[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 151 (Wednesday, August 6, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45817-45827]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-18531]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Indian Health Service
Office of Direct Service and Contracting Tribes; National Indian
Health Outreach and Education II
Announcement Type: New Limited Competition.
Funding Announcement Number: HHS-2014-IHS-NIHOE-0002.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 93.933.
Key Dates
Application Deadline Date: August 30, 2014.
Review Date: September 8, 2014.
Earliest Anticipated Start Date: September 30, 2014.
Proof of Non-Profit Status Due Date: August 30, 2014.
I. Funding Opportunity Description
Statutory Authority
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is accepting competitive
applications for two limited competition cooperative agreements under
the National Indian Health Outreach and Education (NIHOE) program: The
Behavioral Health--Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Intervention
(MSPI)/Domestic Violence Prevention Initiative (DVPI) outreach and
education award and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune
Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) outreach and education award. The
Behavioral Health--MSPI/DVPI outreach and education award is funded by
IHS and is authorized under the Snyder Act, codified at 25 U.S.C. 13;
the Transfer Act, codified at 42 U.S.C. 2001; the Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2014, Public Law 113-76. The HIV/AIDS outreach and
education award is funded by the Office of the Secretary (OS),
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Funding for the HIV/AIDS
award will be provided by OS via an Intra-Departmental Delegation of
Authority dated May, 29, 2014 to IHS to permit obligation of funding
appropriated by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014, Public Law
113-76. Each award is funded through a separate funding stream by each
respective Agency's appropriations. The awardee is responsible for
accounting for each of the two awards separately and must provide two
separate financial reports (one for each award), as indicated below.
This program is described in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
under 93.933.
Background
The NIHOE program carries out health program objectives in the
American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) community in the interest of
improving Indian health care for all 566 Federally-recognized Tribes
including Tribal governments operating their own health care delivery
systems through Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act
(ISDEAA) contracts and compacts with the IHS and Tribes that continue
to receive health care directly from the IHS. This program addresses
health policy and health programs issues and disseminates educational
information to all AI/AN Tribes and villages. The NIHOE MSPI/DVPI and
HIV/AIDS awards require that public forums be held at Tribal
educational consumer conferences to disseminate changes and updates in
the latest health care information. These awards also require that
regional and national meetings be coordinated for information
dissemination as well as for the inclusion of planning and technical
assistance and health care recommendations on behalf of participating
Tribes to ultimately inform IHS and the Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) based on Tribal input through a broad based consumer
network.
Purpose
The purpose of these cooperative agreements is to further IHS
health program objectives in the AI/AN community with expanded outreach
and education efforts for the MSPI/DVPI and HIV/AIDS programs on a
national scale and in the interest of improving Indian health care.
This announcement includes two separate awards, each of which will be
awarded as noted below. The purpose of the MSPI/DVPI award is to
further the goals of the national MSPI and national DVPI programs. The
MSPI is a national demonstration project aimed at addressing the dual
problems of methamphetamine use and suicide in Indian Country. The MSPI
supports the use and development of evidence-based and practice-based
models which are culturally appropriate prevention and treatment
approaches to methamphetamine abuse and suicide in a community driven
context. The six goals of the MSPI are to effectively prevent, reduce,
or delay the use and/or spread of methamphetamine abuse; build on the
foundation of prior methamphetamine and suicide prevention and
treatment efforts in order to support the IHS, Tribes, and urban Indian
health organizations in developing and implementing Tribal and/or
culturally appropriate methamphetamine and suicide prevention and early
intervention strategies; increasing access to methamphetamine and
suicide prevention services; improving services for behavioral health
issues associated with methamphetamine use and suicide prevention;
promoting the development of new and promising services that are
culturally and community relevant; and demonstrating efficacy and
impact.
The DVPI is a nationally coordinated community-driven initiative
that includes a total of 65 awarded projects. The DVPI promotes the
development and implementation of evidence-based and practice-based
models of domestic violence prevention that are also culturally
competent. The goals of the DVPI are to: Support national and local
efforts by the IHS, Tribes, and urban Indian health programs to address
domestic and sexual violence (DSV) within AI/AN communities; promote
the development and enhancement of culturally appropriate evidence-
based and practice-based prevention, treatment, and educational models
addressing DSV within AI/AN communities; coordinate services and
provide resources for communities to respond to local DSV crises; and
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increase access to domestic violence prevention, sexual assault
prevention, or treatment services for survivors and their families.
[Note: While the national MSPI/DVPI programs include outreach to
urban Indian organizations, outreach aimed specifically at urban Indian
organizations will be addressed in a separate award announcement.
However, materials developed by the grantee in the (NIHOE-II) MSPI/DVPI
award described in this announcement may be distributed by IHS to urban
Indian organizations, at the discretion of the Agency.]
The purpose of the HIV/AIDS award is to further the goals of the
national HIV/AIDS program. HIV and AIDS are a critical and growing
health issue within the AI/AN population. The IHS National HIV/AIDS
Program seeks to avoid complacency and to increase awareness of the
impact of HIV/AIDS on AI/ANs. All activities are part of the IHS's
implementation plan to meet the three goals of the President's National
HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) to reduce the number of people who become
infected with HIV, increase access to care and optimize health outcomes
for people living with HIV, and reduce HIV-related disparities. This
population faces additional health disparities that contribute
significantly to the risk of HIV transmission such as substance abuse
and sexually transmitted infections. Amongst AI/AN people, HIV/AIDS
exists in both urban and rural populations (and on or near Tribal
lands); however, many of those living with HIV are not aware of their
status. These statistics, risk factors, and missed opportunities for
screening illuminate the need to go beyond raising awareness about HIV
and begin active integration of initiatives that will help routinize
HIV services. If the status quo is unchanged, prevalence will continue
to increase and AI/AN communities may face an irreversible problem.
Therefore, the National HIV/AIDS Program is working to change the way
HIV is discussed, to change and improve the way HIV testing is
integrated into health services, and to firmly establish linkages and
access to care. The IHS HIV/AIDS Program is implemented and executed
via an integrated and comprehensive approach through collaborations
across multi-health sectors, both internal and external to the agency.
