- (1) OHCS may contract with subgrantees to provide eligible CSBG services (see OAR 813-210-0025) in service areas in such manner to provide holistic coverage statewide without duplication or overlap of services. In a service area where a Community Action Agency (CAA) exists, the CAA has the conditional right of first refusal to serve as the subgrantee for the given service area.
- (2) OHCS will allocate CSBG funds to all subgrantees through a formula established by OHCS prior to the allocation process. OHCS reserves the right to modify such formula at any time in its sole discretion.
- (3) A subgrantee may establish subrecipients that meet the requirements of ORS 458.505(4) to provide eligible CSBG services in the subgrantee’s service area.
- (4) Subgrantees shall, at a minimum, provide CSBG services to eligible applicants or households and meet CSBG requirements. Whenever appropriate, subgrantees may assist eligible households in accessing other services designed to stabilize housing.
- (5) Subgrantee representatives must attend and participate in CSBG-related training made available or conducted by OHCS.
- (6) A designated portion of CSBG funds are reserved for subgrantees and their subrecipients to use for administrative costs. Subgrantees and their subrecipients may expend up to a determined amount as authorized by OHCS and outlined in the funding agreement.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 456.555
Statutes/Other Implemented
42 USC 106 & ORS 458.505
History
OHCS 39-2019, amend filed 12/23/2019, effective 12/23/2019
OHCS 14-2015, f. & cert. ef. 8-25-15