[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 87 (Thursday, May 4, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25936-25938]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-11094]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Program Announcement 00103]


C. Everett Koop Community Health Information Center--A National 
Model for Physician-Based Community Health Information Centers; 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 grant program 
entitled ``C. Everett Koop Community Health Information Center--A 
National Model for Physician-based Community Health Information 
Centers.''
    CDC is committed to achieving the health promotion and disease 
prevention objectives of ``Healthy People 2010'' a national activity to 
reduce morbidity and mortality and improve the quality of life. This 
program addresses the ``Healthy People 2010'' focus area of Health 
Communication.
    For the conference copy of ``Healthy People 2010,'' visit the 
internet site: http://www.health.gov/healthypeople.
    The purpose of the program is to strengthen the C. Everett Koop 
Community Health Information Center (CHIC) by (1) conducting a follow-
up evaluation of CHIC as an effective model for other community health 
information centers, (2) disseminating the results of the evaluation to 
professional medical societies nationwide, and (3) conducting a final 
assessment of the dissemination and use of the model in other 
communities.

B. Eligible Applicants

    Assistance will be provided only to the C. Everett Koop Community 
Health Information Center, Philadelphia College of Physicians, 
Philadelphia, PA. No other applications are solicited. The sole source 
justification is based on congressional language in fiscal year 2000 
CDC Appropriation, which provides earmarked funding for the C. Everett 
Koop Community Health Information Center in Philadelphia, PA.

    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 $200,000 is available in FY 2000 to fund the C. 
Everett Koop Community Health Information Center. It is expected that 
the award will begin on or about September 30, 2000, and will be made 
for a 12-month budget period within a project period of three 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 program, 
the recipient will be responsible for the following:
    1. Strengthening the CHIC program by fully implementing the 
recommendations of the 1999 evaluation related to (a) marketing, 
promotion, and visibility, (b) resources, and (c) accessibility (See 
attachment I for recommendations).
    2. Encouraging community involvement by developing a network of 
partners in providing current, complete, and comprehensive health 
information, and in increasing awareness of the availability of 
information resources.
    3. After the recommendations have been fully implemented, 
developing a

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plan for a follow-up evaluation of the CHIC program.
    4. Establishing an advisory committee to plan for the dissemination 
of the evaluation results nationwide.
    5. Analyzing data, implementing recommendations from the follow-up 
evaluation, disseminating the evaluation results to similar medical 
societies nationwide, and a followup assessment of the dissemination of 
and use of the model in other communities in years two and three.

E. Application Content

Application

    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

    Submit the original and two copies of the application PHS Form 398 
(OMB Number 0925-0001) (adhere to the instructions on the Errata 
Instruction Sheet for PHS 398). Forms are available at the following 
Internet address: www.cdc.gov/. Forms, or in the application kit. On or 
before June 1, 2000, submit the application to the Grants Management 
Specialist identified in the ``Where to Obtain Additional Information'' 
section of this announcement.
    Deadline: The application shall be considered as meeting the 
deadline above if it is either:
    (a) Received on or before the deadline date; or
    (b) Sent on or before the deadline date.

(Applicant must request a legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark or 
obtain a legibly dated receipt from a commercial carrier or the 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

    The application will be evaluated by an objective review panel 
based on the following criteria:

Background (10 Points)

    The extent to which the applicant demonstrates an understanding of 
the current literature and theories relevant to the proposed 
activities.

Program Plan (40 Points)

    1. The extent to which the overall program plan has clear 
objectives that are specific, measurable, and realistic. (10 points)
    2. The extent to which the proposed program activities are well-
specified, achievable, time-phased, and consistent with the proposed 
objectives. (10 points)
    3. The extent to which the proposed research methods (e.g., data 
collection, outcome measures, data analyses, etc.) are clear and 
appropriate, have scientific merit, and are consistent with proposed 
objectives and activities. (10 points)
    4. The degree to which the applicant has met the CDC policy 
requirements regarding the inclusion of women, ethnic and racial groups 
in the proposed research. This includes:
    a. The proposed plan for the inclusion of both sexes and racial and 
ethnic minority populations for appropriate representation.
    b. The proposed justification when representation is limited or 
absent.
    c. A statement as to whether the design of the study is adequate to 
measure differences when warranted. (10 points).

Evaluation Plan (20 Points)

    The quality of the plan to evaluate the overall project as well as 
specific program activities in regard to progress, efficacy, and cost 
benefits.

Collaborations (20 Points)

    1. The extent to which the applicant has described a plan for 
establishing and gathering input from an advisory committee that 
includes experts with expertise critical to the success of the project. 
(10 points)
    2. The extent to which the applicant has described a plan for 
establishing collaborative relationships with appropriate 
organizations, individuals, federal, state, and local health and 
education agencies to implement and evaluate the proposed activities. 
(10 points)

Management and Staffing Plan (10 Points)

    The extent to which the applicant demonstrates the scientific 
expertise and capacity to carry out the program objectives and specific 
project plan.

Budget (Not Scored)

    The extent to which the budget and justification are consistent 
with program objectives and purpose.

Human Subjects (Not Scored)

    If the proposed project involves human subjects, whether or not 
exempt from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) 
regulations, the extent to which adequate procedures are described for 
the protection of human subjects.

H. Other Requirements

Technical Reporting Requirements

    Provide CDC with original plus two copies of:
    1. Progress reports (annual);
    2. Financial status report, not 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 II in the 
application kit.

AR-1  Human Subjects Requirements
AR-2  Requirements for Inclusion of Women and Racial and Ethnic 
Minorities in Research
AR-7  Executive Order 12372 Review
AR-8  Public Health System Reporting Requirements
AR-9  Paperwork Reduction Act Requirements
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 sections 301(a), 317(k)(2) and 
1706 [42 U.S.C. 241(a), 247(k)(2) and 300u-5] of the Public Health 
Services Act, as amended. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance 
number is 93.135.

J. Where To Obtain Additional Information

    This announcement and other CDC program announcements can be found 
on the CDC home page Internet--http://www.cdc.gov. Click on ``Funding'' 
then ``Grants and Cooperative Agreements.''
    To obtain additional information contact: Cynthia Collins, Grants 
Management Specialist, Grants

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Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention (Centers for Disease Control), 2920 Brandywine 
Road, Room 3000, Atlanta, GA 30341-4146, Telephone (770) 488-2757, E-
mail address:[email protected].
    For program technical assistance, contact: Elijah West, National 
Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 4770 Buford Highway, NE., 
Mailstop K-44, Atlanta, GA 30341-3724, Telephone 404-488-5549, E-mail 
address:[email protected].

    Dated: April 28, 2000.
Henry S. Cassell, III,
Acting Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Center for Disease 
Control And Prevention (CDC).
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