[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 235 (Wednesday, December 7, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 88251-88261]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-29262]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Indian Health Service
Division of Behavioral Health, Office of Clinical and Preventive
Services; Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative--Generation
Indigenous (Gen-I) Initiative Support
Announcement Type: New.
Funding Announcement Number: HHS-2017-IHS-MSPI-0001.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number (CFDA): 93.933.
Key Dates
Application Deadline Date: January 9, 2017.
Review Date: January 17-27, 2017.
Earliest Anticipated Start Date: February 15, 2017.
Signed Tribal Resolutions Due Date: January 9, 2017.
Proof of Non-Profit Status Due Date: January 9, 2017.
I. Funding Opportunity Description
Statutory Authority
The Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency which is part of the
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is accepting
applications for grants for the
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Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative (Short Title: MSPI)--
Generation Indigenous (GEN-I) Initiative Support to continue the
planning, development and implementation of the current grant funding
cycle for the MSPI Purpose Area #4 (GEN-I Initiative Support) that
focuses on promoting early intervention strategies and the
implementation of positive youth development programming to reduce risk
factors for suicidal behavior and substance abuse by working with
Native youth up to and including age 24. This program was first
established by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008, Public Law
110-161, 121 Stat. 1844, 2135, and has been continued in the annual
appropriations acts since that time. This program is authorized under
the authority of the Snyder Act, 25 U.S.C. 13 and the Indian Health
Care Improvement Act, 25 U.S.C. 1601-1683. The amounts made available
for MSPI funding shall be allocated at the discretion of the Principal
Deputy Director of IHS and shall remain available until expended. IHS
utilizes a national funding formula developed in consultation with
Tribes and the National Tribal Advisory Committee on behavioral health,
as well as conferring with urban Indian organizations (UIOs). The
funding formula provides the allocation methodology for each IHS
service area. This program is described in the Catalog of Federal
Domestic Assistance under 93.933.
Background
The overall goals of MSPI are to: (1) Increase Tribal, UIO, and
Federal capacity to operate successful methamphetamine prevention,
treatment, and aftercare and suicide prevention, intervention, and
postvention services through implementing community and organizational
needs assessment and strategic plans; (2) develop and foster data
sharing systems among Tribal, UIO, and Federal behavioral health
service providers to demonstrate efficacy and impact; (3) identify and
address suicide ideations, attempts, and contagions among American
Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations through the development
and implementation of culturally appropriate and community relevant
prevention, intervention, and postvention strategies; (4) identify and
address methamphetamine use among AI/AN populations through the
development and implementation of culturally appropriate and community
relevant prevention, treatment, and aftercare strategies; (5) identify
provider and community education on suicide and methamphetamine use by
offering appropriate trainings; and (6) promote positive AI/AN youth
development and family engagement through the implementation of early
intervention strategies to reduce risk factors for suicidal behavior
and substance abuse.
Purpose
The primary purpose of this IHS grant is to focus on MSPI goal #6,
``to promote positive AI/AN youth development and family engagement
through the implementation of early intervention strategies to reduce
risk factors for suicidal behavior and substance use.'' Grants will be
awarded in three IHS Areas: Navajo Area, Phoenix Area, and the Tucson
Area. The last FOA did not yield the full allocation of funds for these
three IHS Areas. Projects will accomplish this by focusing specifically
on MSPI Purpose Area #4: GEN-I Initiative Support.
Purpose Area #4: Generation Indigenous Initiative Support
The focus of Purpose Area #4 is to:
1. Implement evidence-based and practice-based approaches to build
resiliency, promote positive development, and increase self-sufficiency
behaviors among Native youth;
2. Promote family engagement;
3. Increase access to prevention activities for youth to prevent
methamphetamine use and other substance use disorders that contribute
to suicidal behaviors, in culturally appropriate ways; and
4. Hire additional behavioral health staff (i.e., licensed
behavioral health providers and paraprofessionals, including but not
limited to peer specialists, mental health technicians, and community
health aides) specializing in child, adolescent, and family services
who will be responsible for implementing the project's activities that
address all the broad objectives listed.
All four of the broad objectives listed for MSPI Purpose Area #4
must be addressed in the application Project Narrative scope of work
for new applicants. If an application submission does not address all
the required broad objectives in the Project Narrative scope of work,
the application will not be considered for funding.
Evidence-Based Practices, Practice-Based Evidence, Promising Practices,
and Local Efforts
IHS strongly emphasizes the use of data and evidence in
policymaking and program development and implementation. Applicants
must identify one or more evidence-based practice, practice-based
evidence, best or promising practice, and/or local effort that the
applicant plans to implement in the Project Narrative section of the
application. The MSPI Program Web site (http://www.ihs.gov/mspi/bestpractices/ bestpractices/) is one resource that applicants may use to find
information to build on the foundation of prior substance use and
suicide prevention and treatment efforts in order to support the IHS
and Tribes in developing and implementing Tribal and/or culturally
appropriate substance use and suicide prevention and early intervention
strategies.
