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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[Announcement Number 432]
RIN 0905-ZA57
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research Centers
Cooperative Agreements; Availability of Funds for Fiscal Year 1994
Introduction
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the
availability of funds in fiscal year (FY) 1994 for Health Promotion and
Disease Prevention Research Centers cooperative agreements.
The Public Health Service (PHS) is committed to achieving the
health promotion and disease prevention objectives of ``Healthy People
2000,'' a PHS-led national activity to reduce morbidity and mortality
and improve the quality of life. This announcement is related to all
the health priority areas in Health Promotion, Health Protection, and
Preventive Services. (For ordering a copy of ``Healthy People 2000,''
see the Section WHERE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.)
Authority
This program is authorized under Sections 1706 (42 U.S.C. 300u-
5) and 317(k)(3) (42 U.S.C. 247b(k)(3)), of the Public Health
Service Act, as amended.
Smoke-Free Workplace
The Public Health Service strongly encourages all grant recipients
to provide a smoke-free workplace and promote the non-use of all
tobacco products. This is consistent with the PHS mission to protect
and advance the physical and mental health of the American people.
Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants are academic health centers; defined as schools
of public health, medicine, or osteopathy; that have:
A. Multidisciplinary faculty with expertise in public health and
which have working relationships with relevant groups in such fields as
public health, medicine, psychology, nursing, social work, education,
and business.
B. Graduate training programs relevant to disease prevention.
C. Core faculty in epidemiology, biostatistics, social sciences,
behavioral and environmental health sciences, and health
administration.
D. Demonstrated curriculum in disease prevention.
E. Capability for graduate training in public health or residency
training in preventive medicine.
Eligible applicants may enter into contracts, including consortia
agreements (as described in the PHS Grants Policy Statement), as
necessary to meet the essential requirements of this program and to
strengthen the overall application.
Availability of Funds
Approximately $500,000 (direct and indirect costs) is available in
FY 1994 to fund one new prevention center program.
It is expected that the award will begin on or about September 30,
1994, and will be made for a 12-month budget period within a project
period of up to four years. Funding estimates may vary and are subject
to change.
Continuation awards within the project period will be made on the
basis of satisfactory progress and the availability of funds.
At the request of the applicant, Federal personnel may be assigned
to a project in lieu of a portion of the financial assistance.
The amount of this award may not be adequate for the support of all
Prevention Center activities and other sources of funds may be
necessary.
Purpose
The purpose of this program is to support health promotion and
disease prevention research focusing on the prevention of the major
causes of death and disability and promote health practices that lead
to more effective State and local programs.
Program Requirements
In conducting activities to achieve the purpose of this program,
the recipient shall be responsible for the activities under A.
(Recipient Activities), and CDC shall be responsible for conducting
activities under B. (CDC Activities).
A. Recipient Activities
1. Conduct and evaluate one or more demonstration projects in
health promotion and disease prevention or preventive health services,
or both, in defined communities or target populations.
2. Conduct a demonstration project in health promotion and disease
prevention with a State or local health or education department.
3. Establish collaborative activities with appropriate
organizations, individuals, and State health or education agencies.
4. Establish an advisory committee to provide input on major
program activities. The committee should include scientists, health
care providers, health officials, voluntary health organizations, and
consumers.
5. Coordinate and collaborate with other PHS supported research
programs to prevent duplication and enhance overall efforts.
B. CDC Activities
1. Collaborate as appropriate with recipient in all stages of the
project.
2. Provide programmatic and technical assistance.
3. Participate in improving program performance through
consultation based on information and activities of other projects.
4. Provide scientific collaboration.
5. At the request of the applicant, assign Federal personnel in
lieu of a portion of the financial assistance to assist with developing
the curriculum and training, or conducting other specific necessary
activities.
Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be evaluated through a dual review process. The
first review will be a peer evaluation of the scientific and technical
merit of the application conducted by the Prevention Centers Grant
Review Committee. The second review will be conducted by senior Federal
staff, who will consider the results of the first review, national
program needs, and relevance to the mission of CDC. Awards will be made
based on priority score rankings by the peer review, recommendations
based upon program review by senior Federal staff, and the availability
of funds.
A. The Prevention Center Grants Program Objective Review Committee
may recommend approval or disapproval based on the intent of the
application and the following criteria:
1. Prevention Center Theme (5 points)
The extent to which the theme will result in innovative approaches
or interventions to meet health priorities, emerging health needs,
health needs of an identified demographic group, or combination
thereof.
2. Overall Program Plan (15 points)
The extent to which the overall program plan has clear objectives
that are specific, measurable, and realistic, and makes effective use
of Center resources to advance the Center's theme.
3. Specific Project Plans (55 points)
The technical and scientific merits of the proposed projects, the
potential to achieve the stated objectives and the extent to which the
applicant's plans are consistent with the purpose of the program.
a. Core activities (10 points)
b. Demonstration projects (20 points)
c. Collaborative project with State/local health or education
department (15 points)
d. Prevention Research Training (10 points)
4. Evaluation Plan (5 points)
The extent to which the overall prevention center theme and
objectives will be evaluated in regard to progress, efficacy, and cost
benefit.
5. Management and Staffing Plan (15 points)
The extent to which the applicant demonstrates the ability and
capacity to carry out the overall theme, objectives, and specific
project plans.
