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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Children and Families
[Program Announcement No. 93.608-941]

 

Availability of Financial Assistance and Request for Applications

AGENCY: Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), 
Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Department of Health 
and Human Services (DHHS).

ACTION: Announcement of the availability of financial assistance and 
request for applications to carry out cooperative agreements under 
programs in the Children's Bureau, Administration on Children, Youth 
and Families.

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SUMMARY: The Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) 
announces the availability of fiscal year 1994 funds for new 
discretionary cooperative agreements in the following program areas: 
(1) National Resource Centers for Child Welfare Services Programs; and 
(2) National Resource Center for Programs Serving Abandoned Infants and 
Infants At Risk of Abandonment and Their Families. Funding for ACYF 
cooperative agreements under this announcement is authorized by 
legislation governing ACF programs in the Administration on Children, 
Youth and Families.
    This announcement contains all of the necessary application 
material to apply for these cooperative agreements.

DATES: The closing date for the receipt of all applications under this 
announcement is August 26, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Application submission point:
    Applications can be mailed to: Department of Health and Human 
Services, Administration for Children and Families, Division of 
Discretionary Grants, 370 L'Enfant Promenade SW., 6th Floor East, OFM/
DDG, Washington, D.C. 20447, Attn: ________________ (Reference 
announcement number and priority area.)
    Hand delivered applications are accepted during the normal working 
hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, on or prior to 
the established closing date at: Department of Health and Human 
Services, Administration for Children and Families, Division of 
Discretionary Grants, 6th Floor East, OFM/DDG, 901 D Street SW., 
Washington, D.C. 20447, Attn: ________________ (Reference announcement 
number and priority area.)

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Administration on Children, Youth and 
Families, Children's Bureau, P.O. Box 1182, Washington, D.C. 20013.
    Contacts for Priority Areas 1.01A-E are:

Alverna Durham 202-205-8903
Marc Mannes 202-401-7626
Gerri Robinson 202-205-8575
Cecelia Sudia 202-205-8764
Jake Terpstra 202-205-8810

    Contact for Priority Area 2.01 is: Patricia Campiglia 202-205-8657.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Administration on Children, Youth and 
Families (ACYF) administers national programs for children, youth and 
families, works with States and local communities to develop services 
which support and strengthen family life, seeks out joint ventures with 
the private sector to enhance the lives of children and their families, 
and provides information and other assistance to parents.
    The concerns of ACYF extend to all children from birth through 
adolescence. Many of the programs administered by the agency focus on 
children from low-income families; children and youth in need of foster 
care, adoption or other child welfare services; preschool children and 
preschool children with disabilities; abused and neglected children; 
runaway and homeless youth; youth gangs; and children from American 
Indian, Alaskan Native, and migrant families.
    ACYF funds research, demonstration, dissemination, utilization and 
technical assistance in four basic areas: child welfare, child care, 
youth development, and child and family services. The resources 
budgeted for these four areas address the needs and problems 
confronting some of the most vulnerable children and families in the 
country.
    Within ACYF, the Children's Bureau's Division of Child Welfare 
plans, manages, coordinates and supports child welfare services 
programs. It administers the Foster Care and Adoption Assistance 
Program, the Child Welfare Services Program, the Independent Living 
Program, the Child Welfare Research, Demonstration and Training 
Program, the Adoption Opportunities Program, the Temporary Child Care 
and Crisis Nurseries Program, the Abandoned Infants Assistance Program 
and the recently enacted Family Preservation and Family Support 
program.
    The Children's Bureau's programs are designed to promote the 
welfare of all children, including those disabled, homeless, dependent, 
abused or neglected children and their families. The programs aid in 
preventing and remedying the neglect, abuse and exploitation of 
children. The programs also encourage the strengthening of the family 
unit to help prevent the unnecessary separation of children from their 
families, and reunify families, where possible, when separation has 
occurred.

Part I--General Information

A. Background

    Federally funded child welfare resource centers have been in 
existence for over a decade. In 1982 the Children's Bureau supported 
ten Regional Child Welfare Resource Centers as well as several national 
specialized centers to operate three year projects. In 1985 the 
Children's Bureau funded six National Resource Centers for a three year 
period to provide leadership to the field through the identification, 
collection, development and utilization of models and promising 
practices, systems improvements, training programs, and other resource 
materials on effective methods of addressing child welfare service 
program needs. Each Resource Center focused on a priority area of child 
welfare services: family-based services, foster care, adoption, youth 
services, legal resources, and management and administration.
    These Centers were directed by the Federal government to move 
towards self-sufficiency. Although this criterion of self-sufficiency 
was met, certain critical core functions which proved vital to the 
States--short-term consultation, information dissemination, and the 
development of programs, practices, and resource materials on emerging 
issues--could not be provided without ongoing Federal support.
    In 1988 and 1989 the six Resource Centers received continuation 
funding to insure the ongoing availability of these core services. In 
1990, the Children's Bureau employed a competitive process to again 
fund National Centers in the same six priority areas to make sure 
resources in key areas would continue to be available to the field. In 
1993, a National Adoption Resource Center was funded for a five year 
project period.

B. Statutory Authorities Covered Under This Announcement

     Section 426 of the Social Security Act, as amended, 42 
U.S.C. 626, CFDA: 93.608.
     Sections 430-435 of the Social Security Act, as amended, 
42 U.S.C. 629-629e, CFDA:93.556.
     The Runaway and Homeless Youth Act of 1988, as amended, 42 
U.S.C. 5714-1 et. seq., CFDA:93.550.
     The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption 
Reform Act of 1978, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 5111-5115, CFDA:93.652.
     The Abandoned Infants Assistance Act of 1988, as amended, 
42 U.S.C. 670 note, CFDA:93.551.

C. Eligibility Requirements

    Eligibility requirements are referenced under each priority area.

D. Available Funds

    ACYF intends to award new cooperative agreements for all six 
National Resource Centers resulting from this announcement during 
fiscal year 1994, subject to the availability of funding.
    This announcement is soliciting applications for project periods up 
to five years. Awards, on a competitive basis, will be for a one-year 
budget period, although project periods may be five years. Applications 
for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the one-year 
budget period but within the five year project period will be 
entertained in subsequent years on a non-competitive basis, subject to 
availability of funds, timely and successful completion of the project, 
and determination that continued funding would be in the best interest 
of the Government.
    The Children's Bureau plans to make this determination, in part, by 
convening a panel of experts, including customers, to review the 
progress of the five National Resource Centers for Child Welfare 
Services Programs and the National Resource Center for Programs Serving 
Abandoned Infants and Infants at Risk of Abandonment and Their Families 
during the third budget period and to make recommendations regarding 
continued funding on a non-competitive basis.
    Successful completion of the review during the third budget period 
will result in the five National Resource Centers for Child Welfare 
Services Programs being able to submit non-competitive applications for 
two additional budget periods and the National Resource Center for 
Programs Serving Abandoned Infants and Infants at Risk of Abandonment 
and Their Families being able to submit a non-competitive application 
for one additional budget period subject to the availability of funds.

Part II--Programmatic Priorities for Funding

    The priority areas identified in this announcement are derived from 
legislative mandates as well as Departmental goals and initiatives. The 
priorities reflect the state of current knowledge as well as emerging 
issues which have come to ACYF's attention by several means including 
consultation with advocates, policymakers, and practitioners in the 
field.
    The priorities seek to focus attention on and to encourage efforts 
to obtain new knowledge and improvements in service delivery for the 
solution of particular problems and to promote the dissemination and 
utilization of the knowledge and model practices developed under these 
priorities.

A. Structure of Priority Area Descriptions

    This section presents the basic set of issues that must be 
addressed in the application. Typically, they relate to project design, 
evaluation, and community involvement. This section also asks for 
specific information on the proposed project. Inclusion and discussion 
of these items in the applicant's application is important since they 
will be used by the reviewers in evaluating the application against the 
evaluation criteria. Project products, continuation of the project 
effort after the Federal support ceases, and dissemination/utilization 
activities, if appropriate, should also be addressed.
     Eligible Applicants: This section specifies the type of 
organization which is eligible to apply under the particular priority 
area. Specific restrictions are also noted, where applicable.
    Each priority area description contains information about the types 
of agencies and organizations which are eligible to apply under that 
priority area. Since eligibility varies among priority areas depending 
on statutory provisions, it is critical that the ``Eligible 
Applicants'' section under each specific priority area be read 
carefully.
     Purpose: This section presents the basic focus and/or 
broad goal(s) of the priority area.
    The priority areas identified in this announcement are derived from 
legislative mandates as well as Departmental goals and initiatives. As 
noted above, the priorities reflect the state of current knowledge and 
emerging issues which come to ACYF's attention by several means 
including consultation with advocates, policymakers, and practitioners 
in the field.
    The priorities seek to focus attention on and promote the 
identification, development, dissemination and utilization of knowledge 
and model programs, resources, and practices, as well as to encourage 
efforts to obtain new knowledge and develop and deliver resources 
responding to particular problems faced by child welfare agencies.
     Background: This section briefly discusses the current 
state-of-the-art and/or current state-of-practice that supports the 
need for the particular priority area activity. Relevant information on 
projects previously funded by ACYF and/or other innovations or 
exemplary activity is included, where applicable.
     Minimum Requirements for Project Design: This section 
presents the basic set of issues that must be addressed in the 
application. Typically, they relate to project design, evaluation, and 
community involvement. This section also asks for specific information 
on the proposed project. Inclusion and discussion of these items in the 
applicant's application is important since they will be used by the 
reviewers in evaluating the proposal against the evaluation criteria. 
Project products, continuation of the project effort after the Federal 
support ceases, and dissemination/utilization activities, if 
applicable, should also be addressed.
     Project Duration: This section specifies the maximum 
length of time for the project period; it refers to the amount of time 
for which Federal funding is available.
     Federal Share of Project Cost: This section specifies the 
amount of Federal support for the project.
    The term ``budget period'' refers to the interval of time (usually 
12 months) into which a multi-year period of assistance (project 
period) is divided for budgetary and funding purposes. The term 
``project period'' refers to the total time a project is approved for 
support, including any extensions.
     Matching Requirement: This section specifies the minimum 
non-Federal contribution, either through cash or in-kind match, that is 
required. Applicants are encouraged to meet their match requirements 
through cash contributions. Grantees must provide at least 10 percent 
of the total approved cost of the project. The total approved cost of 
the project is the sum of the ACYF share and the non-Federal share. 
Therefore, if the required match is 10 percent, a project requesting 
$90,000 in Federal funds must include a match of at least $10,000 (10 
percent of the total project cost of $100,000).
     Anticipated Number of Projects To Be Funded: This section 
specifies the number of projects that ACYF anticipates it will fund in 
the priority area.

