Notice of Funding Availability for State Partnership Grant Program To Improve Minority Health, 36181-36187 [05-12318]

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• DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 119 (Wednesday, June 22, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36181-36187]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-12318]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Notice of Funding Availability for State Partnership Grant 
Program To Improve Minority Health

AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the 
Secretary, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of Minority 
Health.

ACTION: Notice.

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    Funding Opportunity Title: State Partnership Grant Program To 
Improve Minority Health.
    Announcement Type: Initial Announcement of Availability of Funds.
    Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 93.006.

DATES: Application Availability Date: June 22, 2005. Application 
Deadline: July 22, 2005.
SUMMARY: This announcement is made by the United States Department of 
Health and Human Services (HHS or Department), Office of Minority 
Health (OMH) located within the Office of Public Health and Science 
(OPHS), and working in a ``One-Department'' approach collaboratively 
with participating HHS agencies and programs (entities). The mission of 
the OMH is to improve the health of racial

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and ethnic minority populations through the development of policies and 
programs that address disparities and gaps. OMH serves as the focal 
point in the HHS for leadership, policy development and coordination, 
service demonstrations, information exchange, coalition and partnership 
building, and related efforts to address the health needs of racial and 
ethnic minorities.
    As part of a continuing HHS effort to improve the health and well 
being of racial and ethnic minorities, the Department announces 
availability of FY 2005 funding for the State Partnership Grant Program 
To Improve Minority Health.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Section I. Funding Opportunities

    Authority: This program is authorized under 42 U.S.C. 300u-6, 
section 1707 of the Public Health Service Act, as amended.
    1. Purpose: The State Partnership Grant Program To Improve Minority 
Health (hereinafter referred to as State Partnership Program) seeks to 
facilitate the improvement of minority health and elimination of health 
disparities (adult/child immunization, asthma, cancer, diabetes, heart 
disease and stroke, HIV, infant mortality, and mental health) through 
the development of partnerships with State and territorial offices of 
minority health.
    2. OMH Expectations: It is intended that this program will result 
in:
     Improved coordination and collaboration among state and 
territorial public health offices that benefit minority health and 
contribute to eliminating health disparities;
     Improved State and territory-wide coordination, 
collaboration, and linkages among public and private entities that 
specifically address minority health and health disparities;
     Improved State and territorial planning focused on 
minority health and health disparities;
     Dedicated State and territorial leadership and staffing to 
support planning and coordination, promote and implement evidence-based 
approaches and programs to address priority minority health problem(s), 
monitor and evaluate State and territorial efforts, and disseminate 
information focused on improving minority health and eliminating health 
disparities;
     Increased State and territory-wide efforts to improve 
minority health and eliminate health disparities through the support of 
community programs;
     Establishment or enhancement of multicultural coalition 
building efforts within communities of color to collaboratively address 
health issues impacting minority communities; and
     Strategies to improve diversity of the health care 
workforce.
    3. Applicant Project Results: Applicants must identify anticipated 
project results that are consistent with the overall program purpose 
and that address selected OMH expectations. Project results should fall 
within the following general categories:
     Establishing Policy(ies).
     Mobilizing Communities, Coalitions, and Networks.
     Enhancing Infrastructure.
     Changing Systems.
     Increasing Access to Health Care for Minority Populations.
     Increasing Knowledge and Awareness About Minority Health 
Care Issues.
     Increasing Participation of Minorities in the Health 
Professions.
    4. Project Requirements: Each applicant under the State Partnership 
Program must propose to:
     Carry out projects that facilitate the improvement of 
minority health and elimination of health disparities.
     Address at least two of the identified OMH expectations.

Section II. Award Information

    Estimated Funds Available for Competition: $5,000,000.
    Anticipated Number of Awards: Up to 39.
    Range of Awards: $125,000 to $175,000 per year.
    Anticipated Start Date: September 1, 2005.
    Period of Performance: 5 Years (September 1, 2005 to August 31, 
2010).
    Budget Period Length: 12 months.
    Type of Award: Grant.
    Type of Application Accepted: New.