It attempts to encompass all types of service delivery `systems'
including IHS/Tribal/Urban facilities. The IHS HIV/AIDS Program is
committed to realizing the goals of the President's NHAS and has
bridged the objectives and implementation to the IHS HIV/AIDS Strategic
Plan.
Limited Competition Justification
Competition for both of the awards included in this announcement is
limited to national Indian health care organizations with at least ten
years of experience providing education and outreach on a national
scale. This limitation ensures that the awardee will have: (1) A
national information-sharing infrastructure which will facilitate the
timely exchange of information between HHS and Tribes and Tribal
organizations on a broad scale; (2) a national perspective on the needs
of AI/AN communities that will ensure that the information developed
and disseminated through the projects is appropriate, useful and
addresses the most pressing needs of AI/AN communities; and (3)
established relationships with Tribes and Tribal organizations that
will foster open and honest participation by AI/AN communities.
Regional or local organizations will not have the mechanisms in place
to conduct communication on a national level, nor will they have an
accurate picture of the health care needs facing AI/ANs nationwide.
Organizations with less experience will lack the established
relationships with Tribes and Tribal organizations throughout the
country that will facilitate participation and the open and honest
exchange of information between Tribes and HHS. With the limited funds
available for these projects, HHS must ensure that the education and
outreach efforts described in this announcement reach the widest
audience possible in a timely fashion, are appropriately tailored to
the needs of AI/AN communities throughout the country, and come from a
source that AI/ANs recognize and trust. For these reasons, this is a
limited competition announcement.
II. Award Information
Type of Award
Cooperative Agreements.
Estimated Funds Available
The total amount of funding identified for the current fiscal year
(FY) 2014 is approximately $250,000 to fund two cooperative agreements
for one year; $150,000 will be awarded for the Behavioral Health--MSPI/
DVPI award and $100,000 will be awarded for the HIV/AIDS award. The
amount of funding available for competing 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
Two awards will be issued under this program announcement. It is
the intention of IHS and the Office of the Secretary (OS) that one
entity will receive both awards. OS and IHS will concur on the final
decision as to who will receive both awards.
Project Period
The project periods for each award will be for one year and will
run from September 30, 2014 with completion by September 29, 2015.
Cooperative Agreement
Cooperative agreements awarded by HHS are administered under the
same policies as a grant. The funding agencies (IHS and OS) are
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 agencies and the grantee. IHS
and OS, through IHS, will be responsible for activities listed under
section A and the awardee 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 two awards: IHS
award and OS 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. The IHS
assigned program official must approve all presentations, electronic
content, and other materials, including mass emails, developed by
awardee pursuant to these awards and any supplemental awards prior to
the presentation or dissemination of such materials to any party.
(1) Behavioral Health--MSPI/DVPI award:
i. The IHS assigned program official will work in partnership with
the awardee to identify and provide presentation topics on MSPI/DVPI
for the National Tribal Advisory Committee meetings; the Behavioral
Health Work Group; webinars; and IHS Area conference calls.
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ii. The IHS assigned program official will work in partnership with
the awardee to identify MSPI/DVPI projects in need of technical
assistance.
(2) HIV/AIDS award:
IHS staff will provide support for the HIV/AIDS award as follows:
i. The IHS assigned program official will work in partnership with
the awardee in all decisions involving strategy, hiring of grantee
personnel, deployment of resources, release of public information
materials, quality assurance, coordination of activities, training,
reports, budgets, and evaluations. Collaboration includes data
analysis, interpretation of findings, and reporting.
ii. The IHS assigned program official will work closely with OS and
all participating IHS health services/programs, as appropriate, to
coordinate award activities.
iii. The IHS assigned program official will coordinate the
following for OS and the participating IHS program offices and staff:
Discussion and release of any and all special grant
conditions upon fulfillment.
Monthly scheduled conference calls.
Appropriate dissemination of required reports to each
participating program.
iv. The IHS will, jointly with the awardee, plan and set an agenda
for each of the conferences mentioned in this announcement that:
Shares the training and/or accomplishments.
Fosters collaboration amongst the participating program
offices, agencies, and/or departments.
Increases visibility for the partnership between the
awardee and the IHS and OS.
v. IHS will provide guidance in addressing deliverables and
requirements.
vi. IHS will provide guidance in preparing articles for publication
and/or presentations of program successes, lessons learned, and new
findings.
vii. IHS will communicate via monthly conference calls, individual
or collective site visits, and monthly meetings.
viii. IHS staff will review articles concerning the HHS, OS, and
the Agency for accuracy and may, as requested by the awardee, provide
relevant articles.
ix. IHS will provide technical assistance to the entity as
requested.
x. IHS staff may, at the request of the entity's board, participate
on study groups and may recommend topics for analysis and discussion.
B. Grantee Cooperative Agreement Award Activities
The awardee must comply with relevant Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) Circular provisions regarding lobbying, any applicable
lobbying restrictions provided under other law and any applicable
restriction on the use of appropriated funds for lobbying activities.
The awardee is responsible for the following in addition to
fulfilling all requirements noted for each award component: Behavioral
Health--MSPI/DVPI and HIV/AIDS.
i. To succinctly and independently address the requirements for
each of the two awards listed below: Behavioral Health--MSPI/DVPI and
HIV/AIDS.
ii. To facilitate a forum or forums at which concerns can be heard
that are representative of all Tribal governments in the area of health
care policy analysis and program development for each of the two
components listed above.
iii. To assure that health care outreach and education is based on
Tribal input through a broad-based consumer network involving the Area
Indian health boards or health board representatives from each of the
12 IHS Areas.
iv. To establish relationships with other national Indian
organizations, professional groups, and Federal, State, and local
entities supportive of AI/AN health programs.
v. To improve and expand access for AI/AN Tribal governments to all
available programs within the HHS.
vi. To disseminate timely health care information to Tribal
governments, AI/AN health boards, other national Indian organizations,
professional groups, Federal, State, and local entities.
vii. To provide periodic dissemination of health care information,
including publication of a newsletter four times a year that features
articles on MSPI/DVPI and HIV/AIDS health promotion/disease/behavioral
health prevention activities and models of best or promising practices,
health policy, and funding information relevant to AI/AN, etc.
