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(1) Provides administrative management
services including property, space
planning, safety, physical security, and
general administrative services; (2)
ensures implementation of statutes,
Executive Orders, and regulations
related to official travel, transportation,
and relocation; (3) provides oversight
for the HRSA travel management
program involving use of travel
management systems, passenger
transportation, and travel charge cards;
(4) provides planning, management and
oversight of all space planning projects,
move services and furniture
requirements; (5) develops space and
furniture standards and related policies;
(6) provides analysis of office space
requirements required in supporting
decisions relating to the acquisition of
commercial leases; (7) provides advice,
counsel, direction, and support to
employees to fulfill the Agency’s
primary safety responsibility of
providing a workplace free from
recognizable safety and health concerns;
(8) manages, controls, and/or
coordinates all matters relating to mail
management within HRSA, including
developing and implementing
procedures for the receipt, delivery,
collection, and dispatch of mail; (9)
maintains overall responsibility for the
HRSA Forms Management Program; and
(10) manages the personnel security,
badging, Transhare and quality of work
life programs.
Division of Workforce Development
(RB44)
(1) Plans, directs, and manages HRSAwide training programs, intern,
professional and leadership
development programs, the long-term
training program, and the mentoring
program; (2) develops, designs, and
implements a comprehensive strategic
human resource leadership
development and career management
program for all occupational series
throughout HRSA; (3) provides
technical assistance in organizational
development, career management,
employee development, and training; (4)
maximizes economies of scale through
systematic planning and evaluation of
Agency-wide training initiatives to
assist HRSA employees in achieving
required competencies; (5) identifies
relevant scanning/benchmarking on
workforce and career development
processes, services, and products; (6)
establishes policies governing major
learning initiatives and new learning
activities, and works collaboratively
with other components of HRSA in
planning, developing, and
implementing policies related to
training initiatives; (7) plans, directs,
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and manages HRSA-wide training and
service programs for fellowships and
internships sponsored by other partner
organizations and implemented within
HRSA; (8) conducts Agency-wide
workforce analysis studies and surveys;
(9) develops comprehensive workforce
strategies that meet the requirements of
the Office of Personnel Management and
the Department of Health and Human
Services, programmatic needs of HRSA,
and the governance and management
needs of HRSA leadership; and (10)
evaluates employee development
practices to develop and enhance
strategies to ensure HRSA retains a
cadre of public health professionals and
reduces risks associated with turnover
in mission critical positions.
Section RB4–30, Delegations of
Authority
All delegations of authority and redelegations of authority made to HRSA
officials that were in effect immediately
prior to this reorganization, and that are
consistent with this reorganization,
shall continue in effect pending further
re-delegation.
This reorganization is effective upon
date of signature.
Dated: July 26, 2012.
Mary K. Wakefield,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2012–19421 Filed 8–7–12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4165–15–P
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Indian Health Service
[Funding Announcement Number HHS–
2012–IHS–TSGP–0001]
Funding Opportunity: Tribal SelfGovernance Program; Planning
Cooperative Agreement
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Number: 93.444.
Announcement Type: New—Limited
Competition.
Key Dates
Application Deadline Date:
September 9, 2012.
Review Date: September 12, 2012.
Earliest Anticipated Start Date:
September 30, 2012.
Signed Tribal Resolutions Due Date:
September 11, 2012.
I. Funding Opportunity Description
Statutory Authority
The Indian Health Service (IHS)
Office of Tribal Self-Governance (OTSG)
is accepting limited competition
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Planning Cooperative Agreement
applications for the Tribal SelfGovernance Program (TSGP). This
program is authorized under Public Law
(Pub. L.) 106–260, the Tribal SelfGovernance Amendments of 2000; Title
V of the Indian Self-Determination and
Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA),
Public Law 93–638, as amended; and
the Snyder Act, Public Law 67–85 (25
U.S.C. 13). This program is described in
the Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance (CFDA) under 93.444.
Background
The TSGP is more than an IHS
program; it is an expression of the
government-to-government relationship
between the United States and each
Indian Tribe. Through the TSGP, Tribes
negotiate with the IHS to assume IHS
programs, services, functions, and
activities (PSFAs), or portions thereof,
to manage them to best fit their Tribal
communities. Participation in the TSGP
is one of three ways that Tribes can
choose to obtain health care from the
Federal Government for their members.
Specifically, Tribes can choose to: (1)
Receive health care services directly
from the IHS, (2) contract with the IHS
to administer individual programs and
services the IHS would otherwise
provide (referred to as Title I SelfDetermination Contracting), and (3)
compact with the IHS to assume control
over health care programs the IHS
would otherwise provide (referred to as
Title V Self-Governance Compacting or
the TSGP). These options are not
exclusive; Tribes may choose to
combine them based on their individual
needs and circumstances. Participation
in the TSGP affords Tribes the most
flexibility to tailor health care services
to the needs of their communities. The
TSGP is and always has been a Tribally
driven initiative, and strong FederalTribal partnerships have been critical to
the program’s success. The OTSG serves
as the primary liaison and advocate for
Tribes participating in the TSGP and
was established to implement Tribal
Self-Governance legislation and
authorities within the IHS. The OTSG
develops, directs, and implements
Tribal Self-Governance policies and
procedures; provides information and
technical assistance to Self-Governance
Tribes; and advises the IHS Director on
Agency compliance with TSGP policies,
regulations and guidelines. Each IHS
Area has an Agency Lead Negotiator
(ALN) that negotiates Self-Governance
instruments (Compacts and Funding
Agreements) on behalf of the IHS
Director. To begin the Self-Governance
planning process, a Tribe should contact
the ALN. The ALN will provide an
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overview of the TSGP and will provide
technical assistance as the Tribe
explores the option of participating in
the TSGP.
II. Award Information
Purpose
Estimated Funds Available
The total amount of funding
identified for the current fiscal year (FY)
2012 is approximately $600,000.
Individual award amounts shall not
exceed $120,000. Competing awards
issued under this announcement are
subject to the availability of funds. In
the absence of funding, the IHS is under
no obligation to make awards that are
selected for funding under this
announcement.
The purpose of this Planning
Cooperative Agreement is to provide
resources to Tribes interested in
participating in the TSGP. Title V of the
ISDEAA requires that a Tribe or Tribal
Organization complete a planning phase
to the satisfaction of the Tribe. The
planning phase must include legal and
budgetary research and internal Tribal
government planning and organization
preparation relating to the
administration of health care programs.
See 25 U.S.C. 458aaa–2(c)(1)(A). The
planning phase helps Tribes to make
informed decisions about which PSFAs,
or portions thereof, to assume and what
organizational changes will be necessary
to support those PSFAs. A thorough
planning phase makes the rest of the
negotiations process more timely and
efficient. Planning helps to identify
issues in advance and ensures that the
Tribe is fully prepared for the transfer
of IHS PSFAs to the Tribal health
program. The ultimate goal of the
planning stage is to ensure that the
Tribe is aware of the responsibility
involved in assuming IHS PSFAs.
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Limited Competition Justification
There is limited competition under
this announcement because the
authorizing legislation restricts
eligibility to Tribes that meet specific
criteria (refer to Section III.1. Eligibility,
of this announcement). See 25 U.S.C.
458aaa–2(e); 42 CFR 137.24–25; see also
42 CFR 137.10. The Tribes eligible to
compete for the Planning Cooperative
Agreements include: any Indian Tribe
that has not previously received a
Planning Cooperative Agreement; any
Indian Tribe that has previously
received Planning Cooperative
Agreements but chose not to enter the
TSGP; and those Indian Tribes that
received a Planning Cooperative
Agreement, entered the TSGP, and
would like to plan for the assumption of
new and/or expanded programs. The
receipt of a Planning Cooperative
Agreement is not a prerequisite to enter
the TSGP. A Tribe may use its own
resources to meet the planning
requirement. Tribes that receive
Planning Cooperative Agreements are
not obligated to participate in Title V
and may choose to delay or decline
participation in the TSGP based on its
planning activities.
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Type of Award
Cooperative Agreement.
Anticipated Number of Awards
Approximately five awards will be
issued under this program
announcement.
Project Period
The project period will be for 12
months and will run from September
30, 2012 to September 29, 2013.
Cooperative Agreement
In the Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS), a cooperative
agreement is administered under the
same policies as a grant. The funding
agency (IHS) is required to have
substantial programmatic involvement
in the project during the entire award
segment. Below is a detailed description
of the level of involvement required for
both IHS and the grantee. The IHS will
be responsible for activities listed under
section A and the grantee will be
responsible for activities listed under
section B as stated:
Substantial Involvement Description for
Cooperative Agreement
A. IHS Programmatic Involvement
(1) Provide descriptions of PSFAs and
associated funding at all organizational
levels (Service Unit, Area, and
Headquarters), including funding
formulas and methodologies related to
determining Tribal shares.
(2) Meet with Tribe to provide
program information and discuss
methods currently used to manage and
deliver health care.
(3) Identify and provide statutes,
regulations, and policies that provide
authority for administering IHS
programs.
