NOFA for Youth Development Initiative Under Public and Indian Housing Family Investment Centers

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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Office of Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing

[FR-3841-N-01]

NOFA for Youth Development Initiative Under Public and Indian

Housing Family Investment Centers

AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian

Housing, HUD.

ACTION: Notice of funding availability.

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SUMMARY: HUD is announcing the availability of up to $10 million in

funding for Fiscal Year 1995 for a Youth Development Initiative under

the Family Investment Center Program (FIC). The Youth Development

Initiative under FIC will provide up to approximately 10 grants for

innovative violence abatement strategies that have been developed by

youth for public housing. The Youth Development Initiative advances the

goals of the Clinton Administration's Operation Safe Home, a major

initiative that addresses the larger problem of violence in America's

low-income communities. The Youth Development Initiative will provide

young individuals (ages 13-25), including noncustodial parents with

child support agreements for children that are public housing residents

and who would be capable of meeting their obligations by being provided

such services, with better access to comprehensive education and

employment opportunities and supportive services. The grants will be

for up to 3 to 5 years in duration, depending upon the activities

undertaken, and will involve youth as active partners, to provide

leadership opportunities and improve the capacity for long-term

training and services for young residents. The final rule on this

program was published in the Federal Register on August 24, 1994, as

subpart D of 24 CFR part 964.

In the body of this document is information concerning the purpose

of the NOFA, eligibility, available amounts, rating factors, and

application processing, including how to apply and how selections will

be made.

DATES: Application kits will be available beginning May 30, 1995. The

application deadline will be 3:00 p.m., local time, on June 29, 1995.

ADDRESSES: An application kit may be obtained from the local HUD Field

Office with delegated responsibilities over an applicant public housing

agency (see Appendix for listing; applicants in the State of Oklahoma

should either contact the HUD office in Denver, Colorado or call the

Clearinghouse), or by calling the HUD Community Relations and

Involvement Clearinghouse toll-free number 1-800-955-2232. Telephone

requests must include your name, mailing address, or post office

address (including zip code), telephone number (including area code),

and should refer to document FR-3841. This NOFA cannot be used as the

application.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bertha M. Jones, Office of Community

Relations and Involvement (OCRI), Department of Housing and Urban

Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4112, Washington, DC 20410;

telephone number: (202) 708-3611 (this is not a toll-free number).

Hearing- or speech-impaired persons may use the Telecommunications

Devices for the Deaf (TDD) by contacting the Federal Information Relay

Service on 1-800-877-TDDY (1-800-877-8339) or 202-708-9300 (not a toll-

free number) for information on the program.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement

The information collection requirements contained in this notice

have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget, under

section 3504(h) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501-

3520), and assigned OMB control number 2577-0189.

I. Purpose and Substantive Description

A. Authority

Section 22 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C.

1437t) provides for the establishment of Family Investment Centers

(FIC). The final rule implementing the FIC Program for public housing

was published on August 24, 1994 (59 FR 43622), as part 964, subpart D.

B. Allocation Amounts

In this NOFA, up to $10 million is being made available to public

housing agencies (PHAs) for the Youth Development Initiative to further

Operation Safe Home. The Department's intention to use the total of $10

million for Youth Development Initiative activities was announced in

the NOFA for Public and Indian Housing Family Investment Centers,

published on February 15, 1995 (60 FR 8900).

The FIC Youth Development Initiative grants awarded under this NOFA

will be targeted to assist youth in gaining access to education,

employment, and supportive services. HUD expects that this funding will

demonstrate the importance of comprehensive supportive services in

contributing to the reduction of unemployment among our youth and crime

and violence in public housing communities. This Youth Development

Initiative requires that the funded actions be designed and implemented

by the targeted youth, in partnership with the PHA.

Each applicant may submit only one application under this NOFA. The

maximum grant amount per applicant under this NOFA is $1 million. As

explained in the February 15, 1995, FIC NOFA, both PHAs and IHAs are

eligible applicants in the main FIC NOFA, but only PHAs may apply for

the set-aside funds announced in this Youth Initiative NOFA.

C. Overview and Policy

The stated purpose of Section 22 for FIC is:

[T]o provide families living in public housing with better

access to educational and employment opportunities to achieve self-

sufficiency and independence by: (a) Developing facilities in or

near public housing for training and support services; (b)

mobilizing public and private resources to expand and improve the

delivery of such services; (c) providing funding for such essential

training and support services that cannot otherwise be funded; and

(d) improving the capacity of management to assess the training and

service needs of families, coordinate the provision of training and

services that meet such needs, and ensure the long-term provision of

such training and services.

Although Section 22 is phrased in terms of ``families'' living in

public housing, because of section 527 of the National Affordable

Housing Act (104 Stat. 4216; 42 U.S.C. 1437aa note) (NAHA), the

definition of ``families'' may be used interchangeably as individuals.

This special Initiative is being made available to individuals (youths,

ages 13-25), including noncustodial parents with child support

agreements for children living in public housing and who would be made

capable of meeting their obligations by being provided these services.

The Department envisions that this Initiative under FIC will

complement other youth programs, drug elimination efforts, and Youth

Sports activities to increase the rates of school completion,

enrollment in advanced education, or training and employment. PHAs that

are recipients of or applicants for other programs with youth training

opportunities must coordinate this FIC Youth Development Initiative

with these programs. As an incentive to becoming self-sufficient, the

earnings of public housing youths participating in [[Page 28305]] this

Youth Development Initiative shall not be treated as income for the

purpose of rent calculation, and services are not treated as income for

the purposes of any other program or provision of State or Federal law,

including rent assistance, subject to the limitations set out in

Section I.F(5), ``Treatment of Income,'' of this NOFA. This Initiative

is administered by the Department's Office of Community Relations and

Involvement in the Office of Public and Indian Housing, with assistance

from a network of Community Relations and Involvement Specialists in

HUD Field Offices.

D. Definitions

For purposes of this NOFA, the following definitions apply:

Eligible Residents means public housing residents aged 13-25 of a

participating PHA, including noncustodial parents with child support

agreements for children living in public housing when those parents

would be made capable of meeting their obligations by being provided

services.

Secretary means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

Service Coordinator means any person, including youth, who is

responsible for:

(1) Determining the eligibility of individuals to be served by this

Youth Development Initiative;

(2) Assessing training and service needs of eligible residents;

(3) Working with service providers to coordinate the provision of

services on a PHA-wide or less-than-PHA-wide basis, and to tailor the

services to the needs and characteristics of eligible residents;

(4) Mobilizing public and private resources to ensure that the

supportive services identified can be funded over the 5-year period, at

least, following the initial receipt of funding under this NOFA;

(5) Monitoring and evaluating the delivery, impact, and

effectiveness of any supportive service funded with capital or

operating assistance under this program;

(6) Coordinating the development and implementation of this Youth

FIC Initiative with other self-sufficiency programs and other education

and employment programs; or

(7) Performing other duties and functions that are appropriate for

providing eligible residents with better access to educational and

employment opportunities.

Supportive Services means new or significantly expanded services

essential to providing youth in public housing with better access to

educational and employment opportunities to achieve self-sufficiency

and independence. (PHAs applying for funds to provide supportive

services must demonstrate that the services will be provided at a

higher level than currently provided). Program funds may be used for

the provision of not more than 15 percent of the cost of any supportive

services (which may be provided directly to eligible residents by the

public housing agency or by contract or lease through other appropriate

agencies or providers). Supportive services may include:

(1) Child care, of a type that provides sufficient hours of

operation and serves appropriate ages as needed to facilitate parental

access to education and job opportunities;

(2) Employment training and counseling (e.g., job training,

preparation and counseling, job development and placement, business

management training and entrepreneurship development, and follow-up

assistance after job placement);

(3) Computer skills training;

(4) Entrepreneurship training;

(5) Education (e.g., remedial education, literacy training,

completion of secondary or post-secondary education, and assistance in

the attainment of certificates of high school equivalency);

(5) Transportation as necessary to enable any participating youth

to receive available services or to commute to his or her place of

employment;

(6) Personal welfare (e.g., substance/alcohol abuse treatment and

counseling, self-development counseling, etc.);

(7) Supportive Health Care Services (e.g., outreach and referral

services); and

(8) Any other services and resources, including case management,

that are determined to be appropriate in assisting eligible residents.

Vacant Unit means a dwelling unit that is not under an effective

lease to an eligible family. An effective lease is a lease under which

an eligible family has a right to possession of the unit and is being

charged rent, even if the amount of any utility allowance equals or

exceeds the amount of a total tenant payment that is based on income

and, as a result, the amount paid by the family to the PHA is zero.

