
    Armstrong, Office of Community Relations and Involvement, Department of 
    Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4112, 
    Washington, D.C. 20410; telephone: (202) 708-3611. All Indian Housing 
    applicants may contact Tracy Outlaw, Office of Native American 
    Programs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh 
    Street, SW, Room B-133, Washington, D.C. 20410; telephone: (202) 755-
    0088. For hearing- and speech-impaired persons, these numbers may be 
    accessed via TTY (text telephone) by calling the Federal Information 
    Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339. (Other than the ``800'' TTY number, 
    telephone numbers are not toll-free.)
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    
    Paperwork Reduction Act Statement
    
        The information collection requirements contained in this notice 
    have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in 
    accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-
    3520), and have been assigned OMB control number 2577-0087. An agency 
    may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, 
    a collection of information unless the collection displays a valid 
    control number. Because this OMB control number will be expiring later 
    this year, the Department is soliciting comments, as required under 5 
    CFR 1320.8(d), before submitting the information collection 
    requirements contained in this NOFA to OMB for renewal of the control 
    number in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Information on the estimated 
    information collection burden is provided under the heading, Other 
    Matters, at the end of this notice.
    
    I. Purpose and Description
    
    A. Authority
    
        Section 20, United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437r); 
    sec. 7(d), Department of Housing and Urban Development Act (42 U.S.C. 
    3535(d)). The amount of funding provided under this NOFA was 
    appropriated for the program in the Omnibus Consolidated Rescissions 
    and Appropriations Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321; 
    approved April 26, 1996).
    
    B. Statutory Background
    
        Section 122 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987 
    (Pub. L. 100-42, approved February 5, 1988) amended the United States 
    Housing Act of 1937 (1937 Act) by adding a new section 20 (42 U.S.C. 
    1437r) (section 20). Section 20 states as part of its purpose the 
    encouragement of ``increased resident management of public housing 
    projects [and the provision of funding] . . . to promote formation and 
    development of resident management entities'' (Sec. 20(a)). Under 
    Section 20(f)(1):
    
        . . . [T]he Secretary shall provide financial assistance to 
    resident management corporations or resident councils that obtain, 
    by contract or otherwise, technical assistance for the development 
    of resident management entities, including the formation of such 
    entities, the development of the management capability of newly 
    formed or existing entities, the identification of the social 
    support needs of residents of public housing projects, and the 
    securing of such support.
    
        Under Section 20(f)(2), this financial assistance may not exceed 
    $100,000 with respect to any public housing project. Section 20 is 
    implemented in 24 CFR part 950, subpart O (for Indian housing), and 
    part 964 (for public housing). The rules set forth, among other things, 
    the policies, procedures, and requirements of resident participation 
    and management of public and Indian housing.
        The TOP meets the need in many communities for business 
    development, education, job training and development, social services, 
    and opportunities for other self-help initiatives. The program enables 
    resident entities to establish priorities, based on the efforts in 
    their public and Indian housing communities, that are aimed at 
    furthering economic lift and independence. Financial assistance in the 
    form of technical assistance grants is provided by the Secretary to 
    resident grantees to prepare for management activities in their housing 
    development (hereinafter referred to as TOP technical assistance 
    grants). The TOP technical assistance grants are available for ``the 
    development of resident management entities, including the formation of 
    such entities, the development of the management capability of newly 
    formed or existing entities, the identification of the social support 
    needs of residents of
    
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    public housing projects and the securing of such support.''
        Residents may use TOP technical assistance grants for training 
    related to any TOP initiative. The results from organizations in 
    training have been significant and multifaceted. For example, resident-
    managed activities have resulted in economic development, resident 
    self-sufficiency, improved living conditions, and enhanced social 
    services for residents (i.e., child care and other youth projects). TOP 
    will provide public and Indian housing residents the opportunity to be 
    trained and move toward responsible roles in their communities. The 
    training will aim to enhance the functioning of the resident council as 
    well as develop skills to engage in resident-managed activities in its 
    community. The Department strongly encourages resident entities to 
    develop a partnership with their public housing agency or Indian 
    housing authority (hereafter jointly referred to as ``HA''). The 
    Department is committed to building a real partnership among HAs, 
    residents, and HUD.
        In FY 1996, $15 million is available to public and Indian housing 
    RCs/RMCs/ROs, of which $500,000 is set-aside for NROs/RROs/SROs to 
    provide technical assistance and training activities under the TOP 
    program.
        Today, approximately 905 resident groups throughout the country are 
    in training under this program. HUD supports the tenant opportunities 
    movement, as well as other self-sufficiency and improvement programs 
    designed to benefit public and Indian housing residents. HUD's Office 
    of Community Relations and Involvement has the responsibility of 
    delivering a variety of resident initiative programs, with assistance 
    from a network of Community Relations and Involvement Specialists 
    (CRIs) in HUD's field structure. The CRIs are available to provide 
    direct assistance to residents and resident groups interested in 
    resident initiatives programs.
    
    C. Termination and Enforcement of Grant Award
    
        All grant awards may be terminated if a recipient materially fails 
    to comply with the terms and conditions of an award in accordance with 
    Revised OMB Circular A-110 and 24 CFR part 84 (Secs. 84.60, 84.61, and 
    84.62).
    
    D. New Features of This NOFA
    
        (1) All applicants are required to submit a TOP Work Plan that 
    includes TOP-specific training programs/performance standards for 
    implementing the TOP grant. The purpose of the training programs/
    performance standards is to facilitate positive outcomes, products or 
    deliverables such as jobs, businesses, and services. The applicant must 
    select and implement the training programs/performance standards of 
    choice in accordance with the needs of the community. The training 
    programs/performance standards are not all-inclusive, and grantees may 
    work with the HUD Field Offices to establish other training programs/
    performance standards to meet their needs, provided that the results 
    would be measurable. (See Section I.Q of this NOFA).
        (2) All TOP grantees must adhere to the new travel policy 
    established by HUD. The policy ensures that all travel funded under TOP 
    is directed toward the successful completion of the required TOP Work 
    Plan/Performance Standards and time frames as explained in Section I.Q 
    of this NOFA. The travel policy sets a maximum amount of $5,000 over 
    the 3- to 5-year period of the grant. Requests for funds beyond the 
    limit of $5,000 must be approved by the local HUD Office. All grantees 
    must attend a HUD-sponsored TOP orientation training prior to expending 
    TOP funds, with the exception of funds needed to attend the training. 
    If the grantee's grant agreement is executed and the organization is 
    properly established in the Line of Credit Control System/Voice 
    Response System (LOCCS/VRS), the grantee must draw down the total 
    amount needed to attend the training. If the grantee's grant agreement 
    is not executed and the organization is not properly established in the 
    LOCCS/VRS, the grantee may request the HA to advance the organization 
    the total amount needed to attend the HUD orientation training. The 
    grantee must reimburse the HA when the organization is properly 
    established in the LOCCs/VRS.
        This travel policy is not applicable to NROs/RROs/SROs. HUD will be 
    developing a travel policy that establishes guidelines for NROs/RROs/
    SROs in the near future.
        (3) To ensure the successful implementation of the TOP Work plan 
    activities, RCs/RMCs/ROs are required to determine the need to contract 
    for outside consulting/training services, after considering their own 
    capacity. Each RC/RMC/RO is encouraged to make maximum use of its HA; 
    nonprofits; or other Federal, State, or local government resources for 
    technical assistance and training needs. All Basic Grantees may use up 
    to $15,000 to obtain a consultant/trainer from the TOP database of 
    registered consultant/trainers for assistance in implementing Tasks 1 
    through 4 of the TOP Work Plan. (The TOP Work Plan is included in the 
    TOP Application Kit).
        The HA; other nonprofits; and Federal, State, or local government 
    resources may serve as the consultant/trainer; however, the identified 
    source that intends to establish a contract with the RC/RMC/RO must 
    register with HUD prior to executing a contract.
        (4) HUD encourages all interested consultants/trainers to register 
    to participate in the TOP by completing the Consultant/Trainer 
    Checklist included as an Appendix to this NOFA and mailing it to the 
    following address: Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
    of Public and Indian Housing, Office of Resident Involvement, 451 7th 
    Street, SW, Room 4112, Washington, D.C. 20410.
        The TOP grantee may select the HA as the consultant/trainer, 
    however, the HA must register to be included in the TOP database. 
    Grantees may invite other familiar consultants/trainers to register in 
    the TOP database.
        (5) After completion of Tasks 1 through 4 of the TOP Work Plan, the 
    RC/RMO/RO may hire a consultant/trainer to assist in the implementation 
    of Tasks 5 through 7 of the TOP Work Plan. The grantees must follow 24 
    CFR 84, which implements OMB Circular A-110 and prescribes standards 
    and policies essential to ensure open and free competition for the 
    proper execution of procurement transactions when selecting a 
    consultant/trainer. HUD will make available the source list of 
    registered consultant/trainers upon request, for use in a competitive 
    solicitation for consultant services to assist the RC/RMC/RO in 
    implementing TOP Work Plan Tasks 5 through 7 of the TOP Work Plan. The 
    amount allowed for hiring an individual consultant for this purpose 
    shall not exceed 50 percent of the total grant award or $50,000, 
    whichever is less. HUD Field Offices will monitor this process to 
    ensure compliance with these requirements.
        (6) Applicants shall not solicit any proposals for application 
    preparation or a training and technical assistance contract prior to 
    receiving a TOP grant award. This year HUD is eliminating the ``full-
    service'' and ``separation of application preparation'' approaches to 
    be used by grantees for obtaining consultant services. The full-service 
    approach allowed RCs/RMCs/ROs to solicit competitive proposals for 
    consultants to assist in the preparation of the application and 
    included provisions for a training and technical assistance contract 
    without another competitive process if the RCs/RMCs/ROs were selected 
    to receive a grant.
    
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    The separation of application preparation from consultant work to be 
    performed after the award of a grant approach allowed an applicant to 
    solicit competitive proposals and contract with a Consultant-Trainer/
    Housing Management specialist for the development of an application for 
    technical assistance. If the applicant was selected for funding, the 
    Consultant/Trainer/Housing Management Specialist had to compete again 
    through an open and free procurement process for a training and 
    technical assistance contract.
        (7) All NROs/RROs/SROs must be registered as a nonprofit 
    organization at the time of application submission. NROs/RROs/SROs must 
    list in the application the name of the RCs/RMCs/ROs that the 
    organization will train or provide technical assistance and must 
    provide letters of support from each entity identified in the 
    application. The NROs/RROs/SROs cannot list RCs/RMC/ROs that have 
    received a maximum of $100,000.
        (8) HUD no longer allows the formation of Partnership Paradigm 
    Technical Assistance (PPTA) organizations or the Technical Assistance 
    Organizations (TAOs). Therefore, no PPTA or TAO applications will be 
    considered for a TOP grant.
        (9) HUD has included eligible activities for the elderly or 
    disabled persons. (See section I.K(5) of this NOFA).
        (10) All RCs/RMCs/ROs, city-wide/jurisdiction-wide organizations 
    and NROs/RROs/SROs previously funded the maximum of $100,000 under the 
    TOP cannot reapply for funding under this NOFA. This decision was made 
    in accordance with section 20(f)(2), which states ``the financial 
    assistance provided under this subsection with respect to any public 
    housing project may not exceed $100,000.'' This section would also 
    prohibit an award to NROs/RROs/SROs if the resident organizations being 
    served have received the maximum amount of $100,000.
    
