dential facilities, for the diagnosis and treatment of youth who are in danger of becoming delinquent, when needed for the effective operation of a coordinated youth services system.

§ 1350.20 Construction; matching requirements.

(a) Federal financial participation in construction costs may not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of construction.

(b) Grantee funds or services derived from other Federal funds or used for matching any other Federal grant may not be used to match the Federal funds in this program, except as otherwise specifically allowed by Federal statute. § 1350.21 Construction; use of funds.

(a) Project funds, Federal and matching, may be used for:

(1) Construction of new buildings; (2) Acquisition of existing buildings; (3) Expansion, remodeling or alteration of existing buildings;

(4) Initial equipment for such buildings;

(5) Architectural plans and designs, and engineering fees;

(6) Relocation assistance under 45 CFR Part 15; and

(7) Other costs included in the project budget and approved by the Assistant Secretary.

(b) Project funds, Federal and matching, may not be used for:

(1) Purchase of land;
(2) Off-site improvements.

§ 1350.22 Construction; application and

work with youth in danger of becoming delinquent; to increase the capacity and ability of persons now employed in such activities; to improve counseling or instruction of parents in the supervision of youth in danger of becoming delinquent; and to provide special programs with training for career opportunities for youths and adults.

(b) Grants made under this subpart are for the development of courses of study and of interrelated curricula in schools, colleges and universities, the establishment of short-term institutes for training at schools, colleges and universities, in-service training and traineeships, and stipends, including allowances for travel and subsistence expenses. (c) For contracts, see Subpart G of this part.

Grants under this subpart may be made to any Federal, State or local public agency or any private nonprofit agency or organization: Provided, however, That agencies which are part of the juvenile justice system are not eligible applicants. Multiple-function agencies having authority to administer a variety of programs, which may include corrections, are eligible applicants provided that the corrections or other juvenile justice component is not responsible for the administration of the grant or the operation of the project.

§ 1350.32 Matching requirements.

There are no specific matching requirements. The Assistant Secretary shall require the recipient to contribute money, facilities or services, to the extent he deems appropriate.

§ 1350.33 Application.

(a) An application for funds under this subpart shall contain the following:

(1) A budget and budget justification; (2) A description of the qualifications for the principal staff positions to be responsible for the project;

(3) A statement of the goals of the proposed project, and how they relate to the purposes of delinquency prevention;

(4) A description of the methods to be employed in implementing the goals of the proposed project;

(5) Where appropriate, a description of the types of training materials, publications, films, curriculum materials,

training tapes or other products anticipated from the project;

(6) Where appropriate, a description of the role of youth in the project;

(7) A description of the provisions that have been made for a systematic evaluation of the project results;

(8) A description of the criteria to be used in selecting trainees, and the methods to be used in evaluating their progress during training and their suitability for employment;

(9) Such other information as the Assistant Secretary may require.

(b) The application shall be executed by an individual authorized to act for the applicant, and to assume on behalf of the applicant the obligations imposed by the terms and conditions of any award, including the provisions of this part.

(c) An award of a grant under this subpart will be forwarded by the Assistant Secretary or other delegate official to the Secretary of Labor or his designee for concurrence.

(d) Any major proposed amendments to an approved application shall be submitted in writing, in advance to the Assistant Secretary. No change shall be put in effect without the approval of the Secretary of Labor or his designee and the Assistant Secretary.

§ 1350.34 Factors considered in evaluating applications.

In evaluating an application, the Assistant Secretary will consider a number of factors, including the following:

(a) The relative need for the project in relation to national, State or local priorities;

(b) The relative extent to which financial support is committed by the applicant for the operation of the project;

(c) The relative ability of the applicant to employ innovative and effective methods and techniques;

(d) The relative extent to which the project will result in new employment and new career opportunities in the field of delinquency prevention.

Subpart D-Technical Assistance

There are no specific matching requirements for grants under this subpart. However, to the extent deemed appropriate, the Assistant Secretary may require matching funds, facilities or services for carrying out the project.

§ 1350.43 Application.

(a) An application for funds under this subpart shall contain the following: (1) A budget and budget justification; (2) A description of the qualifications for the principal staff positions to be responsible for the project;

(3) A narrative description of the methods to be used by the applicant in rendering technical assistance, and the time schedule for rendering this assistance;

(4) An assurance that reports and recommendations, including the supporting data, will be submitted to the recipient of the technical assistance in writing, with a copy to the Assistant Secretary;

(5) Such other information as the Assistant Secretary may require.

