[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 76 (Monday, April 21, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19337-19340]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-10136]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Indian Health Service


Indian Child Protection and Child Abuse Prevention

AGENCY: Indian Health Service, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of availability of funds for Competitive Grants for 
Indian Child Protection and Child Abuse Prevention Demonstration 
Projects for Mental Health/Social Services for American Indians/Alaska 
Natives.

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SUMMARY: The Indian Health Services (IHS) announces that approximately 
$900,000 is available for support of competitive grants for 
approximately five to six projects to Tribal, Urban and non-profit 
Indian organizations for Demonstration Projects for Indian Child 
Protection and Child Abuse Prevention for Mental Health/Social Services 
for American Indians/Alaska Natives. This program is established under 
the authority of Section 301(a), of the Public Health Service Act, as 
amended. There will be only one funding cycle during fiscal year (FY) 
1997 (see Fund Availability and Period of Support). This program is 
described at 93.933 in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. 
Executive Order 12372 requiring intergovernmental review is not 
applicable to this program. The Public Health Service (PHS) urges 
applicants submitting applications to address specific objectives of 
Health People 2000. Such interested applicants may obtain a copy of 
Health People 2000 (Full Report; Stock No. 017-001-00474-0) or Health 
People 2000 (Summary Report; Stock No. 017-001-00473-1) through the 
Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 
20402-9325 (telephone 202-512-1800).

SMOKE-FREE WORKPLACE: The PHS strongly encourages all grant recipients 
to provide a smokefree 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.

DUE DATE: An original and two (2) copies of the completed grant 
application must be submitted, with all required documentation, to the 
Grants Management Branch, Division of Acquisition and Grants 
Management, Twinbrook Metro Plaza-Suite 100, 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, 
Rockville, MD 20852, by close of business MAY 30, 1997.
    Applications shall be considered as meeting the deadline if they 
are either:

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(1) Received on or before the deadline with hand carried applications 
received by close of business 5 p.m.; or (2) postmarked on or before 
the deadline date and received in time to be reviewed along with all 
other timely applications. A legibly dated receipt from a commercial 
carrier or the U.S. Postal Service will be accepted as proof of timely 
mailing. Private metered postmarks will not be accepted as proof of 
timely mailing. Applications received after the announced closing date 
will be returned to the applicant and will not be considered for 
funding.

ADDITIONAL DATES:

A. Application Review Date: June 26-27, 1997
B. Applicants Notified of Results (approved, approved unfunded, or 
disapproved): July 15, 1997
C. Anticipated Start Date: August 1, 1997.

CONTACTS FOR ASSISTANCE: For program information, contact Maria E. 
Stetter-Burns, Training/Administrative Officer, Indian Health Service, 
Mental Health/Social Services Branch, 5300 Homestead, NE, Albuquerque, 
New Mexico 87110, (505) 248-4245.
    For grant application and business management information, contact 
M. Kay Carpentier, Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch, 
Division of Acquisition and Grants Management, Indian Health Service, 
Twinbrook Metro Plaza-Suite 100, 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD 
20852, (301) 443-5204. (The telephone numbers are not toll-free 
numbers.)

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This announcement provides information on 
the general program goal, eligibility and documentation requirements, 
programmatic activities, funding availability and period of support, 
and application procedures.

General Program Goal

    The goal of this project is to establish programs for child 
protective services, child abuse and family violence treatment. The 
programs must include a community based and culturally appropriate 
prevention component which meets Health People 2000 objectives as they 
affect American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Eligibility and Documentation Requirements

    Any federally recognized Indian tribe, Indian tribal organization 
or non-profit organizations--501 (c)(3) serving primarily American 
Indians and Alaska Natives is eligible to apply for a demonstration 
grant from the IHS under this announcement.

