FAFFY-Notice of Funding Opportunity SFY2027 and SFY 2028.pdf

Fund to Assist Former Foster Youth NOFO SFY 2027 and 2028

State of Nevada

Department of Human Services

Division of Child and Family Services

Grants Management Unit

Fund to Assist Former Foster Youth (FAFFY)

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

State Fiscal Year 2027 and 2028 Award

NOTE: This document is available online at http://dcfs.nv.gov/Programs/GMU/GMU/

Click here to apply: https://nvdcfs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6X4artTu0NF6b8W

Award Information:

Total Amount to be Awarded: $640,000.00

Performance Period: July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028

Deadline to Submit Application: May 8, 2026 @ 5:00pm PST http://dcfs.nv.gov/Programs/GMU/GMU/ https://nvdcfs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6X4artTu0NF6b8W

Section I: Opportunity Summary

Opportunity Summary

The Nevada Independent Living (IL) Program is designed to assist and prepare foster youth in making the transition from foster care to adulthood by providing opportunities to obtain life skills for self-sufficiency and independence. As an extension of these opportunities, young adults that aged out of foster care in Nevada are supported via the Fund to Assist Former Foster Youth

(FAFFY). Created out of the State General Fund through the passage of Assembly Bill 94 of the

2001 Legislative Session, FAFFY is intended to assist Nevada’s aged out foster youth transition from foster care to economic self-sufficiency.1

The Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) Grants Management Unit (GMU) seeks applications for the FAFFY program to be funded for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027 and SFY 2028.

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) implements a funding process that combines a review of applications with grant allocations for specific program services throughout the geographic areas in Nevada. Funds awarded as a result of this NOFO will begin on July 1, 2026, and expire on June 30, 2028. Unused funds from this period will not be carried forward to the next award period. Funds are awarded on a two-year basis through a NOFO process and are dependent upon availability in funding, compliance with grant requests, and scopes of work (SOW).

This is a competitive process. Current subrecipients are not guaranteed funding in SFY 2027 or SFY 2028 and applicants who receive awards through this NOFO are not guaranteed future funding.

Funding Details Summary:

• Total Available Funding:

o SFY 2027: $640,000.00 o SFY 2028: $640,000.00

• Funding Performance Period:

o SFY 2027: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 o SFY 2028: July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2028

• Award Guarantees: Current subrecipients are not guaranteed funding in SFY 2027 or SFY 2028, and awards granted through this NOFO do not ensure future funding.

• Match Funds: There is no match requirement for this funding opportunity.

Funding Guidelines

OVERVIEW

The Division anticipates awarding funding statewide.

1 NRS 432.017

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-432.html#NRS432Sec017

Funds awarded for the FAFFY program for SFY 2027 and SFY 2028 are dependent upon availability of state funding, compliance with grant requirements and proposed activities outlined in the SOW. New and current subrecipients are encouraged to propose projects that are innovative and reach populations throughout geographical regions in the State of Nevada. The Division reserves the right to modify or reject applications. Applications must conform to the conditions or guidelines contained in this NOFO. A successful application is not a guarantee for receiving all or partial funding for the program. DCFS reserves the right to fund or not fund any project based on scoring, available funds, or past grant performance. There is no appeals process.

Funds will be granted to community-based organizations and local or tribal governments to provide services throughout Nevada and ensure that the FAFFY program funds are available to serve eligible former foster youth.

POPULATIONS TO BE SERVED

The purpose of FAFFY is to financially assist former foster youth (as defined in NAC 432.240) that have aged out of foster care in Nevada in their transition to adulthood.

ALLOWABLE ACTIVITIES

Per NRS 432.017 and NAC 432.120, FAFFY funds, based on the need, can be used to obtain goods and services, including without limitation:

1. Obtaining skills required for daily living, including, without limitation, budgeting and financial management;

2. Career exploration;

3. Job training;

4. Obtaining a vocation, including, without limitation, job placement assistance;

5. Obtaining a high school diploma;

6. Preparation for post-secondary training and education;

7. Prevention of substance abuse;

8. Preventative health activities, including, without limitation, abstention from smoking, nutritional education and prevention of pregnancy;

9. Providing personal and emotional support through mentors and interactions with adults;

10. Obtaining knowledge concerning resources that are available locally, including, without limitation, human service agencies and facilities that provide medical and mental health services; and

11. Obtaining interpersonal skills;

12. Housing assistance; and

13. Medical insurance.

APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY

The state of Nevada will provide FAFFY funded services or contract with approved agencies to provide the related services.

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/NAC-432.html#NAC432Sec240 https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/NAC-432.html#NAC432Sec120

Eligible agencies in Clark and Washoe counties must be child-welfare agencies. Nonprofit and community-based organizations are eligible to apply for the rural region funding.

PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY

The FAFFY program funds may be available to youth who, per NRS 432.017 have aged out of foster care in Nevada and are therefore considered “Former Foster Youth” as defined in NAC 432.240.