B. Priority Areas

1.01--National Resource Centers for Child Welfare Services Programs
1.01A--National Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice
1.01B--National Resource Center for Permanency Planning
1.01C--National Resource Center for Organizational Improvement
1.01D--National Resource Center for Youth Development
1.01E--National Resource Center on Legal and Court Issues
2.01--National Resource Center for Programs Serving Abandoned Infants 
and Infants at Risk of Abandonment and Their Families

C. Discussion of Priority Areas

    1.01  National Resource Centers For Child Welfare Services 
Programs.
    1. Eligible Applicants: Any State, local, Tribal, public or private 
non-profit agency or organization, including accredited colleges and 
universities may submit an application under this announcement. 
Applications developed jointly by State, local, and community-based 
social service agencies, foundations, colleges or universities, and 
private organizations that bring complementary expertise to bear on the 
resource needs of the child welfare field are encouraged. All 
applications, even those developed by two or more organizations, must 
identify a single lead agency to be the primary administrator of the 
Resource Center and the official recipient of an award. Organizations 
interested in applying to administer more than one Resource Center must 
submit a separate and distinct application for each. Applications must 
clearly indicate whether they are being submitted under Priority Area 
1.01 or 2.01. Also, every application submitted under Priority Area 
1.01 must clearly indicate by letter which specific National Resource 
Center for Child Welfare Services Programs the application addresses.
    2. Purpose: To build the capacity of State, local, Tribal, and 
other publicly administered or publicly supported child welfare 
agencies in the development, expansion, strengthening and/or 
improvement of the quality and effectiveness of child welfare services 
to children, youth and families in a number of critical areas. The 
National Resource Centers for Child Welfare Services Programs will 
strengthen agencies' capacity to integrate policy and practice as well 
as develop and implement policy frameworks which support quality 
practice. The National Resource Centers for Child Welfare Services 
Programs will build capacity primarily through delivering on-site 
training, technical assistance, and consultation to publicly 
administered or publicly supported child welfare agencies. They will 
also engage in ancillary activities which support the delivery of 
training and technical assistance. Training and technical assistance 
needs will be identified in collaboration with ACYF Central and 
Regional Office personnel and State agency staff.
    3. Background: A period of great promise and significant 
opportunity has emerged for child welfare. The Omnibus Budget 
Reconciliation Act of 1993 established a new Subpart 2 of Title IV-B of 
the Social Security Act, entitled Family Preservation and Support 
Services, which is capable of stimulating meaningful change in child 
welfare systems and fostering more effective working relationships 
among Federal, State and local governments, other direct service 
providers, foundations and advocacy groups around child welfare 
matters.
    The Federal government is in the process of redefining its 
relationship with State and other child welfare agencies. A new 
partnership is being forged based upon a vision wherein all concerned 
agencies will collaborate and cooperate to provide a continuum of 
services to meet the needs of vulnerable children, youth and families.
    Even though the capped entitlement funding to States from the 
Family Preservation and Support Program is relatively modest, there is 
widespread agreement within the child and family policy community that 
the funds can be used best in a creative and strategic fashion to 
stimulate and encourage broader system reform which is already underway 
in many States and communities. Because the multiple needs of 
vulnerable children and families cannot be adequately addressed through 
categorical programs and fragmented service delivery systems, States 
are being encouraged to use the new funds to help establish a continuum 
of coordinated and integrated, culturally relevant, family-centered 
services for children and families. Specifically, States are being 
asked to conduct a broad-based and inclusive planning process with 
their FY 1994 Family Preservation and Family Support allocation leading 
to the development of a five-year State Plan for child welfare, 
including family preservation and support services, beginning in FY 
1995.
    Additional Federal child welfare initiatives are being implemented 
that have enormous potential for the field. The publication of the 
final rule for the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting 
System (AFCARS), and interim final rules for the Statewide Automated 
Child Welfare Information Systems (SACWIS), in the Federal Register on 
December 22, 1993, paves the way for the collection, aggregation and 
analysis of child welfare data to inform and improve policies, 
programs, and practices at the Federal, State and local levels.
    Private philanthropy continues to make a major investment in 
responding to the needs of the child welfare system. Numerous 
foundations are underwriting the costs of major reform efforts at the 
State and local levels and funding more targeted demonstration grants 
on specific topics to governmental units and private agencies.
    This period of promise and opportunity for child welfare comes at a 
time when a mix of social, cultural and economic forces are placing 
pressures on children and families as well as on child welfare 
professionals and agencies. Sweeping transformations in the domestic 
labor market, rising rates of child and family poverty, numerous health 
care crises, greater numbers of teen pregnancies, the AIDS and 
substance abuse epidemics, and increasing levels of interpersonal and 
community violence are cumulatively taking a toll on child and family 
well-being. Steadily rising caseloads, consisting of much more complex 
cases involving more severe presenting problems, are confronting 
service programs for children and families at the State and local 
level.
    Throughout the country child welfare agency administrators, 
practitioners, and university-based personnel are demonstrating 
resiliency and creativity in response to these circumstances. Skilled 
and knowledgeable child welfare professionals are devising innovative 
and exemplary solutions to these numerous challenges, more often than 
not, in the face of insufficient human, material and financial 
resources.
    In order to more fully meet the promise and potential the current 
period offers, and more fully compensate for and overcome existing 
resource deficiencies, State and other publicly supported child welfare 
agencies are in need of capacity-building.
    National Resource Centers for Child Welfare Services Programs are 
vital to making the most of this opportunity for progress and 
accomplishment by providing States and other publicly administered or 
publicly supported child welfare agencies the quality training, 
technical assistance and consultation they need.
    In light of the current opportunity to revitalize child welfare, 
the role and responsibilities of National Resource Centers assume 
strategic importance. The Children's Bureau seeks to fund five National 
Resource Centers for Child Welfare Services Programs which individually 
and collectively can make a meaningful contribution to the 
revitalization effort.
    These National Resource Centers are expected to build collaborative 
working relationships with relevant programs and other training and 
technical assistance providers funded by Federal agencies and 
foundations. They are to establish effective linkages and appropriate 
coordination with the Community-Based Family Resource Program, the 
National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect's (NCCAN) Emergency Services 
Technical Services Contractor, and with three statewide Family Resource 
and Support model projects funded by the Family and Youth Services 
Bureau (FYSB). They will also play major roles in support of the 
Training and Technical Assistance Resource Coordination Contract to be 
funded by the Children's Bureau in FY 94.
    This network of National Resource Centers possessing the expertise, 
knowledge and skills to provide quality resources, training, technical 
assistance, consultation, and related services is to have a central 
role in improving and strengthening child welfare. Support for this 
network of National Resource Centers reflects a commitment by the 
Children's Bureau to enhance the policy environment and the continuum 
of services for the benefit of children, families and agencies.
    4. Minimum Requirements for Project Design: Applicants may apply to 
administer a National Resource Center for Child Welfare Services 
Programs in the following topical areas: (1) family-centered practice; 
(2) permanency planning; (3) organizational improvement; (4) youth 
development; and (5) legal and court related issues.
    Applicants must, at a minimum, describe their capabilities and 
plans for building the capacity of publicly administered or publicly 
supported agencies delivering child welfare services to vulnerable 
children, youth and families. In order to successfully compete under 
this priority area, the applicant should:
     Demonstrate knowledge of the problems and issues that will 
be addressed. Provide documentation of a commitment to improving the 
quality of child welfare service programs in the topical area, and 
documentation of experience in providing training, technical assistance 
and consultation particularly to providers serving economically, 
racially and culturally diverse populations.
     Describe the Resource Center's orientation to training and 
technical assistance and any conceptual frameworks that will be used in 
the analysis of needs and in the design and delivery of training and 
technical assistance. Describe a plan for identifying the training and 
technical assistance needs of States and other publicly supported child 
welfare service programs and a plan for delivering services in response 
to those needs. Present strategies for obtaining input from the ten 
DHHS Regional Offices and the agencies themselves.
     Describe a plan for utilizing Federal funds and matching 
contributions to meet requests for on-site training, technical 
assistance and consultation. Since the Resource Centers will have 
considerable, but finite, Federal funds, applicants must present 
strategies for prioritizing requests and maximizing available financial 
resources including techniques such as, but not limited to, cost-
sharing arrangements.
     Describe a plan for continually identifying and/or 
developing innovative and exemplary programs; planning, collaboration 
and implementation methods; service development strategies; practice 
techniques; resources such as training curricula and educational 
manuals; and rigorous research and program evaluation approaches. 
Discuss strategies for helping agencies perform exemplary and 
innovative activities in overcoming the categorical nature of 
traditional services, and facilitating critical linkages for children 
and families to mental health and substance abuse services. Discuss 
strategies for continually disseminating information about innovations 
and exemplary efforts and assisting the field in adapting such 
resources to meet specific needs. Specify audiences dissemination 
efforts will focus on, how these audiences have been identified, and 
why they are relevant to dissemination efforts. Describe how ongoing 
requests from the general public for information will be handled.
     Describe a plan for continually identifying relevant 
emerging issues and the needs of new service populations as well as a 
plan for preparing and disseminating information and policy papers to 
the field which address these emerging issues and new service 
populations.
     Describe a plan for coordinating activities with other 
National Resource and Research Centers and Clearinghouses funded by 
DHHS and other sources, to assure effective utilization of resources 
and to avoid duplication of efforts. Provide a specific assurance of 
establishing close working ties with the Training and Technical 
Assistance Resource Coordination Contractor to be funded by the 
Children's Bureau in FY 94.
     Describe a plan for conducting, in conjunction with the 
Children's Bureau, one national conference/meeting on an annual basis 
for relevant service providers, professionals, groups and 
organizations. The conference/meeting may be an enhancement of an 
established national conference/meeting. Describe how the Resource 
Center will participate in the planning, promotion and implementation 
of the ACYF-sponsored National Child Welfare Conference.
     Describe a plan to help agencies improve services to 
overrepresented populations, particularly minority group families and 
minority children in care. Identify techniques to be used in assessing 
factors which impede the delivery of culturally appropriate services 
and strategies to assist agencies in reducing those factors.
     Describe a plan to ensure that the services and program 
activities of the Resource Center are responsive to topically-related 
cultural competence issues, activities are provided in a manner that is 
racially/culturally sensitive to the population being served, and the 
staff of the Resource Center is racially and culturally diverse and 
reflective of the populations being served.
     Describe a plan for continually developing a national 
network of professionals in the field to serve as consultants and for 
linking these individuals with persons and agencies requesting 
assistance; for ensuring that the network is racially and culturally 
diverse; and for ensuring the quality of the consultation provided by 
eliciting consumer input.
     Describe a plan for fostering and strengthening 
communication and coordination activities among client and advocacy 
groups, agencies, and professional organizations serving children, 
youth and families. Specify key players and entities that need to be 
connected, identify issues around which relationships need to be built, 
and propose methods for establishing linkages and partnerships.
     Describe a plan for continually evaluating the overall 
operation of the Resource Center with particular emphasis on eliciting 
consumer input in assessing the quality of the training, technical 
assistance and consultation services provided.
     Provide an assurance that at least one key staff member 
would attend an annual 4 day meeting of Children's Bureau grantees in 
Washington, D.C.
     Provide an assurance that at least one key staff member 
would attend two 1 to 2 day meetings convened annually for the Project 
Directors of the Resource and Research Centers.
     Provide an assurance that key Resource Center staff will 
meet with their Federal project officer and other ACYF staff in 
Washington D.C. within 60 days of receiving the award.
     Provide an assurance that in situations where the 
applicant's organizational position on a particular child welfare 
policy and/or practice might differ from the Federal position, the 
Federal position will be used to guide Resource Center activity and 
will be reflected in all public statements and publications of the 
Resource Center.
     Agree to enter into a Cooperative Agreement which will 
require the grantee to submit to the Children's Bureau for review and 
approval: workplans, including as appropriate, activities involving 
Headquarters and Regional Office staff; lists of topics to be covered 
in technical assistance resources, syntheses, summaries and literature 
reviews; topics, times and places for conferences; topics for any 
collection of original data; and draft reports, conference agendas and 
other materials prior to their finalization and dissemination by the 
grantee. (A cooperative agreement is Federal Assistance in which 
substantial Federal involvement is anticipated. The respective 
responsibilities of Federal staff and the awardee are negotiated prior 
to award.)
    The grantee shall also cooperate, to the extent that its budget 
will allow, with the Children's Bureau in meetings, briefings, or other 
forums to disseminate knowledge gained from its work with States and 
local communities around child welfare issues.
     In cases where an application involves the collaboration 
of two or more organizations, the application must not only identify a 
single lead agency to be the primary administrator of the Resource 
Center and the official recipient of the award, but also present a plan 
delineating methods for coordinating activities and each organization's 
responsibilities and contributions to completing Resource Center tasks.
    5. Priority Area 1.01A National Resource Center for Family-Centered 
Practice. As increasing social, economic and personal stresses place 
greater numbers of families and children potentially at-risk and as the 
numbers of actual at-risk children and families have continued to 
expand, many State, local and Tribal governments have implemented or 
are actively planning to initiate family preservation and support 
programs as a way to strengthen vulnerable families. There is also 
widespread hope that these family-centered services will reduce foster 
care caseloads and out-of-home care costs.
    Family-centered services are responsive to certain legislative 
mandates of Public Law 96-272, the Adoption Assistance and Child 
Welfare Act of 1980, and are central to the legislative intent of the 
new Subpart 2 of title IV-B of the Social Security Act, Family 
Preservation and Support Services.
    The term ``family-centered'' encompasses both family preservation 
and family support activities. Family support entails community-based 
preventive services designed to: alleviate stress and promote parental 
competencies and behaviors that will increase the ability of families 
to successfully nurture their children; enable families to use other 
resources and opportunities available in the community; create 
supportive networks to enhance child-rearing abilities of parents; and 
help compensate for the increased social isolation, economic 
deficiencies and vulnerability of families.
    Family preservation involves helping families maintain the safety 
of children in their own homes; alleviate crises that might lead to the 
out-of-home care of children; avoid the unnecessary out-of-home 
placement of children; reunify with their children and youth already in 
out-of-home care; deal with issues that arise in both pre and post-
adoption periods; and obtain services and other supports responsive to 
their multiple needs in a culturally appropriate manner.
    Child welfare agencies need to develop and/or enhance their 
capacity to plan, manage, operate and monitor family-centered services, 
and build collaborative working relationships with community-based 
organizations providing family support programs. The National Resource 
Center for Family-Centered Practice will help child and family service 
agencies develop expertise in all phases and aspects of administering 
family-centered services by providing training and technical assistance 
itself or by providing a referral to an appropriate alternative 