Documentation of Support

1. Tribal Resolutions
    (a) A resolution of the Indian tribe or Indian Tribal organization 
supporting this specific project must accompany the application 
submission.
    (b) Applications which propose services which will benefit more 
than one Indian tribe must include resolutions from all affected tribes 
to be served.
    (c) Applications by tribal organizations will not require 
resolution(s) if the current tribal resolution(s) under which they 
operate would encompass the proposed grant activities. A statement of 
proof or a copy of the current operational resolution must accompany 
the application.
    (d) If a resolution or a statement is not submitted, the 
application will be considered incomplete and will be returned without 
consideration.
    2. Non-Profit Organizations--Copy of the 501(c)(3) non-profit 
certificate.
    3. Letters of Cooperation/Collaboration/Assistance.
    (a) Letters included in the application should be specific to this 
program.
    (b) If other related human services programs are to be involved in 
the project, letters confirming the nature and extent of their 
cooperation/collaboration/assistance must be submitted.

Programmatic Activities

    A grant awarded under this announcement shall support a program to 
establish innovative demonstration programs for child protective 
services, child abuse and family violence treatment programs. Treatment 
programs should include a prevention component, be community based and 
culturally appropriate to meet Healthy People 2000 objectives as they 
affect American Indians and Alaska Natives. Efforts may include, but 
are not limited to: (1) Establishing child protective service programs; 
(2) establishing outpatient child abuse and family violence treatment 
programs; and (3) supporting other innovative and culturally relevant 
treatment activities, programs, and projects.

Fund Availability and Period of Support

    In FY 1997, it is anticipated that approximately $900,000 will be 
available to support five or six grants. Projects will average $150,000 
each inclusive of direct and indirect costs. Projects may be funded 
annually for up to five years depending upon the defined scope of work. 
Continuation projects will be based upon the availability of 
appropriations in future years, the continuing need of IHS for the 
projects, and satisfactory project performance. The anticipated start 
date will be August 1, 1997.

The Indian Child Protection and Child Abuse Prevention Grant 
Application Kit

    An IHS Grant Application Kit, including form PHS 5161-1 (rev. 7/
92), may be obtained from the Grants Management Branch, Division of 
Acquisition and Grants Management, Twinbrook Metro Plaza--Suite 100, 
12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD 20852, telephone (301) 443-5204.

Factors for Consideration in Preparing the Application

    1. Following the outline provided in the announcement will guide 
the writing of the application and facilitate the reviewers in locating 
required information.
    2. Projects should demonstrate coordination with other agencies and 
organizations within and without the community who serve the targeted 
population.
    3. Indian cultural aspects should be considered in program design.

Grant Application Requirements

    All applications must be single-spaced, typewritten, and 
consecutively numbered pages using black type not smaller than 12 
characters per one inch, with conventional one inch border margins, on 
only one side of standard size 8\1/2\  x  11 paper that can be 
photocopied. The application Narrative (not including the Appendix) 
must not exceed 10 typed pages. An additional page may be used for each 
additional year of funding requested. Exclusions from the 10 page limit 
are the Abstract, Tribal Resolution(s), 501(c)(3) Non-Profit 
Certification, Documentation or Letters of Support, Standard Forms, 
Table of Contents, and the Appendix. All applications must include the 
following in the order presented:
     Tribal Resolution(s), Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Certification 
and Documentation or Letters of Support.
     Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance.
     Standard Form 424A, Budget Information--Non-Construction 
Programs (pages 1 and 2).
     Standard Form 424B, Assurances--Non-Construction Programs 
(front and back).
     Checklist (pages 23-24) NOTE: Each standard form and the 
checklist is

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contained in the PHS Grant Application, Form PHS 5161-1 (OMB #0937-
0189; expires 07/31/98).
     A Project Abstract (may not exceed 1 typewritten page) 
should present a summary view of ``who-what-when-where-how-cost'' to 
determine acceptability for review.
     A table of contents to correspond with numbered pages.
     Project Narrative (10 pages).
    1. Introduction and Need for Assistance.
    2. Project Objective(s), Approach, and Results & Benefits.
    3. Project Evaluation.
    4. Organizational Capabilities and Qualifications.
    5. Budget.
     Appendix to include:
     Resumes of key staff.
     Position Descriptions for key staff.
     Organizational Chart.
     Documentation of current certified financial management 
systems.
     Copy of current negotiated indirect cost rate agreement.
     A map of the area to benefit from the project, and
     Application Receipt Card, PHS-3038-1 Rev. 5-90.