    E. Other Features of This NOFA
    
        (1) RCs/RMCs/ROs that have duly elected boards may receive up to 
    $100,000.
        (2) All applicants that are selected for funding (including NROs/
    RROs/SROs) will access the grant funds through the LOCCS/VRS as 
    explained in Section I.F, ``Funding,'' of this NOFA.
        (3) An application kit is required as the formal submission to 
    apply for funding. The kit includes information on the preparation of a 
    TOP Work Plan/Performance Standards and Budget for activities proposed 
    by the applicant. This process facilitates the expeditious execution of 
    a TOP Technical Assistance Grant (TOP TAG) for those applicants that 
    are selected to receive funding (see Section I.H., TOP Technical 
    Assistance Grant Agreement). The kit also includes narratives, 
    certifications, and forms.
        (4) A specific certification form is included in the application 
    kit that requires each RC/RMC/RO to certify that it has held a 
    democratic election. The certification must be signed by an authorized 
    representative of the local HA and/or an independent third party 
    monitor. (Not applicable to Indian ROs or NROs/RROs/SROs).
        (5) The information listed below is regarding all HOPE I (lead or 
    joint) applicants:
        All applications that are submitted by HOPE I (lead or joint) 
    grantees will be screened. A cross-check will be made against the HOPE 
    I Planning grants and HOPE I Implementation grants, to assure 
    compliance with section 20(f)(4) of the 1937 Act, which states: ``The 
    Secretary may not provide financial assistance under this subsection to 
    any resident management corporation or resident council with respect to 
    which assistance for the development or formation of such entity is 
    provided under title III.'' HOPE I Planning and Implementation grantees 
    were required to propose plans to establish a RC, RMC, or cooperative 
    association where one did not exist for the proposed homeownership 
    site, including the development or formation of that entity. In 
    addition, HOPE I Full Planning and Implementation grant applicants were 
    expected to include in their applications all eligible activities 
    necessary to make their proposed homeownership program feasible (even 
    if some of the proposed activities were to be carried out with non-HOPE 
    I funds, such as resident management funds). Consequently, in reviewing 
    TOP grant applications, for all applicants who are HOPE I (lead or 
    joint) grantees the following rules apply:
        Rule 1. An applicant for TOP funds that has received a HOPE I Full 
    Planning or Implementation grant (as a lead or joint applicant) may not 
    also receive a TOP grant, unless the applicant proposed in its HOPE I 
    application to use TOP funding to carry out those activities.
        Rule 2. An applicant for TOP funds that has received a HOPE I Mini 
    Planning grant (as a lead or joint applicant) may not receive a TOP 
    grant for any activity proposed for funding in the HOPE I grant. Mini 
    Planning grant applicants may apply for a TOP grant if the activities 
    proposed in the TOP application are not duplicative.
        (6) All applicants will have an opportunity to correct technical 
    deficiencies that are curable in this application submission as 
    provided for in this NOFA.
    
    F. Funding
    
        As noted, $15 million was appropriated in FY 1996 for the TOP. Of 
    this amount, $25,000 has been allocated to one RC not funded in the FY 
    1995 funding cycle because of a HUD technical error. The remainder of 
    the funds is being made available on a competitive basis under this 
    NOFA to applicants that submit timely applications and are selected for 
    funding. Under section 20(f)(2), this financial assistance may not 
    exceed $100,000 with respect to any public housing project.
        Of the remaining $14,975,000 in funds, $500,000 will be awarded to 
    NROs, RROs, and SROs. The purpose of these grants is to provide 
    technical assistance to public and Indian housing residents desiring 
    either to establish a RC/RMC/RO where one does not exist or to organize 
    an inactive RC/RMC/RO.
        With the remaining $14,475,000, the Department will provide two 
    types of grants to RCs/RMCs/ROs: (1) Basic Grants; and (2) Additional 
    Grants.
    Basic Grants
        All RCs/RMCs/ROs that have been in existence for several years, and 
    new emerging groups that meet eligibility requirements (see 
    Definitions, Section I.I of the NOFA), may apply for a Basic Grant for 
    up to $100,000. All grantees will access the TOP grant funds through 
    the LOCCS/VRS.
        To ensure the progress of the grantees, each grantee will be 
    allowed to draw down through LOCCS/VRS only the specific amount of 
    funding needed to complete the tasks and subtasks specified in the TOP 
    Work Plan. The grantee must complete all activities under Tasks 1 
    through 4 in the TOP Work Plan prior to advancing to TOP Work Plan 
    Tasks 5 through 7 and receiving additional funds.
        The local HUD Field Office or Area Office of Native American 
    Programs (ONAP) will be responsible for approving the TOP Work Plan and 
    permitting grantees access to the LOCCS/VRS.
    Additional Grants
        Any RC/RMC/RO selected for a Resident Management(RM)/TOP grant in 
    FYs 1988-1995 (including a mini grant for start-up activities) that 
    received less than a total of $100,000
    
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    may apply for an Additional Grant not to exceed (including previous 
    grants) the total statutory maximum of $100,000.
        To ensure the progress of the grantees, each grantee will be 
    allowed to draw down from LOCCS/VRS only the specific amount of funding 
    needed to complete the tasks and subtasks specified in the TOP Work 
    Plan. Each Additional Grant grantee must provide a progress report that 
    will indicate accomplishments and the remaining tasks to be completed. 
    The local HUD Field Office or Area ONAP will be responsible for 
    approving the TOP Work Plan and permitting grantees access to the 
    LOCCS/VRS.
        Each Additional Grant applicant must demonstrate the need for 
    additional funding by submitting evidence of completing specific 
    activities. An Additional Grant applicant may receive a higher score if 
    most of the activities listed in Section I.O(1) of this NOFA are 
    completed and documentation is included as evidence.
    NROs/SROs/RROs Grants
        The purpose of this grant is to provide technical assistance to 
    public and Indian housing residents desiring either to establish a RC/
    RMC/RO where one does not exist or to organize an inactive RC/RMC/RO. 
    The awards will be competitive, using the Rating Factors in Section I.P 
    of this NOFA, and applicants must meet eligibility requirements. The 
    local HUD Field Office or Area ONAP will be responsible for approving 
    the TOP Work Plan and determining the ability of the grantee to access 
    the LOCCS/VRS.
        Each NRO/RRO/SRO must be registered as a nonprofit organization at 
    the time of application submission. NROs/RROs/SROs must list in the 
    application the name of the RCs/RMCs/ROs that the organization will 
    train or provide technical assistance, and provide letters of support 
    from each entity identified in the application. The NROs/RROs/SROs 
    cannot list RCs/RMC/ROs that have already received the maximum of 
    $100,000.
    
    G. Fair Housing Act Requirement
    
        No grantee may discriminate based on race, national origin, 
    religion, color, familial status, disability, or sex in the provision 
    of any benefits or services.
    
    H. TOP Technical Assistance Grant Agreement
    
        Grant awards will be made through a TOP Technical Assistance Grant 
    Agreement which defines the legal framework for the relationship 
    between HUD and a resident grantee for the proposed activities approved 
    for funding. The grant agreement will contain all administrative 
    documents and forms needed to execute the grant. No funds can be drawn 
    down by a grantee until the grant agreement is executed by the local 
    HUD Field Office or Area ONAP.
    
    I. Definitions
    
        The following definitions apply to public housing, as provided in 
    24 CFR 964.115 and 964.120:
        Resident Council (RC). An incorporated or unincorporated nonprofit 
    organization or association that shall consist of persons residing in 
    public housing and must meet each of the following requirements in 
    order to receive official recognition from the HA/HUD, and be eligible 
    to receive funds for resident council activities, and stipends for 
    officers for their related costs for volunteer work in public housing:
        (1) It may represent residents residing in scattered site 
    buildings, in areas of contiguous row houses; or in one or more 
    contiguous buildings; in a development; or in a combination of these 
    buildings or developments.
        (2) It must adopt written procedures such as by-laws, or a 
    constitution which provides for the election of residents to the 
    governing board by the voting membership of the residents residing in 
    public housing on a regular basis but at least once every 3 years. The 
    written procedures must provide for the recall of the resident board by 
    the voting membership. These provisions shall allow for a petition or 
    other expression of the voting membership's desire for a recall 
    election, and set the number of percentage of voting membership 
    (``threshold'') who must be in agreement in order to hold a recall 
    election. This threshold shall not be less than 10 percent of the 
    voting membership.
        (3) It must have a democratically elected governing board that is 
    elected by the voting membership. At a minimum, the governing board 
    should consist of five elected board members. The voting membership 
    must consist of heads of households (any age) and other residents at 
    least 18 years of age or older and whose name appears on a lease for 
    the unit in the public housing that the resident council represents.
        Resident Management Corporation (RMC). An entity that consists of 
    residents residing in public housing must have each of the following 
    characteristics in order to receive official recognition by the HA and 
    HUD:
        (1) It shall be a nonprofit organization that is validly 
    incorporated under the laws of the State in which it is located;
        (2) It may be established by more than one resident council, so 
    long as each such council:
        (a) Approves the establishment of the corporation; and
        (b) Has representation on the Board of Directors of the 
    corporation.
        (3) It shall have an elected Board of Directors, and elections must 
    be held at least once every 3 years;
        (4) Its by-laws shall require the Board of Directors to include 
    resident representatives of each resident council involved in 
    establishing the corporation; include qualifications to run for office, 
    frequency of elections, procedures for recall, and term limits if 
    desired;
        (5) Its voting members shall be heads of households (any age) and 
    other residents at least 18 years of age and whose name appears on the 
    lease of a unit in public housing represented by the resident 
    management corporation;
        (6) Where a resident council already exists for the development, or 
    a portion of the development, the resident management corporation shall 
    be approved by the resident council board and a majority of the 
    residents. If there is no resident council, a majority of the residents 
    of the public housing development it will represent must approve the 
    establishment of such a corporation for the purposes of managing the 
    project; and
        (7) It may serve as both the resident management corporation and 
    the resident council, so long as the corporation meets the requirements 
    of this part for a resident council.
        The following definitions apply to Indian Housing, as defined in 24 
    CFR part 950:
        Resident Management Corporation (RMC). An entity that proposes to 
    enter into, or enters into, a contract to manage IHA property. The 
    corporation shall have each of the following characteristics:
        (1) It shall be a nonprofit organization that is incorporated under 
    the laws of the State or Indian tribe in which it is located;
        (2) It may be established by more than one resident organization, 
    so long as each such organization both approves the establishment of 
    the corporation and has representation on the Board of Directors of the 
    corporation;
        (3) It shall have an elected Board of Directors;
        (4) Its by-laws shall require the Board of Directors to include 
    representatives of each resident organization involved in establishing 
    the corporation;
        (5) Its voting members are required to be residents of the project 
    or projects it manages; and
    
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        (6) It shall be approved by the resident organization. If there is 
    no organization, a majority of the households of the project or 
    projects shall approve the establishment of such an organization.
        Resident Organization (RO). A Resident Organization (or ``Resident 
    Council'' as defined in Section 20 of the Act) is an incorporated or 
    unincorporated nonprofit organization or association that meets each of 
    the following criteria:
        (1) It shall consist of residents only, and only residents may 
    vote;
        (2) If it represents residents in more than one development or in 
    all of the developments of an IHA, it shall fairly represent residents 
    from each development that it represents;
        (3) It shall adopt written procedures providing for the election of 
    specific officers on a regular basis; and
        (4) It shall have a democratically elected governing board. The 
    voting membership of the board shall consist solely of the residents of 
    the development or developments that the RO represents.
        The following definitions apply to NROs/RROs/SROs applicants:
    
        (Note: A NRO/RRO/SRO must be incorporated as a nonprofit 
    organization at the time of application submission to be eligible 
    for funding under this NOFA.)
    
        National Resident Organization (NRO). An incorporated nonprofit 
    organization or association for public and Indian housing that meets 
    each of the following requirements:
        (1) It is national (i.e., conducts activities or provides services 
    in at least two HUD Areas or two States);
        (2) It has experience in providing start-up and capacity-building 
    training to residents and resident organizations; and
        (3) Public or Indian housing residents representing different 
    geographical locations in the country must comprise the majority of the 
    board of directors.
        Regional Resident Organization (RRO). An incorporated nonprofit 
    organization or association for public or Indian housing that meets 
    each of the following requirements:
        (1) It is regional (i.e., not limited by HUD Areas, including 
    Tribal Areas); and
        (2) It has experience in providing start-up and capacity-building 
    training to residents and resident organizations; and
        (3) Public or Indian housing residents representing different 
    geographical locations in the region must comprise the majority of the 
    board of directors.
        Statewide Resident Organization (SRO). An incorporated nonprofit 
    organization or association for public or Indian housing that meets the 
    following requirements:
        (1) It is Statewide;
        (2) It has experience in providing start-up and capacity-building 
    training to residents and resident organizations; and
        (3) Public or Indian housing residents representing different 
    geographical locations in the State must comprise the majority of the 
    board of directors.
    
