[Federal Register: July 1, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 126)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[Program Announcement 04148]
International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease:
Improving the Effectiveness of Tuberculosis Prevention and Control
Programs in Resource-Limited Countries; Notice of Intent To Fund Single
Eligibility Award
A. Purpose
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the
intent to fund fiscal year (FY) 2004 funds for a cooperative agreement
program to improve the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of
tuberculosis (TB) prevention and control programs in resource-limited
countries. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number for this
program is 93.116.
B. Eligible Applicant
Assistance will be provided only to the International Union Against
Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IUATLD). No other applications will be
solicited or accepted.
The IUATLD is the only qualified international non-governmental
organization (NGO) that has the technical and administrative capacity
to conduct the specific set of activities requested to support CDC TB
prevention and control activities outlined under this cooperative
agreement because:
1. As the leading NGO combating TB globally, the IUATLD is uniquely
positioned, in terms of legal authority, ability, track record,
infrastructure, and credibility throughout the world to provide the
critically needed support and technical expertise to MOH, as well as
National TB Control Programs (NTPs) and locally based TB associations,
to improve control and treatment of TB in their respective countries.
2. The IUATLD is the only international NGO with the required
networks, connections, and working experience with MOH, NTPs and
community based organizations in high TB burden countries that can
compliment and support CDC's activities in these settings, including
the provision of technical assistance to plan, design, implement, and
evaluate TB program activities at the country level.
3. The IUATLD has a demonstrated track record and worldwide
reputation in the planning, implementation and evaluation of
specialized programs to develop and train networks of international and
in-country technical experts, program managers, consultants, health-
care providers and decision makers who can provide assistance to NTPs
in high burden countries.
4. The IUATLD has an established framework and mechanisms to plan,
develop and implement specialized training activities to support TB
diagnosis, treatment and control activities in numerous countries,
enabling it to immediately become engaged in the activities listed in
this announcement.
5. Resulting from its history of collaboration and technical
assistance, the IUATLD has an unprecedented level of access to all
MOHs, NTPs, and related programs in high burden countries.
6. In collaboration with other international organizations
(including CDC, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the
WHO), the IUATLD works to accomplish its mission by disseminating
information related to TB program needs and services; recommending and
advocating improved policies and programs; and providing consultation
and guidance at the international, national, and local levels to
prevent and control TB.
7. The IUATLD is uniquely qualified to conduct activities that have
specific relevance to the TB response mission and objectives of CDC,
and are considered essential by the Division of Tuberculosis
Elimination (DTBE), to support its medium and long-term mission
targets.
C. Funding
Approximately $170,000 is available in FY 2004 to fund this award.
It is expected that the award will begin on or before September 1,
2004, and will be made for a 12-month budget period within a project
period of up to five years. Funding estimates may change.
D. Where to Obtain Additional Information
For general comments or questions about this announcement, contact:
Technical Information Management, CDC Procurement and Grants Office,
2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341-4146, Telephone: 770-488-2700.
For program technical assistance, contact: Michael Qualls, Project
Officer, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination, National Center for HIV,
STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), 1600 Clifton Road, Mailstop E-10, Atlanta, GA 30333, Telephone:
404-639-8488, E-mail: MQualls@cdc.gov.
For financial, grants management, or budget assistance, contact:
Steward
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Nichols, Grants Management Specialist, CDC Procurement and Grants
Office, 2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341, Telephone: 770-488-
2788, E-mail: SNichols1@cdc.gov.
Dated: June 25, 2004.
Alan Kotch,
Acting Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention.
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