[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 95 (Tuesday, May 16, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31173-31175]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-12241]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Program Announcement 00088]


Health Promotion and Disease Prevention for Rhode Island Senior 
Citizens; 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 ``Health Promotion and Disease Prevention for Rhode Island 
Senior Citizens''. CDC is committed to achieving the health promotion 
and disease prevention objectives of

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``Healthy People 2010,'' a national activity to reduce the morbidity 
and mortality and improve the quality of life. This announcement is 
related to the focus area of Educational and Community-Based Programs. 
For the conference copy of ``Healthy People 2010'', visit the internet 
site: http://www.health.gov/healthypeople>.
    The purpose of the program is to create and evaluate a model for 
health outreach and health promotion for senior citizen communities 
that can be applied around the nation. This model will be created 
through a community partnership between the Roger Williams Medical 
Center and the New England Association of Labor Retirees.

B. Eligible Applicants

    Assistance will be provided only to the Roger Williams Medical 
Center, Providence, RI. No other applications are solicited. This sole 
source solicitation is based on the Conference Report [H.R. Rep. 10-
470, at 599 (1999)] to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2000, 
Public Law 106-113, which earmarks funding for the Roger Williams 
Medical Center in Providence, Rhode Island, to collaborate with the New 
England Association of Labor Retirees on a program emphasizing the 
early detection of diseases among seniors.

    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 $607,411 is available in FY 2000 to fund the Roger 
Williams Medical Center in Providence, Rhode Island. It is expected 
that the award will begin on or about August 1, 2000, and will be made 
for a 12-month budget period within a project period of one year. 
Funding estimates may change.

D. Program Requirements

    In conducting activities to achieve the purpose of this program, 
the recipient will be responsible for the following:
    1. Create a health promotion model with objectives that illustrates 
a population screening strategy for Rhode Island seniors with follow-up 
strategies for health promotion and health maintenance.
    2. Conduct and evaluate one or more demonstration projects in 
health promotion and disease prevention or preventive health services, 
or both, in defined communities or targeted populations. Revise the 
health promotion model based on outcomes of the demonstration project.
    3. Establish an advisory committee to provide input on major 
program activities. The committee should be comprised of experts in 
health promotion/disease prevention and evaluation research arena. 
Committee members could include experts from health-care providers, 
local health departments, voluntary health organizations, senior 
citizens, and academic institutions.
    4. Establish collaborative activities with appropriate 
organizations, individuals, State health, education, and mental health 
agencies such as the Rhode Island Department of Public Health, the 
American Cancer Society, Senior Citizens Associations and local media, 
etc., to implement and evaluate the proposed activities.
    5. Coordinate and collaborate with other Public Health Service 
(PHS) supported research programs to prevent duplication and enhance 
overall efforts.

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 the criteria when creating 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 five 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 in the application 
kit. Submit the application on or before June 30, 2000, to the Grants 
Management Specialist identified in Section J., ``Where to Obtain 
Additional Information''.
    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.)

G. Evaluation Criteria

    The application will be evaluated based on the following criteria 
by an independent review panel appointed by CDC.

Background (10 Points)

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

Program Plan (50 Points)

    1. The extent to which the overall program plan has clear 
objectives that are specific, measurable, and realistic. (8 points)
    2. The extent to which the target population(s) are well-specified 
and consistent with the proposed objectives. (8 points)
    3. The extent to which the proposed program activities are well-
specified, achievable, time-phased, and consistent with the proposed 
objectives. (12 points)
    4. The extent to which the proposed research methods (e.g., 
participant recruitment, data collection, outcome measures, data 
analyses, etc.) are clear and appropriate, have scientific merit, and 
are consistent with proposed objectives and activities. (12 points)
    5. 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 (15 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.

Collaboration (15 Points)

    1. The extent to which the applicant has described a plan for 
establishing and gathering input from an advisory committee with 
expertise critical to the success of the project.
    2. The extent to which the applicant has described a plan for 
establishing collaborative relationships with appropriate 
organizations, individuals, State health, education and mental health 
agencies to implement and evaluate the proposed activities.

Management and Staffing Plan (10 Points)

    The extent to which the applicant demonstrates the scientific 
expertise

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and capacity to carry out the program objectives and specific project 
plan.

Budget (Reviewed But Not Scored)

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

Human Subjects (Reviewed But Not Scored)

    Does the application adequately address the requirements of Title 
45 CFR part 46 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 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 
Section J., ``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-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 section 301(a) [42 U.S.C. 241(a)] 
of the Public Health Service Act, as amended. The Catalog of Federal 
Domestic Assistance number is 93.283.

J. Where To Obtain Additional Information

    If you have questions after reviewing the contents of all the 
documents, business management assistance may be obtained from: Robert 
Hancock, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management Branch, 
Procurement and Grants Office, Announcement 00088, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention (CDC), Room 3000, 2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, 
GA 30341-4146, telephone (770) 488-2746, E-mail address: [email protected].
    This and other CDC announcements can be found on the CDC home page 
internet address: http://www.cdc.gov.
    For program technical assistance, contact: Lynda Doll, Ph.D., 
Program Director, Prevention Research Centers Office, National Center 
for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 4770 Buford Highway, NE., 
Atlanta, GA 30341-3724, telephone 404-488-5395, E-mail address: 
[email protected].

    Dated: May 10, 2000.
John L. Williams,
Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention (CDC).
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