[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 108 (Monday, June 5, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35644-35647]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-13938]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Program Announcement Number 00119]


Core State Injury Surveillance and Program Development 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 Core State Injury Surveillance Program Development and 
Traumatic Brain Injury Surveillance Program Development, focused in 
three phases: Phase I-Basic Core Injury Program Development; Phase II-
Enhanced Core Injury Program Development; and Phase III-Advanced Core 
Injury Program Development: Surveillance. This Program addresses the 
health promotion and disease prevention objectives of ``Healthy People 
2010.'' The announcement is related to the focus area of Injury and 
Violence Prevention. For the conference copy of ``Healthy People 
2010,'' visit the Internet site: http://www.health.gov/healthypeople.
    The purposes of the cooperative agreements are to develop, 
implement and evaluate injury core and/or surveillance programs in one 
of the specified injury-related priority areas.

B. Eligible Applicants

    Assistance will be provided only to the official public health 
departments of States or their bonafide agents, including the District 
of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the 
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the 
Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the

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Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau and federally recognized Indian 
tribal governments. States may apply for Phases I or II, Phases II and 
III, or Phase III only. States should submit a separate application for 
each Phase applied for. States previously funded under Announcement 
number 780 ``State and Injury Intervention Surveillance Program'', Part 
II, Basic Injury Program Development (Georgia, Kansas, Mississippi, and 
Oregon), are eligible to apply under Phases II and III; States 
previously funded under Announcement number 99136, ``State-Based Core 
Injury Program Development'' (Arkansas, Vermont and Nevada), are 
eligible to apply under Phase III.

    Note: Public Law 104-65 states that an organization described in 
section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 which engages 
in lobbying activities shall not be eligible to receive Federal 
funds constituting an award, grant (cooperative agreement) contract, 
loan, or any other form.

C. Availability of Funds

    Approximately $1,900,000 is available in FY 2000 to fund 
approximately 24 awards.
    Phase I: Basic Core Injury Program Development.
    Approximately $750,000 is available to fund 4-10 States for Core 
Injury Program Development. The average award amount will be $75,000.
    Phase II: Enhanced Core Injury Program Development.
    Approximately $750,000 is available to fund up to 16 States for 
Core Injury Program Development. The average award amount will be 
$75,000.
    Phase III: Advanced Injury Surveillance Program Development: 
Surveillance.
    Approximately $400,000 is available to fund up to 4 States for 
Injury Surveillance Program Development. The average award amount will 
be $100,000.
    It is expected that the awards 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 4 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 on the availability of funds.
    Pre-Application Workshop for New and Competing Applicants:
    In addition, for interested applicants, a telephone conference call 
for pre-application technical assistance will be held on Friday, June 
9, 2000, from 1 pm to 2 pm, Eastern Standard Time. The conference name 
is NCIPC Core Injury, the bridge number for the conference call is 1-
800-311-3437, and the pass code is 957144. If you have a problem during 
your conference, you may press *0 at anytime to signal the attendant. 
If you have questions, about the technical operations of the 
teleconference equipment please call 404-639-7550.

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

Phase I: Basic Core Injury Program Development
    a. Establish an injury focal point and coordinating process within 
the public health agency;
    b. Establish an injury advisory council to address issues relevant 
to injury prevention and control in the State;
    c. Conduct data review and analysis to determine the availability 
of data about injury problems and the potential for solutions in the 
State and region in comparison to the nation and develop an annotated 
report containing this information;
    d. Identify and catalog current and potential injury prevention and 
control resources within the State; and
    e. Develop a State injury plan which is based on data and which is 
prioritized for the prevention and control of injuries and serves as a 
resource for other State agencies.
Phase II: Enhanced Core Injury Program Development
    In addition to the activities indicated for Phase I, above, 
applicant will also:
    a. Analyze existing data to define the magnitude of the injury 
problem in the State, the populations at risk, and the causes of 
injury;
    b. Use the 11 recommended core data sets to produce and disseminate 
written reports on injuries within the State and conduct national 
comparisons (To obtain a copy of Consensus recommendations, see Where 
to Obtain Additional Information, Section J);
    c. Evaluate data to determine whether data sources can be linked 
and whether there is any benefit for prevention from linking them;
    d. Develop or update a State injury plan which is based on data and 
which is prioritized for the prevention and control of injuries and 
serve as a resource for other State agencies;
    e. Develop, update, or expand an injury advisory council to provide 
input on issues relevant to injury prevention and control in the State; 
and
    f. Provide coordination for injury activities of the public health 
agency.
    g. Participate in a process for establishing and reviewing some 
components (e.g., data collection and analysis; coordination and 
collaboration; and technical support and training) of the 5 minimum 
components used to define a Core Injury Program and share with other 
States, ``lessons learned'' about and through this process.
Phase III Advanced Core Injury Program Development: Surveillance
    a. Develop and enhance capacity for accessing data sets included 
among the 11 core data sets recommended for injury surveillance;
    b. Develop or enhance capacity to conduct injury surveillance for 
conditions included among the 14 core injuries and injury risk factors 
recommended for surveillance to include but not be limited to Traumatic 
Brain Injury (TBI) data; and
    c. Analyze and interpret TBI and other surveillance data to support 
statewide TBI and other injury prevention and control activities, make 
comparisons with other States and produce and disseminate written 
reports using 3 or more of the recommended core data sets for injury 
control. (States funded under Announcement numbers 716 and 98022, while 
funded under these announcements, will be required to focus on a core 
factor other than TBI).

