(a) Each application under this subpart submitted by a State agency shall include only one Areawide Model Project.

(b) Consideration will be given under this subpart only to those applications submitted by State agencies which:

(1) Establish that the area chosen for the conduct of the project contains large numbers of older persons, including a high percentage of individuals of low income;

(2) Provide for the designation of a suitable local agency of general purpose government, a local private nonprofit agency, or other local agency or entity approved by the Administration on Aging to conduct the project if the project is not to be conducted directly by the State agency, and set forth the contractual arrangement between the State agency and the local agency with respect to the conduct of the project. Such local agency must have the capacity to

achieve the objective of the project throughout the area;

(3) Provide for the formation of a task force comprised of older persons and representatives of the major public and private agencies of the area having programs affecting the elderly; and for quartering of such task force in or by the local agency designated for the project, if any. Such task force shall assist in the development and implementation of the project which shall include the following functions:

(i) Identification of or updating data on the specific needs of the elderly of the area, and listing such needs in order of priority;

(ii) Planning on behalf of the elderly on an ongoing basis;

(iii) Development of a plan of action containing innovative program designs or alternative solutions, with special emphasis on cooperative and combined agency activity and joint funding arrangements, for meeting the objectives of the Areawide Model Project program and the highest priority needs of the elderly identified; and

(iv) Implementation of the plan developed on behalf of all older persons of the area having need for such services or activities specified in the plan.

(4) Propose to utilize to a maximum extent the existing public and private resources of the area to meet the needs and problems of the elderly which have been identified;

(5) Contain commitments from public and private agencies for joint and cooperative activities by such agencies to a maximum extent possible in the planning and implementation of the plan, including joint funding;

(6) Contain recognition for the project from the major political jurisdiction of the area;

(7) Provide for the use of State financial resources, wherever available, for meeting part of the cost of the project;

(8) Provide for the interrelationship of the project proposed with other related comprehensive planning or service delivery efforts of the area (if any);

(9) Provide for the employment by the State agency of a qualified staff person who will work full time, in providing leadership, technical assistance, and support to the Areawide Model Projects in the State;

(10) Provide that there will be a qualified staff person employed full time at

the project level by the State agency or by the designated local agency, if any, to coordinate the activities of the task force and to direct the implementation of the plan developed under subparagraph (3) (iii) of this paragraph, and the employment of such additional staff members as may be necessary to operate the project; and

(11) Set forth a budget containing proposed estimated expenditures for a budget period covering 12 months of project operations.

§ 903.73 Categories of older persons.

The plan proposed under § 903.72 must have as its goal that services or activities of the project be available and accessible to all older persons of the project area having need for such services or activities. Provision must be made for special efforts to reach low income older persons having need for such services.

§ 903.74 Eligible applicants and review of applications.

(a) Any State agency designated under § 903.10 may file an application for an Areawide Model Project on Aging with the Commissioner. Such application shall be submitted in writing and in accordance with guidelines issued by the Commissioner. The application shall be executed by an individual authorized to act for the applicant agency and to assume the obligations imposed by the terms and conditions of any award, including the regulations of this subpart.

(b) Applicants may be requested to submit additional information while a project application is being considered by the Administration on Aging. All applications which meet the legal requirements for an award will be considered for funding. The Commissioner will determine the action to be taken with respect to each application and notify the applicant accordingly in writing. § 903.75

Awards.

Within the limits of funds available for such purpose, the Commissioner will award a grant to those applicants whose proposed projects will, in his judgment, best promote the purposes of title III of the Act and the objectives set forth in this subpart. All grant awards shall be in writing, shall set forth the amount of funds granted, and shall constitute for such amounts the encumbrance of Federal funds available for such purpose on the date of the award. The initial award shall also specify the project pe

riod for which support is contemplated if the activity is satisfactorily carried out and Federal funds are available. For continuation support within the project period, grantees must make separate application in accordance with the guidelines established.

