[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 95 (Tuesday, May 19, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23415-23422]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-11624]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Indian Health Service

[Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2009-IHS-CYP-0001]


Office of Clinical and Preventive Services; Children and Youth 
Projects; Announcement Type: New Cooperative Agreement CFDA Number: 
93.933

    Key Dates:

Letter of Intent Deadline: May 28, 2009.
Application Receipt Deadline: June 25, 2009.
Anticipated Application Review Date: July 22-24, 2009.
Application Notification: August 3-12, 2009.
Earliest Anticipated Start Date: September 16, 2009.

I. Funding Opportunity Description

    The Indian Health Service (IHS) announces a full competition for 
cooperative agreements for Children and Youth Projects (CYP) 
established to assist Federally-recognized Tribes, Tribal organizations 
and urban Indian organizations serving American Indian and Alaska 
Native (AI/AN) children and youth. These cooperative agreements are 
established under the authority of the Indian Health Care Improvement 
Act, 25 U.S.C. 1621(o), and Section 301(a) of the Public Health Service 
Act, as amended. This program is described at 93.933 in the Catalog of 
Federal Domestic Assistance. In 2003, and again in 2006, the IHS, 
Office of the Director provided up to three years of support for the 
Child and Youth Health Initiative (CYHI) and CYP respectively. Twenty-
three programs in rural, remote and urban AI/AN communities were 
awarded with additional funding support from the Administration for 
Native Americans (ANA) partnership in the first project period and 
eleven projects in the second project period. These community projects 
characterized varied approaches to promoting the health and well-being 
of AI/AN youth. The current announcement seeks to expand the reach into 
new communities and/or enhance existing programs.
    The purpose of the CYP is to assist Federally recognized Tribes, 
Tribal organizations and urban Indian

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organizations in promoting healthy practices for AI/AN school age 
children in community settings. This will be accomplished through 
community designed public health approaches in community, school and 
afterschool settings. The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Program has 
determined that cooperative agreements are the funding mechanism best 
suited for the projects to achieve agency and MCH programmatic goals.
    The IHS MCH Program goals are: (1) To support a mind/body/spirit 
context of well-being for AI/AN children and youth in settings with 
their peers; (2) to promote age-appropriate healthy nutrition and food 
choices; (3) to emphasize cardiovascular fitness and age-appropriate 
healthy weight status; and (4) to promote age-appropriate developmental 
and social skills for optimal child and adolescent mental health. 
Program goals additionally seek to promote academic success. MCH 
Program goals encourage support of group and peer activities that are 
informed by local culture and traditional knowledge. Program goals 
emphasize activities conducted in appropriate settings and safe 
environments. Native language and the fostering of intergenerational 
relationships are considered to be part of program development and 
enhancement. The MCH programmatic goals align with the ``Healthy People 
2010'' goals and sub-objectives for children and youth. Goals specific 
to the 2009 Child and Youth Projects are as follows:
    A. Newly funded projects will demonstrate quality process, impact 
and outcome data within two years of initial start-up.
    B. Established and or previously funded projects (those with at 
least two years of documented project evaluation data) will 
demonstrate, within two years of this funding, how data is being used 
for developing or refining direct services, public health approaches, 
school-linked activities and/or policies addressing children and youth.
    C. Project activities must include school age children and youth (5 
to 19 years of age) specific community services in one or more settings 
including, for example: Summer programs, camps, seasonal activities, 
before and after school programs, school-linked activities and clinic-
linked activities with a community outreach focus.
    D. Projects that link health activities and foster native language; 
the imparting of traditional cultural values and practices; parent and 
family involvement; and intergenerational and peer mentoring are 
encouraged.
    E. Projects designed to change health behaviors by modifying the 
environment and/or implementing/enforcing policies and procedures are 
encouraged.

Projects will be funded in one of three categories. Community capacity, 
size of the target population, and project reach and complexity vary. 
Funds will be made available for small projects to be funded at 
$25,000, for medium projects to be funded at $50,000, and for larger 
projects to be funded at $75,000 per year for up to a total of five 
years.

    Note: For any current CYP grantees under separate awards that 
wish to apply for this funding period, September 16, 2009-September 
15, 2014, grantee must not have overlapping award dates. If a 
funding date overlaps, grantee must terminate from current awards or 
have the newly funded grant amount reduced to avoid dual funding. 
This announcement applies to new and existing applicants. For 
additional information or clarification, please contact Ms. Michelle 
Bulls, Grants Policy Officer at (301) 443-6528.

