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Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

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93.959:  Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse

Popular Name:  Prevention and Treatment (SAPT) Block Grant

Objectives:  To provide financial assistance to States and Territories to support projects for the development and implementation of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation activities directed to the diseases of alcohol and drug abuse.

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

93.959 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  State and U.S. Territory Governments; or Tribal Organizations. NOTE: Only the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians is eligible for direct award of SAPT Block Grant Funds, per the PHS Act.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Recipients of State and U.S. Territory Governments; and members of Indian Tribes or Tribal Organizations.

Credentials/Documentation:  None.

93.959 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  Not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  Chief Executive Officer of the State, Territory, or Tribal Organization (limited to the Red Lake Band of the Chippewa) must apply annually for an allotment.

Award Procedure:  Grant awards are issued directly by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment to the designated State Agency, Territory, or Tribal organization (limited to the Red Lake Band of the Chippewa).

Deadlines:  Contact the Headquarters Office listed below for application deadline.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  Not applicable.

Appeals:  Not applicable.

Renewals:  Not applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Applications must fulfill statutory and Federal regulations and regulatory requirements. For information on statutory and Federal regulations requirements contact James Sayers, Ph.D., Division for State Programs, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, SAMHSA, PHS, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockwall II, 8th Floor, Rockville, MD 20857. Phone: 301-443-3820.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Not applicable.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  The range is from $61,024 to $177,000,000.

93.959 RELATED PROGRAMS:

93.959 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

93.959 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

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

Type of Assistance:  Formula Grants.

Obligations:  (Grants) FY 99 $1,505,750,000; FY 00 est $1,520,000,000; and FY 01 est $1,549,450,000.

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

Authorization:  Public Health Service Act, Title XIX, Part B, Subpart II, as amended, Public Law 102-321; 42 U.S.C. 300x.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  45 CFR 96.

93.959 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Not applicable.

Headquarters Office:  Program Contact: H. Richard Sampson, Division for State and Community Assistance, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockwall II, Suite 880, Rockville, MD 20857. Phone: (301) 443-3820. Grants Management Contact: Ms. Louellen Rice, Grants Management Branch, Office of Resource Management, Office of Program Support, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockwall II, Suite 618, Rockville, MD 20857. Phone: (301) 443-4456. Use the same numbers for FTS.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

93.959 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  The formula for the allocation of funds is cited in 42 U.S.C. 300x-33. Allotments to the States are based upon weighted population factors and, for equity purposes, a measure reflecting the differences that exist between the State involved and other States in the cost of providing authorized services. Territories shall receive funds based on the civilian population of the Territory as indicated by the most recent available data divided by the aggregate civilian population of the Territories, but not less than $50,000. The Secretary shall each fiscal year reserve for the Territories of the United States, 1.5 percent of the amounts appropriated for these purposes.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Each allotment is available for obligation during the fiscal year it was allotted and all such obligations must be expended by the end of the subsequent fiscal year. Payments are made through the Electronic Transfer System.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Funds may be used at the discretion of the States to achieve the statutory objectives, including the fulfillment of certain requirements. Not less than 35% of the funds shall be expended for prevention and treatment activities regarding alcohol and not less than 35% shall be spent for prevention and treatment activities regarding other drugs. Not less than 20 percent of the funds shall be spent for programs for individuals who do not require treatment for substance abuse, but to educate and counsel such individuals and to provide for activities to reduce the risk of such abuse by the individuals by developing community-based strategies for prevention of such abuse, including the use of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products by individuals to whom it is unlawful to sell or distribute such beverages or products. States, for fiscal year 1994, shall expend not less than 5 percent of the grant to increase (relative to fiscal year 1992) the availability of treatment services designed for pregnant women and women with dependent children (either by establishing new programs or expanding the capacity of existing programs). States, for fiscal year 1994, shall also expend not less than 5 percent of the grant to increase (relative to fiscal year 1993) the availability of such services to pregnant women and women with dependent children. States must require programs of treatment for intravenous drug abuse to admit individuals into treatment within 14 days after making such a request or 120 days of such a request, if interim vices are made available within 48 hours. States will provide, directly or through arrangements with other public or nonprofit entities, tuberculosis services such as counseling, testing, treatment, and early intervention services for substance abusers at risk for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease. Other statutory requirements also apply.

93.959 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Each State must prepare and submit an annual report of program activities for the preceding fiscal year in conjunction with the application for the requested fiscal year's funding. A copy of the State's most recent annual audit report must also be submitted.

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:  The State's law and practices will govern, subject to guidance and regulations as may be promulgated by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, in accordance with the statutory requirements.