Renewals: Available upon submission of continuation proposal. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: None.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Normally up to two years. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports: As described in Program literature.

Audits: Accounting records relating to expenditures under each grant are subject to audit during the life of the grant and for 3 years thereafter on research and science education awards. Travel reports are required on international travel grants. The Foundation has an audit program which involves sample audits and completely audits major grants.

Records: Grantees are expected to maintain separate records for each grant to ensure that funds are used for the general purpose for which the grant was made. Records are subject to inspection

during the life of the grant and 3 years thereafter.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 31-45-0102-0-1-605.

Obligations: (Grants and contracts) FY 71 est $1,000,000; and FY 72 est $2,000,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $1,000 to $500,000; not applicable.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: New activity. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: "Guide to Programs," NSF 70-14, "Grants for Scientific Research," NSF 69-23, "Grants for Education in Science," NSF 69-19, "Application for International Travel Grant," NSF Form 192, all at no charge.

INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: None.

Headquarters Office: Head, Office of International Programs, National Science Foundation, 1800 G Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20550. Telephone: (202) 632-5798. RELATED PROGRAMS: 47.015, International Travel.

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FEDERAL AGENCY: NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION: Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965; Public Law 89-136 as amended by Public Law 90-103, and Public Law 91-123; U.S.C. 3188a. OBJECTIVES: To enable States and other entities to take maximum advantage of Federal grant-in-aid programs for the construction or equipping of facilities or the acquisition of land.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grant-in-aid supplements provide a portion of the local share of Federal grant-in-aid programs for the construction or equipping of facilities or the acquisition of land when the community, because of its economic situation, cannot supply the matching share. Total Federal assistance cannot exceed 80 percent of eligible project cost. When the basic grant agency certifies that the proposed project could be funded if funds were available, the commission may provide all or any portion of the basic Federal contribution.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility: States and other entities within the region (generally any political subdivision of private or public nonprofit organization). The New England Region covers the States of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility.
Credentials/Documentation: None.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:
Preapplication Coordination: Not applicable.
Application Procedure: Apply for basic Federal grant-in-aid with
appropriate Federal Agency and obtain determination of
distribution of Federal and local share or project financing. Project
application must be approved by Governor of State in which the
project is located. Applicant applies through the Governor's Office
for Commission assistance to meet with local share requirements.
Upon State approval, the Commission considers and determines
level of participation in project.
Award Procedure: Commission notifies applicant. Federal
co-chairman notifies basic grant agency of Commission's approval
to assist. Basic grant agency makes award of basic grant according
to its own awarding procedures. Notification of award is made to
the designated State Central Information Reception Agency (SF
240).

Deadlines: None.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 30 to 90 days. Appeals: None.

Renewals: None.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: Total Federal assistance cannot exceed 80 percent of eligible project costs. The State of community must finance the remaining project costs, not less than 20 percent.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: In the event that the work intended to be financed by a supplementary grant shall not have been completed or committed by contract within 18 months after the date thereof, the commission reserves the right at the Federal co-chairman's option to terminate the supplementary grant and all obligations thereunder.

POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports: As required by basic grant agency.

Audits: All records relating to the grant are subject to audit by the regional commission and by the Comptroller General of the United States, or their designee(s).

Records: As necessary for above-mentioned audit. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 06-15-2100-0-1-507.

Obligations: (Grants) FY 70 $2,871,101; FY 71 est $2,050,000; and FY 72 est $2,285,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $13,000 to $368,000; $151,100.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1970, 25 projects were funded.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: “Annual Report," "Regional Development Plan," "Monthly Highlights." INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: Office of the Federal co-chairman, New England Regional Commission, 55 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02108. Telephone: (617) 223-6045. Headquarters Office: Office of the Federal co-chairman, New England Regional Commission, Room 2606, Main Commerce Building, Washington, D.C. 20230. Telephone: (202) 967-4343. RELATED PROGRAMS: 11.300, Economic Development - Grants and Loans for Public Works and Development Facilities; 11.301, Economic Development Loans for Business and Development Companies; 23.001, Appalachian Regional Economic Development; 28.001, Coastal Plains Regional Economic Development; 38.001, Four Corners Regional Economic Development; 52.001, Ozarks Regional Economic Development; 59.013, State and Local Development Company Loans; 63.001, Upper Great Lakes Regional Development.

FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AUTHORIZATION: Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, as amended by Public Law 91-177, Section 106; 42 U.S.C. 2809; Public Law 88-452. OBJECTIVES: To discover and treat the disease of alcoholism,

emphasizing the reentry of the alcoholic into society rather than institutionalization of the alcoholic, and encouraging the use of the services of recovered alcoholics as counselors. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Funds may be used primarily for hiring of staff to provide direct services to alcoholics and their families, to develop effective coordination with other service programs, and to stimulate increased community concern with alcoholism. High priority should be given to the necessary training which will enable recovered low-income alcoholics to function as counselors. Funds may also be used to support community educational activities and to effectively relate other necessary services. Funds may also be used to support facilities for staff, group meeting rooms for clients, and partial support of halfway houses or other residences. No OEO funds may be used to support program elements which can be supported from any other source. Also, OEO funds can support only new program elements. OEO funds will not be used to support major facilities such as detoxification centers; and, by and large, will not be used to support programs that are not an integral part of other local anti-poverty efforts, e.g., neighborhood service centers, etc. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility: The local Community Action Agency (CAA) or other public and private nonprofit agencies may apply. Beneficiary Eligibility: Low-income alcoholics and their families who are otherwise eligible to receive services from the CAA or the neighborhood health center.

Credentials/Documentation: The applicant must furnish evidence of the need for the program in terms of the incidence of alcoholism in the low-income target population, relationship to other resources available, and support for the program by residents of the community.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination: Coordination with local agencies is required. A preapplication conference is recommended. Consultation and assistance is available from OEO Headquarters and the OEO Regional Office.

Application Procedure: Applications are forwarded to appropriate OEO Regional Office (listed in appendix) for community action programs and to OEO Headquarters, Office of Health Affairs for programs related to neighborhood health centers and other

resources.

Award Procedure: Awards are issued from OEO Regional office directly to applicant. Notifications to Governors are made by letter with a 30-day period for action. Notification to the

designated State Central Information Reception Agency is made by SF 240. Deadlines: None.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 60 to 90 days from submission of application.

Appeals: None, reapplication possible.

Renewals: Refunding possible on yearly submission of new application.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: 20 percent non-Federal share, cash or in-kind.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: 12 to 24 month grant period with provision for refunding.

POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports: CAA reporting requirements, plus additional programmatic reports as set forth in grant conditions.

Audits: For initial grants a preliminary audit is required. For all grants an annual audit (OEO instruction 6801-1) is required. Records: Consistent with preparation of required reports. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 04-37-0500-0-1-999. Obligations: (Grants) FY 70 $8,500,000; FY 71 est $10,800,000; and FY 72 est 0. (Refer to HEW programs in the National Institute of Mental Health, e.g., HSMHA programs 13.251 and 13.252, which have increased funding levels for FY 72.) Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $20,000 to $500,000, $50,000 rural, $150,000 urban.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Under this program 84 projects were funded as a part of CAA Multi-service activities; 11 projects were funded for Neighborhood Health Centers; and 24 grants were made to Indian Community Action Agencies in fiscal year 1970. Grants were made for 3 urban comprehensive demonstration projects and training programs to train staff for all projects. In fiscal year 1971 approximately 100 new programs will be developed and funded.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 45 CFR Chapter 10; OEO Instruction 6710-1; OEO Pamphlet 6136-1. Distributed free.

INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: Contact the appropriate OEO Regional Office, listed in appendix, or local community action agency. Headquarters Office: Director, Alcoholism, Addiction, and Mental Health Services, Office of Health Affairs, Office of Economic Opportunity, 1200 19th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20506. Telephone: (202) 254-5590.

RELATED PROGRAMS: 13.242, Mental Health Research Grants; 13.251, Mental Health - Staffing of Comprehensive Alcoholism Services; 13.252, Mental Health - Direct Grants for Special Projects (Alcoholism); 16.600, Correctional Services - Technical Assistance; 20.207, Highway Safety Demonstration Projects.

