Federal Funding Report

Volume 15, Number 48 (Period of November 28, 2005 - December 02, 2005)

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**FEDERAL FUNDING REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS**

This Federal Funding Report is a weekly compilation of items published
in the Federal Register which affect Federal domestic assistance
programs. No attempt is made to include Federal Register notices not
directly related to Grants and Loans programs. The summary consists of
three parts: (1) Federal Register Summary, (2) Early Warning Grants
Report, and (3) Disaster Loan Applications.

Periodically, a Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number
will not be listed in the announcement. There are two (2) basic reasons
for this: 1) a CFDA number has been applied for and not yet received, or
2) the CFDA number has not been put in by the agency yet. Please call
the contact person listed in the Federal Register announcement for the
correct CFDA number. The new number should appear in the next edition of
the CFDA, which is published in June and December of each year.

PART 1. FEDERAL REGISTER SUMMARY

> (Each week, HIR summarizes information from Federal Register
> announcements that may significantly affect grants programs. The
> Federal Register is available online from GPO Access at
> http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/aces140.html.) The House of
> Representatives\' Federal Funding Report contains the following
> sections:

I.  Availability of Funds - An expansion of the highlights, including
    synopsis on

> Notice, CFDA, and Federal Register references

II\. Notice of Rules - Synopsis of rule-making notices affecting Grants
with CFDA and Federal Register References

> III\. Other Federal Register Notices - For items not falling into the
> Rules or Availability sections

PART 2. EARLY WARNING GRANTS REPORT

(Listing of programs for which applications are being especially
solicited and which have been mentioned in the Federal Register in
recent weeks, listed in order of expiration date).

PART 3. DISASTER LOAN APPLICATIONS

> (Listing of areas for which Disaster Loan Programs are open, those
> with the most immediate closing dates listed first, those with the
> most recent disasters at the end. This part is divided into two
> sections, reflecting type of loan.)

I. Economic Injury Loans - For business losses

> II\. Physical Disaster Loans - For repair and replacement of real and
>
> personal property

VOLUME 15, NUMBER 48, GRANTS AND CONTRACTS INFORMATION SERVICE

HOUSE INFORMATION RESOURCES WEEK OF: November 28, 2005 -- December 02,
2005

**FEDERAL REGISTER SUMMARY**

This section contains summaries of those Federal Register entries
appearing during the last 2 weeks, which may significantly affect
Federal domestic assistance programs. For detailed information about a
specific assistance program, the program can be found in the Catalog of
Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) by looking it up by its 5-digit
program number. Each summary represents H.I.R.\'s interpretation of the
major import of an entry and does not reflect the full content of the
Federal Register announcement. Consult the Federal Register for the full
text of items of interest.

I. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Agriculture **CFDA#:** 10.156 **AMOUNT:**
\$1,300,000

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program

**FR Date:** 12/02/05 **PAGE:** 72286 **DEADLINE:** 02/10/06

**CONTACT:** Janise Zygmont **TELEPHONE:** 202 720-8043

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for Agricultural Marketing
Service; Program Continuation for Fiscal Year 2006 grant funds under the
Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program. Conducting studies or
developing innovative approaches related to the marketing of U.S. food
and agricultural products.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Commerce **CFDA#:** 11.419 **AMOUNT:**
\$60,000,000

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Coastal Zone Management Administration Awards

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71469 **DEADLINE:** 12/30/05

**CONTACT:** Elaine Vaudreuil **TELEPHONE:** 301 713-3155, Ext. 103

**CONTACT:** Elizabeth Morgan **TELEPHONE:** 301 713-3155, Ext. 166

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration; Announcement of Funding Opportunity for the
Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program, for land acquisition
projects, up to 3 years in duration, with the purpose of protecting
important coastal and estuarine areas.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Small Business Administration **CFDA#:**
59.002

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Economic Injury Disaster Loans

**FR Date:** 11/28/05 **PAGE:** 71362 **DEADLINE:** 08/14/06

**CONTACT:** Disaster Area 3 Office (Ft. Worth, Texas)

**SUMMARY:** Declaration of Economic Injury Disaster #10254 and #10255
for Hart County in the State of Kentucky; and for the following
contiguous counties of Barrenn, Edmonson, Grayson, Green, Hardin, Larue,
and Metcalfe, in the State of Kentucky constitute a disaster area due to
damage caused by severe storms and tornadoes occurring on November 06,
2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Small Business Administration **CFDA#:**
59.008

