[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 65 (Monday, April 5, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17888-17892]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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Availability of Funds for Adolescent Family Life Demonstration 
Projects; Notice

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Availability of Funds for Adolescent Family Life Demonstration 
Projects

AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the 
Secretary.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Adolescent Pregnancy Programs (OAPP) of the 
Office of Population Affairs requests applications for prevention 
grants under the Adolescent Family Life (AFL) Demonstration Projects, 
as authorized by Title XX of the Public Health Service Act. These Title 
XX grants should clearly and consistently focus on promoting abstinence 
as the most effective way of preventing unintended pregnancy and 
sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDS, and the 
avoidance of other risky behavior. All pre-adolescents and adolescents 
under age 19 are eligible for services. Funds will be competitively 
awarded to approximately 10 projects, which may be located in any 
State, the District of Columbia, and United States territories, 
commonwealths and possessions.
    CFDA: A description of the Title XX program can be found at the OMB 
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance 93.995.

DATES: To receive consideration, applications must be received by the 
Office of Public Health and Science (OPHS), Office of Grants Management 
no later than June 4, 2004. Mailed applications will be considered as 
meeting the deadline if they are received by the OPHS Office of Grants 
Management not later than 5 p.m. Eastern Standard time on the 
application due date. Applications will not be accepted by fax, nor 
will the submission deadline be extended. The application due date 
requirement specified in this announcement supercedes the instructions 
in the OPHS-1. Applications which do not meet the deadline will be 
returned to the applicant unread. See heading Application and 
Submission Information for additional information.

ADDRESSES: Applications must be submitted to Ms. Karen Campbell, 
Director, OPHS Grants Management Office, Office of Public Heath and 
Science, Department of Health and Human Services, 1101 Wootton Parkway, 
Suite 550, Rockville, MD 20852.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Regarding program requirements, OAPP 
staff are available at (301) 594-4004 to answer questions and provide 
technical assistance on the preparation of grant applications. 
Questions may also be directed to OAPP staff via e-mail at http://[email protected]. If contacting OAPP by e-mail, please include the 
phrase ``AFL Prevention Question'' in the subject heading. For 
assistance on administrative or budgetary requirements, contact the 
OPHS Grants Management Office, (301) 594-0758.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title XX of the Public Health Service Act, 
42 U.S.C. 300z. et seq., authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human 
Services to award grants for demonstration projects to provide services 
to pregnant and nonpregnant adolescents, adolescent parents, and their 
families. These grants are for community-based and community-supported 
demonstration projects to find effective means of preventing pregnancy 
by encouraging pre-adolescents and adolescents to abstain from sexual 
activity until marriage through provision of age-appropriate education 
on sexuality and decision-making skills.
    The specific services which may be funded under Title XX are listed 
below under the heading entitled Prevention Services.
    Applicants should consider issues such as compliance with State 
reporting laws regarding child sexual abuse, sexual assault (including 
statutory rape), incest, or family violence in the development of their 
proposals. For more information, applicants may access the National 
Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect website at http://nccanch.acf.hhs.gov/.

I. Funding Opportunity Description

Prevention Services

    Under this announcement, funds are available for abstinence 
education PREVENTION projects only. Community-based, community-
supported, faith-based, and school-based applicants are encouraged to 
apply. The project site must be identified in the application rather 
than selected after the grant is awarded.
    Under the Title XX statute, the primary purpose of prevention 
programs is to find effective means of reaching pre-adolescents and 
adolescents, both male and female, before they become sexually active 
in order to encourage them to abstain from sexual activity and other 
risky behaviors. There is general agreement that early initiation of 
sexual activity brings not only the risk of unintended pregnancy, but 
also substantial health risks to adolescent health and well-being, 
primarily infection with STIs, including HIV/AIDS, and is associated 
with increased risk of school problems, depression, and substance use. 
Accordingly, applicants must clearly and consistently focus on 
abstinence as the most effective way of preventing unintended pregnancy 
and STIs, including HIV/AIDS, and must provide services that help pre-
adolescents and adolescents acquire knowledge and skills that will 
instill healthy attitudes and encourage and support abstinence from 
sexual activity and other risky behaviors. Any information provided for 
pre-adolescents and adolescents who may be or become sexually active, 
which relates to reducing the risk of unintended pregnancy and disease, 
must be medically accurate and must be presented within the context 
that abstinence is the most effective choice and is what the project 
recommends.
    Under the statutory requirements of Title XX, applicants for 
prevention programs are not required to provide any specific array of 
services. However, OAPP encourages the submission of applications which 
focus on educational services relating to family life and which teach 
the social, psychological, and health gains to be realized by 
abstaining from sexual activity.
    The legislation also permits a proposal to include any one or more 
of the following services as appropriate:
    (1) Educational services relating to family life and problems 
associated with adolescent premarital sexual relations including:
    (a) Information about adoption,
    (b) Education on the responsibilities of sexuality and parenting,
    (c) The development of material to support the role of parents as 
the providers of sex education, and
    (d) Assistance to parents, schools, youth agencies and health 
providers to educate adolescents and pre-adolescents concerning self-
discipline and responsibility in human sexuality;
    (2) Appropriate educational and vocational services;
    (3) Counseling for the immediate and extended family members of the 
eligible person;
    (4) Transportation;
    (5) Outreach services to families of adolescents to discourage 
sexual relations among unemancipated minors; and
    (6) Nutrition information and counseling.

