Indian Tribes and organizations must apply by September 1 of each year to receive funds in the next Federal fiscal year. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Appeals: Funds may be withheld from any State which does not utilize its allotment substantially in accordance with the provisions of the Community Services Block Grant Act and the assurances provided in its application. This may be done only after adequate notice and an opportunity for a hearing conducted within the affected State. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 (Public Law 97-35) as amended by the Human Services Amendments of 1994, (Public Law 103-252), Title II, The Community Services Block Grant Amendments of 1994, Sections 672, 674 and 681. Not less than one-half of one percent and not more than one percent of the amount appropriated may be reserved by the Secretary for training, technical assistance, planning, evaluation, and data collection activities related to programs or projects carried under this subtitle. Such activities may be carried out through grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements with eligible entities or with organizations or associations whose membership is composed of eligible entities or agencies that administer programs for eligible entities. One-half of one percent of the amount appropriated
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