(4) Provide technical assistance on the
IHS budget, Tribal shares, and other
topics as needed.
B. Grantee Cooperative Agreement
Award Activities
(1) Research and analyze the complex
IHS budget to gain a thorough
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understanding of funding distribution at
all organizational levels and to
determine which PSFAs the Tribe may
elect to assume.
(2) Establish a process by which
Tribes can affectively approach the IHS
to identify programs and associated
funding that could be incorporated into
their current programs.
(3) Determine the Tribe’s share of
each PSFA and evaluate the current
level of health care services being
provided to make an informed decision
on new program assumption(s).
III. Eligibility Information
1. Eligibility
To be eligible for this Limited
Competition Planning Cooperative
Agreement under this announcement,
an applicant must:
A. Be an ‘‘Indian Tribe’’ as defined in
25 U.S.C. 450b(e); a ‘‘Tribal
Organization’’ as defined in 25 U.S.C.
450b(l); or an ‘‘Inter-Tribal Consortium’’
as defined at 42 CFR 137.10. Entities
must be eligible to receive IHS funds for
the provision of health care services
pursuant to the ISDEAA in order to be
eligible for this award. Pursuant to the
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012,
Public Law 112–74, ‘‘the Indian Health
Service may not disburse funds for the
provision of health care services
pursuant to [the ISDEAA] to any Alaska
Native village or Alaska Native village
corporation that is located within the
area served by an Alaska Native regional
health entity.’’
B. Submit a Tribal resolution from the
appropriate governing body of each
Indian Tribe to be served by the
ISDEAA compact and authorizing the
submission of the Planning Cooperative
Agreement application. Tribal consortia
applying for a TSGP Planning
Cooperative Agreement shall submit
Tribal Council resolutions from each
Tribe in the consortium. Tribal
resolutions can be attached to the
electronic online application. Draft
resolutions can be submitted with the
application in lieu of an official signed
resolution; however an official signed
Tribal resolution must be received by
the Division of Grants Management
(DGM), prior to the Objective Review on
September 6. Official signed resolutions
can be mailed to the DGM, Attn: John
Hoffman, 801 Thompson Avenue, TMP
Suite 360, Rockville, MD 20852. Please
contact John Hoffman by telephone at
(301) 443–5204 prior to September 6,
2012 regarding submission questions. If
the DGM does not receive an official
signed resolution by September 5, 2012,
then the application will be considered
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incomplete and ineligible for review or
further consideration.
C. Demonstrate, for three fiscal years,
financial stability and financial
management capability. Applicants are
required to submit complete annual
audit reports for the three fiscal years
prior to the year that the applicant is
applying for the Planning Cooperative
Agreement. The Indian Tribe must
provide evidence that for the three years
prior to applying for the Planning
Cooperative Agreement, the Tribe has
had no uncorrected significant and
material audit exceptions in the
required annual audit of the Indian
Tribe’s Self-Determination contracts or
Self-Governance Funding Agreements
with any Federal agency. See 42 CFR
137.21–23. Scanned electronic copies of
the documents can be attached to the
electronic online application. If the
applicant determines that the audit
reports are too lengthy, then the
applicants may submit them separately
via regular mail by the due date, August
30, 2012. Applicants sending audits via
regular mail must submit two copies of
the complete audits for the three
previous fiscal years under separate
cover directly to the DGM, Attn: John
Hoffman, 801 Thompson Avenue, TMP
Suite 360, Rockville, MD 20852.
Applicants must reference the following
information in their cover letter
transmitting the required complete
audits: (1) The Funding Opportunity
Number: HHS–2012–IHS–TSGP–0001,
(2) the grant tracking number assigned
to their electronic submission from
https://www.grants.gov, and (3) the date
submitted via https://www.grants.gov. If
the DGM does not receive this
documentation by August 30, 2012, then
the application will be considered
incomplete and ineligible for review or
further consideration.
Please note that meeting eligibility
criteria for a Planning Cooperative
Agreement does not mean that a Tribe
or Tribal Organization will be eligible
for participation in the IHS TSGP under
Title V of the ISDEAA, 25 U.S.C.
458aaa–2; 42 CFR 137.15–23.
Note: Applicants submitting any of the
above documentation after or aside from the
online electronic application submission are
required to ensure the information is
received by the IHS. It is highly
recommended that the documentation be
sent by a delivery method that includes
delivery confirmation and tracking.
(2). Note: Please refer to Section IV.2
(Application and Submission
Information/Subsection 2, Content and
Form of Application Submission) for
additional documents required to
determine eligibility for this
announcement.
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2. Cost Sharing or Matching
The IHS does not require matching
funds or cost sharing for grants or
cooperative agreements.
3. Other Requirements
If application budgets exceed the
highest dollar amount outlined under
the ‘‘Estimated Funds Available’’
section within this funding
announcement, the application will be
considered ineligible and will not be
reviewed for further consideration. IHS
will not return your application to you.
You will be notified by email or
certified mail by the DGM of this
decision.
Letters of Intent will not be required
under this funding opportunity
announcement.
IV. Application and Submission
Information
1. Obtaining Application Materials
The application package and detailed
instructions for this announcement can
be found at https://www.Grants.gov or
https://www.ihs.gov/
NonMedicalPrograms/gogp/
index.cfm?module=gogp_funding
Additional information regarding the
TSGP may also be found on the OTSG
Web site at https://www.ihs.gov/
selfgovernance.
For questions regarding the electronic
application process, please contact Paul
Gettys, DGM Grant Systems
Coordinator, by telephone at (301) 443–
2114, or by email to
Paul.Gettys@ihs.gov.
2. Content and Form Application
Submission
The applicant must include the
project narrative as an attachment to the
application package. Mandatory
documents for all applicants include:
• Table of contents.
• Abstract (one page) summarizing
the project.
• Application forms:
Æ SF–424, Application for Federal
Assistance.
Æ SF–424A, Budget Information—
Non-Construction Programs.
Æ SF–424B, Assurances—NonConstruction Programs.
• Budget Justification and Narrative
(must be single spaced and not exceed
5 pages).
• Project Narrative (must not exceed
10 pages).
Æ Background information on the
Tribe.
Æ Proposed scope of work, objectives,
and activities that provide a description
of what will be accomplished, including
a one-page Timeframe Chart.
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• Tribal Resolution(s).
• 501 (c)(3) Certificate (if applicable).
• Biographical sketches for all Key
Personnel.
• Contractor/Consultant resumes or
qualifications and scope of work.
• Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
(SF–LLL).
• Certification Regarding Lobbying
(GG–LobbyingForm).
• Copy of current Negotiated Indirect
Cost rate (IDC) agreement (required) in
order to receive IDC.
• Organizational Chart (optional).
• Documentation of three years of
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) A–133 required Financial Audit
(see Section III.1.C. of this
announcement for more information).
3. Public Policy Requirements
All Federal-wide public policies
apply to IHS grants with exception of
the Discrimination policy.
4. Requirements for Project and Budget
Narratives
A. Project Narrative: This narrative
should be a separate Word document
that is no longer than 10 pages and
must: be single-spaced, be type written,
have consecutively numbered pages, use
black type not smaller than 12
characters per one inch, and be printed
on one side only of standard size 8-1⁄2″
x 11″ paper.
Be sure to succinctly answer all
questions listed under the evaluation
criteria (refer to Section V.1, Evaluation
criteria in this announcement) and place
all responses and required information
in the correct section (noted below), or
they will not be considered or scored.
These narratives will assist the
Objective Review Committee (ORC) in
becoming more familiar with the
grantee’s activities and
accomplishments prior to this possible
grant award. If the narrative exceeds the
page limit, only the first 10 pages will
be reviewed. The 10-page limit for the
narrative does not include the work
plan, standard forms, Tribal resolutions,
table of contents, budget, budget
justifications, narratives, and/or other
appendix items.
There are three parts to the narrative:
Part A—Program Information; Part B—
Program Planning and Evaluation; and
Part C—Program Report. See below for
additional details about what must be
included in the narrative.
Part A: Program Information (4-Page
Limitation)
Section 1: Needs
Introduce the Tribe’s current health
program and describe the current level
of health care services that are being
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administered. Describe the
organizational capabilities and the need
for assistance.
Part B: Program Planning and
Evaluation (4-Page Limitation)
Section 1: Program Plans
Propose an improved approach to
managing the health programs and
indicate how the delivery of quality
health care services will be maintained
under Self-Governance. Describe the
organizational structure of the Tribe and
its ability to manage the proposed
project. Include resumes or position
descriptions of key staff showing
requisite experience and expertise. If
applicable, include resumes and scope
of work for consultants that demonstrate
experience and expertise relevant to the
project.
Section 2: Program Evaluation
Are the goals and objectives
measurable and consistent with the
purpose of the program and the needs
of the people to be served? Are they
achievable within the proposed time
frame?
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Part C: Program Report (2-Page
Limitation)
Section 1: Describe major
accomplishments over the last 24
months. Please identify and describe
significant health related project
activities associated with the delivery of
quality health services.
