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Independent Study

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IS-1000: Public Assistance Program and Eligibility

Course Date

2/28/2019

Course Overview

The course provides an overview of Public Assistance project eligibility. By the end of the course, State, Local, Indian Tribal, and Territorial Applicants and Recipients will be able to understand all aspects of Public Assistance Program and project eligibility.

Course Objectives:

Describe project eligibility for Public Assistance Program grants and supporting laws, regulations, statutes, and executive orders.
Describe how to use the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide as a tool in determining eligibility.

Prerequisites

None

CEUs:

0.8

Course Length:

8 hours

Take This Course

Interactive Web Based Course

Final Exam

Take Final Exam Online

Notices

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