A Young Worker Community-Based Health Education Project Notice of Availability of Funds for Fiscal Year 1998

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

[Announcement 98050]

A Young Worker Community-Based Health Education Project Notice of

Availability of Funds for Fiscal Year 1998

Introduction

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the nation's

prevention agency, announces the availability of funds for fiscal year

(FY) 1998 for a cooperative agreement program which would consider and

utilize existing health education materials and methods that address

young worker health issues. Community-based education intervention and

its evaluation are the core activities to be accomplished. This project

is related to the priority areas of Special Populations and

Intervention Effectiveness Research in the National Occupational

Research Agenda.

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 Occupational Safety and

Health. (For ordering a copy of Healthy People 2000,

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see the section WHERE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.)

CDC, NIOSH is committed to the program priorities developed by the

National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA). (For ordering a copy of

the NORA, see the section WHERE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.)

Authority

This program is authorized under the Public Health Service Act, as

amended, Section 301(a) [(42 U.S.C. 241(a)]; the Occupational Safety

and Health Act of 1970, Section 20(a) [(29 U.S.C. 669(a))]. The

applicable program regulation is 42 CFR Part 52.

Smoke-Free Workplace

CDC strongly encourages all grant recipients to provide a smoke-

free workplace and promote the non-use 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

Applications may be submitted by public and private, nonprofit and

for-profit organizations and governments and their agencies. Thus,

universities, colleges, research institutions, hospitals, other public

and private organizations, State and local governments or their bona

fide agents, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, Indian

tribes or Indian tribal organizations, and small, minority- and/or

woman-owned businesses are eligible to apply.

Note: Public Law 104-65, dated December 19, 1995, prohibits an

organization described in section 501(c)(4) of the IRS Code of 1986,

that engages in lobbying activities shall not be eligible for the

receipt of Federal funds constituting an award, grant, contract,

loan, or any other form of funding.

Availability of Funds

Approximately $100,000 is available in FY 1998 to fund one award to

support the operation of an Adolescent Worker Injury Outreach Group

(AWIOG).

The amount of funding available may vary and is subject to change.

This award is expected to begin on or about September 30, 1998. The

award will be made for a 12-month budget period within a project period

not to exceed three years. Continuation awards within the project

period will be made on the basis of satisfactory progress and

availability of funds.

Use of Funds

Restrictions on Lobbying

Applicants should be aware of restrictions on the use of HHS funds

for lobbying of Federal or State legislative bodies. Under the

provisions of 31 U.S.C. 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 1998 Department of Labor, Health and Human

Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (Pub.

L. 105-78) states in Section 503 (a) and (b) that 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, or any State legislature, except in presentation

to the Congress or any State legislative body itself. 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.

Purpose

The purpose of this program is to support the operation of an

Adolescent Worker Injury Outreach Group (AWIOG). Its purpose is to:

1. Foster an awareness of the young worker injury issue among

employers, educators, parents, health professionals, mass media and

other opinion leaders within communities in a specified State or

region.

2. Initiate community-based health education interventions in a

population not to exceed 10 million using high school teachers, health

educators, community health workers, and/or teenaged peer educators.

3. Test the effectiveness of existing curricula and information

materials for young workers in multiple communities within a specific

State or region.

4. With community input, establish performance criteria and

measurement methods to evaluate both the materials and the overall

project.

5. Use the performance criteria and measurement methods to measure

the progress of the project toward achieving community-defined goals.

Program Requirements

In conducting activities to achieve the purpose of this program,

the recipient will be responsible for activities under A. (Recipient

Activities), and CDC/NIOSH will be responsible for the activities

listed under B. (CDC/NIOSH Activities).

A. Recipient Activities

1. The Adolescent Worker Injury Outreach Group shall use

appropriate community intervention models such as the Community Health

Improvement Process (CHIP; IOM, 1997) or Bracht's community

organization model (Bracht & Kingsbury, 1990) to develop the project

plan and design.

2. The recipient will bring the issue of young worker injuries to

the attention of important stakeholder groups in the selected

population.

