[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 144 (Friday, July 28, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35218-35227]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-15933]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Indian Health Service


Division of Behavioral Health, Office of Clinical and Preventive 
Services; Funding Opportunities: Domestic Violence Prevention 
Initiative

    Announcement Type: New.
    Funding Announcement Number: HHS-2017-IHS-DVPI-0001.
    Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number (CFDA): 93.933.

Key Dates

    Application Deadline Date: August 31, 2017.
    Review Date: September 11, 2017.
    Earliest Anticipated Start Date: September 30, 2017.
    Signed Tribal Resolutions Due Date: August 31, 2017.
    Proof of Non-Profit Status Due Date: August 31, 2017.

I. Funding Opportunity Description

Statutory Authority

    The Indian Health Service (IHS), Office of Clinical and Preventive 
Services (OCPS), Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) is accepting 
applications for a three-year funding cycle, to continue the planning, 
development, and implementation of the Domestic Violence Prevention 
Initiative (DVPI). This program was first established by the Omnibus 
Appropriations Act of 2009, Public Law 111-8, 123 Stat. 524, 735, and 
continued in the annual appropriations acts since that time. This 
program is authorized under the authority of 25 U.S.C. 13, the Snyder 
Act, and the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, 25 U.S.C. 1601-1683. 
This program is described in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance 
under 93.933.

Background

    The DBH serves as the primary source of national advocacy, policy 
development, management and administration of behavioral health, 
alcohol and substance abuse, and family violence prevention programs. 
In 2015, DBH funded 57 Tribes, Tribal organizations, Urban Indian 
Organization (UIOs), and IHS federal facilities that participate in a 
nationally coordinated project to expand outreach and increase 
awareness of domestic and sexual violence and provide victim advocacy, 
intervention, case coordination, policy development, community response 
teams, and community and school education programs. The DVPI promotes 
the development of evidence-based and practice-based models that 
represent culturally appropriate prevention and treatment approaches to 
domestic and sexual violence from a community-driven context.

Purpose

    The primary purpose of this grant program is to accomplish the DVPI 
goals listed below:
    1. Build Tribal, UIO, and Federal capacity to provide coordinated 
community responses to American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) victims of 
domestic and sexual violence.
    2. Increase access to domestic and sexual violence prevention, 
advocacy, crisis intervention, and behavioral health services for AI/AN 
victims and their families.
    3. Promote trauma-informed services for AI/AN victims of domestic 
and sexual violence and their families.
    4. Offer health care provider and community education on domestic 
and sexual violence.
    5. Respond to the health care needs of AI/AN victims of domestic 
and sexual violence.
    6. Incorporate culturally appropriate practices and/or faith-based 
services for AI/AN victims of domestic and sexual violence.
    To accomplish the DVPI goals, IHS invites applicants to address one 
of the Purpose Areas below:

 Purpose Area 1: Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention, 
Advocacy, and Coordinated Community Responses
 Purpose Area 2: Provide Forensic Health Care Services

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 
under each Purpose Area must identify one or more evidence-based 
practice, practice-based evidence, best or promising practice, and/or 
local effort they plan to implement in the Project Narrative section of 
their application. The DVPI program Web site (https://www.ihs.gov/dvpi/bestpractices/) is one resource that applicants may use to find 
information to build on the foundation of prior domestic and sexual 
violence prevention and treatment efforts, in order to support the IHS, 
Tribes, Tribal organizations, and UIOs in developing and implementing 
Tribal and/or culturally appropriate domestic and sexual violence 
prevention and early intervention strategies.