II. Award Information

    Type of Awards: Cooperative Agreement (CA).
    Estimated Funds Available: The total amount identified for fiscal 
year (FY) 2009 is approximately $600,000. The awards are for 60 months 
in duration. The average award for Category I is approximately $25,000. 
The average award for Category II is approximately $50,000. The average 
award for Category III is approximately $75,000. In fiscal year 2010 an 
estimated $600,000 is available for continuation awards based on 
progress and availability of funds.
    Categories of Cooperative Agreement (CA) covered under this 
announcement:
     Category I--Small CYP: Approximately 16% of funds are 
available to fund up to four awards for the Small CYP. Individual 
awards are for up to $25,000.
     Category II--Medium CYP: Approximately 34% of funds are 
available to fund up to four awards for the Medium CYP. Individual 
awards are for up to $50,000.
     Category III--Large CYP: Approximately 50% of funds are 
available to fund up to four awards for the Large CYP considered 
``experienced'' as determined in the application under past and current 
activities documenting the history of the planning, implementation, and 
evaluation of previous projects for this target population. These large 
individual awards are for up to $75,000.
    Anticipated Number of Awards: 12.
    Project Period: September 16, 2009-September 15, 2014, 60 months.
    The CA will be a 12-month budget period with five project years.
     Category I--Small CYP--five years beginning on or about 
September 16, 2009.
     Category II--Medium CYP--five years beginning on or about 
September 16, 2009.
     Category III--Large CYP--five years beginning on or about 
September 16, 2009.
    Award Amount: $25,000, $50,000 or $75,000 per year.
     Category I--Small CYP--$25,000.
     Category II--Medium CYP--$50,000.
     Category III--Large CYP--$75,000.

Future continuation awards within the project period will be based on 
satisfactory performance. This includes the collection and reporting of 
evaluation data. Continuation is based on the availability of funding 
and continuing needs of the IHS. These annual non-competitive 
continuation applications will be submitted for Year II through V 
funding.
    Maximum Funding Level: The maximum funding level includes both 
direct and indirect costs. Application budgets which exceed the maximum 
funding level or project period identified for a project category will 
not be reviewed. Applicants seeking funding in more than one category 
will not be reviewed.
    Programmatic Involvement: The cooperative agreement will have 
substantial oversight to ensure evaluation of best practices and high 
quality performance in sustaining capacity of the CYP.
    A. Cooperative Agreement Awardee Activities for all Categories: The 
letter of intent and the application should state the requested budget 
category (small, medium, or large).
    Applicant should document in the letter of intent and the 
application the following in justifying the requested budget category:
     Contact frequency, duration and intensity:
     Program frequency--daily to once or twice a year event.
     Duration--minutes, hours, full day, full week.
     Intensity--interpersonal level of staff engagement, 
including one-on-one, small group, large group.
     Reach and impact in the community:
     Reach--single or multiple settings.
     Impact--altering utilization/attendance/key health 
indicators.
     Target population:

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     Broad or narrow target population and catchment area.
     Size of target population of less than 50 children 
annually, more than 50 children annually, or more than 100 children 
annually.
    B. Substantial Involvement Description for Cooperative Agreement 
Activities for Category I--Small CYP: The CA Category I--Small CYP 
awardee (Tribe, Tribal organization or urban Indian organization) will 
be responsible for activities listed under C. IHS will be responsible 
for activities listed under F. A contractor will be hired by MCH to 
assist in the oversight in Category I. Oversight includes assurances to 
promote evaluation of best practices and high quality performance in 
sustaining the Children and Youth Grant Programs. The contractor will 
be responsible in reporting to the IHS CYP project officer on the 
progress and issues of the cooperative agreement awardee.
    C. Cooperative Agreement Awardee Activities for Category I--Small 
CYP: Provide a coordinator who has the authority, responsibility, and 
expertise to plan, implement, and evaluate the project. Position may be 
existing or new part-time or split duties. Where available, projects 
should demonstrate coordination with other children and youth services 
in the recipient's Tribe, Tribal organization or urban Indian 
organization, Tribal health department, advisory committee/children's 
coalition, and/or community-based program in order to maximize 
opportunities and share resources. Demonstrate awareness of where to 
find data sources including: Health, child welfare, educational, and 
psycho-social data descriptive of the children and youth population 
being served, including those at risk. Develop a work plan based on 
community need, health data and prioritized for prevention and 
wellness. This would include specific process measures and action steps 
to accomplish each. Show how project will be implemented and evaluated 
to reduce risk and promote wellbeing. During the first year of funding, 
focus should be built around the development of an action plan for 
evaluation of proposed activities. Implement project to gain visibility 
and further collaboration in the community. Present evaluation findings 
of the project's effect on the recipients, key staff and other 
community stakeholder(s) as proposed. The project coordinator will 
collaborate in planning and hosting a one day site visit in Year I and 
Year III by the IHS project officer, and IHS contractor. The project 
coordinator will budget for and attend a project Year II and Year IV 
training meeting with other awardees, IHS CYP project officer, and IHS 
contractor. The Year II meeting may be in conjunction with a national 
IHS meeting. Conference calls and e-mail communication individually and 
through a group listserv is expected. The project coordinator will 
collaborate with the IHS CYP project officer in timely submission of 
required reports.
    D. Substantial Involvement Description for Cooperative Agreement 
Activities for Category II--Medium and Category III--Large CYP: For 
these categories, awardee (Tribe, Tribal organization or urban Indian 
organization) will be responsible for activities listed under E. IHS 
will be responsible for activities listed under F. A contractor will be 
hired by MCH to assist in the oversight. Oversight includes assurances 
to promote best practices and high quality performance in sustaining 
the CYP. The contractor will be responsible for reporting to the IHS 
CYP project officer on the progress and issues of the cooperative 
agreement awardee.
    E. Cooperative Agreement Awardee Activities for Category II--Medium 
and Category III--Large CYP: Where available, demonstrate how 
coordination will take place with child and youth programs in the 
recipient's community and region. This may include Tribal and urban 
Indian organizations, health departments, epidemiology centers (EC), 
the State MCH Bureau (Title V) and or other community-based programs to 
serve to maximize resources and enhance sustainability. Provide a 
coordinator who has the authority, responsibility, and expertise to 
plan, implement and evaluate the project, and show that percentage of 
time devoted to project is commensurate with the list of objectives, 
activities, and evaluation activities. Position is expected to be .75 
full time equivalent (FTE) to 1.0 FTE. Review health, child welfare, 
and educational, and/or psycho-social data descriptive of children and 
youth population being served, including those at greatest risk. 
Monitor program data internally or demonstrate collaboration on data 
monitoring for purposes of program evaluation. Develop a work plan 
based on community need, health data and prioritized for prevention and 
wellness. This would include specific process objectives and action 
steps to accomplish each. A core set of indicators would be jointly 
agreed upon by the project and the IHS project officer. Develop, 
implement, and evaluate a proven or promising project to reduce risk 
and promote well being in children and youth target population. Any 
planning phase should be near completion or already completed by the 
start of Year I. Implement project with intent to gain visibility and 
further collaboration in the community through reporting to a health 
board or child advisory committee. Evaluate the effect of the project 
on the recipients, key staff and other children and youth community 
stakeholders. The project coordinator will assist with the development 
of an agenda and plan for a one day site visit in Year I and Year III 
by IHS project officer and IHS contractor. The project coordinator will 
budget for and attend a project Year II and Year IV training meeting 
with other awardees, IHS CYP project officer and IHS contractor. The 
Year II meeting may be in conjunction with a national IHS meeting. 
Conference calls and e-mail communication individually and through a 
group listserv is expected. The project coordinator will collaborate 
with the IHS CYP project officer in timely submission of required 
reports.
    F. Indian Health Service Cooperative Agreement Activities for all 
Funded Projects: The IHS MCH Coordinator or designee will serve as 
project officer for the CYP. The MCH program will provide consultation 
and technical assistance. Technical assistance also includes assistance 
in program implementation, marketing, evaluation, reporting, and 
sharing with other awardees. An IHS contractor (designated by the MCH 
program) will be responsible for technical assistance oversight, 
monitoring reporting of projects, conference calls, a listserv, and 
site visits. The IHS contractor serves as a technical liaison to the 
IHS MCH program and the CYP Cooperative Agreement Awardee. The IHS and 
the contractor will coordinate a Year I and Year III site visit, a Year 
II and Year IV training workshop for the project coordinators to share 
lessons learned, successes, new community strategies in children and 
youth health promotion, and best practices. Year III a second site 
visit will take place and in Year IV a second training/meeting will be 
held for all grantees.

III. Eligibility Information

    A. Eligible Applicant, the AI/AN must be one of the following:
    A Federally recognized Indian Tribe; Tribal organization; or urban 
Indian organization as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1652. Only one application 
per Tribe or Tribal organization is allowed. Applicants may only apply 
for one category. Submit documentation of non-profit status. There is 
no requirement for minimum target population size for

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Category I and II applicants. Age range is between 5 to 19 years of age 
for the school age population. Category III applicants must serve a 
minimum target population size of 100 to 150 children and youth 
annually, between 5 to 19 years of age for the so-called school age 
population.
    B. Cost Sharing or Matching--The CYP does not require matching 
funds or cost sharing.
    C. Other Requirements
    The following documentation is required (if applicable):
    Tribal Resolution--A resolution of the Indian Tribe served by the 
project must accompany the application submission. This can be attached 
to the electronic application. An Indian Tribe that is proposing a 
project affecting another Indian Tribe must include resolutions from 
all affected Tribes to be served. Applications by Tribal organizations 
will not require a specific Tribal resolution if the current Tribal 
resolution(s) under which they operate would encompass the proposed 
grant activities. Draft resolutions are acceptable in lieu of an 
official resolution. However, an official signed Tribal resolution must 
be received by the Division of Grants Operations (DGO) prior to the 
beginning of the Application Review (July 22-24, 2009). If an official 
signed resolution is not received by July 27, 2009, the application 
will be considered incomplete, ineligible for review, and returned to 
the applicant without consideration. Applicants submitting additional 
documentation after the initial application submission are required to 
ensure the information was received by the IHS by obtaining 
documentation confirming delivery (i.e. FedEx tracking, postal return 
receipt, etc.).
    Nonprofit organizations must submit a copy of the 501(c)(3) 
Certificate. Ineligible applications include requesting for water, 
sanitation, and waste management; tuition, fees, or stipends for 
certification or training of staff to provide direct services, the pre-
planning, design, and planning of construction for facilities and those 
seeking funding in two categories.

