Initiatives by Organizations to Strengthen National Tobacco Control Activities in the United States

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Announcement 763]

Initiatives by Organizations to Strengthen National Tobacco

Control Activities in the United States

Introduction

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

availability of funds for fiscal year (FY) 1997 for cooperative

agreements with national organizations that serve one or more of the

following special targeted populations; African-Americans, Hispanics,

Asians/Pacific Islanders, American Indians/Alaska Natives, women, and

youth, blue-collar workers, and lower education groups, military

personnel, and males (ages 12-24). The purpose of the awards is to

improve or initiate tobacco control programs that are culturally

appropriate to reduce nicotine addiction and other health related

problems associated with the consumption of tobacco, with the ultimate

goal of tobacco use reduction.

CDC is committed to achieving the health promotion and disease

prevention objectives of Healthy People 2000, a national activity to

reduce morbidity and mortality and improve the quality of life. This

announcement is related to the priority area of Tobacco. (For ordering

a copy of Healthy People 2000, see the section Where To Obtain

Additional Information.)

Authority

This program is authorized under section 317(k)(2) and 317(k)(3)

[42 U.S.C. 247b(k)(2) and 247b(k)(3)] of the Public Health Service Act,

as amended.

Smoke-Free Workplace

CDC 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 public and private non-profit, national

organizations that have the ability to reach those special populations

specified in the Introduction.

Eligible applicants must meet all the criteria listed below and

provide evidence of eligibility in a cover letter and supporting

documentation attached to their application. If the applicants do not

meet all the eligibility criteria below, the application will be

returned and not reviewed.

A. The applicants organization must have a primary relationship

with one of the targeted populations. A primary relationship is one in

which the targeted population is viewed as the most important component

of the organization's mission. The relationship to the targeted

population must be direct (membership or service) rather than indirect

or secondary (philanthropy, fund raising, education).

B. The applicant organization must have affiliate offices,

chapters, or related-membership organizations in more than one State or

territory. Individual affiliates or chapters of parent organizations

are not eligible to apply.

C. The applicant organization must provide a copy of a letter of

commitment from the organization's President or Executive Director,

acknowledging their intent to develop a tobacco control policy and plan

that will be adopted by the national organization, and moved for

adoption by affiliates, chapters, and related-membership organizations.

If a tobacco control policy and plan already exist within the national

organization's office, they should be submitted in lieu of a letter of

commitment.

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D. A private nonprofit organization must include evidence of its

nonprofit status with the application. Any of the following is

acceptable evidence.

1. A reference to the organization's listing in the Internal

Revenue Service's (IRS) most recent list of tax-exempt organizations

described in section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code.

2. A copy of a currently valid Internal Revenue Service Tax

exemption certificate.

3. A statement from a State taxing body, State Attorney General, or

other appropriate State official certifying that the applicant

organization has a nonprofit status and that none of the net earnings

accrue to any private shareholders or individuals.

4. A certified copy of the organization's certificate of

incorporation or similar document if it clearly establishes the

nonprofit status of the organization.

States or their bona fide agents or instrumentalities are not

eligible for funding under this program announcement. States are

currently funded for tobacco control activities under CDC Program

Announcement 332 or by the National Cancer Institute under the America

Stop Smoking Intervention Study (ASSIST) demonstration program.

Note: Effective January 1, 1996, Public Law 104-65 states that

an organization described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal

Revenue Code of 1986 which engages in lobbying activities will not

be eligible for the receipt of Federal funds constituting an award,

grant, cooperative agreement, contract, loan, or any other form.

Glossary

National organizations are those that have affiliate offices,

chapters, or related-membership organizations in more than one State or

territory.

Tobacco Control Programs are defined as population-based

interventions that use a combination of educational strategies,

environmental measures, or actions designed to reduce the incidence,

prevalence, and initiation of tobacco use in the entire population. For

purposes of this Announcement, special emphasis is placed on those

target populations at high risk for tobacco use and targeted tobacco

industry marketing.

Tobacco Control Policy is defined as a plan or course of action

designed as a guiding principle for the development of internal

organizational tobacco control programs and the promotion of innovation

approaches in community settings to protect nonsmokers from exposure of

environmental tobacco smoke, to curtail youth and adult consumption of

tobacco products, and to assist in the implementation of Federal

programs within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to prevent

the illegal sales of tobacco products to minors. Note: There are

certain restrictions on the extent to which a CDC funded Grantee can

participate in or implement environmental changes within their

respective communities. (See Section: Use of Funds.)

