Administration for Children and Families OfficeofFamilyAssistance Community-CenteredResponsibleFatherhoodEx-PrisonerReentryPilotProject HHS-2011-ACF-OFA-FO-0196 ApplicationDueDate:07/28/2011

Community-CenteredResponsibleFatherhoodEx-PrisonerReentryPilotProject HHS-2011-ACF-OFA-FO-0196 TABLEOFCONTENTS Overview ExecutiveSummary SectionI.FundingOpportunityDescription SectionII.AwardInformation SectionIII.EligibilityInformation 1. EligibleApplicants 2. CostSharingorMatching 3. Other-(ifapplicable) SectionIV.ApplicationandSubmissionInformation 1. AddresstoRequestApplicationPackage 2. ContentandFormofApplicationSubmission 3. SubmissionDatesandTimes 4. IntergovernmentalReview 5. FundingRestrictions 6. OtherSubmissionRequirements SectionV.ApplicationReviewInformation 1. Criteria 2. ReviewandSelectionProcess 3. AnticipatedAnnouncementandAwardDates SectionVI.AwardAdministrationInformation 1. AwardNotices 2. AdministrativeandNationalPolicyRequirements 3. Reporting SectionVII.AgencyContact(s) SectionVIII.OtherInformation

 Department of Health & Human Services Administration for Children & Families Program Office: Funding Opportunity Title: OfficeofFamilyAssistance Community-CenteredResponsibleFatherhoodEx-Prisoner ReentryPilotProject Initial HHS-2011-ACF-OFA-FO-0196 93.086 07/28/2011

Announcement Type: Funding Opportunity Number: CFDA Number: Due Date for Applications: Executive Summary: TheDepartmentofHealthandHumanServices(HHS),AdministrationforChildrenandFamilies(ACF), OfficeofFamilyAssistance(OFA)isannouncingthesolicitationofapplicationsforthecompetitive awardofcooperativeagreementsfordemonstrationpilotprojectsthatsupport"responsiblefatherhood" activitiesasauthorizedbytheClaimsResolutionActof2010(Pub.L.111-291). CooperativeAgreementsawardedunderthisFundingOpportunityAnnouncement(FOA)willsupport programsthataredesignedtooffercommunity-centered,pre-andpost-releaseresponsiblefatherhood andsupportiveservicesto"formerlyincarceratedfathers"withtheprimarypurposeofeliminatingbarriers tosocialandeconomicself-sufficiency.Proposedprojectsmustbedesignedtopromotehealthymarriage, supportresponsibleparenting,andfostereconomicstabilityamongindividualspreparingtoreentertheir communitiesorthosewhohaverecentlyreturnedtotheircommunitiesfollowingincarceration. Asakeystrategytothereintegrationprocess,applicantsshoulddesignprojectsthatdemonstratetheir abilitytodevelopacomprehensivecasemanagementapproachtostrengtheningfather,couple,andfamily relationshipsandconnectingformerlyincarceratedfatherstoemployment,housing(whennecessary),and otherneededsupportservicestohelpreducethelikelihoodofrecidivism.CooperativeAgreements awardedunderthisFOAwillsupportprogramsthathavethedemonstratedabilitytoincorporateabroad arrayofcommunity-centeredstrategiestoachievetheoverarchingResponsibleFatherhoodlegislativegoal. Whilecooperativeagreementswillprovidefor1yearoffundingbasedoncurrentlyavailablefunds,ACF intendstocontinuesuccessfulagreementsthroughnon-competitiveapplicationsthatremaininthebest interestoftheFederalgovernmentfora3-yearperiodifsubsequentfundingisappropriated. Thisisoneoffour(4)FundingOpportunityAnnouncements(FOA):twoforHealthy Marriage/RelationshipPromotion,includingaNationalResourceCenterforStrategiestoPromoteHealthy Marriage,andtwoforthePromotingResponsibleFatherhoodprogram.Theyarelistedbelow. ApplicantsmayonlysubmitoneapplicationperFOA.SeeSection III.3, Other, Disqualification Factors, foradditionalinformation. TheHealthyMarriageFOAsare: Community-CenteredHealthyMarriageandRelationshipGrants(HHS-2011-ACF-OFA-FM-0193; and NationalResourceCenterforStrategiestoPromoteHealthyMarriage (HHS-2011-ACF-OFA-FH-0207). TheResponsibleFatherhoodFOAsare: PathwaystoResponsibleFatherhoodGrants(HHS-2011-ACF-OFA-FK-0194);and Community-CenteredResponsibleFatherhoodEx-PrisonerReentryPilotProject

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(HHS-2011-ACF-OFA-FO-0196). TheprincipaldistinctionbetweenthisFOAandtheFOAforPathwaystoResponsibleFatherhoodFOAis thatthisFOAtargetsformerlyincarceratedparents. Note on terminology:Section403(a)oftheauthorizinglegislationusestheterm"Responsible FatherhoodGrants."Therefore,throughoutthisFOA,ACFusestheterms"fatherhood"and"fathers." However,asdescribedinSection I. Federal Requirements. Program Access and Section III.3.Other, programsfundedunderthisFOAmustofferservicesonanequalbasistomenandwomen. I. Funding Opportunity Description Statutory Authority ThestatutoryauthorityforthisprogramistheClaimsResolutionActof2010(Pub.L.111-291). Description BACKGROUND OnDecember8,2010,PresidentObamasignedintolawtheClaimsResolutionActof2010,which, amongotherthings,authorizes$75,000,000forthreespecifiedPromotingResponsibleFatherhood activities. (I)HealthyMarriage-Activitiestopromotemarriageorsustainmarriagethroughactivities,suchas: Counseling,mentoring,disseminatinginformationaboutthebenefitsofmarriageandtwo-parent involvementforchildren; Enhancingrelationshipskills; Educationregardinghowtocontrolaggressivebehavior; Disseminatinginformationonthecausesofdomesticviolenceandchildabuse; Marriagepreparationprograms; Premaritalcounseling; Maritalinventories; Skills-basedmarriageeducation; Financialplanningseminars,includingimprovingafamily'sabilitytoeffectivelymanagefamily businessaffairsbymeanssuchaseducation;counseling,ormentoringonmattersrelatedtofamily finances,includinghouseholdmanagement,budgeting,banking,andhandlingoffinancial transactionsandhomemaintenance;and Divorceeducationandreductionprograms,includingmediationandcounseling. (II)ResponsibleParenting-Activitiestopromoteresponsibleparentingthroughactivities,suchas: Counseling,mentoring,andmediation; Disseminatinginformationaboutgoodparentingpractices; Skills-basedparentingeducation; Encouragingchildsupportpayments,andothermethods. (III)EconomicStability-Activitiestofostereconomicstability,suchas: HelpingfathersimprovetheireconomicstatusbyprovidingactivitiessuchasWorkFirstservices, jobsearch,jobtraining,subsidizedemployment,jobretention,jobenhancement,andencouraging education,includingcareer-advancingeducation; Disseminationofemploymentmaterials; Coordinationwithexistingemploymentservicessuchaswelfare-to-workprograms,referralsto localemploymenttraininginitiatives,andothermethods.

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Overthelast5years,ACFhasdocumentedtheexperiencesofandmultiplebarriersfacedbyincarcerated andreenteringfathersastheyattemptedtoresumetheirresponsibilitiesintheirfamilyashusbands, partners,andparents.Researchshowsthatwhenincarceratedmenandwomenarereleasedfrom confinement,theylooktotheirwives,husbands,children,andfamiliestosupportandassistthemina myriadofways.Whilestudiesindicatethatfamiliesplayanimportantroleinthereentryprocess,the criminaljusticesystemhastraditionallydonelittletopreparefamiliesforreunification. Approximately700,000inmatesarereleasedfromStateandFederalprisoneachyear.Ofthosereleased, abouttwo-thirdsre-offendwithin3years.Anex-prisoner'sabilitytosuccessfullyreintegrateintosociety isoftenmadedifficultbychallengesthatpreventthemfromstabilizingtheirlivesandmovingtoward self-sufficiency.Housinginstabilityandhomelessnessarechronicproblemsformanyex-prisoners. Manyindividualstransitioningbackintosocietyfollowingincarcerationidentifypublichousingastheir placeofresidenceuponrelease.However,asignificantnumberofPublicHousingAuthorities(PHAs) havestrictpolicies,whichmaybarindividualswithcriminaljusticebackgroundsfromseekingresidence withinpublichousingfacilities. Inaddition,unemploymentorunder-employmenthashistoricallybeenamajorchallengetoex-prisoners. Thisisoftencompoundedbylimitededucationalattainment,skills,orworkexperience.Manyemployers arereluctanttohireformerlyincarceratedindividuals,regardlessofthecriminaloffense.Intoday'slabor market,ex-prisonersarelikelycompetingforavailablejobswithindividualswithhigherskilland educationlevelsandlongeremploymenthistories.Inadditiontothesechallenges,someex-prisonersalso havesubstanceabusehistoriesandmentalhealthproblems.Eachofthesechallengescanaffectan ex-prisoner'sstabilityandlikelihoodofrecidivism. Theadditionalstressesfacedbyex-prisonerscanalsotakeatollonthequalityandstabilityoffamily, partner,andparent-childrelationships.Formerlyincarceratedindividualsandtheirspouses/partnersmay notpossessskillstoresolveproblemsandconflictseffectivelyandavoidconflictescalation.Theymay nothavegoodrolemodelsfromwhichtolearnskillssupportiveofpositiveadultinteractionand communicationorpositiveparentingandnurturingoftheirchildren. Inrecentyears,theFederalGovernmenthasattemptedtoaddresssomeofthechallengesfacedby ex-prisonersbyprovidingfundingtoState,local,tribal,community-andfaith-basedorganizationsto implementprogramsdesignedtoassistinthereintegrationprocessofindividualsreturningtotheir communitiesafterincarceration. TheU.S.DepartmentofHealthandHumanServicesgrantprogram,Responsible Fatherhood, Marriage and Family Strengthening Grants for Incarcerated and Reentering Fathers and their Partners(MFS-IP), assistsincarceratedfathersandtheirfamilieswithinterventionsandsupportiveservicesdesignedtohelp themovercomebarrierstoincarcerationandstrengthentheirrelationships. FundedthroughtheOfficeof FamilyAssistance,theMFS-IPprojectspromoteandsustainmarriage,supportinvolvedparenting,and fostereconomicstabilityamongfamiliesaffectedbyafather'sincarceration.Thisprogramisscheduled toendinFiscalYear2011. TheU.S.DepartmentofLabor'sReintegration of Ex-Offenders(RExO)grantprogramisdesignedtotarget adultex-offendersandstrengthenurbancommunitiesthroughemployment-centeredinterventionsthat includementoring,jobtraining,andothercomprehensivetransitionalservices.TheRExO projectseeksto reducerecidivismbyhelpingformerinmatesfindworkastheyreturnhome. TheU.S.DepartmentofJustice'sSecond Chance Act Adult and Juvenile Offender Reentry Demonstration Projectsprovideservicestosupportthesuccessfulreintegrationofinmatesintotheircommunities.The purposeofthisinitiativeistoreducerecidivismbyenablingState,local,andtribalgovernmentstodevelop andimplementcomprehensiveandcollaborativestrategiesthataddressthechallengesposedbyoffender reentry. Giventhatanumberofex-prisonersidentifypublichousingastheirplaceofresidenceuponreleasefrom confinement,theU.S.DepartmentofHousingandUrbanDevelopment's(HUD) Family Self-Sufficiency 3of45

(FSS) program,aswellasotherHUDsponsoredprograms,suchastheResident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS)andNeighborhood Networks (NN) programsmayprovebeneficialtoformerly incarceratedfathers.TheseHUD-fundedinitiativesprovidePHAswithon-sitecomputercenters,training programs,andaccesstoothersupportiveservicesthatpromoteself-sufficiencyandenhanceemployability skillsamongpublichousingresidents. ForthisFOA,ACFisparticularlyinterestedinfundingprojectsthatincludepartnershipswithFederal initiatives,localagencies,andothercommunityprogramsapartoftheoverallimplementationplanand projectdesign. PROGRAM PURPOSE AND SCOPE ACFwillfundresponsiblefatherhooddemonstrationpilotprojectsthataredesignedtointegratehealthy marriage,responsibleparenting,andeconomicstabilityactivitiesforformerlyincarceratedparentsand theirfamilies.ForthepurposesofthisFOA,a"formerlyincarceratedparent"isdefinedasa father/motherwhoiswithin3-6monthsofreleasefromincarcerationorafather/motherwhohasbeen releasedfromconfinementfor6monthsorless. Theproposedprojectshouldincludeabroadarrayofcommunity-centeredsupportiveservicesandcase managementstrategiesdesignedtoimproveandstrengthenthequalityandstabilityoffather, couple,and/orfamilyrelationships(spouse-partner,father-child,etc...).Applicantsarestrongly encouragedtodescribehowtheprogramwillworkwithaparticipanttodeterminetheappropriatesetof activitiesforeachindividualandtheirfamily. Applicantsmustalsodemonstratetheabilitytoimprovetheeconomicandhousingstabilityofformerly incarceratedparentsinamannerthatcontributestoareductioninthelikelihoodofrecidivismand increasestheprobabilityoffamilystability.Sinceemploymentandstablehousingarekeyfactors associatedwiththesuccessfultransitionoftheformerlyincarcerated,applicantsarestronglyencouraged toengagemultiplepartnerswithinthecommunitytoaddressthisobjectiveanddemonstratetheabilityto connectparticipantstoemploymentandtotransitional,temporary,orpermanenthousing.Organizations thathavethecapacityarestronglyencouragedtooffersubsidizedemploymentasapartoftheiroverall comprehensiveemploymentservicesstrategy. Althoughcostsharingormatchingisnotarequirementunderthisprogram,applicantsareencouragedto incorporateacommunity-centeredapproachbyleveragingotherresourcesandsupportiveservicesintheir community,suchastheDepartmentofLabor'sRExOandtheDepartmentofJustice'sSecondChanceAct grantees'services,totheextentpossible.Collaborativeworkingrelationshipswiththelocalcriminal justicesystem(prisons,jails,probation/paroleoffices)andothercommunity-basedprogramswillbe criticaltobeginpre-releaseserviceswhenpossible,coordinateparole/probationobjectives,andorganize post-releasesupportiveservices.Formanyformerlyincarceratedparents,itisalsoimportanttoprovide assistanceinworkingwiththelocalOfficeofChildSupportEnforcementtoaddressarrearages accumulatedwhileincarceratedorchildsupportordersthatdonotreflectcurrentincome. FundsawardedunderthisannouncementmustbeusedtosupportthethreePromotingResponsible Fatherhoodauthorizedactivities.ACFencouragesapplicantstoobtainorutilizeotherfundingsourcesto supportothercomprehensiveserviceswhenthecostoftheseservicesisnotallowableunderthisFOA. Thispilotprojectwillhelporganizationsdevelopandtestarangeofresponsiblefatherhoodactivitiesand comprehensivesupportiveservicesforformerlyincarceratedparentsandtheirfamilies.These cooperativeagreementswillhelptoidentifywhatworksandwhatdoesnotworkinachievingdesired outcomesrelatedtobuildingandsustaininghealthymarriagesandrelationships,promotingresponsible parentingandfosteringeconomicstabilityamongfathersandfamiliesaffectedbyincarceration. Muchremainstobelearnedabouttheeffectsofprovidingthesecomprehensiveservicestotheformerly incarceratedandtheirfamilies.ACFisseekingapplicantswho,throughtheirownexperienceswiththis award,willinformtheFederalGovernmentanddemonstrateforthefieldthosestrategiesthatproducethe