Section III. Eligibility Information

1. Eligible Applicants

    This is a limited competition. To qualify for funding, an applicant 
must be a currently established State or territorial office of minority 
health at the time of this announcement (see Section VIII.3 for list of 
eligible States/territories with established offices of minority 
health). States that do not have a formally recognized office of 
minority health (established through legislation, executive order, or a 
directive process) may not apply for these State Partnership Program 
grants. States that do not have formal offices of minority health are 
not as likely to have the linkages and infrastructure necessary to 
foster effective relationships with public/private entities and/or 
community-based minority-focused organizations necessary to address the 
health needs of racial and ethnic minorities, as required for this 
program.
    Documentation that verifies official status as an established state 
or territorial office of minority health must be submitted. Examples of 
such documentation include: a signed statement from a State/territorial 
level authorizing official (e.g., Governor or designated official, 
Commissioner of Health, or designee) verifying official status, or a 
copy of the Executive Order or statute that established the State or 
territorial office of minority health.
    A signed letter of support and commitment for the proposed project 
from an authorizing State or territorial official (e.g., Commissioner 
of Health, State health director, or designee) is also required as part 
of the application.
    The established State or territorial office of minority health 
will:
     Serve as the lead office for the project.
     Be responsible for grant implementation, management, and 
evaluation.

2. Cost Sharing or Matching

    Matching funds are not required for the State Partnership Program.

3. Other

    This limited competition is based, in part, on OMH's 1998 study to 
assess the minority health infrastructure within selected States and 
territories, and to examine the capacity of these States and 
territories to address racial and ethnic health disparities in their 
jurisdictions. A finding of the Assessment of State Minority Health 
Infrastructure and Capacity to Address Issues of Health Disparity 
(final report--September 2000) was that, despite many challenges, State 
and/or territorial offices of minority health are an organized and 
visible presence at the State policymaking level and provide 
opportunities for shaping and creating initiatives that could affect 
the health status of minority populations and serve as pivotal points 
for Federal, State, and local efforts to improve the health status of 
minority populations. In addition, these offices serve an important 
information dissemination function-providing information on minority 
health issues to policymakers, health professionals, community-based 
organizations, and the general public.
    Established State and/or territorial offices of minority health may 
submit no more than one application to the State Partnership Program. 
Eligible States and territories submitting more than one proposal for 
this grant program will be deemed ineligible. The proposals will be 
returned without comment.

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    Established State and/or territorial offices of minority health are 
not eligible to receive funding from more than one OMH grant program to 
carry out the same project and/or activities.

Section IV. Application and Submission Information

1. Address To Request Application Package

    Application kits may be obtained:
     At https://www.omhrc.gov
     By writing to Ms. Karen Campbell, Director, Office of 
Grants Management, OPHS, Tower Building, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 
550, Rockville, MD 20852; or contact the Office of Grants Management at 
(240) 453-8822. Please specify the OMH program for which you are 
requesting an application kit.

