[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 116 (Friday, June 16, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31721-31724]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-14773]



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 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
 [Announcement Number 532]


Cooperative Agreements for a National System of Integrated 
Activities to Prevent HIV Infection and Other Serious Health Problems 
Among Students, Especially Postsecondary Students

Introduction

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the 
availability of fiscal year (FY) 1995 funds for cooperative agreements 
to establish a national system of integrated activities for preventing 
HIV infection and other serious health problems among the nation's 
students, especially postsecondary students and those in high-risk 
situations.
    Applicants may apply for funding to carry out activities in one or 
more of the following priority areas:

Priority One--Educate Policy and Decision-Makers

    To educate and encourage policy and decision-making members of 
postsecondary institutions to support programs to prevent HIV infection 
among students, especially postsecondary students and those in high-
risk situations.

Priority Two--Support Institution-Wide Health Promotion Programs

    To build the capacity of postsecondary institutions to implement 
comprehensive integrated strategies designed to prevent HIV infection 
as part of institution-wide health promotion and disease prevention 
programs for postsecondary students, especially those in high-risk 
situations.

Priority Three--Support Preservice Education

    To provide technical assistance and training to personnel in 
postsecondary institutions about the skills that health, education, 
social service, and other professionals need in order to help young 
people, including students in grades K-12 and those in high-risk 
situations, avoid HIV infection and other serious health problems.
    The Public Health Service (PHS) is committed to implementing the 
recommendations outlined in the External Review of HIV Prevention 
Strategies, and 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 program 
announcement is related to the priority areas of HIV 

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Infection (Objective 18.11, ``Provide HIV education for students and 
staff in at least 90 percent of colleges and universities''), and 
Educational and Community-Based Programs (Objective 8.4, ``Increase to 
at least 75 percent the proportion of the Nation's elementary and 
secondary schools that provide planned and sequential kindergarten 
through 12th grade quality school health education''; Objective 8.5, 
``Increase to at least 50 percent the proportion of postsecondary 
institutions with institution-wide health promotion programs for 
students, faculty, and staff''; and Objective 8.6, ``Increase to at 
least 85 percent the proportion of workplaces with 50 or more employees 
that offer health promotion activities for their employees, preferably 
as part of a comprehensive employee health promotion program''). The 
most recent description of CDC efforts to prevent HIV infection is 
included in Public Health Reports, including CDC efforts to prevent HIV 
infection among youth. (To order a copy of the External Review of HIV 
Prevention Strategies, Healthy People 2000, and Public Health Reports, 
see the section on Reference Materials).

Authority

    This program is authorized under sections 311(c) [42 U.S.C. 
243(c)], and 317(k)(2) [42 U.S.C. 247(k)(2)] of the Public Health 
Service Act, as amended. Regulations are set forth in 42 CFR Part 51b.

Eligible Applicants

    Eligible applicants are national education, health, or social 
service organizations that are private, nonprofit, professional, or 
voluntary. Eligible applicants must have postsecondary institutions or 
programs as their major focus; and applicants must have the 
organizational capacity to help develop an ongoing national system of 
integrated activities to prevent HIV infection and other serious health 
problems among students, especially postsecondary students and those in 
high-risk situations. Eligible applicants must have affiliate offices, 
organizations, or constituencies in a minimum of 10 States and 
territories.

Smoke-Free Workplace

    PHS strongly encourages all grant recipients to provide a smoke-
free workplace and to promote the nonuse 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.

Availability of Funds

    Approximately $2.5 million is available in FY 1995 to fund 
approximately 10 awards. It is expected that the average award will be 
$250,000, ranging from $200,000 to $300,000. It is expected that awards 
will begin on or about September 25, 1995, and will be made for a 12-
month budget period within a project period of up to 5 years. Funding 
estimates may vary and are subject to change. Continuation awards for 
new budget periods will be based on satisfactory performance, receipt 
of an acceptable continuation application, and the availability of 
funds.
    Funds must be used for categorical activities to prevent HIV 
infection among youth. Activities can also be included that support the 
integration of HIV activities as part of broader programs to improve 
the health of youth (e.g., related STD and pregnancy prevention 
programs; related alcohol and other drug prevention programs; related 
institution wide health promotion programs for students, faculty, and 
staff). These funds may not be used to conduct research.

Purpose

    The purpose of this program is to support national organizations 
and other relevant agencies in establishing an ongoing national system 
of integrated activities to prevent HIV infection and other serious 
health problems among students, especially postsecondary students and 
those in high-risk situations.

Program Requirements

    In conducting activities to achieve the purpose of this program, 
the recipient will be responsible for the activities under A. 
(Recipient Activities), and CDC will be responsible for the activities 
listed under B. (CDC Activities).

