[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 3, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30233-30239]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-14645]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Program Announcement No. 98043; National Partnerships for Human 
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Prevention; Notice of Availability of 
Funds for Fiscal Year 1998

A. Purpose

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the 
availability of fiscal year (FY) 1998 funds to (a) develop national, 
State, and local leadership and support for HIV prevention programs and 
policies, and (b) build capacity and skills for HIV prevention 
activities at the State and local levels.
    This announcement relates to the priority areas of educational and 
community-based programs, HIV infection, and sexually transmitted 
diseases (STDs). It addresses the ``Healthy People 2000'' objectives by 
providing support for primary prevention for persons at risk for HIV 
infection and by increasing the availability and coordination of 
prevention and early intervention services for HIV-infected persons. 
CDC encourages all grant recipients to provide HIV prevention education 
to their employees and staff.

B. Eligible Applicants

    To be eligible for funding under this announcement, applicants must 
be (1) a tax-exempt, non-profit national business-or labor-related, 
religion-or faith-based, performing arts, professional media, or civic 
or service organization , as defined below, whose net earnings in no 
part accrue to the benefit of any private shareholder or person; or (2) 
an academic institution working in collaboration with such 
organizations. 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 pages from the IRS' most recent list 
of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations or a copy of the current IRS 
Determination Letter. Proof of tax-exempt status must be provided with 
the application. CDC will not accept an application without proof of 
tax-exempt status.
    For purposes of this cooperative agreement, the following 
definitions are used:
    A national business-or labor-related organization is a non-profit, 
professional or voluntary organization, that (1) has businesses, 
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or labor leaders as a major focus or constituency; (2) is a labor 
union; or (3) is a trade association. In addition, the organization (1) 
has a formal or informal network, chapters, affiliates, constituent 
organizations, or offices in multiple U.S. States or territories; and 
(2) has access to national corporate, business, union, or labor leaders 
and managers (e.g., human resource managers). For example, a labor 
union with chapters in multiple States would meet the definition of a 
national business-or labor-related organization, whereas an individual 
State chapter of a national labor union would not.
    A national religion or faith-based organization is a non-profit, 
professional or voluntary organization which (1) has primarily a 
religious, faith, or spiritual basis or constituency; (2) has a formal 
or informal network, chapters, affiliates, constituent organizations, 
or offices in multiple U.S. States or territories; and (3) has access 
to national religious, faith, and spiritual leaders. For example, a 
national organization of churches that has constituent chapters or 
affiliates in multiple States would meet the definition of a national 
faith organization, whereas an individual church, mosque, or synagogue 
would not.
    A national performing arts organization is a nonprofit, 
professional or voluntary organization which (1) has expertise in using 
the performing arts for health promotion purposes among youth (i.e., 
persons 24 years old), and (2) has the capacity to develop, 
a formal or informal network of performing arts organizations or groups 
in multiple States or territories. For example, a performing arts 
organization or group that has a communications network with performing 
arts groups in multiple States would meet the definition of a national 
performing arts organization, whereas a single performing arts group 
that has no affiliates or network would not.
    A national professional media organization is a nonprofit, 
professional or voluntary organization which (1) has the radio, 
television, or print media as a major focus or constituency; (2) is a 
media-related professional society; or (3) is a media-related trade 
association; and (1) has a formal or informal network, chapters, 
affiliates, constituent organizations, or offices in multiple U.S. 
States or territories; (2) has access to media leaders, content 
producers, or distributors; and (3) has access to important national, 
regional, State, or local media outlets or message delivery channels 
(e.g., national broadcasters or publishers, regional media networks, or 
local television or radio stations). For example, a media-related trade 
organization with constituent chapters or affiliates in multiple States 
would meet the definition of a national media organization, whereas an 
individual television or radio station would not.
    A national civic or service organization is a nonprofit, 
professional or voluntary organization or agency which (1) has 
community service as a primary focus, and (2) has a formal or informal 
network, chapters, affiliates, constituent organizations, or offices in 
multiple States or territories. For example, a civic organization that 
has affiliates or chapters in multiple States would meet the definition 
of a national civic or service organization, whereas an individual 
State chapter would not.

