[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 18, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19956-19958]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-9565]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Program Announcement 01034]


Cooperative Agreement for a Program To Prevent Injuries Among 
Older Adults; Notice of Availability of Funds

A. Purpose

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the 
availability of fiscal year (FY) 2001 funds for a cooperative agreement 
to enhance the activities of an existing Resource Center with proven 
capacity and experience in the area of older adult injury prevention. 
This program addresses the ``Healthy People 2010'' focus area of Injury 
and Violence Prevention. The purpose of this program is to reduce 
injuries among older adults.

B. Eligible Applicants

    Applications may be submitted by public and private nonprofit 
organizations and by governments and their agencies; that is, 
universities, colleges, research institutions, hospitals, other public 
and private nonprofit organizations, State and local governments or 
their bona fide agents, and federally recognized Indian tribal 
governments, Indian tribes, or Indian tribal organizations.

    Note: Title 2 of the United States Code, Chapter 26, Section 
1611 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 $234,000 is available in FY 2001 to fund one award. 
It is expected that the award will begin on or about September 30, 
2001, and will be made for a 12-month budget period within a project 
period of up to 5 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.

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D. Program Requirements

    In conducting the 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 
under 2 (CDC Activities).
    1. Recipient Activities
    (a) Expand and strengthen existing links and collaborative 
relationships with agencies, businesses, professional organizations, 
and academic institutions that focus on injury prevention among older 
adults.
    (b) Evaluate the quality of currently available resources on older 
adult injuries and injury prevention strategies using standardized, 
systematic methods including but not limited to systematic literature 
reviews and reviews by subject experts.
    (c) Identify gaps in current knowledge, research needs and/or needs 
for new technology. Design a systematic plan of action to address these 
needs that will expand the injury prevention field.
    (d) Increase and broaden dissemination of injury prevention 
information by providing technical assistance and training to 
businesses, national, state and/or local agencies to translate research 
into injury prevention practice.
    (e) Conduct qualitative research of injury prevention strategies. 
Based on the results, develop and evaluate educational programs 
designed to increase awareness and knowledge about preventing injuries 
among minority seniors.
    2. CDC Activities
    (a) Provide technical consultation, scientific assistance, and 
advice on all aspects of recipient activities.
    (b) Collaborate, when necessary, in designing and analyzing results 
of proposed qualitative research to identify gaps in current knowledge, 
and assist in developing a systematic plan of action to address these 
needs.
    (c) Provide scientific assistance, if necessary, about appropriate 
research and prevention methods to prevent older adult injuries.
    (d) If applicable, the CDC Institutional Review Board (IRB) will 
review and approve any research protocol initially and on at least an 
annual basis until the research project is completed.

E. Application Content

    Use the information in the Program Requirements, Other 
Requirements, and Evaluation Criteria sections to develop the 
application content. Your application will be evaluated on the criteria 
listed, so it is important to follow them in laying out your program 
plan. The narrative should be no more than 25 double-spaced pages, 
printed on one side, with one inch margins, and unreduced 12 pt Times 
Roman (or equivalent size) font. Number each page consecutively and 
provide a complete table of contents. The entire application with 
appendices should be no longer than 70 pages total. The application 
must include a one-page abstract and summary of the proposed effort.

F. Submission and Deadline

Application
    Submit the original and two copies of PHS 5161-1 (OMB Number 0937-
0189). Forms are available at the following Internet address: 
www.cdc.gov, or in the application kit. On or before June 18, 2001, 
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 it is 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. (Applicant 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 against the following criteria 
by an independent review group appointed by CDC.
1. Background and Need (15 percent)
    The extent to which the applicant provides background information 
about their experience and capacity to accomplish the program, as 
demonstrated by relevant past or current injury prevention activities 
in this area.
2. Goals, Objectives, and Methods (30 percent)
    The extent to which the applicant describes the overall goals and 
indicates the outcomes expected at the end of the project period. The 
extent to which the applicant describes the specific program objectives 
needed to accomplish each goal.
    Where applicable, the extent to which the applicant conforms to the 
CDC Policy requirements regarding the inclusion of women, ethnic, and 
racial groups in the proposed research. This includes:
    a. The proposed plan for the inclusion of both sexes and racial and 
ethnic minority populations for appropriate representation.
    b. The proposed justification when representation is limited or 
absent.
    c. A statement as to whether the design of the study is adequate to 
measure differences when warranted.
    d. A statement as to whether the plans for recruitment and outreach 
for study participants includes the process of establishing 
partnerships with community(ies) and recognition of mutual benefits.
3. Evaluation (25 percent)
    The extent to which the applicant provides detailed descriptions 
for evaluation of each program component and for the overall operation 
of the Resource Center activities, including process, impact, and 
outcome evaluation measures. The extent to which the applicant 
demonstrates that there will be available staff with the expertise and 
capacity to perform the proposed evaluation.
4. Collaboration (15 percent)
    The extent to which the applicant describes any proposed 
collaboration with a broad range of other entities, including academic 
institutions, State or local agencies, associations, professional 
organizations, local businesses, health care providers, civic 
organizations, local public officials, and the media.
    The extent to which the applicant provides letters of commitment 
from each outside entity documenting their willingness, skills, and 
capacities to fulfil their specific roles and responsibilities.
    The extent to which the applicant provides a clear description of 
the working relationships between the program and its partners.
5. Facilities, Staff, and Resources (15 percent)
    The extent to which the applicant describes the facilities and 
resources that are available for this program.
    The extent to which applicant describes proposed staffing, and 
includes job descriptions and curriculum vitae indicating the 
applicant's ability to carry out the objectives of the program. 
Descriptions should include the position titles, education and 
experience, capabilities,

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and the percentage of time each person will devote to the program.
6. Budget and Justification (not scored)
    The extent to which the applicant provides a detailed budget and 
narrative justification consistent with the stated objectives and 
planned program activities.
7. Human Subjects (not scored)
    The extent to which the application adequately addresses the 
requirements of Title 45 CFR Part 46 for the protection of human 
subjects.

H. Other Requirements

Technical Reporting Requirements
    Provide CDC with original plus two copies of
    1. semiannual progress reports;
    2. financial status report, no more than 90 days after the end of 
the budget period; and
    3. final financial status 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 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 Attachment I of the 
announcement.
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-8  Public Health System Reporting Requirements
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
AR-21  Small, Minority, Women-Owned Businesses
AR-22  Research Integrity

I. Authority and Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number

    This program is authorized under section 301(a), 317(k)(2), 391, 
392, 394, and 394A [42 U.S.C. 241(a), 247b(k)(2), 280b, 280b-1, 280b-2, 
280b-3] of the Public Health Service Act, as amended. The Catalog of 
Federal Domestic Assistance number is 93.136.

J. Where to Obtain Additional Information

    This and other CDC announcements can be found on the CDC home page 
on the Internet: http://www.cdc.gov Click on ``Funding'' then ``Grants 
and Cooperative Agreements.'' 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.
    To obtain business management technical assistance, contact: 
Angelia Hill, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management Branch, 
Procurement and Grants Office, Announcement 01034, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention (CDC), 2920 Brandywine Road, Suite 3000, 
Atlanta, GA 30341-4146, Telephone (404) 488-2785, Email address 
[email protected].
    For program technical assistance, contact: Judy Stevens, Ph.D., 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury 
Prevention and Control, 4770 Buford Highway N.E., Mailstop K63, 
Atlanta, GA 30341-3724, Telephone (770) 488-4649, Email: [email protected].

    Dated: April 11, 2001.
John L. Williams,
Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention (CDC).
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