American Council of Young Political Leaders, $809,000 total funding

OBJECTIVES
To enable emerging political leaders in the U.S. to experience firsthand the political and cultural dynamics of other countries; to offer politically active young people in other countries a similar experience in the United States.

19.403 AMERICAN COUNCIL OF YOUNG POLITICAL LEADERS

(ACYPL)

FEDERAL AGENCY
BUREAU OF EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF STATE

AUTHORIZATION
Public Law 87-256, as amended, 22 U.S.C. 2451 et seq.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE
Project Grants.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS
Grant supports partial costs of travel, insurance, program activities, and orientation. Program alumni participate in arranging programming for visiting delegations.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicant Eligibility
Private nonprofit institution/organization. The ACYPL conducts two-way exchanges of young political leaders with many countries. The programs are generally for 2 weeks.

Beneficiary Eligibility
Individuals who participate in the program will benefit.

Credentials/Documentation
American participant nominations are solicited annually from State legislative leaders, governors, political party officials, alumni, ACYPL members/trustees, and co-sponsors. Selection is made by a Delegate Selection Committee with Democratic and Republican co-chairs. Delegates must be aged 25- 40 and generally include State and local elected officials as well as staff and party activists. The objective is political, geographic, ethnic/racial, and gender diversity that reflects the pluralistic nature of American society. Foreign delegates are selected by ACYPL partner organizations in conjunction with American Embassy officers.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS

Preapplication Coordination
Not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure
The State Department solicits a proposal from ACYPL annually based on the level of appropriated funds available. A portion of the funding may be competed from one year to the next.

Award Procedure
Funding decisions are at the discretion of the Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs and based on the advice of a panel of Bureau reviewers and various State offices. Final technical authority resides with the Grants Division.

Deadlines
The deadline for submission of a proposal is established in the request for proposals or letter of solicitation.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Decisions are generally made within 3 months of the submission of proposals, subject to the availability and timing of funding.

Appeals
None.

Renewals
At the Bureau's discretion, in a given year ACYPL may be invited to submit a renewal proposal.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS

Formula and Matching Requirements
ACYPL raises 50 percent of its operating budget from sources other than the government.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
The grant is generally awarded for a 12-month period.

POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

Reports
Quarterly program and financial reports are required.

Audits
All ECA grants are subject to OMB Circular No. A-133. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program- specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.

Records
As prescribed by grant terms.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Account Identification
19-0201-0-1-154.

Obligations
(Grants) FY 05 $890,098; FY 06 $890,098, plus $366,987 HDAC Spec. Project; and FY 07 est $890,098.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance
One grant per year.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ACYPL's 2005 program involves 30 country projects involving 270 participants, including exchanges with countries with significant Muslim populations.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE
Guidelines for grants are distributed in conjunction with the request for proposals/letter of solicitation; OMB Circulars.

INFORMATION CONTACTS

Regional or Local Office
American Council of Young Political Leaders, 1612 K Street, NW., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006. Telephone: (202) 857-0999.

Headquarters Office
Shalita Jones, Youth Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/PY), Office of Citizen Exchanges, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, 301 4th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20547. Telephone: (202) 203-7507. Fax: (202) 203-7529.

Web Site Address
http://exchanges.state.gov

RELATED PROGRAMS
19.415, Professional Exchanges_Annual Open Grant.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS
ACYPL conducts mainly bilateral delegation projects (e.g., US to Indonesia, Moroccans to the US), generally 2 weeks in length.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS
The criteria for judging proposals include quality of the proposed activities and planning, track record, institutional capacity to take on additional work, cost- effectiveness and cost-sharing, attention to diversity goals, value to U.S. foreign policy objectives, and the quality of the evaluation plan.

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American Battlefield Protection, $300,000 total funding

OBJECTIVES
Promote the protection and preservation of battlefield lands on American soil by funding non- acquisition preservation methods such as planning, education, survey and inventory.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE
Project Grants.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS
Funds may be used for projects resulting in the protection and preservation of battlefield lands and their associated sites on American soil. No funding is given to projects dealing with acquisition of properties or land in fee or interest, payment of rent on properties or land, fund raising, lobbying, battle reenactments, new construction or reconstruction of historic resources, permanent staff positions, object or material culture curation or other on-going activities, academic scholarships, capital construction or improvement projects (site excavation, trail or road construction, parking lots, visitor centers, scene restoration, etc.). Applications for projects associated with NPS-owned sites must focus on resources outside the NPS boundaries.