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

C. Availability of Funds

    Approximately $1.4 million is available in FY 1998 to fund 
approximately 10 awards in 4 categories. It is expected that the 
average award will be $140,000. It is expected that the awards will 
begin on or about August 1, 1998, and will be made for an eight month 
budget period. The second and third budget periods will be 12 months; 
the total project period will be 32 months.
    Continuation awards within an approved project period will be made 
on the basis of satisfactory progress as evidenced by required reports 
and the availability of funds.
    Applicants may apply for funding in only one of the four 
Categories; however, within each category, applicants may apply for one 
or both of two Activities, as defined in the section on Recipient 
Activities.

A. Category I--Business-or Labor-related Organization Programs

    Up to three awards will be made in this category, including:
     Up to two that address Activity A (Leadership Activities), 
requests should not exceed $200,000 per year; and
     Up to two that address Activity B (Technical Assistance 
Activities), requests should not exceed $300,000 per year.

B. Category II--Religious or Faith-based Organization Programs

    Up to three awards will be made in this category, including:
     Up to two that address Activity A (Leadership Activities), 
requests should not exceed $200,000 per year; and
     up to two that address Activity B (Technical Assistance 
Activities), requests should not exceed $300,000 per year.

C. Category III--Performing Arts or Professional Media Organization 
Programs Up to two awards will be made in this category, including:

     Up to two that address Activity A (Performing Arts 
Activities), requests should not exceed $300,000 per year; and
     Up to two that address Activity B (Professional Media 
Activities), requests should not exceed $300,000 per year.
    D. Category IV--Civic or Service Organization Programs
    Consideration will be given to proposals involving national civic 
or service organizations. Up to two awards will be made in this 
category, including:
     Up to two that address Activity A (Leadership Activities), 
requests should not exceed $200,000 per year; and
     Up to two that address Activity B (Technical Assistance 
Activities), requests should not exceed $300,000 per year.
    These estimates are subject to change based on the following: the 
actual availability of funds; appropriateness and reasonableness of the 
budget justification; and proposed use of project funds.
    Funds available under this announcement must support activities 
directly related to primary HIV prevention (i.e., prevention of the 
transmission or acquisition of HIV infection). However, activities that 
include preventing other STDs and drug use as a means of reducing or 
eliminating the risk of HIV infection may also be supported. No funds 
will be provided for direct patient medical care (including substance 
abuse treatment, medical prophylaxis or drugs). These funds may not be 
used to supplant or duplicate existing funding.
    Although applicants may contract with other organizations under 
these cooperative agreements, applicants must perform a substantial 
portion of the activities (including program management and operations 
and delivery of prevention services) for which funds are requested. 
Applications requesting funds to support only administrative and 
managerial functions will not be accepted.
    Awards will be made for one 8 month and two 12 month budget periods 
within a 32 month project period.

    Note: Applicants can apply in only one category. Within each 
category, applicants

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can apply for either or both of the specified activities. A separate 
application must be submitted for each activity; for example, an 
organization applying in both Category I/Activity A and Category I/
Activity B, should submit an application for Category I/Activity A 
and a separate application for Category I/Activity B. With each 
application, applicants should state explicitly for which Category 
and Activity they are applying.

D. Program Requirements

    In conducting activities to achieve the purpose of this program, 
the recipient will be responsible for the activities under A; CDC will 
be responsible for activities under B.

