Child Welfare Services Training Grants (93.648)
Program
93.648 Child Welfare Services Training Grants
Federal Agency
ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Authorization
Social Security Act, Section 426(a) (1) (c), 42 U.S.C. 626 (a) (1) (c), as amended.
Program Number
93.648
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To develop competency-based curricula to train child welfare agency staff to assist children and families in the public child welfare system.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
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.
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.
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
Appeals
Appeals are processed in accordance with HHS regulations in 45 CFR, 16.
Renewals
Renewals and extensions are available through formal submission of progress reports and continuation applications.
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.
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.
Program Accomplishments
In fiscal year 2002, 39 grants were awarded. It is anticipated that 50 grants will be awarded in fiscal year 2003 and 50 continuation grants awarded in fiscal year 2004.
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-1536-0-1-506.
Obligations
(Grants and Contracts) FY 02 $7,495,000; FY 03 est $7,449,263; and FY 04 est $7,498,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$75,000 to $200,000; $166,619.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
No regulations codified in 45 CFR 1300.
Related Programs
93.645, Child Welfare Services_State Grants.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Contact the Regional Administrator, ACYF.
Headquarters Office
Marva P. Benjamin, Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, 330 C Street, SW., Washington, DC. 20447. Telephone: (202) 205-8405.
Web Site Address
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/cb
Examples of Funded Projects
Interdisciplinary training projects; projects to support professional education for child welfare practices; innovative training for exemplary practice; and cross program training.
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.