resource. The National Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice 
will focus most of its activity on the preventive end (i.e., prevention 
of family dysfunction/foster care) of the continuum of services for 
children and families. In addition to meeting the minimum requirements 
detailed previously, applicants need to:
     Demonstrate the capacity to articulate a family-centered 
approach, encompassing family preservation and family support, and 
integrate family-centered concepts into the field of child welfare.
     Describe a plan for collecting, reviewing and 
disseminating analyses of existing research and other appropriate 
information on the relative merits of different program approaches.
     Describe a plan for providing techniques and strategies 
that will assist child welfare decisionmakers in assessing numerous 
options for the development and implementation of family-centered 
programs and services. This plan should also consider the planning and 
developmental needs for post-legal adoption family support and family 
preservation program services.
     Demonstrate knowledge of community-based family support 
programs and describe a plan for fostering effective linkages between 
these family support programs and public child welfare agencies.
    CFDA: 93.556 Family Preservation and Support: Sections 430-435 of 
the Social Security Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 629-629e.
    6. Priority Area 1.01B  National Resource Center for Permanency 
Planning. During a brief period of time in the late 1970's and early 
1980's the number of children placed in foster care was decreasing. 
Many child welfare experts attribute this decline to attention and 
activities addressing permanency planning which occurred in the period 
around the passage of Public Law 96-272, the Adoption Assistance and 
Child Welfare Act of 1980. Since the mid-1980's, the number of children 
in foster care has shown continuous growth. These children and their 
biological and foster families constitute a large and costly segment of 
the population served by child welfare agencies.
    Agencies are faced with the challenge of responding to the 
increasing demand for services with quality and cost-effective 
programs. They are expected to plan and achieve permanence for children 
in foster care and conform to the procedures and safeguards spelled out 
in both State and Federal statutes.
    At the same time, the emergence of new and more severe child and 
family problems has put additional pressure on agencies to develop and 
deliver more complex services and has made the planning for and 
attainment of permanency more complicated. Agencies are often hard 
pressed to offer the specialized and therapeutic foster family 
environments more children entering foster care appear to need. 
Providing services to the families of children in care and attending to 
the legal and service issues related to permanency planning have been 
especially problematic. Finally, the declassification of many public 
child welfare positions and the loosening of strong ties between public 
agencies and social work education is believed to have contributed to 
an erosion of practice quality and compromised achieving permanency.
    While there is an emphasis on providing familial settings for 
children and youth, large numbers of young people still are placed in 
residential care facilities. Although quality residential care can be a 
useful temporary resource for certain children and youth, a lack of 
suitable alternatives means that far too often a residential placement 
is used to care for young people when it may not be appropriate. 
Establishing permanence for this segment of the foster care population 
is often more challenging than with children in family foster care.
    The National Resource Center for Permanency Planning will help 
children and family services agencies improve their capacity to 
accomplish permanence through the development and implementation of 
high quality foster family and residential care for children who must 
be removed from their homes. In addition to addressing the minimum 
requirements detailed previously, applicants need to:
     Describe a strategy for promoting agencies' 
reconceptualizing foster care as a family-focused, community-based 
service incorporating policies and practices consistent with a family-
centered orientation. Present a plan for helping agencies become more 
effective in planning for permanency by being responsive to the 
individualized needs of families who have their children in placement, 
and operating from the perspective of family strengths.
     Describe a strategy for assisting agencies with critical 
issues such as improving ongoing services to birth parents; analyzing 
the use of relative foster care; developing and implementing plans for 
returning children home; improving after-care; establishing day 
treatment programs; facilitating termination of parental rights; 
improving group homes and family shelter care programs with particular 
emphasis on case assessment; improving care provided in residential 
facilities with particular emphasis on permanency planning; utilizing 
family shelter for infants and young children; and reducing the time 
actually spent in shelter care.
     Describe a plan for assisting agencies with relevant 
facets of cultural competence including the ability of workers to serve 
all families effectively, making culturally appropriate placements, 
recruiting minority adoptive and foster families, delivering culturally 
relevant respite care, assessing the factors contributing to the 
overrepresentation of minority children in the foster care system, and 
developing strategies to improve outcomes for minority families and 
children.
     Describe a plan for analyzing existing training materials 
on key topics such as case assessment, permanency planning and cultural 
diversity emphasizing who will be doing the analysis and detailing 
analytic procedures.
     Describe a strategy for conveying how model approaches to 
recruiting, providing pre-service and in-service training for, and 
retaining foster parents will be collected and communicated.
     Describe a plan for conveying how effective program 
approaches that serve the medical, dental, mental health, special 
educational and vocational needs of children in foster care and their 
families will be identified and disseminated for replication.
     Describe a plan for linking with the National Resource 
Center for Organizational Improvement in the area of licensing, and the 
National Resource Center on Legal and Court Issues on safeguards to 
permanency and termination of parental rights.
    CFDA: 93.608 Child Welfare Research and Demonstration: Section 426 
of the Social Security Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 626.
    7. Priority Area 1.01C  National Resource Center for Organizational 
Improvement. Child welfare agencies confront demanding management and 
human resource development issues. In regard to management issues, 
agencies are faced with the formidable task of developing, implementing 
and evaluating an expanding range of programs and services for more 
varied and challenging families and children. These programs and 
services are often funded under broad and complex legislation and 
accompanying regulations which delineate appropriate agency practices 
and behaviors. Often embedded in child welfare statutes and regulations 
are criteria to which agencies are held accountable. Agencies find it 
challenging to simultaneously establish a broader repertoire of service 
programs and meet mounting accountability and regulatory requirements. 
Agencies' ability to blend funding streams and link programs to provide 
more holistic services to families and children is daunting but doable.
    In regard to human resources, the idiosyncracies of State civil 
service systems, pressures for professional licensure of social service 
agency staff, the inherent rigidity of bureaucratic systems, and high 
turnover rates at all levels complicate and often compromise the 
ability of agencies to attend and respond to staffing needs. This 
subsequently impairs the ability of staff to meet the needs of families 
and children.
    A number of efforts are responding to human resource deficiencies 
with the intent of increasing the professionalization of child welfare 
staff. The rebuilding of partnerships between social work education 
programs and public agencies, and States' increasing access to Federal 
financial participation in the form of title IV-E training 
reimbursements are examples.
    The National Resource Center for Organizational Improvement will 
help develop the capacity of child and family service agencies to 
design, implement and evaluate management improvement and human 
resource development practices to improve outcomes for families and 
children. In addition to meeting the minimum requirements detailed 
previously, applicants need to:
     Describe how the Resource Center will employ an 
Organizational Development perspective in rendering services. 
Organizational Development is comprised of behavioral science and 
system based procedures and practices supporting organizational 
renewal. Organizational Development fosters agencies' capacity to gain 
insight regarding their own operational processes as well as develop 
and implement organizational change strategies.
     Describe a plan for dealing with management improvement 
issues emphasizing administrative strategies and operational procedures 
such as managing systems change, redesigning case flow procedures to 
overcome fragmentation and revitalize case management, streamlining 
record-keeping practices, formulating strategic and operational 
planning processes, and monitoring purchase-of-service agreements.
     Describe a plan for dealing with human resource 
development issues emphasizing effective staffing and workplace 
improvement initiatives such as, modifying decision-making practices to 
overcome staff isolation and promote their meaningful participation in 
issues affecting their work; developing career ladders and promotional 
opportunities; designing responses to worker safety; strengthening 
supervisory in-service training; and promoting methods for minimizing 
stress and burnout.
     Describe a plan for addressing licensing issues related to 
child placement and child care services, emphasizing the collection and 
analysis of licensing related data for the purposes of identifying and 
responding to the needs of States, and conducting meetings and/or 
conferences on licensing.
     Describe a plan for promoting interagency and intersystem 
collaboration and exchange of information around blending funding 
streams, planning practices, and policy and program innovations, making 
sure to link with the Child and Adolescent Service System Program 
(CAASP) Training and Technical Assistance Center funded by the Center 
for Mental Health Services, the Maternal and Child Health Bureau and 
the Children's Bureau.
     Describe strategies for helping States, local and Tribal 
agencies become adept at using information system technology for 
strategic and operational decision-making.
     Describe a plan for helping States and other publicly 
administered or publicly supported agencies develop outcome measures at 
the child, family and system levels.
    CFDA: 93.608 Child Welfare Research and Demonstration: Section 426 
of the Social Security Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 626.
    8. Priority Area 1.01D  National Resource Center for Youth 
Development. The pressures on and dissolution of greater numbers of 
families coupled with negative social forces and peer pressure has 
resulted in higher levels of family conflict and increasing numbers of 
youth struggling with the problems of maintaining effective school 
performance, homelessness, substance abuse/addiction, prostitution, 
delinquency, pregnancy and suicide.
    Continuing difficulties in attaining permanency means many youth 
remain in foster care without returning to their biological family or 
becoming and remaining part of an adoptive family. This sizeable 
population of youth needs to be prepared for self-sufficiency, 
independence, and effective community living. These youth need 
assistance in seeking additional education or training, and help in 
securing employment, finding housing/living arrangements, learning 
about parenting as they form their own families, and linking with 
family/social/community supports.
    There is also growing societal concern regarding the problem of 
anti-social violent youth. While the juvenile justice and adult 
correctional systems are dealing with the most severe adolescent 
actions, the child welfare foster care system is also having to respond 
to the needs of youth whose behavior makes it impossible for them to 
remain with their families or in their communities.
    Youth in the child welfare system are too often only marginally 
served by existing agencies and the service delivery system. Most child 
welfare agencies are hard pressed to develop quality programs and 
services for this growing population of older adolescents who have more 
complex challenges, and who are not as likely to be in residential care 
due to the deinstitutionalization movement, the decriminalization of 
status offenders, and budgetary cutbacks targeting group care 
institutions.
    The National Resource Center for Youth Development will help 
agencies develop the capacity to effectively meet the needs of youth. 
This category of youth includes primarily individuals from the age of 
puberty through age 21. However, this definition does not exclude 
consideration of the service needs of individuals who may be slightly 
younger or older than the primary target population. In addition to 
meeting the minimum requirements detailed previously, applicants need 
to:
     Describe a plan for collecting and disseminating 
educational and occupational related resource materials and information 
on issues including, but not limited to, special education, post-
secondary education including vocational and two and four-year academic 
programs, school drop-out prevention, establishing and maintaining 
family connections, illiteracy, job readiness, and effective parenting.
     Describe a plan for addressing adolescent access to health 
care, including substance abuse treatment and prevention issues, 
specialized services for seriously emotionally disturbed (SED) youths, 
and related mental health initiatives with particular attention paid to 
the psychological trauma related to witnessing and experiencing 
violence.
     Describe strategies for dealing with youth sexuality 
issues with an emphasis on teen pregnancy and AIDS, and propose how 
those techniques will be communicated to adolescents and to the staff 
of agencies serving youth.
     Describe a plan for showcasing innovative and successful 
transitional and independent living programs and practices dealing with 
issues such as effective parenting and adolescent input into the design 
of such programs through the sponsorship of national conferences. 
Describe how the Resource Center will go about communicating 
information about exemplary transitional and independent living 
programs to public and private providers with an emphasis on adaptation 
and replication.
    CFDA: 93.608 Child Welfare Research and Demonstration: Section 426 
of the Social Security Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 626.
    9. Priority Area 1.01E  National Resource Center on Legal and Court 
Issues. Child welfare agencies administer child welfare programs within 
a framework of law. The passage of major pieces of child welfare 
legislation has prompted continuous reassessment and redefinition of 
the relationship between State child welfare agencies and the 
judiciary. Appropriate responses to confirmed cases of abuse and 
neglect, termination of parental rights, and adoption proceedings are 
eventually settled in the courts. Periodic judicial review of foster 
care cases is a Federal statutory requirement. It is not unheard of for 
judges in some jurisdictions to actually develop case plans for 
individual clients, and give casework directives to agency staff.
    Legislatively mandated judicial involvement in the details of case 
practice has often forced agencies to analyze and interpret legal 
issues, court decisions, and judicial pronouncements; determine their 
implications for programs and practices; and review and revise their 
policies and procedures accordingly. Faced with an expanding statutory 
and regulatory base, the legal staff of public child welfare agencies 
have gradually assumed a greater responsibility for maintaining legal 
and regulatory compliance and consequently have acquired greater 
influence in shaping agency activity. In addition, liability concerns 
are substantially influencing agency practice.
    The courts have become increasingly involved in the operations of 
public child welfare agencies as a result of class action suits 
intended to promote system reform. The courts have demonstrated a 
willingness to oversee system change through court orders and consent 
decrees.
    The recognition of how intertwined courts and child welfare are is 
reflected in a set-aside component of the Family Preservation and 
Support Services program providing grants to State courts to assess and 
improve their proceedings relating to foster care and adoption 
beginning in FY 1995.
    The National Resource Center on Legal and Court Issues will help 
build the capacity of children and family service agencies to deal with 
a range of legal and court related concerns. In addition to meeting the 
minimum requirements detailed previously, applicants need to:
     Describe a plan highlighting methods and techniques that 
can be employed to improve coordination and communication between the 
judicial system and the public child welfare system.
     Describe a plan for assisting agencies to become more 
adept at understanding and more efficient at responding to law-related 
concerns.
     Describe a plan for maintaining legal research and 
analysis capabilities and ongoing information dissemination functions 
on complex issues such as HIV/AIDS, custodial issues for medically 
fragile children, rights of addicted parents, parental rights to 
treatment, confidentiality, and others that may emerge.
     Describe strategies for designing, delivering and/or 
collaborating with others on the training of judges and other 
significant court personnel to implement key provisions and 
requirements of federal child welfare legislation.
     Describe a plan for reviewing and analyzing class action 
suits, court orders and consent decrees, and maintaining a database on 
litigation within the child welfare system.
     Describe a plan for working with State court systems and/
or with other organizations on assisting States regarding the grants 
for State court assessment and improvement from the Family Preservation 
and Support Services legislation.
    CFDA: 93.608 Child Welfare Research and Demonstration: Section 426 
of the Social Security Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 626.
    10. Project Duration: The length of each National Resource Center 
for Child Welfare Services Programs project shall not exceed 60 months.
    11. Federal Share of Project Costs: The Federal share of the 
projects varies from Center to Center for the first 12 month budget 
period as follows:

National Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice--$950,000
National Resource Center for Permanency Planning--$750,000
National Resource Center for Organizational Improvement--$550,000
National Resource Center for Youth Development--$550,000
National Resource Center on Legal and Court Issues--$400,000.

    Funding for subsequent years of the project may exceed the amount 
specified above for the first budget period based on a comprehensive 
needs assessment submitted by the grantee and the availability of 
funds.
    12. Matching Requirements: The applicant must provide at least 10 
percent of the total approved cost of the project. The total approved 
cost 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 cash 
contributions. Therefore, a project requesting $90,000 in Federal funds 
for the first 12 month budget period, must include a match of $10,000 
(10 percent of total project costs, i.e., $100,000 for the first budget 
period).
    13. Anticipated Number of Projects to be Funded: It is anticipated 
that five (5) National Resource Centers will be funded as Cooperative 
Agreements--one each in Priority Area 1.01A, 1.01B, 1.01C, 1.01D, and 
1.01E.
    14. Length of Application: There is no page limitation on 
applications submitted under this priority area, but applicants are 
encouraged to submit as concise a package as possible.

D. Discussion of Priority Area

2.01  National Resource Center for Programs Serving Abandoned Infants 
and Infants at Risk of Abandonment and Their Families

    1. Eligible Applicants: Any State, local, public or private 
nonprofit agency or organization, including accredited colleges and 
universities.
    2. Purpose: To assist in the coordination of services, exchange of 
information and the continuing development, expansion and strengthening 
and improvement in the quality and effectiveness of programs described 
in Public Law 102-236, the Abandoned Infants Assistance Act of 1988, as 
amended (Act) whether or not the service providers receive funds 
authorized under the Act. The Act provides financial support for 
demonstration projects to prevent the abandonment of infants and young 
children, particularly those with the human immunodeficiency virus 
(HIV) or who have been perinatally exposed to the virus or who have 
been perinatally exposed to a dangerous drug; to identify and address 
the needs of those infants and young children who are, or are at risk 
of being abandoned; to develop a program of comprehensive services for 
those children and their families which will strengthen family 
functioning and prevent abandonment, including family foster care, case 
management, family support, respite care and crisis intervention, 
counseling and group residential care services; and to recruit and 
train health and social services personnel, foster care families and 
residential providers to meet the needs of infants and young children 
who are at risk of abandonment.
    3. Background Information: Since 1990, ACYF has awarded a total of 
42 grants under the Abandoned Infants Assistance Program (AIA) to a 
variety of agencies, including State and local departments of social 
and health services; hospitals; universities; and private, nonprofit, 
child-serving agencies. These projects include comprehensive service 
demonstration programs, training projects and resource coordination 
efforts. Currently, there are 32 comprehensive service demonstration 
programs in operation. In addition, the Maternal and Child Health 
Bureau and the Center for Substance Abuse Programs fund related 
activities. These programs are designed to meet the immediate social 
service and health care needs of infants and young children and their 
families impacted by HIV infection and drug exposure; to address issues 
of community coordination; to improve utilization of scarce resources; 
and to develop systems which will meet the long-term needs of the 
children and their families. Also, many local jurisdictions nationwide 
are implementing programs, with or without federal assistance, that 
provide services to the same target populations.
    The current National Abandoned Infant Assistance Resource Center 
for Drug-, HIV, and Medically Involved Children, funded from September, 
1991 through September, 1994, provides training, technical assistance 
and consultation to the AIA programs and related activities in order to 
improve service delivery to drug and HIV-exposed infants, young 
children and their families; provides training to social service, 
health and other workers in order to educate them about program and 
services for families who are at risk of abandoning their children.
    Although a substantial number of abandoned infants and related 
projects have been established, knowledge about effective strategies 
and services continues to evolve and develop. Existing programs vary 
considerably in terms of quality, experience and intervention 
strategies. However, the demand for such services is increasing as 
substance abuse and HIV infection impact on greater number of infants 
and young children and their families. ACF intends to continue to 
support a National Resource Center to assist in identifying, developing 
and utilizing effective program practices, information and materials in 
order to meet this service demand; and to continue to provide training 
and technical assistance as needed.
    4. Minimum Requirements for Project Design: The National Resource 
Center should provide State and local private nonprofit agencies and 
organizations with broad access to information, methods, techniques and 
strategies for developing, expanding, improving social and health care 
services to infants and young children and their families impacted by 
substance abuse and/or HIV infection. Applicants must describe their 
capabilities and plans for assisting these organizations. The 
application should:
     Demonstrate knowledge about the problems and issues 
involved in planning and providing services for infants and young 
children who are drug- and/or HIV-exposed and are at risk of 
abandonment and their families.
     Provide documentation of the commitment to improve the 
quality of programs and services for infants and young children who are 
abandoned or in danger of abandonment and their families.
     Describe a plan for continually identifying emerging 
issues from the fields of child welfare, developmental disabilities, 
maternal and child health, and substance abuse/addiction, particularly 
as they relate to perinatal drug exposure and pediatric HIV-infection 
and the impact these issues have on family functioning and stability.
     Describe a plan for preparing and disseminating 
information and policy papers to the field which addresses these 
emerging issues.
     Describe a plan for coordinating activities with other 
National Resource Centers, Research Centers and clearinghouses, funded 
by DHHS and other sources, to assure effective utilization of resources 
and to avoid duplication of efforts.
     Describe a plan for conducting, in conjunction with the 
Children's Bureau, one national conference a year for relevant service 
providers.
     Describe a strategy for continually identifying innovative 
and/or exemplary programs and for disseminating information about these 
programs, with a particular emphasis on innovative collaborative models 
involving child welfare, mental health and developmental disabilities. 
Also, discuss strategies to promote programmatic linkages among the 
three areas.
     Describe a strategy for continually identifying, 
documenting and developing innovative and/or exemplary resources such 
as training curricula/manuals and for assisting the field in adapting 
such resources to meet specific needs.
     Describe a plan for providing technical assistance, 
training and consultation to service providers and to State agencies to 
improve professional competency; to insure service coordination and 
integration; and to promote the utilization of resources and best 
practices related to management and administration, primarily to 
projects funded under the AIA program and, secondarily, to related 
activities.
     Describe a plan for providing technical assistance to AIA 
grantees on their required third-party evaluation efforts. The plan 
should describe the types of assistance needed by programs whose third-
party evaluation efforts range from a simple, basic approach to those 
with more sophisticated evaluation designs.
     Describe the applicant's experience in providing training 
and technical assistance on a variety of program models serving 
economically, racially and culturally diverse populations, and describe 
a plan for ongoing work in this area.
     Describe a plan for ensuring that the services, program 
activities, and staff of the Resource Center are provided in a manner 
that is racially/culturally sensitive to the population being served.
     Describe a plan for continually developing a national 
network of professionals in the field to serve as consultants and for 
linking these individuals with persons and agencies requesting 
assistance; for ensuring that the network is racially and culturally 
diverse; and for following-up on the types and quality of consultation 
provided.
     Provide an assurance that at least one key staff member 
would attend an annual 4 day meeting of Children's Bureau grantees in 
Washington, D.C.
     Provide an assurance that at least one key staff member 
would attend two one to two day meetings convened annually for the 
Project Directors of the Resource and Research Centers.
     Provide an assurance that key Resource Center staff will 
meet with their Federal project officer and other ACYF staff in 
Washington D.C. within sixty days of receiving the award.
     Describe a plan to establish an advisory board that will 
provide overall program direction and guidance to the activities of the 
Center. The plan should include two meetings of the Board per year both 
of which must be held in Washington, D.C. One meeting will be held in 
conjunction with the annual Abandoned Infants Assistance grantees' 
meeting usually convened in the Spring of each year and the second 
meeting to be held in conjunction with the Fall meeting of the Project 
Directors of the Resource and Research Centers.
     Describe a plan to develop and disseminate Fact Sheets on 
topical issues related to the AIA programs.
     Describe a plan for collecting summary evaluation data 
from the funded programs and submitting an annual report to the 
Children's Bureau that provides information on the number of clients 
served, their characteristics and the services provided. This plan 
shall further include a process for developing outcome indicators 
across program sites that reflect the intent of the legislation and the 
successes/achievements of the AIA service demonstration programs. 
Additionally, the plan shall include the provision of technical 
assistance to the projects, as needed, to develop the outcome 
indicators and a process to collect the data and prepare a report on 
the program outcomes. The timetable to prepare the report on program 
outcomes must be included in the applicant's workplan.
     Outline a plan for interaction with ACF for implementation 
under a cooperative agreement including, as appropriate, Headquarters 
and Regional Office staff. (A cooperative agreement is Federal 
Assistance in which substantial Federal involvement is anticipated. The 
respective responsibilities of Federal staff and the awardee are 
negotiated prior to award.)
    5. Project Duration: The length of the project shall not exceed 48 
months.
    6. Federal Share of Project Costs: The Federal share of the project 
is $600,000 for each of the three initial 12 month budget periods, or 
$1,800,000 for the initial 3 years of the project. Funding for Year 4 
may exceed $600,000 but will not be greater than $675,000 for the 
fourth 12 month budget period based on a needs assessment submitted by 
the grantee and approved by appropriate Children's Bureau staff.
    7. Matching Requirements: The applicant must provide at least 10 
percent of the total approved cost of the project. The total approved 
cost is the sum of the ACYF share and the non-Federal share. The non-
Federal share may be cash or in-kind contributions, although applicants 
are encouraged to meet their match requirements through cash 
contributions. Therefore, a project requesting $2,475,000 in Federal 
funds must include a match of at least $275,000 (10 percent of the 
total project cost of $2,750,000).
    8. Anticipated Number of Projects to be Funded: It is anticipated 
that one project will be funded as a cooperative agreement.
    9. Length of Applications: The maximum length of the application 
shall not exceed 75 pages excluding appendices.
    CFDA: 93.551 The Abandoned Infants Assistance Act of 1988, as 
amended, 42 U.S.C. 670 note.