    J. Eligibility
    
        Only organizations that meet the definition of a RC/RMC/RO or a 
    NRO/RRO/SRO, as set forth under the Section I.I, ``Definitions,'' of 
    this NOFA will be eligible for funding under this NOFA. The local HUD 
    Field Office or Area ONAP will screen applications to determine 
    compliance with the following:
        (1) Only public and Indian housing RCs/RMCs/ROs and NROs/SROs/RROs 
    are eligible to apply for this grant. The local HAs, Section 8 
    developments, or other federally subsidized housing communities are not 
    eligible to apply.
        (2) An RC/RMC/RO must have a democratically elected governing board 
    to be eligible for funding. The applicant will be required to complete 
    a certification of resident council board election, which must be 
    notarized and signed by the local HA or an independent third-party 
    monitor. (Not applicable to Indian ROs and NROs/RROs/SROs.)
        (3) A RC/RMC/RO will receive consideration for a Basic Grant based 
    on the rating factors contained in Section I.N of this NOFA.
        (4) A RC/RMC/RO selected for funding in FYs 1988-1995 that received 
    less than the statutory maximum of $100,000 may apply for an Additional 
    Grant not to exceed (including previous grants) the total statutory 
    maximum of $100,000. Grantees that were awarded the maximum total 
    amount of $100,000 in FYs 1988-1995 are not eligible to apply.
        (5) A RC/RMC/RO will receive consideration for an Additional Grant 
    based on the rating factors contained in Section I.O of this NOFA.
        (6) Only one application will be considered for funding from an 
    individual development. If more than one application is received from a 
    development, only the application from the duly elected RC/RMC/RO will 
    be considered. All other applications will be rejected.
        (7) A city-wide organization (consisting of members from RCs/RMCs/
    ROs who reside in housing developments that are owned and operated by 
    the same HA within the city) may represent more than one RC/RMC/RO 
    within an HA and apply jointly for a TOP grant. However, the city-wide 
    organization cannot represent any RC/RMC/RO that has received Resident 
    Management (RM)/TOP technical assistance funding totalling $100,000 in 
    previous years. The individual developments under the umbrella of the 
    city-wide organization may apply for a separate grant only if the 
    activities that are included in the individual development's 
    application are not the same activities that are included in the city-
    wide organization's application, and as long as no public housing 
    development receives more than $100,000. All applications will be 
    screened for duplicative activities.
        (8) A jurisdiction-wide organization (consisting of members from 
    RCs/RMCs/ROs who reside in housing developments that are owned and 
    operated by the same HA within that HA's jurisdiction, other than a 
    city-wide organization making an application in accordance with 
    paragraph (7) in this Section I.I) may be formed for the purpose of 
    advising the HA Board of Commissioners or Executive Directors in all 
    areas of HA operations. In that case, the jurisdiction-wide 
    organization may apply for a grant to carry out jurisdiction-wide 
    programs. Jurisdiction-wide organization applicants may receive up to 
    the maximum total of $100,000, provided no public housing development 
    included in its application receives more than a total of $100,000 of 
    TOP funding.
        (9) An NRO/SRO/RRO that is organized to provide technical 
    assistance to RCs/RMCs/ROs may receive grants up to the maximum total 
    of $100,000, provided no public housing development included in its 
    application receives more than a total of $100,000 of TOP funding. An 
    NRO/SRO/RRO previously funded for $100,000 cannot reapply for funding 
    under this NOFA, because of the statutory limitation of $100,000.
    
    K. Eligible Activities
    
        Activities for which funding under this NOFA may be provided to an 
    eligible RC/RMC/RO or NRO/RRO/SRO include any combination of, but are 
    not limited to, the following:
        (1) Resident Capacity Building:
         Training board members in community organizing, board 
    development, and leadership training; and
         Determining the feasibility of the TOP initiatives for a 
    specific development.
    
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        (2) Resident Management:
         Building and strengthening its capacity as an organization 
    (e.g., establishing operating/planning committees and block/building 
    captains to carry out specific organizational tasks, developing by-
    laws, etc.); developing a cohesive relationship between the residents 
    and the local community; and building a partnership with the HA;
         Training residents, as potential employees of an RMC, in 
    skills directly related to the operation, management, maintenance and 
    financial systems of a project;
         Training of residents with respect to fair housing and 
    equal opportunity requirements, including the residents' rights under 
    the housing program, procedures for reporting violations, all civil 
    rights-related program requirements, requirements for reasonable 
    accommodation, and alleviating architectural barriers.
         Gaining assistance in negotiating management contracts and 
    in related contract monitoring and management procedures, and designing 
    a long-range planning system related to contracts; and
         Assisting in the actual creation of a RC/RMC/RO, such as 
    consulting and acquiring legal assistance to incorporate, prepare by-
    laws, draft a corporate charter, and apply for nonprofit status.
        (3) Resident Management Business Development:
         Economic development training related to resident 
    management and technical assistance for job training and placement in 
    RC/RMC/RO developments;
         Technical assistance and training in business development 
    related to resident management, through feasibility and market studies; 
    development of business plans; affirmative outreach activities; and 
    innovative financing methods, including revolving loan funds; and
         Legal advice in establishing resident management-required 
    business entities.
        (4) Partnerships:
         Training that is required to establish a partnership 
    between the HA and the residents. RCs/RMCs/ROs under the same HA's 
    jurisdiction may wish to come together jointly, pool grant funds, and 
    hire a consultant who will provide technical assistance and training 
    related to building a partnership with the HA and assist in 
    implementing activities in the TOP program.
         Other partnerships developed by the local residents/HA in 
    the community.
        (5) Social Support Services (such as self-sufficiency; youth 
    initiatives; and elderly/handicapped activities):
         Conducting feasibility studies to determine training and 
    social services needs;
         Coordinating support services;
         Training for programs such as child care, early childhood 
    development, parent involvement, volunteer services, parenting skills, 
    and before- and after-school programs;
         Training programs on health, nutrition, and safety;
         Conducting workshops for youth services, child abuse and 
    neglect prevention, and tutorial services, in partnership with 
    community-based organizations, such as local Boys and Girls Clubs, 
    YMCA/YWCA, Boys/Girls Scouts, Campfire, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, 4-H 
    Clubs, etc.; and
         Training in the development of strategies to implement 
    youth programs successfully. For example, assessing the needs and 
    problems of the youth; improving youth initiatives that are currently 
    active; and training youth, housing authority staff, and RCs/RMCs/ROs 
    on youth initiatives and program activities.
         Developing a plan to establish a congregate meal program 
    for seniors, including seniors living in a family project;
         Developing a plan to establish a transportation system 
    that would provide transportation of residents to senior and youth 
    activities and activities for persons with disabilities; and
         Training programs in developing a resident newspaper that 
    would be written by and for residents.
        (6) General:
         Training required on HUD regulations and policies 
    governing the operation of low-income public and Indian housing, 
    financial management, capacity building to develop the necessary skills 
    to assume management responsibilities at the project, and property 
    management;
         Training in accessing other funding sources;
         Developing training programs/performance standards and 
    assessment procedures to measure the success of the RC/RMC/RO;
         Gaining assistance in acquiring fidelity bonding and 
    insurance, but not the cost of the bonding and insurance;
         Assessing potential management functions or tasks that the 
    RC/RMC/RO might undertake;
         Training in resident management-related skills, such as 
    computer and clerical (payroll clerk/records management) skills;
         Resident management-related employment training and 
    counseling;
         Hiring trainers or other experts. By law, resident 
    grantees must ensure that all training is provided by a qualified 
    public housing management specialist (Consultant/Trainer) or the local 
    HA. To ensure the successful implementation of the TOP Work Plan 
    activities, the RCs/RMCs/ROs are required to determine the need to 
    contract for outside consulting/training services, after considering 
    their own capacity. The RCs/RMCs/ROs are encouraged to make maximum use 
    of their HA, nonprofits, or other Federal, State, or local government 
    resources for technical assistance and training needs. All Basic 
    Grantees may use up to $15,000 to obtain a consultant/trainer from the 
    TOP database of registered consultant/trainers for assistance in 
    implementing Tasks 1 through 4 of the TOP Work Plan. (The TOP Work Plan 
    is included in the TOP Application Kit.)
        The HA, other nonprofits, Federal, State or local government 
    resources may serve as the consultant/trainer; however, the identified 
    source that intends to establish a contract with the RC/RMC/RO must 
    register with HUD prior to executing a contract.
        After completion of Tasks 1 through 4 of the TOP Work Plan, the RC/
    RMO/RO may hire a consultant/trainer to assist in the implementation of 
    Tasks 5 through 7 of the TOP Work Plan. The grantees must follow 24 CFR 
    84, which implements OMB Circular A-110 and prescribes standards and 
    policies essential to ensure open and free competition for the proper 
    execution of procurement transactions when selecting a consultant/
    trainer. HUD will make available the source list of registered 
    consultant/trainers upon request, for use in a competitive solicitation 
    for consultant services to assist the RC/RMC/RO in implementing TOP 
    Work Plan Tasks 5 through 7 of the TOP Work Plan. The amount allowed 
    for hiring an individual consultant for this purpose shall not exceed 
    50 percent of the total grant award or $50,000, whichever is less. HUD 
    Field Offices will monitor this process to ensure compliance with these 
    requirements.
         Rental or lease of a car, van, or bus by resident grantees 
    to attend training related to the TOP initiatives; and
         Stipends, as provided in this paragraph. Officers and 
    members of a RC/RMC/RO will only receive stipends for participating in 
    or receiving training under the TOP, subject to the availability of 
    funds, if the following applies:
        (i) The RCs/RMCs/ROs have completed at least two training programs/
    performance standards, one of which must be the training program/
    performance standard listed as number
    
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    one in the Work Plan/Training Programs/Performance Standards section 
    (see Work Plan/Training Programs/Performance Standards, Section I.Q of 
    this NOFA). The stipends should be used for additional costs incurred 
    during the training programs, such as childcare and transportation 
    costs; or
        (ii) RCs/RMCs/ROs are being trained to implement resident 
    management activities only, and the officers and members of the 
    resident entity are within 3 to 6 months of establishing a dual/full 
    management contract with the PHA/IHA. Generally, no more than 10 
    percent of the grant funds should be used for this purpose.
        (7) Capacity building and training to facilitate resident 
    participation in the Comprehensive Grant Program.
        (8) Implementation of activities by a RC/RMC/RO associated with the 
    operation and maintenance of the public and Indian housing project. 
    Examples of eligible activities in this category that have not been 
    mentioned previously are:
         Designing and implementing financial management systems 
    that include provisions for budgeting, accounting, and auditing;
         Designing and implementing the TOP travel policy and 
    personnel policies; performance standards for measuring staff 
    productivity; policies and procedures covering organizational 
    structure, such as recordkeeping, maintenance, insurance, occupancy, 
    and management information systems; any other recognized functional 
    responsibilities relating to property management, in general, and 
    public and Indian housing management, in particular; and 
    responsibilities relating to any TOP initiative;
         Identifying the social support needs of residents, and the 
    securing of that support by hiring a services coordinator. The services 
    coordinator should identify a plan to provide short-term technical 
    assistance, assess, coordinate, and assist in implementing the services 
    needed by the residents, such as health clinics, day care, and 
    security; and
         Assessing potential homeownership opportunities for 
    residents within public and Indian housing or anywhere in the 
    community.
        (9) Administrative costs necessary for the implementation of 
    activities outlined in paragraphs (1) through (8) of this Section I.K, 
    ``Eligible Activities,'' of the NOFA. Appropriate administrative costs 
    include, but are not limited to, the following items or activities:
         Telephone, telegraph, printing, and sundry nondwelling 
    equipment (such as office supplies, computer software, and furniture). 
    In addition, a reasonable portion of funds may be applied to the 
    acquisition of equipment, such as computer hardware and copying 
    machines. A grantee must justify the need for this equipment in 
    relationship to implementing the TOP initiatives.
         Travel directly related to the successful completion of 
    the required TOP Work Plan. All grantees must adhere to the travel 
    policy established by HUD and must have received TOP orientation 
    training prior to spending any TOP funds, with the exception of funds 
    needed to attend a HUD-sponsored TOP orientation training. The policy 
    sets travel costs at a maximum amount of $5,000 per RC/RMC/RO (not 
    applicable to NROs/RROs/SROs).
         Child care expenses for individual staff and board 
    members, in cases where staff or board members who need child care are 
    involved in training-related activities associated with the development 
    of resident management entities. Not more than 2 percent of the total 
    grant amount (0.02 times the grant award amount) may be used for 
    expenses to support child care needs.
        (10) For NROs/RROs/SROs only: Organizing and establishing 
    democratically elected and effective RCs/RMCs/ROs:
         Identify inactive RCs/RMCs/ROs that have RM/TOP grants and 
    provide local training and technical assistance to enable the 
    organizations to implement the RM/TOP Work Plan;
         Assist residents in organizing a RC/RMC/RO and provide 
    appropriate training and technical assistance (i.e., incorporation, 
    nonprofit status, by-laws, elections; buildings, floor, and block 
    captains; leadership training; form a partnership with the HA; develop 
    and implement a needs assessment survey). This list is not inclusive.
         Provide training and technical assistance to the resident 
    organizations in accomplishing any of the eligible activities related 
    to the TOP initiatives.
         Provision of training must be performed within the 
    jurisdiction of the resident organization. This will require the 
    trainer to be a local person or entity.
        All NROs/RROs/SROs must be knowledgeable and adhere to all policies 
    that relate to the RC/RMC/RO.
    
