[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 50 (Friday, March 14, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12201-12208]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-6497]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[Announcement Number 727]


Community-Based Primary Prevention Programs to Prevent Intimate 
Partner Violence for a Safe America; Notice of Availability of Funds 
For Fiscal Year 1997

Introduction

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the 
availability of fiscal year (FY) 1997 funds for cooperative agreements 
for minority and other community-based organizations (CBOs) to develop, 
implement, and evaluate community-based primary prevention programs for 
preventing intimate partner violence. The program will: (1) establish 
and expand the capacity of community-based primary prevention programs; 
and (2) evaluate the process and outcomes of such programs to prevent 
intimate partner violence among the target population(s). This program 
will serve two purposes:

Part I--To provide minority non-profit community-based organizations an 
opportunity to develop, implement, and evaluate community-based primary 
prevention programs to prevent intimate partner violence for the 
population that qualifies them for minority CBO status.
Part II--To provide other non-profit community-based organizations an 
opportunity to develop, implement, and evaluate community-based primary 
prevention programs to prevent intimate partner violence.

    CDC is committed to achieving the health promotion and disease 
prevention objectives described in ``Healthy People 2000,'' a national 
activity to reduce morbidity and mortality and improve the quality of 
life. This announcement is related to the priority area of Violent and 
Abusive Behavior. (For ordering a copy of ``Healthy People 2000,'' see 
the Section, ``Where to Obtain Additional Information.'')

Authority

    This program announcement is authorized under sections 393 and 394 
of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280b-1a and 280b-2) as 
amended.

Smoke-Free Workplace

    CDC 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.

Eligible Applicants

    To be eligible for funding under this announcement, applicants must 
be a tax-exempt, non-profit CBO whose net earnings in no part accrue to 
the benefit of any private shareholder or person. 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 current IRS Determination Letter or a copy of the pages from the 
IRS' most recent list of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. Proof of 
tax-exempt status must be provided with the application.

    Note: Effective January 1, 1996, Public Law 104-65 states that 
an organization described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 which engages in lobbying activities shall not 
be eligible to receive Federal funds constituting an award, grant 
(cooperative agreement), contract, loan, or any other form.

    CBOs may apply under either:

Part I--Minority non-profit CBOs intending to serve predominantly 
racial or ethnic minority populations at risk for Intimate Partner 
Violence.
Part II--Other Non-profit CBOs intending to service populations at risk 
for Intimate Partner Violence.

    Applicants may submit only one application for either Part I or 
Part II.
    To apply as a minority non-profit CBO the applicant organization 
must have the following: (1) a governing board composed of more than 50 
percent racial or ethnic minority members, (2) a significant number of 
minority individuals in key program positions (including management, 
administrative, and service positions),

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who reflect the racial and ethnic demographics, and the characteristics 
of the population to be served, and (3) an established record of 
service to a racial or ethnic minority community or communities. In 
addition, if the minority organization is a local affiliate of a larger 
organization with a national board, the larger organization must meet 
the same requirements listed above. If applying as a minority non-
profit CBO, proof of minority status must be provided with the 
application. Affiliates of national organizations must provide proof of 
their national organization's eligibility and include with the 
application an original, signed letter from their chief executive 
officer assuring their understanding of the intent of this program 
announcement and the responsibilities of the recipients.
    CDC will return to the sender, as non-responsive, all applications 
that do not contain minority status and proof of eligibility for 
affiliates of national organizations (for Part I only) or proof of tax-
exempt status (for Part I and II).

Availability of Funds

    Approximately $2.5 million is available in FY 1997 to fund up to 
ten awards under Parts I and II of this announcement as outlined below:

Part I--Approximately $1,250,000 is available in FY 1997 to fund up to 
five awards. Awards will range from $250,000-300,000 with an average 
award of $275,000.
Part II--Approximately $1,250,000 is available in FY 1997 to fund up to 
five awards. Awards will range from $250,000-300,000 with an average 
award of $275,000.

    Projects are expected to begin on or about September 1, 1997. 
Awards will be made for the first 12-month budget period within a 
project period of up to three years. (Budget period is the interval of 
time into which the project period is divided for funding and reporting 
purposes. Project period is the total time for which a project has been 
programmatically approved.) Funding estimates may vary and are subject 
to change.
    Noncompeting continuation awards for new budget periods within the 
approved project period will be made on the basis of satisfactory 
progress and the availability of funds. Proof of eligibility will be 
required with the noncompeting continuation application.
    Applications that exceed $300,000 (including both direct and 
indirect costs) will be determined as ineligible and will not be 
accepted by CDC.