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bestandmostlastingresultsinprovidingresponsiblefatherhoodactivitiesandcomprehensivesupportive services. ACFseeksclear,well-designedproposalsthatprovidethoroughdescriptionsofhowtheapproachwillbe implemented,includingreasonableplansforprojectmarketingandoutreach,participantrecruitment,the typeofactivitiesandservicestobeoffered,staffingandtraining,partneringwithotherorganizations,and appropriatelytailoringprogramstothecharacteristicsoftheformerlyincarceratedandtheirfamilies. Well-designedproposalswillalsoincludedescriptionsofcurricula,theintakeandassessmentprocess,the frequencyand/orintensityofservicestobeprovided,andtheformatforservicedelivery.ACF encouragesapplicantstobeflexibleandinnovativeintheirprogramdesign,butatthesametime,that creativityshouldbemoldedandshapedtoproduceathoughtful,well-craftedproject. FormoreinformationonprogramcomponentsspecifictothisFOA,pleasereferenceSection IV.2.,Part II: General Instructions for Preparing a Full Project Description. POPULATIONS OF INTEREST Eligibleparentsshouldbe18yearsofageorolder,low-income,andmaybeanaturalfather/mother,an adoptivefather/mother,orastepfather/mother.Participantscanalsobecustodialornon-custodial fathers/mothers,married,unmarried,orcohabitatingfathers/mothers,non-residentfathers/mothers.All eligibleparticipantsshouldhavebeenatleast18yearsoldwhenconvictedoftheircrime(s). Additionally,incarceratedfathers/motersshouldbewithin3-6monthsofrelease,whileparentswhohave beenrecentlyreleasedmustbewithin6monthsofthedateoftheirrelease.Thetypeofcorrections-based facilityfromwhichfathers/mothersarerecruitedmayvary.Forexample,prospectivefathers/mothers maybepreparingtobereleasedormayhavebeenrecentlyreleasedfromaprison,jail,apre-release center,orahalfwayhouse. PROGRAM COLLABORATION: A COMMUNITY-CENTERED APPROACH Partnershipsareanimportantassettoconsiderinthedesignandimplementationofaprogram.ACF believesthatstrongpartnershipsarecriticaltomaximizingtheeffectivenessofaprogramthrough leveragingresources,buildingcommunitysupport,andincreasingaccesstoeligibletargetpopulation(s). Itisimportantthatapplicantsconsiderpartneringwithorganizationsthataredirectlyalignedwiththe applicant'sthoroughassessmentoftheneedsofthecommunityandthetargetpopulationtobeserved. Partnershipsshouldalsobereflectiveoforganizationsworkingwithinthecommunity.Thesepartnerscan contributeawidearrayofknowledgeandactivitiestoeachprogram,andshouldworktogethertoensure thattheyutilizeeachother'sexpertiseandresources. ACFisparticularlyinterestedinsupportingprojectsthatincludepartnershipswithlocalprogramsfunded bythefollowingagencies: TheU.S.DepartmentofLabor; TheU.S.DepartmentofJustice; TheU.S.DepartmentofHousingofUrbanDevelopment; TheU.S.DepartmentofHealthandHumanServices. Applicantsarestronglyencouragedtodeveloppartnershipswithentitiesinthelocalcommunity,suchas: Criminaljusticeagencies(includingprisons,jails,pre-releasecenters,courts,probation,parole, etc.); Sheltersandotherorganizationsthatprovideaccesstohousingforex-prisoners; PHAs; One-StopCareer-Centers,workforceinvestmentboards,andotherlocalemploymenttraining programs; Localchildsupportagencies; Childwelfareagenciesandorganizations;

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Non-profitorganizations,includingfaith-basedandcommunity-basedorganizations(particularly othermarriageandfatherhoodprograms); LocalChambersofCommerceandtheiraffiliatedChambers;and DomesticViolenceprograms. ApplicantsshouldintegrateanddocumentunambiguouspartnershipswithState,countyandlocalcriminal justiceagenciesthatincludeprobationandparole,prisons,jails,andhalfwayhousestoensureaccessto potentialparticipantspriortotheirreleasefromconfinementandforreferralsofpotentialparticipantswho havebeenrecentlyreleasedintothecommunity.Applicantsshouldshowevidenceofanddescribehow theywillgainaccesstoprisons,jails,halfwayhouses,andothersimilarinstitutionstorecruitandserve participantspriortotheirrelease.Applicantsshouldalsoexplainhowtheyplantopartnerwithprobation andparoletosupportpost-releasecasemanagementservices. ACFalsosuggeststhatapplicantsdeveloppartnershipswith: Localbusinessesandpotentialemployers; Localdepartmentsofemploymentservices; Localrentalassistanceprograms; Educationandvocationaltraininginstitutions; Communityand4-yearcolleges; Legalaidagencies; Localsubstanceabuseandmentalhealthservicesagencies;and PublicHealthservices. EvidenceofpartnershipcanbedemonstratedbyasignedMemorandumofUnderstanding(MOU) betweentheapplicantandthepartneragency.TheMOUshoulddescribetherole(s)andresponsibilities ofeachentity,andidentifytheresourcesthateachwillberesponsibleforbringingtotheprogram.A third-partyagreementfromtheapplicantandthepartneragencycanbesubmittedinlieuofanMOUifan MOUhasnotbeenenteredintobythetimetheapplicationissubmitted.Athird-partyagreementshould provideatimelineforcompletionofanMOU. OVERSIGHT Applicantsarerequiredtoensurethatthereisadequateoversightovertheirgrantprogramsandpartner(s). Indesigningandmanagingprograms,applicantsneedtoconsiderhowtheywillensurethatgrant activitiesandpartner(s)willadheretoapplicableFederalandprogrammaticregulations. Maintainingoversightofprogramsandthemultiplecomponentsofafatherhoodprogram(e.g.staff, partners,curriculum,andprogramactivities)arecriticalindesigningeffectiveprograms.ACFbelieves thatthefollowingpracticesarecriticaltoensuringfidelityandcompliancewithapplicableFederal regulations: Identifyingstaffthatwillberesponsibleformaintainingoversightofprogramactivities,staff,and partners. Havingclearlywrittenproceduresandpoliciesthatgoverninternalandexternalactivitiesand partnersrelatedtothegrant,includingdevelopingformstobeusedinconductingprogramvisitsand observations(e.g.,programclasses,facilities,etc.)toensurefidelitytoprogramactivitiesand incorporatingfiscalcontrols. Havingclearlywrittenproceduresandpoliciesthatoverseeinternalandexternalfacilitators.This mayincludeguidanceonhowfacilitatorsarerecruited,selected,trained,andretained,andpolicies thataddressanynon-complianceissues. Havinganadequaterecordssystemthatrelatesfinancialdatatoperformancedata,providesrecords thatidentifythesourceandapplicationoffundsforHHS-sponsoredactivities,demonstrates effectivecontroloverandaccountabilityforfunds,comparesoutlayswithbudgetamounts,and providesaccountingrecordssupportedbysourcedocumentation.Theserequirementsaremandated byapplicableregulationsat45CFR74.21(b)(2)-(3)and(b)(6)-(7). 6of45

Havingprogramperformancemeasurestoobtainparticipantfeedbackonfacilitatorsandprograms. Collectingprogramenrollment,participation,andrelatedinformationinadatamanagementsystem tomonitorstaffandfacilitatorperformanceandongoingprogramoperationscomparedtogoalsand establishedbenchmarks. PLANNING PERIOD Successfulapplicantswillbegivenupto120daysforintensiveandcomprehensiveplanning.Planning activitiesinclude,butarenotlimitedto: FinalizingMOUs,interagency,and/orthird-partyagreements; Procurement; Hiringandtrainingofstaff;and Obtainingsecurityclearancesforprogramstafftoworkwithincorrectionalfacilities. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS Program Access Inprovidingservicestoeligiblepersons,applicantsmaynotdiscriminateonthebasisofthepotential participant'srace,gender,age,disability,orreligion.Applicantscannot,onthebasisofrace,gender,age, disability,orreligion,discriminateindeterminingeligibility,benefits,orservicesprovided,orapplicable rules.Theprojectsandactivitiesassistedundertheseawardsmustbeavailabletomothersandexpectant motherswhoareabletobenefitfromtheactivitiesonthesamebasisasfathersandexpectantfathers. Further,recruitmentactivitiesandmaterialspromotingtheavailabilityofOFA-fundedResponsible Fatherhoodservicesmustbecarriedoutinamannerthatisconsistentwiththesenon-discrimination requirements.Anymaterialsdesignedtobeindividuallydistributed,posted,orexpressedinorderto promotetheavailabilityofOFA-fundedResponsibleFatherhoodservices,suchasfliers,pamphlets, advertisements,publicserviceannouncements(PSAs)andsimilaritems,mustincludethefollowing eligibilitystatement:"Theseservicesareavailabletoalleligiblepersons,regardlessofrace,gender,age, disability,orreligion."(ApplicantsshouldalsoseeSection III.3, Other) Voluntary Participation Granteesareexpectedtoensurethatparticipationintheprogramisvoluntaryandthattheywillinform potentialparticipantsthattheirinvolvementisvoluntary.See Section IV.2, Part II: General Instructions for Preparing a Full Project Description, Voluntary Participation, foradditionalinformation. Domestic Violence Granteesareexpectedtoconsultwithexpertsindomesticviolenceorrelevantcommunitydomestic violencecoalitionsindevelopingtheprogramsandactivities.SeeSection IV.2, Part II: General Instructions for Preparing a Full Project Description, Domestic Violence Requirement ,foradditional information. Preference AsauthorizedbySection811(1)(4)(E)oftheClaimsResolutionActof2010(Pub.L.111-291)preference willbegiventothoseapplicantsthatwereawardedanypriorResponsibleFatherhoodfundsfromOFA, between2005and2010undertheagency'spreviousauthorityinSection403(a)oftheSocialSecurity Act,andthatdemonstratetheirabilitytohavesuccessfullycarriedoutthatprogram.SeeSection IV.2, Review and Selection Process, Preferenceformoreinformation. Bonuspointswillbegiventoapplicantsthatinclude:(1)partnershipswithchildsupportagencies(signed MOUorthird-partyagreementrequired);(2)partnershipwithaU.S.DepartmentofJustice's(DOJ) SecondChanceActAdult,JuvenileOffenderReentryDemonstrationProjectgrantee;aU.S.Department ofLabor's(DOL)ReXOprojectgrantee;and/or(3)aPHA(MOU,orthirdpartyagreementswithDOJ, DOL, andPHAarerequired.)See Section V.1 Criteria, Bonus Points formoreinformation.

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Applicantsseekinganyofthesepreferencesmust includetheinformationrequested. Use of Funds FundsawardedunderthisFOAmaybeusedonlyforcostsassociatedwiththethreeauthorized ResponsibleFatherhoodactivitieslistedinSections I. and IV.2.Fundsmayalsobeusedtosupport administrativecostsassociatedwiththelistedauthorizedactivites.Eachapplicantmustprovideawritten statementofitscommitmenttocomplywiththisrequirement.See Section IV.5, Funding Restrictions,for alistoffundingrestrictionsandtherequirementforanauthorizedactivitiescommitmentstatement. Non-Supplanting ApplicantswhoarecurrentrecipientsofFederal,State,orlocalfinancialassistancearerequiredto demonstratehowtheywillensurethatanyawardofFederalfundsunderthisFOAwillnotsupplantother Federal,State,orlocalfundswhichotherwisehavebeenmadeavailable. Federal Evaluation AsaconditionofacceptanceofanawardunderthisFOA,allgranteesarerequiredtoparticipatefullyin ACFsponsoredevaluationsandadheretoallevaluationprotocolsestablishedbyACFtobecarriedoutby itsdesigneecontractors.Acceptanceofagrantawardconstitutesagreementtocooperatewithand administerallevaluationproceduresasrequired.ParticipationinanyFederalevaluationcanbeexpected torequiregranteesto1)supportandcomplywithspecialdatacollectionrequirements;2)provide administrativedata(e.g.,onprogramparticipantsandtheirparticipationorservicereceipt);3)facilitate andsupporton-sitemeetingsandobservationswithandbyFederalevaluationcontractorstaff,including interviewswithprogramandpartneragencymanagers/staff;4)facilitateandsupportinterviewsor meetingswithprogramparticipants;and5)facilitateandsupportcasefilereviews,amongotheractivities. Granteesareresponsibleforensuringthatpartneringorganizationscomplywiththisconditionofaward. ACFisinvestingresourcesinmultipleFederalevaluationstodocumentsuccessesandchallengesand lessonsfromresponsiblefatherhood/healthymarriagegrantprogramsthatwillbeofinterestandvalueto programoperatorsandpolicymakers.GivenACF'sinvestmentintheseevaluations,granteesmaynotuse grantfundstosupportindependentevaluations. Apartfromevaluation,granteesareencouragedtousegrantfunds(andotherresources)tosupportdata collectionanddatamanagementnecessaryforperformancedocumentationtoinformandguideprogram improvements,documentprogramprogress,andcomplywithgrantreportingrequirements. Entrance Conference and Annual Peer Meeting Successfulapplicantsareexpectedtoattendtheentranceconferenceandanannualpeermeetingin Washington,D.C.Theentranceconferencewillbeheldapproximately90daysfromthedateofgrant award.TheAuthorizedOfficial,ProjectDirector,andthepersonresponsiblefortrackingand documentingprogresstowardprojectmilestonesandoutcomes ustattendthisconference.TheProject m Directorandthepersonresponsiblefortrackinganddocumentingprogresstowardprojectmilestonesand outcomesmust attendtheannualpeermeetings. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Thefollowingaresomeadditionalresourcesthatmaybeusefultoapplicantsandgranteesastheydesign andimplementtheirprograms.Applicantsandgranteesarenotrequiredtoutilizetheseresources. Reentry Resources U.S.DepartmentofJustice,OfficeofJusticeProgramsReentryResourceWebsite: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/reentry/learn.html TransitionfromPrisonandJailtotheCommunityInitiative(NIC)

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http://nicic.gov/TPJC U.S.DepartmentofLabor,Mentoring Ex-Prisoners: A Guide for Reentry Programs: http://www.doleta.gov/PRI/PDF/Mentoring_Ex_Prisoners_A_Guide.pdf IncarcerationandReentry(HHS) http://aspe.hhs.gov/hsp/11/Incarceration&Reentry/ Housing U.S.DepartmentofHousingandUrbanDevelopment PublicHousingandPublicHousingPrograms http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/public_indian_housing/programs/ph U.S.DepartmentofJustice,OfficeofJusticePrograms Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Marriage Resources NationalResponsibleFatherhoodClearinghouse http://www.fatherhood.gov/ Responsible Fatherhood Research Evidence Review http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/strengthen/proven_promising/index.html ACFcontractedwithanoutsideorganizationtoconductareviewofresearchevidence/studieson fatherhoodprograms,withafocusonprogramsservinglow-incomefathers.Acataloguewillidentify programsthathavebeenstudiedandtheextenttowhichthereisstrongevidencethatprogramsledto effectsonarangeofoutcomessuchasfatherinvolvement,parentingandco-parenting,couple relationship,financialsupport,employment,andadultandchildwell-being.Thereviewalsoincludes descriptivestudiesoffatherhoodprogramsthatexamineprogramimplementationandprocessesand summarizeslessonsreportedbythestudyauthors. II. Award Information FundingInstrumentType: EstimatedTotalFunding: ExpectedNumberofAwards: AwardCeiling: AwardFloor: AverageProjectedAwardAmount: CooperativeAgreement $6,000,000 4 $1,500,000PerBudgetPeriod $1,000,000PerBudgetPeriod $1,250,000PerBudgetPeriod

Length of Project Periods: 36-monthprojectwiththree12-monthbudgetperiods Additional Information on Awards: AwardsmadeunderthisannouncementaresubjecttotheavailabilityofFederalfunds. Non-competitivecontinuationgrantswillbeofferedforyears2and3oftheprojectperiod.However, fundinglevelsforyears2and3oftheprojectwillbeequaltothatawardedforthefirstyearoftheproject. Continuationfundingwillbesubjecttotheavailabilityoffunds,satisfactoryprogress,andadetermination thatcontinuedfundingisinthebestinterestoftheFederalgovernment.

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Description of ACF's Anticipated Substantial Involvement Under the Cooperative Agreement InordertoensurethatACFmeetsitscomplianceandtechnicalassistanceresponsibilities,grantsawarded underthisFOAwillbefundedintheformofCooperativeAgreements.Thefollowingisasampleofwhat Federalinvolvementmayinclude: 1.OFAwillprovideconsultationandwillreviewandapprovetheworkplanfortheprojectandany revisionsmadetotheworkplanduringthebudget/projectperiod. 2.OFAwillcollaboratewith(GRANTEEAGENCY)intheselectionofthe(asappropriateadvisoryor workinggroups)andwillattendworkgroupmeetings. 3.OFAwillorganizeperiodicconsultations,meeting,briefings,teleconferences,andotherforums,as necessary,with(GRANTEEAGENCY)toreviewcurrentandplannedactivities,toshareinformation,and topromotenationalcoordination.Thefirstofthesemeetingswilloccurwithin30daysofthefinancial assistanceawardsothat(GRANTEEAGENCY)canbrieftheOfficeofFamilyAssistanceonthecurrent operationsofthe(ACTIVITYAND/ORGOALS)andfutureplansfordevelopmentandimplementationof (theactivity). 4.OFAwillreviewandapproveallresumesforkeypositionsontheproject. 5.OFAwillkeep(GRANTEEAGENCY)informedaboutexpectationsforperformance,current ACF/OFApolicy,andACF'svisionfortheresponsiblefatherhoodfield. 6.OFAwillprovideopportunitiesforandwillfacilitatecoordinationandcollaborationwiththe (GRANTEEAGENCY),andtotheextentnecessary,othercontractorsorgranteesfundedbytheOfficeof FamilyAssistance. PleaseseeSection IV.5 Funding Restrictionsforanylimitationsontheuseofgrantfundsawardedunder thisannouncement. III. Eligibility Information III.1. Eligible Applicants Stategovernments Countygovernments Cityortownshipgovernments Specialdistrictgovernments Independentschooldistricts NativeAmericantribalgovernments(federallyrecognized) Publichousingauthorities/Indianhousingauthorities NativeAmericantribalorganizations(otherthanfederallyrecognizedtribalgovernments) Nonprofitshavinga501(c)(3)statuswiththeIRS,otherthaninstitutionsofhighereducation Nonprofitswithout501(c)(3)statuswiththeIRS,otherthaninstitutionsofhighereducation Individuals,foreignentities,andsoleproprietorshiporganizationsarenoteligibletocompetefor,or receive,awardsmadeunderthisannouncement. Faith-basedandcommunityorganizationsthatmeeteligibilityrequirementsareeligibletoreceiveawards underthisfundingopportunityannouncement. See"LegalStatusofApplicantEntity"inSection IV.2fordocumentationrequiredtosupporteligibility. III.2. Cost Sharing or Matching

