[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 58 (Thursday, March 25, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 15344]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-6676]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Program Announcement 04082]


Communication and Technical Assistance Support for HIV/AIDS 
Prevention Programs; Notice of Intent To Fund Single Eligibility Award

A. Purpose

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the 
intent to fund fiscal year (FY) 2004 funds for a cooperative agreement 
program for support of CDC HIV related policies and programs by 
facilitating communication and problem solving with State and 
territorial health department HIV/AIDS Directors and providing 
technical assistance (TA) to them. The Catalog of Federal Domestic 
Assistance number for this program is 93.941.

B. Eligible Applicant

    Assistance will be provided only to the National Alliance of State 
and Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD). No other applications are 
solicited or will be accepted.
    NASTAD is the appropriate and only qualified agency to provide the 
services specified under this cooperative agreement because:
     The activities supported under this cooperative 
agreement can only be provided by an organization that formally 
represents the interests of the HIV/AIDS Program Directors of State and 
territorial health departments.
     NASTAD is the only officially established 
organization that represents the State and Territorial AIDS Directors 
in all 50 States and all U.S. Territories. NASTAD was formed by the 
States to represent their interests to other government agencies.
     NASTAD draws upon its membership to provide 
input on the development and implementation of HIV policies and 
programs. It is able to facilitate multi-jurisdictional involvement on 
these issues. NASTAD regularly keeps its members informed about 
relevant issues.
     NASTAD members provide peer-to-peer assistance 
on the implementation of new policies and programs. These members share 
their experience so other State programs can benefit.

C. Funding

    Approximately $1,368,662 is available in FY 2004 to fund this 
award. It is expected that the award will begin on or before April 1, 
2004, and will be made for a 12-month budget period within a project 
period of up to 5 years. Funding estimates may change.

D. Where to Obtain Additional Information

    For general comments or questions about this announcement, contact: 
Technical Information Management, CDC Procurement and Grants Office, 
2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341-4146, Telephone: 770-488-2700.
    For technical questions about this program, contact:
    Bob Kohmescher, Project Officer, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention, National Center for HIV, STD and TB Prevention (NCHSTP), 
Division for HIV/AIDS Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, Mailstop E-35, 
Telephone: 404-639-1614, E-mail: [email protected].

    Dated: March 19, 2004.
Edward Schultz,
Acting Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 04-6676 Filed 3-24-04; 8:45 am]
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