[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 121 (Thursday, June 24, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33866-33868]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-16065]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[Program Announcement 99156]


Cooperative Agreement With a National Organization for Promoting 
Health, Preventing Disease and Disability, and Managing Chronic Disease 
in the Workplace; 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 cooperative agreement 
program with a national organization for promoting health, preventing 
disease and disability, and managing chronic disease in the workplace. 
This announcement relates to all areas of ``Healthy People 2000.'' The 
purpose of this program is to promote the attainment of the objectives 
outlined in ``Healthy People 2000'' through the translation of public 
health principles and practices into easily interpretable and 
actionable information for the workplace.

B. Eligible Applicants

    Applications will be accepted from national, nonprofit 
organizations who provide documented proof of meeting the following 
criteria in the ``Eligibility'' section of the application:
    1. Be an established tax-exempt organization (i.e., a non-
governmental, tax exempt corporation or association whose net earnings 
in no way accrue to the benefit of private shareholders or 
individuals). Tax-exempt status may be confirmed by providing a copy of 
the relevant pages from the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) most 
recent list of 501(c)(3)or(6) tax exempt organizations or a copy of the 
current IRS Determination Letter. Proof of tax exempt status must be 
provided with the application.
    2. Have a membership composed primarily of large private employers 
with multi-state and/or national operations and sales.

    Note: Public Law 104-65 states that an organization described in 
section 501(c)(4) of

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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 $350,000 is available in FY 1999 for 1-2 awards. It 
is expected that the average award will be $175,000, ranging from 
$75,000 to $275,000. It is expected that awards will begin on or about 
September 30, 1999, 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 the successful 
completion of required activities and reports, and by the availability 
of funds.

D. Program Requirements

    In conducting activities to achieve the purposes of this program, 
the recipient will be responsible for the activities under 1. Recipient 
Activities, and CDC will be responsible for the activities under 2. CDC 
Activities.

1. Recipient Activities

    a. Develop and implement a needs assessment of members in the areas 
of health promotion, disease and disability prevention, chronic disease 
management, wellness and health screening programs, health care quality 
assessment and improvement, health benefits purchasing, and community 
outreach.
    b. Disseminate information to members concerning health and health-
related issues through various methods, not necessarily limited to 
conferences, meetings, seminars, symposia, and publications.
    c. Facilitate communication, information sharing, collaboration, 
and recognition of achievements on health and health-related issues and 
activities among members.
    d. Work with members to promote broad public and population health 
objectives.
    e. Develop a model(s) for partnerships for health in the workplace.

2. CDC Activities

    a. Provide technical assistance and monitor the progress of all 
aspects of this cooperative agreement.
    b. Provide up-to-date scientific information.

E. Application Content

    Use the information in the Purpose, Program Requirements, Other 
Requirements, and Evaluation Criteria sections to develop the 
application content. Applications will be evaluated on the criteria 
listed, so it is important to follow them in laying out the program 
plan. The narrative should be no more than 25 double-spaced pages, 
printed on one side, with one-inch margins and 12-point font.

1. Organizational Profile (Maximum 7 Pages)

    a. Provide a narrative on the applicant organization, including: 
Background information, evidence of relevant experience, and a clear 
understanding of this announcement's purpose. Provide evidence of an 
organizational structure and mission that can meet the requirements of 
this program.
    b. Provide a membership listing and an estimate of members' 
combined total workforce.
    c. Include details of past experiences working with members on 
health and health-related issues.
    d. Profile qualified personnel who are available to work under this 
agreement. Include a global organizational chart which also 
demonstrates the geographic location(s) and organizational positions of 
all anticipated personnel.