    L. Ineligible Activities
    
        Ineligible items or activities include, but are not limited to, the 
    following:
        (1) Entertainment, including associated costs such as food and 
    beverages, except normal per diem for meals related to travel performed 
    in connection with implementing the TOP Work Plan. (See TOP Travel 
    Notice for more specific guidance.)
        (2) Purchase or rental of land or buildings or any improvements to 
    land or buildings;
        (3) Activities not directly related to the TOP initiatives, e.g., 
    lead-based paint testing and abatement and operating capital for 
    economic development activities;
        (4) Purchase of any vehicle (car, van, bus, etc.) or any other 
    property, other than as described under paragraph (9) of Section I.K, 
    ``Eligible Activities,'' of this NOFA, unless approved by HUD 
    Headquarters or the local HUD Field Office;
        (5) Architectural and engineering fees;
        (6) Payment of salaries for routine project operations, such as 
    security and maintenance, or for RC/RMC/RO staff, except that a 
    reasonable amount of grant funds may be used to hire a person to 
    coordinate the TOP grant activities or coordinate on-site social 
    services;
        (7) Payment of fees for lobbying services;
        (8) Any fraudulent or wasteful expenditures or expenditures 
    otherwise incurred contrary to HUD program regulations or directives 
    will be considered ineligible expenditures, upon appropriate 
    determination by an audit by HUD Field Office staff, and HUD will 
    reduce the grantee's grant for the amount expended; and
        (9) Any activity otherwise eligible under this NOFA for which funds 
    are being provided from any other source.
    
    M. Selection Process
    
        Each application for a grant award that is submitted in a timely 
    manner, as specified in the application kit, to the appropriate local 
    HUD field office or Area Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) (see 
    Appendix to this NOFA) and that otherwise meets the requirements of 
    this NOFA, will be evaluated. An application for either a Basic Grant 
    or an Additional Grant must receive a minimum score of 50 points (out 
    of the maximum of 110 points) to be eligible for funding. NROs/RROs/
    SROs must receive a minimum score of 50 points (out of a maximum of 
    110) to be considered for funding. The local Field Office or Area ONAP 
    will transfer all RC/RMC/RO applications to a grant review site for 
    processing by a Grants Management Team. Upon completion of the review, 
    all applications will be placed in an overall nationwide ranking order 
    and funded until all funds are exhausted.
    
    N. Rating Factors--Basic Grants
    
        An application for funding for a Basic Grant will be reviewed based 
    on the following Rating Factors (maximum of 110 points, including 10 
    bonus points).
    
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        (1) DESCRIBE THE ACTIVITIES AND GOALS OF THE RC/RMC/RO AND THE 
    COMMUNITY (Maximum Points: 25):
         A high score (Maximum Points: 25) is received where the 
    RC/RMC/RO identifies activities and describes the goals of the 
    community. The applicant includes a detailed and structured plan for 
    addressing the needs and accomplishing the overall goals of the RC/RMC/
    RO.
         A medium score (Maximum Points: 12) is received where the 
    RC/RMC/RO identifies activities and describes the goals of the 
    community, but the plan to address the needs and accomplish the goals 
    is general.
         A low score (Maximum Points: 5) is received where the RC/
    RMC/RO does not identify any activities and the plan to address the 
    needs and accomplish the goals of the community is unclear.
         A score of zero (0 points) will be given if the applicant 
    fails to respond to this factor.
        (2) EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT BY DEVELOPMENT'S RESIDENTS AND RESIDENT 
    INVOLVEMENT IN THE RC's/RMC's/RO's ACTIVITIES (Maximum Points: 25):
         A high score (Maximum Points: 25) is received where the 
    RC/RMC/RO describes support by the residents and provides documentation 
    that shows support and the involvement of the residents in the RC's/
    RMC's/RO's activities. An applicant must submit a copy of a petition or 
    other documentation (e.g., membership list) showing 75-100 percent of 
    support and involvement of the residents, minutes of the RC's/RMC's/
    RO's recent monthly meeting, and the attendance log.
         A medium score (Maximum Points: 12) is received where the 
    RC/RMC/RO describes support by the residents and the documentation of 
    support includes a petition or other documentation (e.g., membership 
    list) showing 50 percent of support and involvement of the residents.
         A low score (5 points) is received where the RC/RMC/RO 
    describes support by the residents and the documentation of support 
    includes documentation (e.g., petition, membership list) showing less 
    than 50 percent of support and involvement of the residents.
         A score of zero (0 points) is received where the RC/RMC/RO 
    fails to provide documentation of support by the development's 
    residents and support is not mentioned in the narrative.
        (3) EVIDENCE THAT THE RC/RMC/RO HAS A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HA: 
    (Maximum Points: 25 + 10 bonus points). Under this factor, 10 Bonus 
    Points will be given if the applicant can provide a narrative 
    describing any additional partnerships the RC/RMC/RO has developed with 
    the housing authority in order to implement other programs or 
    initiatives such as Section 3 initiatives, HUD's Drug Elimination 
    Program, Youth Sports Program, Comprehensive Grant (CGP), or other 
    related initiatives. The narrative describing the additional 
    partnerships must be signed by both the HA's Executive Director and a 
    member of the RC's/RMC's/RO's Board. The narrative cannot include 
    activities that are listed in the letter of support provided by the 
    local HA.
         A high score (Maximum Points: 25) is received where the 
    RC/RMC/RO provides a letter of support from the local HA that shows 
    evidence that the HA and RC/RMC/RO have been working in partnership for 
    at least 2 years, and the HA has provided opportunities and services 
    such as training, contracts for services, transportation, and other in-
    kind services. (The letter must be signed by the local HA Executive 
    Director.) There must be evidence that the HA has committed to support 
    the RC/RMC/RO activities under the TOP program and has assisted in the 
    preparation of the RC/RMC/RO's application for funding. The partnership 
    must also be evidenced by submitting a copy of an executed Memorandum 
    of Understanding (MOU).
         A medium score (Maximum Points: 12) is received where 
    either: (i) The RC/RMC/RO provides a letter of support from the HA that 
    states its support of the RC's/RMC's/RO's activities, but there is no 
    evidence of a commitment to assist the RC/RMC/RO in implementing the 
    TOP Work Plan or of a partnership established between the HA and the 
    residents; or (ii) the RC/RMC/RO provides detailed documents (e.g., 
    copies of correspondence exchanged with the HA, summaries of meetings 
    held with the HA, and summaries of efforts made to establish a 
    partnership with the HA) indicating that the residents have made a 
    substantial effort to establish a partnership with the HA, but the HA 
    will not support the RC's/RMC's/RO's activities.
         A low score (Maximum Points: 5) is received if the 
    applicant mentions HA support or obstacles encountered in attempting to 
    build a partnership with the HA.
         A score of zero (0 points) is received where the RC/RMC/RO 
    fails to submit a letter of support or documentation of its efforts to 
    obtain HA support.
        (4) EVIDENCE THAT THE RC/RMC/RO HAS SUPPORT OF STATE/TRIBAL/LOCAL 
    GOVERNMENT, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, OR OTHER PUBLIC/PRIVATE SECTOR 
    GROUPS (Maximum Points: 15)
         A high score (Maximum Points: 15) is received where the 
    RC/RMC/RO provides copies of letters of support discussing specific 
    assistance from three or more entities (e.g., State/Tribal/local 
    government, community organizations, or other public/private sector 
    groups).
         A medium score (Maximum Points: 7) is received where the 
    RC/RMC/RO provides letters of support from two entities.
         A low score (Maximum Points: 3) is received where the RC/
    RMC/RO fails to provide any letters of support, but support of the 
    State/Tribal/local government, community organizations, or other 
    public/private sector groups is mentioned in the narrative.
         A score of zero (0 points) is received where the RC/RMC/RO 
    fails to submit a letter of support or documentation of its efforts to 
    obtain support from the State/Tribal/local government, community 
    organizations, or other public/private sector groups.
        (5) CAPABILITY OF RC/RMC/RO IN HANDLING FINANCIAL RESOURCES 
    (Maximum Points: 10). This factor can be demonstrated by including 
    previous experience of the RC/RMC/RO or by providing an explanation of 
    how the financial resources will be obtained:
         A high score (Maximum Points: 10) is received where the 
    RC/RMC/RO provides evidence of having 2 or more years of experience in 
    handling financial resources and has adequate accounting procedures in 
    place or lacks experience but has provided an acceptable plan (i.e., 
    hiring the HA or other private organizations) to develop the financial 
    controls.
         A medium score (Maximum Points: 5) is received where the 
    RC/RMC/RO provides evidence of having 1 year of experience in handling 
    financial resources, but no accounting procedures are established and 
    no acceptable plan has been provided to hire the HA or other private 
    organizations to develop the financial controls.
         A low score (Maximum Points: 2) is received where the RC/
    RMC/RO provides evidence of having less than 1 year of experience in 
    handling financial resources.
         A score of zero (0 points) is received where the RC/RMC/RO 
    has no experience in handling financial resources and there is clearly 
    no accounting system or procedures established.
    
