[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 19 (Tuesday, January 29, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6113-6119]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-01876]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Indian Health Service
Office of Clinical and Preventive Services Indigenous Child
Health--Strong Communities, Healthy Children; Single Source Cooperative
Agreement; Funding
Announcement Number: HHS-2013-IHS-HPDP-0001; Catalog of Federal
Domestic Assistance Number: 93.443.
Key Dates
Application Deadline Date: February 25, 2013.
Review Date: March 4, 2013.
Earliest Anticipated Start Date: March 15, 2013.
Proof of Non-Profit Status Due Date: February 25, 2013.
I. Funding Opportunity Description
Statutory Authority
The Indian Health Service (IHS) Office of Clinical and Preventive
Services (OCPS) is announcing a single source cooperative agreement
application for support of the 5th International Meeting on Indigenous
Child Health. This program is authorized under: the Snyder Act, 25
U.S.C. 13. This program is described in the Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance under 93.443.
Background
The mission of the IHS is to raise the physical, mental, social,
and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) to
the highest level. The IHS, an agency within the Department of Health
and Human Services (HHS), is responsible for providing Federal health
services to AI/AN. The provision of health services to
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members of Federally-recognized Tribes grew out of the special
government-to-government relationship between the Federal Government
and Indian Tribes. The IHS is the principal Federal health care
provider and health advocate for Indian people and its mission is to
raise their health status to the highest possible level. The IHS
provides a comprehensive health service delivery system for
approximately 1.9 million AI/AN who belong to 566 Federally recognized
Tribes in 35 states. The IHS Maternal and Child Health Program
evaluates and improves the quality and access to care for AI/AN women
and children.
Purpose
The purpose of this IHS cooperative agreement is to work closely
with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and jointly sponsor the
5th International Meeting on Indigenous Child Health which will take
place April 19-21, 2013 in Portland, Oregon. This partnership will also
include the Canadian Pediatric Society and the First Nations Inuit
Health Branch, Health Canada. This meeting will bring together child
health providers and researchers dedicated to working with AI/AN, First
Nations, Inuit, and Metis children and families. The purpose of the
meeting is to better understand the social and health needs of
indigenous children internationally and to provide the opportunity for
indigenous researchers and health professionals to share their
experiences and findings. Best and promising community practices
provide opportunities for multi-level engagements. The overall goal is
to improve quality, outcomes and access to health care services for
indigenous children.
Single Source Justification
The mission of the AAP is to attain optimal physical, mental and
social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and
young adults. There are no other organizations in the United States
(US) that have a mission focused on all aspects of child health,
including the health of indigenous children. The AAP Committee on
Native American Child Health (CONACH) develops policies and programs
that improve the health of Native American children. The CONACH members
are committed to increasing awareness of the major health problems
facing Native American children. The CONACH also conducts pediatric
consultation visits to IHS and Tribal health facilities and works to
strengthen ties with Tribes throughout the US. The CONACH has a long
history of working with the IHS. The AAP has also developed a Reach Out
and Read program that includes a focus on AI/AN children. The AAP and
the IHS have sponsored four international conferences on child health
over the past nine years. These meetings bring together leading experts
on indigenous child health issues and cultural understanding. There are
no other conferences focused specifically on indigenous child health
that include both the US and Canada at the present time. AI/AN infants,
children and youth benefit from this longstanding relationship with
AAP. Based on this understanding of each other's mission and the
alignment of their work, AAP is uniquely qualified for this
partnership. AAP has also created an Indian Health Special Interest
Group as a forum for pediatricians and other licensed health care
professionals serving AI/AN children to share successes and strategies,
sponsor education programs that highlight aspects of providing care to
AI/AN children, support the work of the CONACH by disseminating
information, and link members to address problems specific to local or
regional care of AI/AN children.
II. Award Information
Type of Award
Cooperative Agreement.
Estimated Funds Available
The total amount of funding identified for the current fiscal year
FY 2013 is approximately $100,000. Individual award amounts are
anticipated to be between $95,000 and $100,000. Any award issued under
this announcement is subject to the availability of funds. In the
absence of funding, the IHS is under no obligation to make awards that
are selected for funding under this announcement.