IV. Application and Submission Information

    A. Address to Request Application Package HHS-2009-IHS-CYP-0001.
    Application package (HHS-2009-IHS-CYP-0001) may be found in 
Grants.gov. Information regarding the Letter of Intent and the 
electronic application process may be obtained from:

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            Program contact                       Grants contact
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Ms. Judith Thierry, D.O., M.P.H.,        Ms. Norma Jean Dunne, Division
 Office of Clinical and Preventive        of Grants Operations, Indian
 Services, Indian Health Service, 801     Health Service, 801 Thompson
 Thompson Avenue, Suite 300, Rockville,   Avenue, TMP 360, Rockville,
 Maryland 20852, (301) 443-5070, Fax:     Maryland 20852, (301) 443-
 (301) 594-6213.                          5204, Fax: (301) 443-9602.
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    The entire application kit is also available online at: http://www.grants.gov
    B. Content and Form of Application Submission if prior approval was 
obtained for paper submission:
     Be single-spaced.
     Be typewritten.
     Have consecutively numbered pages.
     If unable to submit electronically, submit using a black 
type not smaller than 12 characters per one inch.
     Submit on one side only of standard size 8\1/2\ 
x 11 paper.
     Do not tab, glue, or place in a plastic holder.
     Contain a narrative that does not exceed 20 typed pages 
that includes the other submission requirements below. (The 20-page 
narrative does not include the work plan, standard forms, Tribal 
resolutions (if necessary), table of contents, budget, budget 
justifications, multi-year narratives, multi-year budget, multi-year 
budget justifications, and/or other appendix items.)
    1. One Page Abstract, Introduction and Need for Assistance.
    2. Project Objective(s), Approach, and Work Plan.
    3. Project Evaluation.
    4. Organizational Capabilities, Key Personnel and Qualifications.
    5. Categorical Budget and Budget Justification by Item.
    Public Policy Requirements: All Federal-wide public policies apply 
to IHS grants with the exception of the Lobbying and Discrimination 
Policy.

 C. Submission Dates and Times

    Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by 
close of business Thursday June 25, 2009. If technical issues arise and 
the applicant is unable to successfully complete the electronic 
application process, the applicant must contact Grants Policy staff 
fifteen days prior to the application deadline and advise them of the 
difficulties you are having submitting your application online. The 
Grants Policy staff will determine whether you may submit a paper 
application (original and two copies). The grantee must obtain prior 
approval, in writing, from the Grants Policy staff allowing the paper 
submission. Otherwise, applications not submitted through Grants.gov 
may be returned to the applicant and will not be considered for 
funding.
    As appropriate, paper applications (original and two copies) are 
due by Thursday June 25, 2009. Paper applications shall be considered 
as meeting the deadline if received by June 25, 2009 or postmarked on 
or before the deadline date. Applicants should request a legibly dated 
U.S. Postal Service postmark or obtain a legibly dated receipt from a 
commercial carrier or U.S. Postal Service. Private metered postmarks 
will not be acceptable as proof of timely mailing and will not be 
considered for funding.
    Late applications will be returned to the applicant without review 
or consideration.
    A hard copy and/or faxed Letter of Intent must be received on or 
before Wednesday, May 28, 2009. This should be two full pages on 
letterhead. The fax number is (301) 594-6213 Attn: Judith Thierry, MCH 
Program Office. Applications must be received on or before Thursday 
June 25, 2009. The anticipated start date of the cooperative agreement 
is September 16, 2009.
    In the Letter of Intent and application, state whether you will 
apply for a Category I--Small Project, Category II--Medium Project, or 
Category III--Large Project. Describe the proposed project, including 
health topics and mind/body/spirit issues to be addressed. A partial 
list includes: Nutrition, healthy weight, and fitness; drugs, alcohol 
and tobacco control; scholarship and academic success; social skills 
and mental health; and injury prevention. A letter of intent is non 
binding, but a mandatory request for information that will assist in 
planning both the review and post award phase. Applicants will be 
notified by fax that their letter of intent has been received by the 
program, as it is received.
    Hand Delivered Proposals: Hand delivered proposals will be accepted 
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.

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Applications will be considered to meet the deadline if they are 
received on or before the deadline, with hand-carried applications 
received by close of business 5 p.m. For mailed applications, a dated, 
legible receipt from a commercial carrier or the U.S. Postal Service 
will be accepted in lieu of a postmark. Private metered postmarks will 
not be accepted as proof of timely mailing. Late applications will not 
be accepted for processing and will be returned to the applicant 
without further consideration for funding. Applicants are cautioned 
that express/overnight mail services do not always deliver as agreed. 
IHS will not accommodate transmission of applications by fax or e-mail.
    Late applications will not be accepted for processing, will be 
returned to the applicant, and will not be considered for funding.
    Extension of deadlines: IHS may extend application deadlines when 
circumstances such as acts of God (floods, hurricanes, etc.) occur, or 
when there are widespread disruptions of mail service, or in other rare 
cases. Determination to extend or waive deadline requirements rests 
with the Grants Management Officer, DGO.

