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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
[CDC-441]

 

Announcement of a Grant to the National Foundation for the 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Inc.

Summary

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces that 
approximately $500,000 is anticipated in fiscal year (FY) 1994 funds 
for a grant program for the National Foundation for the Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention, Inc. (NFCDC). The grant may be expended 
only for the purpose of the administrative expenses of the NFCDC. It is 
expected that the award will begin on or before September 30, 1994, and 
will be made for a 12-month budget period within a project period of up 
to 5 years. Continuation of awards within the project period will be 
made on the basis of satisfactory progress. Approximately $500,000 is 
anticipated for each future fiscal year.
    The purpose of this grant is to provide funding for the 
administrative expenses of the NFCDC. An illustrative, non-exhaustive 
list of administrative expenses includes administrative personnel 
salaries, benefits, and expenses; administrative travel; administrative 
equipment; office supplies; utilities, such as water, electricity, and 
gas; printing; postage; communications; and rent.
    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 priority areas. (For ordering a copy of ``Healthy People 2000,'' 
see the section ``Where To Obtain Additional Information.'')

Authority

    This grant is authorized under section 399F of the Public Health 
Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 280d-11.

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 Applicant

    Assistance will be provided only to the National Foundation for the 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Inc. (NFCDC). No other 
applications are solicited. The program announcement and application 
kit have been sent to NFCDC.
    Public Law 102-531 was enacted on October 27, 1992, and authorized 
the establishment of the NFCDC. The NFCDC is a nonprofit corporation 
whose purpose is to support the mission of the CDC, primarily by 
supporting and carrying out activities in conjunction with the CDC for 
the prevention and control of diseases, disorders, injuries, and 
disabilities, and the promotion of public health. Public Law 102-531 
requires the Director of CDC to make a grant to the NFCDC for 
administrative expenses for each fiscal year once the Foundation is 
established.

Use of Funds

    Public Law 102-531 requires that grant funds be used only for the 
purpose of the administrative expenses of the Foundation. The grant 
award may not be used to fund endowments for positions that are 
associated with the CDC.

Executive Order 12372

    This program is not subject to the Executive Order 12372 review.

Public Health System Reporting Requirement

    This program is not subject to the Public Health System Reporting 
Requirements.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number (CFDA)

    The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number is 93.283.

Where To Obtain Additional Information

    If you are interested in obtaining additional information regarding 
this grant, please refer to Announcement 441 and contact Carole J. 
Tully, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management Branch, 255 East 
Paces Ferry Road, NE., room 300, Mailstop E-09, Atlanta, GA 30305, 
telephone (404) 842-6880 for business management technical assistance.
    A copy of ``Healthy People 2000'' (Full Report, Stock No. 017-001-
00474-0) or ``Healthy People 2000'' (Summary Report, Stock No. 017-001-
004373-1) referenced in the ``Summary'' may be obtained through the 
Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 
20402-9325, telephone (202) 783-3238.

    Dated: May 25, 1994.
Ladene H. Newton,
Acting Associate Director for Management and Operations, Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
[FR Doc. 94-13232 Filed 5-31-94; 8:45 am]
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