[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 3, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30233-30239]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-14645]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Program Announcement No. 98043; National Partnerships for Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Prevention; Notice of Availability of
Funds for Fiscal Year 1998
A. Purpose
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the
availability of fiscal year (FY) 1998 funds to (a) develop national,
State, and local leadership and support for HIV prevention programs and
policies, and (b) build capacity and skills for HIV prevention
activities at the State and local levels.
This announcement relates to the priority areas of educational and
community-based programs, HIV infection, and sexually transmitted
diseases (STDs). It addresses the ``Healthy People 2000'' objectives by
providing support for primary prevention for persons at risk for HIV
infection and by increasing the availability and coordination of
prevention and early intervention services for HIV-infected persons.
CDC encourages all grant recipients to provide HIV prevention education
to their employees and staff.
B. Eligible Applicants
To be eligible for funding under this announcement, applicants must
be (1) a tax-exempt, non-profit national business-or labor-related,
religion-or faith-based, performing arts, professional media, or civic
or service organization , as defined below, whose net earnings in no
part accrue to the benefit of any private shareholder or person; or (2)
an academic institution working in collaboration with such
organizations. Tax-exempt status is determined by the Internal Revenue
Service (IRS) Code, Section 501(c)(3). Tax-exempt status may be proved
by either providing a copy of the pages from the IRS' most recent list
of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations or a copy of the current IRS
Determination Letter. Proof of tax-exempt status must be provided with
the application. CDC will not accept an application without proof of
tax-exempt status.
For purposes of this cooperative agreement, the following
definitions are used:
A national business-or labor-related organization is a non-profit,
professional or voluntary organization, that (1) has businesses,
business leaders,
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or labor leaders as a major focus or constituency; (2) is a labor
union; or (3) is a trade association. In addition, the organization (1)
has a formal or informal network, chapters, affiliates, constituent
organizations, or offices in multiple U.S. States or territories; and
(2) has access to national corporate, business, union, or labor leaders
and managers (e.g., human resource managers). For example, a labor
union with chapters in multiple States would meet the definition of a
national business-or labor-related organization, whereas an individual
State chapter of a national labor union would not.
A national religion or faith-based organization is a non-profit,
professional or voluntary organization which (1) has primarily a
religious, faith, or spiritual basis or constituency; (2) has a formal
or informal network, chapters, affiliates, constituent organizations,
or offices in multiple U.S. States or territories; and (3) has access
to national religious, faith, and spiritual leaders. For example, a
national organization of churches that has constituent chapters or
affiliates in multiple States would meet the definition of a national
faith organization, whereas an individual church, mosque, or synagogue
would not.
A national performing arts organization is a nonprofit,
professional or voluntary organization which (1) has expertise in using
the performing arts for health promotion purposes among youth (i.e.,
persons 24 years old), and (2) has the capacity to develop,
a formal or informal network of performing arts organizations or groups
in multiple States or territories. For example, a performing arts
organization or group that has a communications network with performing
arts groups in multiple States would meet the definition of a national
performing arts organization, whereas a single performing arts group
that has no affiliates or network would not.
A national professional media organization is a nonprofit,
professional or voluntary organization which (1) has the radio,
television, or print media as a major focus or constituency; (2) is a
media-related professional society; or (3) is a media-related trade
association; and (1) has a formal or informal network, chapters,
affiliates, constituent organizations, or offices in multiple U.S.
States or territories; (2) has access to media leaders, content
producers, or distributors; and (3) has access to important national,
regional, State, or local media outlets or message delivery channels
(e.g., national broadcasters or publishers, regional media networks, or
local television or radio stations). For example, a media-related trade
organization with constituent chapters or affiliates in multiple States
would meet the definition of a national media organization, whereas an
individual television or radio station would not.
A national civic or service organization is a nonprofit,
professional or voluntary organization or agency which (1) has
community service as a primary focus, and (2) has a formal or informal
network, chapters, affiliates, constituent organizations, or offices in
multiple States or territories. For example, a civic organization that
has affiliates or chapters in multiple States would meet the definition
of a national civic or service organization, whereas an individual
State chapter would not.
