[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 104 (Tuesday, May 30, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34476-34478]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-13390]



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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Program Announcement 00096]


National Limb Loss Information Center; 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 for a 
National Limb Loss Information Center (NLLIC). The purpose of the 
program is to support a NLLIC which will: (1) serve as a national 
clearinghouse to provide educational materials, referral services, and 
self-help guidance to persons with limb loss and their families; (2) 
establish collaborative relationships with peer support groups and 
conduct peer visitation training opportunities provided through 
relationships with hospitals and limb loss support groups; (3) provide 
information to health care providers and professionals regarding limb 
loss; and (4) develop school-based educational efforts to increase the 
knowledge and understanding of students regarding limb loss. 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 
announcement is related to the focus area of ``Disability and Secondary 
Conditions.'' For the conference copy of ``Healthy People 2010,'' visit 
the Internet site: http://www.health.gov/healthypeople

B. Eligible Applicants

    Applications may be submitted by public and private non-profit 
organizations and by governments and their agencies; that is, 
universities, colleges, research institutions, hospitals, other public 
and private non-profit 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 $1,400,000 will be available in FY 2000 to fund one 
award. 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 up to 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. The award made under this announcement will be 
made with the expectation that program activities will continue when 
grant funds decrease.

Use of Funds

    Grant funds may be used to support personnel services, supplies, 
equipment, travel, subcontracts, and other services directly related to 
project activities consistent with the approved scope of work. Project 
funds may not be used to supplant other agency funds, construction, 
purchase of facilities or space, or for patient care. Project funds may 
not be used for individualized preventive or rehabilitative measures 
(direct patient support) such as for wheelchairs, medical appliances, 
or assistive technology unless specifically approved by the funding 
agency.

D. Program Requirements

    Applicants are required to collect, organize, and disseminate limb 
loss educational materials and resources and provide effective 
management systems for all center operations. Major tasks and 
responsibilities include:
    1. Establish, maintain, and manage a comprehensive project 
management information system, including data on clients, referrals, 
and resources;
    2. Establish and maintain a resource library regarding limb loss 
which includes a comprehensive electronic resource database;
    3. Utilize universities, research institutions and other noted 
authorities such as Rehabilitation Hospitals to collect and maintain a 
comprehensive inventory of current educational materials regarding limb 
loss;
    4. Develop appropriate information, educational messages, and 
guidance to individuals with limb loss;
    5. Develop and disseminate a national education publication that 
conveys the most current advances in treatment and care of persons with 
limb loss and disability;
    6. Develop a peer visitation training initiative to conduct self-
help training and work with support networks, including outreach to 
special populations such as women, racial and ethnic minorities, and 
the elderly;
    7. Develop standardized materials to assist local organizations in 
the conduct of appropriate visitation programs;
    8. Develop and utilize affiliations with public school systems, 
other educational facilities, and educational professionals to provide 
limb loss information to teachers and students;
    9. Develop and utilize collaborative relationships with State and 
local medical societies and health care professionals in order to 
enhance health care providers' understanding of the needs of people 
with limb loss;
    10. Develop and utilize collaborative relationships with disability 
organizations to better assess affected individuals and families.

E. Application Content

    Use the information in the Program Requirements, 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 narrative should be no more than 40 double-spaced pages, 
printed on one side, with one inch margins, and unreduced font.
    The application should describe how the applicant:
    1. Is recognized as an organization with established expertise in 
the provision of educational and support services to individuals with 
limb loss and their families.
    2. Is experienced in limb loss rehabilitation processes and has 
strong collaborative relationships with a national network of local 
affiliates and other organizations that provide both rehabilitation and 
disability services.
    3. Can demonstrate and document historical or proposed 
collaborative relationships with the submission of memorandums of 
agreement and/or letters of support.
    4. Can demonstrate and document competencies in developing and 
disseminating educational and training materials regarding limb loss 
that can be utilized for a wide range of informational and referral 
needs by individuals and interested organizations.
    5. Can provide substantive details and information as to how each 
of the Program Requirements components will be conducted and 
coordinated into a cohesive and efficient national program.

Recipient Financial Participation

    Recipient financial participation is not required for this program 
in accordance with the authorizing legislation. However, the applicant 
should document any sources of financial support for a portion of the 
project cost, such as salaries for key staff

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and tangible contributions by collaborating agencies.