A. Recipient Activities

    1. Recipients in all categories must include the following general 
activities:
    a. Incorporate cultural competency and linguistic appropriateness 
into all capacity and skills building efforts, including those 
involving the development, production, dissemination, and marketing of 
health communication or prevention messages;
    b. Develop and implement a plan for obtaining additional resources 
from non-CDC sources to supplement the program conducted through this 
cooperative agreement and ensure its continuation after the end of the 
project period. During the project period recipients are encouraged to 
obtain funds from non-CDC sources to match the CDC funds provided 
through this cooperative agreement in a 2:1 ratio (i.e., two dollars 
from other sources for each one dollar of CDC funds provided through 
this cooperative agreement) to minimize the disruption of activities at 
the end of the CDC project period;
    c. Use epidemiologic data, needs assessments, and prioritization of 
groups and interventions to design program activities and place 
emphasis on communities at high risk for HIV;
    d. Participate as a member of a CDC-coordinated technical 
assistance network, including working with other national partners in a 
team approach, when appropriate;
    e. Coordinate program activities with relevant national, regional, 
State, and local HIV prevention programs to prevent duplication of 
efforts;
    f. Review and ensure consistency with applicable State and local 
comprehensive HIV prevention community plans when conducting program 
activities at the State and local levels;
    g. Facilitate the dissemination of successful prevention 
interventions and program models through meetings, workshops, 
conferences, and communications with project officers;
    h. Compile ``lessons learned'' from the project;
    i. Monitor and evaluate all major program activities and services 
supported with CDC HIV prevention funds under this cooperative 
agreement;
    j. Adhere to CDC policies for securing approval for CDC sponsorship 
of conferences.
    2. Category I--Business- or Labor-related Organization Programs.
    a. Activity A--Leadership Activities.
    (1) Develop and promote, at the national, State, and local levels, 
leadership, support for HIV prevention policies and strategies, 
volunteerism, community service, and philanthropic activities in 
support of HIV prevention;
    (2) Influence and strengthen, at the national, State, and local 
levels, societal and community norms that dispel myths about HIV/AIDS, 
reduce discrimination against persons with HIV/AIDS, and facilitate HIV 
prevention by supporting the adoption and maintenance of safer 
behaviors;
    (3) Review, promote, and market, at the national, State, and local 
levels, policies related to HIV/AIDS and HIV prevention education in 
the workplace.
    b. Activity B--Technical Assistance Activities.
    (1) Provide businesses and business- and labor-related 
organizations with training and technical assistance related to:
     Adopting and implementing appropriate CDC-recommended 
policies on HIV/AIDS in the workplace;
     Educating managers and labor leaders about these policies;
     Educating workers about HIV/AIDS in the workplace;
     Educating workers and their families about HIV prevention, 
and
     Contributing to community efforts to control HIV 
transmission.
    Prioritize these activities to focus on communities that are at 
high risk for HIV.
    (2) Assist State and local HIV prevention community planning 
groups, health departments, CBOs (community-based organizations), and 
other HIV prevention providers in working with businesses and business- 
and labor-related organizations to strengthen and promote HIV 
prevention efforts in the community.
    (3) Assist businesses and business-and labor-related organizations 
in working with State and local HIV prevention community planning 
groups, health departments, CBOs, and other HIV prevention providers to 
strengthen and promote HIV prevention efforts in the community.

    Note: Organizations conducting these technical assistance 
activities will function as members of a CDC-coordinated technical 
assistance network.

    3. Category II--Religious or Faith-based Organization Programs.
    a. Activity A--Leadership Activities.
    (1) Develop and promote, at the national, State, and local levels, 
leadership, support for HIV prevention policies and programs, 
volunteerism, community service, and philanthropic activities in 
support of HIV prevention.
    (2) Influence and strengthen, at the national, State, and local 
levels, societal and community norms that dispel myths about HIV/AIDS, 
reduce discrimination against persons with HIV/AIDS, and facilitate HIV 
prevention by supporting the adoption and maintenance of safer 
behaviors.
    b. Activity B--Technical Assistance Activities.
    (1) Provide faith-based organizations, institutions, and groups 
with training and technical assistance related to:
     Educating their leaders, employees, and membership about 
HIV/AIDS and HIV prevention;
     Planning and implementing HIV education and prevention 
programs and activities, and
     Contributing to community efforts to prevent HIV 
transmission.
    Prioritize these activities to focus on communities that are at 
high risk for HIV.
    (2) Assist State and local HIV prevention community planning 
groups, health departments, CBOs, and other HIV prevention providers in 
working with regional, State, or local faith-based organizations or 
institutions to strengthen and promote HIV prevention efforts in the 
community.
    (3) Assist regional, State, or local faith-based organizations or 
institutions in working with State and local HIV prevention community 
planning groups, health departments, CBOs, and other HIV prevention 
providers to strengthen and promote HIV prevention efforts in the 
community.

    Note: Organizations conducting these technical assistance 
activities will function as members of a CDC-coordinated technical 
assistance network.