Availability of Funds

Approximately $1,200,000, is available in FY 1997 to fund

approximately 8 awards. It is expected that the average award will be

$150,000, ranging from $50,000 to $200,000. It is expected that the

awards will begin on or about September 30, 1997, and will be made for

a 12-month budget period within a project period of up to 3 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.

Use of Funds

Restrictions on Lobbying

Applicants should be aware of restrictions on the use of Department

of Health and Human Services (HHS) funds for lobbying of Federal or

State legislative bodies. Under the provisions of 31 U.S.C. Section

1352 (which has been in effect since December 23, 1989), recipients

(and their subtier contractors) are prohibited from using appropriated

Federal funds (other than profits from a Federal contract) for lobbying

Congress or any Federal agency in connection with the award of a

particular contract, grant, cooperative agreement, or loan. This

includes grants/cooperative agreements that, in whole or in part,

involve conferences for which Federal funds cannot be used directly or

indirectly to encourage participants to lobby or to instruct

participants on how to lobby.

In addition, the FY 1997 Departments of Labor, HHS, and Education,

and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which became effective October

1, 1996, expressly prohibits the use of 1997 appropriated funds for

indirect or ``grass roots'' lobbying efforts that are designed to

support or defeat legislation pending before State legislatures.

Section 503 of this new law, as enacted by the Omnibus Consolidated

Appropriations Act, 1997, Division A, Title I, Section 101(e), Pub. L.

No. 104-208 (September 30, 1996), provides as follows:

Sec. 503(a) No part of any appropriation contained in this Act

shall be used, other than for normal and recognized executive-

legislative relationships, for publicity or propaganda purposes, for

the preparation, distribution, or use of any kit, pamphlet, booklet,

publication, radio, television, or video presentation designed to

support or defeat legislation pending before the Congress, * * * except

in presentation to the Congress or any State legislative body itself.

(b) No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall be

used to pay the salary or expenses of any grant or contract recipient,

or agent acting for such recipient, related to any activity designed to

influence legislation or appropriations pending before the Congress or

any State legislature.

Background

Tobacco use continues to be the single most preventable cause of

disease and death in the United States. Every year, more than 400,000

Americans die prematurely as a result of their addiction to tobacco.

One of the Healthy People 2000 objectives is to reduce cigarette

smoking in the United States to no more than 15 percent of people aged

18 years and over. Smoking has a significant economic impact on our

society. Direct medical costs attributed to smoking are estimated to be

$50 billion each year, approximately seven percent of the total U.S.

health care cost.

In 1994, an estimated 48.0 million adults including 25.3 million

men and 22.7 million women were smokers. Racial/ethnic group-specific

prevalence is highest among American Indian/Alaskan Native (42.7)

compared to (27.2) percent among Blacks and lowest among Asian/Pacific

Islanders (13.9) percent. Smoking prevalence among males are highest

among American Indian/Alaskan Native (53.7) compared to (33.9) percent

among Blacks and (24.3) percent among Hispanics. Among women, it is

reported that American Indian/Alaskan Native (33.1) percent smoke

compared to (24.7) percent of white women, and (21.8) percent of Black

women. Racial/ethnic variations in smoking prevalence probably reflect

the differences in educational level, income, employment status, and

cultural factors. With the exception of persons with 0-8 years of

education, smoking prevalence vary inversely with levels of education

and is highest among persons with 9-11 years of education (38.2)

percent. Smoking prevalence is highest among persons living below

poverty level (34.7) than among those persons living at or above the

poverty level (24.1)percent.

