Education and Prevention to Reduce Sexual Abuse of Runaway, Homeless and Street Youth (93.557)

Program

93.557 Education and Prevention to Reduce Sexual Abuse of Runaway, Homeless and Street Youth

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Administration For Children And Families

Authorization

Reconnecting Homeless Youth Act of 2008, Public Law 110-378 Part E.

Program Number

93.557

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

The Street Outreach Program (SOP) makes grants available to nonprofit agencies for the purpose of providing street-based services to runaway, homeless and street youth who have been subjected to, or are at risk of being subjected to, sexual abuse, prostitution, or sexual exploitation.

Types of Assistance

PROJECT GRANTS

Uses and Use Restrictions

Provide education and prevention services, directly or through collaboration with other agencies, to runaway, homeless and street youth that have been subjected to or are at risk of sexual exploitation or abuse. The goal and design of these efforts is to help young people leave the streets to build postive relationships.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Any private, nonprofit agency is eligible to apply. Nonfederally recognized Indian Tribes and urban Indian organizations are eligible to apply for grants as private, nonprofit agencies: (Note: Public agencies are not eligible).

Beneficiary Eligibility

Runaway and homeless street youth will benefit.

Credentials/Documentation

Nonprofit organizations must submit proof of nonprofit status. Applicable costs and administrative procedures will be determined in accordance with 45 CFR 74 and 92. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Consultation or assistance is available from the Family and Youth Services (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 (SPOC) in his or her State for more information on the process. (NOTE: State/territory participation in the intergovernmental review process does not signify applicant eligibility for financial assistance under a program. A potential applicant must meet the eligibility requirements of the program for which it is applying prior to submitting an application to its SPOC). Environmental impact information is not required 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 on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.

Application Procedure

OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. Application for Federal Assistance, Standard Form 424 must be submitted. Specific instructions are published via the Internet under the Form section at the following website address: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants.

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 ACYF Commissioner, who makes the final funding decisions.

Deadlines

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

From 60 to 90 days.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Renewals

Awards are generally made for 3-year project periods; funding for the second and third year is dependent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula.

Matching Requirements: Grantee must provide a nonfederal share or match of at least 10 percent of the Federal funds awarded. The nonfederal share may be met by cash or in-kind contributions, although applicants are encouraged to meet their match requirements through cash contributions.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Grants will be awarded for a period of 36 months. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: quarterly.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Progress and fiscal reports must be submitted semi-annually. A final program and expenditure report must be submitted within 90 days after the completion of the project period. Fiscal reports (SF-269) must be submitted semi-annually. A final program and expenditure report must be submitted within 90 days after the completion of the project period. *See program reports (narratives). *See cash reports (SF-269). Performance monitoring is not applicable.

Audits

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-133. 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

Fiscal Year 2008: In Fiscal Year 2008, 161 grants were awarded. $1,470,000 was awarded in Contracts. Fiscal Year 2009: It is anticipated that 166 will be awarded in fiscal years 2009, $1,678,000 for Contracts. Fiscal Year 2010: It is anticipated that 166 grants will be awarded in FY 2010 and $1,678,000 for Contracts.

Financial Information

Account Identification

75-1536-0-1-506.

Obligations

(Project Grants) FY 08 $17,221,000; FY 09 est $17,721,000; FY 10 est $17,721,000 -

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

$100,000 to $200,000 per budget period; Average award is $100,000.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Contact Headquarters Office listed below for available literature. You may also get information on the Family and Youth Services website at the following address http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/fysb under the "Policy and Legislative Documents" link. Information is also available through the National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth, 5515 Security Lane Suite 800 North Bethesda, MD 20852. Telephone: (301) 608-8098. Fax: (301) 608- 8721. The National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth website address is http://www.http://ncfy.acf.hhs.gov and general email address is info@ncfy.com.

Related Programs

93.550 Transitional Living for Homeless Youth; 93.623 Basic Center Grant

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

See Regional Agency Offices. Contact: Administration for Children and Family, Family and Youth Services Bureau, Division of Youth Services. (See Appendix IV of this Catalog for the addresses of the Regional Offices.).

Headquarters Office

Curtis Porter 1250 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, District of Columbia 20447 Phone: 202.205.8306

Web Site Address

http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/fysb.

Examples of Funded Projects

Fiscal Year 2008: In fiscal year 2008, 161 projects provided services for street-based education and outreach, emergency shelter, survival aid, individual assessment, treatment and counseling prevention and education activities, information and referral, crisis intervention, and follow-up support. Fiscal Year 2009: It is anticipated that 166 grants will be awarded for street-based education and outreach, emergency shelter, survival aid, individual assessment, treatment and counseling prevention and education activities, information and referral, crisis intervention, and follow-up support in fiscal years 2009. Fiscal Year 2010: It is anticipated that 166 grants will be awarded for street-based education and outreach, emergency shelter, survival aid, individual assessment, treatment and counseling prevention and education activities, information and referral, crisis intervention, and follow-up support in fiscal years 2010.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Applications will be evaluated based upon the criteria published in the Funding Opportunity Announcement located on the following website address: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/grants_fysb.html. Organizations with experience in providing services to homeless youth are given priority.