represents legal binding acceptance of the terms of the application. For further information about the LLEBG portion of the OJP GMS, call the OJP GMS Hotline at 1-888-549- 370 9901; or access the BJA home page at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA. For general information about the LLEBG Program, contact the U.S. Department of Justice Response Center at 1-800- 421-6770. Award Procedure: An award is granted by the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs via the Internet-based Grants Management System. The award must be accepted on-line by the CEO of the state or local applicant with assurance of compliance with standard and special conditions of the grant award. Once the grantee has completed the Request for Drawdown phase of the on-line system, BJA then deposits award funds into recipient trust funds for the purpose specified in the application. Deadlines: The application period will be mid-April 2000 through May 31, 2000. BJA will process all awards submitted during the application time frame by September 30, 2000. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 7 weeks. Appeals: None. Renewals: Awards are for 2 years from the date of initial payment. If additional funding for the Block Grants Program is allocated by Congress, applications can be submitted annually. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: The Federal funds provided under a
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