Pre-Conference Grant Requirements
This section is only required if the applicant has included a
``conference'' in the proposed scope of work and intends on using
funding to plan and conduct a conference or meeting during the project
period. For definitions of what constitutes a ``conference,'' please
see the policy at the link provided below. The awardee is required to
comply with the ``HHS Policy on Promoting Efficient Spending: Use of
Appropriated Funds for Conferences and Meeting Space, Food, Promotional
Items, and Printing and Publications,'' dated December 16, 2013
(``Policy''), as applicable to conferences funded by grants and
cooperative agreements. The Policy is available at http://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/conference-spending/.
The awardee is required to:
Provide a separate detailed budget justification and narrative for
each conference anticipated. The cost categories to be addressed are as
follows: (1) Contract/Planner, (2) Meeting Space/Venue, (3)
Registration Web site, (4) Audio Visual, (5) Speakers Fees, (6) Non-
Federal Attendee Travel, (7) Registration Fees, and (8) Other (explain
in detail and cost breakdown). For additional questions please contact
Audrey Solimon, National Program Coordinator in the IHS Division of
Behavioral Health, at [email protected].
II. Award Information
Type of Award
Grant.
Estimated Funds Available
The total amount of funding identified for awards is approximately
$1,417,142 for all three IHS areas. Applicants will be awarded
according to their location within their respective IHS service area
and will not compete
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with applicants from other IHS service areas. The amount of funding
available for competing and continuation awards issued under this
announcement are subject to the availability of appropriations and
budgetary priorities of the agency. The IHS is under no obligation to
make awards that are selected for funding under this announcement.
Anticipated Number of Awards
Approximately six awards will be issued under this funding
opportunity announcement. The funding breakdown by area is as follows:
Navajo IHS Service Area
IHS expects to provide approximately $819,142 in total awards.
Applicants may apply for amounts between $200,000-$400,000, or, if
applying on behalf of the entire Tribe, IHS will accept applications
for the entire award amount of $819,142.
Phoenix IHS Service Area
IHS expects to provide approximately $525,000 in total awards.
Applicants should apply for $175,000.
Tucson IHS Service Area
IHS expects to make one award in the amount of $73,000. Applicants
should apply for $73,000.
Project Period
The period of performance for this funding announcement will be for
four years. Applicants should note that the first budget period will
run from February 1, 2017 to September 29, 2017 (the first budget
period will only be for 7 months, but a full 12 months of funding will
be provided). Budget periods 2-4 will be for a 12 month period and run
consecutively from September 30, 2017 to September 29, 2020.
III. Eligibility Information
1. Eligibility
Eligible applicants must be one of the following as defined by 25
U.S.C. 1603:
A Federally-recognized Indian Tribe 25 U.S.C. 1603(14).
A Tribal organization 25 U.S.C. 1603(26).
Note: Please refer to Section IV.2 (Application and Submission
Information/Subsection 2, Content and Form of Application
Submission) for additional proof of applicant status documents
required, such as Tribal resolutions, 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 an application's budget exceeds the maximum funding amount
listed for the applicant's IHS area breakdown 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 (DGM) of this decision.
Grantee/Awardee Meetings
Grantees/awardees are required to send the project director and/or
project coordinator (the individual who runs the day-to-day project
operations) to an annual MSPI meeting. Participation will be in-person
or via virtual meetings. The grantee/awardee is required to include
travel for this purpose in the budget and narrative of the project
proposal. At these meetings, grantees/awardees will present updates and
results of their projects including note of significant or ongoing
concerns related to project implementation or management. Federal staff
will provide updates and technical assistance to grantees/awardees in
attendance.
Tribal Resolution
Tribal resolutions are required from all Tribes and Tribal
organizations. An Indian Tribe or Tribal organization that is proposing
a project affecting another Indian Tribe must include resolutions from
all affected Tribes to be served. Applications by Tribal organizations
will not require a specific Tribal resolution if the current Tribal
resolution(s) under which they operate would encompass the proposed
grant activities.
An official signed Tribal resolution must be received by the DGM
prior to a Notice of Award being issued to any applicant selected for
funding. However, if an official signed Tribal resolution cannot be
submitted with the electronic application submission prior to the
official application deadline date, a draft Tribal resolution must be
submitted by the deadline in order for the application to be considered
complete and eligible for review. The draft Tribal resolution is not in
lieu of the required signed resolution, but is acceptable until a
signed resolution is received. If an official signed Tribal resolution
is not received by DGM when funding decisions are made, then a Notice
of Award will not be issued to that applicant and they will not receive
any IHS funds until such time as they have submitted a signed
resolution to the grants management specialist listed in this funding
announcement.
Proof of Non-Profit Status
Organizations claiming non-profit status must submit proof. A copy
of the 501(c)(3) Certificate must be received with the application
submission by the Application Deadline Date listed under the Key Dates
section on page one of this announcement.
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 DGM 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/dgm/funding/.
Questions regarding the electronic application process may be
directed to Mr. Paul Gettys at (301) 443-2114 or (301) 443-5204.
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 (must be single-spaced and not exceed 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.
