[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 117 (Wednesday, June 18, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36560-36565]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-15385]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Office of the Secretary, Assistant Secretary for Planning and 
Evaluation; Notice of Funding Availability for Policy and Research 
Grants (State Innovation Grants)

AGENCY: The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and 
Evaluation (ASPE), HHS.

ACTION: Notice of grant competition.

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SUMMARY: The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and 
Evaluation announces its intention to conduct a grant competition for 
ASPE State Innovation Demonstration Grants. This competition is limited 
to current recipients of FY 2002 ASPE State Innovation Planning Grants.
    The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: The CFDA number 
is 93.239.
    Closing Date: The closing date for submitting applications under 
this announcement is August 18, 2003. Please email Brenda Benesch at 
[email protected] by July 8, 2003 to inform the government of your 
intent to submit an application. Please include the proposed title of 
the project and the name of the agency submitting the application. 
Providing notice of intent to submit is not a requirement for 
submitting an application. However, a notice of intent to submit will 
help the federal government in planning for the review process.
    Mailing Address: Applications should be submitted to be determined.
    You will receive email confirmation to notify you that your 
application was received within 14 days of the closing date. If you do 
not receive confirmation within 14 days of the closing date, please 
contact to be determined at the address above.
    The printed Federal Register notice is the only official program 
announcement.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Administrative questions should be 
directed to be determined at the address or phone number listed above. 
Administrative questions will be accepted and responded to up to ten 
working days prior to closing date of receipt of applications. 
Technical questions should be directed to Brenda Benesch, either by 
telephone (202-260-0382), fax (202-690-6562), e-mail 
([email protected]) or in writing at the following address, Office 
of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, Department of 
Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 450G, 
Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Washington, DC 20201. If you send your 
question(s) in writing, please call to confirm receipt. Technical 
questions will be accepted and responded to up to ten working days 
prior to the closing date of receipt of applications.
    Application Materials: Application materials are included in this 
package and are also available from the ASPE World Wide Web site: 
http://aspe.hhs.gov/funding.htm or by calling to be determined.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This program announcement consists of five 
parts: Part I: Background--Legislative authority, Background 
information, Purpose, Technical assistance and process evaluation; Part 
II: Project and Applicant Eligibility--Eligible applicants, Available 
funds, Budget and project period, and Matching requirements; Part III: 
The Review Process--Intergovernmental review, Initial screening, and 
Competitive review and evaluation criteria; Part IV: The Application--
Application development, Application submission, Disposition of 
applications, and Components of a complete application; Part V: 
Questions and Answers.

Part I. Background

A. Legislative Authority

    This announcement is authorized by section 1110 of the Social 
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1310) and section 310 of the Public Health 
Service Act and awards will be made from funds appropriated under the 
Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (Pub. L. 108-7).

B. Background Information

    In FY 2002 ASPE awarded state innovation demonstration grants to 
five states and planning grants to ten states to help them implement or 
develop innovative approaches for providing health and human services 
more efficiently. Planning grants were awarded for up to a 17-month 
project period. The following planning grants were awarded:
    [sbull] Alaska Department of Health and Social Sciences-- 
``Planning for

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Comprehensive Early Childhood Mental Health in Alaska'';
    [sbull] Arizona Department of Health Services-- ``Arizona Diabetic 
Patient Self-Management Project'';
    [sbull] Arkansas Department of Human Services-- ``Improving 
Transitions from the Institutions into the Community'';
    [sbull] Delaware Health and Social Services-- ``Self-Directed 
Supports for Community Living'';
    [sbull] District of Columbia Department of Health-- ``DC Youth 
Violence Prevention Initiative-'';
    [sbull] Iowa Department of Human Services-- ``Healthy Marriage/
Responsible Fatherhood'';
    [sbull] Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services-- 
``Child Welfare Wrap Around Service Delivery'';
    [sbull] Maryland Department of Aging-- ``Changing Interagency 
Service Delivery Systems to Help Older Public Housing Residents'';
    [sbull] New Hampshire State Department of Health and Human 
Services-- ``Granite State Data Archive''; and
    [sbull] South Carolina Department of Social Services-- ``Keep Them 
Home: An Adult Protective Service Program.''

