Indian Country Alcohol and Drug Prevention (16.616)

Program

16.616 Indian Country Alcohol and Drug Prevention

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Justice
Office: Bureau Of Justice Assistance

Authorization

Consolidated Appropriations Act 2008, Public Law 110-161.

Program Number

16.616

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To assist tribal governments in the development and enhancement of tribal justice strategies to address crime issues related to alcohol and substance abuse.

Types of Assistance

PROJECT GRANTS

Uses and Use Restrictions

The Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program (IASAP) provides funding and technical assistance to federally recognized tribal governments, including eligible Alaska Native villages and corporations, and authorized intertribal consortia, to plan, implement, or enhance tribal justice strategies to address crime issues related to alcohol and substance abuse. No match is required for personnel. However, if a position under IASAP is supported with BJA funds, total costs associated with salary and fringe benefits may not exceed 50 percent of the grant. Funds awarded through this program to the following tribes may not be used for courts or law enforcement officers for a tribe or village, pursuant to Public Law 108-199 S. 112(a)(1): (1) tribes in which fewer than 25 Native members live in the village year round; and (2) tribes that are located within the boundaries of the Fairbanks North Star Borough, the Matanuska Susitna Borough, the Municipality of Anchorage, the Kenai Peninsula Borough, the City and Borough of Juneau, the Sitka Borough, or the Ketchikan Borough.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 524 note, applicants are limited to federally recognized tribal governments, including eligible Alaska Native villages and corporations, and authorized intertribal consortia see 25 U.S.C. Section 450. Intertribal consortia must have and retain written authorization from each member tribe prior to this solicitation's submission deadline and certify the same in the application. Tribes that received funding from the FY 2006 or FY 2007 program ARE NOT ELIGIBLE to apply for a FY 2008 supplemental award.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Federally recognized Tribal governments.

Credentials/Documentation

Costs will be determined in accordance with 2 CFR, Part 225 for State and local governments. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. The standard application forms as furnished by the federal agency and required by 28 CFR, Part 66, must be used for this program. Awards through this program will be competitive, based upon the extent and the urgency of the need of each applicant. All competitive grant applications must be submitted electronically through the Grant Management System (GMS) at: http://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov. Applications or supplemental materials received by facsimile or postal mail will not be accepted.

Award Procedure

All applications will be peer reviewed. The BJA Director will then make award recommendations to OJP�s Assistant Attorney General, who will make final determinations.

Deadlines

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

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Applications will generally be approved or denied within 120 days of the receipt of a completed application.

Appeals

See 28 CFR Part 18 for standards.

Renewals

Contingent upon Congressional funding.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.

This program has no matching requirements.

This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Not to exceed 36 months. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: by letter of credit.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Financial reports are due quarterly and progress reports are due semi-annually. Program evaluation reports may be required. Financial reports are due quarterly and progress reports are due semi-annually. Program evaluation reports may be required. Financial reports are due quarterly and progress reports are due semi-annually. Program evaluation reports may be required. Financial reports are due quarterly and progress reports are due semi-annually. Program evaluation reports may be required. Financial reports are due quarterly and progress reports are due semi-annually. Program evaluation reports may be required.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in federal awards are exempt from federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. Performance Measures: To assist in fulfilling the Department's responsibilities under the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA), Public Law 103-62, applicants who receive funding under this solicitation must provide data that measures the results of their work.

Records

Recipients of federal funds are expected to retain documentation supporting all programs transactions for at least 3 years after the closure of audit reports related to such funding. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or other action involving records has been started before the expiration of the 3-year period, the records must be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all related issues, or until the end of the regular 3-year period, whichever is later.

Program Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2008: For information on tribal justice strategies and best practices, visit the National Tribal Justice Resource Center's web site at http://www.tribalresourcecenter.org. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Financial Information

Account Identification

15-0404-0-1-754.

Obligations

(Project Grants) FY 08 $4,381,276; FY 09 est $6,000,000; FY 10 est $0

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Program announcement contains information regarding the range and average level of financial assistance. Additional information is posted on the BJA website.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Office of Justice Programs Financial Guide and Handbook 4500.2C, Policies and Procedures for the Administration of OJP Grants, are applicable.

Related Programs

Not Applicable.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Euince Pierre Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance
810 Seventh Street, N.W.
, Washington, District of Columbia 20531 Email: AskBJA@usdoj.gov Phone: 202-514-1473

Web Site Address

Indian Country Alcohol and Drug Prevention Program: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/indian.html.

Examples of Funded Projects

Not Applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Contact BJA for more information.