FUNDING DISTRIBUTION

The Division anticipates awarding funding statewide and has determined that FAFFY funding will be distributed based on population.

All awards are contingent upon availability of funds. The Division reserves the right to modify or reject applications. Applications must conform to the conditions or guidelines in this NOFO.

A successful application is not a guarantee for receiving all or partial funding for the program, or if initially funded, that the project will receive continued funding in subsequent grant cycles.

DCFS reserves the right to fund or not fund any project based on scoring, available funds, or past grant performance.

The following geographic allocation schedule is for the one-year award period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, the second year of the award period amounts will be announced once the full funding amount is finalized. Applicants should not exceed the award amounts listed in this solicitation and should carefully consider the resources needed to successfully implement the proposed project. DCFS has the discretion to award grants for greater or lesser amounts than requested and to negotiate the scope of work and budget with applicants prior to awarding a grant.

Geographic Region Funding Allocations Approximate Total of Awards

Clark County 70% of the funding amount $448,000

Washoe County

20% of the funding amount

$128,000

Balance of the

State/Rural Counties

10% of the funding amount $64,000

Total $640,000 https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/NAC-432.html#NAC432Sec240 https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/NAC-432.html#NAC432Sec240

Funding Limitations

Per NAC 432.120, no less than 90 percent of the money disbursed to an agency or nonprofit community organization must be used for services provided by the agency or nonprofit community organization.

Money disbursed pursuant to NAC 432.120 must be used for the purpose identified in NRS 432.017

Administrative Services Requirements

The awarded agencies will complete the following administrative tasks:

• Required Reports:

o Monthly Request for Reimbursement o Monthly Financial Reports due on the 15th of each month for the previous month

• Confidentiality o Applicants will be required to maintain the confidentiality of any information that would identify individuals receiving services and to conduct background checks on all employees, volunteers, and other workforce members that are in direct contact with children or families that are receiving FAFFY services.

• Coordinate with state, county and other service providers to provide FAFFY information to eligible youth as well as organizations that may serve this population.

• Participate in quarterly Statewide IL meetings, Nevada LIFE and other Youth Advisory Board meetings as requested.

• Engagement of stakeholders and youth in continuous quality improvement (CQI) and system improvement efforts.

• Adhere to financial and programmatic guidelines; comply with deadlines; and provide all information to DCFS as requested.

• Comply with the applicable provisions of FAFFY Program Guidelines. This includes financial documentation for disbursements; daily time and attendance records specifying time devoted to allowable FAFFY services; client files; portion of the project supplied by other sources of revenue; job descriptions; contracts for services; and other records which facilitate an effective audit.

QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION

A Question-and-Answer session will begin the first day of the NOFO release and will continue until Monday, April 13, 2026, at 5pm. All questions and answers will be posted on the DCFS website at http://dcfs.nv.gov/Programs/GMU/GMU/ by Friday, April 17, 2026. To submit your questions please email DCFS GMU at dcfsgrants@dcfs.nv.gov.

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-432.html#NRS432Sec017 https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-432.html#NRS432Sec017 http://dcfs.nv.gov/Programs/GMU/GMU/ mailto:dcfsgrants@dcfs.nv.gov

Section II: Application Process

Award Timeline

Event Date/Time

Grant opportunity announced March 31, 2026

Questions and Answers posted to DCFS GM webpage April 17, 2026

Deadline for submission May 8, 2026

Evaluation Period (approximate timeframe) May 2026

Announcement of awards Mid-June 2026

Performance Period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028

Application Review

DCFS staff will review and evaluate each application, see Appendix C: Scoring Matrix. The evaluation of applications received in response to this NOFO will be conducted in a comprehensive, fair and impartial manner.

The review process will include a thorough technical review of the applicant’s submission, focusing on project information, budget justification, cost effectiveness, and overall project sustainability. Reviewers will use structured quantitative scoring methods to ensure an objective evaluation. By submitting an application, the applicant agrees to comply with all special conditions identified by the Grants Management Unit (GMU).

Evaluation Process

Applications received by the published deadline of 5:00 pm Friday, May 8, 2026, will be processed as follows:

STEP 1: Technical Review

DCFS staff will perform a technical review of each application to ensure that minimum standards are met.

• Applications may be disqualified if they are missing fundamental elements (i.e., unanswered questions, required attachments).

• Untimely submissions applications received after deadline date and time will be disqualified and will not be considered for review.

STEP 2: Application Review Panel

A. Each application that passes the technical review will be evaluated for content and scored by at least two review panel members, see Appendix C: GMU Scoring Matrix.

B. As part of the review process, the reviewers will identify strengths and weaknesses and as a condition of funding the project may recommend that:

• Specific revisions are made to the budget or Scope of Work, or

• Special conditions are placed on the award (e.g., certain fiscal controls, more stringent performance requirements, or more frequent reviews).

C. The review panel will identify specific line-item areas for revision if funding limitations result in a reduction of an overall proposed budget. In the event budget reductions are necessary, an equitable formula based on application ranking and scores will be developed and applied in an impartial manner.