Abstinence Education

    In addition to the Title XX statutory requirements, programs must 
be consistent with the definition of ``abstinence education,'' as set 
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section 510(b)(2) of title V of the Social Security Act, as amended. 
Accordingly, under this announcement the term ``abstinence education'' 
means an educational or motivational program which:
    (1) Has as its exclusive purpose, teaching the social, 
psychological, and health gains to be realized by abstaining from 
sexual activity;
    (2) Teaches abstinence from sexual activity outside marriage as the 
expected standard for all school age children;
    (3) Teaches that abstinence from sexual activity is the only 
certain way to avoid out-of-wedlock pregnancy, sexually transmitted 
diseases, and other associated health problems;
    (4) Teaches that a mutually faithful monogamous relationship in 
context of marriage is the expected standard of human sexual activity;
    (5) Teaches that sexual activity outside of the context of marriage 
is likely to have harmful psychological and physical effects;
    (6) Teaches that bearing children out-of-wedlock is likely to have 
harmful consequences for the child, the child's parents, and society;
    (7) Teaches young people how to reject sexual advances and how 
alcohol and drug use increases vulnerability to sexual advances; and
    (8) Teaches the importance of attaining self-sufficiency before 
engaging in sexual activity.

Youth Development or Developmental Assets Approach

    Adolescents need to acquire capacity building and coping skills 
that assist them in making healthier decisions with respect to: 
relationships and dating, education, career goal setting, violence, 
gangs, alcohol and other drugs, and poverty. Youth development or 
developmental assets strategies encompass strengthening families, 
fostering relationships with adult mentors, involving youth in 
community service, promoting connectedness with school, providing 
opportunities to engage in sports and cultural activities, and building 
confidence and self-esteem; all are designed to strengthen supports, 
either internal or external, for youth as they transition to adulthood 
and prepare for career, marriage, and families. Where possible, pre-
adolescents and adolescents should be an integral part of the design, 
implementation, and evaluation of this approach.

Parental Involvement

    Parents are their children's first and most important teachers. 
Research has shown the importance of parental involvement and open 
communication between parent and child in the prevention of adolescent 
sexual activity, as well as other risk behaviors such as tobacco, 
alcohol, and drug use. Successful prevention programs should include a 
component that provides:
    (1) services that strengthen parental capacity to help their child 
deal with issues such as delaying sexual activity, poverty, academic 
difficulties, alcohol and drug use, gang involvement, peer pressure and 
violence in the community and in the home;
    (2) a variety of activities that help build and maintain strong 
families while fostering healthy and positive communication about 
health, risk avoidance, decision making, setting and meeting goals, and 
shared values; and
    (3) accessible programming that engages parents by understanding 
and meeting their needs.
    Helping our young people successfully negotiate adolescence and 
avoid premarital sexual activity, as well as other health risk 
behaviors, requires not only educating and motivating them--it also 
requires ensuring that they have adequate support systems. To that end, 
the OAPP encourages applicants to incorporate youth development 
concepts in their prevention program, as well as a strong and viable 
parental involvement component. Note however, that all services 
provided by Title XX grantees, including all activities that are part 
of the youth development and/or parental involvement component, must be 
within the scope of the Title XX prevention services listed above and 
must be consistent with the definition of ``abstinence education,'' as 
set out in section 510(b)(2) of title V of the Social Security Act.

