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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and Families
[Program Announcement No. ACYF/CB-2003-01]
Announcement of the Availability of Financial Assistance and
Request for Applications to Support Adoption Opportunities
Demonstration Activities, Child Abuse and Neglect Discretionary
Activities, Child Welfare Training Project Activities, Promoting Safe
and Stable Families Activities
AGENCY: Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), ACF,
DHHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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Statutory Authority and Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)
Numbers
Adoption Opportunities: Title II of the Child Abuse Prevention and
Treatment and Adoption Reform Act of 1978, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 5111)
CFDA: 93.652.
Child Abuse and Neglect: Section 104 of the Child Abuse Prevention
and Treatment Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.) CFDA: 93.670.
Child Welfare Training: Section 426 in title IV-B, subpart 1, of
the Social Security Act, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 626) CFDA: 93.648.
Promoting Safe and Stable Families: Section 430 in title IV-B,
subpart 2, of the Social Security Act, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 629)
CFDA: 93.556.
SUMMARY: The Children's Bureau (CB) within the Administration on
Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), Administration for Children and
Families (ACF) announces the availability of fiscal year (FY) 2003
funds for competing new activities under the Adoption Opportunities
Program, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), the
Child Welfare Training Program, and the Promoting Safe and Stable
Families Program. Funds from the Adoption Opportunities Program are
designed to provide, among other things, support for demonstration
projects that facilitate the elimination of barriers to adoption and
provide permanent loving homes for children who would benefit from
adoption, particularly children with special needs. Funds from CAPTA
support research and demonstration projects on the causes, prevention,
and treatment of child abuse and neglect. Funds from the Child Welfare
Training Program support grants to public or other non-profit
institutions of higher learning for special projects for training
personnel for work in the field of child welfare. The Promoting Safe
and Stable Families program is intended to prevent the unnecessary
separation of children from their families by funding family support,
family preservation, time-limited family reunification and adoption
promotion and support services as well as research, evaluation and
technical assistance relating to such services.
DATES: The closing date for submission of applications is July 25,
2003. Items postmarked after the stated due date will be classified as
late. Private, non-profit organizations that apply for funds available
through this announcement are encouraged to submit with their
applications the optional survey located under ``Grant Manuals and
Forms'' at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofs/forms.htm.
Note: The complete program announcement, including all necessary
forms, can be downloaded and printed from the Children's Bureau Web
site at http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/cb. Hard copies of the
complete program announcement may be requested by calling the
National Adoption Information Clearinghouse at 1-888-251-0075. The
complete program announcement is necessary for any potential
applicant.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Campiglia, Children's Bureau,
202-205-8060.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Priority Areas
2003A. Adoption Opportunities Activities
2003A.1 Adoptive Placements for Children in Foster Care
Eligible Applicants: Eligibility is limited to State social service
agencies. In order to support the broadest range of issues and
approaches, priority will be given to applicants who have not been
funded under this priority in previous years. However, applicants
previously funded under this priority area will not be precluded from
receiving grants.
Project Duration: The projects will be awarded for a project period
of 60
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months. The initial grant award will be for a 12-month budget period.
The award of continuation funding beyond each 12-month budget period
will be subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory progress on
the part of each grantee, and a determination that continued funding
would be in the best interest of the government.
Federal Share of Project Costs: The maximum Federal share of the
project is $350,000 per budget period.
Matching or Cost Sharing Requirement: The grantee must provide at
least ten percent of the total approved cost of the project. The total
approved cost is the sum of the Federal share and the non-Federal
share. Therefore, a project requesting $350,000 per budget period must
include a match of at least $38,889 per budget period. The non-Federal
share may be cash or in-kind contributions, although applicants are
encouraged to meet their match requirements through cash contributions.
If approved for funding, grantees will be held accountable for the
commitment of non-Federal resources and failure to provide the required
amount will result in a disallowance of unmatched Federal funds.
Anticipated Number of Projects to be Funded: It is anticipated that
up to eight projects will be funded.
2003A.2: Projects To Improve Recruitment of Adoptive Parents in Rural
Communities
Eligible Applicants: States, local government entities, public or
private non-profit licensed child welfare or adoption agencies,
adoptive family groups and nonprofit organizations, including community
and faith-based organizations, with experience working with rural
populations and with access to children in foster care. Collaborative
efforts and interdisciplinary applications are acceptable; however,
applications from collaborations must identify a primary applicant
responsible for administering the grant.
