is apportioned on the basis of need among Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Republic of Palau. Of the remaining amount each State, (excluding the above, but including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico) is allotted an amount which bears 284 the same ratio as the amount received by the State for fiscal year 1981 under Section 221 of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 bore to the total amount received by all States for fiscal year 1981 under Section 221. However, if the appropriation exceeds $345,000,000 after the amount necessary for purposes of discretionary funding under 681(c) and the one-half of one percent set aside for territories and insular areas under section 672(b)(1) are determined, no State receives less than one- half of one percent of the amount appropriated. This program has no matching requirements. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Entitlement amounts are for a specific fiscal year and the grant funds allotted to the State will be awarded in accordance with apportionment of funds from the Office of Management and Budget. Amounts unobligated by the State at the end of a fiscal year remain available for obligation during the succeeding fiscal year. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: The State must prepare a report on the proposed use of block grant funds received, including (1) A statement of goals and objectives;
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