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93.196:  Cooperative Agreements for Drug Abuse Treatment Improvement Projects in Target Cities

Popular Name:  Target Cities

Objectives:  To improve the quality and effectiveness of drug treatment services in targeted cities; and to develop drug treatment systems providing high quality, patient-oriented, coordinated, and accessible treatment which should be replicated by other cities.

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

93.196 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Eligibility is limited to States requesting support on behalf of only one city with a population over 266,000, based on 1986 data published in the Statistical Abstract of the United States 1989 (109th edition) by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census. A single State agency for drug abuse treatment (as designated in writing by the Governor) may apply. All programs must have been in existence for 2 or more years prior to submitting an application.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Drug-addicted persons are eligible during admission to treatment or while they are in residential or out-patient drug treatment facilities.

Credentials/Documentation:  Each State must provide evidence of the collaboration and involvement of the affected city government in a letter of agreement between the State and the city.

93.196 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  No preapplication is required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs". An applicant should consult the official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.

Application Procedure:  States may contact the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for consultation on the application process. The standard application form PHS 5161-1, as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR, Part 92, must be used by all applicants. Application kits containing the necessary forms and instructions may be obtained by contacting the Headquarters Office listed below. This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR, Part 92 for State and local governments. Applicants will be reviewed by panels composed primarily of nonfederal experts. Panels will evaluate applications based on review criteria as stated in the grant announcement and rate them. These ratings will be a major consideration in making funding decisions, along with geographic consideration.

Award Procedure:  Grants in support of projects recommended for approval by nonfederal technical experts and approved for funding by the Director, CSAT, are awarded directly to the applicant organization (State) by CSAT.

Deadlines:  Contact the Headquarters Office for application deadlines. No new awards are anticipated in fiscal year 1999.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  About 90 to 120 days.

Appeals:  None.

Renewals:  None.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Each grant proposal will be reviewed and evaluated on its own merits. Review criteria will include: (1) Demonstrated drug abuse problems in the city of crisis proportions; (2) demonstrated need of the city for improvement of drug abuse treatment services; (3) adequacy and comprehensiveness of the needs assessment; (4) clarity and reasonability of the goals and objectives in view of the needs assessment; (5) adequacy and appropriateness of the proposed plans to carry out the project; (6) feasibility of the proposed project; (7) qualifications and experience of the project director and other key personnel; (8) availability of adequate facilities, other resources, and collaborative arrangements necessary for the project; and (9) appropriateness of budget request for the proposed activities. Ratings of these criteria will be major consideration in making award decisions.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Nineteen cities have been funded for treatment system enhancements including a central intake system evaluation and feedback, and automated management information systems: New York, Boston, Baltimore, San Juan, Milwaukee, Albuquerque, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Portland, Dallas, New Orleans, Miami, Newark, St. Louis, Chicago, Detroit and Cleveland.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  From $1,469,000 to $4,503,000; $3,631,000.

93.196 RELATED PROGRAMS:

93.196 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

93.196 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements).

Obligations:  (Grants) FY 99 $0; FY 00 est $0; and FY 01 est $0.

Budget Account Number:  75-1362-0-1-550.

Authorization:  Public Health Service Act, Title V, Part A, Section 509G, 42 U.S.C. 290aa-14.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  45 CFR 92. PHS Grants Policy Statement, DHHS Publication No. (OASH) 94-50,000, (Rev.) April 1, 1994. Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records Regulations (42 CFR 2) are applicable to any information about alcohol and other drug abuse patients obtained by a "program" (42 CFR 2.11), if the program is federally assisted in any manner (42 CFR 2.12b). This means that all project patient records are confidential and may be disclosed and used only in accordance with 42 CFR 2. Program announcements, guidelines and instructions are included in the application kit.

93.196 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Not applicable.

Headquarters Office:  Program Contact: Mr. Randy Muck, Public Health Advisor, Systems Development and Integration Branch, Division of Practice and Systems Development, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Suite 740, Rockwall II Bldg., Rockville, MD 20857. Phone: (301) 443-6574. Grants Management Contact: Ms. Peggy Jones, Grants Management Office, Office of Program Support, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Suite 630, Rockwall II, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Phone: (301) 443-9666. Use the same numbers for FTS.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

93.196 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Applications will be accepted for project periods up to 3 years with 12-month budget periods. A competitive renewal for an additional 2 years may be requested. Annual awards will be made subject to availability of funds and progress achieved. Payments will be made under an Electronic Transfer System.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Funds may be used to assist in meeting the costs of planning, developing, coordinating and improving the quality and effectiveness of current drug treatment services. Grant funds must supplement, not supplant, nonfederal funds available in the city in which the drug treatment programs exist. These monies are intended to augment existing programs, and as seed monies to initiate activities whose funding will later be assumed by other sources. States are allowed to request actual costs up to 5 percent of the total amount awarded for administrative expenses relating to the Treatment Improvement Project.

93.196 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Periodic reports summarizing the program's management implementation plan and progress reports will be submitted to CSAT quarterly using a format to be developed by CSAT. In addition, a final performance report is due within 90 days of project termination and financial status reports are due 90 days following the budget and/or project period end date.

Audits:  In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that receive financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. In addition, 45 CFR 74.26 requires that for-profit recipients and subrecipients have an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards or Circular No. A-133.

Records:  Records must be retained at least 3 years; records shall be retained beyond the 3-year period if audit findings have not been resolved.