[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 195 (Wednesday, October 11, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47216-47225]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-21786]


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 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Indian Health Service


Division of Behavioral Health; Youth Regional Treatment Center 
Aftercare Pilot Project

    Announcement Type: New.
    Funding Announcement Number: HHS-2018-IHS-YRTC-0001.
    Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 93.933.

Key Dates

    Application Deadline Date: October 1, 2017.
    Review Date: October 9, 2017.
    Earliest Anticipated Start Date: November 1, 2017.
    Signed Tribal Resolutions Due Date: October 1, 2017.
    Proof of Non-Profit Status Due Date: October 1, 2017.

I. Funding Opportunity Description

Statutory Authority

    The Indian Health Service (IHS) Office of Clinical and Preventative 
Services, Division of Behavioral Health (DBH), is accepting 
applications for a cooperative agreement for Youth Regional Treatment 
Center Aftercare Pilot Projects (Short Title: Youth Aftercare). This 
program was established by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017, 
Public Law 115-31, 131 Stat. 135 (2017). This program is authorized by 
25 U.S.C. 13, the Snyder Act, and the Indian Health Care Improvement 
Act, 25 U.S.C. 1665a and 1665g. This program is described in the 
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) under 93.933.

Background

    According to data from the CDC Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance 
Survey, American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth self-report 
higher rates of illicit substance use when compared to the general 
population. Substance use among AI/AN youth contributes to an increased 
risk of negative social problems that can range from delinquency to 
violence, including higher rates of suicide, and alcohol and drug-
related deaths when compared to U.S. all-races (2014 Trends In Indian 
Health).
    The IHS currently funds 11 Youth Residential Treatment Centers 
(YRTC) that provide a range of clinical services rooted in culturally 
relevant, holistic models of care. However, once AI/AN youth are 
discharged from the YRTC, they are faced with leaving a structured 
environment only to return home to families who may be unprepared to 
offer the needed support and where aftercare/case management resources 
can be limited.

Purpose

    The purpose of the YRTC Aftercare Pilot Project cooperative 
agreement is to address the gap in services that occurs when youth are 
discharged upon successful completion of a YRTC treatment program and 
return to their home community where necessary support systems may not 
exist. Insufficient options for continued care at home and in the 
community significantly decrease the likelihood of a continued journey 
of wellness for youth exiting the care of an YRTC. This pilot project 
will develop promising practices between YRTCs and Tribal communities 
to reduce alcohol and substance use relapse by identifying transitional 
services that can be culturally adapted to meet the needs of AI/AN 
youth to increase resiliency, self-coping, and provide support systems. 
By exploring solutions for how this continuum of care should take place 
after inpatient treatment, efforts will be made to establish community-
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approaches to reduce alcohol and substance use relapse and establish 
effective reintegration processes.
    Each application for the YRTC Aftercare Pilot Program will be 
required to address the following six objectives as outlined (and 
detailed in Section A, Part B--Proposed Approach) in their project 
narrative.
    1. Provide aftercare and case management services.
    2. Create and train community support systems in evidence-based 
care.
    3. Identify and implement best practices for increasing access to 
transitional services.
    4. Incorporate social media into aftercare practices.
    5. Increase data collection for post residential discharged youth.
    6. Evaluate and disseminate information among all YRTC facilities.
    All six of the objectives must be addressed in the application. If 
an application submission does not address all of the objectives in the 
Project Narrative scope of work, the application will not be considered 
for funding.

II. Award Information

    Type of Award: Cooperative Agreement.

Estimated Funds Available

    The funding identified for the current fiscal year (FY) 2017 is 
$810,000. The amount of funding identified for Year 2 and Year 3 of the 
cooperative agreement is $810,000. The amount of funding available for 
competing and continuation awards issued under this announcement is 
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

    One award for $810,000 will be issued under this program 
announcement.

Project Period

    The project period is for three years and will run consecutively 
from November 1, 2017 to October 31, 2020.

