[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 111 (Thursday, June 8, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36448-36451]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-14425]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Program Announcement Number 00141]


Notice of Availability of Funds; Surveillance of Intimate Partner 
Violence (IPV)

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 Surveillance of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). The 
purpose(s) of the program announcement are (1) to improve state injury 
surveillance capacity through the implementation of the Consensus 
Recommendations For Injury Surveillance In State Health Departments, 
September 1999 Report, for a copy of this report, visit the Internet 
site: (http://www.injuryprevention.org/stipda/s-pubs) and (2) to 
support the integration of population-based IPV surveillance systems 
into existing injury surveillance systems that will help determine the 
magnitude of IPV in population subgroups, and continued revision and 
testing of uniform definitions and recommended data elements. This 
program addresses ``Healthy People 2010,'' a national activity to 
reduce morbidity and mortality and improve health. This 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.

B. Eligible Applicants

    Assistance will be provided only to the official public health 
departments of States or their bona fide agents, including the District 
of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the 
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, 
federally recognized Indian tribal governments, the Federated States of 
Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of 
Palau. States previously funded under announcement number 94483 ``State 
Injury Prevention Programs'' are eligible to apply (Massachusetts, 
Michigan and Rhode Island). States previously funded under announcement 
number 99134 ``State Injury Prevention Programs'' are not eligible to 
apply (Kentucky and Oklahoma).

    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 $1.2 million is available to fund up to four awards. 
It is expected that the average award will be $300,000. 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 five 
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 activities under (1) 
Recipient Activities, and CDC will be responsible for the activities 
listed under (2) CDC Activities.

1. Recipient Activities

    a. Enhance existing injury surveillance activities to support 
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) surveillance to identify victims and 
occurrences of IPV, including data describing the magnitude of the 
problem and the extent of injuries (i.e., who is affected, areas and 
persons at greatest risk, and the type and source of the information 
used).
    b. Enhance an existing injury surveillance system, capable of 
linking with one or more health-related data sources to determine 
intimate partner violence incidence and prevalence in the targeted area 
(e.g., linkage of emergency department injury surveillance data or 
hospital discharge data with health-care based IPV surveillance data).
    c. Enhance the capacity for general injury surveillance by 
incorporating the IPV surveillance system into other existing injury 
surveillance systems.
    d. Using the Uniform Definitions for IPV Surveillance, assess the 
feasibility of enhancing existing injury surveillance and integrating a 
subset of the fifty recommended data elements: Uniform Definitions and 
Recommended Data Elements, 1999; http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/pub-res/intimate.html into an existing health-care related injury surveillance 
system. Explain decisions made in selecting the subset of 50 data 
elements.

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    e. Establish and maintain cooperative partnerships with key 
personnel of potential data source agencies (e.g., hospitals, emergency 
departments, etc.).
    f. Monitor quality, representativeness and completeness of IPV 
surveillance data.
    g. Collect and analyze surveillance data.
    h. Produce and distribute periodic, progress reports to appropriate 
state and local agencies, and develop replication guidelines for future 
use by other states and localities.
    i. Establish an advisory committee to exchange information and 
increase the likelihood of integrated injury surveillance systems.
    In addition to the above, applicants should have well-developed 
surveillance capacity that includes the ability to: (See Consensus 
Recommendations for Injury Surveillance in State Health Departments--
September 1999 Report.)
    a. Access the 11 core data sets recommended for injury 
surveillance. The 11 data sets are vital records (VR), hospital 
discharge data (HDD), Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), the 
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), the Youth Risk 
Behavioral Surveillance System (YRBSS), emergency department data (ED), 
medical examiner data and coroner data (ME), child death review data 
(CDR), the National Occupant Protection System (OPU), Uniform Crime 
Reporting System (UCR), and emergency medical services data (EMS).
    b. Assess the completeness and validity of the 11 core data sets 
and evaluate the surveillance systems that generated these data using 
standard evaluation criteria.
    c. Link data sets.
    d. Ensure that each injury event is counted only once when using 
patient records.
    e. Conduct special analyses.
    f. Identify and measure interim program outcomes.
    g. Evaluate state injury prevention program.
    h. Use surveillance to support applied research.
    i. Produce routine reports based on core data to support the five 
components of a model state injury prevention program: data collection 
and analysis; program design, implementation, and evaluation; 
coordination and collaboration; technical support and training; and 
public policy.
    j. Develop and implement a surveillance system for additional major 
injury problems (e.g., nonfatal interpersonal violence including 
intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and child abuse).
    k. Develop unique surveillance systems to meet the state's 
individual data needs.

2. CDC Activities

    a. If needed, provide technical assistance in the design of all 
phases of the IPV surveillance programs, including consultation on data 
collection instruments and procedures.
    b. Provide technical assistance in developing a standardized 
approach to surveillance and related evaluation activities.
    c. Provide consultation and assistance in problem assessment and 
target population identification, the evaluation of coverage, cost, and 
impact of surveillance activities, and design of scientific protocols.
    d. Collaborate in the analysis and dissemination of IPV 
surveillance data.
    e. Provide up-to-date scientific information about intimate partner 
violence and coordinate with related activities at CDC's National 
Center for Injury Prevention and Control.
    f. Assist in the transfer of information and methods developed in 
this program to other geographical areas.

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 
Evaluation Criteria listed, so it is important to follow them in laying 
out the program plan. The narrative should be no more than 45 double-
spaced pages, 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 60 pages including the appendix. No bound booklets, etc. should 
be attached.
    In developing the application, the applicant must also include a 
two-page, double-spaced abstract. In following the format shown below, 
the applicant should also provide a detailed description of the first 
year activities and briefly describe future-year objectives and 
activities.

