[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 102 (Wednesday, May 28, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31722-31723]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-13225]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Health Resources and Services Administration


HRSA-03-101 Fiscal Year 2003 Competitive Application Cycle for 
the Comprehensive Geriatrics Education Program (CGEP)

AGENCY: Health Resources and Services Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) 
announces that applications will be accepted for the Comprehensive 
Geriatrics Education Program for Fiscal Year 2003.
    Authorizing legislation: These applications are solicited under the 
authority of Title VIII, Section 855 of the Public Health Service (PHS) 
Act, as amended.
    Purpose: Grants will be awarded to eligible entities for programs 
that--Provide training to individuals who will provide geriatric care 
for the elderly by enhancing the knowledge, skills, and leadership 
potential of registered nurses (RN) providing care to older adults in a 
variety of settings. Projects must demonstrate that the preparation of 
RNs benefits licensed practical nurses (LPN) and certified nurse 
assistants (CNA). Each project must describe the program for RNs and 
the specific activities designed to develop and strengthen the skills 
of LPNs and CNAs to promote quality care for the geriatric population.
    Statutory matching or cost sharing requirement: None.
    Eligible applicants: The following are eligible entities: Schools 
of nursing, academic health centers, health care facilities, 
partnerships of a school and a health care facility, partnerships of a 
program leading to CNA certification and a health care facility, and 
appropriate public or private entities.
    Funding preference: As provided in Section 805 of the Public Health 
Service Act, a funding preference will be applied to approved 
applications with projects that will substantially benefit rural or 
underserved populations, or help meet public health nursing needs in 
State or local health departments. This preference will be applied to 
applications that rank above the 20th percentile of applications 
recommended for approval.
    Administrative special consideration: Special consideration will be 
given to applicants that propose collaborative approaches for 
increasing the number of students in rural and underserved areas who 
can access educational opportunities through the use of electronic 
distance learning methodologies.
    Review criteria: Applications will be reviewed by a panel of peer 
reviewers using the following criteria:
    (a) A clearly stated project purpose;
    (b) A documented need for the proposed project;
    (c) The potential effectiveness of the proposed project;
    (d) A clearly articulated project plan including evaluation of 
project objectives;
    (e) A plan for addressing diversity and cultural competence;
    (f) A comprehensive plan for project management;
    (g) The reasonableness of the budget and fiscal plan;
    (h) The presence of established and/or planned linkages with 
relevant entities.
    Estimated amount of available funds: It is estimated that $3 
million will be available in fiscal year 2003.
    Estimated number of awards: This is a new program; the estimated 
number of awards may range from 12-30 for fiscal year 2003.
    Estimated or average size of each award: This is a new grant 
program; the estimated costs are expected to range from $75,000 to 
$200,000.
    Estimated project period: Applications may be submitted for 2 years 
and ten months. The first budget period is September 1, 2003-June 30, 
2004; the second and third budget periods are July 1, 2004--June 30, 
2005 and July 1, 2005--June 30, 2006 respectively.
    Application requests, availability, dates and addresses: Applicants 
for this program are encouraged to notify HRSA, Division of Nursing of 
their intent to apply. Notification can be made in one of three ways: 
Phone, e-mail or mail Dr. Patricia Calico of your intent. Telephone 
(301) 443-5486; e-mail [email protected]; mail: Division of Nursing, 
Bureau of Health Professions, HRSA, Parklawn Building, Room 9-36, 5600 
Fishers Lane, Rockville MD 20857. Application materials will be 
available for downloading via the web at http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/grants on 
May 28, 2003. Applicants may also request a hardcopy of the application 
material by contacting the HRSA Grants Application Center, 901 Russell 
Avenue, Suite 450, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20879, by calling at 1-877-
477-2123, or by Fax at 1-877-477-2345. In order to be considered for 
competition, hard copy applications must be postmarked by the due date 
of July 7, 2003. Applicants should request a legibly dated U.S. Postal 
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. An application receipt will be provided. 
Applications submitted after the deadline date will be returned to the 
applicant and not processed. Applications may not be submitted 
electronically, at this time. Applicants should note that HRSA 
anticipates accepting grant applications online in the last quarter of 
the Fiscal Year (July through September). Please refer to the HRSA 
grants schedule at http://www.hrsa.gov/grants.htm for more information.
    Projected award date: September 1, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Calico, Division of Nursing, 
Bureau of Health Professions, HRSA, Room 9-36, Parklawn Building, 5600

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Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857. Central telephone is (301) 
443-6333. E-mail: [email protected].

Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Application for the Comprehensive Geriatrics Education Grant 
Program has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The OMB clearance number is 0915-
0060.
    The program is not subject to the provision of Executive Order 
12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs (as implemented 
through 45 CFR part 100).

    Dated: May 16, 2003.
Elizabeth M. Duke,
Administrator.
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