[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 249 (Tuesday, December 30, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 75257-75260]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-31971]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


National Organization Strategies for the Prevention, Early 
Detection and Control of Chronic Disease by Chief Elected Officials of 
Cities

    Announcement Type: New.
    Funding Opportunity Number: 04072.
    Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 93.283.
    Key Dates: Application Deadline: February 13, 2004.

I. Funding Opportunity Description

    Authority: This program is authorized under section 301(a) of the 
Public Health Service Act, (42 U.S.C. 241(a)).
    Purpose: The purpose of the program is to support a national 
organization in the development and implementation of educational 
initiatives that can be used by chief elected officials in applying 
effective strategies to prevent and control cancer and other chronic 
diseases, chronic disease risk factors, and chronic disease health 
disparities in their cities. This program addresses the ``Healthy 
People 2010'' focus areas of: Tobacco Use; Physical Activity and 
Fitness; Nutrition and Overweight; Public Health Infrastructure; Oral 
Health; Arthritis; Osteoporosis and Chronic Back Conditions; 
Educational and Community-Based Programs; Adolescent and School Health; 
Cancer; Diabetes; Disability and Secondary Condition; Health 
Communication; Heart Disease and Stroke; Maternal; Infant and Child 
Health; Substance Abuse. To accomplish the purpose of this program 
announcement, components of the project are to be addressed as 
indicated in section ``IV.2. Content and Form of Submission'' of this 
program announcement.
    Measurable outcomes of the program will be in alignment with one 
(or more) of the following performance goals for the National Center 
for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP):
    [sbull] Promote health and reduce chronic disease associated with 
diet and weight.
    [sbull] Improve health, fitness and quality of life through daily 
physical activity.
    [sbull] Reduce illness, disability, and death related to tobacco 
use and exposure to secondhand smoke.
    [sbull] Increase the proportion of women aged 40 years and older 
who have received a mammogram within the preceding two years.
    [sbull] Increase the proportion of adults who receive a colorectal 
cancer screening examination.
    [sbull] Increase the proportion of women who receive a Pap test.
    [sbull] Increase the proportion of cancer survivors who are living 
5 years or longer after diagnosis.
    [sbull] Improve cardiovascular health and quality of life through 
the prevention, detection, and treatment of risk factors; early 
identification and treatment of heart attacks and strokes; and 
prevention of recurrent cardiovascular events.
    [sbull] Through prevention programs, reduce the disease and 
economic burden of diabetes, and improve the quality of life for all 
persons who have or are at risk for diabetes.
    [sbull] To support the missions of other chronic disease prevention 
and control programs at the National Center for Chronic Disease 
Prevention and Health Promotion.
    Activities:
    Awardee activities for this program are as follows:
    a. Develop educational initiatives and provide an informational 
forum on cancer and other chronic disease prevention and health 
promotion issues in local communities. This activity may include a 
diversity of media such as printed materials, websites, and 
conferences.
    b. Provide constituents with accurate, comprehensive and timely 
information on cancer and other chronic disease prevention and health 
promotion and control issues to encourage the formulation of 
educational programming.
    c. Participate in CDC-sponsored meetings and events, as 
appropriate.
    d. Coordinate activities with the National Association of County 
and City Health Officers, and local organizations within the scope of 
this program announcement, when feasible and appropriate.
    e. Establish specific, measurable, and realistic short-term (one 
year) and long-term (three year) program objectives that are consistent 
with the purpose of this program announcement. Develop a well-designed 
evaluation plan of each goal and objective. Performance will be based 
on the submission of realistic, time-phased, and achievable goals and 
objectives.
    f. Identify and select appropriate staff, based on experience and 
capability, to successfully implement the program activities.
    In a cooperative agreement, CDC staff is substantially involved in 
the program activities, above and beyond routine grant monitoring.
    CDC Activities for this program are as follows:
    a. Partner with recipients in the development, implementation, 
evaluation, and dissemination of programs designed to improve knowledge 
and attitudes to prevent and control cancer and other chronic disease 
within constituent communities.
    b. Provide periodic updates about public knowledge, attitudes, and 
practices regarding chronic disease prevention and control, including 
up-to-date scientific information.
    c. Partner with recipient to identify appropriate and specific 
venues to share and disseminate information.

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    d. Partner with recipients in the development of publications and 
educational materials that relate to chronic disease prevention and 
health promotion.
    e. Identify liaisons with other organizations that are interested 
in chronic disease prevention and health promotion at the local level.
    f. Identify chronic disease and health promotion best practices for 
specific populations within selected communities.

