[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 59 (Wednesday, March 28, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14584-14587]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-1498]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Indian Health Service


American Indians into Psychology; Notice of Competitive Grant 
Applications for American Indians Into Psychology Program

    Announcement Type: New.
    Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-IHS-2007-INPSY-0001.
    CFDA Number: 92.970.
    Key Dates:
    Application Deadline: May 7, 2007.
    Application Review: May 30, 2007.
    Application Notification: June 22, 2007.
    Anticipated Award Start Date: August 1, 2007.

I. Funding Opportunity Description

    The Indian Health Service (IHS) announces that competitive grant 
applications are being accepted for the American Indians into 
Psychology Program. This grant is established under the authority of 
``25 U.S.C. 1621p(a-d).'', Indian Health Care Improvement Act, Pub. L. 
94-437, as amended by Pub. L. 102-573. The purpose of the Indians into 
Psychology Program is to augment the number of Indian health 
professionals serving Indians by encouraging Indians to enter the 
health professions and removing the multiple barriers to their entrance 
into IHS and private practice among Indians. This program is described 
at 93.970 in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. Costs will be 
determined in accordance with applicable Office of Management and 
Budget Circulars. The Public Health Service (PHS) is committed to 
achieving the health promotion and disease prevention objectives of 
Health People 2010, a PHS-led activity for setting priority areas. This 
program announcement is related to the priority area of Educational and 
Community-based programs. Potential applicants may obtain a copy of 
Healthy People 2010, summary report in print, Stock No. 017-001-00547-
9, or via CD-ROM, Stock No. 107-0017-00549-5, through the 
Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, P.O. Box 
371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7945, (202) 512-1800. You may access this 
information via the Internet at the following Web site: http://www.health.gov/healthypeople
    The Public Health Service strongly encourages all grant and 
contract recipients to provide a smoke-free workplace and promote the 
non-use of all tobacco products. In addition, Pub. L. 103-227, the Pro-
Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking in certain facilities (or in 
some cases, any portion of the facility) in which regular or routine 
education, library, day care, health care, or early childhood 
development services are provided to children. This is consistent with 
the PHS mission to protect and advance the physical and mental health 
of the American people.

II. Award Information

    Type of Awards: Grant.
    Estimated Funds Available: the total amount identified for Fiscal 
year 2007 is $246,332. The award is for 12 months in duration and the 
average award is approximately $246,322. Awards under this announcement 
are subject to the availability of funds.
    Anticipated Number of Awards: An estimated 1 award will be made 
under the program. If funding becomes available, additional awards may 
be made.
    Project Period: 36 months.
    Award Amount: $246,322, per year.

III. Eligibility Information

    1. Eligible Applicants:
    Public and nonprofit private colleges and universities are eligible 
to apply for a grant. However, only one grant will be awarded and 
funded to a college or university per funding cycle.
    2. Cost Sharing/Matching:
    This announcement does not require matching funds or cost sharing.
    3. Other Requirements:
    Required Affiliations--The grant applicant must submit official 
documentation indicating a Tribe's cooperation with and support of the 
program within the schools on its reservation and its willingness to 
have a Tribal representative serving on the program advisory board. 
Documentation must be in the form prescribed by the Tribe's governing 
body, i.e., letter of support or Tribal resolution. Documentation must 
be submitted from every Tribe involved in the grant program. If 
application budgets exceed the stated dollar amount that is outlined 
within this announcement it will not be considered for funding.

