[Federal Register: July 12, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 132)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Indian Health Service
Indians Into Medicine Program
CFDA Number: 93.970.
Key Dates: August 13, 2004; August 19, 2004; August 25, 2004;
September 20, 2004.
I. Funding Opportunity Description
The Indian Health Service (IHS) announces that competitive grant
applications are being accepted for the Indians Into Medicine (INMED)
Program established by section 114 of the Indian Health Care
Improvement Act of 1976 (25 U.S.C. 1612), as amended by Pub. L. 102-
573. There will be only one funding cycle during Fiscal Year (FY) 2004.
This program is described at 93.970 in the Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance and is governed by regulations at 42 CFR 36.310 et seq.
Costs will be determined in accordance with applicable OMB Circulars.
II. Award Information
It is anticipated that approximately $215,000 will be available for
one award. The anticipated start date of the grant will be September
20, 2004, in order to begin recruitment for the 2004-2005 academic
year. Projects will be awarded for a budget term of 12 months, with a
maximum project period of up to three (3) years. Grant funding levels
include both direct and indirect costs. Funding of succeeding years
will be based on the FY 2004 level, continuing need for the program,
satisfactory performance, and the availability of appropriations in
those years.
III. Eligibility Information
1. Eligible Applicants
Public and nonprofit private colleges and universities with medical
and other allied health programs are eligible. Nursing programs are not
eligible under this announcement since the IHS currently funds the
Nursing Recruitment grant program. The existing INMED grant program at
the University of North Dakota has as its target population Indian
tribes primarily within the States of North Dakota, South Dakota,
Nebraska, Wyoming and Montana. A college or university applying under
this announcement must propose to conduct its program among Indian
Tribes in States not currently served by the University of North Dakota
INMED program.
2. Cost Sharing or Matching
Not applicable.
3. Other Requirements
A. Program Objectives
Each proposal must address the following five objectives to be
considered for funding:
Provides outreach and recruitment for health professions
to Indian communities including elementary and secondary schools and
community colleges located on Indian reservations which will be served
by the program.
Incorporates a program advisory board comprised of
representatives from the Tribes and communities which will be served by
the program.
Provides summer preparatory programs for Indian students,
who need enrichment in the subjects of math and science in order to
pursue training in the health professions.
Provides tutoring, counseling and support to students who
are enrolled in a health career program of study at the respective
college or university.
To the maximum extent feasible, employs qualified Indians
into the program.
B. Fields of Health Care Considered for Support
The grant program must be developed to locate and recruit students
with educational potential in a variety of health care fields. Primary
recruitment efforts must be in the field of medicine with secondary
efforts in other allied health fields such as pharmacy, dentistry,
medical technology, x-ray technology, etc. The field of nursing is
excluded since the IHS does fund the IHS Nursing Recruitment grant
program.
C. Required Affiliations
The grant applicant must submit official documentation indicating a
Tribe's cooperation with and support of the program within the schools
on its reservation and its willingness to have a Tribal representative
serving on the program advisory board. Documentation must be in the
form prescribed by the Tribes governing body, i.e., letter of support
or tribal resolution. Documentation must be submitted from every Tribe
involved in the grant program.
IV. Application and Submission Review
1. Address To Request Application Package
An IHS Grant Application Kit, including the required PHS 5161-1
(Rev. 7/00) (OMB Approval No. 0348-0043) and the U.S. Government
Standard forms (SF-424, SF-424A and SF-424B), may be obtained from the
Grants Management Branch, Division of Acquisition and Grants
Management, Indian Health Service, 801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 120,
Rockville, Maryland 20852, telephone (301) 443-5204. (This is not a
toll-free number.)
An original and two (2) copies of the completed grant application
must be submitted with all required documentation to the Grants
Management Branch, Division of Acquisition and Grants Management, 801
Thompson Avenue, Suite 120, Rockville, Maryland 20852, by close of
business August 13, 2004.
2. Content and Form of Application Submission
All applications must be single-spaced, typewritten, and
consecutively numbered pages using black type not smaller than 12
characters per one inch, with conventional one inch border margins, on
only one side of standard size 8.5 x 11 paper that can be photocopied.
The application narrative (not including abstract, tribal resolutions
or letters of support, standard forms, table of contents or the
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appendix) must not exceed 15 typed pages as described above.
All applications must include the following in the order presented:
Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance
Standard Form 424A, Budget Information-Non-Construction
Programs (Pages 1 and 2)
Standard Form 424B, Assurances-Non-Construction Programs
(front and back)
Certifications, PHS 5161-1 (pages 17-19)
Checklist, PHS 5161-1 (pages 25-26)
Project Abstract (one page)
Table of Contents Program Narrative to include:
Introduction and Potential Effectiveness of Project
Project Administration
Accessibility to Target Population
Relationship of Objectives to Manpower Deficiencies
Project Budget
Appendix to include:
Tribal Resolution( s) or Letters of Support
Resumes (Curriculum Vitae) of Key Staff
Position Descriptions for Key Staff
Organizational Chart
Workplan Format
Completed IRS Application Checklist
Application Receipt Card, 2180
Applications shall be considered as meeting the deadline if they
are either: (1) received on or before the deadline date with hand-
carried applications received by close of business 5 p.m.; or, (2)
postmarked on or before the deadline date and received in time to be
reviewed along with all other timely applications. A legibly dated
receipt from a commercial carrier or the U.S. Postal Service will be
accepted in lieu of a postmark. Private metered postmarks will not be
accepted as proof of timely mailing. Late applications not accepted for
processing will be returned to the applicant and will not be considered
for funding.