Part III--Review Process

A. Eligible Applicants

    Before applications are reviewed, each application will be screened 
to determine that the applicant organization is an eligible applicant 
as specified under the selected priority area. Applications from 
organizations which do not meet the eligibility requirements for the 
priority area will not be considered or reviewed in the competition, 
and the applicant will be so informed.

B. Review Process and Funding Decisions

    Timely applications from eligible applicants will be reviewed and 
scored competitively. Experts in the field, generally persons from 
outside of the Federal government, will use the evaluation criteria 
listed in Section C, Evaluation Criteria, to review and score the 
applications. The results of this review are a primary factor in making 
funding decisions.
    ACYF reserves the option of discussing applications with, or 
referring them to, other Federal or non-Federal funding sources when 
this is determined to be in the best interest of the Federal government 
or the applicant. It may also solicit comments from ACYF Regional 
Office staff, other Federal agencies, interested foundations, national 
organizations, specialists, experts, States and the general public. 
These comments, along with those of the expert reviewers, will be 
considered by ACYF in making funding decisions.
    In making decisions on awards, ACYF may give preference to 
applications which demonstrate or feature: Experience in providing 
complex training and technical assistance in child welfare and/or 
related fields; an eclectic approach to the substantive content of each 
topical area; a favorable balance between Federal and non-Federal funds 
available for the proposed project; and the potential for high benefit 
for the level of Federal investment.
    To the greatest extent possible, efforts will be made to ensure 
that funding decisions reflect an equitable distribution of assistance 
across geographic regions of the country.

C. Evaluation Criteria

    A panel of at least three reviewers (primarily experts from outside 
the Federal government) will review the applications. Applicants should 
ensure that they address each minimum requirement in the priority area 
description under the appropriate section of the Program Narrative 
Statement.
    Reviewers will determine the strengths and weaknesses of each 
application in terms of the evaluation criteria listed below, provide 
comments and assign numerical scores. The point value following each 
criterion heading indicates the maximum numerical weight that each 
section may be given in the review process.
    Applications under all priority areas will be evaluated against the 
following criteria.
    1. Objective and Need for Assistance (20 points) The extent to 
which the application pinpoints any relevant physical, economic, 
social, financial, institutional or other problems requiring a 
solution; demonstrates the need for the assistance; states the 
principal and subordinate objectives of the project; provides 
supporting documentation or other testimonies from concerned interests 
other than the applicant; and includes and/or references relevant data.
    2. Results or Benefits Expected (20 points). The extent to which 
the application identifies the results and benefits to be derived, the 
extent to which they are consistent with the objectives of the 
proposal, and the extent to which the application indicates the 
anticipated contributions to policy, practice, theory and/or research. 
The extent to which the proposed project costs are reasonable in view 
of the expected results.
    3. Approach (35 points). The extent to which the application 
outlines a sound and workable plan of action pertaining to the scope of 
the project, and details how the proposed work will be accomplished; 
cites factors which might accelerate or decelerate the work, giving 
acceptable reasons for taking the proposed approach as opposed to 
others; describes and supports any unusual features of the project, 
such as design or technological innovations, reductions in cost or 
time, or extraordinary social and community involvements; provides for 
projections of the accomplishments to be achieved; and lists the 
activities to be carried out in chronological order, showing a 
reasonable schedule of accomplishments and target dates.
    The extent to which, when applicable, the application identifies 
the kinds of data to be collected and maintained, and discusses the 
criteria to be used to evaluate the results and successes of the 
project. The extent to which the application describes the evaluation 
methodology that will be used to determine if the needs identified and 
discussed are being met and if the results and benefits identified are 
being achieved. The extent to which the application identifies each 
organization, agency, consultant, or other key individuals or groups 
who will work on the project, along with a description of the 
activities each will undertake and the nature of their effort or 
contribution.
    4. Staff Background and Organization's Experience (25 points). The 
extent to which the background of the project director/principal 
investigator and key project staff (including name, address, training, 
educational background and other qualifying experience) and the 
experience of the organization demonstrate the applicant's ability to 
effectively and efficiently administer the project. The extent to which 
the application describes the relationship between the proposed project 
and other relevant work planned, anticipated or underway by the 
applicant.

Part IV--Instructions for the Development and Submission of 
Applications

    This Part contains information and instructions for submitting 
applications in response to this announcement. Application forms are 
provided along with a checklist for assembling an application package. 
Please copy and use these forms in submitting an application.
    Potential applicants should read this section carefully in 
conjunction with the information contained within the specific priority 
area under which the application is to be submitted. The priority area 
descriptions are in Part II.

A. Required Notification of the State Single Point of Contact

    The Abandoned Infants Program is 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, Connecticut, 
Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, 
Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, 
American Samoa and Palau, have elected to participate in the Executive 
Order process and have established State Single Point of Contact 
(SPOCs). Applicants from these 18 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. 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. 
For this particular announcement a waiver of the 60 day period has been 
approved and SPOC's are asked to provide comments within 30 days of the 
application deadline. The 30 day SPOC comment period provides all 
potential applicants with a full 60 days for application preparation 
and submission. This will allow for the greatest number of applicants, 
and also not give an advantage to applicants who have received similar 
awards in the past. The 30 day SPOC comment period ensures that all 
applications can be thoroughly developed and reviewed, and that awards 
can be made in FY 1994.
    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.
    When comments are submitted directly to ACF, they should be 
addressed to: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration 
for Children and Families, Division of Discretionary Grants, 370 
L'Enfant Promenade SW. 6th Floor East, OFM/DDG, Washington, D.C. 20047.
    A list of the Single Points of Contact for each State and Territory 
is included as Appendix B of this announcement.

B. Deadline for Submission of Applications

    Deadline: Applications shall be considered as meeting the announced 
deadline if they are:
    Submitted on or before the deadline date and received by the 
granting agency in time for the independent review under DHHS GAM 
Chapter 1-62. (Applicants are cautioned to request a legibly dated U.S. 
Postal Service postmark or to obtain a legibly dated receipt from a 
commercial carrier or U.S. Postal Service. Private Metered postmarks 
shall not be acceptable as proof of timely mailing.)
    Applications may be mailed to: Department of Health and Human 
Services, Administration for Children and Families, Division of 
Discretionary Grants, 370 L'Enfant Promenade SW., 6th Floor East, OFM/
DDG, Washington, D.C. 20047.
    Hand delivered applications are accepted during the normal working 
hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, on or prior to 
the established closing date at: Administration for Children and 
Families, Division of Discretionary Grants, 6th Floor East, OFM/DDG, 
901 D Street SW., Washington, D.C. 20047.
    Late Applications: Applications which do not meet the criteria 
stated above are considered late applications. Each late applicant will 
be notified that its application will not be considered in the current 
competition.
    Extension of Deadlines: The deadline may be extended for all 
applicants because of acts of God such as floods, hurricanes, etc, or 
when there is a widespread disruption of the mails. However, if the 
granting agency does not extend the deadline for all applicants, it may 
not waive or extend the deadline for any applicants.

