[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 121 (Thursday, June 24, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33866-33868]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-16065]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[Program Announcement 99156]
Cooperative Agreement With a National Organization for Promoting
Health, Preventing Disease and Disability, and Managing Chronic Disease
in the Workplace; Notice of Availability of Funds
A. Purpose
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the
availability of fiscal year (FY) 1999 funds for a cooperative agreement
program with a national organization for promoting health, preventing
disease and disability, and managing chronic disease in the workplace.
This announcement relates to all areas of ``Healthy People 2000.'' The
purpose of this program is to promote the attainment of the objectives
outlined in ``Healthy People 2000'' through the translation of public
health principles and practices into easily interpretable and
actionable information for the workplace.
B. Eligible Applicants
Applications will be accepted from national, nonprofit
organizations who provide documented proof of meeting the following
criteria in the ``Eligibility'' section of the application:
1. Be an established tax-exempt organization (i.e., a non-
governmental, tax exempt corporation or association whose net earnings
in no way accrue to the benefit of private shareholders or
individuals). Tax-exempt status may be confirmed by providing a copy of
the relevant pages from the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) most
recent list of 501(c)(3)or(6) tax exempt organizations or a copy of the
current IRS Determination Letter. Proof of tax exempt status must be
provided with the application.
2. Have a membership composed primarily of large private employers
with multi-state and/or national operations and sales.
Note: Public Law 104-65 states that an organization described in
section 501(c)(4) of
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the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engages in lobbying
activities is not eligible to receive Federal funds constituting an
award, grant, cooperative agreement, contract, loan, or any other
form.
C. Availability of Funds
Approximately $350,000 is available in FY 1999 for 1-2 awards. It
is expected that the average award will be $175,000, ranging from
$75,000 to $275,000. It is expected that awards will begin on or about
September 30, 1999, for a 12-month budget period within a project
period of up to 3 years. Funding estimates may change.
Continuation awards within an approved project period will be made
on the basis of satisfactory progress as evidenced by the successful
completion of required activities and reports, and by the availability
of funds.
D. Program Requirements
In conducting activities to achieve the purposes of this program,
the recipient will be responsible for the activities under 1. Recipient
Activities, and CDC will be responsible for the activities under 2. CDC
Activities.
1. Recipient Activities
a. Develop and implement a needs assessment of members in the areas
of health promotion, disease and disability prevention, chronic disease
management, wellness and health screening programs, health care quality
assessment and improvement, health benefits purchasing, and community
outreach.
b. Disseminate information to members concerning health and health-
related issues through various methods, not necessarily limited to
conferences, meetings, seminars, symposia, and publications.
c. Facilitate communication, information sharing, collaboration,
and recognition of achievements on health and health-related issues and
activities among members.
d. Work with members to promote broad public and population health
objectives.
e. Develop a model(s) for partnerships for health in the workplace.
2. CDC Activities
a. Provide technical assistance and monitor the progress of all
aspects of this cooperative agreement.
b. Provide up-to-date scientific information.
E. Application Content
Use the information in the Purpose, Program Requirements, Other
Requirements, and Evaluation Criteria sections to develop the
application content. Applications will be evaluated on the criteria
listed, so it is important to follow them in laying out the program
plan. The narrative should be no more than 25 double-spaced pages,
printed on one side, with one-inch margins and 12-point font.
1. Organizational Profile (Maximum 7 Pages)
a. Provide a narrative on the applicant organization, including:
Background information, evidence of relevant experience, and a clear
understanding of this announcement's purpose. Provide evidence of an
organizational structure and mission that can meet the requirements of
this program.
b. Provide a membership listing and an estimate of members'
combined total workforce.
c. Include details of past experiences working with members on
health and health-related issues.
d. Profile qualified personnel who are available to work under this
agreement. Include a global organizational chart which also
demonstrates the geographic location(s) and organizational positions of
all anticipated personnel.
2. Program Plan (Maximum 18 Pages)
a. Provide clear and concise descriptions of proposed recipient
activities; demonstrating your understanding of public health
principles, the intent of this announcement, and your members' needs.
