[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 170 (Friday, August 31, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46010-46013]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-21998]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Program Announcement 02009]


National Program To Promote Diabetes Education Strategies in 
Minority Communities: The National Diabetes Education Program; Notice 
of Availability Funds

A. Purpose

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the 
availability of fiscal year (FY) 2002 funds for a cooperative agreement 
program for ``National Program to Promote Diabetes Education Strategies 
in Minority Communities: The National Diabetes Education program.'' 
This program addresses the ``Healthy People 2010'' focus area of 
Diabetes.
    The purpose of the program is to support National Diabetes 
Education Program activities that strengthen the capacity of national 
and regional minority organizations (NMOs/RMOs) to reduce the 
disproportionate burden of diabetes among high-risk populations (e.g. 
Black or African-American, Hispanic or Latinos, Asian, Native Hawaiian 
or Other Pacific Islanders, and American Indian or Alaska Native). 
These awards will enable NMOs/RMOs to reach their targeted populations 
with culturally and linguistically appropriate intervention strategies 
through trusted and valued community-based intervention approaches and 
delivery channels.

B. Eligible Applicants

    Assistance will be provided to national organizations that are 
private health, education or social service organizations (professional 
or voluntary); qualify as a non-profit 501(c)3 entity; have affiliate 
offices or local, state, or regional membership constituencies in five 
or more geographically distinct communities with a high concentration 
of the targeted population, and have the capacity and experience to 
assist their affiliate offices, chapters, and member constituencies. 
Geographically distinct communities may be located in different states. 
Affiliate offices and local, state, or regional membership 
constituencies may NOT apply in lieu of or on behalf of their parent 
national office. However, this does not exclude affiliates from 
assisting with the development of the application.

    Note: Title 2 of the United States Code, Section 1611 states 
that an organization described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal 
Revenue Code that engages in lobbying activities is not eligible to 
receive Federal funds constituting an award, grant, or loan.

Tax-Exempt Status

    For those applicants applying as a private non-profit organization, 
proof of tax-exempt status must be provided with the application. Tax-
exempt status is determined by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Code, 
Section 501(c)(3). Any of the following is acceptable evidence:
    1. A reference to the organization's listing in the Internal 
Revenue Service's (IRS) most recent list of tax-exempt organizations 
described in section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code.
    2. A copy of a currently valid Internal Revenue Service Tax 
exemption certificate.
    3. A statement from a state taxing body, State Attorney General, or 
other

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appropriate State official certifying that the applicant organization 
has a nonprofit status and that none of the net earnings accrue to any 
private shareholders or individuals.
    4. A certified copy of the organization's certificate of 
incorporation or similar document if it clearly establishes the 
nonprofit status of the organization.

C. Availability of Funds

    Approximately $3,000,000 is available in FY 2002 to fund 
approximately six to eight awards. It is expected that the average 
award will be $375,000, ranging from $300,000 to $500,000. It is 
expected that the awards will begin on or about December 1, 2001, and 
will be made for a 12-month budget period within a project period of up 
to three 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.

Use of Funds

    Funds may not be expended for the purchase or lease of land or 
buildings, construction of facilities, renovation of existing space, or 
the delivery of clinical and therapeutic services. The purchase of 
equipment is discouraged but will be considered for approval if 
justified on the basis of being essential to the program and not 
available from any other source.

D. Program Requirements

    In conducting 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 
listed under 2. (CDC Activities).