 D. Intergovernmental Review

    Executive Order 12372 requiring intergovernmental review is not 
applicable to this program.

 E. Funding Restriction

    Pre-award costs are allowable at grantees own risk. Prior approval 
must be obtained from the Program Official.
    The available funds are inclusive of direct and indirect costs.
    Only one cooperative agreement will be awarded per applicant.
Ineligible Project Activities
    The CYP may not be used to support recurring operational programs 
or to replace existing public and private resources. Note: The 
inclusion of the following projects or activities in an application 
will render the application ineligible and the application will be 
returned to the applicant:
     Projects related to water, sanitation, and waste 
management.
     Projects that include tuition, fees, or stipends for 
certification or training of staff to provide direct services.
     Projects that include pre-planning, design, and planning 
of construction for facilities.
     Projects that seek funding in two funding categories.
Other Limitations
     Grantee must not have overlapping award dates. If a 
funding date overlaps, grantee must terminate from current award or 
have the newly funded grant amount reduced to avoid dual funding. This 
announcement applies to new and existing applicants.
     The current project is not progressing in a satisfactory 
manner; or
     The current project is not in compliance with program and 
financial reporting requirements.
     Delinquent Federal Debts--No award shall be made to an 
applicant who has an outstanding delinquent Federal debt until either:
    1. The delinquent account is paid in full; or
    2. A negotiated repayment schedule is established and at least one 
payment is received.

F. Other Submission Requirements

    Electronic Submission--The preferred method for receipt of 
applications is electronic submission through Grants.gov. However, 
should any technical problems arise regarding the submission, please 
contact Grants.gov Customer Support at (800) 518-4726 or 
[email protected]. The Contact Center hours of operation are Monday-
Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). If you require 
additional assistance please contact the IHS Grants Policy staff at 
(301) 443-6528 at least fifteen days prior to the application deadline. 
To submit an application electronically, please use the http://
www.Grants.gov Web site. 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 Web site. You may not e-mail an 
electronic copy of a grant application.
    Please note the following:
     Under the new IHS requirements, paper applications are not 
allowable. However, if technical issues arise and the applicant is 
unable to successfully complete the electronic application process, the 
applicant must contact Grants Policy staff fifteen days prior to the 
application deadline and advise them of the difficulties you are having 
submitting your application online. The Grants Policy staff will 
determine whether you may submit a paper application. The grantee must 
obtain prior approval, in writing, from the Grants Policy staff 
allowing the paper submission. Otherwise, applications not submitted 
through Grants.gov may be returned to the applicant and it will not be 
considered for funding.
     The paper application (original and two copies) may be 
sent directly to the DGO, 801 Thompson Avenue, TMP, Suite 360, 
Rockville, MD 20852 by Thursday June 25, 2009.
     When you enter the Grants.gov Web site, you will find 
information about submitting an application electronically through the 
Web site, as well as the hours of operation. We strongly recommend that 
applicants not wait until the deadline date to begin the application 
process through the Grants.gov Web site.
     To use Grants.gov, you, as the applicant, must have a DUNS 
number and register with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). You 
should allow a minimum of five 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.
     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 
acknowledgment from Grants.gov that contains a Grants.gov tracking 
number. The IHS will retrieve your application from the Grants.gov Web 
site.
     You may access the electronic application for this program 
on http://www.Grants.gov.
     You must search for the downloadable application package 
by CFDA number 93.933.
     To receive an application package, the applicant must 
provide the Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2009-IHS-CYP-001.
     E-mail applications will not be accepted under this 
announcement.

 G. DUNS Number

    Beginning October 1, 2003, applicants were required to have a Dun 
and Bradstreet (DUNS) number. 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.dnb.com/us/ or call (866) 705-5711. 
Interested parties may wish to obtain their DUNS number by phone to 
expedite the process.
    Applications submitted electronically must also be registered with 
the 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 (888) 227-2423. Applications 
must also be registered with the CCR to submit

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electronically. Please review and complete the CCR ``Registration 
Worksheet'' located in the appendix of the CYP application kit or on 
http://www.Grants.gov/CCRRegister.
    More detailed information regarding these registration processes 
can be found at http://www.Grants.gov Web site.

