Marine Corps Systems Command Federal Assistance Program

 

To reduce the demand for illegal drugs among Americas youth by providing standardized Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) training through a science-based curriculum to youth ranging from age eight through the completion of high school, not to exceed twenty years old.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
12.369
Federal Agency/Office
Department of The Navy, Usmc, Department of Defense
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants; Z - Salaries and Expenses
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2021 Funding goes towards youth camps and conferences focused on leadership, citizenship through community service, self-discipline, and living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. For example, summer training events focus on leadership, teamwork, healthy lifestyles, outdoor survival, STEM programs, Civics, and historical education areas and averages over $700K per year. The Annual Adult Leaders conference which provides direct training to Adult Volunteers on youth development, risk management, drug demand reduction education, and other program support which averages over $300K per event. All events allow for youth members to actively use leadership and healthy drug free applications throughout each event.
Fiscal Year 2022 Funding goes towards youth camps and conferences focused on leadership, citizenship through community service, self-discipline, and living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. For example, summer training events focus on leadership, teamwork, healthy lifestyles, outdoor survival, STEM programs, Civics, and historical education areas and averages over $700K per year. The Annual Adult Leaders conference which provides direct training to Adult Volunteers on youth development, risk management, drug demand reduction education, and other program support which averages over $300K per event. All events allow for youth members to actively use leadership and healthy drug free applications throughout each event.
Authorization
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008, H.R. 3222, Title VIII, Section 8030, Public Law 110-116
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Other private/public nonprofit organizations which are operated primarily for educational or similar purposes in the public interest, and commercial concerns.
Beneficiary Eligibility
The beneficiaries for this program are American youth ranging from age eight through the completion of high school, not to exceed twenty years old.
Credentials/Documentation
Awards are subject to the requirements in the program announcements posted on grants.gov, including submission of certifications and representations and having a current registration in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov).
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Proposals shall be prepared in accordance with instructions in individual program announcements. See Grants.gov (www.grants.gov)
Award Procedure
Congress has authorized the program indefinitely via H.R. 3222, SEC 8030 for the Young Marines through the DDR program and throughout the years has provided additional funding through the Department of Defense (DoD) DDR budget under DoD appropriations acts. There has been no subsequent law enacted to remove the program authorization that is identified in H.R. 3222-27 SEC 8030.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 30-90 days, depending on the authority under which the funds would be awarded.
Appeals
From 1 to 15 days.
Renewals
Pre-application with new proposal is permitted.
How are proposals selected?
Congress has authorized the program indefinitely via H.R. 3222, SEC 8030 for the Young Marines through the DDR program and throughout the years has provided additional funding through the Department of Defense (DoD) DDR budget under DoD appropriations acts. There has been no subsequent law enacted to remove the program authorization that is identified in H.R. 3222-27 SEC 8030.
How may assistance be used?
Funds must be expended in accordance with the work identified in the proposal that is referenced in the award and in accordance with applicable Government-wide cost principles as specified in the DoD Grant and Agreement Regulations.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Continuous monitoring throughout the effort
Auditing
Other audits as deemed appropriate.
Records
Record keeping requirements are in accordance with the terms and conditions of the award, which will include appropriate provisions related to recipient records that are required by the DoDGARs.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Normally from 12 to 36 months. Monthly
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Angela Gorman
2200 Lester Street
Quantico, VA 22134 US
angela.gorman@usmc.mil
Phone: 7034323159
Website Address
https://sam.gov/fal/fb5ded58fa954a9cb1ae4e1a1b00de64/view
Financial Information
Account Identification
17-1106-1-1-054
Obligations
(Salaries and Expenses) FY 22$4,000,000.00; FY 23 est $0.00; FY 24 est $0.00; FY 21$4,000,000.00; FY 20$4,000,000.00; FY 19$4,000,000.00; FY 18$4,000,000.00; FY 17$4,000,000.00; FY 16 est $4,000,000.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Support for the 235 units across the country varies based on the relative number of adult and youth members for each unit. The average support costs provided per unit is $21,000.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Department of Defense Grant and Agreement Regulations (DoDGARS) (as updated through DoD's interim implementation of 2 CFR part 200 which can be found at 2 CFR part 1103) and individual program announcements.
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2018 Continuation of funding of the current award
Fiscal Year 2021 Funding goes towards youth camps and conferences focused on leadership, citizenship through community service, self-discipline, and living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. For example, summer training events focus on leadership, teamwork, healthy lifestyles, outdoor survival, STEM programs, Civics, and historical education areas and averages over $700K per year. The Annual Adult Leaders conference which provides direct training to Adult Volunteers on youth development, risk management, drug demand reduction education, and other program support which averages over $300K per event. All events allow for youth members to actively use leadership and healthy drug free applications throughout each event.
Fiscal Year 2023 Funding goes towards youth camps and conferences focused on leadership, citizenship through community service, self-discipline, and living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. For example, summer training events focus on leadership, teamwork, healthy lifestyles, outdoor survival, STEM programs, Civics, and historical education areas and averages over $700K per year. The Annual Adult Leaders conference which provides direct training to Adult Volunteers on youth development, risk management, drug demand reduction education, and other program support which averages over $300K per event. All events allow for youth members to actively use leadership and healthy drug free applications throughout each event.

 



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