Project Duration: The projects will be awarded for a project period
of 60 months. The initial grant award will be for a 12-month budget
period. The award of continuation funding beyond each 12-month budget
period will be subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory
progress on the part of each grantee, and a determination that
continued funding would be in the best interest of the government.
Federal Share of Project Costs: The maximum Federal share of the
project is $400,000 per budget period.
Matching or Cost Sharing Requirement: The grantee must provide at
least 10 percent of the total approved cost of the project. The total
approved cost is the sum of the Federal share and the non-Federal
share. Therefore, a project requesting $400,000 per budget period must
include a match of at least $44,444 per budget period. The non-Federal
share may be cash or in-kind contributions, although applicants are
encouraged to meet their match requirements through cash contributions.
If approved for funding, grantees will be held accountable for the
commitment of non-Federal resources and failure to provide the required
amount will result in a disallowance of unmatched Federal funds.
Anticipated Number of Projects to be Funded: It is anticipated that
up to eight projects will be funded.
2003A.3: Developing a National Network of Adoption Advocacy Programs
Eligible Applicants: States, local government entities, public or
private nonprofit licensed child welfare or adoption agencies,
university (including university-affiliated programs) or adoptive
family groups and community-based organizations and nonprofit
organizations including community and faith-based organizations with
adoption expertise. Eligible applicants must have the capacity to
operate and support a national network as well as assist in the
development and support of local adoption advocacy programs that are
modeled on the One Church, One Child program. Collaborative efforts and
interdisciplinary applications are acceptable; however, applications
from collaborations must identify a primary applicant responsible for
administering the grant.
Project Duration: The project will be awarded for a project period
of 60 months. The initial grant award will be for a 12-month budget
period. The award of continuation funding beyond each 12-month budget
period will be subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory
progress on the part of the grantee, and a determination that continued
funding would be in the best interest of the government.
Federal Share of Project Costs: The maximum Federal share of the
project is $250,000 for the first budget period and $500,000 for each
of the subsequent budget periods.
Matching or Cost Sharing Requirement: The grantee must provide at
least 10 percent of the total approved cost of the project. The total
approved cost is the sum of the Federal share and the non-Federal
share. Therefore, a project requesting $250,000 for year one and
$500,000 per budget period for years two through five must include a
match of at least $27,778 in year one and $55,556 per budget period for
years two through five. The non-Federal share may be cash or in-kind
contributions, although applicants are encouraged to meet their match
requirements through cash contributions. If approved for funding,
grantees will be held accountable for the commitment of non-Federal
resources and failure to provide the required amount will result in a
disallowance of unmatched Federal funds.
Anticipated Number of Projects to be Funded: It is anticipated that
one project will be funded.
2003A.4: Administration of the Interstate Compact on Adoption and
Medical Assistance (ICAMA)
Eligible Applicants: Any State, local, public and private nonprofit
agency or organization, including community and faith-based
organizations, or institutions of higher learning with demonstrated
expertise in the field of child welfare.
Project Duration: The length of the project period for the grant
may not exceed 60 months. The initial grant award will be for a 12-
month budget period. The award of continuation funding beyond each 12-
month budget period will be subject to the availability of funds,
satisfactory progress on the part of each grantee, and a determination
that continued funding would be in the best interest of the government.
Federal Share of Project Costs: The grant amount will not exceed
$200,000 per budget period.
Matching or Cost Sharing Requirement: The grantee must provide at
least ten percent of the total approved cost of the project. The total
approved cost is the sum of the Federal share and the non-Federal
share. Therefore, a project requesting $200,000 per budget period must
include a match of at least $22,222 per budget period. The non-Federal
share may be cash or in-kind contributions, although applicants are
encouraged to meet their match requirements through cash contributions.
If approved for funding, grantees will be held accountable for the
commitment of non-Federal resources and failure to provide the required
amount will result in a disallowance of unmatched Federal funds.
Anticipated Number of Projects to be Funded: It is anticipated that
one project will be funded.
