[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 162 (Monday, August 21, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50711-50712]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-21164]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Program Announcement 00150]


Cooperative Agreement for University of Texas M. D. Anderson 
Center for Research on Minority Health; 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 sole source 
cooperative agreement to support the University of Texas, M. D. 
Anderson Center for Research on Minority Health to address cancer 
prevention and control issues in racial/ethnic minority and medically 
under-served communities through the development and implementation of 
a comprehensive cancer control model for Texas and the nation that 
integrates programs in patient care, research, education and 
prevention. CDC defines comprehensive cancer control as an integrated 
and coordinated approach to reduce the incidence, morbidity, and 
mortality of cancer through prevention, early detection, treatment, 
rehabilitation, and palliation. This initiative addresses racial and 
ethnic minority populations, including medically under-served men and 
women, who experience increased rates of morbidity and mortality from 
cancer.
    CDC is committed to achieving the health promotion and disease 
prevention objectives of ``Healthy

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People 2010,'' a national activity to reduce morbidity and mortality 
and improve the quality of life. This announcement is related to the 
focus area on Cancer. 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 University of Texas, M. D. 
Anderson Cancer Center. No other applications are solicited. Only one 
(1) application may be submitted. The sole source justification is 
based on congressional language in the Conference Report (H.R. Rep. 
106-710, June 29, 2000), to the supplemental appropriations, 2000 
(Public Law 106-246), which earmarked funding for the University of 
Texas.

C. Availability of Funds

    Approximately $439,800 is available in FY 2000 to fund this 
program. It is expected that the award will begin September 30, 2000, 
and will be made for a 12-month budget period within a project period 
of up to four 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. Where To Obtain Additional Information

    If you have questions after reviewing the contents of all the 
documents, business management/technical assistance may be obtained 
from: Cynthia Collins, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management 
Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Announcement 00150, Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Room 3000, 2920 Brandywine Road, 
Atlanta, GA 30341-4146, telephone (770) 488-2757, E-mail address: 
[email protected]
    For program technical assistance, contact: Phyllis Rochester, PhD, 
Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, National Center for Chronic 
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (K-57), Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention (CDC), 4770 Buford Highway, NE, Atlanta, GA 
30341-3724, telephone 404-488-4880, E-mail address: [email protected]

    Dated: August 15, 2000.
John L. Williams,
Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention (CDC).
[FR Doc. 00-21164 Filed 8-18-00; 8:45 am]
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