[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 96 (Wednesday, May 17, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31338-31343]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-12376]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Children and Families

[Program Notice No. ACF/ACYF/RHYP 2000-01]


Notice of Availability of Financial Assistance for the Runaway 
and Homeless Youth Programs

AGENCY: Family and Youth Services Bureau, Administration on Children, 
Youth and Families, ACF, HHS.

ACTION: This notice announces the availability of financial assistance 
for FY 2000 Basic Center Program for Runaway and Homeless Youth (BCP), 
FY 2001 Transitional Living Program (TLP), FY 2000 Street Outreach 
Program (SOP), and the FY 2000 Youth Development State Collaboration 
Demonstration Projects (SCDP).

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    This Notice announces the availability of the official FY 2000 
Program Announcement. The official announcement must be used to apply 
for grant funding under the competitive grant areas and is available by 
calling or writing the ACYF Operations Center (address below) or by 
downloading the announcement from the FYSB website at http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/FYSB under Policy and Funding Announcements.

    Legislative Authority: Grants for Runaway and Homeless Youth 
programs are authorized by the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHY 
Act) as amended by PL 106-71.

Deadlines

    The deadlines for receipt of applications for new grants under this 
announcement are as follows:

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                CFDA#                          Programs              Deadline dates           Deadline times
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93.623...............................  Basic Center Program...  July 3, 2000...........  4:30 p.m. (EDT).
93.557...............................  Street Outreach Program  July 3, 2000...........  4:30 p.m. (EDT).
93.550...............................  Transitional Living      July 7, 2000...........  4:30 p.m. (EDT).
                                        Program.
93.623...............................  State Collaboration....
                                       Demonstration Projects.  August 3, 2000.........  4:30 p.m. (EDT).
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    Mailing and Delivery Instructions: Applications must be in hard 
copy. Mailed applications and applications hand delivered by 
applicants, applicant couriers, overnight/express mail couriers or any 
other method of hand delivery shall be considered as meeting an 
announced deadline if they are received on or before the deadline, at 
the following address: ACYF Operations Center, 1815 North Fort Myer 
Drive, Suite 300, Arllington, VA 22209, telephone: 1-800-351-2293, 
email: [email protected].
    Applications may be hand delivered to the above address between the 
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (EDT), Monday through Friday 
(excluding Federal Holidays).
    Applicants are responsible for mailing and delivering applications 
well in advance of deadlines to ensure that the applications are 
received on time. Applications received after 4:30 p.m. (EDT) on the 
deadline date will be classified as late. Postmarks and other similar 
documents do not establish receipt of an application.
    ACF will not accept applications delivered by fax or e-mail 
regardless of date or time of submission and receipt.
    Late Applications: Applications which do not meet the criteria 
stated above and are not received by the deadline date and time are 
considered late applications. The Administration for Children and 
Families (ACF) will notify each late applicant that its application 
will not be considered in the current competition.
    Extension of Deadline: ACF may extend an application deadline for 
applicants affected by acts of God such as floods and hurricanes, or 
when there is widespread disruption of the mails. A determination to 
waive or extend deadline requirements rests with the Chief Grants 
Management Officer.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Grant awards for FY 2000 funds will be made 
by September 30, 2000 for the Basic Center and Street Outreach Program. 
Transitional Living Program grant awards for FY 2001 will be made after 
September 30, 2000. Grant awards for the Youth Development State 
Collaboration Demonstration Projects will be made by September 30, 
2000, based on the availability of funds. If funds are not available 
for the State Collaboration Projects on September 30, 2000, we 
anticipate that successful applicants will be awarded funding during 
the second quarter of FY 2001 (January, February, and March, 2001).

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    The estimated funds available for new starts and the approximate 
number of new grants that may be awarded under this program 
announcement are as follows:

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                                     New start funds    Estimated number
      Competitive grant area            available        of new grants
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A. BCP............................        $14,500,000                126
B. TLP............................          5,500,000                 32
C SOP.............................          5,900,000                 59
D. * SCDP.........................            600,000                 5
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* Subject to availability of funds

    In addition to the new start grants, the Administration for 
Children and Families has provided for noncompetitive continuation 
funds to current grantees in the following programs:

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            Grant area               Funds available    Number of grants
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A. BCP............................        $24,700,000                222
B. TLP............................         13,000,000                 73
C. SOP............................          7,600,000                 80
D. SCDP...........................          1,000,000                  9
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Part 1. Competitive Grant Areas and Summaries of Evaluation 
Criteria

    Applicants must refer to the specific evaluation criteria for each 
competitive area contained in the official Program Announcement in 
order to adequately prepare their applications.