1. Recipient Activities

    a. Implement strategies for delivering diabetes education messages 
to targeted populations using a variety of culturally effective 
community-based approaches and channels.
    b. Establish coalitions and partnerships that capitalize on the 
momentum of ongoing diabetes education efforts.
    c. Develop strategies that strengthens health care providers' 
capacity to competently provide culturally and linguistically 
appropriate diabetes education and support to diverse racial and ethnic 
minority populations.
    d. Develop program activities that are consistent with acceptable 
standards for conducting diabetes education programs.
    e. Develop an action plan for engaging affiliates, chapters, and 
Community-Based Organization (CBO) partners to:
    (1) Develop and implement creative new community-based intervention 
strategies designed to improve the knowledge, attitude, skills, and 
behaviors related to the prevention, early detection, and control of 
diabetes complications using linguistically and culturally appropriate 
materials and messages.
    (2) establish community-based diabetes coalitions among local 
organizations that serve the targeted population and actively engage 
members to identify community needs and resources, using community 
mobilization models such as Diabetes Today and Planned Approach to 
Community Health (PATCH).
    (3) describe the activities that will be conducted to ensure that 
proposed activities will work synergistically with existing effective 
diabetes interventions and strategies.
    (4) disseminate user-friendly diabetes education and local diabetes 
health care resource materials, as well as utilize existing diabetes 
awareness messages and strategies that are culturally and 
linguistically appropriate for the targeted population, based on 
current science.
    (5) improve the capacity of the local health care providers to 
competently provide culturally and linguistically appropriate diabetes 
information, education, and support to the targeted population through 
provider training on cultural sensitivity relative to diabetes and 
other appropriate awareness activities.
    (6) collaborate with other programs in the community working with 
the targeted population, such as the Diabetes Control Programs (DCPs) 
and the Racial Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) Projects 
and other appropriate organizations.
    (7) develop a well-designed evaluation plan to monitor progress and 
measure accomplishments of activities and strategies utilized by the 
applicant and partner CBOs.
    (8) disseminate pertinent program information to appropriate 
partner organizations and other appropriate agencies and partners at 
the national, regional, State and local levels.
    (9) respond to public inquiries regarding project activities as 
appropriate.

2. CDC Activities

    a. provide periodic updates of national activities related to the 
control of diabetes in targeted populations.
    b. assist in identifying and developing culturally and 
linguistically appropriate diabetes educational materials for 
community-based programs that reach the target populations.
    c. provide programmatic consultation and guidance related to the 
development, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of proposed 
program activities.
    d. collaborate with recipients in the development and dissemination 
of information.
    e. provide technical assistance related to coordination of 
activities between recipient and other national and community programs.

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 should be no more than 75 double-spaced pages, 
printed on one side, with one inch margins, and unreduced font. Program 
definitions and information that can be helpful in completing the 
application are attached.

1. Background and Need

    a. Describe the problem(s) being addressed by the national/regional 
organization's proposed activities.
    b. Describe the need for the proposed activities in the 
geographical area(s) within which the activities will be implemented.
    c. Describe the characteristics of the targeted population relative 
to their racial and ethnic diversity and knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, 
and health practices relative to diabetes.

2. Capacity

    a. Describe the organization's mission, structure and function to 
include the following:
    (1) Type of constituency; Latino population, Asian-American health 
providers, and other appropriate populations.
    (2) Number of constituents and affiliates.
    (3) Location of constituents and affiliates.
    (4) How constituents and affiliates work with organization decision 
makers.
    (5) Methods of routine communication with constituents and members.
    (6) Description of how this infrastructure will be used to support 
successful implementation of the proposed program activities.

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    b. Describe organization's past and present diabetes awareness and 
education activities. Explain how existing effective diabetes messages 
will be integrated and how the proposed program activities will expand 
rather than duplicate present activities.
    c. Describe organization's past and present experience and 
abilities to work on diabetes with affiliates, chapters, or CBOs.
    d. Describe past and present collaborative partnerships with public 
and private sector organizations that serve or have established 
linkages in the targeted population. Include evidence of collaborations 
with partners and describe how these partnerships can be used to 
support the successful implementation of the proposed program 
activities.
    e. Describe the nature and extent of constituent support for past 
and present organizational activities related to awareness and 
education activities for the control of diabetes or describe how 
constituent support will be secured for the proposed program 
activities.
    f. Provide a copy of a letter of commitment from the organization's 
Board President or appropriate designee, acknowledging their support of 
the applicant's activities and organization. The letter should address 
the organization's support and commitment to develop a plan and policy 
that will be adopted by affiliates, chapters, related-membership 
organizations, and CBO partners. If a diabetes control policy and plan 
already exists within the national/regional organization's office, it 
should be submitted in lieu of a letter of commitment.
    g. Provide evidence of national/regional minority organization 
status as evidence by:
    1. Percentage of persons on the governing board that are members of 
racial or ethnic minority populations.
    2. Describe past experience serving racial and ethnic minority 
populations through its offices, affiliates, or participating minority 
organizations at the national/regional level for at least 12 months 
before submission of the application.