Anticipated Number of Awards
One single source award will be issued under this program
announcement.
Project Period
The project period will be for 7 months and will run from February
15, 2013 to September 14, 2013.
Cooperative Agreement
In the HHS, a cooperative agreement is administered under the same
policies as a grant. The funding agency (IHS) is required to have
substantial programmatic involvement in the project during the entire
award segment. Below is a detailed description of the level of
involvement required for both IHS and the grantee. IHS will be
responsible for activities listed under section A and the grantee will
be responsible for activities listed under section B as stated:
Substantial Involvement Description for Cooperative Agreement
A. IHS Programmatic Involvement
(1) At least two IHS staff will be part of the planning committee
for the 5th International Meeting on Indigenous Child Health and will
work closely with the AAP staff on all aspects of the meeting including
development of the agenda, keynote speakers, etc.
(2) Participate on all planning conference calls thus ensuring
involvement in all aspects of the conference and follow-up work with
this partnership.
(3) Identify and work closely with potential presenters. The IHS
staff is familiar with AI/AN pediatricians, nurses and others that have
clinical and programmatic expertise.
(4) IHS Clinical Support Center (CSC) will assist with continuing
education (CE) process for participants. The CSC is accredited as a
sponsor of CE by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical
Education, the American Nurses Credentialing Center Commission on
Accreditation and the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education. The
purpose of these CE activities is to improve the healthcare for all AI/
AN.
(5) Provide meeting information on the IHS Web site as well as
links to other collaborations with AAP. The Web site provides a
communication tool that is viewed by the Tribes as well as health care
professionals.
B. Grantee Cooperative Agreement Award Activities
(1) Overall coordination and management of the meeting.
(2) Host the planning committee and set up conference calls and
meetings in preparation of the meeting.
(3) Manage registration and logistics for meeting. The AAP will
subcontract with an organization to assist with these tasks.
(4) Award CE credits.
(5) Distribute flyers and brochures to promote the meeting.
(6) Finalize the agenda and all materials.
(7) Provide meeting information on the AAP Web site.
(8) Provide meeting follow-up that impacts the health of AI/AN
children. The impact of this meeting will generate opportunities to
benefit children and their families and communities.
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III. Eligibility Information
1. Eligibility
The AAP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. AAP must provide
proof of 501(c)(3) status.
Note: Please refer to Section IV.2 (Application and Submission
Information/Subsection 2, Content and Form of Application
Submission) for additional poof of applicant status documents
required such as proof of non-profit status, etc.
2. Cost Sharing or Matching
The IHS does not require matching funds or cost sharing for grants
or cooperative agreements.
3. Other Requirements
If application budgets exceed the highest dollar amount outlined
under the ``Estimated Funds Available'' section within this funding
announcement, the application will be considered ineligible and will
not be reviewed for further consideration. If deemed ineligible, IHS
will not return the application. The applicant will be notified by
email by the Division of Grants Management of this decision.
Proof of Non-Profit Status
An applicant submitting any of the above additional documentation
after the initial application submission due date is required to ensure
the information was received by the IHS by obtaining documentation
confirming delivery (i.e. FedEx tracking, postal return receipt, etc.).
IV. Application and Submission Information
1. Obtaining Application Materials
The application package and detailed instructions for this
announcement can be found at http://www.Grants.gov or http://www.ihs.gov/NonMedicalPrograms/gogp/index.cfm?module=gogp_funding.
Questions regarding the electronic application process may be
directed to Paul Gettys at (301) 443-2114.
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:
Table of contents.
Abstract (one page) summarizing the project.
Application forms:
[cir] SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance.
[cir] SF-424A, Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs.
[cir] SF-424B, Assurances--Non-Construction Programs.
Budget Justification and Narrative (must be single-spaced
and not exceed five pages).
Project Narrative (must be single spaced and not exceed
ten pages).
[cir] Background information on the organization.
[cir] Proposed scope of work, objectives, and activities that
provide a description of what will be accomplished, including a one-
page Timeframe Chart.
501(c)(3) Certificate.
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL).
