Community-Based Grants for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (CBCAP)

Community-Based Grants for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (CBCAP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Children's Bureau (CB). Supports community-based, prevention-focused programs and activities to prevent child maltreatment.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF The purpose of this program is to improve child abuse prevention by improving community-based child abuse prevention programs.

The purposes of the Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention program are to (1) “to support community-based efforts to develop, operate, expand, and enhance, and coordinate initiatives, programs, and activities to prevent child abuse and neglect and to support the coordination of resources and activities to better strengthen and support families to reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect;” and (2) “to foster understanding, appreciation and knowledge” of certain populations “in order to effectively prevent and treat child abuse and neglect.

” (Section 201(a) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act) The program serves families with children under 18 years of age. INCOME SECURITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES - ND Families and Child Welfare Services Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), as amended by P. L.

115-271, enacted on December 20, 2010. , 42 US Code 5116 et. seq.

_These funding amounts do not reflect the award amounts that are displayed on USASpending. gov_ **This listing is funded for the current fiscal year. ** **Fiscal Year 2025:** 56 formula awards and 4 discretionary awards were funded in FY 2025.

**Fiscal Year 2026:** It is anticipated that 56 formula awards and 4 discretionary awards will be funded in FY 2026.

F001 - Grant, F002 - Cooperative Agreement Formula applications require certification of the state’s eligibility under Section 202 and/or documentation that the state meets the eligibility requirements described in the Act, requiring that: (1) the Governor of the State has designated a lead entity to administer funds under this title for the purposes identified under the authority of this title; (2) the Governor of the State has provided assurances that the lead entity will provide, or be responsible for providing, community-based, prevention-focused programs and activities designed to strengthen and support families to prevent child abuse and neglect; composed of local, collaborative, public-private partnerships directed by interdisciplinary structures with balanced representation from public and private sector members, parents, and public and private nonprofit service providers, individuals and organizations experienced in working in partnership with families with children with disabilities; and (3) the Governor of the State has provided additional assurances that the lead entity has demonstrated certain capacities that ensure the state's ability to meet the purposes of the authorizing legislation.

2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states), This includes States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

For formula awards: Before a state can apply, the Governor must designate a lead entity to administer the funds for the implementation of community-based child abuse and neglect prevention programs and activities.

For discretionary awards: Tribes may participate through application for awards made available by a 1% annual set-aside of the entire CBCAP apportionment, of both mandatory and discretionary funds, legislated for tribes, tribal organizations and migrant programs.

Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Unrestricted by Individual Type, Infant and Toddler (0-3), There are no eligibility requirements. Beneficiaries are children, their families, and other caregivers.

Funds are used to develop, operate, expand, and enhance community-based, prevention focused programs and activities designed to strengthen and support families to prevent child abuse and neglect. To receive funds, states must meet eligibility requirements stated in the authorizing legislation.

One percent is set aside for discretionary awards to migrant and tribal populations and an additional amount to fund a national resource center to provide training and technical assistance to state lead agencies. The set aside funding for migrant and tribal populations and to fund a national resource center is funded using available discretionary funding.

Specific Restrictions Determined at NOFO Level Deadline determined at as part of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Formula Grants: Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines. Project Grants: See the NOFO for deadline information. Preapplication coordination is required.

Environmental impact information is not required for this program. 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 has selected the program for review.

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. States which meet all eligibility requirements for formula awards will receive funds under this program. The criteria for selecting discretionary application will be published in the NOFO.

Formula funds will be awarded after the annual application is submitted and approved. For discretionary opportunities: each application is reviewed against four factors: eligibility, the application deadline, required electronic submission or waiver requested and approved, and the Award Ceiling. If the application does not meet all of these factors, then it is disqualified from the merit review process.

After the initial review, applications are reviewed and evaluated by merit review panels using only the criteria described in the Application Review section of the NOFO. Each panel is composed of experts with knowledge and experience in the area under review. Generally, review panels include three reviewers and one chairperson.

While merit review scores and their ranking are not binding, ACF does consider them when selecting projects for funding. Scores and rankings are only one element used in the award decision-making process. Other criteria are explained in the Program Description section and in the Application Review section of the NOFO.

For example, ACF reserves the right to evaluate applications in the larger context of the overall portfolio by considering the geographic distribution of federal funds (e.g., ensuring coverage of states, counties, or service areas) in its pre-award decisions. ACF may elect not to fund applicants with management or financial problems that would indicate an inability to successfully complete the proposed project.

In addition, ACF may elect to not allow a prime recipient to subaward if there is any indication that they are unable to properly monitor and manage subrecipients. Applications may be funded in whole or in part. Successful applicants may be funded at an amount lower than requested.

. Approval/disapproval of formula grant by the Children's Bureau is completed by September 30th of each year. Deadlines will be provided in the annual Program Instruction (PI) for formula programs.

