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Thursday,

February 3, 2005

Part III

Department of
Health and Human
Services
Administration for Children and Families

Administration for Native Americans


(ANA); FY 2005 Funds for the
Environmental Regulatory Enhancement
Program; FY 2005 Funds for New
Community-Based Activities; FY 2005 for
New Community-Based Projects; Notices

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND identified by tribes before congressional applicant organization’s listing in the
HUMAN SERVICES committees, some of which included: Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) most
The need for assistance to train recent list of tax-exempt organizations
Administration for Children and professional staff to monitor and enforce described in the IRS Code; or (ii) a copy
Families tribal environmental programs; the lack of the currently valid IRS tax exemption
of adequate data for tribes to develop certificate; or (iii) a statement from a
Administration for Native Americans environmental statutes and establish State taxing body, State Attorney
(ANA); FY 2005 Funds for the quality environmental standards; and General, or other appropriate State
Environmental Regulatory the lack of resources to conduct studies official certifying that the applicant
Enhancement Program to identify sources of pollution and organization has a non-profit status and
Funding Opportunity Title: determine the impact on existing none of the net earnings accrue to any
Environmental Regulatory environmental quality. (Pub. L. 101– private shareholders or individuals; or
Enhancement. 408, section 2, 1990.) (iv) a certified copy of the organization’s
The Native American Programs Act of certificate of incorporation or similar
Announcement Type: Initial.
1974 was amended to strengthen tribal document that clearly establishes non-
Funding Opportunity Number: HHS–
governments through building capacity profit status; or (v) any of the items in
2005–ACF–ANA–NR–0008.
in order to identify, plan, develop, and the subparagraphs immediately above
CFDA Number: 93.581.
implement environmental programs in a for a State or national parent
Due Date for Applications: March 25,
manner that is consistent with tribal organization and a statement signed by
2005.
culture. Ultimate success in this the parent organization that the
Executive Summary: The
program will be realized when the applicant organization is a local non-
Administration for Native Americans
applicant’s desired level of profit affiliate.
(ANA), within the Administration for
environmental quality is acquired and • If the applicant, other than a tribe
Children and Families, announces the
maintained. or an Alaska Native Village government,
availability of fiscal year (FY) 2005
This program announcement will is proposing a project benefiting Native
funds for the Environmental Regulatory
emphasize community-based, locally Americans, Alaska Natives, or both, it
Enhancement (Environmental) Program.
designed projects. This emphasis will must provide assurance that its duly
Financial assistance is provided
increase the number of grants to local elected or appointed board of directors
utilizing the competitive process in
community organizations and expand is representative of the community to be
accordance with the Native American
the number of partnerships among served. Applicants must provide
Programs Act of 1974, as amended.
locally-based non-profit organizations. information that at least a majority of
The Program Areas of Interest are
ANA will accept applications from the individuals serving on a non-profit
projects that ANA considers supportive
multiple organizations in the same applicant’s board fall into one or more
to Native American communities.
geographic area. of the following categories: (1) A current
Although eligibility for funding is not In this announcement, ANA
restricted to projects of the type listed or past member of the community to be
encourages Native American tribes and
in this program announcement, these served; (2) a prospective participant or
organizational leaders to propose,
Areas of Interest are ones which ANA beneficiary of the project to be funded;
coordinate and implement community-
sees as particularly beneficial to the or (3) have a cultural relationship with
based projects and services that meet
development of healthy Native the community be to served.
the needs of its community members
American communities. and create options and opportunities for • Applicants must describe how the
future generations. proposed project objectives and
I. Funding Opportunity Description
The Program Areas of Interest are activities relate to a locally determined
The Administration for Native projects that ANA considers supportive strategy.
Americans (ANA), within the to Native American communities. • ANA will review proposed projects
Administration for Children and Although eligibility for funding is not to ensure applicants have considered all
Families, announces the availability of restricted to projects of the type listed resources available to the community to
fiscal year (FY) 2005 funds for new in this program announcement, these support the project.
community-based projects under the Areas of Interest are ones which ANA • Proposed projects must present a
competitive area: Environmental sees as particularly beneficial to the strategy to overcome the challenges that
Regulatory Enhancement. This development of healthy Native hinder movement toward self-
announcement contains information on American communities. sufficiency in the community.
financial assistance from the ANA Administrative Policies:
Environmental Regulatory Enhancement • All funded applications will be
Applicants must comply with the reviewed to ensure that the applicant
Program, authorized under section following ANA Administrative Policies: has provided a positive statement to
803(d) of the Native American Programs • An applicant must provide a 20%
Act of 1974 (Act), 42 U.S.C. 2991b. give credit to ANA on all materials
non-Federal match of the approved
Despite an increasing environmental developed using ANA funds.
project costs.
responsibility and growing awareness of • An application from a Tribe, Alaska • ANA will not accept applications
environmental issues on Indian lands, Native Village or Native American from tribal components that are tribally
there has been a lack of resources organization must be from the governing authorized divisions unless the ANA
available to tribes to develop tribal body. application includes a tribal resolution.
environmental projects that are • A non-profit organization • ANA will only accept one
responsive to tribal needs. In many submitting an application must submit application per eligible entity. The first
cases, the lack of resources has resulted proof of its non-profit status at the time application received by ANA shall be
in a delay in action on the part of the of submission. The non-profit the application considered for
tribes. In 1990, Congress added section organization can accomplish this by competition unless ANA is notified in
803(d) to the Native American Programs providing one of the following verifiable writing which application should be
Act of 1974 to address critical issues documents: (i) A reference to the considered for competitive review.