II. Award Information

    Type of Award: Cooperative Agreement. CDC involvement in this 
program is listed in the Activities Section above.
    Fiscal Year Funds: 2004.
    Approximate Total Funding: $300,000 ($150,000 for chronic disease 
prevention and health promotion and $150,000 for cancer prevention and 
control).
    Approximate Number of Awards: One.
    Approximate Average Award: $300,000. (This amount is for the first 
12-month budget period, and includes both direct and indirect costs.)
    Floor of Award Range: None.
    Ceiling of Award Range: $300,000.
    Anticipated Award Date: March 1, 2004.
    Budget Period Length: 12 months.
    Project Period Length: Three years.
    Throughout the project period, CDC's commitment to continuation of 
awards will be conditioned on the availability of funds, evidence of 
satisfactory progress by the recipient (as documented in required 
reports), and the determination that continued funding is in the best 
interest of the Federal Government.

III. Eligibility Information

III.1. Eligible Applicants

    Applications may be submitted by:
    [sbull] Public nonprofit organizations;
    [sbull] Private nonprofit organizations; and
    [sbull] Faith-based organizations.
    Eligible organizations must have the capacity to coordinate a 
national collaborative initiative targeting local elected officials. 
Only organizations with a national reach are eligible to apply.

III.2. Cost Sharing or Matching

    Matching funds are not required for this program.

III.3. Other Eligibility Requirements

    If you request a funding amount greater than the ceiling of the 
award range, your application will be considered non-responsive and 
will not be entered into the review process. You will be notified that 
you did not meet the submission requirements.
    If your application is incomplete or non-responsive to the 
requirements listed below, it will not be entered into the review 
process. You will be notified that your application did not meet the 
submission requirements. Applicants should have prior experience 
working with one or more chronic diseases and with chief elected 
officials from United States cities with populations of 30,000 or more. 
In addition, applicants must have the capacity and ability to conduct 
national programs and activities related to promoting health education, 
awareness, and information dissemination of chronic disease prevention 
and control issues in collaboration with chief elected officials of 
United States cities. The applicant should document eligibility by 
providing a concise summary that clearly describes (a) status as a 
national organization; (b) constituency of chief elected officials of 
cities; and (c) demonstrated outcome/accomplishments from previous 
chronic disease prevention and control efforts. Sample materials 
produced can be provided in appendices.

    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.

IV. Application and Submission Information

IV.1. Address to Request Application Package

    To apply for this funding opportunity use application form PHS 
5161. Application forms and instructions are available on the CDC Web 
site, at the following Internet address: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/forminfo.htm
    If you do not have access to the Internet, or if you have 
difficulty accessing the forms on-line, you may contact the CDC 
Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section 
(PGO-TIM) staff at: 770-488-2700. Application forms can be mailed to 
you.

IV.2. Content and Form of Submission

    Application: You must include a project narrative with your 
application forms. Your narrative must be submitted in the following 
format:
    [sbull] Maximum number of pages: For both components is 50 pages--
if your narrative exceeds the page limit, only the first pages which 
are within the page limit will be reviewed.
    [sbull] Font size: 12 point unreduced;
    [sbull] Paper size: 8.5 by 11 inches;
    [sbull] Page margin size: One inch;
    [sbull] Printed only on one side of page, double spaced;
    [sbull] Held together only by rubber bands or metal clips, not 
bound in any other way.
    Your narrative should address activities to be conducted for cancer 
prevention and control and chronic disease prevention and control for 
the entire project period, and should include the following items in 
the order listed:
1. Executive Summary
    Describe prior experience working with one or more chronic diseases 
and with chief elected officials from United States cities with 
populations of 30,000 or more. In Describe the level of capacity and 
ability to conduct national programs and activities related to 
promoting health education, awareness, and information dissemination of 
chronic disease prevention and control issues in collaboration with 
chief elected officials of United States cities. Document eligibility 
by providing a concise summary that clearly describes (a) status as a 
national organization; (b) constituency of chief elected officials of 
cities; and (c) demonstrated outcome/accomplishments from previous 
chronic disease prevention and control efforts. Sample materials 
produced can be provided in appendices.
2. Background and Need
    Describe the need for the proposed activities and the context in 
which the work will be conducted. Provide descriptions of the 
constituent population and how your organization will play a 
significant role in chronic disease prevention, either by direct or 
indirect impact.
3. Method
    Submit a plan that describes the methodologies for conducting 
awardee activities outlined in the Activities section. Identify 
strategies and activities for increasing the applicant's involvement in 
promoting and supporting chronic disease prevention and control 
programs over the next three years.
    Explain how planned activities relate to the purpose of this 
program announcement. The plan should identify and establish a timeline 
for the completion of each component or major activity. The plan should 
identify how previous experience in the prevention and control of 
cancer and other chronic diseases will inform the activities being 
planned.