2. Content and Form of Application Submission

    A. Application and Submission: Applicants must use Grant 
Application Form OPHS-1. Forms to be completed include the Face Page/
Cover Page (SF424), Checklist, and Budget Information Forms for Non-
Construction Programs (SF424A). In addition to the application forms, 
applicants must provide a project narrative.
    The project narrative (including summary) is limited to 25 double-
spaced pages. The appendices are limited to an additional 20 pages.
    The narrative must be printed on one side of 8\1/2\ by 11-inch 
white paper, with one-inch margins, double-spaced and 12-point font. 
All pages must be numbered sequentially including any appendices. (Do 
not use decimals or letters, such as: 1.3 or 2A). Do not staple or bind 
the application package. Use rubber bands or binder clips.
    The narrative description of the project must contain the 
following:
     Table of Contents: Include with page numbers for each of 
the following sections.
     Project Summary: Briefly describe key aspects of the 
Statement of Need, Objectives, Program Plan, Evaluation Plan, and 
Management Plan. The summary should be no more than 3 pages in length.
     Statement of Need: Describe and provide demographic 
information and data on the minority health and health disparities 
issues in the State/territory, and the significance or prevalence of 
the health problem or issues affecting the target minority group(s). 
Describe the minority group(s) targeted by the project (e.g., race/
ethnicity, age gender, educational level/income). Describe the 
applicant organization (State/territorial office of minority health) 
and efforts that are currently being undertaken by the organization to 
address minority health and health disparities.
     Objectives: State objectives in measurable terms, 
including baseline data and time frames for achievement for the five-
year project period.
     Program Plan: Clearly describe how the project will be 
carried out. Describe specific activities and strategies planned to 
achieve each objective. For each activity, describe how, when, where, 
by whom, and for whom the activity will be conducted. Describe the role 
of any proposed linkage organization(s) in the project. Describe any 
products to be developed by the project. Provide a time line chart.
     Evaluation Plan: The evaluation plan must clearly 
articulate how the State/territory will evaluate program activities. It 
is expected that evaluation activities will be implemented at the 
beginning of the program in order to capture and document actions 
contributing to program outcomes. The evaluation plan must be able to 
produce documented results that demonstrate whether and how the 
strategies and activities funded under the Program made a difference in 
the improvement of minority health and the elimination of health 
disparities. The plan should identify the expected results for each 
major objective and activity. The description should include data 
collection and analysis methods, demographic data to be collected on 
project participants, process measures describing indicators to be used 
to monitor and measure progress toward achieving projected results by 
objectives, outcome measures which will show that the project has 
accomplished planned activities, and impact measures demonstrating 
achievement of the objectives to positively affect minority health 
issues. Discuss the potential for replication.
     Management Plan: Provide a description of proposed program 
staff, including resumes and job descriptions for key staff, 
qualifications and responsibilities of each staff member, and percent 
of time each is committing to the project. Provide a description of 
duties for any proposed consultants and/or collaborating public health 
entities. Discuss the applicant organization's experience in managing 
projects/activities, especially those targeting the population to be 
served. Include a chart of the organization's structure, showing who 
reports to whom, and of the proposed project's organizational 
structure. Describe how senior State health officials will be engaged 
in this program and/or periodically informed on the activities and 
outcomes of the program. Describe the background/experience of any 
proposed linkage organization and how the organization will interface 
with the applicant organization.
     Appendices: Include documentation and other supporting 
information in this section and other relevant information.
    In addition to the project narrative, the application must contain 
a detailed budget justification (does not count toward the page 
limitation). The detailed budget justification must include a narrative 
and computation of expenditures for each year in which grant support is 
requested. The budget request should include funds for key project 
staff to attend an annual OMH grantee meeting and the OMH Second 
National Leadership Summit on Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Disparities 
in Health, scheduled for January 9-11, 2006.
    The complete application kit will provide instructions on the 
content of each of these sections.
    B. Data Universal Numbering System number (DUNS): Applicants are 
required to obtain a DUNS number as preparation for doing business 
electronically with the Federal Government. The DUNS number must be 
obtained prior to applying for OMH funds.
    The DUNS number is a nine-character identification code provided by 
the commercial company Dun & Bradstreet, and serves as a unique 
identifier for business entities. There is no charge for requesting a 
DUNS number, and you may register and obtain a DUNS number by either 
the following methods: Telephone: 1-866-705-5711; Web site: https://
eupdate.dnb.com/requestoptions.html.
    Click on the link that reads, ``DUNS Number Only'' at the left 
hand, bottom corner of the screen to access the free registration page. 
Please note that registration via the Web site may take up to 30 
business days to complete.

3. Submission Dates and Times

    Application Deadline Date: July 22, 2005.

Submission Mechanisms

    The Office of Public Health and Science (OPHS) provides multiple 
mechanisms for the submission of applications, as described in the 
following sections. Applicants will receive notification via mail from 
the Office of Grants Management, OPHS, confirming the receipt of 
applications submitted using any of these mechanisms. Applications 
submitted to the Office of Grants Management,

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OPHS, after the deadlines described below will not be accepted for 
review. Applications which do not conform to the requirements of the 
grant announcement will not be accepted for review and will be returned 
to the applicant.
    Applications may only be submitted electronically via the 
electronic submission mechanisms specified below. Any applications 
submitted via any other means of electronic communication, including 
facsimile or electronic mail, will not be accepted for review. While 
applications are accepted in hard copy, the use of the electronic 
application submission capabilities provided by the OPHS eGrants system 
or the Grants.gov Web site Portal is encouraged.