The following schedule of deliverables outlines the requirements
necessary to effectuate timely and effective support services to Tribal
MSPI/DVPI projects:
Summary of Tasks To Be Performed
MSPI/DVPI
At a minimum, the awardee shall provide Tribal MSPI/DVPI
program updates at the National Tribal Advisory Committee meetings and
conference calls; and the Behavioral Health Work Group meetings and
conference calls.
At a minimum, the awardee shall serve as a committee
member for the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention's
American Indian/Alaska Native Task Force. .
The awardee shall participate in MSPI/DVPI Area conference
calls requested by the IHS assigned program official. The awardee must
be included on the agenda and provide presentations on specific areas
of interest identified by the Tribal MSPI/DVPI programs and IHS
assigned program official.
Outreach and Education
The awardee shall provide information and education via
multi-media venues, including but not limited to teleconference,
webinar workshops, and/or online training modules on topics of
particular importance to Tribal MSPI/DVPI projects. The awardee will
work with MSPI/DVPI Tribal projects and the IHS assigned program
official to identify topics. Topics will be discussed prior to the
teleconference or webinar and will be subject to approval from the IHS
assigned program official. PowerPoint slides must be submitted for
approval two weeks prior to the presentation and will be made available
on the IHS MSPI/DVPI Web sites. Awardee's organizational Web site will
link to IHS MSPI/DVPI Web sites.
The awardee shall conduct workshops and/or presentations
including, but not limited to, the successes of the MSPI/DVPI and
promising practices and/or best practices of Tribal MSPI/DVPI programs
at three national conferences (venue and content of presentations to be
agreed upon by the awardee and the IHS assigned program official).
The awardee shall conduct workshops and/or presentations
including, but not limited to the Tribal Law and Order Act (TLOA),
Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse (IASA), the development/
implementation of Tribal Action Plans (TAPs), and the Community
Readiness Model. The topics and content of all presentations will be
discussed and will be subject to approval from the IHS assigned program
official. PowerPoint slides must be submitted for approval two weeks
prior to the presentation and will be made available on the IHS ASA Web
site and other TLOA Web sites, which will be identified. The awardee's
organizational Web site will feature a link to the IHS ASA Web site and
other TLOA Web sites, which will be identified and submitted to the
awardee by DBH staff.
The awardee shall maintain a booth at identified meetings
and conferences
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to provide comprehensive information on Tribal MSPI/DVPI programs,
curricula, findings, and strategies to local, regional, state, and
Federal agencies and organizations.
Technical Assistance
The awardee shall review progress reports of MSPI/DVPI
projects identified by the program official.
The awardee will develop and maintain orientation
materials for MSPI/DVPI projects including but limited to factsheets
and guides.
The awardee will provide training and technical assistance
to increase AI/AN specific culture- or tradition-based interventions to
be listed on the IHS Best and Promising Practice Registry.
The awardee will provide training and technical assistance
to Tribes to address alcohol and substance abuse issues in AI/AN
communities. Training and technical assistance will incorporate
collaboration with the IASA Steering Committee and all workgroups to
identify topics and content related to the implementation of the TLOA
and development of TAPs.
The awardee will conduct collaborative dialogues for TAP
learning communities that address the development/implementation of
TAP, including the Community Readiness Model.
Information Sharing
The awardee shall develop, maintain, and disseminate
comprehensive information on Tribal MSPI/DVPI programs, curricula,
findings, articles, and strategies to all Tribal MSPI/DVPI programs,
and present the information at conference and meeting booths as
described above.
The awardee will provide postings on MSPI/DVPI related
information for the IHS MSPI/DVPI Web site.
The awardee will develop and/or maintain a comprehensive
list of evidence-based and practice-based program development and
business practice guidelines for use by Tribal MSPI/DVPI programs.
The awardee will develop and publish a semi-annual MSPI/
DVPI newsletter focusing on the impact and outcomes of the MSPI/DVPI
projects in Tribal communities.
The awardee shall act as a resource broker and identify
subject matter experts to conduct trainings and technical assistance
for implementation of the TLOA.
The awardee shall develop, maintain, and disseminate
information on the TLOA and the development/implementation of TAPs,
focusing on various stages of Community Readiness Models.
The awardee shall provide quarterly articles for the IASA
newsletter focusing on the successful impact and outcomes of TAP
projects in Tribal communities, available resources, and funding
opportunities.
Reporting
The awardee shall provide semi-annual reports documenting
and describing progress and accomplishment of the activities specified
above, attaching any necessary documentation to adequately document
accomplishments.
The awardee shall attend bi-weekly, regularly scheduled,
in-person and conference call meetings with the IHS assigned program
official team to discuss the awardee's services and MSPI/DVPI related
issues. The awardee must provide meeting minutes that highlight the
awardee's specific involvement and participation.
The awardee shall obtain approval from the IHS assigned
program official for all PowerPoint presentations, electronic content,
and other materials, including mass emails, developed by awardee
pursuant to this award and any supplemental awards prior to the
presentation or dissemination of such materials to any party, allowing
for a reasonable amount of time for IHS review
Deliverables
Attendance at regularly scheduled meetings between awardee
and the IHS assigned program official, evidenced by meeting minutes
which highlight the awardee's specific involvement and participation.
Participation on MSPI/DVPI Area conference calls
identified by the IHS assigned program official, evidenced by meeting
agenda and minutes as needed.
Report of outcomes at the following (meeting booths,
workshops and/or presentations provided):
(a) National Tribal Advisory Committee conference calls and
meetings.
(b) Behavioral Health Work Group conference calls and meetings.
