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Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

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15.025:  Services to Indian Children, Elderly and Families

Popular Name:  Social Services

Objectives:  To provide funds to Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments to administer welfare assistance programs for both American Indian adults and children; to support caseworkers and counselors; and to support tribal programs to reduce the incidence of substance abuse and alcohol abuse in Indian country.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

15.025 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

15.025 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  An informal conference with Bureau of Indian Affairs agency representatives is recommended. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  Initial applications must contain the information specified in 25 CFR Part 900, Subpart C, "Contract Proposal Contents." Completed applications should be submitted to the local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency or regional office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Award Procedure:  The dollar value of the awards depends upon the amount that has been prioritized by the individual Indian tribe through tribal participation in the Bureau of Indian Affairs Tribal Priority Allocation budget formulation process.

Deadlines:  Applications may be submitted at any time.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  Applications will be processed within 90 days.

Appeals:  An unsuccessful applicant may request an informal conference with the deciding official, or may appeal the denial of the application to the Interior Board of Indian Appeals, or may bring suit in U.S. District Court. Full appeal procedures are found in 25 CFR Part 900.

Renewals:  Awards may be renewed indefinitely upon satisfactory performance by the contractor/grantee. A notice of intent to renew should be submitted at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the current award. The amount of the award may be adjusted as a result of individual tribal priorities established in the budget formulation process.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  All applicants meeting the requirements of 25 CFR Part 900 will be selected if the program has been prioritized by the individual Indian tribe through tribal participation in the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Tribal Priority Allocation budget formulation process.

Examples of Funded Projects:  These funds support staff who process applications for assistance, handle referrals and provide counseling and intensive case management; or who are responsible for collecting, compiling, and reporting monthly statistics regarding child abuse and neglect, child welfare placements, and general assistance caseloads.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  $10,000 to $4,800,000; $100,000.

15.025 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 15.113 Indian Social Services: General Assistance;
• 15.144 Indian Child Welfare Act: Title II Grants.

15.025 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

15.025 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Type of Assistance:  Direct Payments for Specified Use.

Obligations:  (Total amount of awards) FY 99 $18,691,717; FY 00 est $14,500,000; and FY 01 est $18,900,000.

Budget Account Number:  14-2100-0-1-452.

Authorization:  Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, Public Law 93-638, as amended, 25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.; Snyder Act of 1921, 25 U.S.C. 13.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  25 CFR Part 900; OMB Circular A-87, "Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments;" and 25 CFR Part 20.

15.025 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Applications may be filed with the local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency or regional office as listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Headquarters Office:  Division of Social Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 "C" Street, NW., MS-4641-MIB, Washington, DC 20240. Contact: Larry Blair. Phone: (202) 208-2479. Use the same number for FTS.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

15.025 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Awards are made on an annual basis and the funds remain available until expended by the contractor/grantee. Payments may be made in advance or by way of reimbursement. The timing of the payments will be negotiated with the Indian tribe.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Funds may be used for staff support and related costs of processing welfare applications, determining suitable placement of American Indian children in need of foster care, staffing and operational costs of emergency shelters, and similar services.

15.025 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Financial status reports, SF 269A, are required. Program accomplishment reporting requirements will be negotiated with the Self-Determination contractor/grantee.

Audits:  For awards made under this program grantees/contractors are responsible for obtaining audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501 et seq.).

Records:  Financial records must be retained for three years from the date of submission of the single audit report. Procurement records must be retained for three years from the date of final payment. Property records must be retained for three years from the date of disposition, replacement, or transfer. Records pertaining to any litigation, audit exceptions or claims must be retained until the dispute has been resolved.