[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 4, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23188-23198]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-8897]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Children and Families


Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Children's 
Bureau; Grants to Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Migrant Programs 
for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Programs

    Announcement Type: Initial.
    Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2005-ACF-ACYF-CA-0061.
    CFDA Number: 93.590.
    Due Date for Applications: Application is due July 5, 2005.
    Executive Summary: The primary purpose of this funding announcement 
is to provide financial support to selected tribes, tribal 
organizations, and migrant programs for child abuse prevention programs 
and activities that are consistent with the goals outlined by Title II 
of CAPTA. The goal of the programs and activities supported by these 
funds is to prevent the occurrence or recurrence of abuse or neglect 
within the tribal and migrant populations. The funds must support more 
effective and comprehensive child abuse prevention activities and 
family support services, including an emphasis on strengthening 
marriages and reaching out to include fathers, that will enhance the 
lives and ensure the safety and well-being of migrant and Native 
American children and their families. Some examples of programs that 
may be funded include, but are not limited to, voluntary home visiting, 
respite care, parenting education, mutual support, family resource 
centers, marriage education, and other family support services. The 
funds must also be used to support an evaluation of the programs and 
services funded by the grant. Finally, programs funded should develop 
stronger linkages with the Community-based Child Abuse Prevention 
Program (CBCAP) State Lead Agency funded under Title II of CAPTA.
    It is anticipated that three grants (one each to a tribe, a tribal 
organization, and a migrant program) will be funded under this 
announcement for $143,000 per grantee for FY 2005. This amount reflects 
the maximum Federal share of this project not exceeding one-third (\1/
3\) of one percent (1%) of the Federal appropriation for Title II for 
each 12-month budget period.

I. Funding Opportunity Description

    The primary purpose of this funding announcement is to provide 
financial support to selected tribes, tribal organizations, and migrant 
programs for child abuse prevention programs and activities that are 
consistent with the goals outlined by Title II of CAPTA. The goal of 
the programs and activities supported by these funds is to prevent the 
occurrence or recurrence of abuse or neglect within the tribal and 
migrant populations. The funds must support more effective and 
comprehensive child abuse prevention activities and family support 
services, including an emphasis on strengthening marriages and reaching 
out to include fathers, that will enhance the lives and ensure the 
safety and well-being of migrant and Native American children and their 
families. Some examples of the programs funded may include, but are not 
limited to, voluntary home visiting, respite care, parenting education, 
mutual support, family resource centers, marriage education, and other 
family support services. The funds must also be used to support an 
evaluation of the programs and services funded by the grant. Finally, 
programs funded should develop stronger linkages with the Community-
based Child Abuse Prevention Program (CBCAP) State Lead Agency funded 
under Title II of CAPTA.
    It is anticipated that three grants (one each to a tribe, a tribal 
organization, and a migrant program) will be funded under this 
announcement for $143,000 per grantee for FY 2005. This amount reflects 
the maximum Federal share of this project not exceeding one-third (\1/
3\) of one percent (1%) of the Federal appropriation for Title II for 
each 12-month budget period.

1. Priority Area 1--Grants to Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Migrant 
Programs for Community-based Child Abuse Prevention Programs

1. Description
    The primary purpose of this funding announcement is to provide 
financial support to selected tribes, tribal organizations, and migrant 
programs for child abuse prevention programs and activities that are 
consistent with the goals outlined by Title II of CAPTA. The goal of 
the programs and activities supported by these funds is to prevent the 
occurrence or recurrence of abuse or neglect within the tribal and 
migrant populations. The funds must support more effective and 
comprehensive child abuse prevention activities and family support 
services, including an emphasis on strengthening marriages and reaching 
out to include fathers, that will enhance the lives and ensure the 
safety and well-being of migrant and Native American children and their 
families. Some examples of programs that may be funded include, but are 
not limited to, voluntary home visiting, respite care, parenting 
education, mutual support, family resource centers, marriage education, 
and other family support services. The funds must also be used to 
support an evaluation of the programs and services funded by the grant. 
Finally, programs funded should develop stronger linkages with the 
Community-based Child Abuse Prevention Program (CBCAP) State Lead 
Agency funded under Title II of CAPTA.
    It is anticipated that three grants (one each to a tribe, a tribal 
organization, and a migrant program) will be funded under this 
announcement for $143,000 per grantee for FY 2005. This amount reflects 
the maximum Federal share of this project not exceeding one-third (\1/
3\) of one percent (1%) of the Federal appropriation for Title II for 
each 12-month budget period.
Background Information
    The Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) 
administers national programs for children and youth; works with States 
and local communities to develop services which support and strengthen 
family life; seeks joint ventures with the private sector to enhance 
the lives of children and their families; and provides information and 
other assistance to parents. The concerns of ACYF extend to all 
children from pre-natal through adolescence. Many of the programs 
administered by the agency focus on children from low-income families; 
abused and neglected children; children and youth in need of foster 
care, independent living, adoption or other child welfare services; 
preschool children; children with disabilities; runaway and homeless 
youth; and children from Native American and migrant families.
    Within ACYF, the Children's Bureau plans, manages, coordinates, and 
supports child abuse and neglect prevention and child welfare services 
programs. The Children's Bureau programs are designed to promote the 
safety, permanency, and well-being of all children, including those in 
foster care, available for adoption, recently adopted, abused, 
neglected, dependent, disabled, or homeless and to prevent neglect and 
abuse of children. The programs also encourage strengthening the family 
unit to help prevent the

