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93.010 COMMUNITY-BASED ABSTINENCE EDUCATION (CBAE)

(CBAE)

FEDERAL AGENCY

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

AUTHORIZATION

Title XI, Section 1110 of the Social Security Act (using
the definitions contained in Title V, Section 510 (b)(2) of the Act).

OBJECTIVES

To provide funding to public and private institutions for
community-based abstinence education project grants. The project grant's
objective is to reduce out-of-wedlock childbearing and
sexually-transmitted diseases by teaching abstinence to adolescents ages
12 through 18 and by creating an environment within communities that
support decisions to postpone sexual activity. To meet these objectives,
grantees must incorporate the abstinence education definitions identified
in Sections (A) through (H) in Section 510 of the Social Security Act.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE

Project Grants.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS

For the purpose of Section 510, the term "Abstinence
Education" means an educational or motivational program which (a) has as
its exclusive purpose, teaching the social, psychological, and health
gains to be realized by abstaining from sexual activity; (b) teaches
abstinence from sexual activity outside marriage as the expected standard
for all school age children; (c) teaches that abstinence from sexual
activity is the only certain way to avoid out-of-wedlock pregnancy,
sexually transmitted diseases, and other associated health problems; (d)
teaches that a mutually faithful monogamous relationship in context of
marriage is the expected standard of human sexual activity; (e) teaches
that sexual activity outside of the context of marriage is likely to have
harmful psychological and physical effects; (f) teaches that bearing
children out of wedlock is likely to have harmful consequences for that
child, the child's parents, and society; (g) teaches young people how to
reject sexual advances and how alcohol and drug use increases
vulnerability to sexual advances; and (h) teaches the importance of
attaining self-sufficiency before engaging in sexual activity.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicant Eligibility

Public and private agencies responsible for the
administration (or supervision of the administration) of projects under
Section 1110 of the Social Security Act that teach abstinence, using the
definitions contained in Section 510(b)(2) of the Act, to adolescents ages
12 through 18. Eligible applicants include: State governments; County
governments; City or Township governments; independent school districts;
private institutions of higher education; special district governments;
public and State-controlled institutions of higher education; Native
American Tribal governments (Federally recognized); public housing
authorities/Indian housing authorities; Native American Tribal
organizations (other than Federally recognized Tribal governments);
non-profits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than
institutions of higher education; non-profits that do not have a 501(c)(3)
status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education;
for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and, small
businesses. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the
statutory eligibility requirements are eligible to apply under this
announcement. Sex education programs that promote the use of
contraceptives are not eligible for funding under this program.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Adolescents ages 12 through 18.

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
in his or her State for more information of the process that 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 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 that 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. Recommendations are made 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 a 5-year project period,
funding for the second through fifth year is dependent upon satisfactory
performance and availability of funds.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS

Formula and Matching Requirements

None.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Grants are awarded competitively for project periods of up
to 5 years.

POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

Reports

Financial and program reports are due semi-annually. 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 $84,452,000; FY 06 est $90,798,000; and FY
07 est $117,054,000. (Contracts) FY 05 $3,969,000; FY 06 est $6,699,000;
and FY 07 est $8,070,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

$250,000 to $600,000; $425,000.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS

In FY 2005, 143 grants were awarded and in FY 2006, 152
grants were awarded. It is anticipated that 202 grants will be awarded in
FY 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

Not applicable.

Headquarters Office

Central Office Contacts and Program Contact: Mr. Jeffrey
Trimbath, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Family and Youth
Services Bureau; 1250 Maryland Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20024. Grants
Management, Financial Management Specialist; U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of
Administration; Office of Grants Management, Division of Discretionary
Grants, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW, Washington, DC 20447.

Web Site Address

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

RELATED PROGRAMS

93.235, Abstinence Education Program; 93.111, Adolescent
Family Life Research Grants.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS

Examples of funded projects may be requested through the
Family and Youth Services Bureau.

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/grants_fysb.html.

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