Contact the headquarters office listed in the Contact Information for future deadlines. Deadlines for discretionary opportunities are stated on the NOFO, which can be found at www. grants.

gov. The approval disapproval for discretionary applications can range from 90 to 120 days. | | Reimbursement | As Requested | - | 3 Years | Formula grants have a 3-year project/obligation period starting the first day of the Federal Fiscal Year, October 1, for which funds were awarded and ending the last day of the second succeeding Federal Fiscal Year, September 30.

Any Federal funds not obligated by the end of the respective obligation period will be recouped by this Department.

For discretionary grants, the obligation period will start on the first day of the Federal fiscal year for which the award is being issued (regardless the issue date of that award) and the deadline for obligating Federal funds for discretionary grant programs is the last day of the following fiscal year for which the award is issued. | Awards are made annually. A new application is required each year for the formula program.

For the discretionary program non-competing continuations will be issued based on availability of funds, satisfactory progress, compliance with award terms and conditions and a determination that continuation funding is in the best interest of the federal government. There is no appeal process for unsuccessful discretionary applicants.

For existing recipients, appeals regarding disputes may take place in accordance with 45 CFR Part 16, subject to the limitations of the Appendix A.

The following 2CFR policy requirements apply to this assistance listing: Subpart B, General provisions Subpart C, Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards Subpart D, Post Federal; Award Requirements Subpart E, Cost Principles Subpart F, Audit Requirements The following 2CFR policy requirements are excluded from coverage under this assistance listing: Additional Information: Effective October 01, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) adopted certain provisions of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR part 200.

Effective October 01, 2025, HHS will adopt the remainder of the Uniform Guidance at 2 CFR Part 200, and HHS will relocate key HHS-specific provisions from 45 CFR Part 75 to 2 CFR Part 300. Effective October 01, 2025, ACF recipients must follow the requirements in 2 CFR Part 200 and the HHS-specific provisions in 2 CFR Part 300.

**Financial Reports:**For formula grant awards, recipients are required to submit annual financial and program reports. For discretionary grant awards, recipients are required to complete both the Performance Progress Reports – PPR and the Federal Financial Reports - FFRs (each due semi-annually). : Financial reporting requirements for formula grants are described in the PI.

Funds under title II of CAPTA (i.e., the CBCAP program) must be expended within three years of the end of the FY in which awarded. States are required to submit the SF-425 Federal Financial Report (FFR) at the end of each 12-month segment (October 1 through September 30) of the three-year expenditure period.

Interim SF-425 FFRs must within 90 days after the close of each of the first 2 FYs and the Final SF-425 after the close third year. Expenditure reports for discretionary awards are required using the SF-425 Federal Financial Report. The frequency of reporting will be listed in the NOFO and in the award terms and conditions.

For more information, see: https://www. acf. gov/grants/post-award-requirements, Frequency: Semi-Annually **Progress/Performance Reports :**Program Reports: For formula awards, an annual report on the use of CBCAP funds is required.

For discretionary awards, recipients are required to complete Performance Progress Reports (SF-PPR) semiannually. Progress Reports: Tangible Personal Property - If requesting funds to purchase equipment, the recipient must request prior approval. When the equipment is no longer needed, the SF-428 Tangible Personal Property—Cover Page with the SF-428 Attachment C must be submitted to the Office of Grants Management.

Please see the ACF Property, Tangible Personal Property Reporting Guidance at https://acf. gov/grants/manage-grant/property/tangible-property. , Frequency: Semi-Annually Additional audit requirements: 45 CFR Part 75 Subpart F (effective on or after October 01, 2025: 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F) applies to this program.

, All records are to be maintained in accordance with 45 CFR 75. 361-. 365 (effective on or after 10/01/2025: 2 CFR 200.

334-. 338). Retention Period: 3 Years Statutory Formula: Title N/A Chapter NA Part NA Subpart NA Public Law CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010 CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010; Title II of the CAPTA (42 USC 5116 et seq.)

as amended by P. L. 111-320 - Community-Based Grants for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, Section 204 (4) Cost Sharing Requirement Type: Mandatory Description: Section 204(4) of CAPTA requires formula grant recipients must provide a match of non-federal funds in an amount equal to not less than 20 percent of the amount received under this title (in cash, not in-kind) for child abuse prevention activities.

Other Formula grant recipients that meet all of the eligibility requirements will be awarded funds based on the following statutory formula: (a) 70 percent of the total amount appropriated is allotted among the states based on the number of children under the age of 18 in each such state, except that each state shall receive not less than $175,000; and (b) the remaining 30 percent of the total amount appropriated is allotted in an amount that bears the same proportion to such amount appropriated as the amount leveraged by the state from private, state, or other non-federal sources, and directed through the state lead agency in the preceding fiscal year bears to the aggregate of the amount leveraged by all states from private, state, or other non-federal sources, and directed through the lead agency of such states in the preceding fiscal year.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

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