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CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE

14.870: Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services

Objectives: To programmatically address the needs of public housing residents by providing supportive services, resident empowerment activities and/or assisting residents in becoming economically self-sufficient. The primary focus of the program is on "welfare to work" and on independent living for the elderly and persons with disabilities.

PROGRAM AND AWARD FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS INFORMATION CONTACTS

RELATED PROGRAMS ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

14.870 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility: Public and Indian Housing (PHAs/IHAs), and Tribally Designated Housing entities (TDHEs), resident management corporations, resident councils or resident organizations (including nonprofit entities supported by residents) must establish partnerships to leverage resources with other Federal and nonfederal entities.

Beneficiary Eligibility: Families as well as elderly/persons with disabilities who are residents of conventional public or Indian housing are eligible to receive benefits from the ROSS program.

Credentials/Documentation: Applicants must provide documentation of partnerships through Memoranda of Agreement (MOA)/Memoranda of Understanding or letters of commitment.

14.870 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination: This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure: An application package prescribing the specific information to be submitted will be made available through HUD Headquarters and its field offices. The application and standard forms are provided by HUD for this program.

Award Procedure: HUD will review, rate and rank those applications in accordance with selection criteria in the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) published in the Federal Register. Awards will be made in rank order until all funds are expended.

Deadlines: The NOFA will announce the deadline for application submission.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Processing of applications and selection of successfu8l applicants will be undertaken by HUD. HUD will make final selection and obligate funds.

Appeals: None.

Renewals: Not applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals: The criteria for selecting proposals will be listed in the NOFA.

Examples of Funded Projects: Not applicable.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not available.

14.870 RELATED PROGRAMS:

None.

14.870 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Because this is a relatively new program, the Department is unable to cite concrete accomplishments at the time of this report.

14.870 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency: PUBLIC AND INDIAN HOUSING, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Type of Assistance: Project Grants.

Obligations: (Grants) FY 99 $0; FY 00 est $55,000,000; and FY 01 est $55,000,000.

Budget Account Number: 86-0162-0-1-451.

Authorization: Community Development Block Grant Section of the FY 1998 HUD Appropriations Act.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature: HUD appropriation statutes and the specific fiscal year NOFA published in the Federal Register provide program requirements and guidelines.

14.870 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: Designated persons in the Offices of Public Housing and Native American Programs listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Headquarters Office: Customer Services and Amenities Division, Office of Public and Assisted Housing Delivery, Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Room 4224, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410. Phone: (202) 708-4214. A telecommunications device for hearing and speech impaired persons (TDD) is available at (202) 708-0850. These are toll-free numbers.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

14.870 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: All applicants must present evidence of matching funds, as specified in the NOFA.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: HUD will provide assistance for a 2-year time period.

Uses and Use Restrictions: Grant funds may be used for both economic development and supportive services activities, organizational development, mediation, including the employment of service coordinators/case managers.

14.870 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports: Grantees must keep records and make available semi-annual reports as specified by HUD.

Audits: Grantees must adhere to the policies, guidelines and requirements of 24 CFR Part 85 and OMB Circular No. A-87; and OMB Circular Nos. A-110 and A-122 apply to the acceptance and use of assistance by private nonprofit agencies.

Records: Records will be retained in accordance with the HUD regulation, 24 CFR Part 85.