Cooperative Agreement

    Cooperative agreements awarded by the Department of Health and 
Human Services (HHS) are administered under the same policies as a 
grant. However, the funding agency (IHS) is required to have 
substantial programmatic involvement in the project during the entire 
award segment. Below is a detailed description of the level of 
involvement required for both IHS and the grantee. IHS will be 
responsible for activities listed under section A and the grantee will 
be responsible for activities listed under section B as stated:

Substantial Involvement Description for Cooperative Agreement

A. IHS Programmatic Involvement
    The IHS assigned program official will monitor the overall progress 
of the awardee's execution of the requirements of the award: IHS award 
noted below as well as their adherence to the terms and conditions of 
the cooperative agreements. This includes providing guidance for 
required reports, developing of tools, and other products, interpreting 
program findings, and assisting with evaluations and overcoming any 
difficulties or performance issues encountered.
B. Grantee Cooperative Agreement Award Activities
     Provide aftercare and case management services.
    (a) Support for an additional YRTC coordinator or case manager to:
    (i) Establish, in partnership with youth, a post treatment plan.
    (ii) Develop partnerships with service providers and community 
programs at the community level.
    (iii) Improve engagement with families and support systems of AI/AN 
youth participating in an YRTC program. Suggested activities may 
include travel assistance for family members to increase participation 
during youth treatment and positive parenting curriculum to parents 
while their youth is in care and post-treatment.
    (b) Provide Peer Recovery Support Specialist certification.
    (i) Increase placement of peer-to-peer support in partner community 
sites of youth participants.
    (ii) Provide ongoing training to Peer Recovery Support Specialist 
from partner communities.
     Create and train community support systems in evidence-
based care.
    (a) This may include how to identify signs of relapse, how to 
identify signs of mental health distress, how to navigate community 
referral processes, and how to manage prescription drugs.
     Identify and implement best practices for increasing 
access to transitional services.
    (a) This may include assistance with: Planning for education, 
referring to natural helpers, referral for housing, accompanying youth 
to outpatient or other community services, accessing culturally 
appropriate interventions, consultation with employers, in-home 
evaluations of family or living situations, parenting support, and 
transitioning to adult services.
     Incorporate social media into aftercare practices.
    (a) Explore and identify new avenues for incorporating social media 
into aftercare practices (e.g., production of peer to peer support 
applications and encouragement to find aftercare support through 
interactive technology).
     Increase data collection for post residential discharged 
AI/AN youth.
    (a) Increase data collection for post residential discharged youth 
through established data collection plans including post treatment 
outcomes for AI/AN youth at 30, 60, 90 days, 6 months and one year 
through a data collection process. (See Section A Part D--Performance 
Measurement Plan and Evaluation.)
     Evaluate and disseminate information among all YRTC 
facilities.
    (a) Develop, maintain, and disseminate comprehensive information on 
AI/AN youth aftercare practices to be shared among all YRTC leadership. 
This information should be focused on promising and best practices, 
service delivery, quality improvement, and strategies to be used among 
all YRTCs.
     Maintain open and consistent communication with the IHS 
program official on any financial or programmatic barriers to meeting 
the requirements of the award.

III. Eligibility Information

    I.

1. Eligibility

    To be eligible for this ``New FY2018 Funding Opportunity'' under 
this announcement, applicants must be one of the following as defined 
by 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 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 ``Tribal organization'' has the meaning given the term in the 
Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (at 25 U.S.C. 
5304(1)): ``Tribal organization'' means the recognized governing body 
of any Indian Tribe; any legally established organization of Indians 
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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.

    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 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 (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.
     Project Narrative (must be single-spaced and not exceed 10 
pages).
    [cir] Includes the statement of need, proposed scope of work, 
required objectives, and activities that provide a description of what 
will be accomplished, an Evaluation and Performance Measurement Plan, 
and a budget/budget narrative.
     Tribal Resolution(s).
     Letters of Support from organization's Board of Directors.
     501(c)(3) Certificate (if applicable).
     Biographical sketches for all Key Personnel.
     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).
     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 Project and Budget Narratives
    The project narrative (Parts A through D listed below) and budget/
budget narrative should be a separate Word document not to exceed 12 
pages total 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 but completely 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 cooperative agreement award. 
If the narrative exceeds the page limit, only the first 12 pages will 
be reviewed. The 12 page limit for the project narrative and budget/
budget narrative does not include the work plan, standard forms, Tribal 
resolutions, table of contents, and/or other appendix items.
A. Project Narrative: (10 Pages)
    There are four (4) parts to the project narrative:
    Part A--Statement of Need;
    Part B--Project Narrative/Proposed Approach;
    Part C--Organizational Capacity and Staffing/Administration; and,

