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to better describe geographic variation
in cancer incidence throughout the
country and provide incidence data on
minority populations and rare cancers
to further plan and evaluate state and
national cancer control and prevention
efforts.
Therefore, CDCs, NCCDPHP, Division
of Cancer Prevention and Control
proposes to continue to aggregate
existing cancer incidence data from
year for which the cancer registry
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NPCR funds (e.g., 1995) through to 12
months past the close of the most recent
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states funded by the National Program
of Cancer Registries into a national
surveillance system.
These data are already collected and
aggregated at the state level. Thus the
additional burden for the states is small.
Funded states are asked to continue to
report cancer incidence data to CDC on
an annual basis. Each state is requested
to report a cumulative file containing
incidence data from the first diagnosis
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Dated: May 3, 2006.
Joan F. Karr,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
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Advisory Committee on Heritable
Disorders and Genetic Diseases in
Newborns and Children; Notice of
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In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of
the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(Pub. L. 92–463), notice is hereby given
of the following meeting:
Name: Advisory Committee on Heritable
Disorders and Genetic Diseases in Newborns
and Children (ACHDGDNC).
Dates and Times: June 5, 2006, 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. June 6, 2006, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Place: Four Points Sheraton Downtown,
Franklin AB Room, 1201 K Street, NW.,
Washington, DC 20005.
Status: The meeting will be open to the
public with attendance limited to space
availability.
Purpose: The Advisory Committee
provides advice and recommendations
concerning the grants and projects authorized
under the Heritable Disorders Program and
technical information to develop policies and
priorities for this program. The Heritable
Disorders Program was established to
enhance the ability of State and local health
agencies to provide for newborn and child
screening, counseling and health care
services for newborns and children having or
at risk for heritable disorders. The Committee
was established specifically to advise and
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screening tests, technologies, policies,
guidelines and programs for effectively
reducing morbidity and mortality in
newborns and children having or at risk for
heritable disorders.
Agenda: The meeting will be devoted to
the decision making process for candidate
conditions on the Newborn Screening Panel
as well as the continued work and reports by
the Committee’s subcommittees on laboratory
standards and procedures, follow-up
treatment, education and training.
Proposed agenda items are subject to
change.
Time will be provided each day for public
comment. Individuals who wish to provide
public comment or who plan to attend the
meeting and need special assistance, such as
sign language interpretation or other
reasonable accommodations, should notify
the ACHDGDNC Executive Secretary,
Michele A. Lloyd-Puryear, M.D., Ph.D.
(contact information provided below).
Contact Person: Anyone interested in
obtaining a roster of members or other
relevant information should write or contact
Michele A. Lloyd-Puryear, M.D., Ph.D.,
Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health
Resources and Services Administration,
Room 18A–19, Parklawn Building, 5600
Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857,
Telephone (301) 443–1080. Information on
the Advisory Committee is available at https://
mchb.hrsa.gov/programs/genetics/committee.
Dated: May 3, 2006.
Tina M. Cheatham,
Director, Division of Policy Review and
Coordination.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Indian Health Service
Tribal Management Grant Program
Announcement Type: New
Discretionary Funding Cycle for Fiscal
Year 2007.
Funding Announcement Number:
HHS–2007–IHS–TMP–0001.
Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance Number: 93.228.
Key Dates: Training: Application
Requirements Session: May 10–11 and
June 14–15, 2006; Grantwriting Session:
May 22–26, 2006; Application Deadline
Date: August 4, 2006; Review Date:
October 2–6, 2006; Application
Notification: November 13, 2006;
Earliest Anticipated Start Date: January
1, 2007.
I. Funding Opportunity Description
The Indian Health Service (IHS)
announces competitive grant
applications for the Tribal Management
Grant (TMG) Program. This program is
authorized under section 103(b)(2) and
section 103(e) of the Indian SelfDetermination and Education
Assistance Act, Public Law 93–638, as
amended. The TMG Program is
described at 93.228 in the Catalog of
Federal Domestic Assistance.
The TMG program is a national
competitive discretionary grant program
pursuant to 45 CFR part 75 and 45 CFR
part 92 established to assist Federallyrecognized Tribes and Triballysanctioned Tribal organizations in
assuming all or part of existing IHS
programs, services, functions, and
activities (PSFA) through a Title I
contract and to assist established Title I
contractors and Title V compactors to
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further develop and improve their
management capability. In addition,
TMGs are available to Tribes/Tribal
organizations under the authority of
Public Law (Pub. L.) 93–638 section
103(e) for (1) obtaining technical
assistance from providers designated by
the Tribe/Tribal organization (including
Tribes/Tribal organizations that operate
mature contracts) for the purposes of
program planning and evaluation,
including the development of any
management systems necessary for
contract management and the
development of cost allocation plans for
indirect cost rates; and (2) planning,
designing and evaluating Federal health
programs serving the Tribe/Tribal
organization, including Federal
administrative functions.
Funding Priorities: The IHS has
established the following funding
priorities for TMG awards.
• Priority I—Any Indian Tribe that
has received Federal recognition
(restored, unterminated, funded, or
unfunded) within the past 5 years,
specifically received during or after
March 2001.
• Priority II—All other eligible
Federally-recognized Indian Tribes or
Tribally-sanctioned Tribal organizations
submitting a competing continuation
application or a new application for the
sole purpose of addressing audit
material weaknesses. The audit material
weaknesses are identified in Attachment
A (Summary of Findings and
Recommendations) and other
attachments, if any, of the transmittal
letter received from the Office of the
Inspector General (OIG), National
External Audit Review (NEAR) Center,
Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS). Please identify the
weakness to be addressed by
underlining the item on the Attachment
A. Please refer to section III.3, ‘‘Other
Requirements’’ for more information
regarding Priority II participation.
Federally-recognized Indian Tribes or
Tribally-sanctioned Tribal organizations
not subject to Single Audit Act
requirements must provide a financial
statement identifying the Federal dollars
received in the footnotes. The financial
statement must also identify specific
weaknesses/recommendations that will
be addressed in the TMG proposal and
are related to 25 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) part 900, ‘‘Indian
Self-Determination and Education
Assistance Act Amendments’’, subpart
F—‘‘Standards for Tribes and Tribal
Organizations’’.
Priority II participation is only
applicable to the Health Management
Structure project type. For more
information see section II Eligible
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Project Types, Maximum Funding and
Project Periods.
• Priority III—All other eligible
Federally-recognized Indian Tribes or
Tribal organizations submitting a
competing continuation application or a
new application.
The funding of approved Priority I
applicants will occur before the funding
of approved Priority II applicants.
Priority II applicants will be funded
before approved Priority III applicants.
Funds will be distributed until
depleted.
II. Award Information
Type of Award: Grant.
Estimated Funds Available: Subject to
the availability of funds, the estimated
amount available is $2,388,000 in fiscal
year (FY) 2007. There will be only one
funding cycle in FY 2007. Awards
under this announcement are subject to
the availability of funds.
Anticipated Number of Awards: An
estimated 20–25 awards will be made
under this program.
Project Periods: Varies from 12
months to 36 months.
Please refer to ‘‘Eligible Project Types,
Maximum Funding and Project Periods’’
under this section for more detailed
information.
Estimated Award Amount: $50,000/
year–$100,000/year. Please refer to
‘‘Eligible Project Types, Maximum
Funding and Project Periods’’ below for
more detailed information.
Eligible Project Types, Maximum
Funding and Project Periods:
Applications may only be submitted for
one project type. The TMG Program
consists of four project types: (1)
Feasibility study; (2) planning; (3)
evaluation study; and (4) health
management structure. Applications
that address more than one project type
will be considered ineligible and will be
returned to the applicant. The
maximum funding levels noted include
both direct and indirect costs.
Application budgets may not exceed the
maximum funding level or project
period identified for a project type.
Applications whose budget or project
period exceed the maximum funding
level or project period will be
considered ineligible and will not be
reviewed. Please refer to section IV.5.
‘‘Funding Restrictions’’ for further
information regarding ineligible
activities.
1. Feasibility Study (Maximum Funding/
Project Period: $70,000/12 Months)
A study of a specific IHS program or
segment of a program to determine if
Tribal management of the program is
possible. The study shall present the
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planned approach, training and
resources required to assume Tribal
management of the program. The study
must include the following four
components:
• Health needs and health care
services assessments that identify
existing health care services and
delivery system, program divisibility
issues, health status indicators, unmet
needs, volume projections and demand
analysis.
• Management analysis of existing
management structures, proposed
management structures, implementation
plans and requirements, and personnel
staffing requirements and recruitment
barriers.
• Financial analysis of historical
trends data, financial projections and
new resource requirements for program
management costs and analysis of
potential revenues from Federal/nonFederal sources.
• Decision statement/report that
incorporates findings, conclusions and
recommendations; the presentation of
the study and recommendations to the
governing body for Tribal determination
regarding whether Tribal assumption of
program(s) is desirable or warranted.
2. Planning (Maximum Funding/Project
Period: $50,000/12 Months)
A collection of data to establish goals
and performance measures for the
operation of current health programs or
anticipated PSFAs under a Title I
contract. Planning will specify the
design of health programs and the
management systems (including
appropriate policies and procedures) to
accomplish the health priorities of the
Tribe/Tribal organization. For example,
planning could include the
development of a Tribal Specific Health
Plan or a Strategic Health Plan, etc.
Please note: The Public Health Service
urges applicants submitting strategic
health plans to address specific
objectives of Healthy People 2010.
Interested applicants may purchase a
copy of Healthy People 2010 (Summary
Report in print; Stock No. 017–001–
00547–9) or CD–ROM (Stock No. 107–
001–00549–5) through the
Superintendent of Documents,
Government Printing Office, P.O. Box
371954, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
15250–7945, or (202) 512–1800. This
information is available in electronic
form at the following Web site: https://
www.health.gov/healthypeople/
publications/.