E. Eligibility

(1) Eligible Applicants

Funding for this program is limited to public housing authorities.

Housing Authorities with Section 8 oversight (only) are not eligible to

apply for funds under this NOFA. Facilities assisted shall be on or

near the premises of public housing. For all families using FIC

services, other than eligible residents (as defined in Section I.D of

this NOFA), any additional costs incurred are to be borne by other

resources.

To be eligible under this NOFA, a PHA cannot have serious

unaddressed, outstanding Inspector General audit findings; fair housing

and equal opportunity monitoring review findings; or Field Office

management review findings. In addition, the PHA must be in compliance

with civil rights laws and equal opportunity requirements. A PHA will

be considered to be in compliance if:

(a) As a result of formal administrative proceedings, there are no

outstanding findings of noncompliance with civil rights laws unless the

PHA is operating in compliance with a HUD-approved compliance agreement

designed to correct the area(s) of noncompliance;

(b) There is no adjudication of a civil rights violation in a civil

action brought against it by a private individual, unless the PHA

demonstrates that it is operating in compliance with a court order, or

implementing a HUD-approved resident selection and assignment plan or

compliance agreement, designed to correct the area(s) of noncompliance;

(c) There is no deferral of Federal funding based upon civil rights

violations;

(d) HUD has not deferred application processing by HUD under Title

VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Attorney General's Guidelines

(28 CFR 50.3) and HUD's Title VI regulations (24 CFR 1.8) and

procedures (HUD Handbook 8040.1) or under Section 504 of the

Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and HUD regulations (24 CFR 8.57);

(e) There is no pending civil rights suit brought against the PHA

by the Department of Justice; and

(f) There is no unresolved charge of discrimination against the PHA

issued by the Secretary under Section 810(g) of the Fair Housing Act,

as implemented by 24 CFR 103.400.

(2) Eligible Activities

To develop such a Youth Development Initiative, program funds may

be used for the following activities to guarantee youth access to

comprehensive services:

(a) The renovation, conversion, or combination of vacant dwelling

units in a PHA development to create common areas to accommodate the

provision of supportive services;

(b) The renovation of existing common areas in a PHA development to

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(c) The renovation, acquisition, or construction of facilities

located near the premises of one or more PHA developments to

accommodate the provision of supportive services. Under this NOFA,

acquisition and new construction will be treated the same as

substantial rehabilitation (renovation/conversion) activities, for such

purposes as rating and submission requirements.

(d) The provision of not more than 15 percent of the total cost of

supportive services (which may be provided directly to eligible

residents by the PHA or by contract or lease through other appropriate

agencies or providers), but only if the PHA demonstrates that:

(i) The supportive services are appropriate to improve the access

of eligible residents for employment and educational opportunities; and

(ii) The PHA has made diligent efforts to use or obtain other

available resources to fund or provide such services.

(3) Eligible Costs

Costs that may be covered for activities funded and carried out by

a housing authority include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a) Administrative Costs. No cap. Costs that are reasonable and

include maintenance, utility costs (telephone, fax, light, gas),

postage, printing, copier, building leasing/rent costs, accounting

staff, and initial equipment purchase (i.e., desks, chairs, computer

equipment, tools, etc.);

(b) Other Program Costs. Costs that include advertisement,

reimbursement for participants of Youth FIC, insurance liability costs

(personal property/property off housing authority site), and Technical

Assistance (T/A) contractor fees, etc.;

(c) Supportive Services. Grant funds may be used to fund a maximum

of 15 percent of the total cost of providing supportive services.

Direct service delivery includes the costs of training programs, day

care services, manpower, etc.;

(d) Site Facility/Renovation/Conversion/Construction/Acquisition

Costs. Costs include: Renovation/conversion/construction/acquisition,

architectural and engineering (and related professional services

required to prepare architectural plans or drawings, write-ups,

specifications, or inspections); and

(e) The employment of service coordinators.

(4) Other Eligibility Related Requirements

(a) Grants used solely for renovation/conversion/acquisition/new

construction activities listed in paragraphs (a), (b), or (c) of

Section I.E(2), ``Eligible Activities,'' of this NOFA, shall be

completed within 3 years of the effective date of the grant. Other

eligible activities may be funded over a maximum 5-year period.

(b) Each applicant should submit a description of the supportive

services activities and/or the renovation or conversion to be

conducted, along with a budget and timetable for those activities. This

description should include the PHA's plans to:

(i) Ensure provision of employment, on-the-job training and work

experience, education, child care, transportation, and assistance in

resolving personal or family crises;

(ii) Encourage the active involvement of local labor unions, junior

and senior high schools, 2- and 4-year post-secondary institutions, and

community agencies; and

(iii) Ensure outreach and recruitment efforts and integrate service

delivery, intake assessment, and case management.

(c) Each applicant must submit a budget, timetable, and list of

milestones for the 5-year period (following initial receipt of

funding), at least, covered by the applicant's description of

supportive services. Milestones shall include the number of youth to be

served, types of services, and dollar amounts to be allocated over the

5-year period.

(d) Each applicant must demonstrate a firm commitment of assistance

from one or more sources ensuring that supportive services will be

provided for not less than 1 year following the completion of

activities funded under this NOFA.

(e) When a grant application is approved, the PHA must receive

approval from HUD to conduct renovation or conversions. Approval must

be provided prior to drawing down funds.

(f) If a renovation is done off-site, the PHA must provide

documentation that it has control of the proposed property. Control can

be evidenced through a lease agreement, ownership documentation, or

other appropriate documentation (see Sections III.B(4) and III.C(14) of

this NOFA).

F. Other Program Requirements

(1) Youth/Resident Involvement. The Department has a longstanding

policy of encouraging PHAs to promote resident involvement and to

facilitate cooperative partnerships to achieve specific and mutual

goals. Therefore, youth/residents must be included in the planning and

implementation of this program. The PHA shall develop a process that

assures that public housing youth, through their Resident Councils, if

feasible, are active partners in the development of the content of the

PHA's application in response to this NOFA. The PHA shall give full

consideration to the comments and concerns of the youth

representatives. The Department envisions that the youth

representatives will work in concert with the duly elected Resident

Council. The process shall include:

(a) Informing youth of the selected developments regarding the

preparation of the application and providing for residents to become

active partners in the development of the application.

(b) Once a draft application has been prepared, the PHA shall make

a copy available for reading in the management office; provide copies

of the draft to the duly-elected resident organization representing the

residents of the developments involved; and provide adequate

opportunity for comment by all residents, including youth, of the

development and their representative organizations prior to making the

application final. A copy of all comments shall be kept on file for

review, at the residents' request, by the duly elected Resident Council

and HUD.

(c) After HUD approval of a grant, notify youth and other residents

of the development, and any representative organizations, of approval

of the grant; notify the youth of the availability of the HUD-approved

implementation schedule in the management office for reading; and

develop a system to facilitate a regular youth role in all aspects of

program implementation.

(2) Training/Employment of PHA Youth Residents. (a) Section 3 of

the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u)

(Section 3) requires that programs of direct financial assistance

administered by HUD provide, to the greatest extent feasible,

opportunities for job training and employment to lower income residents

in connection with projects in their neighborhoods. The requirements of

Section 3 have been implemented in 24 CFR part 135 by an interim rule

published on June 30, 1994 ( 59 FR 33866). At a minimum each PHA, and

each of its contractors and subcontractors receiving funds under this

program, shall make best efforts to employ PHA residents in connection

with housing rehabilitation, housing construction, and other public

construction projects. [[Page 28307]]

(b) For purposes of the requirements under Section 3, a best effort

means that the PHA shall:

(1) Attempt to recruit PHA youth from the appropriate areas through

Resident/Youth Councils, local advertising media, signs placed at the

proposed FIC project site, and community organizations and public or

private institutions operating within the development area. The PHA

shall include in its outreach and marketing efforts, procedures to

attract the least likely to apply for this program because it includes

construction/renovation/conversion types of activities, i.e., low-

income households headed by women and persons with disabilities; and

(2) Determine the qualifications of PHA residents when they apply,

either on their own or on referral from any source, and employ PHA

youth if their qualifications are satisfactory and the contractor has

openings. If the PHA is unable to employ youth determined to be

qualified, those residents shall be listed for the first available

openings.

