APPENDIX C-RATING CRITERIA-INDIAN PROJECTS 1. Participation of the Poor (10 pts): Substantive participation by the poor is ensured in the planning, conduct, and evaluation of the project. 2. Analysis of Needs/Priorities (0-15 pts): Nature and extent of problem is adequately described and documented (0–8 pts)... Priorities selected represent the most serious needs (0-7 pts)... 3. Adequacy of Work Program and Budget (020 pts): Goals are appropriately related to need and are specific and measurable (0-5 pts) Activities are adequately described and appropriately related to goals (0-10 pts). Budget is appropriately related to activities and adequately documented (0-5 pts)..... 4. Anticipated impact (0-10 pts): In relation to the problem to be solved and Impact is minimal (0-3 pts)... 5. Coordination (0-10 pts): Applicant has involved other institutions and organizations, where appropriate, in the planning of the project (0-5 pts)... Other institutions/organizations will be involved in the implementation of the project (0-5 pts)... 6. Catalytic Effect of Project on Institutions (ADVOCACY) (0–20 pts): A. Institutional Change (0-10 pts): Grantee, through advocacy for low income persons, seeks to change interpretations of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and attitudes in order to insure that low-income persons receive that to which they are entitled B. Mobilization of Community Resources (0-10 pts): Grantee, through advocacy for lowincome persons leverages dollars or in-kind contributions from other elements in the community.. 1. Participation of the Poor (10 pts): Substantive participation by the poor is ensured in the planning, conduct, and evaluation of the project. 2. Analysis of Needs/Priorities (0-15 pts): Nature and extent of problem is adequately described and documented (0-8 pts)..... Priorities selected represent the most serious needs (0-7 pts).. 3. Adequacy of Work Program and Budget (020 pts): Goals are appropriately related to need and are specific and measurable (0-5 pts). Activities are adequately described and appropriately related to goals (0-10 pts) ... Budget is appropriately related to activities and adequately documented (0-5 pts)... 4. Anticipated impact (0-10 pts): In relation to the problem to be solved and Impact is minimal (0-3 pts). 5. Coordination (0-10 pts): Applicant has involved other institutions and organizations, where appropriate, in the planning of the project (0-5 pts).. Other institutions/organizations will be involved in the implementation of the project (0-5 pts).. 6. Catalytic Effect of Project on Institutions (ADVOCACY) (0-20 pts): A. Institutional Change (0-15 pts): Grantee, through advocacy for lowincome persons seeks to change interpretations of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and attitudes in order to insure that low-income per sons receive that to which they are entitled 0-25% of total budget (0-3 pts). 25-50% of total budget (4-6 pts). 13-154 0-83--23 Points 7. Ability of Applicant to Perform (0-15 pts): Assessment of past CFNP or other relevant projects (including written self or third-party evaluations, progress reports, or CSA on-site assessments) (0-10 pts).... Assessment of applicant's overall administrative ability and general track record (0-5 pts).. Total points (possible: 100) APPENDIX E-RATING CRITERIA-SPECIAL SUPPORT PROJECTS Substantive participation by the poor is ensured in the planning, conduct, and evaluation of the project. 2. Analysis of Needs/Priorities (0-10 pts): Nature and extent of problem is adequately described and documented (0-5 pts)...... Priorities selected represent the most serious needs (0-5 pts).. 3. Adequacy of Work Program and Budget (020 pts): Goals are appropriately related to need and are specific and measurable (0-5 pts) Activities are adequately described and appropriately related to goals (0-10 pts)..... Budget is appropriately related to activities and adequately documented (0-5 pts)... 4. Anticipated impact (0-10 pts): In relation to the problem to be solved and Impact is minimal (0-3 pts).. 5. Coordination (0-10 pts): Applicant has involved other institutions and organizations, where appropriate, in the planning of the project (0–5 pts).... Other institutions/organizations will be involved in the implementation of the project (0-5 pts). 1. Participation of the Poor (10 pts): Substantive participation by the poor is ensured in the planning, conduct, and evaluation of the project.. 2. Analysis of Needs/Priorities (0-10 pts): Nature and extent of problem is adequately described and documented (0-5 pts)... Priorities selected represent the most serious needs (0-5 pts).. 3. Adequacy of Work Program and Budget (0– 20 pts): Goals are appropriately related to need and are specific and measurable (0-5 pts) Activities are adequately described and appropriately related to goals (0–10 pts).. Budget is appropriately related to activities and adequately documented (0–5 pts).... 4. Anticipated impact (0-10 pts): In relation to the problem to be solved and Impact is minimal (0–3 pts).. Points APPENDIX E-RATING CRITERIA-SPECIAL SUPPORT PROJECTS-Continued APPENDIX F-REGIONAL T&TA PROJECTS— Continued 5. Coordination (0-10 pts): Applicant has involved other institutions and organizations, where appropriate, in the planning of the project (0-5 pts)..... Other institutions/organizations will be involved in the implementation of the project (0-5 pts).... 