3. Objectives

    a. Describe the three-year (long-term) specific, measurable, time-
phased objectives for the program consistent with the purpose of this 
program announcement and recipient activities.
    b. Describe specific, measurable, time-phased objectives for each 
budget year (short-term).

4. Program Activities

    a. Describe the affiliates, chapters, or types of Community-based 
organizations that will be involved in the implementation of proposed 
program activities.
    b. Describe the specific activities that will be undertaken to 
achieve each of the program's objectives during the first year 
consistent with the recipient activities.
    c. Briefly describe the activities planned for budget years two and 
three.

5. Project Management

    a. Submit a work plan that outlines the main implementation steps 
and activities to be completed by recipient and affiliates, chapters, 
or partner CBOs by specified targeted dates to achieve the objectives 
for the budget year. Identify the persons or positions responsible for 
carrying out the activities.
    b. Describe each proposed position for this program that will 
support this work plan by job title, function, general duties, and the 
responsibilities of the position. Describe the qualifications for the 
project coordinator position in terms of education, experience and 
desired skills. Include the level of effort and allocation of time for 
each project activity by staff position. Minimal staffing should 
include a full-time project coordinator and one program assistant.

6. Program Evaluation Plan

    Identify methods for attaining measurable, time-phased short and 
long-term objectives. Identify methods for accomplishing program 
activities, and monitoring program quality. The evaluation plan should 
include qualitative and quantitative data collection and assessment 
methods. As appropriate, this plan should include baseline data for the 
proposed objectives or the methods that will be used to establish the 
baseline data; the minimum data to be collected to evaluate the 
achievement of proposed program objectives; and the systems for 
collecting and analyzing the data. Data to be reported will be 
dependent upon the proposed program objectives and activities, however, 
examples of potential data include, but are not limited to the 
following:
    a. The number of individuals expected to be reached in the targeted 
population and the plan for evaluating the number actually reached.
    b. Information about the national and local health organizations 
and providers reached and populations served.
    c. Number and types of community activities implemented (when, 
where, and how activities are conducted).
    d. Information on the change in knowledge, attitudes, and self-
management and/or care utilization practices among people with 
diabetes.
    e. Information on the number of affiliates, chapters, 
organizations, coalitions and partnerships that are participating in 
program activities and how activities complement national education 
efforts.

7. Budget and Narrative Justification

    Provide a detailed line-item budget and justification for all 
operating expenses consistent with the proposed objectives and 
activities. Provide precise information regarding the purpose of each 
budget item and provide itemized calculations when appropriate.
    Applicants should budget for the following costs:
    Out-of-State Travel: Participation in CDC-sponsored training 
workshops and meetings essential for effective implementation of the 
diabetes control program. Travel funds should be budgeted for the 
following meetings:
    a. Two persons to attend the CDC Diabetes Translation Conference (3 
days) held during the Spring of 2002.
    b. One person to attend 1-2 NDEP work group meetings related to 
program development during 2002 (2 days each meeting).