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CostSharing/MatchingRequirement:No III.3. Other ProgramsfundedunderthisFOAmustbemadeaccessibletofathersandmothersonanequalbasis. Disqualification Factors ApplicationswithrequeststhatexceedtheceilingontheamountofindividualawardsasstatedinSection II.Award Information, willbedeemednon-responsiveandwillnotbeconsideredforcompetitivereview orfundingunderthisannouncement. ApplicationsthatfailtosatisfytheduedateandtimedeadlinerequirementsstatedinSection IV.3. Submission Dates and Times,willbedeemednon-responsiveandwillnotbeconsideredforcompetitive revieworfundingunderthisannouncement. SeeSection IV.3. Submission Dates and Timesfordisqualificationinformationspecificto electronically-submittedapplications: Electronically-submittedapplicationsthatdonotreceiveadate/time-stampemailindicating applicationsubmissiononorbefore4:30p.m.,easterntime,ontheduedate,willbedisqualifiedand willnotbeconsideredforcompetitiverevieworfundingunderthisannouncement. Electronically-submittedapplicationsthatfailthechecksandvalidationsatwww.Grants.gov becausetheAuthorizedOrganizationRepresentative(AOR)doesnothaveacurrentregistrationat theCentralContractorRegistry(CCR)atthetimeofapplicationsubmissionwillbedisqualifiedand willnotbeconsideredforcompetitiverevieworfundingunderthisannouncement. Applicationswithrequeststhatfallbelowthefundingfloorontheamountoftheindividualawards,as statedinSection II. Award Information,willbedeemednon-responsiveandwillnotbeconsideredfor competitiverevieworfundingunderthisannouncement. Applicants may only submit one application under this FOA.Submittingmorethanoneapplication underthisFOAwillresultintheremovaloftheextraapplication(s)fromreview.Inconsideringwhich application(s)toremovefromreview,ACFwillusedate-andtime-stampindiciaonbothelectronicand hardcopysubmissionsandwillremovetheapplicationwiththelaterdateortime. Section IV. Application and Submission Information IV.1. Address to Request Application Package StandardForms,assurances,andcertificationsareavailableattheACFFundingOpportunities Formswebpage.StandardFormsarealsoavailableattheGrants.govFormsRepositorywebsite. OfficeofFamilyAssistance OFAOperationsCenter c/oLuxConsultingGroup 8405ColesvilleRoad Suite600 SilverSpring,MD20910 Phone:866.796.1591

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Email:OFA@luxcg.com Federal Relay Service: Hearing-impairedandspeech-impairedcallersmaycontacttheFederalRelayServiceforassistanceat 1-800-877-8339(TTY -TextTelephoneorASCII-AmericanStandardCodeForInformation Interchange). Section IV.2. Content and Form of Application Submission Copies Required: If applying in hard copy, applicantsarerequiredtosubmitoneoriginalandtwocopiesofallapplication materials.If applying electronically via www.Grants.gov,applicantsmustsubmitonecompletecopyof theapplicationpackageelectronically.Applicantssubmittingelectronicapplicationsneednotprovide additionalcopiesoftheirapplicationmaterials. Signatures: TheoriginalsignatureoftheAuthorizedOrganizationRepresentative(AOR)isrequiredonlyonthe originalcopyofhardcopyapplicationsubmissions.TheAORisnamedbytheapplicant,andisauthorized toactfortheapplicant,toassumetheobligationsimposedbytheFederallaws,regulations,requirements, andconditionsthatapplytothegrantapplicationorawards.Apointofcontactonmattersinvolvingthe applicationmustalsobeidentifiedontheSF-424atitem8f.Thepointofcontact,knownastheProject DirectororPrincipalInvestigator,shouldnotbeidenticaltothepersonidentifiedastheAOR. Formatting Requirements: Allapplicationmaterialsforbothhardcopy(mailedorhanddelivered)andelectronicsubmissionsmustbe submittedon8"x11"whitepaperwith1-inchmargins.All pages of the application submission (hard and electronic copies) must be sequentially numbered.ProjectDescriptions,narratives, summaries,etc.,mustbeindouble-spacedformatin12-pointfont.Hardcopyapplicationmaterialsmust beone-sidedforduplicationpurposes.Hardcopyapplicationcopies(originalandtwocopies)mustnotbe bound,theymaybeclippedorrubber-bandedtogether. Ifanapplicationexceedsthecitedpagelimitationfordouble-spacedpagesintheapplicationnarrativeor thedouble-spacedpagelimitationcitedfortheappendicesandresumes,theextrapageswillberemoved andwillnotbereviewed.Inaddition,ifanapplicationnarrativeissingle-spacedand/orone-and-a-half spaced(inwholeorinpart)thetotalnumberoftheselineswillbedoubled.Thisadjustmentmayresultin anincreasedtotalnumberofpages,whichwillberemovedsothattheapplicationconformstothecited double-spacedpagelimitation. Page limitations do not include the required Standard Forms. Thissectionalsomayincludeinstructionsontheorderofassemblyforhardcopy(mailedorhand delivered)applicationsubmissions.Acceptableformatsforapplicationssubmittedelectronicallyvia www.Grants.govareMS-WordandExcel,WordPerfect,AdobePDF,JpegandGif. Laterinthissectionoftheannouncement,specificinformationonpagelimitationsisprovided. InformationonrequiredStandardFormsandotherforms,certificationsandassurances,D-U-N-S NumbersandCentralContractorRegistration(CCR)requirements,theprojectdescription,budgetand budgetjustificationrequirements,andmethodsofapplicationsubmissionarealsofoundlaterinthis section(Section IV.2.). Achecklistofrequiredapplicationelementsisavailableforapplicants'useinSection VIII.Additional Information.

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Information. Theapplicationlimitis40pagestotal.Pagesmustbenumberedbeginningwithpagenumber1,anda tableofcontentsshouldbeincludedforeasyreference. Mailedordelivered,hardcopyapplications:Allcopiesofanapplicationmustbesubmittedinasingle package,andaseparatepackagemustbesubmittedforeachfundingopportunity.Thepackagemustbe clearlylabeledforthespecificfundingopportunityitisaddressing.Becauseeachapplicationwillbe duplicated,donotuseorincludeseparatecovers,binders,clips,tabs,plasticinserts,maps,brochures,or anyotheritemsthatcannotbeprocessedeasilyonaphotocopymachinewithanautomaticfeed.Donot bind,clip,staple,orfasteninanywayseparatesubsectionsoftheapplication,includingsupporting documentation;however,eachcompletecopymustbestapledsecurelyintheupperleftcorner.Applicants areadvisedthatthecopiesoftheapplicationsubmitted,nottheoriginal,willbereproducedbytheFederal Governmentforreview. TipsforPreparingaCompetitiveApplication: Itisessentialthatapplicantsreadtheentireannouncementpackagecarefullybeforepreparingan applicationandincludealloftherequiredapplicationformsandattachments.Theapplicationmustreflect athoroughunderstandingofthepurposeandobjectivesoftheapplicablelegislation.Reviewersexpect applicantstounderstandthegoalsofthelegislationandACFinterestineachtopic.A"responsive application"isonethataddressesalloftheevaluationcriteriainwaysthatdemonstratethisunderstanding. Applicationsthatareconsideredtobe"unresponsive"generallyreceiveverylowscoresandarerarely funded. AllrequiredStandardFormsareavailableathttp://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/grants_resources.html. Forms, Assurances, and Certifications ApplicantsseekingfinancialassistanceunderthisannouncementmustsubmitthelistedStandardForms (SFs),assurances,andcertifications.AllrequiredStandardForms,assurances,andcertificationsare availableatACFFundingOpportunitiesFormsorattheGrants.govFormsRepositoryunlessspecified otherwise. Forms / Assurances / Certifications DUNSNumber(Universal Identifier) CentralContractor Registration(CCR) Submission Requirement Notes / Description

Requiredforallapplicants.

Requiredforallapplicants.

Requiredforallapplicants. CCRregistrationmustbe activebytimeofaward. Submissionisvoluntary. Submissionmaybemade withtheapplicationorprior toaward.

Requiredforallapplicants.CCR registrationmustbeactivebytimeof award. Non-profitprivateorganizations(not includingprivateuniversities)are encouragedtosubmitthesurveywith theirapplications.Submissionofthe surveyisvoluntary.Applicants applyingelectronicallymaysubmitthe surveyalongwiththeapplication. Hardcopysubmissionsshouldinclude thesurveyinaseparateenvelope. 13of45

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CertificationRegarding Lobbying SF-424-Applicationfor FederalAssistance SF-P/PSLProject/PerformanceSite Location(s)

Submissionrequiredofall applicantspriortoaward. Submissionrequiredforall applicantsbytheapplication duedate.

Requiredforallapplications.

Requiredforallapplications.

Additional Assurances and Certifications ThePro-ChildrenActof2001,42U.S.C.7181through7184,imposesrestrictionsonsmokinginfacilities wherefederallyfundedchildren'sservicesareprovided.HHSgrantsaresubjecttotheserequirementsonly iftheymeettheAct'sspecifiedcoverage.TheActspecifiesthatsmokingisprohibitedinanyindoor facility(owned,leased,orcontractedfor)usedfortheroutineorregularprovisionofkindergarten, elementary,orsecondaryeducationorlibraryservicestochildrenundertheageof18.Inaddition, smokingisprohibitedinanyindoorfacilityorportionofafacility(owned,leased,orcontractedfor)used fortheroutineorregularprovisionoffederallyfundedhealthcare,daycare,orearlychildhood development,includingHeadStartservicestochildrenundertheageof18.Thestatutoryprohibitionalso appliesifsuchfacilitiesareconstructed,operated,ormaintainedwithFederalfunds.Thestatutedoesnot applytochildren'sservicesprovidedinprivateresidences,facilitiesfundedsolelybyMedicareor Medicaidfunds,portionsoffacilitiesusedforinpatientdrugoralcoholtreatment,orfacilitieswhereWIC couponsareredeemed.Failuretocomplywiththeprovisionsofthelawmayresultintheimpositionofa civilmonetarypenaltyofupto$1,000perviolationand/ortheimpositionofanadministrativecompliance orderontheresponsibleentity. TheDrug-FreeWorkplaceActof1988,42U.S.C.701et seq.,requiresthatallorganizationsreceiving grantsfromanyFederalagencyagreetomaintainadrug-freeworkplace.Therecipientmustnotifythe awardingofficeifanemployeeoftherecipientisconvictedofviolatingacriminaldrugstatute.Failureto complywiththeserequirementsmaybecausefordebarment.HHSimplementingregulationsaresetforth in45C.F.R.part82,"GovernmentwideRequirementsforDrug-FreeWorkplace(FinancialAssistance)." TheCertificationRegardingDebarment,Suspension,andOtherResponsibilityMattersisavailableat http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/grants_resources.html. Bysigningandsubmittingtheapplication,applicantsaremakingtheappropriatecertificationoftheir compliancewithallFederalstatutesrelatingtonondiscrimination. AdditionalinformationoncertificationsandassurancesmaybefoundintheHHSGrantsPolicyStatement at:http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/notices.html#policy. Non-Federal Reviewers SinceACFwillbeusingnon-Federalreviewersinthereviewprocess,applicantshavetheoptionof omittingfromtheapplicationcopies(nottheoriginal)specificsalaryratesoramountsforindividuals specifiedintheapplicationbudgetaswellasSocialSecurityNumbers,ifotherwiserequiredfor individuals.Thecopiesmayincludesummarysalaryinformation.Ifapplicantsaresubmittingtheir applicationelectronically,ACFwillomitthesamespecificsalaryrateinformationfromcopiesmadefor useduringthereviewandselectionprocess. DUNS Number and CCR Registration Requirements 14of45

DUNS Number and CCR Registration Requirements DUNS Number Requirement Allapplicantsandsub-recipientsmusthaveaDUNSnumber(DataUniversalNumberingSystem)atthe timeofapplicationinordertobeconsideredforagrantorcooperativeagreement.ADUNSnumberis requiredwhetheranapplicantissubmittingapaperapplicationorusingtheGovernment-wideelectronic portal, www.Grants.gov.ADUNSnumberisrequiredforeveryapplicationforanewawardor renewal/continuationofanaward,includingapplicationsorplansunderformula,entitlement,andblock grantprograms.ADUNSnumbermaybeacquiredatnocostonlineat http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. ToacquireaDUNSnumberbyphone,contacttheD&BGovernmentCustomerResponseCenter: U.S.andU.SVirginIslands:1-866-705-5711 AlaskaandPuertoRico:1-800-234-3867(SelectOption2,thenOption1) Monday-Friday7a.m.to8p.m.,c.s.t. TheprocesstorequestaD-U-N-SNumberbytelephonetakesbetween5and10minutes. Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Requirement EffectiveOctober1,2010,HHSrequiresallentitiesthatplantoapplyforandultimatelyreceiveFederal grantfundsfromanyHHSOperating/StaffDivision(OPDIV)orreceivesubawardsdirectlyfrom recipientsofthosegrantfundsto: BeregisteredintheCCRpriortosubmittinganapplicationofplan; MaintainanactiveCCRregistrationwithcurrentinformationatalltimesduringwhichithasan activeawardoranapplicationorplanunderconsiderationbyanOPDIV;and ProvideitsDUNSnumberineachapplicationorplanitsubmitstotheOPDIV. Anawardcannotbemadeuntilanapplicanthascompliedwiththeserequirements.Atthetimeanaward isreadytobemade,iftheintendedrecipienthasnotcompliedwiththeserequirements,theOPDIV: Maydeterminethattheapplicantisnotqualifiedtoreceiveanaward;and Mayusethatdeterminationasabasisformakinganawardtoanotherapplicant. Additionally,allfirst-tiersubawardrecipients(i.e.,directsubrecipient)musthaveaDUNSnumberatthe timethesubawardismade CCRregistrationmaybemadeonlineatwww.ccr.govorbyphoneat1-866-606-8220. There is the possibility of heavy traffic at the CCR website at application due dates. Therefore, applicants are strongly encouraged to register at the CCR well in advance of the application due date. CCR registration must be updated annually. CCR registration must be active and maintained with current information at all times during which an organization has an active award or an application under consideration. Definitions: Central Contractor Registration (CCR): TheFederalregistrantdatabaseandrepositoryintowhichan entitymustprovideinformationrequiredfortheconductofbusinessasarecipient.CCR,managedbythe GeneralServicesAdministration,collects,validates,stores,anddisseminatesdatainsupportofagency financialassistancemissions.

Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number: Thenine-digit,orthirteen-digit(DUNS+4),

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Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number: Thenine-digit,orthirteen-digit(DUNS+4), numberestablishedandassignedbyDunandBradstreet,Inc.(D&B)touniquelyidentifybusinessentities. Entity: Meansallofthefollowing: AGovernmentalorganization,whichisaState,localgovernment,orIndiantribe; Aforeignpublicentity: Adomesticorforeignfor-profitorganization;and AFederalagency,butonlyasasubrecipientunderanawardorsubawardtoanon-Federalentity. Subaward: Thistermmeansalegalinstrumenttoprovidesupportfortheperformanceofanyportionof thesubstantiveprojectorprogramforwhichyoureceivedthisawardandthattherecipientawardstoan eligiblesubrecipient. Thistermdoesnotincludetheprocurementofpropertyandservicesneededtocarryouttheproject orprogram(forfurtherexplanation,seeSec.--.210oftheattachmenttoOMBCircularA-133, "AuditsofStates,LocalGovernments,andNon-ProfitOrganizations"). Asubawardmaybeprovidedthroughanylegalagreement,includinganagreementthatthegrantee orasubrecipientconsidertobeacontract. First Tier Subrecipient: Anentitythatreceivesasubawardfromaprimegranteeandisaccountableto theprimefortheuseoftheFederalfundsprovidedbythe subaward. The Project Description Part I: The Project Description Overview Theprojectdescriptionprovidesthemajorityofinformationbywhichanapplicationisevaluatedand rankedincompetitionwithotherapplicationsforavailableassistance.Theprojectdescriptionshouldbe conciseandcomplete.ItshouldaddresstheactivityforwhichFederalfundsarebeing requested.Supportingdocumentsshouldbeincludedwheretheycanpresentinformationclearlyand succinctly.Inpreparingtheprojectdescription,informationthatisresponsivetoeachoftherequested evaluationcriteriamustbeprovided.Awardingofficesusethisandotherinformationinmakingtheir fundingrecommendations.Itisimportant,therefore,thatthisinformationbeincludedintheapplication inamannerthatisclearandcomplete. General Expectations and Instructions ACFisparticularlyinterestedinspecificprojectdescriptionsthatfocusonoutcomesandconveystrategies forachievingintendedperformance.Projectdescriptionsareevaluatedonthebasisofsubstanceand measurableoutcomes,notlength.Extensiveexhibitsarenotrequired.Cross-referencingshouldbeused ratherthanrepetition.Supportinginformationconcerningactivitiesthatwillnotbedirectlyfundedbythe grantorinformationthatdoesnotdirectlypertaintoanintegralpartofthegrant-fundedactivityshouldbe placedinanappendix. Part II: General Instructions for Preparing a Full Project Description Introduction Applicantsthatarerequiredtosubmitafullprojectdescriptionshallpreparetheprojectdescription statementinaccordancewiththefollowinginstructionswhilebeingawareofthespecifiedevaluation criteria.Thetopicslistedinthissectionprovideabroadoverviewofwhattheprojectdescriptionshould includewhiletheCriteriainSection V.1.identifythemeasuresthatwillbeusedtoevaluateapplications. Table of Contents Listthecontentsoftheapplicationincludingcorrespondingpagenumbers.