A. Recipient Activities

    1. Collaborate with constituents; other national organizations 
whose foci are postsecondary institutions; community planning; State 
and local education and health agencies; and CDC to develop a national 
system to achieve the purpose of this program announcement.
    2. Establish feasible goals and specific, measurable, and realistic 
objectives.
    3. Establish an operational plan that could include, but is not 
limited to:
    (a) Including as a priority within the organization, health 
promotion and disease prevention programs to reduce HIV risk behaviors 
of students, especially postsecondary students and those in high-risk 
situations.
    (b) Developing and promoting the implementation of State and local 
policies designed to reduce the HIV risk behaviors of students, 
especially postsecondary students and those in high-risk situations.
    (c) Developing and promoting the implementation of activities 
designed to prevent HIV risk behaviors among students, especially 
postsecondary students and those in high-risk situations.
    (d) Educating and encouraging policy and decision-making members of 
national organizations and their constituents, to support HIV 
prevention education programs for students, especially postsecondary 
students and those in high-risk situations.
    4. Evaluate the project's effectiveness in achieving goals and 
objectives.
    5. Disseminate programmatic information to CDC and other interested 
recipients through appropriate methods that include:
    (a) Identifying and submitting pertinent programmatic information 
for incorporation into a computerized database of health information 
and health promotion resources, such as the Combined Health Information 
Database (CHID).
    (b) Sharing information through electronic bulletin boards, such as 
the Comprehensive Health Education Network (CHEN).
    6. Participate with CDC and other appropriate agencies in planning 
and convening meetings. The budget request should include the cost of a 
five-day trip to Atlanta for two individuals to attend a CDC annual 
conference and a two-day trip to Atlanta for two individuals to attend 
an additional meeting.

B. CDC Activities

    1. Provide and periodically update information related to the 
purposes or activities of this program announcement.
    2. Collaborate with national, State, and local education and health 
agencies and other relevant organizations in planning and conducting 
national strategies designed to strengthen programs for preventing HIV 
infection and other serious health problems among young persons.
    3. Provide substantial programmatic consultation and guidance 
related to program planning, implementation, and evaluation; assessment 
of program objectives; and dissemination of successful strategies, 
experiences, and evaluation reports. 

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    4. Plan meetings of national, State, and local education agencies 
and other appropriate agencies to address issues and program activities 
related to improving the health of postsecondary students; and 
strengthening the capacity of education, health, and other relevant 
agencies to prevent HIV infection and other serious health problems 
among young persons, especially those in high-risk situations.
    5. Assist in the evaluation of program activities.
    6. Monitor the recipient's performance of program activities and 
make recommendations to facilitate future progress.
Review and Evaluation Criteria

    Each application will be allocated a total of 100 points, and will 
be reviewed and evaluated according to the following criteria:
    A. Background/Need (10 points).
    The extent to which the applicant justifies the need for the 
activities including:
    1. Identifying target populations;
    2. Identifying the barriers in reaching the target population;
    3. Identifying what might move HIV prevention efforts forward 
within the target population.
    B. Capacity and Impact (30 points).
    The extent to which the applicant demonstrates the capacity and 
ability to:
    1. Develop and conduct the proposed activities;
    2. Involve postsecondary institutions or programs;
    3. Institutionalize activities that can reduce HIV infection among 
students, especially postsecondary students and those students who may 
be in high-risk situations.
    C. Goals and Objectives (10 points).
    1. Goals. The extent to which the applicant has submitted realistic 
goals for the projected five-year project period.
    2. Objectives. The extent to which the applicant has submitted 
specific, measurable, and feasible objectives for the one-year budget 
period that directly relate to the applicant's goals.
    D. Operational Plan (15 points).
    1. The extent to which proposed activities:
    (a) Involve postsecondary institutions.
    (b) Are likely to reduce HIV infection and related health problems 
among students especially postsecondary students and those in high-risk 
situations.
    (c) Achieve the stated objectives within the first budget period.
    2. The extent to which the applicant includes a reasonable timeline 
for conducting proposed activities.
    3. The extent to which the applicant provides a description of the 
activities anticipated for years 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the project.
    E. Project Management and Staffing (15 points).
    The extent to which the applicant identifies staff and other 
agencies that have the responsibility and authority to carry out each 
activity, including:
    1. Organizational charts demonstrating that the staff have the 
authority needed to carry out those responsibilities.
    2. Job descriptions and curricula vitae demonstrating that the 
staff have backgrounds that qualify them to fulfill the proposed 
responsibilities.
    3. Commitment of at least one full-time staff member to provide 
direction for the proposed activities.
    4. Letters from collaborating organizations indicating their intent 
and capacity to carry out their designated responsibilities.
    F. Sharing Experiences and Resources (5 points).
    The extent to which the applicant indicates how it will share 
effective materials and activities.
    G. Collaborating (5 points).
    The extent to which the applicant describes how it will collaborate 
with CDC and with other relevant agencies.
    H. Evaluation (10 points). The extent to which the applicant:
    1. Identifies how it will monitor progress in meeting objectives.
    2. Identifies how program effectiveness will be measured and 
presents a reasonable plan for obtaining data, reporting results, and 
using the results for programmatic decisions.
    I. Budget and Accompanying Justification (not scored). The extent 
to which the applicant provides a detailed and clear budget narrative 
consistent with the stated objectives and planned activities of the 
project.
Executive Order 12372 Review

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

Public Health Systems Reporting Requirements

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

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number

    The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number is 93.938.

