Funding Opportunity for Indians Into Psychology (InPsy), 17477-17482 [2024-05056]
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BILLING CODE 4164–01–C
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Indian Health Service
Funding Opportunity for Indians Into
Psychology (InPsy)
Announcement Type: New.
Funding Announcement Number:
HHS–2024–IHS–INPSY–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: Cooperative Agreement.
Competition type: New.
Expected total program funding:
$805,932.
Expected number of awards: 3.
Funding range per award for the first
budget year: $227,500 to $267,500.
The period of performance is for 5
years.
Continuation funding depends on the
availability of funds and agency budget
priorities.
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Eligibility—Who can apply?
Eligible Applicants
Only the following type of
organizations are eligible for this
opportunity:
Public and nonprofit private colleges
and universities that offer a Ph.D. or
Psy.D. in clinical programs accredited
by the American Psychological
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Eligibility Exceptions
1. Individuals including sole
proprietorships and foreign
organizations are not eligible.
2. We do not fund concurrent projects
under this program. If you get an award
under this announcement, we cannot
later fund you under other InPsy
programs while this award is active.
Other Eligibility Criteria
All schools and training programs
must have current, unrestricted
accreditation by the American
Psychological Association (APA). All
institutions must be fully accredited
without restrictions at the time of
application.
See attachments for information you
will submit to prove your eligibility.
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
mission is to raise the physical, mental,
social, and spiritual health of American
Indians and Alaska Natives to the
highest level.
The Indian Healthcare Improvement
Act (https://www.ihs.gov/IHCIA/)
authorizes the IHS to administer
programs designed to attract and recruit
qualified Indians into health professions
to ensure the availability of health
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professionals to serve the AI/AN
population.
Purpose
Our purpose is to increase the number
of Indian clinical psychologists who
deliver health care services to AI/AN
communities. Our primary objectives
are to:
1. Recruit and train Indian people to
be clinical psychologists;
2. Provide stipends to people enrolled
in schools of clinical psychology to pay
tuition, books, fees, and stipends for
living expenses.
Required Activities
1. You must develop and maintain
psychology education programs and
recruit people to become clinical
psychologists who will provide services
to AI/AN people.
2. You must provide scholarship
grants to AI/AN students enrolled in
clinical psychology education programs.
3. Scholarship awards are for a oneyear period.
4. You may award additional stipend
support to each eligible student for up
to four years.
See the project narrative and merit
review sections for more detail on
activities.
Cooperative Agreement Terms
Cooperative agreements use the same
policies as grants. The difference is that
the IHS will have substantial
involvement in the project during the
entire period of performance. Below is
a detailed description of our level of
involvement.
The IHS program official will:
• Work closely with your program
director to ensure timely management
and that you meet all goals and
objectives of your proposed project.
• Provide American Indians into
Psychology scholarship materials and
policies for student program reviews.
• Initiate default proceedings within
90 days after receiving your notification
that a student:
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1. has been dismissed from the
program;
2. has withdrawn from school;
3. failed to graduate with a Psy.D. in
Clinical Psychology;
4. failed to begin a required period of
supervised clinical hours required for
state licensure;
5. failed to meet the minimum
required number of supervised clinical
hours prior to licensure;
6. failed to get licensed and begin
obligated service time within 90 days; or
7. failed to complete the service.
• Receive your required semi-annual
progress reports and review them for
program compliance.
• Provide you with programmatic
technical assistance, as requested.
• Coordinate and conduct site visits
and periodic conference calls with you
and students as time and budget permit.
• Work in partnership with the
Division of Grants Management.
Funding Policies and Limitations
• We allow pre-award costs up to 90
days before the start date of the award
if the costs are otherwise allowable if
awarded. You incur pre-award costs at
your organization’s risk.
Policies
• Total award funds include both
direct and indirect costs.
• Each applicant can receive only one
award.
• You may include, as a direct cost,
tuition and student support for students
selected to receive a scholarship under
your program. Scholarship support is
full-time tuition, fees, books, and other
expenses. This includes uniforms and
monthly stipends for living expenses for
12 months. The current stipend is to be
$1,500 per month.