(3) Davis-Bacon Requirements. All laborers and mechanics employed

by contractors or the PHA in renovation or conversion (including

combining of units) on the premises of the PHA development to

accommodate the provision of supportive services under this program

shall be paid not less than the wages prevailing in the locality, as

predetermined by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to the Davis-Bacon Act

(40 U.S.C. 276a-276a-5). All architects, technical engineers,

draftsmen, and technicians employed with respect to such work shall be

paid not less than the wages prevailing in the locality as determined

by HUD. These requirements do not apply to volunteers under the

conditions set out in 24 CFR part 70.

(4) Youth/Resident Compensation. Residents employed to provide

services funded under this program or described in the application

shall be paid at a rate not less than the highest of:

(a) The minimum wage that would be applicable to the employees

under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA), if section 6(a)(1)

of the FLSA applied to the resident and if the resident were not exempt

under section 13 of the FLSA;

(b) The State or local minimum wage for the most nearly comparable

covered employment; or

(c) The prevailing rate of pay for persons employed in similar

public occupations by the same employer.

(5) Treatment of Income. (a) 1937 Act. As provided in section 22(i)

of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (1937 Act), no service

provided to a PHA resident under this program may be treated as income

for the purpose of any other program or provision of State, or Federal

law. Program participation shall begin on the first day the resident

enters training or begins to receive services. Furthermore, the

earnings of and benefits to any PHA youth resulting from participation

in the FIC program shall not be considered as income in computing the

tenant's total annual income that is used to determine the tenant

rental payment during:

(i) The period that the youth participates in the program; and

(ii) The period that begins with the commencement of employment of

the youth in the first job acquired by the youth after completion of

the program that is not funded by assistance under the 1937 Act, and

ends on the earlier of:

(A) The date the youth ceases to continue employment without good

cause; or

(B) The expiration of the 18-month period beginning on the date of

commencement of employment in the first job not funded by assistance

under this program.

(6) Reports. Each PHA receiving a grant shall submit to HUD an

annual progress report, participant evaluation and assessment data, and

other information, as needed, regarding the effectiveness of the Youth

Development Initiative in providing youth with access to education and

job opportunities and supportive services.

G. Rating Factors

Each application for grant award will be evaluated if it is

submitted as required under Section II.B of this NOFA and meets the

eligibility requirements in Section I.E of this NOFA. Applications will

be placed in three funding categories, but ranked using Rating Factors

for either Combination Funding Requests or Supportive Services Only.

The three funding categories are as follows: (1) Supportive Services

Only; (2) Renovation/Conversion/Acquisition/New Construction; and (3)

Combination Supportive Services/Renovation/Conversion/Acquisition/New

Construction Activities. Applications submitted for funds solely to

implement supportive services will be competitively selected based on

the highest scores out of a possible 100 points, using Rating Factors

for Supportive Services Only. Applications submitted for funds that

include renovation/conversion (including acquisition and new

construction) or combination of dwelling unit activities will be

competitively selected based on the highest scores out of a possible

100 points, using Rating Factors for Combination Funding Requests.

Grants will be awarded to approximately the 10 highest-ranked eligible

applicants in the nation. All of the funds will be awarded based on

project size and geographical diversity. HUD reserves the right to

select applications out of rank order, if necessary to achieve

geographic diversity.

HUD will review and evaluate the application as follows, according

to whether the application seeks funds for Supportive Services Only, or

for renovation, conversion, acquisition, or new construction

activities, or for Combination Funding:

Combination Funding Requests--Renovation/Conversion/Acquisition/New

Construction/Supportive Services Activities (Maximum 100 points). If

the applicant is proposing to build or rehabilitate a facility to

render programmatic services, applications will be scored on the

following factors:

(a) Evidence of the need for supportive services by eligible

residents (Maximum: 35 points):

A high score of 26-35 points is achieved where the

applicant provides a detailed needs assessment of eligible residents,

clearly identifies specific target areas of concern, and documents

milestone results and benefits to be derived from resident

participation in Youth FIC services.

A medium score of 13-25 points is achieved where the

applicant provides a general needs assessment of eligible residents,

identifies target areas, but does not provide milestone results to be

derived from resident participation in Youth FIC services.

A low score of 1-12 points is achieved where the applicant

merely mentions there is a need for services, but does not clearly

address specific areas of concern.

(b) Youth Resident Involvement/Local Partnerships (Maximum: 25

points): The extent to which the housing authority has demonstrated

that it has partnered with residents in the implementation phase

(evidence of such a partnership may be in the form of a resident

council board resolution or letter), and will contract with or employ

youth residents to provide services and conduct renovation/conversion/

construction activities. In assigning points for this factor, HUD shall

also consider the extent of the involvement of social service agencies

in the development of the application. The commitment of these agencies

may be demonstrated through evidence of intent to provide direct

financial assistance or other resources, such as social services (i.e.,

counseling and training); funds [[Page 28308]] available through

existing State and local programs; or other commitments.

A high score of 18-25 points is received where the

applicant provides evidence that it has a strong and cooperative

partnership with its youth residents and that youth residents were

involved in the development of the application; the applicant will

continue its involvement throughout the implementation stages of the

Youth FIC, including providing input identifying resident needs; and

the applicant will contract with or employ youth residents to provide

services and conduct renovation/conversion/construction activities. The

applicant also provides evidence in a resolution or by certification in

a letter that social service agencies intend to provide various

resources to the Youth FIC; i.e., sources committed, availability of

funds, etc.

A medium score of 9-17 points is received where the

applicant mentions its partnership with youth residents. While the

residents were notified of the Youth FIC (although not involved in the

development of the application), the applicant ensures that their role

will be increased during the implementation stages of the Youth FIC and

states its intent to provide services (even though the plan for hiring

and contracting is not specific). The applicant provides certification

in letter or a resolution that it is currently implementing a similar

program (volunteer) utilizing partnerships with service agencies in its

locality. Evidence also is provided of social service agencies' intent

to provide various resources to the Youth FIC; i.e., source committed,

availability of funds, etc.; and

A low score of 1-8 points is received where the applicant

mentions a partnership, but evidence of such support is not provided.

The applicant mentions its efforts at coordinating the Youth FIC

facility in a target area, but does not include evidence of commitments

from existing local, State, or Federal sources.

(c) Capability (Maximum: 20 points): (1) The capability of the

housing authority or designated service provider to provide the

supportive services; (2) the extent to which the housing authority has

demonstrated success in modernization activities under the

Comprehensive Grant/Comprehensive Improvement Assistance (CIAP)

Programs (see CFR part 968); and (3) the extent to which the housing

authority has a good record of maintaining and operating public

housing, as determined by the Public Housing Management Assessment

Program (PHMAP) (see 24 CFR part 901), and has utilized innovative and

workable strategies to improve management.

A high score of 14-20 points is received where the

applicant: (a) Demonstrates success in providing similar supportive

services programs and has clearly detailed how the services were

coordinated and complemented with other programs; and (b) the

applicant's PHMAP score is in the ``high performer'' range.

A medium score of 7-13 points is received where the

applicant does not currently provide similar programs, but demonstrates

how the services will be coordinated and complemented with other

programs. The applicant's PHMAP score is in the ``standard'' range (60

or greater, but less than 90). In addition, the housing authority has

clearly identified innovative strategies to improve management of its

developments.

A low score of 1-6 points is received where it is unclear

if the applicant or designated service provider has experience in

providing similar supportive services programs. The applicant's PHMAP

score is in the ``troubled'' range (less than 60); however, it is

currently implementing local, State, or Federal partnerships in efforts

to develop effective strategies to improve its management capacity.

(d) Sustainability/Program Quality (Maximum: 20 points): (1) The

extent to which the housing authority and each service provider have

evidenced that supportive services and other resources will be provided

for 5 years following the receipt of funding for supportive services

under this NOFA, or 3 years following the completion of renovation/

conversion/construction/acquisition activities; (2) the extent to which

the housing authority has demonstrated that it will commit to its Youth

FIC part of its formula allocation of Comprehensive Grant Program

(CGP)/Comprehensive Improvement Assistance Program (CIAP) funds for

CGP/CIAP eligible activities that result in employment, training, and

contracting opportunities for eligible residents; and (3) the extent to

which the envisioned renovation/conversion/construction/acquisition and

combination activities are appropriate to facilitate the provision of

Youth FIC supportive services.