 V. Application Review Information

    The instructions for preparing the application narrative also 
constitute the evaluation criteria for reviewing and scoring the 
application. Weights assigned to each section are noted in parentheses. 
The 20-page narrative should include only the first year of activities; 
information for multi-year projects should be included as an appendix. 
See ``Multi-year Project Requirements'' at the end of this section for 
more information. The narrative section should be written in a manner 
that is clear to outside reviewers unfamiliar with prior related 
activities of the applicant. It should be well organized, succinct, and 
contain all information necessary for reviewers to understand the 
project fully.
    1. Criteria: Introduction and Need for Assistance. (10 points)
     Provide a one-page summary of the proposed project. State 
whether the project is a Category I, II or III and the size of the 
children and youth target group. (Category I and II have no minimum and 
Category III projects must serve a minimum of 100 children annually.)
     Describe and define the target population at the program 
location(s) (i.e., Tribal population and Tribal census tract data (when 
available); number of children and/or youth; data from previous 
community needs assessment; data from technical assistance site 
visit(s); school, recreation, after school or juvenile justice 
sources). Information sources must be appropriately identified.
     Describe the geographic location of the proposed project 
including any geographic barriers to the health care users in the area 
to be served. Append a detailed map.
     Describe the Tribe's/Tribal organization's current health 
operation. Include what programs and services are currently provided 
(i.e., Federally funded, State funded, etc.). Include information 
regarding whether the Tribe/Tribal organization has a health department 
and/or health board and how long it has been operating. Provide similar 
information on the educational and juvenile justice organization 
programs and services.
     Describe the existing resources and services available, 
including the maintenance of Native healing systems and 
intergenerational activities (i.e., mentoring, language, traditional 
teaching, storytelling, where appropriate, which are related to the 
specific program/service the applicant is proposing to provide). Supply 
the name, address, and phone number of a contact person for each.
     Identify all current and previous children and youth 
activities funded, dates of funding, and summary of project 
accomplishments. State how previous funds facilitated the progression 
of health or wellness development relative to the current proposed 
project. (Copies of reports will not be accepted.)
     Explain the reason for your proposed project by 
identifying specific needs of the target population and gaps or 
weaknesses in services or infrastructure that will be addressed by the 
proposed project. Explain how these gaps/weaknesses were discovered. 
Describe past efforts, collaborations with State/county programs and 
availability of program funding from Federal/non-Federal sources.
     Summarize the applicable national, IHS, and/or State 
standards, laws and regulations, and Tribal codes, such as those in the 
arenas of safety, school attendance, and child welfare.
    Project Objective(s), Work Plan and Approach. (40 points)
    A. Identify the proposed project objective(s) addressing the 
following measurable criteria.
     Objective is specific.
     Objective is measurable and (if applicable) quantifiable.
     Objective is achievable.
     Objective is relevant and outcome oriented.
     Objective is time-limited.
    Example: The Project will increase the number of students who 
consistently participate in the program during FY 2010 by 10% by 
orienting students through the use of contracts, peer-mentoring and 
incentives at the start of the school year and at mid-school year.
    B. State objectives concisely. Describe what the project intends to 
accomplish, what changes are expected in knowledge, attitudes, 
behaviors, policies, etc., and how the objectives will be measured, 
including if the accomplishments are replicable.
    C. Describe the approach, including the activities, tasks and 
resources needed to implement and complete the project. Include a chart 
denoting start/finish of milestones, accountabilities and how you will 
know the activities and tasks are complete. Include the date the 
project will begin to accept clients.
    D. Discuss expected results. Describe data collection for the 
project, and how it will be obtained, analyzed, and maintained by the 
project. Data should include, but is not limited to the number of 
children and youth served, services provided, program satisfaction, 
short term impact (e.g., changes in knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, 
policies, etc.), costs associated with the program and long-term 
outcomes (e.g., outcomes specific to program objectives). Describe how 
data collection will support the stated project objectives and how it 
will support the project evaluation in order to determine the impact of 
the project. Address how the proposed project will result in change or 
improvement in health or well-being status, program operations, or 
processes for each proposed project objective.
    E. Also address what, if any tangible products are expected from 
the project (i.e., policies and procedure manual; needs assessment; 
curricula or educational materials; publication or formal reports 
beyond those required by the grant).
    F. Address the extent to which the proposed project will build the 
local capacity to provide, improve, or expand services that address the 
need of the target population.
    G. Submit a work plan in the appendix which includes the following 
information:
     Provide the action steps on a time line for accomplishing 
the proposed project objective(s).
     Identify who will perform the action steps.
     Identify who will supervise the action steps taken.
     Identify who will accept and/or approve work products at 
the end of the proposed project.
     Include any training that will take place during the 
proposed project, who will conduct the training and who will be 
attending the training.
     Include evaluation activities planned and survey tools or 
instruments.
    H. If consultants or contractors will be used during the proposed 
project, please include the following information in their position 
description and scope of work (or note if consultants/contractors will 
not be used):
     Educational requirements.
     Desired qualifications and work experience.
     Expected work products to be delivered on a time line.
     Contractor's supervisor.
     If a potential consultant/contractor has already been 
identified, please

