[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 78 (Friday, April 23, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21307-21314]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-9502]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Indian Health Service


Injury Prevention Program; Announcement Type: Cooperative 
Agreement

Funding Announcement Number: HHS-2010-IHS-IPP-0001.

    Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 93.284.

Key Dates

    Application Deadline Date: May 28, 2010.
    Review Date: June 8-9, 2010.
    Earliest Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2010.

I. Funding Opportunity Description

Statutory Authority

    The Indian Health Service (IHS) announces competitive cooperative 
agreement (CA) funding for the Injury Prevention Program (IPP) for 
American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). This program is described 
at 93.284 in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. The program is 
authorized under 25 U.S.C. 13, Snyder Act, and 42 U.S.C. 301(a), Public 
Health Service Act, as amended.

Background

    Injury is a leading cause of death and disability for AI/AN 
communities. Injuries cause more deaths among AI/AN ages 1-44 than all 
other causes combined (Trends in Indian Health 2002-2003 Edition, IHS, 
Division of Program Statistics). The purpose of the IHS CA funding is 
to promote the

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capacity of Tribes and Tribal/urban/non-profit Indian organizations to 
build sustainable evidence-based IPP. Capacity building supports 
initiatives for sustaining Tribal ownership of IPP. This includes 
identifying priorities for planning, implementation, and evaluation of 
comprehensive IPP. A comprehensive approach in IPP includes: (1) 
Education; (2) enforcement or policy development; and (3) environmental 
modifications. This funding will provide an opportunity for Tribes to 
design effective and innovative strategies in the prevention of 
injuries. The IHS IPP funding will be a competitive application process 
for new and existing Tribal IPP. The IHS IPP funding will target two 
priority areas: motor vehicle-related injuries and unintentional fall 
prevention for ages +65 years. The priorities integrate the effective 
strategies for motor vehicle and unintentional fall prevention 
published at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Web 
site: http://www.cdc.gov/injury.

Purpose

    The IHS will accept CA applications for two categories that support 
AI/AN: Part I and Part II:
    (A) PART I includes two categories, (a) new applicants and (b) 
previously funded Part I applicants. All Part I applicants must meet 
the IHS minimum user population of 2,500. The population limit is set 
by the IHS IPP and not by the IHS. IHS user population is defined as 
AI/AN people who have utilized services funded by the IHS as least once 
during the last three-year period.
    (a) Part I (a) applicants are new to Tribal IPPs and have not 
received IHS Injury Prevention funding within the past two years.
    (b) Previously funded Part I (b) applicants are the 2005-2010 
Tribal Injury Prevention Cooperative Agreement Program (TIPCAP) 
grantees.
    (B) PART II is for applicants that will use effective strategies in 
3-year projects with no population requirements.

II. Award Information

    Type of Awards: Cooperative Agreement.
    Estimated Funds Available: The total amount of funding identified 
for Fiscal Year 2010 is $2.275 million.
    The funding levels will range from $10,000 to $80,000 for each 
category outlined within the announcement. All awards, new and 
previously funded are subject to the availability of funds. In the 
absence of funding, the agency is not under any obligation to issue 
awards.
    Anticipated Number of Awards: Approximately 40 awards will be 
issued under this CA program. Injury Prevention applicants may apply 
for more than one of the areas of funding (Part I (a) or (b) and/or 
Part II) but only one will be awarded.
    Part I (a) New: up to $65,000.
    Part I (b) Previously funded: up to $80,000.
    Part II Effective Strategy Projects: $10,000.
    Project Period: This is a 5 year project for Part I and 3 years for 
Part II.
    Programmatic Involvement: The IPP staff will provide substantial 
oversight to monitor evidence based, effective and innovative 
strategies for high quality performance in sustaining capacity of the 
AI/AN IPP.

