[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 91 (Tuesday, May 11, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26159-26168]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-10556]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Children and Families


Grants and Cooperative Agreements; Notice of Availability

    Federal Agency Contact Name: Administration for Children and 
Families, Children's Bureau.
    Funding Opportunity Title: Previous Abandoned Infant Comprehensive 
Service Demonstration Projects.
    Announcement Type: Competitive Grant--Initial.
    Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2004-ACF-ACYF-CB-0018.
    CFDA Number: 93.551.
    Due Date for Applications: July 12, 2004.

I. Funding Opportunity Description

    The purpose of this funding opportunity is to provide support for 
the comprehensive service demonstration projects initially funded in FY 
2000. Applicants should document continuing need for the project and 
propose ways of improving service provision to meet the needs of 
abandoned infants and young children or those who are at risk of 
abandonment and their families. Applicants should also propose methods 
to continue the program evaluation including proposed outcome measures 
and summary evaluative data on the current program. Applicants applying 
under this funding opportunity should be advised that this is a 
competitive funding process and that applications approved for funding 
will be given a new grant number. Further, existing award activities 
cannot overlap with the new grant's project period; and finally, funds 
from the currently existing grants cannot be expended for new grant 
activities. Projects supported under this funding opportunity are 
expected to serve as models for service provision to children and 
adolescents affected by HIV/AIDS. A model project funded under this 
initiative must:
    (a) Develop and implement an evidence-based project with specific 
components or strategies that are based on theory, research, or 
evaluation data; or, replicate or test the transferability of 
successfully evaluated program models;
    (b) Determine the effectiveness of the model and its components or 
strategies; and
    (c) Produce materials that will enable others to replicate the 
model.

Background

    The purposes of Public Law 100-505, the Abandoned Infants Act of 
1988 as amended, are to establish a program of demonstration projects 
to prevent the abandonment in hospitals of infants and young children, 
particularly those who have been perinatally exposed to a dangerous 
drug and those with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or who have 
been perinatally exposed to the virus; to identify and address the 
needs of those infants and children who are, or might be, abandoned; to 
develop a program of comprehensive support services for these infants 
and young children and their natural families (see Definitions) that 
include, but are not limited to, foster family care services, case 
management services, family support services, parenting skills, in-home 
support services, counseling services and group residential home 
services; and to recruit and train health and social services 
personnel, foster care families, and residential care providers to meet 
the needs of abandoned children and infants and children who are at 
risk of abandonment. The legislation also allows for the provision of a 
technical assistance training program to support the planning, 
development and operation of the service demonstration projects. The 
reauthorized legislation allows the Secretary to give priority to 
applicants located in States that have developed and implemented 
procedures for expedited termination of parental rights and placement 
for adoption of infants determined to be abandoned under State law.

Definitions

    Abandoned and Abandonment--The terms ``abandoned'' and 
``abandonment,'' used with respect to infants and young children, mean 
that the infants and young children are medically cleared for discharge 
from acute-care hospital settings, but remain hospitalized because of a 
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appropriate out-of-hospital placement alternatives.
    Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome--The term ``acquired immune 
deficiency syndrome'' includes infection with the etiologic agent for 
such syndrome, any condition indicating that an individual is infected 
with such etiologic agent, and any condition arising from such 
etiologic agent.
    Dangerous Drug--The term ``dangerous drug'' means a controlled 
substance, as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act 
(21 U.S.C. 802).
    Natural Family--The term ``natural family'' shall be broadly 
interpreted to include natural parents, grandparents, family members, 
guardians, children residing in the household, and individuals residing 
in the household on a continuing basis who are in a care-giving 
situation, with respect to infants and young children covered under 
this Act.
    Projects funded under this program must do the following things:
    Projects funded under this announcement must collect descriptive 
data on characteristics of individuals and families served, types and 
nature of needs identified and met, the services provided, measures of 
client outcomes, child development and well-being, client satisfaction, 
parenting skills, parent/child interaction, cost benefit, service 
utilization information, and any other such information as may be 
required by ACYF. (For additional information on outcome measures, 
suggested data collection instruments, and specific data 
characteristics, please contact the National Abandoned Infants 
Assistance Resource Center's Web site http://aia.berkeley.edu.
    Projects must also submit descriptive data on the clients served 
and the services provided annually to the National Abandoned Infants 
Assistance Resource Center. Timeframes for the submission of data on 
outcome measures will be negotiated within six months after grant 
award.
    Projects must also comply with ACYF/CB requirements for a third 
party evaluation of the project. In order to evaluate the competence of 
the third-party evaluator and to assure that the evaluation methodology 
and design are appropriate, the third party evaluator must write the 
evaluation section of the application. This means that the evaluator 
must be selected as soon as possible after an applicant has decided to 
compete for a demonstration project. In selecting an evaluator, 
applicants are reminded that it is a regulatory requirement to 
encourage maximum free and open competition, using the applicant's own 
procurement policies and procedures. The application must indicate 
whether the third party evaluator was competitively selected, or 
whether the applicant is proposing a sole source contract for the 
evaluator. Sole source procurements must be fully justified in the 
application. For those applicants who plan to continue the services of 
their current third party evaluator, the applicant must include in the 
application a sole source justification for review, by the program 
office and the Office of Grants Management, ACYF.
    Applications including residential care services should make that 
component a part of and integral to a larger system of services 
directed toward achieving permanency for the children. These 
residential services should be transitional (i.e., three to six months 
and no longer) to a permanent placement.
    Applicants should commit no less than 10% of the total approved 
project cost for the evaluation component. For example, a $450,000 
grant award with a $50,000 match should commit no less than $50,000 
annually to the evaluation effort or a total of no less than $200,000 
during the entire project period.

II. Award Information

    Funding Instrument Type: Grant.
    Anticipated Total Priority Area Funding: The anticipated total for 
all awards under this funding announcement in FY 2004 is $2.7 million.
    Anticipated Number of Awards: It is anticipated that 3 to 6 
projects will be funded.
    Ceiling on amount of individual Awards: The maximum Federal share 
of the project is $450,000 in the first budget period. An application 
received that exceeds that amount will be considered ``non-responsive'' 
and be returned to the applicant without further review.
    Floor of Individual Award Amounts: none.
    Average Anticipated Award Amount: $450,000 per budget period.
    Project Periods for Awards: The projects will be awarded for a 
period of 48 months. The initial grant award will be for a 12-month 
budget period. The award of continuation funding beyond each 12-month 
budget period will be subject to the availability of funds, 
satisfactory progress on the part of the grantee, and a determination 
that continued funding would be in the best interest of the government.