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• An applicant can have only one provided: (1) A description of the Letter of Commitment: A third party
active ANA Environmental grant population segment within the statement to document the intent to
operating at any given time. community to be served or impacted; (2) provide specific in-kind contributions
• ANA funds short-term projects, not the size of the community; (3) or cash to support the applicant. The
programs. Projects must have definitive geographic description or location, Letter of Commitment must state the
goals and objectives that will be including the boundaries of the dollar amount (if applicable), the length
achieved by the end of the project community; (4) demographic data on of time the commitment will be
period. All projects funded by ANA the target population; and (5) the honored, and the conditions under
must be completed, self-sustaining, or relationship of the community to any which the organization will support the
supported by other than ANA funding at larger group or tribe. proposed ANA project. If a dollar
the end of the project period. Community Involvement: How the amount is included, the amount must be
• Prior to funding the second or third community participated in the based on market and historical rates
year of a multi-year grant, ANA will development of the proposed project, charged and paid. The resources to be
require verification and support how the community will be involved committed may be human, natural,
documentation from the Grantee that during the project implementation and physical, or financial, and may include
objectives and outcomes proposed in after the project is completed. Evidence other Federal and non-Federal
the preceding year were accomplished, of community involvement can include, resources. Statements in an application
and the non-Federal share has been met. but is not limited to, certified petitions, about resources which have been
• ANA reviews the quarterly and public meeting minutes, surveys, needs committed to or support a proposed
annual reports of grantees to determine assessments, newsletters, special ANA project, but not supported with
if the grantee is meeting its goals, meetings, public Council meetings, documentation, will be disregarded.
objectives and activities identified in public committee meetings, public Leveraged Resources: The total dollar
the OWP. hearings, and annual meetings with value of all non-ANA resources that are
• Applications from National and representatives from the community. committed to a proposed ANA project
Regional organizations must clearly Completed Project: A project funded and are supported by documentation
demonstrate a need for the project, by ANA is finished, self-sustaining, or that exceed the 20% non-Federal match
explain how the project originated, and funded by other than ANA funds, and required for an ANA grant. Such
discuss the community-based delivery the results and outcomes are achieved resources may include any natural,
strategy of the project, identify and by the end of the project period. financial, and physical resources
describe the intended beneficiaries, Consortium—Tribal/Village: A group
available within the tribe, organization,
describe and relate the actual project of Tribes or Villages that join together
or community to assist in the successful
benefits to the community and either for long-term purposes or for the
completion of the project. An example
organization, and describe a purpose of an ANA project.
would be a letter from an organization
community-based delivery system. Construction: The initial building of a
that agrees to provide a supportive
National and Regional organizations facility.
Core Administration: Salaries and action, product, and service, human or
must describe their membership, define financial contribution that will add to
how the organization operates, and other expenses for those functions that
support the applicant’s organization as the potential success of the project.
demonstrate Native community and/or
a whole or for purposes unrelated to the Minor Renovation or Alteration: Work
tribal government support for the
actual management or implementation required to change the interior
project. The type of community to be
of the ANA project. arrangements or other physical
served will determine the type of
Equipment: Tangible, non-expendable characteristics of an existing facility, or
documentation necessary to support the
personal property, including exempt install equipment so that it may be more
project.
property, charged directly to the award effectively used for the project. Minor
Definitions having a useful life of more than one alteration and renovation may include
Program specific terms and concepts year and an acquisition cost of $5,000 or work referred to as improvements,
are defined and must be used as a guide more per unit. However, consistent with conversion, rehabilitation, remodeling,
in writing and submitting the proposed recipient policy, lower limits may be or modernization, but is distinguished
project. The funding for allowable established. from construction and major
projects in this program announcement Impact Indicators: Measurement renovations. A minor alteration and or
is based on the following definitions: descriptions used to identify the renovation must be incidental and
Authorized Representative: The outcomes or results of the project. essential for the project (‘‘incidental’’
person or persons authorized by Tribal Outcomes or results must be meaning the total alteration and
or Organizational resolution to execute quantifiable, measurable, verifiable and renovation budget must not exceed the
documents and other actions required related to the outcome of the project to lesser of $150,000 or 25 percent of total
by outside agencies. determine that the project has achieved direct costs approved for the entire
Budget Period: The interval of time its desired objective and can be project period.).
into which the project period is divided independently verified through ANA Multi-purpose Organization: A
for budgetary or funding purposes, and monitoring and evaluation. community-based corporation whose
for which a grant is made. A budget In-kind Contributions: In-kind charter specifies that the community
period is usually broken into twelve (12) contributions are property or services designates the Board of Directors and/or
month periods in a multi-year project. that benefit a federally assisted project officers of the organization through an
Community: A group of people which are contributed by the grantee, elective procedure and that the
residing in the same geographic area non-Federal third parties without charge organization functions in several
that can apply their own cultural and to the grantee, or a cost-type contractor different areas of concern to the
socio-economic values in implementing under the grant agreement. Any members of the local Native American
ANA’s program objectives and goals. In proposed in-kind match must meet the community. These areas are specified in
discussing the applicant’s community, applicable requirements found in 45 the by-laws and/or policies adopted by
the following information must be CFR parts 74 and 92. the organization.

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Multi-year Project: Encompasses a that can be maintained without 12 month project and budget period;
single theme and requires more than 12 additional ANA funds. 17 month project and budget period;
or 17 months and up to 24 or 36 months Self-Sufficiency: The ability to 24 month project with two 12 month
to complete. A multi-year project affords generate resources to meet a budget periods;
the applicant an opportunity to develop community’s needs in a sustainable 36 month project with three 12 month
and address more complex and in-depth manner. A community’s progress budget periods.
strategies that cannot be completed in toward self-sufficiency is based on its III. Eligibility Information
one year. A multi-year project is a series efforts to plan, organize, and direct
of related objectives with activities resources in a comprehensive manner 1. Eligible Applicants
presented in chronological order over a that is consistent with its established Native American tribal governments
two or three-year period. long-range goals. For a community to be (federally recognized).
Objective(s): Specific outcomes or self-sufficient, it must have local access Native American tribal organizations
results to be achieved within the to, control of, and coordination of (other than federally recognized tribal
proposed project period that are services and programs that safeguard the governments).
specified in the Objective Work Plan. health, well-being, and culture of the Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status
Completion of objectives must result in people that reside and work in the with the IRS, other than institutions of
specific, measurable outcomes that community. higher education.
would benefit the community and Total Approved Project Costs: The Others (see Additional Information on
directly contribute to the achievement sum of the Federal request plus the non- Eligibility below).
of the stated community goals. Federal share.
Applicants should relate their proposed Additional Information on Eligibility
project objectives to outcomes that Program Area • Federally Recognized Indian tribes;
support the community’s long-range Environmental Regulatory Enhancement • Incorporated non-federally and
goals. Objectives are an important State recognized Indian tribes;
component of Criterion III and are the The strengthening of tribal • Alaska Native Villages, as defined
foundation for the Objective Work governments or organizations through in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement
Plans. capacity building in order to identify, Act (ANSCA) and/or non-profit village
Objective Work Plan (OWP): The plan, develop, and implement consortia;
project plan the applicant will use in environmental programs in a manner • Non-profit Alaska Native Regional
meeting the results and benefits that is consistent with tribal culture for Corporations/Associations in Alaska
expected for the project. The results and Native American communities. with village specific projects;
benefits are directly related to the Program Areas of Interest include: • Other tribal or village organizations
Impact Indicators. The OWP provides • Projects to develop regulations, or consortia of Indian tribes; and
detailed descriptions of how, when, ordinances and laws to protect the • Tribal governing bodies (Indian
where, by whom and why activities are environment; Reorganization Act or Traditional
proposed for the project and is • Projects to develop the technical Councils) as recognized by the Bureau
complemented and condensed in the and program capacity to carry out a of Indian Affairs.
Objective Work Plan. ANA will require comprehensive tribal environmental Please refer to Section I. Funding
separate OWPs for each year of the program and perform essential Opportunity Description, to review
project. (Form OMB# 0980–0204 exp. environmental program functions to general ANA Administrative Policies
10/31/06) meet tribal and Federal regulatory and Section IV.5. Funding Restrictions.
Partnerships: Agreements between requirements;
two or more parties that will support the • Projects that promote 2. Cost Sharing/Matching
development and implementation of the environmental training and education of Yes.
proposed project. Partnerships include tribal employees;
• Projects that develop technical and Matching/Cost-Sharing
other community-based organizations or
associations, tribes, Federal and State program capability to monitor Grantees are required to meet a non-
agencies and private or non-profit compliance and enforcement of tribal Federal share of the project costs, in
organizations. and Federal environmental regulations, accordance with 42 U.S.C.
Real Property: Land, including land ordinances, and laws. 2991(b)(3)(e)(1). Grantees must provide
improvements, structures, and Priority Area 1 at least 20 percent of the total approved
appurtenances thereto, excluding cost of the project. The total approved
movable machinery and equipment. II. Award Information cost of the project is the sum of the ACF
Resolution: Applicants are required to Funding Instrument Type: Grant. share and the non-Federal share. The
include a current signed and dated Anticipated Total Priority Area non-Federal share may be met by cash
Resolution (a formal decision voted on Funding: $3,000,000. or in-kind contributions, although
by the official governing body) in Anticipated Number of Awards: 20 to applicants are encouraged to meet their
support of the project for the entire 30. match requirements through cash
project period. The Resolution must Ceiling on Amount of Individual contributions. Therefore, a project
indicate who is authorized to sign Awards Per Budget Period: $250,000. requesting $100,000 in Federal funds
documents and negotiate on behalf of Floor on Amount of Individual (based on an award of $100,000 per
the Tribe or organization. The Awards Per Budget Period: $50,000. budget period) must provide a match of
Resolution must indicate that the Applications that exceed the ceiling at least $25,000 (20% of the total
community was involved in the project amount will be considered non- approved project costs). Grantees will be
planning process, and indicate the responsive and will not be considered held accountable for commitments of
specific dollar amount of any eligible for competition. non-Federal resources even if over the
matching funds (if applicable). Average Projected Award Amount: amount of the required match. Failure to
Sustainable Project: A sustainable $125,000. provide the amount will result in
project is an ongoing program or service Length of Project Periods: disallowance of Federal dollars. Lack of