IHS Injury Prevention Program (IPP) Priorities

    The IHS IPP priorities are: (1) Motor vehicle; and (2) 
unintentional fall prevention. Only evidence based effective strategies 
that are proven effective will be considered. Motor vehicle related 
injuries and deaths impact AI/AN communities in catastrophic 
proportions. It is the leading cause of disability, years of potential 
life lost, and medical and societal cost. Effective strategies are 
those that reduce motor vehicle-related injuries and fatalities and are 
well documented. These strategies to reduce motor vehicle related 
injuries and fatalities include increasing occupant restraint use (all 
ages), helmet use, Tribal motor vehicle policy development, enforcement 
of traffic safety, environmental modifications to improve roadway, 
lighting of roadways and pedestrian safety. Effective strategies to 
reduce motor vehicle injuries can be found at: http://www.cdc.gov/MotorvehicleSafety/index.html.
    Unintentional fall related injuries are a leading cause of 
hospitalizations in AI/AN communities. Unintentional falls reduce 
independence and quality of life for adults ages 65 and older. In the 
United States, every 18 seconds, an older adult is treated in an 
emergency department for a fall, and every 35 minutes someone in this 
population dies as a result of their injuries. A comprehensive approach 
in the prevention of fall related injuries is recommended. These 
approaches must include documentation of collaboration with a 
multidisciplinary team that includes the: (1) Clinical staff (M.D., 
pharmacy, physical therapy, dietitian, optometrist, etc); (2) an 
exercise program (senior centers, Health Promotion/Disease Prevention, 
Public Health Nurses, Community Health Representative, etc); and (3) 
home safety assessment and improvements (home health aid, environmental 
health, injury prevention specialist, etc).
    Effective strategies for unintentional fall prevention can be found 
at: http://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Falls/html. 
Consideration will be given to proposals that incorporate proven 
effective strategies to address injury prevention. Please visit the IHS 
IPP Web site for further information on effective strategies: http://www.injprev.ihs.gov. Additional resources can be found at: http://www.safetylit.org/archive.htm and at the Online Search, Consultation 
and Reporting (OSCAR) http://www.ihs.gov/OSCAR.
    The IPP oversight will include an outside contractor that will 
provide support for the IHS program official to successfully monitor 
progress. The IHS contractor will provide support for the IHS 
responsibilities listed below. The IHS contractor will be responsible 
for providing technical assistance to the grantees, projects reporting 
assistance, scheduling conference calls, issuing newsletters, and 
performing pro-active site visits. The IHS contractor serves as a 
liaison to the IHS IPP Manager and the Tribal Injury Prevention CA 
grantee. IHS and the contractor will coordinate an annual training 
workshop for the Tribal Injury Prevention project coordinators and 
their IHS project officers to share lessons learned, program successes, 
and new state-of-the-art or innovative strategies to reduce injuries in 
Indian communities.
    Specific responsibilities of the IHS and grantee for the CA for 
Part I are listed below in Sections 1 and 2.
    1. The responsibilities for the grantee to satisfy the requirements 
for Part I (a) new and (b) previously funded are as follows:
     A Tribal Injury Prevention Coordinator position will be 
located within an urban Indian health organization, Tribal health 
program (or Tribal Highway Safety) or community-based Tribal program.
     The Tribal Injury Prevention Coordinator must be full-time 
and solely dedicated to the management, control or performance of the 
IPP. Positions cannot be part-time or split duties.
     Develop and maintain a systematic collection, analysis and 
interpretation of injury data (primary, secondary sources) for the 
purpose of priority setting, program planning, implementation and 
evaluation.
     Develop a 5-year plan (logic model, strategic planning, 
etc.) based on sound injury data and effective strategies. The

