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Applications also may be submitted by facsimile or by mailing in the hard copy application. <br />However, to expedite the application process, we ask that applications be submitted using only <br />one of these four methods. <br /> <br />Upon notification of an award under this program, and prior to obligation of any funds, each <br />local jurisdiction is required by statute to establish an advisory board to review the application <br />and make nonbinding recommendations on the use of Block Grants funds. The jurisdiction is <br />also required to conduct at least one public hearing on the use of Block Grants funds prior to <br />fund obligation. Federal funds provided under a grant from this program may not exceed 90 <br />percent of the total costs of the project. The matching share (at least 10 percent) must be cash. <br />The matching share must be obligated and expended during the Federal project period. <br /> <br />Please be aware that there is a provision in the statute that addresses the potential for funding <br />disparities between counties and cities within those counties. Per this provision, the State <br />Attorney General may certify that such a funding disparity exists and in certain cases that the <br />disparity is likely to threaten the efficient administration of justice. The last date that such a <br />certification may be submitted to BJA coincides with the application due date, July 11, 1997. If <br />such a disparity is certified relative to your jurisdiction, you are required to submit a joint <br />funding plan with the other jurisdictions affected by the disparity. Please refer to "Distribution <br />of Awards" in the Application Kit for additional information. <br /> <br />We look forward to receiving your application and working with you on this program. If you <br />have any questions regarding the Program, its purposes, or its administration, please contact us at <br />(202) 305-2088. Additionally, the BJA Clearinghouse serves as a repository of information <br />regarding program efforts and strategies that have been demonstrated to be effective in reducing <br />crime and improving criminal justice operations. Should you need information, assistance, or <br />resources about these successful programs, please contact the BJA Clearinghouse at 1-800-688- <br />4252. <br /> <br />Sincerely yours, <br /> <br />Nancy E. Gist <br />Director <br /> <br />Enclosure <br /> <br /> <br />