Electronic Submissions Via the OPHS eGrants System

    The OPHS electronic grants management system, eGrants, provides for 
applications to be submitted electronically. Information about this 
system is available on the OPHS eGrants Web site, https://
egrants.osophs.dhhs.gov, or may be requested from the Office of Grants 
Management, OPHS, at 301-594-0758.
    The body of the application and required forms can be submitted 
using the OPHS eGrants system. In addition to electronically submitted 
materials, applicants are required to submit a hard copy of the 
application face page (Standard Form 424) with the original signature 
of an individual authorized to act for the applicant agency or 
organization and to assume for the organization the obligations imposed 
by the terms and conditions of the grant award. If required, applicants 
will also need to submit a hard copy of the Standard Form LLL and/or 
certain program related forms with the original signature of an 
individual authorized to act for the applicant agency or organization. 
The application will not be considered complete until both the 
electronic application components submitted via the OPHS eGrants system 
and any hard copy materials or original signatures are received.
    Electronic grant application submissions must be submitted via the 
OPHS eGrants system no later than 5 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline 
date specified in the DATES section of the announcement. All required 
hardcopy original signatures and mail-in items must be received by the 
Office of Grants Management, OPHS, no later than 5 p.m. Eastern Time on 
the next business day after the deadline specified in the DATES section 
of the announcement.
    Applications will not be considered valid until all electronic 
application components, hardcopy original signatures, and mail-in items 
are received by the Office of Grants Management, OPHS, according to the 
deadlines specified above. Any application submitted electronically 
after 5 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date specified in the DATES 
section of the announcement will be considered late and will be deemed 
ineligible. Failure of the applicant to submit all required hardcopy 
original signatures and required mail-in items to the Office of Grants 
Management, OPHS, by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on the next business day after 
the deadline date specified in the DATES section of the announcement 
will result in the electronic application being deemed ineligible.
    Upon completion of a successful electronic application submission, 
the OPHS eGrants system will provide the applicant with a confirmation 
page indicating the date and time (Eastern Time ) of the electronic 
application submission. This confirmation page will also provide a 
listing of all items that constitute the final application submission 
including all electronic application components, required hardcopy 
original signatures, and mail-in items, as well as the mailing address 
of the Office of Grants Management, OPHS, where all required hard copy 
materials must be submitted.
    As items are received by the Office of Grants Management, OPHS, the 
electronic application status will be updated to reflect the receipt of 
mail-in items. It is recommended that the applicant monitor the status 
of their application in the OPHS eGrants system to ensure that all 
signatures and mail-in items are received.
    Applicants are encouraged to initiate electronic applications early 
in the application development process, and to submit early on the due 
date or before. This will aid in addressing any problems with 
submissions prior to the application deadline.

Electronic Submissions via the Grants.gov Web Site Portal

    The Grants.gov Web site Portal provides for applications to be 
submitted electronically. Information about this system is available on 
the Grants.gov Web site, https://www.grants.gov.
    The body of the application and required forms can be submitted 
using the Grants.gov Web site Portal. Grants.gov allows the applicant 
to download and complete the application forms at any time, however, it 
is required that organizations successfully complete the necessary 
registration processes in order to submit the application to 
Grants.gov.
    In addition to electronically submitted materials, applicants may 
be required to submit hard copy signatures for certain program related 
forms, or original materials as required by the announcement. It is 
imperative that the applicant review both the grant announcement, as 
well as the application guidance provided within the Grants.gov 
application package, to determine such requirements. Any required hard 
copy materials, or documents that require a signature, excluding the 
standard forms included in the Grants.gov application package (e.g., 
Standard Form 424 Face Page, Standard Assurances and Certifications 
(Standard Form 424B, and Standard Form LLL) must be submitted 
separately via mail to the Office of Grants Management, OPHS, and, if 
required, must contain the original signature of an individual 
authorized to act for the applicant agency or organization and to 
assume for the organization the obligations imposed by the terms and 
conditions of the grant award.
    Electronic grant application submissions must be submitted via the 
Grants.gov Web site Portal no later than 5 p.m. Eastern Time on the 
deadline date specified in the DATES section of the announcement. All 
required hardcopy original signatures and mail-in items must be 
received by the Office of Grants Management, OPHS, no later than 5 p.m. 
Eastern Time on the next business day after the deadline date specified 
in the DATES section of the announcement.
    Applications will not be considered valid until all electronic 
application components, hardcopy original signatures, and mail-in items 
are received by the Office of Grants Management, OPHS, according to the 
deadlines specified above. Any application submitted electronically via 
the Grants.gov Web site Portal after 5 p.m. Eastern Time on the 
deadline date specified in the DATES section of the announcement will 
be considered late and will be deemed ineligible. Failure of the 
applicant to submit all required hardcopy original signatures or 
materials to the Office of Grants Management, OPHS, by 5:00 p.m. 
Eastern Time on the next business day after the deadline date specified 
in the DATES section of the announcement will result in the electronic 
application being deemed ineligible.
    Upon completion of a successful electronic application submission 
via the Grants.gov Web site Portal, the