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2003B: Child Abuse and Neglect Discretionary Activities
2003B.1: Fellowships for University-Based Doctoral Candidates and
Faculty for Investigator-Initiated Research in Child Abuse and Neglect
Eligible Applicants: Public or private non-profit institutions of
higher learning on behalf of qualified doctoral candidates in human
service disciplines enrolled in the institution and faculty employed by
the institution. To be eligible to administer such a grant, the
institution must be fully accredited by one of the regional
institutional accrediting commissions recognized by the U.S. Secretary
of Education and/or the Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation. While
an individual is considered to be the beneficiary of the grant support,
awards will be made only to eligible institutions on behalf of their
qualified candidates.
Project Duration: The length of the projects may not exceed 24
months.
Federal Share of Project Costs: The maximum Federal share of the
project is not to exceed $130,000 per academic institution, with a
maximum of $25,000 per student and $30,000 for the faculty member. Each
application must involve two to four student-candidates and a single
faculty member.
Matching or Cost Sharing Requirement: There is no matching
requirement. The academic institution, in accepting the award, agrees
to waive overhead charges (indirect costs) and pass the entirety of the
funds on to students and faculty as fellowships or stipends.
Anticipated Number of Projects to be Funded: It is anticipated that
up to seven institutional awards will be funded.
2003B.2: Improving Child Welfare Outcomes Through Systems of Care
Eligible Applicants: State, territory, county or city child welfare
agencies and federally recognized Native American Tribes are eligible
applicants. No more than one application will be funded from any one
State in order to insure geographic distribution of the awards.
Collaborative applications are acceptable; however, applications from
collaborations must identify a primary applicant responsible for
administering the grant.
Project Duration: The projects will be awarded for a period of 60
months. The initial grant award will be for a 12-month budget period.
The award of continuation funding beyond each 12-month budget period
will be subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory progress on
the part of the grantee, and a determination that continued funding
would be in the best interest of the government.
Federal Share of Project Costs: The maximum Federal share of the
project is up to $500,000.
Matching Requirement: There is no matching requirement.
Anticipated Number of Projects to be Funded: It is anticipated that
up to 10 awards will be made.
2003C: Child Welfare Training Project Activities
2003C.1: Professional Education for Public Child Welfare Practitioners:
2003C.1A: Professional Education for Prospective MSW Level Public Child
Welfare Staff (Awarding MSW Degree)
2003C.1B: Professional Education for Current Public Child Welfare
Agency Staff (Awarding BSW and/or MSW Degree)
2003C.1C: Professional Education for Prospective and Current American
Indian and/or Alaskan Native Public Child Welfare Staff who are
currently enrolled or plan to enroll in BSW or MSW Social Work Programs
(Awarding BSW and/or MSW Degree)
Note: In order to be responsive to a number of unique,
professional education needs related to public child welfare
practice, this priority area is being subdivided into three
subcategories as outlined above. An institution may submit only one
application under this priority area and must identify the sub-
priority area to which it is responding in the abstract and
narrative sections of the application.
Eligible Applicants: Public or non-profit institutions of higher
education with accredited social work education programs. Priority will
be given to applicants with a strong public child welfare agency/
university partnership and/or applicants prepared to re-design their
curriculum to maximize student learning opportunities for work in
public child welfare agencies. Previously funded applicants under this
priority area will not be precluded from receiving a grant.
Project Duration: Sub-priority area 2003C.1A will be awarded for a
project period not to exceed 48 months. Sub-priorities 2003C.1B and
2003C.1C will be awarded for a project period not to exceed 60 months.
The initial grant award will be for a 12-month budget period. The award
of continuation funding beyond each 12-month budget period will be
subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory progress on the part
of the grantee, and a determination that continued funding would be in
the best interest of the government.
Federal Share of Project Costs: The maximum Federal share is not to
exceed $75,000 for the 12-month budget period. A traineeship must not
exceed $7,500 per student per budget year. A minimum of 75 per cent of
the total project funds must be used for traineeships.
Matching or Cost Sharing Requirement: No matching funds are
required for the portion of the budget that pays for traineeships.
However, grantees must provide a match to equal at least 25 percent of
the total cost of grant activities other than traineeships. The total
approved cost of these non-traineeship activities is the sum of the
ACYF share and the non-Federal share. The non-Federal share may be met
by cash or in-kind contributions, although applicants are encouraged to
meet their match requirements through a cash contribution. Therefore, a
project requesting $75,000 in Federal funds (with $56,250 for
traineeships and $18,750 for non-traineeship activities per budget
period) must include a match of at least $6,250 (25 percent of the
total cost for the non-traineeship activities). Because this is a
training grant, indirect costs for these projects shall not exceed 8
percent. Funds from this grant cannot be used to match title IV-E
training funds. If approved for funding, grantees will be held
accountable for the commitment of non-Federal resources and failure to
provide the required amount will result in a disallowance of unmatched
Federal funds.