Statement of Need (must be single-spaced and not exceed
two pages).
[cir] Includes the Tribe or Tribal organization background
information.
Project Narrative (must be single-spaced and not exceed 20
pages).
[cir] Proposed scope of work, objectives, and activities that
provide a description of what will be accomplished, including a one-
page Timeline Chart, and a Local Data Collection Plan.
Budget and Budget Narrative (must be single-spaced and not
exceed four pages).
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Tribal Resolution(s) (only required for Indian Tribes and
Tribal organizations).
Letter(s) of Support:
[cir] For all applicants: local organizational partners;
[cir] For all applicants: community partners;
[cir] For Tribal organizations: from the board of directors (or
relevant equivalent);
501(c)(3) Certificate (if applicable).
Biographical sketches for all key personnel (e.g., project
director, project coordinator, grants coordinator, etc.).
Contractor/consultant qualifications and scope of work.
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).
Documentation of current Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) 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: https://harvester.census.gov/facdissem/Main.aspx.
Public Policy Requirements
All Federal-wide public policies apply to IHS grants and
cooperative agreements with exception of the discrimination policy.
Requirements for Statement of Need
The statement of need describes the history and current situation
in the applicant's Tribal community (``community'' means the
applicant's Tribe, village, Tribal organization, or consortium of
Tribes or Tribal organizations). The statement of need provides the
facts and evidence that support the need for the project and
establishes that the Tribe or Tribal organization understands the
problems and can reasonably address them and provides background
information on the Tribe or Tribal organization. The statement of need
must not exceed two single-spaced pages and must be type written, have
consecutively number pages, use black type not smaller than 12 point,
and printed on one side of standard size 8-1/2'' x 11'' paper.
Requirements for Project, Budget and Budget Narratives
A. Project Narrative: This narrative, or proposed approach, should
be a separate Word document that is no longer than 20 pages and must:
be single-spaced, type written, have consecutively numbered pages, use
black type not smaller than 12 points, and be printed on one side only
of standard size 8-1/2'' x 11'' paper.
Be sure to succinctly address and answer all questions listed under
the Project Narrative section and place them under the evaluation
review 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 familiar with the applicant's activities and
accomplishments prior to this grant award. If the narrative exceeds the
page limit, only the first 20 pages will be reviewed. The 20-page limit
for the narrative does not include the table of contents, abstract,
statement of need, work plan, standard forms, Tribal resolutions,
budget or budget narrative, and/or other appendix items.
There are five (5) parts to the project narrative:
Part A--Goals and Objectives;
Part B--Project Activities;
Part C--Timeline Chart (template provided);
Part D--Organizational Capacity and Staffing/
Administration; and
Part E--Plan for Local Data Collection.
See below for additional details about what must be included in the
narrative.
Part A: Goals and Objectives
Describe the purpose of the proposed project that includes
a clear statement of goals and objectives.
Address the four (4) broad objectives listed for MSPI
Purpose Area #4 and the objectives should be clearly outlined in the
project narrative. If the application does not address all four broad
objectives, the application will be considered ineligible and will not
be reviewed for further consideration.
Part B: Project Activities
Describe how project activities will increase the capacity
of the identified community to plan and improve the coordination of a
collaborative behavioral health and wellness service systems.
Describe anticipated barriers to progress of the project
and how the barriers will be addressed.
Discuss how the proposed approach addresses the local
language, concepts, attitudes, norms and values about suicide, and/or
substance use.
Describe how the proposed project will address issues of
diversity within the population of focus including age, race, gender,
ethnicity, culture/cultural identity, language, sexual orientation,
disability, and literacy.
If the applicant plans to include an advisory body in the
project, describe its membership, roles and functions, and frequency of
meetings.
Describe how the efforts of the proposed project will be
coordinated with any other related Federal grants, including IHS, the
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), or
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) services provided in the community (if
applicable).
Identify any other organization(s) that will participate
in the proposed project. Describe their roles and responsibilities and
demonstrate their commitment to the project. Include a list of these
organizations as an attachment to the application. In the attached
list, indicate the organizations that the Tribe or Tribal organization
has worked with or currently works with. [Note: The attachment will not
count as part of the 20-page maximum].
Part C: Timeline Chart
Provide a one-year (first budget year) timeline chart
depicting a realistic timeline for the project period showing key
activities, milestones, and responsible staff. These key activities
should include the requirements outlined for MSPI Purpose Area #4.
[Note: The timeline chart should be included as part of the Project
Narrative as specified here. It should not be placed as an
attachment.]. The timeline chart should not exceed one page.
Part D: Organizational Capacity and Staffing/Administration
Describe the management capability and experience of the
applicant Tribe or Tribal organization and other participating
organizations in administering similar grants and projects.
Discuss the applicant Tribe or Tribal organization
experience and capacity to provide culturally appropriate/competent
services to the community and specific populations of focus.
Describe the resources available for the proposed project
(e.g., facilities, equipment, information technology systems, and
financial management systems).
