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16.728:  Drug Prevention Program

Objectives:  To reduce drug use by encouraging the promotion of multiple approaches including the replication of the Life Skills Training (drug prevention) program, to educating and motivating young adolescents to pursue healthy lifestyles, fostering interpersonal and decision making skills which will help them choose alternatives to high risk behaviors.

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

16.728 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Public and private agencies/organizations, all States and territories, and local units of government are eligible to receive funds.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Public and private agencies/organizations, all States and territories, and local units of government are eligible to receive funds.

Credentials/Documentation:  Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular Nos. A-87 for State and local governments, A-21 for educational institutions, and A-122 for nonprofit organizations.

16.728 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  This program is eligible for coverage under Executive Order 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." Applicants should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in their State to find out if the State has selected this program for review and for information on the process the State requires when applying for Federal assistance.

Application Procedure:  Applicants must submit a completed Standard Form 424 and other information outlined in the Application Kit to the Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. The receipt, review, and analysis of applications will follow Office of Justice Programs policies and procedures for the administration of grant applications.

Award Procedure:  A letter with copies of the grant award are sent to the applicant agency upon approval by the Office of Justice Programs. One copy of the grant award must be signed by the authorized official and returned to the Office of Justice Programs.

Deadlines:  Consult the Application Kit or contact the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs for application deadlines by calling (202) 307-5911.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  Applications will generally be approved within 30 to 45 days of receipt of a complete application.

Appeals:  Hearings and appeal procedures will follow 28 CFR, Part 18, of the Department of Justice Regulations.

Renewals:  Continuation grant, supplemental award or contract modification.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Criteria is established by the Drug Prevention Program as established by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

Examples of Funded Projects:  None.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  Not applicable.

16.728 RELATED PROGRAMS:

16.728 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

16.728 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants.

Obligations:  (Grants) FY 99 $4,999,963; FY 00 est $10,000,037; and FY 01 est $10,000,000.

Budget Account Number:  15-0405-0-1-754.

Authorization:  Public Law 105-119.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  OJP Financial Guide.

16.728 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  None.

Headquarters Office:  Office of National Drug Control Policy, Executive Office of the President, Washington, DC 20503. Phone: (202) 395-6700.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

16.728 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  No match required.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Awards are made for 12 to 18 months.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  To be eligible for a discretionary award, an applicant must respond to specific program guidelines issued by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency; provide for proper program administration, evaluation, and fiscal reporting, demonstrate, in the overall quality of the proposal, that the program is technically sound and will achieve the required program objectives at the highest possible level; demonstrate that the proposed project meets the requirements of relative cost effectiveness; and respond to clear and documentable needs.

16.728 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Quarterly financial and semi-annually progress reports are required.

Audits:  All organizations that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in any fiscal year must have a single audit for that year in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-133, as amended. These audits are due to the Office of the Comptroller and the Federal Audit Clearinghouse no later than 13 (13) months after the close of each fiscal year during the term of the award (for fiscal years beginning on/after July 1, 1998, audit report packages are due nine (9) months after the close of the fiscal year.

Records:  In accordance with the requirement set forth in 28 CFR, Parts 66 and 70, grantees must maintain all financial records, supporting documents, statistical records and all other records pertinent to the award for at least 3 years following the close of the most recent audit.