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Current scientific and program findings support the implementation

of the following tobacco control programs:

Clean Indoor Air protection from ETS in buildings,

restaurants, schools, day care centers, and private work sites. ETS

protection promotes positive environmental changes by reducing the use

of tobacco, protecting the non smoker, and reducing the modeling of

tobacco use;

Decreased tobacco advertising and promotion that

specifically target African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians/

Alaska Natives, Asian/Pacific Islanders, youth, and women. Communities

must be aware of tobacco industry campaigns which target youth, and

other special populations that are disproportionately impacted by

tobacco advertising and promotion, and communities need to be informed

about ways to limit advertising and promotion of tobacco use;

Increased educational efforts to provide broad-based

tobacco related curricula to multiple school grades and the general

public to educate youth and adults on the need to promote tobacco

control measures and programs;

Support and enforcement of existing laws such as the

Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and State and local laws to

reduce the appeal and illegal sales of tobacco products to young

people;

Promoting the adoption of comprehensive school health

programs that involves parents, the strategic use of mass media,

community organizations, and other tobacco control programs that can

effectively raise awareness about the consequences of smoking and the

need for environmental supports to reduce tobacco use; and

Increased availability of smoking cessation programs that

contain the following elements: (1) Nicotine replacement therapy

(nicotine patches or gum); (2) Social support (clinician-provider

encouragement and assistance); and (3) Skills training/problem solving

(techniques on achieving and maintaining abstinence).

CDC is committed to working collaboratively with national

organizations to help improve the health of our nation through

community organization and mobilization actions on tobacco control

programs, economic incentives, and public awareness. CDC has already

awarded tobacco control cooperative agreements to State health agencies

to develop infrastructure and strengthen capacity to implement tobacco

control programs and collaborate with other national organizations and

health agencies in the implementation of local and State tobacco

control programs.

Purpose

These awards are to assist national organizations to provide

leadership, training, and technical assistance and to mobilize their

affiliates, chapters, and membership-related organizations in the

development and accomplishment of tobacco control policies and programs

among selected targeted populations in order to achieve the Healthy

People 2000 tobacco objectives.

Program Requirements

In conducting activities to achieve the purpose of this program,

the recipient will be responsible for the activities under A.

(Recipient Activities), and CDC will be responsible for the activities

listed under B.(CDC Activities).

A. Recipient Activities

1. Develop an internal tobacco control policy for dissemination

throughout affiliates, chapters, and related-membership organizations.

Components of this activity should include the following:

a. An internal policy that explicitly delineates the organization's

position on tobacco. This internal policy should be developed by the

end of the first six months of the first budget period. (A copy of the

internal organizational policy must be submitted to CDC, as part of the

year 01 biannual report.) If an internal tobacco control policy already

exists, the organization should submit it to CDC, as part of the

original application.

b. A plan to carry out the tobacco control policy. This activity

should be completed by the end of the first year budget period. (A copy

of the plan must be submitted to CDC, as part of the year 01 annual

report.)

2. Facilitate the development of tobacco prevention and control

leadership skills within affiliates, chapters, and related-membership

organizations and among community leaders within the respective

targeted populations. These skills are for the purpose of accomplishing

recipient activities 3, 4, and 5 listed below. This may be accomplished

through training, convening leadership forums, or workshops and

mobilizing affiliates, chapters, and related-membership organizations

in one or more of the following content areas:

a. Youth access issues (Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

regulations, licensing, retailer education, compliance checks, Synar

Amendment).

b. Environmental tobacco smoke (clean indoor air protection).

c. Counter advertising and promotion (advertising strategies to

counter the promotion of tobacco use).

d. Economic incentives (tobacco pricing, economics of tobacco

production, and economic impact of health-related cost attributable to

tobacco use).

e. Product regulation (current Federal, State and local regulations

on tobacco products).

f. Media and public education (strategic use of media).

g. Women and girls tobacco issues (sex differences, weight control,

industry marketing, and advertising).

h. Farming issues (economic development and alternatives to tobacco

farming, new agricultural skills, empowering farmers to sustain and

develop new educational and training programs, marketing strategies,

and education for program changes to assist farmers with improving the

marketplace to grow and sell alternative crops).

i. Tobacco industry (tobacco industry's role in sustaining the use

of tobacco).

j. Minority issues (culturally appropriate materials, programs and

messages, alternative sponsorship, counter advertising and promotion).

k. Community mobilization (mobilize targeted populations to support

tobacco control programs).

3. Facilitate the mobilization of the primary targeted population

in support of tobacco control activities (e.g., World No Tobacco Day,

The Great American Smokeout, national conferences, tobacco control

initiatives, public education campaigns, tobacco cessation programs,

and participation in tobacco control coalitions).