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3. Evaluation Study (Maximum
Funding/Project Period: $50,000/12
Months)
A systematic collection, analysis and
interpretation of data for the purpose of
determining the value of a program. The
extent of the evaluation study could
relate to the goals and objectives,
policies and procedures or programs
regarding targeted groups. The
evaluation study could also be used to
determine the effectiveness and
efficiency of a Tribal program operation
(i.e. direct services, financial
management, personnel, data collection
and analysis, third-party billing, etc.) as
well as determine the appropriateness of
new components to a Tribal program
operation that will assist Tribal efforts
to improve the health care delivery
systems.
4. Health Management Structure
(Average Funding/Project Period
$100,000/12 months; maximum
funding/project period: $300,000/36
months) Implementation of systems to
manage or organize PSFAs. Management
structures include health department
organizations, health boards, and
financial management systems
including systems for accounting,
personnel, third-party billing, medical
records, management information
systems, etc. This includes the design,
improvements and correction of
management systems that address
weaknesses identified through quality
control measures, internal control
reviews and audit report findings under
the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) Circular No. A–133—Revised
June 27, 2003, ‘‘Audits of States, Local
Governments, and Non-Profit
Organizations.’’ A copy of this circular
and 25 Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR) part 900, ‘‘Indian SelfDetermination and Education
Assistance Act Amendments’’, subpart
F—‘‘Standards for Tribal or Tribal
Organization Management Systems’’ is
available in the appendix of the TMG
application package. Please see section
IV ‘‘Application and Submission
Information’’ for directions about how
to request a copy of the TMG
application package.
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III. Eligibility Information
1. Eligible Applicants
Indian Tribe or Tribal organization as
defined by Public Law 93–638, Indian
Self-Determination and Education
Assistance Act, as amended.
Eligible applicants include Tribal
organizations that operate mature
contracts that are designated by a Tribe
to provide technical assistance and/or
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training. Only one application per Tribe
or Tribal organization is allowed.
2. Cost Sharing or Matching
The TMG Program does not require
matching funds or cost sharing.
However, in accordance with Public
Law 93–638 section 103(c), the TMG
funds may be used as matching shares
for any other Federal grant programs
that develop Tribal capabilities to
contract for the administration and
operation of health programs.
3. Other Requirements
The following documentation is
required:
• Tribal Resolution—A resolution of
the Indian Tribe served by the project
must accompany the application
submission. An Indian Tribe that is
proposing a project affecting another
Indian Tribe must include resolutions
from all affected Tribes to be served.
Applications by Tribal organizations
will not require a specific Tribal
resolution if the current Tribal
resolution(s) under which they operate
would encompass the proposed grant
activities. If an official Tribal resolution
is not available by the application
deadline, a draft resolution should be
submitted. However an official signed
Tribal resolution must be received by
the Division of Grants Operations prior
to the beginning of the Objective Review
(October 2–6, 2006). If an official signed
resolution is not received by the close
of business on September 29, 2006, the
application will be considered
incomplete, ineligible for review and
returned to the applicant without
consideration. Applicants submitting
additional documentation after the
initial application submission are
required to ensure the information was
received by the IHS by obtaining
documentation confirming delivery or
receipt (i.e. fax transmittal receipt,
FedEx tracking, postal return receipt,
etc.).
• Documentation for Priority I
Participation—A copy of the Federal
Register notice or letter from the Bureau
of Indian Affairs verifying establishment
of Federal Tribal status within the last
5 years. Date must reflect that Federal
recognition was received during or after
March 2001.
• Documentation for Priority II
Participation—A copy of the transmittal
letter and Attachment A from the OIG,
NEAR Center, HHS. See ‘‘Funding
Priorities’’ in section I for more
information. If an applicant is unable to
locate a copy of their most recent
transmittal letter or needs assistance
with audit issues, information or
technical assistance may be obtained by
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contacting the IHS Division of Audit
Resolution at (301) 443–7301, or the
National External Audit Review Center
help line at (816) 374–6714 ext 108. The
auditor may also have the information/
documentation required.
Federally-recognized Indian Tribes or
Tribally-sanctioned Tribal organizations
not subject to Single Audit Act
requirements, must provide a financial
statement identifying the Federal dollars
in the footnotes. The financial statement
must also identify specific weaknesses/
recommendations that will be addressed
in the TMG proposal and are related to
25 CFR part 900, ‘‘Indian SelfDetermination and Education
Assistance Act Amendments’’, subpart
F—‘‘Standards for Tribes and Tribal
Organizations’’.
Documentation of Consortium
Participation—If an Indian Tribe
submitting an application is a member
of a consortium, the Tribe must:
• Identify the consortium.
• Indicate if the consortium intends
to submit a TMG application.
• Demonstrate that the Tribe’s
application does not duplicate or
overlap any objectives of the
consortium’s application.
If a consortium is submitting an
application it must:
• Identify all the consortium member
Tribes.
• Identify if any of the member Tribes
intend to submit a TMG application of
their own.
• Demonstrate that the consortium’s
application does not duplicate or
overlap any objectives of the other
consortium members who may be
submitting their own TMG application.
Please refer to sections IV.5. ‘‘Funding
Restrictions’’ and V.2. ‘‘Review and
Selection Process’’ for more information
regarding other application submission
information and/or requirements.
IV. Application and Submission
Information
1. Application package may be found
at https://www.Grants.gov. Information
regarding the electronic application
process may be obtained from either of
the following persons: Ms. Patricia
Spotted Horse, Office of Tribal
Programs, Indian Health Service, 801
Thompson Avenue, Suite 220,
Rockville, Maryland 20852. (301) 443–
1104. Ms. Denise Clark, Division of
Grants Operations, Indian Health
Service, 801 Thompson Avenue, TMP
360, Rockville, Maryland 20852. (301)
443–5204. Ms. Michelle G. Bulls, Grants
Policy Staff, Indian Health Service, 801
Thompson Avenue, TMP 625, Rockville,
Maryland 20852. (301) 443–6528.
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The entire application package is
available at https://www.ihs.gov/
NonMedicalPrograms/tmg.
2. Content and Form of Application
Submission
All applications must:
• Be single-spaced.
• Be typewritten.
• Have consecutively numbered
pages.
• Use black type not smaller than 12
characters per one inch.
• Contain a narrative that does not
exceed 14 typed pages that includes the
other submission requirements below.
The 14-page narrative does not include
the work plan, standard forms, Tribal
resolution(s), table of contents, budget,
budget justifications, multi-year
narratives, multi-year budget, multi-year
budget justifications, and/or other
appendix items.
• Introduction and Need for
Assistance.
• Project Objective(s), Approach and
Results and Benefits.
• Project Evaluation.
• Organizational Capabilities and
Qualifications.
Public Policy Requirements: All
Federal-wide public policies apply to
IHS grants with exception of Lobbying
and Discrimination.
3. Submission Dates and Times
Applications must be submitted
electronically through Grants.gov by
close of business Friday, August 4,
2006. If technical issues arise and the
applicant is unable to successfully
complete the electronic application
process, the applicant must contact
Grants Policy Staff fifteen days prior to
the application deadline. As
appropriate, paper applications are due
by the date referenced above. Paper
applications (original and two (2)
copies) shall be considered as meeting
the deadline if they are received on or
before the deadline date.
late applications not accepted for
processing will be returned to the
applicant and will not be considered for
funding.
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4. Intergovernmental Review
Executive Order 12372 requiring
intergovernmental review is not
applicable to this program.
5. Funding Restrictions
A. Pre-award costs are not allowable.
B. The available funds are inclusive of
direct and indirect costs.
C. Only one grant will be awarded per
applicant.
D. Ineligible Project Activities.
The TMG may not be used to support
recurring operational programs or to
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replace existing public and private
resources. Note: The inclusion of the
following projects or activities in an
application will render the application
ineligible and the application will be
returned to the applicant:
• Planning and negotiating activities
associated with the intent of a Tribe to
enter the IHS Self-Governance Project. A
separate grant program is administered
by the IHS for this purpose. Prospective
applicants interested in this program
should contact Ms. Mary Trujillo, Office
of Tribal Self-Governance, Indian Health
Service, Reyes Building, 801 Thompson
Avenue, Suite 240, Rockville, Maryland
20852, (301) 443–7821, and request
information concerning the ‘‘Tribal SelfGovernance Program Planning
Cooperative Agreement
Announcement’’ or the ‘‘Negotiation
Cooperative Agreement
Announcement.’’
• Projects related to water, sanitation,
and waste management.
• Projects that include long-term care
or provision of any direct services.
• Projects that include tuition, fees, or
stipends for certification or training of
staff to provide direct services.
• Projects that include pre-planning,
design, and planning of construction for
facilities, including activities relating to
Program Justification Documents.
• Projects that propose more than one
project type. Please see Section II,
‘‘Award Information’’, specifically
‘‘Eligible Project Types, Maximum
Funding and Project Periods’’ for more
information. An example of a proposal
with more than one project type that
would be considered ineligible may
include the creation of a strategic health
plan (defined by TMG as a planning
project type) and improving third-party
billing structures (defined by TMG as a
health management structure project
type).
E. Other Limitations—A current TMG
recipient cannot be awarded a new,
renewal, or competing continuation
grant for any of the following reasons:
• A grantee may not administer two
TMGs at the same time or have
overlapping project/budget periods;
• The current project is not
progressing in a satisfactory manner; or
• The current project is not in
compliance with program and financial
reporting requirements.
Delinquent Federal Debts: No award
shall be made to an applicant who has
an outstanding delinquent Federal debt
until either:
• The delinquent account is paid in
full; or
• A negotiated repayment schedule is
established and at least one payment is
received.