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5-year plan will include process, impact and outcome evaluation; 
timeline; action steps and benchmarks.
     Develop injury prevention effective strategies that 
coincide with the IPP priorities (Motor vehicle, Unintentional fall 
prevention) and/or local Tribal injury priorities based on sound injury 
mortality and morbidity data. Develop and implement IPP with culturally 
competent information to educate and empower communities to take action 
in injury prevention.
     Develop or participate in an injury prevention coalition 
(support team, advisory group) to share resources and expertise of 
partners to address injuries within the Tribal community. The coalition 
will serve to collaborate in the planning, implementation and 
evaluation of projects. The coalition may consist of local Tribal 
members, Tribal leaders, health and social workers, injury prevention 
(IHS), law enforcement, business, clergy, State and other Federal 
advocates or key stakeholders.
     Mandatory participation of the Injury Prevention Tribal 
Coordinator at the annual IHS Tribal CA meeting, site visits, 
conference calls or at special meetings established by IHS.
    2. The responsibilities for IHS to satisfy the requirements for 
Part I (a) and (b) new and previously funded, are as follows:
     IHS will assign an IHS Injury Prevention Specialist (Area, 
District) or designee to serve as the project officer (technical 
advisor/monitor) for the Tribal injury prevention projects.
     The IHS-assigned project officer is required to work in 
partnership with the Tribal Injury Prevention Coordinator in all 
decisions involving strategy, injury data (collection, analysis, 
reporting) hiring of personnel, deployment of resources, release of 
public information materials, quality assurance, coordination of 
activities, training, reports, budget and evaluation. The IHS assigned 
project officer will collaborate with the Tribal Injury Prevention 
Coordinator in determination and implementation of the injury 
prevention methods and approaches in injury prevention that will be 
utilized. Collaboration includes data analysis, interpretation of 
findings and reporting.
     The IHS-assigned project officer will monitor the overall 
progress of the grantees' program sites and their adherence to the 
terms and conditions of the CA. This includes providing guidance for 
required reports, development of tools, and other products, 
interpreting of program findings and assistance with evaluation.
     IHS will plan and set an agenda for an annual meeting that 
provides on-going training, fosters collaboration among sites, and 
increases visibility of programs.
     IHS will provide guidance in injury prevention training 
and continuing education courses to increase competencies in injury 
prevention.
     IHS will provide guidance in preparing articles for 
publication and/or presentations of program successes, lessons learned 
and new findings.
    The Part II Effective Strategy Projects funding should be based on 
effectiveness, economic efficiency and feasibility of the projects. The 
recipient should provide evidence that there is an unmet need in their 
community for these projects. Injury Prevention effective strategies 
are those that have been tested and accepted widely to prevent injury 
morbidity and mortality. For further guidance on effective strategies 
in injury prevention, see the CDC's National Center for Injury 
Prevention and Control's Community Guide to Preventive Services, which 
can be found at the following site: http://www.thecommunityguide.org/library/book/index.html.
    Specific responsibilities of the IHS and grantee for the CA for 
Part II Effective Strategy Projects are listed below in Sections 1 and 
2:
    1. Part II Effective Strategy Projects grantees`responsibilities:
     Develop a 3-year plan (logic model, strategic planning, 
etc) based on sound injury data and effective strategies. The 3-year 
plan will include process, impact and outcome objectives; timeline, 
action steps benchmarks and evaluation.
     Develop injury prevention effective strategies that 
coincide with the IHS IPP priorities and/or local Tribal injury 
priorities based on sound injury mortality and morbidity data.
     Develop and implement IPP with culturally competent 
information to educate and empower communities to take action in injury 
prevention.
     Document the evaluation of all program projects and 
initiatives, i.e., presentations/training/materials/curriculum.
     Provide program outreach and advocacy to key stakeholders, 
i.e., Tribal leadership, health board and community.
     Present final report for the final third year funding 
cycle at the annual IHS Tribal CA meeting.
     Work in partnership with the IHS-assigned project officer 
in all decisions involving strategy, injury data (collection, analysis, 
reporting), deployment of resources, release of public information 
materials, quality assurance, coordination of activities, training, 
reports, budget and evaluation.
    2. Part II Effective Strategy Projects IHS responsibilities:
     IHS will assign an IHS IPP Specialist or designee to serve 
as the on-site project officer for the Tribal IPP.
     The IHS assigned project officer will work in partnership 
with the grantee in all decisions involving strategy, injury data 
(collection, analysis, reporting) hiring of personnel, deployment of 
resources, release of public information materials, quality assurance, 
coordination of activities, training, reports, budget and evaluation.
     The IHS assigned project officer will collaborate with the 
grantee in determination and implementation of the injury prevention 
methods and approaches that will be utilized. Collaboration will 
include data analysis, interpretation of findings and reporting.
     IHS will provide guidance for submission of required 
reports.
     IHS will provide consultation on the development of tools 
and other products.
     IHS will provide guidance in injury prevention training 
and continuing education courses as needed to increase competencies in 
injury prevention.
     IHS will communicate with sites through teleconferences, 
individual site visits and newsletters.
     IHS will provide outside monitoring to provide oversight 
through site visits, conference calls, technical assistance and 
training.

III. Eligibility Information

1. Eligible Applicants

    Eligible Applicants must be one of the following:
     Federally-recognized Indian Tribe which means any Indian 
Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including 
any Alaska Native village or group or regional or village corporation 
as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims 
Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688) [43 U.S.C. 1601, et seq.], which is 
recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided 
by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians. 25 
U.S.C. 1603(d).
     Tribal organization means the elected governing body of 
any Indian Tribe or any legally established organization of Indians 
which is controlled by one or more such bodies or by a board of 
directors elected or selected by one or more such bodies or elected by 
the Indian population to be served by such organization and which 
includes the maximum participation of Indians in all phases of its 
activities. 25 U.S.C. 1603(e).

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     Urban Indian organization which means a non-profit 
corporate body situated in an urban center governed by an urban Indian 
controlled board of directors, and providing for the maximum 
participation of all interested Indian groups and individuals, which 
body is capable of legally cooperating with other public and private 
entities for the purpose of performing the activities. 25 U.S.C. 
1603(h).

2. Cost Sharing or Matching

    The IHS IPP does not require matching funds or cost sharing.

3. Other Requirements

    Tribal Resolution(s) are required from Tribes and Tribal 
organizations. The resolution must be submitted by June 2, 2010, 5 p.m. 
Eastern Standard Time (EST) in order to be reviewed by the Objective 
Review Committee.
    A resolution of the Indian Tribe served by the project should 
accompany the application submission. An Indian Tribe that is proposing 
a project affecting another Indian Tribe must include resolutions from 
all affected Tribes to be served. The official signed resolution must 
be submitted to the Division of Grants Operations (DGO) by June 2, 
2010, 5 EST or the application will be considered incomplete and will 
be returned to the applicant without further consideration. The 
resolution may be faxed to the attention of Mr. Roscoe Brunson at (301) 
443-9602.
    Applicants submitting applications from urban Indian organizations 
must provide proof of non-profit status with the application, e.g. 
501(c)3.

