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III. PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals from government, non-profit and private agencies to create or expand prevention program(s) to address the risk factors of FAMILY MANAGEMENT, FAMILY CONFLICT and/or EARLY AND PERSISTENT ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOR. The Hawaii County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney and the Comprehensive Strategy Steering Committee will consider programs that provide direct services to juveniles in Hawaii County in one or more of the program areas that was recommended in the comprehensive strategic planning process. The recommended program areas are noted in the three-year plan of the Youth Builders Executive Sunnnar-y and are as follows: • Programs/activities to heal and strengthen families. • Social/economic programs/activities utilizing Hawaii County's natural, cultural and historical resources that create opportunities for youth. • Development of a transportation system capable of providing services that will assist youth to access youth services, activities, beaches, movies, etc. • Youth centers clustered around communities situated away from the major population centers of Hilo and Kona. • Mentoring programs, particularly in rural areas. • Parenting classes that incorporate youth involvement, are culturally sensitive and available for referrals by the Family Court. • Youth community service programs. IV. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND AWARD LIMITS The funding period is from 2003 through September 3Q 2004. The maximum award amount for a project is $96,470.00. V. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA The applicant must be an established government, nonprofit or private agency currently operating in Hawaii County. There is a 50% match for Title V funds. Applicants are encouraged to provide the match which may be either cash or in-kind. Cash match includes cash spent for project-related costs. In-kind match is determined by the value of goods (project-related use of buildings, equipment, and supplies) and the value ofproject-related donated (volunteered) services. The value of these services should be calculated at the average market value of that service at the time that the service is provided. A federal and state tax cleazance must be provided upon execution of a contract. 3