Use of Funds

    Allowable Uses: Funds may be used for planning, developing, 
implementing, and evaluating projects. Accordingly, funds can be used 
to support personnel and to purchase modest amounts of hardware, and 
software required to implement the project. Applicants may enter into 
contractual agreements to purchase goods and services, or to support 
collaborative activities, but the applicant must retain proper 
stewardship over funds and retain responsibility for tasks associated 
with the project.
    Prohibited Uses: Cooperative agreement funds for this project 
cannot be used for construction, renovation, the lease of passenger 
vehicles, the development of major software applications, or 
supplanting current applicant expenditures.

Prohibition on Use of CDC Funds for Certain Gun Control Activities

    The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, 
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997 specifies that: ``None of 
the funds made available for injury prevention and control at the 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may be used to advocate or 
promote gun control.''
    Anti-Lobbying Act requirements prohibit lobbying Congress with 
appropriated Federal monies. Specifically, this Act prohibits the use 
of Federal funds for direct or indirect communications intended or 
designed to influence a Member of Congress with regard to specific 
Federal legislation. This prohibition includes the funding and 
assistance of public grassroots campaigns intended or designed to 
influence Members of Congress with regard to specific legislation or 
appropriation by Congress.
    In addition to the restrictions in the Anti-Lobbying Act, CDC 
interprets the new language in the CDC 1997 Appropriations Act to mean 
that CDC funds may not be spent on political action or other activities 
designed to affect the passage of specific Federal, State, or local 
legislation intended to restrict or control the purchase or use of 
firearms.

Background and Definitions

Background

    In 1996, Understanding Violence Against Women was published by the 
National Research Council (NRC), underscoring the finding that 
significant gaps exist in understanding the extent and causes of 
violence against women and the impact and effectiveness of prevention 
programs for intimate partner violence. Little information is known 
about effective program efforts for racial/ethnic minority individuals. 
Moreover, the authors call for qualitative and quantitative efforts 
which: (1) recognize the influence of the broad social and cultural 
context in which women experience violence, and (2) individual factors, 
such as race, ethnicity and socioeconomic status in shaping the context 
and experience of violence in women's lives. The NRC further stated 
that, in order to reduce the amount of violence against women in the 
United States, the focus must be on the prevention of intimate partner 
violence. The NRC's call for the development of effective prevention 
strategies requires better understanding of the causes of violent 
behavior against women as well as rigorous evaluation of prevention 
programs.
    Intimate partner violence is an urgent public health problem with 
devastating physical and emotional consequences for women, children, 
and families. Women are frequent targets of both physical and sexual 
assault by partners and acquaintances, as well as strangers. In 1994, 
almost 5,000 women in the United States died as a result of homicide. 
Where the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) knew the relationship 
between the victim and the offender, 87 percent of these women were 
killed by someone they knew. Approximately half of these women were 
murdered by a spouse or someone with whom they had been intimate.
    Approximately 99.9 percent of assaults on women do not result in 
death, but often result in physical injury or emotional distress. 
Researchers determined that in 1985 more than 1.8 million women were 
assaulted by male partners or a cohabitant. Battered women are at 
increased risk of depression, attempting suicide, and abusing alcohol 
and other drugs. It is estimated that 25 percent of all women in the 
United States will suffer a violent sexual attack sometime during their 
lives and that approximately one-third of all girls and women have been 
victims of violence while on a date.
    Children witnessing intimate partner violence are a critical 
concern. Estimates vary, but children who witness intimate partner 
violence are more likely than those without such experiences to become 
victims or abusers of partners when they begin to date and develop 
intimate relationships. Specifically, men who witness parental violence 
as children are more likely to physically abuse their partners than men 
who did not.
    Across the nation, communities are seeking to develop primary 
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programs to prevent intimate partner violence. More often than not, 
crisis response and the overwhelming need for direct services, as well 
as funding that is not specifically available for primary prevention, 
have hindered the development and implementation of effective and 
creative primary prevention programs for intimate partner violence. 
From those who have worked directly with and/or studied racial/ethnic 
populations, there is general consensus that services for the general 
population to prevent intimate partner violence are often not 
appropriate for or utilized consistently by these groups. Consequently, 
the racial/ethnic population, their children, and battering partners 
are at high risk for further violence without programs directed toward 
understanding and responding to their particular needs.