IV. Applicant and Submission Information

    1. Applicant package may be found in Grants.gov (www.grants.gov) or 
at http://www.ihs.gov/NonMedicalPrograms/gogp/gogp_funding.asp. 
Information regarding the electronic application process may be 
directed to Michelle G. Bulls, at (301) 443 6528 or [email protected]. The entire application package is available at: http://www.grants.gov/Apply. Detailed application instructions for this 
announcement are downloadable on www.Grants.gov
    2. Content and Form of Application Submission:
     Be single spaced.
     By typewritten.
     Have consecutively numbered pages.
     Use black type not smaller than 12 characters per one 
inch.
     Contain a narrative that does not exceed 7 typed pages 
that includes the other submission requirements below. The 7 page 
narrative does not include the work plan, standard forms, Tribal 
resolutions or letters of support (if necessary), table of contents, 
budget, budget justifications, narratives, and/or other appendix items.
    Public Policy Requirements: All Federal-wide public policies apply 
to IHS grants with the exception of Lobbying and Discrimination.
    3. Submission Dates and Times:
    Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by 
12 midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST). If technical challenges arise 
and the applicant is unable to successfully complete the electronic 
application process, the applicant should contact Michelle G. Bulls, 
Grants Policy Staff, fifteen days prior to the application deadline and 
advise of the difficulties that your organization is experiencing. The 
grantee must obtain prior approval, in writing (e-mails are acceptable) 
allowing the paper submission. If submission of a paper application is 
requested and approved, the original and two copies may be sent to the 
appropriate grants contact that is listed in Section IV above. 
Applications not

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submitted through Grants.gov, without an approved waiver, may be 
returned to the applicant without review or consideration. Late 
applications will not be accepted for processing, will be returned to 
the applicant and will not be considered for funding.
    4. Intergovernmental Review:
    Executive Order 12372 requiring intergovernmental review is not 
applicable to this program.
    5. Funding Restrictions:
     Pre award costs are allowable pending prior approval from 
the awarding agency. However, in accordance with 45 CFR part 74 all pre 
award costs are incurred at the recipient's risk. The awarding office 
is under no obligation to reimburse such costs if for any reason the 
applicant does not receive an award or if the award to the recipient is 
less than anticipated.
     The available funds are inclusive of direct and 
appropriate indirect costs.
     Only one grant will be awarded per applicant.
     IHS will not acknowledge receipt of applications.
    Electronic Submission--The preferred method for receipt of 
applications is electronic submission through Grants.gov. However, 
should any technical challenges arise regarding the submission, please 
contact Grants.gov Customer Support at 1-800-518-4726 or 
[email protected]. The Contact Center hours of operation are Monday-
Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST. If you require additional assistance 
please call (301) 443-6290 and identify the need for assistance 
regarding your Grants.gov application. Your call will be transferred to 
the appropriate grants staff member. The applicant must seek assistance 
at least fifteen days prior to the application deadline. Applicants 
that do not adhere to the timelines for Central Contractor Registry 
(CCR) and/or Grants.gov registration and/or requesting timely 
assistance with technical issues will not be a candidate for paper 
applications.
    To submit an application electronically, please use the Grants.gov 
Search: www.grants.gov. Download a copy of the application package on 
the Grants.gov Web site, complete it offline and then upload and submit 
the application via the Grants.gov site. You may not e-mail an 
electronic copy of a grant application to IHS.
    Please be reminded of the following:
     Under the new IHS application submission requirements, 
paper applications are not the preferred method. However, if you have 
technical problems submitting your application on line, please directly 
contact Grants.gov Customer Support at: http://www.grants.gov/CustomerSupport.
     Upon contacting Grants.gov obtain a tracking number as 
proof of contact. The tracking number is helpful if there are technical 
issues that cannot be resolved and a waiver request from Grants Policy 
must be obtained.
     If it is determined that a formal waiver is necessary, the 
applicant must submit a request, in writing (e-mails are acceptable), 
to [email protected] that includes a justification for the need to 
deviate from the standard electronic submission process. Upon receipt 
of approval, a hard copy application package must be downloaded by the 
applicant from Grants.gov, and sent directly to the Division of Grants 
Operations (DGO), 801 Thompson Avenue, TMP 360, Rockville, MD 20852 by 
the due date, May 7, 2007.
     Upon entering the Grants.gov site, there is information 
available that outlines the requirements to the applicant regarding 
electronic submission of an application through Grants.gov, as well as 
the hours of operation. Applicants must not wait until the deadline 
date to begin the application process through Grants.gov as the 
registration process for CCR could take up to fifteen working days.
     To use Grants.gov, you, as the applicant, must have a DUNS 
Number and register in the CCR. You should allow a minimum of ten days 
working days to complete CCR registration. See below on how to apply.
     You must submit all documents electronically, including 
all information typically included on the SF-424 and all necessary 
assurances and certifications.
     Please use the optional attachment feature in Grants.gov 
to attach additional documentation that may be requested by IHS.
     If Tribal resolutions or letters of support are required, 
pleas include them as an attachment in your electronic application.
     Your application must comply with any page limitation 
requirements described in the program announcement.
     After you electronically submit your application, you will 
receive an automatic acknowledgement from Grants.gov that contains a 
Grants.gov tracking number. The DGO will retrieve your application from 
Grants.gov. The DGO will not notify applicant from Grants.gov. The DGO 
will not notify applicants that the application has been received.
     You may access the electronic application for this program 
on http://www.Grants.gov.
     You may search for the downloadable application package 
using the CFDA number or the Funding Opportunity Number. Both numbers 
are identified in the heading of this announcement.
     The applicant must provide the Funding Opportunity Number: 
HHS-IHS-2007-INPSY-0001.
    Again, e-mail applications will not accepted under this 
announcement.

