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Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

Program Descriptions

93.550:  Transitional Living for Homeless Youth

Objectives:  To provide resources to assist older homeless youth (age 16-21) in making a successful transition toward a productive adulthood and self-sufficiency.

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

93.550 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  State or local governments; federally-recognized Indian tribal governments; U.S. Territories and possessions; and nonprofit private organizations.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Homeless youth (ages 16 to 21).

Credentials/Documentation:  Applicable costs and administration procedures will be determined in accordance with Parts 74 and 92 or Title 45, Code of Federal Regulations.

93.550 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be a followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.

Application Procedure:  Application for Federal assistance, Standard Form 424, is to be submitted. Specific instructions published in Federal Register.

Award Procedure:  Applications are reviewed by at least three nonfederal reviewers. Final decisions will be made by the Commissioner, Administration on Children, Youth and Families.

Deadlines:  Contact Headquarters Office for deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  From 60 to 180 days.

Appeals:  None.

Renewals:  Awards are generally made for 3-year project periods; funding for second and third years is dependent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Information is provided in Federal Register Announcement Soliciting Applications. Organizations with experience in providing services to homeless youth are given priority.

Examples of Funded Projects:  In fiscal year 1999, 78 projects provided long-term shelters and services for homeless youth ages 16 to 21.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  The range is from $100,000 to $200,000; $150,000.

93.550 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 93.623 Runaway and Homeless Youth;
• 93.674 Independent Living.

93.550 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

93.550 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants.

Obligations:  (Grants and Contracts) FY 99 $14,937,421; FY 00 est $20,503,000; and FY 01 est $20,503,000.

Budget Account Number:  75-1536-0-1-506.

Authorization:  Missing, Exploited and Runaway Children Protection Act of 1999, Public Law 106-71.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  Contact Headquarters Office listed below for available literature.

93.550 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Not applicable.

Headquarters Office:  Associate Commissioner, Family and Youth Services Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, 330 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20447. Contact: Gilda Lambert. Phone: (202) 205-8102. Use the same number for FTS.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

93.550 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  Grantee must provide matching funds equal to 10 percent of the Federal share.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Grants will be awarded for a period of 36 months.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Funds may be used to accomplish the stated program objectives.

93.550 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Progress reports must be submitted quarterly. Fiscal reports must be submitted semi-annually. A final program and expenditure report must be submitted after the completion of the project period.

Audits:  Audits are conducted in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 74 and 92.

Records:  Not applicable.