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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Announcement of the Availability of
Funds and Request for Applications
for a Cooperative Agreement for a
Project Titled Disease Prevention and
Health Promotion Scholarship
Program
Department of Health and
Human Services, Office of the Secretary,
Office of Public Health and Science,
Office of Disease Prevention and Health
Promotion.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
Announcement Type: Competitive
Cooperative Agreement.
Agency Funding Opportunity
Number: N/A.
Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance (CFDA) Number: 93.990.
DATES: To receive consideration,
applications must be received by the
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Office of Grants Management, Office of
Public Health and Science (OPHS),
Department of Health and Human
Services (DHHS), Attention Disease
Prevention and Health Promotion
Scholarship, no later than 5 p.m.
Eastern Time on August 13, 2007. The
application due date requirement in this
announcement supersedes the
instructions in the OPHS–1 form.
ADDRESSES: Application kits may be
obtained electronically by accessing
Grants.gov at https://www.grants.gov or
GrantSolutions at
www.GrantSolutions.gov. To obtain a
hard copy of the application kit, contact
OPHS/Office of Grants Management,
1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 550,
Rockville, MD 20852 at (240) 453–8822.
Applications must be prepared using
Form OPHS–1 ‘‘Grant Application,’’
which is included in the application kit.
SUMMARY:
Total Amount Awarded: $600,000.
Total Number of Awards: One (1).
Description of Opportunity: The
Office of Disease Prevention and Health
Promotion (ODPHP)/Office of Public
Health and Science (OPHS), announces
a competitive cooperative agreement
project titled Disease Prevention and
Health Promotion Scholarship Program
for up to $600,000, in the fiscal year
(FY) 2007 for a 5 year period, subject to
available funding. This project seeks to
provide disease prevention and health
promotion educational and training
opportunities for medical and public
health students; preventive medicine
and primary care residents; and
practicing physicians and public health
professionals.
Eligibility: To qualify for funding, an
applicant must be a professional nonprofit organization, association, or
institute of higher learning that focuses
or has as its mission to educate one or
more of the following groups: Medical
and/or public health students,
preventive medicine and primary care
residents; and practicing physicians
from communities across the country.
Eligible applicants are also encouraged
to apply in partnerships. Faith-based
groups that meet the definition of
professional non-profit organization or
institution of higher learning as
described above are also eligible to
apply.
Wootton Pkwy, Suite LL 100, Rockville,
MD 20852. Phone: 240–453–8251; 240–
453–8256.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Section I. Funding Opportunity
Description
Under authority of Section 301, Title
III of the U.S. Public Health Service Act:
General Powers and Duties of the Public
Health Service, 42 U.S.C. Section 301,
ODPHP/OPHS, of the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services (HHS),
announces a total of $600,000 for fiscal
year (FY) 2007 is available for a
competitive cooperative agreement
project entitled Disease Prevention and
Health Promotion Scholarship Program.
This project supports several focus areas
of Healthy People 2010 specifically,
Access to Quality Health Services;
Educational and Community-Based
Programs; Health Communication; and
Public Health Infrastructure.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
For Administrative Requirements,
Please Contact: OPHS/Office of Grants
Management, 1101 Wootton Parkway,
Suite 550, Rockville, MD 20852; phone
240–453–8822.
For Programmatic Requirements,
Please Contact: Cecilia Penn, MD, MPH;
or Sarah Linde-Feucht, MD, 1101
Purpose
The purpose of this cooperative
agreement is to enhance core
competencies in disease prevention and
health promotion for medical and
public health students, residents,
physicians, and public health
professionals. Measurable outcomes will
include: (1) Increasedknowledge of
public health issues; (2) increased
understanding of process, content,
value, and use of policies, programs and
initiatives aimed to support the Nation’s
health goals; for example Healthy
People 2010, (Healthy People 2020
(under development)), and HealthierUS;
(3) increased knowledge of and aptitude
in the use of health information
technology including healthfinder,
National Health Information Center
(NHIC), and the Prevention
Communication Research Database
(PCRD); (4) increased experience in and
knowledge of priority setting and bases
for national policy decisions.
This project enables the Office of
Disease Prevention and Health
Promotion to fulfill its mission to lead
and coordinate efforts within the
Department of Health and Human
Services related to disease prevention
and health promotion. The use of
cooperative agreements with public and
private not-for-profit organizations
facilitates the education of emerging and
current public health professionals.
Section II. Award Information
a. Availability of Funds: $600,000 is
expected to be available for FY 2007 to
fund one cooperative agreement. This
agreement is expected to begin
September 1, 2007 and will be made for
a 12-month budget period for up to 5
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years pending availability of funding.
Funding estimates may change.
Awardee may make subcontract awards.
b. Cooperative Agreement: The
administrative and funding instrument
to be used for this program will be a
cooperative agreement in which there
will be substantial ODPHP/HHS
scientific and programmatic
involvement. Under the cooperative
agreement, ODPHP will support and/or
stimulate awardee activities by working
with them in a non-directive
partnership role. This will include
formulation of a work plan,
participation in stakeholder meetings,
data analysis, evaluation design, and
development of structure and content of
educational activities. Awardee and
ODPHP responsibilities are listed as
follows:
c. Awardee Responsibilities: A
successful applicant, with assistance
from or in collaboration with ODPHP,
will:
1. Develop, implement, and monitor
education and training in disease
prevention and health promotion
through the Paul Ambrose Health
Promotion Graduate Student Leadership
Symposium.
i. Develop and execute a 2–3 day
educational seminar for up to 40
selected first-year through fourth-year
medical students, third-year through
fourth-year pharmacy students, graduate
nursing students, graduate physician
assistant students, and graduate
dentistry students to enhance their
understanding of community-based
health promotion and disease
prevention strategies within the
framework of Healthy People 2010 and
2020, as well as HealthierUS.
ii. Assist symposium students and
their sponsoring institutions in the
development of a specific health
promotion or disease prevention project
prior to and/or following the
symposium by linking students to
faculty at their institutions of higher
learning engaged in disease prevention
and health promotion activities.
iii. Provide a forum for students to
share their progress and outcomes for
their projects.
2. Develop, implement, manage, and
monitor preventive medicine and
primary care resident and practicing
primary care clinician education in
disease prevention and health
promotion.
i. Convene a meeting at the start of
each residency year (12 month period
starting in June) and/or project year
with relevant residency program
directors, field placement/site mentors,
and/or advisors to review program
goals, objectives, and educational plans;
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to gain insight as to how to bolster this
educational opportunity.
ii. Facilitate and structure an elective
rotation for 2–3 months duration.
iii. Recruit and select 4–8 residents to
participate in this elective rotation.
iv. Conduct and share with ODPHP an
evaluation of resident experiences while
at ODPHP.