    O. Rating Factors--Additional Grants
    
        An application for funding for an Additional Grant will be reviewed 
    based
    
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    on the following Rating Factors (maximum 110 points, including 10 bonus 
    points).
        (1) EVIDENCE OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND NEED FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING 
    (Maximum Points: 30):
         A high score (Maximum Points: 30) is received where the 
    RC/RMC/RO provides a summary that includes accomplishments and a 
    description of need for additional funding. Applicant must also provide 
    evidence that shows the completion of all of the activities listed 
    below, therefore demonstrating progress and a need for additional 
    funding:
        (a) Developed an active community organization that includes 
    democratically elected officers (example: election certification signed 
    by the local HA and/or an independent third-party organization and 
    minutes of meetings);
        (b) Developed by-laws pursuant to 24 CFR part 950, subpart O, or 24 
    CFR part 964, whichever is applicable, that govern the operation of the 
    organization (example: a copy of the RC's/RMC's/RO's by-laws);
        (c) Developed floor/block captains or residential community groups 
    and program committees that are in training or had training to carry 
    out specific tasks (example: a copy of a list that includes the floor/
    block captains or residential community groups and program committees, 
    and training plan or certificate of completion of training);
        (d) Developed a basic financial management and accounting system 
    that will provide effective control over and accountability for all 
    grant funds; (example: a certification that the accounting system is 
    developed);
        (e) Developed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the RC/
    RMC/RO and HA that states the elements of their relationship and 
    delineates what support the HA will provide to the resident 
    organization (e.g., on-the-job training, technical assistance, 
    equipment, space, transportation, etc.) and the activities to be 
    conducted by the RC/RMC/RO (example: a copy of an executed MOU between 
    the RC/RMC/RO and HA); and
        (f) Evidence of completing a course of TOP-related training 
    (example: a copy of the certificate or letter from the consultant/
    trainer that indicates the successful completion of training by the RC/
    RMC/RO).
         A medium score (Maximum Points: 20) is received where the 
    RC/RMC/RO provides a summary that includes accomplishments and a 
    description of need for additional funding and submits evidence of 
    completing four of the activities listed under ``high score'' of this 
    factor.
         A low score (Maximum Points: 10) is received where the RC/
    RMC/RO submits evidence of completing two of the activities listed 
    under ``high score'' of this factor, but does not submit a summary that 
    includes accomplishments and a description of need for additional 
    funding.
         A score of zero (0 points) is given if the applicant does 
    not submit a summary that includes accomplishments and a description of 
    need for additional funding or evidence of accomplishing any of the 
    activities listed under ``high score'' of this factor.
        (2) EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT BY DEVELOPMENT'S RESIDENTS AND RESIDENT 
    INVOLVEMENT IN THE RC's/RMC's/RO's ACTIVITIES (Maximum Points: 25):
         A high score (Maximum Points: 25) is received where the 
    RC/RMC/RO describes support by the residents and provides documentation 
    that shows support and the involvement of the residents in the RC's/
    RMC's/RO's activities. An applicant must submit a copy of a petition or 
    other documentation (e.g., membership list) showing 75-100 percent of 
    support and involvement of the residents, minutes of the RC's/RMC's/
    RO's recent monthly meeting, and the attendance log.
         A medium score (Maximum Points: 12) is received where the 
    RC/RMC/RO describes support by the residents and the documentation of 
    support includes a petition or other documentation (e.g., membership 
    list) showing 50 percent of support and involvement of the residents.
         A low score (5 points) is received where the RC/RMC/RO 
    describes support by the residents and the documentation of support 
    includes documentation (e.g., petition, membership list) showing less 
    than 50 percent of support and involvement of the residents.
         A score of zero (0 points) is received where the RC/RMC/RO 
    fails to provide documentation of support by the development's 
    residents and support is not mentioned in the narrative.
        (3) EVIDENCE THAT THE RC/RMC/RO HAS A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HA: 
    (Maximum Points: 25 + 10 bonus points). Under this factor, 10 Bonus 
    Points will be given if the applicant can provide a narrative 
    describing any additional partnerships the RC/RMC/RO has developed with 
    the housing authority in order to implement other programs or 
    initiatives such as Section 3 initiatives, HUD's Drug Elimination 
    Program, Youth Sports Program, CGP, or other related initiatives. The 
    narrative describing the additional partnerships must be signed by both 
    the HA's Executive Director and a member of the RC's/RMC's/RO's Board. 
    The narrative cannot include activities that are listed in the letter 
    of support provided by the local HA.
         A high score (Maximum Points: 25) is received where the 
    RC/RMC/RO provides a letter of support from the local HA that shows 
    evidence that the HA and RC/RMC/RO have been working in partnership for 
    at least 2 years, and the HA has provided opportunities and services 
    such as training, contracts for services, transportation, and other in-
    kind services. (The letter must be signed by the local HA Executive 
    Director.) There must be evidence that the HA has committed to support 
    the RC/RMC/RO activities under the TOP program and has assisted in the 
    preparation of the RC/RMC/RO's application for funding. The partnership 
    must also be evidenced by submitting a copy of an executed Memorandum 
    of Understanding (MOU).
         A medium score (Maximum Points: 12) is received where 
    either: (i) the RC/RMC/RO provides a letter of support from the HA that 
    states its support of the RC's/RMC's/RO's activities, but there is no 
    evidence of a commitment to assist the RC/RMC/RO in implementing the 
    TOP Work Plan or of a partnership established between the HA and the 
    residents; or (ii) the RC/RMC/RO provides detailed documents (e.g., 
    copies of correspondence exchanged with the HA, summaries of meetings 
    held with the HA, and summaries of efforts made to establish a 
    partnership with the HA) indicating that the residents have made a 
    substantial effort to establish a partnership with the HA, but the HA 
    will not support the RC's/RMC's/RO's activities.
         A low score (Maximum Points: 5) is received if the 
    applicant mentions HA support or obstacles encountered in attempting to 
    build a partnership with the HA.
         A score of zero (0 points) is received where the RC/RMC/RO 
    fails to submit a letter of support or documentation of its efforts to 
    obtain HA support.
        (4) EVIDENCE THAT THE RC/RMC/RO HAS THE SUPPORT OF THE STATE/
    TRIBAL/LOCAL GOVERNMENT, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, OR OTHER PUBLIC/
    PRIVATE SECTOR GROUPS (Maximum Points: 20)
         A high score (Maximum Points: 20) is received where the 
    RC/RMC/RO provides copies of letters from three or more entities (e.g., 
    State/Tribal/local
    
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    government, community organizations, or other public/private sector 
    groups).
         A medium score (Maximum Points: 10) is received where the 
    RC/RMC/RO provides letters of support from two entities.
         A low score (Maximum Points: 5) is received where the RC/
    RMC/RO provides a letter of support from one entity.
        P. Rating Factors--NROs/RROs/SROs
        An application for funding will be reviewed based on the following 
    Rating Factors (maximum of 110 points, including 10 bonus points).
        (1) DESCRIBE THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE NRO/RRO/SRO (Maximum 
    Points: 30):
         A high score (Maximum Points: 30) is received where the 
    NRO/RRO/SRO provides a detailed plan clearly describing methods for 
    accomplishing the overall goals and objectives of organizing and 
    training RCs/RMCs/ROs in the TOP initiatives. Applicants should also 
    provide a description of the proposed training, identify selected 
    trainers, and submit support letters from selected trainers and a list 
    of RCs/RMCs/ROs that will receive training.
         A medium score (Maximum Points: 15) is received where the 
    NRO/RRO/SRO provides a general outline of proposed methods for 
    accomplishing the goals and objectives of organizing and training RCs/
    RMCs/ROs in the TOP initiatives.
         A score of zero (0 points) is received where the NRO/RRO/
    SRO does not clearly state the goals and objectives of the TOP 
    initiative.
        (2) EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT BY NRO/RRO/SRO BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (Maximum 
    Points: 10):
         A high score (Maximum Points: 10) is received where the 
    NRO/RRO/SRO provides documentation that shows support from its board of 
    directors, as evidenced by a board resolution, minutes of meetings, and 
    letters of support.
         A medium score (Maximum Points: 5) is received where the 
    NRO/RRO/SRO provides documentation of support that is limited to 
    minutes of meetings or letters of support.
         Low score (Maximum Points: 2) is received where the NRO/
    RRO/SRO fails to provide documentation of support, but support is 
    mentioned.
        (3) DESCRIPTION OF A PLAN TO FACILITATE THE CREATION OF A 
    PARTNERSHIP(S) AMONG THE HA, RESIDENTS, AND OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. 
    (Maximum Points: 20 + 10 bonus points) Ten Bonus Points will be given 
    if the applicant can provide a letter of support from the local HA of 
    each RC/RMC/RO identified to receive training/technical assistance in 
    the application.
         A high score (Maximum Points: 20) is received where the 
    NRO/RRO/SRO provides a detailed plan that clearly describes methods for 
    facilitating the creation of a strong partnership among the HAs, 
    residents, and other local organizations. The plan includes the 
    advantages of the partnership to the residents and the community.
         A medium score (Maximum Points: 10) is received where the 
    NRO/RRO/SRO provides a general outline of methods for facilitating the 
    creation of a strong partnership among the HA, residents, and other 
    local organizations.
         A score of zero (0 Points) is received where the NRO/RRO/
    SRO provides a plan that is not clear.
        (4) TRAINING EXPERIENCE:
        (4a) EVIDENCE OF PRIOR RESIDENT TRAINING EXPERIENCE. This factor 
    can be demonstrated by the support of the RCs/RMCs/ROs. The letters of 
    support should indicate the type and quality of prior training and how 
    the training is being used by the RC/RMC/RO. (Maximum Points: 20)
         A high score (Maximum Points: 20) is received where the 
    applicant provides documentation that shows support by the residents 
    (i.e., letters of support and a list that includes each RC/RMC/RO that 
    the NRO/RRO/SRO has provided training or technical assistance. The list 
    must also include the type of contract the NRO/RROs/SRO has established 
    with each RC/RMC/RO).
         A medium score (Maximum Points: 10) is received where the 
    applicant provides documentation that is limited to a list that 
    includes the RCs/RMCs/ROs to which the NRO/RRO/SRO has provided 
    training or technical assistance. The list must also include the type 
    of contract the NRO/RRO/SRO has established with each RC/RMC/RO.
         Low score (Maximum Points: 5) is received where the 
    applicant fails to provide documentation of support by the 
    development's residents, but support is mentioned.
        (4b) EVIDENCE OF THE CAPABILITY TO PROVIDE LOCAL TRAINING. The 
    applicant should demonstrate the ability to sustain the training and 
    technical assistance through provision of local or on-site trainers and 
    to coordinate these activities throughout the grant period. The 
    applicant should also demonstrate that the residents will have access 
    to continued training and technical assistance through the local 
    provider after the completion of the grant period. (Maximum Points: 
    10):
         A high score (Maximum Points: 10) is received where the 
    applicant provides a detailed plan clearly showing its capability to 
    identify and provide local training and to coordinate activities of the 
    local training provider.
         A medium score (Maximum Points: 5) is received where the 
    applicant provides a general description of its capability to identify 
    and provide local training.
         A score of zero (0 points) is received where the applicant 
    does not clearly state its capability to identify and provide local 
    training.
        (5) CAPABILITY OF HANDLING FINANCIAL RESOURCES. This factor can be 
    demonstrated through previous experience, adequate financial control 
    procedures, or similar evidence, or by an explanation of how such 
    capability will be obtained. (Maximum Points: 10):
         A high score (Maximum Points: 10) is received where the 
    NRO/RRO/SRO provides evidence of having 2 or more years of experience 
    in handling financial resources and has adequate accounting procedures 
    in place.
         A medium score (Maximum Points: 5) is received where the 
    NRO/RRO/SRO provides evidence of having less than 2 years of experience 
    in handling financial resources or has provided a plan for developing 
    financial controls that are adequate.
         A score of zero (0 points) is received where the NRO/RRO/
    SRO has no experience in handling financial matters and does not submit 
    evidence that shows that an adequate accounting system is in place or 
    under development.
    
    Q. Top Work Plan/Training Programs/Performance Standards
    
        Each applicant is required to submit a TOP Work Plan that includes 
    TOP- related activities that clearly show accomplishment of the RC's/
    RMC's/RO's goals within 3-5 years. The budget should include costs that 
    are needed to implement each activity and training program/performance 
    standard included in the TOP Work Plan. The projected budget should not 
    exceed the maximum amount of $100,000. The TOP Work Plan should also 
    include training programs, against which HUD will measure performance 
    standards based on task accomplishments and time frames; for example, 
    how detailed is the TOP Work Plan; what is the time frame for 
    accomplishing the tasks; what resources will be used to accomplish 
    these tasks, etc. Therefore, it is essential that training programs/
    performance standards and time frames be designed to produce results. 
    Grantees are required to complete at least two training programs/
    performance standards, one of which must be the training program/
    performance standard listed below as
    