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Physical Disaster Loans

**FR Date:** 11/28/05 **PAGE:** 71362 **DEADLINE:** 01/16/06

**CONTACT:** Disaster Area 3 Office (Ft. Worth, Texas)

**SUMMARY:** Declaration of Physical Disaster #10254 and #10255 for Hart
County in the State of Kentucky; and for the following contiguous
counties of Barrenn, Edmonson, Grayson, Green, Hardin, Larue, and
Metcalfe, in the State of Kentucky constitute a disaster area due to
damage caused by severe storms and tornadoes occurring on November 06,
2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Small Business Administration **CFDA#:**
59.002

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Economic Injury Disaster Loans

**FR Date:** 11/28/05 **PAGE:** 71362 **DEADLINE:** 08/10/06

**CONTACT:** Disaster Area 3 Office (Ft. Worth, Texas)

**SUMMARY:** Declaration of Economic Injury Disaster #10256 and #10257
for Berkshire, Bristol, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex,
Norfolk, Plymouth, and Worcester Counties in the State of Massachusetts;
and for the following contiguous counties of Barnstable, Essex, and
Suffolk, in the State of Massachusetts; Hartford, Litchfield, Tolland,
and Windham counties in the State of Connecticut; Cheshire, and
Hillsborough counties, in the State of New Hampshire; Columbia,
Dutchess, and Rennselaer counties in the of New York; Bristol, Newport,
and Providence counties in the State of Rhode Island; and Bennington,
and Windham counties in the State of Vermont, constitute a disaster area
due to damage caused by severe storms and flooding occurring on October
07, 2005 through October 16, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Small Business Administration **CFDA#:**
59.008

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Physical Disaster Loans

**FR Date:** 11/28/05 **PAGE:** 71362 **DEADLINE:** 01/09/06

**CONTACT:** Disaster Area 3 Office (Ft. Worth, Texas)

**SUMMARY:** Declaration of Physical Disaster #10256 and #10257 for
Berkshire, Bristol, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk,
Plymouth, and Worcester Counties in the State of Massachusetts
constitute a disaster area due to damage caused by severe storms and
flooding occurring on October 07, 2005 through October 16, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Education **CFDA#:** 84.133F **AMOUNT:**
\$500,000

**PROGRAM TITLE:** National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation
Research

**FR Date:** 12/01/05 **PAGE:** 72111 **DEADLINE:** 01/30/06

**CONTACT:** Donna Nangle **TELEPHONE:** 202 245-7462

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for Office of Special Education
and Rehabilitative Services; Overview Information; National Institute on
Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) -- Research Fellowships
Program: for New Awards, for fiscal year 2006. The program provides two
categories of Research Fellowships: Merit Fellowship and Distinguished
Fellowships.

II\. NOTICE OF RULES

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Agriculture **CFDA#:** 10.450

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Crop Insurance

**FR Date:** 11/30/05 **PAGE:** 71749

**CONTACT:** Erin Reid **TELEPHONE:** 816 926-6321

**SUMMARY:** Interim rule regarding Federal Crop Insurance Corporation;
Common Crop Insurance Regulations, Basic Provisions to conform to the
requirements of section 780 of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food
and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006
regarding written agreements and the use of similar agricultural
commodities.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Agriculture **CFDA#:** 10.557

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women,
Infants, and Children

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71707

**CONTACT:** Debra Whitford **TELEPHONE:** 703 305-2746

**SUMMARY:** Interim rule regarding Food and Nutrition Service; Special
Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC);
Vendor Cost Containment. The rule incorporates into program regulations
new legislative requirements that affect the selection, authorization,
and reimbursement of retail vendors.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Housing and Urban Development **CFDA#:**
14.171

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards

**FR Date:** 11/30/05 **PAGE:** 72023

**CONTACT:** William W. Matchneer III **TELEPHONE:** 202 708-6401

**SUMMARY:** Final rule regarding Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Housing -- Federal Housing Commissioner; Manufactured Home Construction
and Safety Standards; amends, by adopting certain recommendations made
to HUD by the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC).

