FR Doc 05-7461

[Federal Register: April 18, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 73)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Children and Families

Office of Community Services; Community Food and Nutrition
Program

Announcement Type: Initial.
Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2005-ACF-OCS-EN-0024.
CFDA Number: 93.571.
Due Date for Applications: Application is due June 17, 2005.
Executive Summary: The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Act,
as amended, authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to
make funds available under several programs to support program
activities that will result in direct benefits targeted to low-income
people. This program announcement covers the grant authority found at
Section 681 of the Community Services Block Grant Act, (The Act) (Pub.
L. 97-35) as amended by the Community Opportunities, Accountability,
and Training and Educational Services Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-285),
Community Food and Nutrition Program. The Act authorizes the Secretary
to award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities for
community-based, local, statewide and national programs including
programs benefiting Indians (as defined in section 677(e) of the CSBG
Act) and migrant farm workers.
Grant funds are provided to: (1) Coordinate private and public food
assistance resources, wherever the grant recipient involved determines
such coordination to be inadequate, to better serve low-income
populations; (2) assist low-income communities to identify potential
sponsors of child nutrition programs and to initiate such programs in
underserved or unserved areas; and (3) develop innovative approaches at
the State and local level to meet the nutrition needs of low-income
individuals. Office of Community Services views this program as a
capacity building program, rather than a food delivery program.
OCS encourages eligible applicants with programs addressing obesity
to submit applications. Eligible applicants with programs benefiting
Native Americans and migrant or seasonal farm workers are also
encouraged to submit applications.
Public and non-profit agencies, faith-based and community-based
organizations reaching underserved populations are encouraged to apply.

I. Funding Opportunity Description

The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Act, as amended,
authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make funds
available under several programs to support program activities that
will result in direct benefits targeted to low-income people. This
program announcement covers the grant authority found at Section 681 of
the Community Services Block Grant Act, (The Act) (Pub. L. 97-35) as
amended by the Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training
and Educational Services Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-285), Community Food
and Nutrition Program (CFNP). The Act authorizes the Secretary to award
grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities for community-based,
local, statewide and national programs including programs benefiting
Indians (as defined in section 677(e) of the CSBG Act) and migrant farm
workers.
The main objective of the CFNP is to link low-income people to food
and nutrition programs. Grant funds are provided to: (1) Coordinate
private and public food assistance resources, wherever the grant
recipient involved determines such coordination to be inadequate, to
better serve low-income populations; (2) assist low-income communities
to identify potential sponsors of child nutrition programs and to
initiate such programs in underserved or unserved areas; and (3)
develop innovative approaches at the State and local level to meet the
nutrition needs of low-income individuals. OCS views this program as a
capacity building program, rather than a food delivery program.

Definitions of Terms

The following definitions apply:
Budget Period-- The interval of time into which a grant period of
assistance (project period) is divided for budgetary and funding
purposes.
Capacity-Building-- Refers to activities that assist eligible
entities to improve or enhance their overall or specific capability to
plan, deliver, manage and evaluate programs efficiently and effectively
to produce intended results for low-income individuals. This may
include upgrading internal financial management or computer systems,
establishing new external linkages with other organizations, adding or
refining a program component or replicating techniques or a program
piloted in another local community, or making other cost-effective
improvements.
Displaced Worker--An individual who is in the labor market but has
been unemployed for six months or longer.
Eligible Entity--Public and private non-profit agencies, including
organizations benefiting Indians and migrant and seasonal farm workers.
Faith-based organizations are eligible to apply for these Community
Food and Nutrition Program grants. Community-based organizations are
eligible to apply for these Community Food and Nutrition Program
grants.
Empowerment Zone and Enterprise Communities--Those communities
designated as such by the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of
Housing and Urban Development.
Indian Tribe--A tribe, band, or other organized group of Native
American Indians recognized in the State or States in which it resides,
or considered by the Secretary of the Interior to be an Indian tribe or
an Indian organization.
Innovative Project--One that departs from, or significantly
modifies, past program practices and tests a new approach.
Migrant Farm Worker--An individual who works in agricultural
employment of a seasonal or other temporary nature who is required to
be absent from his/her place of permanent residence in order to secure
such employment.
Non-profit Organization--Refers to an organization, including
faith-based and community-based organizations, which meets the
requirement for proof of non-profit status in the ``Eligibility 3.
Other'' section of this announcement and has

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demonstrated experience in providing training to individuals and
organizations on methods of effectively addressing the needs of low-
income families and communities.
Poverty Income Guidelines--Guidelines published annually by the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). HHS establishes the
level of poverty defined as low-income for individuals and their
families. The guideline information is posted on the Internet at the
following address: http://www.aspe.hhs.gov/poverty.

Program Income--Gross income earned by the grant recipient that is
generated by an activity supported with grant funds.
Project Period--The total time for which a project is approved for
support, including any approved extensions.
Seasonal Farm Worker--Any individual employed in agricultural work
of a seasonal or other temporary nature who is able to remain at his/
her place of permanent residence while employed
Self-Sufficiency--A condition where an individual or family does
not need, and is not eligible to receive, TANF assistance under Title I
of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act
of 1996 (Part A of Title IV of the Social Security Act.)
Underserved Area--(as it pertains to child nutrition programs) A
locality in which less than one-half of the low-income children
eligible for assistance participate in any child nutrition program.

Program Purpose, Scope and Focus

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is committed to
improving the overall health and nutritional well-being of all
individuals, including low-income persons, through improved preventive
health care and promotion of personal responsibility.
HHS also recognizes that improving the health and nutrition status
of low-income persons can be improved by access to healthy, nutritious
foods and by other means. HHS encourages community efforts to improve
the coordination and integration of health and social services for all
low-income families, and to identify opportunities for collaborating
with other programs and services for this population. Such
collaboration can increase a community's capacity to leverage resources
and promote an integrated approach to health and nutrition through
existing programs and services.
Projects funded under this program must focus on one or more
legislatively-mandated program activities: (a) Coordination of private
and public food assistance resources, wherever the grant recipient
involved determines such coordination to be inadequate, to better serve
low-income populations; (b) assistance to low-income communities in
identifying potential sponsors of child nutrition programs and
initiating such programs in unserved or underserved areas; and (c)
development of innovative approaches at the state and local level to
meet the nutrition needs of low-income individuals.
Additionally, in carrying out such activities, projects funded
under this program should (1) be designed and intended to provide
nutrition benefits, including those which incorporate the benefits of
disease prevention, to a targeted low-income group of people; (2)
provide outreach and public education to inform eligible low-income
individuals and families of other nutritional services available to
them under the various Federally-assisted programs; (3) carry out
targeted communications and social marketing to improve dietary
behavior and increase program participation among eligible low-income
populations: populations to be targeted can include displaced workers,
elderly people, children, and the working poor, and (4) consult with
and/or inform local officials that administer other food programs such
as W.I.C. and Food Stamps, where applicable, to ensure effective
coordination which can jointly target services to increase their
effectiveness. Such consultation may include involving these offices in
planning grant applications.
OCS views this program as a capacity-building program, rather than
a food delivery program. Applications proposing to use OCS funds solely
to purchase food for low-income individuals may be considered non-
responsive and be returned to the applicant without further review.