Goals and Objectives

    All applications should include a program goal statement and 
related outcome objectives. A goal is a general statement of what the 
project hopes to accomplish. It should reflect the long-term desired 
impact of the project on the target group(s) as well as reflect the 
program goals contained in this program announcement. An outcome 
objective is a statement which defines a measurable result the project 
expects to accomplish. Outcome objectives should be described in terms 
that measure the results the project will bring about (e.g., decrease 
in premarital sexual activity among the treatment group, increase in 
intent to remain abstinent among the treatment group). Good 
applications should contain three to five outcome objectives that are 
specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-framed 
(S.M.A.R.T.).
    Specific: An objective should specify one major result directly 
related to the program goal, state who is going to be doing what, to 
whom, by how much, and in what time-frame. It should specify what will 
be accomplished and how the accomplishment will be measured.
    Measurable: An objective should be able to describe in realistic 
terms the expected results and specify how such results will be 
measured.
    Achievable: The accomplishment specified in the objective should be 
achievable within the proposed time line and as a direct result of 
program activities.
    Realistic: The objective should be reasonable in nature. The 
specified outcomes, expected results, should be described in realistic 
terms.
    Time-framed: An outcome objective should specify a target date or 
time for its accomplishments. It should state who is going to be doing 
what, by when, etc. The Public Management Institute, How to Get Grants 
(1981).

Evaluation

    Section 2006(b)(1) of Title XX requires each grantee to expend at 
least one percent, but not more than five percent, of the Federal funds 
received under Title XX on evaluation of the project. In cases in which 
a more rigorous or comprehensive evaluation effort is proposed (see 
sec. 2006(b)(1)) waivers of the five percent limit on evaluation may be 
granted by OAPP. Under this announcement, OAPP is requesting 
applications for evaluation-intensive projects. For evaluation-
intensive projects, OAPP will waive the five percent limit up to a 
maximum of 25 percent. Applicants are expected to include a clear and 
fully developed evaluation plan that meets the following six criteria.
    1. Evaluations will be directly tied to program objectives. 
Research hypotheses will be clearly stated and reflect the outcomes the 
program intends to achieve.
    2. Evaluations will include a process or implementation evaluation. 
Evaluations in their first year will focus on determining that the 
intervention is in place, that it is adequately and appropriately 
staffed, and that it is reaching its intended population.
    3. Evaluations will have a viable comparison strategy. If a true 
experimental design with random assignment is not possible, a quasi-
experimental design with matched comparison group would be acceptable.

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    4. Evaluations will have sufficient sample size to ensure that any 
observed differences between groups are significant.
    5. Evaluations will measure dosage. Client participation and use of 
various service components must be carefully tracked so that any 
differences can be corrected for, or at least taken into account in 
discussion of evaluation results.
    6. Evaluations will include a follow-up assessment of program 
participants at least six months after the intervention being tested 
ends. This follow-up assessment should be in the same format as the 
pre- and post-testing instrumentation.
    In addition, applications should clearly demonstrate the capacity 
to participate in a cross-site evaluation, as well as the understanding 
that use of a core evaluation instrument, currently being developed by 
OAPP, will be incorporated into the outcome evaluation design.
    Section 2006(b)(2) of Title XX requires that evaluations be 
conducted by an organization or entity independent of the grantee 
providing services. To assist in conducting the evaluation, each 
grantee shall develop a working relationship with a college or 
university located in the grantee's state which will provide or assist 
in providing monitoring and evaluation of the proposed program. The 
OAPP strongly recommends extensive collaboration between the applicant 
organization and the proposed evaluator. It is important to establish 
this relationship when preparing the application to ensure that the 
evaluation plan is consistent with the project's goals and objectives 
and also meets the other evaluation criteria specified above.

Curriculum Review

    The grantee shall submit all curricula and educational materials 
proposed for use in the AFL project, whether currently available or to 
be developed by the grantee, to OAPP for review and approval prior to 
use in the project. The review shall ensure that these materials are 
medically accurate, consistent with Title XX policies on religion, in 
compliance with the statutory prohibitions against advocating, 
promoting, encouraging, or providing abortions, and consistent with the 
definition of ``abstinence education,'' as set out in section 510(b)(2) 
of title V of the Social Security Act, as amended.