(PowerPoint slides in electronic form and one hard copy are to be
submitted to the program official and the IHS assigned program official
as required).
(c) IHS Area conference calls.
(d) IHS Area and national webinars.
(e) Other AI/AN national conferences
Completed programmatic reviews of semi and annual progress
reports of Tribal MSPI/DVPI projects in order to identify projects that
require technical assistance. [Note: This review is not to replace IHS
review of MSPI/DVPI programs. The programmatic reviews to be conducted
by grantee are secondary reviews intended solely to identify programs
in need of technical assistance.]
[cir] The awardee shall help the IHS assigned program official
identify challenges faced by participating Tribal communities and
assist in developing solutions.
Copies of educational and practice-based information
provided to Tribal MSPI/DVPI programs (electronic form and one hard
copy).
Copies of all promotional and educational materials
provided to Tribal MSPI/DVPI programs and other projects (electronic
form and one hard copy).
Copies of all promotional materials provided to media and
other outlets (electronic form and one hard copy).
Copies of all articles published (electronic form and one
hard copy). Submit semi-annual and annual progress reports to DBH, due
no later than 30 days after the reporting cycle, attaching any
necessary documentation. For example: meeting minutes, correspondence
with Tribal MSPI/DVPI projects, samples of all written materials
developed including brochures, news articles, videos, radio and
television ads to adequately document accomplishments.
The awardee will submit a deliverable schedule to the
program official no later than 30 days after the start date.
HIV/AIDS
In alignment with the above program and independent from MSPI/DVPI
activities (both via fiscal resources and programmatic implementation),
the awardee shall:
Disseminate existing HIV/AIDS messages to AI/AN audiences
in a format designed to solicit, collect, and report on community-level
feedback and generate discussion regarding the disease and its
prevention. This may include electronic and emerging means of
communication. At least four distinct audiences (such as women, young
people, etc.) will be addressed and engaged. Preference will be given
to reaching audiences with the highest HIV burden or potential
increases as supported by the NHAS.
Disseminate existing IHS HIV/AIDS program and other HIV/
AIDS training materials to educators, health care providers, and other
key audiences. Collect and report on relevant evaluation criteria,
including impacts on underlying knowledge, attitudes, or beliefs about
HIV acquisition, testing, or treatment.
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Deliver HIV/AIDS technical assistance and activity support
program. Engage in documented partnerships with AI/AN communities to
expand their capacity relevant to HIV/AIDS education and prevention
efforts. Local activity support may include subawards of resources and
distribution of incentives to qualified AI/AN-serving community
organizations increasing HIV/AIDS education and prevention in their
populations. Subaward eligibility standards and management controls
will be proposed by the awardee and will be subject to IHS approval.
These activities must be conducted in accordance with Federal grant
policies and procedures. Awardee will collect and maintain relevant
evaluation materials and generate reports that highlight progress
towards the President's NHAS goals on the community level and that
collect best practices for dissemination to other communities.
Contribute technical expertise to the IHS HIV/AIDS program
and develop formal written documents responding to information requests
from the public regarding HIV/AIDS initiatives.
Develop and launch anti-stigma messaging for at least one
audience, coordinated with other local activities to increase HIV
screening and increase access to services, or increase positive role
modeling for people living with, or at risk of, acquiring HIV/AIDS.
Support and document issue-specific discussions with
Tribal Leaders as needed to address effective prevention interventions
for AI/AN populations as noted in the President's NHAS.
Obtain approval from the IHS assigned program official of
all presentations, electronic content, and other materials, including
mass emails, developed by awardee pursuant to this award and any
supplemental awards prior to the presentation or dissemination of such
materials to any party, allowing for a reasonable amount of time for
IHS review.
III. Eligibility Information
1. Eligibility
To be eligible for this ``New/Competing Continuation Limited
Competition Announcement'', an applicant must:
Provide proof of non-profit status with the application, e.g.
501(c)(3). Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding
opportunity are national Indian organizations.
The national Indian organization must have the infrastructure in
place to accomplish the work under the proposed program. Eligible
entities must have demonstrated expertise in the following areas:
Representing all Tribal governments and providing a
variety of services to Tribes, Area health boards, Tribal
organizations, and Federal agencies, and playing a major role in
focusing attention on Indian health care needs, resulting in improved
health outcomes for AI/ANs.
Promotion and support of Indian education and coordinating
efforts to inform AI/AN of Federal decisions that affect Tribal
government interests including the improvement of Indian health care.
National health policy and health programs administration.
Have a national AI/AN constituency and clearly support
critical services and activities within the IHS mission of improving
the quality of health care for AI/AN people.
Portray evidence of their solid support of improved health
care in Indian Country.
Provide evidence of at least ten years of experience
providing education and outreach on a national scale.
[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.]
A standard term and condition of award will be included in the
final Notice of Award (NOA); all grant recipients will be subject to a
term and condition that instructs grantees to recognize any same-sex
marriage legally entered into in a U.S. jurisdiction that recognizes
their marriage, including one of the 50 states, the District of
Columbia or a U.S. territory, or in a foreign country so long as that
marriage would also be recognized by a U.S. jurisdiction, when applying
the terms of the Federal statute(s) governing their awards. This
applies regardless of whether or not the couple resides in a
jurisdiction that recognizes same-sex marriage. However, this does not
apply to registered domestic partnerships, civil unions or similar
formal relationships recognized under the law of the jurisdiction of
celebration as something other than a marriage. Accordingly, recipients
must review and revise, as needed, any policies and procedures which
interpret or apply Federal statutory or regulatory references to such
terms as ``marriage,'' ``spouse,'' ``family,'' ``household member,'' or
similar references to familial relationship to reflect inclusion of
same-sex spouses and marriages. Any similar familial terminology
references in HHS statutes, regulations, or policy transmittals will be
interpreted to include same-sex spouses and marriages legally entered
into as described herein.
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.
[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.]
