Tracking #2008-01347; 
FA/E 02/06/09, eff. 04/01/09

(Former Tracking #2009-00024;
Emergency 01/09/09, eff. 01/09/09)

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(9 CCR 2503-1)

[Note: statement of basis and purpose is included with Tracking #2008-01356 (#08-8-13-1.)]

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3.639  STATEWIDE STRATEGIC USE FUND
3.639.1  PURPOSE [Rev. eff. 4/1/09]
The Statewide Strategic Use Fund (SSUF) is intended to support strategic initiatives that will address the purposes of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and are delivered on behalf of Colorado’s TANF eligible population. SSUF funding is contingent upon an annual legislative appropriation.  SSUF funds shall be used for projects and initiatives that: 
A.  Address at least one of the four purposes of the Colorado Works Program, as specified in Section 26-2-705, C.R.S.; and, 
B.  Either have demonstrated effectiveness in achieving, or represent an innovative approach that is likely to achieve, one or more of the following goals: 
1.  Enhancing the long term self-sufficiency of eligible, low-income Colorado families; 
2.  Reducing the number of children and families living in poverty; 
3.  Strengthening families who are living in poverty; or, 
4.  Increasing the participation of Colorado Works participants in meaningful work activities.
3.639.11  Entities Eligible for SSUF Funds [Rev. eff. 4/1/09]
Entities eligible to receive allocations from the SSUF include: 
A.  County departments of social/human services; and, 
B.  Nonprofits or not-for profits; and, 
C.  State agencies; and, 
D.  Other entities specified by State Board. 
3.639.12  Application Process [Rev. eff. 4/1/09]
No eligible entity will receive an allocation from the SSUF unless that entity has successfully complied with the application process as set forth by the Strategic Allocation Committee (SAC). All applications must be: 
A.  A complete document; and, 
B.  Submitted to the State Department on or before the date specified as due. 
3.639.13  Reporting Requirement [Rev. eff. 4/1/09]
Eligible entities or group of entities receiving allocations from the SSUF shall report at least annually to the State Department and the SAC on their progress. The State Department, in consultation with SAC, shall: 
A.  Regularly review entities' implementation of their respective initiatives; and, 
B.  Report to the State Board of Human Services on an annual basis.
3.639.2  STRATEGIC ALLOCATION COMMITTEE’S CHARGE [Rev. eff. 4/1/09]
The Strategic Allocation Committee (SAC) is charged with making recommendations to the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) regarding allocations from the Statewide Strategic Use Fund (SSUF). The Committee will also advise the Executive Director regarding the criteria and procedures by which the allocations are made. 
3.639.21  Grant Recommendations [Rev. eff. 4/1/09]
A.  The SAC shall review all applications received that meet the minimum qualifications as specified in Section 3.639.12 and make recommendations to the Executive Director for allocations from the Statewide Strategic Use Fund, within available appropriations. Each recommendation by the SAC shall require the approval of at least nine of the committee members.
B.  The Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Human Services may approve or not approve the recommendations of the Strategic Allocation Committee for allocation by the State Department of moneys in the Statewide Strategic Use Fund. 
3.639.22  Denial of Grant Recommendation [Rev. eff. 4/1/09]
A.  If the Executive Director does not approve a recommendation for approval from the Strategic Allocation Committee, the Committee may submit the recommendation to the State Board of Human Services for action. 
B.  If the State Board approves the recommendation, the State Department shall allocate the moneys as recommended by the SAC.