Definitions

    Community-Based Organization (CBO) is based in the community and 
has established ties with community networks providing services to 
persons at risk for Intimate Partner Violence.
    Minority Community-Based Organization (CBO) is a CBO which 
represents and services minority persons and whose governing body is 
over 50 percent racial and/or ethnic minority group members (American 
Indian, Alaskan Native, Asian, Pacific Islander, Black, or Hispanic 
populations).
    Intimate partner violence (IPV) is perpetrated by a current spouse, 
current boyfriend/girlfriend, former spouse or former boyfriend/ 
girlfriend. It is divided into four categories: (1) physical violence; 
(2) sexual violence; (3) threats of physical or sexual violence; and 
(4) psychological/emotional abuse (including coercive tactics). Terms 
commonly used to describe intimate partner violence include domestic 
violence, spouse abuse, woman battering, courtship violence, sexual 
assault, and date and partner rape.
    Target Populations are women (ages 12-45) at risk for intimate 
partner violence; and children (ages 0-11) who are witnesses of 
intimate partner violence in the home.
    Scientifically-based prevention strategies are those with a sound 
theoretical base which have clearly articulated goals, measurable 
objectives, activities designed to achieve the objectives, and intended 
outcomes resulting from the activities. The theoretical base would 
include risk factors for intimate partner violence and protective 
factors that may mitigate or prevent intimate partner violence in the 
specific target population based on previous research, empirical 
observation, or anecdotal evidence.
    Risk factor is an attribute or exposure that is associated with an 
increased probability of a specified outcome, such as the occurrence of 
intimate partner violence.
    Protective factor is an attribute or exposure that is associated 
with a decreased probability of a specific outcome, such as the 
occurrence of intimate partner violence.
    Primary prevention programs are those which prevent intimate 
partner violence from occurring in the first place. Working in 
conjunction with direct service programs, primary prevention programs 
may work by modifying and/or entirely eliminating the events, 
conditions, situations, or exposure to influences (risk factors) that 
result in the initiation of intimate partner violence and associated 
injuries, disabilities, and deaths as well as identifying protective 
factors which may prevent violence in the target group.
    Coordinated response among community organizations is defined as 
pertinent community sectors collaborating as working partners to 
develop primary prevention programs in intimate partner violence for 
the target population(s).
    Program evaluation is composed of process evaluation and outcome 
evaluation. Process evaluation determines the extent to which the 
program is implemented as intended and has been provided to the 
intended audience. Outcome evaluation identifies the extent to which 
the program was successful in achieving its goals and objectives by 
accomplishing its intended outcomes. It should also ensure that 
participants have not acquired negative outcomes.
    Comparison group is one that closely resembles the applicant's 
community in the following areas: population size and community setting 
(urban/rural), ethnic composition, socioeconomic characteristics, and 
reported rates of intimate partner violence (number of reported cases 
per 1,000 women in the community, ages 12-45). Sources of data must be 
consistent between both the comparison and applicant communities.

Purpose

    The purposes of this program for the primary prevention of intimate 
partner violence among the target population(s) are to:
    1. Develop the capacity of programs serving the target 
population(s) to prevent intimate partner violence from occurring in 
the first place.
    2. Evaluate the process and short-term outcomes of primary 
prevention programs to prevent intimate partner violence in the target 
population(s).

Programmatic Priority for Primary Prevention Programs

    The following primary prevention programs and activities will be 
considered for funding under this announcement:
    1. Strategies aimed at strengthening intimate partner violence 
prevention, such as child development or parenting classes which focus 
on intimate partner violence prevention, and support groups for 
children who have witnessed intimate partner violence.
    2. Strategies aimed at increasing the capacity for any program that 
serves the target population(s), such as General Education Diploma 
(GED) or English as Second Language programs, job training programs, 
etc., to include components on intimate partner violence prevention.
    3. School or community-based primary prevention programs designed 
to promote healthy relationships and prevent dating violence among 
school-aged youth, whether the youth are in school or not.
    4. School or community-based programs designed to identify and 
assist school-aged children and adolescents who witness partner 
violence in the home, whether the youth are in school or not.
    5. Community-based prevention programs designed to assist 
adolescents who have witnessed intimate partner violence and who are 
incarcerated.
    6. Public awareness campaigns, media campaigns via billboards, 
Public Service Announcements (PSAs), television programs, etc., and 
community education specifically aimed towards the target population(s) 
to (1) emphasize knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and behaviors among the 
target population(s) that are conducive to preventing intimate partner 
violence; and (2) dispel misconceptions about intimate partner violence 
to change knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors which promote 
intimate partner violence.

    Note: Programs designed solely to prevent further intimate 
partner violence or its psychological impact proposed solely to 
provide services to victims will not be considered under this 
announcement.