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unnecessary separation of children from their families and reunifying 
families, when appropriate, when separation has occurred. The 
Children's Bureau also supports programs and services that encourage 
healthy marriage; promote family stability; support relationship 
building for parenting couples; reach out to and provide assistance to 
fathers; and emphasize the role of fathers in ensuring the well-being 
of their children.
    The Children's Bureau is the agency within the Federal Government 
that has primary responsibility for assisting State child welfare 
systems to promote continuous improvement in the delivery of child 
welfare services. State child welfare systems are designed to protect 
children who have suffered maltreatment, who are at risk for 
maltreatment, or who are under the care and placement responsibility of 
the State because their families are unable to care for them. These 
systems also focus on securing permanent living arrangements through 
foster care and adoption for children who are unable to return home.
    The Children's Bureau fulfills this mission by providing leadership 
and conducting activities designed to assist and enhance national, 
State, and community efforts to prevent, assess, identify, and treat 
child abuse and neglect. These activities include undertaking data 
collection and analysis; research and demonstration programs regarding 
and making grants to States for: developing comprehensive child-
centered and family-focused child protective services systems; 
providing training and technical assistance to develop the necessary 
resources to implement successful comprehensive child and family 
protection strategies; gathering, processing, and housing high quality 
data sets through a National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect; 
and gathering, storing, and disseminating child maltreatment 
information through a National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect 
Information and a National Adoption Information Clearinghouse.
    Federal programs administered by the Bureau include the Foster Care 
and Adoption Assistance Programs, the Child Welfare Services State 
Grants Program, Child Welfare Services Training Program, the Chafee 
Foster Care Independence Program, the Adoption Opportunities Program, 
the Abandoned Infants Assistance Program, the Promoting Safe and Stable 
Families Program, the Court Improvement Program, and several State and 
discretionary grant programs authorized by the Child Abuse Prevention 
and Treatment Act (CAPTA). For more information about Children's Bureau 
programs, visit http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb.
    Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). Since its 
enactment in 1974, CAPTA [42 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.,] has sought to 
increase national attention to the problem of child abuse and neglect 
and to improve the Nation's ability to prevent and respond to the 
maltreatment of children. Through its several reauthorizations over the 
years, the law has worked to strengthen the entire child protective 
services system. Under CAPTA, programs have been implemented for the 
prevention of child maltreatment, the identification of child abuse and 
neglect, initial response, assessment and investigation of suspected 
child abuse reports, and prosecution of caregivers found to be the 
perpetrators of the abuse.
    Title I of CAPTA authorizes research and demonstration grants, data 
collection and information dissemination activities and two State grant 
programs: the Basic State Grant and the Children's Justice Act Grant. 
The Basic State Grant provides States with funds and basic Federal 
guidelines to strengthen and maintain their child protective services 
(CPS) systems. The Children's Justice Act provides funds to assist 
States in developing, establishing and operating programs which are 
designed to improve the handling of child abuse and neglect cases to 
reduce trauma to the child victim; the handling of cases of suspected 
child abuse or neglect related fatalities; and the investigation and 
prosecution of cases on child abuse or neglect.
    Title II of CAPTA authorizes the Community-Based Grants for the 
Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect. This program assists States to 
develop and implement, or expand and enhance, a comprehensive statewide 
system of community-based family resource and support services to 
prevent child maltreatment.
Community-Based Grants for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect 
Program
    In 2003, the Congress passed legislation reauthorizing CAPTA's 
programs for an additional five years. Among the provisions in the 
legislation was a section reauthorizing, amending and re-naming the 
program previously known as the Community-Based Family Resource and 
Support (CBFRS) Grants program. The program is now known as the 
Community-Based Grants for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect 
or, for the sake of brevity, the Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention 
(CBCAP) program. This formula grant program specifically supports 
community-based efforts to develop, operate, expand, enhance, and, 
where appropriate, to network, initiatives aimed at the prevention of 
child abuse and neglect, to support networks of coordinated resources 
and activities to better strengthen and support families to reduce the 
likelihood of child abuse and neglect, and to foster an understanding, 
appreciation, and knowledge of diverse populations in order to be 
effective in preventing and treating child abuse and neglect. One 
percent of the funding for this program is earmarked to support child 
abuse prevention programs and activities specifically targeting the 
tribal and migrant populations. Tribal and migrant programs funded in 
previous years have included parenting education and support, voluntary 
home visiting programs, outreach and case management services for the 
specified target population.
    All States, the District of Columbia, and the territories receive 
funding under the formula grant program. In every State, the Governor 
designates a Lead Agency to receive these funds. The Lead Agencies 
provide grants to local agencies to fund child abuse prevention and 
family support services and activities. Some States may choose to fund 
tribal and migrant programs from their formula grant. Many States fund 
core services such as parent education, parent mutual support, home 
visiting programs, early childhood programs, respite and crisis care, 
family resource centers, and other family support services. In 
addition, the Lead Agencies provide leadership and support for the 
child abuse prevention network in the State and offered training and 
technical assistance to their funded programs. It is expected that the 
tribal and migrant programs funded by this announcement will be 
actively engaged in the Statewide CBCAP network. Moreover, the tribal 
and migrant programs are encouraged to provide their input and 
expertise with the Lead Agencies regarding the needs and issues facing 
their target populations.
    For more information on the CBCAP Program and Lead Agencies, visit 
the website for the FRIENDS National Resource Center for CBCAP Programs 
at: http://www.friendsnrc.org.