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 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/index.cfm?module=dsp_dgm_funding
Questions regarding the electronic application process may be
directed to Mr. Paul Gettys at (301) 443-2114.
2. Content and Form Application Submission
Two complete separate signed applications are required. Both
applications should address all the following components separately in
each application. Each separate
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application must include the project narrative as an attachment to the
application package. Mandatory documents for all applicants include:
Table of contents.
Abstract (one page) summarizing the project.
Application forms:
[cir] SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance.
[cir] SF-424A, Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs.
[cir] SF-424B, Assurances--Non-Construction Programs.
Budget Justification and Narrative (must be single spaced
and not exceed five pages).
Project Narrative (must not exceed 20 pages).
[cir] Background information on the organization.
[cir] Proposed scope of work, objectives, and activities that
provide a description of what will be accomplished, including a one-
page Timeframe Chart.
Letter of Support from Organization's Board of Directors.
501(c)(3) Certificate.
Position Descriptions for all key personnel.
Resumes 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.
Organizational Chart (optional).
Documentation of current Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) A-133 required Financial Audit (if applicable)
Acceptable forms of documentation include:
[cir] Email confirmation from Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC)
that audits were submitted; or
[cir] Face sheets from audit reports. These can be found on the FAC
Web site: http://harvester.census.gov/sac/dissem/accessoptions.html?submit=Go+To+Database
Public Policy Requirements
All Federal-wide public policies apply to IHS grants and
cooperative agreements with exception of the Discrimination policy.
Requirements for Project and Budget Narratives
A. Project Narrative: This narrative should be a separate Word
document that is no longer than 20 pages and must: be single-spaced, be
type written, have consecutively numbered pages, use black type not
smaller than 12 characters per one inch, and be printed on one side
only of standard size 8 \1/2\'' x 11'' paper.
Be sure to succinctly address and answer all questions listed under
each part of the narrative and place all responses and required
information in the correct section (noted below), or they shall not be
considered or scored. These narratives will assist the Objective Review
Committee (ORC) in becoming more familiar with the applicant's
activities and accomplishments prior to this grant award. If the
narrative exceeds the page limit, only the first 20 pages will be
reviewed. The 20-page limit for the narrative does not include the work
plan, standard forms, Tribal resolutions, table of contents, budget,
budget justifications, narratives, and/or other appendix items.
There are three parts to the narrative: Part A--Program
Information; Part B--Program Planning and Evaluation; and Part C--
Program Report. See below for additional details about what must be
included in the narrative.
Reminder: You are required to submit two separate complete and
signed application packages. One for the Behavioral Health--MSPI/DVPI
cooperative agreement and one complete signed application package for
the HIV/AIDS cooperative agreement. This applies to the narratives and
budgets as well and all components listed below. Be sure to address
each component separately in its respective application package. The
page limitations below are for each narrative and budget submitted.
Part A: Program Information (6 Page Limitation)
Section 1: Needs
Describe how the national Indian organization has the experience to
provide outreach and education efforts regarding the pertinent changes
and updates in health care for each of the two components listed
herein: Behavioral Health--MSPI/DVPI and HIV/AIDS.
Part B: Program Planning and Evaluation (6 Page Limitation)
Section 1: Program Plans
Describe fully and clearly how the national Indian organization
plans to address the NIHOE II MSPI/DVPI and HIV/AIDS requirements,
including how the national Indian organization plans to demonstrate
improved health education and outreach services to all 566 Federally-
recognized Tribes for each of the two components described herein.
Section 2: Program Evaluation
Describe fully and clearly how the outreach and education efforts
will impact changes in knowledge and awareness in Tribal communities
regarding both components. Identify anticipated or expected benefits
for the Tribal constituency.
Part C: Program Report (3 Page Limitation)
Section 1: Describe Major Accomplishments Over the last 24 Months
Identify and describe significant program achievements associated
with the delivery of quality health outreach and education. Provide a
comparison of the actual accomplishments to the goals established for
the project period for both components, or if applicable, provide
justification for the lack of progress.
Section 2: Describe Major Activities Over the Last 24 Months
Identify and summarize recent major health related outreach and
education project activities of the work performed for both components
during the last project period.
B. Budget Narrative: This narrative must include a line item budget
with a narrative justification for all expenditures identifying
reasonable and allowable 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 page
limitation should not exceed five pages.
3. Submission Dates and Times
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by
12:00 a.m., midnight 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 support@grants.gov 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. Paul Gettys, DGM
(Paul.Gettys@ihs.gov) at (301) 443-2114. Please be sure to contact Mr.
Gettys at least ten days prior to the application deadline. Please do
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not contact the DGM until you have received a Grants.gov tracking
number. In the event you are not able to obtain a tracking number, call
the DGM as soon as possible.
If the applicant needs to submit a paper application instead of
submitting electronically via Grants.gov, a waiver must be requested.
Prior approval must be requested and obtained from Ms. Tammy Bagley,
Acting Director of DGM, (see Section IV.6 below for additional
information). The waiver must: (1) Be documented in writing (emails are
acceptable), before submitting a paper application and (2) include a
clear justification for the need to deviate from the required
electronic grants submission process. Written waiver request can be
sent to GrantsPolicy@ihs.gov with a copy sent to Tammy.Bagley@ihs.gov.
Once the waiver request has been approved, the applicant will receive a
confirmation of approval and the mailing address to submit the
application. Paper applications that are submitted without a copy of
the signed waiver from the Acting Director of the DGM will not be
reviewed or considered further for funding. The applicant will be
notified via email of this decision by the Grants Management Officer of
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.
4. Intergovernmental Review
Executive Order 12372 requiring intergovernmental review is not
applicable to this program.
5. Funding Restrictions
Pre-award costs are not allowable.
The available funds are inclusive of direct and
appropriate indirect costs.
Only one grant/cooperative agreement will be awarded per
applicant.
IHS will not acknowledge receipt of applications.
6. Electronic Submission Requirements
All applications must be submitted electronically. Please use the
http://www.Grants.gov Web site to submit an application electronically
and select the ``Find Grant Opportunities'' link on the homepage.
