[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 103 (Thursday, May 27, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30295-30300]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-12002]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Initiatives To Educate State Legislatures About Priority Public 
Health Issues

    Announcement Type: New.
    Funding Opportunity Number: 04157.
    Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 93.283.
    Key Dates:
    Letter of Intent Deadline: June 17, 2004.
    Application Deadline: July 12, 2004.

I. Funding Opportunity Description

    Authority: This program is authorized under sections 301(a), and 
317(k)(2) of the Public Health Service Act [42 U.S.C. 241(a) and 
247b(k)(2)], as amended.

    Purpose: The purposes of this program announcement are to identify 
and implement national educational initiatives to address the need for 
accurate, comprehensive, and timely public health information for state 
legislatures through informational forums and other communication 
channels to address current and emerging public health concerns of 
state legislatures including barriers to effective public health.
    These activities shall not be intended to support or defeat 
particular state legislation.
    Priority areas for these activities are prevention, early 
detection, and control of disease, injury, and disability, and the 
strengthening of state and local public health agencies.
    This program addresses ``Healthy People 2010'' focus areas of birth 
defects, developmental disabilities and health for people with 
disabilities; chronic disease and related risk factors; environmental 
health; Human Immuno Deficiency Virus (HIV), sexually transmitted 
diseases (STD) and Tuberculosis (TB); infectious disease; injury and 
violence prevention; immunization; occupational safety and health; 
public health practice and infrastructure. In addition, this program 
addresses emergency preparedness and response; genomics; health issues 
facing older Americans, and health disparities.
    Measurable outcomes of the program will be in alignment with one 
(or more) of the following performance goals for the Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention:
    A. Increase Legislators awareness and understanding of current and 
emerging public health activities and issues.
    B. Assist in identifying state specific and national public health 
initiatives.
    C. Increase understanding and knowledge of public health 
initiatives among state legislators.
    D. Support understanding the public health missions, objectives, 
and activities of the Centers, Institutes, and Offices at the Centers 
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
    Activities: Recipient activities are divided into two categories: 
core and categorical. Core activities provide for cross-cutting 
activities or subject-specific activities. Categorical activities are 
subject area specific. Specific core and categorical activities should 
not be duplicative.
    Recipient Core Activities: Each core activity should reflect the 
interests of a minimum of three CDC programs with special emphasis on 
the following: National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental 
Disabilities; National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health 
Promotion; National Center for Environmental Health; National Center 
for HIV, STD and TB Prevention; National Immunization Program; Office 
of Terrorism, Preparedness and Emergency Response; and Public Health 
Practice Program Office. Priority focus areas for year one core 
activities should reflect the public health mission and objectives of 
CDC (http://www.cdc.gov).
    a. Identify and address national and state public health activities 
and concerns that affect program decision-making and planning 
activities. Assess the status of legislative trends in public health on 
a quarterly basis. At a minimum conduct quarterly education updates for 
state legislatures on public health activities.
    b. Develop and coordinate public health educational and information 
sharing activities with state and local health department contacts, 
including public health experts, to ensure that organization members 
from each state legislature are aware of public health issues, 
programs, and activities in their state or region.
    c. Enhance relationships with and consult with key organizations to 
inform state legislators about prevention and public health activities 
and goals.
    d. Respond to legislative requests about prevention and public 
health activities and issues and provide public health experts with a 
compendium of contact inquiries on a quarterly basis.
    e. Examine existing research in order to develop and distribute 
publications tailored to the information needs of state legislators on 
public health disease control and prevention in order to educate state 
legislators about relevant policy and program activities and challenges 
to effective public health.
    f. Provide forums for state health officials, state policy makers, 
and state legislative staff to share ideas and learn about public 
health activities and challenges to effective public health.
    g. Develop or use existing capabilities to effectively communicate 
and share public information including electronic posting and 
dissemination of information and services for legislators, other 
stakeholders, and the general public about emerging and current public 
health activities and challenges to effective public health.
    h. Ensure CDC core activities are complementary and do not 
duplicate categorical activities. To ensure maximum efficiency, 
activities related to public health and education funded by other 
organizations is also coordinated with the activities funded under this 
program announcement.
    i. Conduct workshops on priority public health activities and 
challenges to effective public health at national health conferences 
and through other venues.
    j. Plan, conduct, and evaluate (using both process and outcome 
measures), an annual meeting in the most cost efficient location to 
facilitate the exchange of public information between public health 
experts, legislators, and their staff.
    k. Provide a forum and/or publication for newly-elected state 
legislators, so they can learn about priority public health activities 
and barriers to effective public health.