Section 2: Describe major activities
over the last 24 months. Please identify
and describe significant program
achievements associated with the
delivery of quality health services, as
described in the previous
accomplishments section.
B. Budget Narrative: This narrative
must describe the budget requested and
match the scope of work described in
the project narrative. The budget
narrative should not exceed 5 pages.
5. Submission Dates and Times
Applications must be submitted
electronically through Grants.gov by
12:00 a.m., midnight Eastern Daylight
Time (EDT) on August 30, 2012. Any
application received after the
application deadline will not be
accepted for processing, nor will it be
given further consideration for funding.
You will be notified by the DGM via
email or certified mail of this decision.
If technical challenges arise and
assistance is required with the
electronic application process, contact
Grants.gov Customer Support by
telephone at (800) 518–4726 or via
email to support@grants.gov. Customer
Support is available to address
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questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
(except on Federal holidays). If
problems persist, contact Paul Gettys,
DGM Grant Systems Coordinator, by
telephone at (301) 443–2114 or via
email at Paul.Gettys@ihs.gov. Please be
sure to contact Mr. Gettys at least ten
days prior to the application deadline
with your tracking number received
from Grants.gov. In the event you are
not able to obtain a tracking number,
call the DGM as soon as possible.
If an applicant needs to submit a
paper application instead of submitting
electronically via Grants.gov, a waiver
must be requested. Prior approval for a
waiver must be requested and obtained
from Tammy Bagley, Acting Director of
DGM (see Section IV.8 of this
announcement). The waiver must: (1) Be
documented in writing (emails are
acceptable) to GrantsPolicy@ihs.gov
with a copy to Tammy.Bagley@ihs.gov,
before submitting a paper application;
and (2) include a clear justification for
the need to deviate from our standard
electronic submission process. Once
your waiver request has been approved
by the Acting Director of DGM, you will
receive a confirmation of approval and
the mailing address to submit your
paper application. A copy of the written
approval from the Acting Director of
DGM must be submitted along with the
paper application that is submitted to
the DGM. Paper applications that are
submitted without a waiver from the
Acting Director of DGM will not be
reviewed or considered further for
funding. You will be notified via email
or certified mail of this decision by the
Grants Management Officer of DGM.
Paper applications must be received by
the DGM no later than 5:00 p.m., EDT,
August 30, 2012. Late applications will
not be accepted for processing or
considered for funding.
6. Intergovernmental Review
Executive Order 12372 requiring
intergovernmental review is not
applicable to this program.
7. Funding Restrictions
• Pre-award costs are not allowable.
• Each Planning Cooperative
Agreement shall not exceed $120,000,
including direct and appropriate
indirect costs.
• Although only one Planning
Cooperative Agreement will be awarded
per applicant per grant cycle, a Tribe
may also apply for a Negotiation
Cooperative Agreement within the same
grant cycle. Both applications will be
reviewed separately for merit by the
ORC based on evaluation criteria.
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8. Electronic Submission Requirements
All applications must be submitted
electronically. Please use the ‘‘Find
Grant Opportunities’’ link on the
https://www.Grants.gov homepage to
search for the application either by
entering: (1) The CFDA number
(93.444), or (2) the Funding Opportunity
Number (HHS–20120–IHS–TSGP–0001).
Download a copy of the application
package, complete it offline, and then
upload and submit the completed
application via the https://
www.Grants.gov Web site. Electronic
copies of the application may not be
submitted as attachments to email
messages addressed to IHS employees or
offices.
Applicants that receive a waiver to
submit paper application documents
must follow the rules and timelines that
are noted below. The applicant must
seek assistance at least ten days prior to
the application deadline.
Applicants that do not adhere to the
timelines for Central Contractor Registry
(CCR) and/or https://www.Grants.gov
registration or that fail to request timely
assistance with technical issues will not
be considered for a waiver to submit a
paper application.
Please be aware of the following:
• Please search for the application
package in https://www.Grants.gov by
entering the CFDA number or the
Funding Opportunity Number. Both
numbers are located in the header of
this announcement.
• If you experience technical
challenges while submitting your
application electronically, please
contact Grants.gov Support directly at:
support@grants.gov or (800) 518–4726.
Customer Support is available to
address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week (except on Federal holidays).
• Upon contacting Grants.gov, obtain
a tracking number as proof of contact.
The tracking number is helpful if there
are technical issues that cannot be
resolved and waiver from the agency
must be obtained.
• If it is determined that a waiver is
needed, you must submit a request in
writing (emails are acceptable) to
GrantsPolicy@ihs.gov with a copy to
Tammy.Bagley@ihs.gov. Please include
a clear justification for the need to
deviate from our standard electronic
submission process.
• If the waiver is approved, the
application should be sent directly to
the DGM by the deadline date of August
30, 2012.
• Applicants are strongly encouraged
not to wait until the deadline date to
begin the application process through
Grants.gov as the registration process for
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CCR and Grants.gov could take up to
fifteen working days.
• Please use the optional attachment
feature in Grants.gov to attach
additional documentation that may be
requested by the DGM or this
announcement.
• All applicants must comply with
any page limitation requirements
described in this Funding
Announcement.
• After you electronically submit
your application, you will receive an
automatic acknowledgment from
Grants.gov that contains a Grants.gov
tracking number. The DGM will
download your application from
Grants.gov and provide necessary copies
to the appropriate Program officials.
Neither the DGM nor the OTSG will
notify applicants that the application
has been received.
• Email applications will not be
accepted under this announcement.
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Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data
Universal Numbering System (DUNS)
All IHS applicants and grantee
organizations are required to obtain a
DUNS number and maintain an active
registration in the CCR database. The
DUNS number is a unique 9-digit
identification number provided by D&B
which uniquely identifies your entity.
The DUNS number is site specific;
therefore, each distinct performance site
may be assigned a DUNS number.
Obtaining a DUNS number is easy, and
there is no charge. To obtain a DUNS
number, you may access it through
https://fedgov.dnb.com/webform, or to
expedite the process, call (866) 705–
5711.
Effective October 1, 2010, all HHS
recipients were asked to start reporting
information on subawards, as required
by the Federal Funding Accountability
and Transparency Act of 2006, as
amended (‘‘Transparency Act’’).
Accordingly, all IHS grantees must
notify potential first-tier subrecipients
that no entity may receive a first-tier
subaward unless the entity has provided
its DUNS number to the prime grantee
organization. This requirement ensures
the use of a universal identifier to
enhance the quality of information
available to the public pursuant to the
‘‘Transparency Act.’’
Central Contractor Registry (CCR)
Organizations that have not registered
with CCR will need to obtain a DUNS
number first and then access the CCR
online registration through the CCR
home page at https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/
default.aspx (U.S. organizations will
also need to provide an Employer
Identification Number from the Internal
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Revenue Service that may take an
additional 2–5 weeks to become active).
Completing and submitting the
registration takes approximately one
hour and your CCR registration will take
3–5 business days to process.
Registration with the CCR is free of
charge. Applicants may register online
at https://www.bpn.gov/ccrupdate/
NewRegistration.aspx.
Additional information on
implementing the ‘‘Transparency Act,’’
including the specific requirements for
DUNS and CCR, can be found on the
IHS Grants Management, Grants Policy
Web site: https://www.ihs.gov/
NonMedicalPrograms/gogp/
index.cfm?module=gogp_policy_topics.
V. Application Review Information
The instructions for preparing the
application narrative also constitute the
evaluation criteria for reviewing and
scoring the application. Weights
assigned to each section are noted in
parentheses. The narrative section
should be written in a manner that is
clear to outside reviewers unfamiliar
with prior related activities of the
applicant. It should be well organized,
succinct, and contain all information
necessary for reviewers to understand
the project fully. Points will be assigned
to each evaluation criteria adding up to
a total of 100 points. A minimum score
of 60 points is required for funding.
Points are assigned as follows:
1. Criteria
A. Introduction and Need for Assistance
(25 Points)
Describe the applicant’s current
health program activities, how long it
has been operating, what programs or
services are currently being provided
and if the applicant is currently
administering any ISDEAA Title I SelfDetermination Contracts. Identify the
need for assistance and how the
Planning Cooperative Agreement would
benefit the health activities the Tribe is
currently administering.
B. Project Objective(s), Work Plan and
Approach (30 Points)
State in measurable terms the
objectives and appropriate activities to
achieve each objective for the project
listed under Section II. (Grantee
Cooperative Agreement Award
Activities) of this announcement.
Describe how the goals and objectives
are consistent with the purpose of the
program and the needs of the people to
be served and how they will be
achieved within the proposed time
frame. Identify the expected results,
benefits, and outcomes or products to be
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derived from each objective of the
project.
C. Program Evaluation (10 Points)
Define the criteria to be used to
evaluate planning activities. Describe
fully and clearly the methodology that
will be used to determine if the needs
identified for the objectives are being
met and if the outcomes identified are
being achieved.
