Announcement of Availability of Funds for One National Family Planning Training Center Cooperative Agreement, 25758-25766 [E7-8668]

Agencies

• DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 87 (Monday, May 7, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25758-25766]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-8668]



[[Page 25758]]

=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Announcement of Availability of Funds for One National Family 
Planning Training Center Cooperative Agreement

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

ACTION: Notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

    Announcement Type: Initial Competitive Cooperative Agreement.
    CFDA Number: 93.260.

DATES: To receive consideration, applications must be received by the 
Office of Grants Management, Office of Public Health and Science 
(OPHS), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) no later than 5 
p.m. Eastern Time on July 6, 2007. The application due date requirement 
in this announcement supersedes the instructions in the OPHS-1 form. 
Applications that do not meet the deadline will be returned to the 
applicant unread. See heading ``IV. APPLICATION and SUBMISSION 
INFORMATION'' for information on application submission mechanisms.
    Executive Order 12372 comment due date: The State Single Point of 
Contact (SPOC) has 60 days from the application due date to submit any 
comments.

ADDRESSES: Application kits may be obtained electronically by accessing 
Grants.gov at https://www.grants.gov or GrantSolutions at https://
www.GrantSolutions.gov. To obtain a hard copy of the application kit, 
contact WilDon Solutions at 1-888-203-6161. Applicants may fax a 
written request to WilDon Solutions at (703) 351-1138 or e-mail the 
request to OPHSgrantinfo@teamwildon.com. Applications must be prepared 
using Form OPHS-1 ``Grant Application,'' which is included in the 
application kit.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: WilDon Solutions, Office of Grants 
Management Operations Center, 1515 Wilson Blvd., Third Floor Suite 310, 
Arlington, VA 22209 at 1-888-203-6161, e-mail 
OPHSgrantinfo@teamwildon.com, or fax 703-351-1138.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Executive Summary: This announcement seeks applications from public 
and nonprofit private entities for one cooperative agreement to 
establish and operate a National Family Planning Training Center (NTC). 
A cooperative agreement is a type of grant assistance where 
``substantial involvement'' is anticipated between the awarding agency 
and the recipient during performance of the contemplated project or 
activity. The cooperative agreement recipient is held to all 
requirements for Federal grants. The purpose of the NTC is to assist in 
planning, development, and coordination of training activities that 
will enhance and support training of personnel to carry out family 
planning service programs described in section 1001 of the Title X 
statute. The NTC cooperative agreement is national in scope. The 
successful applicant will work closely with the Office of Population 
Affairs/Office of Family Planning and other Title X-funded training 
entities.

I. Funding Opportunity Description

    The Office of Population Affairs (OPA)/Office of Family Planning 
(OFP) announces the availability of approximately $300,000-$500,000 of 
Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 funds to support one National Family Planning 
Training Center cooperative agreement. Budgets submitted as part of the 
application for these funds should not exceed $500,000, inclusive of 
indirect costs.
    The NTC cooperative agreement is intended to serve a national 
network of family planning providers to ensure that clients receive 
quality family planning services. In order to maximize the impact of 
the cooperative agreement on a national level, it is expected that the 
successful applicant will work closely with the OFP Central and 
Regional Offices, the ten Title X Regional Training Centers (RTCs), the 
Family Planning Male Training Center (FPMTC), and the Family Planning 
Clinical Training Center, as well as other federally funded training 
entities. It is expected that the project will have three major 
components:
    A. Compile, Coordinate, and Disseminate Training Information--This 
includes establishing mechanisms for identifying, cataloging, and 
disseminating information related to training resources, materials, and 
events among Title X-funded training grantees, OPA/OFP Central and 
Regional Offices, and Title X service providers.
    B. Conduct Training Meetings--In order to maximize the impact of 
Title X family planning training activities, it is necessary to 
periodically bring OFP staff, Title X grantees, and/or training 
entities together for planning, developing, coordinating, enhancing, 
and/or providing training at the national, regional and local levels. 
In addition, it is periodically necessary to bring together experts in 
various fields in order to ensure that training activities include the 
most current, evidence-based information available. Applicants should 
plan for: a) Up to two expert panels or work groups per year for up to 
25 participants each; b) one meeting of Title X Federal staff and Title 
X-funded training grantees per year which will include up to 50 
participants; c) one intensive, week-long health educator training each 
year for up to 35 participants, not including Federal officials and 
trainers; d) one meeting per year for up to 250 participants; and, e) a 
total of two national meetings of all Title X grantees (services, 
training, research) during the project period (approximately 300 
participants each).
    C. Develop Training Resources and/or Materials--In collaboration 
with the OPA/OFP, the NTC is expected to identify issues and/or topics 
with broad impact on the Title X service delivery system, and for which 
a consistent national training approach would serve the needs of 
service delivery providers. Annually, the NTC and OPA/OFP should choose 
up to two of these issues or topics for development and dissemination 
of training resources for use by Title X-funded projects.

Program Statute, Regulations, Guidelines, Legislative Mandates, and 
Program Priorities

    Applicants should use the Title X legislation, regulations, 
legislative mandates, and other information included in this 
announcement, and in the application kit, to guide them in developing 
their applications.
    Statute: Title X of the PHS Act, 42 U.S.C. 300 et seq., authorizes 
grants for projects to provide family planning services to persons from 
low-income families and others. Section 1001 of the Act, as amended, 
authorizes grants ``to assist in the establishment and operation of 
voluntary family planning projects which shall offer a broad range of 
acceptable and effective family planning methods and services 
(including natural family planning methods, infertility services, and 
services for adolescents).'' Section 1003 of the Act, as amended, 
authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants 
to entities to provide training for personnel to carry out family 
planning service programs as described in Section 1001 of the Act. 
Section 1008 of the Act, as amended, stipulates that ``none of the 
funds appropriated under this title shall be used in programs where 
abortion is a method of family planning.''
    Regulations and Program Guidelines: The regulations set out at 42 
CFR part 59, subpart C, govern grants to provide training for family 
planning service providers. Prospective applicants

[[Page 25759]]

should refer to the regulations in their entirety. Training provided 
must be consistent with the requirements for providing family planning 
services under Title X. These requirements can be found in the Title X 
statute, the implementing regulations (42 CFR part 59, subpart A), and 
the ``Program Guidelines for Project Grants for Family Planning 
Services,'' (January 2001). In addition, any training regarding 
sterilization of clients as part of the Title X program must be 
consistent with 42 CFR part 50, subpart B (``Sterilization of Persons 
in Federally Assisted Family Planning Projects''). Copies of the Title 
X statute, applicable regulations, and Program Guidelines can be 
obtained by contacting the OPHS Office of Grants Management, may be 
downloaded from the Office of Population Affairs (OPA) Web site at 
https://opa.osophs.dhhs.gov, and are provided in the application kit for 
this announcement.
    Legislative Mandates: The following legislative mandates have been 
part of the Title X appropriations language for each of the last 
several years. In developing a proposal, the applicant should consider 
how these legislative mandates may apply to family planning training, 
and incorporate them as appropriate.