A high score of 14-20 points is received where the

applicant provides letters from service providers that contain a strong

commitment to providing services and other resources (i.e., direct

financial staff, training/educational) over the grant period; clearly

documents its current use of CGP/CIAP funds toward eligible Youth FIC

activities; and provides the following:

--A detailed description of the location of the Youth FIC, the

coordination of services proposed at the facility, and the area to be

served by the Youth FIC; and

--Evidence that the facility is appropriate for the proposed Youth

FIC Activity. This evidence should clearly indicate the facility's

accessibility to residents, including its distance and the

transportation necessary to receive services.

A medium score of 7-13 points is received where the

applicant provides letters or narrative language regarding the

commitment of service providers, but the providers are limiting in

their commitment to providing services; does not currently have CGP/

CIAP funding, but has made clear its intention to use part of future

CGP/CIAP funding toward eligible Youth FIC activities; and provides a

good description of the facility location, however its accessibility to

residents is somewhat unclear.

A low score of 1-6 points is received where the applicant

merely mentions that services will be provided, but does not provide

letters; does not make clear any intention to use part of its current

or future CGP/CIAP funding toward eligible Youth FIC activities; and

mentions the location of the Youth FIC facility, but does not provide

specific details regarding the appropriateness or accessibility or

distance to residents.

Supportive Services Only

(a) Evidence of Need for supportive services [Maximum: 35 points]:

A high score of 26-35 points is achieved where the

applicant provides a detailed needs assessment of eligible residents,

clearly identifies specific target areas of concern, and documents

milestone results and benefits to be derived from resident

participation in Youth FIC services.

A medium score of 13-25 points is achieved where the

applicant provides a general needs assessment of eligible residents,

identifies target areas, but does not provide milestone results to be

derived from resident participation in FIC services.

A low score of 1-12 points is achieved where the applicant

merely mentions there is a need for services, but does not clearly

address specific areas of concern.

(b) Youth Resident Involvement/Local Partnerships (Maximum: 25

points): The extent to which the housing authority has demonstrated

that it has partnered with youth residents in the planning phase of the

Youth FIC, will further [[Page 28309]] include the residents in the

implementation phase (evidence of such a partnership may be in the form

of a resident council board resolution or letter), and will contract

with or employ youth residents to provide services. In addition, HUD

shall consider the extent of the involvement of social services

agencies in the development of the application and the commitment of

those agencies to providing direct financial assistance or other

resources, such as social services (i.e., counseling and training),

funds available through existing State and local programs, or other

commitments.

A high score of 18-25 points is received where the

applicant provides evidence that it has a strong and cooperative

partnership with its youth residents and that youth residents were

involved in the development of the application; the applicant will

continue its involvement throughout the implementation stages of the

Youth FIC, including providing input identifying resident needs; and

the applicant will contract with or employ residents to provide

services. The applicant also provides evidence by resolution or

certification in a letter that social service agencies intend to

provide various resources to the Youth FIC; i.e., sources committed,

availability of funds, etc.

A medium score of 9-17 points is received where the

applicant mentions its partnership with residents. While the residents

were notified of the Youth FIC (although not involved in the

development of the application), the applicant ensures that the

residents' role will be increased during the implementation stages of

the Youth FIC and states its intent to provide services (even though

the plan for hiring and contracting is not specific). The applicant

provides certification in a letter or a resolution that it is currently

implementing a similar program (volunteer) utilizing partnerships with

service agencies in its locality. Evidence also is provided of social

service agencies' intent to provide various resources to the Youth FIC;

i.e., source committed, availability of funds, etc.; and

A low score of 1-8 points is received where applicant

mentions a partnership, but evidence of such support is not provided.

The applicant mentions its efforts at coordinating the Youth FIC

facility in a target area, but does not include evidence of commitments

from existing local, State, Federal sources.

(c) Capability (Maximum: 20 points): (1) The capability of the

housing authority or designated service provider to provide the

supportive services; and (2) the extent to which the housing authority

has a good record of maintaining and operating public housing, as

determined by the Public Housing Management Assessment Program (PHMAP)

(see 24 CFR part 901), and has utilized innovative and workable

strategies to improve management.

A high score of 14-20 points is received where the

applicant: (a) Demonstrates success in providing similar supportive

services programs and has clearly detailed how the services were

coordinated and complemented with other programs; (b) the applicant's

PHMAP score is in the ``high performer'' range.

A medium score of 7-13 points is received where the

applicant does not currently provide similar programs, but demonstrates

how the services will be coordinated and complemented with other

programs. The applicant's PHMAP score is in the ``standard'' range (60

or greater but less than 90). In addition, the housing authority has

clearly identified innovative strategies to improve management of its

developments.

A low score of 1-6 points is received where it is unclear

if the applicant or designated service provider has experience in

providing similar supportive services programs. The applicant's PHMAP

score is in the ``troubled'' range (less than 60); however, it is

currently implementing local, State, or Federal partnerships in efforts

to develop effective strategies to improve its management capacity.

(d) Sustainability/Program Quality (Maximum: 20 points): (1) The

extent to which the housing authority and each service provider have

evidenced that supportive services and other resources will be provided

for 5 years following the receipt of funding for supportive services

under this NOFA; and (2) the extent to which the housing authority has

demonstrated that it will commit to its Youth FIC part of its formula

allocation of Comprehensive Grant Program (CGP)/Comprehensive

Improvement Assistance Program (CIAP) funds for eligible activities

that result in employment, training, and contracting opportunities that

are appropriate to facilitate the provision of Youth FIC supportive

services.

A high score of 14-20 points is received where the

applicant provides letters from service providers that contain their

strong commitment to providing services and other resources (i.e.,

direct financial staff, training/educational) over the grant period;

clearly documents its current use of CGP/CIAP funds toward eligible

Youth FIC activities; and provides the following:

--A detailed description of the location of the Youth FIC, the

coordination of services proposed at the facility, and the area to be

served by the Youth FIC; and

--Evidence clearly indicating the accessibility of the FIC facility

to residents, including the distance to the facility and the

transportation necessary to receive services.

A medium score of 7-13 points is received where the

applicant provides letters or narrative language regarding commitment

of service providers, but the providers are limiting in their

commitment to providing services; does not currently have CGP/CIAP

funding, but has made clear its intention to use part of future CGP/

CIAP funding toward eligible Youth FIC activities; and provides a

description of the facility location, but its accessibility to

residents is somewhat unclear.

A low score of 1-6 points is received where the applicant

merely mentions that services will be provided, but does not provide

letters; does not make clear any intention to use part of its current

or future CGP/CIAP funding toward eligible Youth FIC activities; and

mentions the location of the Youth FIC facility, but does not provide

specific details regarding its accessibility or distance to residents.

H. Environmental Review

Any environmental impact regarding eligible activities will be

addressed through an environmental review of that activity as required

by 24 CFR part 50, including the applicable related laws and

authorities under Sec. 50.4, to be completed by HUD, to ensure that any

environmental impact will be addressed before assistance is provided to

the PHA. Grantees will be expected to adhere to all assurances

applicable to environmental concerns as contained in this NOFA and

grant agreements.

II. Application Submissions Process

A. Application Kit

An application kit is required as the formal submission to apply

for funding. The kit includes information and guidance on preparation

of a Plan and Budget for activities proposed by the applicant. This

process facilitates the execution of the grant for those selected to

receive funding. An application may be obtained from the local HUD

Field Offices with delegated responsibilities over an applying PHA (See

Appendix A for listing; applicants in the State of Oklahoma should

either contact the HUD office in Denver, Colorado or call

[[Page 28310]] the Clearinghouse), or by calling HUD's Community

Relations and Involvement Clearinghouse toll free number 1-800-955-

2232. Requests for application kits must include your name, mailing

address or P.O. Box (including zip code), and telephone number

(including area code), and should refer to document FR-3841.

Applications may be requested beginning May 30, 1995.

B. Application Submission

The original and two copies of the application must be submitted.

The Appendix lists addresses of HUD Field Offices that will accept the

completed application. Applications for the Youth FIC Program should

not exceed 30 pages. Each applicant should provide the name of its

congressional Representative and District in its narrative description

of the proposed project.

The application must be physically received by 3:00 p.m., local

time, on June 29, 1995. This application deadline is firm as to date

and hour. In the interest of fairness to all competing applicants, the

Department will treat as ineligible for consideration any application

that is received after the deadline. Applicants should take this

practice into account and make early submission of their applications

to avoid any risk of loss of eligibility brought on by unanticipated

delays or other delivery-related problems. Facsimile and telegraphic

applications are not authorized and shall not be considered.

III. Checklist of Application Submission Requirements

The Application Kit will contain a checklist of all application

submission requirements to complete the application process.

