Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research Centers Cooperative Agreements; Availability of Funds for Fiscal Year 1994

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Announcement Number 432]

RIN 0905-ZA57

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research Centers

Cooperative Agreements; Availability of Funds for Fiscal Year 1994

Introduction

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the

availability of funds in fiscal year (FY) 1994 for Health Promotion and

Disease Prevention Research Centers cooperative agreements.

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 all

the health priority areas in Health Promotion, Health Protection, and

Preventive Services. (For ordering a copy of ``Healthy People 2000,''

see the Section WHERE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.)

Authority

This program is authorized under Sections 1706 (42 U.S.C. 300u-

5) and 317(k)(3) (42 U.S.C. 247b(k)(3)), of the Public Health

Service Act, as amended.

Smoke-Free Workplace

The Public Health Service strongly encourages all grant recipients

to provide a smoke-free workplace and promote the non-use of all

tobacco products. This is consistent with the PHS mission to protect

and advance the physical and mental health of the American people.

Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants are academic health centers; defined as schools

of public health, medicine, or osteopathy; that have:

A. Multidisciplinary faculty with expertise in public health and

which have working relationships with relevant groups in such fields as

public health, medicine, psychology, nursing, social work, education,

and business.

B. Graduate training programs relevant to disease prevention.

C. Core faculty in epidemiology, biostatistics, social sciences,

behavioral and environmental health sciences, and health

administration.

D. Demonstrated curriculum in disease prevention.

E. Capability for graduate training in public health or residency

training in preventive medicine.

Eligible applicants may enter into contracts, including consortia

agreements (as described in the PHS Grants Policy Statement), as

necessary to meet the essential requirements of this program and to

strengthen the overall application.

Availability of Funds

Approximately $500,000 (direct and indirect costs) is available in

FY 1994 to fund one new prevention center program.

It is expected that the award will begin on or about September 30,

1994, and will be made for a 12-month budget period within a project

period of up to four years. Funding estimates may vary and are subject

to change.

Continuation awards within the project period will be made on the

basis of satisfactory progress and the availability of funds.

At the request of the applicant, Federal personnel may be assigned

to a project in lieu of a portion of the financial assistance.

The amount of this award may not be adequate for the support of all

Prevention Center activities and other sources of funds may be

necessary.

Purpose

The purpose of this program is to support health promotion and

disease prevention research focusing on the prevention of the major

causes of death and disability and promote health practices that lead

to more effective State and local programs.

Program Requirements

In conducting activities to achieve the purpose of this program,

the recipient shall be responsible for the activities under A.

(Recipient Activities), and CDC shall be responsible for conducting

activities under B. (CDC Activities).

A. Recipient Activities

1. Conduct and evaluate one or more demonstration projects in

health promotion and disease prevention or preventive health services,

or both, in defined communities or target populations.

2. Conduct a demonstration project in health promotion and disease

prevention with a State or local health or education department.

3. Establish collaborative activities with appropriate

organizations, individuals, and State health or education agencies.

4. Establish an advisory committee to provide input on major

program activities. The committee should include scientists, health

care providers, health officials, voluntary health organizations, and

consumers.

5. Coordinate and collaborate with other PHS supported research

programs to prevent duplication and enhance overall efforts.

B. CDC Activities

1. Collaborate as appropriate with recipient in all stages of the

project.

2. Provide programmatic and technical assistance.

3. Participate in improving program performance through

consultation based on information and activities of other projects.

4. Provide scientific collaboration.

5. At the request of the applicant, assign Federal personnel in

lieu of a portion of the financial assistance to assist with developing

the curriculum and training, or conducting other specific necessary

activities.

Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be evaluated through a dual review process. The

first review will be a peer evaluation of the scientific and technical

merit of the application conducted by the Prevention Centers Grant

Review Committee. The second review will be conducted by senior Federal

staff, who will consider the results of the first review, national

program needs, and relevance to the mission of CDC. Awards will be made

based on priority score rankings by the peer review, recommendations

based upon program review by senior Federal staff, and the availability

of funds.

A. The Prevention Center Grants Program Objective Review Committee

may recommend approval or disapproval based on the intent of the

application and the following criteria:

1. Prevention Center Theme (5 points)

The extent to which the theme will result in innovative approaches

or interventions to meet health priorities, emerging health needs,

health needs of an identified demographic group, or combination

thereof.

2. Overall Program Plan (15 points)

The extent to which the overall program plan has clear objectives

that are specific, measurable, and realistic, and makes effective use

of Center resources to advance the Center's theme.

