[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 136 (Monday, July 17, 1995)] [Notices] [Pages 36430-36431] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 95-17423] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [Announcement 546] National Physical Activity Program Introduction The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the availability of fiscal year (FY) 1995 funds for the two competitive categories of a one-year grant program for National Physical Activity Program. National organizations which have experience in promoting physical activity are encouraged to apply, as well as those that have not traditionally been active in the physical activity promotion field but are experienced in reaching women, older adults, and/or racial/ ethnic minority populations (including African-Americans, Hispanics/ Latinos, Asians/Pacific Islanders, and American Indians/Alaska Natives). The Public Health Service (PHS) is committed to achieving the health promotion and disease prevention objectives of ``Healthy People 2000,'' a PHS-led national activity to reduce morbidity and mortality and improve the quality of life. This announcement is related to the priority area of Physical Activity and Fitness. (To order a copy of ``Healthy People 2000,'' see the section Where to Obtain Additional Information.) Authority This program is authorized under Section 317(k)(2) [42 U.S.C. 247(k)(2)] of the Public Health Service Act, as amended. Smoke-Free Workplace PHS strongly encourages all grant recipients to provide a smoke- free workplace and to promote the nonuse of all tobacco products, and Public Law 103-227, the Pro-Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking in certain facilities that receive Federal funds in which education, library, day care, health care, and early childhood development services are provided to children. Eligible Applicants Eligible applicants are national organizations that are public, private, nonprofit, and for-profit or voluntary agencies that have organizational capacities and experience to assist constituencies, their affiliates, and/or other relevant agencies in the promotion of physical activity. National organizations are those that operate at the national level, and have activities or offices in at least ten States or territories. This announcement is limited to national organizations to ensure dissemination of consistent messages and information to all States within a short period of time. States or their bona fide agents or instrumentalities are not eligible for funding under this program announcement. A physical activity network currently exists among States for the promotion of physical health activities. No applications will be accepted from applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria. Availability of Funds Approximately $700,000 is available in FY 1995 to fund approximately 14 awards in two competitive categories. It is expected that the average award will be $50,000, ranging from $20,000 to $100,000. 1. Approximately $350,000 will be available to fund national organizations whose mission does not focus on physical activity, but which traditionally serve one or more of the following target populations: women, older adults, and racial/ethnic minorities. 2. Approximately $350,000 will be available to fund national organizations experienced in physical activity promotion. It is expected that the awards will begin on or about September 30, 1995, and will be made for a 12-month budget period within a project period of up to one year. Funding estimates may vary and are subject to change. Purpose The purpose of National Physical Activity Program is to mobilize constituencies and establish or enhance partnerships within and among national organizations to actively promote regular, moderate-intensity physical activity. Program Requirements Organizations will be required to focus on building or expanding physical activity promotion efforts within their constituencies and in partnership with other national organizations. Activities supported through this program announcement must be directly related to the promotion of regular, moderate-intensity physical activity. To achieve the purpose of this program, the recipient will be responsible for the following activities: 1. Implement organizational policies and initiatives promoting physical activity within affiliates and/or other organizations serving target populations at the national, State, and local levels. 2. Provide technical advice, training, and assistance, as appropriate. 3. Participate in CDC's national promotion of physical activity. 4. Disseminate programmatic information, and target such information to appropriate recipients. 5. Mobilize constituencies and establish or enhance partnerships to achieve one or more of the following goals: --Media advocacy through national, State, local, or organizationally- based initiatives; --Educational interventions which may include education of the public about physical activity recommendations and ways to comply, incentives and competition, community mobilization, etc. --National, State, and/or local policy initiatives that encourage physical activity, such as encouraging developers building housing projects to include sidewalks, bike/pedestrian paths, and open recreation areas. --Support planning or implementation of community infrastructure changes which encourage physical activity. [[Page 36431]] 6. Attend and participate in two 2-day workshops in Atlanta, Georgia, (no more than two individuals per grantee in attendance). Evaluation Criteria (Total 100 Points) Applications