Indirect Costs
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The Snyder Act, 25 U.S.C. 13; the
Transfer Act, 42 U.S.C. 2001(a); and
section 217 of the Indian Health Care
Improvement Act, Public Law 94–437,
as amended (IHCIA), codified at 25
U.S.C. 1621p (https://www.govinfo.gov/
content/pkg/USCODE-2022-title25/
html/USCODE-2022-title25-chap18subchapII-sec1621p.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
Limitations
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/subchapterA/part-75/subpart-E/subject-groupECFR1eff2936a9211f7/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/subchapterA/part-75#p-75.2(Modified%20
Total%20Direct%20Cost)).
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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–INPSY–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:
Component
Submission form
Project Abstract ....
Use the Project Abstract Summary form.
Use the Project Narrative Attachment form.
Use the Budget Narrative Attachment form.
Insert each in a single Other
Attachments form.
Upload using each required
form.
Project Narrative ...
Budget Narrative ..
Attachments ..........
Required Forms ....
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
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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 10point.
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.
Heading
Introduction and need for assistance ...........................................
Project objectives, work plan, and
approach ....................................
Program evaluation .......................
Organization capabilities, key personnel, and qualifications ..........
Recommended
page length
5
10
5
5
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 limitations.
To create your budget narrative:
• Review the requirements in the
merit review section for more detail.
• 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.
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• For each line item, describe:
1. How the costs support achieving
the project’s proposed objectives.
2. 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.
Attachments
You will upload attachments in
Grants.gov using a single Other
Attachments Form. Unless stated below,
these attachments do not have page
limits.
Proof of Accreditation
Submit proof of program accreditation
from an accreditation agency recognized
by the U.S. Department of Education or
the nonprofit Council for Higher
Accreditation (CHEA) and American
Psychology Association (APA) and the
Commission of Accreditation (CoA).
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.
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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/
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current/title-45/subtitle-A/subchapterA/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. If a
position is not filled, attach a short
description of the position and
qualifications. See additional
instructions in merit review criteria.
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/subchapterA/part-75/subpart-F).
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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.
Criteria
The panel will assess the quality of
your responses and soundness of your
approaches to the following project
narrative sections.
Criterion
Total number
of points
= 100
1. Introduction and need for assistance .............................................
2. Project objectives, work plan,
and approach ...............................
3. Program evaluation .....................
4. Organizational capabilities, key
personnel, and qualifications .......
5. Support Requested .....................
10
40
30
15
5
Standard Forms
1. Introduction and Need for Assistance
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.
Maximum Points: 10
Submission
requirement
Forms
Application for Federal Assistance (SF–424).
Budget Information for NonConstruction Programs (SF–
424A).
Grants.gov Lobbying Form .......
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF–LLL).
With application.
With application.
With application.
If applicable, with
the application.
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.
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a. Present the comprehensive
framework of your proposed program.
b. Include the purpose and
background of your program.
c. Justify the need for your project and
clearly describe the unmet AI/AN
psychology workforce needs in AI/AN
communities.
d. Describe the social determinants
and health disparities that impact AI/
AN communities and how your
proposed program will serve the IHS
and Tribal health care programs as well
as provide support to IHS scholarship
recipients.
e. Discuss how these social
determinants have historically affected
access to AI/AN health care and have
impacted AI/AN student’s access to
education, specifically psychology
education.
f. Demonstrate your program’s
substantial benefit to Indian health
programs.
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 this NOFO.
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2. All universities and colleges
currently participating and submitting
competing continuation proposals must
include new objectives for this project
period.
b. Work plan
1. In your attachments, include a
work plan chart, with timelines, that
describes fully and clearly how you will
complete your proposed activities.
c. Approach
1. Recruiting students—You must
describe:
a. Your plan for outreach and
recruitment for health professions to
Indian communities including
elementary and secondary schools as
well as accredited and accessible
community colleges.
b. How you will provide summer
enrichment programs to expose Indian
students to the various fields of
psychology through research, clinical,
and experimental activities.
c. Your process for advertising,
selecting, and notifying scholarship
students.
d. How you will encourage AI/AN
clinical psychologists at the graduate
and undergraduate level.