IV. Application and Submission Information

1. Obtaining Application Materials

    Applicant package may be found on Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov) or at: http://www.ihs.gov/NonMedicalPrograms/gogp/index.cfm?module=gogp_funding.

2. Content and Form Application Submission

    The applicant must include the project narrative as an attachment 
to the application package.
    Mandatory documents for all applicants include:
     Application forms:
     SF-424.
     SF-424A.
     SF-424B.
     Budget Narrative (must be single spaced).
     Typed in 12 font size.
     8\1/2\'' x 11'' paper.
     Project Narrative (must not exceed 15 pages).
     Attachments must include consecutively numbered pages.
     Tribal Resolution or Tribal Letter of Support (Tribal 
Organizations only).
     Letter of Support from Organization's Board of Directors 
(Title V Urban Indian Health Programs only).
     501(c) (3) Certificate (Title V Urban Indian Health 
Programs only).
     Biographical sketches for all Key Personnel.
     Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) (if 
applicable).
     Documentation of current OMB A-133 required Financial 
Audit, if applicable. Acceptable forms of documentation include:
     E-mail confirmation from Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) 
that audits were submitted; or
     Face sheets from audit reports. These can be found on the 
FAC Web site: http://harvester.census.gov/fac/dissem/accessoptions.html?submit=Retrieve+Records.

Public Policy Requirements

    All Federal-wide public policies apply to IHS grants with exception 
of Lobbying and Discrimination Policies.

Requirements for Project and Budget Narratives

    A. Project Narrative: This narrative should be a separate Word 
document that is no longer than 15 pages (see page limitations for each 
section noted below) with consecutively numbered pages. Be sure to 
place all responses and required information in the correct section or 
they will not be considered or scored. If the narrative exceeds the 
page limit, only the first 15 pages will be reviewed. There are three 
parts to the narrative: Section 1--Program Information; Section 2--
Program Planning and Evaluation; and Section 3--Program Report. See 
below for additional details about what must be included in the 
narrative
    Section 1: Program Information--(page limitation--2).
    (1) Needs
     User population for Part I (a) and (b) applicants only.
    Section 2: Program Planning and Evaluation--(page limitation--8).
    (1) Program Plans.
    (2) Program Evaluation.
    Section 3: Program Report--(page limitation--5).
    (1) Describe major accomplishments over the last 24 months.
    (2) Describe major activities over the last 24 months.
    B. Budget Narrative: This narrative must describe the budget 
requested and match the scope of work described the project narrative. 
The page limitation should not exceed 3 pages.

3. Submission Dates and Times

    Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by 
May 28, 2010 at 12 midnight (EST). Any application received after the 
application deadline will not be accepted for processing and it will be 
returned to the applicant(s) without further consideration for funding.
    If technical challenges arise and assistance is required with the 
electronic application process, contact Grants.gov Customer Support via 
e-mail to [email protected] or at (800) 518-4726. Customer Support is 
available to address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except on 
Federal holidays). If problems persist, contact Tammy Bagley, Division 
of Grants Policy (DGP) ([email protected]) at (301) 443-5204. Please 
be sure to contact Ms. Bagley at least ten days prior to the 
application deadline. Please do not contact the DGP until you have 
received a Grants.gov tracking number. In the event you are not able to 
obtain a tracking number, call the DGP as soon as possible.
    If an applicant needs to submit a paper application instead of 
submitting electronically via Grants.gov, prior approval must be 
requested and obtained.
    The waiver must be documented in writing (e-mails are acceptable), 
before submitting a paper application. A copy of the written approval 
must be submitted along with the hardcopy that is mailed to the DGO. 
Paper applications that are submitted without a waiver will be returned 
to the applicant without review or further consideration. Late 
applications will not be accepted for processing and will be returned 
to the applicant without further consideration 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 parts 74 and 92, 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 CA will be awarded per applicant.

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     IHS will not acknowledge receipt of applications.

