[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 104 (Friday, May 30, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29356-29358]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-14201]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Indian Health Service
[0917-ZA04]
American Indians Into Psychology Program
AGENCY: Indian Health Service, HHS.
ACTION: Notice of competitive grant applications for American Indians
Into Psychology Program.
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SUMMARY: The Indian Health Service (IHS) announces that competitive
grant applications are now being accepted for the American Indians Into
Psychology Program. These grants are established under the authority of
section 217 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, Public Law 94-
437, as amended. There will be only one funding cycle during fiscal
year (FY) 1997. This program is described at 93.970 in the Catalog of
Federal Domestic Assistance. Costs will be determined in accordance
with applicable Office of Management and Budget Circulars. Executive
Order 12372 requiring intergovernmental review is not applicable to
this program.
The PHS is committed to achieving the health promotion and disease
prevention objectives of Health People 2000. Health People 2000, the
full report, is currently out of print. You may obtain the objectives
from the latest Health People 2000 Review. A copy may be obtained by
calling the National Center for Health Statistics, telephone (301) 443-
8500.
Smoke Free Workplace
The PHS strongly encourages all grant recipients to provide a
smoke-free workplace and promote the non-use of all tobacco products,
and Public Law 103-227, the Pro-Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking
in certain facilities that receive Federal funds in which education,
library, day care, health care, and early childhood development
services are provided to children.
DATES: a. Application Receipt Date: An original and two copies of the
completed grant application must be submitted with all required
documentation to the Grants Management Branch, Division of Acquisition
and Grants Management, Twinbrook Metro Plaza, 12300 Twinbrook Parkway,
Suite 100, Rockville, Maryland 20852, by close of business July 2,
1997.
Applications shall be considered as meeting the deadline if they
are either: (1) Received on or before the deadline with hand carried
applications received by close of business 5 p.m.; or (2) postmarked on
or before the deadline and received in time to be reviewed along with
all other timely applications. A legibly dated receipt from a
commercial carrier or the U.S. Postal Service will be accepted in lieu
of a postmark. Private metered postmarks will not be accepted as proof
of timely mailing. Late applications not accepted for processing will
be returned to the applicant and will not be considered for funding.
Additional Dates
1. Application Review: July 15, 1997. The review will be conducted
by field readers.
2. Applicants Notified of Results: on or about July 17, 1997
(approved, recommended for approval but not funded, or disapproved).
3. Anticipated Start Date: August 1, 1997.
CONTACTS FOR ASSISTANCE: For American Indians Into Psychology program
information, contact Ms. Pat Lee-McCoy, Office of Management Support,
Division of Health Professions Support, Scholarship Branch, Indian
Health Service, 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 100, Rockville, MD
20852, (301) 443-6197. For grant application and business management
information, contact Mrs. M. Kay Carpentier, Grants Management Branch,
Indian Health Service, Twinbrook Metro Plaza, 12300 Twinbrook Parkway,
Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20852, (301) 443-5204.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This announcement provides information on
the general program purpose, eligibility and documentation, program
requirements, required affiliations, funds available, limitations,
period of support, and application procedures for FY 1997.
A. General Program Purpose
The purpose of the American Indians Into Psychology program is to
develop and maintain American Indian psychology career recruitment
programs as a means of encouraging Indians to enter the mental health
field.
B. Eligibility and Documentation
Public and non-profit private colleges and universities are
eligible to apply for a grant, however, only one grant will be awarded
and funded to a college or university per funding cycle.
C. Program Requirements
Each proposal must address the following objectives to be
considered for funding:
1. Provides outreach and recruitment for health professions to
Indian communities including elementary, secondary and community
colleges located on Indian reservations that will be served by the
program.
2. Incorporates a program advisory board comprised of
representatives from the tribes and communities that will be served by
the program.
3. Provides summer enrichment programs to expose Indian students to
the varied fields of psychology through research, clinical, and
experiential activities.
4. Provides stipends to undergraduate and graduate students to
pursue a career in psychology. Stipends for individuals will not be
funded during the first year of the project because the first year will
involve recruiting individuals. Stipends must be included in the budget
and narrative for the second and third years of the project.
5. Develops affiliation agreements with tribal community colleges,
the IHS, university affiliated programs, and other appropriate entities
to enhance the education of Indian students.
6. To the maximum extent feasible, utilizes existing university
tutoring,
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counseling and student support services.
