[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 91 (Wednesday, May 12, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26763-26768]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-11198]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Indian Health Service


Office of Clinical and Preventive Services; Division of 
Behavioral Health; Domestic Violence Prevention Initiative; Sexual 
Assault Projects Expansion; Community Developed Models

    Announcement Type: New.
    Funding Announcement Number: HHS-2010-IHS-BHSA-0001.
    Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number(s): 93.933.
    Key Dates: Application Deadline Date: June 11, 2010.
    Review Date: June 21-23, 2010.
    Earliest Anticipated Start Date: August 1, 2010.

I. Funding Opportunity Description

Statutory Authority

    The Indian Health Service (IHS) is accepting competitive grant 
applications for the Sexual Assault Projects Expansion Community 
Developed Models for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) 
communities. This announcement is a limited targeted solicitation for 
urban Indian organizations as defined by Public Law 94-437, the Indian 
Healthcare Improvement Act (IHCIA), as amended, Title V Urban Health 
organization. This program is authorized under the Snyder Act, 25 
U.S.C. 13, and 25 U.S.C. 1602(a), and 25 U.S.C. 1602(b)(9), (11), and 
(12); as well as 25 U.S.C. 1621h(m) of the Indian Health Care 
Improvement Act (IHCIA), Public Law 94-437, as amended. This program is 
described in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CDFA) under 
93.933.

Background

    AI/AN women continue to suffer from the highest rate of violent 
victimization in the United States. Reports from the U.S. Department of 
Justice (DOJ) found that the rate of domestic violence (DV) and sexual 
assault (SA) among Native women has been reported to be the highest of 
any ethnic or racial group in the United States. The adverse health 
outcomes linked to the physical and psychological abuse make the health 
care settings and community programs critical places for identification 
and early intervention of abuse. SA consists of a wide range of conduct 
that may include pressured or coerced sex, sex by manipulation or 
threat, physically forced sex (rape), or sexual assault accompanied by 
physical violence. Victims may be coerced or forced to perform a kind 
of sex they do not want (e.g., sex with third parties, physically 
painful sex, sexual activity they find offensive, verbal degradation 
during sex, viewing sexually violent material) or at a time they do not 
want it (e.g., when exhausted, when ill, in front of children, after a 
physical assault, or when asleep). These behaviors may happen in many 
situations--by a married partner, or boyfriend, on a date, by a friend 
or an acquaintance, by a stranger or by a family member such as a 
parent, a sibling or a grandparent.

Prevalence

    AI/AN women continue to suffer from the highest rate of violent 
victimization in the United States.\1\ The incidence of DV and SA in 
Indian Country is staggering. Reports from the U.S. DOJ found that:
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    \1\ Callie Rennison, Violent Victimization and Race, 1998-98; 
Lawrence A. Greenfield & Steven K. Smith, American Indians and 
Crime; Patricia Tjaden & Nancy Thoennes, U.S. Department of Justice, 
Full Report of the Prevalence, Incidence, and Consequences of 
Violence Against Women.
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     Native women are more than 2.5 times more likely to be 
raped or sexually assaulted than women in the U.S. in general.
     According to a study by the DOJ's Bureau of Justice 
Statistics (BJS), American Indians are twice as likely to experience 
sexual assault crimes compared to all other races.
     Native women are five times more likely to be a DV 
homicide victim than the rest of the population.
     The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity 
and Mortality Weekly Report survey dated 2008 indicated that 39 out of 
100 AI/AN women have been victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) at 
some point in their lives.
     DOJ statistics indicate that 34.1 percent of AI/AN women 
(or one in three) will be raped during their lifetime; the comparable 
figure for the U.S. as a whole is less than one in five.
     Because some victims of violence choose not to report 
their SA experiences to law enforcement, SA prevalence is likely even 
higher.