C. Purpose

    ASPE has determined that building on the efforts already underway 
is the most efficient use of the Fiscal Year 2003 state innovative 
grant funds. Since fiscal limitations prevent use from funding all ten 
planning grantees to move into a second-year, transitional planning/
demonstration phase, we plan to conduct a limited competition among the 
planning grantees in order to select 2-3 that will receive second-year 
resources. ASPE's goal in supporting this phase is to enable some 
states to implement their innovative ideas, as well as to improve our 
understanding of the process of successful innovation. Planning 
grantees that receive additional funding will be expected to strengthen 
their activities and begin implementation. We anticipate that lessons 
learned from the planning and implementation process will assist 
program directors and state officials across the country in planning 
and implementing innovative projects. We plan to provide additional 
funding to 2-3 grantees. Each applicant may request funds in the range 
of $300,000-$500,000 per year for a maximum of three years. Decision on 
subsequent funding will be made on a noncompetitive basis based on the 
availability of funds, the adequate progress of the grantee, and such 
other similar criteria as the Department determines. Any requested 
additional funding will be reviewed to determine that the continuation 
of the project is consistent with the purposes of the announcement.

D. Technical Assistance and Process Evaluation

    The Lewin Group will provide a limited amount of tailored technical 
assistance to the states. The independent process evaluation begun in 
the FY2002 phase of the State Innovation Grants initiative will be 
expanded to document the progress of the FY2003 grantees. The process 
evaluation will, at a minimum, address key research questions:
    1. What are the issues and challenges associated with implementing 
and operating the funded projects?
    2. What are the expected short and long-term implications of this 
intervention for clients, as well as for agencies involved?
    3. What other innovative ideas/projects may grow out of each funded 
project and the program as a whole?
    We expect that the work undertake through this evaluation will 
result in important operational lessons and sound information about 
implementing innovative approaches. ASPE expects that this investment 
will benefit low-income clients and families, state and local health 
and human service administrators, others who work with low-income 
people, and the general public.

Part II. Project and Applicant Eligibility

A. Eligible Applicants

    This grant competition is limited to the FY2002 State Innovation 
Grant recipients (see Part I B).

B. Available Funds

    Approximately $1 million is expected to be available from ASPE 
funds appropriated for fiscal year 2003. We estimate that this level of 
funding will support between 2-3 grants.

C. Budget and Project Period

    Awards under this announcement will be made for 12-month budget 
periods. States may propose projects up to 36 months in duration. 
Subject to the availability of funds, grantees with projects which last 
longer then 12 months may be allowed to submit subsequent applications 
for additional funding, at a lower funding level, for additional budget 
period(s). Decisions on subsequent funding will be made on a 
noncompetitive basis based on the availability of funds, the adequacy 
of grantee progress, and such other similar criteria as the Department 
may determine. Any requests for additional funding also will be 
reviewed to ensure that the continuation of the project is consistent 
with the purpose of the announcement.
    After a grant award is made, any purchase of computer hardware or 
software needs to be requested in writing by the grantee and approved 
in writing by the ASPE project officer and the grants officer. 
Purchases of computer hardware or software for routine uses will not be 
considered. See Part IV, Section II for more information on review 
criteria for MIS/Data System proposals.
    No funds may be paid as profit to grantees or subgrantees, i.e., 
any amount is excess of allowable direct and indirect costs of the 
recipient (45 CFR 74.81). Grant monies can be used for client services 
to the extent that the cost of the services cannot be covered under 
existing programs.

D. Matching Requirements

    Grantees must provide at least 10 percent of the total approved 
cost of the project. The total approved cost of the project is the sum 
of the Federal share and the non-Federal share. The non-Federal share 
may be met by cash or in-kind contributions, although applicants are 
encouraged to meet their match requirements through cash contributions. 
For example, a state with a project with a total budget (both direct 
and indirect costs) of $500,000 may request up to $450,000 in federal 
funds. Matching requirements cannot be met with funds from other 
federally-funded programs.
    If a proposed project activity has approved funding support from 
other funding sources, the amount, duration, purpose, and source of the 
funds should be indicated in materials submitted under this 
announcement. If completion of the proposed project activity is 
contingent upon approval of funding from other sources, the 
relationship between the funds being sought elsewhere and from ASPE 
should be discussed in the budget information submitted as a part of 
the abstract. In both cases, the contribution that ASPE funds will make 
to the project should be clearly presented.