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supporting documentation at the time of Applicants,’’ titled, ‘‘Survey on 6230. Direct: 907–694–5711. Fax
application will not impact the Ensuring Equal Opportunity for 907–694–5775. P.J. Bell, Project
responsiveness of the application for Applicants,’’ at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/ Manager, e-mail: region3@gci.net;
competitive review. programs/ofs/forms.htm. http://www.anaalaska.org.
3. Other Disqualification Factors 2. Content and Form of Application
All Applicants must have a Dun & Any application received after 4:30 Submission
Bradstreet Number. On June 27, 2003, p.m. eastern time on the deadline date Please refer to Section I. Funding
the Office of Management and Budget will not be considered for competition. Opportunity Description, to review
published in the Federal Register a new Applications that exceed the ceiling general ANA Administrative Policies
Federal policy applicable to all Federal amount will be considered non- and Section IV.5. Funding Restrictions.
grant applicants. The policy requires responsive and will not be considered Application Submission: Each
Federal grant applicants to provide a for competition. application should include one signed
Dun & Bradstreet Data Universal Applications that do not include a original and two additional copies of the
Numbering System (DUNS) number current signed and dated Resolution (a complete application are required. The
when applying for Federal grants or formal decision voted on by the official original copy must include all required
cooperative agreements on or after governing body) in support of the forms, certifications, assurances, and
October 1, 2003. The DUNS number will project for the entire project period will appendices, contain an original
be required whether an applicant is be considered non-responsive and will signature by an authorized
submitting a paper application or using not be considered for competition. representative, and be submitted
the governmentwide electronic portal If the applicant is not a tribe or Alaska unbound. The two additional copies of
(http://www.Grants.gov). A DUNS Native Village government, applications the complete application must include
number will be required for every that do not include proof that a majority all required forms, certifications,
application for a new award or renewal/ of the governing board of directors is assurances, and appendices and must
continuation of an award, including representative of the community to be also be submitted unbound. Applicants
applications or plans under formula, served will be considered non- have the option of omitting from the
entitlement and block grant programs, responsive and will not be considered application copies (not the original)
submitted on or after October 1, 2003. for competition. specific salary rates or amounts for
Please ensure that your organization Please see Section III.2 Other, individuals specified in the application
has a DUNS number. You may acquire concerning requirements for the cost budget. A complete application for
a DUNS number at no cost by calling the matching which do not impact the assistance under this Program
dedicated toll-free DUNS number responsiveness of an application for Announcement consists of Three Parts.
request line on 1–866–705–5711 or you competitive review. Part One includes the SF 424, other
may request a number online at required government forms, and other
IV. Application and Submission required documentation. Part Two of
http://www.dnb.com.
Non-profit organizations applying for Information the application is the project narrative.
funding are required to submit proof of 1. Address To Request Application This section of the application may not
their non-profit status. Proof of non- Package exceed 40 pages, the line-item budgets,
profit status is any one of the following: budget justifications and the OWP form
To learn more about ANA and receive (OMB Control Number 0980–0204 exp
• A reference to the applicant
information about Training and 10/31/2006) will be exempt from the
organization’s listing in the Internal
Technical Assistance (T/TA) contact: page limitation. Part Three of the
Revenue Service’s (IRS) most recent list
of tax-exempt organizations described in Region I: AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, application is the Appendix. This
the IRS Code. IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, section of the application may not
• A copy of a currently valid IRS tax ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, exceed 20 pages (the exception to this
exemption certificate. NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, 20-page limit applies only to projects
• A statement from a State taxing SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, W.VA. that require, if relevant to the project, a
body, State attorney general, or other Native American Management Business Plan or any Third-Party
appropriate State official certifying that Services, Inc., 6858 Old Dominion Agreements).
the applicant organization has a non- Drive, Suite 302, McLean, VA Electronic Submission: While ACF
profit status and that none of the net 22101. Phone: 888–221–9686. Fax: does have the capability to receive
earning accrue to any private 703–821–368. e-mail: program announcement applications
shareholders or individuals. kking@namsinc.org; http:// electronically through Grants.gov,
• A certified copy of the www.anaeastern.org. electronic submission of applications
organization’s certificate of Region II: AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, will not be available for this particular
incorporation or similar document that OR, UT, WA, WY. announcement. There are required
clearly establishes non-profit status. ACKCO, Inc., 1326 N. Central, Suite application form(s) specific to ANA that
• Any of the items in the 208, Phoenix, Arizona 85004. Toll have not yet received clearance from
subparagraphs immediately above for a Free: 800–525–2859; Direct: 602– Grants.gov. While electronic submission
State or national parent organization 253–9211; Fax 602–253–9135. of applications may be available in the
and a statement signed by the parent Theron Wauneka, Project Manager, next fiscal year for this program, no
organization that the applicant e-mail: electronic submission of applications
organization is a local non-profit theron.wauneka@ackco.com; http:// will be accepted for this announcement
affiliate. www.anawestern.org. this year as they would be missing those
Private, non-profit organizations are Region III: Alaska. required ANA forms and be considered
encouraged to submit with their Native American Management incomplete.
applications the survey located under Services, Inc., 11723 Old Glenn Organization and Preparation of
‘‘Grant Related Documents and Forms,’’ Highway, Suite 201, Eagle River, Application: Due to the intensity and
‘‘Survey for Private, Non-Profit Grant Alaska 99577. Toll Free 877–770– pace of the application review and

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evaluation process, ANA strongly applicant needs to complete all the Explanation of Due Dates
recommends applicants organize, label, standard forms required for making
The closing time and date for receipt
and insert required information in applications for awards under this
of applications is referenced above.
accordance with Part One, Part Two and announcement.
Applications received after 4:30 p.m.
Part Three as presented in the table Applicants seeking financial eastern time on the closing date will be
below. ANA strongly suggests assistance under this announcement
applicants label the application for ease classified as late.
must file the Standard Form (SF) 424,
of reviewing. The application must Deadline: Applications shall be
Application for Federal Assistance; SF–
begin with the information requested in considered as meeting an announced
424A, Budget Information—Non-
Part One of the chart in the prescribed deadline if they are received on or
Construction Programs; SF–424B,
order. Utilizing this format will ensure before the deadline time and date
Assurances—Non-Construction
all information submitted to support an referenced in Section IV.6. Applicants
Programs. The forms may be reproduced
applicant’s request for funding is are responsible for ensuring
for use in submitting applications.
thoroughly reviewed. Submitting applications are mailed or submitted
Applicants must sign and return the
information in this format will assist the electronically well in advance of the
standard forms with their application.
panel reviewer in locating and application due date.
Applicants must furnish prior to
evaluating the information. Deviation award an executed copy of the Standard Applications hand carried by
from this suggested format will reduce Form LLL, Certification Regarding applicants, applicant couriers, other
the applicant’s ability to receive Lobbying, when applying for an award representatives of the applicant, or by
maximum points, which are directly in excess of $100,000. Applicants who overnight/express mail couriers shall be
related to ANA’s funding review have used non-Federal funds for considered as meeting an announced
decisions. lobbying activities in connection with deadline if they are received on or
ANA Application Format: ANA receiving assistance under this before the deadline date, between the
requires all applications to be labeled in announcement shall complete a hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., eastern
compliance with the format provided in disclosure form, if applicable, with their time, at the address referenced in
the program announcement. This format applications (approved by the Office of Section IV.6., between Monday and
applies to all applicants submitting Management and Budget under control Friday (excluding Federal holidays).
applications for funding. All pages number 0348–0046). Applicants must ACF cannot accommodate
submitted (including Government sign and return the certification with transmission of applications by
Forms, certifications and assurances) facsimile. Therefore, applications
their application.
must be numbered consecutively (for transmitted to ACF by fax will not be
Applicants must also understand they
example, the first page of the accepted regardless of date or time of
will be held accountable for the
application is the SF 424 and must be submission and time of receipt.
smoking prohibition included within
labeled as page one). The paper size Late Applications: Applications that
shall be 8.5 x 11 inches, line spacing Public Law 103–227, Title XII
Environmental Tobacco Smoke (also do not meet the criteria above are
shall be a space and a half (1.5 line considered late applications. ACF shall
spacing), printed only on one side, and known as the PRO–KIDS Act of 1994).
A copy of the Federal Register notice notify each late applicant that its
have a half-inch margin on all sides of application will not be considered in
the paper. (Note: The 1.5 line spacing which implements the smoking
prohibition is included with forms. By the current competition.
does not apply to the Project Abstract
signing and submitting the application, Any application received after 4:30
Form, Appendices, the Table of
applicants are providing the p.m. eastern time on the deadline date
Contents, the Objective Work Plans, and
certification and need not mail back the will not be considered for competition.
the Budget.) The font size shall be 12-
point and the font type shall be Times certification with the application. Applicants using express/overnight
New Roman. Applicants must make the appropriate mail services should allow two working
Private, non-profit organizations are certification of their compliance with all days prior to the deadline date for
encouraged to submit with their Federal statutes relating to receipt of applications. Applicants are
applications the survey located under nondiscrimination. By signing and cautioned that express/overnight mail
‘‘Grant Related Documents and Forms,’’ submitting the applications, applicants services do not always deliver as agreed.
‘‘Survey for Private, Non-Profit Grant are providing the certification and need Extension of deadlines: ACF may
Applicants,’’ titled, ‘‘Survey on not mail back the certification form. extend application deadlines when
Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Complete the standard forms and the circumstances such as acts of God
Applicants,’’ at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/ associated certifications and assurances (floods, hurricanes, etc.) occur, or when
programs/ofs/forms.htm. based on the instructions on the forms. there are widespread disruptions of mail
The forms and certifications may be service, or in other rare cases. A
Standard Forms and Certifications found at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/ determination to extend or waive
The project description should programs/ofs/forms.htm. deadline requirements rests with the
include all the information Please see Section V.1. Criteria, for Chief Grants Management Officer.
requirements described in the specific instructions on preparing the full Checklist
evaluation criteria outlined in the project description.
program announcement under Section V You may use the checklist below as a
3. Submission Dates and Times
Application Review Information. In guide when preparing your application
addition to the project description, the Due Date: March 25, 2005. package.

