Indian Country Alcohol and Drug Prevention (16.616)
Program
16.616 Indian Country Alcohol and Drug Prevention
Federal Agency
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Authorization
Department of Justice Appropriations Act of 2001, as enacted by Section 1(a) of the District of Columbia Appropriations Act of 2001, Public Law 106-533, and as amended by Section 1(a)(4) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2001, Public Law 106-554.
Program Number
16.616
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To assist tribal governments in the development and implementation of programs to reduce alcohol abuse and crime.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
These funds will be made available to federally recognized Tribal governments for the development and implementation of programs.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Federally recognized Tribal governments are eligible to apply for and receive funds under this program.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Federally recognized Tribal governments.
Credentials/Documentation
Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
The standard application forms as furnished by the federal agency and required by the Common Rule, 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.
Award Procedure
Upon approval by the Assistant Attorney General, letters and an award package are sent to the grantee. One copy of the grant award must be signed by duly authorized representative and returned to the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
Deadlines
Not applicable.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
See 28 CFR Part 28 for standards.
Renewals
Any further grant awards are dependent on further funding and grant performance.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Generally 18 months, however, they could vary depending on program goals and objectives.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Unless otherwise specified in the award's special conditions, financial reports are due quarterly and progress reports are due semi-annually. In some cases, evaluation reports may be required.
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 expend 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.
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
Not applicable as the program is still under development.
Financial Information
Account Identification
15-0404-0-1-754.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 02 $9,848,400; FY 03 est $4,989,000; and FY 04 est not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
The program announcement will contain information regarding the range and average level of financial assistance. Additional information will be posted on the BJA website (www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA) at a later date.
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
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Program Development Division, 810 Seventh Street, NW., Washington, DC 20531. Telephone: (202) 514-5943.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
None.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Contact BJA for more information.