    ``None of the funds appropriated in this Act may be made 
available to any entity under title X of the Public Health Service 
Act unless the applicant for the award certifies to the Secretary 
that it encourages family participation in the decision of minors to 
seek family planning services and that it provides counseling to 
minors on how to resist attempts to coerce minors into engaging in 
sexual activities;'' and ``Notwithstanding any other provision of 
law, no provider of services under title X of the Public Health 
Service Act shall be exempt from any State law requiring 
notification or the reporting of child abuse, child molestation, 
sexual abuse, rape, or incest.''

    Program Priorities: Each year the OFP establishes program 
priorities that represent overarching goals for the Title X program. 
Applications should include content that addresses the 2007 Title X 
program priorities as they relate to the requirements of this training 
announcement, and should provide evidence of the applicant's capacity 
to address future program priorities, as they evolve. The 2007 program 
priorities are as follows:
    1. Assuring ongoing high quality family planning and related 
preventive health services that will improve the overall health of 
individuals, with priority for services to individuals from low-income 
families;
    2. Assuring access to a broad range of acceptable and effective 
family planning methods and related preventive health services that 
include natural family planning methods, infertility services, and 
services for adolescents; highly effective contraceptive methods; 
breast and cervical cancer screening and prevention services that 
correspond with nationally recognized standards of care; STD and HIV 
prevention education, counseling, testing, and referral; activities 
that promote positive family relationships for the purpose of 
increasing family participation in reproductive health decision-making; 
extramarital abstinence education and counseling; and other preventive 
health services. The broad range of services does not include abortion 
as a method of family planning;
    3. Assuring compliance with State laws requiring notification or 
the reporting of child abuse, child molestation, sexual abuse, rape, or 
incest;
    4. Encouraging participation of families, parents, and/or legal 
guardians in the decision of minors to seek family planning services; 
and providing counseling to minors on how to resist attempts to coerce 
minors into engaging in sexual activities;
    5. Addressing the comprehensive family planning and other health 
needs of individuals, families, and communities through outreach to 
hard-to-reach and/or vulnerable populations, and partnering with other 
community-based health and social service providers that provide needed 
services.

II. Award Information

    The OPA/OFP anticipates awarding one National Family Planning 
Training Center cooperative agreement, funded with FY 2007 funds, in 
the amount of $300,000-$500,000. Total funding available is inclusive 
of indirect costs. The successful applicant should anticipate 
substantial involvement of the OFP project officer in the conduct of 
this cooperative agreement. The cooperative agreement will be funded in 
annual increments (budget periods), and may be approved for a project 
period of up to four years. The applicant should include a detailed 
budget for year one of the project period, and project total funding 
required for each subsequent year on the Standard Form (SF) 424 and SF 
424A included in the Form OPHS-1 ``Grant Application.'' Funding for all 
budget periods beyond the first year of the cooperative agreement is 
contingent upon the availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the 
project, and adequate stewardship of Federal funds.

III. Eligibility Information

    1. Eligible Applicants: Any public or nonprofit private entity 
located in a State (which includes one of the 50 United States, the 
District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, 
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, 
Republic of Palau, Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of 
the Marshall Islands) is eligible to apply for a cooperative agreement 
under this announcement. Faith-based organizations are eligible to 
apply for this Title X national family planning training center 
cooperative agreement.
    2. Cost Sharing: None required.

IV. Application and Submission Information

    1. Address to Request Application Package: Application kits may be 
obtained electronically by accessing Grants.gov at https://
www.grants.gov or GrantSolutions at https://www.GrantSolutions.gov. To 
obtain a hard copy of the application kit, contact WilDon Solutions at 
1-888-203-6161. Applicants may fax a written request to WilDon 
Solutions at (703) 351-1138 or e-mail the request to 
OPHSgrantinfo@teamwildon.com. Applications must be prepared using Form 
OPHS-1 ``Grant Application,'' which is included in the application kit.
    2. Content and Form of Application Submission: Applications must be 
submitted on the Form OPHS-1 and in the manner prescribed in the 
application kit. The application narrative should be limited to 75 
double-spaced pages using an easily readable serif typeface such as 
Times Roman, Courier, or GC Times, 12 point font. The page limit does 
not include budget; budget justification; required forms, assurances, 
and certifications as part of the OPHS-1; or appendices. All pages, 
charts, figures and tables should be numbered, and a table of contents 
should be provided. The application narrative should be numbered 
separately and clearly show the 75 page limit. If the application 
narrative exceeds 75 pages, only the first 75 pages of the application 
narrative will be reviewed. All information that is critical to the 
proposed project should be included in the body of the application. 
Appendices may provide curriculum vitae, organizational structure, 
examples of organizational capabilities, or other supplemental 
information which supports the application. However, appendices are for 
supportive information only, and should be limited to only that which 
is necessary to

[[Page 25760]]

support the application narrative. Appendices should be clearly 
labeled.
    For all non-governmental applicants, documentation of nonprofit 
status must be submitted as part of the application. Any of the 
following constitutes acceptable proof of such status:
    a. A reference to the applicant organization's listing in the 
Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) most recent list of tax-exempt 
organizations described in the IRS code;
    b. A copy of a currently valid IRS tax exemption certificate;
    c. A statement from a State taxing body, State attorney general, or 
other appropriate State official certifying that the applicant 
organization has a nonprofit status and that none of the net earnings 
accrue to any private shareholders or individuals; and,
    d. A certified copy of the organization's certificate of 
incorporation or similar document that clearly establishes nonprofit 
status.
    For local, nonprofit affiliates of State or national organizations, 
a statement signed by the parent organization indicating that the 
applicant organization is a local nonprofit affiliate must be provided 
in addition to any one of the above acceptable proof of nonprofit 
status.
    A Dun and Bradstreet Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number is 
required for all applications for Federal assistance. Organizations 
should verify that they have a DUNS number or take the steps needed to 
obtain one. Instructions for obtaining a DUNS number are included in 
the application package, or can be downloaded from the OPA Web site.
    Applications must include a one-page abstract of the proposed 
project. The abstract will be used to provide reviewers with an 
overview of the application, and will form the basis for the 
application summary in grants management documents.

