In fiscal year 2001, the Commission processed approximately 6,000 complaints and completed 8 publications. In both fiscal years 2002 and 2003, the Commission estimates the processing of approximately 10,000 complaints, and completion of 12 publications.

Uses and Use Restrictions

(1) The Commission on Civil Rights (CCR) conducts research and uses publications, liaison with private and public groups, the media, and a variety of other techniques to provide civil rights information to the above groups and to those who have responsibilities to comply with Federal civil rights laws and policies, those who implement these laws and policies, and the general public; and (2) the CCR receives and refers complaints alleging denial of equal protection of the laws to the appropriate Federal agencies.

People Building Stronger Communities

Use of QUITPLAN Services Increases Post-Tobacco Tax Hike

Homeless Coalition Supports Community Safety Act

Medicaid Expansion Challenges

Social Entrepreneur Shares Lessons on Youth Employment Crisis in South Africa

Poor Mental Health Believed to Lead to Unhealthy Behaviors Among Low-income Adults

Social Enterprise To Operate Hawker Centre To Improve Food Affordability

Forward Together in Challenging Times

NURSE Corps Scholarship Program Deadline Extended

Foundation Giving Minnesota Expected to Rise in 2013

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Anyone can seek information; no criteria must be satisfied.

Beneficiary Eligibility

General public.

Credentials/Documentation

Complaint should contain a clear statement of the facts on which it is based.

Aplication and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

None.

This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.

12372.

Application Procedures

Direct request to the Commission.

Award Procedures

Not applicable.

Deadlines

None.

Authorization

Civil Rights Commission Reauthorization Act of 1991, Public Law 102-167, 42 U.S.C. 1975 et seq.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Not applicable.

Appeals

Not applicable.

Renewals

Not applicable.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Not applicable.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Not applicable.

Audits

Not applicable.

Records

Not applicable.

Financial Information

Account Identification

95-1900-0-1-751.

Obigations

(Salaries and Expenses) FY 07 $8,740,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Not applicable.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature

Catalog of Publications of Commission on Civil Rights, no charge. Commission on Civil Rights Brochure, no charge. All publications of the Commission are available from the Publications Office, Commission on Civil Rights, Washington, DC 20425.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

Western Regional Office: Philip Montez, 3660 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 810, Los Angeles, CA 90010. Telephone: (213) 894-3437, TDD (213) 894-3435. Eastern Regional Office: Ki-Taek Chun, 624 Ninth Street, NW., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20425. Telephone: (202) 376-7533, TDD (202) 376-8116. Central Regional Office: Melvin Jenkins, Gateway Tower II, 400 State Avenue, Suite 908, Kansas City, Kansas 66101-2406. Telephone: (913) 551-1400, TDD (913) 551-1414. Rocky Mountain Regional Office: John F. Dulles III, 1700 Broadway, Suite 710, Denver, CO 80290. Telephone: (303) 866-1040, TDD (303) 866-1049. Southern Regional Office: Bobby Doctor, 61 Forsyth Street, SW. Suite 1840T, Atlanta, GA, 30303. Telephone: (404) 562-7000, TDD (404) 562- 7004. Midwestern Regional Office: Constance Davis, 55 West Monroe Street, Suite 410, Chicago, IL 60603. Telephone: (312) 353-8311, TDD (312) 353-8362.

Headquarters Office

Commission on Civil Rights, 624 Ninth Street NW., Washington, DC 20425. Telephone: (202) 376-8177. TDD (202) 376- 8116. Complaints: (202) 376-8582 or Toll Free 1-800-552-6843 or Regional Office listed above.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Not applicable.