A. Narrative

    The narrative section of the application must include the 
following: (1) Justification for need for assistance; (2) work plan 
(including use of appropriate Native healing practices), program 
objectives, approach, expected results and evaluation process, (3) 
adequacy of management controls, and (4) key personnel. The work plan 
section should be project specific.
    These instructions for the preparation of the narrative are to be 
used in lieu of the instructions on page 19-20 of the PHS 5161-1. The 
narrative section should be written in a manner that is clear to 
outside reviewers unfamiliar with prior related activities of the 
applicant. It should be well organized, succinct, and contain all 
information necessary for reviewers to understand the project fully. 
The narrative may not exceed TEN single spaced pages in length, 
excluding attachments, budget, and tribal resolutions/501(c)(3) non-
profit certificate/documentation or letters of support (pages must be 
numbered).
1. Need for Assistance
    (a) Describe and define the target population at the project 
location (e.g. tribal population, number of cases of child abuse 
reported, number of child abuse cases prosecuted, number of children/
families currently in treatment, number of children/families at-risk). 
Information sources must be appropriately identified.
    (b) Describe the existing resources and services available, 
including the maintenance of Native healing systems, where appropriate, 
which are related to the specific program/service the applicant is 
proposing to provide.
    (c) Describe in detail the needs of the target population and what 
efforts have been made in the past to meet these needs, if any (e.g. 
number of treatment providers, collaborative efforts with state/county 
treatment programs, availability of program funding from federal/non-
federal sources).
    (d) Summarize the applicable federal/national standards, State or 
tribal laws and regulations, and describe the unmet needs of any 
applicant's current program in relation to applicable federal/national 
standards, State or tribal laws and regulations (e.g. Tribal children's 
codes, state/tribal/federal child abuse reporting, protection of 
individuals who report suspected child abuse).
2. Work Plan
(a) Program Objectives
    1. State concisely the objectives of the project.
    2. Describe briefly what the project intends to accomplish.
    3. Describe how accomplishment of the objectives will be measured 
(including if replicable).
(b) Approach
    1. Describe the tasks and resources needed to implement and 
complete this project.
    2. Provide a task time line (milestones) breakdown or chart. 
Indicate the date that the project will begin to accept clients.
(c) Describe the Expected Results
    1. Discuss data collection for the project, how it will be 
obtained, analyzed, and maintained by the project. Data should include, 
but is not limited to, the number and types of clients served, services 
provided, client outcomes and satisfaction, and costs associated with 
the program.
    2. Describe how the data collection will support the stated program 
objectives, and how it will support the program evaluation to determine 
the impact of the project.
(d) Program Evaluation
    1. Describe methods for evaluating program activities, 
effectiveness of interventions, success in achieving objectives, the 
impact of interventions, acceptance among the targeted population, and 
workload accomplishments.
    2. Identify who will conduct the evaluation of the projected 
outcomes and when the evaluation is to be completed.
    3. Identify the cost of the evaluation (whether internal or 
external).
(e) Program Continuance
    Discuss how the program services will be continued after the grant 
expires.
(f) Experience Sharing
    Indicate the project's willingness to share its program experience 
with IHS Areas, urban programs, tribes and other tribal organizations.
3. Adequacy of Management Controls
    (a) Describe where the project will be housed, i.e. facilities and 
equipment available.
    (b) Describe the management controls of the grantee over the 
directions and acceptability of work to be performed. Discuss personnel 
and financial systems in use and changes planned for this grant.
    (c) Applicant must demonstrate that the organization has adequate 
systems and expertise to manage Federal funds. Also, include a letter 
from the accounting firm describing results of the most recent 
organization-wide audit.
4. Key Personnel
    (a) Provide a biographical sketch (qualifications) and position 
descriptions for the program director and other key personnel as 
described on page 20-21 of the PHS 5161-1. Identify existing personnel 
and new program staff to be hired.
    (b) Provide an organizational chart and indicate how the project 
will operate within the organization. Describe how this program will 
interface with other existing available resources.
    (c) List the qualifications and experience of consultants or 
contractors where their use is anticipated. Identify who will determine 
if the work of a contractor is acceptable.