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applicant will be provided with a confirmation page from Grants.gov 
indicating the date and time (Eastern Time) of the electronic 
application submission, as well as the Grants.gov Receipt Number. It is 
critical that the applicant print and retain this confirmation for 
their records, as well as a copy of the entire application package.
    All applications submitted via the Grants.gov Web site Portal will 
be validated by Grants.gov. Any applications deemed ``Invalid'' by the 
Grants.gov Web site Portal will not be transferred to the OPHS eGrants 
system, and OPHS has no responsibility for any application that is not 
validated and transferred to OPHS from the Grants.gov Web site Portal. 
Grants.gov will notify the applicant regarding the application 
validation status. Once the application is successfully validated by 
the Grants.gov Web site Portal, applicants should immediately mail all 
required hard copy materials to the Office of Grants Management, OPHS, 
to be received by the deadlines specified above. It is critical that 
the applicant clearly identify the Organization name and Grants.gov 
Application Receipt Number on all hard copy materials.
    Once the application is validated by Grants.gov, it will be 
electronically transferred to the OPHS eGrants system for processing. 
Upon receipt of both the electronic application from the Grants.gov Web 
site Portal, and the required hardcopy mail-in items, applicants will 
receive notification via mail from the Office of Grants Management, 
OPHS, confirming the receipt of the application submitted using the 
Grants.gov Web site Portal.
    Applicants are encouraged to initiate electronic applications via 
the Grants.gov Web site Portal early in the application process, and to 
submit early on the due date or before. This will aid in addressing any 
problems with submissions prior to the application deadline.
    Applicants should contact Grants.gov regarding any questions or 
concerns pertaining to the electronic application process conducted 
through the Grants.gov Web site Portal.

Mailed or Hand-Delivered Hard Copy Applications

    Applicants who submit applications in hard copy (via mail or hand-
delivered) are required to submit an original and two copies of the 
application. The original application must be signed by an individual 
authorized to act for the applicant agency or organization and to 
assume for the organization the obligations imposed by the terms and 
conditions of the grant award.
    Mailed or hand-delivered applications will be considered as meeting 
the deadline if they are received by the Office of Grants Management, 
OPHS, on or before 5 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date specified 
in the DATES section of the announcement. The application deadline date 
requirement specified in this announcement supersedes the instructions 
in the OPHS-1. Applications that do not meet the deadline will be 
returned to the applicant unread.

4. Intergovernmental Review

    The State Partnership Program is subject to the requirements of 
Executive Order 12372 which allows States the options of setting up a 
system for reviewing applications from within their States for 
assistance under certain Federal programs. The application kits 
available under this notice will contain a list of States which have 
chosen to set up a review system and will include a State Single Point 
of Contact (SPOC) in the State for review. The SPOC list is also 
available on the Internet at the following address: https://
www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html. Applicants should contact 
their SPOC as early as possible to alert them to the prospective 
applications and receive any necessary instructions on the State 
process. The due date for State process recommendations is 60 days 
after the application deadlines established by the OPHS Grants 
Management Officer. The OMH does not guarantee that it will accommodate 
or explain its responses to State process recommendations received 
after that date. (See ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs,'' 
Executive Order 12372, and 45 CFR Part 100 for a description of the 
review process and requirements.)