7. To the maximum extent feasible, employs qualified Indians in the
program.
D. Required Affiliations
The grant applicant must submit official documentation indicating a
tribe's cooperation with and support of the program within the schools
on its reservation and its willingness to have a tribal representative
serving on the program advisory board. Documentation must be in the
form prescribed by the tribe's governing body, i.e., letter of support
or tribal resolution. Documentation must be submitted from every tribe
involved in the grant program.
E. Funds Available, Limitations and Period of Support
1. Funds available--It is anticipated that approximately $70,000
will be available for one award.
2. Limitations--Only one grant project will be awarded to a college
or university.
3. Period of support--Project will be awarded for a budget term of
12 months, with a maximum project period of up to 3 years. Grant
funding levels include both direct and indirect costs. Funding of
succeeding years will be based on the FY 1997 level, continuing need
for the program, satisfactory performance, and the availability of
appropriations in those years.
F. Application Process
An IHS Grant Application Kit, including the required PHS 5161-1
(OMB Approval No. 0937-0189, expires 07/31/98) and the U.S. Government
standard forms (SF-424, SF-424A and SF-424B), may be obtained from the
Grants Management Branch, Division of Acquisition and Grants
Management, Indian Health Service, Twinbrook Metro Plaza, 12300
Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 100, Rockville, Maryland 20852, telephone
(301) 443-5204. (This is not a toll free number.)
G. Grant Application Requirements
All applications must be single-spaced, typewritter, and
consecutively numbered pages using black type not smaller than 12
characters per one inch, with conventional one inch border margins, on
only one side of standard size 8\1/2\ x 11 paper that can be
photocopied. The application narrative (not including the Appendix)
must not exceed 5 typed pages as described above. An additional page
may be used for each additional year of funding requested. All
applications must include the following in the order presented.
--Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance
--Standard Form 424A, Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs and
instructions (pages 1-4)
--Project Narrative (5 pages)
1. Introduction and and Potential Effectiveness Project.
2. Project Administration.
3. Accessibility to Target Population.
4. Relationship of Objectives to Manpower Deficiencies.
5. Project Budget.
--Brief Multi-Year Narratives and Budgets--Limited to one page for each
additional year of funding
--Appendix
Once an application is approved for funding, the following
documents must be submitted prior to award:
--SF 424B--Assurances--Non-Construction Programs
--Certifications (PHS-5161-1--pages 17 and 18)
H. Application Narrative Instructions, Application Standards
(Evaluation Criteria) and Weights
The instructions for preparing the application narrative also
constitute the evaluation criteria for reviewing and scoring the
application. Weights assigned each section are noted in parenthesis.
Narrative: Please describe the complete project in clear and
succinct style. It should be organized as described in sections 1-5 and
not exceed 5 single spaced pages, and address the following:
1. Introduction and Potential Effectiveness of Project (30 pts.)
a. Describe your legal status and organization.
b. State specific objectives of the project, which are measurable
in terms of being quantified, significant to the needs of Indian
people, logical, complete and consistent with the purpose of section
217.
c. Describe briefly what the project intends to accomplish.
Identify the expected results, benefits, and outcome or products to be
derived from each objective of the project.
d. Provide a project specific work plan (milestone chart) which
lists each objective, the tasks to be conducted in order to reach the
objective, and the time frame needed to accomplish each task. Time
frames should be projected in a realistic manner to assure that the
scope of work can be completed within each budget period. (A work plan
format is provided.)
e. In the case of proposed projects or identification of Indians
with a potential for education or training, include a method for
assessing the potential of interested Indians for undertaking necessary
education or training.
f. State clearly the criteria by which the project's progress will
be evaluated and by which the success of the project will be
determined.
g. Explain the methodology that will be used to determine if the
needs, goals, and objectives identified and discussed in the
application are being met and if the results and benefits identified
are being achieved.
h. Identify who will perform the evaluation and when.
2. Project Administration (20 pts.)
a. Provide an organizational chart and describe the administrative,
managerial and organizational arrangement and the facilities and
resources to be utilized to conduct the proposed project.
b. Provide the name and qualifications of the project director or
other individuals responsible for the conduct of the project; the
qualifications of the principal staff carrying out the project; and a
description of the manner in which the applicant's staff is or will be
organized and supervised to carry out the proposed project. Include
biographical sketches of key personnel (or job descriptions if the
position is vacant).
c. Describe any prior experience in administering similar projects.
d. Discuss the commitment of the organization, i.e., although not
required, the level of non-Federal support. List the intended financial
participation, if any, of the applicant in the proposed project
specifying the type of contributions such as cash or services, loans of
full or part-time staff, equipment, space, materials or facilities or
other contributions.
