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PUBLIC LAW 102-569—OCT. 29, 1992 106 STAT. 4467 State unit operates or administers vinder this section, whether directly or through a grant or contract, which report shall contain, at a minimum, information on—

  • ^i) the number and types of older individuals who

are blind and are receiving services; "(ii) the types of services provided and the number of older individuals who are blind and are receiving each type of service; "(iii) the sources and amounts of funding for the operation of each project or program; "(iv) the amounts and percentages of resources committed to each type of service provided; "(v) data on actions taken to employ, and advance in employment, qualified individuals with severe disabilities, including older individuals who are blind; and "(vi) a comparison, if appropriate, of prior year activities with the activities of the most recent year; "(B) an assurance that the designated State unit will— "(i) provide services that contribute to the maintenance of, or the increased independence of, older individuals who are blind; and "(ii) engage in— "(I) capacity-building activities, including collaboration with other agencies and organizations; "(11) activities to promote community awareness, involvement, and assistance; and "(III) outreach efforts; and "(C) an assurance that the application is consistent with the State plan for providing independent living services required by section 704. "(j) AMOUNT OF FORMULA GRANT. — "(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to the availability of appropriations, the amount of an allotment under subsection (a) for a State for afiscalyear shall be the greater of— "(A) the amount determined under paragraph (2); and "(B) the amount determined under paragraph (3). "(2) MINIMUM ALLOTMENT.— "(A) STATES.— In the case of the several States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the amount referred to in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) for afiscalyear is the greater of— "(i) $225,000; and "(ii) an amount equal to one-third of one percent of the amount appropriated under section 753 for the fiscal year and available for allotments under subsection (a). "(B) CERTAIN TERRITORIES. —In the case of Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Republic of Palau, the amount referred to in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) for a fiscal year is $40,000, except that the Republic of Palau may receive such aUotment under this section only until the Compact of Free Association with Palau takes effect.