II. Award Information

    Funding Instrument Type: Grant.
    Anticipated Total Priority Area Funding: $429,000.
    Anticipated Number of Awards: 0 to 3.

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    Ceiling on Amount of Individual Awards per budget period: $143,000.
    Average Projected Award Amount: $143,000.
    Length of Project Periods: 36 month project with three 12 month 
budget periods.
    In the first budget period, the maximum Federal share of each 
project is not to exceed $143,000. The projects awarded will be for a 
project period of 36 months. The initial grant award will be for a 12-
month budget period. The award of continuation 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

    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.
    Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other 
than institutions of higher education.
Additional Information on Eligibility
    Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and migrant programs with the 
capacity to establish, maintain and evaluate community-based programs 
for the prevention of child abuse and neglect may apply.
    Applicants should specify if they are applying as a ``Tribe'' or 
``Tribal Organization'' or ``Migrant Program.''
    Organizations should foster strong linkages with the State Lead 
Agency for the Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Programs funded 
by Title II of CAPTA.
    Collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts are acceptable, but 
applications should identify a primary applicant responsible for 
administering the grant.
    Faith-based and community organizations that meet all other 
eligibility requirements are eligible to apply.

2. Cost Sharing/Matching

    No.

3. Other

    All applicants must have a Dun & Bradstreet number. 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 Federal grant applicants to provide a 
Dun & 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.
    Non-profit organizations applying for funding are required to 
submit proof of their non-profit status.
    Proof of non-profit status is any one of the following:
     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.
     A copy of a currently valid IRS tax exemption certificate.
     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.
     A certified copy of the organization's certificate of 
incorporation or similar document that clearly establishes non-profit 
status.
     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.
    Private, non-profit organizations are encouraged to submit with 
their applications the survey located under ``Grant Related Documents 
and Forms,'' ``Survey for Private, Non-Profit Grant Applicants,'' 
titled, ``Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants,'' at: 
www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofs/forms.htm.
Disqualification Factors
    Applications that exceed the ceiling amount will be considered non-
responsive and will not be eligible for funding under this 
announcement.
    Any application received after 4:30 p.m. eastern time on the 
deadline date will not be considered for competition.

IV. Application and Submission Information

1. Address to Request Application Package

    ACYF Operations Center, c/o The Dixon Group, Inc., ATTN: Children's 
Bureau, 118 Q St., NE., Washington, DC 20002-2132.