Application Requirements

    The applicant must provide for Part I only:
    1. Evidence of current minority status. Proof of minority status, 
as outlined under the ``Eligible Applicants'' Section

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of this announcement, must be provided in the application.
    The applicant must provide for both Part I and Part II:
    2. Evidence of current 501(c)(3) status. Proof of tax exempt status 
as outlined under the ``Eligible Applicants'' Section of this 
announcement, must be provided in the application.
    3. A statement indicating which Priority Area(s) (1 through 6) the 
proposed program will address (see ``Programmatic Priority for Primary 
Prevention Programs'' Section of this announcement).
    4. Statistical and programmatic evidence that women and families in 
the target population(s) community are victims of intimate partner 
violence and are at risk for injury and death from such violence.
    5. Evidence that organizations and pertinent sectors of the 
community are willing working partners in a coordinated response to 
develop intimate partner violence primary prevention programs for the 
target population(s). Letters of commitment from working partners 
outlining capabilities, resources, and time to be allocated to the 
project are a requirement of this solicitation.
    6. Evidence that a university, school of higher education, or 
organization specializing in program evaluation will assist in 
evaluation activities. Letters of commitment from working partners 
outlining capabilities, resources, and time to be allocated to the 
project are a requirement of this solicitation.
    7. Evidence that a local intimate partner violence program that 
provides prevention and/or intervention services will be a part of the 
program planning and implementation. Letters of commitment from working 
partners outlining capabilities, resources, and time to be allocated to 
the project are a requirement of this solicitation.
    8. Evidence of the existence of a full-time Program Manager and 
full-time Project Evaluator. These positions must be full-time and 
cannot be filled by part-time personnel to equal one full-time employee 
(FTE).
    9. Evidence of the use of culturally relevant and linguistically 
appropriate strategies and interventions for the proposed primary 
prevention activities.
    An affirmative response to each requirement is required (items 1-9 
for Part I applicants and items 2-9 for Part II applicants) to qualify 
for the full review. Your response should be titled ``Application 
Requirements'' and must not exceed 4 pages, although, you are 
encouraged to reference appropriate text in, or attachments to, the 
application. This section should be included as the first pages of the 
application.

Cooperative Activities

    A cooperative agreement is a legal agreement between CDC and the 
recipient in which CDC provides financial assistance and substantial 
Federal programmatic involvement with the recipient during the 
performance of the project.
    In a cooperative agreement, CDC and the recipient of Federal funds 
share roles and responsibilities. In conducting activities to achieve 
the purpose of this program, the recipient will be responsible for the 
activities under A. (Recipient Activities) below, and CDC will be 
responsible for activities under B. (CDC Activities) below.
    A. Recipient Activities must include but are not limited to the 
following:
    1. Identify working partners from the pertinent community agencies 
and organizations.
    2. Develop and implement the proposed activities, in conjunction 
with working partners, for the primary prevention of intimate partner 
violence among the target population(s).
    3. Develop protocols and data collection instruments for evaluating 
the proposed primary prevention activities in conjunction with a 
university, school of higher education, or organization specializing in 
program evaluation.
    4. Prepare data sets of all collected data.
    5. Conduct the evaluation of the overall project in collaboration 
with CDC and other funded recipients.
    6. Disseminate guidelines that other communities may use in 
implementing these primary prevention activities.
    B. CDC Activities:
    1. Provide consultation in further designing the primary prevention 
activities and evaluating the cost, process, and outcomes of the 
program.
    2. Provide consultation on developing data collection instruments 
and procedures.
    3. Provide consultation in establishing standardized reporting 
mechanisms to monitor program activities.
    4. Provide up-to-date scientific and programmatic information about 
intimate partner violence prevention.
    5. Assist in data analysis and publication of results.
    6. Collaborate in compiling and disseminating results from the 
project evaluation.

Technical Reporting Requirements

    The original and two copies of semi-annual progress reports are 
required of all awardees. Timelines for the semi-annual reports will be 
established at the time of award. An original and two copies of the 
Financial Status Report (FSR) are required no later than 90 days after 
the end of the budget period. A final progress report and FSR are due 
no later than 90 days after the end of the project period. All reports 
should be submitted to the Grants Management Branch, Procurement and 
Grants Office, CDC.