    4. Category III--Performing Arts or Professional Media Organization 
Programs
    a. Activity A--Performing Arts Activities.
    (1) Develop a network of State and local organizations or groups 
that use the performing arts to promote HIV prevention among youth 
(i.e., persons 24 years old).
    (2) Provide State and local performing arts organizations or groups 
with training and technical assistance to

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develop their capacity and skills for using the performing arts for HIV 
prevention among youth. Prioritize these activities to focus on 
communities that are at high risk for HIV.
    (3) Assist State and local HIV prevention community planning 
groups, health departments, CBOs, and other HIV prevention providers in 
working with performing arts organizations or groups to strengthen and 
promote HIV prevention among youth in the community.
    (4) Assist performing arts organizations or groups in working with 
State and local HIV prevention community planning groups, health 
departments, CBOs, and other HIV prevention providers to strengthen and 
promote HIV prevention among youth in the community.

    Note: Organizations conducting these technical assistance 
activities will function as members of a CDC-coordinated technical 
assistance network.

    b. Activity B--National Media Organization Programs.
    (1) Provide radio and television stations and the print media with 
training and technical assistance to develop their capacity and skills 
for communicating effective HIV education and prevention messages to 
their audiences. Prioritize these activities to focus on communities 
that are at high risk for HIV.
    (2) Assist State and local HIV prevention community planning 
groups, health department HIV prevention programs, CBOs, and other HIV 
prevention providers in working with radio and television stations and 
the print media to strengthen and promote HIV prevention efforts in the 
community.
    (3) Assist radio and television stations and the print media in 
working with State and local HIV prevention community planning groups, 
health departments, CBOs and other HIV prevention providers to 
strengthen and promote HIV prevention efforts.

    Note: Organizations conducting these technical assistance 
activities will function as members of a CDC-coordinated technical 
assistance network.

    5. Category IV--Civic or Service Organization Programs.
    a. Activity A--Leadership Activities.
    (1) Develop and promote, at the national, State, and local levels, 
leadership, support for HIV prevention policies and programs, 
volunteerism, community service, and philanthropic activities in 
support of HIV prevention.
    (2) Influence and strengthen, at the national, State, and local 
levels, societal and community norms that dispel myths about HIV/AIDS, 
reduce discrimination against persons with HIV/AIDS, and facilitate HIV 
prevention by supporting the adoption and maintenance of safer 
behaviors.
    b. Activity B--Technical Assistance Activities.
    (1) Provide civic and service organizations with training and 
technical assistance related to:
     Educating their leaders, staff members, and membership 
about HIV/AIDS and HIV prevention;
     Planning and implementing HIV education and prevention 
programs and activities; and
     Contributing to community efforts to prevent HIV 
transmission.
    Prioritize these activities to focus on communities that are at 
high risk for HIV.
    (2) Assist State and local HIV prevention community planning 
groups, health departments, CBOs, and other HIV prevention providers in 
working with regional, State, or local civic and service organizations 
to strengthen and promote HIV prevention efforts in the community.
    (3) Assist regional, State, or local civic and service 
organizations in working with State and local HIV prevention community 
planning groups, health departments, CBOs, and other HIV prevention 
providers to strengthen and promote HIV prevention efforts in the 
community.

    Note: Organizations conducting these technical assistance 
activities will function as members of a CDC-coordinated technical 
assistance network.

B. CDC Activities

    1. Coordinate a national technical assistance network that will 
include organizations providing technical assistance under the 
cooperative agreement.
    2. Provide recipients with consultation and technical assistance in 
planning, operating, and evaluating program activities and services. 
Provide consultation and technical assistance both directly from CDC 
and indirectly through prevention partners such as health departments, 
national and regional minority organizations (NRMOs), contractors, and 
other national organizations.
    3. Provide up-to-date scientific information on the risk factors 
for HIV infection, prevention measures, and program strategies for 
prevention of HIV infection.
    4. Assist recipients in collaborating with State and local health 
departments, HIV prevention community planning groups, and other 
federally-supported HIV/AIDS recipients.
    5. Facilitate the dissemination of successful prevention 
interventions and program models through meetings of grantees, 
workshops, conferences, and communications with project officers.
    6. Monitor recipient performance of program activities, protection 
of client confidentiality, and compliance with other requirements.
    7. Facilitate exchange of program information and technical 
assistance among HIV prevention community planning groups, health 
departments, national and regional organizations, and CBOs.
    8. Conduct an overall evaluation of the National Partnerships 
Cooperative Agreement program.