2. Content and Form of Application Submission

    Each application must contain the following items in the order 
listed:
    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, email 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.
    Budget Information Non-Construction Programs. (Form 424A) and 
Budget Justification.
    Follow the instructions provided here and those in Section V. 
Application Review Information. Note that Federal funds provided to 
States and services or other resources purchased with Federal funds may 
not be used to match project grants.
    Certifications/Assurances. Applicants requesting financial 
assistance for non-construction 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

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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:
    (1) The applicant will have the project fully functioning within 90 
days of the notification of the grant award.
    (2) The applicant will participate if the Children's Bureau chooses 
to do a national evaluation or a technical assistance contract that 
relates to this priority area.
    (3) All performance indicator data, program and financial reports 
will be submitted in a timely manner, in recommended format (to be 
provided), and the final report will also be submitted on disk or 
electronically using a standard word-processing program.
    (4) Within 90 days of project end date, the applicant will submit a 
copy of the final report and any program products to the National 
Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information, 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.
    (5) Allocate sufficient funds in the budget to:
    (a) Provide for the project director and the evaluator to attend an 
annual 3-day grantees' meeting in Washington, DC.
    (b) Provide for the project director and the evaluator to attend an 
early kick-off meeting in Washington, DC, in the first year only, 
within 90 days of the notification of the grant award.
    (c) Provide for 10-15 percent of the proposed budget to project 
evaluation.
    In implementing their projects, grantees are expected to comply 
with all applicable administrative regulations regarding extent or 
types of costs. Applicable HHS regulations can be found in 45 CFR Part 
74 or 92.
    Project Abstract/Summary (one page maximum, double spaced). 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.
    Project Description for Evaluation. Applicants should organize 
their project description in this sequence: (1) Objectives and Need for 
Assistance; (2) Approach; (3) Organizational Profiles; (4) Budget and 
Budget Justification.
    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.
    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.
    The application limit is 60 pages total including all forms and 
attachments. Pages over this page limit will be removed from the 
application and will not be reviewed.
    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.
    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 New Roman 
or Courier). Pages must be numbered.
    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; however, each complete copy must be stapled 
securely in the upper left corner. Applicants are advised that the 
copies of the application submitted, not the original, will be 
reproduced by the Federal government for review.
    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 applicable 
legislation. 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 
you learn more about the mission and programs of the Children's Bureau 
by exploring the Web site.
    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. Applicants 
should organize their project description in this sequence: (1) 
Objectives and Need for Assistance; (2) Approach; (3) Organizational 
Profiles; (4) Budget and Budget Justification and

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should use 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/opre/other_resrch/pm_guide_eval/reports/pmguide/pmguide_toc.html.
    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. If applicable, applicants must 
include a completed Form 310, Protection of Human Subjects. For more 
information about use of human subjects and IRB's you can visit these 
Web sites: http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/irb/irb_chapter2.htm#d2 and http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/humansubjects/guidance/ictips.htm.
    You may submit your application to us in either 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. ACF 
will not accept grant applications via e-mail or facsimile 
transmission.
    Please note the following if you plan to submit your application 
electronically via Grants.gov.
     Electronic submission is voluntary, but strongly 
encouraged.
     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 electronic format, nor will we penalize 
you if you submit an application in paper format.
     You may submit all documents electronically, including all 
information typically included on the SF 424 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 from 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.
    Originals, copies and signatures. If submitting your application in 
paper format, an original and two copies of the complete application 
are required. The original and each of the two copies must include all 
required forms, certifications, assurances, and appendices, be signed 
by an authorized representative, have original signatures, and be 
submitted unbound.
    Private, non-profit organizations are encouraged to submit with 
their applications the survey located under ``Grant Related Documents 
and Forms,'' ``Survey for Private, Non-Profit Grant Applicants,'' 
titled, ``Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants,'' at: 
www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofs/forms.htm.
    Standard Forms and Certifications: The project description should 
include all the information requirements described in the specific 
evaluation criteria outlined in the program announcement under Section 
V Application Review Information. In addition to the project 
description, the applicant needs to complete all the standard forms 
required for making applications for awards under this announcement.
    Applicants seeking financial assistance under this announcement 
must file the Standard Form (SF) 424, Application for Federal 
Assistance; SF-424A, Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs; SF-
424B, Assurances--Non-Construction Programs. The forms may be 
reproduced for use in submitting applications. Applicants must sign and 
return the standard forms with their application.
    Applicants must furnish prior to award an executed copy of the 
Standard Form LLL, Certification Regarding Lobbying, 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, if 
applicable, with their applications (approved by the Office of 
Management and Budget under control number 0348-0046). Applicants must 
sign and return the certification with their application.
    Applicants must also understand they will be held accountable for 
the smoking prohibition included within Pub. L. 103-227, Title XII 
Environmental Tobacco Smoke (also known as the PRO-KIDS Act of 1994). A 
copy of the Federal Register notice which implements the smoking 
prohibition is included with forms. By signing and submitting the 
application, applicants are providing the certification and need not 
mail back the certification with the application.
    Applicants must make the appropriate certification of their 
compliance with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. By 
signing and submitting the applications, applicants are providing the 
certification and need not mail back the certification form.