§ 903.76 Project revisions.

Projects shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the application as it is approved. A project grantee shall request in writing that a project be revised whenever it is proposed that the approved plan of operation or method of financing will be materially changed. The request for revision shall be submitted for approval in the same manner as the original application. Project revisions may be initiated by the Commissioner, if, on the basis of reports, it appears that the project is ineffective, or if changes are made in Federal appropriations, laws, regulations, or policies governing Areawide Model Projects. § 903.77 Program evaluation.

The plan developed under an Areawide Model Project must propose a feasible plan, including participation in a national evaluation of the Areawide Model Project program, to evaluate the extent to which the objectives set forth under this subpart are being met, and the impact of the program on the lives of the elderly in the project area. § 903.78

Payments.

The Commissioner shall from time to time make payments to a grantee of all or a portion of any grant award either in advance or by way of reimbursement for expenses to be incurred or incurred in the project period, to the extent he determines such payments necessary to promote prompt initiation and advancement of the approved project. All such payments shall be recorded by the grantee in accounting records separate from all other fund accounts, including funds derived from other grant awards. Amounts paid shall be available for expenditure by the grantee in accordance with the regulations of this subpart throughout the project period subject to such limitations as the Commissioner may prescribe. § 903.79

Termination.

A grant may be terminated in whole or part at any time at the discretion of the Commissioner. Noncancelable obligations properly incurred prior to the re

(a) Eligibility. Subject to applicable provisions in this subpart, the Commissioner is authorized to make contracts with State agencies designated under § 903.10 to carry out the purposes of Title III and section 305 of the Act.

(b) Provisions. Any contract under this subpart shall be entered into in accordance with, and shall conform to all applicable laws, regulations and Department policy.

(c) Payments. Payments under any contract under this subpart may be made in advance or by way of reimbursement and in such installments and on such conditions as the Commissioner may determine.

The Secretary is authorized to make grants or enter into contracts to meet in whole or in part the costs of conducting an identified activity or program to carry out the purposes of the Act through:

(a) The study of current patterns and conditions of living of older persons and identification of factors which are beneficial or detrimental to the wholesome and meaningful living of such persons;

(b) The development or demonstration of new approaches, techniques, and methods (including multipurpose centers) which hold promise of substantial contribution toward wholesome and meaningful living of such persons;

(c) The development or demonstration of approaches, methods, and techniques for achieving or improving coordination of community services for older persons;

(d) The evaluation of these approaches, techniques, and methods as well as others which may assist older persons to enjoy wholesome and meaningful living and to continue to contribute to the strength and welfare of our Nation;

(e) The collection and dissemination, through publications and other appropriate means, of information concerning research findings, demonstration results, and other materials developed in connection with activities assisted under this part; or

(f) The conducting of conferences and other meetings for the purposes of facilitating exchange of information and stimulating new approaches with respect to activities related to the purposes of this part.

The Secretary, after consulting with the designated State agency, is authorized to make grants to any public or nonprofit private agency, organization, or institution (except Federal agencies and institutions) for paying in whole or part the costs of projects designed to carry out the purposes of this part.

§ 904.3 Application.

Any applicant eligible for a grant award under § 904.2 may file application therefor with the Secretary on such forms and in such detail as the Secretary may prescribe. Such application shall set forth adequately the nature, duration, purpose, and plan of the project, the qualifications of the principal staff members to be responsible for the project, the total facilities and resources that will be available, a justification of the amount of the requested grant, and such other pertinent information as the Secretary may require. The application shall be executed by an individual authorized to act for the applicant and to assume on behalf of the applicant the obligations imposed by the terms and conditions of any award, including the regulations of this part.

§ 904.4 Project review.