2. Training and supporting student
success—You must describe how you
will:
a. Provide support services to
psychology students to facilitate their
success in the clinical psychology
program as well as track their progress.
b. Collect students’ BIA–4437 forms to
verify whether students receiving
tuition support in their program are
members of eligible, federally
recognized Tribes.
c. Assist the clinical psychologist
with job placement at eligible Indian
health sites and track their payback
status to ensure they fulfill their service
obligation.
d. Provide your students with clinical
rotation in AI/AN health programs.
e. Provide stipends to undergraduate
and graduate students to pursue a career
in psychology.
f. Use existing university tutoring,
counseling, and student support
services, to the maximum extent
feasible.
g. Provide career counseling,
academic advice, plans to correct
academic deficiencies, and other
activities to assist student retention.
h. Educate and train students in
opioid addiction prevention, treatment,
and recovery. Addressing the opioid
crisis is a Health and Human Services
(HHS) priority.
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psychologists at the graduate and
undergraduate level who deliver health
services to the AI/AN population.
j. Provide mechanisms and resources
to increase psychology student
enrollment, retention, and graduation.
3. Oversight and collaboration—You
must describe how you will:
a. Incorporate a program advisory
board comprised of representatives from
the Tribes and communities you plan to
serve.
b. Develop affiliation agreements with
tribal colleges and universities, the IHS,
university-affiliated programs, and other
appropriate accredited and accessible
entities to enhance the education of
Indian students.
c. Employ qualified Indians in the
program to the maximum extent
feasible.
3. Program Evaluation
Maximum Points: 30
a. Present a plan for evaluating
success in carrying out the project on
routine basis and in an annual
quantitative and qualitative evaluation
of the year’s activities.
b. Identify how you will adequately
document project objectives and
identify what areas need improvement.
c. Demonstrate the detailed steps and
timeline to effectively achieve your
proposed methodology and evaluation
plan.
d. Identify how the program director
will meet with other program directors
and staff each year to share best
practices, successes, and challenges.
e. Describe your organization’s
significant program activities and
accomplishments over the past five
years associated with the goals of this
announcement.
1. Provide a comparison of the actual
program accomplishments to the goals
established for the project period, or, if
applicable, provide justification for the
lack of progress.
2. Identify and summarize major
project activities during the project
period to improve the management of
the grant program.
4. Organizational Capabilities, Key
Personnel, and Qualifications
Maximum Points: 15
a. Provide an organizational chart and
describe your administrative,
managerial, and organization
arrangements and the facilities and
resources you will use to conduct your
proposed project.
b. List the key personnel who will
work with the program. In your
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attachments, submit position
descriptions and resumes of program
director and key staff with duties and
experience.
c. Explain who will write your
progress reports.
d. Identify your experience with other
similar projects, including the results of
those projects.
e. Provide evidence of your past or
potential cooperation and experience
with AI/AN communities and Tribes.
5. Budget and Budget Justification
Maximum Points: 5
a. Clearly define the budget in your
Budget Information for NonConstruction Programs (SF–424A).
b. In the Budget Narrative Form,
provide a justification and detailed
breakdown of the funding by category
for the first year of the project.
1. In your information about the
program director and project staff,
include salaries and percentage of time
assigned to the award.
2. List equipment purchases necessary
to conduct the project.
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 agencyfunded 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
Exemptions
Application Submission and Deadlines
If you cannot submit through
Grants.gov, you must request a waiver
before the application due date. Send
your waiver request to 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.
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
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/gettingstarted-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.
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V. Step 5: Submit Your Application
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 ontime 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/entityregistration).
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.
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/subtitleA/subchapter-A/part-75/subpart-B/
section-75.113).
Send written disclosures to IHS at
DGM@ihs.gov and to the Office of
Inspector General at grantdisclosures@
oig.hhs.gov. Include ‘‘Mandatory Grant
Disclosures’’ in subject line.
