Mentoring Children of Prisoners (93.616)

 

Program

93.616 Mentoring Children of Prisoners

 

Federal Agency

ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.

 

Authorization

Safe and Stable Families Act of 2001, Subpart 2 of Part B of Title IV; Public Law 107-133.

 

Program Number

93.616

 

Last Known Status

Active

 

Objectives

To make competitive grants to applicants in areas with significant numbers of children of prisoners to support the establishment and operation of programs using a network of public and private entities to provide mentoring services for these children.

 

Types of Assistance

Project Grants.

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

Provide mentoring and support services to urban and/or suburban populations with substantial numbers of children with incarcerated parents.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Those eligible to apply for funding under this grant competition include applicants in areas where there are substantial numbers of children of prisoners. Applicants must establish or expand and operate programs using a network of public and private entities to provide this mentoring. This includes any State or local government unit, Tribe and Tribal organization, private nonprofit, community and faith based groups.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Children of prisoners will benefit.

Credentials/Documentation

Nonprofit organizations must submit proof of nonprofit status. Applicable costs and administrative procedures will be determined in accordance with Public Law 107-133.

 

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 of 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

Application for Federal Assistance, Standard Form 424, is to be submitted. Specific instructions are published in the Federal Register.

Award Procedure

All applicants are reviewed by a panel of nonfederal experts which assigns scores according to 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, who makes the recommendations to the ACYF Commissioner, who makes the final funding decision.

Deadlines

As specified in the announcement or application instructions.

 

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Appeals

None.

Renewals

Awards are generally made for 3-year project periods, funding for the second and third years depend upon satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

 

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Grantee must provide a nonfederal share or match of at least 25 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 Federal match requirements through cash contributions.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Grants will be awarded for a period of 36 months.

 

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Applicants must submit quarterly reports and agree to submit other required program and financial reports, as instructed by FYSB.

Audits

Audits are conducted in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 74 and 92.

Records

All financial records are to be maintained for 3 years after termination of the project or until audit is completed, whichever occurs first.

 

Program Accomplishments

In fiscal year 2003, approximately 14 to 16 new grants will be awarded to Urban/Suburban and 6 to 10 Rural/Tribal populations.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

75-1536-0-1-506.

Obligations

(Grants and Contracts) FY 02 $0; FY 03 est $9,935,000; and FY 04 est $50,000,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Grants will range from $100,000 to $1,000,000 depending on the scope of the project.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Contact Headquarters office listed below for available literature.

 

Related Programs

93.556, Promoting Safe and Stable Families.

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

Associate Commissioner, Family and Youth Services Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services, 330 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20447. Contact: Harry Wilson. Telephone: (202) 205-8102. FTS is not available.

Headquarters Office

Associate Commissioner, Family and Youth Services Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services, 330 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20447. Contact: Harry Wilson. Telephone: (202) 205-8102. FTS is not available.

Web Site Address

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

 

Examples of Funded Projects

In fiscal year 2003, approximately 14-16 new grants will be awarded to Urban/Suburban, 6-10 will be awarded to Rural/Tribal.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Information is provided in the Federal Register Announcement soliciting applications.