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PART ONE—FEDERAL FORMS AND OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS


What to submit Required content Required form or format When to submit

Table of Contents See Section IV .... Applicant must include a table of contents that accurately identifies the By application closing date.
page number and where the information can be located. Table of Con-
tents does not count against application page limit.
SF424 .................. See Section IV .... http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofs/forms.htm ......................................... By application closing date.
SF424A ................ See Section IV .... http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofs/forms.htm ......................................... By application closing date.
SF424B ................ See Section IV .... http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofs/forms.htm ......................................... By application closing date.
Grant Application See Section I ...... ANA Form: OMB Clearance Number 0970–0263 exp. 3/31/07 http:// By application closing date.
Data Summary www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ana
(GADS) form— (Go to Forms link to obtain the document)
Environmental.
Proof of Non-Profit See Section III .... As described in this announcement under Section III ‘‘Additional Informa- By application closing date.
Status. tion on Eligibility’’.
Resolution ............ See Section I ...... As described in this announcement under Section I ‘‘Definitions’’ ............. By application closing date.
Board of Directors See Section I ...... As described in this announcement under Section I ‘‘ANA Administrative By application closing date.
Documentation. Policies’’.
Audit Letter .......... See Section I ...... A Certified Public Accountant’s ‘‘Independent Auditors’ Report on Finan- By application closing date.
cial Statement.’’ This is usually only a two to three page document.
(This requirement applies only to applicants with annual expenditures
of $500,000 or more of federal funds). Applicant must also include
only that portion of the audit document titled ‘‘Supplemental Schedule
of Expenditures of Federal Awards’’.
Indirect Cost See Section V ..... Organizations and Tribes must submit a current indirect cost agreement By application closing date.
Agreement. (if claiming in-direct costs) that aligns with the approved ANA project
period. The In-direct Cost Agreement must identify the individual com-
ponents and percentages that make up the indirect cost rate.
Non-Federal See Section III .... A request for a waiver of the non-Federal share requirement may be By application closing date.
Share of Waiver submitted in accordance with 45 CFR 1336.50(b)(3) of the Native
Request, per American Program regulations. (if applicable).
CFR 1336.50(b).
Certification re- See Section I ...... May be found at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofs/forms.htm ............. By application closing date.
garding Mainte-
nance of Effort.
Certification re- See Section IV .... May be found at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofs/forms.htm ............. By application closing date.
garding Lob-
bying Disclosure
of Lobbying Ac-
tivities—SF LLL.
Environmental To- See Section IV .... May be found at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofs/forms.htm ............. By application closing date.
bacco Smoke
Certification.

PART TWO—APPLICATION REVIEW CRITERIA


Required form or format ANA application review criteria this sec-
What to submit Required content When to submit
tion may not exceed 40 pages

Criteria One (10 pts) .. See Section V ............ Introduction and Project Summary/Application Format ................. By application closing date.
Include the ANA Project Abstract form (OMB # 0980–0204 exp.
10/31/06).
Criteria Two (20 pts) .. See Section V ............ Need for Assistance ...................................................................... By application closing date.
Criteria Three (25 pts) See Section V ............ Project Approach—Include an Objective Work Plan (OWP) form By application closing date.
(OMB # 0980–0204 exp. 10/31/2006) for each 12 month budg-
et period.
A 17-month project period requires only one OWP ......................
Note: The OWP is not included in the page count for this Part. ..
Criteria Four (15 pts), See Section V ............ Organizational Capacity ................................................................ By application closing date.
Criteria Five (15 pts) .. See Section V ............ Project Impact/Evaluation .............................................................. By application closing date.
Criteria Six (15 pts) .... See Section V ............ Budget and Budget Justification/ Cost Effectiveness ................... By application closing date.
Note: The line item budget and budget justification are not in-
cluded in the page count for this Part..

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PART THREE—APPENDIX
What to submit Required content Required form or format this section may not exceed 20 pages When to submit

Support Documenta- See Section V ............ Part Three includes only supplemental information or required By application closing date.
tion. support documentation that addresses the applicant’s capacity
to carry out and fulfill the proposed project. These items in-
clude: Letters of agreement with cooperating entities, in-kind
commitment and support letters, business plans, and a sum-
mary of the Third Party Agreements. Do not include books,
videotapes, studies or published reports and articles, as they
will not be made available to the reviewers or returned to the
applicant.

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

What to submit Required content Location When to submit

Survey for Private, See form .................... May be found on http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofs/forms.htm By application due date.
Non-Profit Grant Ap-
plicants.

4. Intergovernmental Review Native American organizations that are member tribe also receives funding from
Applications are not subject to otherwise eligible to apply for ANA ANA.
Executive Order 12372. funding. However, ANA will fund T/TA
requested by a grantee for its own use 6. Other Submission Requirements
5. Funding Restrictions or for its members’ use (as in the case Submission by Mail: An applicant
ANA does not fund: of a consortium), when the T/TA is must provide an original application
• Activities in support of any necessary to carry out project objectives. with all attachments, signed by an
• The purchase of real property or
foreseeable litigation against the United authorized representative and two
construction because these activities are
States Government that are unallowable copies. The application must be
not authorized by the Native American
under OMB Circulars A–87 and A–122. received at the address below by 4:30
Programs Act of 1974, as amended.
• ANA does not fund duplicative • Core administration (see p.m. eastern time on or before the
projects or allow any one community or Definitions) functions, or other closing date.
region to receive a disproportionate activities, that essentially support only Applications should be mailed to:
share of the funds available for award. the applicant’s ongoing administrative Attention: Tim Chappelle, U.S.
When making decisions on awards of functions and are not related to the
grants the Agency will consider whether Department of Health and Human
proposed project. Services, Administration for Children
the project is essentially identical or • Costs associated with fund-raising,
similar, in whole or significant part, to and Families, Office of Grants
including financial campaigns, Management, Division of Discretionary
projects in the same community endowment drives, solicitation of gifts
previously funded or being funded Grants, 370 L’Enfant Promenade, SW.,
and bequests, and similar expenses
under the same competition. The Washington, DC 20447.
incurred solely to raise capital or obtain
Agency will also consider whether the contributions are unallowable under an Hand Delivery: An applicant must
grantee is already receiving funding for ANA grant award. provide an original application with all
a SEDS, Language, or Environmental • Projects originated and designed by attachments signed by an authorized
project from ANA. The Agency will also consultants who provide a major role for representative and two copies. The
take into account in making funding themselves and are not members of the application must be received at the
decisions whether a proposed project applicant organization, tribe, or village. address below by 4:30 p.m. eastern time
would require funding on indefinite or • Activities that are not responsive to on or before the closing date.
recurring basis. This determination will Environmental Regulatory Enhancement Applications that are hand delivered
be made after it is determined whether program goals. will be accepted between the hours of
the application meets the requirements • Major renovations or alterations are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. eastern time,
for eligibility as set forth in 45 CFR prohibited activities because these Monday through Friday. Applications
1336, subpart C, but before funding activities are not authorized under the
decisions are complete (see Section I. should be delivered to: Attention: Tim
Native American Programs Act of 1974
Funding Opportunity Description— Chappelle, U.S. Department of Health
as amended. Minor alterations, as
ANA Administrative Policies regarding and Human Services, Office of Grants
defined in this announcement, may be
short-term projects). allowable. Management, Division of Discretionary
• Projects in which a grantee would • ANA will not fund activities by a Grant, ACF Mail Room, Second Floor
provide training and/or technical consortium of tribes that duplicate Loading Dock, Aerospace Center, 901 D
assistance (T/TA) to other tribes or activities for which a consortium Street, SW., Washington, DC 20024.

