[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 84 (Monday, May 1, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25332-25334]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-10734]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Program Announcement 00041]


Public Health Leadership Institute; Notice of Availability of 
Funds

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 Public Health Leadership Institute. This program addresses 
the ``Healthy People 2010'', focus area 23-8, which states that the 
goal is to: ``Increase the proportion of Federal, Tribal, State, and 
local agencies that incorporate specific competencies in the essential 
public health services into personnel systems.'' The purpose of this 
cooperative agreement program is to enhance the leadership knowledge 
and skills of State and local health officials and other public health 
professionals by conducting an annual Public Health Leadership Program. 
The program is intended to provide participants with a learning 
experience, highlighted by an intensive on-site program. It will 
provide an opportunity for public health leaders to interact and create 
a network of leaders who can be instrumental in influencing the future 
direction of public health. Participants will be periodically evaluated 
during the program to determine the impact of the experience on their 
level of leadership ability and their organization's effectiveness and 
efficiency. The results of these evaluations, along with the 
participants' recommendations for improvement, will be used in planning 
activities for future leadership programs.
    The long-term objectives of the cooperative agreement are to:
    1. Provide an annual forum for discussions and the critical 
analysis of current public health issues.
    2. Develop a network of public health leaders who can provide 
ongoing support to the public health infrastructure following 
attendance at the program.
    3. Strengthen the relationship between public health practice and 
academia by providing a model for such interaction.
    4. Enhance and develop leadership skills and abilities of 
participants in areas that are vital to the operation of their health 
agencies.
    The core faculty of the program will consist of recognized leaders 
from academia. Leaders from the private sector, professional and 
voluntary organizations, government agencies and legislative staffs 
will also be recruited when specialized expertise is required.

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, State and local governments or 
their bona fide agents, and federally recognized Indian tribal 
governments, Indian tribes, or Indian tribal organizations.


    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 $500,000 is available in FY 2000 to fund one award. 
It is expected that the award will begin on September 30, 2000 and will 
be made for a 12-month budget period within a project period of up to 
five 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.

Use of Funds

    The proposed budget should include travel costs for two meetings at 
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention during each year to 
discuss programmatic issues and concerns.

D. Program Requirements

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

1. Recipient Activities

    a. Coordinate a steering committee which should include leaders 
from academia, health organizations such as the Association of State 
and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), the National Association of 
County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), the National Governor's 
Association (NGA), the National Association of County Officials (NACO), 
and the American Association of Hospital Professionals (AAHP) and 
alumni from other leadership development programs.
    b. Develop and present a comprehensive advanced leadership program 
to enhance existing leadership skills and abilities of participants in 
the areas that are critical to the operation of State and local public 
health systems.
    c. Demonstrate how the curriculum supports the improved capacity of 
public health leaders to achieve significant progress in advancing 
public health effectiveness as measured by the National Public Health 
Performance Standards.
    d. Provide a conference facility for at least one on-site forum to 
engage in discussions and critical analysis of current health issues as 
well as continuing discussions during the year-long experience.
    e. Develop a network of public health leaders who can strengthen 
the public health infrastructure after attending the program.
    f. Develop a model for interaction between public health practice 
and academia.
    g. Documentation and certification that the applicant has the 
ability to provide CCU or CME credits.
    h. Provide expenses for participants to attend the on-site week.
    i. Develop an evaluation plan to determine the impact of the 
leadership experience on participants ability to enhance organizational 
effectiveness and efficiency.
    j. Develop a funding plan that demonstrates efforts for 
sustainability of

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the program and includes options for both applicant and participant 
costs.
    k. Demonstrate a plan that ensures continued educational 
opportunities and collaborative efforts between the current class 
participants and previous graduates of this national public health 
leadership program.

2. CDC Activities

    a. Provide technical assistance and consultation in all phases of 
the planning, preparation and presentation of the Institute.
    b. Assist as needed in the development of goals and objectives of 
the program and curriculum.
    c. Provide technical assistance, as needed, with identification of 
potential faculty members to be recruited from the private sector, 
legislative staffs, and other health agencies.

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 30 double-spaced pages, 
printed on one side, with one inch margins, and unreduced font.

F. Submission and Deadline

Letter of Intent (LOI)

    Your letter of intent (LOI) should include the following 
information: A brief letter stating that the applicant intends to 
submit a full proposal on or before the final application submission 
date. The LOI is not required and will not be used for accepting or 
evaluating applications, but for CDC planning purposes only. The LOI 
should be submitted by U.S. postal mail on or before June 15, 2000 to 
the Grants Management Specialist identified in the ``Where to Obtain 
Additional Information'' section of this announcement.

