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93.616 MENTORING CHILDREN OF PRISONERS

(MCP)

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.

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 ages 4 through 18 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 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 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

From 60 to 90 days.

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 total project budget in the first and second years
of the project. In the third year, the grantee must provide a nonfederal
share or match of at least 50 percent of the total project budget. 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 with 12
month budget periods.

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.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Account Identification

75-1536-0-1-506.

Obligations

(Grants) FY 05 $47,963,000; FY 06 est $46,090,000; and FY
07 est $37,150,000.(Contracts) FY 05 $1,081,000; FY 06 est $2,960,000; and
FY 07 est $2,397,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

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

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS

In fiscal year 2005, 218 grants were awarded to
Urban/Suburban and Rural/Tribal grantees. It is anticipated that 218
grants will be awarded in fiscal years 2006 and 185 grants will be awarded
in 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 CONTACTS

Regional or Local 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. FTS is not available.

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. FTS is not available.

Web Site Address

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

RELATED PROGRAMS

93.556, Promoting Safe and Stable Families.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS

In fiscal year 2005, 218 grants were awarded to
Urban/Suburban and Rural/Tribal grantees. It is anticipated that 218
grants will be awarded in fiscal years 2006 and 185 grants will be awarded
in 2007.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS

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_fysb.html.

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