3. Recruit, interview, and select a
preventive medicine/primary care
physician with public health
background to be the Luther Terry
Fellow every 2 years. The awardee will
also provide a framework for identifying
educational content and resources in the
public health community for the
fellowship development.
4. Recruit, interview, and select a
maximum of 3 public health
professionals to serve a 1-year
fellowship/internship position to
support ODPHP office teams: Health
Communications, Science, or
Community Strategies teams. The
awardee will also provide a framework
for identifying educational content and
resources in the public health
community for the fellowship/
internship development.
5. Develop and execute a one-day
workshop for selected public health
professionals representing States,
Territories, Tribes, and Communities to
enhance their understanding and
application of Healthy People 2010 and
2020, HealthierUS, and/or other
prevention programs. (Designated
Support–$200K)
6. Coordinate the abstract submission
process for a National Prevention
Summit or similar conference(s)
utilizing an Abstract Management
System capable of meeting goals
established by ODPHP and conference
co-planners for the conference(s).
7. Recruit and select 2 public health
professionals (post 5 years of obtaining
bachelors or masters’ degree) for 6
months duration per fiscal year with
specific skills or background in Social
and Behavioral Sciences; Nutrition and
Food Safety; Health Policy and
Management; Population and
International Health; or Prevention and
Research Policy. These professionals
would contribute to and engage in
health policy development and
initiatives within the Office.
8. Develop, present, and implement a
proposal to expand disease prevention
and health promotion education
opportunities for primary care
providers. This may include expanding
continuing medical education or other
mechanisms for education practitioners
on principles of public health, disease
prevention and health promotion.
d. ODPHP Responsibilities:
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1. Provide technical assistance and
oversight as necessary for overall design
and implementation of the Disease
Prevention and Health Promotion
Scholarship Program.
2. Contribute to the development and
approval of educational experiences,
including materials and program
activities for scholarship participants.
3. Provide location and mentorship
for scholars on assignment at ODPHP.
4. Provide assistance in management
of program strategies, directions, and
any decisions related to adjustment in
funding levels of participating
institutions.
5. Participate in training and
educational events.
6. Participate in the development and
review of evaluation activities.
e. Use of Funds: Funds may not be
used for construction or renovation, to
purchase or lease vehicles or
equipment, to purchase a facility to
house project staff or carry out project
activity, or to substitute new activities
and expenditures for current ones.
Section III. Eligibility Information
1. Eligible Applicants: To qualify for
funding, an applicant must be a
professional non-profit organization,
association, or institution of higher
learning whose mission is to educate
one or more of the following groups:
medical and public health students,
preventive medicine and primary care
residents, public health professionals,
and practicing clinicians from
communities across the country.
Eligible applicants also are encouraged
to apply as partners and submit one
joint application. Faith-based groups
that meet the definition of professional
non-profit organization or institutions of
higher learning as described above are
also eligible to apply.
2. Cost Sharing or Matching: Awardee
will not be expected to match funds or
share project costs.
Section IV. Application and Submission
Information
1. Address to Request Application Kit:
Application kits for this grant program
may be obtained via Grants.gov at
https://www.grants.gov or the
GrantSolutions system at https://
www.grantsolutions.gov. To obtain a
hard copy of the application kit for this
grant program, contact OPHS/Office of
Grants Management, 1101 Wootton
Parkway, Suite 550, Rockville, MD
20852, at (240) 453–8822. Applications
must be prepared using Form OPHS–1,
which can be obtained at the Web sites
noted above.
2. Content and Form of Application
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A. Application and Submission
All applications must be accompanied
by a Project Abstract. The abstract
should contain substantive information
about the proposed projects in summary
form and must be typed, single spaced,
and not exceed 2 pages. A list of
keywords and a format sheet for your
use in preparing the abstract will be
included in the application packet.
All grant applications must be
accompanied by a Project Narrative. The
applicant should refer to instructions
provided in OPHS–1 (Rev 03/2006) and
specific guidelines given in the Program
Guidelines of the Application Packet.
Biographical sketches should be either
typed on the appropriate form or plain
paper and should not exceed two pages,
with publications listed being limited
only to those that are directly relevant
to this project.
Program Narrative: This section
provides a comprehensive framework
and description of all aspects of the
proposed program. It should be
succinct, self-explanatory, and well
organized so that reviewers can
understand the proposed project. Use
the following section headers for the
Narrative:
• Executive Summary: This section
should briefly describe the proposed
project and supporting initiatives as
well as summarize goals that the
program intends to achieve through the
project initiatives.
• Work Plan: Describe the current and
proposed activities or steps that will be
used to achieve the stated goals and
objectives. Describe expected outcomes
resulting from activities as well as any
evaluation mechanisms that will be
used to measure the success of the
initiatives.
• Mechanism for Administration:
Describe how resources and funds will
be administered with regard to the
proposed projects.
• In-Kind Support and Resources:
Describe any in-kind support from other
sources, if any that will be used to
support the proposed initiatives and
activities.
• Appendices: Please provide the
additional relevant information
(including tables, charts, biographic
profiles, and other relevant documents)
to complete the content of the
application. Please note that these are
supplementary in nature, and are not
intended to be a continuation of the
project narrative. Be sure each appendix
is clearly labeled.
B. Data Universal Numbering System
Number (DUNS)
Applicants must have a Dun and
Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal
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Numbering System number as the
universal identifier when applying for
Federal grants. The D&B number can be
obtained by calling (866) 705–5711 or
through the Web site at https://
www.dnb.com/us/.
Application Format Requirements
1. Length of Application: The entire
application may not exceed 80 pages in
length, including the abstract, project
and budget narratives, face page,
attachments, any appendices and letters
of commitment and support. Pages must
be numbered consecutively.
2. Applications submitted
electronically that exceed 80 pages
when printed will be deemed noncompliant. All non-compliant
applications will be returned to the
applicant without further consideration.
3. Number of Copies: Please submit
one (1) original and two (2) unbound
copies of the application. Please do not
bind or staple the application.
Application must be single sided.
4. Font: Please use an easily readable
serif typeface, such as Times Roman,
Courier, or CG Times. The text and table
portions of the application must be
submitted in not less than 12 point and
1.0 line spacing. Applications not
adhering to 12 point font requirements
may be returned.