D. The reviewers will submit review panel recommendations to the Administrator of DCFS or designee for final approval.

STEP 3: Final Decisions

Final funding decisions will be made by the DCFS Administrator or designee based on the following factors:

• Review panel scores.

• Geographic distribution of the proposed grant awards.

• Conflicts or redundancy with other funded programs or potential supplanting of existing funds.

Funding decisions made by the DCFS Administrator or designee are final.

Notification and Award Process

Successful applicants will be notified of their application status with a Letter of Intent after funding decisions have been made in June 2026.

GMU staff will conduct negotiations with applicants regarding the recommendation for funding to address any specific issues identified by the GMU or the review panel. All related issues must be resolved before a grant is awarded. These issues may include, but are not limited to:

• Revisions to the project budget.

• Revisions to the Scope of Work; and/or

• Enactment of Special Conditions (e.g., fiscal controls, performance requirements or frequency of reviews).

Upon successful conclusion of negotiations, GMU staff will complete a written grant agreement in the form of a Notice of Subaward (NOSA). The NOSA documents and Grant Instructions and Requirements (GIRs) will be distributed to the subrecipient upon approval of the subaward, see Appendix E: Notice of Subaward.

Post Award Requirements

Monthly Request for Reimbursement and Financial Reports

DCFS requires the use of a standardized Excel spreadsheet reimbursement request form that self-populates certain financial information. This form must be used for all reimbursement requests. Monthly reports are required even if no reimbursement is requested for a month.

Instructions and technical assistance will be provided upon grant award. The monthly reports are due on the 15th of the month for the previous month. GMU staff will provide instructions and technical assistance upon awarding the grant. Note: A signed GIRs is required before request for Funds can be approved.

Failure to submit timely quarterly reports will result in the withholding of requests for reimbursement.

Per Code of Federal Regulations 2 C.F.R. § 200.430, charges made to Federal awards for salaries, wages, and fringe benefits 2 C.F.R § 200.431 must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed and comply with the established policies and practices of the organization.

• Charges must be supported by a system of internal controls that provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, allowable and properly allocated.

• Documentation for charges must be incorporated into the official records of the organization.

• Support must reasonably reflect the total activity for which the employee is compensated by the organization and cover both federally funded and all other activities. The records may include the use of subsidiary records as defined in the organization’s written policies.

• Where grant recipients work on multiple grant programs or cost activities, documentation must support a reasonable allocation or distribution of costs among specific activities or cost objectives. ** All expenses must be cost allocated based on ACTUAL time worked on the project. Allocations based on budgeted amounts will not be allowed.

• In cases where two or more grants constitute one identified activity or program, salary charges to one grant may be allowable after written permission is obtained from the awarding agency.

• Examples of items that may support salaries and wages can include timesheets, time and effort reports, or activity reports that have been certified by the employee and approved by a supervisor with firsthand knowledge of the work performed. Payroll records will need to reflect either after the fact distribution of actual activities or certifications of employees’ actual work performed.

Note: Time and effort reports must reflect actual hours worked. Budgeted time and effort reports will be rejected.

Subrecipient Monitoring

Successful applicants must participate in subrecipient monitoring. Subrecipient monitoring is intended to provide ongoing technical support to subrecipients and gather information reportable by DCFS to the federal granting agency. To facilitate the review process, materials referred to in the review documents should be gathered prior to the review. The subrecipient’s primary contact http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrieveECFR?gp=&SID=870db2718d81511f58f280c0fdc0957d&n=pt2.1.200&r=PART&ty=HTML#se2.1.200_1430 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/part-200#p-200.407(f) person and appropriate staff should make themselves available to answer questions and assist the reviewer(s) throughout the process. For non-governmental agencies, at least one board member must also be available during the exit discussion. The subrecipient monitoring reports or action items to be addressed will be sent to the agency within 30 working days following the conclusion of the subrecipient monitoring.

Quarterly Performance Report

Subrecipients who receive an award must complete performance reports on a quarterly basis and submit them as instructed by DCFS. The quarterly reports will be due by the 15th of the month following the end of the reporting quarter, please see the chart below. Successful applicants will report on their progress towards meeting their scope of work commitments and DCFS will provide a data reporting workbook for subrecipients to document their performance measures.

Subrecipients will be required to provide source documentation that corresponds to the data reported. Failure to submit timely quarterly reports will result in the withholding of requests for reimbursement.

Reporting Period Type of Data Required Due Date

July 1 – September 30 Program Performance Measures October 15

October 1 – December 31 Program Performance Measures January 15

January 1 – March 31 Program Performance Measures April 15

April 1 – June 30 Program Performance Measures July 15

Compliance with Changes to Federal and State Laws

As Federal and State laws change and affect either the DCFS GMU process or the requirements of subrecipients, successful applicants will be required to respond to and adhere to all new regulations and requirements.