E. Application Content

    Use the information in the Program Requirements, Other 
Requirements, and Evaluation Criteria sections to develop the 
application content. Your applications will be evaluated on the 
criteria listed, so it is important to follow them in laying out your 
program plan. The application should not exceed 25 single spaced 
printed pages, excluding attachments and required forms.
    Submit the original and 2 copies of the application. Number each 
page clearly, and provide a complete index to the application and its 
attachments. Please begin each section of the application on a new 
page. The original and each copy of the application set must be 
submitted unstapled and unbound. All material must be printed, single 
spaced, with unreduced type on 8-\1/2\'' by 11'' paper, with at least 
1'' margins, headings and footers, and printed on one side only. 
Materials which should be part of the basic plan will not be accepted 
if placed in the attachments.
    In developing the application, follow the instructions and format 
outlined below.
    1. Abstract (not to exceed two pages) Summarize your proposed 
program activities. Include the following:
    a. Category and activity for which the application is being made;
    b. Long-term goals;
    c. Brief summary of the need for the proposed activities;
    d. Brief description of organizational history and capacity;
    e. Proposed first budget period objectives;
    f. Brief summary of proposed plan of operation;
    g. Brief description of planned collaborations with governmental 
and non-governmental organizations (e.g., national agencies or 
organizations, State and local health departments,