A. Basic Centers Program, CFDA# 93.623 (Competitive Grant Area A)

    Eligible Applicants: Any State, unit of local government, 
combination of units of local government, public or private nonprofit 
agency, organization or institution is eligible to apply for these 
funds. Federally recognized Indian Tribes are eligible to apply for 
Basic Center grants. Indian Tribes that are not federally recognized 
and urban Indian organizations are also eligible to apply for grants as 
private, nonprofit agencies.
    Current Basic Center grantees with project periods ending on or 
before September 30, 2000, and all other eligible applicants not 
currently receiving Basic Center funds may apply for a new competitive 
Basic Center grant under this announcement.
    Current Basic Center Program grantees (including subgrantees) with 
one or two years remaining on their current grant and the expectation 
of continuation funding in FY 2000 may not apply for a new Basic Center 
grant for the community they currently serve. These grantees will 
receive instructions from their respective ACF Regional Offices on the 
procedures for applying for noncompetitive continuation grants.
    Program Purpose, Goals and Objectives: The purpose of this program 
is to establish or strengthen locally-controlled, community-based 
programs that address the immediate needs of runaway and homeless youth 
and their families. Services must be delivered outside of the law 
enforcement, child welfare, mental health and juvenile justice systems. 
The program goals and objectives of the Basic Center Program are to:
     Alleviate problems of runaway and homeless youth;
     Reunite youth with their families and encourage the 
resolution of intrafamily problems through counseling and other 
services;
     Strengthen family relationships and encourage stable 
living conditions for youth; and
     Help youth decide upon constructive courses of action.
    Federal Share of Project Costs: Priority will be given to 
applicants that apply for less than $200,000 per year. The maximum 
Federal share for a 3-year project period $600,000.
    Applicant Share of Project Costs: Basic Center grantees must 
provide a non-Federal share or match of at least ten percent of the 
Federal funds awarded. (There are certain exceptions for Tribes with 
``638'' funding pursuant to Pub. L. 93-638, under which certain Federal 
grants may qualify as matching funds for other Federal grant programs, 
e.g., those which contribute to the purposes for which grants under 
section 638 were made.) 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 three-year 
project costing $300,000 in Federal funds (based on an award of 
$100,000 per 12-month budget period) must include a match of at least 
$30,000 (10,000 per budget period).
    Duration of Project: This announcement solicits applications for 
Basic Center programs of up to three years duration (36-month project 
periods). Initial grant awards, made on a competitive basis, will be 
for one-year (12-month) budget periods. Applications for non-
competitive continuation grants beyond the one-year budget periods, but 
within the 36-month project periods, will be entertained in subsequent 
years, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory progress of 
the grantee and determination that continued funding would be in the 
best interest of the government.

B. Transitional Living Program, CFDA #93.550 (Competitive Grant Area B)

    Eligible Applicants: Any State, unit of local government (or a 
combination of units of local government), public or private nonprofit 
agency, organization, institution or other nonprofit entity. Federally 
recognized Indian Tribes are eligible to apply for TLP grants. Indian 
Tribes that are not federally recognized and urban Indian organizations 
are also eligible to apply for grants as private, nonprofit agencies.
    Current TLP grantees with project periods ending on or before 
September 30, 2001, and all other eligible applicant not currently 
receiving TLP funds may apply for a new competitive TLP grant under 
this announcement for awards in FY 2001.
    Current TLP grantees (including subgrantees) with one or two years 
remaining on their current awards and the expectation of continuation 
funding in Fiscal Year 2001 may not apply for a new TLP grant under 
this announcement. These grantees will receive instructions from their 
respective ACF Region/Hub Offices on the procedures for applying for 
non-competitive continuation grants.

