[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 105 (Friday, May 31, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38123-38126]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-13637]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Program Announcement 02125]


Cooperative Agreement for Violence Against Women Planning and 
Implementation; 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 for planning and implementing state initiatives that address 
Violence Against Women (VAW). This funding opportunity was created in 
support of the recommendations set forth in the ``Agenda for the Nation 
on VAW'' which was developed by the National Advisory Council on VAW 
(refer to: http://www.4woman.gov/violence/nations.htm). This program 
addresses the Healthy People 2010 priority area of Injury and Violence 
Prevention.
    The purpose of the program is to:
    1. Develop effective and culturally competent initiatives that 
address VAW issues.
    2. Foster effective community collaborations to respond to emerging 
policy and program issues.
    3. Provide an opportunity for state health agencies to take a 
leadership role in addressing violence, specifically VAW to ensure 
these issues are raised to a public health priority within the state.
    4. Facilitate the process of seeking data driven solutions to the 
prevention of VAW by identifying key data elements that provide 
compelling evidence of the impact of VAW on families and communities 
and gaps in data collection that can be addressed by traditional and 
non-traditional sources.
    5. Develop a more comprehensive approach to preventing VAW through 
community collaboration and coalition building. The planning and 
implementation projects from this funding should address the 
intersection of risks for violence that cross the different types of 
violence (for example, child maltreatment as a risk for sexual violence 
and intimate partner violence, and identifying community approaches to 
support protective seeking behaviors that prevent subsequent violence).
    6. Identify issues and implementation strategies that address 
specific challenges and barriers to VAW prevention efforts for priority 
populations such as racial and ethnic populations, gay and lesbian, 
elderly, rural or other ``hard to reach'' populations and women with 
disabilities.
    For the purposes of this funding, VAW includes intimate partner 
violence, sexual violence by any perpetrator, and other forms of VAW 
committed by acquaintances or strangers.
    This program consists of two parts:
    Part 1: Planning--To assist recipients to: (1) Conduct an 
assessment of the state/territory/tribe's current VAW prevention and 
intervention efforts, and (2) develop a statewide action plan that 
addresses their intent and documents strategies to garner support for 
sustaining and enhancing these activities and efforts that address VAW 
issues.
    Part 2: Implementation--To assist recipients, who have developed an 
action plan that addresses VAW (under CDC Program Announcements 99136 
and 00119), to implement priority activities from their action agenda/
plan.
    Measurable outcomes of the program will be in alignment with one or 
more of the following performance goals for the National Center for 
Injury Prevention and Control:
    1. Reduce VAW.
    2. Enhance the capacity of states to implement effective rape 
prevention and education programs.

B. Eligible Applicants

    Part 1: Assistance will be provided only to state health 
departments or their bona fide agents that have not received funds to 
support VAW planning activities under the CDC Program Announcements 
99136 and 00119, including District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of 
Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana 
Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Federated States of Micronesia, the 
Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, and federally 
recognized Indian Tribal Governments.
    Part 2: Assistance will be provided only to the state health 
departments or their bona fide agents that have received supplemental 
funds to support VAW planning activities under CDC Program 
Announcements 99136 and 00119.


    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.


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C. Availability of Funds

Part 1: Planning

    Approximately $1.5 million is available in FY 2002 to fund 
approximately 29 awards. It is expected that the average award will be 
$50,000.
    It is expected that the awards will begin on or about September 30, 
2002 and will be made for a 12-month budget period with a project 
period of one year.
    There are no matching requirements for this program.
Use of Funds
    Appropriate use of funds includes personnel (contractual, 
consultant, or temporary staff); support for conferences, meetings; 
support for writing, publishing, and disseminating the results of the 
plan; and travel to CDC-related training. Funds may not be used for 
program implementation.

