[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 213 (Thursday, November 4, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60209-60211]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-28842]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[Program Announcement 00009]
Availability of Funds for Fiscal Year 2000; Cooperative Agreement
for a National Immunization Coalition and Information Network
A. Purpose
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the
availability of fiscal year (FY) 2000 funds for a cooperative agreement
program for a National Immunization Coalition and Information Network.
This program addresses the ``Healthy People 2000'' priority area of
Immunization and Infectious Diseases.
The purpose of this program is to create a national coalition and
information network to improve the effectiveness of efforts to reduce
vaccine preventable disease among children, adolescents, and adults.
This program will be accomplished through fostering collaboration among
public and private nonprofit organizations, Federal government
agencies, State and local governments, National Immunization Program
partners and grantees, and others.
This program will improve knowledge and awareness of health care
providers, public and private health organizations, and other public
health groups about immunization recommendations, practices, programs,
and benefits by:
1. Fostering the creation of new partnerships and working to build
new and effective coalitions to identify and address educational needs
regarding immunization issues.
2. Developing materials which translate technical immunization
guidelines, recommendations, and information into formats which are
appropriate, understandable, and useful to targeted audience(s).
3. Identifying successful interventions among immunization programs
by networking with private providers and public health organizations to
identify successful programs and effective immunization strategies and
tactics, including case examples, educational materials, media and
partner relationship strategies, and public relations practices.
4. Distributing appropriate, understandable, and useful technical
immunization guidelines, educational materials, and information
regarding successful immunization programs to national, State, and
local health care providers, advocacy groups, private providers, and
public health organizations, including State and local health
departments and other National Immunization Program partners.
B. Eligible Applicants
Applications may be submitted by public and private nonprofit
organizations and by governments and their agencies; that is,
universities, colleges, research institutions, hospitals, other public
and private nonprofit organizations. Tax-exempt status may be confirmed
by either providing a copy of the pages from the Internal Revenue
Service's (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 in the application.
C. Availability of Funds
Approximately $500,000 will be available to fund one cooperative
agreement. It is expected that this award will begin on or about
February 1, 2000, and will be made for a 12-month budget period within
a project period of up to three years. The funding estimate 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.
Use of Funds
Funds cannot be used for construction or renovation, to purchase or
lease vehicles or vans, to purchase a facility to house project staff
or carry out project activities, or to supplant existing support.
D. Cooperative Activities
To achieve the purpose of this cooperative agreement, the recipient
will be responsible for the activities under ``Recipient Activities''
below. CDC will be responsible for activities under ``CDC Activities''
below.
Recipient Activities
1. Convene 1-2 meetings per year of public and private health care
providers, volunteer groups, community-based organizations, members of
the corporate sector, and other public health organizations to inform
them of the most current immunization issues, identify and address
education needs regarding immunizations in an effort to gain support in
reaching national immunization goals.
2. Utilize recommendations by the National Immunization Program,
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP), American College of
Physicians (ACP), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) to create new materials
which facilitate the understanding, adoption, and use of those
recommendations by the targeted audience(s).
3. Identify major immunization issues, promotional literature and
activities, educational materials, and immunization statistics on the
national, State, and local levels that involves, or affects, efforts to
reduce vaccine preventable disease among children, adolescents, and
adults.
4. Establish and implement mechanisms for promoting effective
immunization practices and programs and distributing collected
materials and information to health care organizations and interest
groups around the country. For example, promote current programs such
as the CDC National Immunization Information Hotline.
5. Actively participate in conferences and meetings on the National
and State level that focus on highlighting model programs and
strategies, information exchange, addressing immunization issues, and
maintaining or increasing child, adolescent, and adult immunization
coverage levels.
6. Establish and implement mechanisms for evaluating the reach of
the program and effectiveness of the materials produced.
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CDC Activities
1. Provide technical assistance in implementing activities,
identifying major immunization issues and effective programs.
2. Provide scientific collaboration for appropriate aspects of the
activities, including information on disease impact, vaccination
coverage levels, and prevention strategies.
3. Assist in development and review of relevant immunization
information made available to Federal, State, and local health
agencies, health care providers, and volunteer organizations.
4. In conjunction with the recipient, evaluate the reach of the
program and effectiveness of the materials produced.
E. Application Content
Use the information in the Cooperative Activities, 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 application should be no more than 35 double-spaced pages,
printed on one side, with one-inch margins, and 12 point font, not
including attachments.
Organization Profile
1. Provide a narrative, including background information and
information on the applicant organization, evidence of relevant
experience in coordinating activities among constituents, and a clear
understanding of the purpose of the project.
2. Include details of past experiences working with the target
population(s). Provide information on organizational capability to
conduct proposed project activities.
3. Profile qualified and experienced personnel who are available to
work on the project and provide evidence of the organizational
structure that is proposed to meet the requirements of the project.
Include an organizational chart of the applicant organization
specifying the location and staffing plan for the proposed project.
Program Plan
1. Include goals and measurable impact and process objectives that
are specific, realistic, measurable, and time-phased. Include an
explanation of how the objectives contribute to the purposes of the
request for assistance and evidence that demonstrates the potential
effectiveness of the proposed objectives.
2. Detail an action plan, including a timeline of activities and
personnel responsible for implementing each segment of the plan.