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4. Goals and Objectives
    List goals specifically related to program requirements and 
indicate expected program outcomes at the end of the three-year project 
period. Provide objectives that are specific, measurable, feasible, and 
time phased to be accomplished during the projected 12-month budget 
period. Objectives should relate directly to the project goals and 
recipient activities.
    Describe goals and objectives in narrative form and provide a 
timetable, with specific activities that are related to each objective 
during the projected 12-month budget period. Indicate when each 
activity will occur, as well as when preparations for activities will 
occur. Also indicate who will be responsible for each activity and 
identify staff assigned to each activity.
5. Project Management and Staffing Plan
    a. Describe the proposed staffing for the project and submit job 
descriptions illustrating the level of organizational responsibility 
for professional staff that will be assigned to the project.
    b. In the application appendices, include a curriculum vitae for 
each professional staff member named in the proposal.
    c. Describe the organization's structure and function, how that 
structure supports health promotion and education activities, 
activities on the local level, and methods of current communication 
with members.
6. Evaluation Plan
    Describe how each of the activities and their impact will be 
evaluated. Describe how progress toward meeting project objectives will 
be monitored.
    The evaluation plan should address measures considered critical to 
determine the success of the plan outlined by the applicant, and 
results should be used for improvement of the intended plan.
7. Budget and Accompanying Justification
    Provide a detailed line-item budget and narrative justification 
describing operating expenses consistent with the proposed objectives 
and planned activities. Provide a precise description for each budget 
item and itemize calculations when appropriate. Applicants should 
include budget items for travel trips to two CDC sponsored meetings. 
The budget and accompanying justification will not be counted in the 
stated page limit.
    Additional information may be included in the application 
appendices. The appendices will not be counted toward the narrative 
page limit. This additional information includes:
    [sbull] Curriculum Vitae;
    [sbull] Job Descriptions;
    [sbull] Organizational Charts;
    [sbull] Any other supporting documentation.
    You are required to have a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal 
Numbering System (DUNS) number to apply for a grant or cooperative 
agreement for the federal government. The DUNS number is a nine-digit 
identification number, which uniquely identifies business entities. 
Obtaining a DUNS number is easy and there is no charge. To obtain a 
DUNS number, access http://www.dunandbradstreet.com or call 1-866-705-
5711.
    For more information, see the CDC Web site at: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/pubcommt.htm. If your application form does not have a 
DUNS number field, please write your DUNS number at the top of the 
first page of your application, and/or include your DUNS number in your 
application cover letter.
    Additional requirements that may require you to submit additional 
documentation with your application are listed in section ``VI.2. 
Administrative and National Policy Requirements.''

IV.3. Submission Dates and Times

    Application Deadline Date: February 13, 2004.
    Explanation of Deadlines: Applications must be received in the CDC 
Procurement and Grants Office by 4 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline 
date. Any applicant who sends their application 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.
    This program announcement is the definitive guide on application 
format, content, and deadlines. It supersedes information provided in 
the application instructions. If your application does not meet the 
deadline above, it will not be eligible for review, and will be 
discarded. You will be notified that you did not meet the submission 
requirements.
    CDC will not notify you upon receipt of your application. If you 
have a question about the receipt of your application, first contact 
your courier. If you still have a question, contact the PGO-TIM staff 
at: 770-488-2700. Before calling, please wait two to three days after 
the application deadline. This will allow time for applications to be 
processed and logged.

IV.4. Intergovernmental Review of Applications

    Executive Order 12372 does not apply to this program.

IV.5. Funding Restrictions

    Funding restrictions, which must be taken into account while 
writing your budget, are as follows:
    [sbull] Funds may be spent for reasonable program purposes, 
including personnel, travel, supplies, and services.
    [sbull] Equipment may be purchased, with appropriate justification, 
including cost comparison of purchase with lease. Although contracts 
with other organizations are allowable, the recipient of this grant 
must perform a substantial portion of activities for which funds are 
requested.
    [sbull] Cooperative agreement funds may not supplant existing funds 
from any other public or private source.
    [sbull] Funds may not be expended for construction, renovation of 
existing facilities, or relocation of headquarters or affiliates.
    [sbull] Funds may not be used for clinical services.
    [sbull] If you are requesting indirect costs in your budget, you 
must include a copy of your indirect cost rate agreement. If your 
indirect cost rate is a provisional rate, the agreement must be less 
than 12 months of age.
    [sbull] Pre-award costs will not be reimbursed.
    Guidance for completing your budget can be found on the CDC Web 
site, at the following Internet address: http://www.cdc.ogv/od/pgo/funding/budgetguide.htm.