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    l. Develop and measure outcome indicators for all major activities 
funded under this program announcement.
    Recipient Categorical Activities: Priority focus areas for year one 
categorical activities should reflect the public health mission and 
objectives for each of the following centers and programs: The National 
Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP); 
National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH), National Center for 
HIV, STD and TB prevention (NCHSTP); The National Center on Birth 
Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD); National Immunization 
Program (NIP); and Adolescent and School Health (DASH). Specific 
activities for each funding source are indicated after the activity. 
Each categorical project contains multiple activities as outlined 
below, a description of each lettered activity follows the list.

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          Categorical project                      Activities
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DASH..................................  b,c,d,h,i
NCCDPHP...............................  a,b,c,d,e,f,g
NCBDDD................................  a,b,c,d,e,f,g
NCEH..................................  a,b,c,e,f
NCHSTP................................  a,b,c,d,e,f,g,j
NIP...................................  a,b,c,d,e,f,g
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    Activities (As referenced above):
    a. Collaborate with key organizations to provide public health 
prevention and control information for state legislators. (NCCDPHP, 
NCBDDD, NCEH, NCHSTP, NIP)
    b. Create, update, publicize, and maintain electronic services and 
other communication venues to inform legislators, other stakeholders, 
and the general public about emerging and current public health 
activities and barriers to effective public health. (all funding 
sources)
    c. Examine existing research in order to develop and distribute 
publications tailored to the information needs of legislators on public 
health disease prevention and public health in order to educate 
legislators' about relevant public health activities and barriers to 
effective public health. (all funding sources)
    d. Identify information sharing opportunities for state legislators 
and legislative staff, state government employees, and other key 
figures so they can discuss current and emerging public health related 
activities and concerns. (DASH, NCCDPHP, NCBDDD, NCHSTP, NIP)
    e. Identify and address national and state public health activities 
and concerns that affect program decision-making and planning 
activities. At a minimum, conduct quarterly public health educational 
updates for state policymakers on public health activities and barriers 
to effective public health. (NCCDPHP, BDDDHHB, NCEH, HIV and STD, NIP)
    f. Examine existing research to identify the critical barriers to 
effective public health facing state legislatures and remain apprised 
of key public health activities and concerns as they relate to states 
and state legislatures. (NCCDPHP, BDDDHHB, NCEH, HIV and STD, NIP)
    g. Coordinate activities with state and local health department 
contacts, including public health experts, to ensure that organization 
members from each state legislature are aware of public health 
activities, programs, and activities in their state or region. 
(NCCDPHP, NCBDDD, NCHSTP, NIP)
    The below activities apply to adolescent and school health funding 
ONLY:
    h. Participate in a sufficient number of meetings of the joint work 
groups on social marketing of positive messages for HIV prevention and 
school health; teen pregnancy prevention; and adolescent and/or school 
health to effectively communicate accurate and up to date public health 
prevention information.
    i. Ensure that financial information for the 50 state School Health 
funded Project's including the block grant funding and state 
legislative appropriations information is current and accurate.
    The below activity applies to NCHSTP funding ONLY:
    j. Develop, update, and disseminate, as needed, HIV educational 
information and materials for newly elected state legislators and staff 
that can be easily accessed via the organization's Web site and other 
communication venues.
    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. Provide up-to-date information that includes diffusion of best 
practices and current research and data in public health.
    b. Provide programmatic consultation, guidance, and technical 
assistance related to program planning, implementation and evaluation; 
assessment of program objectives; and dissemination of successful 
strategies, experiences and evaluation reports regarding public health 
programs and policies.
    c. Assist in the evaluation of program activities.
    d. Collaborate in the planning and support of workshops, 
conferences, and other professional gatherings that serve a public 
health purpose, and as appropriate, provide speakers for meetings.
    e. Provide analytical expertise and assist in preparation of 
material for publication that includes information on public health 
activities.
    f. Coordinate with national, state, and local education, health, 
and social service agencies, as well as other relevant organizations, 
in planning and conducting national strategies designed to strengthen 
programs to prevent disease and promote health.
    g. Provide technical assistance regarding the scope, development, 
and accomplishment of activities undertaken as part of the cooperative 
agreement.
    h. Convene CDC steering committees to consult with grantee in all 
aspects of program implementation and evaluation, educational materials 
development and dissemination.

