immunization services in underserved areas, that expand the number of after-school programs, and that create job shadowing and community service activities for youth. In New York, twelve Fellows coordinate technology-based Family Learning Centers that train children to be peer tutors and enable students to achieve grade-level skills in reading and math. In Maryland, a Fellow is creating a national mentoring program for first-time juvenile offenders. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Varies by program. Specific criteria is published in the Federal Register through a Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) when appropriate. The Corporation is looking for high quality programs that have the potential to be replicated and which provide meaningful service activities for Americans of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. 181 Community Development Block Grants/Small Cities Program 182 restricted from constructing or rehabilitating public facilities for the general conduct of government and from making housing allowances or other income maintenance-type payments. The projected use of funds must be developed to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low and moderate income persons or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The projected use of funds may also include activities which the applicant certifies are designed to meet other community
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