Mobilization of Resources

There is no match requirement for the Community Food and Nutrition
Program. However, OCS would like to mobilize as many resources as
possible to enhance projects funded under the CFNP. OCS supports and
encourages applications submitted by applicants whose programs will
leverage other resources, either cash or third party in-kind.

Administrative Costs/Indirect Costs

There is no predetermined administrative cost ceiling for projects
funded under this program. Indirect costs consistent with approved
indirect cost rate agreements are allowable. Applicants should enclose
a copy of the current approved rate agreement. However, it should be
understood that indirect costs are part of, and not in addition to, the
amount of funds awarded in the subject grant.

Multiple Submittals

There is no limit to the number of applications that can be
submitted by an eligible applicant as long as each application is for a
different project. However, no applicant will receive more than one
grant.

Repeat Grantee

Applicants receiving OCS funds for CFNP projects completed within
the last five (5) years must submit with the application an abstract
for each such project. The abstract should include the applicant's
name, address, CFNP grant number and amount, the title of the project,
and a summary of accomplishments. An application that does not include
an abstract for each project previously funded may be considered non-
responsive and be returned to the applicant without further review.
There is one Program Priority Area for Fiscal Year 2005: Priority
Area 1.--General Projects, under which OCS will accept applications as
described below.

1. Description

Priority Area 1.
The application should describe the target area and population to
be served and discuss the nature and extent of the problem to be
solved. The application must contain a detailed and specific work
program that is sound and feasible. Projects funded under this
announcement must produce lasting and measurable results. The OCS grant
funds, in combination with private and/or other public resources, must
be targeted to low-income individuals and communities.
Applicants will certify in their submission that projects will only
serve the low-income population as stipulated in the HHS Poverty Income
Guidelines. The guideline information is posted on the Internet at the
following address: http://www.aspe.hhs.gov/poverty. Failure to comply

with the HHS Poverty Income Guidelines may result in the application
not being considered for funding.
If an applicant proposes a project that will affect a property
listed in, or eligible for, inclusion in the National Register of
Historic Places, it must identify this property in the narrative and
explain how it has complied with the provisions of Section 106 of the
National Historic Preservation Act of

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1966, as amended. If there is any question as to whether the property
is listed in, or is eligible for inclusion in, the National Register of
Historic Places, applicant should consult with the State Historic
Preservation Officer. The applicant should contact OCS early in the
development of its application for instructions regarding compliance
with the Act and data required to be submitted to HHS.
When projects propose to mobilize or improve the coordination of
existing public and private food assistance resources, the guidelines
governing those resources apply. However, when projects propose to
provide direct assistance to beneficiaries through grants funded under
this program, those beneficiaries must fall within the official HHS
Poverty Income Guidelines.
Applications proposing the use of grant funds to develop printed or
visual materials must contain convincing evidence that these materials
are not available from other sources. OCS will not provide funding for
such items if justification is not sufficient. Approval of any films or
visual presentations proposed by applicants approved for funding will
be made part of the grant award. When material outlays for equipment
(audio and visual) are requested, specific evidence must be presented
that there is a definite programmatic connection between the equipment
(audio and visual) usage and the outreach requirements described in the
Program Purpose, Scope and Focus section of this announcement.

II. Award Information

Funding Instrument Type: Grant.
Anticipated Total Priority Area Funding: $2,300,000.
Anticipated Number of Awards: 46-50.
Ceiling on Amount of Individual Awards Per Budget Period: $50,000.
Floor on Amount of Individual Awards Per Project Period: None.
Average Projected Award Amount Per Budget Period: $50,000.
Length of Project Periods: 12 month project and budget period.

III. Eligibility Information

1. Eligible Applicants

Public and non-profit agencies having a 501(c)(3) status with the
IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
Public and non-profit agencies that do not have a 501(c)(3) status
with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
State, county and local governmental agencies.
Additional Information on Eligibility
Please see Section IV for required documentation supporting
eligibility or funding restrictions if any are applicable.

2. Cost Sharing/Matching

None.

3. Other Eligibility Information

Eligible applicants are public and private non-profit agencies
including organizations benefiting Indians and migrant and seasonal
farm workers with a demonstrated ability to successfully develop and
implement programs and activities similar to those enumerated in the
announcement. Faith-based organizations and community-based
organizations are eligible to apply for these Community Food and
Nutrition Program grants.
All applicants must have a Dun & Bradstreet number. On June 27,
2003 the Office of Management and Budget published in the Federal
Register a new Federal policy applicable to all Federal grant
applicants. The policy requires Federal grant applicants to provide a
Dun & Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number when
applying for Federal grants or cooperative agreements on or after
October 1, 2003. The DUNS number will be required whether an applicant
is submitting a paper application or using the government-wide
electronic portal (http://www.Grants.gov). A DUNS number will be

required for every application for a new award or renewal/continuation
of an award, including applications or plans under formula, entitlement
and block grant programs, submitted on or after October 1, 2003. Please
ensure that your organization has a DUNS number. You may acquire a DUNS
number at no cost by calling the dedicated toll-free DUNS number
request line on 1-866-705-5711 or you may request a number online at
http://www.dnb.com.