Note: Public Law 104-65 states that an organization described in
section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engages
in lobbying activities is not eligible to receive Federal funds
constituting an award, grant, cooperative agreement, contract, loan
or any other form.
C. Availability of Funds
Approximately $1.4 million is available in FY 1998 to fund
approximately 10 awards in 4 categories. It is expected that the
average award will be $140,000. It is expected that the awards will
begin on or about August 1, 1998, and will be made for an eight month
budget period. The second and third budget periods will be 12 months;
the total project period will be 32 months.
Continuation awards within an approved project period will be made
on the basis of satisfactory progress as evidenced by required reports
and the availability of funds.
Applicants may apply for funding in only one of the four
Categories; however, within each category, applicants may apply for one
or both of two Activities, as defined in the section on Recipient
Activities.
A. Category I--Business-or Labor-related Organization Programs
Up to three awards will be made in this category, including:
Up to two that address Activity A (Leadership Activities),
requests should not exceed $200,000 per year; and
Up to two that address Activity B (Technical Assistance
Activities), requests should not exceed $300,000 per year.
B. Category II--Religious or Faith-based Organization Programs
Up to three awards will be made in this category, including:
Up to two that address Activity A (Leadership Activities),
requests should not exceed $200,000 per year; and
up to two that address Activity B (Technical Assistance
Activities), requests should not exceed $300,000 per year.
C. Category III--Performing Arts or Professional Media Organization
Programs Up to two awards will be made in this category, including:
Up to two that address Activity A (Performing Arts
Activities), requests should not exceed $300,000 per year; and
Up to two that address Activity B (Professional Media
Activities), requests should not exceed $300,000 per year.
D. Category IV--Civic or Service Organization Programs
Consideration will be given to proposals involving national civic
or service organizations. Up to two awards will be made in this
category, including:
Up to two that address Activity A (Leadership Activities),
requests should not exceed $200,000 per year; and
Up to two that address Activity B (Technical Assistance
Activities), requests should not exceed $300,000 per year.
These estimates are subject to change based on the following: the
actual availability of funds; appropriateness and reasonableness of the
budget justification; and proposed use of project funds.
Funds available under this announcement must support activities
directly related to primary HIV prevention (i.e., prevention of the
transmission or acquisition of HIV infection). However, activities that
include preventing other STDs and drug use as a means of reducing or
eliminating the risk of HIV infection may also be supported. No funds
will be provided for direct patient medical care (including substance
abuse treatment, medical prophylaxis or drugs). These funds may not be
used to supplant or duplicate existing funding.
Although applicants may contract with other organizations under
these cooperative agreements, applicants must perform a substantial
portion of the activities (including program management and operations
and delivery of prevention services) for which funds are requested.
Applications requesting funds to support only administrative and
managerial functions will not be accepted.
Awards will be made for one 8 month and two 12 month budget periods
within a 32 month project period.
Note: Applicants can apply in only one category. Within each
category, applicants
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can apply for either or both of the specified activities. A separate
application must be submitted for each activity; for example, an
organization applying in both Category I/Activity A and Category I/
Activity B, should submit an application for Category I/Activity A
and a separate application for Category I/Activity B. With each
application, applicants should state explicitly for which Category
and Activity they are applying.
D. Program Requirements
In conducting activities to achieve the purpose of this program,
the recipient will be responsible for the activities under A; CDC will
be responsible for activities under B.