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Project Summary/Abstract Provideasummaryoftheapplication'sprojectdescription.Thesummarymustbeclear,accurate,concise, andwithoutreferencetootherpartsoftheapplication.Theabstractmustincludeabriefdescriptionofthe proposedgrantprojectincludingtheneedstobeaddressed,theproposedservices,andthepopulation group(s)tobeserved. Pleaseplacethefollowingatthetopoftheabstract: ProjectTitle ApplicantName Address ContactPhoneNumbers(Voice,Fax) E-MailAddress WebSiteAddress,ifapplicable Theprojectabstractmustbesingle-spacedandlimitedtoonepageinlength. Objectives And Need For Assistance Clearlyidentifythephysical,economic,social,financial,institutional,and/orotherproblem(s)requiringa solution.Theneedforassistanceincludingthenatureandscopeoftheproblemmustbedemonstrated, andtheprincipalandsubordinateobjectivesoftheprojectmustbeclearlyandconciselystated;supporting documentation,suchaslettersofsupportandtestimonialsfromconcernedinterestsotherthanthe applicant,maybeincluded.Anyrelevantdatabasedonplanningstudiesorneedsassessmentsshouldbe includedorreferredtointheendnotes/footnotes.Incorporatedemographicdataand participant/beneficiaryinformation,asneeded.Indevelopingtheprojectdescription,theapplicantmay volunteerorberequestedtoprovideinformationonthetotalrangeofprojectscurrentlybeingconducted andsupported(ortobeinitiated),someofwhichmaybeoutsidethescopeoftheprogramannouncement. Outcomes Expected Identifytheoutcomestobederivedfromtheproject. Documenting Performance Whilegrantfundsmaynotbeusedforindependentprojectevaluation,theymaybeusedtosupportthe datacollectionandanalysisforperformance-basedreportingtoOFA.OFAintendstodevelopuniform dataelementsandreportingguidelineswithinthefirstyearofthegrantperiod.Theapplicantmustaffirm willingnesstodocumentandreportperformanceusinguniformmeasurestobeprovidedbyOFA. Theapplicantshouldprovideinformationaboutapproachesandsystemsandprocessesthatwillsupport grantactivityandperformancedocumentation,trackingandreporting.Inaddition,thequalificationsand responsibilitiesofstaffwhowilloverseedatacollection,analysesandreportingshouldbepresent. SuccessfulapplicantsawardedagrantunderthisFOAmustsubmitinterimreports,onasemi-annual basis,onactivitiescarriedoutundertheprojectandincludeinformationonperformanceandachievements inaccordancewithguidelinestobeprovidedbyOFAwithinthefirstyearofthegrantperiod.Additional informationaboutreportingrequirementsmaybefoundinSection VI.3 Reporting. Approach Outlineaplanofactionthatdescribesthescopeanddetailofhowtheproposedworkwillbe

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Outlineaplanofactionthatdescribesthescopeanddetailofhowtheproposedworkwillbe accomplished.Accountforallfunctionsoractivitiesidentifiedintheapplication.Citefactorsthatmight accelerateordeceleratetheworkandstateyourreasonfortakingtheproposedapproachratherthan others.Describeanyunusualfeaturesoftheprojectsuchasdesignortechnologicalinnovations, reductionsincostortime,orextraordinarysocialandcommunityinvolvement. Providequantitativemonthlyorquarterlyprojectionsoftheaccomplishmentstobeachievedforeach functionoractivityinsuchtermsasthenumberofpeopletobeservedandthenumberofactivities accomplished.Datamaybeorganizedandpresentedasprojecttasksandsubtaskswiththeir correspondingtimelinesduringtheprojectperiod.Forexample,eachprojecttaskcouldbeassignedtoa rowinthefirstcolumnofagrid.Then,aunitoftimecouldbeassignedtoeachsubsequentcolumn, beginningwiththefirstunit(i.e.,week,month,quarter)oftheprojectandendingwiththelast.Shading, arrows,orothermarkingscouldbeusedacrosstheapplicablegridboxesorcells,representingunitsof time,toindicatetheapproximatedurationand/orfrequencyofeachtaskanditsstartandenddateswithin theprojectperiod. Whenaccomplishmentscannotbequantifiedbyactivityorfunction,listtheminchronologicalorderto showthescheduleofaccomplishmentsandtheirtargetdates. Providealistoforganizations,cooperatingentities,consultants,orotherkeyindividualswhowillwork ontheproject,alongwithashortdescriptionofthenatureoftheireffortorcontribution. PROGRAM COMPONENTS UnderthisFOA,applicantsmustconcurrentlyimplementallthreePromotingResponsibleFatherhood authorizedactivities.Applicantsshoulddemonstratetheabilitytoprovideintegratedhealthymarriage andresponsibleparentingstrategiescoupledwithcomprehensiveeconomicstabilityactivitiestoformerly incarceratedfathersandtheirfamilies. ACFisinterestedinfundingprojectsthatincludethefollowingcomponents: HealthyMarriageactivitiesdesignedtopromoteandsustainmarriageandenhancefather,couple and/orfamilyrelationships; ResponsibleParentingactivitiesdesignedtopromoteparentingskillsandenhancefather/child relationships; EconomicStabilityactivitiesandcomprehensiveemploymentservicesthatleadtoimproved employabilityskillsandstableemployment; Familyreunificationstrategiesthatmayincludeparticipantreferralsforhousing;and Wide-rangingpre-andpost-releasecasemanagementandsupportiveservices. Applicantsarestronglyencouragedtodescribehowtheprogramwillworkwithaparticipanttodetermine theappropriatesetofactivitiesforeachindividualparentandtheirfamily. Evidence of Effectiveness Applicantsareencouraged tostateintheirapplicationwhereappropriatewhatcurriculumtheywillusefor skills-basedhealthymarriage,orresponsibleparentingeducation,andthecomprehensiveeconomic stabilityservices.Further,applicantsareencouragedtojustifytheirchoicebasedonthetargetpopulation thattheyproposetoserve.Applicantsarenotrequiredtomeetaminimumofcurriculumhours,butshould demonstratehowthenumberofhoursidentifiedwilleffectivelyaccomplishprogramgoals.Applicants maybecreativeindesigningtheservicedeliveryapproach. Applicantsarestronglyencouragedtodescribetheextenttowhichtheproposedapproaches(foreach programcomponent)arebasedonsomeevidenceofeffectiveness.Forexample,theproposedapproach

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mayincorporatespecificcurriculumorcorecurriculumcontentthathasbeenshowntobeeffectivein positivelyaffectingoutcomesofinteresttoapplicant(e.g.,employmentsuccess,parent-childinteractions, qualityoftherelationshipbetweenparents)forsomepopulationgroups.Theapplicantsshoulddescribe anyproposedadaptationsfromtheoriginalevidenceandtheapplicant'srationalefortheadaptations(e.g., practiceexercisesframedinlifeexperiencesoflower-incomeindividualsandfamilies;activitiestailored toaddressloweducationlevels;addedcontentoncomplexfamilyrelationships;relevantfordifferent ethnic/racialpopulation;employmentservicestailoredtoindividualswithgreaterbarrierstoemployment orrevisedbasedonhighindemandindustriesinthecommunity,etc.). ACFisinterestedinfundingprojectsthatdemonstratetheabilitytodeliverskills-based parenting,relationship,andmarriageinterventions.Eachskills-basedcurriculummustbedeliveredover time,innolessthanthenumberofhoursestablishedwithintheguidelinesrequiredbyeachauthor(s)of theselectedmodel. Applicantsarestronglyencouragedtointegratemethodstohelpstrengthen,establishorreestablish,if necessary,relationshipsbetweenafatherandhischildren,orafatherandhisspouse/partnerandtheir childrensoonafterthefatherisacceptedintotheprogram.Applicantsarestronglyencouragedto considerincorporatingstrategiesandactivitiesbetweenthefather,childand/orspouse/partnerthatoffer meaningful,consistentandreliableformsofinteractionthatarecarriedoutovertimeandthatbegin,if possible,priortotheincarceratedfather'sreleasedateandreentryintothehomeand/orcommunity. Healthy Marriage Theproposedprojectshouldbedesignedtoimplementhealthymarriageactivitiesinamannerthatis consistentwiththegoalsandobjectivesofthePromotingResponsibleFatherhoodprogram.Whilethe goalistopromoteresponsiblefatherhoodinallofitsvariousforms,anessentialpointistoprovide servicesthatencourageresponsiblefatherhoodwithinthecontextofmarriage.Healthymarriageactivities shouldbedesignedtoimproveskillsamongfathersthatwillenablethemtoformandsustainhealthy relationshipswiththeircurrentorfuturespouse/partner. ApplicantsareencouragedtobecreativeindesigningtheirapproachandmayincludeanyoftheHealthy MarriageauthorizedactivitiesidentifiedinthisFOA.Theskills-basedmarriageeducation interventionshouldincludeacurriculumdesignedtohelpfathersand/orcoupleslearnandapplyskillsthat will: Improvecommunicationbetweencouples; Improvethefather'sorcouple'sabilitytoresolveconflicts; Strengthenthefather'sorcouple'scommitmenttothewell-beingofthechild;and Strengthenthefather'sorcouple'scommitmenttoincreasingmaritalsatisfaction. Applicantsmayalsoofferrelationshipenhancementstrategiesthatwillsupportfathersand/orcouplesin improvingmarriageoutcomesorstrengtheningrelationships.Therelationshipenhancementintervention mayincludeskillsdesignedtostrengthenothertypesofrelationshipsandhelpfathersorcouplesaddress: Empathyandemotionalunderstanding; Affectionandintimacy; Change(self-change/helpingotherstochange); Expression,discussion,andnegotiationskills; Problem/conflictresolutionandconflictmanagementskills. FinancialManagementandFinancialLiteracy Formanyformerlyincarceratedparents,theabilitytolearnhowtomanagetheirfinancesisofcritical importance.Applicantsmayincludewithintheirhealthymarriagecomponentactivitiestoeducatethe formerlyincarceratedand/ortheirfamiliesonhowtomanageindividual,family,andhouseholdfinances. Applicants,intheirapproach,mayincludefinancialmanagementactivitiessuchas:

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Financialplanningseminars,includingthosethatimproveafamily'sabilitytoeffectivelymanage familybusinessaffairsthroughsuchmeansaseducation,counseling,ormentoringonmatters relatedtofamilyfinances,includinghouseholdmanagement,budgeting,banking,andhandlingof financialtransactionsandhomemaintenance. Responsible Parenting Theresponsibleparentingcomponentshouldincludeaskills-basedparentingcurriculumdesignedtohelp fatherslearnandapplyskillsthatassisttheminthinkingdifferentlyabouttheirrolesandresponsibilities asfathers.Theparentingcomponentshouldalsoreinforceparentalpracticesthatadvancechildwell-being andimprovefather-childrelationships. Theskills-basedparentingeducationcomponentmayinclude,butisnotlimitedto,thefollowing: Understandingchilddevelopmentandchildbehaviors; Teachingchildrentoproblemsolve; Communicationwithchildrenandotherfamilymembers; Co-parenting; Settinglimitsandusingnon-violentdisciplinetechniques;and Valuesandstrengtheningchildsocialskills. TheResponsibleParentingcomponentmayincludefather-childrelationshipenhancementstrategiesthat reinforce: Fatherasanurturerandprovider; Child-directedplayskills; Theimportanceofbeinganinvolvedfather; Rebuildingand/ordevelopingtrust;and Reducingfamilyconflictandenhancingfamilyrelationships; Ifmediationisincludedasaninterventionstrategybetweenparents,applicantsareencouragedtodescribe safeguardsthatareinplaceincaseswhereoneofthepartieshasahistoryofdomesticviolence. ACFencouragesapplicantstoincludestrategiessuchascounselingandmentoringtoreinforceparenting skillsandadvancechild-wellbeing.Thesestrategiesmaybedesignedtoaddressrelatedissuesand limitationsthatmayimpactfather-childand/orfamilyrelationships,suchas: Prisonizationandimplicationsforpost-prisonadjustment; Experiencesasmen,sons,andfathers; Fatherabsence; Implicationsofriskybehaviors; Cognitiverestructuring; Interpersonalcommunicationskills; Copingandself-managementskills;and Buildingsupportnetworks. Economic Stability: Comprehensive Employment Services Allapplicantsmustincludecomprehensiveemploymentservicesdesignedtoleadtheformerly incarceratedtoemployment.Comprehensiveemploymentservicesinclude,butarenotlimitedto: Careercounseling/development(assessmentsofskillslevels,aptitudesabilities,competencies,and supportservicesasneeded); Encouragingeducation,includingcareer-advancingeducation; Jobsearch,jobtraining,jobenhancement,jobretentionandjobplacementassistance; Basictechnologytraining; Pre-employmentorsoft-skillsdevelopmentthatmayincludebasicacademicskills;and Coordinationwithemploymentservicesandtraininginitiatives. 20of45

Applicantsareencouragedtodesigninnovativeapproachesandimplementcreativeworkandemployment strategiesthatenhancetheemployabilityskillsofformerlyincarceratedfathersandhelpthemgainand retainemploymentastheymovetowardeconomicself-sufficiency. Applicants,indesigningtheiremploymentcomponent,shouldgiveconsiderationtostrategiesthat include,butarenotlimitedto: Partneringornetworkingwithagenciesandemployersinindustriessuchasthegreenjobsindustry, technology,healthscience,construction,entrepreneurialopportunitiesandotherincomegenerating alternatives; Coordinatingwithlocalbusinesses,One-StopCareerCenters,employmenttrainingagency,etc.; Partneringwithadulteducationagencies,communitycolleges,prisonemploymentadvisory councils,andothereducationserviceproviderswiththegoalofparticipantsreceivingaGED, certificates,and/orothereducationandcareeradvancingopportunities; Partneringwithinstitutionsthatofferopportunitiesforadvancedvocationaltrainingand certifications; WorkforceInvestmentBoardsandothersimilartrainingprograms; Disseminatingemploymentmaterials,particularlyfromthelabormarkettohelpconnectparticipants toemploymentopportunities; ACFrecognizesthattheformerlyincarceratedfacemanybarrierstoemploymentandmayhaveunique educationalandvocationalneeds.Asaresult,theuseofcasemanagementstrategiesisimportant asformerlyincarceratedparentsmayrequirespecializedapproachestotakepartin theemploymentcomponentoftheprogram.Applicantsareencouragedtodevelopanemploymentplanas apartoftheoverallcasemanagementstrategy. Applicantshavetheoptionofincorporatingsubsidizedemploymentasoneofthestrategiesintheoverall focusoneconomicstabilityandself-sufficiency.ACFisparticularlyinterestedinprojectdesignsthat incorporateopportunitiesforsubsidizedorunsubsidizedemploymentforformerlyincarceratedfathers. Applicantschoosingtoimplementasubsidizedemploymentprogramasapartofthecomprehensive employmentservicescomponentmustdesigntheprogramsothatfathersareparticipatinginresponsible fatherhoodclassesthroughoutthedurationoftheparticipant'senrollmentinthesubsidizedemployment program. Applicantsarestronglyencouragedtoincorporatesubsidizedemploymentstrategiessuchasa transitionalorsubsidizedjobsprogramasapartoftheirprojectdesign.Applicantsshouldpossessa strongnetworkofcommunitypartnersandhaveestablishedproceduresforidentifyingandcreating employmentopportunitiesforprogramparticipantswhoareenrolledintheresponsible fatherhoodprogramandarereceivingHealthyMarriage,ResponsibleParenting,andEconomic Stabilityservices.Totheextentpossible,applicantsarestronglyencouragedtocollaboratewith businesses,individualemployers,andotherreentryemploymentinitiativestoconnecttheformerly incarceratedtoemployment. Applicantsareencouragedtodemonstratetheirknowledgeofthevariousindustrysectorsintheir communitythatarehiringindividualswithcriminalbackgrounds,howtoengagethesebusinessesandthe bestmeansbywhichtopreparetheformerlyincarceratedforemploymentwiththesecompanies. Applicantsmustalsoexplaintheindustriesthatwillbetargetedanddescribehowpartnerswillbe recruited. Under the subsidized employment option, grant funds may be used to provide subsidies for eligible participants who are enrolled in the responsible fatherhood program. Applicantsthatchooseto includeasubsidizedemploymentcomponentintheirprogramareencouragedtodescribehowthe programwillimpartmarketablejobskillsthatwillassisttheindividualinobtainingapermanent unsubsidizedemployment.Grantfundsmaybeusedtoprovideemploymentsubsidiesforparticipants whoareenrolledintheresponsiblefatherhoodprogramandwhoarereceivingotherappropriateservices 21of45