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Complete the standard forms and the associated certifications and 
assurances based on the instructions on the forms. The forms and 
certifications may be found at: www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofs/forms.htm.
    Applicants have the option of omitting from the application copies 
(not the original) specific salary rates or amounts for individuals 
specified in the application budget and Social Security Numbers, if 
otherwise required for individuals. The copies may include summary 
salary information.
    Please see Section V.1. Criteria, for instructions on preparing the 
full project description.

3. Submission Dates and Times

    Explanation of Due Dates: The closing time and date for receipt of 
applications is 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time Zone) on the date noted above. 
Applications received after 4:30 p.m. eastern time on the closing date 
will be classified as late.
    Deadline: Applications shall be considered as meeting an announced 
deadline if they are received on or before the deadline time and date 
referenced in Section IV.6. Applicants are responsible for ensuring 
applications are mailed or submitted electronically well in advance of 
the application due date.
    Applications hand-carried by applicants, applicant couriers, other 
representatives of the applicant, or by overnight/express mail couriers 
shall be considered as meeting an announced deadline if they are 
received on or before the deadline date, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. 
and 4:30 p.m., eastern time, at the address referenced in Section 
IV.6., between Monday and Friday (excluding Federal holidays).
    ACF cannot accommodate transmission of applications by facsimile. 
Therefore, applications transmitted to ACF by fax will not be accepted 
regardless of date or time of submission and time of receipt.
    Receipt acknowledgement for application packages will not be 
provided to applicants who submit their package via mail, courier 
services, or by hand delivery. However, applicants will receive an 
electronic acknowledgement for applications that are submitted via 
Grants.gov.
    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.
    Any application received after 4:30 p.m. eastern time on the 
deadline date will not be considered for competition.
    Applicants using express/overnight mail services should allow two 
working days prior to the deadline date for receipt of applications. 
Applicants are cautioned that express/overnight mail services do not 
always deliver as agreed.
    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, or in other rare 
cases. A determination to extend or waive deadline requirements rests 
with the Chief Grants Management Officer.
    Checklist: You may use the checklist below as a guide when 
preparing your application package.

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                                                      Required form or
         What to submit           Required content         format                     When to submit
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Project Abstract...............  See Section IV....  Section IV........  By application due date.
Project Narrative..............  See Section IV, V.  Section IV, V.....  By application due date.
SF424..........................  See Section IV....  Section IV........  By application due date.
SF424A.........................  See Section IV....  Section IV........  By application due date.
Assurances and Certifications..  See Section IV....  Section IV........  By application due date.
Letters of commitment from       See Section IV....  Section IV........  By application due date.
 partners (if applicable).
Indirect Cost Rate Agreement     See Section IV....  Section IV........  By application due date.
 (if applicable).
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    Additional Forms: Private, non-profit organizations are encouraged 
to submit with their applications the survey located under ``Grant 
Related Documents and Forms,'' ``Survey for Private, Non-Profit Grant 
Applicants,'' titled, ``Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for 
Applicants,'' at: www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofs/forms.htm.

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        What to submit           Required content         Location                     When to submit
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Survey for Private, Non-Profit  See form.........  May be found on         By application due date.
 Grant Applicants.                                  www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofs/forms.htm.
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4. Intergovernmental Review

State Single Point of Contact (SPOC)
    This program is covered under Executive Order 12372, 
``Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs,'' and 45 CFR Part 100, 
``Intergovernmental Review of Department of Health and Human Services 
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 1, 2004, the following jurisdictions have elected to 
participate in the Executive Order process: Arkansas, California, 
Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, 
Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New 
Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South 
Carolina, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin, American Samoa, Guam, 
North Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands. As these 
jurisdictions have elected to participate in the Executive Order 
process, they have established SPOCs. Applicants from participating 
jurisdictions should contact their SPOC, as soon as possible, to alert 
them of prospective applications and receive instructions. Applicants 
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