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    Part D--Performance Measurement Plan and Evaluation;
    Below are additional details about what must be included in the 
project narrative.
Part A: Statement of Need (2 Pages)
    The statement of need describes the history and catchment area 
currently served by the applicant YRTC, including Tribal communities 
(``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 YRTC understands the problems 
and can reasonably address them. The statement of need must not exceed 
two single-spaced pages. This section must also succinctly but 
completely answer the questions listed under the evaluation criteria in 
Section V.1.A Statement of Need.
     Describe the current service gaps, including disconnection 
between available services and unmet needs of AI/AN youth, up to and 
including age 24, and their families. This should include services at 
the YRTC and in communities where youth reside.
     Describe the need for an enhanced infrastructure to 
increase the capacity to implement, sustain, and improve effective 
aftercare activities offered to youth exiting YRTC care and any other 
service gaps and problems related to the need for infrastructure 
development within the YRTC.
Part B: Project Narrative/Proposed Approach (4 Pages)
    State the purpose, goals and objectives of your proposed project. 
Clearly state how proposed activities address the needs detailed in the 
statement of need. Describe fully and clearly plans to meet the six 
objectives of this funding announcement outlined in the Purpose Section 
of this announcement. Each objective should be addressed with a 
corresponding timeframe. This section must succinctly but completely 
answer the questions listed under the evaluation criteria in Section 
V.1.B Project Narrative/Proposed Approach. Provide a work plan for year 
one project period that details expected key activities, 
accomplishments, and include responsible staff. [Note: The timeline 
will not count towards the 10 page limit and should be added as an 
attachment.]
    Projects supported through the YRTC Aftercare shall address each 
objective with specific attention to activities detailed below:
    1. Describe plans to increase capacity for aftercare/case 
management services:
    (a) Detail how project will provide support for an additional YRTC 
coordinator or case management role to:
    i. Establish, in partnership with youth, a post treatment plan.
    ii. Develop partnerships with service providers and community 
programs at the community level.
    iii. Improve engagement with families and support systems of AI/AN 
youth while in YRTC care. Suggested activities may include travel 
assistance for family members to increase participation during youth 
treatment and positive parenting curriculum to parents while their 
youth is in care and post-treatment.
    (b) Provide Peer Recovery Support Specialist certification
    i. Increase placement of peer-to-peer support in partnering 
community sites where youth reside after discharge.
    ii. Provide ongoing training to Peer Recovery Support Specialists 
from local communities.
    2. Describe a plan to create and train community support systems 
using evidence-based care.
    (a) This may include how to identify signs of relapse, how to 
identify signs of mental health distress, how to navigate community 
referral processes, positive parenting, and how to manage prescription 
drugs.
    3. Describe projected plans to identify and implement best 
practices for administering transitional services.
    (a) This may include assistance with: Planning for education, 
referring to natural helpers, referral for housing, accompanying youth 
to outpatient or other community services, accessing culturally 
appropriate interventions, consultation with employers, home visiting 
programs, in-home evaluations of family or living situations, home 
visiting, parenting support, and transitioning to adult services.
    4. Include expected sources and approach to explore and identify 
new avenues for incorporating social media into aftercare practices 
(e.g., production of peer to peer support applications for 
encouragement to find aftercare support through interactive 