6. Catalytic Effect of Project on Institutions (ADVOCACY) (0-25 pts): A. Institutional Change (0-15 pts): Grantee, through advocacy for lowincome persons seeks to change interpretations of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and attitudes in order to insure that low-income persons receive that to which they are entitled B. Mobilization of Community Resources (0-10 pts): Grantee, through advocacy for low- 0-25% of total budget (0-5 pts). 7. Ability of Applicant to Perform (0-15 pts): Assessment of past CFNP or other relevant projects (including written self or third-party evaluations, progress reports, cr CSA on-site assessments) (0-10 pts)... Assessment of applicant's overall administrative ability and general track record (0-5 pts) Total points (possible: 100). Points APPENDIX F-REGIONAL T&TA PROJECTS 1. Applicant has Skills/Abilities to Perform Ade Points CFNP Coordinator: Ms. Saundra Hamilton, Phone: (212) 264-1946 quately (0-30 pts): Applicant's past experience (0-10 pts): Quality of Staff: Knowledge of Food and Nutrition Field (including other Federal food programs) (0-10 pts)... 2. Proposal is Responsive to CSA Policy Priorities (0-25 pts): Applicant demonstrates an understanding Institutional change (0-15 pts). 3. Proposal is Responsive to CFNP Grantee Needs for T&TA in Five Program Categories (0-25 pts): Plan is adequate to meet grantee needs (0-15 pts) Plan is appropriately related to the activities in the five categories (0-10 pts).. REGION III Serving: Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia Community Services Administration, Old U.S. Court House, Post Office Box 160, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19105 CFNP Coordinator: Ms. Norma Clarkson, Phone: (215) 597-1145 REGION IV Serving: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee Community Services Administration, 101 Marietta Street, N.W., Room 2604, Atlanta, Georgia 30323 CFNP Coordinator: Mr. Sylvester Lindsey, Jr., Phone: (404) 221-2799 § 1061.51-1 Applicability. This subpart is applicable to grants made under section 222(a)(5) of the Economic Opportunity Act 1964, as amended, for Energy Crisis Intervention activities if the assistance is administered by the Community Services Administration. § 1061.51-2 References. (a) Section 222(a)(5) of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, as amended. (b) 45 CFR Subpart 1067.40, Applying for a Grant Under Title II, Sections 221, 222(a) and 231 of the Economic Opportunity Act, of 1964, as amended. (c) 45 CFR Subpart 1050.50, Cost Sharing and Matching. (d) 45 CFR Subpart 1068.20, NonFederal Share Requirements for Title II, Sections 221, 222(a) and 231 Programs. (e) 45 CFR Subpart 1067.4, Standards for Evaluating the Effectiveness of CSA Administered Programs and Projects. (f) 45 CFR Subpart 1067.7, Due Process Rights For Applicants Denied Benefits Under CSA Funded Programs. (g) 45 CFR Subpart 1050.80, Monitoring and Reporting Performance. (h) 45 CFR Subpart 1050.70, Financial Reporting Requirement. (i) 45 CFR Subpart 1050.160, Procurement Standards. (j) 45 CFR Part 260, Department of Health and Human Services Social Security Administration, Low Income Energy Assistance Program. § 1061.51-3 Definitions. (a) "Household" means any individual or group of individuals who are living together as one economic unit and for whom residential energy is customarily purchased in common, or who make undesignated payments for energy in the form of rent. (b) “Elderly” means persons who are sixty years of age or older. (c) "Handicapped" means those individuals who meet the definition of "handicapped" individuals as defined in section 7(6) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, that is "any person who (1) has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities; (2) has a record of such an impairment; or (3) is regarded as having such an impairment” or who are under a disability as defined in section 1614(3)(A) or 223(d)(1) of the Social Security Act or in section 102(7) of the Developmental Disabilities Services and Facilities Act of 1970, as amended, or who are receiving benefits under Chapter 11 or 15 of Title 38, United States Code. (d) "SSI Benefits" means Supplemental Security Income benefits under title XVI of the Social Security Act, including mandatory and optional payments that the Department of Health and Human Services administers for a State under Subpart T of 20 CFR Part 416 to supplement Federal benefits, but excluding benefits: (1) Paid under 20 CFR 416.231 because the beneficiary is living in a Medicaid institution and Medicaid is paying more than 50 percent of the cost of care; (2) Reduced by one-third under 20 CFR 216.1125(b) because the beneficiary is living in another person's household and is receiving both support and maintenance (food and shelter) from that person and is not paying his pro rata share of food and shelter expenses; or (3) Paid to a beneficiary who is: (i) A child for SSI purposes under 20 CFR 416.1050; and (ii) Living with a parent or with the spouse of a parent. (e) "AFDC" means Aid to Families with Dependent Children payments made under title IV-A of the Social Security Act, but not including Foster Care payments under § 233.110 or Emergency Assistance payments to needy families with children under § 233.100. (f) "Seasonal Farmworker" shall mean a farmworker who during the preceding twelve months has been employed less than 250 days in field or food processing work and who is not a migrant farmworker. This does not include supervisors of other farmworkers. (g) "Migrant Farmworker" shall mean a person who left home (accepted place of residence) temporarily to |