Purpose Areas

    Purpose Area 1: Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention, Advocacy, 
and Coordinated Community Responses. IHS is seeking applicants to 
address the following broad objectives:
     Expand crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, 
behavioral health, and case management services to victims of domestic 
and sexual violence;
     Foster coalitions and networks to improve coordination and 
collaboration

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among victim service providers, health care providers, and other 
responders;
     Educate and train service providers on trauma, domestic 
violence, and sexual assault and its impact on victims;
     Promote community education for adults and youth on 
domestic and sexual violence;
     Improve organizational practices to improve services for 
individuals seeking services for domestic and sexual violence;
     Establish coordinated community response policies, 
protocols, and procedures to enhance domestic and sexual violence 
intervention and prevention;
     Integrate culturally appropriate practices and/or faith-
based services to facilitate the social and emotional well-being of 
victims and their children; and
     Implement trauma informed care interventions to support 
victims and their children.
    Purpose Area 2: Forensic Health Care Services. IHS is seeking 
applicants to address the following broad objectives:
     Expand available medical forensic services to victims of 
domestic and sexual violence;
     Foster coalitions and networks to improve coordination and 
collaboration among forensic health care programs to ensure adequate 
services exist either on-site or by referral for victims of domestic 
and sexual violence 24/7 year round;
     Educate and train providers to conduct medical forensic 
examinations;
     Promote community education on available medical forensic 
services;
     Improve health system organizational practices to improve 
medical forensic services and care coordination among victim services;
     Establish local health system policies for sexual assault, 
domestic violence, and child maltreatment;
     Integrate culturally appropriate treatment services 
throughout the medical forensic examination process; and
     Implement trauma informed care interventions to support 
victims and their children.

II. Award Information

Type of Award

    Grant.

Estimated Funds Available

    The total amount of funding identified for the current fiscal year 
(FY) 2017 is approximately $3,600,000. Individual award amounts are 
anticipated to be from $50,000 to $200,000. IHS expects to allocate 
funding for the 12 IHS service areas as described below. Applicants 
will be awarded according to their location within their respective IHS 
service area and will not compete with applicants from other IHS 
service areas. UIOs applicants will be selected from a category set 
aside for UIO applicants only. UIO awards will be $100,000 each. 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. IHS is under no 
obligation to make awards that are selected for funding under this 
announcement.

Anticipated Number of Awards

    The amounts made available for the DVPI shall be allocated at the 
discretion of the Director, IHS and shall remain available until 
expended. IHS utilizes a national funding formula developed in 
consultation with Tribes and the National Tribal Advisory Committee 
(NTAC) on behavioral health, as well as conferring with UIOs. The 
funding formula provides the allocation methodology for each IHS 
Service Area.
    The number of anticipated awards is dependent on the number of 
applications received in response to the announcement and available 
funds. If funds remain after all applications are awarded in each IHS 
service area, the leftover amount will be compiled and will be used to 
award applications according to rank order without regard to IHS 
service area until all funds are awarded. The funding breakdown by area 
is as follows:
Alaska IHS Service Area
    IHS expects to provide $420,000 in total awards for a 12-month 
project period.
Albuquerque IHS Service Area
    IHS expects to provide $191,000 in total awards for a 12-month 
project period.
Bemidji IHS Service Area
    IHS expects to provide $204,000 in total awards for a 12-month 
project period.
Billings IHS Service Area
    IHS expects to provide $184,000 in total awards for a 12-month 
project period.
California IHS Service Area
    IHS expects to provide one award for a total of $144,000 for a 12-
month project period.
Great Plains IHS Service Area
    IHS expects to provide $330,000 in total awards for a 12-month 
project period.
Nashville IHS Service Area
    IHS expects to provide one award for a total of $80,000 for a 12-
month project period.
Navajo IHS Service Area
    IHS expects to provide $534,000 in total awards for a 12-month 
project period.
Oklahoma City IHS Service Area
    IHS expects to provide $520,000 in total awards for a 12-month 
project period.
Phoenix IHS Service Area
    IHS expects to provide $330,000 in total awards for a 12-month 
project period.
Portland IHS Service Area
    IHS expects to provide $208,000 in total awards for a 12-month 
project period.
Tucson IHS Service Area
    IHS expects to provide one award for a total of $55,000 for a 12-
month project period.
Urban Indian Organizations
    IHS expects to provide $400,000 in total awards for a 12-month 
project period.

Project Period

    The project period is for three years and will run consecutively 
from September 30, 2017 to September 29, 2020.

III. Eligibility Information

I.

