[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 78 (Friday, April 23, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21307-21314]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-9502]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Indian Health Service
Injury Prevention Program; Announcement Type: Cooperative
Agreement
Funding Announcement Number: HHS-2010-IHS-IPP-0001.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 93.284.
Key Dates
Application Deadline Date: May 28, 2010.
Review Date: June 8-9, 2010.
Earliest Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2010.
I. Funding Opportunity Description
Statutory Authority
The Indian Health Service (IHS) announces competitive cooperative
agreement (CA) funding for the Injury Prevention Program (IPP) for
American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). This program is described
at 93.284 in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. The program is
authorized under 25 U.S.C. 13, Snyder Act, and 42 U.S.C. 301(a), Public
Health Service Act, as amended.
Background
Injury is a leading cause of death and disability for AI/AN
communities. Injuries cause more deaths among AI/AN ages 1-44 than all
other causes combined (Trends in Indian Health 2002-2003 Edition, IHS,
Division of Program Statistics). The purpose of the IHS CA funding is
to promote the
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capacity of Tribes and Tribal/urban/non-profit Indian organizations to
build sustainable evidence-based IPP. Capacity building supports
initiatives for sustaining Tribal ownership of IPP. This includes
identifying priorities for planning, implementation, and evaluation of
comprehensive IPP. A comprehensive approach in IPP includes: (1)
Education; (2) enforcement or policy development; and (3) environmental
modifications. This funding will provide an opportunity for Tribes to
design effective and innovative strategies in the prevention of
injuries. The IHS IPP funding will be a competitive application process
for new and existing Tribal IPP. The IHS IPP funding will target two
priority areas: motor vehicle-related injuries and unintentional fall
prevention for ages +65 years. The priorities integrate the effective
strategies for motor vehicle and unintentional fall prevention
published at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Web
site: http://www.cdc.gov/injury.
Purpose
The IHS will accept CA applications for two categories that support
AI/AN: Part I and Part II:
(A) PART I includes two categories, (a) new applicants and (b)
previously funded Part I applicants. All Part I applicants must meet
the IHS minimum user population of 2,500. The population limit is set
by the IHS IPP and not by the IHS. IHS user population is defined as
AI/AN people who have utilized services funded by the IHS as least once
during the last three-year period.
(a) Part I (a) applicants are new to Tribal IPPs and have not
received IHS Injury Prevention funding within the past two years.
(b) Previously funded Part I (b) applicants are the 2005-2010
Tribal Injury Prevention Cooperative Agreement Program (TIPCAP)
grantees.
(B) PART II is for applicants that will use effective strategies in
3-year projects with no population requirements.
II. Award Information
Type of Awards: Cooperative Agreement.
Estimated Funds Available: The total amount of funding identified
for Fiscal Year 2010 is $2.275 million.
The funding levels will range from $10,000 to $80,000 for each
category outlined within the announcement. All awards, new and
previously funded are subject to the availability of funds. In the
absence of funding, the agency is not under any obligation to issue
awards.
Anticipated Number of Awards: Approximately 40 awards will be
issued under this CA program. Injury Prevention applicants may apply
for more than one of the areas of funding (Part I (a) or (b) and/or
Part II) but only one will be awarded.
Part I (a) New: up to $65,000.
Part I (b) Previously funded: up to $80,000.
Part II Effective Strategy Projects: $10,000.
Project Period: This is a 5 year project for Part I and 3 years for
Part II.
Programmatic Involvement: The IPP staff will provide substantial
oversight to monitor evidence based, effective and innovative
strategies for high quality performance in sustaining capacity of the
AI/AN IPP.
IHS Injury Prevention Program (IPP) Priorities
The IHS IPP priorities are: (1) Motor vehicle; and (2)
unintentional fall prevention. Only evidence based effective strategies
that are proven effective will be considered. Motor vehicle related
injuries and deaths impact AI/AN communities in catastrophic
proportions. It is the leading cause of disability, years of potential
life lost, and medical and societal cost. Effective strategies are
those that reduce motor vehicle-related injuries and fatalities and are
well documented. These strategies to reduce motor vehicle related
injuries and fatalities include increasing occupant restraint use (all
ages), helmet use, Tribal motor vehicle policy development, enforcement
of traffic safety, environmental modifications to improve roadway,
lighting of roadways and pedestrian safety. Effective strategies to
reduce motor vehicle injuries can be found at: http://www.cdc.gov/MotorvehicleSafety/index.html.