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V. Application Review Information specified evaluation criteria. The text as the number of people to be served
options give a broad overview of what and the number of activities
The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
your project description should include accomplished.
(Pub. L. 104–13) When accomplishments cannot be
while the evaluation criteria identifies
Public reporting burden for this the measures that will be used to quantified by activity or function, list
collection of information is estimated to evaluate applications. them in chronological order to show the
average 120 hours per response, schedule of accomplishments and their
including the time for reviewing Project Summary/Abstract target dates.
instructions, gathering and maintaining Provide a summary of the project If any data is to be collected,
the data needed and reviewing the description (a page or less) with maintained, and/or disseminated,
collection information. reference to the funding request. clearance may be required from the U.S.
The project description is approved Office of Management and Budget
under OMB control number 0970–0139 Objectives and Need for Assistance (OMB). This clearance pertains to any
which expires 4/30/2007. Clearly identify the physical, ‘‘collection of information that is
An agency may not conduct or economic, social, financial, conducted or sponsored by ACF.’’
sponsor, and a person is not required to institutional, and/or other problem(s) List organizations, cooperating
respond to, a collection of information requiring a solution. The need for entities, consultants, or other key
unless it displays a currently valid OMB assistance must be demonstrated and individuals who will work on the
control number. the principal and subordinate objectives project along with a short description of
1. Criteria of the project must be clearly stated; the nature of their effort or contribution.
supporting documentation, such as Examples of these activities would be
Purpose letters of support and testimonials from the number of businesses started or
The project description provides a concerned interests other than the expanded, the number of jobs created or
major means by which an application is applicant, may be included. Any retained, the number of people trained,
evaluated and ranked to compete with relevant data based on planning studies the number of youth, couples or families
other applications for available should be included or referred to in the assisted or the number of elders
assistance. The project description endnotes/footnotes. Incorporate participating in the activity during that
should be concise and complete and demographic data and participant/ reporting period.
should address the activity for which beneficiary information, as needed. In Organizational Profiles
Federal funds are being requested. developing the project description, the
Supporting documents should be applicant may volunteer or be requested Provide information on the applicant
included where they can present to provide information on the total organization(s) and cooperating
information clearly and succinctly. In range of projects currently being partners, such as organizational charts,
preparing your project description, conducted and supported (or to be financial statements, audit reports or
information responsive to each of the initiated), some of which may be statements from CPAs/Licensed Public
requested evaluation criteria must be outside the scope of the program Accountants, Employer Identification
provided. Awarding offices use this and announcement. Numbers, names of bond carriers,
other information in making their contact persons and telephone numbers,
Results or Benefits Expected child care licenses and other
funding recommendations. It is
important, therefore, that this Identify the results and benefits to be documentation of professional
information be included in the derived. accreditation, information on
application in a manner that is clear and Applicants are encouraged to describe compliance with Federal/State/local
complete. the qualitative and quantitative data government standards, documentation
collected, how this data will measure of experience in the program area, and
General Instructions progress towards the stated results or other pertinent information. If the
ACF is particularly interested in benefits, and how performance applicant is a non-profit organization,
specific project descriptions that focus indicators under economic and social submit proof of non-profit status in its
on outcomes and convey strategies for development and governance projects application.
achieving intended performance. Project can be monitored, evaluated and The non-profit agency can accomplish
descriptions are evaluated on the basis verified. this by providing: (a) A reference to the
of substance and measurable outcomes, applicant organization’s listing in the
Approach Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) most
not length. Extensive exhibits are not
required. Cross-referencing should be Outline a plan of action that describes recent list of tax-exempt organizations
used rather than repetition. Supporting the scope and detail of how the described in the IRS Code; (b) a copy of
information concerning activities that proposed work will be accomplished. a currently valid IRS tax exemption
will not be directly funded by the grant Account for all functions or activities certificate, (c) a statement from a State
or information that does not directly identified in the application. Cite factors taxing body, State attorney general, or
pertain to an integral part of the grant that might accelerate or decelerate the other appropriate State official
funded activity should be placed in an work and state your reason for taking certifying that the applicant
appendix. Pages should be numbered the proposed approach rather than organization has a non-profit status and
and a table of contents should be others. Describe any unusual features of that none of the net earnings accrue to
included for easy reference. the project such as design or any private shareholders or individuals;
technological innovations, reductions in (d) a certified copy of the organization’s
Introduction cost or time, or extraordinary social and certificate of incorporation or similar
Applicants required to submit a full community involvement. document that clearly establishes non-
project description shall prepare the Provide quantitative monthly or profit status, (e) any of the items
project description statement in quarterly projections of the immediately above for a State or
accordance with the following accomplishments to be achieved for national parent organization and a
instructions while being aware of the each function or activity in such terms statement signed by the parent

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organization that the applicant Fringe Benefits Contractual