Part 2: Implementation

    Approximately $500,000 is available in FY 2002 to fund 
approximately ten awards. It is expected that the average award will be 
$50,000.
    It is expected that the awards will begin on or about September 30, 
2002 and will be made for a 12-month budget period with a project 
period of one year.
    There are no matching requirements for this program.
Use of Funds
    Appropriate use of funds includes personnel (contractual, 
consultant, or temporary staff); publicity and media events; 
development of educational or training material and curricula; 
conducting training workshops and conferences; and travel to CDC-
related training.
Funding Preference
    Priority consideration will be given to projects proposed by the 
state injury program or in collaboration with the state injury program 
for parts 1 and 2.
    Pre-Application Conference Call: In addition, for interested 
applicants, two pre-application technical assistance calls will be 
held. One for VAW Planning (Part I) applicants and one for VAW 
Implementation (Part II) applicants. The Part I planning call will be 
held on Friday, June 7, 2002, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Eastern 
Standard Time. The conference name is VAW Planning Workshop and the 
bridge number for the conference call is 1-800-713-1971, and the pass 
code is #103902. The Part II planning call will be held on Friday, June 
7, 2002, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. The 
conference name is VAW Implementation Workshop and the bridge number 
for the conference call is 1-404-639-3277, and the pass code is 
#713668.

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. All applicants are required to provide Measures of Effectiveness 
that will demonstrate the accomplishment of the various identified 
objectives of the cooperative agreement. Measures must be objective/
quantitative and must measure the intended outcome.
    b. Develop, expand, or maintain a VAW advisory committee
    c. Participate in CDC Technical Assistance activities such as 
conference calls, site visits, and training for cooperative agreement 
recipients.
    d. Collaborate with CDC on national campaigns or other relevant 
national efforts as appropriate.
    e. Submit required reports on time.
    In addition, there are requirements specific to the type of funding 
requested:

Part I: Planning

a. Conduct an assessment of the following VAW issues:
    --Policy and Research
    --Prevention Programs
    --Intervention Programs and Victim Services
b. Identify issues and strategies that will garner support for 
sustaining and enhancing future VAW prevention and intervention 
activities by addressing the following:
    --Ongoing Collaboration and Community Involvement
    --Ongoing Communication
    --Evaluation
    --Other Issues Associated with VAW
c. Produce and publish an action plan

Part II: Implementation

a. Review the VAW plan developed under Program Announcements 99136 and 
00119 and select and carry out activities that can be implemented 
within the budget period.
b. Establish an evaluation plan for those activities to be implemented.
    2. CDC Activities:
    a. Provide technical assistance and consultation in the VAW 
prevention planning and implementation activities.
    b. Provide resources and tools that will assist these planning and 
implementation efforts.
    c. Provide opportunities for sharing successes and challenges.
    d. Collaborate with national partners to develop protocols for 
state VAW related data profiles that can be used to facilitate data-
driven planning and implementation.
    e. Compile state/territory/tribal plans and develop and disseminate 
``lessons learned'' to assist with future planning and implementation 
efforts.

E. Content

    The program announcement title and number must appear in the 
application. Use the information in the Program 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 executive summary, budget narrative and any appendices) 
should be no more than 10 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 application should consist of, at a minimum:
1. Executive Summary (one page, may be single spaced, and is not 
included in the Proposal Narrative page count) which briefly 
summarizes:
    --Amount of federal assistance requested
    --Key assessment, planning, and implementation activities proposed
2. Proposal Narrative (no more than 10 pages, double spaced)
    --Introduction
    --Statement of Need
    --Goals and Objectives
    --Workplan, timeline and staffing
    --Collaboration
    --Evaluation
3. Budget Narrative
4. Appendices, (not included in the Proposal Narrative page count) 
which may include letters of commitment from key collaborators.
    Applicants should review and consider CDC's Assessment and Planning 
Tools in their VAW planning efforts. Please refer to www.cdc.gov/ncipc 
to review and obtain additional information on these tools.

F. Submission and Deadline

    Application: Submit the original and 2 copies of PHS 5161-1 (OMB 
Number 0920-0428).
    Forms are in the application kit and at the following Internet 
address: www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/forminfo.htm.
    Application forms must be submitted in the following order:
    Cover letter
    Table of Contents

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    Application
    Budget Information Form
    Budget Justification
    Checklist
    Assurances
    Certifications
    Disclosure Form
    HIV Assurance Form (if applicable)
    Human Subjects Certification (if applicable)
    Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable)
    Narratives

    On or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time July 12, 2002, submit the 
application to the: Technical Information Management Section, 2920 
Brandywine Road, Suite 300, Atlanta, Georgia 30341.
    Deadline: The applications shall be considered as meeting the 
deadline if they are received before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the 
deadline date. Applicants sending applications by the United States 
Postal Service or commercial delivery services must ensure that the 
carrier will be able to guarantee delivery of the application by the 
closing date and time. If an application is received after closing due 
to (1) Carrier error, when the carrier accepted the package with a 
guarantee for delivery by the closing date and time, or (2) significant 
weather delays or natural disasters, CDC will upon receipt of proper 
documentation, consider the application as having been received by the 
deadline.
    Applications which do not meet the above criteria will not be 
eligible for competition and will be discarded. Applicants will be 
notified of their failure to meet the submission requirements.