Describe how project continuity will be maintained if/when
there is a change in the operational environment (e.g., staff turnover,
change in project leadership, change in elected officials) to ensure
project stability over the life of the grant.
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Provide a complete list of staff positions for the
project, including the project director, project coordinator, and other
key personnel, showing the role of each and their level of effort and
qualifications.
Include position descriptions as attachments to the
project proposal/application for the project director, project
coordinator, and all key personnel. Position descriptions should not
exceed one page each. [Note: Attachments will not count against the 20
page maximum].
For individuals that are identified and currently on
staff, include a biographical sketch (not to include personally
identifiable information) for the project director, project
coordinator, and other key positions as attachments to the project
proposal/application. Each biographical sketch should not exceed one
page. Reviewers will not consider information past page one. [Note:
Attachments will not count against the 20 page maximum]. Do not include
any of the following:
[ssquf] Personally Identifiable Information;
[ssquf] Resumes; or
[ssquf] Curriculum Vitae.
Part E: Plan for Local Data Collection
Describe the applicant's plan for gathering local data,
submitting data requirements, and document the applicant's ability to
ensure accurate data tracking and reporting. Describe how members of
the community (including youth and families that may receive services)
will be involved in the planning, implementation, and data collection.
Funded projects are required to coordinate data collection efforts
with their assigned regional Technical Assistance (TA) Provider for
evaluation. The regional TA Providers for evaluation are the Tribal
Epidemiology Centers (TECs) for each IHS area. The TA Providers for
evaluation are funded by IHS. Awardees will work with their assigned
regional TA Provider for evaluation to measure and track the core
processes, outcomes, impacts, and benefits associated with the MSPI.
Awardees shall collect local data related to the project and submit it
in annual progress reports to IHS and will assist the national MSPI
evaluation. The purpose of the national evaluation is to assess the
extent to which the projects are successful in achieving project goals
and objectives and to determine the impact of MSPI-related activities
on individuals and the larger community.
Progress reporting will be required on national data elements
related to program outcomes and financial reporting for all awardees.
Progress reports will be collected annually throughout the project on a
Web-based data portal and transferred to the GrantSolutions system to
comply with the grant requirements. Progress reports include the
compilation of quantitative (numerical) data (e.g., number served,
screenings completed, etc.) and qualitative or narrative (text) data
(e.g., program accomplishments, barriers to implementation, and
description of partnership and coalition work).
The reporting portal will be open to project staff on a 24 hour/7
day week basis for the duration of each reporting period. In addition,
Federal financial report forms (SF-425), which document funds received
and expended during the reporting period, will be available. Required
financial forms will be available from the IHS DGM, and other required
forms will be provided throughout the funding period by DGM or the IHS
Division of Behavioral Health (DBH). All document/materials are to be
submitted online. Technical assistance for Web-based data entry and for
the completion of required fiscal documents will be timely and readily
available to awardees by assigned IHS area project officers.
B. Budget and Budget Narrative: The applicant is required to
include a line item budget for all expenditures identifying reasonable
and allowable costs necessary to accomplish the goals and objectives as
outlined in the project narrative for Budget Year 1 only. The budget
should match the scope of work described in the project narrative for
the first budget year expenses only. The page limitation should not
exceed four single-spaced pages.
The applicant must provide a narrative justification for all items
included in the proposed line item budget supporting the mission and
goals of MSPI, as well as a description of existing resources and other
support the applicant expects to receive for the proposed project.
Other support is defined as funds or resources, whether Federal, non-
Federal or institutional, in direct support of activities through
fellowships, gifts, prizes, in-kind contributions or non-Federal means.
(This should correspond to Item #18 on the applicant's SF-424,
Estimated Funding.) Provide a narrative justification supporting the
development or continued collaboration with other partners regarding
the proposed activities to be implemented.
Templates
Templates are provided for the project narrative, timeline chart,
budget and budget narrative, and biographical sketch. These templates
can be located and downloaded at the MSPI Web site at: https://www.ihs.gov/mspi.
3. Submission Dates and Times
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by
11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) 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. Grants.gov will notify the applicant via email if the
application is rejected.
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 Mr. Gettys
([email protected]), DGM Grant Systems Coordinator, by telephone at
(301) 443-2114 or (301) 443-5204. 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.
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 needs to submit a paper application instead of
submitting electronically through Grants.gov, a
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waiver must be requested. A written waiver request must be sent to
[email protected] with a copy to [email protected]. The waiver
must (1) be documented in writing (emails are acceptable), before
submitting a paper application, and (2) include clear justification for
the need to deviate from the required electronic grants submission
process.
Once the waiver request has been approved, the applicant will
receive a confirmation of approval email containing submission
instructions and the mailing address to submit the application. A copy
of the written approval must be submitted along with the hardcopy of
the application that is mailed to DGM. Paper applications that are
submitted without a copy of the signed waiver from the Senior Policy
Analyst of the DGM will not be reviewed or considered for funding. The
applicant will be notified via email of this decision by the Grants
Management Officer of the DGM. Paper applications must be received by
the DGM no later than 5:00 p.m., EDT, 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. 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 a waiver from the agency must be
obtained.