Health Implications

    In addition to injuries sustained by women during violent episodes, 
physical and psychological abuse is linked to a number of adverse 
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outcomes. The prevalence of abuse during pregnancy ranges from 7-20% 
and population-based data from 26 states indicates that African 
American and American Indian women are at greater risk for IPV than 
other racial groups. One study found that 58.7% of American Indian 
pregnant and childbearing women disclosed lifetime physical and/or 
sexual IPV.
    The impact of domestic violence and sexual assault on women's 
reproductive health is pervasive but unrecognized. Pregnancy 
complications, including low weight gain, anemia, infections, and first 
and second trimester bleeding, are significantly higher for abused 
women, as are maternal rates of depression, post-traumatic stress 
disorder (PTSD), suicide attempts, and substance abuse. Domestic 
violence can also result in homicide and suicide. Homicide is the 
leading cause of traumatic death for pregnant and postpartum women in 
the United States, accounting for 31 percent of maternal injury 
deaths.\2\
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    \2\ Chang, Jeani; Cynthia Berg; Linda Saltzgman; and Joy 
Herndon. 2005. Homicide: A Leading Cause of Injury Deaths Among 
Pregnant and Postpartum Women in the United States, 1991-1999. 
American Journal of Public Health. (95)3L471-477.
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    Other sexual and behavioral health implications are equally 
serious. Victims of domestic and sexual violence are more likely to 
experience: Coercive unprotected sex, birth control sabotage, 
unintended pregnancy, teen pregnancy, rapid repeat pregnancies, 
multiple abortions, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including 
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), substance abuse, depression, PTSD 
and suicidality--making the reproductive health, behavioral health and 
primary care settings critical places for identification, and early 
intervention of abuse.
    Optimal management of other chronic illnesses including diabetes, 
hypertension, gastrointestinal disorders, HIV/acquired immune 
deficiency syndrome (AIDS), depression and substance use disorders can 
be problematic for women who either are, or have been abused. 
Oftentimes the perpetrator controls the victim's access to health care 
and compliance with medical protocols. Emerging research shows that 
women who are abused are less likely to engage in important preventive 
health care behaviors such as regular mammography and are more likely 
to participate in injurious health behaviors including smoking, alcohol 
and other drug abuse. Victims of DV also have difficulty accessing 
preventive care for their children including well-baby care and 
immunizations. Many studies have documented the fact that DV 
significantly increases the risk for depression, traumatic and PTSD, 
anxiety, and suicide. The adverse health outcomes related to domestic 
violence or sexual assault can continue for years after the abuse has 
ended.

Purpose of the Program

    The purpose of the IHS Sexual Assault Projects Expansion Community 
Developed Models is to increase and expand the number of available 
sexual assault services, advocates, and community collaborations 
available in the urban AI/AN communities in the United States. It aims 
to improve the responsiveness of urban Indian organizations by 
establishing and sustaining programs that prevent SA against AI/AN.
    For funding, the pilot sites must address the following seven 
guiding principles:
    1. Coordinate services for urban communities to respond to local 
sexual assault crises;
    (a) This may include outreach activities to coordinate 
accessibility of services to local Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) 
programs.
    (b) Provide local SANE programs with information on AI/AN culture 
and social issues.
    (c) Assist SANE program in providing an adequate community response 
to AI/AN victims by establishing orientation/referral systems to 
support the various interventions available such as behavioral health, 
social services or victim of crime services that may be available 
through the urban Indian program.
    2. Participate in a nationally coordinated program focusing 
specifically on increasing access to SA prevention or treatment 
services for survivors and their families;
    3. Provide community-focused responses in the urban setting that 
enhance evidence-based or practice-based SA prevention or treatment 
services or education programming;
    4. Provide communities with resources to develop their own urban 
based community-focused programs;
    5. Establish baseline data in the local communities;
    6. Adequately document the level of need for the urban Indian 
community, and;
    7. Be scaled at a level that will ensure measureable impact.
    In accordance with these project guidelines, the funding recipients 
must:
    1. Develop the following types of activities in urban programs:
    Sexual Assault Projects Expansion Community Developed Models--The 
Community Developed Models of collaboration and intervention may 
include case management, behavioral health services, victim advocacy, 
and community collaborations. The funding may also be used for the 
management of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), Sexual Assault 
Forensic Examiner (SAFE), and Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) 
activities that may include the involvement of community health aids, 
community health representatives, licensed practical nurses, and other 
non-medical community members.
    2. Work with the IHS staff and National Domestic Violence 
Prevention Initiative (DVPI) Project Officer to develop a local process 
to measure specific outcome indicators as consistent with national 
Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) and IHS Division of 
Behavioral Health (DBH) program requirements. The national outcome 
measures for this initiative are pending approval from the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB). The funding recipient must report on 
applicable GPRA measures and national outcome indicators.
    3. Employ the use of an information management system which is 
compatible with the Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and 
the RPMS Behavioral Health module or IHS Electronic Health Record. If 
the funding recipient is unable to utilize RPMS as an information 
management system, the funding recipient must demonstrate within the 
project proposal how they will satisfy data collection requirements.