Application Checklist
Make sure you have everything you
need to apply:
Component
How to upload
b Project Abstract ....................................................................
b Project Narrative ...................................................................
b Budget Narrative ...................................................................
Attachments ...............................................................................
b Tribal resolution ....................................................................
b Work plan chart ....................................................................
b Proof of nonprofit status .......................................................
b Indirect cost agreement ........................................................
b Resumes and position descriptions ......................................
b Letter of support ...................................................................
b Audit documentation .............................................................
Other Required Forms (3 total) .................................................
b Application for Federal Assistance (SF–424) .......................
b Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF–
424A).
b Grants.gov Lobbying Form ...................................................
b Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF–LLL) ..........................
Use the Project Abstract Summary form .................................
Use the project Narrative Attachment form .............................
Use the Budget Narrative Attachment form .............................
Insert each in a single Other Attachments form..
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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/policiesregulations/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-administrativenational-policy-requirements.pdf).
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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
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Enforced by the HHS Office for Civil
Rights (https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/
for-providers/laws-regulationsguidance/laws/).
Assistance Listing (Catalog of Federal
Domestic Assistance or CFDA) Number:
93.970.
VI. Contacts and Support
Application Deadline Date: May 14,
2024.
Earliest Anticipated Start Date: July 1,
2024.
Agency Contacts
1. Program and Eligibility, Eric Pinto,
Senior Program Specialist, Email:
Eric.Pinto@ihs.gov, Phone: 301–443–
2544.
2. Grants Management and Financial,
DGM@ihs.gov.
Grants.gov
Grants.gov provides 24/7 support.
You can call 1–800–518–4726 or email
support@grants.gov. Hold on to your
ticket number.
If problems persist, contact the Office
of Grants Management at DGM@ihs.gov.
Please do so at least 10 days before the
application due date.
SAM.gov
GrantSolutions
For help, please contact the
GrantSolutions help desk at 866–577–
0771, or by email at help@
grantsolutions.gov.
Reference Websites
• U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS) (https://
www.hhs.gov/)
• Division of Grants Management |
Indian Health Service (IHS) (https://
www.ihs.gov/dgm/index.
cfm?module=dsp_dgm_funding)
• Grants Training Tools | 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.
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.
BILLING CODE 4166–14–P
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Indian Health Service
Announcement Type: New.
Funding Announcement Number:
HHS–2024–IHS–INMED–0001.
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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.
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
Funding Opportunity for Indians Into
Medicine (InMed)
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Eligibility—Who Can Apply
If you need help, you can call 866–
606–8220 or live chat with the Federal
Service Desk (https://www.fsd.gov/
gsafsd_sp).
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Key Dates
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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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Indian Health Service
Funding Opportunity for Indians Into Psychology (InPsy)
Announcement Type: New.
Funding Announcement Number: HHS-2024-IHS-INPSY-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: Cooperative Agreement.
Competition type: New.
Expected total program funding: $805,932.
Expected number of awards: 3.
Funding range per award for the first budget year: $227,500 to
$267,500.
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 organizations are eligible for this
opportunity:
Public and nonprofit private colleges and universities that offer a
Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical programs accredited by the American
Psychological Association will be eligible to apply for a cooperative
agreement under this announcement.
We will notify any applicants we determine to be ineligible.
Eligibility Exceptions
1. Individuals including sole proprietorships and foreign
organizations are not eligible.
2. We do not fund concurrent projects under this program. If you
get an award under this announcement, we cannot later fund you under
other InPsy programs while this award is active.
Other Eligibility Criteria
All schools and training programs must have current, unrestricted
accreditation by the American Psychological Association (APA). All
institutions must be fully accredited without restrictions at the time
of application.
See attachments for information you will submit to prove your
eligibility.
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 mission is to raise the physical, mental, social, and
spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest
level.
The Indian Healthcare Improvement Act (https://www.ihs.gov/IHCIA/)
authorizes the IHS to administer programs designed to attract and
recruit qualified Indians into health professions to ensure the
availability of health professionals to serve the AI/AN population.