Unintentional fall related injuries are a leading cause of
hospitalizations in AI/AN communities. Unintentional falls reduce
independence and quality of life for adults ages 65 and older. In the
United States, every 18 seconds, an older adult is treated in an
emergency department for a fall, and every 35 minutes someone in this
population dies as a result of their injuries. A comprehensive approach
in the prevention of fall related injuries is recommended. These
approaches must include documentation of collaboration with a
multidisciplinary team that includes the: (1) Clinical staff (M.D.,
pharmacy, physical therapy, dietitian, optometrist, etc); (2) an
exercise program (senior centers, Health Promotion/Disease Prevention,
Public Health Nurses, Community Health Representative, etc); and (3)
home safety assessment and improvements (home health aid, environmental
health, injury prevention specialist, etc).
Effective strategies for unintentional fall prevention can be found
at: http://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Falls/html.
Consideration will be given to proposals that incorporate proven
effective strategies to address injury prevention. Please visit the IHS
IPP Web site for further information on effective strategies: http://www.injprev.ihs.gov. Additional resources can be found at: http://www.safetylit.org/archive.htm and at the Online Search, Consultation
and Reporting (OSCAR) http://www.ihs.gov/OSCAR.
The IPP oversight will include an outside contractor that will
provide support for the IHS program official to successfully monitor
progress. The IHS contractor will provide support for the IHS
responsibilities listed below. The IHS contractor will be responsible
for providing technical assistance to the grantees, projects reporting
assistance, scheduling conference calls, issuing newsletters, and
performing pro-active site visits. The IHS contractor serves as a
liaison to the IHS IPP Manager and the Tribal Injury Prevention CA
grantee. IHS and the contractor will coordinate an annual training
workshop for the Tribal Injury Prevention project coordinators and
their IHS project officers to share lessons learned, program successes,
and new state-of-the-art or innovative strategies to reduce injuries in
Indian communities.
Specific responsibilities of the IHS and grantee for the CA for
Part I are listed below in Sections 1 and 2.
1. The responsibilities for the grantee to satisfy the requirements
for Part I (a) new and (b) previously funded are as follows:
A Tribal Injury Prevention Coordinator position will be
located within an urban Indian health organization, Tribal health
program (or Tribal Highway Safety) or community-based Tribal program.
The Tribal Injury Prevention Coordinator must be full-time
and solely dedicated to the management, control or performance of the
IPP. Positions cannot be part-time or split duties.
Develop and maintain a systematic collection, analysis and
interpretation of injury data (primary, secondary sources) for the
purpose of priority setting, program planning, implementation and
evaluation.
Develop a 5-year plan (logic model, strategic planning,
etc.) based on sound injury data and effective strategies. The
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5-year plan will include process, impact and outcome evaluation;
timeline; action steps and benchmarks.
Develop injury prevention effective strategies that
coincide with the IPP priorities (Motor vehicle, Unintentional fall
prevention) and/or local Tribal injury priorities based on sound injury
mortality and morbidity data. Develop and implement IPP with culturally
competent information to educate and empower communities to take action
in injury prevention.
Develop or participate in an injury prevention coalition
(support team, advisory group) to share resources and expertise of
partners to address injuries within the Tribal community. The coalition
will serve to collaborate in the planning, implementation and
evaluation of projects. The coalition may consist of local Tribal
members, Tribal leaders, health and social workers, injury prevention
(IHS), law enforcement, business, clergy, State and other Federal
advocates or key stakeholders.
Mandatory participation of the Injury Prevention Tribal
Coordinator at the annual IHS Tribal CA meeting, site visits,
conference calls or at special meetings established by IHS.
2. The responsibilities for IHS to satisfy the requirements for
Part I (a) and (b) new and previously funded, are as follows:
IHS will assign an IHS Injury Prevention Specialist (Area,
District) or designee to serve as the project officer (technical
advisor/monitor) for the Tribal injury prevention projects.