Anticipated Number of Projects to be Funded: It is anticipated that
up to 27 projects will be funded: eleven in sub-priority area 2003C.1A,
twelve in sub-priority area 2003C.1B and four in sub-priority area
2003C.1C.
2003C.2: Training for Effective Child Welfare Practice in Rural
Communities
Eligible Applicants: Public or non-profit institutions of higher
education with accredited social work programs or other accredited
bachelor- or graduate-level programs leading to a degree relevant to
work in child welfare. Under this priority area, only those
institutions that have knowledge and experience in training
professionals for work in rural communities and have child welfare-
related experience in serving rural America would be eligible to apply.
Project Duration: Awards will be made for a project period of 60
months. The initial grant will be for a 12-month budget period. The
award of continuation funding beyond each 12-month period will be
subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory progress on the part
of the grantee, and a determination that continued funding
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would be in the best interest of the government.
Federal Share of Project Costs: The maximum Federal share of the
project is up to $200,000 per budget year.
Matching or Cost Sharing Requirement: The grantee must provide at
least 25 percent of the total approved cost of the project. The total
approved cost is the sum of the Federal share and the non-Federal
share. Therefore, a project requesting $200,000 per budget period must
include a match of at least $66,667 per budget period. The non-Federal
share may be cash or in-kind contributions, although applicants are
encouraged to meet their match requirements through cash contributions.
If approved for funding, grantees will be held accountable for the
commitment of non-Federal resources and failure to provide the required
amount will result in a disallowance of unmatched Federal funds.
Anticipated Number of Projects to be Funded: It is estimated that
up to seven projects will be funded.
2003C.3: Developing Models of Effective Child Welfare Staff Recruitment
and Retention Training
Eligible Applicants: Public or non-profit institutions of higher
education with accredited social work education programs or other
accredited bachelor or graduate level programs leading to a degree
relevant to work in child welfare.
Project Duration: Awards will be made for a project period of 60
months. The initial grant will be for a 12-month budget period. The
award of continuation funding beyond each 12-month period will be
subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory progress on the part
of the grantee, and a determination that continued funding would be in
the best interest of the government.
Federal Share of Project Costs: The maximum Federal share of the
project is up to $200,000 per budget year.
Matching or Cost Sharing Requirement: The grantee must provide at
least 25 percent of the total approved cost of the project. The total
approved cost is the sum of the Federal share and the non-Federal
share. Therefore, a project requesting $200,000 per budget period must
include a match of at least $66,667 per budget period. The non-Federal
share may be cash or in-kind contributions, although applicants are
encouraged to meet their match requirements through cash contributions.
If approved for funding, grantees will be held accountable for the
commitment of non-Federal resources and failure to provide the required
amount will result in a disallowance of unmatched Federal funds.
Anticipated Number of Projects to be Funded: It is estimated that
up to 13 projects will be funded.
2003C.4: Training for Healthy Marriage and Family Formation
Eligible Applicants: Public or non-profit institutions of higher
education with accredited social work programs or other accredited
bachelor or graduate level programs leading to a degree relevant to
work in child welfare.
Project Duration: Awards will be made for a project period of 60
months. The initial grant will be for a 12-month budget period. The
award of continuation funding beyond each 12-month period will be
subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory progress on the part
of the grantee, and a determination that continued funding would be in
the best interest of the government.
Federal Share of Project Costs: The maximum Federal share of the
project is up to $200,000 per budget year.
Matching or Cost Sharing Requirement: The grantee must provide at
least 25 percent of the total approved cost of the project. The total
approved cost is the sum of the Federal share and the non-Federal
share. Therefore, a project requesting $200,000 per budget period must
include a match of at least $66,667 per budget period. The non-Federal
share may be cash or in-kind contributions, although applicants are
encouraged to meet their match requirements through cash contributions.
If approved for funding, grantees will be held accountable for the
commitment of non-Federal resources and failure to provide the required
amount will result in a disallowance of unmatched Federal funds.
Anticipated Number of Projects to be Funded: It is estimated that
up to eight projects will be funded.