Application Content

    Each application should be limited to 40 pages, excluding the 
budget/budget justification page(s) and attachments (i.e., letters of 
commitment, data collection form, resumes, etc.). The first pages of 
the application should contain the response to the ``Application 
Requirements'' Section and be marked ``Application Requirements.'' All 
material must be typewritten, double-spaced, with type no smaller than 
10 characters per inch (CPI), or 12 point type, on 8.5''  x  11'' 
paper, with at least 1'' margins, headings, and footers, unbound and 
printed on one side only. Number each page clearly, and provide a 
complete index to the application and appendices. Do not include any 
spiral or bound materials or pamphlets. The applicant should provide a 
detailed description of first year activities and briefly describe 
future-year objectives and activities.
    A. Executive Summary: Provide a one-page summary of the proposed 
program plan outlining the goals and objectives, the target 
population(s), the applicant's working partners, the proposed primary 
prevention activities, the evaluation design, and the desired program 
outcomes.
    B. Background and Need:
    1. A description of knowledge about the dynamics of intimate 
partner violence in general as well as within the target population(s), 
including both risk and protective factors.
    2. A description of the incidence of intimate partner violence and 
associated injury and death among the applicant's respective target 
population(s).
    3. A description of the applicant's respective target 
population(s), including demographics by age, sex, socioeconomic 
status, geographic location, etc., including both quantitative and 
qualitative data.
    4. A description of the present availability and accessibility of 
intimate partner violence prevention programs for the applicant's 
target population(s) programs as well as existing gaps and barriers in 
program delivery.
    5. Identify other providers and/or researchers engaged in intimate 
partner violence prevention projects for the

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respective target population(s) in the community.
    C. Access to the Target Population(s) and Collaboration with 
Working Partner Organizations Within the Community:
    1. Provide evidence that the applicant has access to the target 
population(s) for implementing the proposed primary prevention 
activities.
    2. Provide evidence of the applicant's understanding of the 
community and the target population(s).
    3. Provide evidence that a local intimate partner violence service 
program that provides prevention and/or intervention services will be a 
part of the program planning and implementation.
    4. Provide evidence that organizations and pertinent sectors of the 
community are willing and able working partners in a coordinated 
response to develop intimate partner violence primary prevention 
programs for the target population(s).
    5. Provide evidence that a university, school of higher education, 
or organization specializing in program evaluation will assist in 
evaluation activities.
    6. A description of the applicant's previous or current experience 
in managing and delivering intimate partner violence or similar 
programs to the respective target population in the community.
    7. Summarize, if applicable, current or past funding received for 
the same or similar projects and the outcome of these efforts.
    8. Provide letters of commitment and organizational charts from the 
working partner organizations stating the precise nature of the 
resources and expertise they will provide.
    9. A description of how this funding will enable the working 
partner organizations in the community to implement and evaluate 
coordinated primary prevention activities in intimate partner violence 
for the target population(s).
    10. Provide an organizational chart of how the proposed primary 
prevention project will be integrated into the applicant's 
organization.
    D. Program Design and Plan of Operation for Primary Prevention 
Activities:
    1. A description of specific program goals that remain consistent 
during the project, as well as short-term (year 1) objectives and long-
term (years 2--3) objectives related to the project. All objectives 
must be time-phased, specific, measurable, and achievable.
    2. A description of theoretical frameworks for the proposed primary 
activities that are supported by previous experience and/or research.
    3. A description of how the structure of the working partnerships, 
as well as the specific primary prevention activities, will help 
achieve each of the program objectives.
    4. Provide a program planning time-line indicating when each 
primary prevention activity will occur. For each activity, describe who 
will do what to implement the activity.
    5. A description of how the proposed primary prevention activities 
represent an enhancement of existing intimate partner violence primary 
prevention programs or the development of new intimate partner violence 
primary prevention activities for achieving each of the project 
objectives. This should include:
    a. A description of the mechanisms for developing, implementing and 
evaluating the proposed primary prevention activities;
    b. A description of the mechanisms for linking the primary 
prevention activities to direct services for referral purposes, where 
appropriate;
    c. Assurances of the target population(s) access to all proposed 
primary prevention activities;
    d. A description of the proposed data collection instruments for 
the proposed primary prevention activities;
    e. Empirical, theoretical or anecdotal evidence that the primary 
prevention activities can be effective; and
    f. Provide evidence of the use of culturally and linguistically 
appropriate strategies for the proposed primary prevention activities.
    6. For proposals where comparison groups are included:
    (1) describe the comparison groups; and (2) provide evidence of 
access to comparison groups (letters of intent to participate).
    Comparison groups are not a requirement; however, their use is 
strongly encouraged, wherever possible. For proposals where comparison 
groups are not included, demonstrate that the alternative evaluation 
design provides quantitative estimates for changes in knowledge, 
attitudes or behaviors related to intimate partner violence deriving 
from the primary prevention activities.
    E. Project Management and Staffing:
    1. A description of the proposed staffing for the project, noting 
existing staff as well as additional staffing needs. Applicants must 
provide--at a minimum--a full-time Program Manager and a full-time 
Project Evaluator. These positions must be full-time and cannot be 
filled by part-time personnel to equal one FTE. Position descriptions 
and curriculum vitae for each proposed staff position should be 
included in the application.
    2. A description of the responsibilities of individual staff 
members including the level of effort and allocation of time for each 
project activity by staff position.
    3. A description of the availability of staff and facilities to 
carry out the project.
    4. Provide curriculum vitae for each key staff member and 
commitment of time to program activities.
    5. Provide an organizational chart of the applicant's organization, 
including how the proposed primary prevention project will be 
integrated into the applicant's organization.
    6. Provide evidence of key personnel involved in the project who 
reflect the racial and ethnic composition of the target population(s) 
to be served.
    F. Evaluation Plan:
1. Process Evaluation
    a. A description of the process of developing and implementing the 
proposed primary prevention activities evaluation.
    b. A description of the process to develop and implement the 
working partner activities evaluation.
    c. Identify existing gaps in programs as well as other needs in the 
community.
2. Outcome Evaluation
    a. A description of the extent to which intended short-term 
outcomes have been achieved.
    b. A description of the change in short-term outcomes resulting 
from the respective primary prevention activities from baseline to 
project completion.
3. The Evaluation Plan must also contain the following:
    a. A description of the evaluation design, which includes a 
comparison group, if possible.
    b. A description of methods for collecting process and outcome 
data, and for ensuring reliability and validity of all data collected.
    c. A description of how data will be maintained (i.e., databases).
    d. A description of the applicant's or proposed community working 
partners' capacity (facilities, computers) for collecting and managing 
data.
    e. A description of the statistical techniques to be used for 
analyzing the data.
    f. A description of how client confidentiality and safety will be 
addressed and maintained.
    g. The format in which the data will be transmitted to CDC.