15.926 AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD PROTECTION

FEDERAL AGENCY
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

AUTHORIZATION
Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996; American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996, Section 604, Public Law 104-333, 110 Stat. 4173, 16 U.S.C. 469k.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicant Eligibility
Applicant may be Federal, intrastate, interstate, State and local agencies, public or private nonprofit institutions/organizations, Federally recognized Indian tribal governments, U.S. territory and possessions, Native American organizations, State colleges and universities, public and private colleges and universities. Multi-organizational applications are encouraged.

Beneficiary Eligibility
Federal, intrastate, interstate, State and local agencies, public and private nonprofit institutions/organizations, Federally recognized Indian tribal governments, U.S. territories and possessions, Native American organizations, State college or universities, public and private colleges and universities.

Credentials/Documentation
None.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS

Preapplication Coordination
This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the Single Point of Contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State's program has been selected for review.

Application Procedure
Applicants should contact the American Battlefield Protection Program in early September to obtain an application for funding. Applicants will receive a Standard Form 424- Request for Federal Assistance, and a Certificate Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters, Drug-Free Workplace Requirements and Lobbying, DI-2010. Forms must be completed and returned to the American Battlefield Protection Program by the date listed in the Application Guidelines.

Award Procedure
Award amounts are based on the review panel's recommendations. Reviewers include American Battlefield Protection Program staff and regional supporting staff, NPS historians and NPS archeologists. Each application is scored individually based on a standardized series of questions.

Deadlines
Contact the American Battlefield Protection Program for application deadlines at (202) 354-2037.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Applications are reviewed and approved or disapproved by the National Park Service by the end of the Federal fiscal year.

Appeals
None.

Renewals
Provision of additional funding will require that the applicant submit a follow-up proposal for the additional funding. The period of performance for a grant may be extended without provision of additional funds through mutual agreement of the beneficiary and the National Park Service.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS

Formula and Matching Requirements
Awardees must comply with Department of the Interior regulations and requirements governing grants stipulated in 43 CFR 12. There are no matching fund requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Project duration should generally be for one year or less. Project funds may be requested as advances and/or reimbursements, with the final payment being a reimbursement. The project must be complete before final payment may be requested. All awarded funds must be expended by the grant end date specified in the grant agreement.

POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

Reports
Quarterly progress/accounting reports, sent directly to the American Battlefield Protection Program, are required for all projects. A final project report is required of all projects.

Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.

Records
Records for grants awarded to State and Local Governments must be maintained in accordance with the provisions of 43 CFR 12, Subpart C, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments." Records for grants awarded to institutions of higher education and other nonprofit organizations must be maintained in accordance with the provisions of 43 CFR 12, Subpart F, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations."

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Account Identification
14-1042-0-1-303.

Obligations
(Grants) FY 05 $365,000; FY 06 est $300,000; and FY 07 est $300,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$1,000 to $75,000; $25,000.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
As of fiscal year 2001, the program has received more than 550 applications for projects, of which more than 260 have been awarded monies, for a total of $6,400,000 awarded through funding agreements.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE
Regulated by 43 CFR Part 12 (all sections).

INFORMATION CONTACTS

Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.

Headquarters Office
American Battlefield Protection Program, National Park Service, 1849 C Street, NW, MS 2255, Washington, DC 20240. Telephone: (202) 354-2037 or (202) 354-2023, Fax: (202) 371-1616.

Web Site Address
http://www.cr.nps.gov/hps/abpp/

RELATED PROGRAMS
None.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS
1) $21,000 in technical assistance helped in creating a county-wide Vision and Protection Plan for a county and its local battlefield. 2) $20,000 in assistance has been awarded for the development of a state-wide heritage trail. 3) $18,050 used to complete and submit a National Register Nomination for a Virginia battlefield. 4) $20,000 in funding has gone towards an archeological survey of a Missouri battlefield. 5) $25,000 was given to a local battlefield commission to pay for the services of a part-time staff person to implement the local battlefield protection plan.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS
Applications received are scored on the following criteria: Site significance; Level of Threat; Preservation Opportunity; Well-Planned Objectives, Tasks, and Schedules; Qualifications and Coordination of Partner Organization(s); Realistic Budget and Matching Resources.

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Alzheimer's Disease Demonstration Grants to States, $11,883,000 total funding

OBJECTIVES
To assist States in creating a system of dementia care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and their families, by carrying out demonstration projects for planning, establishing, and operating programs to: (1) Create models of assistance for persons with Alzheimer's disease and their families; and (2) to improve the responsiveness of the existing home and community based care system to persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders and their families by linking programs to other state system change efforts, including state programs to streamline consumer access to services and family caregiver support programs.

