[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 99 (Tuesday, May 22, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28177-28179]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-12811]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Program Announcement 01121]


Redesigning Cities and Suburbs for Public Health; 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 
program for ``Redesigning Cities and Suburbs for Public Health.'' This 
program addresses the ``Healthy People 2010'' focus areas of Physical 
Activity and Fitness; Public Health Infrastructure, Environmental 
Health and Respiratory Diseases.
    The purpose of the program is to create healthier communities by 
better design and use of our built and natural environment and develop 
policies and practices surrounding urbanization, transportation, 
business location, employment, education, recreation, and other related 
factors that increase physical activity and are conducive to improved 
health through prevention and promotion.

B. Eligible Applicants

    Assistance will be provided only to an organization that is a 
private nonprofit, non-governmental health, environmental or 
transportation entity. The organization must have local/state/or 
regional membership constituencies; and have the capacity and 
experience to work on major current public policy regarding 
metropolitan area urban design.
    Limited competition is justified because only private nonprofit, 
non-governmental, health, environmental or transportation entities have 
conducted research, analysis, and provided regional recommendations in 
this area from a public health prospective. To determine gaps in public 
health related to land and water use and its impact on healthier 
communities, applicants should propose activities that address both 
metropolitan and rural areas within a region to address partnership 
building, integration of public concerns,

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development of evaluation measures, and for case study comparison and 
evaluation.


    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 $100,000 is available in FY 2001 to fund one award. 
The award is expected to begin on or about August 15, 2001, and will be 
made for a 12-month budget period within a project period of up to five 
years. Funding estimates may change.

A. Program Requirements

    In conducting activities to achieve the purposes 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. Facilitate partnerships between public health practitioners and 
planning agencies and groups.
    b. Develop materials that describe the process (who, what, how, 
etc.) of integrating public
    c. Health concerns (suitable for local or state level efforts), 
including physical activity for transportation and recreation, 
childhood obesity, and asthma into (a) planning documents and (b) 
handbooks, guidelines, codes of professional organizations and academic 
training materials. Serve as workshop presenters and/or discussion 
leaders.
    d. Develop process evaluation measures that can be used to assess 
progress toward these goals.
    e. Develop materials and curriculum, organize and be carry out 
training workshops and professional presentations for city planners, 
developers, educators, state and local policymakers, health officials, 
and other interested parties.
    f. Identify state and local policies that promote or restrict 
physical activity. This activity may focus on specific subsets of the 
population.
    g. Identify or develop case studies of model community plans that 
include designs to promote walking and bicycling for transportation and 
recreation.
    h. Research, identify examples, and develop materials promoting the 
understanding and use of law (including statutes, ordinances, 
regulations, and administrative rules) as a tool for redesigning cities 
and suburbs for the public's health.

2. CDC Activities

    a. Provide consultation and technical assistance in the planning 
and evaluation of program activities.
    b. Collaborate in development of training materials and curriculum 
for training workshops. May provide experts with subject matter and 
scientific expertise to serve as workshop presenters and/or discussion 
leaders.

E. 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, excluding budget and appendices, should not exceed 
35 pages. Pages should be clearly numbered and a complete index to the 
application and any appendices should be included. The original and 
each copy of the application must be submitted unstapled and unbound. 
All materials must be typewritten, double-spaced, with unreduced font 
on 8\1/2\" by 11" paper, with at least 1" margins, headers and footers, 
and printed on one side only. Application should be organized in the 
following sections.

1. Executive Summary

    Provide a clear, concise, and objectively written statement of the 
major objectives and components of proposed activities, proposed time 
frame, and evaluation plan.

2. Existing Resources and Needs Assessment

    Describe the documented need for the proposed activities and 
current activities that provide relevant experience and expertise to 
perform the proposed activities.

3. Collaborative Relationships

    Describe collaborative relationships with other agencies and 
organizations that will be involved in the proposed activities.

4. Operational and Evaluation Plan

    Describe the specific outcome and process objectives for each 
proposed project with deliverables clearly identified, the major steps 
required to achieve the objectives, and a projected timetable for 
completion that displays dates for the accomplishment of specific 
proposed activities. Describe how achievement of outcome and process 
objectives, and program effectiveness will be evaluated.