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Transportation **CFDA#:** 20.205

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Highway Planning and Construction

**FR Date:** 11/30/05 **PAGE:** 71792

**CONTACT:** Jon Obenberger, (for technical information) **TELEPHONE:**
202 366-2221

**CONTACT:** Robert Black, (for legal information) **TELEPHONE:** 202
366-1359

**SUMMARY:** Notice regarding Federal Highway Administration; proposed
rulemaking to Design Standards that apply to highway construction and
reconstruction projects on the Interstate System.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.109

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Veterans Compensation for Service-Connected
Disability

**FR Date:** 12/02/05 **PAGE:** 72211

**CONTACT:** Maya Ferrandino **TELEPHONE:** 202 273-7211

**SUMMARY:** Final rule regarding Veterans Affairs; Dependency and
Indemnity Compensation: Surviving Spouse's Rate; Payments Based on
Veteran's Entitlement to Compensation for Service-Connected Disability
Rated Totally Disabling for Specified Periods Prior to Death.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Veterans Affairs **CFDA#:** 64.110

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Veterans Dependency and Indemnity Compensation for
Service-Connected Death

**FR Date:** 12/02/05 **PAGE:** 72211

**CONTACT:** Maya Ferrandino **TELEPHONE:** 202 273-7211

**SUMMARY:** Final rule regarding Veterans Affairs; Dependency and
Indemnity Compensation: Surviving Spouse's Rate; Payments Based on
Veteran's Entitlement to Compensation for Service-Connected Disability
Rated Totally Disabling for Specified Periods Prior to Death.

III\. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FEDERAL REGISTER HIGHLIGHTS (NOTICES)

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Transportation **CFDA#:** 20.205

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Highway Planning and Construction

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71597

**CONTACT:** Mark Hasselmann, Environmental Program Mgr. **TELEPHONE:**
207 622-8350, Ext. 101

**CONTACT:** Raymond Faucher, Project Manager **TELEPHONE:** 207
624-3300

**SUMMARY:** Notice regarding Federal Highway Administration, to advise
the public that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared
for a proposed Skowhegan Transportation Study, highway project in the
towns of Skowhegan and Madison in Somerset County, Maine.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Transportation **CFDA#:** 20.205

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Highway Planning and Construction

**FR Date:** 12/01/05 **PAGE:** 72144

**CONTACT:** Mark Hasselmann, Environmental Program Mgr. **TELEPHONE:**
207 622-8350, Ext. 101

**CONTACT:** Raymond Faucher, Project Manager **TELEPHONE:** 207
624-3300

**SUMMARY:** Notice regarding Federal Highway Administration, to advise
the public that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared
for a proposed highway project in the towns of Brewer, Holden,
Eddington, and Clifton, in Penobscot County, Maine.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Small Business Administration **CFDA#:**
59.011

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Small Business Investment Companies

**FR Date:** 11/28/05 **PAGE:** 71363

**CONTACT:** Not Listed **TELEPHONE:** Not Listed

**SUMMARY:** Notice regarding Small Business Administration; Small
Business Investment Companies; Increase in Maximum Leverage Ceiling;
amounts are adjusted annually based on the increase in the Consumer
Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Education **CFDA#:** 84.027

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Special Education -- Grants to States

**FR Date:** 11/28/05 **PAGE:** 71269

**CONTACT:** Melisande Lee or JoLeta Reynolds **TELEPHONE:** 202
245-7468

**SUMMARY:** Notice regarding Office of Special Education and
Rehabilitative Services; List of Correspondence from July 1, 2005
through September 30, 2005, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA) -- Correspondence; Quarterly list.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Health and Human Services **CFDA#:**
93.558

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

**FR Date:** 11/30/05 **PAGE:** 71856

**CONTACT:** Kate Bloniarz or Robert Stewart **TELEPHONE:** 202 690-6870

**SUMMARY:** Notice regarding Office of the Secretary, for HHS; Federal
Financial Participation in State Assistance Expenditures; Federal
Matching Shares for Medicaid, The State Children's Health Insurance
Program, and Aid to Needy Aged, Blind or Disabled Persons for October 1,
2006 Through September 30, 2007.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Health and Human Services **CFDA#:**
93.563

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Child Support Enforcement

**FR Date:** 11/30/05 **PAGE:** 71856

**CONTACT:** Kate Bloniarz or Robert Stewart **TELEPHONE:** 202 690-6870

**SUMMARY:** Notice regarding Office of the Secretary, for HHS; Federal
Financial Participation in State Assistance Expenditures; Federal
Matching Shares for Medicaid, The State Children's Health Insurance
Program, and Aid to Needy Aged, Blind or Disabled Persons for October 1,
2006 Through September 30, 2007.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Health and Human Services **CFDA#:**
93.596

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Child Care Mandatory and Matching Funds of the Child
Care and Development Fund