Collaboration with Child Welfare Agencies

If funded, agencies will be required to collaborate with DCFS and regional designated child welfare representatives to develop appropriate outcome measures to be reported monthly.

Confidentiality2

All applicants will be required to maintain confidentiality of any information that would identify individuals receiving services and to conduct background checks on all employees, volunteers and other workforce members that are in direct contact with children or families that are receiving services.

Failure to comply with programmatic standards may impact current and future funding eligibility.

Agencies that do not demonstrate fiscal responsibility, cooperation, and adherence to program

2 SSA 471(a)(8) https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/ssact/title04/0471.htm requirements risk funding adjustments (up to funding rescission), additional conditions, or ineligibility for future awards.

DCFS will provide ongoing guidance and technical assistance to help agencies meet these standards and support long-term program success.

Questions?

Contact Information

Contact Name Email Web Address / Phone Number

DCFS GMU dcfsgrants@dcfs.nv.gov https://dcfs.nv.gov/Programs/GMU/GMU/

Lorena Bojorquez LBojorquez@dcfs.nv.gov (702)486-7354 mailto:dcfsgrants@dcfs.nv.gov https://dcfs.nv.gov/Programs/GMU/GMU/ mailto:LBojorquez@dcfs.nv.gov

Section III : Application Instructions

Application Instructions

An application packet, which includes this application and the required data sources, is available for download through the online application form. There will be no paper application form.

To apply, click here: https://nvdcfs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6X4artTu0NF6b8W

The application deadline is May 15, 2026, at 5:00PM PST. The online application form will not accept submissions after the posted deadline.

Late and/or incomplete applications will not be scored or considered for funding. The total possible score for the entire application is 170 points.

Application Checklist

Complete the Application Checklist prior to scanning/submitting the application to DCFS.

The Application Checklist is for the benefit of the applicants and is not required to be included in the submission packet.

• The application narrative should be formatted in Arial 11-point font on single-spaced pages with one-inch margins and each response cannot exceed the maximum page limit outlined for each narrative section.

• All pages including attachments must have applicant’s name on the bottom of the page.

Section A – Application Form

• Complete the application form.

• Sign the form.

Section B – Proposal Narrative (80 points)

• The application narrative should be formatted in Arial 11-point font on single-spaced pages with one-inch margins and should not exceed 15 pages. Responses for each question cannot exceed the character limits on the online application form.

• Responses must be specifically tailored to this funding opportunity. If your organization is applying for other child welfare or victim services funding, applicants should provide original content and avoid duplicating verbiage from other applications.

• Complete Section B: Proposal Narrative on the online application form. Respond to the questions listed below. See page 17 for a for a template. Complete Appendix B: Descriptions of Services, Scope of Work and Deliverables.

Application Narrative

Organization’s goals and Objective (points) (7 points)

Instructions: Response must be limited to half a page

Describe your organization’s goals and objectives to meet the geographic area’s needs for the target population. If your agency is currently receiving FAFFY funding, provide an analysis of outcomes achieved during the previous funding cycle. Summarize data collected for program evaluation purposes and provide specific examples of outcome data.

Plan to achieve your goals and objections

Instructions: Response must be limited to ONE page

Describe the plan to achieve your goals and objectives. Describe the services you will provide, including the number of youths to be served with grant funds. Explain how the services offered will result in increased self-sufficiency. Include how, who, where, and when these goals and objectives will be achieved and how they will be measured. Select reasonable outcome measures that can be tracked and used to determine the effectiveness of services.

Note: The description must align with Appendix B: Descriptions of Services, Scope of Work and Deliverables.

Determine the Individualized needs

Instructions: Response must be limited to half a page

How will you assess or use tools to determine the individualized needs of youth to evaluate young people’s stage of development? How do these assessments inform the provision of services?

Objective Criteria to determine eligibility

Instructions: Response must be limited to half a page

How will you use objective criteria to determine eligibility for benefits and services for the FAFFY program? How will you ensure fair and equitable treatment of the youth you serve?

Demonstrate continued flexibility

Instructions: Response must be limited to half a page

Describe how you will demonstrate continued flexibility in your program delivery. How will you engage stakeholders, particularly youth, in system improvement efforts? How will you engage youth within your program and the youth’s larger community, school, organizations, peer groups and families in a productive and constructive way? How will your program recognize, utilize, and enhance the strengths of the young people it serves? How will you provide opportunities, foster positive relationships, and furnish the support to youth so that they may develop their leadership skills?

Positive peer to peer relationships

Instructions: Response must be limited to half a page

How will you work with young people to create opportunities to develop positive peer-to-peer relationships with those that have lived the foster care experience (Alumni network)? How will your program target and tailor effective services, especially in special case circumstances (e.g. pregnant and parenting, LGBTQIA+, special immigrant juvenile, youth with a disabling condition)? How will you ensure youth who exit your program have access to a positive, caring adult who will support their transition to adulthood and serve as a ‘safety net’ as the youth transitions from care?

