[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 90 (Tuesday, May 11, 1999)] [Notices] [Pages 25346-25347] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-11774] [[Page 25346]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [Program Announcement 99121] Environmental Community Based Organization Capacity Building Grant; Notice of Availability of Funds A. Purpose The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the availability of fiscal year (FY) 1999 funds for a grant program to assist community based organizations (CBO) to educate communities about energy-related health activities conducted near Department of Energy (DOE) sites. The purpose of this program is to conduct workshops, community meetings, collaborate with communities and develop material which may be used to educate communities about energy-related public health activities. This program addresses the ``Healthy People 2000'' priority area of Environmental Health. B. Eligible Applicants The solicitation is open to non-profit community-based organizations with a documented history of providing energy-related environmental health education/training to communities located near DOE nuclear weapons facilities sites. Note: Pub. L. 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 $200,000 is available in FY 1999 to fund up to 4 awards. It is expected that the average award will be $50,000. It is expected that the awards will begin on or about September 1, 1999, and will be made for a 12-month budget period within a project period of up to 3 years. Funding estimates may change. 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. D. Program Requirements In conducting activities to achieve the purpose of this grant the recipient activities may include: 1. Prepare educational materials related to energy-related public health activities around DOE sites; and 2. Conduct community workshops and public meetings to provide information on the health effects of nuclear and chemical elements on the community. 3. Collaborate with the community to improve community understanding of energy-related health activities. E. Application Content Use the information in the Program Requirements, Other Requirements, and Evaluation Criteria sections to develop the application content. Your application will be evaluated on the criteria listed, so it is important to follow them in laying out your program plan. The narrative should be no more than 20 double-spaced pages, printed on one side, with one-inch margins, and unreduced font. F. Submission and Deadline Application: Submit the original and two copies of PHS 5161-1 (OMB Number 0937- 0189). Forms are in the application kit. On or before July 15, 1999, submit the application to the Grants Management Specialist identified in ``Where to Obtain Additional Information''. 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 orderly processing. (Applicants must request a legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark or obtain a legibly dated receipt from a commercial carrier or U.S. Postal Service. Private metered postmarks shall not be acceptable as proof of timely mailing.) Late Applications: Applications which do not meet the criteria in (a) or (b) above are considered late applications, will not be considered, and will be returned to the applicant. G. Evaluation Criteria Each application will be evaluated individually against the following criteria by an independent review group appointed by CDC. 1. The extent to which the applicant documents a history of providing education and training on energy-related issues to communities near DOE sites. (25%) 2. The extent to which the proposal addresses a plan for collaborating with the community to enhance the communities' understanding of energy-related health issues. (50%) 3. The qualifications and commitment of the applicant; allocations of time and effort of staff devoted to the project; the qualifications of the primary and support staff; and the adequacy of existing and proposed facilities and resources for conducting project activities. (25%) 4. Budget: The proposed budget on the basis of its reasonableness, concise and clear justification, and consistency with the intended use of grant funds. (Not Scored) H. Other Requirements Technical Reporting Requirements Provide CDC with original plus two copies of: 1. Progress reports annually, no more than 30 days after the end of the budget period; 2. Financial status report, no more than 90 days after the end of the budget period; and, 3. Final financial status and performance reports, no more than 90 days after the end of the project period. Send all reports to the Grants Management Specialist identified in ``Where to Obtain Additional Information.'' The following additional requirements are applicable to this program. For a complete description of each, see Attachment I in the application kit. AR-9 Paperwork Reduction Act Requirements AR-10 Smoke-Free Workplace Requirements AR-11 Healthy People 2000 AR-12 Lobbying Restrictions AR-14 Accounting System Requirements AR-15 Proof of Non-Profit Status I. Authority and Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number This program is authorized under section 301(a) and 317 of the Public Health Service Act, [42 U.S.C. section 241(a) and 247(b)], as amended. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number is 93.283. J. Where To Obtain Additional Information You can download this proposal and application forms from the internet at: http://www.cdc.gov double click on ``funding''. 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 [[Page 25347]] assistance may be obtained from: Victoria Sepe, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Announcement 99121, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2920 Brandywine Road, NE, Room 3000, Atlanta, GA 30341 telephone (770) 488-2721, Email address [email protected]. For program technical assistance, contact: Mr. Art Robinson, Public Health Educator, Division of Environmental Hazards and Health Effects, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway, NE, Chamblee, Georgia 30341, Telephone: (770) 488-7040, E-mail address: [email protected] Dated: May 5, 1999. John L. Williams, Director, Procurement and Grants Office Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [FR Doc. 99-11774 Filed 5-10-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P