4. Establish formal and informal linkages where appropriate, with

national, State, and local tobacco control organizations and networks

or coalitions (e.g., the American Cancer Society, the American Lung

Association, the American Heart Association, the Advocacy Institute,

SmokeLess States, the National Center for Tobacco Free Kids, Stop

Teenage Addiction to Tobacco, Americans for Nonsmoker's Rights, and

Doctors Ought to Care) to:

a. Support and promote tobacco control programs;

b. Provide assistance in the planning and implementation of tobacco

control programs within the targeted populations;

c. Participate in existing tobacco control coalitions, or build new

coalitions if appropriate; and

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d. Share and disseminate information to affiliates, chapters, and

related-membership organizations, and other interested health-related

agencies (e.g., electronic bulletin boards, SCARCNet, newsletters,

professional journals and publications, editorials, articles, tobacco

news alerts, and press conferences).

5. Participate in national tobacco control campaigns sponsored by

the CDC's Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) (e.g., Media Campaign

Resource Center, Stop the Sale, Prevent the Addiction, Performance Edge

Campaign, etc.).

6. Establish linkages with CDC and other appropriate agencies in

planning and participating in the National Tobacco Prevention and

Control annual conference, the Tobacco Control Summer Institute, and

one 2-day workshop in Atlanta, Georgia, for national organizations.

B. CDC Activities

1. Provide and periodically update information related to the

purposes or activities of this program announcement.

2. Provide programmatic consultation and guidance related to

establishing linkages with relevant tobacco control networks, assist in

the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the grantees program

goals and objectives, and disseminate successful tobacco control

strategies (i.e., guidelines and model programs on clean indoor air

protection, tobacco advertising, and reducing the illegal sales of

tobacco products to minors).

3. Plan meetings with national, State, and local partners, which

include training meetings to address issues and program activities

related to improving tobacco control programs.

4. Assist in the evaluation of program activities.

Technical Reporting Requirements

An original and two copies of a progress report are required on a

semiannual basis. Progress reports are required no later than 30 days

after the end of the first 6 months of the budget period; and 30 days

after the end of the budget period. The progress reports must include

the following for each goal and objective: (1) A comparison of actual

accomplishments to the goals established for the period; (2) the

reasons for slippage if established goals were not met; and (3) other

pertinent information including, when appropriate, analysis and

explanation of unexpectedly high costs for performance.

A Financial Status Report (FSR) is required no later than 90 days

after the end of each budget period. The final FSR and progress report

are required no later than 90 days after the end of the project period.

All reports must be submitted to the Grants Management Branch,

Procurement and Grants Office, CDC.

Application Content

All applicants must develop their application in accordance with

Form PHS 5161-1, (Revised 7/92, OMB Number 0937-0189), information

contained in the program announcement, and the instructions provided in

this section. The application should not exceed 75 pages, including

appendixes.

A. Need to Address Tobacco Control (Not More Than 4 Pages)

Describe the tobacco control needs within the targeted populations

and the action proposed to alleviate the problem. Information should

describe the following:

1. Interest in addressing tobacco control in the targeted

population.

2. Existing capacity of the organization to undertake tobacco

control activities.

3. State of readiness of applicant and the targeted population to

engage in tobacco control activities.

4. The relationship of applicant and existing tobacco control

organizations at national and State levels.

5. The relationship of the applicant and the targeted population to

the tobacco industry and whether the applicant or target population

receive funding or support from the tobacco industry.

B. Goals and Objectives (Not More Than 3 Pages)

1. Goals: List realistic goals that will be achievable over the 3-

year project period. (Do not list separate goals for each budget year.)

2. Objectives: List objectives for each recipient activity for each

12-month budget period of the 3-year project. Objectives should be

specific, measurable, and feasible to be accomplished during each

projected 12-month budget period and directly relate to the project

goals.

Note: See section on recipient activities.

C. Action Plan (Not More Than 10 Pages)

1. Submit a plan that identifies specific activities that are

proposed for each objective during each year of the 3-year project

period. This plan must describe how the national office, affiliates,

chapters, and related-membership organizations will achieve the purpose

and recipient activities of this program announcement.

Note: See section on recipient activities.