will be will be reviewed and evaluated according to the following criteria: A. Background/Need (10 points) The extent to which the applicant justifies the need for the project. B. Capacity (20 points) The extent to which the applicant identifies and describes target populations and constituencies; and demonstrates the capacity, ability, and leadership potential to address the identified needs and develop and conduct program activities. C. Goals and Objectives (25 points) The extent to which objectives are specific, measurable, feasible, directly related to the program's goals, and appear achievable within a one year project period. D. Operational Plan (25 points) The feasibility and appropriateness of the operational plan and evaluation process. E. Collaborating (20 points) The extent to which the applicant describes in detail how it will collaborate with national, State, and/or local physical activity promotion programs, and other appropriate national, State, and/or local organizations. F. Budget and Accompanying Justification (Not Weighted) The extent to which the applicant provides a detailed and clear budget narrative consistent with the stated objectives and planned activities of the project, with no more than thirty percent of grant dollars being spent on salaries. Executive Order 12372 Review Applications are subject to Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs as governed by Executive Order (E.O.) 12372. E.O. 12372 sets up a system for State and local government review of proposed Federal assistance applications. Applicants should contact their State Single Point of Contact (SPOC) as early as possible to alert them to the prospective applications and receive any necessary instructions on the State process. For proposed projects serving more than one State, the applicant is advised to contact the SPOC for each affected State. A current list of SPOCs is included in the application kit. The due date for State process recommendations will be 30 days after the application deadline date for new and competing continuation awards (the appropriations for these financial assistance awards were received late in the FY and would not allow for an application receipt date which would accommodate the 60 day State recommendation process within FY 1995). If SPOCs have any State process recommendations on applications submitted to CDC, they should send them to Clara M. Jenkins, Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 255 East Paces Ferry Road, NE., Atlanta, GA 30305, no later than 30 days after the application deadline date. The Announcement Number and Program Title should be referenced on the document. The granting agency does not guarantee to ``accommodate or explain'' State process recommendations it receives after that date. Public Health System Reporting Requirements This program is not subject to the Public Health System Reporting Requirements. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number is 93.283. Application Submission and Deadline The original and two copies of the application PHS Form 5161-1 (Revised 7/92, OMB Control Number 0937-0189) must be submitted to Clara M. Jenkins, Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 255 East Paces Ferry Road, NE., Room 314, Mailstop E- 18, Atlanta, GA 30305, on or before August 18, 1995. 1. Deadline: Applications shall be considered as meeting the deadline if they are either: (a) Received on or before the deadline date; or (b) Sent on or before the deadline date and received in time for submission to the objective review group. (Applicants must request a legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark or obtain a legibly dated receipt from a commercial carrier or U.S. Postal Service. Private metered postmarks shall not be acceptable as proof of timely mailing.) 2. Late Applications: Applications which do not meet the criteria in 1.(a) or 1.(b) above are considered late applications. Late applications will not be considered in the current competition and will be returned to the applicant. Where To Obtain Additional Information To receive additional written information call (404) 332-4561. You will be asked to leave your name, address, and phone number and will need to refer to Announcement Number 546. You will receive a complete program description, information on application procedures, and application forms. If you have questions after reviewing the contents of all the documents, business management technical assistance may be obtained from Nealean K. Austin, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 255 East Paces Ferry Road, NE., Room 314, Mailstop E- 18, Atlanta, GA 30305, telephone (404) 842-6508. Programmatic technical assistance may be obtained from John M. Davis, Division of Chronic Disease Control and Community Intervention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 4770 Buford Highway, NE., Mailstop K-46, Atlanta, GA 30341-3724, telephone (404) 488-5692. Please refer to Announcement 546 when requesting information and submitting an application. Potential applicants may obtain a copy of ``Healthy People 2000'' (Full Report, Stock number 017-001-00474-0), or ``Healthy People 2000'' (Summary Report, Stock Number 017-001-00473-1), referenced in the Introduction through the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-9325, telephone (202) 512-0018. Dated: July 10, 1995. Joseph R. Carter, Acting Associate Director for Management and Operations, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [FR Doc. 95-17423 Filed 7-14-95; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163-18-P