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: $1,176,427.
    Core: $270,000.
    Categorical: $906,427.
    Project 1: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and 
Health Promotion: $525,000.
    Project 2: Division of Adolescent and School Health: $150,000.
    Project 3: National Center on HIV, STD and TB Prevention: $87,427.
    Project 4: National Center for Environmental Health: $40,000.
    Project 5: National Immunization Program: $134,000.
    Project 6: National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental 
Disabilities: $30,000.
    Approximate Number of Awards: 1.
    Approximate Average Award: $1,176,427 (This amount is for the first 
12 month period and includes both direct and indirect costs.)
    Floor of Award Range: None.
    Ceiling of Award Range: None.
    Estimated Award Date: September 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

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the determination that continued funding is in the best interest of the 
Federal Government.

III. Eligibility Information

    Eligible applicants are national; non-profit; non-partisan or 
bipartisan organizations that consist of requisite memberships 
representing legislatures from all 50 states. The applicant 
organizations provide information, education, publications, and 
networking forums to state legislators, committees and their staff.

    Note: Pub. L. 104-65 states that an organization described in 
section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engages 
in lobbying activities is not eligible to receive Federal funds 
constituting an award, grant, cooperative agreement, contract, loan 
or any other form.

    Limited competition is justified under this program announcement 
due to the limited number of organizations having expertise interacting 
with all 50 state legislatures on existing and emerging public health 
issues.

III.2. Cost Sharing or Matching

    Matching funds are not required for this program.

III.3. Other

    If your application is incomplete or non-responsive to the 
requirements listed in this section, it will not be entered into the 
review process. You will be notified that your application did not meet 
submission requirements.
    Timely submission of a letter of intent (LOI) is required to be 
eligible for this program. See sections IV.2., IV.3., and IV.6. of this 
announcement for more information on LOI submission.
    Applicants should have at least five years experience in educating 
and informing state legislators and their staff from all 50 state 
legislatures on public health issues and use a variety of information 
technologies and resources to communicate the information to the state 
legislatures. The applicant should document eligibility by providing a 
concise summary that clearly describes:
    (a) The organization's status as a national, non-profit, non-
partisan or bipartisan organization that consists of requisite 
legislature memberships representing legislatures from all 50 states;
    (b) the organization's experience in educating, informing and 
communicating with state legislators from all 50 state legislatures on 
public health issues. Sample materials produced can be provided in the 
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

    Letter of Intent (LOI):
    A letter of intent (LOI) is required from all potential applicants 
for the purpose of determining eligibility and planning the competitive 
review process. Failure to submit a LOI will preclude you from 
submitting an application. Your LOI must be written in the following 
format:
     Maximum number of pages: two.
     Font size: 12-point unreduced.
     Double-spaced.
     Paper size: 8.5 by 11 inches.
     Page Margin Size: one inch.
     Printed only on one side of page.
     Written in English, avoid jargon.
    Your LOI must contain the following information:
     The program announcement title and number;
     The applicant's status as a national, non-profit, and 
bipartisan organization;
     The applicant's constituency is elected officials and 
their staff in the legislative branch from all 50 states; and
     The applicant's experience in providing education, 
research, and information to the elected officials and their staff from 
all 50 state legislatures on a broad array of public health issues.
    Application: You must submit a project narrative with your 
application forms. The narrative must be submitted in the following 
format:
     Maximum number of pages: 125--If your narrative exceeds 
the page limit, only the first pages which are within the page limit 
will be reviewed. This includes forms and budget justification.
     Font size: 12 point unreduced.
     Double-spaced.
     Paper size: 8.5 by 11 inches.
     Page margin size: one inch.
     Printed only on one side of page, double-spaced.
     Held together only by rubber bands or metal clips, not 
bound in any other way.
    Your narrative should address activities to be conducted over the 
entire project period, and must include the following items in the 
order listed:
1. Executive Summary
    Describe prior public health experience working with state 
legislators and legislators' staff from all 50 states. Describe the 
level of capacity and ability to conduct national programs and 
activities related to promoting education, awareness, and information 
dissemination on public health initiatives for state legislatures. 
Document your capacity to accomplish the purpose of this program 
announcement by providing a concise summary that clearly describes:
    (a) The organization's status as a national; non-profit; non-
partisan or bipartisan organization that consists of requisite 
legislature memberships representing legislatures from all 50 states;
    (b) The organization's experience and demonstrated outcomes in 
educating, informing, and communicating with state legislators from all 
50 state legislatures on public health issues. Sample materials 
produced can be provided in the 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 public health, either by direct or indirect impact.
3. Method
    For each of the proposed project areas, submit a plan that 
describes the methodologies for conducting awardee activities outlined 
in the Activities sections. Identify strategies and activities for 
increasing the applicant's involvement in promoting and supporting 
public health 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.
4. Goals and Objectives
    For each of the proposed project areas, list goals specifically 
related to program requirements and indicate