6. Other Submission Requirements

    Use the http://www.Grants.gov Web site to submit an application 
electronically and select the ``Apply for Grants'' link on the 
homepage. Download a copy of the application package, complete it 
offline, and then upload and submit the application via the Grants.gov 
Web site. Electronic copies of the application may not be submitted as 
attachments to e-mail messages addressed to IHS employees or offices.
    Applicants that receive a waiver to submit paper application 
documents must follow the rules and timelines that are noted below. The 
applicant must seek assistance at least ten 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 request 
timely assistance with technical issues will not be considered for a 
waiver to submit a paper application.
    Please be aware of the following:
     Please search for the application package in Grants.gov by 
entering the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number. The 
CFDA number is located at the header of this announcement.
     Paper applications are not the preferred method for 
submitting applications. However, if you experience technical 
challenges while submitting your application electronically, please 
contact Grants.gov Support directly at: http://www.Grants.gov/CustomerSupport or (800) 518-4726. Customer Support is available to 
address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except on Federal 
holidays).
     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 waiver from the agency must be 
obtained.
     If it is determined that a waiver is needed, you must 
submit a request in writing (e-mails are acceptable) to 
[email protected] with a copy to [email protected]. Please 
include a clear justification for the need to deviate from our standard 
electronic submission process.
     If the waiver is approved, the application should be sent 
directly to the DGO by the deadline date of May 28, 2010.
     Applicants are strongly encouraged not to wait until the 
deadline date to begin the application process through Grants.gov as 
the registration process for CCR and Grants.gov could take up to 
fifteen working days.
     Please use the optional attachment feature in Grants.gov 
to attach additional documentation that may be requested by the DGO. 
All applicants must comply with any page limitation requirements 
described in this funding announcement.
     After you electronically submit your application, you will 
receive an automatic acknowledgment from Grants.gov that contains a 
Grants.gov tracking number. The DGO will download your application from 
Grants.gov and provide necessary copies to the appropriate agency 
officials. Neither the DGO staff nor the IPP program staff will notify 
applicants that the application has been received.
    E-mail applications will not be accepted under this announcement.

DUNS Number

    Applicants are required to have a Data Universal Numbering System 
(DUNS) number to apply for this CA. The DUNS number is a unique nine-
digit identification number, which uniquely identifies your entity. The 
DUNS number is site specific; therefore each distinct performance site 
may be assigned a DUNS number. Obtaining a DUNS number is easy and 
there is no charge. To obtain a DUNS number, you may access it through 
the following Web site http://fedov.dnb.com/webform or to expedite the 
process call (866) 705-5711.
    Another important fact is that applicants must also be registered 
with the CCR and a DUNS number is required before an applicant can 
complete their CCR registration. Registration with the CCR is free of 
charge. Applicants may register online at http://www.ccr.gov. 
Additional information regarding the DUNS, CCR, and Grants.gov 
processes can be found at: http://www.Grants.gov.
    Applicants may register by calling (866) 606-8220. Please review 
and complete the CCR Registration worksheet located at http://www.ccr.gov.

V. Application Review Information

    Points will be assigned to each evaluation criteria adding up to a 
total of 100 points.

Evaluation Criteria

    Total weights are assigned to each major section noted in 
parentheses. 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 narrative should include all activity information for multi-year 
projects. Additional pages can be included in the appendix. The 
narrative should be written in a manner that is clear and concise. The 
overall proposal should be well organized (follow requirements), 
succinct, and contain all information necessary for reviewers to 
understand the project fully. IPP Part I (a) and (b) are on a five-year 
funding cycle (2010-2015). The narrative should include only the first 
year of activities and additional years of information for multi-year 
projects should be in an appendix. The IPP Part II is a three-year 
funding cycle (2010-2013). The narrative should include only the first 
year of activities and additional years of information for multi-year 
projects should be in an appendix. Please review the allowable and not 
allowable purchases on pages 39-41 in Section VIII Other Information.
Requirements for Project and Budget Narrative for PART I (a) New 
Grantees Only
    A. Project Narrative includes Sections 1, 2 & 3 (total page 
limitation 15 pages)
    Section 1: Program Information (page limitation--2).
    (1) Needs (Total 20 Points):
     Describe the need for funding and injury problem supported 
by use of local IHS, State or national injury data in the community or 
target area.
     Provide description of the population to be served by the 
proposed program. Provide documentation that the target population is 
at least 2,500 people. (IHS User population is the ONLY acceptable 
source).
    Section 2: Program Planning and Evaluation (page limitation--8).
    (1) Program Plans: Program goals, objectives, methods, coalition/
collaboration (Total 30 Points):
    Goals must be clear and concise. Objectives must be measurable, 
feasible and attainable to accomplish during the 5 year project period 
(SMART--specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, time specific). 
Example: The IP Effective Strategy Tribal Team will increase front seat 
passenger's safety belt use at Bob Cat Canyon community to 95% by 
January 2015.
    The methods and staffing will be evaluated on the extent to which 
the applicant provides:
     A description of proposed year one work plan that 
describes how the injury prevention effective strategy will be 
implemented (multi year work plan should be included in appendix with 
actions steps, timeline, responsible person, etc.).