intheprogram. WagesforeligibleparticipantsmustbeatorabovetheStateorFederalminimumwage. Transitional, Temporary and Permanent Housing Researchsuggeststhatmanyex-prisonersbecomehomelessuponreleasefromincarceration.Because stablehousingisimportanttoeconomicandfamilystability,applicantsareencouragedtodemonstrate theirabilitytoassistprogramparticipantswithsecuringhousing. Anapplicantmay notusegrantfundstosubsidizehousing,providehousingvouchersorrentalassistance. Applicants,throughstrategicpartnershipsandstrongnetworks,shoulddescribehowtheprojectplansto connectformerlyincarceratedfatherstohousing,whenitisneeded. Applicantsshoulddescribetheirknowledgeoflocalagencies,programs(includingrentalassistance programs),andsheltersthatdirectlyprovideorofferassistancewithtemporary,transitional,and/or permanenthousingfortheformerlyincarcerated.Ifaparenthasidentifiedaplaceofresidenceupon release,applicantsshoulddemonstratehowtheirproposedprojectwillofferprogramservicestoassistin thetransitionfromincarcerationtothehome. Manyindividualsreenteringsocietyafterincarcerationidentifypublichousingastheirplaceofresidence uponrelease.ACFisparticularlyinterestedinhowapplicantsproposetoprovideresponsiblefatherhood, casemanagement,andsupportiveservicestoformerlyincarceratedparentswhoarereturningorwhohave returnedhometoPHAs,aresidencesupportedbytheHousingChoiceVouchersprogram(formerly Section8),orotherpubliclysubsidizedhousing(e.g.privatelyownedsubsidizedhousing). ApplicantsmayconsiderpartneringwithPHAsandothersuchentities,ifapplicable.Aspartofan applicant'sstrategytohelptheformerlyincarceratedfatherssuccessfullyreintegrateintopublichousing, applicantsshouldhaveasapartoftheirneedsassessmentapre-releaseorpre-housingcomponentand makeaccessibletheappropriatecasemanagementprogrammingtohelpensurethesuccessfultransition offathersintopublichousing. Successfulapplicantsshouldhaveproceduresinplacetodetermine,ifpossible,whetherthefather, particularlywhenreturningtohisspouseorcommittedpartner,canbeplacedonthelease.Applicants shouldworkwiththePHA,HousingChoiceVoucherprogramofficials,orotherpublichousingofficials tohelpgetthefatherofficiallyonthelease.Ifthefathercannotbeplacedonthelease,applicantsshould indicatehowtheyplantoservethefatherdespitetheirinabilitytobecomeleaseholders. Case Management ACFstronglyencouragesapplicantstoinvolvecasemanagementstrategiesintheprojectdesignand reentryservicedelivery(implementation)plan.CasemanagementplansforthisFOAarealsodefinedas dependable,steady,andsustainedpre-andpost-releaseassistance,support,andguidancethatare continuousoveraperiodofatleast12monthsandresponsivetothefathers'transitionalneeds. Casemanagementplansshouldnotonlybespecifictotheneedsoftheparent,butalsotothatof thefamily.AfamilyisdefinedinthisFOAasafather/mother,spouse/partner,andtheirchildrenora singlefather/motherandchildren.Totheextentpossible,applicantsshoulddesignaplanandstrategyfor thewell-beingofthefamily,particularlyfathersandtheirchildren. Applicants,inpreparingtheircasemanagementstrategy,mayproposetoincludeelementssuchas: Stronglydefinedorientationprocess,extensiveriskandneedsassessment,andthoroughintakeand enrollmentprocedures; AnIndividualDevelopmentPlan(IDP)thatchartsthegoals,objectives,progress,andmilestones andincludesemploymentandeducationplans; Afamilyreunificationand/orparentingplanthatmayincludeahousingplan; Follow-upsupportservicestoassistparticipantswithmaintainingemployment,jobretention,and jobre-placement; 22of45

jobre-placement; Establishedrelationshipswithparoleorprobation;and Adesignatedcasemanagerforfathersandtheirfamilies. ACFstronglyencouragesapplicantstodevelopawell-designedintakeandenrollmentprocessthatallows forthedraftingofIDPsandtheidentificationofbarrierstoprogramparticipationandthereentryprocess. Applicantsareencouragedtoassesshowandiftheirprogramcanmeetthetransitionalneedsofformerly incarceratedfathers.Applicantsmustbeabletodemonstratethatprogramservicesaretailoredtothe formerlyincarceratedandofferstronglinkagestorelatedsupportiveserviceswithinthetargeted community. Program Supportive Services Applicantsarestronglyencouragedtoincludeaplanforprovidingsupportiveservices.Supportive services-including,butnotlimitedto,transportationassistanceandchildcare-canhelplowerbarriersto participationandimproveprogramrecruitment,retentionandoutcomes.Fundsmaybeusedforthe discretecostsofancillarysupportiveserviceswhensuchservicesarenecessarytoenableindividualsto participateeffectivelyandconsistentlyortoaddressbarrierstoemployment,andallowableunderthe applicableOMBcostprinciples.See, 45 CFR 74.27(a) and 92.22.(a) - (b)forapplicableOMBcost principles. Whensupportiveservicesareotherwiseavailable(suchaschildcareassistance),applicantsare encouragedtoassistprogramparticipantstoutilizethoseexistingresources. Applicantsarestronglyencouragedtocollaboratewithpublicandprivatesocialserviceagenciesto maximizetheavailabilityandrobustnessofsupportiveservices. Inlightoftheuniquesetofneedsoffathers/motherswhoareleavingorhaverecentlyleftincarceration, ACFstronglyencouragesdevelopingpartnershipswithcommunityorganizationswhoareabletoprovide servicessuchas: LegalAssistance; Food,clothingandotherbasicneeds; Healthcare(includingmentalhealthtreatment); Substanceabusetreatmentandprevention; Independentlivingskillstraining; Addictionsaftercareprograms; Restorativejusticeprograms;and Otherneededsupportiveservices. Domestic Violence Requirement Manyformerlyincarceratedindividualshaveahistoryofviolence,andasaresult,therateofdomesticand familyviolencemayprovetobemoreofanissueinthispopulationthaninthegeneralpopulation. Thesafetyandwell-beingofallparticipantsenrolledinhealthymarriageandresponsiblefatherhood activities,andtheirpartners,spouses,childrenandotherfamilymembers,isahighpriorityforACF. Applicantsmustidentifyintheirapplicationsthedomesticviolenceexpertswithwhomtheyhaveinitially consultedregardingprogramdesign,content,outreach,outcomes,andtargetpopulation,amongother issues.Inaddition,applicantsmustincludeevidenceofconsultationwithoneormoreexpertson domesticviolenceprevention,orwithdomesticviolencecoalitionsinthecommunity,toassistin developinganappropriatedomesticviolenceprotocoltailoredtotheprogrampriortoprogram implementation. Inordertohaveacomprehensiveresponsetothesafetyandneedsofdomesticviolencevictimsandtheir children,applicantsareencouragedtobuildandprovideevidenceofcollaborativepartnershipswith domesticviolenceserviceprovidersApplicantsareencouragedtodescribehowproposedprogram activitieswillensureacomprehensiveresponsetodisclosuresofdomesticviolence,safetyplanning,and referralstoappropriateassistancebothbeforeandafterthescreeningprocess,andbuildthecapacityof 23of45

programstaffandpartnerstoaddressdomesticviolence,includingatrainingplanfocusedon: Approachestodomesticviolencescreeningandassessmenttakingintoconsiderationthatprograms, particularlythosethatlacktheorganizationalexpertise,arenotintendedasinterventionstoaddress domesticviolence; Howdomesticviolenceimpactstheirprogramandprogramparticipants(suchasvictimsof domesticviolencewhoareseekingtoleaveabusiverelationships; Impactofdomesticviolenceonchildrenandyouth; Safetyplanningandreferralsforcrisisinterventionandothercommunity-baseddomesticviolence services; Safelyengagingpersonswithahistoryofviolentbehavior; Ensuringthattheprogramwillrespectthewishesofpartnerswhodonotwishtoengagein relationshipswithindividualsseekingprogramparticipationorhaveconcernsabouttheriskofchild maltreatmentifengagementisencouragedbetweenaprogramparticipantandachild;and Strategiesforeffectiveandconsistentimplementationofdomesticviolenceprotocolsand collaborationwithserviceproviders. Promisingmodelsforapplicantstoconsiderincludecross-agencyreferrals,ascreeningtoolduringintake processthatfocusesonthesafetyandsupportofdomesticviolencevictims,incorporatingcurriculum modulesthatfocusonhealthyrelationshipsandrecognizingdomesticviolence,regularstafftrainingon domesticviolence,trainingonreportingofchildabuse,andintegratingadomesticviolencestaffprovider onsite. ACFisalsodeeplycommittedtothepreventionofchildmaltreatment.Applicantsareencouragedto describe: stepstheywilltaketopreventchildmaltreatmentamongprogramparticipants; howstaffwillbetrainedonpreventinganddetectingpotentialchildmaltreatmentandhowcasesof suspectedmaltreatmentwillbehandled,includingadescriptionofnowtheapplicantwilladdress theco-occurrenceofchildmaltreatmentanddomesticviolence;and theexpertisetheyhaveintheorganizationorthepartnershipstheywillformtomeetthegoalof preventinganddetectingchildmaltreatmentamongprogramparticipants. Voluntary Participation Applicantsmustdescribehowtheywillensureparticipationintheprogramisvoluntaryandhowtheywill informpotentialparticipantsthattheirinvolvementisvoluntary. Geographic Location Describethepreciselocationoftheprojectandboundariesoftheareatobeservedbytheproposed project.Mapsorothergraphicaidsmaybeattached. Legal Status of Applicant Entity Applicantsmustprovidethefollowingdocumentationoftheirlegalstatus: Proof of Non-Profit Status Non-profitorganizationsapplyingforfundingarerequiredtosubmitproofoftheirnon-profitstatus.Proof ofnon-profitstatusisanyoneofthefollowing: Areferencetotheapplicantorganization'slistingintheIRS'smostrecentlistoftax-exempt organizationsdescribedintheIRSCode. AcopyofacurrentlyvalidIRStax-exemptioncertificate. AstatementfromaStatetaxingbody,Stateattorneygeneral,orotherappropriateStateofficial certifyingthattheapplicantorganizationhasnon-profitstatusandthatnoneofthenetearnings accruetoanyprivateshareholdersorindividuals.

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accruetoanyprivateshareholdersorindividuals. Acertifiedcopyoftheorganization'scertificateofincorporationorsimilardocumentthatclearly establishesnon-profitstatus. AnyoftheitemsinthesubparagraphsimmediatelyaboveforaStateornationalparentorganization andastatementsignedbytheparentorganizationthattheapplicantorganizationisalocalnon-profit affiliate. Whenapplyingelectronically,proofofnon-profitstatusmaybesubmittedasanattachment;however, proofofnon-profitstatusmustbesubmittedpriortoaward. Logic Model Applicantsareexpectedtouseamodelfordesigningandmanagingtheirproject.Alogicmodelisa one-pagediagramthatpresentstheconceptualframeworkforaproposedprojectandexplainsthelinks amongprogramelements.Whiletherearemanyversionsoflogicmodels,forthepurposesofthis announcementthelogicmodelshouldsummarizetheconnectionsbetweenthe: Goalsoftheproject(e.g.,objectives,reasonsforproposingtheinterventions,ifapplicable); Assumptions(e.g.,beliefsabouthowtheprogramwillworkanditssupportingresources. Assumptionsshouldbebasedonresearch,bestpractices,andexperience); Inputs(e.g.,organizationalprofile,collaborativepartners,keystaff,budget); Activities(e.g.,approach,listingkeyintervention,ifapplicable); Outputs(i.e.,thedirectproductsordeliverablesofprogramactivities);and Outcomes(i.e.,theresultsofaprogram,typicallydescribingachangeinpeopleorsystems). Project Sustainability Plan Provideaplanforsustainabilitythatdetailshowtheproposedprojectapproachwillcreateproject self-sufficiencyandhelptoensurethattheimpactoftheprojectwillcontinueafterFederalassistancehas ended.Theapplicantmayincludeinformationonplanstosecureadditionalfinancialresources. Organizational Capacity Organizationalcharts FinancialstatementsadheringtoGenerallyAcceptedAccountingPrinciples(GAAP) AuditreportsorstatementsfromCertifiedPublicAccountants/LicensedPublicAccountants Documentationofexperienceintheprogramarea Personnelpolicies Anyotherpertinentinformationtheapplicantdeemsrelevant. Provideabiographicalsketchorresumeforeachkeypersonappointed.Resumesshouldbenomorethan twopagesinlength.Jobdescriptionsforeachvacantkeypositionshouldbeincludedaswell.Asnewkey staffareappointed,biographicalsketchesorresumeswillalsoberequired. Protection of Sensitive and/or Confidential Information Ifanyconfidentialorsensitiveinformationwillbecollectedduringthecourseoftheproject,whetherfrom staff(e.g.,backgroundinvestigations)orprojectparticipantsand/orprojectbeneficiaries,providea descriptionofthemethodsthatwillbeusedtoensurethatconfidentialand/orsensitiveinformationis properlyhandledandsafeguarded.Alsoprovideaplanforthedispositionofsuchinformationattheend oftheprojectperiod. Dissemination Plan Provideaplanfordistributingreportsandotherprojectoutputstocolleaguesandtothepublic.Applicants mustprovideadescriptionofthemethod,volume,andtimingofdistribution. Third-Party Agreements

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Providewrittenandsignedagreementsbetweengranteesandsubgrantees,orsubcontractors,orother cooperatingentities.Theseagreementsmustdetailthescopeofworktobeperformed,workschedules, remuneration,andothertermsandconditionsthatstructureordefinetherelationship. Budget and Budget Justification Provideabudgetwithline-itemdetailanddetailedcalculationsforeachbudgetobjectclassidentifiedon theBudgetInformationForm(SF-424AorSF-424C).Detailedcalculationsmustincludeestimation methods,quantities,unitcosts,andothersimilarquantitativedetailsufficientforthecalculationtobe duplicated.Ifmatchingisarequirement,includeabreakoutbythefundingsourcesidentifiedin Block18oftheSF-424. Provideanarrativebudgetjustificationforthefirstyearoftheproposedproject.Thenarrativebudget justificationshoulddescribehowthecategoricalcostsarederived.Discussthenecessity,reasonableness, andallocationoftheproposedcosts. Applicantsmustallocatesufficientfundingintheirproposedprogrambudgettocovertravel, transportation,andperdiemexpensesfortheinitialmeetingandeachannual3-daymeetingintheevent theyreceiveagrantaward.Additionalfundsfortravelexpenseswillnotbeavailableoncegrantsare awarded. AnyprogramincomeanticipatedbyapplicantsmaynotincludeanyprohibitedcostslistedunderSection IV.5. Funding Restrictions. General Usethefollowingguidelinesforpreparingthebudgetandbudgetjustification.BothFederaland non-Federalresources(whenrequired)shallbedetailedandjustifiedinthebudgetandbudgetnarrative justification."Federalresources"refersonlytotheACFgrantfundsforwhichyouare applying."Non-Federalresources"areallothernon-ACFFederalandnon-Federalresources.Itis suggestedthatbudgetamountsandcomputationsbepresentedinacolumnarformat:firstcolumn,object classcategories;secondcolumn,Federalbudget;nextcolumn(s),non-Federalbudget(s);andlastcolumn, totalbudget.Thebudgetjustificationshouldbeinanarrativeform. Personnel Description:Costsofemployeesalariesandwages. Justification:Identifytheprojectdirectororprincipalinvestigator,ifknownatthetimeofapplication. Foreachstaffperson,provide:thetitle;timecommitmenttotheprojectinmonths;timecommitmentto theprojectasapercentageorfull-timeequivalent;annualsalary;grantsalary;wagerates;etc.Donot includethecostsofconsultants,personnelcostsofdelegateagencies,orofspecificproject(s)and/or businessestobefinancedbytheapplicant. Fringe Benefits Description:Costsofemployeefringebenefitsunlesstreatedaspartofanapprovedindirectcostrate. Justification:Provideabreakdownoftheamountsandpercentagesthatcomprisefringebenefitcostssuch ashealthinsurance,FederalInsuranceContributionsAct(FICA)taxes,retirementinsurance,taxes,etc. Travel Description:Costsofproject-relatedtravelbyemployeesoftheapplicantorganization.(Thisitemdoes