2. CDC Activities

    a. Provide consultation on planning, implementation, evaluation, 
data analysis, and dissemination of results;
    b. Provide coordination between and among the States, by assisting 
in the transfer of information and methods developed to other programs, 
and providing up-to-date information;
    c. Provide technical assistance for the Behavioral Risk Factor 
Surveillance System (BRFSS) and other available specific injury 
surveillance modules when requested;
    d. Operate a process of evaluation and improvement in which lessons 
learned are shared among other States implementing the same type of 
program; and
    e. Coordinate compilation of ``lessons learned'' through this 
process and communicate them.

E. Application Content

    Use the information in the Program Requirements, Other 
Requirements, and Evaluation Criteria sections to develop the 
application content. Subject to the limitations described under 
Eligible Applicants, Section B above, States may

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choose to apply for Phases I or II, Phases II and III, or Phase III. A 
separate application should be submitted for each Phase (I, II, and 
III) applied for. Your application 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 30 double-spaced pages for 
each Phase applied for, printed on one side, with one inch margins, no 
smaller than 12 point Courier Font. Number each page consecutively and 
provide a complete Table of Contents. The total number of pages should 
not exceed 100 pages including the appendix. No bound booklets, etc. 
should be attached.
    Competing continuation applicants funded under Program Announcement 
780, State and Injury Intervention Surveillance Program, Part II, Basic 
Injury Program Development, should provide a Progress Report which 
includes a detailed report on the attainment of objectives and 
achievements of the program over the preceding three-year period of CDC 
funding. The applicant should include the accomplishments made with CDC 
funding covering all areas related to that cooperative agreement. The 
section should not exceed 5 pages.

F. Submission and Deadline

    Letter of Intent (LOI): Prospective applicants are asked to submit, 
by June 30, 2000, a letter of intent that includes the number and title 
of the announcement, a descriptive title of the proposed program, the 
name, address, and telephone number of the Principal Investigator and 
whether applying for Phase I, Phase II or Phase III funding.
    Although a letter of intent is not required, is not binding, and is 
not used in the review of an application, the information that it 
contains is used to estimate the potential review workload and avoid 
conflict of interest in the review. The letter of intent is to be 
submitted to the Grants Management Specialist listed under the ``Where 
to Obtain Additional Information'' section of this announcement.
    Application: Submit the original and 2 copies of PHS 5161-1 (OMB 
Number 0937-0189). Forms are in the application kit. On or before 
August 8, 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. Need for Core Program Development (30 Points)

    For Phase I Applicants:
    The extent to which the applicant describes the need for Core 
Program funding and the minimal nature of their injury program.
    The extent to which the applicant describes the level of agency 
resources directed toward injury activities, if applicable, and how 
this additional funding will contribute to efforts to initiate or 
improve existing or planned injury surveillance activities.
    The extent to which the applicant defines the agency's commitment 
to coordinating injury prevention and control activities through a 
focal point.
    For Phase II Applicants:
    The extent to which the applicant describes an existing injury 
program which continually maintains capacity to conduct injury 
activities.
    For competing continuation applicants--those currently funded under 
Program Announcement 780, State and Injury Intervention Surveillance 
Program, Part II, Basic Injury Program Development, the extent to which 
past activities are presented completely and demonstrate attainment of 
objectives.
    For Phase III Applicants:
    The extent to which the applicant presents information describing 
the nature of an existing injury surveillance program.
    The extent to which the applicant presents data and information 
documenting the agency's capacity and current resources allocated for 
injury surveillance.
    The extent to which the applicant provides evidence of an effective 
plan for enhancements to its injury surveillance system, which includes 
the ability to access or link data on some of the 14 core conditions 
including traumatic brain injury (TBI) in some of the 11 core data sets 
recommended for injury surveillance.