II. Award Information

    Type of Awards: Grant.
    Estimated Funds Available: The total amount of funding identified 
for the current fiscal year 2010 is approximately $262,000. Competing 
and continuation awards issued under this announcement are subject to 
the availability of funds. In the absence of funding, the agency is 
under no obligation to make awards funded under this announcement.
    Anticipated Number of Awards: Approximately 5 awards will be issued 
under this program announcement.
    Project Period: Three years, and is subject to availability of 
funds
    Award Amount: $52,400 per year.

III. Eligibility Information

1. Eligibility

    This is a limited competition and eligible applicants must be: An 
urban Indian organization as defined by the P.L. 94-437, the Indian 
Healthcare

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Improvement Act (IHCIA), as amended, Title V Urban Health organization.
    Justification: To improve the health and well being of all AI/ANs 
by strengthening urban Indian health programs, this targeted funding 
will expand mental health services to address SA and prevention 
services for AI/AN residing in urban areas.

2. Cost Sharing or Matching

    The Sexual Assault Projects Expansion does not require matching 
funds or cost sharing.

3. Other Requirements

    If the application budget exceeds the stated dollar amount that is 
outlined within this application, it will not be considered for review.
    The following documentation is required:
    Nonprofit urban IHS organizations must submit a copy of the 
501(c)(3) certificate as proof of non-profit status.

IV. Application and Submission Information

1. Obtaining Application Materials

    The application package and instructions may be located at http://www.Grants.gov or http://www.ihs.gov/NonMedicalPrograms/gogp/index.cfm?module=gogpfunding.

2. Content and Form of Application Submission

    The applicant must include the project narrative as an attachment 
to the application package.
    Mandatory documents for all applicants include:
     Application forms:
    [cir] SF-424.
    [cir] SF-424A.
    [cir] SF-424B.
     Budget Narrative (must be single spaced and must not 
exceed 3 pages).
     Project Narrative (must not exceed 25 pages).
     Letter of Support from Organization's Board of Directors 
(IHCIA Title V Urban Indian Organizations).
     501(c)(3) Certificate (IHCIA V Urban Indian 
Organizations).
     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:
    [cir] E-mail confirmation from Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) 
that audits were submitted; or
    [cir] Face sheets from all 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 the 
exception of the Discrimination policy.
Requirements for Project and Budget Narratives
    A. Project Narrative This narrative should be a separate Word 
document that is no longer than 25 pages (see page limitation for each 
Part 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 25 pages (3 pages for the Budget Narrative) will 
be reviewed. There are four parts to the narrative: Part A--Program 
Information; Part B--Program Planning and Evaluation; Part C--Program 
Report; and Part D--Budget. See below for additional details about what 
must be included in the narrative:
Part A: Program Information (not to exceed 5 pages)
    Section 1: Needs.
    Section 2: Organization Capacity .
Part B: Program Planning and Evaluation (not to exceed 12 pages)
    Section 1: Program Plans.
    Section 2: Program Evaluation.
Part C: Program Report (not to exceed 5 pages)
    Section 1: Describe program's prior accomplishment(s).
    Section 1: Describe program's prior successful activities.
Part D: Budget Narrative/Justification (not to exceed 3 pages)
    This narrative must describe the budget requested and match the 
scope of work described in the project narrative.
    The project narrative must be submitted in the following format:
     Maximum number of pages: 25. If your narrative exceeds the 
page limit, only the first pages which are within the page limit will 
be reviewed.
     Font size: 12 point unreduced.
     Single spaced.
     8\1/2\'' x 11'' paper.
     Page margin size: One inch.
     Printed only on one side of page.
     Held together only by rubber bands or metal clips; not 
bound in any other way.

3. Submission Dates and Times

    Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by 
June 11, 2010 at 12 midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST). Any 
application received after the application deadline will not be 
accepted for processing, and it will be returned to the applicant(s) 
without 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 Paul Gettys, Division 
of Grants Policy (DGP) ([email protected]) at (301) 443-5204. Please 
be sure to contact Mr. Gettys at least ten days prior to 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 (see section on Electronic Submission 
Requirement for additional information). 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 (Refer to Section IV to 
obtain the mailing address). 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, will be returned to the applicant, and will not be 
considered for funding.

4. Intergovernmental Review

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

5. Funding Restrictions

     Pre-award costs are not allowable pending prior approval 
from the awarding agency. However, in accordance with 45 CFR Part 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.

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     IHS will not acknowledge receipt of applications.