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    number ``1.'' These training programs/performance standards are not 
    all-inclusive, and grantees may work with the HUD Field Office and the 
    local HA to select other training programs/performance standards to 
    meet their specific needs; however, the results must be measurable. 
    Time frames for the suggested training programs/performance standards 
    listed below are flexible, up to the limit established in each 
    activity. Failure to meet the time frames may result in default of the 
    Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) Agreement. Whenever the RC/RMC/RO 
    hires a trainer or other expert for training/technical assistance, the 
    training/technical assistance must be provided by a qualified housing 
    management specialist, Consultant/Trainer, the HA, or other sources 
    knowledgeable about the program.
    Training Programs/Performance Standards
        The training programs/performance standards include, but are not 
    limited to:
        1. Train block/building/floor captains, members of the RC/RMC/RO 
    board, and other interested residents to increase its capacity as an 
    organization. Examples may include, but are not limited to, 
    establishing operating/planning committees and block/building/floor 
    captains to carry out specific organization tasks and developing a 
    cohesive relationship between the residents and the local community.
        The training program must begin within 3-6 months after the TAG 
    Agreement has been executed. All grantees must perform this training 
    activity in a timely manner, because it serves to focus the resident 
    community and will broaden participation by providing specific training 
    to a large body of residents.
        The following HUD requirements and training elements can be 
    included in a training program:
         24 CFR part 964 and part 950 (Public/Indian Housing).
         Training in civil rights requirements, including those for 
    persons with disabilities.
         Procedures and guidelines governing TOP.
         Organization development.
         Conflict resolution and mediation.
         Techniques on planning and conducting organizational 
    meetings.
         HUD regulations and policies governing the operation of 
    low-income housing, which includes CGP, Section 3, etc.
         Procurement and contracting; financial management.
        2. Develop strategies to decrease crime and violence by creating a 
    sense of community responsibility and common concerns.
        This training program must be in place within 6 months of 
    completing TOP Work Plan Tasks 1 through 4; however, the results may 
    take much longer. By completing the first training activity listed in 
    number 1, above, there may be automatic progress made on this training 
    activity, because crime and violence decreases when a sense of 
    community begins to develop. Community and caring, combined with 
    appropriate law enforcement, are the best tools against crime.
        3. Train residents to develop a tutorial and scholarship program 
    using a ``Board of Very Important Persons (VIP),'' such as Accountants, 
    Bankers, Lawyers, officials in public/private agencies/organizations, 
    to provide opportunities for educational attainment needed to perform 
    resident-managed functions, including through institutions of higher 
    learning.
        This training program must be in place within 12 to 19 months of 
    completing TOP Work Plan Tasks 1 through 4. This training activity may 
    not be appropriate for every resident. The HA and grantee should work 
    closely to develop strategies that fit the needs of the residents 
    living in public/Indian housing.
        4. Train residents in areas related to resident-owned businesses 
    and provide technical assistance for job training and placement in the 
    RMC development. This can be accomplished by using programs, such as 
    the Section 3 jobs initiative or, for IHAs, Indian preference in 
    accordance with 24 CFR Part 950.175 and Section 7(b) of the Indian Self 
    Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450e(b)).
        This training program must be in place within 18 to 24 months of 
    completing TOP Work Plan Tasks 1 through 4. This training activity may 
    be achievable if developed in conjunction with the Section 3 technical 
    assistance initiative and the Comprehensive Grant Program. The training 
    strategy developed to implement the first training activity listed in 
    number 1, above, can facilitate a practical approach to economic 
    development and job training.
        5. Train and provide technical assistance to residents in resident- 
    managed business development.
        This training program must be in place within 12 to 18 months of 
    completing TOP Work Plan Tasks 1 through 4. This training activity 
    would involve feasibility and market studies, development of business 
    plans, outreach activities and innovative financing methods involving 
    revolving loan funds and legal advice in establishing a resident-
    managed business entity.
        6. Train residents in areas related to social support needs.
        This training program must be in place within 24 months of 
    completing TOP Work Plan Tasks 1 through 4. This training activity may 
    involve feasibility studies to determine training and social support 
    needs; training in management-related employment training and 
    counseling; coordination of support services; training for programs 
    such as child care, early childhood development, parent involvement, 
    volunteer services, parenting skills, and before and after school 
    programs; and training programs on health, nutrition and safety.
        7. Train residents in the development of strategies to implement 
    successfully a youth program that will address the needs of the youth, 
    such as reducing crime, drug use, violence, and teenage pregnancy.
        This training program must be in place within 18 months of 
    completing TOP Work Plan Tasks 1 through 4; however, results may take 
    longer. This training activity could involve, for example, the needs 
    and problems of youth; improving youth initiatives that are currently 
    active; and training youth, housing authority staff, resident 
    management corporations, and resident councils on youth initiatives and 
    program activities.
        8. Train residents in the management of public and Indian housing 
    developments.
        This training program must be in place within 24 months of 
    completing TOP Work Plan Tasks 1 through 4. This training activity 
    requires residents to establish a partnership with the HA, receive 
    training relating to property management, and establish a dual/full 
    management contract with the HA. The dual management contract allows 
    residents to work jointly with the HA in preparation for managing 
    certain functions in the development. The full management contract 
    allows residents to manage certain functions at the development. 
    Training may involve skills directly related to the operation, 
    management, maintenance, and financial systems of a project; training 
    of residents with respect to fair housing requirements; negotiating 
    management contracts; designing a long-range planning system; and 
    training on HUD regulations and policies governing the operation of 
    low-income public housing.
    
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        9. Train residents to develop a homeownership plan under section 
    5(h) (of the United States Housing Act of 1937) or an equivalent 
    program.
        This training program must be in place within 18 months of 
    completing TOP Work Plan Tasks 1 through 4. Training would involve 
    determining feasibility for homeownership by residents, including 
    assessing the feasibility of other housing (including HUD-owned or -
    held single or multifamily) affordable for purchase by residents.
        This training activity may result in residents developing a 
    homeownership plan under the 5(h) (section 5(h) of the United States 
    Housing Act of 1937, 42 U.S.C. 1437c(h)(5)) or an equivalent program 
    and submitting the plan to HUD for approval.
    General Top Work Plan Outline (for Basic and Additional Applicants)
    (The TOP Work Plan in its entirety is provided in the TOP Application 
    Kit.)
        TASK 1--Organize public housing community and outreach to formulate 
    basis to implement TOP initiatives.
        TASK 2--Develop operating procedures for grant administration.
        TASK 3--Develop memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the RC/
    RMC/RO and the HA based on collaborative principles, to empower the 
    public housing community to implement TOP initiatives.
        TASK 4--Develop a plan to obtain technical assistance and training 
    to implement TOP initiatives.
        TASK 5--Contract with consultant/trainer to obtain required 
    training, guidance, and technical assistance in TOP initiatives.
        TASK 6--Design, development, and implementation of resident and/or 
    property management initiatives.
        TASK 7--Design, development, and implementation of self-sufficiency 
    programs.
        TASK 8--Miscellaneous activities/expenditures.
        TASK 9--Travel.
    General Top Work Plan Outline (for NROs/RROs/SROs)
    (The TOP Work Plan in its entirety is provided in the TOP Application 
    Kit.)
        TASK 1--Develop and implement an outreach strategy.
        TASK 2--Organize resident groups.
        TASK 3--Assist in organizing residents around concerns and issues 
    of the TOP and other PIH programs as appropriate.
        TASK 4--Develop strategies and implement a plan to ensure an 
    effective partnership among RCs/RMCs/ROs, HAs, and the NROs/RROs/SROs.
        TASK 5--Assist resident groups in implementing a strategy for 
    developing TOP initiatives selected by the RC/RMC/RO.
    
    R. HUD Notification
    
        HUD will publish a listing of all successful applicants in the 
    Federal Register, for public information.
    
    II. Checklist of Application Submission Requirements
    
        The application kit, which includes the NOFA, will contain a list 
    of all application submission requirements to complete the application 
    process.
    
    III. Application Process
    
    A. Actions Preceding Application Submission
    
        Consistent with this NOFA, HUD may direct a HA to notify its 
    existing RCs/RMCs/ROs of this funding opportunity. It is important for 
    residents to be advised that, even in the absence of a RC/RMC/RO, the 
    opportunity exists to establish a RC/RMC/RO before applying for 
    funding. If no RC/RMC/RO exists for any of the developments, HUD 
    encourages every HA to post this NOFA in a prominent location within 
    the HA's main office, as well as in each development's office.
    
    B. Application Submission and Development
    
        (1) Submission. An application kit is required as the formal 
    submission to apply for funding. The kit includes the overview of the 
    TOP program, application requirements, forms, certifications, 
    assurances, worksheets, selection criteria, TOP Work Plan, and budget 
    information. An application kit may be obtained by writing the Resident 
    Initiatives Clearinghouse, P.O. Box 6091, Rockville, MD 20850, or by 
    calling the toll-free number: 1-800-955-2232. Requests for application 
    kits must include your name, mailing address (including zip code), and 
    telephone number (including area code), and should refer to document 
    FR-4066. Applications may be requested beginning July 3, 1996. 
    Applicants may access the TOP Application Kit through HUD's World Wide 
    Web at http://www.hud.gov/pih. Each RC/RMC/RO and NRO/RRO/SRO must 
    submit its application to the local HUD Field Office or, in the case of 
    an IHA, to the appropriate HUD Office of Native American Programs, 
    listed in the Appendix to this NOFA.
        Each applicant must submit the original and two copies of its 
    application. The Appendix lists addresses of HUD Field Offices that 
    will accept a completed application. All applications must be received 
    by the local HUD Field Office no later than 3:00 p.m. (local time) on 
    the deadline date listed in the application kit. In the interest of 
    fairness to all competing applicants, any application that is received 
    after the deadline date and time will be considered ineligible. 
    Applicants should take this practice into account and make early 
    submission of their materials to avoid any risk of loss of eligibility 
    brought about by unanticipated delays or other delivery-related 
    problems. HUD will date-stamp incoming applications to evidence (timely 
    or late) receipt, and, upon request, will provide an acknowledgement of 
    receipt. Facsimile and telegraphic applications are not authorized and 
    will not be considered.
        HUD also encourages an applicant to submit a copy of the 
    application to the HA for the jurisdiction in which the RC/RMC/RO is 
    located.
        (2) Development. The application must contain the following 
    information:
        (a) RCs/RMCs/ROs: Name and address of the RC/RMC/RO. Name and title 
    of the board members of the RC/RMC/RO and date of the last election. A 
    copy of the RC's/RMC's/RO's organizational documents (board resolution, 
    charter, articles of incorporation (if incorporated)) and by-laws, 
    narratives for all rating factors (Basic or Additional Grant), support 
    letters, evidence needed for certain rating factors, forms, 
    certifications, assurances, TOP Work Plan, budget, and training 
    programs/performance standards information. Name and phone number of a 
    contact person (in the event further information or clarification is 
    needed during the application review process). Name, address, and phone 
    number of the HA for the applicant's jurisdiction, to which inquiries 
    may be addressed concerning the application.
        (b) NROs/RROs/SROs: Name and address of the applicant. Name, title, 
    and telephone number of a contact person (in the event further 
    information or clarification is needed during the application review 
    process). Name and title of the board members and date of last 
    election. A copy of the articles of incorporation and nonprofit 
    documents (i.e., by-laws, tax-exempt status or other organizational 
    documents). Each NRO/RRO/SRO is required to list in the application the 
    RCs/RMCs/ROs that the organization will train or provide technical 
    assistance to, and to provide letters of support from each RC/RMC/RO 
    identified in the application. In addition, the application should 
    include the name and address of the HA for any jurisdiction in which 
    the applicant proposes to organize new or inactive
    
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    RCs/RMCs/ROs and a proposed schedule of activities.
        (c) For all applicants:
         The name of any development for which the funds are 
    proposed to be used;
         A summary of the program proposed in the application. Also 
    include in the summary the proposed length of time, in months, needed 
    to complete TOP activities (i.e., 24 months, 36 months, etc). The 
    maximum length to complete all activities is 5 years;
         The application must be signed by an authorized member of 
    the board of the RC/RMC/RO or NRO/RRO/SRO (not the HA), and must 
    include a resolution from the RC/RMC/RO or NRO/RRO/SRO stating that it 
    agrees to comply with the terms and conditions established under this 
    program and under 24 CFR parts 964 (for public housing) and 950 (for 
    Indian housing); and
         Assurances (e.g., board resolution or certificate) that 
    the RC/RMC/RO or NRO/RRO/SRO will comply with all applicable Federal 
    laws, Executive Orders, regulations, and policies governing this 
    program, including all applicable civil rights laws, regulations, and 
    program requirements.
        (3) HA Support. HUD is in full support of a cooperative 
    relationship between each RC/RMC/RO and its HA. A resident organization 
    is urged to involve its HA in the application planning and submission 
    process. This can be achieved through meetings to discuss resident 
    concerns and objectives and how best to translate these objectives into 
    activities in the application. The RC/RMC/RO is also encouraged to 
    obtain a letter of support from the HA, indicating to what extent the 
    HA supports the proposed activities listed by the RC/RMC/RO and how the 
    HA will assist the RC/RMC/RO. To foster partnership, HUD encourages 
    NROs/RROs/SROs to obtain letters of support from the local HA of each 
    RC/RMC/RO identified in the application to receive training/technical 
    assistance.
    