(b) The application shall be executed by an individual authorized to act for the applicant, and to assume on behalf of the applicant, the obligations imposed by the terms and conditions of any award, including the provisions of this part.

(c) Any major proposed amendments to an approved application shall be submitted in writing, in advance to the Assistant Secretary. No such changes shall

§ 1350.52

Matching requirements.

(a) Federal financial participation in the cost of providing technical assistance shall not exceed 90 percent of the total cost of the technical assistance for which the grant is made.

(b) Grantee funds or services derived from other Federal funds or used for matching any other Federal grant may not be used to match the Federal funds in this program, except as otherwise specifically allowed by Federal statute. § 1350.53 Application.

(a) An application for funds under this subpart shall contain the following: (1) A budget and budget justification; (2) A description of the qualifications for principal staff positions to be responsible for the project;

(3) A statement of the goals of the proposed technical assistance project, and how they relate to the purposes of the Act;

(4) A narrative description of the methods to be used by the applicant in rendering technical assistance, and the time schedule for rendering this assistance;

(5) Such other information as the Assistant Secretary may require.

§ 1350.54 Factors considered in evaluating proposals.

In evaluating applications, the Assistant Secretary will consider a number of factors, including the following:

(a) The need for the technical assistance project;

(b) The capability of the State agency to provide technical assistance;

(c) The capability of the State agency to continue such technical assistance after support is terminated.

§ 1350.55 Grant conditions.

Grants under this subpart are subject to the following conditions:

(a) That reports and recommendations, including the supporting data, will be submitted to the recipient of the technical assistance, in writing, with a copy to the Assistant Secretary;

(b) Any major proposed amendments to the approved application shall be submitted, in writing, in advance to the Assistant Secretary. No such changes shall be put into effect without the approval of the Assistant Secretary.

Subpart F-Common Provisions § 1350.60 Applicability.

(a) The provisions of OMB Circular No. A-95 for evaluation, review and coordination of Federal and federally assisted prorams and projects shall apply to all grants under this part to State and local governments.

(b) The provisions of 45 CFR Part 74, establishing uniform administrative requirements and cost principles, shall apply to all grants under this part to State and local governments as those terms are defined in Subpart A of that Part 74. The relevant provisions of the following subparts of Part 74 shall also apply to all other grantee organizations under this part:

(b) No child shall be subject to medical, psychiatric or psychological treatment, under this part, without the consent of the parent or guardian unless otherwise permitted under State law.

(c) All information obtained by a grantee as to personal facts about individuals served by the coordinated youth services system, including lists of names and records of addresses and evaluation, shall be held to be confidential. The use of such information and records shall be limited to purposes directly connected with the system and may not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, other than in the administration thereof, unless the consent of the agency providing the information and the individual to whom the information applies, or his representative, has been obtained in writing. Descriptive material or evaluation reports of the project shall not reveal any information that may serve to identify any person about whom information has been obtained without his written consent, or the written consent of his representative. § 1350.62 Application review.

(a) All applications under this part must be sent to State and areawide Clearinghouses for comments in accordance with the requirements of OMB Circular No. A-95.

(b) All applications which meet the legal requirements for a grant under the Act will be reviewed by the Office. The applicant may be requested to submit additional information either before or after review of the application. The Office may submit the application to technical consultants. On the basis of the recommendations received, the Assistant Secretary or other delegated official determines the action to be taken with respect to each application and notifies the applicant accordingly.

granted, the budget period for which support is given, and the total project period for which support is contemplated. For continuation support, grantees must make separate applications in the form and detail required by the Assistant Secretary.

§ 1350.64 Reports and records.

The grantee shall make reports to the Assistant Secretary in such form and containing such information as may reasonably be necessary to enable the Assistant Secretary to perform his functions under this part, and shall keep such records and afford such access thereto as the Assistant Secretary may find necessary to assure the correctness and verification of such reports.

§ 1350.65 Publications.

(a) Publications. Grantees under this part may publish the results of any project without prior review by the Office, provided that such publications carry an acknowledgment of assistance received under the Act, and a statement that the claimed findings and conclusions do not necessarily reflect the views of the Office; And provided, That copies of the publications are furnished to the Office.

§ 1350.70

Subpart G-Contracts
Contracts.

(a) Purpose. The Assistant Secretary is authorized to make contracts for establishing or operating programs; for training; and for technical assistance to carry out the purposes of the Act.

(b) Provisions. Any contract under this part shall be entered into in accordance with, and shall conform to all applicable laws, regulations and Department policy.

(c) Payments. Payments under any contract under this part may be made in advance or by way of reimbursement and in such installments and on such conditions as the Assistant Secretary may determine.