Part III. The Review Process

A. Intergovernmental Review

    State Single Point of Contact (E.O. No. 12372)--DHHS has determined 
that this program is not subject to Executive Order 12372, 
``Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.'' Applicants are not 
required to seek intergovernmental review of their applications within 
the constraints of E.O. 12372.

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B. Initial Screening

    Each application submitted under this program announcement will 
undergo a pre-review to determine that (1) the application was received 
by the closing date and submitted in accordance with the instructions 
in this announcement; (2) the applicant is eligible for funding; (3) 
the applicant has included assurances that they and other relevant 
participating organizations will be willing to field test strategies, 
based on their initial planning phase, and will participate in a 
process evaluation to document the steps taken from planning to 
implementation [this must be indicated on the page with the project 
abstract--see part IV, section E, 8(a)]; and (4) is within the page 
limit (see part IV, section A). Note that applications exceeding the 
page limit will not be reviewed further and will be ineligible for 
funding.

C. Competitive Review and Evaluation Criteria

    Applications that pass the initial ASPE pre-review screening will 
be evaluated and rated by an independent review panel on the basis of 
specific evaluation criteria. The evaluation criteria are designed to 
assess the quality of the proposed project and to determine the 
likelihood of its success. The evaluation criteria are closely related 
and are considered as a whole in judging the overall quality of an 
application. Points are awarded only to applications that are 
responsive to the evaluation criteria as provided in this program 
announcement.
    In order to ensure that the interests of the Federal Government are 
met, in making the final selections, ASPE may consider additional 
factors, in addition to the review criteria identified below. These 
additional factors may include such things as the applicants' readiness 
to transition from a planning to an implementation phase; capacity for 
continued and sustainable innovation; the potential impact of the 
innovation on the target population; the potential for building upon 
funding activities; the extent of partnerships with local entities; and 
the overall diversity of program activities within the applicant pool.
    Proposed projects will be reviewed using the following evaluation 
criteria:
(1) Approach: (40 points)
    The application will be judged on the extent to which the proposed 
approaches to project activities are adequate and appropriate to meet 
the objectives for projects in this program as set out in this 
announcement. As a part of the proposed approach, the application 
should identify the key, relevant organizations that will be involved 
in project activity and describe operational relationships that exist 
or will be put into place among the state, local public, private and 
non-profit agencies, and any other entities. Plans for cross-agency 
collaboration should be clearly explained.
    Applicants should include a discussion of the proposed approach for 
implementing and operating the innovative strategies identifying 
specific steps to be undertaken. The approach should include a 
discussion of the time frame and action steps necessary before the 
implementation/demonstration phase of the project becomes operational 
(e.g., staff must be trained over the next six months; partnerships 
with local agencies, non-profits, employers, etc. must be established, 
etc.). Applicants should provide a detailed description of the steps 
necessary to transition from a planning grant to a larger demonstration 
grant. Applicants should also describe how the transition to a 
demonstration grant will affect goals and objectives. In particular, 
applicants should address whether or not goals and objectives 
identified for the planning phase will need to be modified for the 
transition to a demonstration phase. The application will be judged 
based on the extent to which the proposed project demonstrates a firm 
commitment of State, and/or local, and/or private funding and/or in-
kind contributions dedicated to sustainability of the project, on the 
extent to which it is innovative, and on its potential for improving 
outcomes either in target populations or management of state programs.
    The application should include a brief discussion of the location 
of the proposed project to be implemented. Maps or other graphic aids 
may be attached. Applications should include appropriate information 
about the size of the target population in the proposed site/area and 
other data or information available that relate to the project 
activity.
    It may be necessary for agencies to provide data to Lewin or to 
HHS. The types of data possibly requested under this project may 
include administrative data, including data on program attendance, or 
other participation data. Data may also be collected from program 
managers and staff and from individuals participating in the 
demonstration program to be implemented. The proposed approach should 
indicate the availabilty of such data, the source of the data, the 
extent to which it can be obtained or accessed by the applicant 
organization, the existence of data exchange agreements with other 
agencies that are the source of needed data, and the willingness of the 
applicant agency to obtain data needed for the evaluation. Any 
limitations regarding data availability or access should be discussed, 
including any fees for data.