The IHS-assigned project officer is required to work in
partnership with the Tribal Injury Prevention Coordinator in all
decisions involving strategy, injury data (collection, analysis,
reporting) hiring of personnel, deployment of resources, release of
public information materials, quality assurance, coordination of
activities, training, reports, budget and evaluation. The IHS assigned
project officer will collaborate with the Tribal Injury Prevention
Coordinator in determination and implementation of the injury
prevention methods and approaches in injury prevention that will be
utilized. Collaboration includes data analysis, interpretation of
findings and reporting.
The IHS-assigned project officer will monitor the overall
progress of the grantees' program sites and their adherence to the
terms and conditions of the CA. This includes providing guidance for
required reports, development of tools, and other products,
interpreting of program findings and assistance with evaluation.
IHS will plan and set an agenda for an annual meeting that
provides on-going training, fosters collaboration among sites, and
increases visibility of programs.
IHS will provide guidance in injury prevention training
and continuing education courses to increase competencies in injury
prevention.
IHS will provide guidance in preparing articles for
publication and/or presentations of program successes, lessons learned
and new findings.
The Part II Effective Strategy Projects funding should be based on
effectiveness, economic efficiency and feasibility of the projects. The
recipient should provide evidence that there is an unmet need in their
community for these projects. Injury Prevention effective strategies
are those that have been tested and accepted widely to prevent injury
morbidity and mortality. For further guidance on effective strategies
in injury prevention, see the CDC's National Center for Injury
Prevention and Control's Community Guide to Preventive Services, which
can be found at the following site: http://www.thecommunityguide.org/library/book/index.html.
Specific responsibilities of the IHS and grantee for the CA for
Part II Effective Strategy Projects are listed below in Sections 1 and
2:
1. Part II Effective Strategy Projects grantees`responsibilities:
Develop a 3-year plan (logic model, strategic planning,
etc) based on sound injury data and effective strategies. The 3-year
plan will include process, impact and outcome objectives; timeline,
action steps benchmarks and evaluation.
Develop injury prevention effective strategies that
coincide with the IHS IPP priorities and/or local Tribal injury
priorities based on sound injury mortality and morbidity data.
Develop and implement IPP with culturally competent
information to educate and empower communities to take action in injury
prevention.
Document the evaluation of all program projects and
initiatives, i.e., presentations/training/materials/curriculum.
Provide program outreach and advocacy to key stakeholders,
i.e., Tribal leadership, health board and community.
Present final report for the final third year funding
cycle at the annual IHS Tribal CA meeting.
Work in partnership with the IHS-assigned project officer
in all decisions involving strategy, injury data (collection, analysis,
reporting), deployment of resources, release of public information
materials, quality assurance, coordination of activities, training,
reports, budget and evaluation.
2. Part II Effective Strategy Projects IHS responsibilities:
IHS will assign an IHS IPP Specialist or designee to serve
as the on-site project officer for the Tribal IPP.
The IHS assigned project officer will work in partnership
with the grantee in all decisions involving strategy, injury data
(collection, analysis, reporting) hiring of personnel, deployment of
resources, release of public information materials, quality assurance,
coordination of activities, training, reports, budget and evaluation.
The IHS assigned project officer will collaborate with the
grantee in determination and implementation of the injury prevention
methods and approaches that will be utilized. Collaboration will
include data analysis, interpretation of findings and reporting.
IHS will provide guidance for submission of required
reports.
IHS will provide consultation on the development of tools
and other products.
IHS will provide guidance in injury prevention training
and continuing education courses as needed to increase competencies in
injury prevention.
IHS will communicate with sites through teleconferences,
individual site visits and newsletters.
IHS will provide outside monitoring to provide oversight
through site visits, conference calls, technical assistance and
training.
III. Eligibility Information
1. Eligible Applicants
Eligible Applicants must be one of the following:
Federally-recognized Indian Tribe which means any Indian
Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including
any Alaska Native village or group or regional or village corporation
as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims
Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688) [43 U.S.C. 1601, et seq.], which is
recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided
by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians. 25
U.S.C. 1603(d).
Tribal organization means the elected governing body of
any Indian Tribe or any legally established organization of Indians
which is controlled by one or more such bodies or by a board of
directors elected or selected by one or more such bodies or elected by
the Indian population to be served by such organization and which
includes the maximum participation of Indians in all phases of its
activities. 25 U.S.C. 1603(e).
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Urban Indian organization which means a non-profit
corporate body situated in an urban center governed by an urban Indian
controlled board of directors, and providing for the maximum
participation of all interested Indian groups and individuals, which
body is capable of legally cooperating with other public and private
entities for the purpose of performing the activities. 25 U.S.C.