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Description:Costsofproject-relatedtravelbyemployeesoftheapplicantorganization.(Thisitemdoes notincludecostsofconsultanttravel). Justification:Foreachtripshow:thetotalnumberoftraveler(s);traveldestination;durationoftrip;per diem;mileageallowances,ifprivatelyownedvehicleswillbeusedtotraveloutoftown;andother transportationcostsandsubsistenceallowances.Ifappropriateforthisproject,travelcostsforkeystaffto attendACF-sponsoredworkshopsshouldbedetailedinthebudget. Equipment Description:"Equipment"meansanarticleofnonexpendable,tangiblepersonalpropertyhavingauseful lifeofmorethanoneyearandanacquisitioncostthatequalsorexceedsthelesserof:(a)the capitalizationlevelestablishedbytheorganizationforthefinancialstatementpurposes,or(b) $5,000.(Note:Acquisitioncostmeansthenetinvoiceunitpriceofanitemofequipment,includingthe costofanymodifications,attachments,accessories,orauxiliaryapparatusnecessarytomakeitusablefor thepurposeforwhichitisacquired.Ancillarycharges,suchastaxes,duty,protectivein-transitinsurance, freight,andinstallation,shallbeincludedinorexcludedfromacquisitioncostinaccordancewiththe organization'sregularwrittenaccountingpractices.) Justification:Foreachtypeofequipmentrequestedprovide:adescriptionoftheequipment;thecostper unit;thenumberofunits;thetotalcost;andaplanforuseontheproject;aswellasuseand/ordisposalof theequipmentaftertheprojectends.Anapplicantorganizationthatusesitsowndefinitionforequipment shouldprovideacopyofitspolicy,orsectionofitspolicy,thatincludestheequipmentdefinition. Supplies Description:CostsofalltangiblepersonalpropertyotherthanthatincludedundertheEquipment category. Justification:Specifygeneralcategoriesofsuppliesandtheircosts.Showcomputationsandprovide otherinformationthatsupportstheamountrequested. Contractual Description:Costsofallcontractsforservicesandgoodsexceptforthosethatbelongunderother categoriessuchasequipment,supplies,construction,etc.Includethirdpartyevaluationcontracts,if applicable,andcontractswithsecondaryrecipientorganizations,includingdelegateagenciesandspecific project(s)and/orbusinessestobefinancedbytheapplicant. Justification:Demonstratethatallprocurementtransactionswillbeconductedinamannertoprovide,to themaximumextentpractical,openandfreecompetition.Recipientsandsubrecipients,otherthanStates thatarerequiredtouse45CFRPart92procedures,mustjustifyanyanticipatedprocurementactionthatis expectedtobeawardedwithoutcompetitionandexceedsthesimplifiedacquisitionthresholdfixedat41 U.S.C.403(11),currentlysetat$100,000.Recipientsmayberequiredtomakepre-awardreviewand procurementdocuments,suchasrequestsforproposalsorinvitationsforbids,independentcostestimates, etc.availabletoACF. Note:Whenevertheapplicantintendstodelegatepartoftheprojecttoanotheragency,theapplicant mustprovideadetailedbudgetandbudgetnarrativeforeachdelegateagency,byagencytitle,alongwith thesamesupportinginformationreferredtointheseinstructions. Other Description:Enterthetotalofallothercosts.Suchcosts,whereapplicableandappropriate,mayinclude

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Description:Enterthetotalofallothercosts.Suchcosts,whereapplicableandappropriate,mayinclude butarenotlimitedto:localtravel;insurance;food;medicalanddentalcosts(noncontractual); professionalservicescosts;spaceandequipmentrentals;printingandpublication;computeruse;training costs,suchastuitionandstipends;staffdevelopmentcosts;andadministrativecosts. Justification:Providecomputations,anarrativedescriptionandajustificationforeachcostunderthis category. Indirect Charges Description:Totalamountofindirectcosts.Thiscategoryshouldbeusedonlywhentheapplicant currentlyhasanindirectcostrateapprovedbytheDepartmentofHealthandHumanServices(HHS)or anothercognizantFederalagency. Justification:Anapplicantthatwillchargeindirectcoststothegrantmustencloseacopyofthecurrent rateagreement.Iftheapplicantorganizationisintheprocessofinitiallydevelopingorrenegotiatinga rate,uponnotificationthatanawardwillbemade,itshouldimmediatelydevelopatentativeindirectcost rateproposalbasedonitsmostrecentlycompletedfiscalyear,inaccordancewiththecognizantagency's guidelinesforestablishingindirectcostrates,andsubmitittothecognizantagency.Applicantsawaiting approvaloftheirindirectcostproposalsmayalsorequestindirectcosts.Whenanindirectcostrateis requested,thosecostsincludedintheindirectcostpoolshouldnotbechargedasdirectcoststothe grant.Also,iftheapplicantisrequestingaratethatislessthanwhatisallowedundertheprogram,the authorizedrepresentativeoftheapplicantorganizationmustsubmitasignedacknowledgementthatthe applicantisacceptingalowerratethanallowed. Program Income Description:Theestimatedamountofincome,ifany,expectedtobegeneratedfromthisproject. Justification:Describethenature,sourceandanticipateduseofprogramincomeinthebudgetorreferto thepagesintheapplicationthatcontainthisinformation. Paperwork Reduction Disclaimer AsrequiredbythePaperworkReductionAct,44U.S.C.3501-3520,thepublicreportingburdenforthe ProjectDescriptionisestimatedtoaverage40hoursperresponse,includingthetimeforreviewing instructions,gatheringandmaintainingthedataneeded,andreviewingthecollectioninformation.The ProjectDescriptioninformationcollectionisapprovedunderOMBcontrolnumber0970-0139,which expires11/30/2012.Anagencymaynotconductorsponsor,andapersonisnotrequiredtorespondto,a collectionofinformationunlessitdisplaysacurrentlyvalidOMBcontrolnumber. Application Submission Options Electronic Submission via www.Grants.gov ACFwillnotacceptapplicationsviafacsimileoremail. TheFundingOpportunityAnnouncementisfoundontheGrants.govwebsiteat http://www.grants.govwheretheelectronicapplicationcanbedownloadedforcompletion. Toapplyelectronically,applicantsandsub-recipientsmustberegisteredwithGrants.gov,Dunand Bradstreet(DUNSNumber),andtheCentralContractorRegistry(CCR). Allpagesoftheapplicationpackagemustbesequentiallynumbered. Electronicallysubmittedapplicationsmustbereceivedandtime/datestampedbytheduedateand receipttimedescribedinthisannouncementinSection IV.3.Submission Dates and Times. TosubmitanapplicationthroughGrants.gov,theapplicantmustbetheAuthorizedOrganization Representative(AOR)fortheirorganizationandmusthavecurrentregistrationwiththeCentral

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ContractorRegistry(CCR). Central Contractor Registry (CCR) registration must be updated annually.AsofOctober1, 2010,allapplicants,andsub-recipientsarerequiredtohaveCCRregistrationinordertoapplyfor Federalgrantsandcooperativeagreements. ElectronicallysubmittedapplicationswillnotpassthevalidationcheckatGrants.goviftheAOR doesnothaveacurrentCCRregistrationandelectronicsignaturecredentials. ElectronicallysubmittedapplicationswillnotpassthevalidationcheckatGrants.goviftheAOR doesnothaveacurrentCCRregistrationandelectronicsignaturecredentials. ApplicationsrejectedbyGrants.govforanunregisteredAORwillbedisqualifiedandwillnotbe consideredforcompetition. AdditionalguidanceonthesubmissionofelectronicapplicationscanbefoundattheGrants.gov RegistrationChecklist. IfdifficultiesareencounteredinusingGrants.gov,applicantsmustcontacttheGrants.govContact Centerat:1-800-518-4726,orbyemailatsupport@grants.gov,toreporttheproblemandobtain assistance.HoursofOperation:24hoursaday,7daysaweek.TheGrants.govContactCenter isclosedonFederalholidays. ApplicantsshouldretainGrants.govContactCenterserviceticketnumber(s)astheymaybeneeded forfuturereference. Applicantsthatsubmittheirapplicationselectronicallyshouldretainahardcopyoftheirapplication package. Itistoanapplicant'sadvantagetosubmittheirapplicationsatleast24hoursinadvanceofthe closingdateandtime. Applicantsshouldnotwaituntiltheduedateforapplicationstobeginsubmissionoftheir application. Contact with the Grants.gov Contact Center prior to the listed due date and time does not ensure acceptance of your application. If difficulties are encountered, ACF's Grants Management Officer (GMO) will make a determination whether the issues are due to Grants.gov system errors or user error. Hard Copy Submission Applicantsthataresubmittingtheirapplicationsinhardcopyformat,bymailordelivery,mustsubmitone originalandtwocopiesofthecompleteapplicationwithallattachments.Theoriginalandeachofthetwo copiesmustincludeallrequiredforms,certifications,assurances,andappendices,besignedbythe AuthorizedOrganizationRepresentative(AOR),andbeunbound.Theoriginalcopyoftheapplication musthaveoriginalsignature(s).See Section IV.6 ofthisannouncementforaddressinformationforhard copyapplicationsubmissions. ApplicationssubmittedinhardcopymustshowaDUNSNumber.ADUNSNumberisanine-digit numberestablishedandassignedbyDunandBradstreet,Inc.(D&B)touniquelyidentifybusiness entities.ADUNSnumbermaybeacquiredatnocostonlineat http://www.dnb.com.ToacquireaDUNS numberbyphone,contacttheD&BGovernmentCustomerResponseCenter:U.S.andU.SVirginIslands: 1-866-705-5711;AlaskaandPuertoRico:1-800-234-3867(SelectOption2,thenOption1). MondaythroughFriday7a.m.to8p.m.,c.s.t. AsofOctober1,2010,allapplicantsforFederalgrantsandcooperativeagreements,includingthosethat applyinpaperformat,arerequiredtohaveCentralContractorRegistration.CCRregistrationis alsorequiredfororganizationsthatwillreceivesubawardsunderFederalgrantsandcooperative agreements.CCRregistrationmaybemadeonlineatwww.ccr.govorbyphoneat1-866-606-8220.

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CCRregistrationmustbeupdatedannuallyfromthedateoftheinitialregistration.CCRregistrationis requiredtobeactivethroughouttheperiodofaward.LackofCCRregistrationwillpreventACFfrom makinganawardtoarecommendedapplicant. There is the possibility of heavy traffic at the CCR website at application due dates. Therefore, applicants are strongly encouraged to register at the CCR well in advance of the application due date. CCR registration must be updated annually. CCR registration must be active and maintained with current information at all times during which an organization has an active award or an application under consideration. ApplicantsmayrefertoSection VIII. Other Informationforachecklistofapplicationrequirements thatmaybeusedindevelopingandorganizingapplicationmaterials.Detailsconcerningacknowledgment ofreceivedapplicationsareavailablein Section IV.3.Submission Dates and Timesofthisannouncement. IV.3. Submission Dates and Times DueDateforApplications:07/28/2011 Explanation of Due Dates TheduedateforreceiptofapplicationsislistedintheOverviewandinthissection.Applicationsreceived after4:30p.m.,easterntime,ontheduedatewillbeclassifiedaslateandwillnotbeconsideredinthe currentcompetition. Applicantsareresponsibleforensuringthatapplicationsarereceivedby mail,hand-delivery,orsubmitted electronicallywellinadvanceoftheapplicationduedateandtime. Mailed Applications Mailedapplicationsmustbereceived nolaterthan4:30p.m.,easterntime,ontheduedate,listedinthe Overview andinthissection, attheaddressprovidedinSection IV.6 ofthisannouncement.Applications receivedafterthestatedduedateandtimewillbedesignatedaslateandwilldisqualifiedfrom competition. Hand-Delivered Applications Applicationsthatarehand-deliveredbyapplicants,applicantcouriers,otherrepresentativesofthe applicant,orbyovernight/expressmailcouriersmustbereceived on,orbefore,theduedatelistedinthe Overview andinthissection,betweenthehoursof8:00a.m.and4:30p.m.,easterntime,Mondaythrough Friday(excludingFederalholidays).Applicationsshouldbedeliveredtotheaddressprovidedin Section IV.6. ofthisannouncement.Applicationsreceivedafterthestatedduedateandtimewillbedesignatedas lateandwilldisqualifiedfromcompetition. Electronically-Submitted Applications ACFdoesnotaccommodatetransmissionofapplicationsbyfacsimileoremail.Instructionsforelectronic submissionviawww.Grants.govmaybefoundattheGrants.govRegistrationChecklist. Electronically-submittedapplicationsmustbereceived and validatedatwww.Grants.govby4:30p.m., easterntime,ontheduedate. Uponsubmissionandreceiptofanapplicationviawww.Grants.gov,theapplicantwillreceivethree

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emails: 1. Acknowledgementoftheapplication'ssubmissiontowww.Grants.gov.Thisemailwillprovidea Grants.gov tracking number.Applicantsshouldrefertothistrackingnumberinall communicationwithGrants.gov.Theemailwillalsoprovideadate and time-stamp, which serves as the official record of application submission. Thedateandtime-stampmustreflecta submissiontimeon,orbefore,4:30p.m.,easterntime,ontheapplicationduedateforthe applicationtobeconsideredasmeetingtheduedate.ApplicationsreceivedatGrants.govafterthe duedateandtimewillbedisqualified. 2. AcknowledgementfromGrants.govthatthesubmittedapplicationpackagehaspassed,orfailed,a seriesofchecksandvalidations.Applicationsreceivedontheduedatethatfailthevalidationcheck on,orafter,4:30p.m.,easterntime,ontheduedatebecausetheAuthorizedOrganization Representative(AOR)isnotregisteredwiththeCentralContractorRegistry(CCR)willbe determinedtobelateandwillnotbeconsideredforthereview.Applicationsthatdonotpassthe validationcheckatGrants.govaftertheduedateandtimewillbedisqualified. 3. AnadditionalemailfromACFwillbesenttotheapplicantindicatingthattheapplicationhasbeen retrievedfromwww.Grants.govbyACF. Late Applications No appeals will be considered for applications classified as late under the following circumstances: Hard-copyapplicationsreceivedafter4:30p.m.,easterntime,ontheduedatewillbeclassifiedas lateandwillbedisqualified. Electronically-submittedapplicationsareconsideredlate,andaredisqualified,whenthedateand time-stampreceivedbyemailfromwww.Grants.govisafter4:30p.m.,easterntime,ontheduedate. Electronically-submittedapplicationssubmittedbyanAORthatdoesnothaveacurrentregistration withtheCentralContractorRegistry(CCR)willberejectedbyGrants.gov.Althoughtheapplicant mayhaveanacceptabledatedandtime-stampedemailfromGrants.gov,theseapplicationsare consideredlateandaredisqualified. Extension/Waiver of Due Date and Receipt Time ACFmayextendanapplicationduedateandreceipttimewhencircumstancessuchasnaturaldisasters occur(floods,hurricanes,etc.);whentherearewidespreaddisruptionsofmailservice;orinotherrare cases.ThedeterminationtoextendorwaivetheduedateandreceipttimerequirementsrestswithACF's ChiefGrantsManagementOfficer. Acknowledgement of Received Application ACFwillnotprovideacknowledgementofreceiptofhardcopyapplicationpackagessubmittedviamailor courierservices. Uponsubmissionofanapplicationelectronicallyviahttp://www.Grants.gov,theapplicantwillreceive threeemails:

1. Acknowledgementoftheapplication'ssubmissiontoGrants.gov.ThisemailwillprovideaGrants.gov tracking n Grants.gov tracking number.Theemailwillalsoprovideadate and time-stamp, which serves as the official record of application submission. 2. YourapplicationhasbeenvalidatedandprovidesaTime/DateStamp.Seetheprevioussectionon failingthevalidationcheckbecauseofanunregisteredAuthorizedOrganizationRepresentative (AOR). 31of45

3. AnemailwillbesenttotheapplicantfromACFindicatingthattheapplicationhasbeenretrieved fromGrants.govbyACF. IV.4. Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs ThisprogramiscoveredunderExecutiveOrder(E.O.)12372,"IntergovernmentalReviewofFederal Programs,"and45CFRPart100,"IntergovernmentalReviewofDepartmentofHealthandHuman ServicesProgramsandActivities."UndertheExecutiveOrder,Statesmaydesigntheirownprocessesfor reviewingandcommentingonproposedFederalassistanceundercoveredprograms. ApplicantsshouldgotothefollowingURLfortheofficiallistofthejurisdictionsthathaveelectedto participateinE.O.12372http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants_spoc/. ApplicantsfromparticipatingjurisdictionsshouldcontacttheirSPOC,assoonaspossible,toalertthemof theirprospectiveapplicationsandtoreceiveinstructionsontheirjurisdiction'sprocedures.Applicants mustsubmitallrequiredapplicationmaterialstotheSPOCandindicatethedateofsubmissiononthe StandardForm(SF)424atitem19. Under45CFR100.8(a)(2),aSPOChas60daysfromtheapplicationduedatetocommentonproposed newawards. SPOCcommentsmaybesubmitteddirectlytoACFto:U.S.DepartmentofHealthandHumanServices, AdministrationforChildrenandFamilies,OfficeofGrantsManagement,DivisionofDiscretionary Grants,370L'EnfantPromenadeSW.,6thFloorEast,Washington,DC20447. Entitiesthatmeettheeligibilityrequirementsofthisannouncementarestilleligibletoapplyforagrant evenifaState,TerritoryorCommonwealth,etc.,doesnothaveaSPOCorhaschosennottoparticipatein theprocess.Applicantsfromnon-participatingjurisdictionsneedtakenoactionwithregardtoE.O.12372. ApplicationsfromFederally-recognizedIndianTribalgovernmentsarenotsubjecttoE.O.12372. IV.5. Funding Restrictions Costsoforganizedfundraising,includingfinancialcampaigns,endowmentdrives,solicitationofgiftsand bequests,andsimilarexpensesincurredsolelytoraisecapitalorobtaincontributions,areconsidered unallowablecostsundergrantsawardedunderthisannouncement. Grantawardswillnotallowreimbursementofpre-awardcosts. Constructionisnotanallowableactivityorexpenditureunderthisgrantaward. Purchaseofrealpropertyisnotanallowableactivityorexpenditureunderthisgrantaward. UnallowableActivities Applicantsmustincludeawrittenstatementthatspecificallyincludes: Acommitmenttonottousefundsforanypurposesotherthantheactivitiesspecifiedinthe authorizinglegislationandthisFOA; Acommitmenttonotusefundsforanyunallowableactivity.Applicantsmustconsiderintheiruse offundsifacostisreasonable,allocableandprogram-related ( http://rates.psc.gov/fms/dca/orgmenu.html); Acommitmenttonotusefundsforunauthorizedactivities,including,butnotlimitedto,an AbstinenceEducationprogram; Acommitmenttonotusefundsfornon-programrelatedcapacity-building,orfortrain-the-trainer programs;and