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    ASCII, Epi-Info, or SAS data sets are preferred. Protocols and core 
measurement instruments will be developed through collaboration among 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention staff and other funded 
projects, where relevant.
4. Women, Racial and Ethnic Minorities. A description of the proposed 
plan for the inclusion of both sexes and racial and ethnic minority 
populations for appropriate representation.
    G. Proposed Budget:
    This section must include a detailed first-year budget and 
narrative justification with future annual projections. Budgets should 
include costs for travel for two project staff to attend at least two 
two-day meetings in Atlanta with CDC staff. For contracts contained 
within the application budget, applicants should name 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.
    H. Human Subjects:
    This section must describe the degree to which human subjects may 
be at risk and the assurance that the project will be subject to 
initial and continuing review by the appropriate institutional review 
committees.
I. Attachments
    Provide the following as attachments:
    a. Proof of minority status (if applying for Part I, only)
    b. Proof of 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.
    c. A list of the members of its governing body along with their 
expertise in working with or providing services to the proposed target 
population and, for minority CBO applicants, their racial/ethnic 
backgrounds.
    d. An organization chart of existing and proposed staff, including 
volunteer staff (minority CBOs should include racial/ethnic 
backgrounds).
    e. Affiliates of national organizations must provide proof of their 
national organization's eligibility and include with the application an 
original, signed letter from their chief executive officer assuring 
their understanding of the intent of this program announcement and the 
responsibilities of recipients.
    f. Evidence of collaboration/letters of support or commitment. Such 
collaboration may include representatives from the local community such 
as: health care providers, the education community, the religious 
community, the justice system, domestic violence program advocates, 
human service entities such as State child service divisions, business 
and civic leaders, and other pertinent sectors.
    g. Independent Audit Statements from a certified public accountant 
must be provided for the preceding two years.

Evaluation Criteria

    Applications will be reviewed by CDC staff for completeness and 
affirmative responsives as outlined under the previous heading, 
Application Requirements.
    Incomplete applications and applications that are not responsive in 
accordance with the ``Application Requirements'' Section will be 
returned to the applicant without further consideration. A Special 
Emphasis Panel (SEP) review of responsive applications, will be 
conducted according to the following criteria (maximum 100 total 
points):

A. Background and Need: (10 Points)

    The extent to which the applicant documents that the target 
population(s) within the community has victims of or is at risk for 
intimate partner violence and associated injuries and deaths; provides 
statistical summaries of the target population(s); documents the 
availability and/or lack of existing intimate partner violence primary 
prevention programs for the target population(s), as well as gaps in 
their delivery.

B. Access to the Target Population(s) and Collaboration With Working 
Partner Organizations in the Community: (20 Points)

    The extent to which the applicant: demonstrates an understanding of 
and access to the target population(s); describes how funding under 
this program announcement will enhance and strengthen existing 
community intimate partner violence primary prevention efforts; 
includes pertinent sectors of the community (such as health care 
providers, the education community, the religious community, the 
justice system, domestic violence program advocates, human service 
entities such as State child service division, business and civic 
leaders, and other pertinent sectors) in the working partnership and 
have specific program responsibilities; includes letters of support 
from proposed community working partners regarding their specific 
responsibilities and commitment of time and resources; and provides 
assurance and establishment of culturally relevant and linguistically 
appropriate linkages within the target population(s) and community 
working partners.