6. Electronic 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 CFDA number or the Funding Opportunity Number. Both 
numbers are located in 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 June 11, 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 nor the DBH will notify applicants that the application 
has been received.
    E-mail applications will not be accepted under this announcement.
Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS)
    Applicants are required to have a DUNS number to apply for a grant 
or cooperative agreement from the Federal Government. The DUNS number 
is a unique nine-digit identification number provided by D&B, 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://fedgov.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 1(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. A minimum score of 65 points is required for 
funding. Points are assigned as follows:
Part A: Program Information (25 points)
    Section 1: Needs (13 points).
    Section 2: Organization Capacity (12 points).
Part B: Program Planning and Evaluation (55 points)
    Section 1: Program Plans (30 points).
    Section 2: Program Evaluation (25 points).
Part C: Program Report (18 points)
    Section 1: Describe program's prior accomplishment(s) (9 points).
    Section 1: Describe program's prior successful activities (9 
points).
Part D: Budget (2 points)
    Budget Narrative/Justification.

1. Evaluation Criteria

    The Applicant will be evaluated to the extent the following 
criteria are described:
Part A: Project Information (25 points)
    Section 1: Statement of Need (13 points).
     Provide an adequate baseline picture of the community. (8 
points)

--Community assessment to include patient survey and findings (for 
example, use of the Delphi Instrument For Hospital-based Domestic 
Violence Programs or other such assessment tool).

     Identify your target population. (5 points)

--Provide a good description and justification for focusing on the 
identified target population.

    Section 2: Organizational Capacity (12 points)
     Adequately describe the project staffing and position 
descriptions for those who will participate in the project, showing 
their qualifications, tasks/roles, experience and training, and time 
commitment. (4 points)
     Discuss the applicant organization's and other 
participating organizations' success and experience in SA prevention 
program management capability. (4 points)
     Describe the community infrastructure addressing SA 
prevention. (4 points)
Part B: Program Planning and Evaluation (55 points)
    Section 1: Project Plan (30 points).
     Comprehensively describe the purpose, goals, objectives 
and activities of the proposed three year program to be implemented 
[Note: Program should utilize community-focused models that promote 
evidence-based or practiced-based SA prevention, treatment, educational 
and/or community awareness programming and provide

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communities with needed resources to develop community-focused programs 
with a preference toward coordinated programming that maximizes service 
delivery]. (4 points)
     Provide a timeline of activities (chart or graph) showing 
key activities, milestones, and responsible staff [Note: The timeline 
should be part of the project narrative. It should not be placed in an 
appendix]. (3 points)
     Describe how program will provide violence outreach 
services through use of victim advocates [Note: victim advocates must 
have completed victim advocacy training], respond to urgent and 
emergent request for victim advocacy; and develop/maintain/increase 
collaborative efforts with community partners. (2 points)
     Comprehensively describe and identify potential problem 
areas or barriers and propose solutions for sexual assault prevention. 
(3 points)
     Demonstration of how the SA programs will develop/
maintain/increase collaborative efforts with any community partners. (2 
points)
     Description of the process by which the development of a 
community-based SA outreach and education component will occur within 
the overall program. (2 points)
     Describe sustainability--describe how you plan to continue 
this program and activities past the three years of funding for this 
initiative. (2 points)
    Section 2: Program Evaluation (25 points).
     List milestones and describe how they relate to the 
identified key activities included in your timeline. (3 points)
     The outcome measures that will be targeted will be 
announced by the IHS DBH program at a later date; therefore:
    [cir] In your narrative state what your program cannot measure now, 
but state a willingness that your program will plan to work towards 
being able to do so. As stated in this announcement, the IHS staff and 
National DVPI Project Officer will work with grantees to develop a 
local process to measure specific indicators that are consistent with 
national GPRA and IHS DBH program requirements. Therefore, address 
possible solutions to the following:
     Describe how your program could establish baseline data 
and information related to SA in the local community; (5 points)
     Describe how your program's data collection and storage 
capacity could support surveillance; and, (3 points)
     If one exists, describe your local evaluation process in 
detail. (2 points)
     State a willingness to collaborate and submit data into 
the DVPI local and national evaluation process. (3 points)
     Demonstrate evidence of commitment to secure a qualified 
local evaluator/data collection/entry employee. (3 points)
     State a willingness to participate in a nationally 
coordinated program focusing on increasing access to SA-related 
activities. (3 points)
     State a willingness to attend monthly/quarterly SA 
conference calls. (3 points)
Part C: Progress Report (18 points)
    Section 1: Describe program's prior accomplishment(s). (9 points)
     Describe your program's prior history of implementing 
successful SA services and/or other ``new'' initiatives. (5 points)
     Describe any key objectives that helped the program 
achieve the accomplishment(s). (4 points)
    Section 1: Describe program's prior successful activities. (9 
points)
     Describe what activities have been successful for your 
program in addressing this area of need and/or other such ``new'' 
initiatives. (5 points)
     Describe any key objectives that helped the program 
accomplish these activities. (4 points)
Part D: Budget (2 points)
    Budget Narrative/Justification:
     The budget is reasonable and within established limits; 
(0.5 points)
     The budget calculations are clearly identified and 
accurate; (0.5 points)
     The budget does not include costs that would support 
activities that would compromise victim safety, (0.5 points) and;
     The budget costs are reflective of the goals and 
objectives of the project. (0.5 points)