G. Evaluation Criteria

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

Part 1: Planning

    a. Workplan, Timeline and Staffing (35 points)
    A detailed description of how staffing and planning resources will 
be allocated and used to accomplish each objective and the overall 
program goals. The extent to which a clear workplan and time line is 
included and provides for appropriate methods of assessment, planning, 
and implementation. This includes the appropriate identification and 
use of data for planning.
    The extent to which the proposed workplan and timeline are 
realistic, given available resources.
    The extent to which the proposal identifies issues and 
implementation strategies that address specific challenges and barriers 
to VAW prevention efforts for priority populations such as, but not 
limited to, racial and ethnic or immigrant populations, gay and 
lesbian, elderly, rural or other ``hard to reach'' populations and 
women with disabilities.
    b. Collaboration (25 points)
    The extent to which the agencies/institutions/organizations who are 
named as members of the state advisory committee represent broad areas 
of expertise. Minimally this committee should include the state/
territory/tribal agency's injury prevention department; the state or 
territory rape prevention and education coordinator; a representative 
from the state sexual assault coalition; a representative from the 
state domestic violence coalition; a representative from the state 
justice agency; and a representative from the state education 
department. A description of the roles and responsibilities of the 
member organizations, methods for making decisions, etc. should be 
included. The extent to which the letters of support from these 
organizations are included in an Appendix and demonstrate that the 
applicant and the other collaborating organizations have established a 
``working partnership'' (e.g., all will have active roles in the 
project).
    c. Evaluation (15 points)
    The extent to which the applicant has provided Measures of 
Effectiveness that will demonstrate the accomplishment of the various 
identified objectives of the cooperative agreement. The extent to which 
these measures are objective/quantitative and measure the intended 
outcome.
    The extent to which there is a feasible plan to disseminate the 
results of the assessment, planning and implementation activities to 
key stakeholders and to local communities.
    Goals and Objectives (10 points)
    The extent to which the project goals are relevant and the process 
or outcome objectives related to the assessment, planning and 
implementation activities are specific, achievable, measurable, time-
linked and can be addressed through the proposed methods.
    d. Statement of Need (15 points)
    The extent to which the applicant describes the state health 
agency's current level of activities related to VAW issues.
    The extent to which the applicant demonstrates the agency's 
commitment to planning and implementing effective and culturally 
competent initiatives addressing VAW, and its capacity to foster 
effective community collaborations to respond to emerging policy and 
program issues.
    e. Goals and Objectives (10 points)
    The extent to which the project goals are relevant and the process 
or outcome objectives related to the assessment, planning and 
implementation activities are specific, achievable, measurable, time-
linked and can be addressed through the proposed methods.
    f. Budget (reviewed, not scored)
    The extent to which the budget is reasonable, clearly justified, 
and consistent with state objectives and proposed activities described 
in this announcement.
    g. Measures of Effectiveness (reviewed, but not scored)
    Applicants are required to provide Measures of Effectiveness that 
will demonstrate the accomplishment of the various identified 
objectives of the grant or cooperative agreement. Measures of 
Effectiveness must relate to the following NCIPC performance goals: (1) 
Reduce VAW and (2) enhance the capacity of states to implement 
effective rape prevention and education programs.
    Measures must be objective and quantitative and must measure the 
intended outcome. These Measures of Effectiveness shall be submitted 
with the application and shall be an element of evaluation.

