Funding Opportunity for Indians Into Medicine (InMed), 17482-17487 [2024-05051]

Agencies

• DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
• Indian Health Service

[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 48 (Monday, March 11, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17482-17487]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-05051]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Indian Health Service


Funding Opportunity for Indians Into Medicine (InMed)

    Announcement Type: New.
    Funding Announcement Number: HHS-2024-IHS-INMED-0001.
    Assistance Listing (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance or CFDA) 
Number: 93.970.

Key Dates

    Application Deadline Date: May 14, 2024.
    Earliest Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2024.

I. Step 1: Review the Opportunity

Funding Details

    Type: Grant.
    Competition type: New.
    Expected total program funding: $1,461,104.
    Expected number of awards: 4.
    Funding range per award for the first budget year: $230,000 to 
$700,000.
    The period of performance is for 5 years.
    Continuation funding depends on the availability of funds and 
agency budget priorities.

Eligibility--Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicants
    Only the following type of organization may apply:
    A public or nonprofit private college or university that:
    1. Has a medical or other allied health program, other than a 
nursing program.
    2. Is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. 
Secretary of Education.
    3. Has a target population for its proposed program that does not 
include Indian Tribes within the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, 
Nebraska, Wyoming, and Montana. The existing University of North Dakota 
InMed grant program serves these states.
Other Eligibility Criteria
    We do not fund concurrent projects under this program. If you get 
an award under this announcement, we cannot fund you under other InMed 
programs while this award is active. Individuals, including sole 
proprietorships, and foreign organizations are not eligible.
Cost Sharing or Matching
    This program has no cost-sharing requirement.
    If you choose to include cost-sharing funds, we will not consider 
it during our review. However, we will hold you accountable for any 
funds you add, including through reporting.

Program Description

Background
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) is responsible for providing 
federal health services to the American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/
AN) people. Our

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mission is to raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health 
of AI/ANs to the highest level.
    The Indian Healthcare Improvement Act (https://www.ihs.gov/IHCIA/), 
Public Law 94-437. 25 U.S.C. 1616g (https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2022-title25/html/USCODE-2022-title25-chap18-subchapI-sec1616g.htm) authorizes the IHS to administer programs designed to 
attract and recruit qualified Indians into health professions and to 
ensure the availability of health professionals to serve the AI/AN 
population.
Purpose
    The purpose of this program is to add to the number of Indian 
health professionals serving Indians by encouraging Indians to enter 
the health professions and removing barriers to serving Indians.
Allowable Activities
    1. Provide outreach and recruitment of people to serve Indian 
communities in the health professions. Include recruitment and outreach 
at elementary and secondary schools as well as community colleges 
located on Indian reservations that your program will serve.
    2. Incorporate a program advisory board of representatives from the 
Tribes and communities you will serve.
    3. Provide summer preparatory programs for Indian students who need 
enrichment in the subjects of math and science needed to pursue 
training in the health professions.
    4. Provide tutoring, counseling, and support to students who are 
enrolled in a health career program of study at your college or 
university.
    5. Employ qualified Indians in the program, to the maximum extent 
feasible. Describe the college or university's ability to meet this 
requirement.
    6. Address the opioid crisis, which is an HHS priority, by 
educating and training students in opioid addiction prevention, 
treatment, and recovery.

Funding Policies and Limitations

Limitations
     We allow pre-award costs up to 90 days before the start 
date of the award provided the costs would be allowable if awarded. 
Pre-award costs are incurred at the risk of the applicant.
Policies
     The available funding level of between $230,000 and 
$700,000 is inclusive of both direct and indirect costs.
     You may include as a direct cost support costs related to 
tutoring, counseling, and support for students enrolled in a health 
career program of study at the respective college or university.
     We do not allow tuition and stipends for regular sessions 
under the grant; however, students recruited through the InMed program 
may apply for funding from the IHS Scholarship Programs.
     Each applicant can receive only one award under this 
announcement.

