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August 7, 2012
Audience:
Community Services Block Grants (CSBG)
Topics:
Applying for a Grant, General, Grant Awards, Guidance, Policies, and Procedures
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COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Information Memorandum |
U.S.
Department of Healthand Human Services |
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Transmittal No. 128 |
Date: July 10, 2012 |
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TO: |
Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations |
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SUBJECT: |
Application for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) Funds Based on the Availability of CSBG Funds |
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RELATED REFERENCES: |
Community Services Block Grant Act, Title VI, Subtitle B, of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, Public Law 97-35, as amended; Human Services Amendments of 1994, P.L.103-252; the FY 1996 CSBG Appropriation Legislation, P.L.104-134; C.F.R. Title 45, Part 96; Coats Human Services Reauthorization Act of 1998, P. L. 105-285, Department of Health and Human Services Block Grant Regulations and Current Poverty Income Guidelines. |
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PURPOSE: |
To inform Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations of the CSBG application requirements for FY 2013 and to provide a framework for the suggested format and "Outline for Model Tribe and Tribal Organization CSBG Application". |
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BACKGROUND: |
Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations may apply for funding under the CSBG Act by submitting an application that meets the requirements of Sections 676 and 677 of the Act. There is increased focus on outcomes performance measurement, fiscal accountability, monitoring and reporting. Additionally, a model outline for CSBG applications is provided as an attachment. The use of the model outline is encouraged for ease in focusing on priority elements, consistency, systemic depiction, content, presentation and expeditious processing of applications by the Office of Community Services (OCS). |
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APPLICATION DUE DATE: |
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Federally or State-recognized Indian Tribe or Tribal Organization
interested in receiving CSBG funds directly must submit an
application no later than September 1,2012. Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations have the option of submitting CSBG applications covering a one-year or a two-year period. CSBG funding will continue to be made available during each of the years for those CSBG applications which cover a two-year period. Plans may be submitted either in electronic versions or official paper copy. NOTE: if the Tribe or Tribal Organization chooses to submit an application which covers a two-year period, they will then be required to submit an annual report on the use of its FY 2012 CSBG funds, in order to receive CSBG funds the next fiscal year (per 1M #34 dated July 30, 1999). |
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CONTENT OF APPLICATION: |
A complete CSBG application should contain:
Next, a narrative description of the manner in which the Indian Tribe will carry out the required legislative assurances must be provided. If the assurance is applicable, it must contain the language precisely as it appears in Subsections 676(b)(1)(A) through (C) of the CSBG Act. Tribes are required to implement at least one of the programmatic assurances contained in Subsections 676(b)(1)(A) through (C) of the CSBG Act. Please review the Tribal plan to ensure that all of the required assurances are addressed in detail. It is advised to not assume that any assurance is self-explanatory. If funds are used to address more than one programmatic assurance, include each of the assurances. The plan should include: (1) a statement of goals and objectives, (2) information on the specific types of activities to be supported to carry out both programmatic and administrative assurances, (3) information about areas and categories of individuals to be served, and (4) the criteria and method used for the distribution of funds. Please refer to the Tribal model plan for the expected requirements.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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The
OCS implemented a first-ever training and technical assistance
initiative in September 201'1 to strengthen Tribal grantees'
administration of the CSBG and to help provide for information
delivery on the CSBG including regulatory requirements, program
administration issues, and increase communication to eligible
Tribal entities. This initiative continues through consultation
with Tribal representatives and development of technical
assistance guidance specifically targeted to Tribal anti-poverty
and program Applications should be mailed to: U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services If providing an official paper copy, please send an original of the Tribe's FY 2013 CSBG application. Electronic versions may be forwarded. The OCS does not have adequate storage capacity in which to receive plans via e-mail at this time. Use of some electronic versions will require a separate submittal of the Tribal Chief or Chief Executive Officer original signature and certification pages. lf you need additional information, contact the Des' eSBG Program Manager assigned to the Region/State in which the Tribe/Tribal organization is located. A listing of the CSBG Program Managers and the Model Tribal CSBG Application Outline are attached. Both documents may be found on the OCS website.
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