Promote positive risk-taking

Instructions: Response must be limited to half a page

Describe how your program will promote positive risk-taking and shape the behaviors and habits that can support a youth’s successful transition to adulthood? How will you involve youth & young adults in all aspects of case planning so they may develop forethought and plan before acting? How will you encourage normative development by giving youth increased opportunities to participate in leadership, volunteer and community activities that challenge them to be a member of their larger community?

Public information

Instructions: Response must be limited to half a page

How will you provide public information for youth and supportive adults that clearly outlines the services and support available and how to apply for them?

Collaboration with the child welfare agency and the juvenile justice system

Instructions: Response must be limited to half a page

Demonstrate how you will ensure ongoing collaboration with the child welfare agency and the juvenile justice system in your service area. Describe how the requirements for monthly and quarterly face-to-face contact for youth under court jurisdiction will be met.

Track client interactions and collecting service data

Instructions: Response must be limited to half a page

Describe the methods or systems your agency will use to comply with quarterly performance reporting requirements. Include details on how your agency will track client interactions and collect service data related to allowable expenditures and youth demographics, including the following:

• Age

• Gender/SOGIE (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity/Expression)

• Race

• Ethnicity

• Tribal Affiliation

• Jurisdiction (county)

Access to Nevada’s ETV program

Instructions: Response must be limited to half a page

Describe how you will ensure youth in your program have access to Nevada’s ETV program?

Evaluate youth satisfaction

Instructions: Response must be limited to half a page

Describe how the program will collect and evaluate youth satisfaction. Include any surveys, anonymous evaluation forms, and outside evaluation processes currently in use.

Section C – Scope of Work (SOW) (15 points)

• Complete the SOW Form, use Appendix B to complete

• Upload SOW form in online system

Section D – Budget (20 points)

Use Arial 11-point font on single-spaced pages with one-inch margins. See Appendix A: Budget Narrative Instructions and Template.

Field Name Scoring Points

Instructions

Proposed Project Budget

5 Use the provided table and designate a whole dollar amount for the seven budget categories; or use a zero (0) to indicate that no funds are being requested. Add these numbers to get the sum of the total amount of funding requested for a one-year project period.

Budget Narrative 15 Include a detailed description of the project budget for the grant funding requested. The budget should be an accurate representation of the funds necessary to carry out the proposed SOW and achieve the projected outcomes. The Budget Narrative should align with the Narrative’s Goals, Objectives and Outcomes to be achieved.

Total for Budget 20

Section E – Agency Self-Assessment (0 points)

Complete and submit your organization’s annual self-assessment questionnaire for the upcoming fiscal year. If your organization has already completed the self-assessment for the funding opportunity’s fiscal year, you do not need to submit it again. If any significant changes occur within your organization, an updated assessment will be required.

Complete the Agency Self-Assessment using the Online Form:

https://nvdcfs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0pUs4eTCp2sbhwa

Section F – Past Performance with DCFS Grant Management Unit (55 points)

• Submit most recent single audit or financial report. Do Not attach GMU’s subrecipient monitoring forms.

• Only New applicants will receive a score for the Single Audit or Financial Opinion

Past Performance Criteria Scoring Points

Single Audit or Financial Opinion 25

Timeliness and Accuracy of Request for Funds 10

Timeliness and Accuracy of Performance Reports 10

Subrecipient Monitoring Findings 10

Total 55

Overview of Grant Assurances and Certifications

By signing the Application Form of the Division of Child and Family Services, the applicant certifies:

1. The project described in this application meets all the FAFFY program requirements.

2. All information contained in the application is current and correct.

3. The applicant will gain an understanding and comply with all provisions of the governing legislation and all other applicable federal and state laws, current or future rules, and regulations; and

4. The applicant further understands and agrees that any award received as a result of this application is subject to the grant conditions set forth in the Notice of Subaward (NOSA), see Appendix E.

Submission Instructions

• The grant application deadline is 5:00 pm on Friday May 8, 2026.

• Signed applications must be submitted online using the link below.

Once an application is submitted, no corrections or adjustments may be made prior to the negotiation period. Use the check list below to ensure all documents and application sections are turned in with your online application.

Application Checklist

Complete this checklist prior to submitting your online application (for your reference only)

Section A: Application Form

Complete Online Application Section A Upload a PDF copy/printout of your SAM.gov entity page, a copy of your Tax ID (IRS

Determination Letter, IRS Form 990, IRS Form SS-4), a copy/printout of your SilverFlume entity page.

Authorized Official Signature or upload Certification by Authorized Official form

Section B: Application Narrative

Upload Application narrative form in online application, Goals and Objectives include projected number of services to be provided and/or clients to be served.

Page limits one page per question; Arial 11-point font and one-inch margins are retained

Section C: Scope of Work

Appendix B: Description of Services, Scope of Work and Deliverables is completed and uploaded in online application

Section D: Budget

Proposed Project Budget completed for each line item Budget Narrative (must match the proposed budget) completed and uploaded in online application

Section E: Agency Self-Assessment

Complete the Agency Self-Assessment through the Online Form:

Section F: Past Performance with DCFS Grant Management Unit

Most current Single Audit or Financial Opinion to be uploaded in online application

Application Submission

Include résumés and copies of licenses of key personnel.