Application Requirements and Content

    General Requirements: Applicant organizations should demonstrate 
significant expertise and experience in the design, development, 
implementation, successful completion, and evaluation of family 
planning and related preventive health training activities. Applicants 
should also describe experience with successfully managing training 
resources and working with other training entities, consultants, 
service providers, and Federal officials. The applicant should 
demonstrate familiarity with general public health principles; national 
standards of care for family planning and related preventive health 
issues; program management principles; fiscal issues germane to Title X 
providers; information/education/communication concepts; evidence-based 
learning theory; and adult learning behavior, including the 
applicability to proposed training activities.
    Applicants should provide evidence of familiarity with Title X 
family planning requirements, the Title X grantee structure; and Title 
X-funded training entities (e.g., the ten Title X Regional Training 
Centers, the Family Planning Male Training Center, and the Family 
Planning Clinical Training Center). The application should include 
familiarity with and willingness to collaborate with other federally 
funded training entities (e.g., Health Resources and Services 
Administration [HRSA] AIDS Education Training Centers [AETCs]; Centers 
for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] Prevention Training Centers 
[PTCs]; Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration 
[SAMHSA] Addiction Technology Transfer Centers [ATTCs]; Administration 
for Children and Families [ACF] Infant Adoption Awareness Training 
Program [IAATP], etc.) in order to maximize resources and achieve 
program objectives.
    Applicants must provide evidence of relevant administrative, 
management, and training expertise and experience that will ensure 
successful completion of all component requirements of the NTC. The 
proposed program plan should fully describe a strategy for each 
component, as well as an ongoing system for planning, monitoring, and 
evaluation. Goal statement(s) and related outcome objectives should be 
specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-framed 
(S.M.A.R.T.). The design of all training activities and materials, 
including all curricula and topic content, should be consistent with 
Title X statute, regulations, legislative mandates, program guidelines, 
and program priorities.
    It is expected that the applicant will provide detailed information 
regarding organizational capacity and expertise of proposed staff. 
Applicants should propose a staffing pattern that includes sufficient 
detail for reviewers to assess adequacy related to the proposed work 
plan, and the expertise required to carry out the project.
    The proposed budget should be consistent with the requirements of 
the national family planning training center cooperative agreement. 
Proposed project activities should be tied directly to budgeted costs. 
Both the final project plan and plan for utilization of funds will be 
negotiated with the OFP project officer within 60 days of the 
cooperative agreement award, and annually during the project period. It 
is expected that the successful applicant will maintain flexibility in 
schedule and resource planning in order to respond to emerging needs, 
lessons learned, and annual Title X program priorities.
    Component requirements: Applicants should be specific in describing 
their proposed approach to the requirements under each of the following 
components:
    A. Compile, Coordinate, and Disseminate Training Information: The 
purpose of this component is to promote the sharing of information 
among Title X-funded training entities in order to decrease duplication 
and maximize training resources. The applicant should include a plan 
for:
    (1) Gathering stakeholder (Title X-funded training entities, 
Federal officials, etc.) input regarding this component;
    (2) Ongoing collaboration with Title X-funded training entities;
    (3) Ongoing interaction with other federally funded training 
entities;
    (4) Systematically identifying training materials developed or used 
by all Title X-funded training entities over the past five years;
    (5) Collecting current training information/materials/modules, and 
training calendars;
    (6) Developing a catalog or index of available materials;
    (7) Developing a speaker/consultant directory;
    (8) Establishing a mechanism to ensure that the catalog/index of 
training materials and speaker/consultant directory are updated at 
least annually;
    (9) Developing, implementing, and maintaining a NTC web site;
    (10) Developing mechanisms for disseminating training information/
materials;
    (11) Proposing other tools or strategies for facilitating sharing 
of information among Title X training centers and projects. This might 
include a list serve of Title X-funded training centers, newsletters, 
linkages to other Title X- and federally-funded training entity web 
sites, etc.; and,
    (12) Utilizing electronic technologies to address many of the 
requirements of this component. B. Conduct Training Meetings: The 
purpose of this component is to ensure that personnel working in Title 
X family planning clinics have access to the knowledge, skills, and 
attitudes necessary for the effective delivery of family planning 
services. The successful applicant will be responsible for conducting 
multiple meetings during each year of the project period. Planning for 
each meeting

[[Page 25761]]