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Acommitmenttonotincludefee-for-serviceforactivitiesunderthisFOA. Anapplicantmay notusegrantfundstosubsidizehousing,providehousingvouchersorrentalassistance. Applicants,throughstrategicpartnershipsandstrongnetworks,shoulddescribehowtheprojectplansto connectformerlyincarceratedfatherstohousing,whenitisneeded. SeeSection VIII. Checklist. IV.6. Other Submission Requirements Submitapplicationstooneofthefollowingaddresses: Submission By Mail OfficeofFamilyAssistance OFAOperationsCenter c/oLuxConsultingGroup 8405ColesvilleRoad Suite600 SilverSpring,MD20910 Hand Delivery OfficeofFamilyAssistance OFAOperationsCenter c/oLuxConsultingGroup 8405ColesvilleRoad(BuildingEntranceon2ndAvenue) Suite600 SilverSpring,MD20910 Electronic Submission SeeSection IV.2forapplicationrequirementsandforguidancewhensubmittingapplicationselectronically via http://www.Grants.gov. Forallsubmissions,seeSection IV.3forinformationonduedatesandtimes. V. Application Review Information V.1. Criteria Applicationscompetingforfinancialassistancewillbereviewedandevaluatedusingthecriteriadescribed inthissection.Thecorrespondingpointvaluesindicatetherelativeimportanceplacedoneachreview criterion.Pointswillbeallocatedbasedontheextenttowhichtheapplicationaddresseseachofthe criterialisted.Applicantsshouldaddressthesecriteriaintheirapplicationmaterials. Thenumberofbulletedstatementsundereachreviewcriteriondoesnotnecessarilyreflectanequal distributionofpointsamongcorrespondingpointvalues.Theentireapplicationwillbereviewedand evaluated.Particularemphasiswillbeplaceduponthestrengthsandweaknessesoftheapplication's correlationtotheFOA'sSection I, Funding Opportunity Description. PROJECT APPROACH AND WORK PLAN Maximum Points: 40

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Amaximumof40pointswillbeawardedfortheextenttowhichtheapplicant'splanaddressesthe bulletpointsastheyrelatetoResponsibleFatherhood,particularlySection I., Funding Opportunity Description,andSection IV.2., Part II: General Instructions for Preparing a Full Project Description. 29pointsfortheextenttowhich: IsconsistentwiththestatedpurposesofthisFOAanddemonstratesanunderstandingofthegoals andobjectives. Includesinformationontheneedtopromoteresponsiblefatherhoodthroughhealthymarriage, responsibleparenting,andeconomicstabilityservicesforformerlyincarceratedindividualsinthe targetserviceareaandarticulateshowtheproposedprogramwillmeettheseneeds. Demonstratesclearunderstandingoftheavailabilityofandgapsinsupportiveservicesavailable toex-prisonersintheircommunity(e.g.housing,substanceabusetreatment,legalassistance, counseling). Includesclearandmeasurableobjectivesrelatedtothethreeauthorizedactivityareasthat,if achieved,wouldrepresentameaningfulimprovementforparticipatingindividuals,theirpartners andfamilies. Includesadetaileddescriptionofhowtheproposedservicestrategywillbeimplemented, including: specificinformationontheservicesandactivitiestobeprovidedwithintherequiredareas ofresponsibleparenting,healthymarriageandrelationship,andeconomicstability (employmentservices).. theintegrationofresponsibleparenting,healthymarriage,andeconomicstabilityprograms andactivities; howindividualparticipantswillbematchedappropriatelytocomponentservicesand activities; howparticipantswillberecruitedandretainedandhowtheparticularneedsofthetarget populationwillbetakenintoconsideration; howtheprogramwillmeettheprogramaccessandvoluntaryparticipationrequirements; and whattypesofscreeningandassessmentstheprogramwillconduct(includinganyscreening andassessmenttoolstheprogramwillutilize)andforwhatpurposesthesescreeningsand assessmentsaredone,includingdomesticviolence. Includesadiscussionofthebarrierstoparticipationthetargetpopulationmayencounterandhow thesewillbeaddressed,includingculturalappropriateness. Identifiescurriculaand/orotherstrategiesitplanstoutilizeundereachcomponentactivityand providesaclearlyarticulated,justified,andwell-documentedrationaleforselectingthose curriculaandmaterials. Includesareasonablerationaleand/orresearchbasefortheprogrammodelsbeingproposed. Includesalogicmodelthatprovidesanoverviewoftheprogramandclearlylinksprogram elementstointendedoutcomes. Includesaone-yearworkplanandtimetablethatincludesapproximatedatesforallcomponents oftheproject.IncludesaproposedworkplanandtimetableforYears2and3,contingentupon theavailabilityoffunds. Clearlydescribesacommunity-centeredapproachthatpromotessharedresponsibilityand collaboration;demonstratestheleveragingofsupportiveservicesamongitspartnersinthe community;andincludesathoroughdescriptionofacomprehensivesupportiveservicesnetwork ofexistingpartnerships,collaborationsorplanstodeveloppartnershipswithlocalorganizations andStateorlocalgovernmentagencies. Clearlydescribeshowtheprojectplanstoconnectformerlyincarceratedparentstohousingwhen itisneeded;describestheirpartnershipwithanddemonstratesthoroughknowledgeof 34of45

localagencies,programs,andsheltersthatdirectlyprovideorofferassistancewithtemporary, transitional,and/orpermanenthousing. DemonstratesstrongpartnershipswithState,countyandlocalcriminaljusticesystems(as appropriate),includingprobationandparole, Ifsubsidizedemploymentisincluded,thecomponentsofthesubsidizedemploymentmodelare identifiedaspartoftheapplicant'sprojectdesignandimplementationareappropriateto accomplishthespecificgoalsoftheproject.Theapplicantalsoprovidessoundandfeasibleplans topartnerwithbusinessandagenciesthatwillemployorworkwithex-prisonerstocreate employmentopportunitiesandforemploymentretentionthatisresponsiveandadequate. 7pointsfortheextenttowhich: Theapplicanthasawellthoughtout,feasiblestrategyforpreventingandaddressingdomestic violenceandchildmaltreatment. Theapplicantprovidesevidenceofinitialconsultationwithdomesticviolenceandchild maltreatmentexpertstoassistinthedevelopmentofappropriateprotocolstailoredtotheprogram. Theapplicantdemonstratesthattheyhaveorwillhavecollaborativepartnershipswithproviders ofdomesticviolenceandchildmaltreatmentservices,includingevidenceofacollaborative partnershipwithdomesticviolenceexpertsforsafetyplanning,makingservicereferrals, connectionstoappropriateassistanceandincreasingprotectionsforindividuals/families impactedbydomesticviolencethatarerelatedtooutcomesandperformancemeasures. Theapplicanthasaplantoensureacomprehensiveresponsetodisclosuresofdomesticviolence andchildmaltreatment. 2pointsfortheextenttowhich: Theapplicanthasawellthoughtout,feasible,androbuststrategyforprovidingeffectivecase managementtoprogramparticipants. 2pointsfortheextenttowhich: Theapplicanthasawellthoughtout,feasible,androbuststrategyforprovidingsupportservices, helpingparticipantsutilizeservicesavailableinthecommunity,andprovidingreferralsfor supportservices. ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY AND EXPERIENCE Maximum Points: 25

25pointsfortheextenttowhichtheapplicant'splanaddressesthebulletpointsastheyrelateto ResponsibleFatherhood,particularlySection I., Funding Opportunity Description,andSection IV.2., Part II: General Instructions for Preparing a Full Project Description. DemonstratestheorganizationalcapacitynecessarytooverseeFederalgrantsthrougha descriptionoftheorganization'sfiscalcontrols,anexplanationoftheorganization'sgovernance structure. Includesacleardescriptionofitsfinancialmanagementexperienceandprovidesevidenceofan adequaterecordssystemthatwillallowforeffectivecontroloverandaccountabilityforfunds. Includesanorganizationalchartthatdemonstratestherelationshipbetweenallpositions (includingconsultants,and/orsub-contracts)tobefundedthroughthisgrant. Clearlydescribestheorganization'srelevantexperience,includingpreviousaccomplishmentsin providingspecificservicesandactivitiesrelatingtopromotingresponsiblefatherhood/parenting, improvingrelationshipsand/orpromotinghealthymarriages,implementinghigh-qualityand effectiveeconomicstabilityandemploymentprograms,andaddressingdomesticviolenceand childmaltreatment. Providesevidenceofexperienceworkingwithformerlyincarceratedfathersandtheirfamilies.

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Describestheexperienceandpreviousaccomplishmentsofprogrampartnersinrelevantareas. Demonstratesaclearplanforhowtheywillinstructandtrainprogramstaffandpartnersto addressdomesticviolenceandchildmaltreatment. PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND STAFFING Maximum Points: 15

15pointsfortheextenttowhichtheapplicant'splanaddressesthebulletpointsastheyrelateto ResponsibleFatherhood,particularlySection I., Funding Opportunity Description,andSection IV.2., Part II: General Instructions for Preparing a Full Project Description. Theapplicant'sprojectmanagementapproachclearlydescribestheintendedleadershipstructure andlinesofaccountability,includingadedicatedprojectdirector. Proposedseniorstaffhasdocumentedexperiencewithprojectmanagementanddecision-making processes. Theapplicationidentifieseachkeystaff,includingthoseresponsiblefordirectprojectoversight, management,implementation,andperformanceassessmentsoftheproposedproject.The applicationnotesifanypositionsarevacant,includesjobdescriptionsforvacantpositions,and proposesareasonableandclearapproachtofillingthem. Theproposedstaffingplandemonstratesasoundrelationshipbetweentheexpertiserequiredfor keypositionsandtheeducationalandprofessionalqualificationsoftheproposedstaff,and includesresumesofkeystaffandconsultantswhichcorrespondtotheorganizationalchart. Includesdetailedinformationaboutcollaborations,partnerships,andMOUswithorganizations andstakeholdersthattheapplicantindicateswillberesponsibleforaspectsoftheprogram,will serveassourcesofparticipantrecruitment,orwillprovideservicestoprogramparticipantsona referralbasis. Indicatesanunderstandingofactivitiesthatarenotallowableunderthisgrant,suchasusing fundsforabstinenceeducationprograms,non-programmaticcapacity-building,and train-the-trainerprograms. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND ASSESSMENT Maximum Points: 5

5pointsfortheextenttowhichtheapplicant'splanaddressesthebulletpointsastheyrelateto ResponsibleFatherhood,particularlySection I., Funding Opportunity Description,andSection IV.2., Part II: General Instructions for Preparing a Full Project Description. Theapplicantaffirmswillingnesstodocumentandreportperformanceusinguniformmeasuresto beprovidedbyOFA. Theapplicationprovidesinformationaboutsystemsandprocessesthatwillsupportperformance documentation,trackingandreporting. TheapplicationaffirmswillingnesstoparticipateinallaspectsofanyFederally-sponsored evaluationasaconditionofacceptanceoffunding,asdetailedintheFOA. BUDGET Maximum Points: 15

15pointsfortheextenttowhichtheapplicant'splanaddressesthebulletpointsastheyrelateto ResponsibleFatherhood,particularlySection I., Funding Opportunity Description,andSection IV.2., Part II: General Instructions for Preparing a Full Project Description. Theapplicationincludesabudgetandlineitemjustificationsforalloperatingexpensesthatare consistentwiththeproposedprojectobjectivesandactivities.Thenarrativebudgetjustification clearlystateshoweachlineitemwillbeutilized. Applicantshaveprovidedinformationabouthowthefundswillbeallocatedamongtheprogram componentsproposed.

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Thecostsoftheprojectarereasonable,allocableandprogram-related,andarecommensurate withthetypesandrangeofactivitiesandservicestobeconducted,thenumberofparticipantsto beserved,andtheexpectedgoalsandobjectives.(Reasonableandallocablecosts: http://rates.psc.gov/fms/dca/orgmenu.html). Theapplicantdemonstratesthatthebudgetincludesfundsforallrequireditems,includingtravel toattendtheentranceconferenceandannualmeetinginWashington,D.C. Theapplicantdemonstratesanunderstandingofthenon-supplantationprovisionoftheFOAand includesawrittencommitmenttocomplywiththeprovision. Ifsubsidizedemploymentisincluded,theapplicationclearlyoutlinesinthebudgetandbudget narrative,thefinancialobligationsofboththeapplicantandtheemployer(s). Bonus Points 2points Theapplicantclearlydescribesadetailed,reasonableandfeasibleplantopartnerwiththelocalchild supportagency.Theapplicant'sMemorandumofUnderstanding(MOU)orthird-partyagreementwith thechildsupportagencyclearlymeetstherequirementsoutlinedinSection IV.2, Part II: General Instructions for Preparing a Full Project Description, Program Components, of the FOA. 1point Theapplicationclearlydescribestheapplicant'splantopartnerwitheitheraDOJSecondChanceAct AdultandJuvenileOffenderReentryDemonstrationProjectgrantee,aDOLRExOgrantee,orboth,as describedin Section I. BackgroundintheFOA.Documentationofoneormorepartnershipsthatmeet therequirementsoutlinedinSection IV.2, PartII: General Instructions for Preparing a Full Project Description, Program Components,oftheFOAisprovidedbytheapplicant. 1point Theapplicationclearlydescribestheapplicant'splantopartnerwithoneormorelocalPublicHousing Authorities,asdescribedinSection I. BackgroundintheFOA.Documentationofoneormore partnershipsthatmeettherequirementsoutlinedinSection IV.2, Part II: General Instructions for Preparing a Full Project Description, Program Components ,oftheFOAisprovidedbytheapplicant. V.2. Review and Selection Process Nograntawardwillbemadeunderthisannouncementonthebasisofanincompleteapplication.No grantawardwillbemadetoanapplicantorsub-recipientthatdoesnothaveactiveCCRregistration (www.ccr.govor1-866-606-8220). Initial ACF Screening Eachapplicationwillbescreenedtodeterminewhetheritwasreceivedbytheclosingdateandtimeand whethertherequestedamountexceedstheawardceiling.Applicationsthataredesignatedaslate accordingtoSection IV.3. Submission Dates and Times,orthosewithrequeststhatexceedtheaward ceiling,statedinSection II. Award Information,willreceiveascreen-outletternotingthattheapplication wasdeemednon-responsiveandwillnotbeconsideredforcompetitiverevieworfundingunderthis announcement.ForthoseapplicationsthathavebeendeemeddisqualifiedundertheinitialACF screening,noticewillbegivenofsuchdeterminationbypostalmail. Objective Review and Results Applicationscompetingforfinancialassistancewillbereviewedandevaluatedbyobjectivereviewpanels usingthecriteriadescribedinSection V.1ofthisannouncement.Eachpanelismadeupofexpertswith 37of45 Maximum Points: 4

usingthecriteriadescribedinSection V.1ofthisannouncement.Eachpanelismadeupofexpertswith knowledgeandexperienceintheareaunderreview.Generally,reviewpanelsarecomposedofthree reviewersandonechairperson. ResultsofthecompetitiveobjectivereviewaretakenintoconsiderationbyACFintheselectionof projectsforfunding;however,objectivereviewscoresandrankingsarenotbinding.Theyareone elementinthedecision-makingprocess. ACFmayelectnottofundapplicantswithmanagementorfinancialproblemsthatwouldindicatean inabilitytosuccessfullycompletetheproposedproject.Applicationsmaybefundedinwholeorin part.Successfulapplicantsmaybefundedatanamountlowerthanthatrequested.ACFreservestheright toconsiderpreferencestofundorganizationsservingemerging,unserved,orunder-servedpopulations, includingthosepopulationslocatedinpocketsofpoverty.ACFwillalsoconsiderthegeographic distributionofFederalfundsinitsawarddecisions. ACFmayrefusefundingforprojectswithwhatitregardsasunreasonablyhighstart-upcostsforfacilities orequipment,orforprojectswithunreasonablyhighoperatingcosts. Preference Section811(1)(4)(E)oftheClaimsResolutionActof2010(Pub.L.111-291)providesthatACFshallgive preferenceinmakingawardstoapplicantsthatwereawardedgrantsforanypriorfiscalyearfromprior ResponsibleFatherhoodprogramsandthathavedemonstratedtheabilitytosuccessfullycarryoutthe programsfundedundertheAgency'spreviousauthorityinSection403(a)oftheSocialSecurityAct. Applicantseligibleforthispreferenceshouldincludethefollowinginformationrelatedtotheirprior funding,aspartoftheirapplication:(1)theawardedorganization'sname;(2)grantnumber(s);and(3) FederalProjectOfficer(FPO).Fivepreferencepointswillbeawardedtopreviouslyfundedgranteesthat receivedanacceptableratingintheirgrantsmonitoringstatementsduringthesemi-annualreporting periodsendingSeptember2010andMarch2011. PleaserefertoSection IV.2.ofthisannouncementforinformationonnon-Federalreviewersinthereview process. Approved but Unfunded Applications Applicationsrecommendedforapprovalthatwerenotfundedunderthecompetitionbecauseofthelackof availablefunds,maybeheldoverbyACFandre-consideredinasubsequentreviewcycleifafuture competitionundertheprogramareaisplanned.Theseapplicationswillbeheldoverforaperiodofupto oneyearandwillbere-competedforfundingwithallothercompetingapplicationsinthenextavailable reviewcycle.Forthoseapplicationsthathavebeendeemedasapprovedbutunfunded,noticewillbe givenofsuchdeterminationbypostalmail. V.3. Anticipated Announcement and Award Dates ItisanticipatedthatawarddecisionwillbesentelectronicallyviaGrantSolutionsnolaterthanSeptembet 30,2011. VI. Award Administration Information VI.1. Award Notices SuccessfulapplicantswillbenotifiedthroughtheissuanceofaFinancialAssistanceAward(FAA)

