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1. Adequacy of Support fromTribal Applicant

2. Reasonable Project Costs3. Reasonable Costs to Serve

Consumers

(f) Adequacy of Resources10 points

(recommend 4 pages)

2

Include all costs to be paid by the tribal 10% match.

Describe what your tribe has in place to support the AIVR project.

SUPPORT FROM TRIBAL APPLICANT

3

Where will the project be located?Satellite offices located in designated service

areaComputers, office equipment, and furnitureProgram vehiclesDatabase to track consumer progress, program

implementation, etc.Other

Facilities and Resources

4

To what extent are facilities physically accessible for individuals with disabilities?

To what 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?

Accessibility of facilities and resources

5

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 369.45 (b)]

6

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.

Protection, Use, and Release of Personal Information (cont’d)

7

Non-federal share (assumed by Tribe) 10% of total cost of the AIVR 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 for Year 1Tribal match = $33,333.33

Required Tribal Match

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Office space or building Building modifications Office furniture, equipment, and supplies Administrative support of project (Finance, HR) Tribal staff assignment to support project at no cost Vehicles Cash or donation Janitorial services Annual program audits Volunteers*not calculated into indirect cost

Sources* for Tribal Match

9

Includes all costs for which funding is requested and costs to be paid by the tribal 10% match

Justify the proposed expenditures in relation to the project design and projected outcomes

How much will the project cost and will the benefits be worth the costs?

REASONABLE PROJECT COSTS

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Employee salaries and benefitsHigher or lower consumer caseloadStaff development resourcesTravel in rural and isolated communitiesTribal indirect cost rateCost for contractual assessments and

evaluations of applicants and consumersCost for consumer education and training off

the reservation

Special factors that may influence project costs

11

Let the federal and non-federal budget reflect exactly what you propose in the narrative and be able to justify all requests for funding and tribal support.

Are the costs adequate to serve all eligible consumers and result in gainful employment?

REASONABLE COSTS TO SERVE CONSUMERS

12

Number of consumers to be served annually under an IPE

Number of consumers to achieve an employment outcome annually

Number of consumers who retain or maintain employment

Do the consumer numbers change from one year to the next; how do you justify this change?

Consumer Results and Benefits

13

Personnel salary and fringe benefitsSalary and fringe benefits for VR Counselors

are reasonable in terms of the education and skill levels of each VR Counselor and the number of consumers to be served annually by each VR Counselor.

Proposed Budget

14

Travel – travel costs for project director and staff to attend annual and mid-year CANAR conferences are reasonable and customary. How will attendance benefit the project?

Consumer budget line item is adequate to serve all eligible applicants for AIVR services

Equipment and Supplies Contractual Miscellaneous

Proposed Budget (cont’d)