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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 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 and expected outcomes that are 
related to each objective during the 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
    For each of the proposed project areas:
    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 will support the accomplishment of the proposed public health 
activities at the state level; and the organization's methods of 
current communication with all 50 state legislatures.
6. Evaluation Plan
    For each of the project areas, describe how 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
    For each of the project areas, provide a separate 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. Provide a summary budget for the total 
requested. 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:
     Curriculum Vitae.
     Job Descriptions.
     Organizational Charts.
     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.dunanbradstreet.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

    LOI Submission Date: June 17, 2004.
    CDC requires that you send a LOI if you intend to apply for this 
program. The LOI will be used to gauge the level of interest in this 
program, to determine applicant eligibility, and to allow CDC to plan 
the application review.
    Application Deadline Date: July 12, 2004.
    Explanation of Deadlines: LOIs and Applications must be received in 
the CDC Procurement and Grants Office by 4 p.m. eastern time on the 
deadline date. If you send your LOI or application by the United States 
Postal Service or commercial delivery service, you must ensure that the 
carrier will be able to guarantee delivery of the LOI or application by 
the closing date and time. If CDC receives your LOI or application 
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, you will be given 
the opportunity to submit documentation of the carrier's guarantee.
    This announcement is the definitive guide on LOI and application 
format, content, and deadlines. It supersedes information provided in 
the application instructions. If your LOI or 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 LOI or 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

    Restrictions, which must be taken into account while writing your 
budget, are as follows:
     Funds may be spent for reasonable program purposes, 
including personnel, travel, supplies, and services.
     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.
     Cooperative agreement funds may not supplant existing 
funds from any other public or private source.
     Funds may not be expended for construction, renovation of 
existing facilities, or relocation of headquarters or affiliates.
     Funds may not be used for clinical services.
     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.
     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.gov/od/pgo/funding/budgetguide.htm.

IV.6. Other Submission Requirements

    LOI Submission Address: Submit your LOI by express mail or delivery 
service to: Technical Information Management--PA04157, CDC Procurement 
and Grants Office, 2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341-4146.

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    Application Submission Address: Submit the original and two hard 
copies of your application by mail or express delivery service to: 
Technical Information Management--PA04157, CDC Procurement and Grants 
Office, 2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341-4146.
    LOIs and 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 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 evaluation 
criteria (100 points total):
1. Goals and Objectives (30 Points)
    For each of the proposed project areas, does the applicant's plan 
for achieving the proposed activities appear realistic, feasible and 
relate to the programmatic requirements and purposes of this program 
announcement? Are short-term (one year) and long-term (three year) 
objectives specific, time-phased, measurable, realistic and related to 
identified needs?
2. Project Management and Staffing (20 Points)
    For each of the proposed project areas, does the proposed staffing, 
organizational structure, 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)
    For each of the proposed project areas, does the applicant describe 
the methodologies for carrying out the recipient activities as outlined 
in the activities section of this announcement with a corresponding 
timeline for the completion of each major activity?
4. Evaluation Plan (20 Points)
    For each of the proposed project areas, does the proposed 
evaluation plan address progress toward meeting goals and objectives, 
assess impact, and appear to be reasonable and feasible?
5. Background and Need (10 Points)
    Does the applicant describe the need for the proposed activities 
and the context in which the work will be conducted? Does the applicant 
describe how their organization will play a significant role in public 
health among their target population?
6. Budget and Justification (Not Scored)
    For each of the proposed project areas, is the budget reasonable 
and consistent with the purpose and activities of the program? Does the 
applicant provide a summary budget for all activities?

V.2. Review and Selection Process

    Applications will be reviewed for completeness by the Procurement 
and Grants Office (PGO) staff and for responsiveness by The National 
Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control. 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.
    Applications submitted for this Part will be reviewed by an 
independent objective review panel appointed by CDC that will evaluate 
each application against the ``V.1. Criteria'' section above.
    No funding preference factors will affect the award.

V.3. Anticipated Announcement Award Date

    September 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 and 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-8 Public Health System Reporting Requirements
AR-9 Paperwork Reduction Act Requirements
AR-10 Smoke-Free Workplace Requirements
AR-11 Healthy People 2010
AR-12 Lobbying Restrictions
AR-14 Accounting System Requirements
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: LaKasa 
Wyatt, Contract Specialist, CDC Procurement and Grants Office, 2920 
Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341-4146, Telephone: 770-488-2728, E-
mail: [email protected].


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    Dated: May 21, 2004.
William P. Nichols,
Acting Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention.
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