Download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and
then upload and submit the completed application via the http://www.Grants.gov Web site. Electronic copies of the application may not
be submitted as attachments to email messages addressed to IHS
employees or offices.
If the applicant receives a waiver to submit paper application
documents, they must follow the rules and timelines that are noted
below. The applicant must seek assistance at least ten days prior to
the Application Deadline Date listed in the Key Dates section on page
one of this announcement.
Applicants that do not adhere to the timelines for System for Award
Management (SAM) and/or http://www.Grants.gov registration or 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: support@grants.gov 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.
If it is determined that a waiver is needed, the applicant
must submit a request in writing (emails are acceptable) to
GrantsPolicy@ihs.gov with a copy to Tammy.Bagley@ihs.gov. Please
include a clear justification for the need to deviate from the standard
electronic submission process.
If the waiver is approved, the application should be sent
directly to the DGM by the Application Deadline Date listed in the Key
Dates section on page one of this announcement.
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 Office of Direct
Service and Contracting Tribes (ODSCT) will notify the applicant that
the application has been received.
Email applications will not be accepted under this
announcement.
Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS)
All IHS applicants and grantee organizations are required to obtain
a DUNS number and maintain an active registration in the SAM database.
The DUNS number is a unique 9-digit identification number provided by
D&B which uniquely identifies each entity. The DUNS number is site
specific; therefore, each distinct performance site may be assigned a
DUNS number. Obtaining a DUNS number is easy, and there is no charge.
To obtain a DUNS number, please access it through http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform, or to expedite the process, call (866) 705-
5711.
All HHS recipients are required by the Federal Funding
Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006, as amended (``Transparency
Act''), to report information on subawards. Accordingly, all IHS
grantees must notify potential first-tier subrecipients that no entity
may receive a first-tier subaward unless the entity has provided its
DUNS number to the prime grantee organization. This requirement ensures
the use of a universal identifier to enhance the quality of information
available to the public pursuant to the Transparency Act.
System for Award Management (SAM)
Organizations that were not registered with 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
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IHS Grants Management, Grants Policy Web site: https://www.ihs.gov/dgm/index.cfm?module=dsp_dgm_policy_topics.
V. Application Review Information
The instructions for preparing the application narrative also
constitute the evaluation criteria for reviewing and scoring the
application. Weights assigned to each section are noted in parentheses.
The 20 page narrative should include only the first year of activities
and 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 60 points is required for funding. Points are assigned as
follows:
1. Criteria
A. Introduction and Need for Assistance (15 Points)
(1) Describe the organization's current health, education and
technical assistance operations as related to the broad spectrum of
health needs of the AI/AN community. Include what programs and services
are currently provided (i.e., Federally-funded, State-funded, etc.),
and identify any memorandums of agreement with other national, Area or
local Indian health board organizations. This could also include HHS'
agencies that rely on the applicant as the primary gateway organization
that is capable of providing the dissemination of health information to
Tribes. Include information regarding technologies currently used
(i.e., hardware, software, services, Web sites, etc.), and identify the
source(s) of technical support for those technologies (i.e., in-house
staff, contractors, vendors, etc.). Include information regarding how
long the applicant has been operating and its length of association/
partnerships with Area health boards, etc. [historical collaboration].
(2) Describe the organization's current technical assistance
ability. Include what programs and services are currently provided,
programs and services projected to be provided, and describe any
memorandums of agreement with other national Indian organizations that
deem the applicant as the primary source of health policy information
for AI/ANs, or any other memorandums of agreement with other Area
Indian health boards, etc.
(3) Describe the population to be served by the proposed projects.
Are they hard to reach? Are there barriers? Include a description of
the number of Tribes who currently benefit from the technical
assistance provided by the applicant.
(4) Describe the geographic location of the proposed project
including any geographic barriers experienced by the recipients of the
technical assistance to the health care information provided.
(5) Identify all previous IHS cooperative agreement awards
received, dates of funding and summaries of the projects'
accomplishments. State how previous cooperative agreement funds
facilitated education, training and technical assistance nationwide for
AI/ANs. (Copies of reports will not be accepted.)
(6) Describe collaborative and supportive efforts with national,
Area, and local Indian health boards.
(7) Explain the need/reason for the proposed projects by
identifying specific gaps or weaknesses in services or infrastructure
that will be addressed by the proposed projects. Explain how these
gaps/weaknesses have been assessed.
(8) Explain what measures were taken or will be taken to ensure the
proposed projects will not create new gaps or weaknesses in services or
infrastructure.
(9) Describe the effect of the proposed project on current programs
(i.e., Federally-funded, State funded, etc.) and, if applicable, on
current equipment (i.e., hardware, software, services, etc.). Include
the effect of the proposed projects on planned/anticipated programs
and/or equipment.
(10) Describe how the projects relate to the purpose of the
cooperative agreement by identifying how the proposed project will
address national Indian health care outreach and education regarding
various health data listed, e.g. MSPI/DVPI and HIV and AIDS,
dissemination, training, and technical assistance, etc.
B. Project Objective(s), Work Plan and Approach (40 points)
(1) Identify the proposed project objective(s) for each of the two
projects, as applicable, addressing the following:
Measurable and (if applicable) quantifiable.
results oriented.
time-limited.
Example: Issue four quarterly newsletters, provide alerts and
quantify number of contacts with Tribes. Goals must be clear and
concise.
(2) Address how the proposed projects will result in change or
improvement in program operations or processes for each proposed
project objective for the selected projects. Also address what tangible
products, if any, are expected from the project, (i.e. legislative
analysis, policy analysis, annual conferences, mid-year conferences,
summits, etc.).
(3) Address the extent to which the proposed projects will provide,
improve, or expand services that address the need(s) of the target
population. Include a strategic plan and business plan currently in
place that are being used that will include the expanded services.
Include the plan(s) with the application submission.
(4) Submit a work plan in the Appendix that:
Provides the action steps on a timeline for accomplishing
each of the projects' proposed objective(s).