5. Paper Size and Margins: For
scanning purposes, please submit the
application on 81⁄2″ x 11″ white paper.
Margins must be at least one (1) inch at
the top, bottom, left and right of the
paper. Please left-align text.
6. Numbering: Please number the
pages of the application sequentially
from page 1 (face page) to the end of the
application, including charts, figures,
tables, and appendices.
7. Names: Please include the name of
the applicant on each page.
8. Section Headings: Please put all
section headings flush left in bold type.
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3. Submission Dates and Times
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 grant announcement
will not be accepted for review and will
be returned to the applicant.
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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. 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
GrantSolutions.gov.
Electronic grant application
submissions must be submitted no later
than 5 p.m. Eastern Time on the
deadline date specified in the DATES
section of the announcement using one
of the electronic submission
mechanisms specified below. All
required hardcopy original signatures
and mail-in items must be received by
the OPHS Office of Grants Management
(1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 550,
Rockville, MD 20852) no later than 5
p.m. Eastern Time on the next business
day after the deadline date specified in
the DATES section of the announcement.
Applications will not be considered
valid until all electronic application
components, hardcopy original
signatures, and mail-in items are
received by the 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
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system is available on the Grants.gov
Web site, https://www.grants.gov.
In addition to electronically
submitted materials, applicants may be
required to submit hard copy signatures
for certain Program related forms, or
original materials as required by the
announcement. It is imperative that the
applicant review both the grant
announcement, as well as the
application guidance provided within
the Grants.gov application package, to
determine such requirements. Any
required hard copy materials, or
documents that require a signature,
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. Mail-In items may only include
publications, resumes, or organizational
documentation. 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 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
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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.
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GrantSolutions.gov system.
GrantSolutions is a full life-cycle grants
management system managed by the
Administration for Children and
Families, Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS), and is
designated by the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) as one of the three
Government-wide grants management
systems under the Grants Management
Line of Business initiative (GMLoB).
OPHS uses GrantSolutions for the
electronic processing of all grant
applications, as well as the electronic
management of its entire Grant
portfolio.
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
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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. Mail-In items may only
include publications, resumes, or
organizational documentation. 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 mailin 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 handdelivered) 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 on or
before 5 p.m. Eastern Time on the
deadline date specified in the DATES
section of the announcement. The
application deadline date requirement
specified in this announcement
supersedes the instructions in the
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OPHS–1. Applications that do not meet
the deadline will be returned to the
applicant unread.
4. Intergovernmental Review
This program is subject to the Public
Health Systems Reporting
Requirements. Under these
requirements, a community-based nongovernmental applicant must prepare
and submit a Public Health System
Impact Statement (PHSIS). The
Applicant shall submit a copy of the
application face page (SF–424) and a
one page summary of the project, called
the Public Health System Impact
Statement. The PHSIS is intended to
provide information to State and local
health officials to keep them apprised
on proposed health services grant
applications submitted by communitybased, non-governmental organizations
within their jurisdictions.
Community-based, non-governmental
applicants are required to submit, no
later than the Federal due date for
receipt of the application, the following
information to the head of the
appropriate State and local health
agencies in the area(s) to be impacted:
(a) A copy of the face page of the
application (SF 424), (b) a summary of
the project (PHSIS), not to exceed one
page, which provides: (1) A description
of the population to be served, (2) a
summary of the services to be provided,
and (3) a description of the coordination
planned with the appropriate State or
local health agencies. Copies of the
letters forwarding the PHSIS to these
authorities must be contained in the
application materials submitted to the
ODPHP/HHS.
This program is also subject to the
requirements of Executive Order 12372
that allows States the option of setting
up a system for reviewing applications
from within their States for assistance
under certain Federal programs. The
application kit to be made available
under this notice will contain a listing
of States that have chosen to set up a
review system and will include a State
Single Point of Contact (SPOC) in the
State for review. Applicants (other than
federally recognized Indian tribes)
should contact their SPOCs as early as
possible to alert them to the prospective
applications and receive any necessary
instructions on the State process. For
proposed projects serving more than one
State, the applicant is advised to contact
the SPOC in each affected State. A
complete list of SPOCs may be found at
the following Web site:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/
spoc.html. The due date for State
process recommendations is 60 days
after the application deadline. The
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ODPHP/HHS does not guarantee that it
will accommodate or explain its
responses to State process
recommendations received after that
date. (See ‘‘Intergovernmental Review of
Federal Programs,’’ Executive Order
12372, and 45 C.F.R. Part 100 for a
description of the review process and
requirements.)
5. Funding Restrictions
Funds may not be used for
construction, building alterations,
equipment purchase, medical treatment,
renovations, or to purchase food.
Allowance, allocation, rationale, and
necessity of direct and indirect costs
that may be charged are outlined in the
following documents: OMB–21
(Institutes of Higher Education); OMB
Circular A–122 (Nonprofit
Organizations) and 45 CFR Part 74,
Appendix E (Hospitals). Copies of these
circulars can be found on the Internet at:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb. All
budget requests must be justified fully
in terms of the proposed goals and
objectives of the program and include
an itemized computational explanation/
breakout of how costs were determined.
Section V. Application Review
Information
Applications will be screened by
ODPHP staff for completeness and for
responsiveness to the RFA. The
Applicant should pay strict attention
addressing these criteria, as they are the
basis upon which applications will be
judged. Those applications judged to be
non-responsive or incomplete will be
returned to the applicant without
review.
1. Criteria
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Applications that are complete and
responsive to the guidance will be
evaluated for technical merit by an
appropriate peer review group
specifically convened for this
solicitation and in accordance with HHS
policies and procedures. As part of the
initial merit review, all applications will
receive a written critique. All
applications recommended for approval
will be discussed fully by an ad hoc
peer review group and assigned a
priority score for funding. Eligible
applications will be assessed according
to the following criteria:
a. Education and Training Plan (30
Points)
The proposed goals and objectives in
the Education Plan relate to the goal of
increasing knowledge and use of disease
prevention and health promotion
materials and methods among the
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targeted levels of medical students/
residents and practitioners:
1. Extent to which the plan
summarizes the state of disease
prevention and health promotion
education for medical students,
preventive medicine and primary care
residents, and practicing primary care
physicians.
2. The extent to which disease
prevention and health promotion
lectures and applied experiences and
opportunities exist in medical education
and clinical practice.
3. Description of how the applicant
develops each activity specific to the
medical students, preventive medicine
residents and primary care residents,
and practicing physicians as outlined
under Awardee Responsibilities.
4. Appropriateness and relationship
of strategies and objectives to the overall
goal and implementation of the required
activities.