3. Develop collaborations with, and among, community groups. For

example, a local business might team with a local school to propose to

provide occupational safety and health training to all students from

the school who go to work for the employer. Or, a local health

department might team with a media outlet to conduct a media campaign

on young worker issues.

4. As necessary, the recipient's project staff will provide

technical assistance to assist community groups in conducting community

activities for periods of three months to one year. For example, a

recipient young worker health educator may help with assessing

community needs, adapting existing curricula to a new situation,

maintaining a consistent level of intervention for a period of time

that will increase the chance of finding an effect, or outcome

evaluation effort.

5. Conduct evaluation of the effectiveness of both process and

outcome for every intervention attempted. The chief benefit of this

approach is that it lets the community decide what the appropriate

activities and outcomes are. Hence, expectations remain realistic and

better appreciated when fulfilled. Recipients should publish results of

project as appropriate.

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B. CDC/NIOSH Activities

1. Provide technical assistance to the recipient.

2. As requested by the recipient, facilitate linkages with

researchers and public and private sector agencies and organizations.

3. As requested by the recipient, collaborate on joint safety and

health communication and dissemination efforts of prevention

information.

4. As requested by the recipient, provide consultation on

developing data collection instruments and procedures.

5. As requested by the recipient, provide consultation in

establishing standardized reporting mechanisms to monitor program

activities.

6. Provide up-to-date scientific and programmatic information about

adolescent worker injury epidemiological evidence.

7. As requested by the recipient, provide assistance in

interpretation of the results and cooperate in preparation and

publication of the written reports.

8. Collaborate in compiling and disseminating results from the

project evaluation.

Technical Reporting Requirements

An original and two copies of semi-annual progress reports are

required. Timelines for the semi-annual reports will be established at

the time of award. Final financial status and performance reports are

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

Semi-annual progress reports should include:

A. A brief program description.

B. A listing of program goals and objectives accompanied by a

comparison of the actual accomplishments related to the goals and

objectives established for the period.

C. If established goals and objectives to be accomplished were

delayed, describe both the reason for the deviation and anticipated

corrective action or deletion of the activity from the project.

D. Other pertinent information, including the status of

completeness, timeliness and quality of data.

Application Content

The entire application, including appendices, should not exceed 50

pages and the Proposal Narrative section contained therein should not

exceed 30 pages. Pages should be clearly numbered and a complete index

to the application and any appendices included. The original and each

copy of the application must be submitted unstapled and unbound. All

materials must be typewritten, double-spaced, with unreduced type (font

size 12 point) on 8\1/2\'' by 11'' paper, with at least 1'' margins,

headers, and footers, and printed on one side only. Do not include any

spiral or bound materials or pamphlets.

A. Title Page

The heading should include the project title, organization, name

and address, project director's name, address, and telephone number.

B. Abstract

A one page, single-spaced, typed abstract must be submitted with

the application. The heading should include the project title,

organization, name and address, project director and telephone number.

This abstract should include a work plan identifying activities to be

developed, activities to be completed, and a time-line for completion

of these activities.

C. Proposal Narrative

The narrative of each application must:

1. Briefly state the applicant's understanding of the need or

problem to be addressed, the purpose, and goals over the three-year

period of the cooperative agreement.

2. Describe in detail the objectives and the methods to be used to

achieve the objectives of the project. The objectives should be

specific, time-phrased, measurable, and achievable during each budget

period. The objectives should directly relate to the program goals.

Identify the steps to be taken in planning and implementing the

objectives and the responsibilities of the applicant for carrying out

the steps.

3. Provide the name, qualifications, and proposed time allocation

of the Project Director who will be responsible for administering the

project. Describe staff, experience, facilities, equipment available

for performance of this project, and other resources that define the

applicant's capacity or potential to accomplish the requirements stated

above. List the names (if known), qualifications, and time allocations

of the existing professional staff to be assigned to (or recruited for)

this project, the support staff available for performance of this

project, and the available facilities including space.

4. Document the applicant's expertise, and extent of involvement in

health education and awareness activities concerning occupational

illness and injury for workers under the age of 18.

