Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Rockwall II Building, Suite 618, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Telephone: (301) 443-9667. EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM Current Year: Grants: $l50,000,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $l50,000,000 OBJECTIVES: The program is designed to help improve the quality of emergency shelters and transitional housing for the homeless, to make available additional shelters, to meet the costs of operating shelters, to provide essential social services to homeless individuals, and to help prevent homelessness. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the State office or official designated as the single point of contact for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. The Consolidated Plan required by 24 CFR Part 91 must be used for this program. Application Procedure: To be eligible, each grantee must have a HIJD-approved Consolidated Plan, which contain descriptions of the communities homeless assistance needs, details available resources, and provides a five year plan and a yearly action plan. The yearly action plan is updated annually, along with
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