Applicants are 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
fifteen working days.
Please use the optional attachment feature in Grants.gov
to attach additional documentation that may be requested by the DGM.
All applicants 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 DBH will notify
the applicant 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, you may 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 sub-awards. Accordingly, all IHS
grantees must notify potential first-tier sub-recipients that no entity
may receive a first-tier sub-award 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 Central Contractor
Registration 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 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/dgm/policytopics/.
V. Application Review Information
The instructions for preparing the application narrative also
constitute the evaluation criteria for reviewing and scoring the
application. Weights assigned to each section are noted in parentheses.
The 20 page narrative should include only the first year of activities.
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 65 points is required for
funding. Points are assigned as follows:
1. Criteria
Applications will be reviewed and scored according to the quality
of responses to the required application components in Sections A-E
below. In developing the required sections of this application, use the
instructions provided for each section, which have been tailored to
this program. The application must use the five sections (Sections A-E)
listed below in developing the application. The applicant must place
the required information in the correct section or it will not be
considered for review. The application will be scored according to how
well the applicant addresses the requirements for each section listed
below. The number of points after each heading is the maximum number of
points the review committee may assign to that section. Although
scoring weights are not assigned to individual bullets, each bullet is
assessed deriving the overall section score.
A. Statement of Need (History and Current Situation in your Tribal
Community) (35 points)
The statement of need should not exceed two single-spaced pages.
(1) Identify the proposed catchment area and provide demographic
information on the population(s) to receive services through the
targeted systems or agencies, e.g., race, ethnicity,
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Federally recognized Tribe, language, age, socioeconomic status, sexual
identity (sexual orientation, gender identity), and other relevant
factors, such as literacy. Describe the stakeholders and resources in
the catchment area that can help implement the needed infrastructure
development.
(2) Based on the information and/or data currently available,
document the prevalence of suicide ideations, attempts, clusters
(groups of suicides or suicide attempts or both that occurred close
together in time and space), and completions, and substance use rates.
For this purpose area, the data should be geared toward AI/AN children
and youth.
(3) Based on the information and/or data currently available,
document the need for an enhanced infrastructure to increase the
capacity to implement, sustain, and improve effective substance abuse
prevention and/or behavioral health services in the proposed catchment
area that is consistent with the purpose of the program and the funding
opportunity announcement. Based on available data, describe the service
gaps and other problems related to the need for infrastructure
development. Identify the source of the data. Documentation of need may
come from a variety of qualitative and quantitative sources. Examples
of data sources for the quantitative data that could be used are local
epidemiologic data (TECs, IHS area offices), state data (e.g., from
state needs assessments), and/or national data (e.g., SAMHSA's National
Survey on Drug Use and Health or from National Center for Health
Statistics/Centers for Disease Control reports, and census data). This
list is not exhaustive; applicants may submit other valid data, as
appropriate for the applicant's program.
(4) Describe the current suicide prevention, substance abuse
prevention, trauma-related, and mental health promotion activities
happening in the applicant's community/communities for Native youth up
to and including age 24 and their families. Indicate which
organizations/entities are currently offering these activities and
where the resources come from to support them.
(5) Describe the current service gaps, including disconnection
between available services and unmet needs of Native youth up to and
including age 24 and their families.
(6) Describe potential project partners and community resources in
the catchment area that can participate in the planning process and
infrastructure development.
B. Project Narrative/Proposed Approach (20 points)
The project narrative required components (listed as the six
components in ``Requirements for Project Narrative'') together should
not exceed 20 single-spaced pages.
(1) Describe the purpose of the proposed project, including a clear
statement of goals and objectives. The proposed project narrative is
required to address all four objectives listed for MSPI Purpose Area
#4. Describe how achievement of goals will increase system capacity to
support the goals and objectives or activities for MSPI Purpose Area #4
by showing how the project will work with Native youth up to and
including age 24.
(2) Describe how project activities will increase the capacity of
the identified community to plan and improve the coordination of a
collaborative behavioral health and wellness service systems. Describe
anticipated barriers to progress of the project and how these barriers
will be addressed.
(3) Discuss how the proposed approach addresses the local language,
concepts, attitudes, norms and values about suicide, and/or substance
use.
(4) Describe how the proposed project will address issues of
diversity for Native youth up to and including age 24 including race/
ethnicity, gender, culture/cultural identity, language, sexual
orientation, disability, and literacy.
(5) Describe how Native youth up to and including ages 24 and
families may receive services and how they will be involved in the
planning, implementation, and data collection and regional evaluation
of the project.
(6) Describe how the efforts of the proposed project will be
coordinated with any other related Federal grants, including IHS,
SAMHSA, or BIA services provided in the community (if applicable).
(7) Provide a timeline chart depicting a realistic timeline for the
1-year project period showing key activities, milestones, and
responsible staff. [Note: The timeline chart should be part of the
project narrative as specified in the ``Requirements for Project
Proposals'' section. It should not be placed as an attachment.]