    Any application for a project involving the use of personally-
identifiable information about patients or clients that grantees 
collect should describe how the project intends to address the privacy 
and confidentiality issues presented by the data collection. The 
description should not include details of collection, consent, security 
and the like. It should describe the organizational and planning 
approaches that will ensure that the project addresses these issues in 
a thoughtful way, respectful of the patients' and clients' privacy and 
dignity, in accord with all applicable law, and, if appropriate, taking 
particular account of the special privacy issues created by systems 
that integrate or link administrative data across several programs that 
serve the same population.
(2) Objectives and Need for Assistance: (15 points)
    The applications should describe (1) issues and challenges which 
the applicant has considered and dealt with to date in designing and/or 
implementing strategies for system improvements, including an 
assessment of the current delivery system and the most urgent needs of 
the project's target population or system, and (2) the proposed 
strategy for the transition from a planning to a demonstration phase 
and ways in which it will significantly enhance innovative services for 
the target population. (3) A description of existing resources and 
programs for the target population, barriers in the current delivery 
system, and gaps in service delivery should also be included. The 
applicant should include any supporting data or available information 
gained during the planning phase that further demonstrates why the 
innovation is needed, and how the planning phase contributed to the 
development of innovative ways to serve the target populations. 
Applications will be judged on the relevance of the discussion to the 
program objectives set out within this announcement. The application 
will also be judged on the extent to which the innovation proposed will 
help to address the target population's needs, build the knowledge 
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applicability to a range of states and localities.
(3) Results or Benefits Expected: (15 points)
    The application should describe how the proposed implementation 
phase will address the identified needs and improve the delivery of 
services or activities. The application should identify specific 
outcome measures (goals) to be achieved through implementation of the 
innovation.
    Goals should be tied to discrete, measurable objectives. Examples 
include: increase in the proportion of participants entering jobs at 
higher wage levels; increased partnerships between agencies and 
employers to support working families; increased access to health and 
human services benefits; increased integration of programs or services 
targeting clients with multiple barriers; increased innovation related 
to ``consumer-directed'' approaches to home and community-based long-
term care services; more rapid access to program and client date; etc. 
The application will be judged on the extent to which the proposed 
program design or policies can be expected to achieve the stated 
project goals.
    In committing to participate in a process evaluation, applicants 
should be able to report baseline information, including the size of 
the target population and the expected number of individuals or 
families to be served by the project, as appropriate. Interim and final 
program reports will be required.
(4) Staff and Position Data (10 Points)
    The application should include a listing of key individuals who 
will oversee and work on the project, specifically identifying the key 
individuals from the applicant agency who will serve as the primary 
contacts for ASPE and contractor staff, indicating their positions, 
areas of responsibility and authority, and the proportion of time that 
will be available for project activity.
    Applications will be judged on the extent to which individuals with 
appropriate authority, positions, and experience will work on the 
project and the adequacy of time allocated for key staff to the 
project. In addition, the application will be judged on the extent to 
which there is a commitment to the project evidenced by the 
participation of senior state and local officials and managers and on 
the adequacy of the proposed plans for obtaining advice and direction 
regarding project work and involvement and assistance to resolve issues 
or problems, as appropriate.
(5) Adequacy of Workplan (10 points)
    Applicants should provide details about how planning projects will 
be implemented. Applications should delineate tasks for completing the 
work, indicate staff assignments for each task, and provide a schedule 
for completing each task. Applicants should also describe mechanisms 
that will be put in place to maintain quality control over the project. 
The application will be judged on the appropriateness and timeliness of 
the work schedule and tasks, staff assignments, and quality assurance 
plan.
(6) Budget Appropriateness (10 points)
    The application must include a narrative description and 
justification for proposed budget line items and demonstrate that the 
project's costs are adequate, reasonable and necessary for the 
activities or personnel to be supported. The budget and narrative 
should have a clear relationship to the approach. The application will 
be judged on the extent to which adequate staffing and other resources 
will be provided as required to successfully carry out the tasks and 
activities proposed. (Applicants should refer to the budget information 
presented in the Standard Forms 424 and 424A, which can be found at 
http://aspe.hhs.gov/funding.htm).