technology).
    5. Describe a plan that will support data collection for post 
residential discharged youth through established data collection plans 
including post treatment outcomes for AI/AN youth at 30, 60, 90 days, 6 
months and one year through a data collection process. (See Section 
V.1.D Performance Measurement Plan and Evaluation Plan.)
    6. Describe a plan to develop evaluation and dissemination 
activities including lessons learned throughout the three years of 
funding. This should include presentations at conferences and webinars 
targeted at the IHS funded YRTCs.
Part C: Organizational Capacity and Staffing/Administration (2 Page)
    This section should describe your organization's significant 
program activities and accomplishments over the past three years 
outlined by the goals listed under the Purpose Section of this 
announcement. Current staff and future positions should also be 
outlined. This section must succinctly but completely answer the 
questions listed under the evaluation criteria in Section V.1.C 
Organizational Capabilities and Staffing/Administration.
     Identify qualified professionals who will implement 
proposed grant activities, administer the grant, including progress and 
financial reports.
     Identify staff to maintain open and consistent 
communication with the IHS program official on any financial or 
programmatic barriers to meeting the requirements of the award.
     Describe the organization's plan to hire or provide salary 
costs for full-time equivalent (FTE) additional YRTC coordinator or 
case manager.
     Describe the organizations current system and ability to 
develop partnerships with service providers and community programs 
including families and support systems of AI/AN youth residents.
     Describe potential project partners and community 
resources in the catchment area that can participate in the planning 
process and infrastructure development.
Part D: Performance Measurement Plan and Evaluation (2 Pages)
    This section of the application should describe efforts to collect 
and report project data that will support and demonstrate YRTC 
Aftercare Pilot Project activities. YRTC Aftercare grantees will be 
required to collect and report data pertaining to activities, processes 
and outcomes. Data collection activities should capture and document 
actions conducted throughout awarded years including those that will 
contribute to relevant project impact. This section should also 
describe applicant's plan to evaluate program activities including any 
evidence-based treatment programs implemented. The evaluation plan 
should describe expected results and any identified metrics to support 
program effectiveness. Evaluation plans should incorporate questions 
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documentation of lessons learned. This section must succinctly but 
completely answer the questions listed under the evaluation criteria in 
Section V.1.D Performance Measurement Plan and Evaluation Plan.
     Describe in a brief narrative a plan to monitor activities 
under each objective, demonstrate progress towards program outcomes and 
inform future program decisions over the three-year project period.
     Reporting on this plan will occur on an annual basis and 
at the end of the project period. IHS will work with awardees during 
the first six months of the project period to finalize an evaluation 
and performance measurement plan to better monitor the progress of the 
activities implemented and outcomes achieved.
     Describe proposed evaluation methods including performance 
measures and other data relevant to evaluation outcomes including 
intended results (i.e., impact and outcomes), include any partners who 
will assist in evaluation efforts if separate from the primary 
applicant.
    B. Budget and Budget Narrative (2 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. The budget should match the scope of 
work described in the project narrative. The budget and budget 
narrative should not exceed two pages. This section must succinctly but 
completely answer the questions listed under the evaluation criteria in 
Section V.1.E Budget and Budget Narrative.