C. Program Design and Plan of Operation for Primary Prevention 
Activities: (25 Points)

    The extent to which a theoretical framework is provided outlining 
the rationale for the development, implementation and evaluation of 
proposed primary prevention activities; included appropriate comparison 
groups for specific proposed primary prevention activities, where 
feasible; goals are clearly articulated and objectives are time-phased, 
specific, measurable, achievable, and will achieve the desired program 
results; intended outcomes are theoretically or empirically justified 
to result from program activities; proposed data collection instruments 
are appropriate for collecting information relevant to the project; 
program planning time line is realistic and provides sufficient detail 
about who will do what and when.
    The degree to which the applicant has met the CDC Policy 
requirements regarding the inclusion of women, ethnic, and racial 
groups in the proposed project. This includes:
    (a) The proposed plan for the inclusion of both sexes and racial 
and ethnic minority populations for appropriate representation; (b) The 
proposed justification when representation is limited or absent; (c) A 
statement as to whether the design of the study is adequate to measure 
differences when warranted; and (d) A statement as to whether the plans 
for recruitment and outreach for study participants include the process 
of establishing partnerships with community(ies) and recognition of 
mutual benefits will be documented.

D. Project Management and Staffing: (20 Points)

    The extent to which the applicant has experience in the management 
and delivery of intimate partner violence primary prevention programs 
at the community level; management staff and their working partners are 
clearly described, appropriately assigned, and have appropriate skills, 
experiences, and facilities, to develop, implement, and evaluate the 
project; and, provides evidence that a full-time Program Manager and a 
full-time Program Evaluator are or will be available for the entire 
project.

E. Evaluation Plan: (25 Points)

    The degree to which the applicant includes adequate plans for a 
process evaluation of the attainment of proposed

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objectives based on the theoretical framework described in the Program 
Design and Plan of Operation for Primary Prevention Activities section.

F. Proposed Budget: (Not Scored)

    The extent to which the budget request is clearly explained, 
adequately justified, reasonable, sufficient for the proposed project 
activities, and consistent with the intended use of the cooperative 
agreement funds.

G. Human Subjects: (Not Scored)

    The extent to which the applicant complies with the Department of 
Health and Human Services Regulations (45 CFR Part 46) regarding the 
protection of human subjects.

Funding Preferences

    In making awards, priority consideration will be given to: (1) 
ensuring a racial/ethnic balance, and (2) ensuring rural, urban, and 
national geographic distribution among the grantees.

Executive Order 12372 Review

    Applications are subject to the 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 Contact (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 of each affected State. A 
current list of SPOCs is included in the application kit. If SPOCs have 
any State process recommendations on applications they should reference 
Announcement 727 and forward them to Ron Van Duyne, Grants Management 
Officer, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 255 East Paces Ferry 
Road, NE., Room 321, Mailstop E-13, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, no later 
than 60 days after the application deadline date. 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 subject to the Public Health System Reporting 
Requirements. Under these requirements, all community-based 
nongovernmental applicants must prepare and submit the items identified 
below to the head of the appropriate State and/or local health 
agency(s) in the program area(s) that may be impacted by the proposed 
project no later than the receipt date of the Federal application. The 
appropriate State and/or local health agency is determined by the 
applicant. The following information must be provided:
    A. A copy of the face page of the application (SF424).
    B. A summary of the project that should be titled ``Public Health 
System Impact Statement'' (PHSIS), not to exceed one page, and include 
the following:
    1. A description of the target population(s) to be served;
    2. A summary of primary prevention activities to be implemented and 
evaluated;
    3. A description of the coordination plans with the community 
working partners for developing, implementing, and evaluating the 
primary prevention activities.
    If the State and/or local health official should desire a copy of 
the entire application, it may be obtained from the State Single Point 
of Contact (SPOC) or directly from the applicant.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number

    The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number for this project 
is 93.262.

Other Requirements

A. Paperwork Reduction Act

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

B. Accounting System

    The services of a certified public accountant licensed by the State 
Board of Accountancy or equivalent must be retained throughout the 
project period as a part of the recipient's staff or as a consultant to 
the recipient's accounting personnel. These services may include the 
design, implementation, and maintenance of an accounting system that 
will record receipts and expenditures of Federal funds in accordance 
with accounting principles, Federal regulations, and terms of the 
cooperative agreement.