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     A description of the roles of the Tribal involvement, 
organization, or agency and evidence of coordination, supervision, and 
degree of commitment (e.g., time in-kind, financial) of staff, 
organizations, and agencies involved in activities.
     Biographical sketches (resumes) for all key personnel. 
Include information for consultants or contractors to be hired during 
the proposed project, include information in their scope of work.
     Provide organizational structure (chart) Coalition/
Collaboration: Describe coalition or collaboration activities of the 
Tribe or urban Tribal program.
    (2) Program Evaluation (Total 20 Points):
    Describe how program will be evaluated to show process, 
effectiveness, and impact. This includes, but is not limited to, what 
data will be collected to evaluate the success of the proposed project 
objectives.
    Section 3: Program Report (page limitation--5). (Total 20 Points)
    (1) Describe major accomplishments over the last 24 months.
    (2) Describe major activities over the last 24 months.
    B. Budget Narrative: Categorical budget and budget justification 
not to
    exceed 3 pages (Total 10 Points):
     Provide a detailed and justification of budget for the 
first 12-month budget periods. A budget summary should be included for 
each subsequent year (Year 2-Year 5).
     If indirect costs are claimed, indicate and apply the 
current negotiated rate to the budget. Include a copy of the current 
rate agreement in the appendix.
     Include travel expenses for annual workshop (mandatory 
participation) at a city location to be determined by IHS (Washington 
DC, Chicago, Denver, etc.). Include airfare, per diem, mileage, etc.
    Appendix items:
     Work plan for proposed 5-year objectives and activities in 
a timeline format.
     Current Indirect Cost Agreement.
     Organizational chart.
     Multi-year Project requirements (if applicable).
     Letters of commitment/statement of facts.
     Injury Prevention training certificate verification.
Requirements for Project and Budget Narrative for PART I (b) Previously 
Funded--2005-2010 TIPCAP Grantees Only
    A. Project Narrative includes Sections 1, 2 & 3 (page limitation 15 
pages).
    Section 1: Program Information (page limitation--2).
    (1) Needs (Total 20 Points):
     Describe the needs of program. Describe the current TIPCAP 
program operation and scope of services that are provided.
     Provide supporting injury trend data for 2005-2010 to 
demonstrate impact or outcome measures.
     Describe and provide documentation of the target 
population of 2,500 people to be served by the proposed program and 
geographic location of the proposed program. (IHS User population is 
the ONLY acceptable source).
    Section 2: Program Planning and Evaluation (page limitation--8).
    (1) Program Plans: Program goals, objectives, methods, coalition/
collaboration (Total 25 Points):
     Goals must be clear and concise. Objectives must be 
measurable, feasible and attainable to accomplish during the 5 year 
project period (SMART--specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, 
time specific).
    Methods and staffing:
     A description of proposed work plan that clearly describes 
how the injury prevention effective strategy will be implemented (multi 
year work plan should be included in appendix with action steps, 
timeline, responsible person, etc.).
     Biographical sketches (resumes) for all key personnel. 
Include information for consultants or contractors to be hired during 
the proposed project, include information in their scope of work.
     A description of the roles of the Tribal involvement, 
organization, or agency and evidence of coordination, supervision, and 
degree of commitment (e.g., time in-kind, financial) of staff, 
organizations, and agencies involved in activities. Coalition/
Collaboration:
     Describe the partnerships of the Tribe or urban community, 
the IHS, school, Tribal leadership, Federal or State agencies in 
facilitating accomplishments of successes in injury prevention.
    (2) Program Evaluation (Total 20 Points):
    Describe how program will be evaluated to show process, 
effectiveness, and impact. This includes, but is not limited to, what 
data will be collected to evaluate the success of the proposed project 
objectives.
    Section 3: Program Report (page limitation--5). (Total 25 Points):
    (1) Describe TIPCAP's major accomplishments during the years of 
2005-2010.
    (2) Describe TIPCAP's major activities over the last 24 months.
    B. Budget Narrative Not to exceed 3 pages (Total 10 Points):
    Provide a categorical budget for each of the 12-month budget 
periods requested. A budget summary should be included for each 
subsequent year (Year 2 to Year 5).
     If indirect costs are claimed, indicate and apply the 
current negotiated rate to the budget. Include a copy of the current 
rate agreement in the appendix.
     Include travel expenses for annual workshop (mandatory 
participation) at a city location to be determined by IHS (Washington 
DC, Chicago, Denver, etc.). Include airfare, per diem, mileage, etc.
    Appendix items:
     Work plan for proposed 5-year objectives and activities in 
a time line.
     Consultant proposed scope of work (if applicable).
     Current Indirect Cost Agreement.
     Organizational chart.
     Letters of commitment/statement of facts.
     Injury Prevention training certificate verification.
Requirements for the Project and Budget Narrative for PART II--
Effective Strategy Projects Only
    A. Project Narrative includes Sections 1, 2 & 3 (page limitation 15 
pages).
    Section 1: Program Information (page limitation--2).
    (1) Needs (Total 20 Points):
     Describe the needs and injury problem in the community or 
target area.
     Describe the Tribe's/Tribal organization's support for the 
proposed IP project.
     Describe the population to be served by the proposed 
project (no minimum population requirement).
    Section 2: Program Planning and Evaluation (page limitation--8).
    (1) Program Plans--Program goals, objectives, effective strategy, 
collaboration (Total 30 Points):
     Goals and objective must be clear and concise.
     Objectives must be measurable, feasible and attainable to 
accomplish during the 3 year project period (SMART--specific, 
measurable, attainable, realistic, time specific).
    Effective Strategy method:
     Effective strategies should be based on effectiveness, 
economic efficiency and feasibility of the project. Provide description 
of the extent to which proposed projects are an effective strategy 
based on a documented need in the target communities.
    Coalition/Collaboration:
     Describe the extent to which relationships between the 
programs, the Tribe or urban community, the IHS and other organizations 
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the project or to conduct related activities. Provide a description of 
the roles of Tribal involvement, organization, or agency and evidence 
of coordination, supervision, and degree of commitment (e.g., time, in-
kind, financial) of staff, organizations, and agencies involved in 
activities.
    (2) Program Evaluation (Total 20 Points): Describe how the project 
will be evaluated for program process, effectiveness, and impact. This 
includes, but is not limited to, what data will be collected to 
evaluate the success of the proposed program objectives.
    Section 3: Program Report (page limitation--5). (Total 20 Points):
    (1) Describe major accomplishments over the last 24 months.
    (2) Describe the major activities over the last 24 months.
    B. Budget Narrative Not to exceed 3 pages (Total 10 Points):