C. Instructions for Preparing the Application and Completing 
Application Forms

    The SF 424, 424A, 424B, and certifications have been reprinted for 
your convenience in preparing the application. See Appendix A. You 
should reproduce single-sided copies of these forms from the reprinted 
forms in the announcement, typing your information onto the copies. 
Please do not use forms directly from the Federal Register 
announcement, as they are printed on both sides of the page.
    Please prepare your application in accordance with the following 
instructions:
    1. SF 424 Page 1, Application Cover Sheet. Please read the 
following instructions before completing the application cover sheet. 
An explanation of each item is included. Complete only the items 
specified.
    Top of Page. Enter the single priority area number under which the 
application is being submitted. An application should be submitted 
under only one priority area.
    Item 1. Type of Submission--Preprinted on the form.
    Item 2. Date Submitted and Applicant Identifier--Date application 
is submitted to ACYF and applicant's own internal control number, if 
applicable.
    Item 3. Date Received By State--State use only (if applicable).
    Item 4. Date Received by Federal Agency--Leave blank.
    Item 5. Applicant Information Legal Name--Enter the legal name of 
the applicant organization. For applications developed jointly, enter 
the name of the lead organization only. There must be a single 
applicant for each application.
    Organizational Unit--Enter the name of the primary unit within the 
applicant organization which will actually carry out the project 
activity. Do not use the name of an individual as the applicant. If 
this is the same as the applicant organization, leave the 
organizational unit blank.
    Address--Enter the complete address that the organization actually 
uses to receive mail, since this is the address to which all 
correspondence will be sent. Do not include both street address and 
P.O. box number unless both must be used in mailing.
    Name and telephone number of the person to be contacted on matters 
involving this application (give area code)--Enter the full name 
(including academic degree, if applicable) and telephone number of a 
person who can respond to questions about the application. This person 
should be accessible at the address given here and will receive all 
correspondence regarding the application.
    Item 6. Employer Identification Number (EIN)--Enter the employer 
identification number of the applicant organization, as assigned by the 
Internal Revenue Service, including, if known, the Central Registry 
System suffix.
    Item 7. Type of Applicant--Self-explanatory.
    Item 8. Type of Application--Preprinted on the form.
    Item 9. Name of Federal Agency--Preprinted on the form.
    Item 10. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number and Title--
Enter the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number assigned 
to the program under which assistance is requested and its title, as 
indicated in the relevant priority area description.
    Item 11. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project--Enter the 
project title. The title is generally short and is descriptive of the 
project, not the priority area title.
    Item 12. Areas Affected by Project--Enter the governmental unit 
where significant and meaningful impact could be observed. List only 
the largest unit or units affected, such as State, county, or city. If 
an entire unit is affected, list it rather than subunits.
    Item 13. Proposed Project--Enter the desired start date for the 
project and projected completion date.
    Item 14. Congressional District of Applicant/Project--Enter the 
number of the Congressional district where the applicant's principal 
office is located and the number of the Congressional district(s) where 
the project will be located. If statewide, a multi-State effort, or 
nationwide, enter 00.
    Items 15. Estimated Funding Levels In completing 15a through 15f, 
the dollar amounts entered should reflect, for a 12 month budget 
period, the total amount requested. If the proposed project period 
exceeds 17 months, enter only those dollar amounts needed for the first 
12 months of the proposed project.
    Item 15a. Enter the amount of Federal funds requested in accordance 
with the preceding paragraph. This amount should be no greater than the 
maximum amount specified in the priority area description.
    Items 15b-e. Enter the amount(s) of funds from non-Federal sources 
that will be contributed to the proposed project. Items b-e are 
considered cost-sharing or matching funds. The value of third party in-
kind contributions should be included on appropriate lines as 
applicable.
    Item 15f. Enter the estimated amount of income, if any, expected to 
be generated from the proposed project. Do not add or subtract this 
amount from the total project amount entered under item 15g. Describe 
the nature, source and anticipated use of this income in the Project 
Narrative Statement.
    Item 15g. Enter the sum of items 15a-15e.
    Item 16a. Is Application Subject to Review By State Executive Order 
12372 Process? Yes, for applications seeking to operate the National 
Resource Center for Programs Serving Abandoned Infants and Infants At 
Risk of Abandonment and Their Families.--Enter the date the applicant 
contacted the SPOC regarding this application. Select the appropriate 
SPOC from the listing provided at the end of Part III. The review of 
the application is at the discretion of the SPOC. The SPOC will verify 
the date noted on the application. If there is a discrepancy in dates, 
the SPOC may request that the Federal agency delay any proposed funding 
until September 1994.
    Item 16b. Is Application Subject to Review By State Executive Order 
12372 Process? No.--Check the appropriate box if the application is not 
covered by E.O. 12372 or if the program has not been selected by the 
State for review.
    Item 17. Is the Applicant Delinquent on any Federal Debt?--Check 
the appropriate box. This question applies to the applicant 
organization, not the person who signs as the authorized 
representative. Categories of debt include audit disallowances, loans 
and taxes.
    Item 18. To the best of my knowledge and belief, all data in this 
application/preapplication are true and correct. The document has been 
duly authorized by the governing body of the applicant and the 
applicant will comply with the attached assurances if the assistance is 
awarded.--To be signed by the authorized representative of the 
applicant. A copy of the governing body's authorization for signature 
of this application by this individual as the official representative 
must be on file in the applicant's office, and may be requested from 
the applicant.
    Item 18a-c. Typed Name of Authorized Representative, Title, 
Telephone Number--Enter the name, title and telephone number of the 
authorized representative of the applicant organization.
    Item 18d. Signature of Authorized Representative--Signature of the 
authorized representative named in Item 18a. At least one copy of the 
application must have an original signature. Use colored ink (not 
black) so that the original signature is easily identified.
    Item 18e. Date Signed--Enter the date the application was signed by 
the authorized representative.
    2. SF 424A--Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs. This is 
a form used by many Federal agencies. For this application, Sections A, 
B, C, E and F are to be completed. Section D does not need to be 
completed.
    Sections A and B should include the Federal as well as the non-
Federal funding for the proposed project covering the first year budget 
period.
    Section A--Budget Summary. This section includes a summary of the 
budget. On line 5, enter total Federal costs in column (e) and total 
non-Federal costs, including third party in-kind contributions, but not 
program income, in column (f). Enter the total of (e) and (f) in column 
(g).
    Section B--Budget Categories. This budget, which includes the 
Federal as well as non-Federal funding for the proposed project, covers 
the first year budget period if the proposed project period exceeds 12 
months. It should relate to item 15g, total funding, on the SF 424. 
Under column (5), enter the total requirements for funds (Federal and 
non-Federal) by object class category.
    A separate itemized budget justification for each line item is 
required. The types of information to be included in the justification 
are indicated under each category. For multiple year projects, it is 
desirable to provide this information for each year of the project. The 
budget justification should immediately follow the second page of the 
SF 424A.
    Personnel--Line 6a. Enter the total costs of salaries and wages of 
applicant/grantee staff. Do not include the costs of consultants, which 
should be included on line 6h, Other.
    Justification: Identify the principal investigator or project 
director, if known. Specify by title or name the percentage of time 
allocated to the project, the individual annual salaries, and the cost 
to the project (both Federal and non-Federal) of the organization's 
staff who will be working on the project.
    Fringe Benefits--Line 6b. Enter the total cost of fringe benefits, 
unless treated as part of an approved indirect cost rate.
    Justification: Provide a break-down of amounts and percentages that 
comprise fringe benefit costs, such as health insurance, FICA, 
retirement insurance, etc.
    Travel--6c. Enter total costs of out-of-town travel (travel 
requiring per diem) for staff of the project. Do not enter costs for 
consultant's travel or local transportation, which should be included 
on Line 6h, Other.
    Justification: Include the name(s) of traveler(s), total number of 
trips, destinations, length of stay, transportation costs and 
subsistence allowances.
    Equipment--Line 6d. Enter the total costs of all equipment to be 
acquired by the project. Equipment is defined as non-expendable 
tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one year 
and a acquisition cost of $5,000 or more per unit.
    Justification: Equipment to be purchased with Federal funds must be 
justified. The equipment must be required to conduct the project, and 
the applicant organization or its subgrantees must not have the 
equipment or a reasonable facsimile available to the project. The 
justification also must contain plans for future use or disposal of the 
equipment after the project ends.
    Supplies--Line 6e. Enter the total costs of all tangible expendable 
personal property (supplies) other than those included on Line 6d.
    Justification: Specify general categories of supplies and their 
costs.
    Contractual--Line 6f. Enter the total costs of all contracts, 
including (1) Procurement contracts (except those which belong on other 
lines such as equipment, supplies, etc.) and (2) contracts with 
secondary recipient organizations, including delegate agencies. Also 
include any contracts with organizations for the provision of technical 
assistance. Do not include payments to individuals on this line. If the 
name of the contractor, scope of work, and estimated total costs are 
not available or have not been negotiated, include on Line 6h, Other.
    Justification: Attach a list of contractors, indicating the names 
of the organizations, the purposes of the contracts, and the estimated 
dollar amounts of the awards as part of the budget justification. 
Whenever the applicant/grantee intends to delegate part or all of the 
program to another agency, the applicant/grantee must complete this 
section (Section B, Budget Categories) for each delegate agency by 
agency title, along with the supporting information. The total cost of 
all such agencies will be part of the amount shown on Line 6f. Provide 
backup documentation identifying the name of contractor, purpose of 
contract, and major cost elements. Applicants who anticipate 
procurements that will exceed $5,000 (non- governmental entities) or 
$25,000 (governmental entities) and are requesting an award without 
competition should include a sole source justification in the proposal 
which at a minimum should include the basis for contractor's selection, 
justification for lack of competition when competitive bids or offers 
are not obtained and basis for award cost or price. (Note: Previous or 
past experience with a contractor is not sufficient justification for 
sole source.)
    Construction--Line 6g. Not applicable. New construction is not 
allowable.
    Other--Line 6h. Enter the total of all other costs. Where 
applicable, such costs may include, but are not limited to: insurance; 
medical and dental costs; noncontractual fees and travel paid directly 
to individual consultants; local transportation (all travel which does 
not require per diem is considered local travel); space and equipment 
rentals; printing and publication; computer use; training costs, 
including tuition and stipends; training service costs, including wage 
payments to individuals and supportive service payments; and staff 
development costs. Note that costs identified as miscellaneous and 
honoraria are not allowable.
    Justification: Specify the costs included.
    Total Direct Charges--Line 6i. Enter the total of Lines 6a through 
6h.
    Indirect Charges--6j. Enter the total amount of indirect charges 
(costs). If no indirect costs are requested, enter none. Generally, 
this line should be used when the applicant has a current indirect cost 
rate agreement approved by the Department of Health and Human Services 
or another Federal agency.
    Local and State governments should enter the amount of indirect 
costs determined in accordance with DHHS requirements. When an indirect 
cost rate is requested, these costs are included in the indirect cost 
pool and should not be charged again as direct costs to the grant.
    Justification: Enclose a copy of the indirect cost rate agreement.
    Total--Line 6k. Enter the total amounts of lines 6i and 6j.
    Program Income--Line 7. Enter the estimated amount of income, if 
any, expected to be generated from this project. Do not add or subtract 
this amount from the total project amount.
    Justification: Describe the nature, source, and anticipated use of 
program income in the Program Narrative Statement.
    Section C--Non-Federal Resources. This section summarizes the 
amounts of non-Federal resources that will be applied to the grant. 
Enter this information on line 12 entitled Totals. In-kind 
contributions are defined in 45 CFR, Part 74.51 and 45 CFR Part 92.3, 
as property or services which benefit a grant-supported project or 
program and which are contributed by non-Federal third parties without 
charge to the grantee, the subgrantee, or a cost-type contractor under 
the grant or subgrant.
    Justification: Describe third party in-kind contributions, if 
included.
    Section D--Forecasted Cash Needs. Not applicable.
    Section E--Budget Estimate of Federal Funds Needed For Balance of 
the Project. This section should only be completed if the total project 
period exceeds 12 months.
    Totals--Line 20. For projects that will have more than one budget 
period, enter the estimated required Federal funds for the second 
budget period (months 13 through 24) under column (b) First. If a third 
budget period will be necessary, enter the Federal funds needed for 
months 25 through 36 under (c) Second. Columns (d) and (e) would be 
used in the case of a 60 month project.
    Section F--Other Budget Information.
    Direct Charges--Line 21. Not applicable.
    Indirect Charges--Line 22. Enter the type of indirect rate 
(provisional, predetermined, final or fixed) that will be in effect 
during the funding period, the estimated amount of the base to which 
the rate is applied, and the total indirect expense.
    Remarks--Line 23. If the total project period exceeds 12 months, 
you must enter your proposed non-Federal share of the project budget 
for each of the remaining years of the project.
    3. Project Summary Description. Clearly mark this separate page 
with the applicant name as shown in item 5 of the SF 424, the priority 
area number as shown at the top of the SF 424, and the title of the 
project as shown in item 11 of the SF 424. The summary description 
should not exceed 300 words. These 300 words become part of the 
computer database on each project.
    Care should be taken to produce a summary description which 
accurately and concisely reflects the application. It should describe 
the objectives of the project, the approaches to be used and the 
outcomes expected. The description should also include a list of major 
products that will result from the proposed project, such as software 
packages, materials, management procedures, data collection 
instruments, training packages, or videos (please note that 
audiovisuals should be closed captioned). The project summary 
description, together with the information on the SF 424, will 
constitute the project abstract. It is the major source of information 
about the proposed project and is usually the first part of the 
application that the reviewers read in evaluating the application.
    At the bottom of the page, following the summary description, type 
up to 10 key words which best describe the proposed project, the 
service(s) involved and the target population(s) to be covered. These 
key words will be used for computerized information retrieval for 
specific types of funded projects.
    4. Program Narrative Statement. The Program Narrative Statement is 
a very important part of an application. It should be clear, concise, 
and address the specific requirements mentioned under the priority area 
description in Part II.
    The narrative should provide information concerning how the 
application meets the evaluation criteria (see Section C, Part III), 
using the following headings:

(a) Objectives and Need for Assistance;
(b) Results and Benefits Expected;
(c) Approach; and
(d) Staff Background and Organization's Experience.

    The specific information to be included under each of these 
headings is described in Section C of Part III, Evaluation Criteria.
    The narrative should be typed double-spaced on a single-side of an 
8\1/2\'' x 11'' plain white paper, with 1'' margins on all sides. All 
pages of the narrative (including charts, references/footnotes, tables, 
maps, exhibits, etc.) must be sequentially numbered, beginning with 
Objectives and Need for Assistance as page number one. Applicants 
should not submit reproductions of larger size paper, reduced to meet 
the size requirement.
    The length of the application, including the application forms and 
all attachments, should meet criteria set forth in each Priority Area. 
A page is a single side of an 8\1/2\ x 11'' sheet of paper. Applicants 
are requested not to send pamphlets, brochures or other printed 
material along with their application as these pose xeroxing 
difficulties. These materials, if submitted, will not be included in 
the review process if they exceed the page limit criteria. Each page of 
the application will be counted to determine the total length.
    5. Organizational Capability Statement. The Organizational 
Capability Statement should consist of a brief (two to three pages) 
background description of how the applicant organization (or the unit 
within the organization that will have responsibility for the project) 
is organized, the types and quantity of services it provides, and/or 
the research and management capabilities it possesses. This description 
should cover capabilities not included in the Program Narrative 
Statement. It may include descriptions of any current or previous 
relevant experience, or describe the competence of the project team and 
its demonstrated ability to produce a final product that is readily 
comprehensible and usable. An organization chart showing the 
relationship of the project to the current organization should be 
included.
    6. Part IV--Assurances/Certifications. Applicants are required to 
file an SF 424B, Assurances--Non-Construction Programs and the 
Certification Regarding Lobbying. Both must be signed and returned with 
the application. In addition, applicants must certify their compliance 
with: (1) Drug-Free Workplace Requirements; and (2) Debarment and Other 
Responsibilities. Copies of these assurances/certifications are 
reprinted at the end of this announcement in Appendix A and should be 
reproduced, as necessary. A duly authorized representative of the 
applicant organization must certify that the applicant is in compliance 
with these assurances/certifications. A signature on the SF 424 
indicates compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Requirements, and 
Debarment and Other Responsibilities certifications.
    A signature on the application constitutes an assurance that the 
applicant will comply with the pertinent Departmental regulations 
contained in 45 CFR Part 74.

D. Checklist for a Complete Application

    The checklist below is for your use to ensure that your application 
package has been properly prepared.

--One original, signed and dated application, plus two copies. 
Applications for different priority areas are packaged separately;
--Application is from an organization which is eligible under the 
eligibility requirements defined in the priority area description 
(screening requirement);
--Application length meets criteria specified in the priority area 
description.

    A complete application consists of the following items in this 
order:

--Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424, REV 4-88);
--Budget Information.--Non-Construction Programs (SF 424A, REV 4-88);
--Budget justification for Section B--Budget Categories;
--Table of Contents;
--Letter from the Internal Revenue Service to prove non-profit status, 
if necessary;
--Copy of the applicant's approved indirect cost rate agreement, if 
appropriate;
--Project summary description and listing of key words;
--Program Narrative Statement (See Part III, Section C)
--Organizational capability statement, including an organization chart;
--Any appendices/attachments;
--Assurances--Non-Construction Programs (Standard Form 424B, REV 4-88);
--Certification Regarding Lobbying; and
--Certification of Protection of Human Subjects, if necessary.