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FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AUTHORIZATION: 42 U.S.C. 2781, et seq., Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 as amended; Title II; 78 Stat. 508 as amended; 79 Stat. 973; 80 Stat. 1451; 81 Stat. 690; Public Law 88-452. OBJECTIVES: The Community Action Agency (CAA) is the prime mechanism for implementing Community Action Programs. The objectives of the CAA are to mobilize and channel the resources of private and public organizations and institutions into antipoverty action; to increase the capabilities as well as opportunities for participation of the poor in the planning, conduct, and evaluation of programs affecting their lives; to stimulate new and more effective approaches to the solution of poverty problems; to strengthen communications, mutual understanding and to strengthen the planning and coordination of antipoverty programs in the community.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Funds may be used for administrative costs of CAAs, nonprogram staff activities, neighborhood centers in target areas, and locally developed programs which further the objectives of community action. Projects may include health, education, housing, family planning, economic development, employment, day care, community organization, and other services. Any of these programs also may be funded to meet the needs of the American Indian. Technical assistance is also available to communities in developing, conducting and administering programs under Title II and for training for specialized or other personnel which is needed with those programs. The Act provides funds for assistance to state agencies designated in accordance with state law to carry out the functions of the State Economic Opportunity Office (SEOO). The State Economic Opportunity Office is the prime mechanism by which OEO seeks to aid state governments in their efforts to eradicate poverty within their boundaries; acts as advisor to the Governor on antipoverty matters; mobilizes and coordinates antipoverty resources at the state level; gives technical assistance to CAAS and other OEO grantees; and participates in the monitoring and evaluation of OEO-funded programs.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility: A CAA must be designated by the state, a political subdivision of the state, a combination of such political subdivisions or Indian tribal organizations. A state or local government (or a combination of subdivisions) may designate itself or another agency which may be either a separate public agency or a private nonprofit organization. The Director of OEO may extend financial assistance for a limited purpose project to a public or private nonprofit agency which he finds is capable of carrying out the project in an efficient and effective manner. The Director may provide financial assistance to state agencies designated in accordance with state law to carry out the functions of the SEOO.

Beneficiary Eligibility: Low income families and individuals of all ages, in urban and rural areas.

Credentials/Documentation: Following its designation as a CAA by a state or local government, OEO must recognize the CAA as meeting certain legislative and administrative requirements. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination: States, local governments, and poverty-related agencies must be given notice and an opportunity to comment on proposed applications to OEO for recognition of locally-designated CAAS.

Application Procedure: Initial application: The applicant initially must have applied for recognition as a CAA under the provisions of OEO instruction 6302-1. (Note: Due to funding limitations, OEO will not be able to recognize CAAs designed to serve communities which are not now served by a CAA, even if the CAA and the community otherwise meet eligibility requirements.) CAA's submit plans and priorities documents (as outlined in OEO instruction 6710-1), for approval by OEO.

Award Procedure: Awards are issued from the OEO Regional Office directly to the applicant except for Indian grants which are issued

directly from OEO Headquarters to the applicant. The Governor is notified by letter and has a 30-day period in which to act. Notification to the designated State Central Information Reception Agency is made by SF 240.

Deadlines: Not applicable.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 100 days from submission to OEO of the plans and priorities to approval of the grant. Then there is an additional 30 days awaiting Governor's approval.

Appeals: There is no appeal for new fundings. Renewals: May be renewed annually. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: General rule: 25 percent in non-Federal contribution. Exceptions: Grantees serving communities with per capita incomes below $750 per year will provide 10 percent of the program cost whenever possible; those serving communities with per capita incomes in the $750-$999 range shall provide at least 10 percent but may request exemption of that portion above 10 percent which they are unable to provide.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Generally, grants are funded on a 12-month basis, with the possibility of renewal. All grants in excess of $250,000 will have the funds made available to the grantee by letter of credit. All other grants will be paid by check. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: "Monthly, CAP Form 15, Grantee Monthly Financial Report and Support Data Sheet"; "Quarterly, Management Information System Report"; See OEO instruction 6710-1 for other required documentation.

Audits: Preliminary audit within 3 months after program begins and an annual audit.

Records: All financial records, all source documents supporting accounting transactions, the general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, personnel and payroll records, cancelled checks, and all other related documents and records must be retained by the grantee for a period of 5 years after the last day of the program year. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 04-37-0500-0-1-999. Obligations: (Grants) FY 70 $365,300,000; FY 71 est $366,900,000; and FY 72 est $343,400,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $10,000 to $35,000,000; $250,000.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1970, there were 1,004 number of community action agencies. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: "CAAs:

Eligibility and Establishment," OEO instruction 6302-1; "Applying for a CAP Grant," OEO instruction 6710-1; "SEOO Application Procedures," OEO notice 6710-2; "Mission and Objectives of Community Action Agencies," OEO instruction 6320-1.

INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: For information regarding CAA operations (except Indians) contact the appropriate regional office of the Office of Economic Opportunity listed in the appendix. For information regarding technical assistance, SEOO's and Indian programs contact the appropriate headquarters office listed below. Headquarters Office: Assistant Director for Operations, Office of Economic Opportunity, Washington, D.C. 20506, telephone: (202) 254-5590. For activities pertaining to Indians contact Director, Indians Division, Office of Economic Opportunity, Washington, D.C. 20506, telephone: (202) 254-5960. RELATED PROGRAMS: 49.008, Legal Services; 49.011, Special Impact; 49.012, Volunteers in Service to America; 10.500, Extension Programs for Assisting in Community Development; 11.302, Economic Development Planning Assistance; 11.303. Economic Development - Technical Assistance; 13.491, University Community Service Grants to States; 14.203, Comprehensive Planning Assistance; 14.300, Model Cities Supplementary Grants; 16.200, Community Relations Service; 17.204, Concentrated Employment Program.

FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AUTHORIZATION: Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, as amended, Title II, Section 222(a)(4); 42 U.S.C. 2809; Public Law 88-452. OBJECTIVES: To develop better methods of providing comprehensive health care to low-income persons, involving consumers actively in planning and operations.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: To provide for development of comprehensive health services, including treatment and diagnostic services, home care, outreach, rehabilitation, dental care, family planning, mental health care and other related services. In addition, the grants may help training of personnel, planning activities, evaluation of projects, and transportation for patients.

Provision must be made to assume that all health services are under competent professional supervision and meet high standards of quality. All appropriate elements of the community, including those served, must be involved in the projects' planning and development. OEO funds are a "last dollar" resource and cannot be used to support services, facilities, equipment or supplies for which support is already available. Available reimbursements from MEDICAID and MEDICARE and other third parties must be obtained.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility: Any public or private nonprofit agency, such as a medical society, medical school, hospital, public health department, group practice plan, or health corporation may apply. Beneficiary Eligibility: Patient resides in the area being served by the center. Emergency care should be provided without delay. Eligibility criteria must be established and eligibility determinations made in ways which are consistent with the objective of eliminating financial, administrative, and other barriers to needed health services. Income levels are either OEO Poverty Index or State Medicaid income standards. Credentials/Documentation: None.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination: Intent to file application must be coordinated with SEOO (State Economic Opportunity Office) and local health and poverty agencies. Informal preapplication conference is recommended. Consultation is available from OEO headquarters.

Application Procedure: An agency which proposes to operate a comprehensive health services project should submit the proposed project plan to the local CAA for application to OEO, unless there are special local circumstances.

Award Procedure: Awards are made from OEO directly to the applicant who contracts, if appropriate, with the administering agency. The Governor is notified by letter and has a 30-day period in which to act. Notification to the designated State Central

Information Reception Agency is made by SF 240.
Deadlines: None.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 30 to 60 days.
Appeals: None. Reapplication is possible.

Renewals: Renewals are applied for in the same manner the original request was submitted.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: None.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: 12- to 24-month grant with provision for refunding.

POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports: Monthly financial reports, quarterly data reports, and quarterly status reports.

Audits: Annual independent audit required.

Records: Records necessary for program review and audit. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 0437-0500-0-1-999.

Obligations: (Grants) FY 70 $74,000,000; FY 71 est $99,000,000; and FY 72 est $114,000,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $500,000 to $5,000,000; $2,000,000.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The Program has assisted the development of 83 projects. 23 new projects were awarded in fiscal year 1970. Responsibilities for refunding 16 projects will be transferred to the Public Health Service, HEW, in fiscal year 1971. Refunding of about 50 existing projects will cost about $70,000,000. New projects will focus on (1) development of community-wide networks, (2) restructuring of hospital outpatient departments, (3) initiation of additional rural projects, (4) extension of group practice, and (5) health manpower development.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 45 CFR
Chapter 10; OEO Guidance 6128-1.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: Contact the appropriate regional office of the Office of Economic Opportunity listed in the appendix or the local community action agency.

Headquarters Office: Director, Comprehensive Health Services Division, Office of Health Affairs, Office of Economic Opportunity, 1200 19th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20506. Telephone: (202) 254-5838. RELATED PROGRAMS: 13.206, Comprehensive Health Planning Areawide Grants; 13.207, Comprehensive Health Planning - Grants to States; 13.210, Comprehensive Public Health Services - Formula Grants; 13.218, Health Care of Children and Youth; 13.224, Health Services Development Project Grants; 13.232, Maternal and Child Health Services; 13.246, Migrant Health Grants; 13.714, Medical Assistance Program.