5. Funding Restrictions

    Budget Request: If funding is requested in an amount greater than 
the ceiling of the award range, the application will be considered non-
responsive and will not be entered into the review process. The 
application will be returned with notification that it did not meet the 
submission requirements.
    Grant funds may be used to cover costs of:
     Personnel.
     Consultants.
     Equipment.
     Supplies (including screening and outreach supplies).
     Grant-related travel (domestic only), including attendance 
at an annual OMH grantee meeting and an OMH leadership summit.
     Other grant-related costs.
    Grants funds may not be used for:
     Building alterations or renovations.
     Construction.
     Fund raising activities.
     Job training.
     Medical care, treatment or therapy. Political education 
and lobbying.
     Research studies involving human subjects.
     Vocational rehabilitation.
    Guidance for completing the budget can be found in the Program 
Guidelines, which are included with the complete application kits.

6. Other Submission Requirements

    For applications submitted in hard copy, send an original, signed 
in blue ink, and two copies of the complete grant application to: Ms. 
Karen Campbell, Director, Office of Grants Management, OPHS, 1101 
Wootton Parkway, Suite 550, Rockville, MD 20852. Information about 
electronic submissions is available on the Grants.gov Web Site. 
Applications submitted by e-mail, Facsimile transmission (FAX) or any 
other electronic format will not be accepted.

Section V. Application Review Information

1. Criteria

    The technical review of the State Partnership Program applications 
will consider the following five generic factors.
A. Factor 1: Program Plan (30%)
     Appropriateness of proposed approach and specific 
activities for each objective.
     Logic and sequencing of the planned approaches in relation 
to the objectives and program evaluation.
     Soundness of any proposed partnerships (e.g., coalitions), 
if applicable.
     Likelihood of successful implementation of the project.
B. Factor 2: Evaluation (25%)
     The degree to which expected results are appropriate for 
major objectives and activities.
     Appropriateness of the proposed data collection (including 
demographic data to be collected), analysis, and reporting procedures.
     Clarity of the intent and plans to assess and document 
progress toward achieving objectives, planned activities, and intended 
outcomes.
     Suitability of process, outcome, and impact measures.
     Potential for the proposed project to impact the health 
status of, and barriers

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to, health care experienced by the targeted minority populations.
     Potential for replication of the project by other State 
and territorial offices of minority health.
C. Factor 3: Objectives (20%)
     Merit of the objectives.
     Relevance to the Program purpose, expectations, and stated 
problem.
     Attainability of the objectives in the stated time frames.
D. Factor 4: Management Plan (15%)
     Applicant's capability to manage and evaluate the project 
as determined by:

--Qualifications and appropriateness of proposed staff or requirements 
for ``to be hired'' staff and consultants.
--Proposed staff level of effort.
--Management experience of the applicant.
--The applicant's organizational structure and proposed project 
organizational structure.

     Appropriateness of defined roles including staff reporting 
channels and that of any proposed contractors or other collaborating 
department of health entities.
     Clear lines of authority among the proposed staff within 
and between participating organizations, if applicable.
     Inclusion and/or plan for communicating program activities 
and outcomes with senior state health officials.
E. Factor 5: Statement of Need (10%)
     Demonstrated knowledge of the stated problem at the State 
and/or local level, as applicable.
     Significance and prevalence of any identified health 
problem(s) or health issue(s) in the State/territory.
     Inclusion of information on priority health disparities 
issue areas.
     Extent to which the applicant demonstrates access to the 
target population/community, and whether it is well positioned and 
accepted within the population/community to be served.
     Extent and documented outcome of past efforts and 
activities with the target population.

2. Review and Selection Process

    Accepted State Partnership Program applications will be reviewed 
for technical merit in accordance with PHS policies. Applications will 
be evaluated by an Objective Review Committee (ORC). Committee members 
are chosen for their expertise in minority health, health disparities, 
and their understanding of the unique health problems and related 
issues confronted by the racial and ethnic minority populations in the 
United States. Funding decisions will be determined by the Deputy 
Assistant Secretary for Minority Health who will take under 
consideration the recommendations and ratings of the ORC.

3. Anticipated Award Date

    September 1, 2005.

Section VI. Award Administration Information

1. Award Notices

    Successful applicants will receive a notification letter from the 
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health and a Notice of Grant 
Award (NGA), signed by the OPHS Grants Management Officer. The NGA 
shall be the only binding, authorizing document between the recipient 
and the Office of Minority Health. Notification will be mailed to the 
Program Director identified in the application.
    Unsuccessful applicants will receive a notification letter with the 
results of the review of their application from the Deputy Assistant 
Secretary for Minority Health.