A. Recipient Activities
1. Recipients in all categories must include the following general
activities:
a. Incorporate cultural competency and linguistic appropriateness
into all capacity and skills building efforts, including those
involving the development, production, dissemination, and marketing of
health communication or prevention messages;
b. Develop and implement a plan for obtaining additional resources
from non-CDC sources to supplement the program conducted through this
cooperative agreement and ensure its continuation after the end of the
project period. During the project period recipients are encouraged to
obtain funds from non-CDC sources to match the CDC funds provided
through this cooperative agreement in a 2:1 ratio (i.e., two dollars
from other sources for each one dollar of CDC funds provided through
this cooperative agreement) to minimize the disruption of activities at
the end of the CDC project period;
c. Use epidemiologic data, needs assessments, and prioritization of
groups and interventions to design program activities and place
emphasis on communities at high risk for HIV;
d. Participate as a member of a CDC-coordinated technical
assistance network, including working with other national partners in a
team approach, when appropriate;
e. Coordinate program activities with relevant national, regional,
State, and local HIV prevention programs to prevent duplication of
efforts;
f. Review and ensure consistency with applicable State and local
comprehensive HIV prevention community plans when conducting program
activities at the State and local levels;
g. Facilitate the dissemination of successful prevention
interventions and program models through meetings, workshops,
conferences, and communications with project officers;
h. Compile ``lessons learned'' from the project;
i. Monitor and evaluate all major program activities and services
supported with CDC HIV prevention funds under this cooperative
agreement;
j. Adhere to CDC policies for securing approval for CDC sponsorship
of conferences.
2. Category I--Business- or Labor-related Organization Programs.
a. Activity A--Leadership Activities.
(1) Develop and promote, at the national, State, and local levels,
leadership, support for HIV prevention policies and strategies,
volunteerism, community service, and philanthropic activities in
support of HIV prevention;
(2) Influence and strengthen, at the national, State, and local
levels, societal and community norms that dispel myths about HIV/AIDS,
reduce discrimination against persons with HIV/AIDS, and facilitate HIV
prevention by supporting the adoption and maintenance of safer
behaviors;
(3) Review, promote, and market, at the national, State, and local
levels, policies related to HIV/AIDS and HIV prevention education in
the workplace.
b. Activity B--Technical Assistance Activities.
(1) Provide businesses and business- and labor-related
organizations with training and technical assistance related to:
Adopting and implementing appropriate CDC-recommended
policies on HIV/AIDS in the workplace;
Educating managers and labor leaders about these policies;
Educating workers about HIV/AIDS in the workplace;
Educating workers and their families about HIV prevention,
and
Contributing to community efforts to control HIV
transmission.
Prioritize these activities to focus on communities that are at
high risk for HIV.
(2) Assist State and local HIV prevention community planning
groups, health departments, CBOs (community-based organizations), and
other HIV prevention providers in working with businesses and business-
and labor-related organizations to strengthen and promote HIV
prevention efforts in the community.
(3) Assist businesses and business-and labor-related organizations
in working with State and local HIV prevention community planning
groups, health departments, CBOs, and other HIV prevention providers to
strengthen and promote HIV prevention efforts in the community.
Note: Organizations conducting these technical assistance
activities will function as members of a CDC-coordinated technical
assistance network.
3. Category II--Religious or Faith-based Organization Programs.
a. Activity A--Leadership Activities.
(1) Develop and promote, at the national, State, and local levels,
leadership, support for HIV prevention policies and programs,
volunteerism, community service, and philanthropic activities in
support of HIV prevention.
(2) Influence and strengthen, at the national, State, and local
levels, societal and community norms that dispel myths about HIV/AIDS,
reduce discrimination against persons with HIV/AIDS, and facilitate HIV
prevention by supporting the adoption and maintenance of safer
behaviors.
b. Activity B--Technical Assistance Activities.
(1) Provide faith-based organizations, institutions, and groups
with training and technical assistance related to:
Educating their leaders, employees, and membership about
HIV/AIDS and HIV prevention;
Planning and implementing HIV education and prevention
programs and activities, and
Contributing to community efforts to prevent HIV
transmission.
Prioritize these activities to focus on communities that are at
high risk for HIV.
(2) Assist State and local HIV prevention community planning
groups, health departments, CBOs, and other HIV prevention providers in
working with regional, State, or local faith-based organizations or
institutions to strengthen and promote HIV prevention efforts in the
community.
(3) Assist regional, State, or local faith-based organizations or
institutions in working with State and local HIV prevention community
planning groups, health departments, CBOs, and other HIV prevention
providers to strengthen and promote HIV prevention efforts in the
community.