A. Applications for Supportive Services Only must contain the

following information:

(1) Name and address (or P.O. Box) of the PHA. Name and telephone

number of contact person (in the event further information or

clarification is needed during the application review process);

(2) SF-424A, Budget Information, Non-Construction Programs, and SF-

424B, Assurances, Non-Construction Programs;

(3) A description of the need for supportive services by eligible

youth residents;

(4) A description of the supportive services that are to be

provided over at least a 5-year period after the initial receipt of

funding under this NOFA, and 1 year following the completion of

activities funded under this NOFA, and how the supportive services will

enhance education and job opportunities for youth residents;

(5) Evidence of a firm commitment of assistance from one or more

sources ensuring that the supportive services will be provided for not

less than three years following the completion of activities funded

under this NOFA. Evidence shall be in the form of a letter or

resolution. A cost allocation plan shall be submitted outlining the 1-

year commitment;

(6) A description of public or private sources of assistance that

can reasonably be expected to fund or provide supportive services,

including evidence of any intention to provide assistance expressed by

State and local governments, private foundations, and other

organizations (including profit and nonprofit organizations);

(7) A description of the plan for continuing operation of the Youth

FIC, and the provision of services to youth after completion of the

later of: (i) 5 years following the initial receipt of funding under

this NOFA; or (ii) 1 year following the completion of activities funded

under this NOFA;

(8) A certification from an appropriate service agency (in the case

of FSS, the certification may be from the Coordinating Committee) that:

(a) The provision of supportive services is well designed to

provide youth with better access to educational and employment

opportunities; and

(b) There is a reasonable likelihood that such services will be

funded or provided for the entire 5-year period, at least, after the

initial receipt of funding under this NOFA.

(9) A description of assistance for which the PHA is applying;

(10) A narrative on the location of the Youth FIC facility. Provide

the precise location of the facility to be used for Youth FIC, and

indicate its accessibility to residents, including distance from the

development(s), and transportation necessary to receive services;

(11) Evidence that the PHA has control of the Youth FIC site. If

the facility is off-site, the PHA shall include copies of the

negotiated lease and the terms, an option to lease, indicating that the

facility is available to the PHA for use as a Youth FIC for the period

ending the later of: (1) 5 years following the initial receipt of

funding under this NOFA, or (ii) 1 year following the completion of

activities funded under this NOFA;

(12) A certification that funds used to pay for a Service

Coordinator are not duplicate expenses from any other program;

(13) A description of the youth involvement and participation in

the planning and implementation phases of this program;

(14) A description of the services that PHA residents will be

employed to provide;

(15) Letters of commitment. The letters should identify all

commitments for additional resources to be made available to the

program from the applicant and other State, local, or private entities.

The description shall include, but is not limited to, the commitment

source, source committed, availability and use of funds, and other

conditions associated with the loan, grant, gift, donation,

contribution, etc. Commitments from State or local agencies may

include, but are not limited to, vocational, adult, and bilingual

education; Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) and Family Support Act

of 1988 job training programs; child care; and social services

assistance, counseling or drug addiction services. Commitments may

include in-kind contributions, on-site journeymen or equivalent

instructors, transportation, or other resources for use by participants

of the Youth FIC;

(16) Certification that efforts were made to use or obtain other

resources to fund or provide the services proposed;

(17) Certification of the extent to which the PHA will commit to

its Youth FIC part of its formula allocation of Comprehensive Grant

Program (CGP) funds/Comprehensive Improvement Assistance (CIAP) funds

for CGP/CIAP eligible activities that result in employment, training,

and contracting opportunities for eligible residents, if applicable;

(18) A project budget, timetable and narrative;

(19) Certification that Youth FIC funding will not duplicate any

other HUD funding, including CGP funding.

(20) Equal Opportunity Requirements. The PHA must certify that it

will carry out activities assisted under the program in compliance

with:

(a) The requirements of the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3619)

and implementing regulations at 24 CFR parts 100, 107, 109, 110, and

121; and Executive Order 11063 (Equal Opportunity Housing implementing

regulations at 24 CFR part 107; and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of

1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d) (Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted

Programs) and implementing regulations issued at 24 CFR part 1;

(b) The prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of age

under the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6101-07) and

implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 146; the prohibition against

discrimination [[Page 28311]] against individuals with a disability

under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) and

implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 8; and the requirements of

Executive Order 11246 and the implementing regulations issued at 41 CFR

chapter 60;

(c) The requirements of section 3 of the Housing and Urban

Development Act of 1968, 12 U.S.C. 1701u and implementing regulations

at 24 CFR part 135; and

(d) The requirements of Executive Orders 11625, 12432, and 12138.

Consistent with HUD's responsibilities under these Orders, the grantee

must make efforts to encourage the use of minority and women's business

enterprises in connection with activities funded under this notice.

(21) Form HUD-2880, Applicant/Recipient Disclosure Update Report

must be completed in accordance with 24 CFR part 12, Accountability in

the Provision of HUD Assistance. A copy is provided in the application

kit.

(22) 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.

(23) Certification regarding Lobbying. Section 319 of the

Department of the Interior Appropriations Act, Pub. L. 101-121,

approved October 23, 1989 (31 U.S.C. 1352) (the ``Byrd Amendment'')

generally prohibits recipients of Federal contracts, grants, and loans

from using appropriated funds for lobbying the Executive or Legislative

Branches of the Federal Government in connection with a specific

contract, grant or loan. The Department's regulations on these

restrictions on lobbying are codified at 24 CFR part 87. To comply with

24 CFR 87.110, any PHA submitting an application under this

announcement for more than $100,000 of budget authority must submit a

certification and, if applicable, a Disclosure of Lobbying Activities

(SF-LLL form).

(24) A certification that:

(a) The PHA will include in any contract for renovation or

conversion (including combining of units) on the premises of the PHA

development to accommodate the provision of supportive services under

this program, a requirement that all laborers and mechanics (other than

volunteers under the conditions set out in 24 CFR part 70) shall be

paid not less than the wages prevailing in the locality, as

predetermined by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to the Davis-Bacon Act

(40 U.S.C. 276a--276a-5);

(b) The PHA will include in such contracts a requirement that all

architects, technical engineers, draftsmen, and technicians (other than

volunteers) shall be paid not less than the wages prevailing in the

locality as determined by HUD; and

(c) The PHA will pay such wage rates to its own employees engaged

in this work.

B. Applications for Renovation/Conversion/Construction/Acquisition

Activities Only must contain the following information:

(1) Name and address (or P.O. Box) of the PHA. Name and telephone

number of contact person (in the event further information or

clarification is needed during the application review process);

(2) A narrative on the location of the off-site facility, if

applicable. Provide the precise location of the Youth FIC facility

(street address) and indicate its accessibility to residents, including

distance from the development(s), and transportation necessary to

receive services;

(3) A narrative description of how the funds will be used;

(4) Evidence that the PHA has control of the proposed premises.

This shall include copies of the negotiated lease and the terms, an

option to lease, indicating that the facility will be available to the

PHA for use as a Youth FIC for the period ending the later of: (i) 5

years following the initial receipt of funding under this NOFA; or (ii)

1 year following the completion of activities funded under this NOFA;

(5) A description of services that the PHA expects to be provided,

to the greatest extent practicable, by youth residents, as described in

Section I.F(2) of this NOFA. The Description shall include the position

titles and numbers of youth expected to be employed for renovation/

conversion/construction activities;

(6) Certification of the extent to which the PHA will commit to its

Youth FIC part of its formula allocation of Comprehensive Grant Program

(CGP) funds for CGP eligible activities that result in employment,

training, and contracting opportunities for eligible residents;

(7) A project budget, timetable and narrative;

(8) Certification that Youth FIC funding will not duplicate any

other HUD funding, including CGP funding.

(9) Equal Opportunity Requirements. The PHA must certify that it

will carry out activities assisted under the program in compliance

with:

(a) The requirements of the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3619)

and implementing regulations at 24 CFR parts 100, 107, 109, 110, and

121; and Executive Order 11063 (Equal Opportunity Housing implementing

regulations at 24 CFR part 107; and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of

1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d) (Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted

Programs) and implementing regulations issued at 24 CFR part 1;

(b) The prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of age

under the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6101-07) and

implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 146; the prohibition against

discrimination against individuals with a disability under section 504

of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) and implementing

regulations at 24 CFR part 8 and Title II or the Americans with

Disabilities Act of 1009 (42 U.S.C. 12131) and implementing regulation

at 28 CFR part 35; and the requirements of Executive Order 11246 and

the implementing regulations issued at 41 CFR chapter 60;

(c) The requirements of section 3 of the Housing and Urban

Development Act of 1968, 12 U.S.C. 1701u and implementing regulations

at 24 CFR part 135; and

(d) The requirements of Executive Orders 11625, 12432, and 12138.