2. Identify staff responsible for completing each activity.

3. Provide a chart that includes timelines for completing the

proposed tobacco control activities.

D. Capacity (Not More Than 8 Pages)

1. Submit a copy of the organization's purpose, mission, and goals.

2. Describe how the national office communicates its purpose,

mission, and goals to affiliates, chapters, and related-membership

organizations (e.g., newsletters, conferences, minutes, bylaws, etc.).

3. Submit a copy of the organizational chart and describe the

existing organizational structure and how it supports the development

of a tobacco agenda, and programs.

4. Describe the proposed project staffing. Provide job descriptions

and indicate if they are for existing or proposed positions. Staffing

should include the commitment of at least one full-time staff member to

provide direction for the proposed activities. Demonstrate that staff

members have the professional background, experience, and

organizational support needed to fulfill the proposed responsibilities.

Include a curriculum vitae for each staff member and job descriptions

for staff not yet identified.

5. Describe the affiliates, chapter, and related-membership

organizations, to include:

a. Experience working with affiliates, chapters, and related-

membership organizations within the last 12 months.

b. Provide a list of affiliates, chapters, and related-membership

organizations.

c. Geographical location of affiliates, chapters, and related-

membership organizations.

6. Describe efforts and relevant experience at the national, State,

and local levels that would demonstrate the ability and capacity to

perform the program activities, to include but not limited to:

a. Current and past experience in providing leadership in the

development of health-related programs, training programs, health

promotion or health-related campaigns, and programs within the

organization or respective targeted population.

b. Current and past experience in mobilizing targeted populations,

networking, and building partnerships and alliances with other

organizations, particularly in health promotion and other health-

related areas.

c. Current level of experience and ability that will demonstrate

the

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capacity to form linkages and to develop and carry out tobacco control

initiatives in the targeted population and among affiliates, chapters,

and related-membership organizations.

d. Current and past experience working with public and private

agencies, (e.g., Federal agencies, State and local health departments,

community-based organizations, civic, social, and religious

organizations).

E. Evaluation (Not More Than 4 Pages)

Provide a plan for monitoring progress in meeting program

objectives. Applicants must articulate what they want to achieve before

actual implementation of their tobacco control activities. The

applicant should submit an evaluation strategy that demonstrates the

following:

a. How ongoing monitoring will be performed.

b. How information collected from the targeted population will be

used.

c. How impact of tobacco control activities on the targeted

population will be determined.

Evaluation of program performance should include:

1. Process evaluation. Describe how progress and performance in

achieving the objectives and conducting activities during each of the

12-month budget periods will be evaluated.

2. Outcome evaluation. Describe how performance of goals, including

organizational tobacco control programs, developing leadership skills,

establishing informal and formal linkages, convening educational

forums, supporting State or local tobacco control programs, and

mobilizing community resources will be assessed.

F. Budget and Accompanying Justification (No Page Limitation)

Provide a detailed budget and line item justification that is

consistent with the stated objectives and planned activities of the

project. To the extent necessary, applicants are encouraged to include

budget items for the following:

1. A computer, modem, communicating software, and a dedicated

telephone line to support a communications network, such as SCARCNet,

CDC WONDER/PC, and Internet for sharing and dissemination of

information.

2. Travel for not more than two persons to attend and participate

in the 3-day National Tobacco Control Conference, held in the spring or

fall each year.

3. Two trips, one to Atlanta, Georgia, for two individuals to

attend a training and technical assistance workshop, and for one or two

individuals to attend the Tobacco Use Prevention Summer Institute.

Evaluation Criteria (Total 100 Points)

Applications will be reviewed and evaluated according to the

following criteria:

A. Need to Address Tobacco Control (10 Points)

The extent of the need of tobacco control activities within the

target population(s), to include (1) a description of the targeted

population; (2) state of readiness of the applicant and the targeted

population; and (3) an existing or lack of tobacco control programs in

the target population and proposed methodologies for overcoming current

barriers, or enhancing existing programs.

B. Goals and Objectives (15 Points)

The extent to which the goals and objectives are achievable within

the 3-year project period and consistent with the purpose of the

announcement; and objectives are specific, measurable, feasible, and

likely to be accomplished during the first 12-month budget period.