Purpose
Our purpose is to increase the number of Indian clinical
psychologists who deliver health care services to AI/AN communities.
Our primary objectives are to:
1. Recruit and train Indian people to be clinical psychologists;
2. Provide stipends to people enrolled in schools of clinical
psychology to pay tuition, books, fees, and stipends for living
expenses.
Required Activities
1. You must develop and maintain psychology education programs and
recruit people to become clinical psychologists who will provide
services to AI/AN people.
2. You must provide scholarship grants to AI/AN students enrolled
in clinical psychology education programs.
3. Scholarship awards are for a one-year period.
4. You may award additional stipend support to each eligible
student for up to four years.
See the project narrative and merit review sections for more detail
on activities.
Cooperative Agreement Terms
Cooperative agreements use the same policies as grants. The
difference is that the IHS will have substantial involvement in the
project during the entire period of performance. Below is a detailed
description of our level of involvement.
The IHS program official will:
Work closely with your program director to ensure timely
management and that you meet all goals and objectives of your proposed
project.
Provide American Indians into Psychology scholarship
materials and policies for student program reviews.
Initiate default proceedings within 90 days after
receiving your notification that a student:
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1. has been dismissed from the program;
2. has withdrawn from school;
3. failed to graduate with a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology;
4. failed to begin a required period of supervised clinical hours
required for state licensure;
5. failed to meet the minimum required number of supervised
clinical hours prior to licensure;
6. failed to get licensed and begin obligated service time within
90 days; or
7. failed to complete the service.
Receive your required semi-annual progress reports and
review them for program compliance.
Provide you with programmatic technical assistance, as
requested.
Coordinate and conduct site visits and periodic conference
calls with you and students as time and budget permit.
Work in partnership with the Division of Grants
Management.
Funding Policies and Limitations
Limitations
We allow pre-award costs up to 90 days before the start
date of the award if the costs are otherwise allowable if awarded. You
incur pre-award costs at your organization's risk.
Policies
Total award funds include both direct and indirect costs.
Each applicant can receive only one award.
You may include, as a direct cost, tuition and student
support for students selected to receive a scholarship under your
program. Scholarship support is full-time tuition, fees, books, and
other expenses. This includes uniforms and monthly stipends for living
expenses for 12 months. The current stipend is to be $1,500 per month.
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 Snyder Act, 25 U.S.C. 13; the Transfer Act, 42 U.S.C. 2001(a);
and section 217 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, Public Law
94-437, as amended (IHCIA), codified at 25 U.S.C. 1621p (https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2022-title25/html/USCODE-2022-title25-chap18-subchapII-sec1621p.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-INPSY-
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................... 5
Project objectives, work plan, and approach............ 10
Program evaluation..................................... 5
Organization capabilities, key personnel, and 5
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
limitations.
To create your budget narrative:
Review the requirements in the merit review section for
more detail.
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.
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For each line item, describe:
1. How the costs support achieving the project's proposed
objectives.
2. 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.
Attachments
You will upload attachments in Grants.gov using a single Other
Attachments Form. Unless stated below, these attachments do not have
page limits.
Proof of Accreditation
Submit proof of program accreditation from an accreditation agency
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the nonprofit Council
for Higher Accreditation (CHEA) and American Psychology Association
(APA) and the Commission of Accreditation (CoA).
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. If a position is not filled, attach a short description of
the position and qualifications. See additional instructions in merit
review criteria.
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).
Standard 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.
Criteria
The panel will assess the quality of your responses and soundness
of your approaches to the following project narrative sections.
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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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1. Introduction and Need for Assistance
Maximum Points: 10
a. Present the comprehensive framework of your proposed program.
b. Include the purpose and background of your program.
c. Justify the need for your project and clearly describe the unmet
AI/AN psychology workforce needs in AI/AN communities.
d. Describe the social determinants and health disparities that
impact AI/AN communities and how your proposed program will serve the
IHS and Tribal health care programs as well as provide support to IHS
scholarship recipients.
e. Discuss how these social determinants have historically affected
access to AI/AN health care and have impacted AI/AN student's access to
education, specifically psychology education.
f. Demonstrate your program's substantial benefit to Indian health
programs.