Certification Regarding Lobbying (GG-Lobbying Form).
Copy of current Negotiated Indirect Cost rate (IDC)
agreement (required) in order to receive IDC.
Organizational Chart.
Documentation of current OMB A-133 required Financial
Audit (if applicable).
Acceptable forms of documentation include:
[cir] Email confirmation from Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC)
that audits were submitted; or
[cir] Face sheets from audit reports. These can be found on the FAC
Web site: http://harvester.census.gov/sac/dissem/accessoptions.html?submit=Go+To+Database.
Public Policy Requirements
All Federal-wide public policies apply to IHS grants with 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 ten pages and must: be single-spaced,
be type written, have consecutively numbered pages, use black type not
smaller than 12 characters per one inch, and be printed on one side
only of standard size 8\1/2\'' x 11'' paper.
Be sure to succinctly answer all questions listed under the
evaluation criteria (refer to Section V.1, Evaluation criteria in this
announcement) and place all responses and required information in the
correct section (noted below), or they will not be considered or
scored. These narratives will assist the Objective Review Committee
(ORC) in becoming more familiar with the grantee's activities and
accomplishments prior to this grant award. If the narrative exceeds the
page limit, only the first ten pages will be reviewed. The 10-page
limit for the narrative does not include the work plan, standard forms,
table of contents, budget, budget justifications, narratives, and/or
other appendix items.
There are three parts to the narrative: Part A--Program
Information; Part B--Program Planning and Evaluation; and Part C--
Program Report. See below for additional details about what must be
included in the narrative.
Part A: Program Information (3-Page Limitation)
Section 1: Needs
Describe how the AAP has the organizational commitment and
administrative infrastructure to support this international indigenous
health meeting. Explain the previous planning activities for this
meeting. Describe the relationship with the IHS and the capacity to
support this work.
Part B: Program Planning and Evaluation (3-Page Limitation)
Section 1: Program Plans
Describe the conference plans in clear detail including the
proposed timelines and activities for this meeting. Describe the
anticipated impact of the meeting as it relates to improving the health
services for AI/AN children and youth.
Section 2: Program Evaluation
Describe fully and clearly the plans for evaluating the impact of
this meeting and anticipated results.
Part C: Program Report (3-Page Limitation)
Section 1: Describe major accomplishments over the last 24 months.
Describe major accomplishments over the last 24 months of AAP and its
CONACH as it relates to the health of AI/AN children and youth.
Please identify and describe significant program achievements
associated with the delivery of quality health services. Provide a
comparison of the actual accomplishments to the goals established for
the project period.
B. Budget Narrative: This narrative must describe the budget
requested and match the scope of work described in the project
narrative. The budget narrative should not exceed 5 pages.
3. Submission Dates and Times
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by
12:00 a.m., midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the Application
Deadline Date listed in the Key Dates section on page one of this
announcement. Any application received after the application deadline
will not be accepted for processing, nor will it be given further
consideration for funding.
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The applicant will be notified by the Division of Grants Management
(DGM) via email of this decision.
If technical challenges arise and assistance is required with the
electronic application process, contact Grants.gov Customer Support via
email 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, DGM
([email protected]) at (301) 443-2114. Please be sure to contact Mr.
Gettys at least ten days prior to the application deadline. Please do
not contact the DGM until you have received a Grants.gov tracking
number. In the event you are not able to obtain a tracking number, call
the DGM as soon as possible.
If the applicant needs to submit a paper application instead of
submitting electronically via Grants.gov, prior approval must be
requested and obtained (see Section IV.6 below for additional
information). The waiver must be documented in writing (emails 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 DGM. Once the waiver request has been approved, the
applicant will receive a confirmation of approval and the mailing
address to submit the application. Paper applications that are
submitted without a waiver from the Acting Director of DGM will not be
reviewed or considered further for funding. The applicant will be
notified via email of this decision by the Grants Management Officer of
DGM. Paper applications must be received by the DGM no later than 5:00
p.m., EST, on the Application Deadline Date listed in the Key Dates
section on page one of this announcement. Late applications will not be
accepted for processing or 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.
The available funds are inclusive of direct and
appropriate indirect costs.