D. Organizational Capabilities, Key
Personnel and Qualifications (20 Points)
Describe the organizational structure
of the Tribe and its ability to manage the
proposed project. Include resumes or
position descriptions of key staff
showing requisite experience and
expertise. If applicable, include resumes
and scope of work for consultants that
demonstrate experience and expertise
relevant to the project.
E. Categorical Budget and Budget
Justification (15 Points)
Submit a line-item budget with a
narrative justification for all
expenditures identifying reasonable and
allowable costs necessary to accomplish
the goals and objectives as outlined in
the project narrative.
2. Review and Selection
Each application will be prescreened
by the DGM staff for eligibility and
completeness as outlined in the funding
announcement. The applications that
meet the minimum criteria will be
reviewed for merit by the ORC based on
the evaluation criteria. The ORC is
composed of both Tribal and Federal
reviewers appointed by the IHS to
review and make recommendations on
these applications. The technical review
process ensures selection of quality
projects in a national competition for
limited funding. The reviewers will use
the criteria outlined in this
announcement to evaluate the quality of
a proposed project, determine the
likelihood of success, and assign a
numerical score to each application.
The scoring of approved applications
will assist the IHS in determining which
proposals will be funded if the amount
of TSGP funding is not sufficient to
support all approved applications.
Incomplete applications and
applications that are non-responsive to
the eligibility criteria will not be
referred to the ORC. Applicants will be
notified by DGM, via email or letter, to
outline minor missing components (i.e.,
signature on the SF–424, audit
documentation, key contact form)
needed for an otherwise complete
application. All missing documents
must be sent to DGM on or before the
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due date listed in the email of
notification of missing documents
required.
To obtain a minimum score for
funding by the ORC, applicants must
address all program requirements and
provide all required documentation.
Applicants that receive less than a
minimum score will be considered to be
‘‘Disapproved’’ and will be informed via
email or regular mail by the IHS OTSG
Program Official of their application’s
deficiencies. A summary statement
outlining the strengths and weaknesses
of the application will be provided to
each disapproved applicant. The
summary statement will be sent to the
Authorized Organizational
Representative that is identified on the
face page (SF–424), of the application
within 60 days of the completion of the
Objective Review.
VI. Award Administration Information
1. Award Notices
The Notice of Award (NoA) is a
legally binding document signed by the
Grants Management Officer and serves
as the official notification of the grant
award. The NoA will be initiated by the
DGM and will be mailed via postal mail
or emailed to each entity that is
approved for funding under this
announcement. The NoA is the
authorizing document for which funds
are dispersed to the approved entities
and reflects the amount of Federal funds
awarded, the purpose of the grant, the
terms and conditions of the award, the
effective date of the award, and the
budget/project period.
Disapproved Applicants
Applicants who: (1) Received a score
less than 60 points, the recommended
approval level; and (2) were deemed to
be disapproved by the ORC, will receive
an Executive Summary Statement
outlining the strengths and weaknesses
of the application that was submitted
from the IHS OTSG Program Official
within 30 days of the conclusion of the
ORC. The IHS OTSG Program Official
will also provide additional contact
information to address questions and
concerns as well as provide technical
assistance if desired.
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Approved but Unfunded Applicants
Approved but unfunded applicants
that met the minimum scoring range
and were deemed by the ORC to be
‘‘Approved’’, but were not funded due
to lack of funding, will have their
applications held by DGM for a period
of one year from the date of the official
ORC. If additional funding becomes
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then the approved application may be
re-considered by the awarding program
office for possible funding. The
applicant will also receive an Executive
Summary Statement from the IHS OTSG
Program Official within 30 days of the
conclusion of the ORC.
Note: Any correspondence other than the
official NoA signed by an IHS Grants
Management Official announcing to the
Project Director that an award has been made
to their organization is not an authorization
to implement their program on behalf of IHS.
2. Administrative Requirements
Cooperative Agreements are
administered in accordance with the
following regulations, policies, and
OMB cost principles:
A. The criteria as outlined in this
Program Announcement.
B. Administrative Regulations for
Grants:
• 45 CFR part 92, Uniform
Administrative Requirements for Grants
and Cooperative Agreements to State,
Local and Tribal Governments.
C. Grants Policy:
• HHS Grants Policy Statement,
Revised 01/07.
D. Cost Principles:
• Title 2: Grant and Agreements, Part
225—Cost Principles for State, Local,
and Indian Tribal Governments (OMB
Circular A–87).
E. Audit Requirements:
• OMB Circular A–133, Audits of
States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations.
3. Indirect Costs
This section applies to all grant
recipients that request reimbursement of
IDC in their grant application. In
accordance with HHS Grants Policy
Statement, Part II–27, IHS requires
applicants to obtain a current IDC rate
agreement prior to award. The rate
agreement must be prepared in
accordance with the applicable cost
principles and guidance as provided by
the cognizant agency or office. A current
rate covers the applicable grant
activities under the current award’s
budget period. If the current rate is not
on file with the DGM at the time of
award, the IDC portion of the budget
will be restricted. The restrictions
remain in place until the current rate is
provided to the DGM.
Generally, IDC rates for IHS grantees
are negotiated with the Division of Cost
Allocation https://rates.psc.gov/ and the
Department of Interior (National
Business Center) https://
www.aqd.nbc.gov/services/ICS.aspx. If
your organization has questions
regarding the IDC, please call the DGM
at (301) 443–5204 to request assistance.
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4. Reporting Requirements
Grantees must submit required reports
consistent with the applicable
deadlines. Failure to submit required
reports within the time allowed may
result in suspension or termination of
an active grant, withholding of
additional awards for the project, or
other enforcement actions such as
withholding of payments or converting
to the reimbursement method of
payment. Continued failure to submit
required reports may result in one or
both of the following: (1) The
imposition of special award provisions;
and (2) the non-funding or non-award of
other eligible projects or activities. This
requirement applies whether the
delinquency is attributable to the failure
of the grantee organization or the
individual responsible for preparation
of the reports.
The reporting requirements for this
program are noted below.
A. Progress Reports
Program progress reports are required
semi annually, within 30 days after the
budget period ends. These reports must
include a brief comparison of actual
accomplishments to the goals
established for the period, or, if
applicable, provide sound justification
for the lack of progress, and other
pertinent information as required. A
final report must be submitted within 90
days of expiration of the budget/project
period.
B. Financial Reports
Federal Financial Report FFR (SF–
425), Cash Transaction Reports are due
30 days after the close of every calendar
quarter to the Division of Payment
Management, HHS at: https://
www.dpm.psc.gov. It is recommended
that you also send a copy of your FFR
(SF–425) report to your Grants
Management Specialist (see Section
VII.,2., of this announcement). Failure to
submit timely reports may cause a
disruption in timely payments to your
organization.
Grantees are responsible and
accountable for accurate information
being reported on all required reports:
the Progress Reports and Federal
Financial Report.
C. Federal Subaward Reporting System
(FSRS)
This award may be subject to the
‘‘Transparency Act’’ subaward and
executive compensation reporting
requirements of 2 CFR part 170.
The ‘‘Transparency Act’’ requires: (1)
The OMB to establish a single
searchable database, accessible to the
public, with information on financial
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assistance awards made by Federal
agencies; and (2) recipients of Federal
grants to report information about firsttier subawards and executive
compensation under Federal assistance
awards.
Effective October 1, 2010, IHS
implemented a Term of Award into all
IHS Standard Terms and Conditions,
NoAs and funding announcements
regarding this requirement. This IHS
Term of Award is applicable to all IHS
grant and cooperative agreements issued
on or after October 1, 2010, with a
$25,000 subaward obligation dollar
threshold met for any specific reporting
period. Additionally, all new
(discretionary) IHS awards (where the
project period is made up of more than
one budget period) and where: 1) the
project period start date was October 1,
2010 or after and 2) the primary
awardee will have a $25,000 subaward
obligation dollar threshold during any
specific reporting period will be
required to conduct address the FSRS
reporting. For the full IHS award term
implementing this requirement and
additional award applicability
information, visit the Grants
Management Grants Policy Web site at:
https://www.ihs.gov/
NonMedicalPrograms/gogp/
index.cfm?module=gogp_policy_topics.
Telecommunication for the hearing
impaired is available at: TTY (301) 443–
6394.
children. This is consistent with the
HHS mission to protect and advance the
physical and mental health of the
American people.
Dated: August 1, 2012.
Yvette Roubideaux,
Director, Indian Health Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Indian Health Service
[Funding Announcement Number HHS–
2012–IHS–TSGN–0001]
Funding Opportunity: Tribal SelfGovernance Program; Negotiation
Cooperative Agreement
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Number: 93.444.
Announcement Type: New—Limited
Competition.
Key Dates
Application Deadline Date:
September 9, 2012.
Review Date: September 12, 2012.
Earliest Anticipated Start Date:
September 30, 2012.
Signed Tribal Resolutions Due Date:
September 11, 2012.