    IV. Training and Procurement Requirements
    
        All grantees must adhere to the training and procurement 
    requirements established by HUD. All grantees must attend a HUD-
    sponsored TOP orientation training before spending TOP funds, with the 
    exception of funds needed to attend the training. If the grantee's 
    grant agreement is executed and the organization is properly 
    established in the LOCCS/VRS, the grantee must draw down the total 
    amount needed to attend the training. If the grantee's grant agreement 
    is not executed and the organization is not properly established in the 
    LOCCS/VRS, the grantee may request the HA to advance the organization 
    the total amount needed to attend the HUD orientation training. The 
    grantee must reimburse the HA when the organization is properly 
    established in the LOCCS/VRS.
    
    A. Training Requirements
    
        (1) RC/RMC/RO grantees are required to have training, and NRO/SRO/
    RRO grantees are requested to provide training, in the areas listed 
    below, but the amount and scope of training will depend on the resident 
    groups' goals. For example, training required to assume property 
    management is more extensive than training needed to establish a 
    landscaping enterprise. The required training areas are:
        (a) HUD regulations and policies governing the operation of low-
    income housing, which includes the part 900 series of 24 CFR; Section 3 
    (of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, 12 U.S.C. 1701u), 
    implemented in 24 CFR part 135; other Fair Housing Act requirements; 
    and applicable civil rights laws as implemented for public housing (24 
    CFR part 964) and Indian housing (24 CFR part 950);
        (b) Financial management, including budgetary and accounting 
    principles and techniques, in accordance with Federal guidelines, 
    including OMB Circulars A-110 (and implementing regulations at 24 CFR 
    part 84) and A-122, which contain Federal administrative requirements 
    for grants, and A-133, relating to audit requirements for nonprofit 
    organizations;
        (c) Capacity building to develop the necessary skills to assume 
    management responsibilities at the project; and
        (d) Based on the goals of the RC/RMC/RO, property management or any 
    TOP activities training that is required.
        (2) Each grantee must ensure that this training is provided by a 
    qualified housing management specialist (Consultant/Trainer) or the 
    local HA. The RC/RMC/RO may spend up to $15,000 to hire an individual 
    consultant to assist in implementing the TOP Work Plan Tasks 1 through 
    4. The total allowed for hiring an individual consultant to assist in 
    implementing the TOP Work Plan Tasks 5 through 7 shall not exceed 50 
    percent of the total award to the grantee or $50,000, whichever is 
    less.
    
    B. Reporting Requirements
    
        Grantees participating in TOP are required to submit Semiannual 
    Reports Form (HUD) 52370, which will evaluate the progress in carrying 
    out the approved TOP workplan/budget. Grantees shall submit the report 
    on a semiannual basis for the periods ending June 30 and December 31. 
    The reports must be submitted to HUD within 30 days after the end of 
    each semiannual reporting period. No grant payments will be approved 
    for drawdown through the Line of Credit Control System/Voice Response 
    System (LOCCS) for grantees with overdue progress reports.
    
    C. OMB Procurement Requirements
    
        (1) The resident grantees must follow 24 CFR part 84, which 
    implements OMB Circulars A-110 and A-122, prescribing standards and 
    policies essential to the proper execution of procurement transactions, 
    including standards of conduct for resident grantees' employees, 
    officers, or agents engaged in procurement actions, to avoid any 
    conflict of interest.
        (2) To ensure the successful implementation of the TOP Work Plan 
    activities, the RC/RMC/RO is required to determine the need to contract 
    for outside consulting/training services, after considering its own 
    capacity. Each RC/RMC/RO is encouraged to make maximum use of its HA, 
    nonprofits, or other Federal, State, or local government resources for 
    technical assistance and training needs. To ensure the successful 
    implementation of the TOP Work Plan activities, each Basic Grantee may 
    use up to $15,000 to obtain a consultant/trainer from the TOP database 
    of registered consultant/trainers for assistance in implementing Tasks 
    1 through 4 of the TOP Work Plan.
        (3) HUD encourages all interested consultants/trainers to register 
    to participate in the TOP by completing the Consultant/Trainer 
    Checklist included as an appendix to this NOFA and mailing it to the 
    following address: Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office 
    of Public and Indian Housing, Office of Resident Involvement, 451 7th 
    Street, SW Room 4112, Washington, D.C. 20410.
        The TOP grantee may select the HA to serve as the consultant/
    trainer; however, the HA must register to be included in the TOP 
    database. Grantees may invite other familiar consultants/trainers to 
    register in the TOP database.
        (4) After completion of Tasks 1 through 4 of the TOP Work Plan, the 
    RC/RMO/RO may hire a consultant/trainer to assist in the implementation 
    of Tasks 5 through 7 of the TOP Work Plan. The grantees must follow 24 
    CFR 84, which implements OMB Circular A-110 and prescribes standards 
    and policies essential to ensure open and free competition for the 
    proper execution of procurement transactions,
    
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    when selecting a consultant/trainer. HUD will make available the source 
    list of registered consultant/trainers upon request, for use in a 
    competitive solicitation for consultant services to assist the RC/RMC/
    RO in implementing TOP Work Plan Tasks 5 through 7 of the TOP Work 
    Plan. The amount allowed for hiring an individual consultant for this 
    purpose shall not exceed 50 percent of the total grant award or 
    $50,000, whichever is less. HUD Field Offices will monitor this process 
    to ensure compliance with these requirements.
    
    V. Corrections to Deficient Applications
    
        HUD will notify an applicant in writing of any technical 
    deficiencies in the application. Any deficiency capable of cure will 
    involve only items not necessary for HUD to assess the merits of an 
    application against the Rating Factors specified in this NOFA. For 
    example, signatures needed on certain forms, certifications, TOP Work 
    Plan, budget, and other required forms may be considered curable 
    deficiencies. All applicants, including NROs/RROs/SROs, must submit 
    corrections to the local HUD Field Office (including Area ONAPs, as 
    appropriate) within 14 calendar days from the date of HUD's letter 
    notifying the applicant of any technical deficiency. If corrections are 
    received by the local Field Office after the 14-day time frame, the 
    applications will be considered incomplete and will not be considered 
    for funding.
        After the application due date, applicants will not have an 
    opportunity to submit independently information omitted from the 
    application that directly relates to the rating factors contained in 
    the sections on rating factors in this NOFA (sections I.N-I.P.), so as 
    to enhance the merits of the application. HUD encourages all applicants 
    to submit all documents with their applications before the due date, so 
    that applicants will not be affected by the technical deficiency 
    period.
    
    VI. Other Matters
    
    A. Freedom of Information Act
    
        Applications submitted in response to this NOFA are subject to 
    disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). To assist the 
    Department in determining whether to release information contained in 
    an application in the event a FOIA request is received, an applicant 
    may, through clear earmarking or otherwise, indicate those portions of 
    its application that it believes should not be disclosed. The 
    applicant's views will be used solely to aid the Department in 
    preparing its response to a FOIA request; the Department is required by 
    the FOIA to make an independent evaluation of the information.
        HUD suggests that an applicant provide a basis, when possible, for 
    its belief that confidential treatment is appropriate; general 
    assertions or blanket requests for confidentiality, without more 
    information, are of limited value to the Department in making 
    determinations concerning the release of information under FOIA. The 
    Department is required to segregate disclosable information from non-
    disclosable items, so an applicant should be careful to identify each 
    portion of the application for which confidential treatment is 
    requested.
        The Department emphasizes that the presence or absence of comments 
    or earmarking regarding confidential information will have no bearing 
    on the evaluation of applications submitted in response to this 
    solicitation.
    
    B. Environmental Impact
    
        In accordance with 40 CFR 1508.4 of the regulations of the Council 
    on Environmental Quality and 24 CFR 50.20(b) of the HUD regulations, 
    the policies and procedures contained in this rule relate only to 
    technical assistance and, therefore, are categorically excluded from 
    the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act.
    
    C. Executive Order 12606, The Family
    
        The General Counsel, as the Designated Official under Executive 
    Order 12606, The Family, has determined that this notice does not have 
    potential for significant impact on family formation, maintenance, and 
    general well-being, and, thus, is not subject to review under the 
    Order. No significant change in existing HUD policies or programs will 
    result from promulgation of this notice, as those policies and programs 
    relate to family concerns.
    
    D. Executive Order 12612, Federalism
    
        The General Counsel, as the Designated Official under section 6(a) 
    of Executive Order 12612, Federalism, has determined that the policies 
    contained in this notice will not have substantial direct effects on 
    States or their political subdivisions, or on the relationship between 
    the Federal government and the States, or on the distribution of power 
    and responsibilities among the various levels of government. As a 
    result, the notice is not subject to review under the Order. The NOFA 
    will fund technical assistance and activities for resident management 
    and other TOP initiatives of public and Indian housing. It will have no 
    meaningful impact on States or their political subdivisions.
    
    E. Documentation and Public Access Requirements; Applicant/Recipient 
    Disclosures: HUD Reform Act
    
        Documentation and public access requirements. Pursuant to Section 
    102 of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 
    1989 (42 U.S.C. 3537a) (HUD Reform Act), HUD will ensure that 
    documentation and other information regarding each application 
    submitted pursuant to this NOFA are sufficient to indicate the basis 
    upon which assistance was provided or denied. This material, including 
    any letters of support, will be made available for public inspection 
    for a 5-year period beginning not less than 30 days after the award of 
    the assistance. Materials will be made available in accordance with the 
    Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and HUD's implementing 
    regulations at 24 CFR part 15. In addition, HUD will include the 
    recipients of assistance pursuant to this NOFA in a Federal Register 
    notice of recipients of HUD assistance awarded on a competitive basis. 
    (See section 102 and 24 CFR part 4, subpart A, as published on April 1, 
    1996 (61 FR 14448).)
        Disclosures. HUD will make available to the public for 5 years all 
    applicant disclosure reports (HUD Form 2880) submitted in connection 
    with this NOFA. Update reports (also Form 2880) will be made available 
    along with the applicant disclosure reports, but in no case for a 
    period less than 3 years. All reports--both applicant disclosures and 
    updates--will be made available in accordance with the Freedom of 
    Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and HUD's implementing regulations at 24 
    CFR part 15.
    
    F. Prohibition Against Advance Information on Funding Decisions
    
        HUD's regulation implementing section 103 of the Department of 
    Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989 (42 U.S.C. 3537a) 
    (Reform Act), codified as 24 CFR part 4, applies to the funding 
    competition announced today. The requirements of the rule continue to 
    apply until the announcement of the selection of successful applicants.
        HUD employees involved in the review of applications and in the 
    making of funding decisions are restrained by part 4 from providing 
    advance information to any person (other than an authorized employee of 
    HUD) concerning funding decisions, or from otherwise giving any 
    applicant an unfair competitive advantage. Persons
    
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    who apply for assistance in this competition should confine their 
    inquiries to the subject areas permitted under 24 CFR part 4.
        Applicants or employees who have ethics-related questions should 
    contact the HUD Office of Ethics (202) 708-3815 (TTY/Voice) (this is 
    not a toll-free number). Any HUD employee who has specific program 
    questions, such as whether particular subject matter can be discussed 
    with persons outside the Department, should contact the appropriate 
    Field Office Counsel or Headquarters counsel for the program to which 
    the question pertains.
    