3. Specific Project Plans (55 points)

The technical and scientific merits of the proposed projects, the

potential to achieve the stated objectives and the extent to which the

applicant's plans are consistent with the purpose of the program.

a. Core activities (10 points)

b. Demonstration projects (20 points)

c. Collaborative project with State/local health or education

department (15 points)

d. Prevention Research Training (10 points)

4. Evaluation Plan (5 points)

The extent to which the overall prevention center theme and

objectives will be evaluated in regard to progress, efficacy, and cost

benefit.

5. Management and Staffing Plan (15 points)

The extent to which the applicant demonstrates the ability and

capacity to carry out the overall theme, objectives, and specific

project plans.

6. Institutionalization Plan (5 Points)

The Center's plan for institutionalization of the prevention center

within the parent organization.

7. Budget (not scored).

The extent to which the budget and justification are consistent

with the program objectives and purpose. Centers are strongly urged to

include a plan for obtaining additional resources that lead to

institutionalization of the Center.

B. Review by senior Federal staff

Further review will be conducted by Senior Federal staff.

Factors to be considered will be:

1. Results of the peer review.

2. Program needs and relevance to national goals.

3. Budgetary considerations.

Funding Priorities

Priority will be given to funding those applicants who will aid in

maintaining an equitable geographic distribution of Centers. In

addition, a priority will be given to applications focused on the

public health needs of rural populations.

Public comments are not being solicited regarding the funding

priority because time does not permit solicitation and review prior to

the funding date.

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 Contract (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. If SPOCs have

any State process recommendations on applications submitted to CDC,

they should send them to Henry S. Cassell, III, Grants Management

Officer, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office,

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 255 East Paces Ferry

Road, NE., Atlanta, Georgia 30305, no later than 60 days after the

application deadline date. The Program 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 93.135.

Other Requirements

A. Paperwork Reduction Act

Projects that involve the collection of information from 10 or more

individuals and funded by cooperative agreement will be subject to

review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork

Reduction Act.

B. Human Subjects

If the proposed project involves research on human subjects, the

applicant must comply with the Department of Health and Human Services

Regulations, 45 CFR part 46, regarding the protection of human

subjects. Assurance must be provided to demonstrate that the project

will be subject to initial and continuing review by an appropriate

institutional review committee. The applicant will be responsible for

providing assurance in accordance with the appropriate guidelines and

form provided in the application kit.

C. Animal Subjects

If the proposed project involves research on animal subjects, the

applicant must comply with the ``PHS Policy on Human Care and Use of

Laboratory Animals by Awardee Institutions.'' An applicant organization

proposing to use vertebrate animals in PHS-supported activities must

file an Animal Welfare Assurance with the Office for Protection from

Research Risks at the National Institutes of Health.

Application Submission and Deadlines

A. Preapplication Letter of Intent

Potential applicants should submit a non-binding letter of intent

to apply to the Grants Management Officer (whose address is given in

this section, Item B). It should be postmarked no later than May 31,

1994. The letter should identify the announcement number being

referenced, title and a brief description of the proposed Center, and

the names and addresses of the principal investigators. The letter of

intent does not influence review or funding decisions, but it will

enable CDC to plan the review more efficiently.

B. Applications

The original and five copies of the application PHS Form 398 must

be submitted to Henry S. Cassell, III, Grants Management Officer,

Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 255 East Paces Ferry Road, NE.,

room 300, Mailstop E-13, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, on or before June 22,

1994.

C. Deadlines

Applications shall be considered as meeting the deadline above if

they are either:

1. Received on or before the deadline date; or

2. Sent on or before the deadline date and received in time for

submission to the independent review group. (Applicants must request a

legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark or obtain a legibly dated

receipt from a commercial carrier or the U.S. Postal Service. Private

metered postmarks shall not be acceptable as proof of timely mailing.)

D. Late Applications

Applications which do not meet the criteria in C.1. or C.2. 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 432. 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 Georgia L. Jang, Grants Management Specialist, Grants

Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention (CDC), 255 East Paces Ferry Road, NE., Room 300,

Mailstop E-13, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, telephone (404) 842-6814.

Programmatic technical assistance may be obtained from Diane H. Jones,

Ph.D., Project Officer, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention

and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),

4770 Buford Highway, NE., Mailstop K-30, Atlanta, Georgia 30341-3724,

telephone (404) 488-5395, or via INTERNET: [email protected] or

BITNET: [email protected]

Please refer to Program Announcement Number 432 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) through the

Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC

20402-9325, telephone (202) 783-3238.

Dated: May 6, 1994.

Ladene H. Newton,

Acting Associate Director for Management and Operations, Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

[FR Doc. 94-11632 Filed 5-12-94; 8:45 am]

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