E. The Application Package

    Each application package must include an original and two copies of 
the complete application. Each copy should be stapled securely (front 
and back if necessary) in the upper left-hand corner. All pages of the 
narrative (including charts, tables, maps, exhibits, etc.) must be 
sequentially numbered, beginning with page one. In order to facilitate 
handling, please do not use covers, binders or tabs. Do not include 
extraneous materials as attachments, such as agency promotion 
brochures, slides, tapes, film clips, minutes of meetings, survey 
instruments or articles of incorporation.
    Do not include a self-addressed, stamped acknowledgment card. All 
applicants will be notified automatically about the receipt of their 
application. If acknowledgment of receipt of your application is not 
received within eight weeks after the deadline date, please notify ACYF 
by telephone at (202) 690-7016.

    Dated: June 20, 1994.
Olivia A. Golden,
Commissioner, Administration on Children, Youth and Families

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Instructions for the SF 424

    This is a standard form used by applicants as a required facesheet 
for preapplications and applications submitted for Federal assistance. 
It will be used by Federal agencies to obtain applicant certification 
that States which have established a review and comment procedure in 
response to Executive Order 12372 and have selected the program to be 
included in their process, have been given an opportunity to review the 
applicant's submission.

Item and Entry

    1. Self-explanatory.
    2. Date application submitted to Federal agency (or State if 
applicable) & applicant's control number (if applicable).
    3. State use only (if applicable).
    4. If this application is to continue or revise an existing award, 
enter present Federal identifier number. If for a new project, leave 
blank.
    5. Legal name of applicant, name of primary organizational unit 
which will undertake the assistance activity, complete address of the 
applicant, and name and telephone number of the person to contact on 
matters related to this application.
    6. Enter Employer Identification Number (EIN) as assigned by the 
Internal Revenue Service.
    7. Enter the appropriate letter in the space provided.
    8. Check appropriate box and enter appropriate letter(s) in the 
space(s) provided:

--``New'' means a new assistance award.
--``Continuation'' means an extension for an additional funding/budget 
period for a project with a projected completion date.
--``Revision'' means any change in the Federal Government's financial 
obligation or contingent liability from an existing obligation.

    9. Name of Federal agency from which assistance is being requested 
with this application.
    10. Use the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number and title 
of the program under which assistance is requested.
    11. Enter a brief descriptive title of the project. If more than 
one program is involved, you should append an explanation on a separate 
sheet. If appropriate (e.g., construction or real property projects), 
attach a map showing project location. For preapplications, use a 
separate sheet to provide a summary description of this project.
    12. List only the largest political entities affected (e.g., State, 
counties, cities).
    13. Self-explanatory.
    14. List the applicant's Congressional District and any District(s) 
affected by the program or project.
    15. Amount requested or to be contributed during the first funding/
budget period by each contributor. Value of in-kind contributions 
should be included on appropriate lines as applicable. If the action 
will result in a dollar change to an existing award, indicate only the 
amount of the change. For decreases, enclose the amounts in 
parentheses. If both basic and supplemental amounts are included, show 
breakdown on an attached sheet. For multiple program funding, use 
totals and show breakdown using same categories as item 15.
    16. Applicants should contact the State Single Point of Contact 
(SPOC) for Federal Executive Order 12372 to determine whether the 
application is subject to the State intergovernmental review process.
    17. This question applies to the applicant organization, not the 
person who signs as the authorized representative. Categories of debt 
include delinquent audit disallowances, loans and taxes.
    18. To be signed by the authorized representative of the applicant. 
A copy of the governing body's authorization for you to sign this 
application as official representative must be on file in the 
applicant's office. (Certain Federal agencies may require that this 
authorization be submitted as part of the application.)

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Instructions for the SF-424A

General Instructions

    This form is designed so that application can be made for funds 
from one or more grant programs. In preparing the budget, adhere to any 
existing Federal grantor agency guidelines which prescribe how and 
whether budgeted amounts should be separately shown for different 
functions or activities within the program. For some programs, grantor 
agencies may require budgets to be separately shown by function or 
activity. For other programs, grantor agencies may require a breakdown 
by function or activity. Sections A, B, C, and D should include budget 
estimates for the whole project except when applying for assistance 
which requires Federal authorization in annual or other funding period 
increments. In the latter case, Sections A, B, C, and D should provide 
the budget for the first budget period (usually a year) and Section E 
should present the need for Federal assistance in the subsequent budget 
periods. All applications should contain a breakdown by the object 
class categories shown in Lines a-k of Section B.
Section A. Budget Summary
Lines 1-4, Columns (a) and (b)
    For applications pertaining to a single Federal grant program 
(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog number) and not requiring a 
functional or activity breakdown, enter on Line 1 under Column (a) the 
catalog program title and the catalog number in Column (b).
    For applications pertaining to a single program requiring budget 
amounts by multiple functions or activities, enter the name of each 
activity or function on each line in Column (a), and enter the catalog 
number in Column (b). For applications pertaining to multiple programs 
where none of the programs require a breakdown by function or activity, 
enter the catalog program title on each line in Column (a) and the 
respective catalog number on each line in Column (b).
    For applications pertaining to multiple programs where one or more 
programs require a breakdown by function or activity, prepare a 
separate sheet for each program requiring the breakdown. Additional 
sheets should be used when one form does not provide adequate space for 
all breakdown of data required. However, when more than one sheet is 
used, the first page should provide the summary totals by programs.
Lines 1-4, Columns (c) through (g)
    For new applications, leave Columns (c) and (d) blank. For each 
line entry in Columns (a) and (b), enter in Columns (e), (f), and (g) 
the appropriate amounts of funds needed to support the project for the 
first funding period (usually a year).
    For continuing grant program applications, submit these forms 
before the end of each funding period as required by the grantor 
agency. Enter in Columns (c) and (d) the estimated amounts of funds 
which will remain unobligated at the end of the grant funding period 
only if the Federal grantor agency instructions provide for this. 
Otherwise, leave these columns blank. Enter in Columns (e) and (f) the 
amounts of funds needed for the upcoming period. The amount(s) in 
Column (g) should be the sum of amounts in Columns (e) and (f).
    For supplemental grants and changes to existing grants, do not use 
Columns (c) and (d). Enter in Column (e) the amount of the increase or 
decrease of Federal funds and enter in Column (f) the amount of the 
increase or decrease of non-Federal funds. In Column (g) enter the new 
total budgeted amount (Federal and non-Federal) which includes the 
total previous authorized budgeted amounts plus or minus, as 
appropriate, the amounts shown in Columns (e) and (f). The amount(s) in 
Column (g) should not equal the sum of amounts in Columns (e) and (f).
    Line 5--Show the totals for all columns used.
Section B. Budget Categories
    In the column headings (1) through (4), enter the titles of the 
same programs, functions, and activities shown on Lines 1-4, Column 
(a), Section A. When additional sheets are prepared for Section A, 
provide similar column headings on each sheet. For each program, 
function or activity, fill in the total requirements for funds (both 
Federal and non-Federal) by object class categories.
    Lines 6a-i--Show the totals of Lines 6a to 6h in each column.
    Line 6j--Show the amount of indirect cost.
    Line 6k--Enter the total of amounts on Lines 6i and 6j. For all 
applications for new grants and continuation grants the total amount in 
column (5), Line 6k, should be the same as the total amount shown in 
Section A, Column (g), Line 5. For supplemental grants and changes to 
grants, the total amount of the increase or decrease as shown in 
Columns (1)-(4), Line 6k should be the same as the sum of the amounts 
in Section A, Columns (e) and (f) on Line 5.
    Line 7--Enter the estimated amount of income, if any, expected to 
be generated from this project. Do not add or subtract this amount from 
the total project amount. Show under the program narrative statement 
the nature and source of income. The estimated amount of program income 
may be considered by the federal grantor agency in determining the 
total amount of the grant.
Section C. Non-Federal-Resources
    Lines 8-11--Enter amounts of non-Federal resources that will be 
used on the grant. If in-kind contributions are included, provide a 
brief explanation on a separate sheet.
    Column (a)--Enter the program titles identical to Column (a), 
Section A. A breakdown by function or activity is not necessary.
    Column (b)--Enter the contribution to be made by the applicant.
    Column (c)--Enter the amount of the State's cash and in-kind 
contribution if the applicant is not a State or State agency. 
Applicants which are a State or State agencies should leave this column 
blank.
    Column (d)--Enter the amount of cash and in-kind contributions to 
be made from all other sources.
    Column (e)--Enter totals of Columns (b), (c), and (d).
    Line 12--Enter the total for each of Columns (b)-(e). The amount in 
Column (e) should be equal to the amount on Line 5, Column (f), Section 
A.
Section D. Forecasted Cash Needs
    Line 13--Enter the amount of cash needed by quarter from the 
grantor agency during the first year.
    Line 14--Enter the amount of cash from all other sources needed by 
quarter during the first year.
    Line 15--Enter the totals of amounts on Lines 13 and 14.
Section E. Budget Estimates of Federal Funds Needed for Balance of the 
Project
    Lines 16-19--Enter in Column (a) the same grant program titles 
shown in Column (a), Section A. A breakdown by function or activity is 
not necessary. For new applications and continuation grant 
applications, enter in the proper columns amounts of Federal funds 
which will be needed to complete the program or project over the 
succeeding funding periods (usually in years). This section need not be 
completed for revisions (amendments, changes, or supplements) to funds 
for the current year of existing grants.
    If more than four lines are needed to list the program titles, 
submit additional schedules as necessary.
    Line 20--Enter the total for each of the Columns (b)-(e). When 
additional schedules are prepared for this Section, annotate 
accordingly and show the overall totals on this line.
Section F. Other Budget Information
    Line 21--Use this space to explain amounts for individual direct 
object-class cost categories that may appear to be out of the ordinary 
or to explain the details as required by the Federal grantor agency.
    Line 22--Enter the type of indirect rate (provisional, 
predetermined, final or fixed) that will be in effect during the 
funding period, the estimated amount of the base to which the rate is 
applied, and the total indirect expense.
    Line 23--Provide any other explanations or comments deemed 
necessary.

Assurances--Non-Construction Programs; OMB Approval No. 0348-0040

    Note: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your 
project or program. If you have questions, please contact the 
awarding agency. Further, certain Federal awarding agencies may 
require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is 
the case, you will be notified.

    As the duly authorized representative of the applicant I certify 
that the applicant:
    1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, and the 
institutional, managerial and financial capability (including funds 
sufficient to pay the non-Federal share of project costs) to ensure 
proper planning, management and completion of the project described in 
this application.
    2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the 
United States, and if appropriate, the State, through any authorized 
representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, 
papers, or documents related to the award; and will establish a proper 
accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting 
standards or agency directives.
    3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their 
positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of 
personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain.
    4. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time 
frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency.
    5. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 
U.S.C. Secs. 4728-4763) relating to prescribed standards for merit 
systems for programs funded under one of the nineteen statutes or 
regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit 
System of Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F).
    6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to 
nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title VI 
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits 
discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; (b) 
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. 
Secs. 1681-1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the 
basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as 
amended (29 U.S.C. Sec. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the 
basis of handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended 
(42 U.S.C. Secs. 6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on the 
basis of age;
    (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), 
as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; 
(f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, 
Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, 
relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or 
alcoholism; (g) Secs. 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 
1912 (42 U.S.C. 290 dd-3 and 290 ee-3), as amended, relating to 
confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title 
VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 3601 et seq.), as 
amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing 
of housing; (i) any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific 
statute(s) under which application for Federal assistance is being 
made; and (j) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination 
statute(s) which may apply to the application.
    7. Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements of 
Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real 
Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which provide 
for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property 
is acquired as a result of Federal or federally assisted programs. 
These requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for 
project purposes regardless of Federal participation in purchases.
    8. Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. 
Secs. 1501-1508 and 7324-7328) which limit the political activities of 
employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or 
in part with Federal funds.
    9. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis-
Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. Secs. 276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. 
Sec. 276c and 18 U.S.C. Secs. 874), and the Contract Work Hours and 
Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. Secs. 327-333), regarding labor 
standards for federally assisted construction subagreements.
    10. Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance purchase 
requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 
1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood hazard 
area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if 
the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is $10,000 or 
more.
    11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be 
prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of environmental 
quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 
1969 (P.L. 91-190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of 
violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands 
pursuant to EO 11990; (d) evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in 
accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency with the 
approved State management program developed under the Coastal Zone 
Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. Secs. 1451 et seq.); (f) conformity 
of Federal actions to State (Clear Air) Implementation Plans under 
Section 176(c) of the Clear Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. 
Sec. 7401 et seq.); (g) protection of underground sources of drinking 
water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, (P.L. 93-
523); and (h) protection of endangered species under the Endangered 
Species Act of 1973, as amended, (P.L. 93-205).
    12. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 
U.S.C. Secs. 1271 et seq.) related to protecting components or 
potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system.
    13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with 
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as 
amended (16 U.S.C. 470), EO 11593 (identification and protection of 
historic properties), and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation 
Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 469a-1 et seq.).
    14. Will comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the protection of human 
subjects involved in research, development, and related activities 
supported by this award of assistance.
    15. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Walfare Act of 1966 (P.L 
89-544, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq.) pertaining to the care, 
handling, and treatment of warm blooded animals held for research, 
teaching, or other activities supported by this award of assistance.
    16. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act 
(42 U.S.C. Sec. 4801 et seq.) which prohibits the use of lead based 
paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures.
    17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and 
compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984.
    18. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other 
Federal laws, executive orders, regulations and policies governing this 
program.