should include face-to-face meetings with the OFP (as indicated for the 
size and complexity of the meeting). All lodging and per diem expenses 
should not exceed the most current Federal rates. Travel expenses 
should be limited to the most reasonable fares available. In close 
collaboration with the OFP project officer, the applicant should 
describe an approach for planning and conducting the five distinct 
types of meetings as described below:
    (1) Up to two expert panels or work groups per year for up to 25 
participants each. These expert panels will help ensure that training 
information is evidence-based and current. Plans for each of these 
meeting should include:
    (a) Developing the meeting agenda;
    (b) Designing and disseminating meeting information;
    (c) Arranging for hotel/meeting space for all aspects of the 
meeting (lodging rates are not to exceed the Federal rates for the year 
in which the meetings are held);
    (d) Working with meeting site on all meeting requirements before, 
during, and after the meeting;
    (e) Providing for expenses for up to 20 non-Federal participants 
(including travel, lodging, and per diem);
    (f) Developing and implementing a Web site for meeting information 
dissemination and registration;
    (g) Interfacing with meeting participants, including on-site check 
in;
    (h) Compiling and producing all meeting materials;
    (i) Identifying, contacting, and arranging for approximately 3 non-
Federal speakers or consultants at a cost not to exceed $2000 per 
consultant (including consultant fees, travel expenses, lodging, and 
per diem);
    (j) Providing for meeting facilitation;
    (k) Evaluating the success of the meeting in achieving overall 
meeting objectives;
    (l) Producing and disseminating meeting proceedings as appropriate; 
and,
    (m) Compiling and disseminating information and/or materials 
identified or developed as a result of the meeting.
    (2) One annual meeting of Title X Federal staff and Title X-funded 
training grantees for up to 50 participants. This meeting will provide 
an opportunity for Federal family planning staff and Title X-funded 
training entities to discuss issues that impact training, and plan for 
the upcoming year. The OPA expects that the NTC will be responsible for 
all aspects of meeting planning, logistics, management, and follow-up 
as listed above, with the exception of providing for participant 
expenses.
    (3) One intensive, week-long training institute for male health 
educators each year for up to 35 participants, not including Federal 
officials and trainers. The purpose of this training event is to ensure 
that health educators working directly with male clients in Title X 
clinics have the knowledge skills, and attitudes to provide accurate, 
evidence based information. Preparation for this meeting requires 
significant planning and coordination among trainers and OPA/OFP staff. 
In close collaboration with the OPA/OFP project officer, the applicant 
should describe an approach to this meeting that includes:
(a) Planning the Meeting
    1. Meeting budget;
    2. Meeting logistics (hotel, location, set-up, all meeting 
arrangements, etc. Hotel room cost should not exceed the most current 
Federal lodging rates);
    3. Arrange for planning meetings with trainers and OPA/OFP staff, 
including at least two conference calls and one face-to-face meeting at 
the OPA/OFP office in Rockville.
    4. Arrange for/communicate with trainers, including all 
correspondence and travel arrangements for planning meetings and health 
educator training. Consultant fees per trainer (approximately seven 
trainers) should average approximately $3,500 including preparation 
time, participation in all planning meetings, and the health educator 
training event. Travel expenses, lodging, and per diem for the face-to-
face meeting and health educator event are provided in addition to 
consultant fees;
    5. Prepare for AV needs;
    6. Coordinate with OFP project officer in nomination, application 
process, and selection of trainees;
    7. Develop a list of participants, trainers, and others to be 
determined with input from OFP project officer;
    8. Provide for expenses for up to 35 participants for up to six 
days on-site at the health educator training event (this includes 
lodging and per diem, but does not include round trip travel expenses 
to the training site).
    9. Design and implement a web site with meeting information/
registration/etc.
    10. Coordinate agenda development and training outline;
    11. Produce meeting and training materials (signage, packets, 
notebooks, name tags, etc.);
    12. Develop participant evaluation forms; and,
    13. Any other activities/responsibilities for planning the meeting, 
working with collaborators and speakers, and disseminating meeting 
information.
(b) Managing the Meeting On-site
    1. Assess set-up/modify meeting room(s) as needed (including AV);
    2. Coordinate with hotel/meeting site throughout meeting;
    3. Set up for registration and materials dissemination;
    4. Staff registration table;
    5. Coordinate speaker arrival/address speaker needs;
    6. Identify and appropriately address issues that arise throughout 
meeting;
    7. Manage all on-site meeting issues (financial, logistics, etc.);
    8. Distribute and collect participant meeting evaluation forms; 
and,
    9. Any other issues related to managing the meeting on-site.
(c) Follow-up
    1. Evaluate the meeting
    a. Process of planning and conducting meeting;
    b. Outcome, including meeting participation and participant 
evaluation;
    2. Produce/disseminate proceedings, as indicated;
    3. Compile/make available information or materials identified/
developed as a result of the meeting;
    4. In collaboration with OFP, produce and disseminate trainer 
thank-you letters/other correspondence as necessary;
    5. Ensure all meeting expenses are finalized and paid in a timely 
manner;
    6. Produce and submit final meeting accounting and evaluation 
report within 45 days after the meeting is held; and,
    7. Any other meeting follow-up identified and agreed upon by OFP 
and the successful applicant.
    (4) One HIV grantee training and technical assistance meeting (HIV 
meeting) per year for up to 250 participants. The purpose of this 
meeting is to improve service delivery related to HIV counseling, 
testing, and referral. It is expected that this meeting will include 
OPA/OFP staff, Title X-funded training centers, and service grantees 
and projects that receive Title X supplemental HIV prevention 
integration funds. Information provided at the meeting should include 
relevant, current, evidence-based information on HIV/AIDS issues, as 
well as an opportunity for Title X HIV grantees and projects to share 
information and experiences. It is expected that planning for the first 
HIV meeting will begin very soon after the NTC cooperative agreement is 
funded, and the meeting will be held before the end of year one of the 
project period.
    (5) Two National Grantee Meetings (NGM) for all Title X-funded 
grantees

[[Page 25762]]