(8) If the applicant plans to include an advisory body in the
project, describe its membership, roles and functions, and frequency of
meetings.
(9) Identify any other organization(s) that will participate in the
proposed project. Describe their roles and responsibilities and
demonstrate their commitment to the project. Include a list of these
organizations as an attachment to the project proposal/application. In
the attached list, indicate the organizations that the Tribe or Tribal
organization has worked with or currently works with. [Note: The
attachment will not count as part of the 20-page maximum.]
C. Organizational Capacity and Staffing/Administration (15 points)
(1) Describe the management capability and experience of the
applicant Tribe or Tribal organization and other participating
organizations in administering similar grants and projects.
(2) Identify the department/division that will administer this
project. Include a description of this entity, its function and its
placement within the organization (Tribe or Tribal organization). If
the program is to be managed by a consortium or Tribal organization,
identify how the project office relates to the member community/
communities.
(3) Discuss the applicant Tribe or Tribal organization experience
and capacity to provide culturally appropriate/competent services to
the community and specific populations of focus.
(4) Describe the resources available for the proposed project
(e.g., facilities, equipment, information technology systems, and
financial management systems).
(5) Describe how project continuity will be maintained if/when
there is a change in the operational environment (e.g., staff turnover,
change in project leadership, change in elected officials) to ensure
project stability over the life of the grant.
(6) Provide a list of staff positions for the project, including
the behavioral health staff, project director, project coordinator, and
other key personnel, showing the role of each and their level of effort
and qualifications. Demonstrate successful project implementation for
the level of effort budgeted for the behavioral health staff, project
director, project coordinator, and other key staff.
(7) Include position descriptions as attachments to the application
for the behavioral health staff, project director, project coordinator,
and all key personnel. Position descriptions should not exceed one page
each. [Note: Attachments will not count against the 20 page maximum.]
(8) For individuals that are currently on staff, include a
biographical sketch (not to include personally identifiable
information) for each individual that will be listed as the behavioral
health
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staff, project director, project coordinator, and other key positions.
Describe the experience of identified staff in mental health promotion,
suicide and substance abuse prevention work in the community/
communities. Include each biographical sketch as attachments to the
project proposal/application. Biographical sketches should not exceed
one page per staff member. Reviewers will not consider information past
page one. [Note: Attachments will not count against the 20 page
maximum.] Do not include any of the following:
[ssquf] Personally Identifiable Information;
[ssquf] Resumes; or
[ssquf] Curriculum Vitae.
D. Local Data Collection Plan (20 points)
Describe the applicant's plan for gathering local data, submitting
data requirements, and document the applicant's ability to ensure
accurate data tracking and reporting. Describe how members of the
community (including Native youth up to and including age 24 and
families that may receive services) will be involved in the planning,
implementation, and data collection.
Funded projects are required to coordinate data collection efforts
with their assigned regional TA Provider for evaluation. The regional
TA Providers for evaluation are the TECs for each IHS area. The TA
Providers for evaluation are funded by IHS. Awardees will work with
their assigned regional TA Provider for evaluation to measure and track
the core processes, outcomes, impacts, and benefits associated with the
MSPI. Awardees shall collect local data related to the project and
submit it in annual progress reports to IHS and will assist the
national MSPI evaluation. The purpose of the national evaluation is to
assess the extent to which the projects are successful in achieving
project goals and objectives and to determine the impact of MSPI-
related activities on individuals and the larger community.
Progress reporting will be required on national selected data
elements related to program outcomes and financial reporting for all
awardees. Progress reports will be collected annually throughout the
project on a web-based data portal. Progress reports include the
compilation of quantitative (numerical) data (e.g., number served,
screenings completed, etc.) and qualitative or narrative (text) data
(e.g., program accomplishments, barriers to implementation, and
description of partnership and coalition work).
E. Budget and Budget Narrative (10 points)
The applicant is required to include a line item budget for all
expenditures identifying reasonable and allowable costs necessary to
accomplish the goals and objectives as outlined in the project
narrative for Budget Year 1 only. The budget should match the scope of
work described in the project narrative for the first budget year
expenses only. The budget and budget narrative must not exceed four
single-spaced pages.
The applicant must provide a narrative justification of the items
included in the proposed line item budget supporting the mission and
goals of MSPI, as well as a description of existing resources and other
support the applicant expects to receive for the proposed project.
Other support is defined as funds or resources, whether Federal, non-
Federal or institutional, in direct support of activities through
fellowships, gifts, prizes, in-kind contributions or non-Federal means
(this should correspond to Item #18 on the applicant's SF-424,
Estimated Funding). Provide a narrative justification supporting the
development or continued collaboration with other partners regarding
the proposed activities to be implemented.
The Budget and Budget Narrative the applicant provides will be
considered by reviewers in assessing the applicant's submission, along
with the material in the Project Narrative. Applicants should ensure
that the budget and budget narrative are aligned with the project
narrative.
Additional Documents Can Be Uploaded as Appendix Items in Grants.gov
Work plan, logic model and/or time line for proposed
objectives.