3. Prepare a plan to include impact and process evaluation
utilizing both quantitative and qualitative measures for the
achievement of program objectives to determine the reach and
effectiveness of the message promoted by the awardee, and monitor the
implementation of proposed activities. Indicate how the quality of
services provided will be ensured.
4. Provide a plan for disseminating project results indicating
when, to whom, and in what format the material will be presented.
5. Provide a plan for obtaining additional resources from non-
Federal sources to supplement program activities and ensure
continuation of the activities after the end of the project period.
Collaboration Activities
1. Obtain and include letters of support, written in the last 12 to
24 months, from local and national organizations and constituents.
2. Provide memoranda of agreement from collaborating organizations
indicating a willingness to participate in the project, the nature of
their participation, period of performance, names and titles of
individuals who will be involved in the project, and the process of
collaboration. Each memorandum should also show an understanding and
endorsement of immunization activities.
3. Provide evidence of collaborative efforts with health
departments, provider organizations, coalitions, and other local
organizations.
Budget Information
1. Provide a detailed budget with justification. The budget
proposal should be consistent with the purpose and program plan of the
proposed project.
2. Provide an itemized (line-item) budget categorized by objective.
3. Also provide, if known at the time of application, the name of
the contractor, method of selection, budget etc.
F. Submission and Deadline
Submit the original and two copies of the application PHS 5161-1,
(OMB Number 0937-0189). Forms are in the application kit.
On or before December 20, 1999, submit the application to: Sharron
Orum, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management Branch,
Procurement and Grants Office, Announcement Number 00009, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000,
Atlanta, Georgia 30341.
Deadline: Applications shall be considered as meeting the deadline
if they are either:
1. Received on or before the deadline date; or
2. 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. Background and Need: The extent to which the applicant
understands the problem of under-immunization and proposes a plan to
address the issues specific to their constituents. (15 points)
2. Capability: The extent to which the applicant appears likely to
succeed in implementing proposed activities as measured by relevant
past experience, a sound management structure, and staff
qualifications, including the appropriateness of their proposed roles
and responsibilities and job descriptions. The applicant:
a. Must have three years of demonstrated history of producing or
disseminating written health promotion, disease prevention, or
immunization related written communication materials, such as
newsletters, media kits, posters, brochures, or information sharing
documents.
b. Must have three years of demonstrated history of sponsoring and/
or organizing meetings at a regional or national level with the purpose
of sharing information, transferring skills, and promoting immunization
initiatives.
c. Must have three years of demonstrated history of working with
and accessing major agencies, private and public sector public health
organizations, professional health associations, volunteer groups, and
other organizations across the country, and demonstrate their
capability to motivate and manage other organizations to participate
with a national immunization coalition. (25 points)
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3. Program Plan: The feasibility and appropriateness of the
applicant's action plan to identify immunization issues and new
developments (e.g., new recommendations), communicate with, and reach,
targeted populations, translate technical immunization information into
appropriate new formats, develop and disseminate effective immunization
materials and information, and establish and implement a national
immunization information sharing/dissemination network. (30 points)
4. Coordination and collaboration: The extent to which the
applicant proposes to develop and maintain a National Immunization
Coalition and Information Network, and coordinate the activities of
that coalition with State and local immunization programs, State and
local coalitions, provider organizations, and other appropriate
agencies. (20 points)
5. Evaluation Plan: The extent to which the applicant proposes to
evaluate the proposed plan, including impact and process evaluation, as
well as quantitative and qualitative measures for achievement of
program objectives, determining the health effect on the population,
and monitoring the implementation of proposed activities. (10 points)
6. Budget and Justification: The extent to which the proposed
budget is adequately justified, reasonable, and consistent with
proposed project activities and this program announcement. (Not Scored)
H. Other Requirements
Technical Reporting Requirements
Provide CDC with the original plus two copies of:
1. Progress reports (annual, semiannual, or quarterly);
2. Financial status report, no more than 90 days after the end of
the budget period;
3. Final financial report and performance report, 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 Appendix II in the
application kit.
AR98-10--Smoke-Free Workplace
AR98-11--Healthy People 2000
AR98-12--Lobbying Restriction
AR98-14--Accounting System Requirements
AR98-15--Proof of Non-Profit Status
AR98-20--Conference Support
I. Authority and Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number
This program is authorized under section 311 [42 U.S.C. 243] and
317(k)(2), [42 U.S.C. 247b(k)(2)] of the Public Health Service Act as
amended. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number is 93.185.
J. Where To Obtain Additional Information
This and other CDC announcements and application forms may be
downloaded from the CDC Internet home page--http://www.cdc.gov. Click
on ``funding.''
Interested parties without Internet access may request an
application kit by calling 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: Sharron Orum, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management
Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Announcement 00009, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000,
Atlanta, Georgia 30341, Telephone (770) 488-2716; FAX (770) 488-2777);
E-mail address: [email protected].
For program technical assistance, contact: Glen Nowak, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1600 Clifton Road, Mailstop E-05,
Atlanta, Georgia 30333, Telephone (404) 639-8200; FAX (404) 639-8626,
E-mail address: [email protected].
Dated: October 28, 1999.
Henry S. Cassell,
Acting Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC).
[FR Doc. 99-28842 Filed 11-3-99; 8:45 am]
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