(services, training, research) for up to 300 participants each. These 
two meetings should provide current, relevant, evidence-based 
information on family planning and related reproductive and preventive 
health issues for men and women; as well as Federal policy information 
and other relevant issues that impact Title X service grantees and the 
training and research grantees that support Title X service delivery. 
It is anticipated that the first NGM will take place early during year 
two of the project period, and a second NGM during year four of the 
project period. Planning for the first meeting should begin during the 
first year of the project period, and the meeting will be held early in 
year two of the project period.
    It is expected that persons working in Title X-funded agencies will 
attend the HIV meeting and the NGM at nominal or no charge. The 
successful applicant will be responsible for all costs associated with 
planning and conducting these meetings, excluding personal participant 
expenses such as travel, lodging, and per diem.
    In close collaboration with the OFP project officer, the successful 
applicant will be responsible for all aspects of planning, producing, 
and evaluating both the HIV meetings and the NGMs. The process for 
planning these meetings will be negotiated with the OFP project officer 
within 45 days after funds are awarded. If a planning committee is 
used, it is expected that the NTC will be responsible for all costs 
associated with planning committee meetings.
    The expectations for both the HIV meetings and the NGMs are the 
same. All aspects of these meetings, including, but not limited to, 
agenda, speakers, and meeting location, will be approved by the OFP 
project officer prior to implementation. At a minimum, the successful 
applicant will be responsible for the following, and should address how 
this will be accomplished in the project proposal:
(a) Planning the Meeting
    1. Meeting budget;
    2. Planning committee (if determined to be necessary);
    3. Meeting logistics (hotel, location, set-up, all meeting 
arrangements, etc.);
    4. Arrange for/communicate with speakers/moderators, including 
invitation letters and travel arrangements (cost per speaker should not 
exceed $2,000 for travel expenses and consultant fees);
    5. Prepare for AV needs;
    6. Develop invitation list of Title X grantee agencies, Federal 
participants, speakers, and others to be determined with input from OFP 
project officer;
    7. Produce and disseminate a ``Save the Date'' card (may be by 
electronic means);
    8. Design and implement a web site with meeting information/
registration/etc.;
    9. Coordinate agenda development;
    10. Secure method for granting Continuing Education Units (CEUs);
    11. Produce meeting materials (signage, packets, notebooks, name 
tags, etc.);
    12. Develop participant evaluation forms; and,
    13. Any other activities/responsibilities for planning the meeting, 
working with collaborators and speakers, and disseminating meeting 
information.
(b) Managing the Meeting On-site
    1. Assess set-up/modify meeting room(s) as needed (including AV);
    2. Coordinate with hotel/meeting site throughout meeting;
    3. Set up for registration and materials dissemination;
    4. Staff registration table throughout meeting;
    5. Coordinate speaker arrival/address speaker needs (speaker ready-
room);
    6. Identify and appropriately address issues that arise throughout 
meeting;
    7. Manage all on-site meeting issues (financial, logistics, etc.);
    8. Distribute and collect participant meeting evaluation forms; 
and,
    9. Any other issues related to managing the meeting on-site.
(c) Follow-up
    1. Evaluate meeting;
    a. process of planning and conducting meeting;
    b. outcome, including meeting participation and participant 
evaluation;
    2. Produce/disseminate proceedings (if determined to be necessary);
    3. Compile/make available information or materials identified/
developed as a result of the meeting;
    4. In collaboration with OFP, produce and disseminate speaker/
moderator thank-you letters/other correspondence as necessary;
    5. Ensure that all meeting expenses are finalized and paid in a 
timely manner;
    6. Produce and submit final meeting accounting and evaluation 
report within 45 days after the meeting is held; and,
    7. Any other meeting follow-up identified and agreed upon by the 
OFP project officer and the successful applicant.
    C. Develop Training Resources and/or Materials--The purpose of this 
component is to identify issues and/or topics with broad impact on the 
Title X service delivery system, and provide a consistent national 
training approach that would serve the needs of service delivery 
providers. In close collaboration with the OFP project officer, the 
successful applicant will identify and select topics for which a 
national training approach would be beneficial to Title X service 
providers. Each year, the NTC and OFP project officer should select up 
to two of these topics to be developed into training resources and/or 
modules for use by Title X-funded projects. The NTC is expected to 
develop mechanisms for dissemination of these training materials to 
Title X-funded entities. This might include electronic as well as hard 
copy availability. Applications should include strategies for 
addressing the following:
    (1) All aspects of researching evidence-based information on the 
chosen topic(s);
    (2) Consulting with experts in the topic(s) chosen, as applicable;
    (3) Preparing an overview and outline of the module/materials to be 
developed, including references;
    (4) Obtaining OFP project officer approval prior to development;
    (5) Developing strategies for notification and dissemination of 
modules/materials to Title X-funded entities. This may include hard 
copy, as well as electronic availability; and,
    (6) Developing a strategy for review and updating of topic list at 
least annually.
    Schedule of Cooperative Agreement Requirements--The following 
represents an overview of general activities for years one and two of 
the project. Assuming a four-year project period, activities and 
timeline for years three and four will be determined during year two. 
Activities and requirements will be similar to those in years one and 
two. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list, but rather to 
provide a general outline of NTC activities throughout the project 
period. The successful applicant should plan to have ongoing verbal and 
electronic communication with the OFP project officer, and to meet with 
the OFP project officer, Director, OFP, and others identified by the 
OFP at least every three months during year one and every six months 
during year two of the project. The applicant should plan for at least 
two of the four meetings in year one to occur face-to-face at the OFP 
office in Rockville, MD. At least one face-to-face meeting will be held 
in subsequent years of the project. The meeting schedule for years 
three and

[[Page 25763]]