B. Budget

    1. An itemized estimate of costs and justification for the proposed 
program by line item must be provided on form SF 424A Budget 
Information Non-Construction Programs.
    2. A narrative justification must be submitted for all costs. 
Indicate needs by listing individual items and quantities necessary. 
The need for items and quantities should be clearly specified in the 
narrative justification.
    3. Any special start up costs should be indicated.

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    4. Multi-Year Projects--Projects requiring 2, 3, 4 or 5 years 
funding must include a brief program narrative and budget for each 
additional year of funding requested. The applicant may use one 
additional page to describe the developmental plans for each additional 
year of the project.
    5. Grant funding may not be used to supplant existing public and 
private resources.

C. Assurances

    The application shall contain assurance to the Secretary that the 
applicant will comply with program regulations, 42 CFR part 36, Subpart 
H.

Review Process

    Applications meeting eligibility requirements, are complete, 
responsive, and conform to this program announcement will be reviewed 
for merit by reviewers appointed by the IHS. The review will be 
conducted in accordance with PHS review procedures. The review process 
ensures selection of quality projects in a national competition for 
limited funding. Applications will be evaluated and rated on the basis 
of the evaluation criteria listed below. These criteria are used to 
evaluate the quality of a proposed project, to assign a numerical score 
to each application, and to determine the likelihood of its success. 
Applications scoring below 60 points will not be funded.

Evaluation Criteria

    Applications will be evaluated against the following criteria and 
weights:

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     Weight  (percent)        Criteria             Description          
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25.........................          1  Need--The demonstration of      
                                         identified problems and risks  
                                         in the target population.      
                                         Extent of community involvement
                                         and commitment.                
40.........................          2  Work Plan--The soundness and    
                                         effectiveness of the           
                                         applicant's plan for conducting
                                         the project, with special      
                                         emphasis on the objectives and 
                                         methodology portion of the     
                                         application.                   
15.........................          3  Adequacy of Management Controls--
                                         The apparent capability of the 
                                         applicant to successfully      
                                         conduct the project including  
                                         both technical and business    
                                         aspects. The soundness of the  
                                         applicant's budget in relation 
                                         to the project work plan and   
                                         for assuring effective         
                                         utilization of grant funds.    
                                         Adequacy of facilities and     
                                         equipment available within the 
                                         organization or proposed for   
                                         purchase under the project.    
10.........................          4  Key Personnel--Qualifications   
                                         and adequacy of the staff.     
10.........................          5  Budget--Clarity and accuracy of 
                                         program costs, and cost        
                                         justification for the entire   
                                         grant period.                  
100........................  .........  Total Weight.                   
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Reporting Requirements

A. Progress Report

    Program progress reports will be required semiannually. These 
reports will include a brief description of a comparison of actual 
accomplishments to the goals established for the period, reasons for 
slippage and other pertinent information as required. A final report is 
due 90 days after expiration of the project/budget period.

B. Financial Status Report

    A semiannual financial status report will be submitted 30 days 
after the end of the half-year. Final financial status reports are due 
90 days after the expiration of the project/budget period. Standard 
Form 269 (long form) will be sued for financial reporting.

Grant Administration Requirements

    Grants are administered in accordance with the following documents:
    A. 45 CFR part 92. Department of Health and Human Services, Uniform 
Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to 
State and Local Governments, or 45 CFR part 74, Administration of 
Grants to Non-profit recipients.
    B. Public Health Service Grants Policy Statement, and
    C. Appropriate Cost Principles: OMB Circular A-87, State and Local 
Governments, or OMB Circular A-122, Nonprofit Organizations.

Results of the Review

    Sucessful applicants are notified through the official Notice of 
Grant Award (NGA) document. The NGA will state the amount of Federal 
funds awarded, the purpose of the grant, the terms and conditions of 
the grant award, the effective date of the award, the project period, 
and the budget period.

    Dated: April 14, 1997.
Michael H. Trujillo,
Assistant Surgeon General, Director.
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