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include a resume and letter of commitment in the appendix.
    Project Evaluation. (30 points)
    Describe the methods for evaluating the project activities. Each 
proposed project objective should have an evaluation component and the 
evaluation activities should appear on the work plan. At a minimum, 
projects should describe plans to collect/summarize and process 
evaluation information (e.g., reach of the program including numbers 
and/or age-ranges of the youth served) about all project activities. 
When applicable, impact evaluation activities (i.e., those designed to 
assess/summarize initial and/or follow-up attitudes, satisfaction, 
knowledge, behaviors, practices, and/or policies/procedures) should 
also be described. Please address the following for each of the 
proposed objectives:
     What data will be collected to evaluate the success of the 
objective(s).
     How the data will be collected to assess the program's 
objective(s) (e.g., methods used such as, but not limited to focus 
groups, surveys, interviews, or other data collection activities).
     When the data will be collected and the data analysis 
completed.
     The extent to which there are specific data sets, 
databases or registries already in place to measure/monitor meeting 
objectives.
     Who will collect the data and any cost of the evaluation 
(whether internal or external).
     Where and to whom the data will be presented.
    Process Evaluation Example: The Project will conduct eight school-
based obesity prevention educational activities reaching up to 100 
students (in grades 9-12) by the end of Year I. This will be assessed 
by having project staff document the dates of attendance at, and grades 
reached by educational sessions conducted in Year I. Project sign-in 
sheets will assist in identifying number of and grades of student 
participants.
    Impact Evaluation Example: The project will increase the use of all 
terrain vehicle (ATV) helmets (what specifically) by 10% (goal or how 
much) by the end of Project Year I (when or a target date). This will 
be assessed through the conduct of a baseline and follow-up ATV helmet 
use surveys (what tool) conducted by the project staff at well-known 
ATV trails (how) during the third and ninth month of project Year I 
(limited time frame).
    Organizational Capabilities, Key Personnel and Qualifications. (10 
points)
     Describe the organizational structure of the Tribe/Tribal 
organization beyond health care activities.
     If management systems are already in place, simply note 
it. (A copy of the 25 CFR Part 900, Subpart F, is available in the CYP 
application kit.)
     Describe the ability of the organization to manage the 
proposed project. Include information regarding similarly sized 
projects in scope and financial assistance as well as other grants and 
projects successfully completed.
     Describe what equipment (i.e., fax machine, phone, 
computer, etc.) and facility space (i.e., office space) will be 
available for use during the proposed project. Include information 
about any equipment not currently available that will be purchased 
through the grant.
     List key personnel who will work on the project. Identify 
existing personnel, grant writer(s) if utilized and new program staff 
to be hired. Include title used in the work plan. In the appendix, 
include position descriptions and resumes for all key personnel. 
Position descriptions should clearly describe each position and duties, 
indicating desired qualifications, experience, requirements related to 
the proposed project and how they will be supervised. Resumes must 
indicate that the proposed staff member is qualified to carry out the 
proposed project activities and who will determine if the work of a 
contractor is acceptable. Note who will be writing the progress 
reports. If a position is to be filled, indicate that information on 
the proposed position description.
     If the project requires additional personnel (i.e., IT 
support, volunteers, drivers, chaperones, etc.), note these and address 
how the Tribe/Tribal organization will sustain the position(s) after 
the grant expires. (If there is no need for additional personnel, 
simply note it.)
    Categorical Budget and Budget Justification. (10 points)
     Provide a categorical budget (Form SF 424A, Budget 
Information Non-Construction Programs) completing each of the budget 
periods requested.
     If indirect costs are claimed, indicate and apply the 
current negotiated rate to the budget. Include a copy of the rate 
agreement in the appendix.
     Provide a narrative justification explaining why each line 
item is necessary/relevant to the proposed project. Include sufficient 
cost and other details to facilitate the determination of cost 
allowability (i.e., relevance of travel, crucial supplies, age-
appropriate equipment, reason for incentives and honoraria, etc.).
     Indicate any special start-up costs.
     Indicate in Year II and IV budgets anticipated travel 
costs for workshops for one or more persons if deemed appropriate/
desirable.

Multi-Year Project Requirements

    Projects requiring a second, third, fourth, and/or fifth year must 
include a brief project narrative and budget (one additional page per 
year) addressing the developmental plans for each additional year of 
the project.

Appendix Items

     Work plan, logic model and/or time line for proposed 
objectives.
     Position descriptions for key staff.
     Resumes of key staff that reflect current duties.
     Consultant or contractor proposed scope of work and letter 
of commitment (if applicable).
     Current Indirect Cost Agreement.
     Organizational chart(s) highlighting proposed project 
staff and their supervisors as well as other key contacts within the 
organization and key community contacts.
     Map of area to benefit project identifying where target 
population resides and project location(s). Include trails, parks, 
schools, bike paths and other such applicable information.
     Multi-Year Project Requirements (if applicable).
     Additional documents to support narrative (i.e., data 
tables, key news articles, etc.).
    2. Review and Selection Process:
    In addition to the above criteria/requirements, applications are 
considered according to the following:
    A. Letter of Intent Submission Deadline: Thursday, May 28, 2009.
    B. Application Submission Deadline: Thursday, June 25, 2009. 
Applications submitted in advance of or by the deadline and verified in 
Grants.gov will undergo preliminary review to determine that:
     The applicant and proposed project type is eligible in 
accordance with this grant announcement.
     The application is not a duplication of a previously 
funded project.
     The application narrative, forms, and materials submitted 
meet the requirements of the announcement allowing the review panel to 
undertake an in-depth evaluation; otherwise, it may be returned.
     Competitive Review of Eligible Applications review dates: 
July 22-24, 2009.
     Applications meeting eligibility requirements that are 
complete, responsive, and conform to this program announcement will be 
reviewed for

