APPENDIX E-RATING CRITERIA-SPECIAL SUPPORT PROJECTS-Continued APPENDIX F-REGIONAL T&TA PROJECTSContinued Points Points 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): Total points (possible: 100) 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 do hired field or food processing work which requires travel such that the worker is unable to return home within the same day. (h) "Indian" means any individual who is a recognized member of a federal or state recognized Indian tribe, Alaskan Native Village or corporation. (i) "Tribe" or "Indian Tribe" means a distinct community of Indians that exercises powers of self-government and is so recognized by Federal and/or State statute. § 1061.51-4 Background. (a) $87.5 million has been authorized to the Director of the Community Services Administration for carrying out energy crisis related activities under Section 222(a)(5) of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. (b) $3 million of these funds will be set-aside for purposes of outreach activities designed to assure that eligible households with elderly members are aware of the assistance under LIEAP and ECIP. (c) Eighty percent (80%) of the remaining funds received by CSA will be allocated among the States to eligible applicants as defined in this rule. (d) The remaining twenty percent (20%) shall be used by CSA to provide such things as training and technical assistance to grantees; to evaluate the program; to support its administration of the program; and to provide grants for special emphasis projects relating to energy and the needs of the poor. § 1061.51-5 Purpose. This rule details the procedures CSA will utilize to implement the FY 1981 Energy Crisis Intervention Program, and outlines the policies and funding criteria which will govern the expenditure of funds allocated under this program. § 1061.51-6 Policy. (a) In keeping with Congressional intent, the CSA Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) is designed to complement HHS's Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). The goals of the ECIP are therefore (1) to assure that the LIEAP and other energy-related support networks (e.g. DOE's weatherization projects, public/private funded energy assistance programs etc.) are responsive to the energy needs of the poor; (2) to provide only those crisis intervention activities not readily available through the LIEAP and other support networks; (3) to undertake activities which will lessen the impact of the high cost of energy on the poor; and (4) to develop a local planning capability involving community resources to deal with both short and long range energy issues affecting the poor in the specific community. (b) This program is not an income transfer program. This program does not entitle any person or household to a certain amount or form of assistance. This program is not to be considered as an alternative to those households which have access to direct assistance through other networks and public and private entities. Although CSA has not established any particular priorities, grantees are encouraged to continue to emphasize program services for the elderly and the handicapped. § 1061.51-7 Who can apply for funds? (a) All Community Action Agencies (CAA's) are eligible to apply for ECIP funds to undertake crisis intervention activities in their service areas. (b) CSA Regional Directors will identify existing CSA grantees to undertake crisis intervention activities in those areas of a state not covered by an existing CAA. (c) Indian Tribes are also eligible to apply for funds to undertake crisis intervention activities for their service areas. If a CSA Regional Director identifies a significant population of Indians that is not self-governed but which would not be able to receive services outlined in this rule due to geographical isolation or other significant factors, he/she may request a waiver from Headquarters to fund this Indian group directly. Waivers will be reviewed on a case by case basis. (d) The Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker organizations designated as CSA conduits (see Appendix A for names and addresses of organizations) are eligible to apply for funds to undertake crisis intervention activities (e) Grants made in regard to the remaining 20% [§ 1061.51-4(d)] will be to public and private non-profit organizations and agencies which meet CSA's general eligibility criteria. § 1061.51-8 What can these funds be used for? (a) All work programs proposing to undertake energy crisis intervention activities, including emphasis on delivery of the activities to the elderly and handicapped, must include, at a minimum, activities (1) through (4): (1) Access. Grantees must undertake activities to insure that all poor and near poor households are provided access to federal, state or other energy crisis assistance programs. Such activities might include, but are not limited, to the representation of the interests of the poor with utility/fuel vendors, with the program operators of the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP), and with the program operators of the Department of Energy's weatherization program. (2) Community Mobilization Activities. Mobilization and organization of community resources to respond to crisis needs within the community. (i) Mobilization of OrganizationsSuch activities might include, but are not limited to coordination of religious, social service and other community based organizations to become aware and involved in the energy issues affecting the poor and soliciting their help in ameliorating their effects. (ii) Mobilization of Goods and Services-Such activities might include but are not limited to securing goods, services, and temporary relocation centers from community based merchants, religious, social service and other organizations to respond to the energy needs of the poor during individual emergencies and periods of crises. (3) Direct services. The provision of direct services in the form of goods or services are to be provided only when these direct services are not available from other sources. These services might include, but are not limited to, providing blankets, warm clothing, temporary shelter, energy-related re pairs to housing such as patching a roof or replacing a broken window, furnace repairs and space heaters. Grantees are also permitted to make payments of utility/fuel bills as a onetime form of crisis assistance to a household and only after negotiations with utility/fuel vendors and other energy crisis assistance operators (e.g., LIEAP local program operators and other federal, state and local agencies) have failed to resolve the household's crisis and the determination that sufficient, timely and appropriate assistance is not available from any other source. Grantees must document in the applicant's file, the actions taken on behalf of the applicant before authorizing the payment of a utility/ fuel bill. In undertaking this activity, grantees must assure that reconnection of utility service or delivery of fuel actually occurs. Funds under this program shall not be used to weatherize houses. (4) Community Planning and Education. Such as, but not limited to comprehensive energy-related planning to benefit the low-income populace of the area, the dissemination of energy conservation information, the conduct of energy conservation education programs and the provision of information on existing energy programs in the community (e.g., information and referral to the LIEAP). (5) Alternate Energy Sources. Constitutes the replacement of or the substantial supplement to a household's source of energy. This activity is being allowed since grantees may find, in some instances, that the best means of solving an individual household's energy problem is to utilize an alternate energy source. § 1061.51-9 Who can be served by this program? (a) Income Eligibility. Notwithstanding the provision of 45 CFR 1060.2(a) found at 45 FR 51561 (8/4/ 80), for purposes of this program, eligibility shall be limited to households whose incomes total no more than 125% of the CSA Income Poverty Guidelines or whose major income earner receives SSI or AFDC payments. (See definition for SSI and |