Non-profit organizations applying for funding are required to
submit proof of their non-profit status.
Proof of non-profit status is any one of the following:
A reference to the applicant organization's listing in the
Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) most recent list of tax-exempt
organizations described in the IRS Code.
A copy of a currently valid IRS tax exemption certificate.
A statement from a State taxing body, State attorney
general, or other appropriate State official certifying that the
applicant organization has a non-profit status and that none of the net
earning accrue to any private shareholders or individuals.
A certified copy of the organization's certificate of
incorporation or similar document that clearly establishes non-profit
status.
Any of the items in the subparagraphs immediately above
for a State or national parent organization and a statement signed by
the parent organization that the applicant organization is a local non-
profit affiliate.
Private, non-profit organizations are encouraged to submit with
their applications the survey located under ``Grant Related Documents
and Forms,'' ``Survey for Private, Non-Profit Grant Applicants,''
titled, ``Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants,'' at:
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofs/forms.htm.

Disqualification Factors

Applications that exceed the ceiling amount will be considered non-
responsive and will not be considered for funding under this
announcement.
Any application that fails to satisfy the deadline requirements
referenced in Section IV.3 will be considered non-responsive and will
not be considered for funding under this announcement. An application
that does not include an abstract for each project previously funded
may be considered non-responsive and be returned to the applicant
without further review. OCS views this program as a capacity-building
program, rather than a food delivery program. Applications proposing to
use OCS funds solely to purchase food for low-income individuals may be
considered non-responsive and be returned to the applicant without
further review.

IV. Application and Submission Information

1. Address to request application package: Catherine Beck,
Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services'
Operations Center, 1515 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 100, Arlington, VA
22209, Phone: 1-800-281-9519, fax: 703-528-0716, e-mail:
ocs@lcgnet.com.
2. Content and Form of Application Submission: Application Content.
An original and two copies of each application are required. Each
application must include the following components:
Table of Contents. The Table of Contents must include page
numbers.
Abstract of the Proposed Project. Very brief, not to
exceed 250 words. The abstract should be suitable for use in an
announcement that the application has

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been selected for a grant award and which identifies the type of
project, the target population and the major elements of the work plan.
Completed Standard Form 424. Must be signed by an Official
of the organization applying for the grant who has authority to
obligate the organization legally.
Standard Form 424A. Budget Information-Non-Construction
Programs.
Narrative Budget Justification. Justify each object class
category required under Section B, Standard Form 424A. Applicants have
the option of omitting from the application copies (not the original)
of specific salary rates or amounts for individuals specified in the
application budget.
Project Narrative. A narrative that addresses issues
described in the ``Application Review Information'' section of this
announcement.

Application Format

Submit application materials on white 8\1/2\ x 11 inch paper only.
Do not use colored, oversized or folded materials. Please do not
include organizational brochures or other promotional materials,
slides, films, clips, etc. The font size may be no smaller than 12
pitch and the margins must be at least one inch on all sides. Number
all application pages sequentially throughout the package, beginning
with the abstract of the proposed project as page number one. Please
present application materials either in loose-leaf notebooks or in
folders with pages two-hole punched at the top center and fastened
separately with a slide paper fastener.

Page Limitation

The application package including sections for the Table of
Contents, Project Abstract, Project and Budget Narratives must not
exceed 30 pages. The page limitation does not include the following
attachments and appendices: Standard Forms for Assurances,
Certifications, Disclosures and appendices. The page limitation also
does not apply to any supplemental documents as required in this
announcement.
You may submit your application to us in either electronic or paper
format.
To submit an application electronically, please use the
http://www.Grants.gov/Apply site. If you use Grants.Gov, you will be able to

download a copy of the application package, complete it off-line, and
then upload and submit the application via the Grants.Gov site. ACF
will not accept grant applications via email or facsimile transmission.
Please note the following if you plan to submit your application
electronically via Grants.gov:
Electronic submission is voluntary, but strongly
encouraged.
When you enter the Grants.gov site, you will find
information about submitting an application electronically through the
site, as well as the hours of operation. We strongly recommend that you
do not wait until the application deadline date to begin the
application process through Grants.gov.
To use Grants.Gov, you, as the applicant, must have a DUNS
Number and register in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). You
should allow a minimum of five days to complete the CCR registration.
You will not receive additional point value because you
submit a grant application in electronic format, nor will we penalize
you if you submit an application in paper format.
You may submit all documents electronically, including all
information typically included on the SF 424 and all necessary
assurances and certifications.
Your application must comply with any page limitation
requirements described in this program announcement.
After you electronically submit your application, you will
receive an automatic acknowledgement from Grants.Gov that contains a
Grants.gov tracking number. The Administration for Children and
Families will retrieve your application from Grants.gov.
We may request that you provide original signatures on
forms at a later date.
You may access the electronic application for this program
on http://www.Grants.gov.

You must search for the downloadable application package
by the CFDA number.
Applicants that are submitting their application in paper format
should submit an original and two copies of the complete application.
The original and each of the two copies must include all required
forms, certifications, assurances, and appendices, be signed by an
authorized representative, have original signatures, and be submitted
unbound.
Private, non-profit organizations are encouraged to submit with
their applications the survey located under ``Grant Related Documents
and Forms,'' titled ``Survey for Private, Non-Profit Grant
Applicants,'' at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofs/forms.htm.

Standard Forms and Certifications

The project description should include all the information
requirements described in the specific evaluation criteria outlined in
the program announcement under Section V Application Review
Information. In addition to the project description, the applicant
needs to complete all the standard forms required for making
applications for awards under this announcement.
Applicants seeking financial assistance under this announcement
must file the Standard Form (SF) 424, Application for Federal
Assistance; SF-424A, Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs; SF-
424B, Assurances--Non-Construction Programs. The forms may be
reproduced for use in submitting applications. Applicants must sign and
return the standard forms with their application.
Applicants must furnish prior to award an executed copy of the
Standard Form LLL, Certification Regarding Lobbying, when applying for
an award in excess of $100,000. Applicants who have used non-Federal
funds for lobbying activities in connection with receiving assistance
under this announcement shall complete a disclosure form, if
applicable, with their applications (approved by the Office of
Management and Budget under control number 0348-0046). Applicants must
sign and return the certification with their application.
Applicants must also understand they will be held accountable for
the smoking prohibition included within Pub. L. 103-227, Title XII
Environmental Tobacco Smoke (also known as the PRO-KIDS Act of 1994). A
copy of the Federal Register notice which implements the smoking
prohibition is included with forms. By signing and submitting the
application, applicants are providing the certification and need not
mail back the certification with the application.
Applicants must make the appropriate certification of their
compliance with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. By
signing and submitting the applications, applicants are providing the
certification and need not mail back the certification form. Complete
the standard forms and the associated certifications and assurances
based on the instructions on the forms. The forms and certifications
may be found at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofs/forms.htm.