5. Appropriateness of specific,
realistic, measurable and time-phased
process and outcome objectives for each
of the strategies to be implemented.
6. Relevancy of the evidentiary basis
for the proposed strategies.
7. Degree to which the Healthy People
2010 and 2020 initiatives,
corresponding Healthy People State
plans, the Clinical and Community
Guides to Preventive Services, and
Healthier U.S. will be incorporated into
proposed activities.
8. Where applicable, how proposed
strategies and objectives are currently
being implemented using other
resources.
9. How applicant will leverage
additional resources for implementation
of components of the each educational/
training activity.
b. Project Evaluation (20 Points)
1. Extent to which application
describes how process and outcome
objectives for all educational activities
will be measured, evaluated and
documented.
2. Identification of mechanisms to
track: (1) The participants in the
educational/training activities, (2) the
effect(s) the activities have on the
respective careers, and (3) use of clinical
preventive services and participation in
health promotional activities.
3. Feasibility and appropriateness of
evaluation design;
4. Ability to share and disseminate
project results.
c. Organizational Capabilities/
Qualifications (20 Points)
1. The management and
administrative structure of the applicant
is explained. Evidence of the applicant’s
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ability to manage a project of the
proposed activities is well defined.
2. The application clearly
demonstrates the successful
management of projects of similar scope
by the organization and or by the
individual and/or team designated to
manage the project.
3. The organization’s active
involvement in education and or
training of the targeted groups is
demonstrated.
4. Position descriptions and/or
resumes of key personnel, including
those of consultants/contractors, are
presented. The position descriptions
and/or resumes relate specifically to the
staff in the proposed approach and
budget of the application. Position
descriptions clearly describe the
position and its project objectives.
Resumes demonstrate that proposed
staff are qualified to carry out proposed
activities. Either the position
descriptions or the resumes contain the
qualifications and/or specialized skills,
necessary for overall quality
management of the project. Resumes
must be included if individuals have
been identified for positions in the
application.
d. Partnerships (15 Points)
1. List and description of partner
organization(s) (if any) and its
mission(s) and how the organization(s)
supports the purposes of this
cooperative agreement.
2. Description of how partners (if any)
were selected and how they will
contribute to the development,
implementation, monitoring, and any
modifications to the proposed activities
over time.
e. Budget (15 Points)
A detailed, well-written, and fully
justified budget which:
1. Includes sufficient details to
facilitate the determination of cost and
the relevance to the proposed activities;
2. Requests funds which are
appropriate and necessary for the scope
of the proposed activities; and
3. Demonstrates administrative
efficiency and value which allows for
the maximizing of resources for the
proposed activities.
2. Review and Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed in
competition with other submitted
applications, by a panel of peer
reviewers. Each of the above criteria
will be addressed and considered by the
reviewers in assigning the overall score.
Final award will be made by September
1, 2007, on the basis of score, program
relevance and availability of funds.
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Section VI. Award Administration
Information
1. Award Notices
ODPHP/HHS does not release
information about individual
applications during the review process
until final funding decisions have been
made. When these decisions have been
made, applicants will be notified by
letter regarding the outcome of their
applications. The official document
notifying an applicant that an
application has been approved and
funded is the Notice of Grant Award
signed by the Grants Management
Officer, which specifies to the awardee
the amount of money awarded, the
purpose of the agreement, the terms and
conditions of the agreement, and the
amount of funding.
2. Administrative and National Policy
Requirements
The regulations set out at 45 CFR
parts 74 and 92 are the Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS) rules
and requirements that govern the
administration of grants. Part 74 is
applicable to all recipients except those
covered by part 92, which governs
awards to State and local governments.
The applicant funded under this
announcement must be aware of and
comply with these regulations. The CFR
volume that includes parts 74 and 92
may be downloaded from: https://
www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/
waisidx_05/45cfrv1_05.html.
The HHS Appropriations Act requires
that when issuing statements, press
releases, requests for proposals, bid
solicitation, 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 cost 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 nongovernmental sources.
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3. Reporting
All projects are required to have an
evaluation plan, consistent with the
scope of the proposed project and
funding level that conforms to the
project’s stated goals and objectives. The
evaluation plan should include both a
process evaluation to track the
implementation of project activities and
an outcome evaluation to measure
changes in knowledge and skills that
can be attributed to the project. Project
funds may be used to support
evaluation activities.
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A successful applicant under this
notice will also submit (1) Semi-annual
progress reports; (2) an annual Financial
Status Report; and (3) a final progress
report and Financial Status Report in
the format established by ODPHP, in
accordance with provisions of the
general regulations which apply under
‘‘Monitoring and Reporting Program
Performance,’’ 45 CFR 74.51–74.52,
with the exception of State and local
governments to which 45 CFR part 92,
Subpart C reporting requirements apply.
In addition to conducting their own
evaluation of projects, the successful
applicant must be prepared to
participate in an external evaluation, to
be supported by ODPHP/HHS and
conducted by an independent entity, to
assess efficiency and effectiveness for
the project funded under this
announcement.
Section VII. Agency Contacts
For Application Kits, submission of
applications, and information on budget
and business aspects of the application,
please contact: OPHS/Office of Grants
Management, 1101 Wootton Parkway,
Suite 550, Rockville, MD 20852 at (240)
453–8822. Also contact OPHS/Office of
Grants Management with questions
regarding programmatic information
and/or requests for technical assistance
in the preparation of the grant
application.
For programmatic requirements,
please contact: Cecilia Penn, MD, MPH;
or Sarah Linde-Feucht, MD, 1101
Wootton Pkwy, Suite LL 100, Rockville,
MD 20852, Phone: 240–453–8251; 240–
453–8256.
Section VIII. Other Information
Tips for Writing a Strong Application
• Keep your audience in mind.
Reviewers will use only the information
contained in the application to assess
the application. Be sure the application
and responses to the program
requirements and expectations are
complete and clearly written. Do not
assume that reviewers are familiar with
the applicant organization. Keep the
review criteria in mind when writing
the application.
• Start preparing the application
early. Allow plenty of time to gather
required information from various
sources.
• Follow the instructions in this
guidance carefully. Place all information
in the order requested in the guidance.
If the information is not placed in the
requested order, you may receive a
lower score.
• Be brief, concise, and clear. Make
your points understandable. Provide
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accurate and honest information,
including candid accounts of problems
and realistic plans to address them. If
any required information or data is
omitted, explain why. Make sure the
information provided in each table,
chart, attachment, etc., is consistent
with the proposal narrative and
information in other tables.