four will be negotiated during year two of the project. The year one 
budget submitted with this application; should reflect communication 
and required meetings with the OFP project officer.
    Year One--In close collaboration with the OFP project officer,
    1. Within 30 days of date of Notice of Grant Award (NGA)--with OFP 
in Rockville, MD.
    2. Year 1--It is expected that the final project plan and timeline 
will be developed in the first three months of the project, and that 
implementation of the plan will begin in the first half of the first 
year. The plan should include a timeline for implementation of all 
activities. It is expected that planning for the first HIV and national 
grantee meetings will begin soon after funding in the first project 
year.
    a. Establish National Training Center operations, including 
finalizing staff;
    b. Finalize a timeline for year one activities;
    c. Establish and implement a system for ongoing communication with 
other Title X-funded training entities;
    d. Develop and implement a system for collecting, compiling, and 
disseminating training materials from Title X-funded training entities, 
including developing and maintaining an index or catalog of materials;
    e. Develop criteria for and establish an online directory of 
training consultants, including a mechanism for ensuring that 
information is current:
    f. Assess current administrative, management, fiscal, clinical, and 
information/education issues facing providers of Title X-funded 
services;
    g. Identify current Federal priorities and issues that impact Title 
X service delivery;
    h. Identify and plan meetings to be held in year one of the 
project;
    i. Conduct meetings as agreed upon with OFP project officer;
    j. Plan and conduct the year one HIV grantee meeting;
    k. Begin planning the NGM to be held early in year two of the 
project;
    l. Identify possible topics for development of training materials;
    m. Determine which topic(s) will be developed into training 
materials;
    n. Develop and disseminate training module(s);
    o. Draft a plan for training events to be held in subsequent 
project years; and,
    p. Develop and submit non-competing continuation application for 
year two of the project, including progress report for year one and 
project plan, budget, and budget justification for year two.
    3. Year 2
    a. Review program plan and revise/modify as necessary;
    b. Assess implementation and status of year one activities. Modify 
as necessary;
    c. Review Title X priorities and their impact on training 
activities;
    d. Review issues impacting service delivery;
    e. Establish a timeline for year two activities;
    f. Identify focus of training meetings to be held in year two;
    g. Plan and conduct small meetings as agreed upon with OFP project 
officer;
    h. Continue collecting, compiling, and disseminating training 
materials from other Title X-funded training entities, ensuring that 
all materials are the most current available;
    i. Ensure that the consultant directory is current;
    j. Plan and conduct the year two HIV grantee meeting;
    k. Plan and conduct the National Grantee Meeting;
    l. Review and update possible topics for development of training 
modules;
    m. Select, develop, and disseminate training module(s);
    n. Review and revise the plan for training events to be held in 
subsequent project years;
    o. Develop and submit non-competing continuation application for 
year three of the project, including progress report for year two and 
project plan and budget for year three;
    p. Establish schedule for meetings with OFP project officer; and,
    q. Finalize activities for years three and four of the project 
period.
    3. Submission Dates and Times: To be considered for review, 
applications must be received by the Office of Public Health and 
Science, Office of Grants Management, by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on July 6, 
2007. Applications will be considered as meeting the deadline if they 
are received on or before the deadline date. The application due date 
requirement in this announcement supersedes the instructions in the 
OPHS-1 form.
    Submission Mechanisms The Office of Public Health and Science 
(OPHS) provides multiple mechanisms for the submission of applications, 
as described in the following sections. Applicants will receive 
notification via mail from the OPHS Office of Grants Management 
confirming the receipt of applications submitted using any of these 
mechanisms. Applications submitted to the OPHS Office of Grants 
Management after the deadlines described below will not be accepted for 
review. Applications which do not conform to the requirements of the 
cooperative agreement announcement will not be accepted for review and 
will be returned to the applicant.
    While applications are accepted in hard copy, the use of the 
electronic application submission capabilities provided by the 
Grants.gov and GrantSolutions.gov systems is encouraged. Applications 
may only be submitted electronically via the electronic submission 
mechanisms specified below. Any applications submitted via any other 
means of electronic communication, including facsimile or electronic 
mail, will not be accepted for review.
    In order to apply for new funding opportunities which are open to 
the public for competition, you may access the Grants.gov Web site 
Portal at https://www.Grants.gov. All OPHS funding opportunities and 
application kits are made available on Grants.gov. If your organization 
has/had a grantee business relationship with a grant program serviced 
by the OPHS Office of Grants Management, and you are applying as part 
of ongoing grantee related activities, please access https://
www.GrantSolutions.gov.
    Electronic grant applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. 
Eastern Time on the deadline date specified in the DATES section of 
this announcement using one of the electronic submission mechanisms 
specified. All required hard copy original signatures and mail-in items 
must be received by the OPHS Office of Grants Management no later than 
5 p.m. Eastern Time on the next business day after the deadline date 
specified in the DATES section of the announcement.
    Applications will not be considered valid until all electronic 
application components, hard copy original signatures, and mail-in 
items are received by the OPHS Office of Grants Management according to 
the deadlines specified above. Application submissions that do not 
adhere to the due date requirements will be considered late and will be 
deemed ineligible.
    Applicants are encouraged to initiate electronic applications early 
in the application development process, and to submit early on the due 
date or before. This will aid in addressing any problems with 
submissions prior to the application deadline.
    Electronic Submissions via the Grants.gov Web site Portal: The 
Grants.gov Web site Portal provides organizations with the ability to 
submit applications for OPHS grant opportunities. Organizations must 
successfully complete the necessary registration processes in order to 
submit an application. Information about this system is available on 
the Grants.gov Web site, https://www.grants.gov.

[[Page 25764]]

    In addition to electronically submitted materials, applicants may 
be required to submit hard copy signatures for certain Program-related 
forms, or original materials as required by the announcement. It is 
imperative that the applicant review both the grant announcement, as 
well as the application guidance provided within the Grants.gov 
application package, to determine such requirements. Any required hard 
copy materials, or documents that require a signature, must be 
submitted separately via mail to the OPHS Office of Grants Management, 
and, if required, must contain the original signature of an individual 
authorized to act for the applicant agency and the obligations imposed 
by the terms and conditions of the grant award. When submitting the 
required forms, do not send the entire application. Complete hard copy 
applications submitted after the electronic submission will not be 
considered for review.
    Electronic applications submitted via the Grants.gov Web site 
Portal must contain all completed online forms required by the 
application kit, the Program Narrative, Budget Narrative and any 
appendices or exhibits. All required mail-in items must received by the 
due date requirements specified above.
    Upon completion of a successful electronic application submission 
via the Grants.gov Web site Portal, the applicant will be provided with 
a confirmation page from Grants.gov indicating the date and time 
(Eastern Time) of the electronic application submission, as well as the 
Grants.gov Receipt Number. It is critical that the applicant print and 
retain this confirmation for their records, as well as a copy of the 
entire application package.
    All applications submitted via the Grants.gov Web site Portal will 
be validated by Grants.gov. Any applications deemed ``Invalid'' by the 
Grants.gov Web site Portal will not be transferred to the 
GrantSolutions system, and OPHS has no responsibility for any 
application that is not validated and transferred to OPHS from the 
Grants.gov Web site Portal. Grants.gov will notify the applicant 
regarding the application validation status. Once the application is 
successfully validated by the Grants.gov Web site Portal, applicants 
should immediately mail all required hard copy materials to the OPHS 
Office of Grants Management to be received by the deadlines specified 
above. It is critical that the applicant clearly identify the 
Organization name and Grants.gov Application Receipt Number on all hard 
copy materials.
    Once the application is validated by Grants.gov, it will be 
electronically transferred to the GrantSolutions system for processing. 
Upon receipt of both the electronic application from the Grants.gov Web 
site Portal, and the required hardcopy mail-in items, applicants will 
receive notification via mail from the OPHS Office of Grants Management 
confirming the receipt of the application submitted using the 
Grants.gov Web site Portal.
    Applicants should contact Grants.gov regarding any questions or 
concerns regarding the electronic application process conducted through 
the Grants.gov Web site Portal.
    Electronic Submissions via the GrantSolutions System: The 
electronic grants management system, https://www.GrantSolutions.gov, 
provides for applications to be submitted electronically. When 
submitting applications via the GrantSolutions system, applicants are 
required to submit a hard copy of the application face page (Standard 
Form 424) with the original signature of an individual authorized to 
act for the applicant agency and assume the obligations imposed by the 
terms and conditions of the grant award. If required, applicants will 
also need to submit a hard copy of the Standard Form LLL and/or certain 
Program-related forms (e.g., Program Certifications) with the original 
signature of an individual authorized to act for the applicant agency. 
When submitting the required forms, do not send the entire application. 
Complete hard copy applications submitted after the electronic 
submission will not be considered for review.
    Electronic applications submitted via the GrantSolutions system 
must contain all completed online forms required by the application 
kit, the Program Narrative, Budget Narrative and any appendices or 
exhibits. The applicant may identify specific mail-in items to be sent 
to the Office of Grants Management separate from the electronic 
submission; however these mail-in items must be entered on the 
GrantSolutions Application Checklist at the time of electronic 
submission, and must be received by the due date requirements specified 
above. When submitting the required forms, do not send the entire 
application. Complete hard copy applications submitted after the 
electronic submission will not be considered for review.
    Upon completion of a successful electronic application submission, 
the GrantSolutions system will provide the applicant with a 
confirmation page indicating the date and time (Eastern Time) of the 
electronic application submission. This confirmation page will also 
provide a listing of all items that constitute the final application 
submission including all electronic application components, required 
hardcopy original signatures, and mail-in items, as well as the mailing 
address of the OPHS Office of Grants Management where all required hard 
copy materials must be submitted.
    As items are received by the OPHS Office of Grants Management, the 
electronic application status will be updated to reflect the receipt of 
mail-in items. It is recommended that the applicant monitor the status 
of their application in the GrantSolutions system to ensure that all 
signatures and mail-in items are received.
    Mailed or Hand-Delivered Hard Copy Applications: Applicants who 
submit applications in hard copy (via mail or hand-delivered) are 
required to submit an original and two copies of the application. The 
original application must be signed by an individual authorized to act 
for the applicant agency or organization and to assume for the 
organization the obligations imposed by the terms and conditions of the 
grant award.
    Mailed or hand-delivered applications will be considered as meeting 
the deadline if they are received by the OPHS Office of Grant 
Management c/o WilDon Solutions, Office of Grants Management Operations 
Center, 1515 Wilson Blvd., Third Floor Suite 310, Arlington, VA 22209, 
Attention Office of Public Health and Science/Office of Grants 
Management, regarding Office of Population Affairs/Office of Family 
Planning National Family Planning Training Center Cooperative 
Agreement, no later than 5 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date 
specified in the DATES section of the announcement. The application 
deadline date requirement specified in this announcement supersedes the 
instructions in the OPHS-1. Applications that do not meet the deadline 
will be returned to the applicant unread.
    4. Intergovernmental Review: Applicants under this announcement are 
subject to the requirements of Executive Order 12372, 
``Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs,'' as implemented by 45 
CFR part 100, ``Intergovernmental Review of Department of Health and 
Human Services Programs and Activities.'' As soon as possible, the 
applicant should discuss the project with the State Single Point of 
Contact (SPOC) for the state in which the applicant is located. The 
application kit contains the currently available listing of the SPOCs 
that have elected to be informed of the submission

