Resource Library

AFI PPR Short Form Overview

Governmental Resources for both applying for a grant and managing your grants, e.g. HHS poverty guidelines, A-133 guidance

Legislative Authority

On January 4, 1975, a new Title XX was added to the Social Security Act, which authorized an entitlement to States for the provision of social services. Prior to Title XX, States received matching Federal funds for specified categories of services, with eligibility for the services limited to receipt of public assistance under several titles of the Social Security Act.

Under Title XX, States were given increased flexibility to offer a wider range of services to a broader population of adults and children. The statute also included requirements regarding planning, public participation, income eligibility, and administration.

Section 2605(b)(2)(B) of the LIHEAP statute establishes the maximum income level allowed in determining LIHEAP eligibility as the greater of 150 percent of the poverty level or 60 percent of a State's median income.

HHS releases $187.4 million to states to help offset energy costs for low-income households.

To provide grantees information and updates regarding the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG).

Outline of Model CSBG State Plans:

• Grantees must complete an application for CSBG funds.
• The application requires an annual or biannual plan for the expenditure of these funds.
• The following assurances must be adhered to in the formulation of the CSBG plan.
• All applications are reviewed against these assurances.  (Failure to provide an assurance can delay or even deny funding.  These assurances are embodied in the CSBG legislation and are therefore mandated by the Congress).

Outline for Model State Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (“Recovery Act”) of 2009 Plan
 

OCS and a group of AFI grantee leaders have collaborated closely to develop a set of performance measures for the AFI program, plus a series of performance indicators that OCS and grantees can use to manage their day-to-day work to ensure success of the AFI program as well as each AFI project. This section of the AFI web page provides background information on performance management strategies.

The authorizing statute for the LIHEAP program (Title XXVI of Public Law 97-35, as amended) and the implementing regulations (45 CFR Part 96) contain deadlines and due dates that grant recipients must meet in administering the LIHEAP program.