III. Eligibility Information

1. Eligible Applicants

State governments
County governments
City or township governments
State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized 
tribal governments)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 
institutions of higher education
Non-profits that do not have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 
institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education

    Additional Information on Eligibility: Only those Abandoned Infants 
Comprehensive Service Demonstration Projects that were funded in FY 
2000 are eligible to apply.
    Non-profit applicants must submit proof of their non-profit status 
and this proof must be included in their applications. Proof of non-
profit status is any one of the following:
    (a) A reference to the applicant organization's listing in the 
Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) most recent list of tax-exempt 
organizations described in the IRS code.
    (b) A copy of a currently valid IRS tax exemption certificate.
    (c) A statement from a State taxing body, State Attorney General, 
or other appropriate State official certifying that the applicant 
organization has a non-profit status and that none of the net earnings 
accrue to any private shareholders or individuals.
    (d) A certified copy of the organization's certificate of 
incorporation or similar document that clearly establishes non-profit 
status.
    (e) Any of the items in the subparagraphs immediately above for a 
State or national parent organization and a statement signed by the 
parent organization that the applicant organization is a local non-
profit affiliate.
    Applications that exceed the $450,000 ceiling will be considered 
non-responsive and will not be eligible for funding under this 
announcement.

2. Cost Sharing or Matching

    The grantee should provide at least 10 per cent of the total 
approved cost of the project. The total approved cost is the sum of the 
Federal share and the non-Federal share. Therefore, a project 
requesting $450,000 per budget period should include a match of at 
least $50,000 per budget period. Applicants

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should provide a letter of commitment verifying the actual amount of 
the non-Federal share of project costs.
    The following example shows how to calculate the 10% match amount 
for a $450,000 grant: $450,000 (Federal share) divided by .90 (100% -
10%) equals $500,000 (total project cost including match) minus 
$450,000 (federal share) equals $50,000 (required 10% match).
    The non-federal share may be cash or in-kind contributions, 
although applicants are encouraged to meet their match requirements 
through cash contributions. If approved for funding, grantees will be 
held accountable for the commitment of non-Federal resources and 
failure to provide the required amount will result in a disallowance of 
unmatched Federal funds.

3. Other (if applicable)

    On June 27, 2003, the Office of Management and Budget published in 
the Federal Register a new Federal policy applicable to all Federal 
grant applicants. The policy requires all Federal grant applicants to 
provide a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) 
number when applying for Federal grants or cooperative agreements on or 
after October 1, 2003. The DUNS number will be required whether an 
applicant is submitting a paper application or using the government-
wide electronic portal (www.Grants.gov). A DUNS number will be required 
for every application for a new award or renewal/continuation of an 
award, including applications or plans under formula, entitlement and 
block grant programs, submitted on or after October 1, 2003.
    Please ensure that your organization has a DUNS number. You may 
acquire a DUNS number at no cost by calling the dedicated toll-free 
DUNS number request line on 1-866-705-5711 or you may request a number 
on-line at http://www.dnb.com.

IV. Application and Submission Information

1. Address To Request Application Package

    ACYF Operations, The Dixon Group, ATTN: Children's Bureau, 118 Q 
Street, NE., Washington, DC 20002-2132; Telephone: (866) 796-1591.

2. Content and Form of Application Submission

    You may submit your application to us either in electronic or paper 
format. To submit an application electronically, please use the 
www.Grants.gov apply site. If you use Grants.gov you will be able to 
download a copy of the application package, complete it off-line, and 
then upload and submit the application via the Grants.gov site. You may 
not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us.
    Please note the following if you plan to submit your application 
electronically via Grants.gov.
     Electronic submission is voluntary.
     When you enter the Grants.gov site, you will find 
information about submitting an application electronically through the 
site, as well as the hours of operation. We strongly recommend that you 
do not wait until the application deadline date to begin the 
application process through Grants.gov.
     To use Grants.gov, you, as the applicant, must have a DUNS 
Number and register in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). You 
should allow a minimum of five days to complete the CCR registration.
     You will not receive additional point value because you 
submit a grant application in paper format.
     You may submit all documents electronically, including all 
information typically included on the SF424 and all necessary 
assurances and certifications.
     Your application must comply with any page limitation 
requirements described in this program announcement.
     After you electronically submit your application, you will 
receive an automatic acknowledgement from Grants.gov that contains a 
Grants.gov tracking number. The Administration for Children and 
Families will retrieve your application form Grants.gov.
     We may request that you provide original signatures on 
forms at a later date.
     You may access the electronic application for this program 
on www.Grants.gov.
     You must search for the downloadable application package 
by the CFDA number.
    Electronic Address Where Applications Will Be Accepted: Grants.gov.
    Address Where Hard Copy Applications Will Be Accepted: Children's 
Bureau Grant Receipt Point, ACYF Operations Center, c/o The Dixon 
Group, Inc., 118 Q Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-2132.
    Each application must contain the following items in the order 
listed:
    1. Application for Federal Assistance (Standard Form 424). Follow 
the instructions below and those that accompany the form.
    In Item 5 of Form 424, put DUNS number in ``Organizational DUNS:'' 
box.
    In Item 5 of Form 424, include name, phone number, and, if 
available, e-mail and fax numbers of the contact person.
    In Item 8 of Form 424, check ``New.''
    In Item 10 of Form 424, clearly identify the Catalog of Federal 
Domestic Assistance (CFDA) program title and number for the program for 
which funds are being requested as stated in this funding opportunity 
announcement.
    In Item 11 of Form 424, identify the single funding opportunity the 
application addresses.
    In Item 12 of Form 424, identify the specific geographic area to be 
served.
    In Item 14 of Form 424, identify Congressional districts of both 
the applicant and project.
    2. Budget Information Non-Construction Programs (Form 424A) and 
Budget Justification. Follow the instructions provided and those in the 
Uniform Project Description. Note that Federal funds provided to States 
and services or other resources purchased with Federal funds may not be 
used to match project grants.
    3. Certifications/Assurances. Applicants requesting financial 
assistance for nonconstruction projects must file the Standard Form 
424B, ``Assurances: Non-Construction Programs.'' Applicants must sign 
and return the Standard Form 424B with their applications. Applicants 
must provide a certification regarding lobbying when applying for an 
award in excess of $100,000. Applicants must sign and return the 
certification with their applications.
    Applicants must disclose lobbying activities on the Standard Form 
LLL when applying for an award in excess of $100,000. Applicants who 
have used non-Federal funds for lobbying activities in connection with 
receiving assistance under this announcement shall complete a 
disclosure form to report lobbying. Applicants must sign and return the 
disclosure form, if applicable, with their applications.
    Applicants must make the appropriate certification regarding 
environmental tobacco smoke. By signing and submitting the application, 
the applicant is providing the certification and need not mail back the 
certification with the applications.
    If applicable, applicants must include a completed SPOC 
certification (Single Point of Contact) with the date of the SPOC 
contact entered in line 16, page 1 of the Form 424.
    By signing the ``Signature of Authorized Representative'' on the SF 
424, the applicant is providing a certification and need not mail 
assurances for completing the following grant and cooperative agreement 
requirements: Participation in any evaluation or technical assistance 
effort supported by ACYF; submission of all

