ADEQUACY OF RESOURCES 10 Points (recommend 4 pages)

Resources What your tribe has in place to support the project Costs associated are reasonable to the successful attainment of: Goal(s) and objectives Consumer employment outcomes

(f) Adequacy of Resources The Secretary considers the adequacy of resources for the proposed project, including the following factors: 1. Facilities, equipment, supplies, and other resources, from the applicant organization… 2.Costs are reasonable in relation to the objectives, design, and potential significance… 3.Costs are reasonable in relation to the number of persons to be served and to the anticipated results and benefits.

Selection Criteria (f) 1 The adequacy of support, including facilities, equipment, supplies, and other resources, from the applicant organization or the lead applicant organization.

Facilities and Resources Where will program be located? Satellite offices Computers Program vehicles Database to track consumer progress, project implementation, etc. Other

Accessibility of Facilities & Resources To what extent are facilities physically accessible for individuals with disabilities? To want extent are resources and materials accessible? What needs to be done and how long will it take the tribe to make facilities and resources fully accessible for individuals with disabilities?

Confidentiality of Project and Consumer Information All personal information about individuals served must be held confidential 34 CFR (a) Discuss your plan for keeping personal information confidential Names Addresses Photographs Records of evaluation

Protection, Use, and Release of Personal Information [34 CFR (b)] The use of information and records concerning individuals must be limited only to purposes directly connected with the project, including project evaluation activities. Information may not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, other than in the administration of the project unless the consent of the agency providing the information AND the individual to whom the information applies, or his or her representative, have been obtained in writing.

Protection, Use, and Release of Personal Information [34 CFR (b)] (cont’d) The Secretary or other Federal or State officials responsible for enforcing legal requirements have access to this information without written consent being obtained. The final product of the project may not reveal any personal identifying information without written consent of the individual or his or her representative.

Selection Criteria (f) 2 The extent to which the costs are reasonable in relation to the objectives, design, and potential significance of the proposed project.

Cost Provide information about any special factors that influence the cost Salaries and Benefits Higher or Lower Caseload Staff Development Travel in rural and isolated communities Tribal indirect cost rate Cost for contractual assessments and evaluations of applicants and consumers

Required Match Non-federal share (assumed by Tribe) 10% of total cost of the Project To calculate the tribal 10% match, divide the requested Federal funds by 9 for each year. Example: Requested Federal funds total $300,000.00; tribal 10% match is $33,

Sources for Match Office space or building Building modifications Office furniture, equipment, and supplies Staff Vehicles Cash Janitorial services Annual program audits Volunteers

Selection Criteria (f) 3 The extent to which the costs are reasonable in relation to the number of persons to be served and to the anticipated results and benefits.

Anticipated Results & Benefits Number of consumers to be served annually Number of consumers to achieve employment outcome annually Do the numbers change from one year to the next; how do you justify this change?

Proposed Budget Personnel Salary and Fringe Benefits Salary and benefits for counselors are reasonable in terms of the education and skill levels of each counselor and the number of consumers to be served annually by each counselor.

Proposed Budget (cont’d) Travel Travel costs for director and coordinator to attend annual CANAR are reasonable and customary. How will attendance benefit program? Equipment and Supplies Contractual Miscellaneous