Completed the online Application form with all required documentation, submit no later than FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026, BY 5:00 PM PST

APPENDIX A: BUDGET NARRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS

Budget Narrative Form 1: For each budget category, provide budget justification. See below for instructions on how to complete the budget narrative form 1.

Budget Narrative Instructions

The budget needs to accurately represent the funds necessary to carry out the proposed Scope of Work and to achieve the projected outcomes for the award funding period. The applicants must include a detailed project budget for the first year’s funding cycle, SFY 2027. The awarded agency will submit an updated budget the following year for the second year’s funding cycle, SFY 2028.

Note: If the proposed project does not receive the full amount requested, the GMU will work with the applicant to modify the budget, the Scope of Work and the projected outcomes.

Applicants must use the budget template form (Excel file) provided for downloading in the Budget

Section of the online application and use the budget definitions provided in the “Categorized

Budgets” section below to complete the narrative budget (spreadsheet tab labeled Budget Narrative.

Complete a detailed budget for each service category budget tab. This spreadsheet contains formulas to automatically calculate totals and links to the budget summary spreadsheet (tab labeled

Budget Summary) to automatically complete budget totals in Column B. Do not override formulas.

Applicant Name:

Total Personnel Costs including fringe Total: -$

Annual

Salary Fringe Rate % of Time Months

Amount

Requested

Name of Employee (if known, otherwise state new position), Title of position & Position Control Number

$0

Annual

Salary Fringe Rate Time Months

Amount

Requested

Name of Employee (if known, otherwise state new position), Title of position & Position Control Number

$0

Annual

Salary Fringe Rate Time Months

Amount

Requested

Name of Employee (if known, otherwise state new position), Title of position & Position Control Number

$0

Annual

Salary Fringe Rate Time Months

Amount

Requested

Name of Employee (if known, otherwise state new position), Title of position & Position Control Number

$0

*Insert new row for each position funded or delete this row.

Total Fringe Cost -$ Total: -$

BUDGET NARRATIVE-SFYXX

*Insert details to describe position duties as it relates to the funding (specific program objectives)

*Insert details to describe position duties as it relates to the funding (specific program objectives)

*Insert details to describe position duties as it relates to the funding (specific program objectives)

*Insert details to describe position duties as it relates to the funding (specific program objectives)

List staff, positions, percent of time to be spent on the project, rate of pay, fringe rate, and total cost to this grant.

For all budget categories, provide total amount requested, item details, and line-item justification.

Personnel:

Charges made to Federal awards for salaries, wages, and fringe benefits must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed and comply with the established policies and practices of the organization. See 2 C.F.R. § 200.430.

Identify employees who provide direct services. The following criterion is useful in distinguishing employees from contract staff.

CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE

Delivers product The applicant organization is responsible for product

Furnishes tools and/or equipment The applicant organization furnishes workspace & tools

Determines means and methods The applicant organization determines means and methods

In the narrative section, list each position and employee name, if known. Provide a breakdown of the wages or salary and the fringe benefit rate (e.g., health insurance, FICA, worker’s compensation). For example:

Program Director: ($28/hour x 2,080/year + 22% fringe) x 25% of time = $17,763

Intake Specialist: ($20/hour x 40 hours/week + 15% fringe) x 52 weeks = $47,840

Only those staff whose time can be traced directly back to the grant project should be included in this budget category, including those who spend only part of their time on grant activities.

Administrative/Executive Staff salaries that are not readily assigned to a project are not allowed.

Travel/Training: Travel costs must provide direct benefit to this project. Identify staff that will travel, the purpose, frequency, and projected costs. U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) rates for per Diem and lodging, and the state rate for mileage (currently $.725), should be used unless the organization's policies specify lower rates for these expenses. Local travel (i.e., within the program’s service area) should be listed separately from out-of-area travel. Out-of-state travel and nonstandard fares/rates require special justification. GSA rates can be found online at Home

| GSA.

Identify and justify any training costs specifically associated with the project, including type of training, location, number of staff attending, benefit to subrecipient and Scope of Work implementation of the subaward.

Operating: For agencies with multiple funding sources, costs must be consistently allocated as described in the organization’s cost allocation plan.

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Occupancy: Detail costs associated with maintaining a facility including rent, utilities, basic maintenance, etc. Mortgage, construction, remodeling, and repairs to current structures are not allowed.

Communications: List the costs of telephones, fax, postage, etc.

Supplies: Describe the cost of all consumable items needed for the project such as office supplies, client supplies, etc. Generally, supplies do not need to be priced individually, but a list of typical program supplies is necessary.

Other operating costs: This could include insurance, dues, subscriptions, program costs, and costs not covered in the other categories. Only consumer/service delivery activities are reimbursable.