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encouraged to eliminate the submission of routine endorsements as 
official recommendations. Additionally, SPOCs are requested to clearly 
differentiate between mere advisory comments and those official State 
process recommendations which may trigger the ``accommodate or 
explain'' rule.
    When comments are submitted directly to ACF, they should be 
addressed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 
Administration for Children and Families, Office of Grants Management, 
Division of Discretionary Grants, 370 L'Enfant Promenade SW., 4th 
floor, Washington, DC 20447.
    When comments are submitted directly to ACF, they should be 
addressed to: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration 
for Children and Families, Division of Discretionary Grants, 370 
L'Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington, DC 20447.
    Although the remaining jurisdictions have chosen not to participate 
in the process, entities that meet 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. Therefore, 
applicants from these jurisdictions, or for projects administered by 
federally-recognized Indian Tribes, need take no action in regard to 
E.O. 12372.
    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.

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. Please see Section IV.3. for an 
explanation of due dates. Applications should be mailed to: ACYF 
Operations Center, c/o The Dixon Group, Inc., ATTN: Children's Bureau, 
118 Q St., NE., Washington, DC 20002-2132.
    Hand Delivery: 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 time on or before the closing date. Applications that are 
hand delivered will be accepted between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 
p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday. Applications should be 
delivered to:
    ACYF Operations Center, c/o The Dixon Group, Inc., ATTN: Children's 
Bureau, 118 Q St., NE., Washington, DC 20002-2132.
    Electronic Submission: http://www.Grants.gov. Please see section 
IV. 2 Content and Form of Application Submission, for guidelines and 
requirements when submitting applications electronically.

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 4/30/2007.
    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.