Applicants have the option of omitting from the application copies
(not the original) specific salary rates or

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amounts for individuals specified in the application budget.
Please see Section V.1 for instructions on preparing the full
project description.

3. Submission Dates and Times

Due Date for Applications: June 17, 2005.
Explanation of Due Dates: The closing time and date for receipt of
applications is referenced above. Mailed or hand carried applications
received after 4:30 p.m. eastern time on the closing date will be
classified as late.
Deadline: Mailed applications shall be considered as meeting an
announced deadline if they are received on or before the deadline time
and date referenced in Section IV.6. Applicants are responsible for
mailing applications well in advance, when using all mail services, to
ensure that the applications are received on or before the deadline
time and date.
Applications hand carried by applicants, applicant couriers, other
representatives of the applicant, or by overnight/express mail couriers
shall be considered as meeting an announced deadline if they are
received on or before the deadline date, between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 4:30 p.m., eastern time, at the address referenced in Section
IV.6., between Monday and Friday (excluding Federal holidays).
Applicants are cautioned that express/overnight mail services do not
always deliver as agreed.
ACF cannot accommodate transmission of applications by fax.
Therefore, applications transmitted to ACF by fax will not be accepted
regardless of date or time of submission and time of receipt.
Receipt acknowledgement for application packages will not be
provided to applicants who submit their package via mail, courier
services, or by hand delivery. Applicants will receive an electronic
acknowledgement for applications that are submitted via Grants.gov.
Late applications: Applications which do not meet the criteria
above are considered late applications. ACF shall notify each late
applicant that its application will not be considered in the current
competition.
Any application received after 4:30 p.m. eastern time on the
deadline date will not be considered for competition. Applicants using
express/overnight mail services should allow two working days prior to
the deadline date for receipt of applications. (Applicants are
cautioned that express/overnight mail services do not always deliver as
agreed).
Extension of deadlines: ACF may extend application deadlines when
circumstances such as acts of God (floods, hurricanes, etc.) occur, or
when there are widespread disruptions of mail service, or in other rare
cases. A determination to extend or waive deadline requirements rests
with the Chief Grants Management Officer.
Checklist: You may use the checklist below as a guide when
preparing your application package.

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What to submit Required content Required form or format When to submit
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Table of Contents....................... See Section IV.................... the ``Application Format'' By application due date.
section of this
announcement.
Project Abstract........................ See Section IV.................... the ``Application Format'' By application due date.
section of this
announcement.
Project Narrative....................... See Section IV.................... the ``Application Format'' By application due date.
section of this
announcement.
SF424................................... See Section IV.................... http://www.acf.hhs.gov/ By application due date.

programs/ofs/forms.htm.
SF424A.................................. See Section IV.................... http://www.acf.hhs.gov/ By application due date.

programs/ofs/forms.htm.
Assurances and Certifications........... See Section IV.................... http://www.acf.hhs.gov/ By application due date.

programs/ofs/forms.htm.
Certification Regarding Lobbying........ See Section IV.................... http://www.acf.hhs.gov/ By application due date.

programs/ofs/forms.htm.
Certification Regarding Environmental See Section IV.................... http://www.acf.hhs.gov/ By application due date.

Tobacco Smoke. programs/ofs/forms.htm.
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Additional Forms: Private, non-profit organizations are encouraged
to submit with their applications the survey located under ``Grant
Related Documents and Forms,'' ``Survey for Private, Non-Profit Grant
Applicants,'' titled, ``Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for
Applicants,'' at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofs/forms.htm.

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4. Intergovernmental Review

State Single Point of Contact (SPOC)
This program is covered under Executive Order 12372,
``Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs,'' and 45 CFR Part 100,
``Intergovernmental Review of Department of Health and Human Services
Programs and Activities.'' Under the Order, States may design their own
processes for reviewing and commenting on proposed Federal assistance
under covered programs.
As of October 1, 2004, the following jurisdictions have elected to
participate in the Executive Order process: Arkansas, California,
Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa,
Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New
Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South
Carolina, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin, American Samoa, Guam,
North Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands. As these
jurisdictions have elected to participate in the Executive Order
process, they have established SPOCs. Applicants from participating
jurisdictions should contact their SPOC, as soon as possible, to alert
them of prospective applications and receive instructions. Applicants
must submit all required materials, if any, to the SPOC and indicate
the date of this submittal (or the date of contact if no submittal is
required) on the Standard Form 424, item 16a. Under 45 CFR 100.8(a)(2).

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A SPOC has 60 days from the application deadline to comment on
proposed new or competing continuation awards. SPOCs are encouraged to
eliminate the submission of routine endorsements as official
recommendations. Additionally, SPOCs are requested to clearly
differentiate between mere advisory comments and those official State
process recommendations which may trigger the ``accommodate or
explain'' rule.
When comments are submitted directly to ACF, they should be
addressed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Administration for Children and Families, Office of Grants Management,
Division of Discretionary Grants, 370 L'Enfant Promenade SW., 4th
floor, Washington, DC 20447.
Although the remaining jurisdictions have chosen not to participate
in the process, entities that meet the eligibility requirements of the
program are still eligible to apply for a grant even if a State,
Territory, Commonwealth, etc. does not have a SPOC. Therefore,
applicants from these jurisdictions, or for projects administered by
federally-recognized Indian Tribes, need take no action in regard to
E.O. 12372.
The official list, including addresses, of the jurisdictions that
have elected to participate in E.O. 12372 can be found on the following
URL: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html.