Equipment:

List and justify equipment to be purchased with for this grant project (all non-consumable items).

Equipment under $10,000 should be included under Operating Costs Supplies. All equipment costing $10,000 and over must be listed separately and itemized. List any computer hardware to be purchased regardless of the cost. Equipment purchased for this project must be labeled, inventoried, and tracked and remains the property of the Division of Child and Family Services

(DCFS). Equipment that does not directly facilitate the purpose of the project, as an integral component, is not allowed.

Contractual/Consultant Services:

Identify project workers who are not employees of the applicant organization. Any costs associated with these workers, such as travel or per diem, should also be identified in this budget category.

Explain the need and/or purpose for the contractual/consultant service and justify these costs.

Describe each consultant's scope of work, list rate, hours, and cost. DCFS approval is required prior to the use of subcontractors. Written sub-agreements must be maintained, and the applicant is responsible for administering sub-agreements in accordance with all requirements identified for grants administered under the FAFFY Program. A copy of written agreements must be provided to

GMU.

Other Expenses:

This category includes any relevant expenditure associated with the project not covered by the above. Wraparound funds are allowable for such items as rental assistance, transportation, utilities, children's clothing, etc. Programs requesting these funds must adhere to the following requirements: 1) Maximum per family per year = $2,000; 2) Subgrantees must document that there was an attempt to access all other possible resources prior to use of wraparound funds; 3)

Detailed documentation of where these funds were used is required.

Indirect Costs:

Indirect costs may be included in the budget and represent the expenses of doing business that are not readily identified with or allocable to a specific grant, contract, project function or activity, but are necessary for the general operation of the organization and the conduct of activities it performs. Indirect costs include but are not limited to depreciation and use allowances, facility operation and maintenance, memberships, and general administrative expenses such as management/administration, accounting, payroll, legal and data processing expenses that cannot be traced directly back to the grant project.

Subrecipients without a negotiated indirect rate with their cognizant federal agency may use a

10% de minimis rate of "modified total direct costs" (MTDC). The de minimis rate is only an option for subrecipients that have never received an approved federally negotiated indirect cost rate.

The MTDC base includes all direct salaries and wages, applicable fringe benefits, materials and supplies, services, travel, and subawards up to the first $25,000 of each subaward. MTDC excludes equipment, capital expenditures, charges for patient care, rental costs, tuition remission, scholarships and fellowships, participant support costs, and the portion of each subaward in excess of $25,000. 2 C.F.R. § 200.68

When the de minimis rate is used, costs must be consistently charged as either indirect or direct costs. Double charging is not permitted. Transferring funds into or out of the indirect cost category is not allowable without prior approval and a budget modification is required.

Subrecipients that have a current federally approved indirect cost rate with their federal cognizant agency for indirect costs may include the negotiated percentage rate in their budgets. A copy of the negotiated indirect agreement must be attached to the application.

Organizations planning to use the de minimis MTDC indirect rate can identify indirect costs in the narrative section, but do not need to enter any dollar values. The form contains a formula that will automatically calculate the indirect expense at 10% of the MTDC.

MATCH Budget Summary Form 2

After completing Budget Narrative Form 1, turn to Budget Summary Form 2. Column B of Form 2

(“DCFS”) should automatically update with the category totals from Budget Narrative Form 1. Column

B should reflect only the amount requested in this application.

Complete Columns C through G of the form for all other funding sources that are either secured or pending for this project (not for the organization as a whole). Use a separate column for each separate source, including in-kind, volunteer, or cash donations. Replace the words “Other

Funding” in the cell(s) in Row 6 with the name of the funding source. Enter either “Secured” or

“Pending” in the cell(s) in Row 7. If the funding is pending, note the estimated date of the funding decision in Section B below the table, along with any other explanation deemed important to include.

Enter the “Total Agency Budget” in Cell I-26 labeled for this purpose. This should include all funding available to the agency for all projects including the proposed project. Cell I-27 directly below, labeled “Percent of Total Budget,” will automatically calculate the percentage that the funding requested from the DCFS for the proposed project will represent.

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APPENDIX B: DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES, SCOPE OF WORK AND DELIVERABLES

The Purpose of the Scope of Work (SOW) Table is to provide a clear and concise description of the services that will be provided with this grant funding. This description needs to contain measurable deliverables so that the Grant Management Unit staff can objectively measure if the program met its goals.

Determining the Difference Between Goals, Objectives, Activities

Goal: The object of the agency’s ambition or effort; and aim or desired result. This is a very broad statement on what your agency plans to do with this funding. It should establish the big picture and include the target population and what benefits/assistance they will receive.

Objective: A concrete, measurable milestone on the way to achieving the goal they relate to.

Activity: Things that happen or are being done to accomplish the objective they relate to.

Documentation: Material that provides official information or evidence or serves as a record of the activities and objectives will be completed.

SOW Best Practices

The SOW is a critical component of your application. It defines how your proposed activities align with FAFFY priorities, ensuring measurable outcomes and accountability for service delivery. Below are best practices to guide the completion of your SOW.