Only one grant/cooperative agreement will be awarded per
applicant.
IHS will not acknowledge receipt of applications.
6. Electronic Submission Requirements
All applications must be submitted electronically. Please use the
http://www.Grants.gov Web site to submit an application electronically
and select the ``Find Grant Opportunities'' link on the homepage.
Download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and
then upload and submit the completed application via the http://www.Grants.gov Web site. Electronic copies of the application may not
be submitted as attachments to email messages addressed to IHS
employees or offices.
If the applicant receives a waiver to submit paper application
documents, they must follow the rules and timelines that are noted
below. The applicant must seek assistance at least 10 days prior to the
Application Deadline Date listed in the Key Dates section on page one
of this announcement.
Applicants that do not adhere to the timelines for System for Award
Management (SAM) and/or http://www.Grants.gov registration or that fail
to 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 http://www.Grants.gov by entering the CFDA number or the Funding Opportunity
Number. Both numbers are located in the header of this announcement.
If you experience technical challenges while submitting
your application electronically, please contact Grants.gov Support
directly at: [email protected] 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, the applicant
must submit a request in writing (emails are acceptable) to
[email protected] with a copy to [email protected]. Please
include a clear justification for the need to deviate from the standard
electronic submission process.
If the waiver is approved, the application should be sent
directly to the DGM by the Application Deadline Date listed in the Key
Dates section on page one of this announcement.
An applicant is strongly encouraged not to wait until the
deadline date to begin the application process through Grants.gov as
the registration process for SAM and Grants.gov could take up to 15
working days.
Please use the optional attachment feature in Grants.gov
to attach additional documentation that may be requested by the DGM.
An applicant must comply with any page limitation
requirements described in this Funding Announcement.
After electronically submitting the application, the
applicant will receive an automatic acknowledgment from Grants.gov that
contains a Grants.gov tracking number. The DGM will download the
application from Grants.gov and provide necessary copies to the
appropriate agency officials. Neither the DGM nor the OCPS will notify
AAP that the application has been received.
Email applications will not be accepted under this
announcement.
Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS)
All IHS applicants and grantee organizations are required to obtain
a DUNS number and maintain an active registration in the SAM database.
The DUNS number is a unique 9-digit identification number provided by
D&B which uniquely identifies each 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, please access it through http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform, or to expedite the process, call (866) 705-
5711.
All HHS recipients are required by the Federal Funding
Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006, as amended (``Transparency
Act''), to report information on subawards. Accordingly, all IHS
grantees must notify potential first-tier subrecipients that no entity
may receive a first-tier subaward unless the entity has provided its
DUNS number to the prime grantee organization. This requirement ensures
the use of a universal identifier to enhance the quality of information
available to the public pursuant to the ``Transparency Act.''
System for Award Management (SAM)
Organizations that were not registered with CCR and have not
registered with SAM will need to obtain a DUNS number first and then
access the SAM online registration through the SAM home page at https://www.sam.gov (U.S. organizations will also need to provide an Employer
Identification Number from the Internal Revenue Service that may take
an additional 2-5 weeks to become active). Completing and submitting
the registration takes approximately one hour to complete
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and SAM registration will take 3-5 business days to process.
Registration with the SAM is free of charge. Applicants may register
online at https://www.sam.gov.
Additional information on implementing the Transparency Act,
including the specific requirements for DUNS and SAM, can be found on
the IHS Grants Management, Grants Policy Web site: http://www.ihs.gov/NonMedicalPrograms/gogp/index.cfm?module=gogp_policy_topics.
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 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.
Points will be assigned to each evaluation criteria adding up to a
total of 100 points. A minimum score of 75 points is required for
funding. Points are assigned as follows:
1. Criteria
A. Introduction and Need for Assistance (30 Points)
This section should include an understanding of the need for
assistance by IHS in the 5th International Meeting on Indigenous Child
Health. Applicant should describe demographic and health status of the
AI/AN child health population; geographic and social factors including
availability of health providers and access to care; funding streams
and available resources and partners that can support AI/AN health
care; and organizational structure of the Indian health system.