[[Page 25765]]

of applications. For those states not represented on the listing, 
further inquiries should be made by the applicant regarding the 
submission to the relevant SPOC. The SPOC should forward any comments 
to the OPHS Office of Grants Management, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 
550, Rockville, Maryland 20852. The SPOC has 60 days from the due date 
as listed in the DATES section of this announcement to submit any 
comments. For further information, contact the OPHS Office of Grants 
Management at 240-453-8822.
    5. Funding Restrictions: The allowability, allocability, 
reasonableness and necessity of direct and indirect Costs that may be 
charged to OPHS grants are outlined in the following documents: OMB 
Circular A-21 (Institutions of Higher Education); OMB Circular A-87 
(State and Local Governments); OMB Circular A-122 (Nonprofit 
Organizations); and 45 CFR part 74, Appendix E (Hospitals). Copies of 
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars are available on 
the Internet at https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/grants_
circulars.html.
    Indirect costs are limited to eight percent (8%) of modified total 
direct costs as a flat amount for reimbursement under training grants 
(Grants Policy Directive Part 3.01: Post-Award-Indirect Cost and other 
Cost Policies, HHS transmittal 98.01).
    6. Other Submission Requirements--Applicants must submit a one page 
abstract of the application.

V. Application Review Information

    1. Criteria: Eligible cooperative agreement applications will be 
reviewed according to the following criteria, as set out in the Title X 
family planning training regulations at 42 CFR 59.206:
    1. The degree to which the project plan adequately provides for the 
requirements set forth in the Title X regulations at 42 CFR 59.205 as 
they relate to the training expectations addressed in this announcement 
(25 points);
    2. The extent to which the training program promises to fulfill the 
family planning services delivery needs of the area to be served (20 
points);
    3. The extent to which the proposed training program will increase 
and/or improve the delivery of services to people, particularly low-
income groups, with a high percentage of unmet need for family planning 
services (15 points);
    4. The administrative and management capability and competence of 
the applicant (15 points);
    5. The competence of the applicant project staff in relation to the 
services to be provided (15 points); and,
    6. The capacity of the applicant to make rapid and effective use of 
the grant assistance, including evidence of flexibility in the 
utilization of resources and in training plan design (10 points).
    2. Review and Selection Process: The Office of Family Planning/
Office of Population Affairs is responsible for evaluating applications 
and setting funding levels according to the criteria set out in 42 CFR 
59.206. Eligible applications will be reviewed by a panel of 
independent reviewers and will be evaluated based on the criteria 
listed above. In addition to the independent review panel, there will 
be Federal staff reviews of each application for programmatic and 
grants management compliance.
    Final award decisions will be made collaboratively by the Deputy 
Assistant Secretary for Population Affairs (DASPA) and the Director, 
Office of Family Planning. In making award decisions, one cooperative 
agreement will be awarded which best promotes the purposes of sections 
1001 (family planning services) and 1003 (family planning training) of 
the Public Health Service Act, and the expectations of the cooperative 
agreement as described in this announcement. The decision will take 
into account the reasonableness of the estimated cost considering 
available funding, and the likelihood that the project activities will 
result in the benefits expected.