**FR Date:** 11/30/05 **PAGE:** 71856

**CONTACT:** Kate Bloniarz or Robert Stewart **TELEPHONE:** 202 690-6870

**SUMMARY:** Notice regarding Office of the Secretary, for HHS; Federal
Financial Participation in State Assistance Expenditures; Federal
Matching Shares for Medicaid, The State Children's Health Insurance
Program, and Aid to Needy Aged, Blind or Disabled Persons for October 1,
2006 Through September 30, 2007.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Health and Human Services **CFDA#:**
93.658

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Foster Care -- Title IV-E

**FR Date:** 11/30/05 **PAGE:** 71856

**CONTACT:** Kate Bloniarz or Robert Stewart **TELEPHONE:** 202 690-6870

**SUMMARY:** Notice regarding Office of the Secretary, for HHS; Federal
Financial Participation in State Assistance Expenditures; Federal
Matching Shares for Medicaid, The State Children's Health Insurance
Program, and Aid to Needy Aged, Blind or Disabled Persons for October 1,
2006 Through September 30, 2007.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Health and Human Services **CFDA#:**
93.659

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Adoption Assistance

**FR Date:** 11/30/05 **PAGE:** 71856

**CONTACT:** Kate Bloniarz or Robert Stewart **TELEPHONE:** 202 690-6870

**SUMMARY:** Notice regarding Office of the Secretary, for HHS; Federal
Financial Participation in State Assistance Expenditures; Federal
Matching Shares for Medicaid, The State Children's Health Insurance
Program, and Aid to Needy Aged, Blind or Disabled Persons for October 1,
2006 Through September 30, 2007.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Health and Human Services **CFDA#:**
93.767

**PROGRAM TITLE:** State Children's Insurance Program

**FR Date:** 11/30/05 **PAGE:** 71856

**CONTACT:** Kate Bloniarz or Robert Stewart **TELEPHONE:** 202 690-6870

**SUMMARY:** Notice regarding Office of the Secretary, for HHS; Federal
Financial Participation in State Assistance Expenditures; Federal
Matching Shares for Medicaid, The State Children's Health Insurance
Program, and Aid to Needy Aged, Blind or Disabled Persons for October 1,
2006 Through September 30, 2007.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Health and Human Services **CFDA#:**
93.769

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Demonstration to Maintain Independence and Employment

**FR Date:** 11/30/05 **PAGE:** 71856

**CONTACT:** Kate Bloniarz or Robert Stewart **TELEPHONE:** 202 690-6870

**SUMMARY:** Notice regarding Office of the Secretary, for HHS; Federal
Financial Participation in State Assistance Expenditures; Federal
Matching Shares for Medicaid, The State Children's Health Insurance
Program, and Aid to Needy Aged, Blind or Disabled Persons for October 1,
2006 Through September 30, 2007.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Health and Human Services **CFDA#:**
93.778

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Medical Assistance Program

**FR Date:** 11/30/05 **PAGE:** 71856

**CONTACT:** Kate Bloniarz or Robert Stewart **TELEPHONE:** 202 690-6870

**SUMMARY:** Notice regarding Office of the Secretary, for HHS; Federal
Financial Participation in State Assistance Expenditures; Federal
Matching Shares for Medicaid, The State Children's Health Insurance
Program, and Aid to Needy Aged, Blind or Disabled Persons for October 1,
2006 Through September 30, 2007.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.030

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Community Disaster Loans

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71541

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the State of Kansas, resulting from severe
storms and flooding from October 1 -- 2, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.031

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Cora Brown Fund

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71541

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the State of Kansas, resulting from severe
storms and flooding from October 1 -- 2, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.032

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Crisis Counseling

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71541

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the State of Kansas, resulting from severe
storms and flooding from October 1 -- 2, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.033

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Disaster Legal Services

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71541

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the State of Kansas, resulting from severe
storms and flooding from October 1 -- 2, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.034

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Disaster Unemployment Assistance

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71541

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the State of Kansas, resulting from severe
storms and flooding from October 1 -- 2, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.036

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Public Assistance Grants

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71541

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the State of Kansas, resulting from severe
storms and flooding from October 1 -- 2, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.039

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Hazard Mitigation Grant

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71541

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the State of Kansas, resulting from severe
storms and flooding from October 1 -- 2, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.046

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Fire Management Assistance Grant

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71541

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the State of Kansas, resulting from severe
storms and flooding from October 1 -- 2, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.048

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Federal Assistance to Individuals and Households -
Housing

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71541

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the State of Kansas, resulting from severe
storms and flooding from October 1 -- 2, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.049

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Federal Assistance to Individuals and Households --
Disaster Housing Operations

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71541

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the State of Kansas, resulting from severe
storms and flooding from October 1 -- 2, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.050