Identifies who will perform the action steps.
Identifies who will supervise the action steps taken.
Identifies what tangible products will be produced during
and at the end of the proposed project objective(s).
Identifies who will accept and/or approve work products
during the duration of the proposed projects and at the end of the
proposed projects.
Identifies any training that will take place during the
proposed projects and who will be attending the training.
Identifies evaluation activities proposed in the work
plans.
(5) If consultants or contractors will be used during the proposed
project, please include the following information in their scope of
work (or note if consultants/contractors will not be used):
Educational requirements.
Desired qualifications and work experience.
Expected work products to be delivered on a timeline.
If a potential consultant/contractor has already been identified,
please include a resume in the Appendix.
(6) Describe what updates will be required for the continued
success of the proposed project. Include when these updates are
anticipated and where funds will come from to conduct the update and/or
maintenance.
C. Program Evaluation (20 points)
Each proposed objective requires an evaluation component to assess
its progress and ensure its completion. Also, include the evaluation
activities in the work plan.
Describe the proposed plan to evaluate both outcomes and process.
Outcome evaluation relates to the results identified in the objectives,
and process evaluation relates to the work plan and activities of the
project.
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(1) For outcome evaluation, describe:
What will the criteria be for determining success of each
objective?
What data will be collected to determine whether the
objective was met?
At what intervals will data be collected?
Who will collect the data and their qualifications?
How will the data be analyzed?
How will the results be used?
(2) For process evaluation, describe:
How will the projects be monitored and assessed for
potential problems and needed quality improvements?
Who will be responsible for monitoring and managing
project improvements based on results of ongoing process improvements
and what are their qualifications?
How will ongoing monitoring be used to improve the
projects?
Describe any products, such as manuals or policies, that
might be developed and how they might lend themselves to replication by
others.
How will the organization document what is learned
throughout the projects' grant periods?
(3) Describe any evaluation efforts planned after the grant period
has ended.
(4) Describe the ultimate benefit to the AI/AN population served by
the applicant organization that will be derived from these projects.
D. Organizational Capabilities, Key Personnel and Qualifications (15
points)
This section outlines the broader capacity of the organization to
complete the project outlined in the work plan. It includes the
identification of personnel responsible for completing tasks and the
chain of responsibility for successful completion of the projects
outlined in the work plans.
(1) Describe the organizational structure of the organization
beyond health care activities, if applicable.
(2) Describe the ability of the organization to manage the proposed
projects. Include information regarding similarly sized projects in
scope and financial assistance, as well as other cooperative
agreements/grants and projects successfully completed.
(3) Describe what equipment (i.e., fax machine, phone, computer,
etc.) and facility space (i.e., office space) will be available for use
during the proposed projects. Include information about any equipment
not currently available that will be purchased through the cooperative
agreement/grant.
(4) List key personnel who will work on the projects. Include title
used in the work plans. In the Appendix, include position descriptions
and resumes for all key personnel. Position descriptions should clearly
describe each position and duties, indicating desired qualifications
and experience requirements related to the proposed project. Resumes
must indicate that the proposed staff member is qualified to carry out
the proposed project activities. If a position is to be filled,
indicate that information on the proposed position description.
(5) If personnel are to be only partially funded by this
cooperative agreement, indicate the percentage of time to be allocated
to this project and identify the resources used to fund the remainder
of the individual's salary.
E. Categorical Budget and Budget Justification (10 points)
This section should provide a clear estimate of the program costs
and justification for expenses for the entire cooperative agreement
period for each award. The budgets and budget justifications should be
consistent with the tasks identified in the work plans. Because each of
the two awards included in this announcement are funded through
separate funding streams, the applicant must provide a separate budget
and budget narrative for each of the two components and must account
for costs separately.
(1) Provide a categorical budget for each of the 12-month budget
periods requested for each of the two projects.
(2) If IDC are claimed, indicate and apply the current negotiated
rate to the budget. Include a copy of the rate agreement in the
Appendix. See Section VI. Award Administration Information, 3. Indirect
Costs.
(3) Provide a narrative justification explaining why each line item
is necessary or relevant to the proposed project. Include sufficient
costs and other details to facilitate the determination that the cost
is allowable (i.e., equipment specifications, etc.).
Appendix Items
Work plan, logic model and/or time line for proposed
objectives.
Position descriptions for key staff.
Resumes of key staff.
Consultant or contractor proposed scope of work and letter
of commitment (if applicable).
Current Indirect Cost Agreement.
Organizational chart.
Additional documents to support narrative (i.e. data
tables, key news articles, etc.).
2. Review and Selection
Each application will be prescreened by the DGM staff for
eligibility and completeness as outlined in the funding announcement.
Applications that meet the eligibility criteria shall be reviewed for
merit by the ORC based on evaluation criteria in this funding
announcement. The ORC could be composed of both Tribal and Federal
reviewers appointed by the IHS program to review and make
recommendations on these applications. The technical review process
ensures selection of quality projects in a national competition for
limited funding. Incomplete applications and applications that are non-
responsive to the eligibility criteria will not be referred to the ORC.
Applicants will be notified by DGM, via email, to outline minor missing
components (i.e., budget narratives, audit documentation, key contact
form) needed for an otherwise complete application. All missing
documents must be sent to DGM on or before the due date listed in the
email of notification of missing documents required.
To obtain a minimum score for funding by the ORC, applicants must
address all program requirements and provide all required
documentation.
VI. Award Administration Information
1. Award Notices
The Notice of Award (NoA) is a legally binding document signed by
the Grants Management Officer and serves as the official notification
of the grant award. The NoA will be initiated by the DGM in our grant
system, GrantSolutions (https://www.grantsolutions.gov). Each entity
that is approved for funding under this announcement will need to
request or have a user account in GrantSolutions in order to retrieve
their NoA. The NoA is the authorizing document for which funds are
dispersed to the approved entities and reflects the amount of Federal
funds awarded, the purpose of the grant, the terms and conditions of
the award, the effective date of the award, and the budget/project
period.