93.051 ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE DEMONSTRATION GRANTS TO STATES

(Alzheimer's Demonstration Program)

FEDERAL AGENCY
ADMINISTRATION ON AGING, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

AUTHORIZATION
Public Health Service Act, Title III, Part K, Section 398, as amended; Home Health Care and Alzheimer's Disease Amendments Act of 1990, Section 302, Public Law 101-157; Health Professions Education Partnerships Act of 1998, Section 302.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE
Project Grants.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS
(1) Not less than 50 percent of the federal grant must be spent on home health care, personal care, day care, companion services, short-term care in health facilities, and other respite care to individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. (2) Grant funds cannot be used to replace existing, State, Federal, or private insurance funds. (3) Matching funds are required. (4) Not more than 10 percent of the grant will be expended for administrative expenses.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicant Eligibility
State government agencies are eligible for grant awards; the applicant agency is encouraged to have the support and active involvement of the Single State Agency on Aging. Only one application per State will be funded, however, multiple state and local agencies are encouraged to collaborate in planning and carrying out the project.

Beneficiary Eligibility
(1) Individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders; (2) families of those individuals; and (3) care providers of those individuals.

Credentials/Documentation
Applicants must submit: (1) A description of intended use of the grant; (2) information describing programs and activities to be supported; (3) the number of individuals receiving services and the cost of services; and (4) a plan describing coordination of such services. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local Governments.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS

Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure
Grant Application for Federal Assistance (Nonconstruction Programs) are in accordance with program announcements developed by the Administration on Aging (AoA) and will be published in Grants.gov when funding is available. As specified in the program announcement, application forms and instructions may be obtained by writing to the US Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging, Grants Management Office, Washington, DC 20201.

Award Procedure
After review and approval, notification of award will be issued to the grantee, along with appropriate notification to the public.

Deadlines
As specified in guidelines published in the Program Announcement and on Grants.gov.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Approximately 90 days from closing date or receipt of application.

Appeals
None.

Renewals
As outlined in the program announcement.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS

Formula and Matching Requirements
Matching requirements are as follows: first year of the award, 25 percent nonfederal matching requirement; second year, 35 percent nonfederal; and third and subsequent years, 45 percent nonfederal. The nonfederal contribution may be in the form of cash or in-kind contributions, including plant, equipment, or services.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Awards are typically 3 years in duration. Length of future awards will be published in the program announcement and on Grants.gov.

POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

Reports
Financial status reports and program progress reports are required semi-annually, including a final report at the end of the full project period.

Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133, (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of State and Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in OMB Circular No. A-133.

Records
Financial records must be kept available for 3 years after submission of expenditure reports and 5 years after final disposition of non-expendable property in accordance with the regulations at 45 CFR 74, Subpart D.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Account Identification
75-0142-0-1-506.

Obligations
(Grants) FY 05 $11,785,952; FY 06 est $11,668,140; and FY 07 est $0.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$150,00 to $311,150; $277,487.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Program evaluation includes analysis of seven years of longitudinal program data and ongoing project evaluation. During the first ten years of program implementation, over 15,000 client families have received direct services (such as adult day care, respite, personal care, home health care, and companion care) and approximately 1 million units of outreach, including educational seminars and workshops have been provided to family caregivers, community service providers, and volunteers. Nearly 50 percent of the clients served are minorities and 48 percent of those receiving services reside in rural areas.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE
Health Care Services in the Home, as amended; The Home Health Care and Alzheimer's Disease Amendments of 1990; Public Health Service Act, Section 398; Section 302 of the Health Professions Education Partnerships Act of 1998.

INFORMATION CONTACTS

Regional or Local Office
Administration on Aging, Department of Health and Human Services, located at all HHS Federal Regional Offices. (See Appendix IV of the Catalog for listings.)

Headquarters Office
Lori Stalbaum, Center for Wellness and Community-Based Services, US Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging, Washington, DC 20201. Telephone (202) 357-3452 or (202) 401-4634. Use the latter number for FTS.

Web Site Address
For more information about current funding opportunities and associated application forms visit - http://www.aoa.gov/doingbus/fundopp/fundopp.asp or www.grants.gov

RELATED PROGRAMS
None.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS
A listing of currently funded projects may be obtained by contacting Lori Stalbaum at (202) 357-3452 or by visiting http://www.aoa.gov/alz.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS
As specified in the program announcement.

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