• Be organized and logical. Many
applications fail to receive a high score
because the reviewers cannot follow the
thought process of the applicant or
because parts of the application do not
fit together.
• Be careful in the use of appendices.
Do not use the appendices for
information that is required in the body
of the application. Be sure to crossreference all tables and attachments
located in the appendices to the
appropriate text in the application.
• Carefully proofread the application.
Misspellings and grammatical errors
will impede reviewers in understanding
the application. Be sure pages are
numbered (including appendices) and
that page limits are followed. Limit the
use of abbreviations and acronyms, and
define each one at its first use and
periodically throughout application.
Dated: July 2, 2007.
Sarah Linde-Feucht,
Deputy Director, Office of Disease Prevention
and Health Promotion.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Announcement of Anticipated
Availability of Funds for Family
Planning Services Grants
Department of Health and
Human Services, Office of the Secretary,
Office of Public Health and Science,
Office of Population Affairs.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Notice; correction.
SUMMARY: The Office of Population
Affairs, OPHS, HHS published a notice
in the Federal Register of Monday, June
11, 2007 announcing the anticipated
availability of funds for family planning
services grants. Since that time, an
additional State/population/area to be
served has become available for
competition. This Notice reflects the
availability of Arizona, Navajo Nation
for competition.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Susan B. Moskosky, 240–453–2818.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Announcement of the Availability of Funds and Request for
Applications for a Cooperative Agreement for a Project Titled Disease
Prevention and Health Promotion Scholarship Program
AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the
Secretary, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of Disease
Prevention and Health Promotion.
ACTION: Notice.
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Announcement Type: Competitive Cooperative Agreement.
Agency Funding Opportunity Number: N/A.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 93.990.
DATES: To receive consideration, applications must be received by the
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Office of Grants Management, Office of Public Health and Science
(OPHS), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Attention
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Scholarship, no later than 5
p.m. Eastern Time on August 13, 2007. The application due date
requirement in this announcement supersedes the instructions in the
OPHS-1 form.
ADDRESSES: Application kits may be obtained electronically by accessing
Grants.gov at https://www.grants.gov or GrantSolutions at
www.GrantSolutions.gov. To obtain a hard copy of the application kit,
contact OPHS/Office of Grants Management, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite
550, Rockville, MD 20852 at (240) 453-8822. Applications must be
prepared using Form OPHS-1 ``Grant Application,'' which is included in
the application kit.
SUMMARY:
Total Amount Awarded: $600,000.
Total Number of Awards: One (1).
Description of Opportunity: The Office of Disease Prevention and
Health Promotion (ODPHP)/Office of Public Health and Science (OPHS),
announces a competitive cooperative agreement project titled Disease
Prevention and Health Promotion Scholarship Program for up to $600,000,
in the fiscal year (FY) 2007 for a 5 year period, subject to available
funding. This project seeks to provide disease prevention and health
promotion educational and training opportunities for medical and public
health students; preventive medicine and primary care residents; and
practicing physicians and public health professionals.
Eligibility: To qualify for funding, an applicant must be a
professional non-profit organization, association, or institute of
higher learning that focuses or has as its mission to educate one or
more of the following groups: Medical and/or public health students,
preventive medicine and primary care residents; and practicing
physicians from communities across the country. Eligible applicants are
also encouraged to apply in partnerships. Faith-based groups that meet
the definition of professional non-profit organization or institution
of higher learning as described above are also eligible to apply.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
For Administrative Requirements, Please Contact: OPHS/Office of
Grants Management, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 550, Rockville, MD
20852; phone 240-453-8822.
For Programmatic Requirements, Please Contact: Cecilia Penn, MD,
MPH; or Sarah Linde-Feucht, MD, 1101 Wootton Pkwy, Suite LL 100,
Rockville, MD 20852. Phone: 240-453-8251; 240-453-8256.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Section I. Funding Opportunity Description
Under authority of Section 301, Title III of the U.S. Public Health
Service Act: General Powers and Duties of the Public Health Service, 42
U.S.C. Section 301, ODPHP/OPHS, of the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS), announces a total of $600,000 for fiscal year
(FY) 2007 is available for a competitive cooperative agreement project
entitled Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Scholarship Program.
This project supports several focus areas of Healthy People 2010
specifically, Access to Quality Health Services; Educational and
Community-Based Programs; Health Communication; and Public Health
Infrastructure.
Purpose
The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to enhance core
competencies in disease prevention and health promotion for medical and
public health students, residents, physicians, and public health
professionals. Measurable outcomes will include: (1) Increasedknowledge
of public health issues; (2) increased understanding of process,
content, value, and use of policies, programs and initiatives aimed to
support the Nation's health goals; for example Healthy People 2010,
(Healthy People 2020 (under development)), and HealthierUS; (3)
increased knowledge of and aptitude in the use of health information
technology including healthfinder[reg], National Health Information
Center (NHIC), and the Prevention Communication Research Database
(PCRD); (4) increased experience in and knowledge of priority setting
and bases for national policy decisions.
This project enables the Office of Disease Prevention and Health
Promotion to fulfill its mission to lead and coordinate efforts within
the Department of Health and Human Services related to disease
prevention and health promotion. The use of cooperative agreements with
public and private not-for-profit organizations facilitates the
education of emerging and current public health professionals.
Section II. Award Information
a. Availability of Funds: $600,000 is expected to be available for
FY 2007 to fund one cooperative agreement. This agreement is expected
to begin September 1, 2007 and will be made for a 12-month budget
period for up to 5 years pending availability of funding. Funding
estimates may change. Awardee may make subcontract awards.
b. Cooperative Agreement: The administrative and funding instrument
to be used for this program will be a cooperative agreement in which
there will be substantial ODPHP/HHS scientific and programmatic
involvement. Under the cooperative agreement, ODPHP will support and/or
stimulate awardee activities by working with them in a non-directive
partnership role. This will include formulation of a work plan,
participation in stakeholder meetings, data analysis, evaluation
design, and development of structure and content of educational
activities. Awardee and ODPHP responsibilities are listed as follows:
c. Awardee Responsibilities: A successful applicant, with
assistance from or in collaboration with ODPHP, will:
1. Develop, implement, and monitor education and training in
disease prevention and health promotion through the Paul Ambrose Health
Promotion Graduate Student Leadership Symposium.
i. Develop and execute a 2-3 day educational seminar for up to 40
selected first-year through fourth-year medical students, third-year
through fourth-year pharmacy students, graduate nursing students,
graduate physician assistant students, and graduate dentistry students
to enhance their understanding of community-based health promotion and
disease prevention strategies within the framework of Healthy People
2010 and 2020, as well as HealthierUS.
ii. Assist symposium students and their sponsoring institutions in
the development of a specific health promotion or disease prevention
project prior to and/or following the symposium by linking students to
faculty at their institutions of higher learning engaged in disease
prevention and health promotion activities.
iii. Provide a forum for students to share their progress and
outcomes for their projects.