Disapproved Applicants
Applicants who received a score less than the recommended funding
level for approval, 60 points, and were deemed to be disapproved by the
ORC, will receive an Executive Summary Statement from the IHS program
office within 30 days of the conclusion of the ORC outlining the
weaknesses and strengths of their application submitted. 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.
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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 2014, the approved application may be re-considered by the
awarding program office for possible funding. The applicant will also
receive an Executive Summary Statement from the IHS program office
within 30 days of the conclusion of the ORC.
Note: Any correspondence other than the official NoA signed by
an IHS Grants Management Official announcing to the Project Director
that an award has been made to their organization is not an
authorization to implement their program on behalf of IHS.
2. Administrative Requirements
Cooperative agreements are administered in accordance with the
following regulations, policies, and OMB cost principles:
A. The criteria as outlined in this Program Announcement.
B. Administrative Regulations for Grants:
45 CFR part 92, Uniform Administrative Requirements for
Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State, Local and Tribal
Governments.
45 CFR part 74, Uniform Administrative Requirements for
Awards and Subawards to Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals,
and other Non-profit Organizations.
C. Grants Policy:
HHS Grants Policy Statement, Revised 01/07.
D. Cost Principles:
2 CFR part 225--Cost Principles for State, Local, and
Indian Tribal Governments (OMB Circular A-87).
2 CFR part 230--Cost Principles for Non-Profit
Organizations (OMB Circular A-122).
E. Audit Requirements:
OMB Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments,
and Non- Profit Organizations.
3. Indirect Costs
This section applies to all grant recipients that request
reimbursement of 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) http://www.doi.gov/ibc/services/Indirect_Cost_Services/index.cfm. For questions
regarding the indirect cost policy, please call (301) 443-5204 to
request assistance.
4. Reporting Requirements
The grantee must submit required reports consistent with the
applicable deadlines. Failure to submit required reports within the
time allowed may result in suspension or termination of an active
grant, withholding of additional awards for the project, or other
enforcement actions such as withholding of payments or converting to
the reimbursement method of payment. Continued failure to submit
required reports may result in one or both of the following: (1) The
imposition of special award provisions; and (2) the non-funding or non-
award of other eligible projects or activities. This requirement
applies whether the delinquency is attributable to the failure of the
grantee organization or the individual responsible for preparation of
the reports. Reports must be submitted electronically via
GrantSolutions. Personnel responsible for submitting reports will be
required to obtain a login and password for GrantSolutions. Please see
the Agency Contacts list in section VII for the systems contact
information.
The reporting requirements for this program are noted below.
A. Progress Reports
Separate progress reports are required for each of the two awards
included in this announcement. Program progress reports are required
semi-annually, within 30 days after the budget period ends. These
reports must include a brief comparison of actual accomplishments to
the goals established for the period, or, if applicable, provide sound
justification for the lack of progress, and other pertinent information
as required. A final report must be submitted within 90 days of
expiration of the budget/project period.
B. Financial Reports
Separate financial reports are required for each of the two awards
included in this announcement. The awardee is responsible for
accounting for each award separately. Federal Financial Report FFR (SF-
425), Cash Transaction Reports are due 30 days after the close of every
calendar quarter to the Payment Management Services, HHS at: http://www.dpm.psc.gov. It is recommended that the applicant also send a copy
of the FFR (SF-425) report to the Grants Management Specialist. Failure
to submit timely reports may cause a disruption in timely payments to
the organization.
Grantees are responsible and accountable for accurate information
being reported on all required reports: The Progress Reports and
Federal Financial Report.
C. Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS)
This award may be subject to the Transparency Act subaward and
executive compensation reporting requirements of 2 CFR part 170.
The Transparency Act requires the OMB to establish a single
searchable database, accessible to the public, with information on
financial assistance awards made by Federal agencies. The Transparency
Act also includes a requirement for recipients of Federal grants to
report information about first-tier subawards and executive
compensation under Federal assistance awards.
IHS has implemented a Term of Award into all IHS Standard Terms and
Conditions, NoAs and funding announcements regarding the FSRS reporting
requirement. This IHS Term of Award is applicable to all IHS grant and
cooperative agreements issued on or after October 1, 2010, with a
$25,000 subaward obligation dollar threshold met for any specific
reporting period. Additionally, all new (discretionary) IHS awards
(where the project period is made up of more than one budget period)
and where: (1) The project period start date was October 1, 2010 or
after and (2) the primary awardee will have a $25,000 subaward
obligation dollar threshold during any specific reporting period will
be required to address the FSRS reporting. For the full IHS award term
implementing this requirement and additional award applicability
information, visit the Grants Management Grants Policy Web site at:
https://www.ihs.gov/dgm/index.cfm?module=dsp_dgm_policy_topics.
Telecommunication for the hearing impaired is available at: TTY
(301) 443-6394.
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VII. Agency Contacts
1. Questions on the programmatic issues may be directed to: Mr.
Chris Buchanan, Director, ODSCT, 801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 220,
Rockville, Maryland 20852, Telephone: (301) 443-1104, Fax: (301) 443-
4666, E-Mail: Chris.Buchanan@ihs.gov.
2. Questions on grants management and fiscal matters may be
directed to: Mr. John Hoffman, DGM, Grants Management Specialist, 801
Thompson Avenue, TMP Suite 360, Rockville, Maryland 20852, Telephone:
(301) 443-2116, Fax: (301) 443-9602, E-Mail: John.Hoffman@ihs.gov.
3. Questions on systems matters may be directed to: Mr. Paul
Gettys, Grant Systems Coordinator, 801 Thompson Avenue, TMP Suite 360,
Rockville, MD 20852, Phone: (301) 443-2114; or the DGM main line (301)
443-5204, Fax: (301) 443-9602, E-Mail: Paul.Gettys@ihs.gov.
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 19, 2014.
Yvette Roubideaux,
Acting Director, Indian Health Service.
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