VI. Award Administration Information

    1. Award Notices: The OPA does not release information about 
individual applications during the review process. When final funding 
decisions have been made, each applicant will be notified by letter of 
the outcome. The official document notifying an applicant that a 
project application has been approved for funding is the Notice of 
Grant Award (NGA), signed by the Director of the Office of Public 
Health and Science (OPHS), Office of Grants Management (OGM). This 
document specifies to the successful applicant the amount of money 
awarded, the purposes of the cooperative agreement, the length of the 
project period, terms and conditions of the cooperative agreement 
award, and the amount of funding, if any, to be contributed by the 
recipient to project costs. In addition, the NGA identifies the OPHS, 
OGM grants specialist and OFP project officer assigned to the 
cooperative agreement.
    This cooperative agreement will be awarded for a project period of 
up to four years, and will be funded in annual increments (budget 
periods). Funding for all approved budget periods beyond the first year 
of the cooperative agreement is contingent upon submission and approval 
of a non-competing continuation application, satisfactory progress of 
the project, efficient and effective use of cooperative agreement 
funds, and the continued availability of funds.
    2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements: In accepting 
this award, the cooperative agreement grant recipient stipulates that 
the award and any activities thereunder are subject to all provisions 
of 45 CFR parts 74 and 92, currently in effect or implemented during 
the period of the cooperative agreement.
    Except as may otherwise be provided under the terms and conditions 
of the award, the grantee may copyright without prior approval any 
publications, films, or similar materials developed or resulting from a 
project supported by a grant under this part, subject, however, to a 
royalty-free, non-exclusive, and irrevocable license or right in the 
Government to reproduce, translate, publish, use, disseminate, and 
dispose of such materials and to authorize others to do so.
    Federal grant support must be acknowledged in any publication 
developed or training provided using Title X funds. All publications 
developed or purchased with Title X funds must be consistent with the 
requirements of the program. The cooperative agreement recipient will 
be expected to make available, at cost, all materials developed with 
Title X funds as requested by other Title X projects.
    The successful applicant will be responsible for the overall 
management of activities within the scope of the approved project plan, 
and will work closely with the OFP project officer. The project officer 
will review and approve all aspects of the planning, implementation, 
and evaluation of the project components, as well as plans for the use 
of resources as part of this cooperative agreement. Within 30 days of 
Notice of Grant Award, the successful applicant is expected to meet 
with the OFP project officer; Director, OFP; and others at the OFP 
Central Office in Rockville, MD to finalize a time line and schedule of 
activities for years one and two of the project. Schedule of activities 
for years three and four of the project will be developed and approved 
during year two of the project.
    The OPHS requires all grant recipients to provide a smoke-free 
workplace and to promote the non-use of all tobacco products. This is 
consistent with the OPHS mission to protect and advance the physical 
and mental health of the American people.

[[Page 25766]]

    The HHS Appropriations Act requires that when issuing statements, 
press releases, requests for proposals, bid solicitations, and other 
documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or in part 
with Federal money, grantees shall clearly state the percentage and 
dollar amount of the total costs of the program or project which will 
be financed with Federal money, and the percentage and dollar amount of 
the total costs of the project or program that will be financed by non-
governmental sources.
    3. Reporting: Each year of the project period, the cooperative 
agreement recipient is required to submit a non-competing application 
which includes an annual progress report for the current year, and a 
project work plan, budget, and budget justification for the upcoming 
year. The progress report should contain, at a minimum, a report on 
both process and outcome objectives, including evaluation of the 
activities as a whole, as well as for each component of NTC activities.
    For component requirements, the progress report should contain, at 
a minimum, information related to the following:
    Component A., Compile, Coordinate, and Disseminate Training 
Information: Obtaining and incorporating stakeholder input; gathering 
and cataloging training materials; design, implementation, and 
maintenance of NTC Web site; mechanisms for making information 
available; and, use of electronic technologies in addressing the 
requirements of this component.
    Component B., Conduct Training Meetings: (a) Title of training 
event; (b) location; (c) topic(s) covered; (d) presenter(s) (as 
applicable); (e) number of participants; (f) agencies sponsoring 
participants; and (g) evaluation summary (including whether meeting 
objectives were met); and, (h) credit hours or CEUs available.
    Component C., Develop Training Resources and/or Materials: The 
progress report should contain process and outcome information related 
to any materials developed as a result of this cooperative agreement.
    All information should be provided in adequate detail for the 
reviewer to assess the planning, implementation, evaluation, and status 
of project activities compared to the approved work plan. If deviations 
from the approved work plan were necessary, the progress report should 
fully explain and justify modifications.
    The work plan for the upcoming year should clearly reflect proposed 
NTC activities, including timeline; justification for any modifications 
from the previous year; S.M.A.R.T. objectives; and evaluation plan. The 
budget should reflect proposed costs to carry out the project plan. 
Sufficient detail should be provided so that the reviewer is able to 
determine the adequacy and appropriateness of budgeted items related to 
the proposed activities.
    The cooperative agreement recipient is required to submit an annual 
Financial Status Report (FSR) within 90 days after the end of each 
budget period. Agencies that receive a total of $500,000 or greater of 
Federal funds must undergo an independent audit in accordance with OMB 
Circular A-133.

VII. Agency Contacts

Administrative and Budgetary Requirements

    For application kits, submission of hard copy applications, and 
information on budget and business aspects of the application, please 
contact: WilDon Solutions, Office of Grants Management Operations 
Center, 1515 Wilson Blvd., Third Floor Suite 310, Arlington, VA 22209 
at 1-888-203-6161, e-mail OPHSgrantinfo@teamwildon.com, or fax 703-351-
1138.

Program Requirements

    For information related to family planning program requirements, 
contact: WilDon Solutions, Office of Grants Management Operations 
Center, 1515 Wilson Blvd., Third Floor Suite 310, Arlington, VA 22209 
at 1-888-203-6161, e-mail OPHSgrantinfo@teamwildon.com, or fax 703-351-
1138. Identify that your inquiry is related to the Office of Population 
Affairs/Office of Family Planning program announcement for the National 
Family Planning Center Cooperative Agreement.

VIII. Other Information

    Definitions: For the purposes of this announcement, the following 
definitions apply:
    Family planning training--job-specific skill development, the 
purpose of which is to promote and improve the delivery of family 
planning services. Further description of family planning services may 
be found in the authorizing legislation, implementing regulations, and 
program guidelines.
    Application--a request for financial support of a project submitted 
to OPA on specified forms and in accordance with instructions provided.
    Cooperative Agreement--An award instrument of financial assistance 
where ``substantial involvement'' is anticipated between the HHS 
awarding agency and the recipient during performance of the 
contemplated project or activity. ``Substantial involvement'' means 
that the recipient can expect Federal programmatic collaboration or 
participation in managing the award. The entity that receives a Federal 
cooperative agreement assumes the legal and financial responsibility 
and accountability for the awarded funds and performance of activities 
approved for funding, and is held to all requirements for Federal 
grants.
    Evidence-based--relevant scientific evidence that has undergone 
comprehensive r