2. Develop, implement, manage, and monitor preventive medicine and
primary care resident and practicing primary care clinician education
in disease prevention and health promotion.
i. Convene a meeting at the start of each residency year (12 month
period starting in June) and/or project year with relevant residency
program directors, field placement/site mentors, and/or advisors to
review program goals, objectives, and educational plans;
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to gain insight as to how to bolster this educational opportunity.
ii. Facilitate and structure an elective rotation for 2-3 months
duration.
iii. Recruit and select 4-8 residents to participate in this
elective rotation.
iv. Conduct and share with ODPHP an evaluation of resident
experiences while at ODPHP.
3. Recruit, interview, and select a preventive medicine/primary
care physician with public health background to be the Luther Terry
Fellow every 2 years. The awardee will also provide a framework for
identifying educational content and resources in the public health
community for the fellowship development.
4. Recruit, interview, and select a maximum of 3 public health
professionals to serve a 1-year fellowship/internship position to
support ODPHP office teams: Health Communications, Science, or
Community Strategies teams. The awardee will also provide a framework
for identifying educational content and resources in the public health
community for the fellowship/internship development.
5. Develop and execute a one-day workshop for selected public
health professionals representing States, Territories, Tribes, and
Communities to enhance their understanding and application of Healthy
People 2010 and 2020, HealthierUS, and/or other prevention programs.
(Designated Support-$200K)
6. Coordinate the abstract submission process for a National
Prevention Summit or similar conference(s) utilizing an Abstract
Management System capable of meeting goals established by ODPHP and
conference co-planners for the conference(s).
7. Recruit and select 2 public health professionals (post 5 years
of obtaining bachelors or masters' degree) for 6 months duration per
fiscal year with specific skills or background in Social and Behavioral
Sciences; Nutrition and Food Safety; Health Policy and Management;
Population and International Health; or Prevention and Research Policy.
These professionals would contribute to and engage in health policy
development and initiatives within the Office.
8. Develop, present, and implement a proposal to expand disease
prevention and health promotion education opportunities for primary
care providers. This may include expanding continuing medical education
or other mechanisms for education practitioners on principles of public
health, disease prevention and health promotion.
d. ODPHP Responsibilities:
1. Provide technical assistance and oversight as necessary for
overall design and implementation of the Disease Prevention and Health
Promotion Scholarship Program.
2. Contribute to the development and approval of educational
experiences, including materials and program activities for scholarship
participants.
3. Provide location and mentorship for scholars on assignment at
ODPHP.
4. Provide assistance in management of program strategies,
directions, and any decisions related to adjustment in funding levels
of participating institutions.
5. Participate in training and educational events.
6. Participate in the development and review of evaluation
activities.
e. Use of Funds: Funds may not be used for construction or
renovation, to purchase or lease vehicles or equipment, to purchase a
facility to house project staff or carry out project activity, or to
substitute new activities and expenditures for current ones.
Section III. Eligibility Information
1. Eligible Applicants: To qualify for funding, an applicant must
be a professional non-profit organization, association, or institution
of higher learning whose mission is to educate one or more of the
following groups: medical and public health students, preventive
medicine and primary care residents, public health professionals, and
practicing clinicians from communities across the country. Eligible
applicants also are encouraged to apply as partners and submit one
joint application. Faith-based groups that meet the definition of
professional non-profit organization or institutions of higher learning
as described above are also eligible to apply.
2. Cost Sharing or Matching: Awardee will not be expected to match
funds or share project costs.
Section IV. Application and Submission Information
1. Address to Request Application Kit: Application kits for this
grant program may be obtained via Grants.gov at https://www.grants.gov
or the GrantSolutions system at https://www.grantsolutions.gov. To
obtain a hard copy of the application kit for this grant program,
contact OPHS/Office of Grants Management, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite
550, Rockville, MD 20852, at (240) 453-8822. Applications must be
prepared using Form OPHS-1, which can be obtained at the Web sites
noted above.
2. Content and Form of Application Submission:
A. Application and Submission
All applications must be accompanied by a Project Abstract. The
abstract should contain substantive information about the proposed
projects in summary form and must be typed, single spaced, and not
exceed 2 pages. A list of keywords and a format sheet for your use in
preparing the abstract will be included in the application packet.
All grant applications must be accompanied by a Project Narrative.
The applicant should refer to instructions provided in OPHS-1 (Rev 03/
2006) and specific guidelines given in the Program Guidelines of the
Application Packet. Biographical sketches should be either typed on the
appropriate form or plain paper and should not exceed two pages, with
publications listed being limited only to those that are directly
relevant to this project.
Program Narrative: This section provides a comprehensive framework
and description of all aspects of the proposed program. It should be
succinct, self-explanatory, and well organized so that reviewers can
understand the proposed project. Use the following section headers for
the Narrative:
Executive Summary: This section should briefly describe
the proposed project and supporting initiatives as well as summarize
goals that the program intends to achieve through the project
initiatives.
Work Plan: Describe the current and proposed activities or
steps that will be used to achieve the stated goals and objectives.
Describe expected outcomes resulting from activities as well as any
evaluation mechanisms that will be used to measure the success of the
initiatives.
Mechanism for Administration: Describe how resources and
funds will be administered with regard to the proposed projects.
In-Kind Support and Resources: Describe any in-kind
support from other sources, if any that will be used to support the
proposed initiatives and activities.
Appendices: Please provide the additional relevant
information (including tables, charts, biographic profiles, and other
relevant documents) to complete the content of the application. Please
note that these are supplementary in nature, and are not intended to be
a continuation of the project narrative. Be sure each appendix is
clearly labeled.
B. Data Universal Numbering System Number (DUNS)
Applicants must have a Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal
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Numbering System number as the universal identifier when applying for
Federal grants. The D&B number can be obtained by calling (866) 705-
5711 or through the Web site at https://www.dnb.com/us/.
Application Format Requirements
1. Length of Application: The entire application may not exceed 80
pages in length, including the abstract, project and budget narratives,
face page, attachments, any appendices and letters of commitment and
support. Pages must be numbered consecutively.