organization is a local non-profit Description: Costs of employee fringe Description: Costs of all contracts for
affiliate. benefits unless treated as part of an services and goods except for those that
Third-Party Agreements approved indirect cost rate. belong under other categories such as
Justification: Provide a breakdown of equipment, supplies, construction, etc.
Provide written and signed the amounts and percentages that Include third party evaluation contracts
agreements between grantees and comprise fringe benefit costs such as (if applicable) and contracts with
subgrantees or subcontractors or other health insurance, FICA, retirement secondary recipient organizations,
cooperating entities. These agreements insurance, taxes, etc. including delegate agencies and specific
must detail scope of work to be project(s) or businesses to be financed
performed, work schedules, Travel by the applicant.
remuneration, and other terms and Description: Costs of project-related Justification: Demonstrate that all
conditions that structure or define the travel by employees of the applicant procurement transactions will be
relationship. organization (does not include costs of conducted in a manner to provide, to
Budget and Budget Justification consultant travel). the maximum extent practical, open and
Justification: For each trip, show the free competition. Recipients and
Provide a budget with line item detail total number of traveler(s), travel subrecipients, other than States that are
and detailed calculations for each destination, duration of trip, per diem, required to use part 92 procedures, must
budget object class identified on the mileage allowances, if privately owned justify any anticipated procurement
Budget Information form. Detailed vehicles will be used, and other action that is expected to be awarded
calculations must include estimation transportation costs and subsistence without competition and exceed the
methods, quantities, unit costs, and allowances. Travel costs for key staff to simplified acquisition threshold fixed at
other similar quantitative detail attend ACF-sponsored workshops 41 U.S.C. 403(11) (currently set at
sufficient for the calculation to be should be detailed in the budget. $100,000).
duplicated. Also include a breakout by Recipients might be required to make
Equipment available to ACF pre-award review and
the funding sources identified in Block
15 of the SF–424. Description: ‘‘Equipment’’ means an procurement documents, such as
Provide a narrative budget article of nonexpendable, tangible request for proposals or invitations for
justification that describes how the personal property having a useful life of bids, independent cost estimates, etc.
categorical costs are derived. Discuss more than one year and an acquisition
Note: Whenever the applicant intends to
the necessity, reasonableness, and cost which equals or exceeds the lesser delegate part of the project to another agency,
allocability of the proposed costs. of (a) the capitalization level established the applicant must provide a detailed budget
by the organization for the financial and budget narrative for each delegate
General statement purposes, or (b) $5,000. (Note: agency, by agency title, along with the
Acquisition cost means the net invoice required supporting information referred to
Use the following guidelines for in these instructions.
unit price of an item of equipment,
preparing the budget and budget
including the cost of any modifications,
justification. Both Federal and non- Other
attachments, accessories, or auxiliary
Federal resources shall be detailed and
apparatus necessary to make it usable Enter the total of all other costs. Such
justified in the budget and narrative
for the purpose for which it is acquired. costs, where applicable and appropriate,
justification. ‘‘Federal resources’’ refers
Ancillary charges, such as taxes, duty, may include but are not limited to
only to the ACF grant for which you are
protective in-transit insurance, freight, insurance, food, medical and dental
applying. ‘‘Non Federal resources’’ are
and installation shall be included in or costs (noncontractual), professional
all other Federal and non-Federal
excluded from acquisition cost in services costs, space and equipment
resources. It is suggested that budget
accordance with the organization’s rentals, printing and publication,
amounts and computations be presented
regular written accounting practices.) computer use, training costs, such as
in a columnar format: first column,
Justification: For each type of tuition and stipends, staff development
object class categories; second column,
equipment requested, provide a costs, and administrative costs.
Federal budget; next column(s), non-
description of the equipment, the cost Justification: Provide computations, a
Federal budget(s), and last column, total
per unit, the number of units, the total narrative description and a justification
budget. The budget justification should
cost, and a plan for use on the project, for each cost under this category.
be a narrative.
as well as use or disposal of the
Personnel equipment after the project ends. An Indirect Charges
applicant organization that uses its own Description: Total amount of indirect
Description: Costs of employee definition for equipment should provide costs. This category should be used only
salaries and wages. a copy of its policy or section of its when the applicant currently has an
Justification: Identify the project policy which includes the equipment indirect cost rate approved by the
director or principal investigator, if definition. Department of Health and Human
known. For each staff person, provide Services (HHS) or another cognizant
the title, time commitment to the project Supplies
Federal agency.
(in months), time commitment to the Description: Costs of all tangible Justification: An applicant that will
project (as a percentage or full-time personal property other than that charge indirect costs to the grant must
equivalent), annual salary, grant salary, included under the Equipment category. enclose a copy of the current rate
wage rates, etc. Do not include the costs Justification: Specify general agreement. If the applicant organization
of consultants or personnel costs of categories of supplies and their costs. is in the process of initially developing
delegate agencies or of specific Show computations and provide other or renegotiating a rate, upon notification
project(s) or businesses to be financed information which supports the amount that an award will be made, it should
by the applicant. requested. immediately develop a tentative indirect

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cost rate proposal based on its most with goals and objectives. It must Applicant must describe how the
recently completed fiscal year, in discuss the project strategy and proposed project objectives and
accordance with the cognizant agency’s implementation plan over the project activities relate to a locally determined
guidelines for establishing indirect cost period. The applicant must use the strategy.
rates, and submit it to the cognizant Objective Work Plan (OWP) form to The applicant must provide
agency. Applicants awaiting approval of identify the project objectives, time documentation of the community’s
their indirect cost proposals may also frames, proposed activities, results and support for the proposed project.
request indirect costs. When an indirect benefits expected and criteria for Applications from National and
cost rate is requested, those costs evaluating results and benefits, as well Regional organizations must clearly
included in the indirect cost pool as the individuals responsible for demonstrate a need for the project,
should not also be charged as direct completing the objectives and explain how the project originated,
costs to the grant. Also, if the applicant performing the activities. Within the identify the intended beneficiaries,
is requesting a rate which is less than results and benefits section of the OWP describe and relate the actual project
what is allowed under the program, the the applicant must provide quantitative benefits to the community and
authorized representative of the quarterly projections of the organization, and describe a
applicant organization must submit a accomplishments to be achieved for community-based project delivery
signed acknowledgement that the each function or activity. In this strategy. National and Regional
applicant is accepting a lower rate than criterion, the applicant describes how organizations must also identify their
allowed. the project description, objective(s), membership and specifically discuss
approach and strategy are inter-related. how the organization operates and
Program Income The applicant must also include the impacts Native American people and
Description: The estimated amount of names and activities of any communities. Proposed project
income, if any, expected to be generated organizations, consultants, or other key objectives support the identified need
from this project. individuals who will contribute to the and must be measurable.
Justification: Describe the nature, project, utilizing the column for Non- Budget and Budget Justification
source and anticipated use of program Salaried Personnel to list the hours
income in the budget or refer to the incurred for these activities. The Budget and Budget Justification/Cost
pages in the application which contain applicant must discuss ‘‘Leveraged Effectiveness (15 Points):
this information. Resources’’ (see Definitions) used to An applicant must submit an itemized
strengthen and broaden the impact of budget detailing the applicant’s Federal
Nonfederal Resources the proposed project. The applicant and non-Federal share and cite source(s)
Description: Amounts of non-Federal must discuss how commitments and of funding. The applicant must provide
resources that will be used to support contributions from other entities will a detailed line-item Federal and non-
the project as identified in Block 15 of enhance the project. Applicants must Federal share budget by year for each
the SF–424. discuss the relationship of non-ANA year of project funds requested. A
Justification: The firm commitment of funded activities to those objectives and budget justification narrative to support
these resources must be documented activities that will be funded with ANA the line-item budget request must be
and submitted with the application so grant funds. Applicants must discuss included for each year of project funds
the applicant is given credit in the the relationship of non-ANA funded requested. The budget must include a
review process. A detailed budget must activities to those objectives and line item justification for each Object
be prepared for each funding source. activities that will be funded with ANA Class Category listed under Section B:
grant funds. ‘‘Budget Categories’’ of the ‘‘Budget
Evaluation Criteria Information-Non Construction
The following evaluation criteria Objectives and Need for Assistance Programs’’ (SF 424A) form. The line-
appear in weighted descending order. Need for Assistance (20 Points): item budget and budget justification
The corresponding score values indicate Applicant must show a clear narrative must include the necessary
the relative importance that ACF places relationship between the proposed details to facilitate the determination of
on each evaluation criterion; however, project, the Environmental Regulatory allowable costs and the relevance of
applicants need not develop their Enhancement strategy, and the these costs to the proposed project.
applications precisely according to the community’s long-range goals. The need The non-Federal budget share must
order presented. Application for assistance must clearly identify the identify the source and be supported by
components may be organized such that physical, economic, social, financial, letters of commitment (see Definitions).
a reviewer will be able to follow a governmental, and institutional Letters of commitment are binding
seamless and logical flow of information challenges and problem(s) requiring a when they specifically state the nature,
(e.g. from a broad overview of the solution that supports the funding the amount, and conditions under
project to more detailed information request. Describe the community (see which another agency or organization or
about how it will be conducted). Definitions) to be affected by the project individual will support a project. These
In considering how applicants will and the community involvement in the resources may be human, natural, or
carry out the responsibilities addressed project. The applicant must describe the financial, and may include other
under this announcement, competing community’s long-range goals, the Federal and non-Federal resources.
applications for financial assistance will community planning process, and how Statements that additional funding will
be reviewed and evaluated against the the project supports the community be sought from other specific sources
following criteria: goals. The applicant must describe how are not considered a binding
the proposed goals, objectives, and commitment of outside resources.
Approach activities reflect the Environmental Letters of Support merely express
Project Approach (25 Points): Regulatory needs of the local another organization’s endorsement of a
The Project Approach narrative must community. Discuss the geographic proposed project. Support letters are not
be clear and concise. The narrative must location of the project and where the binding commitment letters, as they do
include a detailed project description project and grant will be administered. not factually establish the authenticity

