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Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

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CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE

93.557:  Education and Prevention to Reduce Sexual Abuse of Runaway, Homeless and Street Youth

Popular Name:  Street Outreach Program

Objectives:  To make grants available to nonprofit agencies for the purpose of providing street-based services to runaway, homeless and street youth, who have been subjected to, or are at risk of being subjected to, sexual abuse, prostitution, or sexual exploitation.

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


93.557 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Any private, nonprofit agency is eligible to apply. Nonfederally recognized Indian Tribes and urban Indian organizations are eligible to apply for grants as private, nonprofit agencies: (Note: Public agencies are not eligible.)

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Runaway and homeless street youth will benefit.

Credentials/Documentation:  Nonprofit organizations that have not previously received Administration for Children and Families (ACF) program support must submit proof of nonprofit status. Applicable costs and administrative procedures will be determined in accordance with 45 CFR 74 and 92.

93.557 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  Consultation or assistance is available from the Family and Youth Services (FYSB), Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services. The standard application forms furnished by DHHS and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. 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 followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Consultation or assistance is available from the Family and Youth Services (FYSB), Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services.

Application Procedure:  Application for Federal Assistance, Standard Form 424 must be submitted. Specific instructions are published in the Federal Register.

Award Procedure:  All applications are reviewed by a panel of nonfederal experts that assigns scores according to published criteria and makes recommendations for funding. Scores and recommendations are reviewed by the Associate Commissioner of the Family and Youth Services Bureau. Recommendations are made to the ACYF Commissioner, making the final decisions.

Deadlines:  As specified in the Federal Register.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  From 60 to 90 days.

Appeals:  None.

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

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Information is provided in the Federal Register.

Examples of Funded Projects:  In fiscal year 1999, 132 projects provided services for street-based education and outreach, emergency shelter, survival aid, individual assessment, treatment and counseling prevention and education activities, information and referral, crisis intervention, and follow-up support. It is anticipated that 145 grants will be awarded in fiscal years 2000 and 2001.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  The range is $100,000 in Federal support each year, maximum of $300,000 for a 3-year project.

93.557 RELATED PROGRAMS:

  • 93.623 Runaway and Homeless Youth;
  • 93.550 Transitional Living for Homeless Youth.

93.557 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

In fiscal year 1999, 132 grants were awarded. It is anticipated that 145 grants will be awarded in fiscal years 2000 and 2001.

93.557 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

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

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants.

Obligations:  (Grants and Contracts) FY 99 $14,973,286; FY 00 est $14,999,999; and FY 01 est $14,999,999.

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

Authorization:  Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, Section 40155, Part A, Public Law 103-322; Missing, Exploited and Runaway Children Protection Act of 1999, Part E, Sexual Abuse Prevention Program, Public Law 106-71.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  Contact Headquarters Office listed below for available literature. You may also get information on the Family and Youth Services website at www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/FYSB on the FYSB homepage under policy and funding announcements. Information is also available through the National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth, P.O. Box 13505, Silver Spring, MD 20911-3505. Phone: (301) 608-8098. Fax: (301) 608- 8721.

93.557 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Associate Commissioner, Family and Youth Services Bureau, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, 330 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20447. Contact: Glida Lambert, Phone (202)205-8102.

Headquarters Office:  Associate Commissioner, Family and Youth Services Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, 330 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20447. Contact: Pamela Johnson. Phone: (202) 205-8102.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

93.557 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  Grantee must provide a nonfederal share or match of at least 10 percent of the Federal funds awarded. The nonfederal share may be met by cash or in-kind contributions, although applicants are encouraged to meet their match requirements through cash contributions.

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

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Provide education and prevention services to runaway, homeless and street youth that have been subjected to or at risk of sexual exploitation or abuse. Establish and build relationships between street youth and program outreach staff to help youth leave the streets.

93.557 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:  All financial records are to be maintained 3 years after termination of the project or until audit is completed, whichever occurs first.

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