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community planning groups, or State and local non-governmental 
organizations);
    h. Brief summary of plans for evaluating the activities of this 
project; and
    i. Brief summary of plans for obtaining training and technical 
assistance.
    2. Long-term Goals:
    Describe the broad goals that your proposed program aims to achieve 
over the course of the 32 month project period. Describe how these 
goals relate to the prevention of HIV infection, either directly or 
indirectly.
    3. Assessment of Need and Justification for Proposed Activities:
    Clearly identify the need that will be addressed by your proposed 
program. Describe how you assessed the need for your proposed program. 
Include epidemiologic and other data that was used to identify the 
need, an inventory of resources currently available that address the 
identified need, and an analysis of the gap between the identified need 
and the resources currently available to address the need (i.e., How 
will proposed activities or program address an important unmet HIV 
prevention need or risk-group?). State why the funds being applied for 
in this application are necessary to address the need.
    4. Organizational History and Capacity:
    a. Describe your role as a national entity and how you meet the 
criteria for national organizations as defined in this program 
announcement. Describe your existing organizational structure, 
including constituent or affiliate organizations or networks, how that 
structure will support the proposed program activities, and how the 
proposed program will have the capacity to reach targeted communities 
or groups in multiple States or territories.
    b. Describe your past and current experience in developing and 
implementing similar programs in the appropriate category and activity. 
For leadership activities, include capacity for and expertise in 
leadership development. For technical assistance activities, include 
capacity for and expertise in providing training and technical 
assistance related to HIV prevention.
    c. Describe your knowledge of HIV transmission and behavioral and 
social interventions for preventing HIV transmission, and experience in 
developing and implementing effective HIV prevention strategies and 
activities. Include your capacity for and expertise in providing 
educational or prevention services to populations at risk for HIV.
    d. Describe your capacity to provide culturally competent and 
appropriate services that respond effectively to the cultural, gender, 
environmental, social and multilingual character of the target 
audiences, including any history of providing such services.
    e. Describe your experience and ability to (1) collaborate with 
other governmental and non-governmental organizations, including other 
national agencies or organizations, State and local health departments, 
community planning groups, and State and local non-governmental 
organizations that provide HIV prevention services; and (2) coordinate 
program development with existing governmental and private prevention 
efforts.
    f. For any of the above areas in which you do not have capacity or 
expertise, describe how you will ensure that the proposed program has 
that capacity (e.g., through a collaborating organization or a 
subcontractor).
    g. Describe your plan for obtaining additional resources from other 
(non-CDC) sources to supplement the program conducted through this 
cooperative agreement and ensure its continuation after the end of the 
project period.
    5. Program Proposal:
    Describe your proposed program, including:
    a. Objectives: Provide specific, realistic, time-phased and 
measurable objectives to be accomplished during the first budget 
period. Describe how these objectives relate to the program's long-term 
goals. Describe possible barriers to or facilitators for reaching these 
objectives.
    b. Plan of Operation: Describe in detail the methods (i.e., 
strategies and activities) you will use to achieve the proposed goals 
and objectives, and perform the required recipient activities. Identify 
program staff responsible for conducting the proposed activities. 
Describe specifically how you will address the general and activity-
specific requirements. Describe your roles and responsibilities and 
those of each collaborating institution, organization, or subcontractor 
in performing the proposed activities.
    c. Prioritize Program Activities: Describe how you will prioritize 
the program activities to place emphasis on populations or communities 
that are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS.
    d. Coordination/Collaboration: Describe how you will work and 
coordinate with other national, regional, State, and local governmental 
and nongovernmental organizations and HIV prevention providers, such as 
other national agencies or organizations, State and local health 
departments, and State and local non-governmental organizations, to 
conduct the proposed activities. Describe how you will ensure 
consistency with applicable State and local comprehensive HIV 
prevention community plans when conducting program activities at the 
State and local levels.
    e. Communications: Describe how you will share successful 
approaches with other organizations and how ``lessons learned'' will be 
compiled and disseminated.
    f. Time Line: Provide a time line that indicates the approximate 
dates by which activities will be accomplished.
    6. Scientific, Theoretical, or Conceptual Foundation for Proposed 
Activities: Provide a detailed description of the scientific, 
theoretical, or conceptual foundation on which the proposed activities 
are based and which support the potential effectiveness of these 
activities for addressing the stated need.
    7. Plan of Evaluation: Describe how you will monitor progress to 
determine if the objectives are being achieved, and determine if the 
methods used to deliver the proposed activities are effective. Describe 
how data will be collected, analyzed, and used to improve the program.
    8. Training and Technical Assistance Plan: Describe areas in which 
you anticipate needing technical assistance in designing, implementing, 
and evaluating your program and how you will obtain this technical 
assistance. Describe anticipated staff training needs related to the 
proposed program and how these needs will be met.
    9. Project Management and Staffing: Describe how the proposed 
program will be managed and staffed, including the location of the 
program within your organization. Describe in detail each existing or 
proposed position by job title, function, general duties, and 
activities. Include the level of effort and allocation of time for each 
project activity by staff positions. If the identity of any key 
personnel who will fill a position is known, provide their curriculum 
vitae (not to exceed two pages per person) as an attachment. Note 
experience and training related to the proposed project.
    10. Budget Breakdown and Justification: Provide a detailed budget 
for each proposed activity. Justify all operating expenses in relation 
to the stated objectives and planned priority activities. CDC may not 
approve or fund all proposed activities. Be precise about

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the program purpose of each budget item and itemize calculations 
wherever appropriate.
    For the personnel section, indicate the job title, annual salary/
rate of pay, and percentage of time spent on this program.
    For contracts contained within the application budget, identify 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.

    Note: If indirect costs are requested, you must provide a copy 
of your organization's current negotiated Federal indirect cost rate 
agreement.

    11. Attachments: Provide the following as attachments:
    a. Proof of nonprofit status;
    b. An organizational chart and listing of existing and proposed 
staff, including volunteer staff;
    c. Description of collaborating organizations or institutions and 
original, signed letters from the chief executive officers of each such 
organization or institution assuring their understanding of the intent 
of this program announcement, the proposed program, their role in the 
proposed program, and the responsibilities of recipients;
    d. A description of any funding being received from CDC or other 
sources to conduct similar activities which includes:
    (1) A summary of funds and income received to conduct HIV/AIDS 
programs. This summary must include the name of the sponsoring 
organization/source of income, level of funding, a description of how 
the funds have been used, and the budget period. In addition, identify 
proposed personnel devoted to this project who are supported by other 
funding sources and the activities they are supporting;
    (2) A summary of the objectives and activities of the funded 
programs described above;
    (3) A description of how funds requested in this application will 
be used differently or in ways that will expand upon the funds already 
received, applied for, or being received; and
    (4) An assurance that the funds being requested will not duplicate 
or supplant funds received from any other Federal or non-Federal 
source. CDC awarded funds can be used to expand or enhance services 
supported with other Federal or non-Federal funds.
    e. Evidence of collaboration, or intent to collaborate, with State 
and local chapters, affiliates, organizations, or venues; and
    f. Independent audit statements from a certified public accountant 
for the previous 2 years.