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required semi-annual and final Financial Status Reports (SF269) and 
Program Performance Reports in a timely manner, in hard-copy and 
electronic formats (preferably MS WORD and PDF) as negotiated with the 
Federal Project Officer; and attendance of a key staff person and 
evaluator from the project at an annual 3-5 day grantees' meeting (to 
be determined by the Children's Bureau) in Washington, DC and at a 
``kick-off'' meeting following award.
    The Office for Human Research Protections of the U.S. Department of 
Health and Human Services provides website information and policy 
guidance on the Federal regulations pertaining to protection of human 
subjects (45 CFR 46), informed consent, informed consent checklists, 
confidentiality of personal identification information, data collection 
procedures, and internal review boards: http://ohrp.osophs.dhhs.gov/polasur.htm.
    If applicable, applicants must include a completed Form 310, 
Protection of Human Subjects.
    In implementing their projects, grantees are expected to comply 
with all applicable administrative regulations regarding extent or 
types of costs. Applicable DHHS regulations can be found in 45 CFR part 
74 or 92.
    4. Project Abstract/Summary (one page maximum). Clearly mark this 
page with the applicant name as shown on item 5 of the Form 424, 
identify the competitive grant funding opportunity and the title of the 
proposed project as shown in item 11 and the service area as shown in 
item 12 of the Form 424. The summary description should not exceed 300 
words.
    Care should be taken to produce an abstract/summary that accurately 
and concisely reflects the proposed project. It should describe the 
objectives of the project, the approach to be used and the results or 
benefits expected.
    5. Project Description for Evaluation. Applicants should organize 
their project description according to the Evaluation Criteria 
described in this funding opportunity announcement providing 
information that addresses all the components.
    6. Proof of non-profit status (if applicable). Any non-profit 
organization submitting an application must submit proof of its non-
profit status in its application at the time of submission. Any of the 
following constitutes acceptable proof of such status:
    a. A reference to the applicant organization's listing in the 
Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) most recent list of tax-exempt 
organizations described in the IRS Code.
    b. A copy of a currently valid IRS tax exemption certificate.
    c. A statement from a State taxing body, State attorney general, or 
other appropriate State official certifying that the applicant 
organization has a non-profit status and that none of the net earning 
accrue to any private shareholders or individuals.
    d. A certified copy of the organization's certificate of 
incorporation or similar document that clearly establishes non-profit 
status.
    e. Any of the items immediately above for a State or national 
parent organization and a statement signed by the parent organization 
that the applicant organization is a local non-profit affiliate.
    7. Indirect cost rate agreement. If claiming indirect costs, 
provide documentation that applicant currently has an indirect cost 
rate approved by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or 
another cognizant Federal agency.
    8. Letters of agreement and memoranda of understanding. If 
applicable, include a letter of commitment or Memorandum of 
Understanding from each partner and/or sub-contractor describing their 
role, detailing specific tasks to be performed, and expressing 
commitment to participate if the proposed project is funded.
    9. Provide letters of support and commitment from faith and 
community-based agencies whose cooperation will be critical to your 
program's success.
    10. For those applicants who propose to continue the services of 
their current third party evaluator, the applicant must include in the 
application a sole source justification for review by the program 
office, the Office of Grants Management, and ACF.
    11. Provide a letter of commitment verifying the actual amount of 
the non-Federal share of project costs.
    12. The application limit is 90 pages total including all forms and 
attachments. Submit one original and two copies.
    To be considered for funding, each application must be submitted 
with the Standard Federal Forms (provided at the end of this 
announcement or through the electronic links provided) and following 
the guidance provided. The application must be signed by an individual 
authorized to act for the applicant agency and to assume responsibility 
for the obligations imposed by the terms and conditions of the grant 
award.
    To be considered for funding, each applicant must submit one signed 
original and two additional copies of the application, including all 
forms and attachments, to the Application Receipt Point specified in 
the section titled Deadline at the beginning of the announcement. The 
original copy of the application must have original signatures, signed 
in black ink.
    The application must be typed, double spaced, printed on only one 
side, with at least \1/2\ inch margins on each side and 1 inch at the 
top and bottom, using standard 12 Point fonts (such as Times Roman or 
Courier). Pages must be numbered.
    Pages over the page limit stated within this funding opportunity 
announcement will be removed from the application and will not be 
reviewed. All copies of an application must be submitted in a single 
package, and a separate package must be submitted for each funding 
opportunity. The package must be clearly labeled for the specific 
funding opportunity it is addressing.
    Because each application will be duplicated, do not use or include 
separate covers, binders, clips, tabs, plastic inserts, maps, 
brochures, or any other items that cannot be processed easily on a 
photocopy machine with an automatic feed. Do not bind, clip, staple, or 
fasten in any way separate subsections of the application, including 
supporting documentation. Applicants are advised that the copies of the 
application submitted, not the original, will be reproduced by the 
Federal government for review. Each copy must be stapled securely in 
the upper left corner.
    Tips for Preparing a Competitive Application: It is essential that 
applicants read the entire announcement package carefully before 
preparing an application and include all of the required application 
forms and attachments. The application must reflect a thorough 
understanding of the purpose and objectives of the Children's Bureau 
priority-area initiatives. Reviewers expect applicants to understand 
the goals of the legislation and the Children's Bureau's interest in 
each topic. A ``responsive application'' is one that addresses all of 
the evaluation criteria in ways that demonstrate this understanding. 
Applications that are considered to be ``unresponsive'' generally 
receive very low scores and are rarely funded.
    The Children's Bureau's Web site (http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/cb) provides a wide range of information and links to other relevant 
web sites. Before you begin preparing an application, we suggest that 
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the Children's Bureau by exploring the website.
    Organizing Your Application: The specific evaluation criteria in 
Section V of this funding announcement will be used to review and 
evaluate each application. The applicant should address each of these 
specific evaluation criteria in the project description. It is strongly 
recommended that applicants organize their proposals in the same 
sequence and using the same headings as these criteria, so that 
reviewers can readily find information that directly addresses each of 
the specific review criteria.
    Project Evaluation Plan: Project evaluations are very important. If 
you do not have the in-house capacity to conduct an objective, 
comprehensive evaluation of the project, then the Children's Bureau 
advises that you propose contracting with a third-party evaluator 
specializing in social science or evaluation, or a university or 
college, to conduct the evaluation. A skilled evaluator can assist you 
in designing a data collection strategy that is appropriate for the 
evaluation of your proposed project. Additional assistance may be found 
in a document titled ``Program Manager's Guide to Evaluation.'' A copy 
of this document can be accessed at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/core/pubs_reports/prog_mgr.html or ordered by contacting the National 
Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information, 330 C Street, SW, 
Washington, DC 20447; phone (800) 394-3366; fax (703) 385-3206; e-mail 
[email protected].
    Logic Model: A logic model is a tool that presents the conceptual 
framework for a proposed project and explains the linkages among 
program elements. While there are many versions of the logic model, 
they generally summarize the logical connections among the needs that 
are the focus of the project, project goals and objectives, the target 
population, project inputs (resources), the proposed activities/
processes/outputs directed toward the target population, the expected 
short- and long-term outcomes the initiative is designed to achieve, 
and the evaluation plan for measuring the extent to which proposed 
processes and outcomes actually occur. Information on the development 
of logic models is available on the Internet at http://www.uwex.edu/ces/pdande/ or http://www.extension.iastate.edu/cyfar/capbuilding/outcome/outcome_logicmdir.html.
    Use of Human Subjects: If your evaluation plan includes gathering 
data from or about clients, there are specific procedures which must be 
followed in order to protect their privacy and ensure the 
confidentiality of the information about them. Applicants planning to 
gather such data are asked to describe their plans regarding an 
Institutional Review Board (IRB) review. For more information about use 
of human subjects and IRB's you can visit these Web sites: http://ohrp.osophs.dhhs.gov/irb/irb_chapter2.htm#d2 and http://ohrp.osophs.dhhs.gov/humansubjects/guidance/ictips.htm.