5. Funding Restrictions

Capacity-Building Program
OCS views this program as a capacity-building program, rather than
a food delivery program.
Program Beneficiaries
Projects proposed for funding under this announcement must result
in direct benefits targeted toward low-income people as defined in the
most recent annual update of the Poverty Income Guidelines published by
HHS. The guideline information is posted on the Internet at the
following address: http://www.aspe.hhs.gov/poverty. Annual revisions of

these guidelines are normally published in the Federal Register in
February or early March of each year and are applicable to projects
being implemented at the time of publication. Grantees will be required
to apply the most recent guidelines throughout the project period. The
Federal Register may be obtained from public libraries, Congressional
offices, or by writing the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government
Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. The Federal Register is also
available on the Internet through GPO Access at the following web
address: http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/aces140.html. No other

government agency or privately defined poverty guidelines are
applicable to determining low-income eligibility for this OCS program.
Sub-Contracting or Delegating Projects
OCS will not fund any project where the role of the applicant is
primarily to serve as a conduit for funds to organizations other than
the applicant. The applicant must have a substantive role in the
implementation of the project for which funding is requested. This
prohibition does not bar the making of sub-grants or sub-contracting
for specific services or activities to conduct the project.
Number of Projects in Application
Each application may include only one proposed project.
Repeat Grantee
Applicants receiving OCS funds for CFNP projects completed within
the last five (5) years must submit with the application an abstract
for each such project. The abstract should include the applicant's
name, address, CFNP grant number and amount, the title of the project,
and a summary of accomplishments.

6. Other Submission Requirements

Submission by Mail: An application must provide an original
application with all attachments, signed by an authorized
representative and two copies. The application must be received at the
address below by 4:30 p.m. eastern time on or before the closing date.
Applications should be mailed to: Administration for Children and
Families, Office of Community Services' Operations Center, 1515 Wilson
Boulevard, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22209, Attention: Catherine Beck.
Hand Delivery: An applicant must provide an original application
with all attachments signed by an authorized representative and two
copies. The application must be received at the address below by 4:30
p.m. eastern time on or before the closing date.
Applications that are hand delivered will be accepted between the
hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Applications may
be delivered to: Administration for Children and Families, Office of
Community Services' Operations Center, 1515 Wilson Boulevard, Suite
100, Arlington, VA 22209, Attention: Catherine Beck.
Electronic Submission: http://www.Grants.gov. Please see Section IV. 2 for

guidelines and requirements when submitting applications
electronically.

V. Application Review Information

The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13)

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is
estimated to average 25 hours per response, including the time for
reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining the data needed and
reviewing the collection information.
The project description is approved under OMB control number 0970-
0139 which expires 4/30/2007.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number.
1. Criteria
The following are instructions and guidelines on how to prepare the
``project summary/abstract'' and ``full project description'' sections
of the application. Under the evaluation criteria section, note that
each criterion is preceded by the generic evaluation requirement under
the ACF Uniform Project Description (UPD).
Purpose
The project description provides a major means by which an
application is evaluated and ranked to compete with other applications
for available assistance. The project description should be concise and
complete and should address the activity for which Federal funds are
being requested. Supporting documents should be included where they can
present information clearly and succinctly. In preparing your project
description, information responsive to each of the requested evaluation
criteria must be provided. Awarding offices use this and other
information in making their funding recommendations. It is important,
therefore, that this information be included in the application in a
manner that is clear and complete.
General Instructions
ACF is particularly interested in specific project descriptions
that focus on outcomes and convey strategies for achieving intended
performance. Project descriptions are evaluated on the basis of
substance and measurable outcomes, not length. Extensive exhibits are
not required. Cross-referencing should be used rather than repetition.
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will not be directly funded by the grant or information that does not
directly pertain to an integral part of the grant funded activity
should be placed in an appendix. Pages should be numbered and a table
of contents should be included for easy reference.
Introduction
Applicants are required to submit a full project description shall
prepare the project description statement in accordance with the
following instructions while being aware of the specified evaluation
criteria. The text options give a broad overview of what your project
description should include while the evaluation criteria identifies the
measures that will be used to evaluate applications.
Project Summary/Abstract
Provide a summary of the project description (a page or less) with
reference to the funding request.
Objectives and Need for Assistance
Clearly identify the physical, economic, social, financial,
institutional, and/or other problem(s) requiring a solution. The need
for assistance must be demonstrated and the principal and subordinate
objectives of the project must be clearly stated; supporting
documentation, such as letters of support and testimonials from
concerned interests other than the applicant, may be included. Any
relevant data based on planning studies should be included or referred
to in the endnotes/footnotes. Incorporate demographic data and
participant/beneficiary information, as needed. In developing the
project description, the applicant may volunteer or be requested to
provide information on the total range of projects currently being
conducted and supported (or to be initiated), some of which may be
outside the scope of the program announcement.
Results or Benefits Expected
Identify the results and benefits to be derived.
For example, describe the population to be served by the project
and how the project will reach that population. Explain how the project
will benefit low-income individuals and families including how it will
support them to become more self-sufficient.
Approach
Outline a plan of action that describes the scope and detail of how
the proposed work will be accomplished. Account for all functions or
activities identified in the application. Cite factors that might
accelerate or decelerate the work and state your reason for taking the
proposed approach rather than others. Describe any unusual features of
the project such as design or technological innovations, reductions in
cost or time, or extraordinary social and community involvement.
Provide quantitative monthly or quarterly projections of the
accomplishments to be achieved for each function or activity in such
terms as the number of people to be served and the number of activities
accomplished.
When accomplishments cannot be quantified by activity or function,
list them in chronological order to show the schedule of
accomplishments and their target dates. If any data is to be collected,
maintained, and/or disseminated, clearance may be required from the
U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This clearance pertains to
any ``collection of information that is conducted or sponsored by
ACF.'' List organizations, cooperating entities, consultants, or other
key individuals who will work on the project along with a short
description of the nature of their effort or contribution.
Geographic Location
Describe the precise location of the project and boundaries of the
area to be served by the proposed project. Maps or other graphic aids
may be attached.
Additional Information
Following are requests for additional information that need to be
included in the application:
Staff and Position Data
Provide a biographical sketch and job description for each key
person appointed. Job descriptions for each vacant key position should
be included as well. As new key staff is appointed, biographical
sketches will also be required.
Plan for Project Continuance Beyond Grant Support
Provide a plan for securing resources and continuing project
activities after Federal assistance has ended.
Organizational Profiles
Provide information on the applicant organization(s) and
cooperating partners, such as organizational charts, financial
statements, audit reports or statements from CPAs/Licensed Public
Accountants, Employer Identification Numbers, names of bond carriers,
contact persons and telephone numbers, child care licenses and other
documentation of professional accreditation, information on compliance
with Federal/State/local government standards, documentation of
experience in the program area, and other pertinent information. If the
applicant is a non-profit organization, submit proof of non-profit
status in its application. The non-profit agency can accomplish this by
providing: a) a reference to the applicant organization's listing in
the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) most recent list of tax-exempt
organizations described in the IRS Code; b) a copy of a currently valid
IRS tax exemption certificate; c) a statement from a State taxing body,
State attorney general, or other appropriate State official certifying
that the applicant organization has a non-profit status and that none
of the net earnings accrue to any private shareholders or individuals;
d) a certified copy of the organization's certificate of incorporation
or similar document that clearly establishes non-profit status; e) any
of the items immediately above for a State or national parent
organization and a statement signed by the parent organization that the
applicant organization is a local non-profit affiliate.
Budget and Budget Justification
Provide a budget with line item detail and detailed calculations
for each budget object class identified on the Budget Information form.
Detailed calculations must include estimation methods, quantities, unit
costs, and other similar quantitative detail sufficient for the
calculation to be duplicated. Also include a breakout by the funding
sources identified in Block 15 of the SF-424. Provide a narrative
budget justification that describes how the categorical costs are
derived. Discuss the necessity, reasonableness, and allocability of the
proposed costs.
General
Use the following guidelines for preparing the budget and budget
justification. Both Federal and non-Federal resources shall be detailed
and justified in the budget and narrative justification. ``Federal
resources'' refers only to the ACF grant for which you are applying.
``Non-Federal resources'' are all other Federal and non-Federal
resources. It is suggested that budget amounts and computations be
presented in a columnar format: first column, object class categories;
second column, Federal budget; next column(s), non-Federal budget(s),
and last column, total budget. The budget justification should be a
narrative.

