[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 73 (Friday, April 16, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18915-18918]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-9531]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Health Resources and Services Administration
Availability of Additional HRSA Competitive Grants
AGENCY: Health Resources and Services Administration, HHS.
ACTION: Notice of availability of funds.
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SUMMARY: The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
announces the availability of funds for several HRSA programs. This
Notice lists several programs that are announcing competitions for
fiscal year (FY) 1999 funds but were not published in the fall 1998
HRSA Preview.
This Notice includes funding for HRSA discretionary authorities and
programs as follows: (1) Special Projects of National Significance,
HIV/AIDS Bureau; (2) Extramural Support Program for Projects to
Increase Organ and Tissue Donation, HIV/AIDS Bureau; (3) Cooperative
Agreement for Emergency Medical Services for Children and Quality
Improvement Center, Maternal and Child Health Bureau; and (4) Basic
Nurse Education and Practice: Baccalaureate Nursing Education Using
Distance Learning Methodologies for Rural RNs, Bureau of Health
Professions. These programs were not
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published in the fall 1998 HRSA Preview and will only appear in the
Federal Register and on the HRSA Home Page at: http://
www.hrsa.dhhs.gov/. The next edition of the HRSA Preview is scheduled
to be published by early summer 1999. The purpose of the HRSA Preview
is to provide the general public with a single source of program and
application information related to the Agency's competitive grant
reviews. The HRSA Preview is designed to replace multiple Federal
Register notices which traditionally advertised the availability of
HRSA's discretionary funds for its various programs.
Dated: April 9, 1999.
Claude Earl Fox,
Administrator.
How To Obtain Further Information
You can download this Notice in Adobe Acrobat format (.pdf) from
HRSA's web site at: http://www.hrsa.dhhs.gov/.
To Obtain an Application Kit
It is recommended that you read the introductory materials,
terminology section, and individual program category descriptions to
fully assess your eligibility for grants before requesting kits. As a
general rule, no more than one kit per category will be mailed to
applicants. Upon review of the program descriptions, please determine
which category or categories of application kit(s) you wish to receive
and contact the 1-888-333-HRSA (4772) number to register on the
specific mailing list. Application kits are generally available 60 days
prior to application deadline. If kits are already available, they will
be mailed immediately.
Also, you can register on-line to be sent specific grant
application materials by following the instructions on the web page or
accessing http://www.hrsa.gov/g__order3.htm directly. Your mailing
information will be added to our database and material will be sent to
you as it becomes available.
Grant Terminology
Application Deadlines
Applications will be considered ``on time'' if they are either
received on or before the established deadline date or postmarked on or
before the deadline date given in the program announcement or in the
application kit materials.
Authorizations
The citations of provisions of the laws authorizing the various
programs are provided immediately preceding groupings of program
categories.
CFDA Number
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) is a Government-
wide compendium of Federal programs, projects, services, and activities
which provide assistance. Programs listed therein are given a CFDA
Number.
Cooperative Agreement
A financial assistance mechanism used when substantial Federal
programmatic involvement, with the recipient during performance, is
anticipated by the Agency.
Eligibility
Authorizing legislation and programmatic regulations specify
eligibility for individual grant programs. In general, assistance is
provided to nonprofit organizations and institutions, State and local
governments and their agencies, and occasionally to individuals. For-
profit organizations are eligible to receive awards under financial
assistance programs unless specifically excluded by legislation.
Estimated Amount of Competition
The funding level listed is provided for planning purposes and is
subject to the availability of funds.
Funding Priorities and/or Preferences
Special priorities or preferences are those which the individual
programs have identified for the funding cycle. Some programs give
preference to organizations which have specific capabilities such as
telemedicine networking or established relationships with managed care
organizations. Preference also may be given to achieve an equitable
geographic distribution and other reasons to increase the effectiveness
of the programs.
Key Offices
The Grants Management Office serves as the focal point for business
matters. The appropriate program office contact is provided for
questions specific to the programs or of a technical nature.
Matching Requirements
Several HRSA programs require a matching amount, or percentage of
the total project support, to come from sources other than Federal
funds. Matching requirements are generally mandated in the authorizing
legislation for specific categories. Also, matching requirements may be
administratively required by the awarding office. Such requirements are
set forth in the application kit.
Project Period
The total time for which support of a discretionary project has
been programmatically approved. Continuation of any project beyond the
budget period is subject to satisfactory performance, availability of
funds and program priorities.
Review Criteria
The following are generic review criteria applicable to HRSA
programs:
That the estimated cost to the Government of the project
is reasonable considering the anticipated results.
That project personnel or prospective fellows are well
qualified by training and/or experience for the support sought, and the
applicant organization or the organization to provide training to a
fellow has adequate facilities and manpower.
That, insofar as practical, the proposed activities
(scientific or other), if well executed, are capable of attaining
project objectives.
That the project objectives are capable of achieving the
specific program objectives defined in the program announcement and the
proposed results are measurable.
That the method for evaluating proposed results includes
criteria for determining the extent to which the program has achieved
its stated objectives and the extent to which the accomplishment of
objectives can be attributed to the program.