    Budget Narrative: Three-year intervention projects must include a 
program narrative, categorical budget, and budget justification for 
each year of funding requested. If indirect costs are claimed, indicate 
and apply the current negotiated rate to the budget. Include a copy of 
the current rate agreement in the appendix.
Appendix Items
     Work plan & budget for proposed objectives.
     Indirect Cost Agreement.
     Organizational chart.
     Letter of commitment/statement of facts.
    2. Review and Selection Process.
    Each application will be prescreened by the DGO staff for 
eligibility and completeness as outlined in the funding announcement. 
Incomplete applications and applications that are non-responsive to the 
eligibility criteria will not be referred to the Objective Review 
Committee (ORC). Applicants will be notified by the DGO, via e-mail, 
outlining the missing components of the application. To obtain a 
minimum score for funding, applicants must address all program 
requirements and provide all required documentation. Applicants that 
receive less than a minimum score will be informed via e-mail of their 
application's deficiencies. A summary statement outlining the strengths 
and weaknesses of the application will be provided to these applicants. 
The summary statement will be sent to the Authorized Organizational 
Representative (AOR) that is identified on the face page of the 
application.
    A. Proposals will be reviewed for merit by the ORC consisting of 
Federal and non-Federal reviewers appointed by the IHS.
    B. The technical review process ensures the selection of quality 
projects in a national competition for limited funding. After review of 
the applications, rating scores will be ranked, and the applications 
with the highest rating scores will be recommended for funding. 
Applicants scoring below 60 points will be disapproved.
    3. Anticipated Announcement and Award Date--July 1, 2010.

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 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 legally binding document and is 
signed by an authorized grants official within the IHS.

2. Administrative Requirements

    Grants are administered in accordance with the following 
regulations, policies, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) cost 
principles:
    A. The criteria as outlined in this Program Announcement.
    B. Administrative Regulations for Grants:
     45 CFR part 92--Uniform Administrative Requirements for 
Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State, Local and Tribal 
Governments.
     45 CFR part 74--Uniform Administrative Requirements for 
Awards and Sub-Awards for Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, 
Other Non-Profit Organizations, and Commercial Organizations.
    C. Grants Policy:
     HHS Grants Policy Statement, 01/2007.
    D. Cost Principles:
     OMB Circular A-87, State, Local, and Indian Tribal 
Governments (Title 2 Part 225).
     OMB Circular A-122, Non-Profit Organizations (Title 2 Part 
230).
    E. 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 
reimbursement of indirect costs in their grant application. In 
accordance with HHS Grants Policy Statement, Part II-27, IHS requires 
applicants to obtain a current indirect cost rate agreement 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 covers the applicable grant activities 
under the current award's budget period. If the current rate is not on 
file with the DGO at the time of award, the indirect cost portion of 
the budget will be restricted. The restrictions remain in place until 
the current rate is provided to the DGO. Generally, indirect costs 
rates for IHS grantees are negotiated with the Division of Cost 
Allocation http://rates.psc.gov/ and the Department of the Interior 
(National Business Center) http://www.nbc.gov/acquisition/ics/icshome.html. If your organization has questions regarding the indirect 
cost policy, please contact the (DGO) at (301) 443-5204.