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Personnel
Description: Costs of employee salaries and wages. Justification:
Identify the project director or principal investigator, if known. For
each staff person, provide the title, time commitment to the project
(in months), time commitment to the project (as a percentage or full-
time equivalent), annual salary, grant salary, wage rates, etc. Do not
include the costs of consultants or personnel costs of delegate
agencies or of specific project(s) or businesses to be financed by the
applicant.
Fringe Benefits
Description: Costs of employee fringe benefits unless treated as
part of an approved indirect cost rate. Justification: Provide a
breakdown of the amounts and percentages that comprise fringe benefit
costs such as health insurance, FICA, retirement insurance, taxes, etc.
Travel
Description: Costs of project-related travel by employees of the
applicant organization (does not include costs of consultant travel).
Justification: For each trip, show the total number of traveler(s),
travel destination, duration of trip, per diem, mileage allowances, if
privately owned vehicles will be used, and other transportation costs
and subsistence allowances. Travel costs for key staff to attend ACF-
sponsored workshops should be detailed in the budget.
Equipment
Description: ``Equipment'' means an article of nonexpendable,
tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one year
and an acquisition cost which equals or exceeds the lesser of (a) the
capitalization level established by the organization for the financial
statement purposes, or (b) $5,000. (Note: Acquisition cost means the
net invoice unit price of an item of equipment, including the cost of
any modifications, attachments, accessories, or auxiliary apparatus
necessary to make it usable for the purpose for which it is acquired.
Ancillary charges, such as taxes, duty, protective in-transit
insurance, freight, and installation shall be included in or excluded
from acquisition cost in accordance with the organization's regular
written accounting practices.) Justification: For each type of
equipment requested, provide a description of the equipment, the cost
per unit, the number of units, the total cost, and a plan for use on
the project, as well as use or disposal of the equipment after the
project ends. An applicant organization that uses its own definition
for equipment should provide a copy of its policy or section of its
policy which includes the equipment definition.
Supplies
Description: Costs of all tangible personal property other than
that included under the Equipment category. Justification: Specify
general categories of supplies and their costs. Show computations and
provide other information which supports the amount requested.
Contractual
Description: Costs of all contracts for services and goods except
for those that belong under other categories such as equipment,
supplies, construction, etc. Include third party evaluation contracts
(if applicable) and contracts with secondary recipient organizations,
including delegate agencies and specific project(s) or businesses to be
financed by the applicant. Justification: Demonstrate that all
procurement transactions will be conducted in a manner to provide, to
the maximum extent practical, open and free competition. Recipients and
subrecipients, other than States that are required to use Part 92
procedures, must justify any anticipated procurement action that is
expected to be awarded without competition and exceed the simplified
acquisition threshold fixed at 41 U.S.C. 403(11) (currently set at
$100,000).
Recipients might be required to make available to ACF pre-award
review and procurement documents, such as request for proposals or
invitations for bids, independent cost estimates, etc. Note: Whenever
the applicant intends to delegate part of the project to another
agency, the applicant must provide a detailed budget and budget
narrative for each delegate agency, by agency title, along with the
required supporting information referred to in these instructions.
Other
Enter the total of all other costs. Such costs, where applicable
and appropriate, may include but are not limited to insurance, food,
medical and dental costs (noncontractual), professional services costs,
space and equipment rentals, printing and publication, computer use,
training costs, such as tuition and stipends, staff development costs,
and administrative costs. Justification: Provide computations, a
narrative description and a justification for each cost under this
category.
Indirect Charges
Description: Total amount of indirect costs. This category should
be used only when the applicant currently has an indirect cost rate
approved by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or
another cognizant Federal agency. Justification: An applicant that will
charge indirect costs to the grant must enclose a copy of the current
rate agreement. If the applicant organization is in the process of
initially developing or renegotiating a rate, upon notification that an
award will be made, it should immediately develop a tentative indirect
cost rate proposal based on its most recently completed fiscal year, in
accordance with the cognizant agency's guidelines for establishing
indirect cost rates, and submit it to the cognizant agency. Applicants
awaiting approval of their indirect cost proposals may also request
indirect costs. When an indirect cost rate is requested, those costs
included in the indirect cost pool should not also be charged as direct
costs to the grant. Also, if the applicant is requesting a rate which
is less than what is allowed under the program, the authorized
representative of the applicant organization must submit a signed
acknowledgement that the applicant is accepting a lower rate than
allowed.
Program Income
Description: The estimated amount of income, if any, expected to be
generated from this project. Justification: Describe the nature, source
and anticipated use of program income in the budget or refer to the
pages in the application which contain this information.
Nonfederal Resources
Description: Amounts of non-Federal resources that will be used to
support the project as identified in Block 15 of the SF-424.
Justification: The firm commitment of these resources must be
documented and submitted with the application so the applicant is given
credit in the review process. A detailed budget must be prepared for
each funding source.
Evaluation Criteria: In considering how applicants will carry out
the responsibilities addressed under this announcement, competing
applications for financial assistance will be reviewed and evaluated
against the following criteria:
Approach (35 Points)
I(a) Realistic Quarterly Time Lines (0-10 Points). The application
will be evaluated on the extent to which it provides realistic
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including the projected number of beneficiaries to be served each
quarter.
I(b) Detailed Work Plan (0-15 Points). The application will be
evaluated on the extent to which it ensures that activities are
adequately described and appear reasonably likely to achieve results
which will have a desired impact on the identified problems and/or
needs. In addressing this criterion, the application should address the