Other Requirements

Paperwork Reduction Act

    Projects that involve the collection of information from 10 or more 
individuals and funded by the cooperative agreement will be subject to 
review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under 
the Paperwork Reduction Act.

HIV/AIDS Requirements

    Recipients must comply with the document entitled: ``Interim 
Revision of Requirements of the Content of AIDS-Related Written 
Materials, Pictorials, Audiovisuals, Questionnaires, Survey 
Instruments, and Educational Sessions in Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention Assistance Programs'' (June 15, 1992), a copy of which 
is included in the application kit. The names and affiliations of the 
review panel members must be listed on the Assurance of Compliance form 
CDC 0.1113, which is also included in the application kit. In progress 
reports, the recipient must submit the program review panel's report 
indicating all materials have been reviewed and approved.

Application Submission and Deadline

    The original and two copies of the application Form PHS-5161-1 (OMB 
Number 0937-0189) must be submitted to Henry S. Cassell, III, Acting 
Chief, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers 
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 255 East Paces Ferry Road 
NE., Room 300, Atlanta, GA 30305, Attention: Marsha D. Driggans, 
Mailstop E16, on or before July 24, 1995. Facsimile copies will not be 
accepted.
    1. Deadline. Applications shall be considered as meeting the 
deadline if they are either:
    (a) Received on or before the deadline date; or
    (b) 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 mail carrier or U.S. Postal Service. Private 
metered postmarks shall not be accepted as proof of timely mailing.
    2. Late Applications. Applications that do not meet the criteria in 
1.(a) or 1.(b) above are considered late applications. Late 
applications will not be considered and will be returned to the 
applicant.

Where to Obtain Additional Information

    A complete program description, information on application 
procedures, application package, and business management technical 
assistance may be obtained from Marsha D. Driggans, Grants Management 
Specialist, Grants 

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Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention (CDC), 255 East Paces Ferry Road, NE., Room 305, 
Mailstop E-16, Atlanta, GA 30305, telephone (404) 842-6523, facsimile 
(404) 842-6513, or via INTERNET: [email protected].
    Programmatic technical assistance may be obtained from Elizabeth 
Majestic, Chief, Special Populations Section, Program Development and 
Services Branch, Division of Adolescent and School Health, National 
Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 4770 Buford Highway, NE., 
Mailstop K31, Atlanta, GA 30341-3724, telephone (404) 488-5356.
    Please refer to Announcement 532 when requesting information or 
submitting an application.

Reference Materials

    (1) Potential applicants may obtain a copy of Healthy People 2000 
(Full Report, Stock No. 017-001-00474-0), Healthy People 2000 (Summary 
Report, Stock No. 017-001-00473-1), and Adolescent Health (Volume 1, 
Stock No. 052-00301234-1; Volume 2, Stock No. 052-003-01235-9; Volume 
3, Stock No. 052-003-01236-7) through the Superintendent of Documents, 
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-9325, telephone (202) 
512-1800.
    (2) Potential applicants may obtain a copy of the External Review 
of HIV Prevention Strategies, from the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC), National Center for Prevention Services, Division of 
HIV/AIDS Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd., Mailstop D21, Atlanta, GA 30333, 
telephone (404) 639-0900.
    (3) Potential applicants may obtain a copy of Public Health 
Reports, Volume 106, Number 6, from the National AIDS Information 
Clearinghouse, P.O. Box 6003, Rockville, MD 20850, telephone (800) 458-
5231.
    (4) Potential applicants can obtain additional information about 
HIV Prevention Community Planning Groups, by contacting Gary West, 
Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, National Center for Prevention 
Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1600 
Clifton Rd., Mailstop D21, Atlanta, GA 30333, telephone (404) 639-0900.
    (5) Potential applicants may obtain a copy of The Second Annual 
National School Health Conference Proceedings, from the National Center 
for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of 
Adolescent and School Health, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC), 1600 Clifton Rd., Mailstop K31, Atlanta, GA 30333, 
telephone (404) 488-5324.

Special Guidelines for Technical Assistance Workshop

    A one-day technical assistance workshop will be held in Washington, 
DC, approximately two weeks after the publication date of the Program 
Announcement in the Federal Register. The purpose of this meeting is to 
help potential applicants to:
    1. Understand the scope and intent of Announcement 532; and
    2. Understand the Public Health Service grants policies, 
applications, and review procedures.
    Attendance at this workshop is not mandatory. Applicants who are 
currently funded by CDC may not use project funds to attend this 
workshop. However, attendees who compete successfully may be reimbursed 
for their allowable and reasonable expenses through their new award.
    Each potential applicant may send no more than two representatives 
to this meeting. Please provide the names of the persons that are 
planning to attend this meeting to Elizabeth Majestic, Chief, Special 
Populations Section, Division of Adolescent and School Health, 
telephone (404) 488-5356, within 10 working days after the publication 
date of the program announcement in the Federal Register.

    Dated: June 12, 1995.
 Joseph R. Carter,
 Acting Associate Director for Management and Operations, Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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