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    Program Purpose, Goals and Objectives: The overall purpose of TLP 
for homeless youth is to establish and operate transitional living 
projects for homeless youth. This program is structured to help older, 
homeless youth achieve self-sufficiency and avoid long-term dependency 
on social services. Transitional living projects provide shelter, 
skills training, and support services to homeless youth ages 16 through 
21 for a continuous period not exceeding 18 months. Transitional Living 
Program funds are to be used for the purpose of enhancing the 
capacities of youth-serving agencies in local communities to 
effectively address the service needs of homeless, older adolescents 
and young adults.
    Federal Share of Project Costs: Applicants may apply for up to 
$200,000 per year, which equals a maximum of $600,000 for a 3-year 
project period.
    Applicant Share of Project Cost: Transitional Living grantees 
provide a non-Federal share or match of at least ten percent of the 
Federal funds awarded. (There are certain exceptions for Tribes with 
``638'' funding pursuant to P.L. 93-638, under which certain Federal 
grants may qualify as matching funds for other Federal grant programs, 
e.g., those which contribute to the purposes for which grants under 
section 638 were made.) 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 three-year 
project costing $300,000 in Federal funds (based on an award of 
$100,000 per 12-month budget period) must include a match of at least 
$30,00 ($10,000 per budget period).
    Duration of Project: This announcement solicits applications for 
Transitional Living projects of up to three years (36-month project 
periods). Initial grant awards, made on a competitive basis, will be 
for one-year (12-month) budget periods. Applications for non-competing 
continuation grants beyond the one-year budget periods, but within the 
36-month project periods, will be entertained in subsequent years, 
subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the 
grantee and determination that continued funding would be in the best 
interest of the government.

C. Street Outreach Program, CFDA# 93.557 (Competitive Grant Area C)

    Eligible Applicants: Any private, nonprofit agency is eligible to 
apply for these funds. Non-Federally recognized Indian Tribes and urban 
Indian organizations are eligible to apply for grants as private, non-
profit agencies. Please note that public agencies are not eligible to 
apply for these funds.
    Current Street Outreach Program grantees with project periods 
ending on or before September 30, 2000, and all other eligible 
applicants not currently receiving SOP funds may apply for a new 
competitive SOP grant under this announcement.
    Current Street Outreach Program grantees (including subgrantees) 
with one or two years remaining on their current grant and the 
expectation of continuation funding in FY 2000 may not apply for a new 
Street Outreach grant for the community they currently serve. These 
grantees will receive instructions from their respective ACF Regional 
Offices on the procedures for applying for continuation grants.
    Program Purpose, Goals and Objectives: The overall purpose of SOP 
is to provide education and prevention services to runaway, homeless 
and street youth who have been subjected to or are at risk of sexual 
exploitation or abuse. The goal of the program is to establish and 
build relationships between street youth and program outreach staff in 
order to help youth leave the streets. The objective of the program is 
to provide support services that will assist the youth in moving an 
adjusting to a safe and appropriate alternative living arrangement. 
These services include, at a minimum, treatment, counseling, provision 
of information and referral services. Street outreach programs must 
have access to local emergency shelter space that is an appropriate 
placement for young people and that can be made available for youth 
willing to come in off the streets. In addition, street outreach staff 
must have access to the shelter in order to maintain interaction with 
the youth during the time they are in the shelter.
    Federal Share of Project Costs: Applicants may apply for up to 
$100,000 in Federal support each year, a maximum of $300,00 for a 3-
year project period. The maximum Federal share of project costs is 
$100,000 for 12 months.
    Applicants Share of Project Cost: SOP grantees must provide a non-
Federal share or match of at least ten percent of the Federal funds 
awarded. (There are certain exceptions for Tribes with ``638'' funding 
pursuant to P.L. 93-638, under which certain Federal grants may qualify 
as matching funds for other Federal grant programs, e.g., those which 
contribute to the purposes for which grants under section 638 were 
made.) 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. For example, a project 
requesting $100,000 in Federal funds must include a match of at least 
$10,000.
    Duration of Project: This announcement solicits applications for 
Street Outreach Program projects of up to three years (36-month project 
periods). Initial grant awards, made on a competitive basis, will be 
for one-year (12-month) budget periods. Applications for non-competing 
continuation grants beyond the one-year budget periods, but within the 
36-month project periods, will be considered subject to the 
availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the grantee and 
determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of 
the government.