basic criteria and other mandated activities found in Part I and should
include:
(1) Project priorities, and rationale for selecting them, which
relate to the specific nutritional problem(s) and/or need(s) of the
target population identified under Criterion V;
(2) Goals and objectives that speak to the problem(s) and/or
need(s); and
(3) Project activities that, if successfully carried out, can
reasonably be expected to result in achieving these goals and
objectives.
I(c) Coordinated Community-Based Planning (0-5 Points). The
application will be evaluated on the extent to which it demonstrates
evidence of coordinated community-based planning in its development,
including strategies in the work program to collaborate with other
locally-funded Federal programs (such as DHHS health and social
services and USDA Food and Consumer Service programs) in ways that will
eliminate duplication and will, for example: (a) Unite funding streams
at the local level to increase program outreach and effectiveness; (b)
facilitate access to other needed social services by coordinating and
simplifying intake and eligibility certification processes for clients;
or (c) bring project participants into direct interaction with holistic
family development resources in the community where needed.
I(d) Community Empowerment Consideration (0-5 Points). Special
consideration will be given to applications located in areas
characterized by poverty and other indicators of socio-economic
distress such as a poverty rate of at least 20 percent, designation as
an Enterprise Zone or Enterprise Community, high levels of
unemployment, and high levels of incidences of violence, gang activity,
crime, or drug use. The application will be evaluated to the extent to
which it documents involvement in the preparation and planned
implementation of a comprehensive community-based strategic plan to
achieve both economic and human development in an integrated manner. If
the applicant is receiving funds from the State for community food and
nutrition activities, the application should address how the funds are
being utilized, and how they will be coordinated with the proposed
project to maximize the effectiveness of both. If State funds are being
used in the project for which OCS funds are being requested, the
application should specifically describe their usage.
Results or Benefits Expected (30 Points)
II(a) Improvement in Nutrition Services to Low-Income People (0-15
Points). The application will be evaluated on the extent to which it
proposes to significantly improve or increase nutrition services to
low-income people and indicate how such improvements or increases are
quantified.
II(b) Promotional Health and Social Service Activities Included in
Nutrition Services (0-5 Points). The application will be evaluated on
the extent to which it incorporates into the project awareness of
health and social services activities for low-income people along with
nutritional services. The applicant specifies how this will be measured
and accrued benefits reported.
II(c) Commitment of Resources (0-5 Points). The application will be
evaluated on the extent to which it indicates that the project will
significantly leverage or mobilize other community resources. These
resources are detailed and quantified.
II(d) One Time Funding (0-5 Points). The application will be
evaluated on the extent to which it demonstrates either that the
project addresses problem(s) that can be resolved by one-time OCS
funding, or demonstrates that non-Federal funding is available to
continue the project without Federal support.
In addressing the above criterion, the application must include
quantitative data for items (a), (b), and (c), and discuss how the
beneficial impact relates to the relevant legislatively-mandated
program activities identified in the Program Purpose, Scope and Focus
section of this announcement, and the problems and/or needs described
under Criterion V.
Organizational Profiles
III(a) Organizational Experience in Program Area (0-5 Points). The
application will be evaluated on the extent to which it documents the
organization's capability and relevant experience in developing and
operating programs that deal with poverty problems similar to those to
be addressed by the proposed project. Documentation provided should
indicate that projects previously undertaken have been relevant and
effective and have provided permanent benefits to the low-income
population. Organizations proposing training and technical assistance
should have detailed competence in the program area and expertise in
training and technical assistance. If applicable, information provided
in these applications should also address related achievements and
competence of each cooperating or sponsoring organization.
III(b) Management History (0-5 Points). The application will be
evaluated on the extent to which it demonstrates the applicant's
ability to implement sound and effective management practices. If the
applicant has been a recipient of other Federal or other governmental
grants, it must also document their compliance with financial and
program progress reporting and audit requirements. Such documentation
may be in the form of references to any available audit or progress
reports and should be accompanied by a statement from a Certified or
Licensed Public Accountant as to the sufficiency of the applicant's
financial management system to protect adequately any Federal funds
awarded under the application submitted.
III(c) Staff Skills, Resources and Responsibilities (0-5 Points).
The application will be evaluated on the extent to which it adequately
describes the experience and skills of the proposed Project Director,
showing that the individual is not only well qualified, but that his/
her professional capabilities are relevant to successfully implement
the project. If the key staff person has not yet been identified, the
application should contain a comprehensive position description
indicating that the responsibilities to be assigned to the Project
Director are relevant to successfully implement the project. The
application must indicate that it has adequate facilities and resources
(i.e. space and equipment) to carry out the work plan successfully.
In addressing the above criterion, the application must clearly
show that sufficient time of the Project Director and other senior
staff will be budgeted to assure timely project implementation and
oversight and that the assigned responsibilities of the staff are
appropriate to the tasks identified.
Budget and Budget Justification (10 points)
Every application must include a Budget Justification, placed after
the budget forms SF-424 and 424A, explaining the sources and uses of
project funds. The budget is adequate and administrative costs are
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Objectives and Need for Assistance (10 points)
V(a) Description of Target Population (0-4 Points). The application
will be evaluated on the extent to which it describes the target area
and population to be served, including specific details on any minority
population(s) to be served.
V(b) Analysis of Needs/Priorities (0-6 Points). The application
will be evaluated on the extent to which it discusses the nature and
extent of the problem(s) and/or need(s), including specific information
on minority population(s).