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SuccessfulapplicantswillbenotifiedthroughtheissuanceofaFinancialAssistanceAward(FAA) documentthatsetsforththeamountoffundsgranted,thetermsandconditionsofthegrant,theeffective dateofthegrant,thebudgetperiodforwhichinitialsupportwillbegiven,thenon-Federalsharetobe provided(ifapplicable),andthetotalprojectperiodforwhichsupportiscontemplated.TheFAAwillbe signedbytheGrantsOfficerandtransmittedviapostalmail.Followingthefinalizationoffunding decisions,organizationswhoseapplicationswillnotbefundedwillbenotifiedbyletter,signedbythe ProgramOfficehead. OthercorrespondenceannouncingtoaPrincipalInvestigatororProjectDirectorthatanapplicationwas selectedisnotanauthorizationtobeginperformance.CostsincurredbeforereceiptofaFAAareatthe recipient'sriskandmaybereimbursedonlytoextentconsideredallowableasapprovedpre-awardcosts. VI.2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements Awardsissuedunderthisannouncementaresubjecttotheuniformadministrativerequirementsandcost principlesof45C.F.R.Part74(AwardsAndSubawardsToInstitutionsOfHigherEducation,Hospitals, OtherNonprofitOrganizations,AndCommercialOrganizations)or45C.F.R.Part92(GrantsAnd CooperativeAgreementsToState,Local,AndTribalGovernments).TheCodeofFederalRegulations (C.F.R.)isavailableat http://www.gpo.gov. AnapplicationfundedwiththereleaseofFederalfundsthroughagrantaward,doesnotconstitute,or imply,compliancewithFederalregulations.Fundedorganizationsareresponsibleforensuringthattheir activitiescomplywithallapplicableFederalregulations. Prohibition Against Profit Granteesaresubjecttothelimitationssetforthin45C.F.R.Part74,SubpartE-SpecialProvisionsfor AwardstoCommercialOrganizations(45C.F.R.Part74.81_Prohibitionagainstprofit),whichstatesthat, "...noHHSfundsmaybepaidasprofittoanyrecipienteveniftherecipientisacommercial organization.Profitisanyamountinexcessofallowabledirectandindirectcosts." Equal Treatment for Faith-Based Organizations Granteesarealsosubjecttotherequirementsof45C.F.R.Part87.1(c),EqualTreatmentforFaith-Based Organizations,whichsays,"OrganizationsthatreceivedirectfinancialassistancefromtheDepartment underanyDepartmentprogrammaynotengageininherentlyreligiousactivitiessuchasreligious instruction,worship,orproselytizationaspartoftheprogramsorservicesfundedwithdirectfinancial assistancefromtheDepartment."Therefore,organizationsmusttakestepstoseparate,intimeorlocation, theirinherentlyreligiousactivitiesfromtheservicesfundedunderthisprogram. Afaith-basedorganizationreceivingHHSfundsretainsitsindependencefromFederal,State,andlocal governments,andmaycontinuetocarryoutitsmission,includingthedefinition,practice,andexpression ofitsreligiousbeliefs.Forexample,afaith-basedorganizationmayusespaceinitsfacilitiestoprovide secularprogramsorservicesfundedwithFederalfundswithoutremovingreligiousart,icons,scriptures, orotherreligioussymbols.Inaddition,afaith-basedorganizationthatreceivesFederalfundsretainsits authorityoveritsinternalgovernance,anditmayretainreligioustermsinitsorganization'sname,selectits boardmembersonareligiousbasis,andincludereligiousreferencesinitsorganization'smission statementsandothergoverningdocumentsinaccordancewithallprogramrequirements,statutes,and otherapplicablerequirementsgoverningtheconductofHHSfundedactivities. RegulationspertainingtotheEqualTreatmentforFaith-BasedOrganizations,whichincludesthe prohibitionagainstFederalfundingofinherentlyreligiousactivities,andadditionalinformationon

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prohibitionagainstFederalfundingofinherentlyreligiousactivities,andadditionalinformationon "UnderstandingtheRegulationsRelatedtotheFaith-BasedandCommunityInitiative"areavailable athttp://www.hhs.gov/fbci/regulations/index.html. TheCodeofFederalRegulations(C.F.R.)isavailableathttp://www.gpo.gov. Award Term and Condition under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 AwardsissuedunderthisannouncementaresubjecttotherequirementsofSection106(g)ofthe TraffickingVictimsProtectionActof2000,asamended(22U.S.C.7104).Forthefulltextoftheaward term,gotohttp://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/award_term.html.Ifyouareunabletoaccessthislink,please contacttheGrantsManagementContactidentifiedinSectionVII.AgencyContactsofthisannouncement toobtainacopyoftheTerm. HHS Grants Policy Statement TheHHSGrantsPolicyStatement(HHSGPS)istheDepartmentofHealthandHumanServices'single policyguidefordiscretionarygrantsandcooperativeagreements.ACFgrantawardsaresubjecttothe requirementsoftheHHSGPS,whichcoversbasicgrantsprocesses,standardtermsandconditions,and pointsofcontact,aswellasimportantagency-specificrequirements.AppendicestotheHHSGPSinclude aglossaryoftermsandalistofstandardabbreviationsforeaseofreference.Thegeneraltermsand conditionsintheHHSGPSwillapplyasindicatedunlesstherearestatutory,regulatory,oraward-specific requirementstothecontrarythatarespecifiedintheFinancialAssistanceAward(FAA).TheHHSGPSis availableat http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/grants_related.html. VI.3. Reporting Granteesunderthisannouncementwillberequiredtosubmitperformanceprogressandfinancialreports periodicallythroughouttheprojectperiod.Thefrequencyofrequiredreportingislistedlaterinthis section.FinalreportsmaybesubmittedinhardcopytotheGrantsManagementOfficeContactlistedin Section VII. Agency Contactsofthisannouncement.Instructionsonsubmissionofreportselectronically willbeprovidedwithawarddocuments. Performance Progress Reports (PPR) ACFgranteesarerequiredtosubmittheSF-PPRCoverPage.ACFProgramsthatutilizereportingforms orformatsinadditionto,orinsteadof,theSF-PPRhavelistedthereportingrequirementslaterinthis section. Grantawarddocumentswillinformgranteesoftheappropriateperformanceprogressreportformor formattouse.Granteesshouldconsulttheirawarddocumentstodeterminetheappropriateperformance progressreportformatrequiredundertheiraward.Performanceprogressreportsaredue30daysafterthe endofthereportingperiod. Finalprogramperformancereportsaredue90daysafterthecloseoftheprojectperiod.TheSF-PPRmay befoundat ttp://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/grants_resources.html. h Federal Financial Reports (FFR) AsofFebruary1,2011,theDepartmentofHealthandHumanServices(HHS)beganthetransitionfrom useoftheSF-269,FinancialStatusReport(ShortFormorLongForm)totheuseoftheSF-425Federal FinancialReportforexpenditurereporting.SF-269swillnolongerbeacceptedforexpenditurereports dueafterthatdate.IfanSF-269issubmitted,theAdministrationforChildrenandFamilies(ACF)will 40of45

returnitandrequiretherecipienttocompletetheSF-425. ThetransitionstrategyisallowingindividualHHSOperatingDivisionstoselect--fromalimitednumber ofoptions--theapproachthatbestfitstheirprogramsandbusinessprocess.Thistransitiondoesnotaffect completionorsubmissionofthecashreportingtotheHHSDivisionofPaymentManagement'sPayment ManagementSystem(PMS).TheprimaryfeaturesofthistransitionforrecipientsarethatOPDIVsthat previouslyrequiredelectronicsubmissionoftheSF-269willreceivetheSF-425expenditurereports electronicallyand,untilfurthernotice,OPDIVsthathavebeenreceivingexpenditurereportsinhardcopy willcontinuetodoso. Allexpenditurereportswillbedueononeofthestandardduedatesbywhichcashreportingisrequiredto besubmittedtoPMSORattheendofacalendarquarterasdeterminedbytheOperatingDivision.Asa result,arecipientthatreceivesawardsfrommorethanoneOPDIVmaybesubjecttomorethanone approach,butwillnotberequiredtochangeitscurrentmeansofsubmissionorbesubjectedtomorethan eightstandardduedates. BeginningwithbudgetperiodswhichendfromJanuary1-March31,2011,andforallbudgetperiods thereafter,allaffectedACFgranteeswillberequiredtosubmitanSF-425reportasfrequentlyasis requiredinthetermsandconditionsoftheirawardusingduedatesforreportstoPMS. For budget periods ending in the months of: The FFR (SF-425) is due to ACF on: January01throughMarch31 April30 April01throughJune30 July30 July01throughSeptember30 October30 October01throughDecember31 January30 FillableversionsoftheSF-425forminAdobePDFandMS-Excelformats,alongwithinstructions,are availableathttp://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants_forms,www.forms.gov,andontheACFFunding OpportunitywebsiteFormspage.

Furtherinstructionswillbeprovided,asnecessary,withawardtermsandconditionsthatwill addressspecificreportingperiodsandduedatesonanaward-by-awardbasis.Additionalinformationon frequencyofreportingisavailableontheACFFundingOpportunitieswebsiteat http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/msg_sf425.html. Forplanningpurposes,reportingperiodsforawardsmadeunderthisannouncementareasfollows: ProgramProgressReports: Semi-Annually FinancialReports: Semi-Annually AwardsissuedasaresultofthisfundingopportunitymaybesubjecttotheTransparencyActsubaward andexecutivecompensationreportingrequirementsof2C.F.R.Part170.SeeACF'sAward Term for Federal Financial Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Subaward and Executive Compensation Reporting Requirement implementingthisrequirementandadditionalaward applicabilityinformation. OFAgranteesarerequiredtosubmittheSF-PPRCoverPage,theSF-PPRB,andtheSF-PPRD. Granteesmayberequiredtodocumentandreportperformanceusinguniformmeasuresanddata collectionthatareinadditiontothestandardelementsintheSF-PPRandSF-425.

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VII. Agency Contacts Program Office Contact CharlesM.Sutton AdminstrationforChildrenandFamilies OfficeofFamilyAssistance TemporaryAssistanceforNeedyFamilies-Headquarters AerospaceBuilding,5thFloorEast 370L'EnfantPromenade,S.W. Washington,DC20447 Phone:(202)401-5078 Email:Charles.Sutton@ACF.hhs.gov Office of Grants Management Contact TimChappelle AdministrationforChildrenandFamilies OfficeofGrantsManagement c/oLuxConsultingGroup 8405ColesvilleRoad Suite600 SilverSpring,MD20910 Phone:(866)796-1591 Email:OFA@luxcg.com Federal Relay Service: Hearing-impairedandspeech-impairedcallersmaycontacttheFederalRelayServiceforassistanceat 1-800-877-8339(TTY -TextTelephoneorASCII-AmericanStandardCodeForInformation Interchange). VIII. Other Information NOTICE: ACF intends to implement all electronic application submission via www.Grants.gov for applications for discretionary awards in FY 2012. For applicants without Internet access, or those without the computer capacity to upload large documents, ACF will offer a waiver procedure. In 2011, ACF will post a Federal Register notice soliciting public comment on the intended move to all electronic application submission via www.Grants.gov for applicants for discretionary awards. Reference Websites U.S.DepartmentofHealthandHumanServices(HHS)ontheInternethttp://www.hhs.gov/. AdministrationforChildrenandFamilies(ACF)ontheInternethttp://www.acf.hhs.gov/. AdministrationforChildrenandFamilies-ACFFundingOpportunities homepagehttp://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/.

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CatalogofFederalDomesticAssistance(C.F.D.A.)https://www.cfda.gov/. CodeofFederalRegulations(C.F.R.)http://www.gpo.gov. UnitedStatesCode(U.S.C)http://www.gpoaccess.gov/uscode/. AllrequiredStandardForms,assurances,andcertificationsareavailableontheACFFormspage athttp://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/grants_resources.html. Grants.govFormsRepositorywebpage athttp://www.grants.gov/agencies/aforms_repository_information.jsp. VersionsofotherStandardForms(SFs)areavailableontheOfficeofManagementand Budget(OMB)GrantsManagementFormswebsiteathttp://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants_forms/. Forinformationregardingaccessibilityissues,visittheGrants.govAccessibilityCompliancePageat http://www07.grants.gov/aboutgrants/accessibility_compliance.jsp. SignuptoreceivenotificationofACFFundingOpportunitiesatwww.Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov/applicants/email_subscription.jsp. Application Checklist What to Submit CentralContractorRegistration (CCR) Where Found ReferencedinSectionIV.2.ofthe announcement.Gotowww.ccr.gov toregister. ReferencedinSectionIV.2.ofthe announcement.Go tohttp://fedgov.dnb.com/webformto obtainDUNSNumber. ReferencedinSectionIV.2.and foundathttp://www.acf.hhs.gov/ grants/grants_resources.htmlandat theGrants.govFormsRepositoryat http://www.grants.gov/agencies/ aforms_repository_information.jsp. ReferencedinSectionIV.2.ofthe announcement. When to Submit Requiredforallapplicants. CCRregistrationmustbe activebytimeofaward. Requiredinapplication submission.

DUNSNumber(Universal Identifier)

SF-424-Applicationfor FederalAssistance SF-P/PSL-Project/Performance SiteLocation(s)

Submissionisduebythe applicationduedatefound intheOverviewandin SectionIV.3.

ProjectDescription

Submissionisduebythe applicationduedatefound intheOverviewandin SectionIV.3.

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BudgetandBudgetJustification

ReferencedinSectionIV.2.ofthe announcementunder"Project Description."

Submissionisduebythe applicationduedatefound intheOverviewandin SectionIV.3. Submissionisduepriorto award.

CertificationRegarding Lobbying

ReferencedinSectionIV.2.ofthe announcementandfoundathttp:// www.acf.hhs.gov /grants/grants_resources.html. ReferencedinSectionIV.5.ofthe announcementunder"Funding Restrictions."

AuthorizedActivities CommitmentStatement

Submissionisduebythe applicationduedatefound intheOverviewandin SectionIV.3. SubmissionduetoState SinglePointofContactby theapplicationduedate foundintheOverviewand inSectionIV.3.

Thisprogramiscoveredunder E.O.12372,"Intergovernmental ReviewofFederalPrograms," and45CFRPart100, "IntergovernmentalReviewof DepartmentofHealthand HumanServicesProgramsand Activities."Applicantsmust submitallrequiredapplication materialstotheStateSingle PointofContact(SPOC)and indicatethedateofsubmission ontheStandardForm(SF)424 atitem19. ProofofNon-ProfitStatus

Applicantsshouldgotothe followingURLfortheofficiallistof thejurisdictionsthathaveelectedto participateinE.O.12372http:// www.whitehouse.gov /omb/grants_spoc/asindicatedin SectionIV.4.ofthisannouncement.

ReferencedinSectionIV.2.ofthe announcementunder"LegalStatusof ApplicantEntity"inthe"Project Description." ReferencedinSectionIV.2.ofthe announcementunder"Project Description."

Submissionisduepriorto award.

TableofContents

Submissionisduebythe applicationduedatefound intheOverviewandin SectionIV.3. Submissionisduebythe applicationduedatefound intheOverviewandin SectionIV.3.

ProjectSummary/Abstract

ReferencedinSectionIV.2.ofthe announcementunder"Project Description."

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ProjectSustainabilityPlan

ReferencedinSectionIV.2.ofthe announcementunder"Project Description."

Submissionisduebythe applicationduedatefound intheOverviewandin SectionIV.3. Submissionisduebythe applicationduedatefound intheOverviewandin SectionIV.3. Ifavailable,submissionis duebytheapplicationdue datefoundintheOverview andinSectionIV.3.Ifnot availableatthetimeof applicationsubmission,due bythetimeofaward. Submissionisvoluntary. Submissionmaybemade withtheapplicationor priortoaward.

LogicModel

ReferencedinSectionIV.2.ofthe announcementunder"Project Description."

Third-PartyAgreements

ReferencedinSectionIV.2.ofthe announcementunder"Project Description."

SurveyonEnsuringEqual OpportunityforApplicants

Non-profitprivateorganizations(not includingprivateuniversities)are encouragedtosubmitthesurveywith theirapplications.Applicantsusinga hardcopyapplication,placethe completedsurveyinanenvelope labeled"ApplicantSurvey."Sealthe envelopeandincludeitalongwith theapplicationpackage.Applicants applyingelectronically,maysubmit thissurveyalongwiththe application. ThesurveyisreferencedinSection IV.2.oftheannouncement.The surveymaybefoundathttp:// www.acf.hhs.gov /grants/grants_resources.html.

Appendices Appendices

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