Note: Organizations conducting these technical assistance
activities will function as members of a CDC-coordinated technical
assistance network.
4. Category III--Performing Arts or Professional Media Organization
Programs
a. Activity A--Performing Arts Activities.
(1) Develop a network of State and local organizations or groups
that use the performing arts to promote HIV prevention among youth
(i.e., persons 24 years old).
(2) Provide State and local performing arts organizations or groups
with training and technical assistance to
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develop their capacity and skills for using the performing arts for HIV
prevention among youth. Prioritize these activities to focus on
communities that are at high risk for HIV.
(3) Assist State and local HIV prevention community planning
groups, health departments, CBOs, and other HIV prevention providers in
working with performing arts organizations or groups to strengthen and
promote HIV prevention among youth in the community.
(4) Assist performing arts organizations or groups in working with
State and local HIV prevention community planning groups, health
departments, CBOs, and other HIV prevention providers to strengthen and
promote HIV prevention among youth in the community.
Note: Organizations conducting these technical assistance
activities will function as members of a CDC-coordinated technical
assistance network.
b. Activity B--National Media Organization Programs.
(1) Provide radio and television stations and the print media with
training and technical assistance to develop their capacity and skills
for communicating effective HIV education and prevention messages to
their audiences. Prioritize these activities to focus on communities
that are at high risk for HIV.
(2) Assist State and local HIV prevention community planning
groups, health department HIV prevention programs, CBOs, and other HIV
prevention providers in working with radio and television stations and
the print media to strengthen and promote HIV prevention efforts in the
community.
(3) Assist radio and television stations and the print media in
working with State and local HIV prevention community planning groups,
health departments, CBOs and other HIV prevention providers to
strengthen and promote HIV prevention efforts.
Note: Organizations conducting these technical assistance
activities will function as members of a CDC-coordinated technical
assistance network.
5. Category IV--Civic or Service Organization Programs.
a. Activity A--Leadership Activities.
(1) Develop and promote, at the national, State, and local levels,
leadership, support for HIV prevention policies and programs,
volunteerism, community service, and philanthropic activities in
support of HIV prevention.
(2) Influence and strengthen, at the national, State, and local
levels, societal and community norms that dispel myths about HIV/AIDS,
reduce discrimination against persons with HIV/AIDS, and facilitate HIV
prevention by supporting the adoption and maintenance of safer
behaviors.
b. Activity B--Technical Assistance Activities.
(1) Provide civic and service organizations with training and
technical assistance related to:
Educating their leaders, staff members, and membership
about HIV/AIDS and HIV prevention;
Planning and implementing HIV education and prevention
programs and activities; and
Contributing to community efforts to prevent HIV
transmission.
Prioritize these activities to focus on communities that are at
high risk for HIV.
(2) Assist State and local HIV prevention community planning
groups, health departments, CBOs, and other HIV prevention providers in
working with regional, State, or local civic and service organizations
to strengthen and promote HIV prevention efforts in the community.
(3) Assist regional, State, or local civic and service
organizations in working with State and local HIV prevention community
planning groups, health departments, CBOs, and other HIV prevention
providers to strengthen and promote HIV prevention efforts in the
community.
Note: Organizations conducting these technical assistance
activities will function as members of a CDC-coordinated technical
assistance network.
B. CDC Activities
1. Coordinate a national technical assistance network that will
include organizations providing technical assistance under the
cooperative agreement.
2. Provide recipients with consultation and technical assistance in
planning, operating, and evaluating program activities and services.
Provide consultation and technical assistance both directly from CDC
and indirectly through prevention partners such as health departments,
national and regional minority organizations (NRMOs), contractors, and
other national organizations.
3. Provide up-to-date scientific information on the risk factors
for HIV infection, prevention measures, and program strategies for
prevention of HIV infection.
4. Assist recipients in collaborating with State and local health
departments, HIV prevention community planning groups, and other
federally-supported HIV/AIDS recipients.
5. Facilitate the dissemination of successful prevention
interventions and program models through meetings of grantees,
workshops, conferences, and communications with project officers.