That, in so far as practical, the proposed activities,
when accomplished, are replicable, national in scope and include plans
for broad dissemination.
The specific review criteria used to review and rank applications
are included in the individual guidance material provided with the
application kits. Applicants should pay strict attention to addressing
these criteria as they are the basis upon which their applications will
be judged.
Technical Assistance
A contact person is listed for each program and his/her e-mail
address and telephone number provided. Some programs have scheduled
workshops and conference calls. If you have questions concerning
individual programs or the availability of technical assistance, please
contact the person listed. Also check your application materials and
the HRSA web site
http://www.hrsa.dhhs.gov/ for the latest technical assistance
information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. HRSA lists many telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. Who do I
phone or e-mail and when?
Phone 1-888-333-HRSA (4772) to register for application kits. It
will be helpful to the information specialist if you have the CFDA
Number and title of the program handy for reference.
If, before you register, you want to know more about the program,
an e-mail/phone contact is listed. This contact can provide information
concerning the specific program's purpose, scope and goals, and
eligibility criteria. Usually, you will be encouraged to request the
application kit so that you will have clear, comprehensive and accurate
information available to you. The application kit lists telephone
numbers for a program expert and a grants management specialist who
will provide technical assistance concerning your specific program, if
you are unable to find the information within the materials provided.
2. The dates listed in the Federal Register Notice and the dates in
the application kit do not agree. How do I know which is correct?
First, register at 1-888-333-HRSA (4772) for each program that you
are interested in as shown in the Notice.
Notice dates for application kit availability and application
receipt deadline are based upon the best known information at the time
of publication. Occasionally, the grant cycle does not begin as
projected and dates must be adjusted. The deadline date stated in your
application kit is correct. If the application kit has been made
available and subsequently the date changes, notification of the change
will be mailed to known recipients of the application kit. Therefore,
if you are registered at 1-888-333-HRSA (4772), you will receive the
most current information.
3. Are programs announced in the Federal Register Notice ever
canceled?
Infrequently, programs announced may be withdrawn from competition.
If this occurs, a cancellation notice will be provided at the HRSA
Homepage
http://www.hrsa.dhhs.gov/.
If you still have unanswered questions, please contact Paulette
Fagan of the Grants Policy Branch at 301-443-5082 (pfagan@hrsa.gov).
HIV/AIDS Bureau
Grants Management Office: 1-301-443-2280.
Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS).
Authorization
Section 2691 of the Public Health Service Act 42 U.S.C. 300ff-10
Purpose
The purpose of this program is to contribute to the advancement of
knowledge and skills in the delivery of health and support services to
underserved populations diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV) infection. Specifically, there are three SPNS Program objectives:
(1) to assess the effectiveness of particular models of care; (2) to
support innovative program design; and (3) to promote replication of
effective models. SPNS grants are limited to the demonstration and
assessment of innovative and potentially replicable HIV service
delivery models. For purposes of this announcement, models seeking SPNS
support must address one of the following four categories: (1) assuring
appropriate end-of-life care for individuals dying from HIV/AIDS who
experience difficulty accessing health care; (2) assessment of the
effectiveness of existing programs to promote adherence to anti-
retroviral therapies; (3) evaluation and/or program support centers
for: (a) services to people with HIV in correctional settings; (b)
establishing or assessing HIV care networks; (c) assessing innovation
in serving substance abusers; or (d) evaluating and supporting end-of-
life care and adherence initiatives; or (4) demonstration projects to
increase enrollment in, continuity and quality of HIV primary care for
migrant and various border populations.
Eligibility
Public and nonprofit private entities are eligible to apply for
these grants. Applicants are encouraged to submit a brief letter of
intent, by May 1, 1999, to: Special Projects of National Significance,
ATTN: 1999 New Competitive Initiative, Room 7A-08 Parklawn Building,
5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857.
Funding Priorities and/or Preferences
Funds should be used to create and/or evaluate models of care that
would likely not exist nor be evaluated without SPNS support, or that
would extend the care model to previously underserved or unserved
populations defined either geographically or demographically.
Review Criteria
Final criteria are included in the application kit.
Estimated Amount of This Competition $9,000,000
Estimated Number of Awards
Category 1: 3-5
Category 2: Up to 10
Category 3: 6
3.1 Services to people with HIV in correctional settings--1
3.2 Establishing or assessing HIV care networks--2
--assist community-based providers--(1)
--conduct managed care research--(1)
3.3 Assessing innovation in serving substance abusers--1
3.4 Evaluating and supporting end-of-life care and adherence
initiatives--2
--end of life care project--(1)
--adherence assessment--(1)
Category 4: 4
Estimated Project Period
Category 1: 3 years
Category 2: 3 years
Category 3: 2-3 years
Category 4: 3-5 years
Application Availability: 04/05/1999
To Obtain This Application Kit
CFDA Number 93.928
Contact: 1-888-333-HRSA (4772)
Application Deadline: 06/01/1999
Projected Award Date: 10/01/1999
Contact person: Steve Young, syoung@hrsa.gov, 1-301-443-6560
Extramural Support Program for Projects to Increase Organ and Tissue
Donation
Authorization
Section 371(a)(3) of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 273.
