[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 38 (Tuesday, February 26, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6154-6155]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-03296]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Notice of Opportunity To Co-Sponsor OMH National Minority Health 
Month Steps Challenge

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Office of the Assistant Secretary for 
Health, Office of Minority Health (OMH), Department of Health and Human 
Services.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: OMH announces the opportunity for public and non-profit 
entities to co-sponsor the National Minority Health Month National 
Steps Challenge for April 2019. Potential co-sponsors must have a 
demonstrated interest in reducing health disparities among minority 
communities, advancing the HHS Physical Activity Guidelines and 
improving the health of Americans through promoting regular physical 
activity.

DATES: To receive consideration for this opportunity, a two-page 
proposal to participate as a co-sponsor must be received by OMH by 5 
p.m. EST on March 7, 2019 at the address listed below. Co-sponsorship 
proposals will meet the deadline if they are either (1) received or (2) 
postmarked on or before the deadline. Privately metered postmarks will 
not be accepted as proof of timely mailing. Proposals received after 
the established deadline will not be considered.

ADDRESSES: Proposals for co-sponsorship should be sent to Mr. Anthony 
Welch, HHS Office of Minority Health, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 600, 
Tower Building, Rockville, Maryland 20852. Requests may also be emailed 
to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Anthony Welch, HHS Office of 
Minority Health Quality, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 600, Tower 
Building, Rockville, Maryland 20852; (240) 453-2882.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The mission of the Office of Minority Health 
(OMH) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is to 
improve the health of racial and ethnic minority populations through 
the development of health policies and programs that will help 
eliminate health disparities. Key strategies of the OMH mission 
include:
     Developing and promoting policies, programs and practices 
to achieve health equity;
     Funding demonstration programs at the regional, state and 
local level that can contribute to health policy and the effectiveness 
of strategies for improving health;
     Improving data collection, reporting and sharing for 
ethnic and racial minority populations;
     Fostering research and evaluation; and
     Establishing and strengthening networks, coalitions and 
partnerships to identify and solve health problems.
    OMH observes National Minority Health Month every year in April to 
highlight the health disparities that persist among racial and ethnic 
minority populations and the ways in which policies, programs and 
partnerships can help advance health equity. The HHS OMH establishes 
the national theme and serves as the lead HHS office for the observance 
of National Minority Health Month.
    The theme for 2019 is Active & Healthy and is intended to help 
promote the second edition of the HHS Physical Activity Guidelines and 
the Move Your Way Campaign from the HHS Office of Disease Prevention 
and Health Promotion, especially among racial and ethnic minorities. 
OMH's main activity for this year's observance is the National Minority 
Health Month Steps Challenge (Challenge). The Challenge will occur 
throughout the month of April and OMH will enlist teams and individuals 
to participate from federal, state and local governments, community-
based organizations and tribal communities, who want to show their 
commitment to an active lifestyle. Activities and materials throughout 
the month will highlight the overall message that physical activity 
promotes health and reduces the risk of chronic disease.

Eligibility for Co-Sponsorship

    To be eligible, a potential co-sponsor shall: (1) Have a 
demonstrated understanding, commitment, and experience in conducting 
large-scale steps challenges; (2) be knowledgeable about strategies to 
promote health & active lifestyles; (3) have a track record and the 
ability to manage an online platform to host multiple teams in the 
challenge; (4) participate substantively in the co-sponsored activity, 
not just provide logistical support; and (5) have an organizational 
mission that is consistent with OMH and HHS. The selected co-sponsoring 
organization shall furnish the necessary personnel, materials, 
services, and facilities to administer its proposed portion of the 
responsibility for the Challenge. These duties will be outlined in a 
co-sponsorship agreement with OMH that will set forth the details of 
the co-sponsored activity.

Co-Sponsorship Proposal

    Each co-sponsorship proposal shall contain a description of: (1) 
The entity or organization's background and history; (2) its ability to 
satisfy the co-sponsorship criteria detailed above; and (3) its 
proposed involvement in the co-sponsored activity. The co-sponsorship 
proposal should not exceed two (2) pages in length and should be 
double-spaced in Times New Roman.

Evaluation Criteria

    After engaging in exploratory discussions with potential co-
sponsors that respond to this notice, representatives of OMH will 
select the co-sponsor using the following evaluation criteria:
    (1) Qualifications and capability to fulfill co-sponsorship 
responsibilities;
    (2) Creativity related to enhancing the National Minority Health 
Month event;
    (3) Potential for reaching and generating participants from among 
key stakeholders, including federal, state and local organizations, 
member-based organizations and the general public.

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    (4) Experience operating steps challenges;
    (5) Past or current work specific to health equity and physical 
activity promotion;
    (6) Professional qualifications and specific expertise with 
promoting physical activity;
    (7) Availability and description of online platform to support the 
challenge; and
    (8) Proposed plan for managing the co-sponsorship with OMH.

    Dated: February 15, 2019.
Felicia Collins,
Capt., Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health, (HHS Office of 
Minority Health).
[FR Doc. 2019-03296 Filed 2-25-19; 8:45 am]
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