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OJJDP is seeking comments from tribal leaders on proposed changes to the Tribal Youth Program (TYP) that would expand the eligibility to apply for TYP funds to include partnerships with faith-based and community organizations (FBO/COs). If approved by the tribal government, an FBO/CO will serve as the primary applicant and fiscal agent. To be eligible to apply, the FBO/CO must submit a signed tribal resolution setting forth an agreement by the tribe to allow the applicant organization to provide the service or operate the program for the benefit of a particular tribe.

A consultation session with tribal leaders to discuss this issue is scheduled for October 18 during the National Congress of American Indians in Phoenix, AZ. Written comments are due to OJJDP by October 31.

The goals of the FY 2009 TYP program are to 1) ensure that TYP funds are awarded and reach tribal communities; 2) expand resources to tribal communities by encouraging collaboration and effective partnerships; 3) assist tribal communities to build the capacity needed to apply, administer, and manage grant funds; and 4) comply with applicable laws requiring that faith-based and community organizations—to the extent that statutory eligibility provisions allow—receive the same opportunity to be considered for TYP funding as other applicants.

Comments on this matter should address:

• Description of proposed program or service.
• The type and amount of support provided to tribal and program providers by OJJDP.
• How the proposed service or program should be evaluated to inform tribes and OJJDP of its effectiveness.
• Whether the tribal community believes it is advisable to provide a limited number of awards under the pilot or to open the program to all eligible tribes (and/or their approved organization partners) and make awards using merit-based criteria in the selection process.
• Whether there should be a minimum population requirement.
• Whether partnerships should be expressly encouraged or otherwise be given heightened consideration in the application process.
• What level of involvement the tribes would wish to have in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of an applicant's program.

For more information on TYP, please visit the OJJDP Web site. The letter requesting comments, and information on the National Congress of American Indians are available online.