3. Accessibility to Target Population (20 pts.)
a. Describe the current and proposed participation of Indians (if
any) in your organization.
b. Identify the target Indian population to be served by your
proposed project and the relationship of your organization to that
population.
c. Describe the methodology to be used to access the target
population.
4. Relationship of Objectives to Manpower Deficiencies (20 pts.)
a. Provide data and supporting documentation to substantiate need
for recruitment.
b. Indicate the number of potential Indian students to be contacted
and
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recruited as well as potential cost per student recruited. Those
projects that have the potential to serve a greater number of Indians
will be given first consideration.
5. Project Budget (10 pts.)
a. Provide a budget for the budget period requested. The funds
requested should be appropriate and necessary for the scope of the
project.
b. The available funding level of $70,000 is inclusive of both
direct and indirect costs. Because this project is for a training
grant, the Department of Health and Human Services' policy limiting
reimbursement of indirect cost to the lesser of the applicant's actual
indirect costs or 8 percent of total direct costs (exclusive of tuition
and related fees and expenditures for equipment) is applicable. This
limitation applies to all institutions of higher education other than
agencies of State and local government.
c. Projects requiring a second and third year must include a brief
narrative and budget for each additional year of funding.
Appendix to include:
* Resumes and position descriptions for key staff.
* Organizational chart.
* Work plan.
* Tribal Resolution(s)/letters of support.
* Application Receipt Card, PHS-3038-1 Rev. 5-90.
I. Assurances
Assurances (SF-424B), and Certifications (PHS-5161-1-pages 17 and
18) need not be submitted with the application. They will be required
prior to actual award if the application is approved for funding.
J. Reporting
1. Annual Progress Report--An annual progress report is due 60 days
before the end of each budget period prior to the final budget period
for all multi-year projects. This report will include a brief
description of program accomplishments to the goals established,
reasons for slippage, other pertinent information as required, and
plans for the next budget period.
2. Final Progress Report--A final progress report is due 90 days
after expiration of the project period. This report will include a
description of program accomplishments to the goals established,
reasons for slippage, and other pertinent information as required.
3. Financial Status Report--A final financial status report is due
90 days after expiration of the project period. Standard Form 269 (long
form) will be used for financial reporting.
K. Grant Administration Requirements
Grants are administered in accordance with the following documents:
1. 45 CFR part 92, HHS, Uniform Administrative Requirements for
Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments, or 45
CFR part 74, Administration of Grants to Non-profit Recipients.
2. PHS Grants Policy Statement, and
3. OMB Circular A-21, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions.
L. Application Consideration+p300X
1. Application Review
Applications submitted by the closing date and verified by the
postmark under this program announcement will undergo a review to
determine that the applicant is eligible in accordance with the
Eligibility and Documentation Section of this announcement; the
application narrative, forms and materials submitted are adequate to
allow the reviewers to undertake an in-depth evaluation; and that the
application complies with this announcement; otherwise it will be
returned without consideration.
2. Competitive Review of Accepted Applications
Applications meeting eligibility requirements that are complete,
responsive, and conform to this program announcement will be reviewed
for merit by reviewers appointed by the IHS. The review will be
conducted in accordance with PHS review procedures. The review process
ensures selection of quality projects in a national competition for
limited funding. Applications will be evaluated and rated on the basis
of the evaluation criteria listed above. These criteria are used to
evaluate the quality of a proposed project, to assign a numerical score
to each application, and to determine the likelihood of its success.
Applications scoring below 60 points will not be funded.
3. Results of the Review
The results of the review are forwarded to the Division Director,
Division of Health Professions Support (DHPS), for final review and
approval. The Division Director will also consider the recommendations
from the Grants Management Branch. After the decisions have been made
on all applications, applicants are notified by July 17, 1997.
Unsuccessful applicants will be notified in writing.
Successful applicants are notified through an official Notice of
Grant Award (NGA) document. The NGA will state the amount of Federal
funds awarded, the purpose of the grant, the terms and conditions of
the grant award, the effective date of the award, the project period,
and the budget period.
Dated: April 22, 1997.
Michael H. Trujillo,
Assistant Surgeon General, Director.
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