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.
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. 
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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 project narrative and 2 page budget/budget narrative should 
include only the first year of activities; information for multi-year 
projects should be included as an appendix. See ``Multi-year Project 
Requirements'' at the end of this section for more information. The 
narrative section should be written in a manner that is clear to 
outside reviewers unfamiliar with prior related activities of the 
applicant. The project narrative and budget/budget narrative 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 (25 Points)
    The statement of need should not exceed two single-spaced pages. 
Applications will be evaluated based on following criteria:
     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), or other relevant 
factors, such as substance use rates or related health outcomes related 
to substance use. Describe the stakeholders and resources in the 
catchment area that can help implement the needed infrastructure 
development.
     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 aftercare 
activities offered to youth exiting YRTC care.
     Based on available data, describe the service gaps and 
other problems related to the need for infrastructure development 
within the YRTC. 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.
B. Project Narrative/Proposed Approach (30 Points)
    The project narrative required components (listed as the four 
components in ``Requirements for Project Narrative'') together should 
not exceed 10 single-spaced pages. Applications will be evaluated based 
on following criteria:
     Describe the purpose of the proposed project, including a 
clear statement of goals and objectives. The proposed project narrative 
is required to address all six objectives listed for Youth Aftercare.
    1. Provide aftercare and case management services.
    2. Create and train community support systems in evidence-based 
care.
    3. Identify and implement best practices for increasing access to 
transitional services.
    4. Incorporate social media into aftercare practices.
    5. Increase data collection for post residential discharged youth.
    6. Evaluate and disseminate information among all YRTC facilities.
     Describe how project activities will increase the capacity 
of a YRTC to improve the coordination of a collaborative behavioral 
health and wellness service systems including families and partner 
communities. Describe anticipated barriers and how these barriers will 
be addressed.
     Describe how the proposed project will address issues of 
diversity for AI/AN youth up to and including age 24 including race/
ethnicity, gender, culture/cultural identity, language, sexual 
orientation, disability, and literacy.
     Describe how AI/AN youth up to and including age 24 and 
families may receive services and how they will be involved in the 
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     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).
     Provide a work plan for year one project period that 
details expected key activities, accomplishments, and include 
responsible staff. [Note: The timeline will not count towards the 10 
page limit and should be added as an attachment.]
C. Organizational Capacity and Staffing/Administration (15 Points) 
Applications will be evaluated based on following criteria:
     Describe the management capability of the YRTC, applicant 
Tribe, and other participating organizations in administering similar 
cooperative agreements and projects.
     Identify staff to maintain open and consistent 
communication with the IHS program official on any financial or 
programmatic barriers to meeting the requirements of the award.
     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) 
and its direct link to YRTC management.
     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.
     Describe the resources available for the proposed project 
(e.g., facilities, equipment, information technology systems, and 
financial management systems).
     Identify 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, Tribal 
organization, or UIO has worked with or currently works with. [Note: 
The attachment will not count as part of the 10 page limit.]
     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 list of staff positions for the project, project 
director, project coordinator/caseworker, 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.
     Include position descriptions as attachments to the 
application for the project director, project coordinator/caseworker, 
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 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 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: The attachment will not count as part 
of the 10 page limit.] Do not include any of the following:
     Personally Identifiable Information;
     Resumes; or
     Curriculum Vitae.
D. Performance Measurement Plan and Evaluation (20 Points)
    Describe plans to monitor activities under each objective, 
demonstrate progress towards program outcomes and inform future program 
decisions over the three-year project period. Reporting on this plan 
will occur on an annual basis and at the end of the project period. IHS 
will work with awardees during the first six months of the project 
period to finalize an evaluation and performance measurement plan to 
better monitor the progress of the activities implemented and outcomes 
achieved. Applications will be evaluated based on following criteria 
and should address the following points:
     Describe proposed data collection efforts (performance 
measures and associated data) and how you will use the data to answer 
evaluation questions. This should include (a data collection method, a 
data source, a data measurement tool, identified staff for data 
management, and a data collection timeline).
     Identify key program partners and describe how they will 
participate in the implementation of the evaluation plan (e.g., Tribal 
Epidemiology Centers, local Tribal health boards, universities, etc.).
     Describe data collection and evaluation of any proposed 
evidence-based care programs implemented throughout awarded years.
     Describe how evaluating findings will be used at the 
applicant level. Discuss how data collected (i.e., performance 
measurement data) will be used and shared by the key program partners.
     Discuss any barriers or challenges expected for 
implementing the plan, collecting data (i.e., responding to performance 
measures), and reporting on evaluation results. Describe how these 
potential barriers would be overcome. In addition, applicants may also 
describe other measures to be developed or additional data sources and 
data collection methods that applicants will use.
E. Budget and Budget Narrative (10 Points)
    Applications will be evaluated based on following criteria:
     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.
     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. Questions to address include: What resources are 
needed to successfully carry out and manage the project? What other 
resources are available from the organization? Will new staff be 
recruited? Will outside consultants be required?
     For any outside consultants, include the total cost broken 
down by activity. This may be most pertinent for activities related to 
Objective 4.
     The budget and budget narrative must not exceed two 
single-spaced pages.
Multi-Year Project Requirements
    Projects must also include a brief project narrative and budget for 
years two and three (one additional page per year) addressing the 
developmental plans for each additional year of the project. [Note: The 
attachment will not count as part of the 12 page limit that makes up 
the Project and Budget Narrative.]

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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.).

1. 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

2. 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, 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

    Cooperative agreements 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 
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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 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) 
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. 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 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.

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    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: 
[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: Raven 
Ross, Division of Behavioral Health, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Stop: 
08N34-A, Rockville, MD 20857, Fax: (301) 594-6213, Email: 
[email protected].
    2. Questions on grants management and fiscal matters may be 
directed to: Andrew Diggs, Senior Grants Management Specialist, 5600 
Fishers Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70, Rockville, MD 20857, (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: September 29, 2017.
 Michael D. Weahkee,
RADM, Assistant Surgeon General, U.S. Public Health Service, Acting 
Director, Indian Health Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-21786 Filed 10-10-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4165-16-P