B. Project Objective(s), Work Plan and Approach (40 Points)
This section should demonstrate the soundness and effectiveness of
the AAP's proposal. Describe how the planning will be managed and the
specific role of AAP. Describe the AAP's program objectives as they
relate to the proposed work plan and IHS program involvement.
C. Program Evaluation (10 Points)
This section should show how the progress on this project will be
assessed and how the success of the program will be judged.
Specifically, list and describe the outcomes by which program will be
evaluated. Identify the individuals responsible for evaluation of the
meeting and their qualifications.
D. Organizational Capabilities, Key Personnel and Qualifications (10
Points)
This section outlines the broader capacity of the organization to
complete the project outlined in the work plan. It includes the
identification of personnel responsible for completing tasks and the
chain of responsibility for successful completion of the program
outlined in the work plan.
(1) Describe the structure of the organization.
(2) Describe the ability of the organization to manage the proposed
project.
(3) List key personnel who will work on the project/meeting. In the
appendix, include position descriptions and resumes of key staff and
their duties and experience. Describe who will be writing progress
reports.
E. Categorical Budget and Budget Justification (10 Points)
This section should provide a clear estimate of the program costs
and justification for expenses for the cooperative agreement period.
The budget and budget justification should be consistent with the tasks
identified in the work plan. 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.
2. Review and Selection
The applicant will be prescreened by the DGM staff for eligibility
and completeness as outlined in the funding announcement. An incomplete
application and/or an application that is non-responsive to the
eligibility criteria will not be referred to the ORC. The applicant
will be notified by DGM, via email, to outline minor missing components
(i.e., signature on the SF-424, audit documentation, key contact form)
needed for an otherwise complete application. All missing documents
must be sent to DGM on or before the due date listed in the email of
notification of missing documents required.
To obtain a minimum score for funding by the ORC, the applicant
must address all program requirements and provide all required
documentation. If the applicant receives less than a minimum score, it
will be considered to be ``Disapproved'' and will be informed via email
by the IHS Program Office of their application's deficiencies. A
summary statement outlining the strengths and weaknesses of the
application will be provided to each disapproved applicant. The summary
statement will be sent to the Authorized Organizational Representative
(AOR) that is identified on the face page (SF-424) of the application
within 30 days of the completion of the Objective Review.
VI. Award Administration Information
1. Award Notices
The Notice of Award (NoA) is a legally binding document signed by
the Grants Management Officer and serves as the official notification
of the grant award. The NoA will be initiated by the DGM in the grant
system, GrantSolutions.gov. Each entity that is approved for funding
under this announcement will need to request or have a user account in
GrantSolutions in order to retrieve their NoA. The NoA is the
authorizing document for which funds are dispersed to the approved
entities and reflects 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.
Disapproved Applicants
An applicant who receives a score less than the recommended funding
level for approval (75) and are deemed to be disapproved by the ORC
will receive an Executive Summary Statement from the IHS program office
within 30 days of the conclusion of the ORC outlining the weaknesses
and strengths of the submitted application. The IHS program office will
also provide additional contact information as needed to address
questions and concerns as well as provide technical assistance if
desired.
Approved But Unfunded Applicants
An approved but unfunded applicant that met the minimum scoring
range and was deemed by the ORC to be ``Approved'', but was not funded
due to lack of funding, will have their application held by DGM for a
period of one year. If additional funding becomes available during the
course of FY 2013, the approved application may be re-considered by the
awarding program office for possible funding. The applicant will also
receive an Executive Summary Statement from the IHS program office
within 30 days of the conclusion of the ORC.
Note: Any correspondence other than the official NoA signed by
an IHS Grants Management Official announcing to the Project Director
that an award has been made to their organization is not an
authorization to implement their program on behalf of IHS.
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2. Administrative Requirements
Cooperative agreements 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 Subawards to Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals,
and other Non-profit Organizations.
C. Grants Policy:
HHS Grants Policy Statement, Revised 01/07.
D. Cost Principles:
2 CFR part 225--Cost Principles for State, Local, and
Indian Tribal Governments (OMB Circular A-87).
