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93.557 EDUCATION AND PREVENTION GRANTS TO REDUCE SEXUAL
ABUSE OF RUNAWAY, HOMELESS AND STREET YOUTH

(Street Outreach Program - SOP)

FEDERAL AGENCY

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

AUTHORIZATION

Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994,
Section 40155, Part A, Public Law 103-322; Runaway, Homeless, and Missing
Children Protection Act of 2003, Public Law 108-96 under Part E.

OBJECTIVES

The Street Outreach Program (SOP) makes grants available to
nonprofit agencies for the purpose of providing street-based services to
runaway, homeless and street youth, who have been subjected to, or are at
risk of being subjected to, sexual abuse, prostitution, or sexual
exploitation.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE

Project Grants.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS

Provide education and prevention services to runaway,
homeless and street youth that have been subjected to or at risk of sexual
exploitation or abuse. Establish and build relationships between street
youth and program outreach staff to help youth leave the streets.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicant Eligibility

Any private, nonprofit agency is eligible to apply.
Nonfederally recognized Indian Tribes and urban Indian organizations are
eligible to apply for grants as private, nonprofit agencies: (Note: Public
agencies are not eligible.)

Beneficiary Eligibility

Runaway and homeless street youth will benefit.

Credentials/Documentation

Nonprofit organizations must submit proof of nonprofit
status. Applicable costs and administrative procedures will be determined
in accordance with 45 CFR 74 and 92.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS

Preapplication Coordination

Consultation or assistance is available from the Family and
Youth Services (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 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

Application deadlines can be obtained via the Internet at
the following website address:
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/grants_fysb.html.

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

Grantee must provide a nonfederal share or match of at
least 10 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 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

Progress and fiscal reports must be submitted
semi-annually. A final program and expenditure report must be submitted
within 90 days after the completion of the 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 $14,273,000; FY 06 est $13,524,000; and FY
07 est $13,524,000. (Contracts) FY 05 $805,000; FY 06 est $1,384,000; and
FY 07 est $1,383,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

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

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS

In fiscal year 2005, 146 grants were awarded. It is
anticipated that 140 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
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 Family 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, 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

93.623, Basic Center Grant; 93.550, Transitional Living for
Homeless Youth.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS

In fiscal year 2005, 146 projects provided services for
street-based education and outreach, emergency shelter, survival aid,
individual assessment, treatment and counseling prevention and education
activities, information and referral, crisis intervention, and follow-up
support. It is anticipated that 140 grants will be awarded in fiscal years
2006 and 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/grants_fysb.html.
Organizations with experience in providing services to homeless youth are
given priority.

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