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6. Other Submission Requirements
Electronic Transmission—The
preferred method for receipt of
applications is electronic submission
through Grants.gov. However, should
any technical problems arise regarding
this submission, please contact
Grants.gov Customer Support at 1–800–
518–4726 or support@grants.gov. The
Contact Center hours of operation are
Monday–Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
(Eastern Standard Time). If you require
additional assistance please contact IHS
Grants Policy Staff at (301) 443–6528 at
least fifteen days prior to the application
deadline. To submit an application
electronically, please use the https://
www.Grants.gov apply site. Download a
copy of the application package on the
Grants.gov Web site, complete it offline
and then upload and submit the
application via the Grants.gov site. You
may not e-mail an electronic copy of a
grant application to us.
Please be reminded:
• Under the new IHS requirements,
paper applications are not the preferred
method. However if you have technical
problems submitting your application
on-line, please contac Grants.gov
Customer Support at https://
www.Grants.gov/CustomerSupport. If
you are still unable to successfully
submit your application on-line, please
contact Grants Policy Staff fifteen days
prior to the application deadline and
advise them of the difficulties you are
having submitting your application online. At that time, it will be determined
whether you may submit a paper
application. At that point you have to
download the application package from
Grants.gov and send it directly to the
Division of Grants Operations, 801
Thompson Avenue, TMP 360, Rockville,
MD 20852. Applications must be
received by IHS by 5 p.m. Eastern Time
on the due date, Friday, August 4, 2006.
• When you enter the Grants.gov site,
you will find information about
submitting an application electronically
through the site, as well as the hours of
operation. We strongly recommend that
you do not wait until the deadline date
to begin the application process through
Grants.gov.
• To use Grants.gov, you, as the
applicant, must have a DUNS Number
and register in the Central Contractor
Registry (CCR). You should allow a
minimum of ten (10) days to complete
CCR registration. See below on how to
apply.
• You must submit all documents
electronically, including all information
typically included on the SF–424 and
all necessary assurances and
certifications.
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• Please use the attachment feature in
Grants.gov to attach additional
documentation that may be presented
by IHS.
• If tribal resolutions are required,
please fax it to the Grants Management
Specialist identified in this
announcement.
• Your application must comply with
my page limitation requirements
described in the program
announcement.
• After you electronically submit
your application, you will receive an
automatic acknowledgement from
Grants.gov that contains a Grants.gov
tracking number. IHS will retrieve your
application from Grants.gov.
• You may access the electronic
application for this program on https://
www.Grants.gov.
• You must search for the
downloadable application package by
CFDA number 93.228.
• To receive an application package,
the applicant must provide the Funding
Announcement Number: HHS–2007–
IHS–TMP–0001.
E-mail applications will not be
accepted under this announcement.
DUNS Number
Applications are required to have a
Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) number to
apply for a grant or cooperative
agreement from the Federal
Government. The DUNS number is a
nine-digit identification number which
uniquely identifies business entities.
Obtaining a DUNS number is easy and
there is no charge. To obtain a DUNS
number, access https://
www.dunandbradstreet.com or call 1–
866–705–5711. Interested parties may
wish to obtain their DUNS number by
phone to expedite the process.
Applicants submitting applications
electronically must also be registered
with the Central Contractor Registry
(CCR). A DUNS number is required
before CCR registration can be
completed. Many organizations may
already have a DUNS number. Please
use the number listed above to
investigate whether or not your
organization has a DUNS number.
Registration with CCR is free of charge.
Applicants may register by calling 1–
888–227–2423. Please review and
complete the CCR ‘‘Registration
Worksheet’’ located on https://
www.Grants.gov/CCRRegister.
More detailed information regarding
these registration processes can be
found at https://www.Grants.gov.
V. Application Review Information
The instructions for preparing the
application narrative also constitute the
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evaluation criteria for reviewing and
scoring the application. Weights
assigned to each section are noted in
parentheses. The 14-page narrative
should include only the first year of
activities; information for multi-year
projects should be included as an
appendix. See ‘‘Multi-Year Project
Requirements’’ at the end of this section
for more information.
1. Criteria
Introduction and Need for Assistance
(20 Points)
A. Describe the Tribe’s/Tribal
organization’s current health operation.
Include what programs and services are
currently provided (i.e, Federally
funded, State funded, etc.), information
regarding technologies currently used
(i.e., hardware, software, services, etc.),
and identify the source(s) of technical
support for those technologies (i.e.,
Tribal staff, Area Office, vendor, etc.).
Include information regarding whether
the Tribe/Tribal organization has a
health department and/or health board
and how long it has been operating.
B. Describe the population to be
served by the proposed project. Include
a description of the number of IHS
eligible beneficiaries who currently use
services.
C. Describe the geographic location of
the proposed project including any
geographic barriers to the health care
users in the area to be served.
D. Identify all TMGs received since
FY 2002, dates of funding and summary
of project accomplishments. State how
previous TMG funds facilitated the
progression of health development
relative to the current proposed project.
(Copies of reports will not be accepted.)
E. Identify the eligible project type
and priority group of the applicant.
F. Explain the reason for your
proposed project by identifying specific
gaps or weaknesses in services or
infrastructure that will be addressed by
the proposed project, Explain how these
gaps/weaknesses were discovered. If the
proposed project includes information
technology (i.e., hardware, software,
etc.), provide further information
regarding measures taken or to be taken
that ensure the proposed project will
not create other gaps in services or
infrastructure (i.e., IHS interface
capability, Government Performance
and Results Act reporting requirements,
contract reporting requirements,
Information Technology (IT)
compatibility, etc.).
G. Describe the effect of the proposed
project on current programs (i.e.,
Federally funded, State funded, etc.)
and, if applicable, on current equipment
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(i.e., hardware, software, services, etc.).
Include the effect of the proposed
project on planned/anticipated
programs and/or equipment.
H. Address how the proposed project
relates to the purpose of the TMG
Program by addressing the appropriate
description that follows:
• Identify if the Tribe/Tribal
organization is an IHS Title I contractor.
Address if the self-determination
contract is a master contract of several
programs or if individual contracts are
used for each program. Include
information regarding whether or not
the Tribe participates in a consortium
contract (i.e., more than one Tribe
participating in a contract). Address
what programs are currently provided
through those contracts and how the
proposed project will enhance the
organization’s capacity to manage the
contracts currently in place.
• Identify if the Tribe/Tribal
organization in an IHS Title V
compactor. Address when the Tribe/
Tribal organization entered into the
compact and how the proposed project
will further enhance the organization’s
management capabilities. Identify if the
Tribe/Tribal organization is not a Title
I or Title V organization. Address how
the proposed project will enhance the
organization’s management capabilities,
what programs and services the
organization is currently seeking to
contract and an anticipated date for
contract.
Project Objective(s), Workplan and
Consultants (40 Points)
A. Identify the proposed project
objective(s) addressing the following:
• Measurable and (if applicable)
quantifiable
• Results oriented
• Time-limited
Example: The Tribe will increase the
number of bills processed by 15% by
installing new software by the end of 12
months.
B. Address how the proposed project
will result in change or improvement in
program operations or processes for
each proposed project objective. Also
address what tangible products are
expected from the project (i.e., policies
and procedures manual, health plan,
etc.).
C. Address the extent to which the
proposed project will build the local
capacity to provide, improve, or expand
services that address the need(s) of the
target population.
D. Submit a workplan in the appendix
which includes the following
information;
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• Provide the action steps on a
timeline for accomplishing the proposed
project objective(s).
• Identify who will perform the
action steps.
• Identify who will supervise the
action steps taken.
• Identify who will accept and/or
approve work products at the end of the
proposed project.
• Include any training that will take
place during the proposed project and
who will be attending the training.
• Include evaluation activities
planned.
E. If consultants or contractors will be
used during the proposed project, please
include the following information in
their scope of work (or note if
consultants/contractors will not be
used):
• Educational requirements.
• Desired qualifications and work
experience.
• Expected work products to be
delivered on a timeline.
If a potential consultant/contractor
has already been identified, please
include a resume in the appendix.
F. Describe what updates (i.e.,
revision of policies/procedures,
upgrades, technical support, etc.) will
be required for the continued success of
the proposed project. Include when
these updates are anticipated and where
funds will come from to conduct the
update and/or maintenance.
Project Evaluation (15 Points)
Each proposed project objective
should have an evaluation component
and the evaluation activities would
appear on the work plan.
A. Please address the following for
each of proposed objective:
• What data will be collected to
evaluate the success of the objective(s).
• How and when the data will be
collected.
• Who will collect the data.
B. Explain how the data demonstrates
the change brought about by the
proposed project objective.
C. Describe any future evaluation
efforts for the proposed project that will
be conducted after the expiration of the
grant.
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Organizational Capabilities and
Qualifications (15 Points)
A. Describe the organizational
structure of the Tribe/Tribal
organization beyond health care
activities.
B. Provide information regarding
plans to obtain management systems if
the Tribe/Tribal organization does not
have an established management system
current in place that complies with 25
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CFR part 900, subpart F, ‘‘Standards for
Tribal Management Systems’’. If
management systems are already in
place, simply note it. (A copy of the 25
CFR part 900, subpart F, is available in
the TMG application kit.)
C. Describe the ability of the
organization to manage the proposed
project. Include information regarding
similarly sized projects in scope and
financial assistance as well as other
grants and projects successfully
completed.
D. Describe what equipment (i.e., fax
machine, phone, computer, etc.) and
facility space (i.e., office space) will be
available for use during the proposed
project. Include information about any
equipment not currently available that
will be purchased through the grant.
