Community-Based Abstinence Education (CBAE) (93.010)
Program
93.010 Community-Based Abstinence Education (CBAE)
Federal Agency
ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Authorization
Title XI, Section 1110 of the Social Security Act (using the definitions contained in Title V, Section 510 (b)(2) of the Act).
Program Number
93.010
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To provide funding to public and private institutions for community-based abstinence education project grants. The project grant's objective is to reduce out-of-wedlock childbearing and sexually-transmitted diseases by teaching abstinence to adolescents ages 9 through 18 and by creating an environment within communities that support decisions to postpone sexual activity. To meet these objectives, grantees must incorporate the abstinence education definitions identified in Sections (A) through (H) in Section 510 of the Social Security Act.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
For the purpose of Section 510, the term "Abstinence Education" means an educational or motivational program which (a) has as its exclusive purpose, teaching the social, psychological, and health gains to be realized by abstaining from sexual activity; (b) teaches abstinence from sexual activity outside marriage as the expected standard for all school age children; (c) teaches that abstinence from sexual activity is the only certain way to avoid out-of-wedlock pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and other associated health problems; (d) teaches that a mutually faithful monogamous relationship in context of marriage is the expected standard of human sexual activity; (e) teaches that sexual activity outside of the context of marriage is likely to have harmful psychological and physical effects; (f) teaches that bearing children out of wedlock is likely to have harmful consequences for that child, the child's parents, and society; (g) teaches young people how to reject sexual advances and how alcohol and drug use increases vulnerability to sexual advances; and (h) teaches the importance of attaining self-sufficiency before engaging in sexual activity.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Public and private agencies responsible for the administration (or supervision of the administration) of projects under Section 1110 of the Social Security Act that teach abstinence, using the definitions contained in Section 510(b)(2) of the Act, to adolescents ages 9 through 18. Eligible public and private agencies would include nonprofit organizations, State and local government agencies, tribal or ethnic organizations, faith-based organizations, hospitals, clinics, schools, school districts and community organizations. Sex education programs that promote the use of contraceptives are not eligible for funding under this program.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Adolescents ages 9 through 18, with a focus on those adolescents that are most likely to bear children out-of-wedlock.
Credentials/Documentation
Nonprofit organizations must submit proof of nonprofit status. Applicable costs and administrative procedures will be determined in accordance with Parts 74 and 92 of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Consultation or assistance is available from the Family and Youth Services Bureau (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 of the process that State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
Application Procedure
Application for Federal Assistance, Standard Form 424, is to be submitted. Specific instructions are published in the Federal Register or http://www.grants.gov.
Award Procedure
All applications are reviewed by a panel of nonfederal experts that assigns scores according to the published criteria. The panel's scores are factored into the recommendations for funding. Scores and recommendations are reviewed by the Associate Commissioner of the Family and Youth Services Bureau. Recommendations are made to the ACF Commissioner, who makes the final funding decisions.
Deadlines
As specified in the announcement or application instructions.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Awards are generally made for a 3-year project period, funding for the second and third year is dependent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Grants are awarded competitively for project periods of up to 3 years.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Financial and program reports are due quarterly. A final report is due 90 days after conclusion of 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.
Program Accomplishments
In FY 2004, 119 grants were award. It is anticipated that 177 grants will be awarded in FY 2005 and 233 grants in FY 2006.
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-1536-0-1-506.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 04 $74,549,000; FY 05 est $103,698,000; and FY 06 est $142,545,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$200,000 to $800,000; $459,000.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Contact Headquarters Office listed below for available literature. You may also get information on the Family and Youth Services Bureau website at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/fysb under policy and funding announcements.
Related Programs
93.235, Abstinence Education Program; 93.111, Adolescent Family Life Research Grants.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
Central Office Contacts and Program Contact: Mr. Jeffrey Trimbath, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Family and Youth Services Bureau; 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW, Washington, DC 20447. Grants Management, Financial Management Specialist; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Administration; Office of Grants Management, Division of Discretionary Grants, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW, Washington, DC 20447.
Web Site Address
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/fysb
Examples of Funded Projects
Examples of funded projects may be requested through the Family and Youth Services Bureau.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