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merit by the Ad Hoc Objective Review Committee (ORC) appointed by the 
IHS to review and make recommendations on these applications. The 
review will be conducted in accordance with the IHS Objective Review 
Guidelines. The technical review process ensures selection of quality 
projects in a national competition for limited funding. Applications 
will be evaluated and rated on the basis of the evaluation criteria 
listed in Section V. The criteria are used to evaluate the quality of a 
proposed project, determine the likelihood of success, and assign a 
numerical score to each application. The scoring of approved 
applications will assist the IHS in determining which proposals will be 
funded if the amount of CYP funding is not sufficient to support all 
approved applications. Applications recommended for approval, having a 
score of 70 or above by the ORC and scored high enough to be considered 
for funding, are ranked and forwarded to the MCH Program for further 
recommendation. Applications scoring below 70 points will be 
disapproved and returned to the applicant. Applications that are 
approved but not funded will not be carried over into the next cycle 
for funding consideration.
    3. Anticipated Announcement and Award Dates: The IHS anticipates 
announcement date the week of August 3, 2009 and award date of 
September 16, 2009.

VI. Award Administration Information

1. Award Notices

    Notification: Approximately the week of August 3, 2009. The program 
officer will notify the contact person identified on each proposal of 
the results in writing via postal mail. Applicants whose applications 
are declared ineligible will receive written notification of the 
ineligibility determination and their original grant application via 
postal mail. The ineligible notification will include information 
regarding the rationale for the ineligible decision citing specific 
information from the original grant application. Applicants who are 
approved but unfunded and disapproved will receive a copy of the 
Executive Summary which identifies the weaknesses and strengths of the 
application submitted. Applicants which are approved and funded will be 
notified through the Financial Assistant Award (FAA) document. The FAA 
will serve as the official notification of a grant award and will state 
the amount of Federal funds awarded, the purpose of the grant, the 
terms and conditions of the grant award, the effective date of the 
award, the project period, and the budget period. Any other 
correspondence announcing to the Applicant's Project Director that an 
application was recommended for approval is not an authorization to 
begin performance. Pre-award costs are not allowable charges under this 
program grant.

2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements

    Grants are administered in accordance with the following documents:
    A. This cooperative agreement.
    B. 45 CFR, Part 92, ``Uniform Administrative Requirements for 
Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State, Local, and Tribal 
Governments'', or 45 CFR Part 74, ``Uniform Administration Requirements 
for Awards and Subawards to Institutions of Higher Education, 
Hospitals, Other NonProfit Organizations, and Commercial 
Organizations.''
    C. Public Health Service Grants Policy Statement.
    D. Grants Policy Directives.
    E. Appropriate Cost Principles: OMB Circular A-87, ``State, Local, 
and Indian Tribal Governments,'' or OMB Circular A-122, ``Non-Profit 
Organizations.''
    F. OMB Circular A-133, ``Audits of States, Local Governments, and 
Non-Profit Organizations.''
    G. Other Applicable OMB Circulars.

3. Reporting

    A. Progress Report--Program progress reports are required quarterly 
by December 15, March 15, June 15, and September 15 of each funding 
year. These reports will include a brief comparison of actual 
accomplishments to the goals established for the period, reasons for 
slippage (if applicable), and other pertinent information as required/
outlined in award letters. 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 
(FSR) must be submitted within 30 days of the end of the half year. 
Final FSR are due within 90 days of expiration of the budget/project 
period. This is a total of three times a year. Expected carry-overs 
should be noted in a separate FSR. Standard Form 269 can be downloaded 
from http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/sf269.pdf for financial 
reporting.

VII. Agency Contact(s)

    Interested parties may obtain CYP programmatic information from the 
MCH Program Coordinator through the information listed under Section IV 
of this program announcement. Grant-related and business management 
information may be obtained from the Grants Management Specialist 
through the information listed under Section IV of this program 
announcement. Please note that the telephone numbers provided are not 
toll-free.

VIII. Other Information

    The Public Health Service (PHS) is committed to achieving the 
health promotion and disease prevention objectives of Healthy People 
2010, a PHS-led activity for setting priority areas. Potential 
applicants may obtain a printed copy of Healthy People 2010, (Summary 
Report No. 017-001-00547-9) or CD-ROM, Stock No. 017-001-00547-9, 
through the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, 
P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7945, (202) 512-1800. You may 
also access this information at the following Web site: http://www.healthypeople.gov/Publications.
    The U.S. Census Bureau website contains AI/AN specific data at the 
Tribal census tract level. Data is provided at http://factfinder.census.gov/home/AI/AN/index.html by Tribe and language; 
reservations and other AI/AN areas; county and Tribal census tract 
level; and economic category.
    The PHS strongly encourages all grant and contract recipients to 
provide a smoke-free workplace and promote the non-use of all tobacco 
products. In addition, Public Law 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.

    Dated: May 13, 2009.
Robert G. McSwain,
Deputy Director, Indian Health Service.
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