I. Funding Opportunity Description
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VII. Agency Contacts
1. Questions on the programmatic
issues may be directed to: Anna
Johnson, Program Official, Office of
Tribal Self-Governance, 801 Thompson
Avenue, Suite 240, Rockville, MD
20852, Phone: (301) 443–7821, Fax:
(301) 443–1050, Email:
anna.johnson2@ihs.gov.
2. Questions on grants management
and fiscal matters may be directed to:
John Hoffman, Grants Management
Specialist, Division of Grants
Management, 801 Thompson Avenue,
TMP 360, Rockville, MD 20852, Phone:
(301) 443–2116, Fax: (301) 443–9602,
Email: John.Hoffman@ihs.gov.
Statutory Authority
The Indian Health Service (IHS)
Office of Tribal Self-Governance (OTSG)
is accepting limited competition
Negotiation Cooperative Agreement
applications for the Tribal SelfGovernance Program (TSGP). This
program is authorized under Public Law
(Pub. L.) 106–260, the Tribal SelfGovernance Amendments of 2000; Title
V of the Indian Self-Determination and
Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA),
Public Law 93–638, as amended; and
the Snyder Act, Public Law 67–85 (25
U.S.C. 13). This program is described in
the Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance (CFDA) under 93.444.
VIII. Other Information
The Public Health Service strongly
encourages all cooperative agreement
and contract recipients to provide a
smoke-free workplace and promote the
non-use of all tobacco products. In
addition, Public Law 103–227, the ProChildren Act of 1994, prohibits smoking
in certain facilities (or in some cases,
any portion of the facility) in which
regular or routine education, library,
day care, health care, or early childhood
development services are provided to
Background
The TSGP is more than an IHS
program; it is an expression of the
government-to-government relationship
between the United States and each
Indian Tribe. Through the TSGP, Tribes
negotiate with the IHS to assume IHS
programs, services, functions, and
activities (PSFAs), or portions thereof,
to manage them to best fit the needs of
their Tribal communities. Participation
in the TSGP is one of three ways that
Tribes can choose to obtain health care
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from the Federal Government for their
members. Specifically, Tribes can
choose to: (1) Receive health care
services directly from the IHS, (2)
contract with the IHS to administer
individual programs and services the
IHS would otherwise provide (referred
to as Title I Self-Determination
Contracting), and (3) compact with the
IHS to assume control over health care
programs the IHS would otherwise
provide (referred to as Title V SelfGovernance Compacting or the TSGP).
These options are not exclusive; Tribes
may choose to combine them based on
their individual needs and
circumstances. Participation in the
TSGP affords Tribes the most flexibility
to tailor health care services to the
needs of their communities. The TSGP
is and always has been a Tribally driven
initiative, and strong Federal-Tribal
partnerships have been critical to the
program’s success. The OTSG serves as
the primary liaison and advocate for
Tribes participating in the TSGP and
was established to implement Tribal
Self-Governance legislation and
authorities within the IHS. The OTSG
develops, directs, and implements
Tribal Self-Governance policies and
procedures; provides information and
technical assistance to Self-Governance
Tribes; and advises the IHS Director on
Agency compliance with TSGP policies,
regulations and guidelines. Each IHS
Area has an Agency Lead Negotiator
(ALN) that negotiates the SelfGovernance instruments (Compacts and
Funding Agreements) on behalf of the
IHS Director. To begin the SelfGovernance negotiations process, a
Tribe should contact the ALN. The ALN
will provide an overview of the TSGP
negotiations process and will provide
technical assistance as the Tribe
prepares to participate in the TSGP.
Purpose
The purpose of this Negotiation
Cooperative Agreement is to provide
resources to Tribes to help defray the
costs involved in and preparing for the
TSGP negotiations process. Title V of
the ISDEAA requires that a Tribe or
Tribal Organization complete a planning
phase to the satisfaction of the Tribe.
Negotiations are a dynamic, evolving,
and tribally driven process that requires
careful planning and preparation by
both parties, including the sharing of
precise, up-to-date information. Because
each Tribal situation is unique, a Tribe’s
successful transition into the TSGP
requires focused discussions between
the Federal and Tribal negotiation team
about the Tribe’s specific health care
concerns and plans. The design of the
negotiation process: (1) Enables a Tribe
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Indian Health Service
[Funding Announcement Number HHS-2012-IHS-TSGP-0001]
Funding Opportunity: Tribal Self-Governance Program; Planning
Cooperative Agreement
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 93.444.
Announcement Type: New--Limited Competition.
Key Dates
Application Deadline Date: September 9, 2012.
Review Date: September 12, 2012.
Earliest Anticipated Start Date: September 30, 2012.
Signed Tribal Resolutions Due Date: September 11, 2012.
I. Funding Opportunity Description
Statutory Authority
The Indian Health Service (IHS) Office of Tribal Self-Governance
(OTSG) is accepting limited competition Planning Cooperative Agreement
applications for the Tribal Self-Governance Program (TSGP). This
program is authorized under Public Law (Pub. L.) 106-260, the Tribal
Self-Governance Amendments of 2000; Title V of the Indian Self-
Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA), Public Law 93-638,
as amended; and the Snyder Act, Public Law 67-85 (25 U.S.C. 13). This
program is described in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
(CFDA) under 93.444.
Background
The TSGP is more than an IHS program; it is an expression of the
government-to-government relationship between the United States and
each Indian Tribe. Through the TSGP, Tribes negotiate with the IHS to
assume IHS programs, services, functions, and activities (PSFAs), or
portions thereof, to manage them to best fit their Tribal communities.
Participation in the TSGP is one of three ways that Tribes can choose
to obtain health care from the Federal Government for their members.
Specifically, Tribes can choose to: (1) Receive health care services
directly from the IHS, (2) contract with the IHS to administer
individual programs and services the IHS would otherwise provide
(referred to as Title I Self-Determination Contracting), and (3)
compact with the IHS to assume control over health care programs the
IHS would otherwise provide (referred to as Title V Self-Governance
Compacting or the TSGP). These options are not exclusive; Tribes may
choose to combine them based on their individual needs and
circumstances. Participation in the TSGP affords Tribes the most
flexibility to tailor health care services to the needs of their
communities. The TSGP is and always has been a Tribally driven
initiative, and strong Federal-Tribal partnerships have been critical
to the program's success. The OTSG serves as the primary liaison and
advocate for Tribes participating in the TSGP and was established to
implement Tribal Self-Governance legislation and authorities within the
IHS. The OTSG develops, directs, and implements Tribal Self-Governance
policies and procedures; provides information and technical assistance
to Self-Governance Tribes; and advises the IHS Director on Agency
compliance with TSGP policies, regulations and guidelines. Each IHS
Area has an Agency Lead Negotiator (ALN) that negotiates Self-
Governance instruments (Compacts and Funding Agreements) on behalf of
the IHS Director. To begin the Self-Governance planning process, a
Tribe should contact the ALN. The ALN will provide an
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overview of the TSGP and will provide technical assistance as the Tribe
explores the option of participating in the TSGP.
Purpose
The purpose of this Planning Cooperative Agreement is to provide
resources to Tribes interested in participating in the TSGP. Title V of
the ISDEAA requires that a Tribe or Tribal Organization complete a
planning phase to the satisfaction of the Tribe. The planning phase
must include legal and budgetary research and internal Tribal
government planning and organization preparation relating to the
administration of health care programs. See 25 U.S.C. 458aaa-
2(c)(1)(A). The planning phase helps Tribes to make informed decisions
about which PSFAs, or portions thereof, to assume and what
organizational changes will be necessary to support those PSFAs. A
thorough planning phase makes the rest of the negotiations process more
timely and efficient. Planning helps to identify issues in advance and
ensures that the Tribe is fully prepared for the transfer of IHS PSFAs
to the Tribal health program. The ultimate goal of the planning stage
is to ensure that the Tribe is aware of the responsibility involved in
assuming IHS PSFAs.
Limited Competition Justification
There is limited competition under this announcement because the
authorizing legislation restricts eligibility to Tribes that meet
specific criteria (refer to Section III.1. Eligibility, of this
announcement). See 25 U.S.C. 458aaa-2(e); 42 CFR 137.24-25; see also 42
CFR 137.10. The Tribes eligible to compete for the Planning Cooperative
Agreements include: any Indian Tribe that has not previously received a
Planning Cooperative Agreement; any Indian Tribe that has previously
received Planning Cooperative Agreements but chose not to enter the
TSGP; and those Indian Tribes that received a Planning Cooperative
Agreement, entered the TSGP, and would like to plan for the assumption
of new and/or expanded programs. The receipt of a Planning Cooperative
Agreement is not a prerequisite to enter the TSGP. A Tribe may use its
own resources to meet the planning requirement. Tribes that receive
Planning Cooperative Agreements are not obligated to participate in
Title V and may choose to delay or decline participation in the TSGP
based on its planning activities.
II. Award Information
Type of Award
Cooperative Agreement.
Estimated Funds Available
The total amount of funding identified for the current fiscal year
(FY) 2012 is approximately $600,000. Individual award amounts shall not
exceed $120,000. Competing awards issued under this announcement are
subject to the availability of funds. In the absence of funding, the
IHS is under no obligation to make awards that are selected for funding
under this announcement.