Indirect Costs

    Indirect costs are those incurred for a common or joint purpose 
across more than one project and that cannot be easily separated by 
project. Learn more at 45 CFR 75.414 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-45/subtitle-A/subchapter-A/part-75/subpart-E/subject-group-ECFR1eff2936a9211f7/section-75.414), Indirect Costs. Indirect costs for 
training awards cannot exceed 8 percent of modified total direct costs. 
To understand what is included in modified total direct costs, see 45 
CFR 75.2 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-45/subtitle-A/subchapter-A/part-75#p-75.2(Modified%20Total%20Direct%20Cost)).

Statutory Authority

    The Indian Healthcare Improvement Act, (https://www.ihs.gov/IHCIA/
), Public Law 94-437. 25 U.S.C. 1616g (https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2022-title25/html/USCODE-2022-title25-chap18-subchapI-sec1616g.htm).

II. Step 2: Get Ready To Apply

Get Registered

System for Award Management
    You must have an active account with SAM.gov. This includes having 
a Unique Entity Identifier. SAM.gov registration can take several 
weeks. Begin that process today.
    To register, go to SAM.gov Entity Registration (https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration) and click Get Started. From the same page, 
you can also click on the Entity Registration Checklist for the 
information you will need to register.

Grants.gov

    You must also have an active account with Grants.gov (https://grants.gov/home). You can see step-by step instructions at the 
Grants.gov Quick Start Guide for Applicants (https://www.grants.gov/quick-start-guide/applicants).

Find the Application Package

    The application package has all the forms you need to apply. You 
can find it online. Go to Grants Search at Grants.gov (https://grants.gov/home) and search for opportunity number HHS-2024-IHS-INMED-
0001.

III. Step 3: Write Your Application

Application Contents and Format

    Applications include five main components. This section includes 
guidance on each. Make sure you include each of these:

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                 Component                         Submission form
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Project Abstract..........................  Use the Project Abstract
                                             Summary form.
Project Narrative.........................  Use the Project Narrative
                                             Attachment form.
Budget Narrative..........................  Use the Budget Narrative
                                             Attachment form.
Attachments...............................  Insert each in a single
                                             Other Attachments form.
Required Forms............................  Upload using each required
                                             form.
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Project Abstract
    Page limit: 1 page.
    Provide a self-contained summary of your proposed project, 
including the purpose and expected outcomes. Do not include any 
proprietary or confidential information. We use this information when 
we receive public information requests about funded projects.
    Required format for Project and Budget Narrative:
    Font size: 12-point font. Footnotes, tables, and text in graphics 
may be 10-point.
    Font color: black.
    Spacing: Single-spaced.
    Margins: 1-inch.
    Size: 8.5 by 11 inches.
    Include consecutive page numbers.
    Formats: While the forms for project and budget narratives are PDF, 
you may upload Word, Excel, or PDF files to those forms.
Project Narrative
    Page limit: 25 pages.
    Filename: Project narrative.
    To create your project narrative:
     Follow the headings in the table below in order.
     Use the merit review criteria to determine what you need 
to include.
     Describe your proposed project and activities for the full 
period of performance.
     Stay within the page limit, or we will remove pages beyond 
that. We recommend some page limits for subsections below, but they are 
guidance only.

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                                                             Recommended
                          Heading                            page length
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Introduction and need for assistance......................        1 to 2
Project objectives, work plan, and approach...............        7 to 9
Program evaluation........................................        5 to 7
Organization capabilities, key personnel, and                     6 to 7
 qualifications...........................................
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Budget Narrative
    Page limit: 5.
    Filename: Budget narrative.
    The budget narrative supports the information you provide in 
Standard Form 424-A. See standard forms.
    For more guidance on what to include in your budget narrative, see 
merit review criteria.
    It includes added detail and justifies the costs you ask for. As 
you develop your budget, consider:
     If the costs are reasonable and consistent with your 
project's purpose and activities.
     The restrictions on spending funds. See funding policies & 
limitations.
    To create your budget narrative:
     Show each line item in your SF-424A, organized by budget 
category.
     Provide the information for the entire period of 
performance, broken down by year.
    For each line item, describe:
     How the costs support achieving the project's proposed 
objectives.
     How you calculated or arrived at the cost.
    Take care to explain each item in the ``other'' category and why 
you need it.
    Do not use the budget narrative to expand your project narrative.
    If you like, you can also include a spreadsheet that provides more 
detail than in the SF-424A. If you do, we will not count it against the 
page limit.
Budget Justification for Conferences
    You must provide a separate detailed budget justification for each 
conference anticipated.
    In your justification, you must address these cost categories:

 Contract or planner
 Meeting space or venue
 Registration website
 Audiovisual
 Speakers fees
 Non-Federal attendee travel
 Registration fees
 Other
Attachments
    You will upload attachments in Grants.gov using a single Other 
Attachments Form. Unless stated below, these attachments do not have 
page limits.
Work Plan Chart
    Attach a one-page work plan chart or timetable that summarizes the 
work plan in your project description, outlining your activities and 
outcomes. See merit review criteria for detailed instructions.
Proof of Nonprofit Status
    If your organization is a nonprofit, you need to attach proof. We 
will accept any of the following:
     A copy of a current tax exemption certificate from the 
IRS.
     A letter from your state's tax department, attorney 
general, or another state official saying that your group is a 
nonprofit and that none of your net earnings go to private shareholders 
or others.
     A certified copy of your certificate of incorporation. 
This document must show that your group is a nonprofit.
     Any of the above for a parent organization. Also include a 
statement signed by an official of the parent group that your 
organization is a nonprofit affiliate.
Indirect Cost Agreement
    If you include indirect costs in your budget using an approved 
rate, include a copy of your current agreement approved by your 
cognizant agency for indirect costs (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-45/subtitle-A/subchapter-A/part-75#p-75.2(Cognizant%20agency%20for%20indirect%20costs)). If you use the de 
minimis rate, you do not need to submit this attachment.
Resumes and Position Descriptions
    For key personnel, attach biographical sketches for filled 
positions. For unfilled positions, attach a short description of the 
position and qualifications. See additional instructions in merit 
review criteria.
Letter of Support
    Attach letters of support from organization's Board of Directors.
Audit Documentation
    You must provide documentation of required audits. You can submit:
     Email confirmation from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse 
(FAC) showing that you submitted the audits.
     Face sheets from audit reports. You can find these on the 
FAC website (https://www.fac.gov/).
     See audit requirements at 45 CFR part 75 subpart F 
(https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-45/subtitle-A/subchapter-A/part-75/subpart-F).
Other Required Forms
    You will need to complete some standard forms. Upload the standard 
forms listed below at Grants.gov. You can find them in the NOFO 
application package or review them and their instructions at Grants.gov 
Forms.

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                   Forms                       Submission  requirement
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Application for Federal Assistance (SF-     With application.
 424).
Budget Information for Non-Construction     With application.
 Programs (SF-424A).
Grants.gov Lobbying Form..................  With application.
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)  If applicable, with the
                                             application.
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IV. Step 4: Learn About Review and Award

Application Review

Initial Review
    We review each application to make sure it meets basic 
requirements. We will not consider an application that:
     Is from an organization that does not meet all eligibility 
criteria.
     Is incomplete.
     Requests funding above the award ceiling shown in the 
funding range.
     Requests a period of performance longer than this NOFO 
allows.
     Is submitted after the deadline.
     Also, we will not review any pages over the page limit.
Merit Review
    The review committee reviews all applications that pass the initial 
review. The members use the criteria below.
    We will send your authorized official an Executive Summary 
Statement within 30 days after we complete reviews. This statement will 
outline the strengths and weaknesses of your application.
    The following criteria also provide guidance on what to provide in 
your project narrative and your budget and budget narrative.
Criteria

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                                                           Total number
                        Criterion                          of points  =
                                                                100
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1. Introduction and need for assistance.................              10
2. Project objectives, work plan, and approach..........              40
3. Program evaluation...................................              30
4. Organizational capabilities, key personnel, and                    15
 qualifications.........................................
5. Support Requested....................................               5
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    The panel will assess the quality of your responses and soundness 
of your approaches to the following project narrative sections.
1. Introduction and Need for Assistance
Maximum Points: 10
    a. Describe why this project is needed for the population you plan 
to serve.