Summary of Evaluation Criteria for Competitive Areas A, B, and C (BCP, 
TLP, and SOP)

Criterion 1: Objectives and Need for Assistance (15 Points)
    Applications will be judged on how clearly they identify the 
physical, economic, social, financial, institutional, and/or other 
problem(s) requiring a solution. The need for assistance must be 
demonstrated and the principal and subordinate objectives of the 
project must be clearly stated. Applications will need to specify the 
goals and objectives of the project and how implementation will fulfill 
the purposes of the program. Applications should describe the 
conditions of youth and families in the area to be served; the 
incidence and characteristics of runaway, homeless or street youth and 
their families; the existing support systems for at-risk youth and 
families in the area, including other agencies providing services to 
runaway and homeless youth in the area.
    Applicants must refer to the specific evaluation criteria for each 
competitive area contained in the full Program Announcement in order to 
adequately prepare their applications.
Criterion 2: Results or Benefits Excepted (20 Points)
    Applications will be judged on how clearly they identify the 
results and benefits to be derived, specify services to be provided, 
who will receive services, where and how these services will be 
provided, and how the services will benefit the youth families and the 
community to be served. Applicants must refer to the specific 
evaluation criteria for each competitive area

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contained in the full Program Announcement in order to adequately 
prepare their applications.
Criterion 3: Approach (35 Points)
    Applications will be judged on how clearly they outline a plan of 
action which: describes the scope and detail of how the proposed work 
will be accomplished; accounts for all functions or activities 
identified in the application; cites factors which might accelerate or 
decelerate the work and reasons for taking the proposed approached 
rather than others. Applications are encouraged to describe any unusual 
features of the project such as design or technological innovations, 
reductions in cost or time, or extraordinary social and community 
involvement.
    Applications will be expected to provide quantitative monthly or 
quarterly projections of the accomplishments to be achieved for each 
function or activity in such terms as the number of youth to be served 
and the results of those services, including data required for annual 
reporting to the Secretary of HHS. Applicants must agree to cooperate 
with any research or evaluation efforts sponsored by the Administration 
for Children and Families and to submit the required Annual Report to 
the Secretary of HHS on program activities and accomplishments with 
statistical summaries and other required program and financial reports, 
as instructed by FYSB.
    Applications will be judged on the extent to which they described 
the program's youth development approach or philosophy and indicate how 
it underlies and integrates all proposed activities. Applicants will be 
expected to list organizations, cooperating entities, consultants, or 
other key individuals who will work on the project along with a short 
description of the nature of their effort or contribution; describe 
formal service linkages and plans for coordination with other agencies; 
describe plans for conducting outreach and encouraging awareness of and 
sensitivity to the diverse needs of runaway and homeless youth who 
represent particular ethnic and racial backgrounds and sexual 
orientations. Applicants are encouraged to describe the type, capacity 
and staff supervision of the shelter that will be available for youth.
    Applicants must refer to the specific evaluation criteria for each 
competitive area contained in the full Program Announcement in order to 
adequately prepare their applications.
Criterion 4: Staff and Position Data (10 Points)
    Applicants will be judged on whether they provide a resume and 
biographical sketch for each key person appointed and a job description 
for each vacant key position. A biographical sketch will also be 
required for new key staff as appointed. Applicants will be expected to 
list organizations and consultants who will work on the program along 
with a short description of the nature of their effort or contribution.
    Applicants will be expected to provide information on plans for 
training project staff as well as staff of cooperating organizations 
and individuals and state the expected or estimated ratio of staff to 
youth.
    Applicants must refer to the specific evaluation criteria for each 
competitive area contained in the full Program Announcement in order to 
adequately prepare their applications.
Criterion 5: Organization Profile (10 Points Plus 5 Possible Bonus 
Points)
    Applicants will be expected to provide information on the applicant 
organization(s) and cooperating partners such as organizational charts, 
financial statements, audit reports or statements from CPAs/Licensed 
Public Accounts. Any non-profit organization submitting an application 
must submit of its non-profit status in its application at the time of 
submission. Bonus points shall be awarded to applicant organizations 
who have demonstrated experience in providing services to runaway, 
homeless and street youth.
    Applicants will be expected to provide a plan for project 
continuance beyond grant support, including a plan for securing 
resources and continuing project activities after Federal assistance 
has ceased and an annotated listing of applicant's funding sources. 
Such plans should include written agreements, if applicable, between 
grantees and subgrantees or subcontractors or other cooperating and 
letters of support and statements from community, public and commercial 
leaders that support the project proposed for funding.
    Applicants must refer to the specific evaluation criteria for each 
competitive area contained in the full Program Announcement in order to 
adequately prepare their applications.
Criterion 6: Budget and Budget Justification (10 Points)
    Applicants will be expected to provide a detailed line item budget 
and a narrative budget justification that describes how the categorical 
costs are derived. Applicants will be judged on how clearly they 
discuss the necessity, reasonableness, and allocability of the proposed 
costs and how clearly they describe the fiscal control and accounting 
procedures that will be used to ensure prudent use, proper disbursement 
and accurate accounting of funds received.
    Applicants must refer to the specific evaluation criteria for each 
competitive area contained in the full Program Announcement in order to 
adequately prepare their applications.