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of other resources and do not offer or Applicants must list all current indicators to support the applicant’s
bind specific resources to the project. sources of Federal funding, the agency, project. Two of the five are standard and
If an applicant plans to charge or purpose, amount, and provide the most required across all ANA programs. For
otherwise seek credit for indirect costs recent certified signed audit letter for each impact indicator submitted the
in its ANA application, a copy of its the organization to be included in Part applicant must discuss the relevance of
current Indirect Cost Rate Agreement One of the application. If the applicant the impact indicators to the project, the
must be included in the application, has audit exceptions, these issues must method used to track the indicator and
with all costs broken down by category be discussed in this criterion. the method used to determine project
so ANA reviewers can be certain that no Applicants must provide ‘‘staffing and success. Impact indicators will be
budgeted line items are included in the position data’’ to include a proposed reported to ANA in the grantee’s
indirect cost pool. Applicants that do staffing pattern for the project where the quarterly report. The applicant must
not submit a current Indirect Cost Rate applicant highlights the new project indicate a target number to be achieved
Agreement, may not be able to claim the staff. Positions discussed in this section for the required standard impact
allowable cost, may have the grant must match the positions identified in indicators. In addition to the two
award amount reduced, or may the Objective Work Plan and in the standard required impact indicators, an
experience a delay in grant award. proposed budget. Applicant must applicant must also submit three
Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide a paragraph of the duties and additional indicators. These three
include sufficient funds for principal skills required for the proposed staff and impact indicators may be selected from
representatives, such as the applicant’s a paragraph on qualifications and the suggested list below, or they may be
chief financial officer or project director experience of current staff. Full position developed for a specific proposed
to travel to one regional ANA post- descriptions are required to be project, or the applicant may submit a
award grant training and technical submitted and included in the combination of both the ANA suggested
assistance workshop. This expenditure Appendix. Applicant must explain how indicators and project specific
is allowable for new grant recipients the current and future staff will manage indicators. The two standard required
and optional for grantees that have had the proposed project. Brief biographies impact indicators are: (a) Number of
previous ANA grant awards, and will be of key positions or individuals must be partnerships formed; and (b) amount of
negotiated upon award. Applicants may included. (Note: Applicants are strongly dollars leveraged beyond the required
also include costs for two staff persons encouraged to give preference to NFS match. The suggested ANA
to attend the ACF National Native qualified Native Americans in hiring indicators are: (1) The number of
American Conference. project staff and in contracting services environmental regulations, codes or
Cost Effectiveness: under an approved ANA grant.) ordinances created; (2) the number of
This section of the criterion reflects If applicable, applicant must identify people to successfully complete a
ANA’s concern with ensuring that the consortium membership. The workshop/training; (3) the number of
expenditure of its limited resources consortium applicant must be the workshops/trainings provided; (4) types
yields the greatest benefit possible in recipient of the funds. A consortium of capacity building systems created and
achieving environmentally sound and applicant must be an ‘‘eligible entity’’ as implemented to support environmental
healthy Native American communities. defined by this Program Announcement program functions; (5) identification of
Applicants demonstrate this by: and the ANA regulations. Consortium tribal or village government regulations,
summarizing partnerships and the applicants must include documentation codes or ordinances that were enacted
efficient use of leveraged resources; (a resolution adopted pursuant to the and adopted; (6) the number of
explaining the impact on the identified organization’s established procedures regulations, codes or ordinances
community through measurable project and signed by an authorized successfully enforced; and (7) number of
outcomes, and presenting a project that representative) from all consortium infrastructure and administrative
is completed, self-sustaining or members supporting the ANA systems, including policies and
supported by other than ANA funds by application. An application from a procedures developed and
the end of the project period. consortium must have goals and implemented.
objectives that will create positive The applicant should discuss the
Organizational Profiles
impacts and outcomes in the projects value and long-term impact to
Organizational Capacity (15 Points): communities of its members. ANA will the participants and the community and
In this criterion, the application not fund activities by a consortium of explain how the information relates to
provides information on the tribes that duplicate activities for which the proposed project goals, objectives
management structure of the applicant member Tribes also receive funding and outcomes. The applicant should
and the organizational relationships from ANA. The consortium application discuss how the project will be
with its cooperating partners. Include an must identify the role and responsibility completed, self-sustaining, or supported
organizational chart that indicates of each participating consortium by other than ANA funds at the end of
where the proposed project will fit in member and a copy of the consortia the project period. Applicants should
the existing structure. Demonstrates legal agreement or Memoranda of discuss and present objectives and goals
experience in the program area. Agreement to support the proposed to be achieved and evaluated at the end
Describe the administrative structure, project. of each budget period or quarter (if
and the applicant’s ability to administer applicable). Project outcomes should
and implement a project of the proposed Results or Benefits Expected
support the identified need and should
scope and its capacity to fulfill the Project Impact/Evaluation (15 Points): be measurable and quantifiable.
implementation plan. Applicants are In this criterion, the applicant will
required to affirm that they will credit discuss the ‘‘Impact Indicators’’ (see Introduction—Project Summary/
the Administration for Native Definitions) and the benefits expected as Abstract
Americans, and reference the ANA a result of this project. Impact indicators Introduction and Project Summary/
funded project on any audio, video, identify qualitative and quantitative Application Format (10 Points):
and/or printed materials developed in data directly associated with the project. Introduction and Project Summary:
whole or in part with ANA funds. Each applicant must submit five impact Using the ANA Project Abstract form

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(OMB Control Number 0980–0204, Exp. ranked based on general financial need. required to reduce the scope of projects
10/31/2006), the applicant must Applicants who are initially excluded based on the amount of approved
include: the name of the applicant, the from competition because of award.
project title, the Federal amount ineligibility may appeal the agency’s Since ACF will be using non-Federal
requested, the amount of matching decision. Applicants may also appeal an reviewers in the review process,
funds to be provided, length of time ANA decision that an applicant’s applicants have the option of omitting
required to accomplish the project, the proposed activities are ineligible for from the application copies (not the
goal of the project, a list of the project funding consideration. The appeals original) specific salary rates or amounts
objectives (not activities), the estimated process is stated in the final rule
for individuals specified in the
number of people to be served and the published in the Federal Register on
application budget.
expected outcomes of the project. August 19, 1996 (61 FR 42817 and 45
In addition to the Project Abstract CFR part 1336, subpart C). Approved But Unfunded Applications
form, the applicant will provide an Competitive Review Process:
introductory summary narrative that Applications that pass the initial ANA In cases where more applications are
includes: An overview of the project, a screening process will be analyzed, approved for funding than ACF can
description of the community to be evaluated and rated by an independent fund with the money available, the
served, the location of the identified review panel on the basis of the Grants Officer shall fund applications in
community, a declarative statement Evaluation Criteria. The evaluation their order of approval until funds run
identifying the need for the project, and criteria were designed to analyze and out. In this case, ACF has the option of
a brief overview of the project’s assess the quality of a proposed carrying over the approved applications
objectives, strategy and community or community-based project, the likelihood up to a year for funding consideration
organizational impact. of its success, and the ability of ANA to in a later competition of the same
Application Format: Applicants are monitor and evaluate community program. These applications need not be
required to submit applications in a impact and long-term results. The reviewed and scored again if the
standard format, following the ANA evaluation criteria and analysis are program’s evaluation criteria have not
requirements on application length, closely related and are wholly changed. However, they must then be
font, numbering, line spacing, etc. considered in judging the overall quality placed in rank order along with other
Please refer to Section IV Part 2, of an application. In addition, the applications in later competition.
‘‘Content and Form of Application evaluation criteria standardizes the
Submission’’ for detailed formatting review of each application and 3. Anticipated Announcement and
instructions. distributes the number of points more Award Dates
2. Review and Selection Process: equitably. Applications will be Approximately 120 days after the
evaluated in accordance with the application due date, the successful
No grant award will be made under program announcement criteria and
this announcement on the basis of an applicants will be notified by mail
ANA’s program areas of interest. A through the issuance of a Financial
incomplete application. determination will be made as to
Initial Screening: Each application Assistance Award document which will
whether the project is an effective use set forth the amount of funds granted,
submitted under an ANA program of Federal funds.
announcement will undergo a pre- the terms and conditions of the grant,
Application Review Criteria:
review screening to determine: (a) the effective date of the grant, the
Applicants will be reviewed based on
Timeliness—the application was budget period for which initial support
the following criteria and points: ANA’s
received by 4:30 p.m. eastern time on will be given, the non-Federal share to
criteria categories are Introduction and
the closing date; (b) the Federal request Project Summary/Application Format; be provided and the total project period
does not exceed the upper value of the Need for Assistance; Project Approach; for which support is contemplated. The
dollar range specified; (c) the applicant Organizational Capacity; Project Impact/ Financial Assistance Award will be
has submitted a current signed and Evaluation; and Budget and Budget signed by the Grants Officer and sent to
dated resolution from the governing Narrative/Cost Effectiveness. the applicant’s Authorizing Official.
body; and, (d) if the applicant is not a Application Consideration: The Applications not funded in this
tribe or Alaska Native village Commissioner’s funding decision is competition will be notified in writing.
government, the applicant has based on an analysis of the application VI. Award Administration Information
submitted proof a majority of the board by the review panel, panel review scores
of directors is representative of the and recommendations; an analysis by 1. Award Notices
community to be served. An application ANA staff; review of previous ANA
that does not meet one of the above grantee’s past performance; comments The successful applicants will be
elements will be determined to be from State and Federal agencies having notified through the issuance of a
incomplete and excluded from the contract and grant performance related Financial Assistance Award document
competitive review process. Applicants information; and other interested which sets forth the amount of funds
with incomplete applications will be parties. The Commissioner makes grant granted, the terms and conditions of the
notified by mail within 30 business days awards consistent with the purpose of grant, the effective date of the grant, the
from the closing date of this program the Native American Programs Act budget period for which initial support
announcement. ANA staff cannot (NAPA), all relevant statutory and will be given, the non-Federal share to
respond to requests for information regulatory requirements, this program be provided, and the total project period
regarding funding decisions prior to the announcement, and the availability of for which support is contemplated. The
official applicant notification. After the appropriated funds. The Commissioner Financial Assistance Award will be
Commissioner has made decisions on reserves the right to award more, or less, signed by the Grants Officer and
all applications, unsuccessful applicants than the funds described or under such transmitted via postal mail.
will be notified in writing within 90 circumstances as may be deemed to be Organizations whose applications will
days. The notification will include the in the best interest of the Federal not be funded will be notified in
reviewer comments. Applicants are not government. Applicants may be writing.