1. Eligibility
    To be eligible for this FY2017 funding opportunity announcement, 
only ``New Applicants'' are eligible to apply. An applicant cannot be 
an existing DVPI awardee under this announcement. Also, an applicant 
must be defined as one of the following under 25 U.S.C. 1603:
     A Federally-recognized Indian Tribe as defined by 25 
U.S.C. 1603(14). The term ``Indian Tribe'' means any Indian Tribe, 
band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any 
Alaska Native village or group or regional or village corporation as 
defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims 
Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688) [43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.], which is 
recognized as eligible for the

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special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians 
because of their status as Indians.
     A Tribal organization as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(26). 
The term ``organization'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 
of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 
U.S.C. 5304): ``Tribal organization'' means the recognized governing 
body of any Indian tribe; any legally established organization of 
Indians which is controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by such governing 
body or which is democratically elected by the adult members of the 
Indian community to be served by such organization and which includes 
the maximum participation of Indians in all phases of its activities: 
Provided, That in any case where a contract is let or grant made to an 
organization to perform services benefiting more than one Indian Tribe, 
the approval of each such Indian tribe shall be a prerequisite to the 
letting or making of such contract or grant.
     An Urban Indian organization as defined by 25 U.S.C. 
1603(29): A nonprofit corporate body situated in an urban center, 
governed by an Urban Indian controlled board of directors, and 
providing for the maximum participation of all interested Indian groups 
and individuals, which body is capable of legally cooperating with 
other public and private entities for the purpose of performing the 
activities described in 25 U.S.C. 1653(a). Applicants must provide 
proof of non-profit status with the application, e.g., 501(c)(3).

    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 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 (DGM) of this decision.
Tribal Resolution
    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 (NoA) 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 NoA 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 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 https://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 (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, Tribal organization, or UIO background 
information.
     Project Narrative (must be included as an attachment to 
the application package and must be single-spaced and not exceed 10 
pages).
    [cir] Includes proposed scope of work, required 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 Justification and Narrative (must be single-spaced 
and not exceed four pages).
     Tribal Resolution(s).
     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);
    [cir] For Urban Indian 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 resumes or 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).
     Organizational Chart (optional).
     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

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    [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, Tribal organization, or UIO understands the 
problems and can reasonably address them and provides background 
information on the Tribe, Tribal organization, or UIO. 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 and Budget Narratives
A. Project Narrative 10 Pages
    The project narrative (Parts A through E listed below) should be a 
separate Word document that not to exceed 10 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 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 familiar with the applicant's activities and 
accomplishments prior to this possible grant award. If the narrative 
exceeds the page limit, only the first 10 pages will be reviewed. The 
10-page limit for the narrative does not include the table of contents, 
abstract, statement of need, standard forms, Tribal resolution(s), 
budget, budget justification 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--Local Data Collection Plan.
    Below are additional details about what must be included in the 
project narrative.
Part A: Goals and Objectives
     Describe the purpose of the proposed project that includes 
a clear statement of goals.
     Specifically address all eight (8) required objectives 
listed for DVPI Purpose Area #1 or Purpose Area #2. The objectives 
should be clearly outlined in the project narrative. If the application 
does not address all required objectives, the application will be 
considered ineligible and will not be reviewed for further 
consideration.
     Applicants are allowed to include additional objectives if 
there are proposed activities that do not fall within the required 
objectives. Additional activities not related to the required 
objectives must clearly correspond to a specific objective.
Part B: Project Activities
     Clearly outline how the identified project activities are 
linked to the objectives listed for DVPI Purpose Area #1 or Purpose 
Area #2.
     Describe how project activities will increase the capacity 
of the identified community to plan and improve the coordination of a 
collaborative domestic and sexual violence services.
     Describe anticipated barriers to progress of the project 
and how the barriers will be addressed.
     If the applicant plans to include an advisory body in the 
project, describe its membership, roles and functions, and frequency of 
meetings.
     Identify any other organization(s) that will participate 
in the proposed project. Describe their roles, 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, Tribal organization, 
or UIO has worked with or currently works with. [Note: The attachment 
will not count as part of the 10-page maximum.]
Part C: Timeline
     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 DVPI Purpose Area #1 or 
Purpose Area #2. [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, Tribal organization, or UIO and other participating 
organizations in administering similar grants and projects.
     Discuss the applicant Tribe, Tribal organization, UIO 
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.
     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 10 
page maximum.]
     For individuals that are identified and currently on 
staff, include a biographical sketch 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. [Note: Attachments will not count against the 10 page maximum.] 
Do not include any of the following:
    [cir] Personally Identifiable Information;
    [cir] Resumes; or
    [cir] Curriculum Vitae.
Part E: Local Data Collection Plan
     The Local Data Collection Plan (LDCP) template does not 
count toward the page limit. [Note: The LDCP should be placed as an 
attachment.]
     Utilizing the LDCP template, applicants should describe a 
plan for gathering data relevant to the DVPI