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    b. Explain how your approach is significant to the needs of Indian 
People.
2. Project Objectives, Work Plan, and Approach
Maximum Points: 40
    a. Project objectives
    (1) State specific objectives of the project, and the extent to 
which they are measurable and quantifiable, logical, complete, and 
consistent with the purpose of 25 U.S.C. 1616g (https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2022-title25/html/USCODE-2022-title25-chap18-subchapI-sec1616g.htm).
    (2) Describe briefly what you intend for the project to accomplish. 
Identify the results, benefits, and outcomes or products expected from 
each project objective you list in the previous section.
    b. Work plan
    (1) In your attachments, provide a work plan that lists:
    (a) each objective
    (b) the planned tasks needed to reach the objective
    (c) the time to accomplish each task
    (d) challenges
    (e) a place to record accomplished tasks in the future
    (2) Project your time frames in a realistic manner to ensure that 
you can complete the scope of work within each 12-month budget period.
    c. Approach
    (1) Identify the target Indian population to be served by your 
proposed project and the relationship of your organization to that 
population.
    (2) Describe the methodology you will use to access the target 
population.
    (3) Develop a strategy to recruit AI/AN students with the potential 
for completing education or training in the health professions 
successfully.
    (4) Indicate the number of potential Indian students you plan to 
contact and recruit as well as potential cost per student recruited. We 
will give first consideration to those projects that have the potential 
to serve a greater number of Indians.
    (5) Describe your methodology to locate and recruit students with 
educational potential in a variety of health care fields. Include 
primary recruitment efforts in other allied health fields such as 
pharmacy, dentistry, medical technology, x-ray technology, etc. We 
exclude the nursing field from this grant program.
    (6) In the case of proposed projects to identify Indians with a 
potential for education or training in the health professions, include 
a method for assessing the potential of interested Indians for 
undertaking necessary education or training in such health professions.
    (7) Provide data and supporting documentation to substantiate the 
need for recruitment.
3. Program Evaluation
Maximum Points: 30
    a. State clearly the criteria you will use to evaluate the 
project's progress and success.
    b. Explain the methodology you will use to determine if the project 
is meeting your needs, goals, and objectives and if the project is 
achieving the identified results and benefits.
    c. Identify who will perform the evaluation and when.
    d. Provide information on how you will obtain, analyze, and store 
recruitment and retention data. Specifically, provide information on 
how you will securely house data on participants, including any 
sensitive Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
4. Organizational Capabilities, Key Personnel, and Qualifications
Maximum Points: 15
    a. Provide an organizational chart and describe the administrative, 
managerial, and organization arrangements, and the facilities and 
resources you will use to conduct the proposed project.
    b. For your proposed staff, provide:
    (1) The name and qualifications of the project director or other 
people responsible for conducting the project;
    (2) The qualifications of the principal staff carrying out the 
project;
    (3) A description of the way your staff is or will be organized and 
supervised to carry out the proposed project.
    c. List the key personnel who will work with the program. Explain 
who will be writing the progress report. In your attachments, you will 
also include the position descriptions and resumes of the program 
director and key staff with duties and experience.
    d. Describe any prior experience in administering similar projects.
    e. Describe the current and proposed participation of Indians, if 
any, in your organization.
    f. Identify existing university tutoring, counseling, and student 
support services.
    g. Identify existing or pursued affiliation agreements with Tribal 
community colleges, the IHS, university-affiliated programs, and other 
appropriate entities to enhance the education of Indian students.
    h. Discuss the commitment of the organization. Although not 
required, this might include the level of non-federal support. List 
your intended financial participation, if any, in the proposed project. 
Specify the type of contributions such as cash or services and loans of 
full or part-time staff, equipment, space, materials or facilities or 
other contributions.
5. Budget and Budget Justification
Maximum Points: 5
    a. Clearly define the budget in your Budget Information for Non-
Construction Programs (SF-424A).
    b. In the Budget Narrative Attachment Form, provide a justification 
and detailed breakdown of the funding by category for the first year of 
the project. Information on the project director and project staff 
should include salaries and percentage of time assigned to the grant. 
List equipment assigned to the grant. List equipment purchases 
necessary to conduct the project. See budget narrative.
    c. Provide budgetary information for summer preparatory programs 
for Indian students, who need enrichment in the subjects of math and 
science to pursue training in the health professions.
Risk Review
    Before making an award, we review the risk that you will not 
prudently manage federal funds. We need to make sure you've handled any 
past federal awards well and demonstrated sound business practices. We 
use SAM.gov Responsibility/Qualification (https://sam.gov/content/entity-information) to check this history for all awards likely to be 
over $250K. You can comment on your organization's information in 
SAM.gov. We will consider your comments before making a decision about 
your level of risk.
    If we find a significant risk, we may choose not to fund your 
application or to place specific conditions on the award.
    For more details, see 45 CFR 75.205 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-45/subtitle-A/subchapter-A/part-75/subpart-C/section-75.205).
Selection Process
    When making funding decisions, we consider:
     Merit review results. These are key in making decisions 
but are not the only factor.
     The larger portfolio of agency-funded projects, including 
the diversity of project types and geographic distribution.
     The past performance of the applicant. We may choose not 
to fund applicants with management or financial problems.