Part IV. The Application

A. Application Development

    In order to be considered for an award under this program 
announcement, an application must be submitted on the forms supplied 
and in the manner prescribed by ASPE. Application materials including 
forms and instructions are attached to this announcement. Additional 
copies are available from to be determined.
    Applicants should refer to the attached application kit for 
instructions regarding which forms, certifications and assurances are 
required and for instructions on completing the forms and preparing and 
submitting the application. Each application package must include an 
original and two copies of the complete application. All pages of the 
narrative must be sequentially numbered and unbound.
    Applications must be received in the following format:
    [sbull] 12 point font size
    [sbull] Single line spacing
    [sbull] 1 inch top, bottom, left, and right margins
    [sbull] Applications should not exceed 20 pages. Page limits apply 
to items Section IV, D, 8(b-e) only; page limits do not include 
standard forms, certificates, and the like. Forms are available from 
GRANTS OFFICER TO BE DETERMINED or may be obtained electronically from 
the ASPE World Wide Web site: http://aspe.hhs.gov/funding.htm. 
Applications that are not received in the format described above and/or 
exceed the page limit, will not be reviewed. Applicants are requested 
to be concise. Applicants are encouraged not to attach or include bound 
reports or other documents.

B. Application Submission

    1. Mailed applications must be postmarked by midnight three days 
prior to the closing date. Otherwise, they will be classified as late.
    2. Deadline. The closing date (deadline) for submission of 
applications is August 18, 2003. Please email Brenda Benesch at 
[email protected] by July 8, 2003 to inform the government of your 
intent to submit an application. Providing notice of intent to submit 
is not a requirement for submitting an application. However, a notice 
of intent to submit will help the Federal government in the planning 
for the review process. USPS mailed applications shall be considered as 
meeting the announced deadline if they are either received on or before 
the deadline date or postmarked by midnight three days prior to the 
closing date and received by ASPE in time for the independent review 
(within 2 weeks of the deadline): to be determined.
    If applicants use a commercial mail service, they must ensure that 
a legibly dated, machine produced postmark of a commercial mail service 
is affixed to the envelope/package containing the application. To be 
acceptable as proof of timely mailing, a postmark from a commercial 
mail service must include the logo/emblem of the commercial mail 
service company and must reflect the date the package was received by 
the commercial mail service company from the applicant. Private metered 
postmarks shall not be acceptable as proof of timely mailing. 
(Applicants are cautioned that express/overnight mail services do not 
always deliver as agreed.)
    Applications hand-carried by applicants, applicant couriers, or by 
other representatives of the applicant shall be considered as meeting 
the announced deadline if they are received on or before the deadline 
date, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EST, at: to be 
determined. The address must appear on the envelope/package containing 
the application with the note ``Attention: to be determined'' 
(Applicants are cautioned that express/

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overnight mail services do not always deliver as agreed).
    Applications transmitted by fax or through other electronic means 
will not be accepted regardless of date or time of submission or 
receipt.
    3. Late applications. Applications that do not meet the criteria 
above are considered late applications. To be determined shall notify 
each late applicant that its application will not be considered in the 
current competition.
    4. Extension of deadlines. NICHD may extend an application deadline 
when circumstances such as acts of God (floods, hurricanes, etc.) 
occur, or when there are widespread disruptions of the mail service, or 
in other rare cases. Determinations to extend or waive deadline 
requirements rest with grants officer to be determined, the ASPE Grants 
Management Officer.

C. Disposition of Applications

    1. Approval, disapproval, or deferral. On the basis of the review 
of the application, the Assistant Secretary will either (a) approve the 
application as a whole or in part; (b) disapprove the application; or 
(c) defer action on the application for such reasons as lack of funds 
or a need for further review.
    2. Notification of disposition. The Assistant Secretary for 
Planning and Evaluation will notify the applicants of the disposition 
of their applications. If approved, a signed notification of the award 
will be sent to the business office named in the ASPE checklist.
    3. The Assistant Secretary's Discretion. Nothing in this 
announcement should be construed as to obligate the Assistant Secretary 
for Planning and Evaluation to make any awards whatsoever. Awards and 
the distribution of awards among the priority areas are contingent on 
the needs of the Department at any point in time and the quality of the 
applications that are received.