1. Align with the Grant Purpose

Your goals and objectives must clearly connect to FAFFY’s statutory purposes, including:

• Assisting former Nevada foster youth in transitioning from foster care to self-sufficiency.

Strengthening and supporting families to prevent child abuse and neglect.

2. Include Allowable and Fundable Services

Ensure your proposed services fall within allowable activities, such as:

• Obtaining skills required for daily living, including, without limitation, budgeting and financial management;

• Career exploration;

• Job training;

• Obtaining a vocation, including, without limitation, job placement assistance;

• Obtaining a high school diploma;

• Preparation for post-secondary training and education;

• Prevention of substance abuse;

• Preventative health activities, including, without limitation, abstention from smoking, nutritional education and prevention of pregnancy;

• Providing personal and emotional support through mentors and interactions with adults;

• Obtaining knowledge concerning resources that are available locally, including, without limitation, human service agencies and facilities that provide medical and mental health services;

• Obtaining interpersonal skills

• Housing assistance and;

• Medical insurance.

3. Make Goals Measurable

Strong goals and objectives should be:

• Specific – What are you aiming to accomplish?

• Quantifiable – How many clients or sessions?

• Time-bound – When will it be completed?

• Achievable – Is it realistic with your staffing and resources?

Examples:

• Serve 40 former Nevada foster youth in obtaining their high-school diploma.

• Deliver 30 stipends for move-in costs like security deposit, first and last month’s rent, etc.

4. Keep It Attainable

Set goals that match your agency’s staffing, experience, and capacity. Take into account:

• Geographic reach (especially for multi-county proposals).

• Staffing resources.

• Estimated need in your target population.

5. Make It Reportable

Each SOW entry should include clear and trackable documentation and deliverables, such as:

• Number of youths served.

• Survey results (if applicable).

Be prepared to report on your progress in Quarterly Performance Reports.

6. Prioritize Core FAFFY Objectives

Use your SOW to emphasize:

• Direct service/support to former foster youth to help with their transition to adulthood.

7. Collaborate with Community Agencies

Demonstrate meaningful partnerships with:

• Other service providers.

• Schools and community centers.

• Advocacy groups and coalitions.

This helps avoid service duplication and maximizes community impact.

8. Match Your Budget and Narrative

• FAFFY does not require match.

How to Complete the SOW

If you are requesting funding for multiple priority categories, each category must have its own set of goals, objectives, and activities.

1. Replace the red text that says “Subrecipient’s Name” with the name of your agency/organization in the sentence under the document name. Please note that this should be the name listed on your application.

2. Replace the red text that says “Subrecipient Name” with the name of your agency/organization in the “Scope of Work for Subrecipient Name” line of the document.

Please note that this should be the name listed on your application.

3. Determine how many goals the program funded with this grant will have. You will need to have one goal statement and table with details for each goal.

a. If your program has only one goal, delete the second goal statement table from the template form.

b. If your program has more than two goals, copy the goal statement and table and paste it below the second table. Remember to change the numbering. Repeat this until you have the correct number of goals for your program.

4. Type the first goal statement for your program above the first table after where it says, “Goal 1:” See below for more details on the differences between a goal, an objective, and an activity.

5. Determine the target number of the objective(s) you are going to provide to meet your goal. Example below. Add a new table row for each objective.

6. Determine the objective(s) that will show how your agency is going to demonstrate that it met its goal and type them in the first column of the table labeled “Objectives”.

a. Number each objective in the table.

b. Each goal must have at least one objective.

c. Objectives need to be specific and measurable. This means that they most likely will have a number in them.

7. Put the target number for each objective in the column labeled “Target Number.”

a. These should be numbered to match the number of the objectives that they are connected to.

b. Identify if the target number is a duplicated amount. If the target number is duplicated, explain what it is duplicated with.

c. Identify what the target number represents (individuals, classes, groups, families).

8. Determine the Activities that the agency/organization will need to complete to accomplish the objective.

a. Each objective must have at least one activity.

b. Number each activity with the number of the objective that it applies to then point and the number of the activity. Example: If the first objective had three activities, they would be numbered 1.1, 1.2., 1.3, then the second objective had two activities, they would be numbered 2.1, and 2.2.

9. Determine the amount of time it will take to accomplish each objective. This can be any period between the start and end date of the grant award period but not exceed the grant award period.

a. This is just the end date, not a range and should not be “continuing.”

b. These should line up with each objective in the table.

10. Determine the specific documentation needed to measure the objectives and activities to show that they were completed. This documentation may be reviewed at the request of the Grant Management Unit.

a. The numbering of the documentation should match the objective that the documentation will support.

b. Please also include in the GMU Quarterly Reports

11. Enter the total number of services that will be assisted by each goal’s objective on the Total Service Numbers to be Reported box. This is the amount that will align with your quarterly reporting.

APPENDIX C: GMU SCORING MATRIX

Accepted applications will be evaluated based…