Please note that a separate Federal Register Notice, dated April 5,
1999 provided a 30 day comment period regarding the project phases
eligible for program support (pilot tests and replications),
performance measures, funding priorities, and review criteria. Comments
will be considered for the purpose of writing the detailed guidance to
applicants. Therefore, the guidance may indicate changes in some of the
following information.
Purpose
This is a proposed solicitation for cooperative agreements to
increase organ and tissue donation. The goals of this peer reviewed,
competitive extramural support program are to implement, evaluate, and
disseminate model interventions with the greatest potential for
yielding a verifiable and demonstrable impact on organ donation and
which are replicable, transferable, and feasible in practice. Projects
funded under this program are expected to have performance measures
addressing one or more of the following outcomes: organ procurement
rates; consent rates and organ donation; and number and prevalence of
family organ donation
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discussions. Applications may propose either a Phase 1 study which
pilot tests the efficacy of promising interventions to increase organ
donation, or Phase 2 study which focuses on implementing and testing in
multiple sites interventions which already have proved effective in
pilot studies. Phase 2 projects also can include dissemination. All
projects must have rigorous evaluation components.
Eligibility
Organ procurement organizations and other private not-for-profit
organizations. An applicant must be part of a consortium of at least
two organizations relevant to the project. Applications from single
entities will not be considered.
Funding Priorities and/or Preferences
Two funding priorities are proposed, one for applications that are
most likely to have a demonstrable impact on consent rates, and another
for projects that address variations in consent by race and ethnicity,
which may include an examination of differences in donation/
transplantation knowledge, attitudes, and experiences among one or more
minority groups.
Review Criteria
Final criteria are included in the application kit.
Estimated Amount of This Competition: $5,000,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 15-20.
Estimated Project Period: Up to 3 years.
Application Availability: 05/10/1999.
To Obtain This Application Kit: CFDA Number 93.134.
Contact: 1-888-333-HRSA (4772).
Application Deadline: 07/12/1999.
Projected Award Date: 09/30/1999.
Contact Person: Dr. D.W. Chen, dchen@hrsa.gov, 1-301-443-7577.
Maternal and Child Health Bureau
Grants Management Office: 301-443-1440.
Cooperative Agreement for Emergency Medical Services for Children
(EMSC) Data and Quality Improvement Center
Authorization
Section 1910 of the Public Health Service Act, as amended, Public
Law 102-410, 42 U.S.C. 300w-9.
Purpose
The purpose of the EMSC Data and Quality Improvement Center is to
enhance management information and quality improvement (QI)
capabilities of State EMS offices, with a special focus on pediatric
issues. Proposals are sought which will assist in the application of
data to QI and in collaborative efforts to collect and analyze State
level data. Federal involvement will include planning, guidance,
coordination and participation in workshops.
Eligibility
States and Accredited Schools of Medicine are eligible to apply for
this program.
Funding Priorities and/or Preferences
None.
Review Criteria
Final criteria are included in the application kit.
Estimated Amount of This Competition: $400,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 1.
Estimated Project Period: 3 years.
Application Availability: 04/01/1999.
To Obtain This Application Kit:
CFDA Number: 93.127E.
Contact: 1-888-333-HRSA (4772).
Application Deadline: 06/01/1999.
Projected Award Date: 08/01/1999.
Contact Person: Maria T. Baldi, mbaldi@hrsa.gov, 1-301-443-6192.
Bureau of Health Professions
Grants Management Officer: 1-301-443-6880.
Basic Nurse Education and Practice: Baccalaureate Nursing Education
Using Distance Learning Methodologies for Rural RNs.
Authorization
Section 831 of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 297-1.
Purpose
The purpose of this special request for applications is to expedite
and facilitate the baccalaureate education of registered nurses from
rural areas using distance learning methodologies. The legislative
priority for which funds may be awarded under a cooperative agreement
is for ``expanding the enrollment in baccalaureate nursing programs.''
The intent is to demonstrate that quality curricula developed for
delivery by distance learning methodologies, which are primarily
computer-based, will facilitate RN to BSN education for nurses living
in rural areas with underserved populations.
Eligibility
Nursing schools with an accredited baccalaureate program.
Funding Priorities and/or Preferences
The purpose of this request for applications is to strengthen
capacity for basic nurse education and practice in rural areas by
expanding the enrollment of rural registered nurses in baccalaureate
nursing programs using distance learning technologies. As such, it
addresses the statutory funding preference for substantially benefiting
rural populations.
Review Criteria
Final criteria are included in the application kit.
Estimated Amount of this Competition: $800,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 4.
Estimated Project Period: 5 years.
Application Availability: 04/09/1999.
To Obtain This Application Kit:
CFDA Number: 93.359.
Contact: 1-888-333-HRSA (4772).
Application Deadline: 05/28/99.
Projected Award Date: 08/31/1999.
Contact Person: Carole A. Gassert, cgassert@hrsa.gov, 1-301-443-
5786.
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