F. Submission and Deadline

Letter of Intent (LOI)

    A letter of intent is requested from prospective applicants. The 
letter should not exceed two pages. It must identify this Announcement 
number, organization, and name of the proposed project director. The 
letter will not be used to eliminate potential applicants, but it will 
enable CDC to determine the level of interest in the Announcement, and 
allow CDC to plan the independent review more efficiently.
    On or before July 5, 2000, submit the letter of intent 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 PHS 5161-1 (OMB Number 0937-
0189). Forms are available at the following Internet address: http://www.cdc.gov, or in the application kit. On or before July 26, 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 panel appointed by CDC.
1. Evidence of need and understanding of the problem: (15 Points)
    a. The extent to which the applicant describes its understanding of 
the national limb loss problem as evidenced by estimates of incidence 
and/or prevalence, demographic indicators, and scope of the problem.
    b. The extent to which the applicant describes the gaps that exists 
in current educational materials and the tools that would serve to 
better educate and facilitate more positive rehabilitation outcomes.
2. Evidence of the ability to provide educational materials needed to 
inform individuals with limb loss regarding rehabilitation and 
disability resources, and other pertinent information choices: (25 
Points)
    a. The extent to which the applicant describes its knowledge and 
use of current educational materials available in accessible formats 
(e.g., visually impaired) with regard to limb loss rehabilitation and 
identification of materials needed to address specific problems 
associated with the rehabilitation and the disabling process.
    b. The extent to which the applicant describes its capacity to 
acquire and disseminate resources, educational materials and other 
tools (with descriptions of these resources) in regard to the 
rehabilitation options and other uses of disability information of 
benefit to persons with limb loss.
3. Technical Approach: (35 Points)
    a. The extent to which the applicant describes its capacity to 
assess and ensure that the basic components of the project will be 
promoted and implemented.
    b. The extent to which the applicant describes its proposed plan to 
establish and operate the National Limb Loss Information Center, and 
ensure its capability to function as a national coordinating focus for 
collection and dissemination of limb loss information.
    c. The extent to which the applicant describes its approach to 
developing school based limb loss education programs for students and 
educational professionals.
    d. The extent to which the applicant describes its approach to 
developing health care provider limb loss education programs.
    e. The extent to which the applicant describes its demonstrated 
competency in developing educational materials, including accessible 
formats, regarding individuals with limb loss.
    f. The extent to which the applicant describes the functions of the 
established oversight entity (such as a board of directors) including 
its composition, impact on policy, planning, and oversight for 
educational activities, with an indication of how it will complement 
existing educational and peer visitation programs.
    g. The extent to which the applicant describes the reasonableness, 
feasibility, and logic of the designated project objectives, including 
the overall work plan, timetable for accomplishment, and the strength 
of the proposed evaluation plan.
    h. The extent to which the applicant describes the available 
services and how access to project services, opportunities, and 
facilities will be achieved for persons with disabilities.
    i. The extent to which the applicant describes its demonstrated 
competency of collecting data and utilizing data sets to establish 
program priorities and assess program effectiveness.
4. Outreach Capacity: (20 Points)
    a. The extent to which the applicant describes its ability to 
establish and conduct a peer visitation training program initiative.
    b. The extent to which the applicant identifies and describes the 
facilities and organizations to be visited and description of any 
planned follow-up to evaluate the number of training sessions that are 
initiated and the outcomes of these activities.
    c. The extent to which the applicant describes its ability to 
target and outreach to several special population groups including 
women, racial and ethnic minorities, and the elderly.
    d. The extent to which the applicant describes its ability to 
collect data and evaluate the effect of peer visitation and training 
programs.
5. National Educational Publication: (5 points)
    The extent to which the applicant describes its plan to develop, 
distribute, and update a national educational publication that will 
provide information regarding limb loss.
6. Budget justification: (not scored)
    The proposed budget will be evaluated on the basis of its 
reasonableness, concise and clear justification, accuracy and 
consistency with the intended use of grant funds.

H. Other Requirements

    Provide CDC with an original plus two copies of:
    1. Semiannual progress reports;
    2. Financial Status Reports, no later than 90 days after the end of 
each budget period; and
    3. Final Financial Status Report and performance report, due 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.

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    The following additional requirements are applicable to this 
program. For a complete description of each, see the ATTACHMENT in the 
application kit.

AR-7  Executive Order 12372 Review
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 by Section 301 (a) (42 U.S.C. 241(a)) 
and Section 317 (42 U.S.C. 247b) of the Public Health Service Act, as 
amended. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number is 93.184.

J. Where To Obtain Additional Information

    This and other funding opportunities 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 your name, address, and 
telephone number and will be instructed to identify the Announcement 
Number of interest.
    If you have any questions after reviewing the contents of all the 
documents, business management technical assistance may be obtained 
from:

William Paradies, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management 
Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC), 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000, Atlanta, Georgia 
30341-4146, Telephone: (770) 488-2721, E-mail: [email protected]

General program assistance can be obtained from: Jack Stubbs, 
Disability and Health Branch, National Center for Environmental Health, 
CDC, 4770 Buford Highway, Building 101, Mailstop F-29, Atlanta, Georgia 
30341, Telephone: (770) 488-7096, E-mail: [email protected]

    Dated: May 23, 2000.
John L. Williams,
Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention (CDC).
[FR Doc. 00-13390 Filed 5-26-00; 8:45 am]
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