II. Award Information

    Under this program announcement, OAPP intends to make available 
approximately $3.5 million to support an estimated 10 new PREVENTION 
demonstration projects. The awards will not exceed $300,000. Please 
note, in fiscal year (FY) 2002, OAPP issued a similar Request for 
Applications (RFA) announcing approximately $7.8 million for new 
abstinence education prevention demonstration projects. In response to 
that RFA, OAPP received 261 grant applications and was able to fund 
only 37 new projects.
    Grants may be approved for project periods of up to five years, and 
are funded in annual increments (budget periods). Funding for all 
approved budget periods beyond the first year of the grant is 
contingent upon the availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the 
project, and adequate stewardship of Federal funds.
    Applications are encouraged from organizations which are currently 
operating programs that have the capability of expanding and enhancing 
these services to serve significant numbers of pre-adolescent and 
adolescents according to the guidelines specified in this announcement. 
Applications are also encouraged from organizations that have the 
capability to conduct a rigorous evaluation of the funded project.

III. Eligibility Information

Eligible Applicants

    Any public or private nonprofit organization or agency is eligible 
to apply for a grant. However, only those organizations or agencies 
which demonstrate the capability of providing the proposed services and 
meet the statutory requirements are considered for grant awards. Faith-
based and community-based organizations are encouraged to apply for AFL 
grants. Please note, however, that no funds provided through the AFL 
program may be expended for inherently religious activities, such as 
worship, religious instruction, and proselytization. If an organization 
engages in such activities, they must be offered separately in time or 
location from the program funded under the AFL program and 
participation must be voluntary for program beneficiaries. An AFL 
program, in providing services and outreach related to program 
services, cannot discriminate against current or prospective program 
beneficiaries on the basis of religion, a religious belief, a refusal 
to hold a religious belief, or a refusal to actively participate in a 
religious practice.

Cost Sharing

    Applicants funded under this announcement will be required to match 
federal funding provided by the OAPP. An AFL grant award may not exceed 
70 percent of the total costs of the project for the first and second 
years, 60 percent of the total costs for the third year, 50 percent for 
the fourth year and 40 percent for the fifth year. The AFL non-Federal 
share of the project costs may be provided in cash expenditures or 
fairly evaluated in-kind contributions, including facilities, equipment 
and services. Other Federal funds may not be used as an in-kind 
contribution.

IV. Application and Submission Information

    Address to Request Application Package: Application kits consisting 
of the OPHS-1 and appropriate forms, a copy of the Title XX 
legislation, a computer based technical assistance program to instruct 
applicants in the Title XX grant writing process, and guidance on the 
application process may be downloaded from http://opa.osophs.dhhs.gov. 
If you do not have access to the INTERNET, you may obtain a kit from 
the OPHS Office of Grants Management; 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 550; 
Rockville, MD 20852; by phone (301) 594-0758 or by fax (301) 594-9399. 
The computer based technical assistance program on CD-ROM will be 
included in the kit. All completed applications must be submitted to 
the OPHS, Office of Grants Management at the above mailing address. In 
preparing the application, it is important to follow ALL instructions 
provided in the application kit.
    Content and Form of Application Submission: Applications must be 
submitted on the forms supplied (OPHS-1, Revised 6/2001) and in the 
manner prescribed in the application kits provided by the OAPP. 
Applicants are required to submit an application signed by an 
individual authorized to act for the applicant agency or organization 
and to assume for the organization the obligations imposed by the terms 
and conditions of the grant award. The program narrative should not be 
longer than 50 double-spaced pages, not including appendices and 
required forms, using an easily readable, 12 point font. All pages, 
figures and tables should be numbered.
    Applicants must be familiar with Title XX in its entirety to ensure 
that they have complied with all applicable requirements. A copy of the 
legislation is included in the application kit.

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    A Dun and Bradstreet Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number is 
required for all applications for Federal assistance. Organizations 
should verify that they have a DUNS number or take the steps necessary 
to obtain one. Instructions for obtaining a DUNS number are included in 
the application package, and may be downloaded from the OPA Web site.

Submission Dates and Times

    The OAPP provides multiple mechanisms for submission of 
applications.
    Electronic Submission: The OAPP encourages electronic submission of 
grant applications using the OPHS e-Grants system. Instructions for use 
of this system are available on the OPA Web site at http://opa.osophs.dhhs.gov, or may be requested from the OPHS Grants 
Management Office at (301) 594-0758.
    The body of the application and required forms can be submitted 
using the e-Grants system. In addition to electronically submitted 
materials, applicants are required to provide a hard copy of the 
application face page (Standard Form 424 [Revised 07/03]) with the 
original signature of an individual authorized to act for the applicant 
agency or organization and to assume for the organization the 
obligations imposed by the terms and conditions of the grant award. The 
application is not considered complete until both the electronic 
application and the hard copy of the face page with the original 
signature are received. Both must be received on or before the due date 
listed in the DATES section of this announcement.
    Hard Copy Applications: Applications submitted in hard copy must 
include an original and two copies of the application. The original 
application must be signed by an individual authorized to act for the 
applicant agency or organization and to assume for the organization the 
obligations imposed by the terms and conditions of the grant award.

