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CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC
ASSISTANCE
23.009: Appalachian Local Development District Assistance
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| 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 |
Applicant Eligibility: Multicounty organizations certified by the State.
Beneficiary Eligibility: Multicounty organizations.
Credentials/Documentation: Certificate by the Governor. State Appalachian Plan and Strategy Statement and Investment Program must describe the procedures for the participation of local development districts in the Appalachian development planning process. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments.
Preapplication Coordination: The State Alternate's Office is the coordinator for the Governor for Appalachian investments. The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure: Applications must be submitted and approved by the State Member of ARC. All proposed projects must meet the requirements of the State Appalachian Plan and Strategy Statement and Investment Program submitted annually before December 15. A letter of transmittal signed by the State Member and Standard Form 424 are required.
Award Procedure: Upon determination that the State approved project is eligible within a Commission approved Appalachian State Development Plan and Strategy Statement and Investment Program, the Federal Co-chairman determines that the project satisfies all Federal requirements.
Deadlines: Those imposed by each State and the general requirement of the Commission; that is, proposed projects shall be included in each of the State's approved project funding program which is submitted annually before December 15, and grant applications should be submitted to the Commission 90 days prior to the beginning of the grant period (beginning of the calendar year).
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Usually within 45 days after the receipt of the application at the Commission.
Appeals: None.
Renewals: Renewals and amended applications follow the same procedures as the original application.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals: See APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS.
Examples of Funded Projects: See USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $12,106 to $165,000; $84,020.
There were 71 planning districts aided in fiscal year 1999.
Federal Agency: APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION
Type of Assistance: Project Grants.
Obligations: (Grants) FY 99 $5,474,000; FY 00 est $5,965,000; and FY 01 est $5,400,000.
Budget Account Number: 46-0200-0-1-452.
Authorization: Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, Section 302, Public Law 89-4, as amended; 40 App. U.S.C. 302; Appalachian Regional Development Reform Act of 1998, Public Law 105-393.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature: "The Appalachian Regional Commission Code" (limited distribution); "ARC Travel Regulations;" "ARC Section 302A Guidelines" and "Audit Guide for Grants Made Under Section 302(A)(1) of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, as amended", and applicable OMB Circulars.
Regional or Local Office: Refer to Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office: Inquiries and proposals for projects should be submitted first to the Appalachian State office designated by the Governor. (See Appendix IV of the Catalog.) Other inquiries may be addressed to: Executive Director, Appalachian Regional Commission, 1666 Connecticut Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20235. Phone: (202) 884-7700. Use the same number for FTS.
(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)
Formula and Matching Requirements: Applicants must furnish at least 50 percent nonfederal funds of total eligible administrative, planning and programming expenses as determined by the Commission.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Assistance is provided quarterly for 12 months.
Uses and Use Restrictions: For administrative expenses, including technical services of certified local development districts; in addition to the uses and use restrictions detailed in the Appalachian Development Program (23.001), the local development district may use grant funds for the purchase of real estate and vehicles; and for space improvement and construction only with the express approval of ARC. Funds may be used only in the performance of grantees program and in accord with the budget, and amendments thereto, as approved by the Commission.
Reports: Annual progress and financial reports in a form and manner prescribed by the Commission.
Audits: The Commission, the Federal Co-chairman of the Commission, and the Comptroller General of the United States shall have access for the purpose of audit and examination. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audit of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that receive financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records: The grantee shall keep records for not less than 3 years which fully disclose the purpose, amount and disposition of ARC funds and other contributions.
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