F. Submission and Deadline

    Submit the original and two copies of PHS 5161 (OMB Number 0937-
0189). Forms are in the application kit.

    On or before July 10, 1998, submit the application to: Julia 
Valentine, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management Branch, 
Procurement and Grants Office, Announcement 98043, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention (CDC), Room 300, 255 East Paces Ferry Road, NE., 
Mailstop E-15, Atlanta, GA 30305-2209.
    If your application does not arrive in time for submission to the 
independent review group, it will not be considered in the current 
competition unless you can provide proof that you mailed it on or 
before the deadline (i.e., receipt from U.S. Postal Service or a 
commercial carrier; private metered postmarks are not acceptable).

G. Evaluation Criteria

    Each application will be evaluated individually against the 
following criteria by an independent review group appointed by CDC:

A. Long-term Goals and Justification (Total 10 Points)

    1. The quality of the applicant's stated long-term goals and the 
extent to which the goals are consistent with the purpose of this 
cooperative agreement, as described in this program announcement. (5 
points)
    2. The extent to which the applicant soundly and convincingly 
documents a substantial need for the proposed program and activities. 
(5 points)

B. Organizational History and Capacity (Total 25 Points)

    The extent of the applicant's documented experience, capacity, and 
ability to address the identified needs and implement the proposed 
activities, including:
    1. How the applicant's organizational structure and planned 
collaborations (including constituent or affiliated organizations or 
networks) will support the proposed program activities, and how the 
proposed program will have the capacity to reach targeted communities 
or groups in multiple States or territories; (5 points)
    2. Summary of the applicant's past and current experience in 
developing and implementing similar programs in the appropriate 
category (For leadership activities, this should include capacity for 
and expertise in leadership development. For technical assistance 
activities, this should include capacity for and expertise in providing 
training and technical assistance related to HIV prevention); (5 
points)
    3. The applicant's knowledge of HIV transmission and behavioral and 
social interventions for preventing HIV transmission and experience in 
developing and implementing effective HIV prevention activities; (3 
points)
    4. Past and current experience providing culturally competent and 
appropriate services which respond effectively to the cultural, gender, 
environmental, social and multilingual character of the target 
audiences, including documentation of any history of providing such 
services; (3 points)
    5. Experience and ability in collaborating with other governmental 
and non-governmental organizations, including other national agencies 
or organizations, State and local health departments, community 
planning groups, and State and local non-governmental organizations 
that provide HIV prevention services; (3 points)
    6. Experience and ability in coordinating program development with 
existing governmental and private prevention efforts; (3 points) and
    7. The quality of the applicant's plans for obtaining additional 
resources from other non-CDC sources to supplement the program 
conducted through this cooperative agreement and ensure its 
continuation after the end of the project period. (3 points)

C. Objectives (Total 5 Points)

    1. The extent to which the proposed first-year objectives are 
specific, realistic, measurable, time-phased, and consistent with the 
program's long-term goals and proposed activities. (3 points)
    2. The extent to which the applicant identifies possible barriers 
to or facilitators for reaching these objectives. (2 points)

D. Plan of Operation (Total 25 Points)

    1. The overall quality of the applicant's plan for conducting 
program activities and the likelihood that the proposed methods will be 
successful in achieving proposed goals and objectives; (7 points)
    2. The quality of the applicant's plans to address the general and 
category/activity-specific requirements listed under Recipient 
Activities; (6 points)
    3. The extent to which the roles and responsibilities of the 
primary applicant and each collaborating institution, organization, or 
subcontractor are

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consistent with the proposed activities; (5 points) and
    4. The quality of the applicant's plan to focus the proposed 
program and activities on communities that are at high risk for HIV. (7 
points)