Application

    Submit the original and two copies of the PHS Form 5161-1 (OMB 
Number 0937-0189). Forms are available at the following Internet 
address: www.cdc.gov.od/pgo/forminfo.htm or in the application kit.
    On or before July 15, 2000, 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 
submission to the Independent Review Group. (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. Plan (25 Points)

    Extent to which the applicant understands the issues to be 
addressed in accordance with the purpose of the cooperative agreement. 
This plan should demonstrate the willingness to develop a partnership 
with other nationally recognized, advanced leadership and management 
programs in both public and private sectors, in health and non-health 
settings, and how these programs would assist to develop, execute and 
evaluate the proposed program. Applicant should be able to demonstrate 
the ability to develop a public health leadership development program 
model. Applicants must be able to recruit nationally recognized core 
faculty from academic institutions, State and/or Federal Governmental 
Agencies, professional and voluntary organizations and private 
industries who have demonstrated background and knowledge in the 
research and applications to leadership skill building activities. 
Applicant must relate their understanding of the existing literature 
and data on advanced leadership development programs. A detailed work 
plan which includes measurable objectives must be submitted. The plan 
should demonstrate a clear understanding of contemporary issues and 
concerns of practicing public health practitioners.

2. Objectives (30 Points)

    Extent to which the applicant has a clear description of the 
objectives of the project and the specific and measurable steps to be 
taken in the measurable implementation of the program. The respective 
responsibilities of any other partners should be clearly described. 
Applicant must include goals that are feasible to be accomplished 
during the budget period, address all activities necessary to 
accomplish them and a time-line which shows the objectives are 
specific, time-phased and measurable. A description of activities that 
the applicant has been involved with which would indicate an ability to 
accomplish this project should be included.

3. Methods (25 Points)

    Extent to which the applicant provides a detailed description of 
the proposed activities which are likely to achieve each objective and 
overall program goals. The description should include: (1) A reasonable 
and complete schedule for implementing all activities, (2) designation 
of responsibility for each action, (3) position descriptions, 
Curriculum Vitae (CV's) and lines of responsibility appropriate to 
accomplishment of program goals and objectives, (4) letters of support 
from other partners or constituents involved and their concurrence with 
the applicant's plans, and (5) suggested geographical location for the 
on-site program and facilities including space and equipment needed to 
deliver the Institute.

4. Evaluation (20 Points)

    The extent to which the proposed evaluation system is detailed and 
will document program progress, effectiveness, impact and outcome. The 
extent to which the applicant demonstrates potential data sources for 
evaluation proposed, and documents staff availability, expertise, and 
capacity to perform the evaluation. The extent to which a feasible plan 
for reporting evaluation results and using evaluation information for 
programmatic decisions is included. Plans for short-term and long-term 
evaluation with a baseline of data to be collected and measured 
throughout the entire program covered under the cooperative agreement. 
Documentation and certification that the applicant has the ability to 
provide Continuing Education Units (CEU) or Continuing Medical 
Education (CME) credits.

5. Budget (Not Scored)

    Applicant must provide justification for budget expenditures as 
well as appropriateness to activities proposed in their application. 
Costs for each component of the program (design and development, on-
site program,

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evaluation, personnel, travel, etc.) must be included. If applicant 
expects to receive funds from other partners or sources these must be 
clearly stated and detailed according to the costs that will be 
covered.

H. Other Requirements

Technical Reporting Requirements

    Provide CDC with original plus two copies of:
    1. Semi-annually progress reports;
    2. Financial Status Report (FSR), 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 kit.

AR-10--Smoke-Free Workplace Requirements
AR-11--Healthy People 2010
AR-12--Lobbying Restrictions

I. Authority and Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number

    This program is authorized under section 1704 of the Public Health 
Service Act, 42 U.S.C. section 300u-3, as amended. The Catalog of 
Federal Domestic Assistance number is 93.283.

J. Where To Obtain Additional Information

    This and other CDC announcements may be found on the CDC home page 
on the Internet: http://www.cdc.gov. 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 you 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: Van 
Malone, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management Branch, 
Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention, Room 3000, 2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341-4146, 
Telephone number (770) 488-2764, email [email protected].
    For program technical assistance, contact: Donna C. Carmichael, 
Public Health Practice Program Office 4770 Buford Highway, MS K-39, 
Atlanta, GA 39341, Telephone: (770) 488-2417 email [email protected].

    Dated: April 25, 2000.
John L. Williams,
Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention (CDC).
[FR Doc. 00-10734 Filed 4-28-00; 8:45 am]
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