Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Data used for the allocation formula will be obtained from the Montana Family Planning Data System for the most recent 12-month period available. 2. Available Title X federal and state funds are allocated using a formula based on the following indicators: a. Community Need: 50% of available program funds are allocated according to the percentage of the estimated persons in need (defined as youth ages 12-17 and women ages 18-44 living below the federal poverty line) residing in the sub-recipient’s service area. For example, if the sub-recipient serves a geographic area containing 15% of those persons in need statewide, they would receive 15% of the program funds allotted. b. Clinic Volume: 40% of available program funds are allocated according to the percentage of sub-recipient’s clinic visits that were for clients who fall below 100% of the federal poverty level and/or who are uninsured. c. Performance: 10% of available program funds are allocated based on clinic performance. For example, if a clinic meets the program goal and/or is above the state median for a selected performance measure, they would receive an allocation for that performance measure. d. Clinic Resources: A sub-recipient’s allocation may be reduced in cases where the sub-recipient is maintaining a balance of program funds that exceeds six months of operating expenses. This cap ensures financial stability of the statewide program by enabling available program funding to be reallocated to sub-recipients with less financial resources. e. Maintenance: As funding allows, additional Title X dollars may be allocated so that no sub-recipient will have their Title X awards reduced by more than 10%. This cap ensures financial stability of the local program. Maintenance adjustments will not be applied to sub-recipients with excess funds (see item d above).