[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 188 (Friday, September 27, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 61107]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-24577]



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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Program Announcement 02213]


The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL); Notice of 
Award of Funds

A. Purpose

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the 
award of fiscal year (FY) 2002 funds for a cooperative agreement 
program with The National Black Caucus of State Legislators.
    The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to:
    1. Educate African-American State Legislators, legislative staff, 
State government employees, and other stakeholders on HIV/AIDS, 
syphilis and other STD.
    2. Provide access to accurate, comprehensive and timely information 
on HIV/AIDS, syphilis and other STD to African-American State 
legislators, legislative staff, State government employees, and other 
stakeholders.
    This program addresses the ``Healthy People 2010'' focus areas of 
HIV, STD and Educational and Community-Based Programs.

B. Eligible Applicant

    Assistance is provided only to the NBCSL. No other applications 
were solicited.
    NBCSL is the only nonpartisan organization serving as a national 
network, and clearinghouse for African-American State legislators from 
all 50 States. NBCSL is the only organization of African-American State 
legislators that provides policy research tailored to meet the needs of 
their constituents, publications, consulting services, and educational 
and networking forums for African-American State legislators, 
committees, and their staff using a variety of information technologies 
and resources. No other organization has this unique role, credibility, 
and established rapport with African-American State legislators and 
their staff.

C. Funds

    Approximately $150,000 is being awarded in FY 2002. The award will 
begin on or about September 30, 2002 and will be made for a 12-month 
budget period within a project period of up to three years.

D. Where To Obtain Additional Information

    Business management technical assistance may be obtained from: Ann 
Cole, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management Branch, 
Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention, 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000, Atlanta, GA 30341-4146, 
Telephone number: 770-488-2731, E-mail address: [email protected].
    For program technical assistance, contact: Dave Brownell, National 
Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention, 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000, Atlanta, GA 30341-4146, 
Telephone number: 404-639-5208, E-mail address: [email protected].

    Dated: September 20, 2002.
Sandra R. Manning,
CGFM, Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 02-24577 Filed 9-26-02; 8:45 am]
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