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Federal Assistance to Individuals and Households --
Other Needs

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71541

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the State of Kansas, resulting from severe
storms and flooding from October 1 -- 2, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.030

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Community Disaster Loans

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71542

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, resulting
from severe storms and flooding from October 7 -- 16, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.031

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Cora Brown Fund

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71542

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, resulting
from severe storms and flooding from October 7 -- 16, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.032

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Crisis Counseling

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71542

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, resulting
from severe storms and flooding from October 7 -- 16, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.033

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Disaster Legal Services

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71542

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, resulting
from severe storms and flooding from October 7 -- 16, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.034

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Disaster Unemployment Assistance

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71542

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, resulting
from severe storms and flooding from October 7 -- 16, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.036

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Public Assistance Grants

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71542

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, resulting
from severe storms and flooding from October 7 -- 16, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.039

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Hazard Mitigation Grant

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71542

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, resulting
from severe storms and flooding from October 7 -- 16, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.046

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Fire Management Assistance Grant

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71542

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, resulting
from severe storms and flooding from October 7 -- 16, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.048

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Federal Assistance to Individuals and Households -
Housing

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71542

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, resulting
from severe storms and flooding from October 7 -- 16, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.049

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Federal Assistance to Individuals and Households --
Disaster Housing Operations

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71542

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, resulting
from severe storms and flooding from October 7 -- 16, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.050

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Federal Assistance to Individuals and Households --
Other Needs

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71542

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, resulting
from severe storms and flooding from October 7 -- 16, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.030

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Community Disaster Loans

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71544

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, resulting
from severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides on October 9 --
15, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.031

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Cora Brown Fund

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71544

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, resulting
from severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides on October 9 --
15, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.032

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Crisis Counseling

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71544

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, resulting
from severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides on October 9 --
15, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.033

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Disaster Legal Services

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71544

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, resulting
from severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides on October 9 --
15, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.034

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Disaster Unemployment Assistance

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71544

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, resulting
from severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides on October 9 --
15, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.036

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Public Assistance Grants

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71544

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, resulting
from severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides on October 9 --
15, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.039

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Hazard Mitigation Grant

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71544

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, resulting
from severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides on October 9 --
15, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.046

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Fire Management Assistance Grant

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71544

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, resulting
from severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides on October 9 --
15, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.048

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Federal Assistance to Individuals and Households -
Housing

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71544

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, resulting
from severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides on October 9 --
15, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.049

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Federal Assistance to Individuals and Households --
Disaster Housing Operations

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71544

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, resulting
from severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides on October 9 --
15, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.050

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Federal Assistance to Individuals and Households --
Other Needs

**FR Date:** 11/29/05 **PAGE:** 71544

**CONTACT:** Magda Ruiz **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, resulting
from severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides on October 9 --
15, 2005.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.085

**PROGRAM TITLE:** 9/11 Heroes Stamp Program

**FR Date:** 12/02/05 **PAGE:** 72305

**CONTACT:** Tom Olshanski **TELEPHONE:** 1-866-887-9107

**SUMMARY:** Notice regarding on FEMA; Application Period for the
Assistance Program Under the 9/11 Heroes Stamp Act of 2001. Directs the
U.S. Postal Service to issue a semipostal stamp and distribute the
proceeds through the FEMA to the families of emergency relief personnel
killed or permanently disabled while serving in the line of duty in
connection with the terrorist attacks against the U.S. on September 11,
2001. Application period starts on December 2, 2005 and closes on March
29, 2006.

**EARLY WARNING GRANTS REPORT**

Below are deadlines for the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
(CFDA) Programs that have appeared in the Federal Register in the past
several weeks.

DEADLINE CFDA NUMBER PROGRAM TITLE

12/30/05 11.419 Coastal Zone Management Administration Awards

01/30/06 84.133F National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation
Research

02/10/06 10.156 Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program

> **DISASTER LOANS**

**59.002 ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS** **CLOSING DATE**:

Connecticut -- various counties 08/10/06

Massachusetts -- various counties 08/10/06

New Hampshire -- Cheshire and Hillsborough counties 08/10/06

New York -- various counties 08/10/06

Rhode Island -- various counties 08/10/06

Vermont -- Bennington and Windham counties 08/10/06

Kentucky -- various counties 08/14/06

**59.008 PHYSICAL DISASTER LOANS CLOSING DATE**:

Massachusetts -- various counties 01/09/06

Kentucky -- various counties 01/16/06