2. Applications submitted electronically that exceed 80 pages when
printed will be deemed non-compliant. All non-compliant applications
will be returned to the applicant without further consideration.
3. Number of Copies: Please submit one (1) original and two (2)
unbound copies of the application. Please do not bind or staple the
application. Application must be single sided.
4. Font: Please use an easily readable serif typeface, such as
Times Roman, Courier, or CG Times. The text and table portions of the
application must be submitted in not less than 12 point and 1.0 line
spacing. Applications not adhering to 12 point font requirements may be
returned.
5. Paper Size and Margins: For scanning purposes, please submit the
application on 8\1/2\'' x 11'' white paper. Margins must be at least
one (1) inch at the top, bottom, left and right of the paper. Please
left-align text.
6. Numbering: Please number the pages of the application
sequentially from page 1 (face page) to the end of the application,
including charts, figures, tables, and appendices.
7. Names: Please include the name of the applicant on each page.
8. Section Headings: Please put all section headings flush left in
bold type.
3. Submission Dates and Times
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 grant 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. 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 GrantSolutions.gov.
Electronic grant application submissions must be submitted no later
than 5 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date specified in the DATES
section of the announcement using one of the electronic submission
mechanisms specified below. All required hardcopy original signatures
and mail-in items must be received by the OPHS Office of Grants
Management (1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 550, Rockville, MD 20852) no
later than 5 p.m. Eastern Time on the next business day after the
deadline date specified in the DATES section of the announcement.
Applications will not be considered valid until all electronic
application components, hardcopy original signatures, and mail-in items
are received by the 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.
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. Mail-In items may only include
publications, resumes, or organizational documentation. 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
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
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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
OPHS is a managing partner of the GrantSolutions.gov system.
GrantSolutions is a full life-cycle grants management system managed by
the Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS), and is designated by the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) as one of the three Government-wide grants management
systems under the Grants Management Line of Business initiative
(GMLoB). OPHS uses GrantSolutions for the electronic processing of all
grant applications, as well as the electronic management of its entire
Grant portfolio.
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. Mail-In items may only include publications, resumes, or
organizational documentation. 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 on or before 5 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date
specified in the DATES section of the announcement. The application
deadline date requirement specified in this announcement supersedes the
instructions in the OPHS-1. Applications that do not meet the deadline
will be returned to the applicant unread.
4. Intergovernmental Review
This program is subject to the Public Health Systems Reporting
Requirements. Under these requirements, a community-based non-
governmental applicant must prepare and submit a Public Health System
Impact Statement (PHSIS). The Applicant shall submit a copy of the
application face page (SF-424) and a one page summary of the project,
called the Public Health System Impact Statement. The PHSIS is intended
to provide information to State and local health officials to keep them
apprised on proposed health services grant applications submitted by
community-based, non-governmental organizations within their
jurisdictions.
Community-based, non-governmental applicants are required to
submit, no later than the Federal due date for receipt of the
application, the following information to the head of the appropriate
State and local health agencies in the area(s) to be impacted: (a) A
copy of the face page of the application (SF 424), (b) a summary of the
project (PHSIS), not to exceed one page, which provides: (1) A
description of the population to be served, (2) a summary of the
services to be provided, and (3) a description of the coordination
planned with the appropriate State or local health agencies. Copies of
the letters forwarding the PHSIS to these authorities must be contained
in the application materials submitted to the ODPHP/HHS.
This program is also subject to the requirements of Executive Order
12372 that allows States the option of setting up a system for
reviewing applications from within their States for assistance under
certain Federal programs. The application kit to be made available
under this notice will contain a listing of States that have chosen to
set up a review system and will include a State Single Point of Contact
(SPOC) in the State for review. Applicants (other than federally
recognized Indian tribes) should contact their SPOCs as early as
possible to alert them to the prospective applications and receive any
necessary instructions on the State process. For proposed projects
serving more than one State, the applicant is advised to contact the
SPOC in each affected State. A complete list of SPOCs may be found at
the following Web site: https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html.
The due date for State process recommendations is 60 days after the
application deadline. The
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ODPHP/HHS does not guarantee that it will accommodate or explain its
responses to State process recommendations received after that date.
(See ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs,'' Executive Order
12372, and 45 C.F.R. Part 100 for a description of the review process
and requirements.)
5. Funding Restrictions
Funds may not be used for construction, building alterations,
equipment purchase, medical treatment, renovations, or to purchase
food. Allowance, allocation, rationale, and necessity of direct and
indirect costs that may be charged are outlined in the following
documents: OMB-21 (Institutes of Higher Education); OMB Circular A-122
(Nonprofit Organizations) and 45 CFR Part 74, Appendix E (Hospitals).
Copies of these circulars can be found on the Internet at: https://
www.whitehouse.gov/omb. All budget requests must be justified fully in
terms of the proposed goals and objectives of the program and include
an itemized computational explanation/breakout of how costs were
determined.
Section V. Application Review Information
Applications will be screened by ODPHP staff for completeness and
for responsiveness to the RFA. The Applicant should pay strict
attention addressing these criteria, as they are the basis upon which
applications will be judged. Those applications judged to be non-
responsive or incomplete will be returned to the applicant without
review.
1. Criteria
Applications that are complete and responsive to the guidance will
be evaluated for technical merit by an appropriate peer review group
specifically convened for this solicitation and in accordance with HHS
policies and procedures. As part of the initial merit review, all
applications will receive a written critique. All applications
recommended for approval will be discussed fully by an ad hoc peer
review group and assigned a priority score for funding. Eligible
applications will be assessed according to the following criteria:
a. Education and Training Plan (30 Points)
The proposed goals and objectives in the Education Plan relate to
the goal of increasing knowledge and use of disease prevention and
health promotion materials and methods among the targeted levels of
medical students/ residents and practitioners:
1. Extent to which the plan summarizes the state of disease
prevention and health promotion education for medical students,
preventive medicine and primary care residents, and practicing primary
care physicians.
2. The extent to which disease prevention and health promotion
lectures and applied experiences and opportunities exist in medical
education and clinical practice.
3. Description of how the applicant develops each activity specific
to the medical students, preventive medicine residents and primary care
residents, and practicing physicians as outlined under Awardee
Responsibilities.
4. Appropriateness and relationship of strategies and objectives to
the overall goal and implementation of the required activities.
5. Appropriateness of specific, realistic, measurable and time-
phased process and outcome objectives for each of the strategies to be
implemented.
