Announcement of the Intent To Award Four Single-Source Grants
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The ACF, OHSEPR announces the intent to award four single- source grants in the amount of up to $300,000 to the following recipients: United Way Worldwide, Alexandria, VA; National Association of Social Workers, Washington, DC; American Public Human Services Association, Arlington, VA; and National Association of County Human Services Administrators, Washington, DC. The purpose of these awards is to facilitate the coordination of human services to U.S. Citizens and their dependents evacuating to the United States from Afghanistan. These organizations are key players in the leadership, coordination, or direct provision of human services after an emergency and have direct access to their constituencies and networks. U.S. citizens and their dependents (repatriates) eligible for temporary assistance under the U.S. Repatriation Program can receive up to 90 days of temporary assistance which includes transportation, food, medical care, cash assistance, temporary lodging, and case management. These awards will ensure appropriate training and technical assistance, coordination, and subject matter expertise as repatriates connect to human services entities.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 188 (Friday, October 1, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54449-54450]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-21418]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and Families
[CFDA Number: 93.579]
Announcement of the Intent To Award Four Single-Source Grants
AGENCY: Office of Human Services Emergency Preparedness and Response
(OHSEPR), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice of issuance of four single-source awards.
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SUMMARY: The ACF, OHSEPR announces the intent to award four single-
source grants in the amount of up to $300,000 to the following
recipients: United Way Worldwide, Alexandria, VA; National Association
of Social Workers, Washington, DC; American Public Human Services
Association, Arlington, VA; and National Association of County Human
Services Administrators, Washington, DC. The purpose of these awards is
to facilitate the coordination of human services to U.S. Citizens and
their dependents evacuating to the United States from Afghanistan.
These organizations are key players in the leadership, coordination, or
direct provision of human services after an emergency and have direct
access to their constituencies and networks. U.S. citizens and their
dependents (repatriates) eligible for temporary assistance under the
U.S. Repatriation Program can receive up to 90 days of temporary
assistance which includes transportation, food, medical care, cash
assistance, temporary lodging, and case management. These awards will
ensure appropriate training and technical assistance, coordination, and
subject matter expertise as repatriates connect to human services
entities.
DATES: The proposed period of performance is September 30, 2021 to
September 30, 2022.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Natalie Grant, Director, Office of
Human Services Emergency Preparedness and Response, 330 C St. SW,
Washington, DC 20201. Telephone: 202-205-7843; Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c18fa0b5a0ada8a4efa6b3a0afb581a0a2a7efa9a9b2efa6aeb7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a5ebc4d1c4c9ccc08bc2d7c4cbd1e5c4c6c38bcdcdd68bc2cad3">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OHSEPR announces the intent to award the
following single-source awards:
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Award amount
Recipient of up to
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United Way Worldwide, Alexandria, VA.................... $75,000
National Association of Social Workers, Washington, DC.. 75,000
American Public Human Services Association, Arlington, 75,000
VA.....................................................
National Association of County Human Services 75,000
Administrators, Washington, DC.........................
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United Way supports 211, which is the most comprehensive source of
information about local resources and services in the United States.
United Way's 211 has demonstrated experience providing disaster-related
assistance to disaster survivors. United Way's existing network of 211
agencies will provide information and referrals to evacuees from
Afghanistan including repatriates eligible for temporary assistance.
NASW is the largest membership organization of professional social
workers in the world. NASW has the ability to train a large number of
professional social workers across the United States, including many
who have provided case management and human services following an
emergency. NASW will train its members on how to provide culturally
competent case management and human services to evacuees from
Afghanistan and ensure appropriate coordination and subject matter
expertise.
APHSA is a national membership association representing state and
local health and human services agencies and subject matter experts who
help execute their mission. APHSA has a direct connection to a network
of state and county health and human services executives with first-
hand knowledge of and expertise in operating programs and delivering
human services following an emergency. APHSA will educate its members
on the provision of culturally appropriate human services to evacuees
from Afghanistan by providing training and technical assistance.
NACHSA members represent a broad range of human services agencies
throughout the United States, including ones that provide public
assistance, child care, child protective services, and adult protective
services. NACHSA supports the professional development of county human
services administrators, whose agencies deliver essential human
services. NACHSA will educate its membership on providing culturally
appropriate human services to evacuees from Afghanistan and ensure
county level coordination of services.
Statutory Authority: Social Security Act, Title XI, Part A, Section
1113, 42 U.S. Code 1313(a)(3).
Elizabeth Leo,
Senior Grants Policy Specialist, Office of Grants Policy, Office of
Administration.
[FR Doc. 2021-21418 Filed 9-28-21; 4:15 pm]
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