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Program Descriptions

93.648:  Child Welfare Services Training Grants

Objectives:  To develop competency-based curricula to train child welfare agency staff to assist children and families in the public child welfare system.

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

93.648 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Accredited institutions of higher learning.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Awards are made to institutions of higher learning.

Credentials/Documentation:  Grants to educational institutions are made only to accredited institutions. Costs are determined in accordance with Parts 74 and 92 of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

93.648 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  Institutions applying for training grants are advised to consult with Headquarters Office concerning their proposals. Standard application forms, as furnished by DHHS must be used for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  Applications made in the format provided by and at the time specified in the annual Federal Register announcements of the availability of funds.

Award Procedure:  Grants are awarded after review by a panel of nonfederal persons, with final decision by the Commissioner, ACYF in the Headquarters office.

Deadlines:  Deadline dates are announced in the annual program announcement.

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

Appeals:  Appeals are processed in accordance with HHS regulations in 45 CFR, Part 16.

Renewals:  Renewals and extensions are available through formal submission of progress reports and continuation applications.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  An assessment is made of: (1) The degree to which the proposal shows promise of meeting specific objectives defined in the annual program announcement; (2) reasonableness of cost; and (3) qualifications of the institution applying and staff.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Interdisciplinary training projects; projects to support professional education for child welfare practices; innovative training for exemplary practice; cross program training.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  The current average grant under Section 426 is about $75,000 to $150,000.

93.648 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 93.645 Child Welfare Services: State Grants.

93.648 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

93.648 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 $6,997,771; FY 00 est $7,000,000; and FY 01 est $7,000,000.

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

Authorization:  Social Security Act, Section 426(a) (1) (c), 42 U.S.C. 626 (a) (1) (c), as amended.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  No regulations codified in 45 CFR 1300.

93.648 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Contact the Regional Administrator, ACYF.

Headquarters Office:  Judith Jhirad-Reich, Ph.D., Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, 330 C Street, SW., Washington, DC. 20447. Phone: (202) 205-8405.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

93.648 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements; however, administratively-required matching, when required, is described in the program announcement.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Duration is specified in announcement.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Grants are made to accredited public or other nonprofit institutions of higher learning for special projects for training personnel for work in the field of child welfare.

93.648 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Biannual progress reports and semi-annual fiscal reports are required.

Audits:  Audits are required in accordance with the requirement in 45 CFR 74 and 92.

Records:  Financial and other records of the grant are to be kept 3 years after the termination of the grant or until audited, whichever comes first.