Anticipated Number of Awards
Approximately five awards will be issued under this program
announcement.
Project Period
The project period will be for 12 months and will run from
September 30, 2012 to September 29, 2013.
Cooperative Agreement
In the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), a cooperative
agreement is administered under the same policies as a grant. The
funding agency (IHS) is required to have substantial programmatic
involvement in the project during the entire award segment. Below is a
detailed description of the level of involvement required for both IHS
and the grantee. The IHS will be responsible for activities listed
under section A and the grantee will be responsible for activities
listed under section B as stated:
Substantial Involvement Description for Cooperative Agreement
A. IHS Programmatic Involvement
(1) Provide descriptions of PSFAs and associated funding at all
organizational levels (Service Unit, Area, and Headquarters), including
funding formulas and methodologies related to determining Tribal
shares.
(2) Meet with Tribe to provide program information and discuss
methods currently used to manage and deliver health care.
(3) Identify and provide statutes, regulations, and policies that
provide authority for administering IHS programs.
(4) Provide technical assistance on the IHS budget, Tribal shares,
and other topics as needed.
B. Grantee Cooperative Agreement Award Activities
(1) Research and analyze the complex IHS budget to gain a thorough
understanding of funding distribution at all organizational levels and
to determine which PSFAs the Tribe may elect to assume.
(2) Establish a process by which Tribes can affectively approach
the IHS to identify programs and associated funding that could be
incorporated into their current programs.
(3) Determine the Tribe's share of each PSFA and evaluate the
current level of health care services being provided to make an
informed decision on new program assumption(s).
III. Eligibility Information
1. Eligibility
To be eligible for this Limited Competition Planning Cooperative
Agreement under this announcement, an applicant must:
A. Be an ``Indian Tribe'' as defined in 25 U.S.C. 450b(e); a
``Tribal Organization'' as defined in 25 U.S.C. 450b(l); or an ``Inter-
Tribal Consortium'' as defined at 42 CFR 137.10. Entities must be
eligible to receive IHS funds for the provision of health care services
pursuant to the ISDEAA in order to be eligible for this award. Pursuant
to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012, Public Law 112-74, ``the
Indian Health Service may not disburse funds for the provision of
health care services pursuant to [the ISDEAA] to any Alaska Native
village or Alaska Native village corporation that is located within the
area served by an Alaska Native regional health entity.''
B. Submit a Tribal resolution from the appropriate governing body
of each Indian Tribe to be served by the ISDEAA compact and authorizing
the submission of the Planning Cooperative Agreement application.
Tribal consortia applying for a TSGP Planning Cooperative Agreement
shall submit Tribal Council resolutions from each Tribe in the
consortium. Tribal resolutions can be attached to the electronic online
application. Draft resolutions can be submitted with the application in
lieu of an official signed resolution; however an official signed
Tribal resolution must be received by the Division of Grants Management
(DGM), prior to the Objective Review on September 6. Official signed
resolutions can be mailed to the DGM, Attn: John Hoffman, 801 Thompson
Avenue, TMP Suite 360, Rockville, MD 20852. Please contact John Hoffman
by telephone at (301) 443-5204 prior to September 6, 2012 regarding
submission questions. If the DGM does not receive an official signed
resolution by September 5, 2012, then the application will be
considered
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incomplete and ineligible for review or further consideration.
C. Demonstrate, for three fiscal years, financial stability and
financial management capability. Applicants are required to submit
complete annual audit reports for the three fiscal years prior to the
year that the applicant is applying for the Planning Cooperative
Agreement. The Indian Tribe must provide evidence that for the three
years prior to applying for the Planning Cooperative Agreement, the
Tribe has had no uncorrected significant and material audit exceptions
in the required annual audit of the Indian Tribe's Self-Determination
contracts or Self-Governance Funding Agreements with any Federal
agency. See 42 CFR 137.21-23. Scanned electronic copies of the
documents can be attached to the electronic online application. If the
applicant determines that the audit reports are too lengthy, then the
applicants may submit them separately via regular mail by the due date,
August 30, 2012. Applicants sending audits via regular mail must submit
two copies of the complete audits for the three previous fiscal years
under separate cover directly to the DGM, Attn: John Hoffman, 801
Thompson Avenue, TMP Suite 360, Rockville, MD 20852. Applicants must
reference the following information in their cover letter transmitting
the required complete audits: (1) The Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-
2012-IHS-TSGP-0001, (2) the grant tracking number assigned to their
electronic submission from https://www.grants.gov, and (3) the date
submitted via https://www.grants.gov. If the DGM does not receive this
documentation by August 30, 2012, then the application will be
considered incomplete and ineligible for review or further
consideration.
Please note that meeting eligibility criteria for a Planning
Cooperative Agreement does not mean that a Tribe or Tribal Organization
will be eligible for participation in the IHS TSGP under Title V of the
ISDEAA, 25 U.S.C. 458aaa-2; 42 CFR 137.15-23.
Note: Applicants submitting any of the above documentation
after or aside from the online electronic application submission are
required to ensure the information is received by the IHS. It is
highly recommended that the documentation be sent by a delivery
method that includes delivery confirmation and tracking.
(2). Note: Please refer to Section IV.2 (Application and Submission
Information/Subsection 2, Content and Form of Application Submission)
for additional documents required to determine eligibility for this
announcement.
2. Cost Sharing or Matching
The IHS does not require matching funds or cost sharing for grants
or cooperative agreements.
3. Other Requirements
If application budgets exceed the highest dollar amount outlined
under the ``Estimated Funds Available'' section within this funding
announcement, the application will be considered ineligible and will
not be reviewed for further consideration. IHS will not return your
application to you. You will be notified by email or certified mail by
the DGM of this decision.
Letters of Intent will not be required under this funding
opportunity announcement.
IV. Application and Submission Information
1. Obtaining Application Materials
The application package and detailed instructions for this
announcement can be found at https://www.Grants.gov or https://www.ihs.gov/NonMedicalPrograms/gogp/index.cfm?module=gogp_funding
Additional information regarding the TSGP may also be found on the
OTSG Web site at https://www.ihs.gov/selfgovernance.
For questions regarding the electronic application process, please
contact Paul Gettys, DGM Grant Systems Coordinator, by telephone at
(301) 443-2114, or by email to Paul.Gettys@ihs.gov.
2. Content and Form Application Submission
The applicant must include the project narrative as an attachment
to the application package. Mandatory documents for all applicants
include:
Table of contents.
Abstract (one page) summarizing the project.
Application forms:
[cir] SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance.
[cir] SF-424A, Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs.
[cir] SF-424B, Assurances--Non-Construction Programs.
Budget Justification and Narrative (must be single spaced
and not exceed 5 pages).
Project Narrative (must not exceed 10 pages).
[cir] Background information on the Tribe.
[cir] Proposed scope of work, objectives, and activities that
provide a description of what will be accomplished, including a one-
page Timeframe Chart.
Tribal Resolution(s).
501 (c)(3) Certificate (if applicable).
Biographical sketches for all Key Personnel.
Contractor/Consultant resumes or qualifications and scope
of work.
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL).
Certification Regarding Lobbying (GG-LobbyingForm).
Copy of current Negotiated Indirect Cost rate (IDC)
agreement (required) in order to receive IDC.
Organizational Chart (optional).
Documentation of three years of Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) A-133 required Financial Audit (see Section III.1.C. of
this announcement for more information).
3. Public Policy Requirements
All Federal-wide public policies apply to IHS grants with exception
of the Discrimination policy.
4. Requirements for Project and Budget Narratives
A. Project Narrative: This narrative should be a separate Word
document that is no longer than 10 pages and must: be single-spaced, be
type written, have consecutively numbered pages, use black type not
smaller than 12 characters per one inch, and be printed on one side
only of standard size 8-\1/2\ x 11 paper.
Be sure to succinctly answer all questions listed under the
evaluation criteria (refer to Section V.1, Evaluation criteria in this
announcement) and place all responses and required information in the
correct section (noted below), or they will not be considered or
scored. These narratives will assist the Objective Review Committee
(ORC) in becoming more familiar with the grantee's activities and
accomplishments prior to this possible grant award. If the narrative
exceeds the page limit, only the first 10 pages will be reviewed. The
10-page limit for the narrative does not include the work plan,
standard forms, Tribal resolutions, table of contents, budget, budget
justifications, narratives, and/or other appendix items.
There are three parts to the narrative: Part A--Program
Information; Part B--Program Planning and Evaluation; and Part C--
Program Report. See below for additional details about what must be
included in the narrative.
Part A: Program Information (4-Page Limitation)
Section 1: Needs
Introduce the Tribe's current health program and describe the
current level of health care services that are being
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administered. Describe the organizational capabilities and the need for
assistance.