6. Monitor recipient performance of program activities, protection
of client confidentiality, and compliance with other requirements.
7. Facilitate exchange of program information and technical
assistance among HIV prevention community planning groups, health
departments, national and regional organizations, and CBOs.
8. Conduct an overall evaluation of the National Partnerships
Cooperative Agreement program.
E. Application Content
Use the information in the Program Requirements, Other
Requirements, and Evaluation Criteria sections to develop the
application content. Your applications will be evaluated on the
criteria listed, so it is important to follow them in laying out your
program plan. The application should not exceed 25 single spaced
printed pages, excluding attachments and required forms.
Submit the original and 2 copies of the application. Number each
page clearly, and provide a complete index to the application and its
attachments. Please begin each section of the application on a new
page. The original and each copy of the application set must be
submitted unstapled and unbound. All material must be printed, single
spaced, with unreduced type on 8-\1/2\'' by 11'' paper, with at least
1'' margins, headings and footers, and printed on one side only.
Materials which should be part of the basic plan will not be accepted
if placed in the attachments.
In developing the application, follow the instructions and format
outlined below.
1. Abstract (not to exceed two pages) Summarize your proposed
program activities. Include the following:
a. Category and activity for which the application is being made;
b. Long-term goals;
c. Brief summary of the need for the proposed activities;
d. Brief description of organizational history and capacity;
e. Proposed first budget period objectives;
f. Brief summary of proposed plan of operation;
g. Brief description of planned collaborations with governmental
and non-governmental organizations (e.g., national agencies or
organizations, State and local health departments,
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community planning groups, or State and local non-governmental
organizations);
h. Brief summary of plans for evaluating the activities of this
project; and
i. Brief summary of plans for obtaining training and technical
assistance.
2. Long-term Goals:
Describe the broad goals that your proposed program aims to achieve
over the course of the 32 month project period. Describe how these
goals relate to the prevention of HIV infection, either directly or
indirectly.
3. Assessment of Need and Justification for Proposed Activities:
Clearly identify the need that will be addressed by your proposed
program. Describe how you assessed the need for your proposed program.
Include epidemiologic and other data that was used to identify the
need, an inventory of resources currently available that address the
identified need, and an analysis of the gap between the identified need
and the resources currently available to address the need (i.e., How
will proposed activities or program address an important unmet HIV
prevention need or risk-group?). State why the funds being applied for
in this application are necessary to address the need.
4. Organizational History and Capacity:
a. Describe your role as a national entity and how you meet the
criteria for national organizations as defined in this program
announcement. Describe your existing organizational structure,
including constituent or affiliate organizations or networks, how that
structure will support the proposed program activities, and how the
proposed program will have the capacity to reach targeted communities
or groups in multiple States or territories.
b. Describe your past and current experience in developing and
implementing similar programs in the appropriate category and activity.
For leadership activities, include capacity for and expertise in
leadership development. For technical assistance activities, include
capacity for and expertise in providing training and technical
assistance related to HIV prevention.
c. Describe your knowledge of HIV transmission and behavioral and
social interventions for preventing HIV transmission, and experience in
developing and implementing effective HIV prevention strategies and
activities. Include your capacity for and expertise in providing
educational or prevention services to populations at risk for HIV.
d. Describe your capacity to provide culturally competent and
appropriate services that respond effectively to the cultural, gender,
environmental, social and multilingual character of the target
audiences, including any history of providing such services.
e. Describe your experience and ability to (1) collaborate with
other governmental and non-governmental organizations, including other
national agencies or organizations, State and local health departments,
community planning groups, and State and local non-governmental
organizations that provide HIV prevention services; and (2) coordinate
program development with existing governmental and private prevention
efforts.
f. For any of the above areas in which you do not have capacity or
expertise, describe how you will ensure that the proposed program has
that capacity (e.g., through a collaborating organization or a
subcontractor).
g. Describe your plan for obtaining additional resources from other
(non-CDC) sources to supplement the program conducted through this
cooperative agreement and ensure its continuation after the end of the
project period.
5. Program Proposal:
Describe your proposed program, including:
a. Objectives: Provide specific, realistic, time-phased and
measurable objectives to be accomplished during the first budget
period. Describe how these objectives relate to the program's long-term
goals. Describe possible barriers to or facilitators for reaching these
objectives.
b. Plan of Operation: Describe in detail the methods (i.e.,
strategies and activities) you will use to achieve the proposed goals
and objectives, and perform the required recipient activities. Identify
program staff responsible for conducting the proposed activities.
Describe specifically how you will address the general and activity-
specific requirements. Describe your roles and responsibilities and
those of each collaborating institution, organization, or subcontractor
in performing the proposed activities.
c. Prioritize Program Activities: Describe how you will prioritize
the program activities to place emphasis on populations or communities
that are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS.
d. Coordination/Collaboration: Describe how you will work and
coordinate with other national, regional, State, and local governmental
and nongovernmental organizations and HIV prevention providers, such as
other national agencies or organizations, State and local health
departments, and State and local non-governmental organizations, to
conduct the proposed activities. Describe how you will ensure
consistency with applicable State and local comprehensive HIV
prevention community plans when conducting program activities at the
State and local levels.
e. Communications: Describe how you will share successful
approaches with other organizations and how ``lessons learned'' will be
compiled and disseminated.
f. Time Line: Provide a time line that indicates the approximate
dates by which activities will be accomplished.
6. Scientific, Theoretical, or Conceptual Foundation for Proposed
Activities: Provide a detailed description of the scientific,
theoretical, or conceptual foundation on which the proposed activities
are based and which support the potential effectiveness of these
activities for addressing the stated need.
7. Plan of Evaluation: Describe how you will monitor progress to
determine if the objectives are being achieved, and determine if the
methods used to deliver the proposed activities are effective. Describe
how data will be collected, analyzed, and used to improve the program.
8. Training and Technical Assistance Plan: Describe areas in which
you anticipate needing technical assistance in designing, implementing,
and evaluating your program and how you will obtain this technical
assistance. Describe anticipated staff training needs related to the
proposed program and how these needs will be met.
9. Project Management and Staffing: Describe how the proposed
program will be managed and staffed, including the location of the
program within your organization. Describe in detail each existing or
proposed position by job title, function, general duties, and
activities. Include the level of effort and allocation of time for each
project activity by staff positions. If the identity of any key
personnel who will fill a position is known, provide their curriculum
vitae (not to exceed two pages per person) as an attachment. Note
experience and training related to the proposed project.
10. Budget Breakdown and Justification: Provide a detailed budget
for each proposed activity. Justify all operating expenses in relation
to the stated objectives and planned priority activities. CDC may not
approve or fund all proposed activities. Be precise about
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the program purpose of each budget item and itemize calculations
wherever appropriate.
For the personnel section, indicate the job title, annual salary/
rate of pay, and percentage of time spent on this program.
For contracts contained within the application budget, identify the
contractor, if known; describe the services to be performed; justify
the use of a third party; and provide a breakdown of and justification
for the estimated costs of the contracts; the kinds of organizations or
parties to be selected; the period of performance; and the method of
selection.
Note: If indirect costs are requested, you must provide a copy
of your organization's current negotiated Federal indirect cost rate
agreement.
11. Attachments: Provide the following as attachments:
a. Proof of nonprofit status;
b. An organizational chart and listing of existing and proposed
staff, including volunteer staff;
c. Description of collaborating organizations or institutions and
original, signed letters from the chief executive officers of each such
organization or institution assuring their understanding of the intent
of this program announcement, the proposed program, their role in the
proposed program, and the responsibilities of recipients;
d. A description of any funding being received from CDC or other
sources to conduct similar activities which includes:
(1) A summary of funds and income received to conduct HIV/AIDS
programs. This summary must include the name of the sponsoring
organization/source of income, level of funding, a description of how
the funds have been used, and the budget period. In addition, identify
proposed personnel devoted to this project who are supported by other
funding sources and the activities they are supporting;
(2) A summary of the objectives and activities of the funded
programs described above;
(3) A description of how funds requested in this application will
be used differently or in ways that will expand upon the funds already
received, applied for, or being received; and
(4) An assurance that the funds being requested will not duplicate
or supplant funds received from any other Federal or non-Federal
source. CDC awarded funds can be used to expand or enhance services
supported with other Federal or non-Federal funds.
e. Evidence of collaboration, or intent to collaborate, with State
and local chapters, affiliates, organizations, or venues; and
f. Independent audit statements from a certified public accountant
for the previous 2 years.
F. Submission and Deadline
Submit the original and two copies of PHS 5161 (OMB Number 0937-
0189). Forms are in the application kit.
On or before July 10, 1998, submit the application to: Julia
Valentine, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management Branch,
Procurement and Grants Office, Announcement 98043, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), Room 300, 255 East Paces Ferry Road, NE.,
Mailstop E-15, Atlanta, GA 30305-2209.
If your application does not arrive in time for submission to the
independent review group, it will not be considered in the current
competition unless you can provide proof that you mailed it on or
before the deadline (i.e., receipt from U.S. Postal Service or a
commercial carrier; private metered postmarks are not acceptable).
G. Evaluation Criteria
Each application will be evaluated individually against the
following criteria by an independent review group appointed by CDC:
A. Long-term Goals and Justification (Total 10 Points)
1. The quality of the applicant's stated long-term goals and the
extent to which the goals are consistent with the purpose of this
cooperative agreement, as described in this program announcement. (5
points)
2. The extent to which the applicant soundly and convincingly
documents a substantial need for the proposed program and activities.
(5 points)
B. Organizational History and Capacity (Total 25 Points)
The extent of the applicant's documented experience, capacity, and
ability to address the identified needs and implement the proposed
activities, including:
1. How the applicant's organizational structure and planned
collaborations (including constituent or affiliated organizations or
networks) will support the proposed program activities, and how the
proposed program will have the capacity to reach targeted communities
or groups in multiple States or territories; (5 points)
2. Summary of the applicant's past and current experience in
developing and implementing similar programs in the appropriate
category (For leadership activities, this should include capacity for
and expertise in leadership development. For technical assistance
activities, this should include capacity for and expertise in providing
training and technical assistance related to HIV prevention); (5
points)
3. The applicant's knowledge of HIV transmission and behavioral and
social interventions for preventing HIV transmission and experience in
developing and implementing effective HIV prevention activities; (3
points)
4. Past and current experience providing culturally competent and
appropriate services which respond effectively to the cultural, gender,
environmental, social and multilingual character of the target
audiences, including documentation of any history of providing such
services; (3 points)
5. Experience and ability in collaborating with other governmental
and non-governmental organizations, including other national agencies
or organizations, State and local health departments, community
planning groups, and State and local non-governmental organizations
that provide HIV prevention services; (3 points)
6. Experience and ability in coordinating program development with
existing governmental and private prevention efforts; (3 points) and
7. The quality of the applicant's plans for obtaining additional
resources from other non-CDC sources to supplement the program
conducted through this cooperative agreement and ensure its
continuation after the end of the project period. (3 points)
C. Objectives (Total 5 Points)
1. The extent to which the proposed first-year objectives are
specific, realistic, measurable, time-phased, and consistent with the
program's long-term goals and proposed activities. (3 points)
2. The extent to which the applicant identifies possible barriers
to or facilitators for reaching these objectives. (2 points)
D. Plan of Operation (Total 25 Points)
1. The overall quality of the applicant's plan for conducting
program activities and the likelihood that the proposed methods will be
successful in achieving proposed goals and objectives; (7 points)
2. The quality of the applicant's plans to address the general and
category/activity-specific requirements listed under Recipient
Activities; (6 points)
3. The extent to which the roles and responsibilities of the
primary applicant and each collaborating institution, organization, or
subcontractor are
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consistent with the proposed activities; (5 points) and
4. The quality of the applicant's plan to focus the proposed
program and activities on communities that are at high risk for HIV. (7
points)
E. Coordination With Other Programs (Total 10 Points)
1. The extent to which the applicant describes and documents