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    We may:
     Fund applications in whole or in part.
     Fund applications at a lower amount than requested.
     Decide not to allow a prime recipient to subaward if they 
may not be able to monitor and manage subrecipients properly.
     Choose to fund no applications under this NOFO.
Award Notices
    After we review and select applications for award, we will let you 
know the outcome.
Unsuccessful Applications
    We will email you or write you a letter if your application is 
disqualified or unsuccessful.
Approved But Unfunded Applications
    It is possible that we could approve your application, but do not 
have enough funds to reach it. If so, we will hold your application for 
one year. If funding becomes available during the year, we may 
reconsider funding.
Approved Applications
    If you are successful, we will create a Notice of Award (NoA). You 
will need a GrantSolutions user account (https://www.grantsolutions.gov/home/getting-started-request-a-user-account/) to 
retrieve your NoA.
    The NoA is the only official award document. The NoA tells you 
about the amount of the award, important dates, and the terms and 
conditions you need to follow. Until you receive the NoA, you do not 
have permission to start work.

V. Step 5: Submit Your Application

Application Submission and Deadlines

    See find the application package to make sure you have everything 
you need. Make sure you are current with SAM.gov and UEI requirements. 
See get registered (https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration). You 
will have to maintain your registration throughout the life of any 
award.

Application Deadline

    You must submit your application by May 14, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
    Grants.gov creates a date and time record when it receives the 
application. If you submit the same application more than once, we will 
accept the last on-time submission.
    The grants management officer may extend an application due date 
based on emergency situations such as documented natural disasters or a 
verifiable widespread disruption of electric or mail service.

Application Submission

    You must submit your application through Grants.gov. See get 
registered (https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration).
    For instructions on how to submit in Grants.gov, see the Quick 
Start Guide for Applicants (https://www.grants.gov/quick-start-guide/applicants). Make sure that your application passes the Grants.gov 
validation checks or we may not get it. Do not encrypt, zip, or 
password protect any files. The link above will also help you learn how 
to create PDFs.
    See contacts & support if you need help.

Exemptions

    If you cannot submit through Grants.gov, you must request a waiver 
before the application due date. Send your waiver request to 
ihs.gov">DGM@ihs.gov. Include clear justification for the need to deviate from 
the required application submission process. Failure to register in 
SAM.gov or Grants.gov in a timely way is not cause for a waiver. We 
will not accept applications outside of Grants.gov without an approved 
waiver.
    We will email you if we approve your waiver. This notification will 
include submission instructions. If approved, we must receive your 
application by 5:00 p.m. ET on the application deadline.

Other Submissions

Intergovernmental Review
    This NOFO is not subject to executive order 12372, 
Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. No action is needed.
Mandatory Disclosure
    You must submit any information related to violations of federal 
criminal law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity violations 
potentially affecting the federal award. See Mandatory Disclosures, 45 
CFR 75.113 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-45/subtitle-A/subchapter-A/part-75/subpart-B/section-75.113).
    Send written disclosures to IHS at ihs.gov">DGM@ihs.gov and to the Office of 
Inspector General at [email protected]. Include ``Mandatory 
Grant Disclosures'' in subject line.
Application Checklist
    Make sure you have everything you need to apply:

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           Component              How to upload          Page limit
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[ballot] Project Abstract.....  Use the Project    1 page.
                                 Abstract Summary
                                 form.
[ballot] Project Narrative....  Use the project    25 pages.
                                 Narrative
                                 Attachment form.
[ballot] Budget Narrative.....  Use the Budget     5 pages.
                                 Narrative
                                 Attachment form.
Attachments...................  Insert each in a
                                 single Other
                                 Attachments form.
[ballot] Tribal resolution....  .................  None.
[ballot] Work plan chart......  .................  1 page.
[ballot] Proof of nonprofit     .................  None.
 status.
[ballot] Indirect cost          .................  None.
 agreement.
[ballot] Resumes and position   .................  None.
 descriptions.
[ballot] Letter of support....  .................  None.
[ballot] Audit documentation..  .................  None.
Other Required Forms (3 total)  Upload using each
                                 required form.
[ballot] Application for        .................  None.
 Federal Assistance (SF-424).
[ballot] Budget Information     .................  None.
 for Non-Construction Programs
 (SF-424A).
[ballot] Grants.gov Lobbying    .................  None.
 Form.
[ballot] Disclosure of          .................  None.
 Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL).
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VIII. Step 6: Learn What Happens After Award

Post-Award Requirements and Administration

Administrative and National Policy Requirements
    There are important rules you need to know if you get an award. You 
must follow:
     All terms and conditions in the Notice of Award.
     The regulations listed in 45 CFR part 75, Uniform 
Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements 
for HHS Awards (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-45/subtitle-A/subchapter-A/part-75).
     The HHS Grants Policy Statement (GPS) (https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/grants/grants/policies-regulations/hhsgps107.pdf). This document has terms and conditions tied to your 
award. If there are any exceptions to the GPS, they will be listed in 
your Notice of Award.
     All federal statutes and regulations relevant to federal 
financial assistance, including those highlighted in the HHS 
Administrative and National Policy Requirements (https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/hhs-administrative-national-policy-requirements.pdf).
Reporting
    If you are successful, you will have to submit financial and 
performance reports and possibly reports on specific types of 
activities. Your NoA will outline the specific requirements and 
deadlines. To learn more about reporting, see:

 Performance Progress Reports
 Progress Report Requirements
 Financial Reporting

    If your award includes funds for a conference, you must submit a 
report for all conferences.
    If you do not submit your reports on time, we could:

 Suspend or terminate your award
 Withhold payments
 Move you to a reimbursement payment method
 Withhold future awards
 Take other enforcement actions
 Impose special award conditions if the situation continues
Non-Discrimination and Assurance
    If you receive an award, you must follow all applicable 
nondiscrimination laws. You agree to this when you register in SAM.gov. 
You must also submit an Assurance of Compliance (HHS-690) (https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/form-hhs690.pdf). To learn more, see 
the Laws and Regulations Enforced by the HHS Office for Civil Rights 
(https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-providers/laws-regulations-guidance/laws/).

VI. Contacts and Support

Agency Contacts

    1. Program and Eligibility, Correy Ahhaitty, 
ihs.gov">Correy.Ahhaitty@ihs.gov, 301-443-2544.
    2. Grants Management and Financial, ihs.gov">DGM@ihs.gov.

Grants.gov

    Grants.gov provides 24/7 support. You can call 1-800-518-4726 or 
email [email protected]. Hold on to your ticket number.
    If problems persist, contact the Office of Grants Management at 
ihs.gov">DGM@ihs.gov. Please do so at least 10 days before the application due 
date.
SAM.gov
    If you need help, you can call 866-606-8220 or live chat with the 
Federal Service Desk (https://www.fsd.gov/gsafsd_sp).
GrantSolutions
    For help, please contact the GrantSolutions help desk at 866-577-
0771, or by email at [email protected].

Reference Websites

 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (https://www.hhs.gov/)
 Division of Grants Management [verbar] Indian Health Service 
(IHS) (https://www.ihs.gov/dgm/index.cfm?module=dsp_dgm_funding)
 Grants Training Tools [verbar] Division of Grants Management 
(ihs.gov) (https://www.ihs.gov/dgm/training1/)
 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) (https://www.ecfr.gov/)
 United States Code (U.S.C.) (https://uscode.house.gov/)

Roselyn Tso,
Director, Indian Health Service.
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