3. Submission Dates and Times

    The closing date for submission of applications is July 12, 2004. 
Mailed applications received after the closing date will be classified 
as late.
    Deadline: Mailed applications shall be considered as meeting an 
announced deadline if they are received on or before July 12, 2004, and 
received by ACF in time for the independent review. Applications must 
be mailed to the following address: ACYF Operations, The Dixon Group, 
ATTN: Children's Bureau, 118 Q Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-2132.
    Applications hand-carried by applicants, applicant couriers, or by 
other representatives of the applicant shall be considered as meeting 
an announced deadline if they are received on or before the deadline 
date, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., EST, at ACYF 
Operations, The Dixon Group, ATTN: Children's Bureau, 118 Q Street, NE, 
Washington, DC 20002-2132, between Monday and Friday (excluding Federal 
holidays). This address must appear on the envelope/package containing 
the application with the note ``ATTN: Children's Bureau.'' Applicants 
are cautioned that express/overnight mail services do not always 
deliver as agreed.
    Late applications: Applications which do not meet the criteria 
above are considered late applications. ACF shall notify each late 
applicant that its application will not be considered in the current 
competition.
    Extension of deadlines: ACF may extend application deadlines when 
circumstances such as acts of God (floods, hurricanes, etc.) occur, or 
when there are widespread disruptions of mail service. Determinations 
to extend or waive deadline requirements rest with the Chief Grants 
Management Officer.
    Required Forms:

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          What to submit             Required content          Required form or format          When to submit
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1. SF424.........................  Per required form...  May be found at http://             See application due
                                                          www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofs/       date.
                                                          grants/form.htm.
2. SF424A........................  Per required form...  May be found at  http://            See application due
                                                          www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofs/       date.
                                                          grants/form.htm.
3.a. SF424B......................  Per required form...  May be found at http://             See application due
                                                          www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofs/       date.
                                                          grants/form.htm.
3.b. Certification regarding       Per required form...  May be found at http://             See application due
 lobbying.                                                www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofs/       date.
                                                          grants/form.htm.
3.c. Disclosure of Lobbying        Per required form...  May be found at http://             See application due
 Activities (SF-LLL).                                     www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofs/       date.
                                                          grants/form.htm.
4. Project Summary/Abstract......  Summary of            See instructions in this funding    See application due
                                    application request.  opportunity announcement.           date.
5. Project Description...........  Responsiveness to     See instructions in this funding    See application due
                                    evaluation criteria.  opportunity announcement.           date.
6. Proof of non-profit status....  See above...........  See above.........................  See application due
                                                                                              date.
7. Indirect cost rate agreement..  See above...........  See above.........................  See application due
                                                                                              date.
8. Letters of agreement & MOUs...  See above...........  See above.........................  See application due
                                                                                              date.
9. Letters of support............  See above...........  See above.........................  See application due
                                                                                              date.