2003C.5: National Evaluation of Child Welfare Training Grants
Eligible Applicants: Public or non-profit institutions of higher
education with accredited social work education programs or other
accredited bachelor or graduate level programs leading to a degree
relevant to work in child welfare. To be eligible, the institution must
demonstrate knowledge and skills in the areas of child welfare
administration, research, evaluation and curriculum development and
implementation.
Project Duration: Awards will be made for a project period of 36
months. The initial grant will be for a 12-month budget period. The
award of continuation funding beyond each 12-month period will be
subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory progress on the part
of the grantee, and a determination that continued funding would be in
the best interest of the government.
Federal Share of Project Costs: The maximum Federal share of the
project is $350,000 per budget year.
Matching or Cost Sharing Requirement: No match required.
Anticipated Number of Projects to be Funded: It is anticipated that
one project will be funded.
2003D: Promoting Safe and Stable Families Activities
2003D.1: Replication of Demonstrated Effective Programs in the
Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
Eligible Applicants: Public or private non-profit organizations,
including community and faith-based organizations, and institutions of
higher education. Collaborative efforts and interdisciplinary
applications are acceptable; however, applications from collaborations
must identify a primary applicant responsible for administering the
grant.
Project Duration: The projects will be awarded for a period of 60
months. The initial grant award will be for a 12-month budget period.
The award of continuation funding beyond each 12-month budget period
will be subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory progress on
the part of the grantee, and a determination that continued funding
would be in the best interest of the government.
Federal Share of Project Costs: The maximum Federal share of the
project is up to $175,000 for the first year and up to $350,000 for
each subsequent year.
Matching Requirements: The grantee must provide at least 10 percent
of the total approved cost of the project. The total approved cost is
the sum of the Federal share and the non-Federal share. Therefore, a
project requesting $175,000 for year one and $350,000 per budget period
for years two through five must include a match of at least $19,444 in
year one and $38,889 per budget period for years two through five. The
non-Federal share may be cash or in-kind contributions, although
applicants are encouraged to meet their match requirements through cash
contributions. If approved for funding, grantees will be held
accountable for the commitment of non-Federal resources and failure to
provide the required amount will result in a disallowance of unmatched
Federal funds.
Anticipated Number of Projects to be Funded: It is anticipated that
up to eight projects will be funded.
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2003D.2: Evaluations of Existing Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention
Programs
Eligible Applicants: Public (State, tribal, or local) or private
nonprofit organizations, including community and faith-based
organizations, or institutions of higher learning are eligible to
apply. Collaborative efforts and interdisciplinary applications are
encouraged; however, a primary applicant must be identified.
Project Duration: The projects will be awarded for a period of 36
months. The initial grant award will be for a 12-month budget period.
The award of continuation funding beyond each 12-month budget period
will be subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory progress on
the part of the grantee, and a determination that continued funding
would be in the best interest of the government.
Federal Share of Project Costs: The maximum Federal share of the
project is $200,000 per budget period.
Matching Requirements: There is no matching requirement.
Anticipated Number of Projects to be Funded: It is anticipated that
up to four projects will be funded.
2003D.3: Evaluations of Existing Family Support, Family Preservation,
Reunification, or Adoption Promotion and Support Programs
Eligible Applicants: Public (State, tribal, or local) or private
nonprofit organizations, including community and faith-based
organizations, or institutions of higher learning are eligible to
apply. Collaborative efforts and interdisciplinary applications are
encouraged; however, a primary applicant must be identified.
Project Duration: The projects will be awarded for a period of 36
months. The initial grant award will be for a 12-month budget period.
The award of continuation funding beyond each 12-month budget period
will be subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory progress on
the part of the grantee, and a determination that continued funding
would be in the best interest of the government.
Federal Share of Project Cost: The maximum Federal share of the
project is $200,000 per budget period.
Matching Requirements: There is no matching requirement.
Anticipated Number of Projects to be Funded: It is anticipated that
up to three projects will be funded.
2003D.4: Projects to Develop Programs to Strengthen Marriages
Eligible Applicants: State child welfare agencies, local (county or
community) child welfare or child protective service agencies in
partnership with experienced marriage services providers which may be
public or nonprofit organizations including community and faith-based
organizations. The child welfare agency must be the primary applicant
responsible for administering the grant.
