Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 allows for applications of funding for the development of decent housing, environment and economic opportunities for low and moderate-income persons. The Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Program for Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages requires applicants to submit information to enable HUD to select the best projects for funding during annual competitions. Eligible applicants are invited to submit grant applications through a Notice of Funding Availability which is posted on www.grants.gov. Required information is submitted through Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424), Applicant/Recipient Disclosure/Update Report (HUD-2880), Acknowledgment of Application Receipt (HUD-2993), and Cost Summary (HUD-4123), Implementation Schedule (HUD-4124). ICDBG recipients are also required to submit periodic information through the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) and the Contract and Subcontract Activity Report (HUD-2516).
US Code:
42 USC 5305
Name of Law: Housing and Community Development Act
In Item 13, it was necessary to adjust the estimated burden hours downward by 2,195 hours due to incorrect estimates in the FY 2011 ICDBG PRA submission.
In Item 14, the estimated costs to respondents were increased based on the assumption that the average annual salary increased from $37,440 to $40,000.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.