E. Coordination With Other Programs (Total 10 Points)

    1. The extent to which the applicant describes and documents 
intended coordination with other national, regional, State, and local 
governmental and nongovernmental organizations and HIV prevention 
providers, such as other national agencies or organizations, State and 
local health departments; (4 points)
    2. The quality of the applicant's plan to ensure consistency with 
applicable State and local comprehensive HIV prevention community plans 
when conducting activities at the State and local levels; (4 points) 
and
    3. The quality of the applicant's plan for communicating successful 
approaches and ``lessons learned'' to other organizations. (2 points)

F. Scientific, Theoretical, or Conceptual Foundation (Total 10 Points)

    1. The extent to which the program, as described, has a clearly 
described and sound scientific, theoretical, or conceptual foundation; 
(5 points) and
    2. The extent to which data, theory, or conceptual framework 
convincingly demonstrate that the proposed activities are likely to 
meet the stated needs. (5 points)

G. Evaluation and Technical Assistance (Total 15 Points)

    1. The quality of the applicant's evaluation plan for monitoring 
the implementation of proposed activities and measuring the achievement 
of program goals and objectives; (10 points) and
    2. The quality of the applicant's plan for obtaining needed 
technical assistance and staff training to support the proposed 
program. (5 points)

H. Budget (Not Scored)

    Extent to which the budget is reasonable, itemized, clearly 
justified, and consistent with intended use of funds.
    A fiscal Recipient Capability Audit may be required of some 
applicants before funds will be awarded.

H. Other Requirements

A. Reporting Requirements

    Provide CDC with the original plus two copies of:
    1. Semiannual progress reports which should document services 
provided and problems encountered, with careful attention to answering 
questions and documenting accomplishments and problems encountered in 
meeting program objectives. Progress reports should follow the OMB 
report format (OMB 0920-0249) as indicated in the application kit. In 
the third and final year of the project, CDC will ask recipients to 
report on their plans to sustain the program in the event CDC funding 
is not continued for another project period;
    2. Financial status report, no more than 90 days after the end of 
the budget period; and
    3. Final financial report and performance report, no more than 90 
days after the end of the project period.
    Send all reports to: Julia Valentine, Grants Management Specialist, 
Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Room 300, 255 East Paces Ferry 
Road, NE, Mailstop E-15, Atlanta, GA 30305-2209.
    For descriptions of the following Other Requirements, see 
Attachment I:
AR98-4  HIV/AIDS Confidentiality Provisions
AR98-5  HIV Program Review Panel Requirements
AR98-7  Executive Order 12372 Review
AR98-8  Public Health System Reporting Requirements
AR98-9  Paperwork Reduction Act Requirements
AR98-10  Smoke-Free Workplace Requirements
AR98-11  Healthy People 2000
AR98-12  Lobbying Restrictions
AR98-14  Accounting System Requirements
AR98-15  Proof of Non-Profit Status

I. Authority and Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number

    This program is authorized under the Public Health Service Act, 
Section 301(a) [42 U.S.C. 241(a)], 317(k)(2) [42 U.S.C. 247b(k)(2)], as 
amended. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number is 93.939.

J. Where to Obtain Additional Information

    To receive additional written information and to request an 
application kit, call 1-888-GRANTS4 (1-888-472-6874). You will be asked 
to leave your name and address and will be instructed to identify the 
Announcement number of interest.
    If you have questions after reviewing the contents of all the 
documents, business management technical assistance may be obtained 
from: Julia Valentine, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management 
Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Announcement 98043, Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention, Room 300, 255 East Paces Ferry Road, 
NE., Mailstop E-15, Atlanta, GA 30305-2209, telephone (404) 842-6871; 
Email address [email protected].
    For program technical assistance, contact Victor Barnes, M.D., 
Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention--Intervention Research and Support; 
National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention; Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention (CDC), Mail Stop E-58, Atlanta, GA 30333, 
telephone (404) 639-5200, E-mail address [email protected].
    See also the CDC homepage on the Internet: http://www.cdc.gov.

    Dated: May 28, 1998.
Joseph R. Carter,
Acting Associate Director for Management and Operations, Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 98-14645 Filed 6-2-98; 8:45 am]
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