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TANF-ACF-IM-2011-04 (Correction)
March 11, 2011This Information Memorandum sets forth revised standard procedures for resolving disagreements over state-submitted caseload and expenditure data used to establish the amount of a TFAG. This issuance supersedes and rescinds the original IM on this topic (see TANF-ACF-IM-2011-04 dated March 11, 2011). A new IM is necessary because of a reorganization of the Office of Family Assistance and the need to clarify certain aspects of the process.
INSTRUCTION FOR COMPLETION OF FORM ACF-196
November 30, 2009Revisions to the Financial Reporting Form for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program, to include reporting of TANF Emergency Contingency Fund expenditures (Emergency Fund) awarded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)
TANF-ACF-PI-2009-08 (Use of Federal TANF funds and State Maintenance-of-Effort (MOE) funds to assist victims of domestic violence)
October 14, 2009To remind States of ways that Federal TANF funds (including TANF Emergency Fund awards issued as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009) and State MOE funds can be used to assist victims of domestic violence.
TANF-ACF-PI-2009-12 (Use of Federal TANF funds and State Maintenance-of-Effort (MOE) funds to assist individuals from eligible families in need of mental health and substance use treatment services)
December 28, 2009To remind States of ways that Federal TANF funds (including TANF Emergency Fund awards issued as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009) and State MOE funds can be used to assist individuals from eligible families in need of short-term mental health and substance use treatment services.
TANF-ACF-PI-2010-01 (Revised form OFA-100, the Emergency Fund Request Form)
March 3, 2010This Program Instruction explains the revised form OFA-100 and instructions for requesting grants from the Emergency Fund.
TANF-ACF-PI-2009-06 (Questions and Answers on the TANF Contingency Fund (separate from the Emergency Contingency Fund authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009))
September 21, 2009This Program Instruction (PI) provides responses to questions about the Contingency Fund, particularly with respect to how various requirements apply when the Fund is depleted before the end of a fiscal year.
TANF-ACF-PI-1997-08 (Contingency Fund Eligibility Requirements and Application Procedures)
October 27, 1997This Program Instruction provides guidance to States on the requirements for receiving Contingency Funds and instructions for applying for these funds. It also includes guidance and instructions to States for applying for funds which represent an add on to the State Family Assistance Grant (SFAG) for FY 1997 only, as provided in Public Law 104-327.
Background Information about the TANF Emergency Fund
August 8, 2009Background Information about the TANF Emergency FundThe TANF Emergency Fund is authorized under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. It provides up to $5 billion to states, tribes, and territories through September 30, 2010. Emergency Funds are available to reimburse these jurisdictions for 80 percent of the cost of increased spending in three areas:
TANF-ACF-PI-2010-09 (Q & A on the TANF Contingency Fund for Fiscal Years (FY) 2011 and 2012)
November 12, 2010To respond to questions about the Contingency Fund, particularly with respect to depletion of the Fund before the end of a fiscal year.