5. Management and Staffing Plan

    Describe how the program will be effectively managed including:
    a. Management structure including the lines of authority and plans 
for fiscal control.
    b. The staff positions responsible for implementation of the 
program.
    c. Qualifications and experience of the designated staff.

6. Budget and Justification

    Provide a detailed budget request and line item justification of 
all proposed operating expenses.

F. Submission and Deadline

    Submit the original and two copies of PHS 5161-1 (OMB Number 0937-
0189). Forms are in the application kit and at the following Internet 
address: http://forms.psc.gov/
    On or before July 14, 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:
    1. Received on or before the deadline date; or
    2. 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 which do not meet the criteria in 1. or 2. above 
will be returned to the applicant.

G. Evaluation Criteria

    An independent review group appointed by CDC will evaluate the 
application according to the following criteria.

1. Resources and Needs Assessment: (25 points)

    The relevance of the needs assessment and extent to which the 
applicant demonstrates that current activities provide regional 
experience and expertise in community and transportation design (such 
as land and water use, pedestrian activity and the built environment) 
that incorporate public health measures in the planning process. The 
proposed projects.

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2. Collaboration: (15 points)

    The extent to which the applicant provides evidence of 
collaborative relationships with prevention research centers, state and 
local health agencies, local and state government and planning agencies 
relevant to successful completion of the proposed project(s).

3. Proposed Operational and Evaluation Plan: (35 points)

    The extent to which the applicant clearly identifies the specific 
outcome and process objectives for the proposed projects, deliverables, 
and the major steps required to meet the objectives; and proposes an 
evaluation plan that is likely to provide meaningful information about 
the achievement of the projects.

4. Proposed Implementation Schedule: (10 points)

    The extent to which the projected timetable for completion of tasks 
and for meeting objectives is reasonable and realistic.

5. Project Management and Staffing Plan: (15 points)

    The extent to which the applicant demonstrates management structure 
and staff positions with clear lines of authority and plans for fiscal 
control, and that designated staff have appropriate qualifications and 
experience.

6. Budget: (Not Scored)

    The extent to which the applicant provides a detailed budget and 
justification consistent with the proposed program objectives and 
activities.

H. Other Requirements

    Provide CDC with original plus two copies of
    1. annual progress reports;
    2. financial status report, no more than 90 days after the end of 
the budget period; and
    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.
    The following additional requirements are applicable to this 
program. For a complete description of each, see Attachment I in the 
application kit.

AR-9  Paperwork Reduction Act Requirements
AR-10  Smoke Free Workplace Requirements
AR-11  Healthy People 2000
AR-12  Lobbying Restrictions
AR-14  Accounting System
AR-15  Proof of Non-Profit Status

I. Authority and Catalog of Federal Domestic

    This program is authorized under section 301 (a), 311(b) and (C) 
and 317(k)(2) of the Public Health Service Act, [42 U.S.C. section 
241(a), 243(b) and (c) and 247(k)(2)], as amended. The Catalog of 
Federal Domestic Assistance number is 93.283.

J. Where To Obtain Additional Information

    This and other CDC announcements can be found on the CDC home page 
Internet address: www.cdc.gov Click on ``Funding'' then ``Grants and 
Cooperative Agreements''. To obtain business management technical 
assistance, contact: Jesse Robertson, Grants Management Specialist, 
Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Announcement 
01121, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2920 
Brandywine Road, Room 3000, Atlanta, Georgia 30341-4146, Telephone 
Number (770) 488-2747, Email address: [email protected].
    For program technical assistance, contact Thomas Schmid, PhD, CDC/
National Center for Chronic Disease, Prevention and Health Promotion, 
Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, 4770 Buford Highway NE, 
Mailstop K46, Atlanta, GA 30341-3717, Telephone Number (770) 488-5471, 
Email address: [email protected].

    Dated: May 16, 2001.
Henry S. Cassell, III,
Acting Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention (CDC).
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