2. Review and Selection Process

No grant award will be made under this announcement on the basis of
an incomplete application.
Initial OCS Screening
Each application submitted to OCS will be screened to determine
whether it was received by the closing date and time.
Since ACF will be using non-Federal reviewers in the process,
applicants have the option of omitting from the application copies (not
the original) specific salary rates or amounts for individuals
specified in the application budget and Social Security Numbers, if
otherwise required for individuals. The copies may include summary
salary information.
Applications received by the closing date and time will be screened
for completeness and conformity with this program announcement.
All applications must comply with the following requirements except
as noted:
The application must contain a signed Standard Form 424
Application for Federal Assistance ``SF-424'', a Standard Form 424-A
Budget Information ``SF-424A'' and signed Standard Form 424B
Assurance--Non-Construction Programs ``SF-424B'' completed according to
instructions provided in this Program Announcement. The forms SF-424
and the SF-424B must be signed by an official of the organization
applying for the grant who has authority to obligate the organization
legally. The applicant's legal name as required on the SF-424 (Item 5)
must match that listed as corresponding to the Employer Identification
Number (Item 6).
The application must include a project narrative that
meets requirements set forth in this announcement.
The application must contain documentation of the
applicant's tax-exempt status as indicated in the ``Additional
Information on Eligibility'' section of this announcement.
The application package including sections for the Table
of Contents, Project Abstract, Project and Budget Narratives must not
exceed 30 pages. The page limitation does not include the following
attachments and appendices: Standard Forms for Assurances,
Certifications, Disclosures and appendices. The page limitation also
does not apply to any supplemental documents as required in this
announcement.
An application that exceeds the ceiling on the amount of
an individual award, will be considered ``non-responsive'' and be
returned to the applicant without further review.
Private, non-profit organizations are encouraged to submit
with their applications the survey located under ``Grant Related
Documents and Forms,'' ``Survey for Private, Non-Profit Grant
Applicants,'' titled, ``Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for
Applicants,'' at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofs/forms.htm.

OCS Evaluation of Applications
Applications that pass the initial OCS screening will be reviewed
and rated by a panel based on the program elements and review criteria
presented in relevant sections of this program announcement.
The review criteria are designed to enable the review panel to
assess the quality of a proposed project and determine the likelihood
of its success. The criteria are closely related to each other and are
considered as a whole in judging the overall quality of an application.
The review panel awards points only to applications that are
responsive to the program elements and relevant review criteria within
the context of this program announcement.
The OCS Director and program staff will use the reviewer scores
when considering competing applications. Reviewer scores will weigh
heavily in funding decisions, but will not be the only factors
considered.
Applications generally will be considered in order of the average
scores assigned by the review panel. Because other important factors
are taken into consideration, highly ranked applications are not
guaranteed funding. These other considerations include, for example:
the timely and proper completion by the applicant of projects funded
with OCS funds granted in the last five (5) years; comments of
reviewers and government officials; staff evaluation and input; amount
and duration of the grant requested and the proposed project's
consistency and harmony with OCS goals and policy; geographic
distribution of applications; previous program performance of
applicants; compliance with grant terms under previous HHS grants,
including the actual dedication to program of mobilized resources as
set forth in project applications; audit reports; investigative
reports; and applicant's progress in resolving any final audit
disallowance on previous OCS or other Federal agency grants.
Anticipated Announcement and Award Dates
Award and announcements will be issued no later than September 30,
2005.

VI. Award Administration Information

1. Award Notices

The successful applicants will be notified through the issuance of
a Financial Assistance Award document which sets forth the amount of
funds granted, the terms and conditions of the grant, the effective
date of the grant, the budget period for which initial support will be
given, the non-Federal share to be provided (if applicable), and the
total project period for which support is contemplated. The Financial
Assistance Award will be signed by the Grants Officer and transmitted
via postal mail.
Organizations whose applications will not be funded will be
notified in writing.

2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements

Grantees are subject to the requirements in 45 CFR Part 74 (non-
governmental) or 45 CFR Part 92 (governmental).
Direct Federal grants, subaward funds, or contracts under this
Program shall not be used to support inherently religious activities
such as religious instruction, worship, or proselytization. Therefore,
organizations must take steps to separate, in time or location, their
inherently religious activities from the services funded under this
Program. Regulations pertaining to the prohibition of Federal funds for
inherently religious activities can be found on the HHS Web site at
http://www.os.dhhs.gov/fbci/waisgate21.pdf.

3. Reporting Requirements

Program Progress Reports: semi-annual.
Financial Reports: semi-annual.
Grantees will be required to submit program progress and financial
reports (SF 269) throughout the project period. Program progress and
financial reports are due 30 days after the reporting period. In
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and financial reports are due 90 days after the close of the project
period.

VII. Agency Contacts

Program Office Contact: Catherine Beck, Administration for Children
and Families, Office of Community Services' Operations Center, 1515
Wilson Boulevard, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22209, Phone: 1-800-281-
9519, Fax: 703-528-0716, E-mail: OCS@lcgnet.com.
Grants Management Office Contact: Barbara Ziegler-Johnson,
Administration for Children and Families, Office of Grants Management,
Division of Discretionary Grants, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW.,
Aerospace Building, Washington, DC 20447-0002, Phone: 1-800-281-9519,
Fax: 703-528-0716, E-mail: OCS@lcgnet.com.

VIII. Other Information

Notice: Beginning with FY 2006, the Administration for Children and
Families (ACF) will no longer publish grant announcements in the
Federal Register. Beginning October 1, 2005 applicants will be able to
find a synopsis of all ACF grant opportunities and apply electronically
for opportunities via: http://www.Grants.gov. Applicants will also be able to

find the complete text of all ACF grant announcements on the ACF Web
site located at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/index.html.

The FY 2006 President's budget does not include or propose funding
for the Community Food and Nutrition Program. Future funding is based
on the availability of Federal funds.
Direct federal grants, subaward funds, or contracts under this
community Food and Nutrition Program shall not be used to support
inherently religious activities such as religious instruction, worship,
or proselytization. Therefore, organizations must take steps to
separate, in time or location, their inherently religious activities
from the services funded under this Program. Regulations pertaining to
the prohibition of Federal funds for inherently religious activities
can be found on the HHS Web site at http://www.os.HHS.gov/fbci/waisgate21.pdf
.

Additional Information about this program and its purpose can be
located on the following Web site: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs.

Please reference Section IV.3 for details about acknowledgement of
received applications.

Dated: April 7, 2005.
Josephine B. Robinson,
Director, Office of Community Services.
[FR Doc. 05-7461 Filed 4-15-05; 8:45 am]

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