Position descriptions for key staff.
Resumes of key staff that reflect current duties.
Consultant or contractor proposed scope of work and letter
of commitment (if applicable).
Current Indirect Cost Agreement.
Organizational chart.
Map of area identifying project location(s).
Additional documents to support narrative (i.e., data
tables, key news articles, etc.).
2. Review and Selection
Each application will be prescreened by the DGM staff for
eligibility and completeness as outlined in the funding announcement.
Applications that meet the eligibility criteria shall be reviewed for
merit by the ORC based on evaluation criteria in this funding
announcement. The ORC could be composed of both Tribal and Federal
reviewers appointed by the IHS program to review and make
recommendations on these applications. The technical review process
ensures selection of quality projects in a national competition for
limited funding. Incomplete applications and applications that are non-
responsive to the eligibility criteria will not be referred to the ORC.
The applicant will be notified via email of this decision by the Grants
Management Officer of the DGM. Applicants will be notified by DGM, via
email, to outline minor missing components (i.e., budget narratives,
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, applicants must
address all program requirements and provide all required
documentation.
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 our grant
system, GrantSolutions (https://www.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
Applicants who received a score less than the recommended funding
level for approval, 65 points, and were 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
strengths and weaknesses of their application submitted. The summary
statement will be sent to the Authorized Organizational Representative
that is identified on the face page (SF-424) of the application. The
IHS program office will also provide additional contact information
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as needed to address questions and concerns as well as provide
technical assistance if desired.
Approved But Unfunded Applicants
Approved but unfunded applicants that met the minimum scoring range
and were deemed by the ORC to be ``Approved'', but were not funded due
to lack of funding, will have their applications held by DGM for a
period of one year. If additional funding becomes available during the
course of fiscal year 2017, the approved but unfunded 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.
2. Administrative Requirements
Grants are administered in accordance with the following
regulations and policies:
A. The criteria as outlined in this program announcement.
B. Administrative Regulations for Grants:
Uniform Administrative Requirements for HHS Awards,
located at 45 CFR part 75.
C. Grants Policy:
HHS Grants Policy Statement, Revised 01/07.
D. Cost Principles:
Uniform Administrative Requirements for HHS Awards, ``Cost
Principles,'' located at 45 CFR part 75, subpart E.
E. Audit Requirements:
Uniform Administrative Requirements for HHS Awards,
``Audit Requirements,'' located at 45 CFR part 75, subpart F.
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 (Interior Business Center) https://www.doi.gov/ibc/services/finance/indirect-Cost-Services/indian-tribes. For
questions regarding the indirect cost policy, please call the grants
management specialist listed under ``Agency Contacts'' or the main DGM
office at (301) 443-5204.
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. Per DGM policy, all reports are required to be submitted
electronically by attaching them as a ``Grant Note'' in 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 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, a summary of progress to date or, if applicable, provide sound
justification for the lack of progress, and other pertinent information
as required. A final program progress report must be submitted within
90 days of expiration of the budget/project period at the end of the
funding cycle. Additional information for reporting and associated
requirements will be included in the ``Programmatic Terms and
Conditions'' in the official NoA, if funded.
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 Payment
Management Services, 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 organization.
Grantees are responsible and accountable for accurate information
being reported on all required reports: The Progress Reports and
Federal Financial Report.
C. Post Conference Grant Reporting
This section is only required if the applicant has included a
``conference'' in the proposed scope of work and intends on using
funding to plan and conduct a conference or meeting during the project
period. The following requirements were enacted in Section 3003 of the
Consolidated Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013, and Section 119 of
the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014; Office of Management and
Budget Memorandum M-12-12: All HHS/IHS awards containing grants funds
allocated for conferences will be required to complete a mandatory post
award report for all conferences. Specifically: The total amount of
funds provided in this award/cooperative agreement that were spent for
``Conference X'' must be reported in final detailed actual costs within
15 days of the completion of the conference. Cost categories to address
should be: (1) Contract/Planner, (2) Meeting Space/Venue, (3)
Registration Web site, (4) Audio Visual, (5) Speakers Fees, (6) Non-
Federal Attendee Travel, (7) Registration Fees, and (8) Other.
D. Federal Sub-Award Reporting System (FSRS)
This award may be subject to the Transparency Act sub-award 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 sub-awards and executive
compensation under Federal assistance awards.
IHS has implemented a Term of Award into all IHS Standard Terms and
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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 sub-award 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 sub-award
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 DGM Grants Policy
Web site at: http://www.ihs.gov/dgm/policytopics/.
E. Compliance With Executive Order 13166 Implementation of Services
Accessibility Provisions for All Grant Application Packages and Funding
Opportunity Announcements
Recipients of federal financial assistance (FFA) from HHS must
administer their programs in compliance with Federal civil rights law.
This means that recipients of HHS funds must ensure equal access to
their programs without regard to a person's race, color, national
origin, disability, age and, in some circumstances, sex and religion.