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. Applicants will be notified by DGO, via letter, to outline 
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 that is identified on the face page of 
the application.

VI. Award Administration Information

1. Award Notices

    The Notice of Award (NoA) will be initiated by 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 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 
Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, 
and other Non-profit Organizations.
    C. Grants Policy:
     HHS Grants Policy Statement, Revised 01/07.
    D. Cost Principles:
     Title 2: Grant and Agreements, Part 225--Cost Principles 
for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments (OMB A-87).
     Title 2: Grant and Agreements, Part 230--Cost Principles 
for Non-Profit Organizations (OMB Circular A-122).
    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 have a current indirect

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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 means the 
rate covering the applicable activities and the award 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

    The reporting requirements for this program are noted below.
A. Progress Report.
    Semi-annual and annual program progress reports are required. These 
reports will include a brief comparison of actual accomplishments to 
the goals established for the period, or, if applicable, provide sound 
justification for the lack of progress, and other pertinent information 
as required. Copies of any materials developed shall be attached. Semi-
annual progress reports must be submitted within 30 days of the end of 
the half year. An annual report must be submitted within 30 days after 
the end of the 12 month time period. A final report must be submitted 
within 90 days of expiration of the budget/project period.
B. Financial Reports
    Semi-annual financial status reports must be submitted within 30 
days of the end of the half year. Final financial status reports are 
due within 90 days of expiration of the budget/project period. Standard 
Form 269 (long form) will be used for financial reporting.
    Federal Cash Transaction Reports are due every calendar quarter to 
the Division of Payment Management, Payment Management Branch (DPM, 
PMS). Please contact DPM/PMS at: http://www.dpm.psc.gov/ for additional 
information regarding your cash transaction reports. 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 Financial Status Reports which are generally 
due semi-annually. Financial Status Reports (SF-269) are due 90 days 
after each budget period and the final SF-269 must be verified from the 
grantee records on how the value was derived. Grantees must submit 
reports in a reasonable period of time.
    Failure to submit required reports within the time allowed may 
result in suspension or termination of an active grant, withholding of 
additional awards for the project, or other enforcement actions such as 
withholding of payments or converting to the reimbursement method of 
payment. Continued failure to submit required reports may result in one 
or both of the following: (1) The imposition of special award 
provisions; and (2) the non-funding or non-award of other eligible 
projects or activities. This applies whether the delinquency is 
attributable to the failure of the grantee organization or the 
individual responsible for preparation of the reports.
    Telecommunication for the hearing impaired is available at: TTY 
(301) 443-6394.

VII. Agency Contact(s)

    Grants (Business), Kimberly Pendleton, Grants Management Officer, 
801 Thompson Avenue, TMP, Suite 360, Rockville, MD 20852, Work: (301) 
443-5204 or [email protected].

    Program (Programmatic/Technical), Michelle S. Begay, Domestic 
Violence Prevention Initiative Project Officer, Division of Behavioral 
Health, Office of Clinical and Preventive Services, Indian Health 
Service Headquarters, 801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 
20852, Work: (301) 443-2038, Fax: (301) 443-7623, E-mail: 
[email protected].

    The Public Health Service strongly encourages all grant and 
contract recipients to provide a smoke-free workplace and promote the 
non-use of all tobacco products. In addition, 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 HHS mission to protect and advance the physical and mental health 
of the American people.

    Dated: May 5, 2010.
Yvette Roubideaux,
Director, Indian Health Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-11198 Filed 5-11-10; 8:45 am]
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