6. Institutionalization Plan (5 Points)
The Center's plan for institutionalization of the prevention center
within the parent organization.
7. Budget (not scored).
The extent to which the budget and justification are consistent
with the program objectives and purpose. Centers are strongly urged to
include a plan for obtaining additional resources that lead to
institutionalization of the Center.
B. Review by senior Federal staff
Further review will be conducted by Senior Federal staff.
Factors to be considered will be:
1. Results of the peer review.
2. Program needs and relevance to national goals.
3. Budgetary considerations.
Funding Priorities
Priority will be given to funding those applicants who will aid in
maintaining an equitable geographic distribution of Centers. In
addition, a priority will be given to applications focused on the
public health needs of rural populations.
Public comments are not being solicited regarding the funding
priority because time does not permit solicitation and review prior to
the funding date.
Executive Order 12372 Review
Applications are subject to Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs as governed by Executive Order (E.O.) 12372. E.O. 12372 sets
up a system for State and local government review of proposed Federal
assistance applications. Applicants should contact their State Single
Point of Contract (SPOC) as early as possible to alert them to the
prospective applications and receive any necessary instructions on the
State process. For proposed projects serving more than one State, the
applicant is advised to contact the SPOC for each affected State. A
current list of SPOCs is included in the application kit. If SPOCs have
any State process recommendations on applications submitted to CDC,
they should send them to Henry S. Cassell, III, Grants Management
Officer, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 255 East Paces Ferry
Road, NE., Atlanta, Georgia 30305, no later than 60 days after the
application deadline date. The Program Announcement Number and Program
Title should be referenced on the document. The granting agency does
not guarantee to ``accommodate or explain'' State process
recommendations it receives after that date.
Public Health System Reporting Requirements
This program is not subject to the Public Health System Reporting
Requirements.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number is 93.135.
Other Requirements
A. Paperwork Reduction Act
Projects that involve the collection of information from 10 or more
individuals and funded by cooperative agreement will be subject to
review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork
Reduction Act.
B. Human Subjects
If the proposed project involves research on human subjects, the
applicant must comply with the Department of Health and Human Services
Regulations, 45 CFR part 46, regarding the protection of human
subjects. Assurance must be provided to demonstrate that the project
will be subject to initial and continuing review by an appropriate
institutional review committee. The applicant will be responsible for
providing assurance in accordance with the appropriate guidelines and
form provided in the application kit.
C. Animal Subjects
If the proposed project involves research on animal subjects, the
applicant must comply with the ``PHS Policy on Human Care and Use of
Laboratory Animals by Awardee Institutions.'' An applicant organization
proposing to use vertebrate animals in PHS-supported activities must
file an Animal Welfare Assurance with the Office for Protection from
Research Risks at the National Institutes of Health.
Application Submission and Deadlines
A. Preapplication Letter of Intent
Potential applicants should submit a non-binding letter of intent
to apply to the Grants Management Officer (whose address is given in
this section, Item B). It should be postmarked no later than May 31,
1994. The letter should identify the announcement number being
referenced, title and a brief description of the proposed Center, and
the names and addresses of the principal investigators. The letter of
intent does not influence review or funding decisions, but it will
enable CDC to plan the review more efficiently.
B. Applications
The original and five copies of the application PHS Form 398 must
be submitted to Henry S. Cassell, III, Grants Management Officer,
Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 255 East Paces Ferry Road, NE.,
room 300, Mailstop E-13, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, on or before June 22,
1994.
C. Deadlines
Applications shall be considered as meeting the deadline above if
they are either:
1. Received on or before the deadline date; or
2. Sent on or before the deadline date and received in time for
submission to the independent review group. (Applicants must request a
legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark or obtain a legibly dated
receipt from a commercial carrier or the U.S. Postal Service. Private
metered postmarks shall not be acceptable as proof of timely mailing.)
D. Late Applications
Applications which do not meet the criteria in C.1. or C.2. above
are considered late applications. Late applications will not be
considered in the current competition and will be returned to the
applicant.
Where To Obtain Additional Information
To receive additional written information call (404) 332-4561. You
will be asked to leave your name, address, and phone number and will
need to refer to Announcement Number 432. You will receive a complete
program description, information on application procedures, and
application forms. If you have questions after reviewing the contents
of all the documents, business management technical assistance may be
obtained from Georgia L. Jang, Grants Management Specialist, Grants
Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), 255 East Paces Ferry Road, NE., Room 300,
Mailstop E-13, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, telephone (404) 842-6814.
Programmatic technical assistance may be obtained from Diane H. Jones,
Ph.D., Project Officer, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention
and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
4770 Buford Highway, NE., Mailstop K-30, Atlanta, Georgia 30341-3724,
telephone (404) 488-5395, or via INTERNET: [email protected] or
BITNET: [email protected]
Please refer to Program Announcement Number 432 when requesting
information and submitting an application.
Potential applicants may obtain a copy of ``Healthy People 2000''
(Full Report; Stock number 017-001-00474-0) or ``Healthy People 2000''
(Summary Report; Stock number 017-001-00473-1) through the
Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC
20402-9325, telephone (202) 783-3238.
Dated: May 6, 1994.
Ladene H. Newton,
Acting Associate Director for Management and Operations, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
[FR Doc. 94-11632 Filed 5-12-94; 8:45 am]
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