E. List key personnel who will work
on the project. Include title used in the
workplan. In the appendix, include
position descriptions and resumes for
all key personnel. Position descriptions
should clearly describe each position
and duties, indicating desired
qualifications and experience
requirements related to the proposed
project. Resumes must indicate that the
proposed staff member is qualified to
carry out the proposed project activities.
If a position is to be filled, indicate that
information on the proposed position
description.
F. If the project requires additional
personnel (i.e., IT support, etc.), address
how the Tribe/Tribal organization will
sustain the position(s) after the grant
expires. (If there is no need for
additional personnel, simply note it.)
Categorical Budget and Budget
Justification (10 Points)
A. Provide a categorical budget for
each of the 12-month budget periods
requested.
B. If indirect costs are claimed,
indicate and apply the current
negotiated rate to the budget. Include a
copy of the rate agreement in the
appendix.
C. Provide a narrative justification
explaining why each line item is
necessary/relevant to the proposed
project. Include sufficient costs and
other details to facilitate the
determination of cost availability (i.e.,
equipment specifications, etc.).
Multi-Year Project Requirements
Projects requiring a second and/or
third year must include a narrative
addressing the second and/or third
year’s project objectives, evaluation
components, work plan, categorical
budget and budget justification.
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Appendix Items
A. Work plan for proposed objectives.
B. Position descriptions for key staff.
C. Resumes of key staff that reflect
current duties.
D. Consultant proposed scope of work
(if applicable).
E. Indirect Cost Agreement.
F. Organizational chart (optional).
G. Mult-Year Project Requirements (if
applicable).
2. Review and Selection Process
In addition to the above criteria/
requirements, applications are
considered according to the following:
A. Application Submission (Application
Deadline: August 4, 2006)
Applications received in advance of
or by the deadline and verified by the
tracking number will undergo a
preliminary review to determine that:
• The applicant and proposed project
type is eligible in accordance with this
grant announcement;
• The application is not a duplication
of a previously funded project; and
• The application narrative, forms,
and materials submitted meet the
requirements of the announcement
allowing the review panel to undertake
an in-depth evaluation; otherwise the
application may be returned.
B. Competitive Review of Eligible
Applications (Objective Review:
October 2–6, 2006)
Applications meeting eligibility
requirements that are complete,
responsive and conform to this program
announcement will be reviewed for
merit by the Ad Hoc Objective Review
Committee (ORC) appointed by the IHS
to review and make recommendations
on these applications. The review will
be conducted in accordance with the
IHS Objective Review Guidelines. The
technical review process ensures
selection of quality projects in a
national competition for limited
funding. Applications will be evaluated
and rated on the basis of the evaluation
criteria listed in section V.1. The criteria
are used to evaluate the quality of a
proposed project, determine the
likelihood of success and assign a
numerical score to each application.
The scoring of approved applications
will assist the IHS in determining which
proposals will be funded if the amount
of TMG funding is not sufficient to
support all approved applications.
Applications recommended for
approval, having a score of 60 or above
by the ORC and scored high enough to
be considered for funding will be
reviewed by the Division of Grant
Operations for cost analysis and further
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recommendation. The program official
accepts the Division of Grant
Operations’ recommendations for
consideration when funding
applications. The program official
forwards the final approved list to the
Director, Office of Tribal Programs, for
final review and approval. Applications
scoring below 60 points will be
disapproved and returned to the
applicant. Applications that are
approved but not funded will not be
carried over into the next cycle for
funding consideration.
3. Anticipated Announcement and
Award Dates
The IHS anticipates the earliest award
start date will be January 1, 2007.
VI. Award Administration Information
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1. Award Notices
ORC Results Notification; November
13, 2006.
The Director, Office of Tribal
Programs, or program official, will
notify the contact person identified on
each proposal of the results in writing
via postal mail. Applicants whose
applications are declared ineligible will
receive written notification of the
ineligibility determination and their
grant application via postal mail. The
ineligible notification will include
information regarding the rationale for
the ineligible decision citing specific
information from the original grant
application. Applicants who are
approved but unfunded and
disapproved will receive a copy of the
Executive Summary which identifies
the weaknesses and strengths of the
application submitted. Applicants
which are approved and funded will be
notified through the official Federal
Financial Assistance (FAA) document.
The FAA will be signed by the Grants
Management Officer and is the
authorizing document for notifying
grant recipients of funding. The FAA
serves as the official notification of a
grant award and will state the amount
of Federal funds awarded, the purpose
of the grant, the terms and conditions of
the grant award, the effective date of the
award, the project period and the budget
period. Any other correspondence
announcing to the Applicant’s Project
Director that an application was
recommended for approval is not an
authorization to begin performance. Preaward costs are not allowable charges
under this program grant.
2. Administrative Requirements
Grants are administered in accordance
with the following documents:
• This grant announcement.
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• Health and Human Services
regulations governing Public Law 93–
638 grants at 42 CFR 36.101 et seq.
• 45 CFR part 92, ‘‘Department of
Health and Human Services, Uniform
Administrative Requirements for Grants
and Cooperative Agreements to State
and Local Governments Including
Indian Tribes,’’ or 45 CFR part 74,
‘‘Administration of Grants to Non-Profit
Recipients’’.
• Public Health Service Grants Policy
Statement.
• Appropriate Cost Principles: OMB
Circular A–87, ‘‘State and Local
Governments,’’ or OMB Circular A–122,
‘‘Non-profit Organizations’’.
• OMB Circular A–133, ‘‘Audits of
States, Local Governments and NonProfit Organizations’’.
• Other Applicable OMB circulars.
3. Reporting
A. Progress Report—Program progress
reports are required semi-annually.
These reports will include a brief
comparison of actual accomplishments
to the goals established for the period,
reasons for slippage (if applicable), and
other pertinent information as required.
A final report must be submitted within
90 days of expiration of the budget/
project period.
B. Financial Status Report—Semiannual financial status reports must be
submitted within 30 days of the end of
the half year. Final financial status
reports are due within 90 days of
expiration of the budget/project period.
The Standard Form 269 (SF–269) (long
form) can be downloaded from https://
www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/
sf269.pdg for financial reporting.
C. Reports—Grantees are responsible
and accountable for accurate reporting
of the Progress Reports and Financial
Status Reports which are generally due
semi-annually. Financial Status Reports
(SF–269) are due 90 days after each
budget period and the final SF–269
must be verified from the grantee
records on how the value was derived.
Grantees must submit reports in a
reasonable period of time.
Failure to submit required reports
within the time allowed may result in
suspension or termination of an active
grant, withholding of payments or
converting to the reimbursement
method of payment. Continued failure
to submit required reports may result in
one or both of the following: (1) The
imposition of special award provisions;
and (2) the non-funding or non-award of
other eligible projects or activities. This
applies whether the delinquency is
attributable to the failure of the grantee
organization or the individual
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responsible for preparation of the
reports.
VII. Agency Contact(s)
Interested parties may obtain TMG
programmatic information from the
TMG Program Coordinator through the
information listed under section IV of
this program announcement. Grantrelated and business management
information may be obtained from the
Grants Management Specialist through
the information listed under section IV
of this program announcement. Please
note that the telephone numbers
provided are not toll-free.
VIII. Other Information
The IHS will have three training
sessions to assist applicants in
preparing their FY 2007 TMG
application. There will be one 5-day
training session and two 2-day training
sessions. The 5-day training session will
provide participants with basic grant
writing skills, information regarding
where to search for funding
opportunities, and the opportunity to
begin writing a TMG grant proposal.
The 2-day training sessions will focus
specifically on the TMG requirements
providing participants with information
contained in this announcement,
clarifying any issues/questions
applicants may have and critiquing
project ideas. In an effort to make the 2day training sessions productive,
participants are expected to bring draft
proposals to these meetings.
Priority will be given to groups
eligible to apply for the TMG Program.
Participation is limited to two personnel
from each Tribe or Tribal organization.
All sessions are first come-first serve
with the above limitations noted. All
participants are responsible for making
and paying for their own travel
arrangements. Interested parties should
register with the TMG staff prior to
making travel arrangements to ensure
space is available in selected session.
There is no registration fee to attend the
training session(s). The registration form
may be obtained from the TMG Web site
at: https://www.ihs.gov/
NonMedicalPrograms/tmg. The
registration form may be faxed to (301)
443–4666. The training dates are listed
below in chronological order and the
training sessions will take place in the
hotel identified:
• May 10–11, 2006—Albuquerque,
New Mexico (Limit 25). Training
Registration and Hotel Reservation
deadline: April 21, 2006. Sheraton
Albuquerque Uptown Hotel, 2600
Louisiana Boulevard, NE., Albuquerque,
NM 87110. 1–800–252–7772; please
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request IHS Tribal Management Grant
room block. Hotel rate: $66.00 plus tax.
• May 22–26, 2006—Rapid City,
South Dakota (Limit 25). Training
Registration and Hotel Reservation
deadline: May 1, 2006. Ramada Inn
Rapid City, 1721 Lacrosse Street, Rapid
City, SD 57701. 1–866–742–1300 or
605–342–1300; please request IHS
Tribal Management Grant room block.
Hotel rate: $59.00 plus tax.
• June 14–15, 2006—Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma (Limit 25). Training
Registration and Hotel Reservation
deadline: May 30, 2006. Best Western
Saddleback Inn, 4300 Southwest Third
Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73108. 1–
800–228–3903 or 405–947–7000,
extension 3123; please request IHS
Tribal Management Grant room block.
Hotel rate: $67.00 plus tax.
The Public Health Service (PHS)
strongly encourages all grant and
contract recipients to provide a smokefree workplace and promote the non-use
of all tobacco products. In addition,
Public Law 103–227, the Pro-Children
Act of 1994, prohibits smoking in
certain facilities (or in some cases, any
portion of the facility) in which regular
or routine education, library, day care,
health care or early childhood
development services are provided to
children. This is consistent with the
HHS mission to protect and advance the
physical and mental health of the
American people.