3. Submission Dates & Times
Additional Dates:
A. Application Review: August 19, 2004.
B. Applicants Notified of Results (approved, approved unfunded, or
disapproved): August 25, 2004.
C. Anticipated Start Due: September 20, 2004.
4. Intergovernmental Review
Executive Order 12372 requiring intergovernmental review does not
apply to this program.
5. Funding Restrictions
Maximum Award is $215,000 per year.
6. Other Submission Requirements
Beginning October 1, 2003, applicants were required to have a Dun
and Bradstreet (DUNS) number to apply for a grant or cooperative
agreement from the Federal Government. The DUNS number is a nine-digit
identification number which uniquely identifies business entities.
Obtaining a DUNS number is easy and it is free of charge.
To obtain a DUNS number, access http://www.dunandbradstreet.com or
call 1-866-705-5711. Internet applications for a DUNS number may take
up to 30 days to process. Interested parties may wish to obtain one by
phone to expedite the process. The following information is needed when
requesting a DUNS number:
Organization name
Organization address
Organization telephone number
Name of CEO, Executive Director, President, etc.
Legal structure of the organization
Year organization started
Primary business (activity) line
Total number of employees
V. Application Review Information
1. Criteria
The following instructions for preparing the application narrative
also constitute the standards (criteria or basis for evaluation) for
reviewing and scoring the application. Weights assigned each section
are noted in parenthesis.
Abstract--An abstract may not exceed one typewritten page. The
abstract should clearly present the application in summary form, from a
``who-what-when-where-how-cost'' point of view so that reviewers see
how the multiple parts of the application fit together to form a
coherent whole.
Table of Contents--Provide a one page typewritten table of
contents.
Narrative
1. Introduction and Potential Effectiveness of Project (30 pts.)
a. Describe your legal status and organization.
b. State specific objectives of the project, which are measurable
in terms of being quantified, significant to the needs of Indian
people, logical, complete and consistent with the purpose of sec. 114.
c. Describe briefly what the project intends to accomplish.
Identify the expected results, benefits, and outcomes or products to be
derived from each objective of the project.
d. Provide a project specific workplan (milestone chart) which list
each objective, the tasks to be conducted in order to reach the
objective, and the timeframe needed to accomplish each task. Timeframes
should be projected in a realistic manner to assure that the scope of
work can be completed within each budget period. (A workplan format is
provided.)
e. In the case of proposed projects for identification of Indians
with a potential for education or training in the health professions,
include a method for assessing the potential of interested Indians for
undertaking necessary education or training in such health professions.
f. State clearly the criteria by which the project's progress will
be evaluated and by which the success of the project will be
determined.
g. Explain the methodology that will be used to determine if the
needs, goals, and objectives identified and discussed in the
application are being met and if the results and benefits identified
are being achieved.
h. Identify who will perform the evaluation and when.
2. Project Administration (20 pts.)
a. Provide an organizational chart and describe the administrative,
managerial and organizational arrangements and the facilities and
resources to be utilized to conduct the proposed project (include in
appendix).
b. Provide the name and qualifications of the project director or
other individuals responsible for the conduct of the project; the
qualifications of the principle staff carrying out the project; and a
description of the manner in which the application's staff is or will
be organized and supervised to carry out the proposed project. Include
biographical sketches of key personnel (or job descriptions if the
position is vacant) (include in appendix).
c. Describe any prior experience in administering similar projects.
d. Discuss the commitment of the organization, i.e., although not
required, the level of non-Federal support. List the intended financial
participation, if any, of the applicant in the proposed project
specifying the type of contributions such as cash or services, loans of
full or part-time staff, equipment, space materials or facilities or
other contributions.
3. Accessibility to Target Population (20 pts.)
a. Describe the current and proposed participation of Indians (if
any) in your organization.
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b. Identify the target Indian population to be served by your
proposed project and the relationship of your organization to that
population.
c. Describe the methodology to be used to access the target
population.
4. Relationship of Objectives to Manpower Deficiencies (20 pts.)
a. Provide data and supporting documentation to substantiate need
for recruitment.
b. Indicate the number of potential Indian students to be contacted
and recruited as well as potential cost per student recruited. Those
projects that have the potential to serve a greater number of Indians
will be given first consideration.
5. Project Budget (10 pts.)
a. Clearly define the budget. Provide a justification and detailed
breakdown of the funding by category for the first year of the project.
