To
provide financial assistance to States and Territories to support
projects for the development and implementation of prevention, treatment
and rehabilitation activities directed to the diseases of alcohol
and drug abuse.
TYPES
OF ASSISTANCE:
Formula Grants. Place Cursor Here for Definition
USES
AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
Funds
may be used at the discretion of the States to achieve the statutory
objectives, including the fulfillment of certain requirements. Not
less than 20 percent of the funds shall be spent for programs for
individuals who do not require treatment for substance abuse, but
to educate and counsel such individuals and to provide for activities
to reduce the risk of such abuse by the individuals by developing
community-based strategies for prevention of such abuse, including
the use of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products by individuals
to whom it is unlawful to sell or distribute such beverages or products.
States shall expend not less than 5 percent of the grant to increase
(relative to fiscal year 1994) the availability of treatment services
designed for pregnant women and women with dependent children (either
by establishing new programs or expanding the capacity of existing
programs). States shall also expend not less than 5 percent of the
grant to increase (relative to fiscal year 1993) the availability
of such services to pregnant women and women with dependent children.
States must require programs of treatment for intravenous drug abuse
to admit individuals into treatment within 14 days after making
such a request or 120 days of such a request, if interim vices are
made available within 48 hours. States will provide, directly or
through arrangements with other public or nonprofit entities, tuberculosis
services such as counseling, testing, treatment, and early intervention
services for substance abusers at risk for the human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV) disease. Other statutory requirements also apply.
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant
Eligibility: State and U.S. Territory Governments;
or Tribal Organizations. NOTE: Only the Red Lake Band of Chippewa
Indians is eligible for direct award of SAPT Block Grant Funds,
per the PHS Act.
Beneficiary
Eligibility: Recipients of State and U.S.
Territory Governments; and members of Indian Tribes or Tribal
Organizations.
Pre-application
Coordination: Not applicable. This program is
excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application
Procedure: Chief Executive Officer of the
State, Territory, or Tribal Organization (limited to the Red Lake
Band of the Chippewa) must apply annually for an allotment.
Award
Procedure: Grant awards are issued directly
by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment to the designated
State Agency, Territory, or Tribal organization (limited to the
Red Lake Band of the Chippewa).
Deadlines:
The application is due no later than October 1 of the fiscal year
for which SAPT Block Grant funding is being requested.
Range
of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable.
Appeals:
Not applicable.
Renewals:
Not applicable.
ASSISTANCE
CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula
and Matching Requirements: The formula for the
allocation of funds is cited in 42 U.S.C. 300x-33. Allotments to
the States are based upon weighted population factors and, for equity
purposes, a measure reflecting the differences that exist between
the State involved and other States in the cost of providing authorized
services. Territories shall receive funds based on the civilian
population of the Territory as indicated by the most recent available
data divided by the aggregate civilian population of the Territories,
but not less than $50,000. The Secretary shall each fiscal year
reserve for the Territories of the United States, 1.5 percent of
the amounts appropriated for these purposes.
Length
and Time Phasing of Assistance: Each allotment
is available for obligation and expenditure during the fiscal
year it was allotted through the end of the subsequent fiscal
year. Payments are made through the Electronic Transfer System.
POST
ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports:
Each State must prepare and submit an annual report of program activities
for the preceding fiscal year in conjunction with the application
for the requested fiscal year's funding. A copy of the State's most
recent annual audit report must also be submitted.
Audits:
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised,
June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, 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 Circular No. A-133. In addition, 45 CFR 74.26 requires that
for-profit recipients and subrecipients have an audit performed
in accordance with Government Auditing Standards or Circular No.
A-133.
Records:
The State's law and practices will govern, subject to guidance
and regulations as may be promulgated by the Center for Substance
Abuse Treatment, in accordance with the statutory requirements.
FINANCIAL
INFORMATION:
Account
Identification: 75-1362-0-1-550.
Obligations:
(Grants) FY 01 $1,581,660,000; FY 02 est $1,638,750,000; and FY
03 est $1,638,750,000.
Range
and Average of Financial Assistance:
The range is from $61,024 to $177,000,000. Average: $26,361,000.
In fiscal year 2001, 60 awards were made. It is anticipated that
60 awards will be made in fiscal years 2002 and 2003.
REGULATIONS,
GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
45 CFR 96.
INFORMATION
CONTACTS:
Regional
or Local Office: Not applicable.
Headquarters
Office: Program Contact: H. Rick Sampson,
Division of State and Community Assistance, Center for Substance
Abuse Treatment, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,
Department of Health and Human Services, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockwall
II, Suite 880, Rockville, MD 20857. Telephone: (301) 443-7541.
Grants Management Contact: Ms. LouEllen M. Rice, Division of Grants
Management, Office of Program Services, Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration, Department of Health and Human
Services, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockwall II, Suite 630, Rockville,
MD 20857. Telephone: (301) 443-4456. Use the same numbers for
FTS.
Web
Site Address: http://www.samhsa.gov
EXAMPLES
OF FUNDED PROJECTS:
Not applicable.
CRITERIA
FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:
Applications must fulfill statutory and Federal regulations and
regulatory requirements. For information on statutory and Federal
regulations requirements contact H. Rick Sampson, Division of State
and Community Assistance, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment,
SAMHSA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockwall II, 8th Floor, Rockville, MD
20857. Telephone: 301-443-7541.