1603(h).
2. Cost Sharing or Matching
The IHS IPP does not require matching funds or cost sharing.
3. Other Requirements
Tribal Resolution(s) are required from Tribes and Tribal
organizations. The resolution must be submitted by June 2, 2010, 5 p.m.
Eastern Standard Time (EST) in order to be reviewed by the Objective
Review Committee.
A resolution of the Indian Tribe served by the project should
accompany the application submission. An Indian Tribe that is proposing
a project affecting another Indian Tribe must include resolutions from
all affected Tribes to be served. The official signed resolution must
be submitted to the Division of Grants Operations (DGO) by June 2,
2010, 5 EST or the application will be considered incomplete and will
be returned to the applicant without further consideration. The
resolution may be faxed to the attention of Mr. Roscoe Brunson at (301)
443-9602.
Applicants submitting applications from urban Indian organizations
must provide proof of non-profit status with the application, e.g.
501(c)3.
IV. Application and Submission Information
1. Obtaining Application Materials
Applicant package may be found on Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov) or at: http://www.ihs.gov/NonMedicalPrograms/gogp/index.cfm?module=gogp_funding.
2. Content and Form Application Submission
The applicant must include the project narrative as an attachment
to the application package.
Mandatory documents for all applicants include:
Application forms:
SF-424.
SF-424A.
SF-424B.
Budget Narrative (must be single spaced).
Typed in 12 font size.
8\1/2\'' x 11'' paper.
Project Narrative (must not exceed 15 pages).
Attachments must include consecutively numbered pages.
Tribal Resolution or Tribal Letter of Support (Tribal
Organizations only).
Letter of Support from Organization's Board of Directors
(Title V Urban Indian Health Programs only).
501(c) (3) Certificate (Title V Urban Indian Health
Programs only).
Biographical sketches for all Key Personnel.
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) (if
applicable).
Documentation of current OMB A-133 required Financial
Audit, if applicable. Acceptable forms of documentation include:
E-mail confirmation from Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC)
that audits were submitted; or
Face sheets from audit reports. These can be found on the
FAC Web site: http://harvester.census.gov/fac/dissem/accessoptions.html?submit=Retrieve+Records.
Public Policy Requirements
All Federal-wide public policies apply to IHS grants with exception
of Lobbying and Discrimination Policies.
Requirements for Project and Budget Narratives
A. Project Narrative: This narrative should be a separate Word
document that is no longer than 15 pages (see page limitations for each
section noted below) with consecutively numbered pages. Be sure to
place all responses and required information in the correct section or
they will not be considered or scored. If the narrative exceeds the
page limit, only the first 15 pages will be reviewed. There are three
parts to the narrative: Section 1--Program Information; Section 2--
Program Planning and Evaluation; and Section 3--Program Report. See
below for additional details about what must be included in the
narrative
Section 1: Program Information--(page limitation--2).
(1) Needs
User population for Part I (a) and (b) applicants only.
Section 2: Program Planning and Evaluation--(page limitation--8).
(1) Program Plans.
(2) Program Evaluation.
Section 3: Program Report--(page limitation--5).
(1) Describe major accomplishments over the last 24 months.
(2) Describe major activities over the last 24 months.
B. Budget Narrative: This narrative must describe the budget
requested and match the scope of work described the project narrative.
The page limitation should not exceed 3 pages.
3. Submission Dates and Times
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by
May 28, 2010 at 12 midnight (EST). Any application received after the
application deadline will not be accepted for processing and it will be
returned to the applicant(s) without further consideration for funding.
If technical challenges arise and assistance is required with the
electronic application process, contact Grants.gov Customer Support via
e-mail to [email protected] or at (800) 518-4726. Customer Support is
available to address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except on
Federal holidays). If problems persist, contact Tammy Bagley, Division
of Grants Policy (DGP) ([email protected]) at (301) 443-5204. Please
be sure to contact Ms. Bagley at least ten days prior to the
application deadline. Please do not contact the DGP until you have
received a Grants.gov tracking number. In the event you are not able to
obtain a tracking number, call the DGP as soon as possible.
If an applicant needs to submit a paper application instead of
submitting electronically via Grants.gov, prior approval must be
requested and obtained.