D. Youth Development State Collaboration Demonstration Projects, CFD 
#93.623 (Competitive Grant Area D)

    Eligible Applicants: Any State or Federally recognized Indian Tribe 
is eligible to apply for a Youth Development State Collaboration 
Demonstration Project grant. Only one application may be submitted by 
any State or Tribe. Preference will be given to State or Tribal 
applicants in regions IV, V, and VI, since there are no States or 
Tribes in these regions currently involved in the collaboration 
project. The States in these regions are: Region IV: Al, FL, GA, KY, 
MS, NC, SC, TN; Region V: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI; Region VI: AR, LA, 
NM, OK, TX.
    Program Purpose, Goals and Objectives: The objectives of the Youth 
Development State Collaboration Demonstration Projects are to 
facilitate the development of State or Tribal policies and initiatives 
that help communities support a youth development approach; to 
encourage collaboration among the State or Tribal agencies that address 
the needs and issues for adolescents; to promote and facilitate 
communication and coordination between the State or Tribe and youth 
serving agencies, including FYSB grantees; and to promote collaborative 
efforts among the State or Tribe, FYSB, and community-based, youth-
serving organization.
    Federal Share of Project Costs: Applicants may apply for up to 
$120,000 in Federal support each year which equals a maximum of 
$360,000 for a 3-year period.
    Applicant Share of Project Costs: The applicant is required to 
provide a minimum of 25 percent of the total approved cost of the 
project. (There are certain exceptions for Tribes with ``638'' funding 
pursuant to P.L. 93-638, under which certain Federal grants may qualify 
as matching funds for other Federal grant programs, e.g., those which 
contribute to the purposes for which grants under section 638 were 
made.) The total approved cost of the project is the sum of the Federal 
share

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and the applicant share of the project. For example, an applicant 
requesting $120,000 must match the federal funds with a non-Federal 
share of at least $40,000.
    Duration of Project: This announcement solicits applications for 
Youth Development State Collaboration Demonstration Projects of up to 
three years (36-month project periods). Grant awards, made on a 
national competitive basis, will be for a one-year (12-month) budget 
period. Applications for continuation grants beyond the one-year budget 
period, but within the longer term project period, will be entertained 
in subsequent years on a non-competitive basis, subject to the 
availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the grantee and 
determination that continued funding would be in the interest of the 
government.

Summary of Evaluation Criteria for Competitive Area D (SCDP)