Part B: Program Planning and Evaluation (4-Page Limitation)
Section 1: Program Plans
Propose an improved approach to managing the health programs and
indicate how the delivery of quality health care services will be
maintained under Self-Governance. Describe the organizational structure
of the Tribe and its ability to manage the proposed project. Include
resumes or position descriptions of key staff showing requisite
experience and expertise. If applicable, include resumes and scope of
work for consultants that demonstrate experience and expertise relevant
to the project.
Section 2: Program Evaluation
Are the goals and objectives measurable and consistent with the
purpose of the program and the needs of the people to be served? Are
they achievable within the proposed time frame?
Part C: Program Report (2-Page Limitation)
Section 1: Describe major accomplishments over the last 24 months.
Please identify and describe significant health related project
activities associated with the delivery of quality health services.
Section 2: Describe major activities over the last 24 months.
Please identify and describe significant program achievements
associated with the delivery of quality health services, as described
in the previous accomplishments section.
B. Budget Narrative: This narrative must describe the budget
requested and match the scope of work described in the project
narrative. The budget narrative should not exceed 5 pages.
5. Submission Dates and Times
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by
12:00 a.m., midnight Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on August 30, 2012.
Any application received after the application deadline will not be
accepted for processing, nor will it be given further consideration for
funding. You will be notified by the DGM via email or certified mail of
this decision.
If technical challenges arise and assistance is required with the
electronic application process, contact Grants.gov Customer Support by
telephone at (800) 518-4726 or via email to support@grants.gov.
Customer Support is available to address questions 24 hours a day, 7
days a week (except on Federal holidays). If problems persist, contact
Paul Gettys, DGM Grant Systems Coordinator, by telephone at (301) 443-
2114 or via email at Paul.Gettys@ihs.gov. Please be sure to contact Mr.
Gettys at least ten days prior to the application deadline with your
tracking number received from Grants.gov. In the event you are not able
to obtain a tracking number, call the DGM as soon as possible.
If an applicant needs to submit a paper application instead of
submitting electronically via Grants.gov, a waiver must be requested.
Prior approval for a waiver must be requested and obtained from Tammy
Bagley, Acting Director of DGM (see Section IV.8 of this announcement).
The waiver must: (1) Be documented in writing (emails are acceptable)
to GrantsPolicy@ihs.gov with a copy to Tammy.Bagley@ihs.gov, before
submitting a paper application; and (2) include a clear justification
for the need to deviate from our standard electronic submission
process. Once your waiver request has been approved by the Acting
Director of DGM, you will receive a confirmation of approval and the
mailing address to submit your paper application. A copy of the written
approval from the Acting Director of DGM must be submitted along with
the paper application that is submitted to the DGM. Paper applications
that are submitted without a waiver from the Acting Director of DGM
will not be reviewed or considered further for funding. You will be
notified via email or certified mail of this decision by the Grants
Management Officer of DGM. Paper applications must be received by the
DGM no later than 5:00 p.m., EDT, August 30, 2012. Late applications
will not be accepted for processing or considered for funding.
6. Intergovernmental Review
Executive Order 12372 requiring intergovernmental review is not
applicable to this program.
7. Funding Restrictions
Pre-award costs are not allowable.
Each Planning Cooperative Agreement shall not exceed
$120,000, including direct and appropriate indirect costs.
Although only one Planning Cooperative Agreement will be
awarded per applicant per grant cycle, a Tribe may also apply for a
Negotiation Cooperative Agreement within the same grant cycle. Both
applications will be reviewed separately for merit by the ORC based on
evaluation criteria.
8. Electronic Submission Requirements
All applications must be submitted electronically. Please use the
``Find Grant Opportunities'' link on the https://www.Grants.gov homepage
to search for the application either by entering: (1) The CFDA number
(93.444), or (2) the Funding Opportunity Number (HHS-20120-IHS-TSGP-
0001). Download a copy of the application package, complete it offline,
and then upload and submit the completed application via the https://
www.Grants.gov Web site. Electronic copies of the application may not
be submitted as attachments to email messages addressed to IHS
employees or offices.
Applicants that receive a waiver to submit paper application
documents must follow the rules and timelines that are noted below. The
applicant must seek assistance at least ten days prior to the
application deadline.
Applicants that do not adhere to the timelines for Central
Contractor Registry (CCR) and/or https://www.Grants.gov registration or
that fail to request timely assistance with technical issues will not
be considered for a waiver to submit a paper application.
Please be aware of the following:
Please search for the application package in https://
www.Grants.gov by entering the CFDA number or the Funding Opportunity
Number. Both numbers are located in the header of this announcement.
If you experience technical challenges while submitting
your application electronically, please contact Grants.gov Support
directly at: support@grants.gov or (800) 518-4726. Customer Support is
available to address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except on
Federal holidays).
Upon contacting Grants.gov, obtain a tracking number as
proof of contact. The tracking number is helpful if there are technical
issues that cannot be resolved and waiver from the agency must be
obtained.
If it is determined that a waiver is needed, you must
submit a request in writing (emails are acceptable) to
GrantsPolicy@ihs.gov with a copy to Tammy.Bagley@ihs.gov. Please
include a clear justification for the need to deviate from our standard
electronic submission process.
If the waiver is approved, the application should be sent
directly to the DGM by the deadline date of August 30, 2012.
Applicants are strongly encouraged not to wait until the
deadline date to begin the application process through Grants.gov as
the registration process for
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CCR and Grants.gov could take up to fifteen working days.
Please use the optional attachment feature in Grants.gov
to attach additional documentation that may be requested by the DGM or
this announcement.
All applicants must comply with any page limitation
requirements described in this Funding Announcement.
After you electronically submit your application, you will
receive an automatic acknowledgment from Grants.gov that contains a
Grants.gov tracking number. The DGM will download your application from
Grants.gov and provide necessary copies to the appropriate Program
officials. Neither the DGM nor the OTSG will notify applicants that the
application has been received.
Email applications will not be accepted under this
announcement.
Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS)
All IHS applicants and grantee organizations are required to obtain
a DUNS number and maintain an active registration in the CCR database.
The DUNS number is a unique 9-digit identification number provided by
D&B which uniquely identifies your entity. The DUNS number is site
specific; therefore, each distinct performance site may be assigned a
DUNS number. Obtaining a DUNS number is easy, and there is no charge.
To obtain a DUNS number, you may access it through https://fedgov.dnb.com/webform, or to expedite the process, call (866) 705-
5711.
Effective October 1, 2010, all HHS recipients were asked to start
reporting information on subawards, as required by the Federal Funding
Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006, as amended (``Transparency
Act''). Accordingly, all IHS grantees must notify potential first-tier
subrecipients that no entity may receive a first-tier subaward unless
the entity has provided its DUNS number to the prime grantee
organization. This requirement ensures the use of a universal
identifier to enhance the quality of information available to the
public pursuant to the ``Transparency Act.''
Central Contractor Registry (CCR)
Organizations that have not registered with CCR will need to obtain
a DUNS number first and then access the CCR online registration through
the CCR home page at https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/default.aspx (U.S.
organizations will also need to provide an Employer Identification
Number from the Internal Revenue Service that may take an additional 2-
5 weeks to become active). Completing and submitting the registration
takes approximately one hour and your CCR registration will take 3-5
business days to process. Registration with the CCR is free of charge.
Applicants may register online at https://www.bpn.gov/ccrupdate/NewRegistration.aspx.
Additional information on implementing the ``Transparency Act,''
including the specific requirements for DUNS and CCR, can be found on
the IHS Grants Management, Grants Policy Web site: https://www.ihs.gov/NonMedicalPrograms/gogp/index.cfm?module=gogp_policy_topics.
V. Application Review Information
The instructions for preparing the application narrative also
constitute the evaluation criteria for reviewing and scoring the
application. Weights assigned to each section are noted in parentheses.
The narrative section should be written in a manner that is clear to
outside reviewers unfamiliar with prior related activities of the
applicant. It should be well organized, succinct, and contain all
information necessary for reviewers to understand the project fully.
Points will be assigned to each evaluation criteria adding up to a
total of 100 points. A minimum score of 60 points is required for
funding. Points are assigned as follows:
1. Criteria
A. Introduction and Need for Assistance (25 Points)
Describe the applicant's current health program activities, how
long it has been operating, what programs or services are currently
being provided and if the applicant is currently administering any
ISDEAA Title I Self-Determination Contracts. Identify the need for
assistance and how the Planning Cooperative Agreement would benefit the
health activities the Tribe is currently administering.
B. Project Objective(s), Work Plan and Approach (30 Points)
State in measurable terms the objectives and appropriate activities
to achieve each objective for the project listed under Section II.
(Grantee Cooperative Agreement Award Activities) of this announcement.
Describe how the goals and objectives are consistent with the
purpose of the program and the needs of the people to be served and how
they will be achieved within the proposed time frame. Identify the
expected results, benefits, and outcomes or products to be derived from
each objective of the project.
C. Program Evaluation (10 Points)
Define the criteria to be used to evaluate planning activities.
Describe fully and clearly the methodology that will be used to
determine if the needs identified for the objectives are being met and
if the outcomes identified are being achieved.