IV.6. Other Submission Requirements

    Application Submission Address: Submit the original and two hard 
copies of your application by mail or express delivery service to: 
Technical Information Management--PA04072, CDC Procurement and Grants 
Office, 2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341-4146.
    Applications may not be submitted electronically at this time.

V. Application Review Information

V.1. Criteria

    You are required to provide measures of effectiveness that will 
demonstrate the accomplishment of the various

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identified objectives of the cooperative agreement. Measures of 
effectiveness must relate to the performance goals stated in the 
``Purpose'' section of this announcement. Measures must be objective 
and quantitative, and must measure the intended outcome. These measures 
of effectiveness must be submitted with the application and will be an 
element of evaluation.
    Your application will be evaluated against the following criteria: 
Evaluation Criteria (100 points total).
1. Goals and Objectives (30 points)
    The extent to which the applicant's plan for achieving the proposed 
activities appears realistic, feasible and relates to the programmatic 
requirements and purposes of this program announcement, including the 
degree to which short-term (one year) and long-term (three year) 
objectives are specific, time-phased, measurable, realistic and related 
to identified needs.
2. Project Management and Staffing (20 points)
    The degree to which proposed staffing, organizational structure, 
staff experience and background, training needs or plan, job 
descriptions and curricula vitae for both proposed and current staff 
indicate past experience in carrying out similar programs, and the 
ability to carry out the purposes of the current program.
3. Method (20 points)
    The extent to which the applicant describes the methodologies for 
carrying out the recipient activities as outlined in the program 
requirements with a corresponding timeline for the completion of each 
major activity.
4. Evaluation Plan (20 points)
    The extent to which the proposed evaluation plan addresses progress 
toward meeting goals and objectives, assesses impact, and appears to be 
reasonable and feasible.
5. Background and Need (10 points)
    The extent to which the applicant describes the chronic disease 
burden and specific needs related to the purpose of this program 
announcement.
6. Budget and Justification (Not scored)
    The extent to which the budget is reasonable and consistent with 
the purpose and activities of the program.

V.2. Review and Selection Process

    Applications will be reviewed for completeness by the Procurement 
and Grants Office (PGO) staff, and for responsiveness by program staff. 
Incomplete applications and applications that are non-responsive to the 
eligibility criteria will not advance through the review process. 
Applicants will be notified that their application did not meet 
submission requirements.
    An objective review panel will evaluate complete and responsive 
applications according to the criteria listed in the ``V.1. Criteria'' 
section above.

V.3. Anticipated Announcement Award Date

    March 1, 2004.

VI. Award Administration Information

VI.1. Award Notices

    Successful applicants will receive a Notice of Grant Award (NGA) 
from the CDC Procurement and Grants Office. The NGA shall be the only 
binding, authorizing document between the recipient and CDC. The NGA 
will be signed by an authorized Grants Management Officer, and mailed 
to the recipient fiscal officer identified in the application.
    Unsuccessful applicants will receive notification of the results of 
the application review by mail.

VI.2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements

    45 CFR part 74 and part 92. For more information on the Code of 
Federal Regulations, see the National Archives and Records 
Administration at the following Internet address: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfr-table-search.html.
    The following additional requirements apply to this project: AR-10 
Smoke-Free Workplace Requirements; AR-11 Healthy People 2010; AR-12 
Lobbying Restrictions; AR-15 Proof of Non-Profit Status.
    Additional information on these requirements can be found on the 
CDC Web site at the following Internet address: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/ARs.htm

VI.3. Reporting Requirements

    You must provide CDC with the original, plus two hard copies of the 
following reports:
    1. Interim progress report, no less than 90 days before the end of 
the budget period. The progress report will serve as your non-competing 
continuation application, and must contain the following elements:
    a. Current Budget Period Activities Objectives.
    b. Current Budget Period Financial Progress.
    c. New Budget Period Program Proposed Activity Objectives.
    d. Detailed Line-Item Budget and Justification.
    e. Additional Requested Information.
    f. Measures of Effectiveness.
    2. Financial status report and annual progress 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.
    These reports must be sent to the Grants Management Specialist 
listed in the ``Agency Contacts'' section of this announcement.

VII. Agency Contacts

    For general questions about the announcement, contact: Technical 
Information Management, CDC Procurement and Grants Office, 2920 
Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341-4146, Telephone: 770-488-2700.
    For program technical assistance, contact: Jennifer Tucker, 4770 
Buford Highway, MS K-40, Atlanta, GA 30341, Telephone: 770-488-6454, E-
mail: [email protected].
    For business management and budget assistance, contact: Tracey 
Sims, Contract Specialist, CDC Procurement and Grants Office, 2920 
Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341-4146, Telephone: 770-488-2739, E-
mail: [email protected].

    Dated: December 22, 2003.
Sandra R. Manning,
Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention.
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