4. Reporting Requirements

A. Progress Reports
    Program progress reports are required semi-annually by March 30 and 
September 30 of each funding year. The report shall include a brief 
description of the following for each program function or activity 
involved:
    a. Compare actual accomplishments to the goals established for the 
period. Provide a description of internal and external collaboration, 
new resources secured, intervention successes, barriers identified and 
plans for the next semi-annual period.
    b. Indicate reasons for slippage where established goals were not 
met and plan of action to overcome slippages.
    c. Indicate: (1) Number of Indians hired or trained; and (2) use of 
Indian business concerns. If none, state reasons.
    d. Specify other pertinent information including analysis and 
explanation of cost overruns or high costs.
    A final report must be submitted within 90 days of expiration of 
the budget/project period.
B. Financial Reports
    Semi-Annual Financial Status Reports (FSR) reports must be 
submitted within 30 days of the end of the first 6 months of the 
current budget period. The Final FSRs for the budget period will be due 
within 90 days of the expiration of the project period. Standard Form 
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form for those reporting on program income; short form for all others) 
will be used for financial reporting.
    Federal Cash Transaction Reports are due every calendar quarter to 
the Division of Payment Management, Payment Management Branch. Failure 
to submit timely reports may cause a disruption in timely payments to 
your organization.
    Grantees are responsible and accountable for accurate reporting of 
the Progress Reports and FSRs which are generally due [semi-annually/
annually]. FSRs (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.
    Failure to submit required reports within the time allowed may 
result in suspension or termination of an active agreement, 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 organization or the individual 
responsible for preparation of the reports.
    Telecommunication for the hearing impaired is available at: TTY 
(301) 443-6394.

VII. Agency Contact(s)

Grants (Business)

    Mr. Roscoe Brunson, Grants Management Specialist, 801 Thompson 
Ave., Reyes Bldg., Suite 360, Rockville, MD 20852. Telephone: (301) 
443-5204. E-mail: [email protected].

Program (Programmatic/Technical)

    Ms. Nancy Bill, Program Manager, IPP Program, HIS, 801 Thompson 
Ave, Suite 120, OEHE-DEHS TWB 610, Rockville, MD 20852. Phone: (301) 
443-0105. [email protected].

VIII. Other Information--Allowable and Non-Allowable Items

    The following will be considered allowable equipment purchases--
Equipment/Construction:
    (1) Costs of breath testing devices are allowable, provided the 
device appears on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 
(NHTSA) Conforming Products List (CPL) for this type of equipment.
    (2) Police traffic radar--cost is allowable subject to the 
following:
     Devices must appear on the NHTSA Conforming Products List 
(CPL) when published in the Federal Register.
     Operators must be trained using the NHTSA radar operators 
training program or an approved equivalent.
     The police agency must implement a comprehensive radar 
operator and one to three year equipment certification program with 
periodic recertification once every one to three years.
    (3) Costs for child restraint devices are allowable. Child safety 
seat restraint devices must be a ``5 star rating'' in accordance with 
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Federal Safety 
Standards (no after market devices) and strict performance standards 
(Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, FMVSS 213,225).
    (4) Cost for limited construction or home safety devices 
installation that is aligned with the program's objectives or targets 
specific outcome in reducing unintentional fall prevention projects are 
acceptable.
    (5) Media campaign when combined with enforcement, policy, or 
incentive programs (print, radio and video).
    The following costs are deemed unallowable costs--Equipment/
Facilities:
    (1) Police officer equipment--uniforms, weapons, handguns, 
shotguns, mace, batons, riot helmets, bulletproof vests, and 
ammunition.
    (2) Portable scales--including costs associated with transportation 
and use of portable scales. Costs for large computer systems are not 
allowable. (Automatic Data Processing, Main Frame, LAN).
    (3) Costs for commercial lease or purchase of vehicle or 
motorcycles.
    (4) Costs of equipment maintenance or repairs of vehicles.
    (5) Costs for speed measuring devices--except for enforcement 
purposes and related project evaluation are not allowable i.e. speed 
trailers.
    (6) Projects related to water, sanitation and waste management.
    (7) Projects that include design and planning of construction of 
facilities.
    (8) Projects not utilizing effective strategies based on evidence 
or best practice.
    (9) Projects with an education only activities.
    (10) Animal control programs.
    (11) Tribal employee defensive driving course.
    IHS IPP is the lead Federal agency in the development and 
implementation of AI/AN IPP. IHS is directed to develop, implement, and 
evaluate IPP that would be successful in reducing American Indian and 
Alaskan Native morbidity and mortality related to injuries. The purpose 
of the IHS CA funding is to promote the capacity of Tribes and Tribal/
urban/non-profit Indian organizations to build and sustain evidence-
based IPP. The Public Health Service (PHS) strongly encourages all 
contracts to provide a smoke-free workplace and promote the non-use of 
all tobacco products. 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 of early childhood development services are provided 
to children. This is consistent with the IHS mission to protect and 
advance the physical and mental health of the AI/AN people.

    Dated: April 19, 2010.
Yvette Roubideaux,
Director, Indian Health Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-9502 Filed 4-22-10; 8:45 am]
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