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Purpose Area objectives to which you are applying. This includes a plan 
for each activity that details:
    [cir] A data collection method, a data source, a data measurement 
tool, identified staff for data management, and a data collection 
timeline.
    [cir] In addition, a narrative section after the template should 
describe how the applicant will submit the required data, how the 
applicant will monitor the data, and outline the applicant's ability to 
ensure accurate data tracking and reporting (e.g., submission of annual 
progress reporting requirements that will be collected annually through 
the project period on the web-based DVPI data portal).
     How the project will work with the regional Technical 
Assistance (TA) Providers for evaluation (the regional Tribal 
Epidemiology Center). The TA Providers for evaluation are available to 
each grantee to help with refining the LDCP, technical assistance with 
evaluation plans, data collection, data measurement, and data 
management to the grantees.
B. Budget Narrative 4 Pages
    This narrative must include a line item budget with a narrative 
justification for all expenditures identifying reasonable allowable, 
allocable costs necessary to accomplish the goals and objectives as 
outlined in the project narrative. Budget should match the scope of 
work described in the project narrative. The budget and budget 
narrative should not exceed four pages.
Templates
    Templates are provided for the project narrative, timeline chart, 
LDCP, budget and budget narrative, and biographical sketch for use by 
the applicant. These templates can be located and downloaded at the 
DVPI Web site at: https://www.ihs.gov/dvpi/newsannouncements.

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. 
Follow the instructions for submitting an application under the 
``Package'' tab. 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 waiver must be 
requested. Prior approval must be requested and obtained from Mr. 
Robert Tarwater, Director, DGM, (see Section IV.6 below for additional 
information). 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 Director 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.

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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 10 page narrative should include only the first year of activities; 
information for multi-year projects should be included as an appendix. 
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. Evaluation Criteria

    Applications will be reviewed and scored according to the quality 
of responses to the required application components in Sections A-E 
outlined 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 section 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, 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 capacity development.
    2. Based on the information and/or data currently available, 
document the prevalence of domestic and sexual violence.
    3. Based on the information and/or data currently available, 
document the need to increase the capacity to implement, sustain, and 
improve effective domestic and sexually violence services in the 
proposed catchment area that is consistent with the purpose of the 
program and the notice of funding opportunity announcement. Based on 
available data, describe the service gaps and other problems related to 
the response to domestic and sexual violence. 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 (Tribal 
Epidemiology Centers and/or Indian Health Services Trends) state data 
(e.g., from state needs assessments), and/or national data (e.g., 
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National 
Survey on Drug Use and Health) and/or national data (e.g., National 
Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control reports, 
Department of Justice or Census data, and My Tribal Area from the U.S. 
Census Data). This list is not exhaustive; applicants may submit other 
valid data, as appropriate for the applicant's program.
    4. Describe the existing health service gaps, barriers, and other 
systemic challenges related to the need for planning and capacity 
building and coordination of domestic and sexual violence services.
    5. Describe potential project partners and community resources in 
the catchment area that can participate in the planning process and 
capacity building.
    6. Affirm the goals of the project are consistent with priorities 
of the Tribal government or board of directors and that the governing 
body is in support of this application.
B. Project Narrative/Proposed Approach (20 Points)
    The project narrative required components (listed as the five 
components (A-E) in ``Requirements for Project Narrative'') together 
should not exceed 10 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 eight objectives listed for DVPI Purpose Area 
#1 or Purpose Area #2. Describe how achievement of goals will increase 
system capacity to support the goals and objectives or activities for 
DVPI Purpose Area #1 or Purpose Area #2.
    2. Describe how project activities will increase the capacity of 
the identified community to plan and improve the coordination of a 
collaborative service system for victims of domestic and