2 CFR 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 (IDC) in their grant application. In
accordance with HHS Grants Policy Statement, Part II-27, IHS requires
applicants to obtain a current IDC 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 DGM
at the time of award, the IDC portion of the budget will be restricted.
The restrictions remain in place until the current rate is provided to
the DGM.
Generally, IDC rates for IHS grantees are negotiated with the
Division of Cost Allocation (DCA) https://rates.psc.gov/ and the
Department of Interior (National Business Center) http://www.aqd.nbc.gov/services/ICS.aspx. For questions regarding the indirect
cost policy, please call (301) 443-5204 to request assistance.
4. Reporting Requirements
The grantee must submit required reports consistent with the
applicable deadlines. 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 requirement
applies whether the delinquency is attributable to the failure of the
grantee organization or the individual responsible for preparation of
the reports. Reports must be submitted electronically via
GrantSolutions. Personnel responsible for submitting reports will be
required to obtain a login and password for GrantSolutions. Please see
the Agency Contacts list in section VII for the systems contact
information.
The reporting requirements for this program are noted below.
A. Progress Reports
Program progress reports are required semi annually, within 30 days
after the budget period ends. These reports must 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. A final report
must be submitted within 90 days of expiration of the budget/project
period.
B. Financial Reports
Federal Financial Report FFR (SF-425), Cash Transaction Reports are
due 30 days after the close of every calendar quarter to the Division
of Payment Management, HHS at: http://www.dpm.psc.gov. It is
recommended that the applicant also send a copy of the FFR (SF-425)
report to the Grants Management Specialist. Failure to submit timely
reports may cause a disruption in timely payments to the applicant's
organization.
Grantees are responsible and accountable for accurate information
being reported on all required reports: the Progress Reports and
Federal Financial Report.
C. Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS)
This award may be subject to the Transparency Act subaward and
executive compensation reporting requirements of 2 CFR part 170.
The Transparency Act requires the OMB to establish a single
searchable database, accessible to the public, with information on
financial assistance awards made by Federal agencies. The Transparency
Act also includes a requirement for recipients of Federal grants to
report information about first-tier subawards and executive
compensation under Federal assistance awards.
IHS has implemented a Term of Award into all IHS Standard Terms and
Conditions, NoAs and funding announcements regarding the FSRS reporting
requirement. This IHS Term of Award is applicable to all IHS grant and
cooperative agreements issued on or after October 1, 2010, with a
$25,000 subaward obligation dollar threshold met for any specific
reporting period. Additionally, all new (discretionary) IHS awards
(where the project period is made up of more than one budget period)
and where: 1) the project period start date was October 1, 2010 or
after and 2) the primary awardee will have a $25,000 subaward
obligation dollar threshold during any specific reporting period will
be required to address the FSRS reporting. For the full IHS award term
implementing this requirement and additional award applicability
information, visit the Grants Management Grants Policy Web site at:
http://www.ihs.gov/NonMedicalPrograms/gogp/index.cfm?module=gogp_policy_topics.
Telecommunication for the hearing impaired is available at: TTY
(301) 443-6394.
VII. Agency Contacts
1. Questions on the programmatic issues may be directed to: CAPT
Candace Jones, Administrative Officer, Improving Patient Care Program,
5300 Homestead Rd. NE., Albuquerque, NM 87110, Phone: 505-248-4861,
Fax: 505-248-4873, Email: [email protected].
2. Questions on grants management and fiscal matters may be
directed to: Ms. Cherron Smith, Grants Management Specialist, 801
Thompson Avenue, TMP Suite 360, Rockville, MD 20852, Phone: 301-443-
5204, Fax: 301-443-9602, Email: [email protected].
3. Questions on systems matters may be directed to: Paul Gettys,
Grant Systems Coordinator, 801 Thompson Avenue, TMP Suite 360,
Rockville, MD 20852, Phone: 301-443-2114; or the DGM main line 301-443-
5204, Fax: 301-443-9602, Email: [email protected].
VIII. Other Information
The Public Health Service strongly encourages all cooperative
agreement and contract recipients to provide a
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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: January 18, 2013.
Yvette Roubideaux,
Director, Indian Health Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-01876 Filed 1-28-13; 8:45 am]
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