D. Organizational Capabilities, Key Personnel and Qualifications (20
Points)
Describe the organizational structure of the Tribe and its ability
to manage the proposed project. Include resumes or position
descriptions of key staff showing requisite experience and expertise.
If applicable, include resumes and scope of work for consultants that
demonstrate experience and expertise relevant to the project.
E. Categorical Budget and Budget Justification (15 Points)
Submit a line-item budget with a narrative justification for all
expenditures identifying reasonable and allowable costs necessary to
accomplish the goals and objectives as outlined in the project
narrative.
2. Review and Selection
Each application will be prescreened by the DGM staff for
eligibility and completeness as outlined in the funding announcement.
The applications that meet the minimum criteria will be reviewed for
merit by the ORC based on the evaluation criteria. The ORC is composed
of both Tribal and Federal reviewers appointed by the IHS to review and
make recommendations on these applications. The technical review
process ensures selection of quality projects in a national competition
for limited funding. The reviewers will use the criteria outlined in
this announcement to evaluate the quality of a proposed project,
determine the likelihood of success, and assign a numerical score to
each application. The scoring of approved applications will assist the
IHS in determining which proposals will be funded if the amount of TSGP
funding is not sufficient to support all approved applications.
Incomplete applications and applications that are non-responsive to the
eligibility criteria will not be referred to the ORC. Applicants will
be notified by DGM, via email or letter, to outline minor missing
components (i.e., signature on the SF-424, audit documentation, key
contact form) needed for an otherwise complete application. All missing
documents must be sent to DGM on or before the
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due date listed in the email of notification of missing documents
required.
To obtain a minimum score for funding by the ORC, applicants must
address all program requirements and provide all required
documentation. Applicants that receive less than a minimum score will
be considered to be ``Disapproved'' and will be informed via email or
regular mail by the IHS OTSG Program Official of their application's
deficiencies. A summary statement outlining the strengths and
weaknesses of the application will be provided to each disapproved
applicant. The summary statement will be sent to the Authorized
Organizational Representative that is identified on the face page (SF-
424), of the application within 60 days of the completion of the
Objective Review.
VI. Award Administration Information
1. Award Notices
The Notice of Award (NoA) is a legally binding document signed by
the Grants Management Officer and serves as the official notification
of the grant award. The NoA will be initiated by the DGM and will be
mailed via postal mail or emailed to each entity that is approved for
funding under this announcement. The NoA is the authorizing document
for which funds are dispersed to the approved entities and reflects the
amount of Federal funds awarded, the purpose of the grant, the terms
and conditions of the award, the effective date of the award, and the
budget/project period.
Disapproved Applicants
Applicants who: (1) Received a score less than 60 points, the
recommended approval level; and (2) were deemed to be disapproved by
the ORC, will receive an Executive Summary Statement outlining the
strengths and weaknesses of the application that was submitted from the
IHS OTSG Program Official within 30 days of the conclusion of the ORC.
The IHS OTSG Program Official will also provide additional contact
information to address questions and concerns as well as provide
technical assistance if desired.
Approved but Unfunded Applicants
Approved but unfunded applicants that met the minimum scoring range
and were deemed by the ORC to be ``Approved'', but were not funded due
to lack of funding, will have their applications held by DGM for a
period of one year from the date of the official ORC. If additional
funding becomes available during the course of FY 2012, then the
approved application may be re-considered by the awarding program
office for possible funding. The applicant will also receive an
Executive Summary Statement from the IHS OTSG Program Official within
30 days of the conclusion of the ORC.
Note: Any correspondence other than the official NoA signed by
an IHS Grants Management Official announcing to the Project Director
that an award has been made to their organization is not an
authorization to implement their program on behalf of IHS.
2. Administrative Requirements
Cooperative Agreements are administered in accordance with the
following regulations, policies, and OMB cost principles:
A. The criteria as outlined in this Program Announcement.
B. Administrative Regulations for Grants:
45 CFR part 92, Uniform Administrative Requirements for
Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State, Local and Tribal
Governments.
C. Grants Policy:
HHS Grants Policy Statement, Revised 01/07.
D. Cost Principles:
Title 2: Grant and Agreements, Part 225--Cost Principles
for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments (OMB Circular A-87).
E. Audit Requirements:
OMB Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments,
and Non-profit Organizations.
3. Indirect Costs
This section applies to all grant recipients that request
reimbursement of IDC in their grant application. In accordance with HHS
Grants Policy Statement, Part II-27, IHS requires applicants to obtain
a current IDC rate agreement prior to award. The rate agreement must be
prepared in accordance with the applicable cost principles and guidance
as provided by the cognizant agency or office. A current rate covers
the applicable grant activities under the current award's budget
period. If the current rate is not on file with the DGM at the time of
award, the IDC portion of the budget will be restricted. The
restrictions remain in place until the current rate is provided to the
DGM.
Generally, IDC rates for IHS grantees are negotiated with the
Division of Cost Allocation https://rates.psc.gov/ and the Department of
Interior (National Business Center) https://www.aqd.nbc.gov/services/ICS.aspx. If your organization has questions regarding the IDC, please
call the DGM at (301) 443-5204 to request assistance.
4. Reporting Requirements
Grantees must submit required reports consistent with the
applicable deadlines. Failure to submit required reports within the
time allowed may result in suspension or termination of an active
grant, withholding of additional awards for the project, or other
enforcement actions such as withholding of payments or converting to
the reimbursement method of payment. Continued failure to submit
required reports may result in one or both of the following: (1) The
imposition of special award provisions; and (2) the non-funding or non-
award of other eligible projects or activities. This requirement
applies whether the delinquency is attributable to the failure of the
grantee organization or the individual responsible for preparation of
the reports.
The reporting requirements for this program are noted below.
A. Progress Reports
Program progress reports are required semi annually, within 30 days
after the budget period ends. These reports must include a brief
comparison of actual accomplishments to the goals established for the
period, or, if applicable, provide sound justification for the lack of
progress, and other pertinent information as required. A final report
must be submitted within 90 days of expiration of the budget/project
period.
B. Financial Reports
Federal Financial Report FFR (SF-425), Cash Transaction Reports are
due 30 days after the close of every calendar quarter to the Division
of Payment Management, HHS at: https://www.dpm.psc.gov. It is
recommended that you also send a copy of your FFR (SF-425) report to
your Grants Management Specialist (see Section VII.,2., of this
announcement). Failure to submit timely reports may cause a disruption
in timely payments to your organization.
Grantees are responsible and accountable for accurate information
being reported on all required reports: the Progress Reports and
Federal Financial Report.
C. Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS)
This award may be subject to the ``Transparency Act'' subaward and
executive compensation reporting requirements of 2 CFR part 170.
The ``Transparency Act'' requires: (1) The OMB to establish a
single searchable database, accessible to the public, with information
on financial
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assistance awards made by Federal agencies; and (2) recipients of
Federal grants to report information about first-tier subawards and
executive compensation under Federal assistance awards.
Effective October 1, 2010, IHS implemented a Term of Award into all
IHS Standard Terms and Conditions, NoAs and funding announcements
regarding this requirement. This IHS Term of Award is applicable to all
IHS grant and cooperative agreements issued on or after October 1,
2010, with a $25,000 subaward obligation dollar threshold met for any
specific reporting period. Additionally, all new (discretionary) IHS
awards (where the project period is made up of more than one budget
period) and where: 1) the project period start date was October 1, 2010
or after and 2) the primary awardee will have a $25,000 subaward
obligation dollar threshold during any specific reporting period will
be required to conduct address the FSRS reporting. For the full IHS
award term implementing this requirement and additional award
applicability information, visit the Grants Management Grants Policy
Web site at: https://www.ihs.gov/NonMedicalPrograms/gogp/index.cfm?module=gogp_policy_topics.
Telecommunication for the hearing impaired is available at: TTY
(301) 443-6394.
VII. Agency Contacts
1. Questions on the programmatic issues may be directed to: Anna
Johnson, Program Official, Office of Tribal Self-Governance, 801
Thompson Avenue, Suite 240, Rockville, MD 20852, Phone: (301) 443-7821,
Fax: (301) 443-1050, Email: anna.johnson2@ihs.gov.
2. Questions on grants management and fiscal matters may be
directed to: John Hoffman, Grants Management Specialist, Division of
Grants Management, 801 Thompson Avenue, TMP 360, Rockville, MD 20852,
Phone: (301) 443-2116, Fax: (301) 443-9602, Email:
John.Hoffman@ihs.gov.
VIII. Other Information
The Public Health Service strongly encourages all cooperative
agreement and contract recipients to provide a smoke-free workplace and
promote the non-use of all tobacco products. In addition, Public Law
103-227, the Pro-Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking in certain
facilities (or in some cases, any portion of the facility) in which
regular or routine education, library, day care, health care, or early
childhood development services are provided to children. This is
consistent with the HHS mission to protect and advance the physical and
mental health of the American people.
Dated: August 1, 2012.
Yvette Roubideaux,
Director, Indian Health Service.
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