2. Goals and Objectives (10 Points)

    For All Phases:
    The extent to which the applicant includes goals which are relevant 
to the purpose of the proposal and feasible to accomplish during the 
project period, and the extent to which these are specific and 
measurable.
    The extent to which the applicant has included objectives which are 
feasible to accomplish during the budget period, and which address all 
activities necessary to accomplish the purpose of the proposal.
    The extent to which the objectives are specific, time-framed, 
measurable, and realistic.

3. Methods and Staffing (30 Points)

    For All Phases:
    The extent to which the applicant provides: (1) A detailed 
description of how staffing resources (including epidemiological 
resources) will be allocated and used to accomplish each objective and 
overall program goals, and which includes designation of a coordinator 
with responsibility for coordinating an injury prevention and control 
program; (2) indicates a reasonable and complete schedule for 
implementing and completing all activities; and (3) a description of 
the roles of each unit, organization, or agency, and evidence of 
coordination, supervision, and degree of commitment (e.g., time, in-
kind, financial) of staff, organizations, and agencies involved in 
injury surveillance activities and; (4) provides evidence of access or 
assignment of epidemiological expertise for performing routine data 
review and analysis activities and providing technical advice and 
consultation for other State agencies.

4. Evaluation (20 Points)

    For All Phases:
    The extent to which the proposed evaluation system is detailed, 
addresses goals and objectives of the program, and will document 
program process, effectiveness, and impact. The extent to which the 
applicant demonstrates potential data sources for evaluation purposes 
and methods to evaluate the data sources, and documents staff 
availability, expertise, experience, and capacity to perform the 
evaluation.
    The extent to which a feasible plan for reporting evaluation 
results and using evaluation information for programmatic decisions and 
continuous program improvement is present.

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5. Collaboration (10 Points)

    For All Phases:
    The extent to which relationships between the program and other 
organizations, agencies, and health department units that will relate 
to the program or conduct related activities are clear, complete and 
provide for complementary or supplementary interactions.
    The extent to which advisory group membership and roles are clear 
and appropriate.
    The extent to which relationships with local academic institutions 
are completely described and appropriate.
    The extent to which surveillance, if any, of core injury conditions 
will be developed and coordinated to enable comparability of TBI and 
other injury data with other States and jurisdictions.

6. Budget and Justification (Not Scored)

    For All Phases:
    The extent to which the applicant provides a detailed budget and 
narrative justification consistent with stated objectives and planned 
program activities.

H. Other Requirements

Technical Reporting Requirements

    Provide CDC with original plus 2 copies of:
    1. Semi-annual progress reports.
    2. Financial status report, no more than 90 days after the end of 
the budget period.
    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 
the ``Where to Obtain Additional Information'' section of this 
announcement.
    For descriptions of the following Other Requirements, see 
Attachment I in the application package:

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
AR-13--Prohibition on Use of CDC Funds for Certain Gun Control 
Activities

I. Authority and Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number

    This program is authorized under sections 301(a) and 317k(2) [42 
U.S.C. 241(a) and 247b(k)(2)] of the Public Health Service Act, as 
amended.

J. Where To Obtain Additional Information

    This and other CDC announcements are available through the CDC 
homepage on the Internet at: 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 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 assistance may be obtained from: Joanne 
Wojcik, Grants Management Specialist, Announcement #00119, Grants 
Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention, 2920 Brandywine Road, Suite 3000, Atlanta, GA 
30341-4146, Telephone number (770) 488-2717, Email address [email protected]
    For program technical assistance, contact: Cecil Threat, Jr., 
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway, NE, Mailstop K02, Atlanta, 
GA 30341-3724, Telephone (770) 488-1236, Email address: [email protected].
    To obtain a copy of The Consensus Recommendations for Injury 
Surveillance in State Health Departments, September 1999, contact 
STIPDA at 2141 Kingston Ct., Ste. 110-B, Marietta, GA 30067, 770-690-
9000. You can also view and print this document from the STIPDA 
webpage: www.stipda.org (From the STIPDA homepage, click-on the 
Publications link; scroll down and select the publication indicated 
above.)

    Dated: May 30, 2000.
John L. Williams,
Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention (CDC).
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