8. Attachments

    Provide these attachments:
    1. An organizational chart and one page resumes of current and 
proposed staff. Include one page job descriptions of proposed staff.
    2. A list of applicant's constituents by regional, State, and local 
organization(s) or a description of each CBO partner.
    3. Evidence of collaboration with other organizations that serve 
the same targeted populations. Include Memorandums of Agreement and 
letters of support.
    4. A description of funding from other sources to conduct similar 
activities:
    a. Describe how funds requested under this announcement will be 
used differently or in ways that will expand on the funds already 
received, applied for, or being received.
    b. Identify proposed personnel devoted to this project who are 
supported by other funding sources and the activities they are 
supporting.
    c. Written statement that the funds being requested will not 
duplicate or supplant funds received from any other sources.
    5. Proof of eligibility (see paragraph D, Eligible Applicants).

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F. Submission and Deadline

    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.pcs.gov.>
    On or before October 26, 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 (100 Points)

    Each application will be evaluated individually against the 
following criteria by an independent review group appointed by CDC.

1. Background and Need (10 Points)

    Extent to which the applicant demonstrates an understanding of the 
program's purpose and objectives and describes the target population's 
characteristics, diabetes burden and needs of the targeted population, 
and justify the need for the proposed activities.

2. Capacity (20 Points)

    Extent to which the applicant describes:
    a. The capacity of the applicant's infrastructure to support 
successful implementation of the proposed program activities in the 
targeted population.
    b. Applicant's relationship with target population.

    Note:  A primary or direct relationship is most desirous. 
Secondary relationships that are limited to fund-raising or 
philanthropy are less desirous.

    c. The success of the applicant's past and present experiences in 
working with the targeted population, conducting diabetes awareness and 
education activities, collaborating with public and private sector 
partners and the potential contribution of these experiences to the 
success of the proposed program activities.
    d. The success of the applicant in generating constituent support 
for past and present organizational activities and the likelihood that 
strong support can be secured for the proposed program activities.
    e. The reach of affiliates and chapters, national and regional 
organizations, and number of state or jurisdictions covered.
    f. Degree to which there is minority representation in the 
governance of the organization. A minimum of 51 percent of board 
members from racial or ethnic minority populations is most desirous.

3. Objectives (15 Points)

    Extent to which the proposed objectives are specific, time-related, 
measurable, appropriate for the targeted audience, and consistent with 
the stated purpose of this program announcement.

4. Program Activities (25 Points)

    Extent to which proposed activities are appropriate for the 
targeted population achievable and that implementation will lead 
accomplishment of the proposed objectives within the project period.

5. Project Management (20 Points)

    (a) Extent to which the work plan outlined is adequate to implement 
the program within the time-lines described by the positions and 
individuals identified.
    (b) Extent to which the proposed personnel time allocation is 
sufficient to accomplish the program activities.

6. Program Evaluation Plan (10 Points)

    Extent to which the applicant describes an evaluation plan for 
monitoring the program's progress, quality, and accomplishments 
relative to achieving the objectives and completing the proposed 
program activities within the project period.

7. Budget and Justification (Not Scored)

    Extent to which the budget is reasonable and consistent with the 
purpose of the program announcement and proposed objectives and 
activities.

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 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 of the 
announcement in the application kit.

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 Requirements
AR-15  Proof of Non-Profit Status
AR-21  Small, Minority, Women-Owned Businesses

I. Authority and Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number

    This program is authorized under Sections 301(a) and 317(k)(2) [42 
U.S.C. 241(a) and 247b (k)(2)] of the Public Health Service Act, as 
amended. Applicable program regulations are found in 45 CFR Part 74.

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.''
    To obtain business management technical assistance, contact: 
Nealean Austin, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management Branch, 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Program Announcement 02009, 
2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000, MS-E18, Atlanta, GA 30341-4146, 
Telephone number: 770-488-2745, Email address: [email protected].
    For program technical assistance, contact: Catherine Beartusk, 
Division of Diabetes Translation, National Center for Chronic Disease 
Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway, MS-K-10, Atlanta, GA 30341, Telephone 
number: 770-488-6031, Email address: [email protected].

    Dated: August 27, 2001.
John L. Williams,
Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention.
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