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93.623 BASIC CENTER GRANT

(BCP)

FEDERAL AGENCY

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

AUTHORIZATION

Runaway, Homeless, and Missing Children Protection Act of
2003, Public Law 108-96 under Part A.

OBJECTIVES

The purpose of Part A of the RHY Act (Runaway and Homeless
Youth Grant Program) is to establish or strengthen locally controlled
community-based programs that address the immediate needs of runaway and
homeless youth and their families. Services must be delivered outside of
the law enforcement, child welfare, mental health and juvenile justice
systems. The goals and objectives of the Basic Center Program are to: 1)
Alleviate problems of runaway and homeless youth; 2) reunite youth with
their families and encourage the resolution of intrafamily problems
through counseling and other services; 3) strengthen family relationships
and encourage stable living conditions for youth; and 4) help youth decide
upon constructive courses of action.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE

Project Grants.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS

Each Basic Center program is required to provide outreach
to runaway and homeless youth; temporary shelter for up to fifteen (15)
days; food; clothing; individual, group and family counseling; aftercare
and referrals, as appropriate. Basic Center programs are required to
provide their services in residential settings for at no more than twenty
(20) youth unless a state or local law or regulation requires a higher
maximum to comply with licensure requirments for facilities serving child
and youth. Some programs also provide part or all of their shelter
services through host homes (usually private homes under contract to the
centers), with counseling and referrals being provided from a central
location. Basic Center programs offer shelter to youth who are less than
18 years of age and who are at risk of separation from their family.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicant Eligibility

States, localities, private entities, and coordinated
networks of such entities are eligible to apply for a Basic Center Program
grant unless they are part of the law enforcement structure or the
juvenile justice system. Federally recognized Indian organizations are
also eligible to apply for grants as private, non-profit agencies.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Runaway and homeless youth and their families are the
beneficiaries.

Credentials/Documentation

Nonprofit organizations must submit proof of nonprofit
status. Applicable costs and administrative procedures will be determined
in accordance with Parts 74 and 92 of Title 45 of the Code of Federal
Regulations.

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 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.)

Application Procedure

Application for Federal Assistance, Standard Form 424 must
be submitted. Specific instructions are published via the Internet at the
following website address: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/index.html.

Award Procedure

All applications are reviewed by a panel of nonfederal
experts which 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, who makes recommendations to the ACYF
Commissioner, who makes the final funding decisions.

Deadlines

As specified in the announcement or application
instructions.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

From 60 to 90 days.

Appeals

None.

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

Federal share of grant is up to 90 percent. The nonfederal
share may be in cash or in-kind contributions. The statute contains a
formula for allocation of funds by State. It is based on the population of
each State under age 18 as a proportion of the current national population
under age 18.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Grants are awarded competitively for project periods of up
to 3 years.

POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

Reports

Financial and program reports are due semiannually. A final
report is due 90 days after conclusion of project period.

Audits

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.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Account Identification

75-1536-0-1-506.

Obligations

(Grants) FY 05 $46,950,000; FY 06 est $46,570,000; and FY
07 est $46,570,000. (Contracts) FY 05 $1,694,000; FY 06 est $1,515,000;
and FY 07 est $1,514,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

$100,000 to $200,000 per budget period; $128,000.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS

In fiscal year 2005, 342 grants were awarded. It is
anticipated that 328 grants will be awarded in fiscal years 2006 and 2007.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE

Contact Headquarters Office listed below for available
literature. You may also get information on the Family and Youth Services
Bureau 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, P.O. Box 13505, Silver Spring, MD
20911-3505. Telephone: (301) 608-8098. Fax: (301) 608-8721. The National
Clearinghouse on Families and Youth website address is www.ncfy.com.

INFORMATION CONTACTS

Regional or Local Office

Contact: Regional Administrator, Administration for
Children and Families, Regional Offices. (See Appendix IV of this Catalog
for the addresses of the Regional Offices.)

Headquarters Office

Associate Commissioner, Family and Youth Services Bureau,
Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human
Services, 1250 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20447. Contact: Harry
Wilson. Telephone: (202) 205-8102. Use the same number for FTS.

Web Site Address

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

RELATED PROGRAMS

93.550, Transitional Living for Homeless Youth; 93.557,
Education and Prevention Grants to Reduce Sexual Abuse of Runaway,
Homeless and Street Youth; 93.674, Chafee Foster Care Independence
Program.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS

Funded projects include local centers for runaway and
homeless youth, Youth Development State Collaboration Programs, Training
and Technical Assistance grants, and a toll-free National Communications
System.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS

An assessment is made on the basis of the degree to which:
(1) The likelihood that the proposal will provide necessary services
including shelter, counseling, and aftercare to runaway and other homeless
youth and their families; (2) reasonableness of cost of these services;
and (3) qualifications of staff. 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.

General Services Administration
Office of Chief Acquisition
Officer
Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR)