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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: CDCDJ@EUMVM1.
    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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