[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 114 (Wednesday, June 13, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31926-31928]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-14859]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Program Announcement 01133]


National Programs to Support Healthy Aging; 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 ``National Programs to Support Healthy Aging''. This 
program addresses the ``Healthy People 2010'' focus areas of Access to 
Quality Health Services, Educational and Community Based Programs, and 
Physical Activity and Fitness.
    The purpose of the program is to establish national partnerships to 
enhance health and quality of life for older adults through a broad 
national strategy to: (1) Promote oral, physical, and mental health and 
healthy behaviors and practices, (2) reduce the impact of injuries and 
chronic diseases, and (3) maintain function and independence for older 
Americans.
    This program consists of four parts. Furthermore, Parts I, II, and 
IV have additional Special Emphasis Areas. To qualify for funding under 
a Special Emphasis Area, the applicant must apply and be approved for 
funding under the respective part (i.e., Part I, II, or IV).
    Part I--to strengthen and enhance collaborations between health 
departments at the state and local level and community organizations/
networks that focus on older adults to promote behaviors and practices 
that lead to improved oral, physical, and mental health and more 
fulfilling and satisfying lives.
    Part I, Special Emphasis Area One--to expand activities that 
promote physical activity in older adults.
    Part I, Special Emphasis Area Two--to expand activities that 
promote immunizations for older adults.
    Part II--to strengthen the capacity of national, state, and/or 
local agencies to conduct and evaluate culturally-appropriate programs 
that improve oral, physical, and mental health, reduce the impact of 
injuries and chronic diseases, and maintain function and independence 
for older Americans.
    Part II, Special Emphasis Area--to identify programmatic best 
practices in community-based health promotion and disease prevention.
    Part III--to support a planning committee and conduct a workshop/
conference to assess the public health impact of the aging of America's 
workforce.
    Part IV--to develop consumer education tools and strategies to 
improve oral, physical, and mental health, reduce the impact of disease 
and injury, and delay disability and the need for long-term care among 
older adults, including those in minority and other under-served 
communities.
    Part IV, Special Emphasis Area--to assess the knowledge and beliefs 
specific to falls, fall risks, driving safely, and driving cessation.

B. Eligible Applicants

    Assistance will be provided only to private, not-for-profit 
501(c)(3) national organizations whose mission is to serve the health 
and well-being of older Americans. Affiliate offices and local, state, 
or regional membership constituencies may not apply in lieu of, or on 
behalf of, their national office.
    Eligible applicants will be national voluntary organizations and 
must have established working relationships with affiliate offices or 
chapters or local, state, or regional membership constituencies in 
states and territories in order to provide nationwide geographical 
coverage for the dissemination of aging information and programs.

    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 $500,000 is available in FY 2001 to fund the 
following categories:
    Part I--Approximately $100,000 will be available to fund one award.
    Part I, Special Emphasis Area One--Approximately $50,000 will be 
available to fund one award.
    Part I, Special Emphasis Area Two--Approximately $50,000 will be 
available to fund one award.
    Part II--Approximately $50,000 will be available to fund one award.
    Part II, Special Emphasis Area--Approximately $50,000 will be 
available to fund one award.
    Part III--Approximately $50,000 will be available to fund one 
award.
    Part IV--Approximately $100,000 will be available to fund one 
award.
    Part IV, Special Emphasis Area--Approximately $50,000 is available 
to fund one award.
    It is expected that the awards 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 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 purposes 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

    The applicant should propose activities in one or more of the 
following four areas:
    Part I--Develop mechanisms to:
    a. Provide resources to health departments at the state and local 
level and community organizations/networks that focus on older adults 
to promote healthy behaviors and practices;
    b. Develop communications resources for use by community 
organizations and older adults, including but not limited to 
information, materials and toolkits;
    c. Develop tools to help communities inventory and publicize their 
resources; and
    d. Integrate health plans and other health care resources into 
community demonstration projects.
    Part I, Special Emphasis Area One:
    Develop mechanisms described above that:
    a. Focus on promotion of physical activity in older adults;
    b. Promote active community environments that allow people in all 
ranges of abilities to have opportunities for safe and active travel 
and recreation (of particular importance is that communities be 
walkable and bikable);
    c. Help agencies improve communications with older adults about 
physical activity;
    d. Assist communities in improving the walkability of their built 
environment; and
    e. Promote inter-generational programs.
    Part I, Special Emphasis Area Two:
    Develop mechanisms described above that:

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    a. Focus on promotion of immunizations in older adults;
    b. Help agencies enhance awareness of the importance of 
immunizations for older adults; and
    c. Link health care services funded under Medicare to community 
agencies and services.
    Part II--Strengthen the capacity of national, state, and/or local 
agencies to conduct and evaluate the objectives of this part by:
    a. Identifying innovative health and supportive programs for older 
adults;
    b. Conducting systematic review and synthesis of quality programs 
including organizational capacity, resource requirements and outcomes 
achieved; and
    c. Disseminating findings.
    Part II, Special Emphasis Area--Identify and assess community-based 
health promotion and disease prevention programs by:
    a. Assessing the quality of evaluation used for these programs; and
    b. Compiling a ``best practices'' document suitable for use by 
national, state and local agencies.
    Part III--Review and synthesize available information about:
    a. Demographic trends of America's workforce;
    b. Occupations that are expected to have the highest concentration 
of older workers;
    c. Physiological, cognitive, and career changes that typically 
occur with aging;
    d. Barriers encountered by older workers;
    e. Occupational health and safety experience of older workers and 
the implications of this information for creating a healthier workplace 
for older workers;
    f. Attempts to modify the work environment for older workers; and
    g. Information gaps/needs.
    Part IV--Assess consumer education tools and strategies by:
    a. Conducting consumer research and marketing, e.g. focus groups, 
among older adults, including those from minority and other under-
served communities; and
    b. Developing recommendations and strategies for group-specific 
future interventions, educational messages, and programs according to 
the findings.
    Part IV, Special Emphasis Area--Conduct consumer marketing that 
focuses on fall risks, fall injuries, prevention of falls, resources 
for assistance and information, e.g. medication review, home 
modification, exercise, vision, safe driving, decision-making about 
stopping driving due to age-related disability, resources for 
assistance and continued mobility, and self-efficacy in taking action.

2. CDC Activities

    a. Collaborate in planning, implementing, and evaluating strategies 
and programs.
    b. Assist in the analysis and interpretation of the evaluation 
phase of projects or programs.
    c. Provide programmatic consultation and guidance in support of the 
program.
    d. Assist in the planning and implementation of linkages with local 
and national aging organizations or agencies.

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. Applicant is required to submit an original and two copies of the 
application. The application, excluding appendices, should not exceed 
20 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 should be submitted unstapled and unbound. 
All materials should be typewritten, double-spaced, with unreduced type 
on 8\1/2\" by 11" paper, with at least 1" margins, headers and footers, 
and printed on one side only.
    Applicants may apply for support under one or more of the four 
parts. Only one set of application forms should be submitted. However, 
for each part and special emphasis area, the applicant should include a 
separate and complete narrative, separate budget, and budget 
justification that can stand alone as an application for review 
purposes.
    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. Document your organization's national 
affiliate network including proof of your non-profit status.

2. Existing Resources and Needs Assessment

    Describe the organizational capacity for the proposed activities. 
Describe 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. Include 
letters of support and commitment by collaborators where appropriate.

4. Operational and Evaluation Plan

    Describe the specific outcome and process objectives for each 
proposed project, 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. 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

Application

    Submit the original and two copies of PHS 5161-1 (OMB Number 0920-
0428). Forms are available in the application kit and at the following 
Internet address: http://forms.psc.gov.
    On or before July 12, 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 
orderly processing. (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 
1. or 2. above are considered late applications, will not be 
considered, and will be returned to the applicant.

G. Evaluation Criteria (100 Points)

    Each application will be evaluated individually against the 
following

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criteria by an independent review group.

1. Resources and Experience: (25 points)

    The extent to which the applicant provides evidence of experience 
and expertise for the proposed projects.

2. Collaboration: (15 points)

    The extent to which the applicant provides evidence of 
collaborative relationships with other agencies and organizations 
relevant to successful completion of the proposed projects.

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

    The extent to which the applicant:
    a. Clearly identifies the specific outcome and process objectives 
for the proposed projects, and the major steps required to meet the 
objectives;
    b. provides a realistic plan for collaboration with partners in the 
project; and
    c. proposes an evaluation plan that is likely to provide meaningful 
information about the achievement of the project's objectives.

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.

7. Human Subjects: (Not Scored)

    The degree to which the applicant has met 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 include the process of establishing partnerships 
with community(ies) and recognition of mutual benefits.

H. Other Requirements

Technical Reporting Requirements

    Provide CDC with an 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 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-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-14  Accounting System
AR-15  Proof of Non-Profit Status

I. Authority and Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number

    This program is authorized under the sections 301(a) and 317(k)(2) 
of the Public Health Service Act, [42 U.S.C. 241(a) and 247b(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 http://www.cdc.gov Click on ``Funding'' then ``Grants 
and Cooperative Agreements.''
    Should you have questions after reviewing the contents of all the 
documents, business management assistance may be obtained from: Nealean 
Austin, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management Branch, 
Procurement and Grants Office, Announcement 01133, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention, 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000, Atlanta, GA 
30341-4146, Telephone (770) 488-2754, Email: [email protected].
    For program technical assistance, contact: Mike Waller, Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Adult and Community Health, 
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 
4770 Buford Highway NE, Atlanta, GA, 30341-3717, Telephone: (770) 488-
5264 Email: [email protected].

    Dated: June 7, 2001.
John L. Williams,
Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention (CDC).
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