[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 18 (Monday, January 28, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3901-3902]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-1975]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Program Announcement 02027]


Cooperative Agreement for the American Academy of Pediatrics; 
Notice of Availability of 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 with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). This program 
addresses the ``Healthy People 2010'' focus areas of Maternal, Infant 
and Child Health and Disability and Secondary Conditions.
    The purpose of the program is to enhance public health practices 
related to birth defects and developmental disabilities by (1) 
promoting the professional development of pediatricians; (2) providing 
expert guidance on special topics on pediatric research and services; 
and (3) disseminating to practicing pediatricians information on birth 
defects, developmental disabilities, and health promotion for children 
with disabilities.
    Research involving human participants will not be supported under 
this cooperative agreement.

B. Eligible Applicants

    Assistance will be provided only to the American Academy of 
Pediatrics (AAP). No other applications are solicited.
    The AAP is regarded as the most influential and prestigious 
professional association for pediatricians in the United States, and is 
the only national professional association for general pediatricians in 
the United States. The recommendations produced by the AAP are 
considered among the most reliable and up-to-date information available 
to the pediatric community. Because of their strong reputation and 
large pediatric provider audience, the AAP can rapidly and efficiently 
disseminate information about birth defects and developmental 
disabilities issues to pediatricians across the country. The AAP's 
unparalleled ability to convey information to a large number of 
American pediatricians would make them an extremely useful asset in 
enhancing communications among practicing pediatricians. Because of 
their relationships with pediatricians and the mission of the 
organization, the AAP is a unique position to carry-out the work being 
proposed and is the only national organization that has the capacity 
and established provider network to conduct this project.
    The AAP has a long-standing position as a trusted leader in the 
birth defects, developmental disabilities, and childhood disabilities 
fields.
    AAP has a chapter in each state and territory that facilitates 
grass-roots interventions. In addition to its preeminence as a national 
organization of pediatricians, AAP is represented in all U.S. regions. 
This regional presence makes AAP the natural leader when local action 
is needed.

    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.

C. Availability of Funds

    Approximately $200,000 is available in FY 2002 to fund this award. 
It is expected that the award will begin on or about June 1, 2002, 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. 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: Sheryl

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Heard, Grants Management Specialist, Acquisition and Assistance Branch 
B., Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention, Announcement 02027, 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000, 
Atlanta, GA 30341-4146, Telephone number: 770-488-2723, E-mail: 
[email protected].
    For program technical assistance, contact: Jack Stubbs, National 
Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, 4770 Buford 
Highway, Mail Stop F-15, Atlanta, Georgia 30341, Telephone number: 770-
488-7096, E-mail: [email protected].

    Dated: January 22, 2002.
Robert L. Williams,
Chief, Acquisition and Assistance Branch B, Procurement and Grants 
Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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