Dated: May 2, 2006.
Robert G. McSwain,
Deputy Director, Indian Health Service.
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BILLING CODE 4165–16–M
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
National Institutes of Health
Government-Owned Inventions;
Availability for Licensing
National Institutes of Health,
Public Health Service, HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The inventions listed below
are owned by an agency of the U.S.
Government and are available for
licensing in the U.S. in accordance with
35 U.S.C. 207 to achieve expeditious
commercialization of results of
Federally-funded research and
development. Foreign patent
applications are filed on selected
inventions to extend market coverage
for companies and may also be available
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Licensing information and
copies of the U.S. patent applications
listed below may be obtained by writing
to the indicated licensing contact at the
Office of Technology Transfer, National
Institutes of Health, 6011 Executive
Boulevard, Suite 325, Rockville,
Maryland 20852–3804; telephone: (301)
496–7057; fax: (301) 402–0220. A signed
Confidential Disclosure Agreement will
be required to receive copies of the
patent applications.
ADDRESSES:
New Method for Quantification of
Allele-Specific RNA Expression, That
Can Be Used for Detection of Various
Genetic Disorders
Drs. Marjan Huizing, Enriko Klootwijk,
Paul Savelkoul, Carla Ciccone,
William Gahl (NHGRI)
U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/
718,321 filed 20 Sep 2005 (HHS
Reference No. E–146–2005/0–US–01)
Licensing Contact: Cristina
Thalhammer-Reyero; 301/435–4507;
thalhamc@mail.nih.gov.
Available for licensing and
commercial development is a new
method for quantification of allelespecific RNA expression. This invention
describes methods for simultaneously
detecting the levels of expression of a
plurality of different RNA transcripts
expressed from a gene of interest in a
subject or a cell. This is a simple assay
to validate and quantify allele-specific
silencing, by applying a combination of
a fluorescent primer/probe set that
specifically recognizes the targeted
allele where the probe is labeled with
one fluorophore, and a primer/probe set
that specifically recognizes the normal
allele, where the probe is labeled with
another fluorophore in the same
reaction tube. Furthermore, this method
can be run on most real time PCR
machines and requires very small
amounts of RNA, less than 100 ng. This
novel method, by comparing alleles
within the same gene, expands on
current real time PCR methods which
compare one gene with another gene.
The invention also describes methods
for validating the effectiveness and
specificity of allele-specific siRNAs, kits
for performing such assays, as well as
methods for diagnosis of autosomaldominant disorders, in which mutations
in one allele result in a disease
phenotype, such as Hutchinson-Gilford
progeria, incontinentia pigmenti,
neurofibromatosis, myotonic dystrophy,
sialuria, Machado-Joseph disease,
spinocerebellar ataxia, frontotemporal
dementia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,
slow channel congenital myasthenic
syndrome, spinobulbar muscular
dystrophy, as well as compound
heterozygous autosomal recessive
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disorders. Other diseases that can be
diagnosed include diabetes, cystic
fibrosis, homocystenuria, HermanskyPudlak syndrome, cystinosis, Zellweger
syndrome, beta-thalassemia,
alkaptonuria, and cancer.
A variety of diseases appear to be
mediated or accompanied by aberrant
expression of one allele, often a mutant
of a gene. Such differences in allelic
expression can serve as the basis for
diagnostic test for such conditions, and
the ability to specifically silence the
expression of detrimental alleles could
be a therapeutic method for treating the
disease, hence this novel method has
very wide applications.
Development of Gene Chip Technology
for Vascular Risk Assessment
Alison E. Baird (NINDS) et al.
U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/
687,515 filed 03 Jun 2005 (HHS
Reference No. E–030–2005/0–US–01)
U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/
691,730 filed 17 Jun 2005 (HHS
Reference No. E–030–2005/1–US–01)
Licensing Contact: Fatima Sayyid; 301/
435–4521; sayyidf@mail.nih.gov.
Prevention of cardiovascular
disorders such as myocardial infarction
and stroke is an area of major public
health importance. Currently, several
risk factors for future cardiovascular
disorders have been described and are
in wide clinical use in the detection of
individuals at high risk. However a large
number of cardiovascular disorders
occur in individuals with apparently
low to moderate risk profiles, thereby
limiting the ability to identify such
patients. Moreover, many of the risk
factors require accurate gathering of
clinical information. An objective panel
of biological markers which allow one
to predict an individual’s risk of
vascular disease is therefore needed.
The present provisional patent
application is directed to utilizing blood
mononuclear cells to evaluate vascular
disease risk and determine a preventive
regimen for reduction or minimization
of such risk. The method includes
screening for differential expression of
vascular risk-related molecules, such as
DNA binding/transcription factor
proteins, lysosomal or protein
degradation enzymes, adhesion
molecules, metabolism molecules,
intracellular signaling molecules,
immune response molecules and
apoptosis. The technology is available to
a collaborator for monitoring stroke
treatment protocols, for definition of
clinical trial protocol candidates, or for
developing an ‘‘assessment chip’’ that
could be used to predict an individual’s
risk of developing a stroke in the future.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Indian Health Service
Tribal Management Grant Program
Announcement Type: New Discretionary Funding Cycle for Fiscal Year
2007.
Funding Announcement Number: HHS-2007-IHS-TMP-0001.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 93.228.
Key Dates: Training: Application Requirements Session: May 10-11
and June 14-15, 2006; Grantwriting Session: May 22-26, 2006;
Application Deadline Date: August 4, 2006; Review Date: October 2-6,
2006; Application Notification: November 13, 2006; Earliest Anticipated
Start Date: January 1, 2007.
I. Funding Opportunity Description
The Indian Health Service (IHS) announces competitive grant
applications for the Tribal Management Grant (TMG) Program. This
program is authorized under section 103(b)(2) and section 103(e) of the
Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, Public Law 93-
638, as amended. The TMG Program is described at 93.228 in the Catalog
of Federal Domestic Assistance.
The TMG program is a national competitive discretionary grant
program pursuant to 45 CFR part 75 and 45 CFR part 92 established to
assist Federally-recognized Tribes and Tribally-sanctioned Tribal
organizations in assuming all or part of existing IHS programs,
services, functions, and activities (PSFA) through a Title I contract
and to assist established Title I contractors and Title V compactors to
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further develop and improve their management capability. In addition,
TMGs are available to Tribes/Tribal organizations under the authority
of Public Law (Pub. L.) 93-638 section 103(e) for (1) obtaining
technical assistance from providers designated by the Tribe/Tribal
organization (including Tribes/Tribal organizations that operate mature
contracts) for the purposes of program planning and evaluation,
including the development of any management systems necessary for
contract management and the development of cost allocation plans for
indirect cost rates; and (2) planning, designing and evaluating Federal
health programs serving the Tribe/Tribal organization, including
Federal administrative functions.
Funding Priorities: The IHS has established the following funding
priorities for TMG awards.
Priority I--Any Indian Tribe that has received Federal
recognition (restored, unterminated, funded, or unfunded) within the
past 5 years, specifically received during or after March 2001.
Priority II--All other eligible Federally-recognized
Indian Tribes or Tribally-sanctioned Tribal organizations submitting a
competing continuation application or a new application for the sole
purpose of addressing audit material weaknesses. The audit material
weaknesses are identified in Attachment A (Summary of Findings and
Recommendations) and other attachments, if any, of the transmittal
letter received from the Office of the Inspector General (OIG),
National External Audit Review (NEAR) Center, Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS). Please identify the weakness to be addressed by
underlining the item on the Attachment A. Please refer to section
III.3, ``Other Requirements'' for more information regarding Priority
II participation.
Federally-recognized Indian Tribes or Tribally-sanctioned Tribal
organizations not subject to Single Audit Act requirements must provide
a financial statement identifying the Federal dollars received in the
footnotes. The financial statement must also identify specific
weaknesses/recommendations that will be addressed in the TMG proposal
and are related to 25 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 900,
``Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act Amendments'',
subpart F--``Standards for Tribes and Tribal Organizations''.
Priority II participation is only applicable to the Health
Management Structure project type. For more information see section II
Eligible Project Types, Maximum Funding and Project Periods.
Priority III--All other eligible Federally-recognized
Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations submitting a competing
continuation application or a new application.
The funding of approved Priority I applicants will occur before the
funding of approved Priority II applicants. Priority II applicants will
be funded before approved Priority III applicants. Funds will be
distributed until depleted.
II. Award Information
Type of Award: Grant.
Estimated Funds Available: Subject to the availability of funds,
the estimated amount available is $2,388,000 in fiscal year (FY) 2007.
There will be only one funding cycle in FY 2007. Awards under this
announcement are subject to the availability of funds.
Anticipated Number of Awards: An estimated 20-25 awards will be
made under this program.
Project Periods: Varies from 12 months to 36 months.
Please refer to ``Eligible Project Types, Maximum Funding and
Project Periods'' under this section for more detailed information.
Estimated Award Amount: $50,000/year-$100,000/year. Please refer to
``Eligible Project Types, Maximum Funding and Project Periods'' below
for more detailed information.
Eligible Project Types, Maximum Funding and Project Periods:
Applications may only be submitted for one project type. The TMG
Program consists of four project types: (1) Feasibility study; (2)
planning; (3) evaluation study; and (4) health management structure.
Applications that address more than one project type will be considered
ineligible and will be returned to the applicant. The maximum funding
levels noted include both direct and indirect costs. Application
budgets may not exceed the maximum funding level or project period
identified for a project type. Applications whose budget or project
period exceed the maximum funding level or project period will be
considered ineligible and will not be reviewed. Please refer to section
IV.5. ``Funding Restrictions'' for further information regarding
ineligible activities.
1. Feasibility Study (Maximum Funding/Project Period: $70,000/12
Months)
A study of a specific IHS program or segment of a program to
determine if Tribal management of the program is possible. The study
shall present the planned approach, training and resources required to
assume Tribal management of the program. The study must include the
following four components:
Health needs and health care services assessments that
identify existing health care services and delivery system, program
divisibility issues, health status indicators, unmet needs, volume
projections and demand analysis.
Management analysis of existing management structures,
proposed management structures, implementation plans and requirements,
and personnel staffing requirements and recruitment barriers.
Financial analysis of historical trends data, financial
projections and new resource requirements for program management costs
and analysis of potential revenues from Federal/non-Federal sources.
Decision statement/report that incorporates findings,
conclusions and recommendations; the presentation of the study and
recommendations to the governing body for Tribal determination
regarding whether Tribal assumption of program(s) is desirable or
warranted.
2. Planning (Maximum Funding/Project Period: $50,000/12 Months)
A collection of data to establish goals and performance measures
for the operation of current health programs or anticipated PSFAs under
a Title I contract. Planning will specify the design of health programs
and the management systems (including appropriate policies and
procedures) to accomplish the health priorities of the Tribe/Tribal
organization. For example, planning could include the development of a
Tribal Specific Health Plan or a Strategic Health Plan, etc. Please
note: The Public Health Service urges applicants submitting strategic
health plans to address specific objectives of Healthy People 2010.
Interested applicants may purchase a copy of Healthy People 2010
(Summary Report in print; Stock No. 017-001-00547-9) or CD-ROM (Stock
No. 107-001-00549-5) through the Superintendent of Documents,
Government Printing Office, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
15250-7945, or (202) 512-1800. This information is available in
electronic form at the following Web site: https://www.health.gov/
healthypeople/publications/.
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3. Evaluation Study (Maximum Funding/Project Period: $50,000/12 Months)
A systematic collection, analysis and interpretation of data for
the purpose of determining the value of a program. The extent of the
evaluation study could relate to the goals and objectives, policies and
procedures or programs regarding targeted groups. The evaluation study
could also be used to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of a
Tribal program operation (i.e. direct services, financial management,
personnel, data collection and analysis, third-party billing, etc.) as
well as determine the appropriateness of new components to a Tribal
program operation that will assist Tribal efforts to improve the health
care delivery systems.
4. Health Management Structure (Average Funding/Project Period
$100,000/12 months; maximum funding/project period: $300,000/36
months) Implementation of systems to manage or organize PSFAs.
Management structures include health department organizations, health
boards, and financial management systems including systems for
accounting, personnel, third-party billing, medical records, management
information systems, etc. This includes the design, improvements and
correction of management systems that address weaknesses identified
through quality control measures, internal control reviews and audit
report findings under the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Circular No. A-133--Revised June 27, 2003, ``Audits of States, Local
Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations.'' A copy of this circular
and 25 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 900, ``Indian Self-
Determination and Education Assistance Act Amendments'', subpart F--
``Standards for Tribal or Tribal Organization Management Systems'' is
available in the appendix of the TMG application package. Please see
section IV ``Application and Submission Information'' for directions
about how to request a copy of the TMG application package.
III. Eligibility Information
1. Eligible Applicants
Indian Tribe or Tribal organization as defined by Public Law 93-
638, Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, as
amended.
Eligible applicants include Tribal organizations that operate
mature contracts that are designated by a Tribe to provide technical
assistance and/or training. Only one application per Tribe or Tribal
organization is allowed.
2. Cost Sharing or Matching
The TMG Program does not require matching funds or cost sharing.
However, in accordance with Public Law 93-638 section 103(c), the TMG
funds may be used as matching shares for any other Federal grant
programs that develop Tribal capabilities to contract for the
administration and operation of health programs.
3. Other Requirements
The following documentation is required:
Tribal Resolution--A resolution of the Indian Tribe served
by the project must accompany the application submission. An Indian
Tribe that is proposing a project affecting another Indian Tribe must
include resolutions from all affected Tribes to be served. Applications
by Tribal organizations will not require a specific Tribal resolution
if the current Tribal resolution(s) under which they operate would
encompass the proposed grant activities. If an official Tribal
resolution is not available by the application deadline, a draft
resolution should be submitted. However an official signed Tribal
resolution must be received by the Division of Grants Operations prior
to the beginning of the Objective Review (October 2-6, 2006). If an
official signed resolution is not received by the close of business on
September 29, 2006, the application will be considered incomplete,
ineligible for review and returned to the applicant without
consideration. Applicants submitting additional documentation after the
initial application submission are required to ensure the information
was received by the IHS by obtaining documentation confirming delivery
or receipt (i.e. fax transmittal receipt, FedEx tracking, postal return
receipt, etc.).
Documentation for Priority I Participation--A copy of the
Federal Register notice or letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs
verifying establishment of Federal Tribal status within the last 5
years. Date must reflect that Federal recognition was received during
or after March 2001.
Documentation for Priority II Participation--A copy of the
transmittal letter and Attachment A from the OIG, NEAR Center, HHS. See
``Funding Priorities'' in section I for more information. If an
applicant is unable to locate a copy of their most recent transmittal
letter or needs assistance with audit issues, information or technical
assistance may be obtained by contacting the IHS Division of Audit
Resolution at (301) 443-7301, or the National External Audit Review
Center help line at (816) 374-6714 ext 108. The auditor may also have
the information/documentation required.
Federally-recognized Indian Tribes or Tribally-sanctioned Tribal
organizations not subject to Single Audit Act requirements, must
provide a financial statement identifying the Federal dollars in the
footnotes. The financial statement must also identify specific
weaknesses/recommendations that will be addressed in the TMG proposal
and are related to 25 CFR part 900, ``Indian Self-Determination and
Education Assistance Act Amendments'', subpart F--``Standards for
Tribes and Tribal Organizations''.
Documentation of Consortium Participation--If an Indian Tribe
submitting an application is a member of a consortium, the Tribe must:
Identify the consortium.
Indicate if the consortium intends to submit a TMG
application.
Demonstrate that the Tribe's application does not
duplicate or overlap any objectives of the consortium's application.
If a consortium is submitting an application it must:
Identify all the consortium member Tribes.
Identify if any of the member Tribes intend to submit a
TMG application of their own.
Demonstrate that the consortium's application does not
duplicate or overlap any objectives of the other consortium members who
may be submitting their own TMG application.
Please refer to sections IV.5. ``Funding Restrictions'' and V.2.
``Review and Selection Process'' for more information regarding other
application submission information and/or requirements.
IV. Application and Submission Information
1. Application package may be found at https://www.Grants.gov.
Information regarding the electronic application process may be
obtained from either of the following persons: Ms. Patricia Spotted
Horse, Office of Tribal Programs, Indian Health Service, 801 Thompson
Avenue, Suite 220, Rockville, Maryland 20852. (301) 443-1104. Ms.
Denise Clark, Division of Grants Operations, Indian Health Service, 801
Thompson Avenue, TMP 360, Rockville, Maryland 20852. (301) 443-5204.
Ms. Michelle G. Bulls, Grants Policy Staff, Indian Health Service, 801
Thompson Avenue, TMP 625, Rockville, Maryland 20852. (301) 443-6528.
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The entire application package is available at https://www.ihs.gov/
NonMedicalPrograms/tmg.
2. Content and Form of Application Submission
All applications must:
Be single-spaced.
Be typewritten.
Have consecutively numbered pages.
Use black type not smaller than 12 characters per one
inch.
Contain a narrative that does not exceed 14 typed pages
that includes the other submission requirements below. The 14-page
narrative does not include the work plan, standard forms, Tribal
resolution(s), table of contents, budget, budget justifications, multi-
year narratives, multi-year budget, multi-year budget justifications,
and/or other appendix items.
Introduction and Need for Assistance.
Project Objective(s), Approach and Results and Benefits.
Project Evaluation.
Organizational Capabilities and Qualifications.
Public Policy Requirements: All Federal-wide public policies apply
to IHS grants with exception of Lobbying and Discrimination.
3. Submission Dates and Times
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by
close of business Friday, August 4, 2006. If technical issues arise and
the applicant is unable to successfully complete the electronic
application process, the applicant must contact Grants Policy Staff
fifteen days prior to the application deadline. As appropriate, paper
applications are due by the date referenced above. Paper applications
(original and two (2) copies) shall be considered as meeting the
deadline if they are received on or before the deadline date.
late applications not accepted for processing will be returned to
the applicant and will not be considered for funding.
4. Intergovernmental Review
Executive Order 12372 requiring intergovernmental review is not
applicable to this program.
5. Funding Restrictions
A. Pre-award costs are not allowable.
B. The available funds are inclusive of direct and indirect costs.
C. Only one grant will be awarded per applicant.
D. Ineligible Project Activities.
The TMG may not be used to support recurring operational programs
or to replace existing public and private resources. Note: The
inclusion of the following projects or activities in an application
will render the application ineligible and the application will be
returned to the applicant:
Planning and negotiating activities associated with the
intent of a Tribe to enter the IHS Self-Governance Project. A separate
grant program is administered by the IHS for this purpose. Prospective
applicants interested in this program should contact Ms. Mary Trujillo,
Office of Tribal Self-Governance, Indian Health Service, Reyes
Building, 801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 240, Rockville, Maryland 20852,
(301) 443-7821, and request information concerning the ``Tribal Self-
Governance Program Planning Cooperative Agreement Announcement'' or the
``Negotiation Cooperative Agreement Announcement.''
Projects related to water, sanitation, and waste
management.
Projects that include long-term care or provision of any
direct services.
Projects that include tuition, fees, or stipends for
certification or training of staff to provide direct services.
Projects that include pre-planning, design, and planning
of construction for facilities, including activities relating to
Program Justification Documents.
