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93.910:  Family and Community Violence Prevention Program

Popular Name:  Family Life Centers

Objectives:  To establish Family Life Centers on the campuses of 25 minority institutions of higher education to: 1) Assess local community resources for violence prevention projects; 2) Coordinate activities with existing violence prevention projects; 3) Design and implement educational interventions addressing interpersonal family violence; and 4) Design and implement a project to identify students from dysfunctional families and support them with coping strategies.

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

93.910 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Eligible Applicants: An institute of higher education representing 4-year undergraduate institutions and a 2 year tribal college historically identified as providing education primarily to minority students, or having a majority enrollment of minority students.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Minority families and communities will benefit.

Credentials/Documentation:  Proof of nonprofit status is required as part of the application submission.

93.910 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  This program does not require any 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 followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. When indicated in an individual program announcement, applications are subject to review in accordance with the national Planning and Resources Development Act, Public Law 93.641 as amended. For the technical assistance component of this program, when indicated in individual program announcements, applications are eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  Requests for the standard PHS application form (SF PHS 5161-1 revised June 1999) and instructions for submission should be directed to Mrs. Carolyn Williams, Grants Management Officer, Division of Management Operations, Office of Minority Health, Office of Public Health and Science, Department of Health and Human Services, Rockwall II Bldg., Suite 1000, 5515 Security Lane, Rockville, MD 20852. Phone: (301) 594-0758. A signed original and two copies of the application are required.

Award Procedure:  After considering the recommendations of the review panel, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health makes final decision on funding projects and a notice of grant award is issued.

Deadlines:  Contact Headquarters Office listed below for deadline receipt information.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  About 60 days.

Appeals:  None.

Renewals:  None.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Complete review criteria information can be obtained from the Program Contact.

Examples of Funded Projects:  The following are examples of projects funded under the cooperative agreement: 1) A database and resource directory was developed on viable violence and substance abuse services and resources; 2) A variety of education experiences were provided to youth and families to assist them in making positive life style choices and facilitating their educational pursuits; 3) Community outreach services were provided to neighborhoods.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  Cooperative Agreements, $6,400,000.

93.910 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 93.927 Health Centers Grants for Residents of Public Housing.

93.910 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

93.910 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  OFFICE OF MINORITY HEALTH, OFFICE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SCIENCES, OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANCE SECRETARY FOR HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants.

Obligations:  (Grants) FY 99 $6,400,000; FY 00 est $6,400,000; and FY 01 est $6,400,000.

Budget Account Number:  75-0120-0-1-551.

Authorization:  Public Health Service Act, as amended, Title XVII, Section 1707(e)(1), 42 U.S.C. 300u et seq.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  Specific program requirements are contained in the application instructions, the Federal Register, and the PHS Grants Policy Statement (DHHS (OASH) Publication No. 94- 50,000, Rev. April 1, 1994).

93.910 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Not applicable.

Headquarters Office:  Program Contact: Ms. Cynthia H. Amis, Director, Division of Program Operations, Office of Minority Health, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, Suite 1000, Rockwall II Bldg., 5515 Security Lane, Rockville, MD 20852. Phone: (301) 594-0769. Grants Management Contact: Mrs. Carolyn Williams, Grants Management Officer, Division of Management Operations, Office of Minority Health, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, Suite 1000, Rockwall II Bldg., 5515 Security Lane, Rockville, MD 20852. Phone: (301)594-0758. Use the same numbers for FTS.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

93.910 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  The cooperative agreement will have a 3-year project period with 12-month budget periods. Following the initial budget period, continued funding is subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory program performance. Payments will be made either on a monthly cash request basis or under a letter of credit. Necessary instructions regarding payment procedure will be provided at the time the notice of grant award is issued.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Funds will be used to support a cooperative agreement for a family and community violence program to prevent minority related violence and improve health and human services to minorities. Funds are not to be used for the provision of health care services, construction, augmentation of ongoing Office of Minority Health (OMH) supported demonstrations, or supplantation of ongoing project activities.

93.910 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Semi-annual progress reports are required for the cooperative agreement with final performance report due 90 days after the end of the project period. Financial status report is due 90 days after the end of the budget period with a final financial status report due no later than 90 days after the end of the project period.

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 $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 note in Circular No. A 133. In addition, grants and cooperative agreements are subject to inspection and audits by DHHS and other Federal government officials.

Records:  Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to the grant shall be retained for a minimum of 3 years, or longer pending completion and resolution of any audit findings. Property records must be retained in accordance with Public Health Service Policy Statement requirements.