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10. Sole source justification....  See above...........  See above.........................  See application due
                                                                                              date.
11. Non-Federal share letter.....  See above...........  See above.........................  See application due
                                                                                              date.
    Total application............  See above...........  Application limit 90 pages total    See application due
                                                          including all forms and             date.
                                                          attachments. Submit one original
                                                          and two copies.
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    Additional Forms: Private-non-profit organizations may submit with 
their applications the additional survey located under ``Grant Related 
Documents and Forms'' titled ``Survey for Private, Non-Profit Grant 
Applicants.''

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          What to submit             Required content          Required form or format          When to submit
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Survey for Private, Non-Profit     Per required form...  May be found on http://             By application due
 Grant Applicants.                                        www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofs/       date.
                                                          grants/form.htm.
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4. Intergovernmental Review

State Single Point of Contact (SPOC)
    This program is covered under Executive Order (E.O.) 12372, 
``Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs'', and 45 CFR Part 100, 
``Intergovernmental Review of Department of Health and Human Services 
Programs and Activities.'' Under the Order, States may design their own 
processes for reviewing and commenting on proposed Federal assistance 
under covered programs.
    As of October 2003, of the most recent SPOC list, the following 
jurisdictions have elected not to participate in the Executive Order 
process. Applicants from these jurisdictions or for projects 
administered by federally-recognized Indian Tribes need take no action 
in regard to E.O. 12372: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, 
Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, 
Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, 
Oregon, Palau, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, 
Virginia, Washington and Wyoming.
    Although the jurisdictions listed above no longer participate in 
the process, entities which have met the eligibility requirements of 
the program are still eligible to apply for a grant even if a State, 
Territory, Commonwealth, etc. does not have a SPOC. All remaining 
jurisdictions participate in the Executive Order process and have 
established SPOCs. Applicants from participating jurisdictions should 
contact their SPOCs as soon as possible to alert them of the 
prospective applications and receive 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. The applicant must submit all required materials, if 
any, to the SPOC and indicate the date of this submittal (or the date 
of contact if no submittal is required) on the Standard Form 424, item 
16a. Under 45 CFR 100.8(a) (2), a SPOC has 60 days from the application 
deadline to comment on proposed new or competing continuation awards.
    SPOCs are encouraged to eliminate the submission of routine 
endorsements as official recommendations. Additionally, SPOCs are 
requested to differentiate clearly 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, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20447.
    The official list, including addresses, of the jurisdictions 
elected to participate in E.O. 12372 can be found on the following URL: 
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html.

5. Funding Restrictions

    Grant awards will not allow reimbursement of pre-award costs. 
Construction is not an allowable activity or expenditure under this 
solicitation.
    Available Funds: Applicants should note that grants to be awarded 
under this program announcement are subject to the availability of 
funds. The size of the actual awards will vary. In cases where more 
applications are approved for funding than ACF can fund with the money 
available, the Grants Officer shall fund applications in their order of 
approval until funds run out. In this case, ACF has the option of 
carrying over the approved applications up to a year for funding 
consideration in a later competition of the same program. These 
applications need not be reviewed and scored again if the program's 
evaluation criteria have not changed. However, they must then be placed 
in rank order along with other applications in later competitions.

6. Other Submission Requirements

    Submission by Mail: An applicant must provide an original 
application with all attachments, signed by an authorized 
representative and two copies. The application must be received at the 
address below by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on or before the 
closing date. Applications should be mailed to: ACYF Operations, The 
Dixon Group, ATTN: Children's Bureau, 118 Q Street, NE, Washington, DC 
20002-2132.
    For Hand Delivery: Applicant must provide an original application 
with all attachments, signed by an authorized representative and two 
copies. The application must be received at the address below by 4:30 
p.m. Eastern Standard Time on or before the closing date. Applications 
that are hand delivered will be accepted between the hours of 8 a.m. 
and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Applications may be delivered to: 
ACYF Operations, The Dixon Group, ATTN: Children's Bureau 118 Q Street, 
NE, Washington, DC 20002-2132. It is strongly recommended that 
applicants obtain documentation that the application was hand delivered 
on or before the closing date. Applicants are cautioned that express/
overnight mail services do not always deliver as agreed.
    Electronic Submission: Please see Section IV. 2. Content and Form 
of Application Submission, for guidelines and requirements when 
submitting applications electronically.

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V. Application Review Information

The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13)

    Public reporting burden for this collection of information is 
estimated to average 40 hours per response, including the time for 
reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining the data needed and 
reviewing the collection information. The project description is 
approved under OMB control number 0970-0139 which expires 3/31/2004. An 
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to 
respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently 
valid OMB control number.

Instruction

Introduction
    Applicants required to submit a full project description shall 
prepare the project description statement in accordance with the 
following instructions and the specified evaluation criteria. The 
instructions give a broad overview of what your project description 
should include while the evaluation criteria expands and clarifies more 
program-specific information that is needed.