Include some preliminary ideas on members' needs (in the areas of
health promotion, disease and disability prevention, chronic disease
management, wellness and health screening programs, health care quality
assessment and improvement, health benefits purchasing, and community
outreach) and how they relate to this announcement.
b. Include goals and measurable objectives that are specific, time-
framed and relevant to the intent of this announcement. Detail the
potential benefits of the proposed objectives.
c. Provide an action plan, including a timeline of activities and
personnel responsible for implementing each segment of the plan.
d. Include an evaluation plan which encompasses both qualitative
and quantitative measures for the achievement of program objectives, as
well as a mechanism for mid-course correction when those objectives are
not being met.
e. Provide a plan for sharing findings/results indicating when, to
whom, and in what format.
f. Provide a plan for obtaining additional resources from non-
federal sources to supplement program activities and ensure their
continuation after the end of the project period.
3. Budget Information
Provide a detailed budget with justification. The budget proposal
should be consistent with the purpose, program requirements, and
program plan presented.
F. Submission and Deadline
Submit the original and two copies of PHS-5161-1 (OMB Number 0937-
0189). Forms are in the application kit.
On or before August 16, 1999, submit the application to the Grants
Management Specialist identified in the ``Where to Obtain Additional
Information'' section of this announcement.
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 orderly
processing. (Applicants must request a legibly dated U.S. Postal
Service postmark or 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.)
Late Applications: Applications which do not meet the criteria in
(a) or (b) above are considered late applications, will not be
considered, and will be returned to the applicant.
G. Evaluation Criteria
Each application will be evaluated individually against the
following criteria by an independent review group appointed by CDC.
1. Organizational Profile (15 Points)
The extent to which the applicant's existing organizational
structure, mission, goals, objectives, activities, functions and
membership composition are consistent with the purpose of this Program
Announcement.
2. Capability (25 Points)
The extent to which the applicant appears likely to succeed in
implementing the proposed activities as measured by relevant past
history, a sound management structure and staff qualifications--
including the appropriateness of proposed roles, responsibilities and
job descriptions.
3. Program Plan (40 Points)
The extent to which the applicant's program plan meets the required
activities specified under ``Recipient Activities'' in this
announcement; and are measurable, specific, time-framed and realistic.
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4. Evaluation (20 Points)
The extent to which the applicant has developed mechanisms for
evaluating and reevaluating progress toward stated goals and objectives
which include feedback from its membership. The extent to which the
applicant builds in the capacity for mid-course correction(s) based on
those evaluations.
5. Budget (Not Scored)
The extent to which the budget is reasonable in the amount(s)
requested, justified by the application content, and consistent with
the intentions of this announcement.
H. Other Requirements
Technical Reporting Requirements
Provide CDC with original plus two copies of:
1. Annual progress reports;
2. Financial status report, no more than 90 days after the end of
the budget period; and
3. Final financial status and performance reports, no more than 90
days after the end of the project period.
Send all reports to the Grants Management Specialist identified in
the ``Where to Obtain Additional Information'' section of this
announcement.
The following additional requirements are applicable to this
program. For a complete description of each, see Attachment I in the
application package.
AR-9 Paperwork Reduction Act Requirements
AR-10 Smoke-Free Workplace Requirements
AR-11 Healthy People 2000
AR-12 Lobbying Restrictions
AR-15 Proof of Non-Profit Status
I. Authority and Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number
This program is authorized under sections 301 and 317(k)(2) of the
Public Health Service Act [42 U.S.C. 241 and 247b(k)(2)], as amended.
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number is 93.283.
J. Where To Obtain Additional Information
To download this and other CDC Program Announcements, you can go
the CDC home page www.cdc.gov and click on ``funding''.
If you do not have Internet access to receive additional written
information and to request an application kit, call 1-888-GRANTS4 (1-
888 472-6874). You will be asked to leave your name and address and
will be instructed to identify the Announcement Number of interest.
Please refer to Program Announcement 99156 when you request
information. Joanne Wojcik, Grants Management Specialist, Grants
Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Announcement 99156,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2920 Brandywine Road,
Room 3000, Atlanta, GA 30341, Telephone (770) 488-2717, Email address
[email protected].
For program technical assistance, contact:
Kenneth A. Schachter, M.D., M.B.A., Medical Director, Epidemiology
Program Office, Office of HealthCare Partnerships, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), Telephone 404/639-4449, Email address
[email protected]
and
Priscilla B. Holman, M.S. Ed., Health Communication Corporate Liaison,
Office of Program Planning and Evaluation, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC), Telephone: 404/639-1929, E-mail: [email protected]
Dated: June 18, 1999.
John L. Williams,
Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC).
[FR Doc. 99-16065 Filed 6-23-99; 8:45 am]
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