Format

    1. Abstract.
    2. Background and Need.
    3. Goals.
    4. Objectives.
    5. Methodology.
    6. Evaluation.
    7. Coordination and Collaboration.
    8. Project Management and Staffing.
    9. Budget.
    10. Human Subjects.
    11. Other Requirements and Attachments.

F. Submission and Deadline

    Application: Submit the original and two 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. Abstract (Not To Exceed Two Pages) (Not Scored)

    The extent to which the applicant summarizes the existing injury 
surveillance system, the proposed IPV surveillance system, and the 
proposed integration of the IPV system into the injury surveillance 
system.

2. Background and Need (15 Points)

    a. The extent to which the applicant documents the magnitude of the 
intimate partner violence problem in the applicant's targeted area, and 
provides a profile of the persons and groups at greatest risk.
    b. The extent to which the applicant documents its current 
activities and previous experiences in injury surveillance, intimate 
partner violence surveillance, evaluation, and coordination with other 
agencies and potential partners.
    c. The extent to which the applicant documents the current capacity 
and demonstrates the existence of a well-developed injury surveillance 
system to

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collect and link health related data; what information is collected and 
what data sources are used, e.g. Hospital discharge data, emergency 
department data, and emergency services data, etc.

3. Goals (10 Points)

    a. The extent to which the applicant states specific goals that 
indicate where the applicant anticipates the integration of intimate 
partner violence into the existing injury surveillance system will be 
at the end of the five-year project period.
    b. The extent to which the applicant describes and provides 
evidence of its willingness and ability to undertake related projects 
to expand the capacity of the IPV surveillance system should additional 
funds become available.

4. Objectives (15 Points)

    a. The extent to which the applicant states specific, time-phased, 
measurable and achievable objectives.
    b. The extent to which the applicant relates the objectives 
directly to the project goals and the use of various health-related 
information sources, effort to achieve representativeness, surveillance 
system evaluation, collaboration, and demonstrates the utility of the 
surveillance system in replication efforts.

5. Methodology (20 Points)

    a. The extent to which the applicant documents the capacity of the 
existing injury surveillance system; the proposed IPV surveillance 
system; and the proposed integration of the intimate partner violence 
surveillance system into the injury surveillance system.
    b. The extent to which the applicant describes specific activities 
that are proposed to achieve each of the program objectives during the 
budget period.
    c. The extent to which the applicant provides a time-line which 
indicates when each activity and preparations for activities will 
occur.
    d. The extent to which the applicant provides evidence of an 
organizational chart that represents the actual structure of the 
integrated IPV injury surveillance system operating organization and 
its placement within the organizational units with existing 
jurisdiction and authority over other injury surveillance systems.
    e. The extent to which the applicant provides evidence it has met 
the CDC Policy requirements regarding the inclusion of women, ethnic, 
and racial groups in the proposed research.

6. Evaluation (15 Points)

    a. The extent to which the applicant describes the methods and 
design to be used to evaluate the integrated subset of the IPV 
surveillance system into the injury surveillance system, including what 
will be evaluated, data to be used, who will perform the evaluation and 
the time it will take (timeline) to do the evaluation.
    b. The extent to which the applicant provides evidence of staff 
availability, expertise, and capacity to evaluate surveillance 
activities.

7. Coordination and Collaboration (10 Points)

    a. The extent to which the applicant describes the relationship 
between the program and other organizations, agencies, and health 
department units that will relate to the program or which conduct 
related activities.
    b. The extent to which applicant provides evidence of collaboration 
with academic institutions, public safety officials, or with other 
agencies. In addition, the extent to which the applicant describes 
responsibilities and composition of the surveillance advisory 
committee.

8. Project Management and Staffing (15 Points)

    a. The extent to which the applicant documents the experience in 
the management of intimate partner violence surveillance, and describes 
the roles and responsibilities of the project director, epidemiologist, 
and each staff member, including a description of staff with 
appreciable experience in other injury surveillance systems expected to 
work in the integrated surveillance system.
    b. The extent to which the applicant describes the allocation of 
staff to the activities outlined in the Methodology section.
    c. The extent to which the applicant includes letters in the 
appendix from each collaborating consultant or outside agency stating 
their willingness and ability to fulfill the proposed responsibilities.

9. Budget (Not Scored)

    The extent to which the budget request is clearly explained, 
adequately justified, reasonable, sufficient, and consistent with the 
stated objectives and planned activities.

10. Human Subject (Not Scored)

    a. The extent to which the applicant describes the degree to which 
human subjects may be at risk.
    b. The extent to which the applicant describes assurances that all 
activities will conform to the requirements of 45 CFR part 46.

H. Other Requirements

Technical Reporting Requirements

    Provide CDC with original plus two 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.
    Projects that involve the collection of information from 10 or more 
individuals and funded by a resulting cooperative agreement will be 
subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under 
the Paperwork Reduction Act.
    The following additional requirements are applicable to this 
program. For a complete description of each, see Addendum in the 
application package.

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-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), 317(k)(2), and 
391-394A [42 U.S.C. 241(a), 247b(k)(2), and 280b-280b-3] 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 program announcement 
number (00141).
    If you have questions after reviewing the contents of all the 
documents, business management assistance may be obtained from: Joanne 
Wojcik, Lead, Grants Management Specialist,

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Announcement #00141, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants 
Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Room 3000, 2920 
Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341-4146, Telephone number (770) 488-
2717.
    For program technical assistance, contact: John D. Hemphill, 
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway, NE, Mailstop K60, Atlanta, 
GA 30341, Telephone (770) 488-1285, Email address: [email protected], FAX 
(770) 488-1011

    Dated: June 2, 2000.
John L. Williams,
Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention (CDC).
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