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 this NOFO.
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2. All universities and colleges currently participating and
submitting competing continuation proposals must include new objectives
for this project period.
b. Work plan
1. In your attachments, include a work plan chart, with timelines,
that describes fully and clearly how you will complete your proposed
activities.
c. Approach
1. Recruiting students--You must describe:
a. Your plan for outreach and recruitment for health professions to
Indian communities including elementary and secondary schools as well
as accredited and accessible community colleges.
b. How you will provide summer enrichment programs to expose Indian
students to the various fields of psychology through research,
clinical, and experimental activities.
c. Your process for advertising, selecting, and notifying
scholarship students.
d. How you will encourage AI/AN clinical psychologists at the
graduate and undergraduate level.
2. Training and supporting student success--You must describe how
you will:
a. Provide support services to psychology students to facilitate
their success in the clinical psychology program as well as track their
progress.
b. Collect students' BIA-4437 forms to verify whether students
receiving tuition support in their program are members of eligible,
federally recognized Tribes.
c. Assist the clinical psychologist with job placement at eligible
Indian health sites and track their payback status to ensure they
fulfill their service obligation.
d. Provide your students with clinical rotation in AI/AN health
programs.
e. Provide stipends to undergraduate and graduate students to
pursue a career in psychology.
f. Use existing university tutoring, counseling, and student
support services, to the maximum extent feasible.
g. Provide career counseling, academic advice, plans to correct
academic deficiencies, and other activities to assist student
retention.
h. Educate and train students in opioid addiction prevention,
treatment, and recovery. Addressing the opioid crisis is a Health and
Human Services (HHS) priority.
i. Increase the skills of and provide continuing education to
clinical psychologists at the graduate and undergraduate level who
deliver health services to the AI/AN population.
j. Provide mechanisms and resources to increase psychology student
enrollment, retention, and graduation.
3. Oversight and collaboration--You must describe how you will:
a. Incorporate a program advisory board comprised of
representatives from the Tribes and communities you plan to serve.
b. Develop affiliation agreements with tribal colleges and
universities, the IHS, university-affiliated programs, and other
appropriate accredited and accessible entities to enhance the education
of Indian students.
c. Employ qualified Indians in the program to the maximum extent
feasible.
3. Program Evaluation
Maximum Points: 30
a. Present a plan for evaluating success in carrying out the
project on routine basis and in an annual quantitative and qualitative
evaluation of the year's activities.
b. Identify how you will adequately document project objectives and
identify what areas need improvement.
c. Demonstrate the detailed steps and timeline to effectively
achieve your proposed methodology and evaluation plan.
d. Identify how the program director will meet with other program
directors and staff each year to share best practices, successes, and
challenges.
e. Describe your organization's significant program activities and
accomplishments over the past five years associated with the goals of
this announcement.
1. Provide a comparison of the actual program accomplishments to
the goals established for the project period, or, if applicable,
provide justification for the lack of progress.
2. Identify and summarize major project activities during the
project period to improve the management of the grant program.
4. Organizational Capabilities, Key Personnel, and Qualifications
Maximum Points: 15
a. Provide an organizational chart and describe your
administrative, managerial, and organization arrangements and the
facilities and resources you will use to conduct your proposed project.
b. List the key personnel who will work with the program. In your
attachments, submit position descriptions and resumes of program
director and key staff with duties and experience.
c. Explain who will write your progress reports.
d. Identify your experience with other similar projects, including
the results of those projects.
e. Provide evidence of your past or potential cooperation and
experience with AI/AN communities and Tribes.
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 Form, provide a justification and
detailed breakdown of the funding by category for the first year of the
project.
1. In your information about the program director and project
staff, include salaries and percentage of time assigned to the award.
2. List equipment purchases necessary to conduct the project.
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, Eric Pinto, Senior Program Specialist,
Email: ihs.gov">Eric.Pinto@ihs.gov, Phone: 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.
[FR Doc. 2024-05056 Filed 3-8-24; 8:45 am]
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