6. Relevancy of the evidentiary basis for the proposed strategies.
7. Degree to which the Healthy People 2010 and 2020 initiatives,
corresponding Healthy People State plans, the Clinical and Community
Guides to Preventive Services, and Healthier U.S. will be incorporated
into proposed activities.
8. Where applicable, how proposed strategies and objectives are
currently being implemented using other resources.
9. How applicant will leverage additional resources for
implementation of components of the each educational/training activity.
b. Project Evaluation (20 Points)
1. Extent to which application describes how process and outcome
objectives for all educational activities will be measured, evaluated
and documented.
2. Identification of mechanisms to track: (1) The participants in
the educational/training activities, (2) the effect(s) the activities
have on the respective careers, and (3) use of clinical preventive
services and participation in health promotional activities.
3. Feasibility and appropriateness of evaluation design;
4. Ability to share and disseminate project results.
c. Organizational Capabilities/Qualifications (20 Points)
1. The management and administrative structure of the applicant is
explained. Evidence of the applicant's ability to manage a project of
the proposed activities is well defined.
2. The application clearly demonstrates the successful management
of projects of similar scope by the organization and or by the
individual and/or team designated to manage the project.
3. The organization's active involvement in education and or
training of the targeted groups is demonstrated.
4. Position descriptions and/or resumes of key personnel, including
those of consultants/contractors, are presented. The position
descriptions and/or resumes relate specifically to the staff in the
proposed approach and budget of the application. Position descriptions
clearly describe the position and its project objectives. Resumes
demonstrate that proposed staff are qualified to carry out proposed
activities. Either the position descriptions or the resumes contain the
qualifications and/or specialized skills, necessary for overall quality
management of the project. Resumes must be included if individuals have
been identified for positions in the application.
d. Partnerships (15 Points)
1. List and description of partner organization(s) (if any) and its
mission(s) and how the organization(s) supports the purposes of this
cooperative agreement.
2. Description of how partners (if any) were selected and how they
will contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring, and any
modifications to the proposed activities over time.
e. Budget (15 Points)
A detailed, well-written, and fully justified budget which:
1. Includes sufficient details to facilitate the determination of
cost and the relevance to the proposed activities;
2. Requests funds which are appropriate and necessary for the scope
of the proposed activities; and
3. Demonstrates administrative efficiency and value which allows
for the maximizing of resources for the proposed activities.
2. Review and Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed in competition with other submitted
applications, by a panel of peer reviewers. Each of the above criteria
will be addressed and considered by the reviewers in assigning the
overall score. Final award will be made by September 1, 2007, on the
basis of score, program relevance and availability of funds.
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Section VI. Award Administration Information
1. Award Notices
ODPHP/HHS does not release information about individual
applications during the review process until final funding decisions
have been made. When these decisions have been made, applicants will be
notified by letter regarding the outcome of their applications. The
official document notifying an applicant that an application has been
approved and funded is the Notice of Grant Award signed by the Grants
Management Officer, which specifies to the awardee the amount of money
awarded, the purpose of the agreement, the terms and conditions of the
agreement, and the amount of funding.
2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements
The regulations set out at 45 CFR parts 74 and 92 are the
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) rules and requirements
that govern the administration of grants. Part 74 is applicable to all
recipients except those covered by part 92, which governs awards to
State and local governments. The applicant funded under this
announcement must be aware of and comply with these regulations. The
CFR volume that includes parts 74 and 92 may be downloaded from: http:/
/www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_05/45cfrv1_05.html.
The HHS Appropriations Act requires that when issuing statements,
press releases, requests for proposals, bid solicitation, 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 cost 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
All projects are required to have an evaluation plan, consistent
with the scope of the proposed project and funding level that conforms
to the project's stated goals and objectives. The evaluation plan
should include both a process evaluation to track the implementation of
project activities and an outcome evaluation to measure changes in
knowledge and skills that can be attributed to the project. Project
funds may be used to support evaluation activities.
A successful applicant under this notice will also submit (1) Semi-
annual progress reports; (2) an annual Financial Status Report; and (3)
a final progress report and Financial Status Report in the format
established by ODPHP, in accordance with provisions of the general
regulations which apply under ``Monitoring and Reporting Program
Performance,'' 45 CFR 74.51-74.52, with the exception of State and
local governments to which 45 CFR part 92, Subpart C reporting
requirements apply.
In addition to conducting their own evaluation of projects, the
successful applicant must be prepared to participate in an external
evaluation, to be supported by ODPHP/HHS and conducted by an
independent entity, to assess efficiency and effectiveness for the
project funded under this announcement.
Section VII. Agency Contacts
For Application Kits, submission of applications, and information
on budget and business aspects of the application, please contact:
OPHS/Office of Grants Management, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 550,
Rockville, MD 20852 at (240) 453-8822. Also contact OPHS/Office of
Grants Management with questions regarding programmatic information
and/or requests for technical assistance in the preparation of the
grant application.
For programmatic requirements, please contact: Cecilia Penn, MD,
MPH; or Sarah Linde-Feucht, MD, 1101 Wootton Pkwy, Suite LL 100,
Rockville, MD 20852, Phone: 240-453-8251; 240-453-8256.
Section VIII. Other Information
Tips for Writing a Strong Application
Keep your audience in mind. Reviewers will use only the
information contained in the application to assess the application. Be
sure the application and responses to the program requirements and
expectations are complete and clearly written. Do not assume that
reviewers are familiar with the applicant organization. Keep the review
criteria in mind when writing the application.
Start preparing the application early. Allow plenty of
time to gather required information from various sources.
Follow the instructions in this guidance carefully. Place
all information in the order requested in the guidance. If the
information is not placed in the requested order, you may receive a
lower score.
Be brief, concise, and clear. Make your points
understandable. Provide accurate and honest information, including
candid accounts of problems and realistic plans to address them. If any
required information or data is omitted, explain why. Make sure the
information provided in each table, chart, attachment, etc., is
consistent with the proposal narrative and information in other tables.
Be organized and logical. Many applications fail to
receive a high score because the reviewers cannot follow the thought
process of the applicant or because parts of the application do not fit
together.
Be careful in the use of appendices. Do not use the
appendices for information that is required in the body of the
application. Be sure to cross-reference all tables and attachments
located in the appendices to the appropriate text in the application.
Carefully proofread the application. Misspellings and
grammatical errors will impede reviewers in understanding the
application. Be sure pages are numbered (including appendices) and that
page limits are followed. Limit the use of abbreviations and acronyms,
and define each one at its first use and periodically throughout
application.
Dated: July 2, 2007.
Sarah Linde-Feucht,
Deputy Director, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
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