DUNS Number

    Applicants are required to have a Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) number 
to apply for a grant or cooperative agreement from 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 866-705-5711. Interested parties may 
wish to obtain their DUNS number by phone to expedite the process.
    Applications submitted electronically must be also be registered 
with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). A DUNS number is required 
before CCR registration can be completed. Many organizations may 
already have a DUNS number. Please use the number listed above to 
investigate whether or not your organization has a DUNS number. 
Registration with the CCR is free of charge.
    Applicants may register by calling 1-888-227-2423. Please review 
and complete the CCR Registration Worksheet located on http://www.grants.gov/CCRRegister.
    More detailed information regarding these registration processes 
can be found at http://www.grants.gov.

V. Application Review Information

Criteria

    1. Introduction and Potential Effectiveness of Project (30 pts.)
    a. Describe your legal status and organization.
    b. State specific objectives of the project, and the extent to 
which they are measurable and quantifiable, significant to the needs of 
Indian people, logical, complete, and consistent with the purpose of 
section 217.
    c. Describe briefly what the project intends to accomplish. 
Identify the expected results, benefits, and outcomes or projects to be 
derived from each objective of the project.
    d. Provide a project specific work plan (milestone chart) which 
lists each objective, the tasks to be conducted in order to reach the 
objective, and the

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time fame needed to accomplish each task. Time frames should be 
projected in a realistic manner to assure that the scope of work can be 
completed within each budget period. (A work plan format is provided.)
    e. In the case of proposed projects for identification of Indians 
with a potential for education or training in the health professions, 
include a method for assessing the potential of interested Indians for 
undertaking necessary education or training in such health professions.
    f. State clearly the criteria by which the project's progress will 
be evaluated and by which the success of the project will be 
determined.
    g. Explain the methodology that will be used to determine if the 
needs, goals, and objectives identified and discussed in the 
application are being met and if the results and benefits identified 
are being achieved.
    h. Identify who will perform the evaluation and when.
    2. Project Administration (20 pts.)
    a. Provide an organizational chart and describe the administrative, 
managerial and organizational arrangements and the facilities and 
resources to be utilized to conduct the proposed project (include in 
appendix).
    b. Provide the name and qualifications of the project director or 
other individuals responsible for the conduct of the project; the 
qualifications of the principal staff carrying out the project; and a 
description of the manner in which the applicant's staff is or will be 
organized and supervised to carry out the proposed project. Include 
biographical sketches of key personnel (or job descriptions if the 
position is vacant) (include in appendix).
    c. Describe any prior experience in administering similar projects.
    d. Discuss the commitment of the organization, i.e., although not 
required, the level of non-Federal support. List the intended financial 
participation, if any, of the applicant in the proposed project 
specifying the type of contributions such as cash or services, loans of 
full or part-time staff, equipment, space, materials or facilities or 
other contributions.
    e. Describe the ability or provide outreach and recruitment for 
health professions to Indian communities including elementary and 
secondary schools and community colleges located on Indian reservations 
which will be served by the program.
    f. Incorporate a program advisory board comprised of 
representatives from the Tribes and communities which will be served by 
the program.
    g. To the maximum extent feasible, employ qualified Indians in the 
program.
    3. Accessibility to Target Population (20 pts.)
    a. Describe the current and proposed participation of Indians (if 
any) in your organization.
    b. Identify the target Indian population to be served by your 
proposed project and the relationship of your organization to that 
population.
    c. Describe the methodology to be used to access the target 
population.
    d. Identify affiliation agreements with Tribal community colleges, 
the IHS, university affiliated programs, and other appropriate entities 
to enhance the education of Indian students.
    e. Identify existing university tutoring, counseling and student 
support services.
    4. Relationship of Objectives to Manpower Deficiencies (20 pts.)