Project Duration: The projects will be awarded for a project period
of 36 months. The initial grant award will be for a 12-month budget
period. The award of continuation funding beyond each 12-month budget
period will be subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory
progress on the part of each grantee, and a determination that
continued funding would be in the best interest of the government.
Federal Share of Project Costs: The maximum Federal share of the
project is $200,000 per budget period.
Matching or Cost Sharing Requirement: No match is required.
Anticipated Number of Projects to be Funded: It is anticipated that
up to 10 projects will be funded.
Evaluation Criteria
Reviewers will consider the following factors when scoring
applications. Applicants, in order to adequately prepare their
applications, must refer to the full program announcement for the
specific evaluation criteria for each priority area.
Criterion 1: Objectives and Need for Assistance. Applications will
be judged on the extent to which they clearly specify the purposes and/
or strategies of the proposed project and their relationship to
legislative authority and child welfare outcomes, as appropriate; the
quality of their statement regarding the need for the project; and
evidence that the applicant understands current issues and recent
developments in the field that may have relevance to the implementation
of the project. Applicants must refer to the specific evaluation
criteria for each priority area contained in the full Program
Announcement in order to adequately prepare their applications.
Criterion 2: Approach. Applicants will be judged on the clarity,
feasibility, and thoroughness of their description of the approach that
they intend to use in implementing proposed projects. The approach
sections will be expected to include, as appropriate, information on
barriers to implementation and proposed solutions to those barriers;
necessary collaborations with other organizations and agencies and
their respective roles; evaluation plans; reporting requirements; and
staffing plans. Applicants must refer to the specific evaluation
criteria for each priority area contained in the full Program
Announcement in order to adequately prepare their applications.
Criterion 3: Organizational Profiles. Applicants will be judged on
the experience and demonstrated competence of staff who are proposed to
implement the project and, as appropriate, the experience of the
organization in implementing related projects. Applicants must refer to
the specific evaluation criteria for each priority area contained in
the full Program Announcement in order to adequately prepare their
applications.
Criterion 4: Budget and Budget Justification. Applicants will be
judged on the adequacy, reasonableness, and completeness of their
budget requests to support their proposed projects, including their
management plans to control and account for expenditure of project
funds. Applicants must refer to the specific evaluation criteria for
each priority area contained in the full Program Announcement in order
to adequately prepare their applications.
The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Public Law)
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is
estimated to average 40 hours per response, including the time for
reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining the data needed and
reviewing the collection information. The project description is
approved under OMB control number 0970-0139 which expires 12/31/2003.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required
to respond to, collections of information unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number.
Required Notification of the Single Point of Contact
Most portions of this program are covered under Executive Order
12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs, and 45 CFR part
100, Intergovernmental Review of Department of Health and Human
Services Program and Activities. Under the Order, States may design
their own processes for reviewing and commenting on proposed Federal
assistance under covered programs.
All States and Territories except Alabama, Alaska, Arizona,
Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana,
Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York,
Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Palau, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee,
Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming have elected
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to participate in the Executive Order process and have established
Single Points of Contact (SPOCs). Applicants from these jurisdictions
need take no action regarding E.O. 12372. Applicants for projects to be
administered by Federally-recognized Indian Tribes are also exempt from
the requirements of E.O. 12372. Applicants to the Adoption
Opportunities program are also exempt from the requirements of E.O.
12372. Otherwise, applicants should contact their SPOCs as soon as
possible to alert them of the prospective applications and receive any
necessary instructions. Applicants must submit any required material to
the SPOCs as soon as possible so that the program office can obtain and
review SPOC comments as part of the award process. It is imperative
that the applicant submit all required materials, if any, to the SPOC
and indicate the date of this submittal (or the date of contact if no
submittal is required) on the Standard Form 424, item 16a.
Under 45 CFR 100.8(a)(2), a SPOC has 60 days from the application
deadline to comment on proposed new or competing continuation awards.
SPOCs are encouraged to eliminate the submission of routine
endorsements as official recommendations. Additionally, SPOCs are
requested to clearly differentiate between mere advisory comments and
those official State process recommendations which may trigger the
accommodate or explain rule. A list of the Single Points of Contact for
each State and Territory can be found online at http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html
.
Dated: May 27, 2003.
Frank Fuentes,
Deputy Commissioner, Administration on Children, Youth and Families.
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