C. Action Plan (30 Points)

The feasibility, appropriateness, and extent to which the Action

Plan describes (1) organizational involvement (national office,

affiliates, chapters, and related-membership organizations) in program

activities; (2) the likelihood of reducing tobacco use within the

targeted population; (3) activities likely to achieve objectives during

each of the three 1-year budget periods; (4) proposed linkages with

other tobacco control networks; (5) roles and responsibilities of staff

person responsible for the proposed tobacco control activities; and (6)

provides timelines for completing proposed activities.

D. Capacity (35 Points)

The extent to which the applicant's capacity and ability to support

and promote a tobacco control program as evidenced by their (1)

statement and communication of purpose, goals, and mission, to

affiliates, chapters, and related-membership organizations; (2) the

organizational chart, structure, and tobacco control agenda, and

programs; (3) current and proposed for project staff, to include one

full-time staff member to direct program activities, and job

descriptions; (4) professional background and experience of current or

proposed staff; (5) ability of affiliates, chapters, and related-

membership organizations to engage in tobacco control activities within

their targeted populations; (6) comprehensive listing of affiliates,

chapters, and related-membership organizations' names and geographical

locations; and (7) past experiences with coalition building, program

development, collaboration with decision-makers, leaders of the target

population, and other agencies on issues relevant to proposed program

activities.

E. Evaluation (10 Points)

The extent and appropriateness of the evaluation plan in performing

ongoing monitoring of the program's activities, measuring program

effectiveness, and determining the level of tobacco control

interventions necessary to achieve the desired program outcomes.

F. Budget and Accompanying Justification (Not Weighted)

The extent to which the applicant provides a detailed and clear

budget consistent with the stated objectives and workplan of the

project.

Typing and Mailing

Applicants are required to submit an original and two copies of the

application, including an executive summary of not more than one page.

Pages must be clearly numbered, and a complete table of contents for

the application and its appendixes must be included. Begin each

separate section on a new page. The original and each copy of the

application set must be submitted unstapled and unbound. All materials

must be typewritten, single-spaced with unreduced type on 8\1/

2\'' x 11'' paper, with at least a 1'' margin including headers and

footers, and printed on one side only.

Content of Noncompeting Continuation Application

In compliance with 45 CFR 74.51(d), as applicable, noncompeting

continuation applications submitted within the project period need only

include:

A. A brief progress report that describes the accomplishments of

the previous budget period.

B. Any new or significantly revised items or information

(objectives, scope of activities, operational methods, evaluation,

etc.) not included in the 01 Year application.

C. An annual budget and justification. Existing budget items that

are unchanged from the previous budget period do not need

rejustification. Simply list the items in the budget and indicate that

they are continuation items.

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Executive Order 12372 Review

This program is not subject to Executive Order 12372.

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.

Other Requirements

Paperwork Reduction Act Projects that involve the collection of

information from 10 individuals or more and funded by the cooperative

agreement will be subject to review by the Office of Management and

Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act.

Application Submission and Deadline

The original and two copies of the application PHS Form 5161-1

(Revised 7/92, OMB Number 0937-0189) must be submitted to Sharron P.

Orum, Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch, Procurement

and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Mail

Stop E-18, 255 East Paces Ferry Road, NE., Room 314, Atlanta, GA 30305,

on or before August 8, 1997.

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 the U.S. Postal Service. Private

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

2. Late Applications: Applications that 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

A complete program description and information on application

procedures are contained in the application package. Business

management technical assistance may be obtained from Nealean Austin,

Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and

Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Mail Stop E-

18, 255 East Paces Ferry Road, NE., Room 314, Atlanta, GA 30305;

telephone (404) 842-6803, or the Internet address: [email protected].

Programmatic technical assistance may be obtained from Bonnie C.

Dyck, Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease

Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway, NE., Mail Stop K-50, Atlanta, GA

30341-3724; telephone (404) 488-5707, or the Internet address:

[email protected].

You may also obtain this announcement, and other CDC announcements,

from one of two Internet sites on the actual publication date: CDC's

homepage at http://www.cdc.gov or the Government Printing Office

homepage (including free on-line access to the Federal Register at

http://www.access.gpo.gov).

Please refer to Announcement 763 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) 512-1800.

Dated: July 1, 1997.

Joseph R. Carter,

Acting Associate Director for Management And Operations, Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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