    a. Provide data and supporting documentation to substantiate need 
for recruitment.
    b. Indicate the number of potential Indian students to be contacted 
and recruited as well as potential cost per student recruited. Those 
project that have the potential to serve a greater number of Indians 
will be given first consideration.
    5. Project Budget (10 pts.)
    a. Clearly define the budget. Provide a justification and detailed 
breakdown of the funding by category for the first year of the project. 
Information on the project director and project staff should include 
salaries and percentage of time assigned to the grant. List equipment 
purchases necessary to conduct of the project.
    b. The available funding level of $246,332 is inclusive of both 
direct and indirect costs or 8 percent of total direct costs. Because 
this project is for a training grant, the Department of Health and 
Human Services' policy limiting reimbursement of indirect cost tot he 
lesser of the applicant's actual indirect costs or 8 percent of total 
direct costs (exclusive of tuition and related fees and expenditures 
for equipment) is applicable. This limitation applies to all 
institutions of higher education.
    c. The applicant may include as a direct cost tuition and student 
support for students who have been selected to receive a scholarship 
through the American Indians into Psychology Program grant. Scholarship 
support consists of full tuition/fees and a monthly stipend for 12 
months. The current stipend is to be $1250.00 per month and adjusted 
annually at 2%.
    d. Projects requiring a second and third year must include a 
program narrative and categorical budget and justification for each 
additional year of funding requested (this is not considered part of 
the 15-page narrative).
    e. Provide budgetary information for summer preparatory programs 
for Indian students, who need enrichment in the subjects of math and 
science in order to pursue training in the health professions.
    f. Provide budget information on stipends that will be provided to 
undergraduate and graduate students to pursue a career in clinical 
psychology. Stipends for individuals will not be funded during the 
first year of the project only if the grantee has not had an 
established American Indians into Psychology Program grant because the 
first year will involve recruiting individuals. Stipends must be 
included in the budget and narrative for the second and third years of 
the project.

Multi-Year Project Requirements

    1. Applications must include a narrative, budget, and budget 
justification for the second and third years of funding.
    Appendix to include:
    a. Resumes and position descriptions.
    b. Organizational Chart.
    c. Work Plan.
    d. Tribal Resolution(s)/letters of support.
    2. Review and Selection Process.
    Applications meeting eligibility requirements that are complete, 
responsive, and conform to this program announcement will be reviewed 
by an Objective Review Committee (ORC) in accordance with IHS objective 
review procedures The objective review process ensures a nationwide 
competition for limited funding. The ORC will be comprised of IHS (40% 
or less) or other Federal individuals and (60% or more) non-Federal 
individuals with appropriate expertise. The ORC will review each 
application against established criteria. Based upon the evaluation 
criteria, the reviewer will assign a numerical score to each 
application, which will be used in making the final funding decision. 
Approved applications scoring less than 60 points will not be 
considered for funding.
    The results of the review are forwarded to the Director, Office of 
Public Health Support (OPHS), for final review and approval. The 
Director, OPHS, will also consider the recommendations from the 
Division of Health Professions Support and the Division of Grants 
Operations (DGO).
    3. Anticipated Announcement and Award Dates.

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    The IHS anticipates an awards start date of August 1, 2007.

VI. Award Administration Information

1. Award Notices

    The Notice of award (NoA) will be initiated by the DGO and will be 
mailed via postal mail on or before June 22, 2007 to each entity that 
is approved for funding under this announcement. The NoA will be signed 
by the Grants Management Officer and this is the authorizing document 
for which funds are dispersed to the approved entities. The NoA will 
serve as the official notification of the grant award and will reflect 
the amount of Federal funds awarded, the purpose of the grant, the 
terms and conditions of the award, the effective date of the award, and 
the budget/project period. The NoA is the legal binding document. 
Applicants who are approved but unfunded or disapproved based on their 
Objective Review score will receive a copy of the Executive Summary 
which identifies the weaknesses and strengths of the application 
submitted.