Consistent with HUD's responsibilities under these Orders, the grantee

must make efforts to encourage the use of minority and women's business

enterprises in connection with activities funded under this notice.

(10) Evidence of a firm commitment of assistance from one or more

sources ensuring that the supportive services will be provided for not

less than 1 year following the completion of activities funded under

this NOFA. Evidence shall be in the form of a letter or resolution. A

cost allocation plan shall be submitted outlining the 1-year

commitment;

(11) Form HUD-2880, Applicant/Recipient Disclosure Update Report

must be completed in accordance with 24 CFR part 12, Accountability in

the Provision of HUD Assistance. A copy is provided in the application

kit.

(12) 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. [[Page 28312]]

(13) Certification regarding Lobbying. Section 319 of the

Department of the Interior Appropriations Act, Pub. L. 101-121,

approved October 23, 1989 (31 U.S.C. 1352) (the ``Byrd Amendment'')

generally prohibits recipients of Federal contracts, grants, and loans

from using appropriated funds for lobbying the Executive or Legislative

Branches of the Federal Government in connection with a specific

contract, grant or loan. The Department's regulations on these

restrictions on lobbying are codified at 24 CFR part 87. To comply with

24 CFR 87.110, any PHA submitting an application under this

announcement for more than $100,000 of budget authority must submit a

certification and, if applicable, a Disclosure of Lobbying Activities

(SF-LLL form).

(14) A certification that:

(a) The PHA will include in any contract for renovation or

conversion (including combining of units) on the premises of the PHA

development to accommodate the provision of supportive services under

this program, a requirement that all laborers and mechanics (other than

volunteers under the conditions set out in 24 CFR part 70) shall be

paid not less than the wages prevailing in the locality, as

predetermined by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to the Davis-Bacon Act

(40 U.S.C. 276a--276a-5);

(b) The PHA will include in such contracts a requirement that all

architects, technical engineers, draftsmen, and technicians (other than

volunteers) shall be paid not less than the wages prevailing in the

locality as determined by HUD;

(c) The PHA will pay such wage rates to its own employees engaged

in this work; and

(d) If new construction is undertaken, the PHA has looked at other

appropriate facilities and cannot make those usable for FIC purposes.

C. Applications for Both Supportive Services and Renovation/

Conversion/Construction/Acquisition Activities must contain the

following information:

(1) Name and address (or P.O. Box) of the PHA. Name and telephone

number of contact person (in the event further information or

clarification is needed during the application review process);

(2) SF-424A, Budget Information, Non-Construction Programs, and SF-

424B, Assurances, Non-Construction Programs;

(3) A description of assistance for which the PHA is applying;

(4) A description of the need for supportive services by eligible

residents;

(5) Evidence of a firm commitment of assistance from one or more

sources ensuring that the supportive services will be provided for not

less than 1 year following the completion of activities funded under

this NOFA. Evidence shall be in the form of a letter or resolution. A

cost allocation plan shall be submitted outlining the 1-year

commitment;

(6) A description of the plan for continuing operation of the Youth

FIC and the provision of supportive services to families after the

later of: (i) 5 years following the initial receipt of funding under

this NOFA; or (ii) 1 year following the completion of activities funded

under this NOFA;

(7) A description of services that the PHA expects to be provided,

to the greatest extent practicable by PHA residents as provided under

Section I.F(2) of this NOFA;

(8) A description of the positions and numbers of residents

expected to be employed for renovation, conversion, and other eligible

activities;

(9) A description of the youth involvement in the planning and

implementation phases of this program;

(10) Certification of the extent to which the PHA will commit to

its Youth FIC part of its formula allocation of Comprehensive Grant

Program (CGP) funds for CGP eligible activities that result in

employment, training, and contracting opportunities for eligible

residents;

(11) A project budget, timetable, and narrative;

(12) Letters of commitment. Identify all commitments for additional

resources to be made available to the program from the applicant and

other State, local, or private entities. The description shall include,

but is not limited to, the commitment source, source committed,

availability and use of funds, and other conditions associated with the

loan, grant, gift, donation, contribution, etc. Commitments from State

or local agencies may include, but are not limited to, vocational,

adult, and bilingual education; JTPA and Family Support Act of 1988 job

training programs; child care; and social services assistance,

counseling or drug addiction services. Commitments may include in-kind

contributions, on-site journeymen or equivalent instructors,

transportation, or other resources for use by participants of the FIC.

(13) A narrative on the location of the facility. Provide the

precise location of the Youth FIC facility (street address) and its

accessibility to residents including distance from the development(s),

and transportation necessary to receive services;

(14) Evidence that the PHA has control of the proposed off-site

premises. This shall include copies of the negotiated lease and the

terms, an option to lease, indicating that the facility will be

available to the PHA for use as a Youth FIC for the period ending the

later of: (i) 5 years following the initial receipt of funding under

this NOFA; or (ii) 1 year following the completion of activities funded

under this NOFA;

(15) Certification that Youth FIC funding will not duplicate any

other HUD funding, including CGP funding;

(16) Equal Opportunity Requirements. The PHA must certify that it

will carry out activities assisted under the program in compliance

with:

(a) The requirements of the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3619)

and implementing regulations at 24 CFR parts 100, 107, 109, 110, and

121; and Executive Order 11063 (Equal Opportunity Housing implementing

regulations at 24 CFR part 107; and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of

1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d) (Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted

Programs) and implementing regulations issued at 24 CFR part 1;

(b) The prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of age

under the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6101-07) and

implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 146; the prohibition against

discrimination against individuals with a disability under section 504

of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) and implementing

regulations at 24 CFR part 8 and Title II or the Americans with

Disabilities Act of 1009 (42 U.S.C. 12131) and implementing regulation

at 28 CFR part 35; and the requirements of Executive Order 11246 and

the implementing regulations issued at 41 CFR chapter 60;

(c) The requirements of section 3 of the Housing and Urban

Development Act of 1968, 12 U.S.C. 1701u and implementing regulations

at 24 CFR part 135; and

(d) The requirements of Executive Orders 11625, 12432, and 12138.

Consistent with HUD's responsibilities under these Orders, the grantee

must make efforts to encourage the use of minority and women's business

enterprises in connection with activities funded under this notice.

(17) Form HUD-2880, Applicant/Recipient Disclosure Update Report

must be completed in accordance with 24 CFR part 12, Accountability in

the Provision of HUD Assistance. A copy is provided in the application

kit.

(18) Drug-Free Workplace Certification. The Drug-Free Workplace Act

of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 701) requires grantees of federal agencies to

certify [[Page 28313]] 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.

(19) Certification regarding Lobbying. Section 319 of the

Department of the Interior Appropriations Act, Pub. L. 101-121,

approved October 23, 1989 (31 U.S.C. 1352) (the ``Byrd Amendment'')

generally prohibits recipients of Federal contracts, grants, and loans

from using appropriated funds for lobbying the Executive or Legislative

Branches of the Federal Government in connection with a specific

contract, grant or loan. The Department's regulations on these

restrictions on lobbying are codified at 24 CFR part 87. To comply with

24 CFR 87.110, any PHA submitting an application under this

announcement for more than $100,000 of budget authority must submit a

certification and, if applicable, a Disclosure of Lobbying Activities

(SF-LLL form).

(20) A certification that:

(a) The PHA will include in any contract for renovation or

conversion (including combining of units) on the premises of the PHA

development to accommodate the provision of supportive services under

this program, a requirement that all laborers and mechanics (other than

volunteers under the conditions set out in 24 CFR part 70) shall be

paid not less than the wages prevailing in the locality, as

predetermined by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to the Davis-Bacon Act

(40 U.S.C. 276a--276a-5);

(b) The PHA will include in such contracts a requirement that all

architects, technical engineers, draftsmen, and technicians (other than

volunteers) shall be paid not less than the wages prevailing in the

locality as determined by HUD.

(c) If new construction is undertaken, the PHA has looked at other

appropriate facilities and cannot make those usable for FIC purposes.

IV. Corrections to Deficient Applications

After the submission deadline date, HUD will screen each

application to determine whether it is complete. If an application

lacks certain technical items, such as certifications or assurances, or

contains a technical error, such as an incorrect signatory, HUD will

notify the applicant in writing that it has 14 calendar days from the

date of HUD's written notification to cure the technical deficiency. If

the applicant fails to submit the missing material within the 14-day

cure period, HUD will disqualify the application.

