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Title V Delinquency Prevention Program
The program?s goal is to increase
The objective of the program is to support both state and local prevention efforts.
Each year, state grantees will provide information that OJJDP will include in its annual Title V report to Congress (Section 503(4) of the JJDP Act).
The Department of Justice enforces the law and defends the interest of the United States, ensuring public safety against threats foreign and domestic; providing Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; seeking just punishment for those guilty of unlawful pursuits; and ensuring fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.
Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Uses and Use Restrictions
This program authorizes the Administrator to make grants to a State, to be transmitted through the State Advisory Group (SAG), to units of local government for delinquency prevention programming.
Funds must support delinquency prevention activities.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Contact program office for additional information.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Contact program office for additional information.
Credentials/Documentation
Regarding the question below relating to the applicability of 2 CFR 200, Subpart E ? Cost Principles: The cost principles are generally applicable, except with respect to for-profit entities or to organizations listed at Appendix VIII to 2 CFR Part 200. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is required.
An environmental impact statement is required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. State applicants are submitted to OJJDP electronically following pre-established criteria.
Award Procedures
After OJJDP awards grants to the States, the SAG, in consultation with the State Agency, awards subgrants to units of local government through a competitive process.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Authorization
The Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency Prevention Programs Act of 2002, and an act appropriating funds for the Department of Justice in the current fiscal year.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Not Applicable.
Appeals
From 30 to 60 days. For statutory formula awards, see 28 C.F.R. Part 18. There are no appeal rights for rejection of a discretionary application, but for discretionary awards, see 28 C.F.R. Part 18.
Renewals
Applications are invited annually. Fund availability will be determined by Congressional appropriation.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory Formula: The Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency Prevention Programs Act of 2002. Matching Requirements: Percent: 50%. Formula based on population of youth under the maximum age of original juvenile court delinquency jurisdiction. State and/or units of local government must match Title V fund with a 50 percent cash or the value of in-kind contributions. This program does not have MOE requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Grants to States will be awarded for a 36-month project period. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: by letter of credit.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
No program reports are required.
No cash reports are required.
Recipients are required to submit semi-annual Progress Reports, and additional reporting requirements listed in OJJDP guidelines for Title V.
Recipients are required to submit quarterly Financial Reports, and additional reporting requirements listed in OJJDP guidelines for Title V.
To assist in fulfilling the Departments responsibilities under the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA), Public Law 103-62, and the GPRA Modernization Act of 2010, Public Law 111?352, recipients must provide data that measures the results of their work; and, additional reporting requirements listed in OJJDP guidelines for Title V.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. See 2 CFR 200 for audit requirements.
Records
See 2 C.F.R . § 200.334 for the government-wide requirements for retention requirements for records.
Financial Information
Account Identification
15-0405-0-1-754.
Obigations
(Formula Grants) FY 16 $9,014,278; FY 17 est $14,500,000; and FY 18 est $17,000,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Available in the OJP Program Announcement available at http://www.ojp.gov/funding/solicitations.htm.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Regulations for Formula Grants and the OJP Financial Guide applicable editions, and Title V guidelines issued by OJJDP. www.ojp.gov/financial guide/DOJ/index.htm
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Office Of Justice Programs U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention 810 7th Street, NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20531 Phone: (202) 616-9135
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Criteria are established by the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, as amended, and the Guideline governing the Title V Grant Program provisions of the JJDP Act. OJP Program Announcement available at http://www.ojp.gov/funding/solicitations.htm.
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