2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements

    In accepting this award, the grantee stipulates that the award and 
any activities thereunder are subject to all provisions of 45 CFR parts 
74 and 92, currently in effect or implemented during the period of the 
grant.
    A Notice providing information and guidance regarding the 
``Government-wide Implementation of the President's Welfare-to-Work 
Initiative for Federal Grant Programs'' was published in the Federal 
Register on May 16, 1997. This initiative was designated to facilitate 
and encourage grantees and their sub-recipients to hire welfare 
recipients and to provide additional needed training and/or mentoring 
as needed. The text of the Notice is available electronically on the 
OMB home page at https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb.

3. Reporting Requirements

    A successful applicant under this notice will submit: (1) Semi-
annual progress reports; (2) an annual Financial Status Report; and (3) 
a final progress report and Financial Status Report in the format 
established by the OMH, in accordance with provisions of the general 
regulations which apply under ``Monitoring and Reporting Program 
Performance,'' 45 CFR Part 74-51--74.52, with the exception of State 
and local governments to which 45 CFR Part 92, Subpart C reporting 
requirements apply.
    Uniform Data Set: The Uniform Data Set (UDS) system is designed to 
assist in evaluating the effectiveness and impact of grant and 
cooperative agreement projects. All OMH grantees are required to report 
project information, using the Web-based UDS. Training will be provided 
to all new grantees on the use of the UDS system, during the annual 
grantee meeting.
    Grantees will be informed of the progress report due dates and 
means of submission. Instructions and report format will be provided 
prior to the required due date. The Annual Financial Status Report is 
due no later than 90 days after the close of each budget period. The 
final progress report and Financial Status Report are due 90 days after 
the end of the project period. Instructions and due dates will be 
provided prior to required submission.

Section VII. Agency Contacts

    For questions on budget and business aspects of the application, 
contact the Office of Grants Management, OPHS, Tower Building, 1101 
Wootton Parkway, Suite 550, Rockville, MD 20852, at (240) 453-8822.
    For questions related to the State Partnership Program or 
assistance in preparing a grant proposal, contact Ms. Cynthia Amis, 
Director, Division of Program Operations, Office of Minority Health, 
Tower Building, Suite 600, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Rockville, MD 20852. 
Ms. Amis can be reached by telephone at (240) 453-8444.
    For additional technical assistance, contact the OMH Regional 
Minority Health Consultant for your region listed in your grant 
application kit.
    For health information, call the OMH Resource Center (OMHRC) at 1-
800-444-6472.

Section VIII. Other Information

1. Healthy People 2010

    The Public Health Service (PHS) is committed to achieving the 
health promotion and disease prevention objectives of Healthy People 
2010, a PHS-led national activity announced in January 2000 to 
eliminate health disparities and improve years and quality of life. 
More information may be found on the Healthy People 2010 Web site: 
https://www.healthypeople.gov and copies of the document may be 
downloaded. Copies of the Healthy People 2010: Volumes I and II can be 
purchased by calling (202) 512-1800 (cost $70.00 for printed version; 
$20.00 for CD-ROM). Another reference is the Healthy People 2010 Final 
Review--2001.
    For 1 free copy of the Healthy People 2010, contact: The National 
Center for

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Health Statistics, Division of Data Services, 3311 Toledo Road, 
Hyattsville, MD 20782, or by telephone at (301) 458-4636. Ask for HHS 
Publication No. (PHS) 99-1256. This document may also be downloaded 
from: https://www.healthypeople.gov.

2. Definitions

    For purposes of this announcement, the following definitions apply:
    Minority Populations--American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, 
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, and Native Hawaiian or 
Other Pacific Islander. (Revision to the Standards for the 
Classification of Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity, Federal Register, 
Vol. 62, No. 210, pg. 58782, October 30, 1997.)
    State and Territorial Office of Minority Health--An entity formally 
established by Executive Order, statute, or a State health officer to 
improve the health of racial and ethnic populations.

3. List of States and Territories With Established Offices of Minority 
Health as of This Notice Include

Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, 
Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, 
Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, 
Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North 
Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South 
Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Virgin Islands, 
West Virginia, Wisconsin.

    Dated: May 27, 2005.
Garth N. Graham,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health.
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