1. Criteria

General Instruction for Preparing Full Project Description

Objectives and Need for Assistance
    Clearly 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; supporting 
documentation, such as letters of support and testimonials from 
concerned interests other than the applicant, may be included. Any 
relevant data based on planning studies should be included or referred 
to in the endnotes/footnotes. Incorporate demographic data and 
participant/beneficiary information, as needed. In developing the 
project description, the applicant may volunteer or be requested to 
provide information on the total range of projects currently being 
conducted and supported (or to be initiated), some of which may be 
outside the scope of the program announcement.
Approach
    Outline a plan of action which describes the scope and detail of 
how the proposed work will be accomplished. Account for all functions 
or activities identified in the application. Cite factors which might 
accelerate or decelerate the work and state your reason for taking the 
proposed approach rather than others. Describe any unusual features of 
the project such as design or technological innovations, reductions in 
cost or time, or extraordinary social and community involvement.
    Provide quantitative monthly or quarterly projections of the 
accomplishments to be achieved for each function or activity in such 
terms as the number of people to be served and the number of activities 
accomplished. When accomplishments cannot be quantified by activity or 
function, list them in chronological order to show the schedule of 
accomplishments and their target dates.
    If any data is to be collected, maintained, and/or disseminated, 
clearance may be required from the U.S. Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB). This clearance pertains to any ``collection of information that 
is conducted or sponsored by ACF.''
    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.
Organizational Profiles
    Provide information on the applicant organization(s) and 
cooperating partners such as organizational charts, financial 
statements, audit reports or statements from CPAs/Licensed Public 
Accountants, Employer Identification Numbers, names of bond carriers, 
contact persons and telephone numbers, child care licenses and other 
documentation of professional accreditation, information on compliance 
with Federal/State/local government standards, documentation of 
experience in the program area, and other pertinent information. Any 
non-profit organization submitting an application must submit proof of 
its non-profit status in its application at the time of submission.
    The non-profit agency can accomplish this by providing a copy of 
the applicant's listing in the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) most 
recent list of tax-exempt organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) 
of the IRS code, or by providing a copy of the currently valid IRS tax 
exemption certificate, or by providing a copy of the articles of 
incorporation bearing the seal of the State in which the corporation or 
association is domiciled.
Budget and Budget Justification
    Provide line item detail and detailed calculations for each budget 
object class identified on the Budget Information form. Detailed 
calculations must include estimation methods, quantities, unit costs, 
and other similar quantitative detail sufficient for the calculation to 
be duplicated. The detailed budget must also include a breakout by the 
funding sources identified in Block 15 of the SF-424.
    Provide a narrative budget justification that describes how the 
categorical costs are derived. Discuss the necessity, reasonableness, 
and allocability of the proposed costs.
Personnel
    Description: Costs of employee salaries and wages.
    Justification: Identify the project director or principal 
investigator, if known. For each staff person, provide the title, time 
commitment to the project (in months), time commitment to the project 
(as a percentage or full-time equivalent), annual salary, grant salary, 
wage rates, etc. Do not include the costs of consultants or personnel 
costs of delegate agencies or of specific project(s) or businesses to 
be financed by the applicant.
Fringe Benefits
    Description: Costs of employee fringe benefits unless treated as 
part of an approved indirect cost rate.
    Justification: Provide a breakdown of the amounts and percentages 
that comprise fringe benefit costs such as health insurance, FICA, 
retirement insurance, taxes, etc.
Travel
    Description: Costs of project-related travel by employees of the 
applicant organization (does not include costs of consultant travel).
    Justification: For each trip, show the total number of traveler(s), 
travel destination, duration of trip, per diem, mileage allowances, if 
privately owned vehicles will be used, and other transportation costs 
and subsistence allowances. Travel costs for key staff to attend ACF-
sponsored workshops should be detailed in the budget.
Equipment
    Description: ``Equipment'' means an article of nonexpendable, 
tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one year 
and an acquisition cost which equals or exceeds the lesser of (a) the 
capitalization level established by the organization for the financial 
statement purposes, or (b) $5,000. (Note: Acquisition cost means the 
net invoice unit price of an item of equipment, including the cost of 
any modifications, attachments, accessories, or auxiliary

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apparatus necessary to make it usable for the purpose for which it is 
acquired. Ancillary charges, such as taxes, duty, protective in-transit 
insurance, freight, and installation shall be included in or excluded 
from acquisition cost in accordance with the organization's regular 
written accounting practices.)
    Justification: For each type of equipment requested, provide a 
description of the equipment, the cost per unit, the number of units, 
the total cost, and a plan for use on the project, as well as use or 
disposal of the equipment after the project ends. An applicant 
organization that uses its own definition for equipment should provide 
a copy of its policy or section of its policy which includes the 
equipment definition.
Supplies
    Description: Costs of all tangible personal property other than 
that included under the Equipment category.
    Justification: Specify general categories of supplies and their 
costs. Show computations and provide other information which supports 
the amount requested.
Contractual
    Description: Costs of all contracts for services and goods except 
for those which belong under other categories such as equipment, 
supplies, construction, etc. Third party evaluation contracts (if 
applicable) and contracts with secondary recipient organizations, 
including delegate agencies and specific project(s) or businesses to be 
financed by the applicant, should be included under this category.
    Justification: All procurement transactions shall be conducted in a 
manner to provide, to the maximum extent practical, open and free 
competition. Recipients and subrecipients, other than States that are 
required to use part 92 procedures, must justify any anticipated 
procurement action that is expected to be awarded without competition 
and exceed the simplified acquisition threshold fixed at 41 U.S.C. 
403(11). Recipients might be required to make available to ACF pre-
award review and procurement documents, such as request for proposals 
or invitations for bids, independent cost estimates, etc.


    Note: Whenever the applicant intends to delegate part of the 
project to another agency, the applicant must provide a detailed 
budget and budget narrative for each delegate agency, by agency 
title, along with the required supporting information referred to in 
these instructions.