Intergovernmental Review

    Applications for AFL grants must also meet both of the following 
requirements (each year):
    (1) Requirements for Review of an Application by the Governor. 
Section 2006(e) of Title XX requires that each applicant shall provide 
the Governor of the State in which the applicant is located a copy of 
each application submitted to OAPP for a grant for a demonstration 
project for services under this Title. The Governor has 60 days from 
the receipt date in which to provide comments to the applicant. An 
applicant may comply with this requirement by submitting a copy of the 
application to the Governor of the State in which the applicant is 
located at the same time the application is submitted to OAPP. To 
inform the Governor's office of the reason for the submission, a copy 
of this notice should be attached to the application.
    (2) Requirements for Review of an Application Pursuant to Executive 
Order 12372 (SPOC Requirements). Applications under this announcement 
are subject to the review requirements of E.O. 12372, 
``Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs,'' as implemented by 45 
CFR part 100, ``Intergovernmental Review of Department of Health and 
Human Services Programs and Activities.'' E.O. 12372 sets up a system 
for state and local government review of proposed Federal assistance 
applications. As soon as possible, the applicant (other than Federally-
recognized Indian tribal governments) should contact the State Single 
Point of Contact (SPOC) for each state in the area to be served. The 
application kit contains the currently available listing of the SPOCs 
which have elected to be informed of the submission of applications. 
For those states not represented on the listing, further inquiries 
should be made by the applicant regarding submission to the relevant 
SPOC. The SPOC's comment(s) should be forwarded to the OPHS Office of 
Grants Management, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 550, Rockville, MD 
20852. The SPOC has 60 days from the closing date of this announcement 
to submit any comments.

Funding Restrictions

    Applicants for discretionary grants are expected to anticipate and 
justify their funding needs and the activities to be carried out with 
those funds in preparing the budget and accompanying narrative portions 
of their applications. The basis for determining the allowability and 
allocability of costs charged to Public Health Service (PHS) grants is 
set forth in 45 CFR parts 74 and 92. If applicants are uncertain 
whether a particular cost is allowable, they should contact the OPHS, 
Office of Grants Management at (301) 594-0758 for further information.

V. Application Review Information

Criteria

    Eligible competing grant applications will be reviewed by a multi-
disciplinary panel of independent reviewers and will be assessed 
according to the following criteria:
    (1) The applicant's presentation of an organizational model for 
service delivery with appropriate design, consistent with the 
requirements of Title XX. (25 points)
    (2) The applicant's presentation of a detailed evaluation plan that 
indicates an understanding of program evaluation methods, reflects a 
practical and technically sound approach to assessing both the 
project's implementation and its outcomes, and demonstrates the 
capacity to participate in a cross-site evaluation. The applicant's 
provision of a clear statement of mission, goals, measurable (outcome) 
objectives, reasonable methods for achieving the objectives, a 
reasonable workplan and timetable, and clear statements of expected 
results. (25 points)
    (3) The capacity of the applicant to implement the program, 
including personnel and other resources, and the applicant's experience 
and expertise in providing programs for adolescents. (10 points)
    (4) The applicant's presentation of a detailed and viable plan to 
involve parents, and/or other family members, that includes a 
description of the proposed activities, as well as strategies for 
recruitment and retention. (10 points)
    (5) The population the project proposes to serve, including ethnic 
composition, number of adolescent and pre-adolescent clients, family 
members and community members. [Healthy People 2010 is a set of health 
objectives for the Nation to achieve over the first decade of the new 
century. The two goals of Healthy People 2010 are to increase quality 
of years of healthy life and to eliminate health disparities. In 
evaluating this criterion, priority will be given to programs which 
serve minority populations in order to eliminate health disparities.] 
(10 points)
    (6) The community commitment to, and involvement in, planning and 
implementation of the project, as demonstrated by letters of commitment 
and willingness to participate in the project's implementation, 
acceptance of referrals, etc. (10 points)
    (7) The applicant's presentation of the need for the project, 
including the incidence of adolescent pregnancy in the geographic area 
to be served and the availability of services for adolescents within 
this geographic area. (10 points)

Review and Selection Process

    Final grant award decisions will be made by the Deputy Assistant 
Secretary for Population Affairs (DASPA). In making these decisions, 
the DASPA will take into account the extent to which applications 
recommended for approval