The waiver must be documented in writing (e-mails are acceptable),
before submitting a paper application. A copy of the written approval
must be submitted along with the hardcopy that is mailed to the DGO.
Paper applications that are submitted without a waiver will be returned
to the applicant without review or further consideration. Late
applications will not be accepted for processing and will be returned
to the applicant without further consideration for funding.
4. Intergovernmental Review
Executive Order 12372 requiring intergovernmental review is not
applicable to this program.
5. Funding Restrictions
Pre-award costs are allowable pending prior approval from
the awarding agency.
However, in accordance with 45 CFR parts 74 and 92, pre-award costs
are incurred at the recipient's risk. The awarding office is under no
obligation to reimburse such costs if for any reason the applicant does
not receive an award or if the award to the recipient is less than
anticipated.
The available funds are inclusive of direct and
appropriate indirect costs.
Only one CA will be awarded per applicant.
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IHS will not acknowledge receipt of applications.
6. Other Submission Requirements
Use the http://www.Grants.gov Web site to submit an application
electronically and select the ``Apply for Grants'' link on the
homepage. Download a copy of the application package, complete it
offline, and then upload and submit the application via the Grants.gov
Web site. Electronic copies of the application may not be submitted as
attachments to e-mail messages addressed to IHS employees or offices.
Applicants that receive a waiver to submit paper application
documents must follow the rules and timelines that are noted below. The
applicant must seek assistance at least ten days prior to the
application deadline.
Applicants that do not adhere to the timelines for Central
Contractor Registry (CCR) and/or Grants.gov registration and/or request
timely assistance with technical issues will not be considered for a
waiver to submit a paper application.
Please be aware of the following:
Please search for the application package in Grants.gov by
entering the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number. The
CFDA number is located at the header of this announcement.
Paper applications are not the preferred method for
submitting applications. However, if you experience technical
challenges while submitting your application electronically, please
contact Grants.gov Support directly at: http://www.Grants.gov/CustomerSupport or (800) 518-4726. Customer Support is available to
address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except on Federal
holidays).
Upon contacting Grants.gov, obtain a tracking number as
proof of contact. The tracking number is helpful if there are technical
issues that cannot be resolved and waiver from the agency must be
obtained.
If it is determined that a waiver is needed, you must
submit a request in writing (e-mails are acceptable) to
[email protected] with a copy to [email protected]. Please
include a clear justification for the need to deviate from our standard
electronic submission process.
If the waiver is approved, the application should be sent
directly to the DGO by the deadline date of May 28, 2010.
Applicants are strongly encouraged not to wait until the
deadline date to begin the application process through Grants.gov as
the registration process for CCR and Grants.gov could take up to
fifteen working days.
Please use the optional attachment feature in Grants.gov
to attach additional documentation that may be requested by the DGO.
All applicants must comply with any page limitation requirements
described in this funding announcement.
After you electronically submit your application, you will
receive an automatic acknowledgment from Grants.gov that contains a
Grants.gov tracking number. The DGO will download your application from
Grants.gov and provide necessary copies to the appropriate agency
officials. Neither the DGO staff nor the IPP program staff will notify
applicants that the application has been received.
E-mail applications will not be accepted under this announcement.
DUNS Number
Applicants are required to have a Data Universal Numbering System
(DUNS) number to apply for this CA. The DUNS number is a unique nine-
digit identification number, which uniquely identifies your entity. The
DUNS number is site specific; therefore each distinct performance site
may be assigned a DUNS number. Obtaining a DUNS number is easy and
there is no charge. To obtain a DUNS number, you may access it through
the following Web site http://fedov.dnb.com/webform or to expedite the
process call (866) 705-5711.
Another important fact is that applicants must also be registered
with the CCR and a DUNS number is required before an applicant can
complete their CCR registration. Registration with the CCR is free of
charge. Applicants may register online at http://www.ccr.gov.
Additional information regarding the DUNS, CCR, and Grants.gov
processes can be found at: http://www.Grants.gov.
Applicants may register by calling (866) 606-8220. Please review
and complete the CCR Registration worksheet located at http://www.ccr.gov.
V. Application Review Information
Points will be assigned to each evaluation criteria adding up to a
total of 100 points.
Evaluation Criteria
Total weights are assigned to each major section noted in
parentheses. The instructions for preparing the application narrative
also constitute the evaluation criteria for reviewing and scoring the
application. Weights assigned to each section are noted in parentheses.