Information on the project director and project staff should include
salaries and percentage of time assigned to the grant. List equipment
purchases necessary for the conduct of the project.
b. The available funding level of $215,000 is inclusive of both
direct and indirect costs or 8 percent of total direct costs. Because
this project is for a training grant, the Department of Health and
Human Services' policy limiting reimbursement of indirect cost to the
lesser of the applicant's actual indirect costs or 8 percent of total
direct costs (exclusive of tuition and related fees and expenditures
for equipment) is applicable. This limitation applies to all
institutions of higher education other than agencies of State and local
government.
c. The applicant may include as a direct cost tuition and student
support costs related only to the summer preparatory program. Tuition
and stipends for regular sessions are not allowable costs of the grant;
however, students recruited through the INMED program may apply for
funding from the IHS Scholarship Programs.
d. Projects requiring a second and third year must include a
program narrative and categorical budget and justification for each
additional year of funding requested (this is not considered part of
the 15-page narrative).
Appendix to include:
a. Tribal Resolution(s) or Letters of Support
b. Resumes (Curriculum Vitae) of Key Staff
c. Position Descriptions for Key Staff
d. Organizational Chart
e. Workplan Format
f. Completed IRS Application Checklist
g. Application Receipt Card, 2180
2. Review and Selection Process
Applications meeting eligibility requirements that are complete,
responsive, and conform to this program announcement will be reviewed
by an Objective Review Committee (ORC) in accordance with IRS objective
review procedures. The objective review process ensures a nationwide
competition for limited funding. The ORC will be comprised of IHS (40%
or less) and other federal or non-federal individuals (60% or more)
with appropriate expertise. The ORC will review each application
against established criteria. Based upon the evaluation criteria, the
reviewer will assign a numerical score to each application, which will
be used in making the final decision. Approved applications scoring
less than 60 points will not be considered for funding.
VI. Award Administration Information
1. Award Notices
The results of the review are forwarded to the Director, Office of
Management Support (OMS), for final review and approval. The Director,
OMS, will also consider the recommendations from the Division of Health
Professions Support and Grants Management Branch. Applicants are
notified in writing on or about August 25, 2004. A Notice of Grant
Award will be issued to successful applicants. Unsuccessful applicants
are notified in writing of disapproval. A brief explanation of the
reasons the application was not approved is provided along with the
name of the IHS official to contact if more information is desired.
2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements
Grants are administered in accordance with the following documents:
45 CFR 92, Department of Health and Human Services,
Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative
Agreements to State and Local Governments or 45 CFR Part 74,
Administration of Grants;
PHS Grants Policy Statement; and
OMB Circular A-21, Cost Principles for Educational
Institutions
3. Reporting
A. Progress Reporting
Program progress reports may be required quarterly or semi-
annually. These reports will include a brief description of a
comparison of actual accomplishments to the goals established for the
period, reasons for slippage and other pertinent information as
required. A final report is due 90 days after expiration of the budget/
project period.
B. Financial Status Report
Quarterly or semiannually financial status reports will be
submitted 30 days after the end of the quarter or half year. Final
financial status reports are due 90 days after expiration of the
budget/project period. Standard Form 269 (long form) will be issued for
financial reporting.
VII. Agency Contacts
For program information, contact Ms. Jacqueline Santiago, Chief,
Loan Repayment Program, Division of Health Professions Support, Indian
Health Service, 801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 120, Rockville, Maryland
20852, (301) 443-3396. For grants application and business management
information, contact Ms. Martha Redhouse, Grants Management Specialist,
Division of Acquisition and Grants Management, Indian Health Service,
801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 120, Rockville, Maryland 20852, (301) 443-
5204. (The telephone numbers are not toll-free numbers.)
VIII. Other Information
This announcement provides information on the general program
purpose, eligibility and priority, fields of health care considered for
support, required affiliation, fund availability and period of support,
and application procedure for FY 2004.
The purpose of the INMED program is to augment the number of Indian
health professional serving Indians by encouraging Indians to enter the
health professions and removing the multiple barriers to their entrance
into the IHS and private practice among Indians.
The Public Health Service (PHS) is committed to achieving the
health promotion and disease prevention objectives of Healthy People
2010, a PHS-led activity for setting priority areas.
This program announcement is related to the priority area of
Educational and Community-based programs. Potential applicants may
obtain a copy of Healthy People 2010, summary report in print, Stock
No. 017-001-00579-9, or via CD-ROM, Stock No. 107-001-00549-5, through
the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, P.O. Box
371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7945, (202) 512-1800. You may access this
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http://www.heatlh.gov/healthypeople/publication.
Smoke-Free Workplace: The PHS strongly encourages all grant
recipients to provide a smoke-free workplace and promote the non-use of
all tobacco products, and Pub. L. 103-227, the Pro-Children Act of
1994, prohibits smoking in certain facilities that receive Federal
funds in which education, library, day care, health care, and early
childhood development services are provided to children.
Dated: July 2, 2004.
Charles W. Grim,
Assistant Surgeon General, Director, Indian Health Service.
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