This includes ensuring your programs are accessible to persons with
limited English proficiency. HHS provides guidance to recipients of FFA
on meeting their legal obligation to take reasonable steps to provide
meaningful access to their programs by persons with limited English
proficiency. Please see http://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/special-topics/limited-english-proficiency/guidance-federal-financial-assistance-recipients-title-VI/.
The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) also provides guidance on
complying with civil rights laws enforced by HHS. Please see http://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/section-1557/index.html; and
http://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/index.html. Recipients of FFA also have
specific legal obligations for serving qualified individuals with
disabilities. Please see http://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/disability/index.html. Please contact the HHS OCR for more
information about obligations and prohibitions under Federal civil
rights laws at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/about-us/contact-us/headquarters-and-regional-addresses/index.html or call 1-800-368-1019 or TDD 1-800-
537-7697. Also note it is an HHS Departmental goal to ensure access to
quality, culturally competent care, including long-term services and
supports, for vulnerable populations. For further guidance on providing
culturally and linguistically appropriate services, recipients should
review the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically
Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care at http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/browse.aspx?lvl=2&lvlid=53.
Pursuant to 45 CFR 80.3(d), an individual shall not be deemed
subjected to discrimination by reason of his/her exclusion from
benefits limited by Federal law to individuals eligible for benefits
and services from the IHS. Recipients will be required to sign the HHS-
690 Assurance of Compliance form which can be obtained from the
following Web site: http://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/forms/hhs-690.pdf, and send it directly to the: U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services, Office of Civil Rights, 200 Independence Ave. SW.,
Washington, DC 20201.
F. Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System
(FAPIIS)
The IHS is required to review and consider any information about
the applicant that is in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity
Information System (FAPIIS) before making any award in excess of the
simplified acquisition threshold (currently $150,000) over the period
of performance. An applicant may review and comment on any information
about itself that a Federal awarding agency previously entered. IHS
will consider any comments by the applicant, in addition to other
information in FAPIIS in making a judgment about the applicant's
integrity, business ethics, and record of performance under Federal
awards when completing the review of risk posed by applicants as
described in 45 CFR 75.205.
As required by 45 CFR part 75 Appendix XII of the Uniform Guidance,
non-federal entities (NFEs) are required to disclose in FAPIIS any
information about criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings, and/
or affirm that there is no new information to provide. This applies to
NFEs that receive Federal awards (currently active grants, cooperative
agreements, and procurement contracts) greater than $10,000,000 for any
period of time during the period of performance of an award/project.
Mandatory Disclosure Requirements
As required by 2 CFR part 200 of the Uniform Guidance, and the HHS
implementing regulations at 45 CFR part 75, effective January 1, 2016,
the IHS must require a non-federal entity or an applicant for a Federal
award to disclose, in a timely manner, in writing to the IHS or pass-
through entity all violations of Federal criminal law involving fraud,
bribery, or gratuity violations potentially affecting the Federal
award.
Submission is required for all applicants and recipients, in
writing, to the IHS and to the HHS Office of Inspector General all
information related to violations of Federal criminal law involving
fraud, bribery, or gratuity violations potentially affecting the
Federal award. 45 CFR 75.113
Disclosures must be sent in writing to:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health
Service, Division of Grants Management, ATTN: Robert Tarwater,
Director, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70, Rockville, Maryland
20857 (Include ``Mandatory Grant Disclosures'' in subject line).
Office: (301) 443-5204.
Fax: (301) 594-0899.
Email: [email protected].
AND
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector
General, ATTN: Mandatory Grant Disclosures, Intake Coordinator, 330
Independence Avenue SW., Cohen Building, Room 5527, Washington, DC
20201.
URL: http://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/index.asp (Include
``Mandatory Grant Disclosures'' in subject line).
Fax: (202) 205-0604 (Include ``Mandatory Grant Disclosures'' in
subject line) or
Email: [email protected].
Failure to make required disclosures can result in any of the
remedies described in 45 CFR 75.371 Remedies for noncompliance,
including suspension or debarment (See 2 CFR parts 180 & 376 and 31
U.S.C. 3321).
VII. Agency Contacts
1. Questions on the programmatic issues may be directed to: Audrey
Solimon, Public Health Analyst, National MSPI/DVPI Program Coordinator,
Division of Behavioral Health, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Stop: 08N34-A,
Rockville, MD 20857.
Phone: (301) 590-5421.
Fax: (301) 594-6213.
Email: [email protected].
2. Questions on grants management and fiscal matters may be
directed to:
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Donald Gooding, Grants Management Specialist, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail
Stop: 09E70, Rockville, MD 20857.
Phone: (301) 443-2298.
Fax: (301) 594-0899.
Email: [email protected].
3. Questions on systems matters may be directed to: Paul Gettys,
Grant Systems Coordinator, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70,
Rockville, MD 20857.
Phone: (301) 443-2114; or the DGM main line (301) 443-5204.
Fax: (301) 594-0899. E-Mail: [email protected].
VIII. Other Information
The Public Health Service strongly encourages all cooperative
agreement 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: November 29, 2016.
Mary Smith,
Principal Deputy Director, Indian Health Service.
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