D. Components of a Complete Application

    A complete application consists of the following items in this 
order:
    1. Application for Federal Assistance (Standard Form 424);
    2. Budget Information--Non-construction Programs (Standard Form 
424A);
    3. Assurances--Non-construction Programs (Standard Form 424B);
    4. Table of Contents;
    5. Budget Justification for Section B Budget Categories;
    6. Proof of Non-profit Status, if appropriate;
    7. Copy of the applicant's Approved Indirect Cost Rate Agreement, 
if necessary;
    8. Project Narrative Statement, organized in six sections, 
addressing the following topics (b) through (e) are limited to twenty 
(20) single-spaced pages:
    (a) Abstract (must include assurance of willingness to participate 
in a process evaluation),
    (b) Goals, Objectives and Usefulness of the Project,
    (c) Methodology and Design,
    (d) Background of the Personnel and Organizational Capabilities,
    (e) Work plan (timetable), and
    (f) Budget narrative.
    9. Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace;
    10. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, or other 
Responsibility Matters;
    11. Certification and, if necessary, Disclosure Regarding Lobbying;
    12. Supplement to Section II--Key Personnel;
    13. Application for Federal Assistance Checklist.
    Standard forms are available from GRANTS OFFICER TO BE DETERMINED 
or may be obtained electronically from the ASPE world wide web site: 
http://aspe.hhs.gov/funding.htm

Part V. Questions and Answers

1. Who May Submit an Application Under This Announcement?

    State agencies that received ASPE State Innovation Planning grants 
in FY 2002 are eligible to apply.
    The following planning grantees are eligible to apply for an FY 
2003 ASPE State Innovation Demonstration grant: (1) Alaska Department 
of Health and Social Services--``Planning for Comprehensive Early 
Childhood Mental Health in Alaska''; (2) Arizona Department of Health 
Services--``Arizona Diabetic Patient Self-Management Project''; (3) 
Arkansas Department of Human Services--``Improving Transitions from the 
Institutions into the Community''; (4) Delaware Health and Social 
Services--``Self-Directed Supports for Community Living''; (5) District 
of Columbia Department of Health--``DC Youth Violence Prevention 
Initiative--''; (6) Iowa Department of Human Services--``Healthy 
Marriage/Responsible Fatherhood''; (7) Kansas Department of Social and 
Rehabilitation Services--``Child Welfare Wrap Around Service 
Delivery''; (8) Maryland Department of Aging--``Changing Interagency 
Service Delivery Systems to Help Older Public Housing Residents''; (9) 
New Hampshire State Department of Health and Human Services--``Granite 
State Data Archive''; and (10) South Carolina Department of Social 
Services--``Keep Them Home: An Adult Protective Service Program''.

2. How Much Money Is Available for Grants Under This Announcement?

    The total that is available under this announcement is 
approximately $1 million. ASPE anticipates that individual awards will 
be between $300,000-$500,000 per year.

3. How Many Awards Will Be Made or How Many Applications Will Be 
Approved?

    ASPE anticipates awarding 2-3 grants.

4. Are There Page Limits or Other Page Guidelines for the Narrative 
Section of the Application

    Yes, there are page limits for the applications. Applicants are 
requested to be concise. The announcement indicates that applications 
are not expected to be lengthy (see Part III, Section C). Applications 
must be no longer than 20 pages. Applications must be typed in 12 point 
font size, with single line spacing, and 1 inch top, bottom, right, and 
left margins. Applications that exceed the page limits and other 
guidelines will not be considered.

5. Where Should Applications To Be Sent?

    An original and two copies of the complete application should be 
sent to: To be determined.

6. What Is the Application Submission Deadline?

    Applications must be received or postmarked by August 18, 2003.

7. What Is the Deadline for Applications Sent via Overnight Courier 
Services?

    Applications that are hand-carried will be considered as meeting 
the deadline if they are received on or before the deadline date 
between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EST at NICHD, Grants 
Management Branch, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 6100 
Executive Boulevard, Room 8A01 Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7510 (Regular 
Mail) or Rockville, Maryland 20852 (Express Mail), Phone: (301) 435-
6997, Fax: (301) 402-0915. The address must include the designation: 
``Attention: Grants Officer To Be Determined.'' (Applicants are 
cautioned that express/overnight mail services do not always deliver as 
agreed.)

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8. May Applications Be Faxed or Sent Electronically?

    No. Applications transmitted by fax or through other electronic 
means will not be accepted regardless of date or time of submission or 
receipt.

9. Where Can Additional Copies of the Announcement and/or Forms Be 
Obtained?

    The complete package, announcement and standard forms, may be 
obtained by calling to be determined.

    Dated: June 9, 2003.
William F. Raub,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation.
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