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sexual violence. Describe anticipated barriers to progress of the 
project and how these barriers will be addressed.
    3. 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.
    4. Describe how the proposed project will address domestic violence 
and sexual assault in the communities being served.
    5. Describe how the efforts of the proposed project will be 
coordinated with any other related Federal grants, including IHS, the 
Department of Justice (DOJ), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services 
Administration (SAMHSA), or Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) services 
provided in the community (if applicable).
    6. Provide a timeline chart depicting a realistic timeline for the 
entire project period showing key activities, milestones, and 
responsible staff. These key activities should include the requirements 
outlined in the chosen Purpose Area. [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 in as an 
attachment.]
    7. If the applicant plans to include an advisory body in the 
project, describe its membership, roles and functions, and frequency of 
meetings.
    8. Identify any other organization(s) that will participate in the 
proposed project. Describe their roles, 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, Tribal 
organization or UIO has worked with or currently works with. [Note: The 
attachment will not count as part of the 10-page maximum.]
C. Organizational Capacity and Staffing/Administration (15 Points)
    1. Describe the management capability and experience of the 
applicant Tribe, Tribal organization, or UIO 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, Tribal organization, or UIO). 
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, Tribal organization, or UIO 
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 
DVPI 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 DVPI 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 10 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 staff, project director, project coordinator, and other key 
positions. Describe the experience of identified staff in domestic 
violence and sexual assault 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 10 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)
    (1) Utilizing the Local Data Collection Plan (LDCP) template, 
applicants should describe a plan for gathering data relevant to the 
DVPI Purpose Area #1 or Purpose Area #2 Objectives. This includes a 
plan for each activity that details:
     A data collection method, a data source, a data 
measurement tool, identified staff for data management, and a data 
collection timeline.
     In addition, a narrative section after the template should 
describe how the applicant will submit the required data, how the 
applicant will monitor the data, and outline the applicant's ability to 
ensure accurate data tracking and reporting (e.g., submission of annual 
progress reporting requirements).
E. Budget and Budget Narrative (10 Points)
    1. 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.
    2. The applicant must provide a budget narrative justification of 
the items included in the proposed line item budget supporting the 
mission and goals of DVPI.
    3. Applicants should ensure that the budget and budget narrative 
are aligned with the project narrative. 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.
    4. The budget and budget narrative must not exceed four single-
spaced pages.
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

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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 
(e.g, 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 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, 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. 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 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 FY 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 to be submitted annually, 
within 30 days after the annual budget period ends. Progress reports 
will include an online submission of standard questions that will be 
provided to each grantee. Additional information for reporting and 
associated requirements will be included in the ``Programmatic Terms 
and Conditions'' in the official NoA, if funded.
    A final program progress report must be submitted within 90 days of 
expiration of the budget/project period.
B. Financial Reports
    Federal Financial Report (FFR or SF-425), Cash Transaction Reports 
are due 30 days after the close of every calendar quarter to the 
Payment Management Services, HHS at https://pms.psc.gov. It is 
recommended that the applicant also send a copy of the FFR (SF-425) 
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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. 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 
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/.
D. 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 https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/about-us/contact-us/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 https://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. 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, MD 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: 
MandatoryGrantee [email protected].


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    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: Selina T. 
Keryte, Public Health Analyst, DVPI National Coordinator, Division of 
Behavioral Health, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Stop: 08N34-A, Rockville, MD 
20857, Phone: (301) 443-7064, Fax: (301) 594-6213, Email: 
[email protected]
2. Questions on grants management and fiscal matters may be directed 
to: Andrew Diggs, Grants Management Specialist, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail 
Stop: 09E70, Rockville, MD 20857, Phone: (301) 443-2241, 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, Email: [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: July 21, 2017.
 Michael D. Weahkee,
RADM, Assistant Surgeon General, U.S. Public Health Service, Acting 
Director, Indian Health Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-15933 Filed 7-27-17; 8:45 am]
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