This 14-day cure period applies only to nonsubstantive deficiencies

or errors. Deficiencies 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.

V. Other Matters

A. Other Federal Requirements

In addition to the Equal Opportunity Requirements set forth in

Section III, Checklist of Application Submission Requirements, of this

NOFA, grantees must comply with the following requirements:

(1) Ineligible contractors. The provisions of 24 CFR part 24

relating to the employment, engagement of services, awarding of

contracts, or funding of any contractors or subcontractors during any

period of debarment, suspension, or placement in ineligibility status.

(2) Flood insurance. No building proposed for acquisition,

construction, reconstruction, repair, or improvement to be assisted

under this program may be located in an area that has been identified

by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as having special

flood hazards, unless the community in which the area is situated is

participating in the National Flood Insurance Program and the

regulations thereunder (44 CFR parts 59-79), or less than a year has

passed since FEMA notification regarding such hazards, and the grantee

ensures that flood insurance on the structure is obtained in compliance

with section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (42

U.S.C. 4001 et seq.).

(3) Lead-based paint. The requirements, as applicable, of the Lead-

Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. 4821-4846), and

implementing regulations at 24 CFR parts 35, 965, and 968.

(4) Applicability of OMB Circulars. The policies, guidelines, and

requirements of OMB Circular Nos. A-110 (and implementing regulations

at 24 CFR part 84) and A-122 with respect to the acceptance and use of

assistance by private nonprofit organizations.

(5) Relocation and Real Property Acquisition. The Uniform

Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of

1970 and HUD Handbook 1378, Tenant Assistance, Relocation and Real

Property Acquisition, apply to the acquisition of real property for an

assisted project and the displacement of any person (family,

individual, business, nonprofit organization, or farm) as a direct

result of acquisition, rehabilitation, or demolition for the project.

B. Environmental Review

A finding of no significant impact with respect to the environment

has been made for the NOFA for Public and Indian Housing Family

Investment Centers, in accordance with HUD regulations in 24 CFR part

50 that implement section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental

Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332); this finding applies equally to

this NOFA. The finding of no significant impact is available for public

inspection and copying Monday through Friday during regular business

hours at the Office of the Rules Docket Clerk, Office of General

Counsel, Room 10276, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451

Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410.

C. 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 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 notice

announces the availability of funds to provide youth living in public

housing, or with children living in public housing, with better access

to education and job opportunities to achieve self-sufficiency and

independence.

D. Executive Order 12606, the Family

The General Counsel, as the Designated Official under Executive

Order 12606, The Family, has determined that this notice has potential

for a significant impact on family formation, maintenance, and general

well-being. The purpose of the notice is to provide funding to assist

youth living in public housing, or with children living in public

housing, with better access to education and job opportunities to

achieve self-sufficiency and independence, and, thus, could benefit

families. However, because the impact on families is beneficial, no

further review is considered necessary. [[Page 28314]]

E. Section 102 HUD Reform Act: Documentation and Public Access

Requirements

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. Material 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 its

quarterly Federal Register notice of all recipients of HUD assistance

awarded on a competitive basis. (See 24 CFR 12.14(a) and 12.16(b), and

the notice published in the Federal Register on January 16, 1992 (57 FR

1942), for further information on these requirements.)

F. Section 103 of the HUD Reform Act

HUD's regulation implementing section 103 of the Department of

Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989 (42 U.S.C. 3537a) is

codified as 24 CFR part 4 and 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 who apply for

assistance in this competition should confine their inquiries to the

subject areas permitted under 24 CFR part 4.

Applicants who have questions should contact the HUD Office of

Ethics (202) 708-3815 (voice/TDD). (This is not a toll-free number.)

The Office of Ethics can provide information of a general nature to HUD

employees, as well. However, a HUD employee who has specific program

questions, such as whether particular subject matter can be discussed

with persons outside the Department, should contact his or her Field

Office Counsel, or Headquarters counsel for the program to which the

question pertains.

G. Section 112 of the Reform Act

Section 13 of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act

(42 U.S.C. 3537b) contains two provisions dealing with efforts to

influence HUD's decisions with respect to financial assistance. The

first imposes disclosure requirements on those who are typically

involved in these efforts--those who pay others to influence the award

of assistance or the taking of a management action by the Department

and those who are paid to provide the influence. The second restricts

the payment of fees to those who are paid to influence the award of HUD

assistance, if the fees are tied to the number of housing units

received or are based on the amount of assistance received, or if they

are contingent upon the receipt of assistance.

Section 13 was implemented by regulations published at 24 CFR part

86. If readers are involved in any efforts to influence the Department

in these ways, they are urged to read the final rule, particularly the

examples contained in Appendix A of that part. Any questions about part

86 should be directed to the Office of Ethics, room 2158, Department of

Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC

20410-3000. Telephone: (202) 708-3815 (voice/TDD) (This is not a toll-

free number.) Forms necessary for compliance with the rule may be

obtained from the local HUD office.

H. 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, and 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; however, 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

nondisclosable 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.

I. Prohibition Against Lobbying Activities

The use of funds awarded under this NOFA is subject to the

disclosure requirements and prohibitions of section 319 of the

Department of Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of

Fiscal Year 1990 (31 U.S.C. 1352) (the ``Byrd Amendment'') and the

implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 87. These authorities prohibit

recipients of federal contracts, grants, or loans from using

appropriated funds for lobbying the Executive or Legislative branches

of the Federal government in connection with a specific contract,

grant, or loan. The prohibition also covers the awarding of contracts,

grants, cooperative agreements, or loans unless the recipient has made

an acceptable certification regarding lobbying. Under 24 CFR part 87,

applicants, recipients, and subrecipients of assistance exceeding

$100,000 must certify that no federal funds have been or will be spent

on lobbying activities in connection with the assistance.

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1437t and 3535(d).

Dated: May 4, 1995.

Joseph Shuldiner,

Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing.

Appendix--Names, Addresses, and Telephone Numbers of HUD Field Offices

Accepting Applications for Youth Development Initiative Under Family

Investment Centers

HUD--New England Area--Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New

Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont

Boston, Massachusetts HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. Federal Building,10

Causeway Street, Room 375, Boston, MA 02222-1092, (617) 565-5234,

TDD Number: (617) 565-5453 Office hours: 8:30am-5:00pm local time

Hartford, Connecticut HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 330 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut

06106-1860, (203) 240-4522, TDD Number: (203) 240-4665, Office

hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Manchester, New Hampshire HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Norris Cotton Federal Building, 275

Chestnut Street, Manchester, New Hampshire 03101-2487, (603) 666-

7681, TDD Number: (603) 666- [[Page 28315]] 7518, Office hours:

8:00am-4:30pm local time

Providence, Rhode Island HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 10 Weybosset Street, Sixth Floor,

Providence, Rhode Island 02903-2808, (401) 528-5351, TDD Number:

(401) 528-5364, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

HUD--New York, New Jersey Area--New York, New Jersey

New York HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, New York 10278-

0068, (212) 264-6500, TDD Number: (212) 264-0927, Office hours:

8:30am-5:00pm local time

Buffalo, New York HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Lafayette Court, 5th Floor, 465 Main

Street, Buffalo, New York 14203-1780, (716) 846-5755, TDD Number:

Number not available, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Newark, New Jersey HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, One Newark Center--12th Floor, Newark, New

Jersey 07102-5260, (201) 622-7900, TDD Number: (201) 645-6649,

Office hours: 8:30am-5:00pm local time

HUD--Midatlantic Area--Pennsylvania, Washington DC, Maryland, Delaware,

Virginia, West Virginia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Liberty Square Building, 105 South 7th

Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106-3392, (215) 597-2560, TDD

Number: (215) 597-5564, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Washington, D.C. HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 820 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20002-

4502, (202) 275-9200, TDD Number: (202) 275-0967, Office hours:

8:00am-4:30pm local time

Baltimore, Maryland HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 10 South Howard Street, 5th Floor,

Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2505, (401) 962-2520, TDD Number: (410)

962-0106, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Old Post Office Courthouse Building, 700

Grant Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219-1939, (412) 644-6428

TDD Number: (412) 644-5747, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Richmond, Virginia HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, The 3600 Centre, 3600 West Broad Street,

P.O. Box 90331, Richmond, Virginia 23230-0331, (804) 278-4507,TDD

Number: (804) 278-4501, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Charleston, West Virginia HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 405 Capitol Street, Suite 708, Charleston,