Projects that propose more than one project type. Please
see Section II, ``Award Information'', specifically ``Eligible Project
Types, Maximum Funding and Project Periods'' for more information. An
example of a proposal with more than one project type that would be
considered ineligible may include the creation of a strategic health
plan (defined by TMG as a planning project type) and improving third-
party billing structures (defined by TMG as a health management
structure project type).
E. Other Limitations--A current TMG recipient cannot be awarded a
new, renewal, or competing continuation grant for any of the following
reasons:
A grantee may not administer two TMGs at the same time or
have overlapping project/budget periods;
The current project is not progressing in a satisfactory
manner; or
The current project is not in compliance with program and
financial reporting requirements.
Delinquent Federal Debts: No award shall be made to an applicant
who has an outstanding delinquent Federal debt until either:
The delinquent account is paid in full; or
A negotiated repayment schedule is established and at
least one payment is received.
6. Other Submission Requirements
Electronic Transmission--The preferred method for receipt of
applications is electronic submission through Grants.gov. However,
should any technical problems arise regarding this submission, please
contact Grants.gov Customer Support at 1-800-518-4726 or
support@grants.gov. The Contact Center hours of operation are Monday-
Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). If you require
additional assistance please contact IHS Grants Policy Staff at (301)
443-6528 at least fifteen days prior to the application deadline. To
submit an application electronically, please use the https://
www.Grants.gov apply site. Download a copy of the application package
on the Grants.gov Web site, complete it offline and then upload and
submit the application via the Grants.gov site. You may not e-mail an
electronic copy of a grant application to us.
Please be reminded:
Under the new IHS requirements, paper applications are not
the preferred method. However if you have technical problems submitting
your application on-line, please contac Grants.gov Customer Support at
https://www.Grants.gov/CustomerSupport. If you are still unable to
successfully submit your application on-line, please contact Grants
Policy Staff fifteen days prior to the application deadline and advise
them of the difficulties you are having submitting your application on-
line. At that time, it will be determined whether you may submit a
paper application. At that point you have to download the application
package from Grants.gov and send it directly to the Division of Grants
Operations, 801 Thompson Avenue, TMP 360, Rockville, MD 20852.
Applications must be received by IHS by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on the due
date, Friday, August 4, 2006.
When you enter the Grants.gov site, you will find
information about submitting an application electronically through the
site, as well as the hours of operation. We strongly recommend that you
do not wait until the deadline date to begin the application process
through Grants.gov.
To use Grants.gov, you, as the applicant, must have a DUNS
Number and register in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). You
should allow a minimum of ten (10) days to complete CCR registration.
See below on how to apply.
You must submit all documents electronically, including
all information typically included on the SF-424 and all necessary
assurances and certifications.
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Please use the attachment feature in Grants.gov to attach
additional documentation that may be presented by IHS.
If tribal resolutions are required, please fax it to the
Grants Management Specialist identified in this announcement.
Your application must comply with my page limitation
requirements described in the program announcement.
After you electronically submit your application, you will
receive an automatic acknowledgement from Grants.gov that contains a
Grants.gov tracking number. IHS will retrieve your application from
Grants.gov.
You may access the electronic application for this program
on https://www.Grants.gov.
You must search for the downloadable application package
by CFDA number 93.228.
To receive an application package, the applicant must
provide the Funding Announcement Number: HHS-2007-IHS-TMP-0001.
E-mail applications will not be accepted under this announcement.
DUNS Number
Applications are required to have a Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS)
number to apply for a grant or cooperative agreement from the Federal
Government. The DUNS number is a nine-digit identification number which
uniquely identifies business entities. Obtaining a DUNS number is easy
and there is no charge. To obtain a DUNS number, access https://
www.dunandbradstreet.com or call 1-866-705-5711. Interested parties may
wish to obtain their DUNS number by phone to expedite the process.
Applicants submitting applications electronically must also be
registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). A DUNS number is
required before CCR registration can be completed. Many organizations
may already have a DUNS number. Please use the number listed above to
investigate whether or not your organization has a DUNS number.
Registration with CCR is free of charge. Applicants may register by
calling 1-888-227-2423. Please review and complete the CCR
``Registration Worksheet'' located on https://www.Grants.gov/
CCRRegister.
More detailed information regarding these registration processes
can be found at https://www.Grants.gov.
V. Application Review Information
The instructions for preparing the application narrative also
constitute the evaluation criteria for reviewing and scoring the
application. Weights assigned to each section are noted in parentheses.
The 14-page narrative should include only the first year of activities;
information for multi-year projects should be included as an appendix.
See ``Multi-Year Project Requirements'' at the end of this section for
more information.
1. Criteria
Introduction and Need for Assistance (20 Points)
A. Describe the Tribe's/Tribal organization's current health
operation. Include what programs and services are currently provided
(i.e, Federally funded, State funded, etc.), information regarding
technologies currently used (i.e., hardware, software, services, etc.),
and identify the source(s) of technical support for those technologies
(i.e., Tribal staff, Area Office, vendor, etc.). Include information
regarding whether the Tribe/Tribal organization has a health department
and/or health board and how long it has been operating.
B. Describe the population to be served by the proposed project.
Include a description of the number of IHS eligible beneficiaries who
currently use services.
C. Describe the geographic location of the proposed project
including any geographic barriers to the health care users in the area
to be served.
D. Identify all TMGs received since FY 2002, dates of funding and
summary of project accomplishments. State how previous TMG funds
facilitated the progression of health development relative to the
current proposed project. (Copies of reports will not be accepted.)
E. Identify the eligible project type and priority group of the
applicant.
F. Explain the reason for your proposed project by identifying
specific gaps or weaknesses in services or infrastructure that will be
addressed by the proposed project, Explain how these gaps/weaknesses
were discovered. If the proposed project includes information
technology (i.e., hardware, software, etc.), provide further
information regarding measures taken or to be taken that ensure the
proposed project will not create other gaps in services or
infrastructure (i.e., IHS interface capability, Government Performance
and Results Act reporting requirements, contract reporting
requirements, Information Technology (IT) compatibility, etc.).
G. Describe the effect of the proposed project on current programs
(i.e., Federally funded, State funded, etc.) and, if applicable, on
current equipment (i.e., hardware, software, services, etc.). Include
the effect of the proposed project on planned/anticipated programs and/
or equipment.
H. Address how the proposed project relates to the purpose of the
TMG Program by addressing the appropriate description that follows:
Identify if the Tribe/Tribal organization is an IHS Title
I contractor. Address if the self-determination contract is a master
contract of several programs or if individual contracts are used for
each program. Include information regarding whether or not the Tribe
participates in a consortium contract (i.e., more than one Tribe
participating in a contract). Address what programs are currently
provided through those contracts and how the proposed project will
enhance the organization's capacity to manage the contracts currently
in place.
Identify if the Tribe/Tribal organization in an IHS Title
V compactor. Address when the Tribe/Tribal organization entered into
the compact and how the proposed project will further enhance the
organization's management capabilities. Identify if the Tribe/Tribal
organization is not a Title I or Title V organization. Address how the
proposed project will enhance the organization's management
capabilities, what programs and services the organization is currently
seeking to contract and an anticipated date for contract.
Project Objective(s), Workplan and Consultants (40 Points)
A. Identify the proposed project objective(s) addressing the
following:
Measurable and (if applicable) quantifiable
Results oriented
Time-limited
Example: The Tribe will increase the number of bills processed by
15% by installing new software by the end of 12 months.
B. Address how the proposed project will result in change or
improvement in program operations or processes for each proposed
project objective. Also address what tangible products are expected
from the project (i.e., policies and procedures manual, health plan,
etc.).
C. Address the extent to which the proposed project will build the
local capacity to provide, improve, or expand services that address the
need(s) of the target population.
D. Submit a workplan in the appendix which includes the following
information;
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Provide the action steps on a timeline for accomplishing
the proposed project objective(s).
Identify who will perform the action steps.
Identify who will supervise the action steps taken.
Identify who will accept and/or approve work products at
the end of the proposed project.
Include any training that will take place during the
proposed project and who will be attending the training.
Include evaluation activities planned.
E. If consultants or contractors will be used during the proposed
project, please include the following information in their scope of
work (or note if consultants/contractors will not be used):
Educational requirements.
Desired qualifications and work experience.
Expected work products to be delivered on a timeline.
If a potential consultant/contractor has already been identified,
please include a resume in the appendix.
F. Describe what updates (i.e., revision of policies/procedures,
upgrades, technical support, etc.) will be required for the continued
success of the proposed project. Include when these updates are
anticipated and where funds will come from to conduct the update and/or
maintenance.
Project Evaluation (15 Points)
Each proposed project objective should have an evaluation component
and the evaluation activities would appear on the work plan.
A. Please address the following for each of proposed objective:
What data will be collected to evaluate the success of the
objective(s).
How and when the data will be collected.
Who will collect the data.
B. Explain how the data demonstrates the change brought about by
the proposed project objective.
C. Describe any future evaluation efforts for the proposed project
that will be conducted after the expiration of the grant.
Organizational Capabilities and Qualifications (15 Points)
A. Describe the organizational structure of the Tribe/Tribal
organization beyond health care activities.
B. Provide information regarding plans to obtain management systems
if the Tribe/Tribal organization does not have an established
management system current in place that complies with 25 CFR part 900,
subpart F, ``Standards for Tribal Management Systems''. If management
systems are already in place, simply note it. (A copy of the 25 CFR
part 900, subpart F, is available in the TMG application kit.)
C. Describe the ability of the organization to manage the proposed
project. Include information regarding similarly sized projects in
scope and financial assistance as well as other grants and projects
successfully completed.