Other
    Enter the total of all other costs. Such costs, where applicable 
and appropriate, may include but are not limited to insurance, food, 
medical and dental costs (noncontractual), professional services costs, 
space and equipment rentals, printing and publication, computer use, 
training costs, such as tuition and stipends, staff development costs, 
and administrative costs.
    Justification: Provide computations, a narrative description and a 
justification for each cost under this category.
Indirect Charges
    Description: Total amount of indirect costs. This category should 
be used only when the applicant currently has an indirect cost rate 
approved by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or 
another cognizant Federal agency.
    Justification: An applicant that will charge indirect costs to the 
grant must enclose a copy of the current rate agreement. If the 
applicant organization is in the process of initially developing or 
renegotiating a rate, it should immediately upon notification that an 
award will be made, develop a tentative indirect cost rate proposal 
based on its most recently completed fiscal year in accordance with the 
principles set forth in the cognizant agency's guidelines for 
establishing indirect cost rates, and submit it to the cognizant 
agency. Applicants awaiting approval of their indirect cost proposals 
may also request indirect costs. It should be noted that when an 
indirect cost rate is requested, those costs included in the indirect 
cost pool should not also be charged as direct costs to the grant. 
Also, if the applicant is requesting a rate which is less than what is 
allowed under the program, the authorized representative of the 
applicant organization must submit a signed acknowledgement that the 
applicant is accepting a lower rate than allowed.
Specific Evaluation Criteria
    The following criteria will be used to review and evaluate each 
application. The applicant should address each criterion in the project 
description. The point values (summing up to 100) indicate the maximum 
numerical weight each criterion will be accorded in the review process.
Criterion 1. Objectives and Need for Assistance
    In reviewing the objectives and need for assistance, the following 
factors will be considered: (20 points)
    (1) The extent to which the applicant clearly demonstrates that 
there is a continuing need for the program (e.g. sharing the results of 
a thorough assessment of community needs and including letters of 
support for the proposed program from community-based agencies).
    (2) The extent to which the applicant clearly describes appropriate 
goals (end results of an effective project) and objectives (measurable 
steps for reaching these goals) for the proposed project. The extent to 
which these goals and objectives will effectively address community 
needs.
    (3) The extent to which the applicant demonstrates a clear 
understanding of the population to be served by the project, including 
the needs of the target population. The extent to which the proposed 
project responds appropriately to needs of this target population. The 
extent to which the estimated number of infants and families to be 
served by the project is reasonable and appropriate.
    (4) The extent to which the geographic location to be served by the 
project is clearly defined and justified based on factors such as the 
key socioeconomic and demographic characteristics of the targeted 
community as they relate to women of childbearing age, the needs of 
women and families who are affected by substance abuse and HIV/AIDS, 
and the current availability of needed services that serve substance-
abusing and/or AIDS/HIV-infected women and their families in the 
community.
    (5) The extent to which the applicant describes significant results 
or benefits that can be expected for substance-abusing women and/or 
women with HIV/AIDS and their children, and community-wide results, if 
any.
    (6) The extent to which the program results will benefit national 
policy and practice, and lead to additional research in this field.
    (7) The extent to which the proposed project is based and builds on 
an outcome analysis of prior evaluation(s). The extent to which this 
project would improve evidence-based practices to prevent child 
maltreatment. The extent to which the applicant presents a concise 
summary of the literature that reflects an understanding of the 
research on best practices and promising approaches in the field.
Criterion 2. Approach
    In reviewing the approach, the following factors will be 
considered: (50 points)
    (1) The extent to which the timeline for implementing the proposed 
project, including major milestones and target dates, is comprehensive 
and reasonable. The extent to which the applicant's plan

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for managing factors which could speed or hinder project implementation 
is feasible.
    (2) The extent to which the specific services which would be 
provided under the proposed project are appropriate and are described 
in detail.
    (3) The extent to which the proposed project will accomplish the 
provision(s) of the legislation as stated in the Background section of 
this announcement. The extent to which the need for short-term, 
transitional residential care services for small groups of infants or 
young children is justified (if these services are provided).
    (4) The extent to which the applicant will work effectively with 
terminally ill parent(s), if present in the program, to make stand-by 
guardianship or stand-by adoption arrangements for their children to 
ensure the smooth transition to another caregiver and prevent a 
possible out-of home placement.
    (5) The extent to which the project will be culturally responsive 
to the target population.
    (6) The extent to which any revision or expansion of project goals 
and objectives is based on a review of the development and 
implementation of the previously funded Abandoned Infants Comprehensive 
Service Demonstration Project. The extent to which the review is based 
on an assessment of the effectiveness of the approaches (and revised 
approaches if appropriate) and intervention strategies initially 
proposed. The extent to which this review process includes a thorough 
assessment of problems in program implementation and improved 
strategies to address those barriers.
    (7) The extent to which the proposed approach will effectively 
organize, make accessible and implement a comprehensive range of 
services for substance-abusing women and women with HIV/AIDS and their 
families. The extent to which the proposed range of services includes 
enhanced services based on prior year's experience in conducting a 
service program.
    (8) The extent to which the logic model for this project 
demonstrates strong links between proposed inputs and activities and 
intended short-term and long-term outcomes, and shows how the 
achievement of these outcomes will be accurately measured.
    (9) The extent to which the qualitative and quantitative data the 
program will collect will accurately measure progress towards the 
stated results or benefits. The extent to which the evaluation methods 
and procedures used will accurately determine the degree to which the 
program has achieved the stated objectives. The extent to which the 
applicant will comply with ACYF/CB requirements for third party 
evaluation and for collecting and submitting descriptive, process and 
outcome data as described in this announcement. The extent to which the 
applicant provides a sound plan for collecting this data and securing 
informed consent. The extent to which the plan includes appropriate 
procedures for an Institutional Review Board (IRB) review, if 
applicable.
    (10) The extent to which the proposed evaluation plan would be 
likely to yield findings or results about effective strategies, and 
contribute to and promote evaluation research and evidence-based 
practices that could be used to guide replication or testing in other 
settings.
    (11) The extent to which the products (if any) that would be 
developed during the proposed project would provide useful information 
on strategies utilized and the outcomes achieved that would effectively 
support evidence-based improvements of practices in the field. The 
extent to which the schedule for developing these products is 
reasonable, and the proposed dissemination plan is appropriate in scope 
and budget. The extent to which the intended audience (e.g., 
researchers, policymakers, and practitioners) for product dissemination 
is appropriate to the goals of the proposed project. The extent to 
which the project's products would be useful to each of these 
audiences. The extent to which there is a sound plan for effectively 
disseminating information, using appropriate mechanisms and forums to 
convey the information and support replication by other interested 
agencies.
    (12) The extent to which there is a sound plan for continuing this 
project beyond the period of Federal funding.
Criterion 3. Organizational Profiles
    In reviewing the organizational profiles, the following factors 
will be considered: (20 points)
    (1) The extent to which the applicant organization and its staff 
have sufficient experience in successfully providing comprehensive 
services to substance-abusing women and women who have HIV/AIDS and 
their infants and/or young children, and in collaborating effectively 
with community-based agencies. The extent to which the applicant's 
history and relationship with the targeted community will assist in the 
effective implementation of the proposed project. The extent to which 
the applicant organization's capabilities and experience relative to 
this project, including experience with administration, development, 
implementation, management, and evaluation of similar projects, will 
enable them to implement the proposed project effectively.
    (2) If the applicant represents a consortium of partner agencies, 
the extent to which their background and experience with children and 
families impacted by substance abuse and HIV/AIDS will support the 
planning and implementation of the proposed project. The extent to 
which there are letters of commitment from each partner authorizing the 
applicant to apply on behalf of the consortium and agreeing to 
participate if the proposal is funded.
    (3) The extent to which the applicant's project director and key 
project staff possess sufficient relevant knowledge, experience and 
capabilities to implement and manage a project of this size, scope and 
complexity effectively. The extent to which the role, responsibilities 
and time commitments of each proposed project staff position, including 
consultants, subcontractors and/or partners, are clearly defined and 
appropriate to the successful implementation of the proposed project. 
The extent to which the author of this proposal will be closely 
involved throughout the implementation of the proposed project.
    (4) The extent to which there is a sound management plan for 
achieving the objectives of the proposed project on time and within 
budget, including clearly defined responsibilities, timelines and 
milestones for accomplishing project tasks and ensuring quality. The 
extent to which the plan clearly defines the role and responsibilities 
of the lead agency. The extent to which the plan clearly describes the 
effective management and coordination of activities carried out by any 
partners, subcontractors and consultants (if appropriate). The extent 
to which there would be a mutually beneficial relationship between the 
proposed project and other work planned, anticipated or underway with 
Federal assistance by the applicant.
Criterion 4. Budget and Budget Justification (10 points)
    In reviewing the budget and budget justification, the following 
factors will be considered: (10 points)
    (1) The extent to which the costs of the proposed project are 
reasonable and programmatically justified, in view of the targeted 
population and community, the activities to be conducted and the 
expected results and benefits. (The size of a prior grant award is not, 
in and of itself, adequate justification to request the same amount 
under this announcement.)