2. Administrative Requirements

    Grants are administered in accordance with the following documents:
     This Program Announcement.
     45 CFR Part 92, A Uniform Administrative Requirements for 
Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State, Local and Tribal 
Governments, or 45 CFR Part 74, A Uniform Administrative Requirements 
for Awards to Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, Other Non 
Profit Organizations, and Commercial Organizations.
     Grants Policy Guidance: HHS Grants Policy Statement, 
October 2006.
     Cost Principles: OMB Circular A 87, State, Local, and 
Indian (title 2 Part 225).
     Administrative Requirements: OMB Circular A 122, A Non 
profit Organizations (title 2 Part 230).
     Audit Requirements: OMB Circular A 133, Audits of States, 
Local Governments, and Non profit Organizations.
    3. Indirect Costs: This section applies to all grant recipients 
that request indirect costs in their application. In accordance with 
HHS Grants Policy Statement, Part II 27, IHS requires applicants to 
have a current indirect cost rate agreement in place prior to award. 
The rate agreement must be prepared in accordance with the applicable 
cost principles and guidance as provided by the cognizant agency or 
office. A current rate means the rate covering the applicable 
activities and the award budget period. If current rate is not on file 
with the awarding office, the award shall include funds for 
reimbursement of indirect costs. However, the indirect cost portion 
will remain restricted until the current rate is provided to DGO.
    Generally, indirect cost rates for IHS Tribal organization grantees 
are negotiated with the Division of Cost Allocation (DCA) at http://rates.psc.gov/, and indirect cost rates that are for IHS-funded, 
Federally-recognized Tribes are negotiated with the Department of 
Interior. If your organization has questions regarding the indirect 
cost policy, please contact the DGO at (301) 443-5204.

4. Reporting

    A. Progress Report. Program progress reports are required semi-
annually. these reports will include a brief comparison of actual 
accomplishments to the goals established for the period, reasons for 
unmet accomplishments (if applicable), and other pertinent information 
as required. A final report must be submitted within 90 days of 
expiration of the budget/project period.
    B. Financial Status Report. Semi-annual financial status reports 
must be submitted within 30 days of the end of the half year. Final 
financial status reports are due within 90 days of expiration of the 
budget/project period. Standard Form 269 (long form) will be used for 
financial reporting.
    C. Reports. Grantees are responsible and accountable for accurate 
reporting of the Progress Reports and Financial Status Reports which 
are due semi annually. Financial Status Reports (SF 269) are due 90 
days after each budget period and the final SF 269 must be verified 
from the grantee records on how the value was derived. Grantees must 
submit reports in a reasonable period of time.
    Failure to submit required reports within the time allowed may 
result in suspension or termination of an active grant, withholding of 
additional awards for the project, or other enforcement actions such as 
withholding of payments or converting to the reimbursement method of 
payment. Continued failure to submit required reports may result in one 
or both of the following: (1) The imposition of special award 
provisions; and (2) the non funding or non award of other eligible 
projects or activities. This applies whether the delinquency is 
attributable to the failure of the grantee organization or the 
individual responsible for preparation of the reports.
    5. Telecommunication for the hearing impaired is available at: TTY 
301-443-6394.

VII. Agency Contacts

    For program information, contact Mrs. Patricia Lee-McCoy, Office of 
Public Health support, Division of Health Professions Support, 801 
Thompson Avenue, TMP Suite 120, Rockville, Maryland 20852, (301) 443-
6197, or Mr. Michael Berryhill, Office of Public Health Support, 
Division of Health Professions Support, 801 Thompson Avenue, TMP Suite 
120, Rockville, Maryland 20852 (301) 443-6197. For grant application 
and business management information, contact Ms. Martha Redhouse, 
Division of Grants Operations, Indian Health Service, 801 Thompson 
Avenue, TMP Suite 120, Rockville, Maryland 20852 (301) 443-5204.

    Dated: March 22, 2007.
Phyllis Eddy,
Deputy Director for Management Operations, Indian Health Service.
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