[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 104 (Tuesday, May 30, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34474-34475]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-13389]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

[Program Announcement 00140]


Announcement Grant to the Marin County Department of Health and 
Human Services, California

A. Purpose

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the 
availability of fiscal year (FY) 2000 funds for a grant to the Marin 
County Department of Health and Human Services (MCDHHS)in California to 
evaluate the high incidence of breast cancer in Marin County.
    CDC is committed to achieving the health promotion and disease 
prevention objectives of ``Healthy People 2010,'' a national activity 
to reduce mortality and morbidity and improve the quality of life. This 
announcement is related to the focus area of cancer. For the conference 
copy of ``Healthy People 2010,'' visit the Internet site: http://www.health.gov/healthypeople>
    The purpose of the program is for MCDHHS community-based 
investigation of the high incidence of breast cancer and possible 
causes of increased risks of breast cancer in this region of 
California.

B. Eligible Applicant

    Assistance will be provided only to the Marin County Department of 
Health and Human Services, California. No other applications are 
solicited. The sole source justification is based on the Congressional 
language in FY 2000 CDC appropriation, which earmarked funding for 
Marin County Department of Health and Human Services, Marin County, 
California.

    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 $250,000 is available in FY 2000 to fund the MCDHHS. 
It is expected that the award will begin on or about September 30, 
2000, for a 12 month budget period with a project period of up to 18 
months.

Use of Funds

    The grant funds may not be expended to provide inpatient hospital 
or treatment services. Treatment is defined as any service recommended 
by a clinician, including medical and surgical intervention provided in 
the management of a diagnosed condition.

D. Program Requirements

    In conducting activities to achieve the purpose of this project, 
the recipient shall be responsible for the following activities:
    1. Investigate suspected environmental risk factors for breast 
cancer.
    2. Develop, implement, and evaluate effective collaborations among 
public, non-profit and private partners to achieve and support breast 
cancer control objectives.
    3. Develop and evaluate training for professionals in cancer early 
detection,

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surveillance and data analysis. Sponsor information exchanges through 
workshops, and other group mechanisms as appropriate.
    4. Develop a research plan for investigating environmental risk 
factors with a protocol for mapping environmental factors of women with 
and without breast cancer.
    5. Develop plans for sharing and disseminating the results of the 
project.

E. Application Content

    Use the information in the Program Requirements, Other 
Requirements, and Evaluation Criteria sections to develop the 
application content. The application will be evaluated on the criteria 
listed in Part G. of this announcement, so it is important to consider 
them in laying out the project plan. The narrative should be no more 
than 10 double-spaced pages, printed on one side, with one inch 
margins, and unreduced font. The application pages should be numbered 
and a complete index to the application and its appendixes included. 
Begin each separate section on a new page. The original and each copy 
of the application must be submitted unstapled, unbound, and typed on a 
8\1/2\" by 11" paper, with at least 1" margins, headings and footers, 
and printed on one side only using unreduced font. The ``narrative'' 
portion of the application should address the following:

1. Statement of Need

    Identify and describe the nature and extent of the problem for 
which assistance is requested.

2. Short and Long-Term Objectives

    Describe objectives that must be specific, measurable, time phased, 
and realistic.

3. Operational Plan

    Address the means for achieving each of the objectives. Provide a 
concise description of each component or major activity and how it will 
be implemented. The plan must identify and establish a time line for 
the completion of each component or major activity.

4. Evaluation Plan

    Provide a quantitative plan for monitoring progress toward 
achieving each of the objectives.

5. Program Management

    Describe the functions and qualification for each of the program 
personnel requested.

6. Budget

    Provide a detailed budget and justification for the costs that are 
consistent with the purpose of the program and the proposed project 
activities.

F. Submission and Deadline

    On or before July 20, 2000, submit the application to the Grants 
Management Specialist identified in the ``Where to Obtain Additional 
Information'' section of this announcement. Submit the original and two 
copies of CDC Form 0.1246. Forms are in the application kit.

G. Evaluation Criteria

    Each application will be evaluated individually against the 
following criteria by an independent review group appointed by CDC.
    1. Need statement. The extent to which the applicant identifies 
specific needs related to the purpose of the program. (20 points)
    2. Objectives. The degree to which short- and long-term objectives 
are specific, time-phased, measurable, and realistic. (20 points)
    3. Operational Plans. The adequacy of the applicant's plan to carry 
out the proposed activities, including the extent to which they plan to 
work collaboratively with other organizations and individuals who may 
have an impact on cancer prevention and control objectives. (20 points)
    4. Evaluation Plan. The extent to which the evaluation plan appears 
capable of monitoring progress toward meeting project objectives. (20 
points)
    5. Program Management. The extent to which proposed staff appear to 
be qualified and possess capacity to perform the project. (20 points)
    6. Budget. The extent to which the budget along with narrative 
justification is reasonable and consistent with the purpose and 
objectives of the program (Not scored).

H. Other Requirements

Technical Reporting Requirements

    An original and two copies of a progress report is required no 
later than 90 days after the end of the first twelve months. A 
Financial Status Report and a final performance report are required no 
later than 90 days after the end of the project period. All reports are 
submitted to the Grants Management Branch, CDC, identified in the last 
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-7  Executive Order 12372 Review
AR-8  Paperwork Reduction Act Requirements
AR-10  Smoke-Free Workplace Requirements
AR-11  Healthy People 2010
AR-12  Lobbying Restrictions
AR-21  Small, Minority, And Women-owned Business

I. Authority and Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number

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

J. Where To Obtain Additional Information

    This announcement and other CDC program announcements can be found 
on the CDC home page Internet address at: http://www.cdc.gov.
    If you have questions after reviewing the contents of all the 
documents, business management assistance may be obtained from: Cynthia 
Collins, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management Branch, 
Procurement and Grants Office, Announcement 00140, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention, 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000, Atlanta, 
Georgia 30341-4146 Telephone Number: 770/488-2757, E-mail address: 
[email protected].
    For program technical assistance, contact: Denita Dean, Division of 
Cancer Prevention and Control, National Center for Chronic Disease 
Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and 
Control and Prevention (CDC), Mail Stop K-55, 4770 Buford Highway, NE, 
Atlanta, GA 30341-3724, Telephone Number: 770/488-4227, FAX Number: 
770/488-4639, E-mail address: [email protected].

    Dated: May 23, 2000.
John L. Williams,
Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention (CDC).
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