The Administration on Aging processes all applications which meet legal requirements for a grant. Applications which are consistent with Administration on Aging support policies are sent to State agencies on aging and to SRS regional offices for review and comment. Comments may also be requested from appropriate specialists and consultants inside and outside of the Government. Applicants may be requested to submit additional information while a project proposal is being considered. Upon completion of its review, the Administration on Aging makes recommendations to the Secretary. The Secretary then determines the action to be taken with respect to each application and notifies the applicant accordingly.

of funds granted, and shall constitute for such amounts the encumbrance of Federal funds available for such purpose on the date of the award. The initial award shall also specify the project period for which support is contemplated if the activity is satisfactorily carried out and Federal funds are available. For continuation support, grantees must make separate application in accordance with the provisions of this part.

§ 904.6 Payments.

(a) To the extent he deems it appropriate, the Secretary shall require the recipient of any grant under this part to contribute money, facilities, or services for carrying out the project.

(b) The Secretary shall from time to time make payments to a grantee of all or a portion of any grant award, either in advance or by way of reimbursement for expenses to be incurred or incurred in the project period, to the extent he determines such payments necessary to promote prompt initiation and advancement of the approved project. All such payments shall be recorded by the grantee in accounting records separate from all other fund accounts, including funds derived from other grant awards. Amounts paid shall be available for expenditure by the grantee in accordance with the regulations of this part throughout the project period subject to such limitations as the Secretary may prescribe. § 904.7

Termination.

A grant may be terminated in whole or in part at any time at the discretion of the Secretary. Noncancellable obligations properly incurred prior to the receipt of the notice of termination will be honored. The grantee shall be promptly notified of such termination in writing and given the reasons therefor.

§ 904.8 Reports.

The grantee shall make such reports to the Secretary, including reports of findings and results of evaluation, in such form and containing such information as may reasonably be necessary to enable him to perform his functions under this part and shall keep such records and afford such access thereto as the Secretary may find necessary to assure the correctness and verification of such reports.

§ 904.9 Project expenditures.

Grants under this part will be avail

able for the following types of expenditures for approved projects:

(a) Salaries, cost of travel, and related expenses of project personnel;

(b) Necessary supplies, equipment, and related expenses;

(c) Purchase or provision of services to individuals served by the project;

(d) Costs of publication and distribution of studies, findings, and materials developed in connection with activities under this part;

(e) Costs of administration and other indirect costs of the project, subject to such limitations as are set forth in the Bureau of the Budget Circulars A-21 and A-87, and as the Secretary may establish; and

(f) Such other items as are included in the approved application.

Expenditures shall be in connection with the conduct of the project as approved. § 904.10 Interest; other income.

(a) Pursuant to section 203 of the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act of 1968 (Public Law 90-577), a State, as defined in section 102 of that Act, will not be held accountable for interest earned on grant funds, pending their disbursement for program purposes. A State, as defined in the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, section 102, means any one of the several States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, any territory or possession of the United States, or any agency or instrumentality of a State, but does not include the governments of the political subdivisions of the State. All other grantees must return to the Social and Rehabilitation Service all interest earned on grant funds.

(b) All grantees must return to the Social and Rehabilitation Service a part of any other project income proportionate to the grant contribution to the support of the project.

any individual, after consulting with the designated State agency.

(b) Provisions. Any contract under this part shall be entered into in accordance with and shall conform to all applicable laws, regulations and Department policy.

(c) Payments. Payments may be made in advance or by way of reimbursement, and in such installments and on such conditions, as the Secretary may determine. To the extent he deems it appropriate, the Secretary shall require the contractor to contribute money, facilities, or services for carrying out the project for which the contract was made.

The Secretary is authorized to make grants or enter into contracts to meet in whole or in part the costs of

(a) The specialized training of persons employed or preparing for employment in carrying out programs related to the purposes of the Act and the development of curriculums for such training;

(b) The conduct of studies of the need for trained personnel to carry out such programs;

(c) The preparation and dissemination of materials, including audiovisual materials and printed materials, for use in recruitment and training of such personnel;

(d) The conduct of conferences and other meetings for the purpose of facilitating exchange of information and