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Appendix B

Executive Order 12372--State Single Points of Contact

Arizona

Mrs. Janice Dunn, Attn: Arizona State Clearinghouse, 3800 N. Central 
Avenue, 14th Floor, Phoenix, Arizona 85012, Telephone (602) 280-1315

Arkansas

Tracie L. Copeland, Manager, State Clearinghouse, Office of 
Intergovernmental Services, Department of Finance and 
Administration, P.O. Box 3278, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203, 
Telephone (501) 682-1074

California

Glenn Stober, Grants Coordinator, Office of Planning and Research, 
1400 Tenth Street, Sacramento, California 95814, Telephone (916) 
323-7480

Colorado

State Single Point of Contact, State Clearinghouse, Division of 
Local Government, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 520, Denver, Colorado 
80203, Telephone (303) 866-2156

Delaware

Ms. Francine Booth, State Single Point of Contact, Executive 
Department, Thomas Collins Building, Dover, Delaware 19903, 
Telephone (302) 736-3326

District of Columbia

Rodney T. Hallman, State Single Point of Contact, Office of Grants 
Management and Development, 717 14th Street NW., Suite 500, 
Washington, D.C. 20005, Telephone (202) 727-6551

Florida

Florida State Clearinghouse, Intergovernmental Affairs Policy Unit, 
Executive Office of the Governor, Office of Planning and Budgeting, 
The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0001, Telephone (904) 488-
8441

Georgia

Mr. Charles H. Badger, Administrator, Georgia State Clearinghouse, 
254 Washington Street SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30334, Telephone (404) 
656-3855

Illinois

Steve Klokkenga, State Single Point of Contact, Office of the 
Governor, 107 Stratton Building, Springfield, Illinois 62706, 
Telephone (217) 782-1671

Indiana

Jean S. Blackwell, Budget Director, State Budget Agency, 212 State 
House, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204, Telephone (317) 232-5610

Iowa

Mr. Steven R. McCann, Division of Community Progress, Iowa 
Department of Economic Development, 200 East Grand Avenue, Des 
Moines, Iowa 50309, Telephone (515) 281-3725

Kentucky

Ronald W. Cook, Office of the Governor, Department of Local 
Government, 1024 Capitol Center Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, 
Telephone (502) 564-2382

Maine

Ms. Joyce Benson, State Planning Office, State House Station #38, 
Augusta, Maine 04333, Telephone (207) 289-3261

Maryland

Ms. Mary Abrams, Chief, Maryland State Clearinghouse, Department of 
State Planning, 301 West Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201-
2365, Telephone (301) 225-4490

Massachusetts

Karen Arone, State Clearinghouse, Executive Office of Communities 
and Development, 100 Cambridge Street, Room 1803, Boston, 
Massachusetts 02202, Telephone (617) 727-7001

Michigan

Richard S. Pastula, Director, Michigan Department of Commerce, 
Lansing, Michigan 48909, Telephone (517) 373-7356

Mississippi

Ms. Cathy Mallette, Clearinghouse Officer, Office of Federal Grant 
Management and Reporting, 301 West Pearl Street, Jackson, 
Mississippi 39203, Telephone (601) 960-2174

Missouri

Ms. Lois Pohl, Federal Assistance Clearinghouse, Office of 
Administration, P.O. Box 809, Room 430, Truman Building, Jefferson 
City, Missouri 65102, Telephone (314) 751-4834

Nevada

Department of Administration, State Clearinghouse, Capitol Complex, 
Carson City, Nevada 89710, Telephone (702) 687-4065, Attention: Ron 
Sparks, Clearinghouse Coordinator

New Hampshire

Mr. Jeffrey H. Taylor, Director, New Hampshire Office of State 
Planning, Attn: Intergovernmental Review Process/James E. Bieber, 
2\1/2\ Beacon Street, Concord, New Hampshire 03301, Telephone (603) 
271-2155

New Jersey

Gregory W. Adkins, Acting Director, Division of Community Resources, 
N.J. Department of Community Affairs, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-
0803, Telephone (609) 292-6613
Please direct correspondence and questions to: Andrew J. Jaskolka, 
State Review Process, Division of Community Resources, CN 814, Room 
609, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0803, Telephone (609) 292-9025

New Mexico

George Elliott, Deputy Director, State Budget Division, Room 190, 
Bataan Memorial Building, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87503, Telephone 
(505) 827-3640, FAX (505) 827-3006

New York

New York State Clearinghouse, Division of the Budget, State Capitol, 
Albany, New York 12224, Telephone (518) 474-1605

North Carolina

Mrs. Chrys Baggett, Director, Office of the Secretary of Admin., 
N.C. State Clearinghouse, 116 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, North 
Carolina 27603-8003, Telephone (919) 733-7232

North Dakota

N.D. Single Point of Contact, Office of Intergovernmental 
Assistance, Office of Management and Budget, 660 East Boulevard 
Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0170, Telephone (701) 224-2094.

Ohio

Larry Weaver, State Single Point of Contact, State/Federal Funds 
Coordinator, State Clearinghouse, Office of Budget and Management, 
30 East Broad Street, 34th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43266-0411, 
Telephone (614) 466-0698

Rhode Island

Mr. Daniel W. Varin, Associate Director, Statewide Planning Program, 
Department of Administration, Division of Planning, 265 Melrose 
Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02907, Telephone (401) 277-2656.
Please direct correspondence and questions to: Review Coordinator, 
Office of Strategic Planning

South Carolina

Omeagia Burgess, State Single Point of Contact, Grant Services, 
Officer of the Governor, 1205 Pendleton Street, Room 477, Columbia, 
South Carolina 29201, Telephone (803) 734-0494

Tennessee

Mr. Charles Brown, State Single Point of Contact, State Planning 
Office, 500 Charlotte Avenue, 309 John Sevier Building, Nashville, 
Tennessee 37219, Telephone (615) 741-1676

Texas

Mr. Thomas Adams, Governor's Office of Budget and Planning, P.O. Box 
12428, Austin, Texas 78711, Telephone (512) 463-1778

Utah

Utah State Clearinghouse, Office of Planning and Budget, Attn: 
Carolyn Wright, Room 116 State Capitol, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114, 
Telephone (801) 538-1535

Vermont

Mr. Bernard D. Johnson, Assistant Director, Office of Policy 
Research & Coordination, Pavilion Office Building 109 State Street, 
Montpelier, Vermont 05602, Telephone (802) 828-3326

West Virginia

Mr. Fred Cutlip, Director, Community Development Division, West 
Virginia Development Office, Building #6, Room 553, Charleston, West 
Virginia 25305, Telephone (304) 348-4010

Wisconsin

Mr. William C. Carey, Federal/State Relations, Wisconsin Department 
of Administration, 101 South Webster Street, P.O. Box 7864, Madison, 
Wisconsin 53707, Telephone (608) 266-0267

Wyoming

Sheryl Jeffries, State Single Point of Contact, Herschler Building, 
4th Floor, East Wing, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002, Telephone (307) 777-
7574

Guam

Mr. Michael J. Reidy, Director, Bureau of Budget and Management 
Research, Office of the Governor, P.O. Box 2950, Agana, Guam 96910, 
Telephone (671) 472-2285

Northern Mariana Islands

State Single Point of Contact, Planning and Budget Office, Office of 
the Governor, Saipan, CM, Northern Mariana Islands 96950

Puerto Rico

Norma Burgos/Jose H. Caro, Chairman/Director, Puerto Rico Planning 
Board, Minillas Government Center, P.O. Box 41119, San Juan, Puerto 
Rico 00940-9985, Telephone (809) 727-4444

Virgin Islands

Jose L. George, Director, Office of Management and Budget, #41 
Norregade Emancipation Garden Station, Second Floor, Saint Thomas, 
Virgin Islands 00802, Please direct correspondence to: Linda Clarke, 
Telephone (809) 774-0750.

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Appendix D

Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility 
Matters--Primary Covered Transactions

    By signing and submitting this proposal, the applicant, defined as 
the primary participant in accordance with 45 CFR Part 76, certifies to 
the best of its knowledge and believe that it and its principals:
    (a) are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, 
declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions 
by any Federal Department or agency;
    (b) have not within a 3-year period preceding this proposal been 
convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for 
commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, 
attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) 
transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of 
Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, 
theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, 
making false statements, or receiving stolen property;
    (c) are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly 
charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State of local) with 
commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1) (b) of 
this certification; and
    (d) have not within a 3-year period preceding this application/
proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or local) 
terminated for cause or default.
    The inability of a person to provide the certification required 
above will not necessarily result in denial of participation in this 
covered transaction. If necessary, the prospective participant shall 
submit an explanation of why it cannot provide the certification. The 
certification or explanation will be considered in connection with the 
Department of Health and Human transaction. However, failure of the 
prospective primary participant to furnish a certification or an 
explanation shall disqualify such person from participation in this 
transaction.
    The prospective primary participant agrees that by submitting this 
proposal, it will include the clause entitled ``Certification Regarding 
Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion--Lower 
Tier Covered Transaction.'' provided below without modification in all 
lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier 
covered transactions.

Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and 
Voluntary Exclusion--Lower Tier Covered Transactions

(To Be Supplied to Lower Tier Participants)

    By signing and submitting this lower tier proposal, the prospective 
lower tier participant, as defined in 45 CFR Part 76, certifies to the 
best of its knowledge and belief that it and its principals:
    (a) are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, 
declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this 
transaction by any federal department or agency.
    (b) where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to 
certify to any of the above, such prospective participant shall attach 
an explanation to this proposal.
    The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting 
this proposal that it will include this clause entitled ``certification 
Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary 
Exclusion--Lower Tier Covered Transactions. ``without modification in 
all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower 
tier covered transactions.

Certification Regarding Lobbying

Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements

    The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and 
belief, that:
    (1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, 
by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or 
attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member 
of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a 
Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal 
contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal 
loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the 
extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any 
Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
    (2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been 
paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to 
influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, 
an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of 
Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan or 
cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit 
Standard Form-LLL, ``Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,'' in 
accordance with its instructions.
    (3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this 
certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at 
all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under 
grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients 
shall certify and disclose accordingly.
    This certification is a material representation of fact upon which 
reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. 
Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or 
entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. 
Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be 
subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than 
$100,000 for each such failure.

State for Loan Guarantee and Loan Insurance

    The undersigned states, to the best of his or her knowledge and 
belief, that:
    If any funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for 
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any 
agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an 
employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this commitment 
providing for the United States to insure or guarantee a loan, the 
undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL ``Disclosure 
Form to Report Lobbying,'' in accordance with its instructions.
    Submission of this statement is a prerequisite for making or 
entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. 
Code. Any person who fails to file the require statement shall be 
subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than 
$100,000 for each such failure.

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