2. Program Plan (Maximum 18 Pages)

    a. Provide clear and concise descriptions of proposed recipient 
activities; demonstrating your understanding of public health 
principles, the intent of this announcement, and your members' needs. 
Include some preliminary ideas on members' needs (in the areas of 
health promotion, disease and disability prevention, chronic disease 
management, wellness and health screening programs, health care quality 
assessment and improvement, health benefits purchasing, and community 
outreach) and how they relate to this announcement.
    b. Include goals and measurable objectives that are specific, time-
framed and relevant to the intent of this announcement. Detail the 
potential benefits of the proposed objectives.
    c. Provide an action plan, including a timeline of activities and 
personnel responsible for implementing each segment of the plan.
    d. Include an evaluation plan which encompasses both qualitative 
and quantitative measures for the achievement of program objectives, as 
well as a mechanism for mid-course correction when those objectives are 
not being met.
    e. Provide a plan for sharing findings/results indicating when, to 
whom, and in what format.
    f. Provide a plan for obtaining additional resources from non-
federal sources to supplement program activities and ensure their 
continuation after the end of the project period.

3. Budget Information

    Provide a detailed budget with justification. The budget proposal 
should be consistent with the purpose, program requirements, and 
program plan presented.

F. Submission and Deadline

    Submit the original and two copies of PHS-5161-1 (OMB Number 0937-
0189). Forms are in the application kit.
    On or before August 16, 1999, submit the application to the Grants 
Management Specialist identified in the ``Where to Obtain Additional 
Information'' section of this announcement.
    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 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. Organizational Profile (15 Points)

    The extent to which the applicant's existing organizational 
structure, mission, goals, objectives, activities, functions and 
membership composition are consistent with the purpose of this Program 
Announcement.

2. Capability (25 Points)

    The extent to which the applicant appears likely to succeed in 
implementing the proposed activities as measured by relevant past 
history, a sound management structure and staff qualifications--
including the appropriateness of proposed roles, responsibilities and 
job descriptions.

3. Program Plan (40 Points)

    The extent to which the applicant's program plan meets the required 
activities specified under ``Recipient Activities'' in this 
announcement; and are measurable, specific, time-framed and realistic.

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4. Evaluation (20 Points)

    The extent to which the applicant has developed mechanisms for 
evaluating and reevaluating progress toward stated goals and objectives 
which include feedback from its membership. The extent to which the 
applicant builds in the capacity for mid-course correction(s) based on 
those evaluations.

5. Budget (Not Scored)

    The extent to which the budget is reasonable in the amount(s) 
requested, justified by the application content, and consistent with 
the intentions of this announcement.

H. Other Requirements

Technical Reporting Requirements

    Provide CDC with original plus two copies of:
    1. Annual progress reports;
    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 
the ``Where to Obtain Additional Information'' section of this 
announcement.
    The following additional requirements are applicable to this 
program. For a complete description of each, see Attachment I in the 
application package.

AR-9  Paperwork Reduction Act Requirements
AR-10  Smoke-Free Workplace Requirements
AR-11  Healthy People 2000
AR-12  Lobbying Restrictions
AR-15  Proof of Non-Profit Status

I. Authority and Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number

    This program is authorized under sections 301 and 317(k)(2) of the 
Public Health Service Act [42 U.S.C. 241 and 247b(k)(2)], as amended. 
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number is 93.283.

J. Where To Obtain Additional Information

    To download this and other CDC Program Announcements, you can go 
the CDC home page www.cdc.gov and click on ``funding''.
    If you do not have Internet access 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. 
Please refer to Program Announcement 99156 when you request 
information. Joanne Wojcik, Grants Management Specialist, Grants 
Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Announcement 99156, 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2920 Brandywine Road, 
Room 3000, Atlanta, GA 30341, Telephone (770) 488-2717, Email address 
[email protected].
    For program technical assistance, contact:

Kenneth A. Schachter, M.D., M.B.A., Medical Director, Epidemiology 
Program Office, Office of HealthCare Partnerships, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention (CDC), Telephone 404/639-4449, Email address 
[email protected]
    and
Priscilla B. Holman, M.S. Ed., Health Communication Corporate Liaison, 
Office of Program Planning and Evaluation, Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention (CDC), Telephone: 404/639-1929, E-mail: [email protected]

    Dated: June 18, 1999.
John L. Williams,
Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention (CDC).
[FR Doc. 99-16065 Filed 6-23-99; 8:45 am]
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