D. Describe what equipment (i.e., fax machine, phone, computer,
etc.) and facility space (i.e., office space) will be available for use
during the proposed project. Include information about any equipment
not currently available that will be purchased through the grant.
E. List key personnel who will work on the project. Include title
used in the workplan. In the appendix, include position descriptions
and resumes for all key personnel. Position descriptions should clearly
describe each position and duties, indicating desired qualifications
and experience requirements related to the proposed project. Resumes
must indicate that the proposed staff member is qualified to carry out
the proposed project activities. If a position is to be filled,
indicate that information on the proposed position description.
F. If the project requires additional personnel (i.e., IT support,
etc.), address how the Tribe/Tribal organization will sustain the
position(s) after the grant expires. (If there is no need for
additional personnel, simply note it.)
Categorical Budget and Budget Justification (10 Points)
A. Provide a categorical budget for each of the 12-month budget
periods requested.
B. If indirect costs are claimed, indicate and apply the current
negotiated rate to the budget. Include a copy of the rate agreement in
the appendix.
C. Provide a narrative justification explaining why each line item
is necessary/relevant to the proposed project. Include sufficient costs
and other details to facilitate the determination of cost availability
(i.e., equipment specifications, etc.).
Multi-Year Project Requirements
Projects requiring a second and/or third year must include a
narrative addressing the second and/or third year's project objectives,
evaluation components, work plan, categorical budget and budget
justification.
Appendix Items
A. Work plan for proposed objectives.
B. Position descriptions for key staff.
C. Resumes of key staff that reflect current duties.
D. Consultant proposed scope of work (if applicable).
E. Indirect Cost Agreement.
F. Organizational chart (optional).
G. Mult-Year Project Requirements (if applicable).
2. Review and Selection Process
In addition to the above criteria/requirements, applications are
considered according to the following:
A. Application Submission (Application Deadline: August 4, 2006)
Applications received in advance of or by the deadline and verified
by the tracking number will undergo a preliminary review to determine
that:
The applicant and proposed project type is eligible in
accordance with this grant announcement;
The application is not a duplication of a previously
funded project; and
The application narrative, forms, and materials submitted
meet the requirements of the announcement allowing the review panel to
undertake an in-depth evaluation; otherwise the application may be
returned.
B. Competitive Review of Eligible Applications (Objective Review:
October 2-6, 2006)
Applications meeting eligibility requirements that are complete,
responsive and conform to this program announcement will be reviewed
for merit by the Ad Hoc Objective Review Committee (ORC) appointed by
the IHS to review and make recommendations on these applications. The
review will be conducted in accordance with the IHS Objective Review
Guidelines. The technical review process ensures selection of quality
projects in a national competition for limited funding. Applications
will be evaluated and rated on the basis of the evaluation criteria
listed in section V.1. The criteria are used to evaluate the quality of
a proposed project, determine the likelihood of success and assign a
numerical score to each application. The scoring of approved
applications will assist the IHS in determining which proposals will be
funded if the amount of TMG funding is not sufficient to support all
approved applications. Applications recommended for approval, having a
score of 60 or above by the ORC and scored high enough to be considered
for funding will be reviewed by the Division of Grant Operations for
cost analysis and further
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recommendation. The program official accepts the Division of Grant
Operations' recommendations for consideration when funding
applications. The program official forwards the final approved list to
the Director, Office of Tribal Programs, for final review and approval.
Applications scoring below 60 points will be disapproved and returned
to the applicant. Applications that are approved but not funded will
not be carried over into the next cycle for funding consideration.
3. Anticipated Announcement and Award Dates
The IHS anticipates the earliest award start date will be January
1, 2007.
VI. Award Administration Information
1. Award Notices
ORC Results Notification; November 13, 2006.
The Director, Office of Tribal Programs, or program official, will
notify the contact person identified on each proposal of the results in
writing via postal mail. Applicants whose applications are declared
ineligible will receive written notification of the ineligibility
determination and their grant application via postal mail. The
ineligible notification will include information regarding the
rationale for the ineligible decision citing specific information from
the original grant application. Applicants who are approved but
unfunded and disapproved will receive a copy of the Executive Summary
which identifies the weaknesses and strengths of the application
submitted. Applicants which are approved and funded will be notified
through the official Federal Financial Assistance (FAA) document. The
FAA will be signed by the Grants Management Officer and is the
authorizing document for notifying grant recipients of funding. The FAA
serves as the official notification of a grant award and will state the
amount of Federal funds awarded, the purpose of the grant, the terms
and conditions of the grant award, the effective date of the award, the
project period and the budget period. Any other correspondence
announcing to the Applicant's Project Director that an application was
recommended for approval is not an authorization to begin performance.
Pre-award costs are not allowable charges under this program grant.
2. Administrative Requirements
Grants are administered in accordance with the following documents:
This grant announcement.
Health and Human Services regulations governing Public Law
93-638 grants at 42 CFR 36.101 et seq.
45 CFR part 92, ``Department of Health and Human Services,
Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative
Agreements to State and Local Governments Including Indian Tribes,'' or
45 CFR part 74, ``Administration of Grants to Non-Profit Recipients''.
Public Health Service Grants Policy Statement.
Appropriate Cost Principles: OMB Circular A-87, ``State
and Local Governments,'' or OMB Circular A-122, ``Non-profit
Organizations''.
OMB Circular A-133, ``Audits of States, Local Governments
and Non-Profit Organizations''.
Other Applicable OMB circulars.
3. Reporting
A. Progress Report--Program progress reports are required semi-
annually. These reports will include a brief comparison of actual
accomplishments to the goals established for the period, reasons for
slippage (if applicable), and other pertinent information as required.
A final report must be submitted within 90 days of expiration of the
budget/project period.
B. Financial Status Report--Semi-annual financial status reports
must be submitted within 30 days of the end of the half year. Final
financial status reports are due within 90 days of expiration of the
budget/project period. The Standard Form 269 (SF-269) (long form) can
be downloaded from https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/sf269.pdg for
financial reporting.
C. Reports--Grantees are responsible and accountable for accurate
reporting of the Progress Reports and Financial Status Reports which
are generally due semi-annually. Financial Status Reports (SF-269) are
due 90 days after each budget period and the final SF-269 must be
verified from the grantee records on how the value was derived.
Grantees must submit reports in a reasonable period of time.
Failure to submit required reports within the time allowed may
result in suspension or termination of an active grant, withholding of
payments or converting to the reimbursement method of payment.
Continued failure to submit required reports may result in one or both
of the following: (1) The imposition of special award provisions; and
(2) the non-funding or non-award of other eligible projects or
activities. This applies whether the delinquency is attributable to the
failure of the grantee organization or the individual responsible for
preparation of the reports.
VII. Agency Contact(s)
Interested parties may obtain TMG programmatic information from the
TMG Program Coordinator through the information listed under section IV
of this program announcement. Grant-related and business management
information may be obtained from the Grants Management Specialist
through the information listed under section IV of this program
announcement. Please note that the telephone numbers provided are not
toll-free.
VIII. Other Information
The IHS will have three training sessions to assist applicants in
preparing their FY 2007 TMG application. There will be one 5-day
training session and two 2-day training sessions. The 5-day training
session will provide participants with basic grant writing skills,
information regarding where to search for funding opportunities, and
the opportunity to begin writing a TMG grant proposal. The 2-day
training sessions will focus specifically on the TMG requirements
providing participants with information contained in this announcement,
clarifying any issues/questions applicants may have and critiquing
project ideas. In an effort to make the 2-day training sessions
productive, participants are expected to bring draft proposals to these
meetings.
Priority will be given to groups eligible to apply for the TMG
Program. Participation is limited to two personnel from each Tribe or
Tribal organization. All sessions are first come-first serve with the
above limitations noted. All participants are responsible for making
and paying for their own travel arrangements. Interested parties should
register with the TMG staff prior to making travel arrangements to
ensure space is available in selected session. There is no registration
fee to attend the training session(s). The registration form may be
obtained from the TMG Web site at: https://www.ihs.gov/
NonMedicalPrograms/tmg. The registration form may be faxed to (301)
443-4666. The training dates are listed below in chronological order
and the training sessions will take place in the hotel identified:
May 10-11, 2006--Albuquerque, New Mexico (Limit 25).
Training Registration and Hotel Reservation deadline: April 21, 2006.
Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown Hotel, 2600 Louisiana Boulevard, NE.,
Albuquerque, NM 87110. 1-800-252-7772; please
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request IHS Tribal Management Grant room block. Hotel rate: $66.00 plus
tax.
May 22-26, 2006--Rapid City, South Dakota (Limit 25).
Training Registration and Hotel Reservation deadline: May 1, 2006.
Ramada Inn Rapid City, 1721 Lacrosse Street, Rapid City, SD 57701. 1-
866-742-1300 or 605-342-1300; please request IHS Tribal Management
Grant room block. Hotel rate: $59.00 plus tax.
June 14-15, 2006--Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Limit 25).
Training Registration and Hotel Reservation deadline: May 30, 2006.
Best Western Saddleback Inn, 4300 Southwest Third Street, Oklahoma
City, OK 73108. 1-800-228-3903 or 405-947-7000, extension 3123; please
request IHS Tribal Management Grant room block. Hotel rate: $67.00 plus
tax.
The Public Health Service (PHS) strongly encourages all grant and
contract recipients to provide a smoke-free workplace and promote the
non-use of all tobacco products. In addition, Public Law 103-227, the
Pro-Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking in certain facilities (or
in some cases, any portion of the facility) in which regular or routine
education, library, day care, health care or early childhood
development services are provided to children. This is consistent with
the HHS mission to protect and advance the physical and mental health
of the American people.
Dated: May 2, 2006.
Robert G. McSwain,
Deputy Director, Indian Health Service.
[FR Doc. 06-4292 Filed 5-8-06; 8:45 am]
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