1. Criteria

General Instructions
    The following are instructions and guidelines on how to prepare the 
``project summary/abstract'' and ``full project description'' sections 
of the application. Under the evaluation criteria section, note that 
each criterion is preceded by the generic evaluation requirement under 
the ACF Uniform Project Description (UPD).
    ACF is particularly interested in specific project descriptions 
that focus on outcomes and convey strategies for achieving intended 
performance. Project descriptions are evaluated on the basis of 
substance and measurable outcomes, not length. Extensive exhibits are 
not required. Cross-referencing should be used rather than repetition. 
Supporting information concerning activities that will not be directly 
funded by the grant or information that does not directly pertain to an 
integral part of the grant funded activity should be placed in an 
appendix. Pages should be numbered and a table of contents should be 
included for easy reference.
Introduction
    Applicants required to submit a full project description shall 
prepare the project description statement in accordance with the 
following instructions while being aware of the specified evaluation 
criteria. The text options give a broad overview of what your project 
description should include while the evaluation criteria identifies the 
measures that will be used to evaluate applications.
Project Summary/Abstract
    Provide a summary of the project description (a page or less) with 
reference to the funding request.
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 that 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 that 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, 
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(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. If the 
applicant is a non-profit organization, submit proof of non-profit 
status in its application.
    The non-profit agency can accomplish this by providing: (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 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.
Budget and Budget Justification
    Provide a budget with 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. 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.
General
    Use the following guidelines for preparing the budget and budget 
justification. Both Federal and non-Federal resources shall be detailed 
and justified in the budget and narrative justification. ``Federal 
resources'' refers only to the ACF grant for which you are applying. 
``Non-Federal resources'' are all other Federal and non-Federal 
resources. It is suggested that budget amounts and computations be 
presented in a columnar format: first column, object class categories; 
second column, Federal budget; next column(s), non-Federal budget(s), 
and last column, total budget. The budget justification should be a 
narrative.
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 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 that belong under other categories such as equipment, 
supplies, construction, etc. Include 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.
    Justification: Demonstrate that all procurement transactions will 
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) (currently set at $100,000).
    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 
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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, upon notification that an award will be made, it 
should immediately develop a tentative indirect cost rate proposal 
based on its most recently completed fiscal year, in accordance with 
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. 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.
    Evaluation Criteria: The following evaluation criteria appear in 
weighted descending order. The corresponding score values indicate the 
relative importance that ACF places on each evaluation criterion; 
however, applicants need not develop their applications precisely 
according to the order presented. Application components may be 
organized such that a reviewer will be able to follow a seamless and 
logical flow of information (e.g. from a broad overview of the project 
to more detailed information about how it will be conducted).
    In considering how applicants will carry out the responsibilities 
addressed under this announcement, competing applications for financial 
assistance will be reviewed and evaluated against the following 
criteria:
Approach (50 Points)
    In reviewing the approach, the following factors will be 
considered: (50 points)
    (1) The extent to which there is a sound timeline for effectively 
implementing the proposed project, including major milestones and 
target dates. The extent to which the proposed project would complete 
the development and implementation of a child abuse prevention program 
in a timely manner and conduct a thorough evaluation of its 
effectiveness within the three-year project time frame.
    (2) The extent to which the proposed project would improve the 
safety and well-being of tribal, Native American or migrant families 
being served by the program. The extent to which specific measurable 
outcomes will occur as a result of the proposed child abuse prevention 
program. The extent to which there will be a strong relationship 
between the proposed child abuse prevention or family support program 
and improved outcomes for tribal, Native American or migrant children 
and families.
    (3) The extent to which there will be an effective administrative 
and organizational interface between the applicant and CBCAP State Lead 
Agencies. The extent to which there are appropriate letters of 
commitment from any partner organizations, if applicable.
    (4) The extent to which the application demonstrates a thorough 
understanding of the challenges of improving the approaches to 
providing family support and child abuse prevention services to the 
target population. The extent to which the application demonstrates a 
thorough understanding of the challenges that the proposed project will 
have in planning and implementing the proposed project with these 
underserved groups. The extent to which the applicant provides a sound 
plan explaining how the project would successfully overcome these 
challenges.
    (5) The extent to which the proposed project will effectively 
provide culturally competent services to the tribal, Native American or 
migrant population.
    (6) The extent to which the design of the proposed project reflects 
up-to-date knowledge from child welfare prevention research and 
literature. The extent to which the proposed project is innovative and 
involves service delivery strategies that build on, or are an 
alternative to, existing strategies.
    (7) The extent to which the project's evaluation plan would measure 
achievement of project objectives, customer satisfaction, acquisition 
of competencies, effectiveness of program services and project 
strategies, the efficiency of the implementation process, and the 
impact of the project. The extent to which the methods of evaluation 
would provide performance feedback, support periodic assessment of 
program progress and provide a sound basis for program adjustments. The 
extent to which the proposed evaluation plan would be likely to yield 
useful 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. The 
extent to which applicants that do not have the in-house capacity to 
conduct an objective, comprehensive evaluation of the project present a 
sound plan for contracting with a third-party evaluator specializing in 
social science or evaluation, or a university or college to conduct the 
evaluation.
    (8) The extent to which there is a sound plan for documenting 
project activities and results, including the development of a data 
collection infrastructure that is sufficient to support a 
methodologically sound and rigorous evaluation. The extent to which 
appropriate data sources are identified and relevant data would be 
collected. The extent to which there is a sound plan for collecting and 
analyzing these data, securing informed consent and implementing an 
Institutional Review Board (IRB) review, and Tribal review, if 
applicable.
    (9) The extent to which there is a sound plan for developing useful 
products during the proposed project and a reasonable schedule for 
developing these products. The extent to which the intended audience 
(e.g., researchers, policymakers, and practitioners) for product 
dissemination is comprehensive and appropriate. The extent to which the 
dissemination plan includes appropriate mechanisms and forums that 
would effectively convey the information and support successful 
replication by other interested agencies.
    (10) The extent to which there is a sound plan for continuing this 
project beyond the period of Federal funding.