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    (2) The extent to which the applicant's fiscal controls and 
accounting procedures would ensure prudent use, proper and timely 
disbursement and accurate accounting of funds received under this 
program announcement.

2. Review and Selection Process

    When the Operations Center receives your application it will be 
screened to confirm that your application was received by the deadline. 
Federal staff will verify that you are an eligible applicant and that 
the application contains all the essential elements. Applications 
received from ineligible organizations and applications received after 
the deadline will be withdrawn from further consideration.
    A panel of at least three reviewers (primarily experts from outside 
the Federal government) will use the evaluation criteria described in 
this announcement to evaluate each application. The reviewers will 
determine the strengths and weaknesses of each application, provide 
comments about the strengths and weaknesses and give each application a 
numerical score.
    All applications will be reviewed and evaluated using four major 
criteria: (1) Objectives and need for assistance, (2) approach, (3) 
organizational profiles, and (4) budget and budget justification. Each 
criterion has been assigned a point value. The point values (summing up 
to 100) indicate the maximum numerical weight each criterion may be 
given in the review and evaluation process.
    Reviewers also are evaluating the project products and materials 
that you propose. They will be interested in your plans for sustaining 
your project without Federal funds if the evaluation findings are 
supportive. Reviewers will be looking to see that the total budget you 
propose and the way you have apportioned that budget are appropriate 
and reasonable for the project you have described. Remember that the 
reviewers only have the information that you give them--it needs to be 
clear, complete, and concise.
    The results of the competitive review are a primary factor in 
making funding decisions. In addition, Federal staff conducts 
administrative reviews of the applications and, in light of the results 
of the competitive review, will recommend applications for funding to 
the ACYF Commissioner. ACYF reserves the option of discussing 
applications with other funding sources when this is in the best 
interest of the Federal government. ACYF may also solicit and consider 
comments from ACF Regional Office staff in making funding decisions. 
ACYF may take into consideration the involvement (financial and/or 
programmatic) of the private sector, national, or State or community 
foundations; a favorable balance between Federal and non-Federal funds 
for the proposed project; or the potential for high benefit from low 
Federal investment. ACYF may elect not to fund any applicants having 
known management, fiscal, reporting, programmatic, or other problems 
which make it unlikely that they would be able to provide effective 
services or effectively complete the proposed activity.
    With the results of the peer review and the information from 
Federal staff, the Commissioner of ACYF makes the final funding 
decisions. The Commissioner may give special consideration to 
applications proposing services of special interest to the Government 
and to achieve geographic distributions of grant awards. Applications 
of special interest may include, but are not limited to, applications 
focusing on unserved or inadequately served clients or service areas 
and programs addressing diverse ethnic populations.

VI. Award Administration Information

1. Award Notices

    Anticipated Announcement and Award Dates: Applications will be 
reviewed summer 2004. Grant awards will have a start date no later than 
September 30, 2004.
    Award Notices: Successful applicants will receive a Financial 
Assistance Award which will set forth the amount of funds granted, the 
terms and conditions of the grant or cooperative agreement, the 
effective date of the grant, the budget period for which initial 
support will be given, the non-Federal share to be provided, if 
applicable, and the total project period for which support is 
contemplated. The Grants Management Office issues the award notice.
    The Commissioner will notify organizations in writing when their 
applications will not be funded. Every effort will be made to notify 
all unsuccessful applicants as soon as possible after final decisions 
are made.

2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements

    45 CFR part 74 and 45 CFR part 92.

3. Reporting

    Reporting Requirements: Programmatic Reports and Financial Reports 
are required semi-annually. All required reports will be submitted in a 
timely manner, in recommended formats (to be provided), and the final 
report will also be submitted on disk or electronically using a 
standard word-processing program.
    Within 90 days of project end date, the applicant will submit a 
copy of the final report, the evaluation report, and any program 
products to the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect, 330 
C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20447. This is in addition to the 
standard requirement that the final program and evaluation report must 
also be submitted to the Grants Management Specialist and the Federal 
Project Officer.

VII. Agency Contacts

Program Office Contact

    Pat Campiglia, 330 C St. SW., Washington, DC 20447, 202-205-8060, 
[email protected].

Grants Management Office Contact

    Bill Wilson, 330 C St SW., Washington, DC 20447, 202-205-8913, 
[email protected].

General

    The Dixon Group, ACYF Operations Center, 118 Q Street, NE., 
Washington, DC 20002-2132, Telephone: (866) 796-1591.

VIII. Other Information

    Additional information about this program and its purpose can be 
located on the following Web sites: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/.

    Dated: May 4, 2004.
Joan E. Ohl,
Commissioner, Administration on Children, Youth and Families.
[FR Doc. 04-10556 Filed 5-10-04; 8:45 am]
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