5. Provide letters of support or other documentation demonstrating

collaboration of the applicant's ability to work with diverse groups,

establish linkages, and facilitate awareness information.

6. Human Subjects: State whether or not Humans are subjects in this

proposal. (See Human Subjects in the Evaluation Criteria and Other

Requirements sections.)

7. Inclusion of women, ethnic, and racial groups: Describe how the

CDC policy requirements will be met regarding the inclusion of women,

ethnic, and racial groups in the proposed research. (See Women, Racial

and Ethnic Minorities) in the Evaluation Criteria and Other

Requirements sections.)

D. Budget

Provide a detailed budget which indicates anticipated costs for

personnel, equipment, travel, communications, supplies, postage, and

the sources of funds to meet these needs. The applicant should be

precise about the program purpose of each budget item. For contracts

described within the application budget, applicants should name the

contractor, if known; describe the services to be performed; and

provide an itemized breakdown and justification for the estimated costs

of the contract; the kinds of organizations or parties to be selected;

the period of performance; and the method of selection. Place the

budget narrative pages showing, in detail, how funds in each object

class will be spent, directly behind form 424A (for the 398--use * * *

directly behind the PHS 398, form page 6). Do not put these pages in

the body of the application. CDC may not approve or fund all proposed

activities.

Evaluation Criteria

The application will be reviewed and evaluated according to the

following criteria:

A. Background and Need (5%)

Briefly state the applicant's understanding of the need or problem

to be addressed and the purpose of this project. Prepare a draft

protocol for the study.

B. Experience (35%)

The extent to which the applicant's prior work and experience in

young worker health education issues is documented, including length of

time committed to young worker health education and public information

activities; linkages developed; collaboration with other individuals or

groups; strength of leadership.

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C. Goals, Objectives and Methods (Total 20%)

1. The extent to which the proposed goals and objectives are

clearly stated, time-phased, and measurable. The extent to which the

methods are sufficiently detailed to allow assessment of whether the

objectives can be achieved for the budget period. Clearly state the

evaluation method for evaluating the accomplishments. The extent to

which a qualified plan is proposed that will help achieve the goals

stated in the proposal. (10%)

2. The degree to which the applicant has met the CDC policy

requirements regarding the inclusion of women, ethnic, and racial

groups in the proposed project. This includes: (a) The proposed plan

for the inclusion of both sexes and racial and ethnic minority

populations for appropriate representation; (b) The proposed

justification when representation is limited or absent; (c) A statement

as to whether the design of the study is adequate to measure difference

when warranted; and (d) A statement as to whether the plan for

recruitment and outreach for study participants includes the process of

establishing partnerships with community(ies) and recognition of mutual

benefits. (10%)

D. Facilities and Resources (5%)

The adequacy of the applicant's facilities, equipment, and other

resources available for performance of this project.

E. Project Management and Staffing Plan (5%)

The extent to which the management staff and their working partners

are clearly described, approximately assigned, and have pertinent

skills and experiences. The extent to which the applicant proposes to

involve appropriate personnel who have the needed qualifications to

implement the proposed plan. The extent to which the applicant has the

capacity to design, implement, and evaluate the proposed intervention

program.

F. Evaluation (25%)

The extent to which goals and objectives encompass both process and

outcome evaluation for the activities listed. The extent to which an

evaluation plan describes the method and design for evaluating the

program's effectiveness. Evaluation should include progress in meeting

the objectives and conducting activities during the project and budget

periods, and the impact of the activities implemented on childhood

injury.

G. Collaboration (5%)

The extent to which all partners are clearly described and their

qualifications and the extent to which their intentions to participate

are explicitly stated. The extent to which the applicant provides proof

of support (e.g., letters of support and/or memoranda of understanding)

for proposed activities. Evidence or a statement should be provided

that these funds do not duplicate already funded components of ongoing

projects.

