more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: Not necessary; all States are eligible to participate. However, this program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-l02. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-I 10. Award Procedure: Cash assistance is allocated among the States on the basis of poverty level households (60 percent) and of unemployed persons (40 percent). At a minimum, States must make 40 percent of the administrative grant available to local agencies or expend such funds on theft behalf. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: As required; 60 days or more. Appeals: None. Renewals: Not applicable. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: See Food and Nutrition Service Regional Office contacts listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Headquarters Office: Food Distribution Division, FNS, USDA, Room 502, Park Office Center, 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302. Contact: Les Johnson, Director. Telephone: (703) 305-2680. EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FOOD COMMODITIES) Current Year: Grants: $590,000,000 Loans:$0,000 Other:$0,000 Total:$90,000,000 OBJECTIVES: To make food commodities available to States for use in providing food assistance to needy persons. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:
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