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Organizational Profiles (20 Points)
    In reviewing the organizational profiles, the following factors 
will be considered: (20 points)
    (1) The extent to which the application evidences sufficient 
experience and expertise in child abuse prevention or family support, 
especially in the area of service delivery involving tribal, Native 
American, or migrant populations; in collaboration with child and 
family agencies serving the target population; in culturally competent 
service delivery; and in administration, development, implementation, 
management, and evaluation of similar projects. The extent to which 
each participating organization (including partners and/or 
subcontractors) possesses the organizational capability to fulfill 
their assigned roles and functions effectively (if the application 
involves partnering and/or subcontracting with other agencies/
organizations) in serving tribal, Native American or migrant 
populations.
    (2) The extent to which the proposed 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 (e.g. resume). 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 with respect to serving tribal, Native American or 
migrant populations.
    (3) 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, for accomplishing 
project tasks and ensuring quality. 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.
Objectives and Need for Assistance (20 Points)
    In reviewing the objectives and need for assistance, the following 
factors will be considered: (20 points)
    (1) The extent to which the application demonstrates an 
understanding of the requirements of Title II of the Child Abuse 
Prevention and Treatment Act, and the extent to which the proposed 
project will contribute to meeting those requirements. The extent to 
which the application demonstrates a clear understanding of issues 
related to the prevention of child abuse and neglect for the tribal, 
Native American or migrant population.
    (2) The extent to which the application demonstrates a thorough 
understanding of the need for family support and child abuse prevention 
services for the tribal, Native American or migrant population.
    (3) The extent to which the application presents a clear vision for 
the proposed child abuse prevention project to be developed and 
implemented. The extent to which the applicant makes a clear statement 
of the goals (end products of an effective project) and objectives 
(measurable steps for reaching these goals) of the proposed project. 
The extent to which these goals and objectives closely relate to the 
family support needs of tribes, Native Americans, or the migrant 
population in the target community.
    (4) The extent to which the application presents a thorough review 
of the relevant literature that reflects a clear understanding of the 
research on best practices and promising approaches as it relates to 
the proposed project. The extent to which the review of the literature 
sets a sound context and rationale for the project. The extent to which 
it provides evidence that the proposed project is innovative and, if 
successfully implemented and evaluated, likely to contribute to the 
knowledge base on the prevention of child abuse and neglect and the 
promotion of family support for tribes, Native Americans, or the 
migrant population.
    (5) The extent to which the lessons learned through the proposed 
project would benefit policy, practice and theory development in 
addressing the family support needs of tribes, Native Americans, or the 
migrant population in the target community.
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 appropriate, in view of the activities to be conducted 
and expected results and benefits.
    (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

    No grant award will be made under this announcement on the basis of 
an incomplete application.
    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 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, so 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. 
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(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.
Available Funds
    Applicants should note that grants to be awarded under this program 
announcement are subject to the availability of funds.
Approved But Unfunded Applications
    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 
competition.

3. Anticipated Announcement and Award Dates

    Applications will be reviewed during the Summer 2005. Grant awards 
will have a start date no later than September 30, 2005.

VI. Award Administration Information

1. Award Notices

    The successful applicants will be notified through the issuance of 
a Financial Assistance Award document which sets forth the amount of 
funds granted, the terms and conditions of the grant, 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 Financial 
Assistance Award will be signed by the Grants Officer and transmitted 
via postal mail.
    Organizations whose applications will not be funded will be 
notified in writing.

2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements

    Grantees are subject to the requirements in 45 CFR Part 74 (non-
governmental) or 45 CFR Part 92 (governmental).

3. Reporting Requirements

    Programmatic Reports: Semi-Annually.
    Financial Reports: Semi-Annually.
    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.

VII. Agency Contacts

Program Office Contact

    Melissa Brodowski, Children's Bureau, 330 C Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20447. Phone: 202-205-2629. E-mail: 
[email protected].

Grants Management Office Contact

    Peter Thompson, Grants Officer, Administration for Children and 
Families, Children's Bureau, 330 C Street, SW., Room 2070, Washington, 
DC 20447. Phone: 202-401-4608. E-mail: [email protected].

VIII. Other Information

    Notice: Beginning with FY 2006, the Administration for Children and 
Families (ACF) will no longer publish grant announcements in the 
Federal Register. Beginning October 1, 2005 applicants will be able to 
find a synopsis of all ACF grant opportunities and apply electronically 
for opportunities via: www.Grants.gov. Applicants will also be able to 
find the complete text of all ACF grant announcements on the ACF Web 
site located at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/index.html.
    Direct federal grants, sub-award funds, or contracts under this 
program shall not be used to support inherently religious activities 
such as religious instruction, worship, or proselytization. Therefore, 
organizations must take steps to separate, in time or location, their 
inherently religious activities from the services funded under this 
program. Regulations pertaining to the prohibition of Federal funds for 
inherently religious activities can be found on the HHS Web site at 
http://www.os.dhhs.gov/fbci/waisgate21.pdf.
    Additional information about this program and its purpose can be 
located on the following Web sites: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/.
    For general information regarding this announcement please contact: 
ACYF Operations Center, c/o The Dixon Group, Inc., ATTN: Children's 
Bureau, 118 Q St., NE., Washington, DC 20002-2132. Telephone: 866-796-
1591.
    Applicants will not be sent acknowledgements of received 
applications.

    Dated: April 27, 2005.
Joan E. Ohl,
Commissioner, Administration on Children, Youth and Families.
[FR Doc. 05-8897 Filed 5-3-05; 8:45 am]
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