Criterion 1: Objectives and Need for Assistance (15 Points)
    Applications will be judged on how clearly they specify the goals 
and objectives to be addressed through the Youth Development State 
Collaboration Demonstration Project and how these objectives are 
relevant to youth-related needs within the State or Tribal 
jurisdiction. For the purpose of this project, youth are defined as 
individuals between the ages of 10-24.
    Applicants are expected to discuss the State's or Tribe's current 
framework of philosophy for addressing youth issues, including how that 
framework is reflected in policies and existing youth services. 
Applicants are expected to describe any youth development activities 
that are currently in place at the State or Tribal level, how those 
activities affect local youth services and the need for further efforts 
in this area. Applicants should discuss the extent of current 
coordination among State or Tribal agencies and programs on youth 
issues and existing coordination with local youth service providers, as 
well as the need for additional collaboration.
    Applicants should describe the ability to leverage strong 
commitment and support at the executive level for this project.
    Applicants must refer to the specific evaluation criteria for each 
competitive area contained in the full Program Announcement in order to 
adequately prepare their applications.
Criterion 2: Results or Benefits Expected (20 Points)
    Applications will be judged on the extent to which they clearly 
describe interim and final results and benefits expected of this 
project, especially in regard to support of youth development and 
coordination around youth issues and services, including changes in 
policies, processes, programs and initiatives resulting from this 
grant, how these changes will be implemented, and the expected 
legislative, programmatic or administrative results.
    Applicants are expected to describe planned results of efforts to 
strengthen and/or establish effective communication and collaboration 
and how these will enhance services to young people, providing concrete 
examples of desired changes in local services and State or Tribal 
policy making processes.
    Applicants must refer to the specific evaluation criteria for each 
competitive area contained in the full Program Announcement in order to 
adequately prepare their applications.
Criteria 3: Approach (35 Points)
    Applications will be judged on how clearly they outline a plan of 
action which describes the scope and detail of how the proposed work 
will be accomplished; accounts for all functions or activities 
identified in the application; includes information that clarifies the 
activities that will be undertaken to introduce and support a youth 
development approach at the State or Tribal and local levels; cites 
factors which might accelerate or decelerate the work and reasons for 
taking the proposed approach rather than others; describes any unusual 
features of the project such as design or technological innovations, 
reductions in cost or time, or extraordinary social and community 
involvement.
    Applicants are expected to discuss legislative, administrative and 
judicial factors that may be barriers to increased collaboration and 
the establishment and support of a youth development approach and 
should describe plans to address and overcome these barriers. 
Applicants are expected to clearly identify a State or Tribal Youth 
Development Coordinator who will be responsible for activities under 
this grant and must also identify where the project will be located 
organizationally.
    Applications will be judged on how clearly they explain the 
methodology that will be used for interim and final evaluation of the 
project.
    Applicants must refer to the specific evaluation criteria for each 
competitive area contained in the full Program Announcement in order to 
adequately prepare their applications.
Criterion 4: Staff and Position Data (10 Points)
    Applicants are expected to provide a resume and biographical sketch 
for each key person appointed and a job description for each vacant key 
position. A biographical sketch will also be required for new key staff 
as appointed.
    Applications should demonstrate sufficient personnel resources and 
staff competence to assure that project activities can be successfully 
carried out and list each consultant, or key individuals who will work 
on the project.
    Applicants must refer to the specific evaluation criteria for each 
competitive area contained in the full Program Announcement in order to 
adequately prepare their applications.
Criterion 5: Organization Profile (10 Points Plus 5 Possible Bonus 
Points)
    Applicants are expected to provide information on the applicant 
organization(s) and cooperating partners, including information such as 
organization charts, along with a brief description of the nature of 
their contribution and knowledge of and experience with youth 
development, youth issues and youth and family services.
    Applicants must refer to the specific evaluation criteria for each 
competitive area contained in the full Program Announcement in order to 
adequately prepare their applications.
Criterion 6: Budget and Budget Justification (10 Points)
    Applicants are expected to provide a detailed line item budget and 
a narrative budget justification that described how the categorical 
costs are derived; discusses the necessity, reasonableness, and 
allocability of the proposed costs; and discusses and justifies the 
costs of the proposed project in terms of types and quantities of 
activities to be implemented and the anticipated results and benefits.
    Applicants are expected to describe the fiscal control and 
accounting procedures that will be used to ensure the prudent use, 
proper disbursement and accurate accounting of funds received under 
this program announcement.
    Applicants must refer to the specific evaluation criteria for each 
competitive area contained in the full Program Announcement in order to 
adequately prepare their applications.

Part 2. Required Notification of the Single Point of Contact

    Most portions of this program are covered under Executive Order 
12372,

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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 Territories except Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, 
Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, 
Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, 
Oregon, Palau, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, 
Virginia, Washington, and American Samoa have elected to participate in 
the Executive Order process and have established Single Points of 
Contact (SPOCs). Applicants from these twenty-three 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, applicant 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 Application 
for Federal Assistance, Standard Form 424, item 16.
    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. A 
list of the Single Points of Contact for each State and Territory can 
be found on the web site http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html. or by calling the ACYF Operations Center at 1-800-351-2293.

    Dated: May 12, 2000.
James A. Harrell,
Deputy Commissioner, Administration on Children, Youth, and Families.
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