intended coordination with other national, regional, State, and local
governmental and nongovernmental organizations and HIV prevention
providers, such as other national agencies or organizations, State and
local health departments; (4 points)
2. The quality of the applicant's plan to ensure consistency with
applicable State and local comprehensive HIV prevention community plans
when conducting activities at the State and local levels; (4 points)
and
3. The quality of the applicant's plan for communicating successful
approaches and ``lessons learned'' to other organizations. (2 points)
F. Scientific, Theoretical, or Conceptual Foundation (Total 10 Points)
1. The extent to which the program, as described, has a clearly
described and sound scientific, theoretical, or conceptual foundation;
(5 points) and
2. The extent to which data, theory, or conceptual framework
convincingly demonstrate that the proposed activities are likely to
meet the stated needs. (5 points)
G. Evaluation and Technical Assistance (Total 15 Points)
1. The quality of the applicant's evaluation plan for monitoring
the implementation of proposed activities and measuring the achievement
of program goals and objectives; (10 points) and
2. The quality of the applicant's plan for obtaining needed
technical assistance and staff training to support the proposed
program. (5 points)
H. Budget (Not Scored)
Extent to which the budget is reasonable, itemized, clearly
justified, and consistent with intended use of funds.
A fiscal Recipient Capability Audit may be required of some
applicants before funds will be awarded.
H. Other Requirements
A. Reporting Requirements
Provide CDC with the original plus two copies of:
1. Semiannual progress reports which should document services
provided and problems encountered, with careful attention to answering
questions and documenting accomplishments and problems encountered in
meeting program objectives. Progress reports should follow the OMB
report format (OMB 0920-0249) as indicated in the application kit. In
the third and final year of the project, CDC will ask recipients to
report on their plans to sustain the program in the event CDC funding
is not continued for another project period;
2. Financial status report, no more than 90 days after the end of
the budget period; and
3. Final financial report and performance report, no more than 90
days after the end of the project period.
Send all reports to: Julia Valentine, Grants Management Specialist,
Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Room 300, 255 East Paces Ferry
Road, NE, Mailstop E-15, Atlanta, GA 30305-2209.
For descriptions of the following Other Requirements, see
Attachment I:
AR98-4 HIV/AIDS Confidentiality Provisions
AR98-5 HIV Program Review Panel Requirements
AR98-7 Executive Order 12372 Review
AR98-8 Public Health System Reporting Requirements
AR98-9 Paperwork Reduction Act Requirements
AR98-10 Smoke-Free Workplace Requirements
AR98-11 Healthy People 2000
AR98-12 Lobbying Restrictions
AR98-14 Accounting System Requirements
AR98-15 Proof of Non-Profit Status
I. Authority and Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number
This program is authorized under the Public Health Service Act,
Section 301(a) [42 U.S.C. 241(a)], 317(k)(2) [42 U.S.C. 247b(k)(2)], as
amended. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number is 93.939.
J. Where to Obtain Additional Information
To receive additional written information and to request an
application kit, call 1-888-GRANTS4 (1-888-472-6874). You will be asked
to leave your name and address and will be instructed to identify the
Announcement number of interest.
If you have questions after reviewing the contents of all the
documents, business management technical assistance may be obtained
from: Julia Valentine, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management
Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Announcement 98043, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, Room 300, 255 East Paces Ferry Road,
NE., Mailstop E-15, Atlanta, GA 30305-2209, telephone (404) 842-6871;
Email address [email protected]
For program technical assistance, contact Victor Barnes, M.D.,
Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention--Intervention Research and Support;
National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention; Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), Mail Stop E-58, Atlanta, GA 30333,
telephone (404) 639-5200, E-mail address [email protected]
See also the CDC homepage on the Internet: http://www.cdc.gov.
Dated: May 28, 1998.
Joseph R. Carter,
Acting Associate Director for Management and Operations, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 98-14645 Filed 6-2-98; 8:45 am]
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