[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 78 (Monday, April 23, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20465-20467]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-9929]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Program Announcement 01076]


Notice of Availability of Funds; Programs for the Prevention of 
Fire Related Injuries

A. Purpose

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the 
availability of fiscal year (FY) 2001 funds for a cooperative agreement 
for unintentional injury intervention programs to prevent fire-related 
injuries. 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 Injury and 
Violence Prevention. For the conference copy of ``Healthy People 
2010'', visit the internet site: http://www.health.gov/healthypeople. 
The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to reduce the number of 
residential fire-related injuries and fatalities in high risk 
communities.

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.
    Applicants funded under Program Announcement 98054 are eligible to 
apply under this Announcement as a competing continuation applicant. 
The proposed target areas for this Announcement must be different than 
those currently being funded by CDC.

    Note: 2 U.S.C. 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 $1,900,000 is available in FY 2001 to fund 
approximately 14 awards, ranging from $135,000 to $160,000. It is 
expected that the awards will begin on or about September 30, 2001, and 
will be made for a 12-month

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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 and review of outcomes as 
evidenced by required reports and the availability of funds.

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) Through a competitive process, solicit participation from a 
minimum of two different communities each year that have the capacity 
and willingness to conduct smoke alarm installation combined with fire-
safety education and evaluation programs. Each community should have a 
population of 50,000 or less and should demonstrate fire mortality and 
fire incidence rates above the State and National averages and mean 
household income below the poverty line.
    (b) Provide program oversight to each program selected. Identify 
coordinators at the state and local levels to oversee the program.
    (c) Collaborate with, as a minimum, local health departments, fire 
departments (both paid and volunteer), community based organizations 
and the private sector at the local level.
    (d) Facilitate the acquisition, distribution and installation of 
10-year, lithium-powered smoke alarms in targeted communities through 
collaboration with fire-safety personnel and/or community workers.
    (e) Ensure personnel conducting installation and education 
activities are trained in fire-safety education, proper installation 
and placement of smoke alarms.
    (f) Develop an evaluation plan that will allow progress toward 
program goals and objectives to be assessed and outcomes of the program 
to be measured such as a comparison of pre- and post-intervention 
residential fire incidence, injuries, and deaths in intervention 
communities. Evaluation plan should include, as a minimum, follow-up 
assessment in each intervention community to determine the continued 
presence and functionality of program-installed smoke alarms.
    (g) Ensure written materials that are routinely provided in English 
to clients, and the public, are available in regularly encountered 
languages other than English where the Limited English Proficiency 
language group constitutes ten percent (10%) or 3,000, whichever is 
less, of the population of persons eligible to be served or affected by 
the program.
    (h) Compile and disseminate the results of the project.
2. CDC Activities
    (a) Provide technical consultation and advice on all aspects of 
recipient activities.
    (b) Provide up-to-date scientific information about fire-related 
injuries and prevention methods.
    (c) Establish communication mechanisms by facilitating the transfer 
of technical and programmatic information across similarly funded 
programs.
    (d) Assist and collaborate with states, as needed, in the 
development of a comprehensive fire-safety educational program and 
evaluation components.
    (e) Facilitate collaborative efforts to compile and disseminate 
program results through presentations and publications.
    (f) Participate with recipient agencies in workshops, training, 
meetings, and advisory committees to exchange information among the 
states.

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 no smaller than 12 
point 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 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 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 objective 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. Background and Need (15 percent)
    The extent to which the applicant provides background information 
about the fire injury morbidity and mortality problem in the state and 
presents data justifying the need for the program using epidemiologic 
and local data.
    The extent to which the applicant provides a detailed description 
of the efforts in their state, both recent past and present, that have, 
or currently are, being implemented to address the prevention of fires 
and fire-related injuries.
    The extent to which the applicant describes the benefits of 
developing, implementing, and evaluating the proposed intervention 
program.
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. The extent to which the 
objectives are time-framed, measurable, and achievable.
    The extent to which the applicant includes methods and criteria by 
which they will solicit and select a minimum of two program 
communities.
    The extent to which the applicant provides detailed descriptions 
(i.e., who, what, how, and when) of the specific activities that will 
be undertaken to achieve each of the program objectives.
    The extent to which the applicant includes a detailed time-line for 
year one indicating when each activity will occur and the responsible 
person; and a projected time-line for the second and third years of 
program activities.

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Include an organizational chart that shows placement of the program 
within the agency's organizational system.
    The extent to which the applicant provides detailed descriptions of 
the intervention design, implementation plans, and all methods that 
will be used in each phase of the intervention(s) in the communities 
served.
    The extent to which the applicant clearly describes the methodology 
for establishing the magnitude of the problem in the target population 
and methods to be used in collecting baseline and post-intervention 
measures.
    The extent to which the applicant has the knowledge and documented 
skills needed to carry out data collection, entry, and management; 
analyze data and report findings; perform surveillance activities and 
conduct program evaluation.
3. Evaluation (25 percent)
    The extent to which the applicant provides detailed descriptions 
for evaluation of each program component and for the program overall, 
including process, impact, and outcome evaluations.
    Descriptions should include what data will be used, how it will be 
evaluated, how it will be collected, who will perform the evaluation 
including epidemiological analysis, and the time-frame for the 
evaluation. This should include progress in meeting the objectives and 
conducting activities during the project period.
    The extent to which the applicant provides sample data collection 
and evaluation instruments.
    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 other entities, such as, municipal departments, 
injury control research centers, professional organizations, local 
businesses, school systems, parent/teacher organizations, health care 
providers, fire departments, police, civic organizations, local public 
officials, and the media.
    The extent to which the applicant provides the documented evidence 
of partnerships and access to local injury data.
    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 demonstrates prior experience in 
the intervention area and has demonstrated the capacity for conducting 
and evaluating the proposed injury prevention program.
    The extent to which the applicant describes the facilities and 
resources that are available for this program.
    The extent to which the 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, and the percentage of time each person will 
devote to the program.
    Where applicable, identify a state and/or community program level 
coordinator(s) who has/have the authority, responsibility, and 
expertise to conduct and manage 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.

H. Other Requirements

Technical Reporting Requirements

    Provide CDC with original plus two copies of
    1. semiannual progress reports;
    2. financial status report, 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.
    The following additional requirements are applicable to this 
program. For a complete description of each, see Attachment I 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
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 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.''
    This announcement and forms may be downloaded from the CDC Web 
Site. If you cannot download the needed information you may receive 
additional written information and an application kit, by calling 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.
    Please refer to Program Announcement 01076 when making your 
request. If you have questions after reviewing the content of all 
documents, business management and assistance may be obtained from: 
Angela Webb, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management Branch, 
Procurement and Grants Office, Announcement 01076, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention (CDC), 2920 Brandywine Road, Suite 3000, 
Atlanta, GA 30341-4146, Telephone (770) 488-2784, Email address 
[email protected].
    For program technical assistance, contact: Mark Jackson, R.S., 
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention 4770 Buford Highway, NE, Mailstop K63, Atlanta, 
GA 30341-3724, Telephone (770) 488-4754, E-mail address: [email protected].

    Dated: April 17, 2001.
John L. Williams,
Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention.
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