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will provide an appropriate geographic distribution of resources, the 
priorities in sec. 2005(a), and other factors including:
    (1) Recommendations and scores submitted by the review panels;
    (2) The geographic area to be served, particularly the needs of 
rural areas;
    (3) The reasonableness of the estimated cost of the project based 
on factors such as the incidence of adolescent pregnancy in the 
geographic area to be served and the availability of services for 
adolescents in this geographic area;
    (4) The adequacy of the evaluation plan, including incorporation of 
the six evaluation criteria listed in the ``Evaluation'' section of 
this announcement, and the demonstrated ability to participate 
successfully in a cross-site evaluation; and
    (5) The usefulness for policymakers and service providers of the 
proposed project and its potential for replication.

VI. Award Administration Information

Award Notices

    OAPP does not release information about individual applications 
during the review process until final funding decisions have been made. 
When these decisions have been made, the applicant's authorized 
representative will be notified of the outcome of their application by 
postal mail. The Notice of Grant Award is the official document 
notifying an applicant that an application has been approved for 
funding, which specifies to the grantee the amount of money awarded, 
the purpose of the grant, the terms and conditions of the grant award, 
and the amount of funding to be contributed by the grantee to project 
costs.

Administrative and National Policy Requirements

    The regulations set out in 45 CFR parts 74 and 92, are the Health 
and Human Services (HHS) rules and requirements that govern the 
administration of grants. Part 74 is applicable to all recipients 
except those covered by part 92, which governs awards to state and 
local governments. Applicants funded under this announcement must be 
aware of and comply with these regulations. The CFR volume that 
includes parts 74 and 92 may be downloaded from http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/45cfrv1_03.html.
    The Buy American Act of 1933, as amended (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d), 
requires that Government agencies give priority to domestic products 
when making purchasing decisions. Therefore, to the greatest extent 
practicable, all equipment and products purchased with grant funds 
should be American-made.
    A notice providing information and guidance regarding the 
``Government-wide Implementation of the President's Welfare-to-Work 
Initiative for Federal Grant Programs'' was published in the Federal 
Register on May 16, 1997. This initiative was designated to facilitate 
and encourage grantees and their sub-recipients to hire welfare 
recipients and to provide additional needed training and/or mentoring 
as needed. The text of the Notice is available electronically on the 
OMB homepage at http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb.
    The HHS Appropriations Act requires that when issuing statements, 
press releases, requests for proposals, bid solicitations, and other 
documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or in part 
with Federal money, grantees shall clearly state the percentage and 
dollar amount of the total costs of the program or project which will 
be financed with Federal money and the percentage and dollar amount of 
the total costs of the project or program that will be financed by non-
governmental sources.

Reporting Requirements

    Applicants funded under this grant announcement will be required to 
electronically submit an End-of-Year Program, Evaluation and Financial 
report 90 days after the grant budget period ends. The Project Director 
and Evaluator are expected to attend an annual OAPP sponsored 
conference, as well as other OAPP sponsored training.

VII. Other Information

Technical Assistance

    The OAPP has scheduled a series of technical assistance workshops 
to help prospective applicants at no cost. At each of the one-day 
workshops, the public will be able to learn more about the purposes and 
requirements of the Title XX program, how to apply for funds under this 
program announcement, program eligibility requirements, the application 
selection process, and considerations that might help to improve the 
quality of grant applications. The OAPP encourages applicants to send a 
financial representative from their agency to the workshop. All 
participants must preregister using the form at http://opa.osophs.dhhs.gov or you may obtain a registration form from the OAPP 
at (301) 594-4004. Written requests for registration forms may be faxed 
to (301) 594-5981. The address of workshop locations and logistical 
information will be faxed or e-mailed back to you upon receipt of your 
registration. The sessions are tentatively scheduled for the week of 
April 26-April 30, 2004 in the following locations:
    Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Dulles, VA; San 
Francisco, CA.
    Please check the OPA Web site for updates.
    In addition to the technical assistance workshops, a free 
interactive computer based technical assistance program is available to 
instruct applicants in the Title XX grant writing process. The Computer 
Based Technical Assistance Program can be downloaded at the OPA website 
at http://opa.osophs.dhhs.gov. If you do not have access to the 
Internet, a CD-Rom is included in the hard copy of the application kit 
which can be obtained from the OPHS Grants Management Office, 1101 
Wootton Parkway, Suite 550, Rockville, MD 20852; (301) 594-0758.

    Dated: March 17, 2004.
Alma L. Golden,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Population Affairs.
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