Part 2: Implementation

    a. Workplan, Timeline and Staffing (35 points)
    A detailed description of how staffing and planning resources will 
be allocated and used to accomplish each objective and the overall 
program goals.
    The extent to which a clear workplan and timeline is included and 
provides for appropriate methods of assessment, planning, and 
implementation. Applicants should demonstrate how data is used in 
directing the activities to be implemented.
    The extent to which the proposed workplan and timeline are 
realistic, given available resources. The extent to which the proposal 
identifies issues and implementation strategies that address specific 
challenges and barriers to VAW prevention efforts for priority 
populations such as, but not limited to, racial and ethnic or immigrant 
populations, gay and lesbian, elderly, rural or other ``hard to reach'' 
populations and women with disabilities.
    b. Collaboration (25 points)
    The extent to which the agencies, institutions and/or organizations 
who are named as members of the state advisory committee represent 
broad areas of expertise. Minimally this committee should include the 
state/territory/tribal agency's injury

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prevention department; the state or territory rape prevention and 
education coordinator; a representative from the state sexual assault 
coalition; a representative from the state domestic violence coalition; 
a representative from the state justice agency; and a representative 
from the state education department. A description of the roles and 
responsibilities of the member organizations, methods for making 
decisions, etc. should be included. The extent to which the letters of 
support from these organizations are included in an Appendix and 
demonstrate that the applicant and the other collaborating 
organizations have established a ``working partnership'' (e.g., all 
will have active roles in the project).
    c. Statement of Need (15 points)
    The extent to which the applicant describes the state health 
agency's current level of activities related to VAW issues. The extent 
to which the applicant demonstrates the agency's commitment to planning 
and implementing effective and culturally competent initiatives 
addressing VAW, and its capacity to foster effective community 
collaborations to respond to emerging policy and program issues. 
Describe the outcome or product of the previous VAW funding received 
under PA 99136 and 00119 and the extent to which that process informs 
this proposal.
    d. Evaluation (15 points)
    The extent to which the applicant has provided Measures of 
Effectiveness that will demonstrate the accomplishment of the various 
identified objectives of the cooperative agreement. The extent to which 
these measures are objective/quantitative and measure the intended 
outcome.
    The extent to which there is a feasible plan to disseminate the 
results of the assessment, planning and implementation activities to 
key stakeholders and to local communities.
    e. Goals and Objectives (10 points)
    The extent to which the project goals are relevant and the process 
or outcome objectives related to the assessment, planning and 
implementation activities are specific, achievable, measurable, time-
linked and can be addressed through the proposed methods.
    f. Budget (reviewed, not scored)
    The extent to which the budget is reasonable, clearly justified, 
and consistent with state objectives and proposed activities described 
in this announcement.
    g. Measures of Effectiveness (reviewed, but not scored)
    Applicants are required to provide Measures of Effectiveness that 
will demonstrate the accomplishment of the various identified 
objectives of the grant or cooperative agreement. Measures of 
Effectiveness must relate to the following NCIPC performance goals: (1) 
Reduce VAW and (2) enhance the capacity of states to implement 
effective rape prevention and education programs.
    Measures must be objective and quantitative and must measure the 
intended outcome. These Measures of Effectiveness shall be submitted 
with the application and shall be an element of evaluation.

H. Other Requirements

Technical Reporting Requirements

    Provide CDC with original plus two copies of--
    1. Semi-annual progress reports (The progress report will include a 
data requirement that demonstrates measures of effectiveness).
    2. Financial status report, no more than 90 days after the end of 
the budget period.
    3. Final financial and performance reports, no more than 90 days 
after the end of the project period.
    4. Applicants are required to provide Measures of Effectiveness 
that will demonstrate the accomplishment of the various identified 
objectives of the grant or cooperative agreement.
    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 
application kit:

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 I.1]of the Public Health 
Service Act, [42 U.S.C. section [I.2]], as amended. The Catalog of 
Federal Domestic Assistance number is 93.136.

J. Where To Obtain Additional Information

    In addition to the pre-application conference calls, CDC will 
provide a guidance document which addresses the program requirements, 
application content, and evaluation criteria. This guidance document is 
available as an attachment and also online at www.cdc.gov/ncipc.
    If you have questions after the technical assistance conference 
call or with regards to the contents of all the documents, business 
management assistance may be obtained from: Angie Nation, Grants 
Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention, 2920 Brandywine Road, Suite 3000, Atlanta, GA 
30341-4146, Telephone number: (770) 488-2719, E-mail address: 
[email protected].
    For program technical assistance, contact: Jocelyn Wheaton, MPH, 
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway, NE, Mailstop K60, Atlanta, 
GA 30341-3724, Telephone number: (770) 488-1125, E-mail address: 
[email protected].

    Dated: May 24, 2002.
Sandra R. Manning,
CGFM, Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention.
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