Tribal organization upon application by the tribe. Only State-recognized tribes, as evidenced by a statement to that effect by the Governor, or tribes formally recognized by the Secretary of the Interior under the procedure for such recognition in 25 CFR 54 are eligible to receive direct grants. Beneficiary Eligibility: States make grants to locally-based nonprofit community antipoverty agencies and other eligible entities which provide services to low-income individuals and families. The official poverty line as established by the Secretary of Health and Human Services is used as a criterion of eligibility in the Community Services Block Grant program. When a State determines that it serves the objectives of the block grant, it may revise the income limit, not to exceed 125 percent of the official poverty line. Credentials/Documentation: None. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Each State desiring to receive an allotment for a fiscal year is required to submit an application to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Each application must contain assurances by the Chief Executive Officer of the State that the State will comply with Section 675B of the Community Services Block Grant Act and also meet conditions enumerated in Section 675C. No funds may be allotted to the
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