H. Human Subjects (Not Scored)

Whether or not exempt from the Department of Health and Human

Services (DHHS) regulations, are procedures adequate for the protection

of human subjects? Recommendations on the adequacy of protections

include: (1) protections appear adequate, and there are no comments to

make or concerns to raise, (2) protections appear adequate, but there

are comments regarding the protocol, (3) protections appear inadequate

and the Objective Review Group has concerns related to human subjects

or (4) disapproval of the application is recommended because the

research risks are sufficiently serious and protection against the

risks are inadequate as to make the entire application unacceptable.

I. Budget Justification (Not Scored)

The budget will be evaluated to the extent that it is reasonable,

clearly justified, and consistent with the intended use of funds.

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 (other than federally recognized

Indian tribal governments) 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. If SPOCs have

any state process recommendations on applications submitted to CDC,

they should send them to Ron Van Duyne, 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, GA 30305, no later than 60 days after

the application deadline. The Announcement Number and Program Title

should be referenced on the document. The granting agency does not

guarantee to ``accommodate or explain'' the State process

recommendations it receives after that date.

Public Health System Reporting Requirements

This program is subject to the Public Health System Reporting

Requirements. Under these requirements, all community-based

nongovernmental applicants must prepare and submit the items identified

below to the head of the appropriate State and/or local health

agency(s) in the program area(s) that may be impacted by the proposed

project no later than the receipt date of the Federal application. The

appropriate State and/or local health agency is determined by the

applicant. The following information must be provided:

A. A copy of the face page of the application (SF424).

B. A summary of the project that should be titled ``Public Health

System Impact Statement'' (PHSIS), not to exceed one page, and include

the following:

1. A description of the population to be served;

2. A summary of the services to be provided; and

3. A description of the coordination plans with the appropriate

State and/or local health agencies.

If the State and/or local health official should desire a copy of

the entire application, it may be obtained from the State Single Point

of Contact (SPOC) or directly from the applicant.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number

The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number is 93.262.

Other Requirements

Paperwork Reduction Act

Projects that involve the collection of information from ten or

more individuals and funded by this cooperative agreement will be

subject to review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act.

Human Subjects

If the proposed project involves research on human subjects, the

applicant must comply with the DHHS Regulations, 45 CFR Part 46,

regarding the protection of human subjects. Assurance must be provided

to

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demonstrate 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.

In addition to other applicable committees, Indian Health Service

(IHS) institutional review committees also must review the project if

any component of IHS will be involved or will support the research. If

any Native American community is involved, its tribal government must

also approve that portion of the project applicable to it.

Confidentiality

1. All personal identifying information obtained in connection with

the delivery of services provided to any person in any program carried

out under this cooperative agreement cannot be disclosed unless

required by a law of a state or political subdivision or unless such a

person provides written, voluntary informed consent.

2. Nonpersonal identifying, unlinked information, which preserves

the individual's anonymity, derived from any such program may be

disclosed without consent:

1. In summary, statistical, or other similar form, or

2. For clinical or research purposes.

3. Personal identifying information: Recipients of CDC funds who

must obtain and retain personal identifying information as part of

their CDC-approved work plan must:

1. Maintain the physical security of such records and information

at all times;

2. Have procedures in place and staff trained to prevent

unauthorized disclosure of client-identifying information;

3. Obtain informed client consent by explaining the risks of

disclosure and the recipient's policies and procedures for preventing

unauthorized disclosure;

4. Provide written assurance to this effect including copies of

relevant policies; and

5. Obtain assurances of confidentiality by agencies to which

referrals are made.

Assurance of compliance with these and other processes to protect

the confidentiality of information will be required of all recipients.

A DHHS certificate of confidentiality may be required for some

projects.

Women, Racial and Ethnic Minorities

It is the policy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)

to ensure that individuals of both sexes and the various racial and

ethnic groups will be included in CDC/ATSDR-supported research projects

involving human subjects, whenever feasible and appropriate. Racial and

ethnic groups are those defined in OMB Directive No. 15 and include

American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American,

Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.