West Virginia 25301-1795, (304) 347-7000, TDD Number: (304) 347-

5332, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time,

HUD--Southeast Area--Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi,

North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Caribbean, Virgin Islands

Atlanta, Georgia HUD Field OFfice

Public Housing Division, Richard B. Russell Federal Building, 75

Spring Street, SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3388, (404) 331-5136, TDD

Number: (404) 730-2654, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Birmingham, Alabama HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 600 Beacon Parkway West, Suite 300,

Birmingham, Alabama 35209-3144, (205) 290-7601, TDD Number: (205)

290-7624, Office hours: 7:45am-4:30pm local time

Louisville, Kentucky HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 601 West Broadway, P.O. Box 1044,

Louisville, Kentucky 40201-1044, (502) 582-6161, TDD Number: (502)

582-5139

Jackson, Mississippi HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Doctor A.H. McCoy Federal Building, 100

West Capitol Street, Room 910, Jackson, Mississippi 39269-1096,

(601) 975-4746, TDD Number: (601) 975-4717, Office hours: 8:00am-

4:45pm local time

Greensboro, North Carolina HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 2306 West Meadowview Road, Greensboro,

North Carolina 27407, (919) 547-4000, TDD Number: 919-547-4055,

Office hours: 8:00am-4:45pm local time

Caribbean HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, New San Office Building, 159 Carlos East

Chardon Avenue, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00918-1804, (809) 766-6121,

TDD Number: Number not available, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local

time

Columbia, South Carolina HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Strom Thurmond Federal Building, 1835

Assembly Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201-2480, (803) 765-

5592, TDD Number: Number not available, Office hours: 8:00am-4:45pm

local time

Knoxville, Tennessee HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, John J. Duncan Federal Building, 710 Locust

Street, SW., Room 333, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902-2526, (615) 545-

4384, TDD Number: (615) 545-4379, Office hours: 7:30am-4:15pm local

time

Nashville, Tennessee HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 251 Cumberland Bend Drive, Suite 200,

Nashville, Tennessee 37228-1803, (615) 736-5213, TDD Number: (615)

736-2886, Office hours: 7:45am-4:15pm local time

Jacksonville, Florida HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Southern Bell Towers, 301 West Bay Street,

Suite 2200, Jacksonville, Florida 32202-5121, (904) 232-2626, TDD

Number: (904) 232-2357, Office hours: 7:45am-4:30pm local time

HUD--Midwest Area Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio,

Wisconsin

Chicago, Illinois HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal Building, 77 West

Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60604, (312) 353-5680, TTD Number:

(312) 353-7143, Office hours: 8:15am-4:45pm local time

Detroit, Michigan HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building, 477

Michigan Avenue, Room 1645, Detroit, Michigan 48226-2592, (313) 226-

6880, TDD Number: (313) 226-7812, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local

time

Indianapolis, Indiana HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 151 North Delaware Street, Suite 1200,

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2526, (317) 226-6303, TDD Number:

(317)226-7081, Office hours: 8:00am-4:45pm local time

Grand Rapids, Michigan HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 2922 Fuller Avenue, N.E., Grand Rapids,

Michigan 49505-3499, (616) 456-2127, TDD Number: Number not

available, Office hours: 8:00am-4:45pm local time

Minneapolis--St. Paul, Minnesota HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Bridge Place Building, 220 2nd Street

South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401-2195, (612) 370-3000, TTD

Number: (612) 370-3186, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Cincinnati, Ohio HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 525 Vine Street, Suite 700, Cincinnati,

Ohio 45202-3188, (513) 684-2884, TDD Number: (513) 684-6180, Office

hours: 8:00am-4:45pm local time

Cleveland, Ohio HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Renaissance Building, 1375 Euclid Avenue,

Fifth Floor, Cleveland, Ohio 44115-1815, (216) 522-4065, TTD Number:

Number not available, Office hours: 8:00am-4:40pm local time

Columbus, Ohio HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 200 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio

43215-2499, (614) 469-5737, TDD Number: Number not available, Office

hours: 8:30am-4:45pm local time

Milwaukee, Wisconsin HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Henry S. Reuss Federal Plaza, 310 West

Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1380, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203-2289, (414)

291-3214, TDD Number: Number not available, Office hours: 8:00am-

4:30pm local time

HUD--Southwest Area--Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 1600 Throckmorton Street, Room 304, P.O.

Box 2905, Fort [[Page 28316]] Worth, Texas 76113-2905, (817) 885-

5934, TDD Number: (817) 885-5447, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local

time

Houston, Texas HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Norfolk Tower, 2211 Norfolk, Suite 300,

Houston, Texas 77098-4096, (713) 834-3235, TDD Number: Number not

available, Office hours: 7:45am-4:30pm local time

San Antonio, Texas HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Washington Square, 800 Dolorosa Street,

Room 206, San Antonio, Texas 78207-4563, (512) 229-6783, TDD Number:

(512) 229-6783, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Little Rock, Arkansas HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, TCBY Tower, 425 West Capitol Avenue, Room

900, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-3488, (501) 324-5935, TDD Number:

(501) 324-5931, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

New Orleans, Louisiana HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Fisk Federal Building, 1661 Canal Street,

Suite 3100, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112-2887, (504) 589-7251, TDD

Number: Number not available, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma HUD Field Office

(Applications for the State of Oklahoma are to be submitted to the

Denver, Colorado, HUD Office:

Public Housing Division, First Interstate Tower North, 633 17th

Street, Denver, CO 80202-3607, (303) 672-5248, TDD Number: (303)

672-5248, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time)

Albuquerque, New Mexico HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 625 Truman Street N.E., Albuquerque, NM

87110-6472, (505) 262-6463, TDD Number: (505) 262-6463, Office

hours: 7:45am-4:30pm local time

Great Plains--Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska

Kansas City, Kansas HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Gateway Tower II, 400 State Avenue, Room

400, Kansas City, Kansas 66101-2406, (913) 551-5488, TDD Number:

(913) 551-5815, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Omaha, Nebraska HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 10909 Mill Valley Road, Omaha, Nebraska

68154-3955, (402) 492-3100, TDD Number: (402) 492-3183, Office

hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

St. Louis, Missouri HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 1222 Spruce Street, St. Louis, Missouri

63103-2836, (314) 539-6583, TDD Number: (314) 539-6331, Office

hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Des Moines, Iowa HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Federal Building, 210 Walnut Street, Room

239, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-2155, (515) 284-4512, TDD Number: (515)

284-4728, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

HUD--Rocky Mountains Area--Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South

Dakota, Utah, Wyoming

Denver, Colorado HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, First Interstate Tower North, 633 17th

Street, Denver, CO 80202-3607, (303) 672-5248, TDD Number: (303)

672-5248, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

HUD--Pacific/Hawaii Area--Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Guam,

America Samoa

San Francisco, California HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Philip Burton Federal Building and U.S.

Courthouse, 450 Golden Gate Avenue, P.O. Box 36003, San Francisco,

California 94102-3448, (415) 556-4752, TDD Number: (415) 556-8357,

Office hours: 8:15am-4:45pm local time

Honolulu, Hawaii HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 7 Waterfront Plaza, 500 Ala Moana

Boulevard, Room 500, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813-4918, (808) 541-1323,

TDD Number: (808) 541-1356, Office hours: 8:00am-4:00pm local time

Los Angeles, California HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 1615 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles,

California 90015-3801, (213) 251-7122, TDD Number: (213) 251-7038,

Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Sacramento, California HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 777 12th Avenue, Suite 200, P.O. Box 1978,

Sacramento, California 95814-1997, (916) 498-5270, TDD Number: (916)

498-5220, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Phoenix, Arizona HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Two Arizona Center, 400 North 5th Street,

Suite 1600, Phoenix, Arizona 85004-2361, (602) 261-4434, TDD Number:

(602) 379-4461, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

HUD--Northwest/Alaska Area--Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington

Seattle, Washington HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, Seattle Federal Office Building, 909 First

Avenue, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98104-1000, (206) 220-5292, TDD

Number: (206) 220-5185, Office hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Portland, Oregon HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, 520 S.W. 6th Avenue, Portland, Oregon

97203-1596, (503) 326-2561, TDD Number: (503) 326-3656, Office

hours: 8:00am-4:30pm local time

Anchorage, Alaska HUD Field Office

Public Housing Division, University Plaza Building, 949 East 36th

Avenue, Suite 401, Anchorage, Alaska 99508-4399, (907) 271-4170, TDD

Number: (907) 271-4328

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