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2. Administrative and National Policy Dated: January 26, 2005. only about 150 are still spoken or
Requirements Quanah Crossland Stamps, remembered today. Furthermore, only
Commissioner, Administration for Native 20 are spoken by persons of all ages, 30
45 CFR Part 74. Americans. are spoken by adults of all ages, about
45 CFR Part 92. [FR Doc. 05–1898 Filed 2–2–05; 8:45 am] 60 are spoken by middle-aged adults,
45 CFR part 1336, subpart C, and 42 BILLING CODE 4184–01–P and 45 are spoken by the most elderly.
U.S.C. 2991 et seq.—Native American In response to this testimony, the
Programs Act of 1974. Congress passed the Native American
3. Reporting Requirements DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND Languages Act of 1992 (the Act), Pub. L.
HUMAN SERVICES 102–524, to assist Native Americans in
Programmatic Reports: Quarterly. assuring the survival and continuing
Financial Reports: Quarterly. Administration for Children and vitality of their languages. Passage of the
Special Reporting Requirements: An Families Act was an important step in an attempt
original and one copy of each to ensure the survival and continuation
Administration for Native Americans of Native languages. It provided the
performance report and financial status
(ANA); FY 2005 Funds for New foundation upon which tribal nations
report must be submitted to the Grants
Community-Based Activities can rebuild their economic strength and
Officer. Failure to submit these reports
when required will mean the grantee is Funding Opportunity Title: Native enhance the rich cultural diversity. The
non-compliant with the terms and Language Preservation and Federal government recognizes the
conditions of the grant award and Maintenance. substantial loss of Native American
subject to administrative action or Announcement Type: Initial. languages over the past several hundred
termination. Performance reports are Funding Opportunity Number: HHS– years, and acknowledges the nature and
submitted 30 days after each quarter (3- 2005–ACF–ANA–NL–0016. magnitude of the status of Native
month intervals) of the budget period. CFDA Number: 93.587. American languages will be better
The final performance report, due 90 Due Date for Applications: April 1, defined when eligible applicants under
days after the project period end date, 2005. the Act have completed language
shall cover grantee performance during Executive Summary: The assessments.
the entire project period. All grantees Administration for Native Americans The Administration for Native
shall use the SF 269 (Long Form) to (ANA), within the Administration for Americans (ANA) believes that the
report the status of funds. Financial Children and Families, announces the responsibility for achieving self-
availability of fiscal year (FY) 2005 sufficiency rests with the governing
Status Reports are submitted 30 days
funds for new community-based bodies of Indian Tribes, Alaska Native
after each quarter (3-month intervals) of
activities under ANA’s Native Language villages, and in the leadership of Native
the budget period. The final SF 269
program. Financial assistance is American groups. This belief supports
report shall be due 90 days after the end
provided utilizing a competitive process the ANA principle that the local
of the project period.
in accordance with the Native American community and its leadership are
VII. Agency Contacts Programs Act of 1974, as amended. responsible for determining goals,
ANA provides financial assistance to setting priorities, and planning and
Program Office Contact: ANA
eligible applicants for the purpose of implementing programs that support the
Applicant Help Desk, 370 L’Enfant
assisting Native Americans in assuring community’s long-range goals.
Promenade, SW., Aerospace Building
the survival and continuing vitality of Therefore, since preserving a language
8th Floor–West, Washington, DC 20447–
their languages. Grants are provided and ensuring its continuation is
0002. Phone: 1–877–922–9262. E-mail:
under the following two categories: generally one of the first steps taken
ana@acf.dhhs.gov.
Category I Assessment Grants are used toward strengthening a group’s identity;
Grants Management Office Contact: to conduct the assessment needed to activities proposed under this program
Tim Chappelle, ACF, Office of Grants identify the current status of the Native announcement will contribute to the
Management, 370 L’Enfant Promenade, American language(s) to be addressed social development of Native
SW., Aerospace Building 8th Floor– and to establish community long-range communities and significantly
West, Washington, DC 20447–0002. language goals; and, Category II Design contribute to their efforts toward self-
Phone: 202–401–2344. E-mail: and/or Implementation Grants are to sufficiency. The Administration for
tichappelle@acf.hhs.gov. design and/or implement a preservation Native Americans recognizes that
VIII. Other Information language project that will contribute to eligible applicants must have the
the achievement of the community’s opportunity to develop their own
Training and Technical Assistance: long-range language goal(s). language plans, improve technical
All potential ANA applicants are The Program Areas of Interest are capabilities, and have access to the
eligible to receive T&TA in the SEDS, projects that ANA considers supportive necessary financial and technical
Language, or Environmental program to Native American communities. resources in order to assess, plan,
areas. Prospective applicants should Although eligibility for funding is not develop and implement programs to
check ANA’s Web site for training and restricted to projects of the type listed assure the survival and continuing
technical assistance dates and locations, in this program announcement, these vitality of their languages. ANA also
or contact the ANA Help Desk at 1–877– Areas of Interest are ones which ANA recognizes that potential applicants may
922–9262. Due to the new application sees as particularly beneficial to the have specialized knowledge and
and program additions and development of healthy Native capabilities to address specific language
modifications, ANA strongly encourages American communities. concerns at various levels. This program
all prospective applicants to participate announcement reflects these special
in free pre-application training. I. Funding Opportunity Description needs and circumstances.
Applicants will not be sent In 1992, Congressional testimony In support of the Presidential
acknowledgements of received provided estimates that of the several Executive Orders on Asian American
applications. hundred languages that once existed and Pacific Islanders, Community-based

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