Applicants shall ensure that women, racial and ethnic minority

populations are appropriately represented in applications for research

involving human subjects. Where clear and compelling rationales exist

that inclusion is inappropriate or not feasible, this situation must be

explained as part of the application. This policy does not apply to

research studies when the investigator cannot control the race,

ethnicity, and/or sex of subjects. Further guidance to this policy is

contained in the Federal Register, Vol. 60, No. 179, pages 47947-47951,

and dated Friday, September 15, 1995.

Application Submission and Deadlines

A. Preapplication Letter of Intent

A non-binding letter of intent-to-apply should be submitted by

potential applicants. An original and two copies of the letter should

be submitted to Ron Van Duyne, Grants Management Officer, Grants

Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease

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

E-13, Atlanta, GA 30305.

It should be postmarked no later than July 6, 1998. The letter

should identify the Announcement number 98050, name of principal

investigator, and specify the activity(ies) to be addressed by the

proposed project. The letter of intent does not influence review or

funding decisions and is not required in order to submit an

application, but it will enable CDC to plan the review more

efficiently, and will ensure that each applicant receives timely and

relevant information prior to application submission.

B. Application

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

(Revised 7/92, OMB Number 0937-0189) (for research use PHS 398)

(Revised 5/95, OMB Number 0925-0001 [original+5 copies]) must be

submitted to David Elswick, Grants Management Specialist, Grants

Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention (CDC), 255 East Paces Ferry Road, NE., Room 321,

Atlanta, GA 30305, on or before August 3, 1998.

1. Deadline: Applications will 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. (The applicants must request

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

commercial carrier or the U.S. Postal Service. Private metered

postmarks will not be acceptable as proof of timely mailing.)

2. Late Applicants. 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 applicants.

Where To Obtain Additional Information

To receive additional written information call 1-888-GRANTS4. You

will be asked to leave your name, address, and phone number and will

need to refer to NIOSH Announcement 98050. You will receive a complete

program description, information on application procedures, and

application forms. CDC will not send application kits by facsimile or

express mail. PLEASE REFER TO NIOSH ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 98050 WHEN

REQUESTING INFORMATION AND SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.

If you have questions after receiving the contents of all the

documents, business management technical assistance may be obtained

from David Elswick, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management

Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention (CDC), Mailstop E-13, Room 321, 255 East Paces Ferry Road,

NE., Atlanta, GA 30305, telephone (404) 842-6804, Internet :

[email protected].

Programmatic technical assistance may be obtained from Raymond C.

Sinclair, Education and Information Division, National Institute for

Occupational Safety and Health, Center for Disease Control and

Prevention (CDC), 4676 Columbia Parkway, Mail stop C-3, Cincinnati, OH

45226, telephone 513-533-8172 fax 513-533-8121, or Internet address:

[email protected].

This and other CDC announcements are available through the CDC

homepage on the Internet. The address for the CDC homepage is: http://

www.cdc.gov.

Potential applicants may obtain a copy of Healthy People 2000 (Full

Report, Stock No. 017-001-00474-0) or Healthy People 2000 (Summary

Report,

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Stock No. 017-001-00473-1) through the Superintendent of Documents,

Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-9325, telephone (202)

512-1800.

NORA

THE NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL RESEARCH AGENDA: copies of this

publication may be obtained from The National Institute of Occupational

Safety and Health, Publications Office, 4676 Columbia Parkway,

Cincinnati, OH 45226-1998 or phone 1-800-356-4674, and is available

through the NIOSH Homepage; http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/nora.html.

Useful References

The following documents may also provide useful information:

Bracht N., Kingsbury, L. (1990) Community organization principles in

health promotion: A five-state model. In Bracht N. (ed.), Health

Promotion at the Community Level. (Newbury Park, CA, Sage), pp. 66-90.

Institute of Medicine (1997) Improving Health in the Community: A Role

for Performance Monitoring. (Washington, DC, National Academy Press).

Layne LA, Castillo DN, Stout N, Cutlip P (1994). Adolescent

occupational injuries requiring hospital emergency department

treatment: A nationally representative sample. American Journal of

Public Health, 84(4): 657-660.

Dated June 5, 1998.

Diane D. Porter,

Acting Director, National Institute For Occupational Safety and Health,

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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