C. Audits

    Funds claimed for reimbursement under this cooperative agreement 
must be audited annually by an independent certified public accountant 
(separate and independent of the consultant referenced above or 
recipient's staff certified public accountant). This audit must be 
performed within 60 days after the end of the budget period; or at the 
close of an organization's fiscal year. The audit must be performed in 
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards (established by 
the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)), 
governmental auditing standards (established by the General Accounting 
Office (GAO)), and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-
133.

D. State and Local Requirements

    Recipients must comply with prevailing State and local regulations 
and laws regarding the delivery of social and health services to the 
public and mandatory reporting of sexual or physical abuse.

E. Human Subjects

    If the proposed project involves 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 with the 
appropriate guidelines and form provided in the application kit.

F. Confidentiality

    All personal identifying information obtained in connection with 
the delivery of services provided to any person in any program carried 
out under this cooperative agreement cannot be disclosed unless 
required by a law of a State or political subdivision or unless such a 
person provides written, voluntary informed consent.
    1. Nonpersonally identifying, unlinked information, which preserves 
the individual's anonymity, derived from any such program may be 
disclosed without consent:
    a. In summary, statistical, or other similar form, or
    b. For clinical or research purposes.
    2. Personal identifying information: Recipients of CDC funds who 
must obtain and retain personally identifying information as part of 
their CDC-approved work plan must:
    a. Maintain the physical security of such records and information 
at all times;
    b. Have procedures in place and staff trained to prevent 
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disclosure of client-identifying information;
    c. Obtain informed client consent by explaining the risks of 
disclosure and the recipient's policies and procedures for preventing 
unauthorized disclosure;
    d. Provide written assurance to this effect including copies of 
relevant policies; and
    e. Obtain assurances of confidentiality by agencies to which 
referrals are made.
    Assurance of compliance with these and other processes to protect 
the confidentiality of information will be required of all recipients. 
A Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) certificate of 
confidentiality may be required for some projects.

G. Women, Racial and Ethnic Minorities

    It is the policy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
(CDC) to ensure that individuals of both sexes and the various racial 
and ethnic groups will be included in CDC-supported research projects 
involving human subjects, whenever feasible and appropriate. Racial and 
ethnic groups are those defined in OMB Directive No. 15 and include 
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Asian, Pacific Islander, Black and 
Hispanic. Applicants shall ensure that women, racial and ethnic 
minority populations are appropriately represented in applications for 
research involving human subjects. Where a clear and compelling 
rationale exists that inclusion is inappropriate or not feasible, this 
situation must be explained as part of the application. This policy 
does not apply to research studies when the investigator cannot control 
the race, ethnicity, and/or sex of subjects. Further guidance to this 
policy is contained in the Federal Register, Vol. 60, No. 179, pages 
47949-47951, dated Friday, September 15, 1995.

H. Capability Assessment

    Some applicants may be required to participate in a fiscal 
Recipient Capability Assessment prior to the award of funds.

Application Submission and Deadline

    The original and two copies of the application PHS Form 5161-1 
(Revised 7/92, OMB Number 0937-0189) must be submitted to Joanne 
Wojcik, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management Branch, 
Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC), 255 East Paces Ferry Road, NE., Room 321, Mailstop E-
13, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, on or before May 20, 1997.
    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 special emphasis panel review committee. For proof of 
timely mailing, 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 will not 
be acceptable 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. 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 telephone number and 
will need to reference Announcement 727. 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 Joanne Wojcik, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management 
Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC), 255 East Paces Ferry Road, NE., Mailstop E-13, 
Atlanta, GA 30305, telephone (404) 842-6535 or internet address 
<[email protected]>.
    Programmatic technical assistance may be obtained from Chester L. 
Pogostin, D.V.M., M.P.A., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
(CDC), National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of 
Violence Prevention, Mailstop K-60, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, telephone 
(770) 488-4279; Internet: [email protected].
    This and other CDC announcements are available through the CDC 
homepage on the Internet. The address for the CDC homepage is http://
www.cdc.gov.
    CDC will not send application kits by facsimile or express mail.
    Please refer to Announcement Number 727 when requesting information 
and submitting an application.
    Potential applicants may obtain a copy of ``Healthy People 2000'' 
(Full report; Stock No. 017-001-00474-0) or ``Healthy People 2000'' 
(Summary Report; Stock No. 017-001-00473-1) referenced in the 
``Introduction'' through the Superintendent of Documents, Government 
Printing Office, Washington D.C., 20402-9325, telephone (202) 512-1800.

    Dated: March 10, 1997.
Joseph R. Carter,
Acting Associate Director for Management and Operations Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
[FR Doc. 97-6497 Filed 3-13-97; 8:45 am]
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