    G. Information Collection Burden
    
        The Department is soliciting comments, as required under 5 CFR 
    1320.8(d), before submitting the information collection requirements 
    contained in this NOFA to OMB for renewal of the control number in 
    accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. The Department is seeking comments from 
    members of the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed 
    collection of information to:
        (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
    necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
    including whether the information will have practical utility;
        (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of 
    the proposed collection of information;
        (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
    be collected; and
        (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
    who are to respond; including through the use of appropriate automated 
    collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., 
    permitting electronic submission of responses.
        Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding the 
    information collection requirements in this proposal. Comments must be 
    received within 60 days from the date of this proposal. Comments must 
    refer to the proposal by name and docket number (FR-4066-N-01) and must 
    be sent to: Reports Liaison Officer, Office of Community Relations and 
    Involvement, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th 
    Street, SW, Room 4112, Washington, DC 20410-3600.
        This Notice also lists the following information:
        Title of Proposal: NOFA for FY 1996 for the Public and Indian 
    Housing Tenant Opportunities Program--Technical Assistance.
        Description of the Need for the Information and Proposed Use: This 
    information collection is required in connection with the issuance of 
    this NOFA, announcing the availability of $15 million to Resident 
    Councils (RCs)/Resident Management Corporations (RMCs)/Resident 
    Organizations (ROs), of which $500,000 is set-aside for National 
    Resident Organizations (NROs)/Regional Resident Organizations (RROs)/
    Statewide Resident Organizations (SROs) to provide technical assistance 
    and training activities under the TOP program.
        Form Number: None.
        Members of Affected Public: State and local governments.
        Estimation of the Total Number of Hours Needed to Prepare the 
    Information Collection including Number of Respondents, Frequency of 
    Response, and Hours of Response:
    
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                Frequency    Hours          
                                    Number of       of        per     Burden
                                   respondents  responses  response   hours 
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Application Development......       5225          10         41   21,422
      Total Estimated Burden                                                
       Hours: 21,422.............                                           
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    
    H. Drug-Free Workplace Certification
    
        The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 701) requires 
    grantees of federal agencies to certify that they will provide drug-
    free workplaces. Each potential recipient under this NOFA must certify 
    that it will comply with drug-free workplace requirements in accordance 
    with the Act and with HUD's rules at 24 CFR part 24, subpart F.
    
    Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
    
        The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance program number is 
    14.853.
    
        Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1437r; 42 U.S.C. 3535(d).
    
        Dated: June 27, 1996.
    
    
    
    
    Michael B. Janis,
    General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing.
    
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    Appendix B--Names, Addresses, and Telephone Numbers of HUD Field 
    Offices Accepting Applications for Tenant Opportunities Program 
    Technical Assistance
    
    Massachusetts State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, Room 375, Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. Federal 
    Building, 10 Causeway Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02222-1092, 
    (617) 565-5234
    
    Connecticut State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, First Floor, 330 Main St., Hartford, 
    Connecticut 06106-1860, (203) 240-4523
    
    New Hampshire State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, Norris Cotton Federal Building, 275 
    Chestnut St., Manchester, New Hampshire 03101-2487, (603) 666-7681
    
    Rhode Island State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, Sixth Floor, 10 Weybosset Street, 
    Providence, Rhode Island 02903-3234, (401) 528-5351
    
    New York State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, New York 10278-
    0068, (212) 264-6500
    
    Buffalo Area Office
    
    Public Housing Division, 465 Main Street, Lafayette Court, 5th 
    Floor, Buffalo, New York 14203-1780, (716) 551-5755
    
    New Jersey State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, One Newark Center, Thirteenth Floor, 
    Newark, New Jersey 07102-5260, (201) 622-7900
    
    Washington, D.C. Office
    
    Public Housing Division, 820 First St. N.E., Suite 300, Washington, 
    D.C. 20002-4502, (202) 275-9200
    
    Pennsylvania State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, 100 Penn Square East, Philadelphia, 
    Pennsylvania 19107-3390, (215) 656-0579
    
    Maryland State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, City Crescent Building, 10 South Howard 
    St., 5th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-2505, (410) 962-2520
    
    Pittsburgh Area Office
    
    Public Housing Division, 339 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 
    15222-2515, (412) 644-6428
    
    Virginia State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, The 3600 Centre, 3600 West Broad St., P.O. 
    Box 90331, Richmond, Virginia 23230-0331, (804) 278-4559
    
    West Virginia State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, 405 Capitol St., Suite 708, Charleston, 
    West Virginia 25301-1795, (304) 347-7000
    
    Georgia State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, Richard B. Russell Federal Building, 75 
    Spring Street, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3388, (404) 331-5136
    
    Alabama State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, Beacon Ridge Tower, 600 Beacon Parkway 
    West, Suite 300, Birmingham, Alabama 35209-3144, (205) 290-7617
    
    Kentucky State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, P.O. Box 1044, 601 W. Broadway, Louisville, 
    Kentucky 40201-1044, (502) 582-6163
    
    Mississippi State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, Dr. A. H. McCoy Federal Building, 100 West 
    Capitol St., Suite 910, Jackson, Mississippi 39269-1096, (601) 965-
    5308
    
    North Carolina State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, Koger Building, 2306 W. Meadowview Rd., 
    Greensboro, North Carolina 27407-3707, (910) 547-4001
    
    Caribbean Office
    
    Public Housing Division, New San Juan Office Building, 159 Carlos E. 
    Chardon Ave., San Juan, Puerto Rico 00918-1804, (809) 766-6121
    
    South Carolina State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, Strom Thurmond Federal Building, 1835 
    Assembly St., Columbia, South Carolina 29201-2480, (803) 765-5592
    
    Knoxville Area Office
    
    Public Housing Division, John J. Duncan Federal Building, 710 Locust 
    St. 3rd Floor, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902-2526, (615) 545-4384
    
    Tennessee State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, 251 Cumberland Bend Drive, Suite 200, 
    Nashville, Tennessee 37228-1803, (615) 736-5213
    
    Jacksonville Area Office
    
    Public Housing Division, Southern Bell Tower, 301 West Bay Street, 
    Suite 2200, Jacksonville, Florida 32202-5121, (904) 232-2626
    
    Illinois State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, Ralph Metcalfe Federal Building, 77 West 
    Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604-3507, (312) 353-5680
    
    Michigan State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building, 477 
    Michigan Ave., Detroit, Michigan 48226-2592, (313) 226-7900
    
    Indiana State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, 151 North Delaware St., Indianapolis, 
    Indiana 46204-2526, (317) 226-6303
    
    Grand Rapids Area Office
    
    Public Housing Division, Trade Center Building, 50 Louis, N.W., 
    Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503-2648, (616) 456-2127
    
    Minnesota State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, 220 2nd St. South, Bridge Place Building, 
    Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401-2195, (612) 370-3000
    
    Cincinnati Area Office
    
    Public Housing Division, 525 Vine St., 7th Floor, Cincinnati, Ohio 
    45202-3188, (513) 684-2884
    
    Cleveland Area Office
    
    Public Housing Division, Renaissance Building, 1350 Euclid Ave., 5th 
    Floor, Cleveland, Ohio 44115-1815, (216) 522-4058
    
    Ohio State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, 200 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 
    43215-2499, (614) 469-5737
    
    Wisconsin State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, Henry S. Reuss Federal Plaza, 310 W. 
    Wisconsin Ave., Suite 1380, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203-2289, (414) 
    297-3214
    
    Texas State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, 1600 Throckmorton, P.O. Box 2905, Fort 
    Worth, Texas 76113-2905, (817) 885-5401
    
    Houston Area Office
    
    Public Housing Division, Norfolk Tower, 2211 Norfolk, Suite 200, 
    Houston, Texas 77098-4096, (713) 834-3274
    
    San Antonio Area Office
    
    Public Housing Division, Washington Square Building, 800 Dolorosa 
    St., San Antonio, Texas 78207-4563, (210) 229-6783
    
    Arkansas State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, TCBY Tower, 425 West Capitol Ave., Little 
    Rock, Arkansas 72201-3488, (501) 324-5931
    
    Louisiana State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, Fisk Federal Building, 1661 Canal St., 
    Suite 3100, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112-2887, (504) 589-7200
    
    New Mexico State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, 625 Truman Street N.E., Albuquerque, NM 
    87110-6443, (505) 262-6463
    
    Oklahoma State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, 500 W. Main Street, 3rd Floor, Oklahoma 
    City, OK 73102-3202, (405) 553-7559
    
    Nebraska State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, 10909 Mill Valley Rd., Omaha, Nebraska 
    68154-3955, (402) 492-3100
    
    St. Louis Area Office
    
    Public Housing Division, Robert A. Young Federal Building, 1222 
    Spruce St. Room 3207, St. Louis, Missouri 63103-2836, (314) 539-6583
    
    Kansas/Missouri State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, Room 200, Gateway Tower II, 400 State 
    Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas 66101-2406, (913) 551-5462
    
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    Iowa State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, Federal Building, 210 Walnut St., Rm. 239, 
    Des Moines, Iowa 50309-2155, (515) 284-4512
    
    Colorado State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, 633 17th Street, First Interstate Tower 
    North, Denver, Colorado 80202-3607, (303) 672-5440
    
    California State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, Philip Burton Federal Building & U.S. 
    Courthouse, 450 Golden Gate Avenue, P.O. Box 36003, San Francisco, 
    California 94102-3448, (415) 556-4752
    
    Hawaii State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, 7 Waterfront Plaza, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., 
    Suite 500, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813-4918, (808) 522-8185
    
    Los Angeles Area Office
    
    Public Housing Division, 1615 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, 
    California 90015-3801, (213) 251-7122
    
    Sacramento, California Office
    
    Public Housing Division, 777 12th St., Suite 200, Sacramento, 
    California 95814-1997, (916) 551-1351
    
    Arizona State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, Two Arizona Center, 400 N. 5th St., Suite 
    1600, Phoenix, Arizona 85004-2361, (602) 379-4434
    
    Oregon State Office
    
    Public Housing Division, Cascade Building, 400 Southwest Sixth Ave., 
    Suite 700, Portland, Oregon 97204-1596, (503) 326-2661
    
    Washington State Office
    
    (Alaska public housing applicants send applications to address 
    below)
    
    Public Housing Division, Suite 360, Seattle Federal Office Building, 
    909 First Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98104-1000, (206) 220-5292
    
    Native American Program Offices
    
        Serves: All States East of the Mississippi River and Iowa:
    
    Mr. Frances Harjo, Administrator, Eastern/Woodlands Office of Native 
    American Programs, 5P, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 24th Floor, Chicago, 
    Illinois 60604-3507, (312) 353-1282 or 1-800-735-3239, TDD--1-800-
    927-9275 or (312) 886-3741
    
        Serves: Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Texas, Arkansas, and 
    Louisiana:
    
    Mr. Wayne Simms, Administrator, Southern Plains Office of Native 
    American Programs, 6.7P, 500 W. Main Street, Suite 400, Oklahoma 
    City, OK 73102-3202, (405) 553-7520
    
        Serves: Colorado, Montana, the Dakotas, Nebraska, Utah, and 
    Wyoming:
    
    Mr. Vernon Haragara, Administrator, Northern Plains Office of Native 
    American Programs, 8P, First Interstate Tower North, 633 17th 
    Street, Denver, Colorado 80202-3607, (303) 672-5462
    
        Serves: California, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico:
    Mr. Raphael Mecham, Administrator, Southwest Office of Native 
    American Programs, Two Arizona Center, 9 OIP, 400 N. Fifth Street, 
    Suite 1650, Phoenix, Arizona 85004, (602) 379-4156
    Administrator, Southwest Office of Native American Programs, 
    Albuquerque Division of Native American Programs, 9EPIDI, 
    Albuquerque Plaza, 201 3rd Street, NW, Suite 1830, Albuquerque, NM 
    87102-3368, (505) 766-1372
    
        Serves: Washington, Idaho, and Oregon:
    
    Mr. Jerry Leslie, Administrator, Northwest Office of Native American 
    Programs, 10PI, Seattle Federal Office Building, 909 First Avenue, 
    Suite 300, Seattle, Washington 98104, (206) 220-5270
    
        Serves: Alaska:
    
    Mr. Marlin Knight, Administrator, Alaska Office of Native American 
    Programs, 10.1PI, University Plaza Building, 949 East 36th Avenue, 
    Suite 401, Anchorage, Alaska 99508-4399, (907) 271-4633
    
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Document Information

Published:
07/03/1996
Department:
Housing and Urban Development Department
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice of funding availability for FY 1996.
Document Number:
96-17007
Dates:
Application kits may be requested beginning July 3, 1996. The application deadline will be specified in the application kit, and will be firm as to date and time. Applicants will have at least 30 days from today's publication of the NOFA to prepare and submit their applications.
Pages:
35022-35040 (19 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket No. FR-4066-N-01
PDF File:
96-17007.pdf