The narrative should include all activity information for multi-year
projects. Additional pages can be included in the appendix. The
narrative should be written in a manner that is clear and concise. The
overall proposal should be well organized (follow requirements),
succinct, and contain all information necessary for reviewers to
understand the project fully. IPP Part I (a) and (b) are on a five-year
funding cycle (2010-2015). The narrative should include only the first
year of activities and additional years of information for multi-year
projects should be in an appendix. The IPP Part II is a three-year
funding cycle (2010-2013). The narrative should include only the first
year of activities and additional years of information for multi-year
projects should be in an appendix. Please review the allowable and not
allowable purchases on pages 39-41 in Section VIII Other Information.
Requirements for Project and Budget Narrative for PART I (a) New
Grantees Only
A. Project Narrative includes Sections 1, 2 & 3 (total page
limitation 15 pages)
Section 1: Program Information (page limitation--2).
(1) Needs (Total 20 Points):
Describe the need for funding and injury problem supported
by use of local IHS, State or national injury data in the community or
target area.
Provide description of the population to be served by the
proposed program. Provide documentation that the target population is
at least 2,500 people. (IHS User population is the ONLY acceptable
source).
Section 2: Program Planning and Evaluation (page limitation--8).
(1) Program Plans: Program goals, objectives, methods, coalition/
collaboration (Total 30 Points):
Goals must be clear and concise. Objectives must be measurable,
feasible and attainable to accomplish during the 5 year project period
(SMART--specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, time specific).
Example: The IP Effective Strategy Tribal Team will increase front seat
passenger's safety belt use at Bob Cat Canyon community to 95% by
January 2015.
The methods and staffing will be evaluated on the extent to which
the applicant provides:
A description of proposed year one work plan that
describes how the injury prevention effective strategy will be
implemented (multi year work plan should be included in appendix with
actions steps, timeline, responsible person, etc.).
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A description of the roles of the Tribal involvement,
organization, or agency and evidence of coordination, supervision, and
degree of commitment (e.g., time in-kind, financial) of staff,
organizations, and agencies involved in activities.
Biographical sketches (resumes) for all key personnel.
Include information for consultants or contractors to be hired during
the proposed project, include information in their scope of work.
Provide organizational structure (chart) Coalition/
Collaboration: Describe coalition or collaboration activities of the
Tribe or urban Tribal program.
(2) Program Evaluation (Total 20 Points):
Describe how program will be evaluated to show process,
effectiveness, and impact. This includes, but is not limited to, what
data will be collected to evaluate the success of the proposed project
objectives.
Section 3: Program Report (page limitation--5). (Total 20 Points)
(1) Describe major accomplishments over the last 24 months.
(2) Describe major activities over the last 24 months.
B. Budget Narrative: Categorical budget and budget justification
not to
exceed 3 pages (Total 10 Points):
Provide a detailed and justification of budget for the
first 12-month budget periods. A budget summary should be included for
each subsequent year (Year 2-Year 5).
If indirect costs are claimed, indicate and apply the
current negotiated rate to the budget. Include a copy of the current
rate agreement in the appendix.
Include travel expenses for annual workshop (mandatory
participation) at a city location to be determined by IHS (Washington
DC, Chicago, Denver, etc.). Include airfare, per diem, mileage, etc.
Appendix items:
Work plan for proposed 5-year objectives and activities in
a timeline format.
Current Indirect Cost Agreement.
Organizational chart.
Multi-year Project requirements (if applicable).
Letters of commitment/statement of facts.
Injury Prevention training certificate verification.
Requirements for Project and Budget Narrative for PART I (b) Previously
Funded--2005-2010 TIPCAP Grantees Only
A. Project Narrative includes Sections 1, 2 & 3 (page limitation 15
pages).
Section 1: Program Information (page limitation--2).
(1) Needs (Total 20 Points):
Describe the needs of program. Describe the current TIPCAP
program operation and scope of services that are provided.
Provide supporting injury trend data for 2005-2010 to
demonstrate impact or outcome measures.
Describe and provide documentation of the target
population of 2,500 people to be served by the proposed program and
geographic location of the proposed program. (IHS User population is
the ONLY acceptable source).
Section 2: Program Planning and Evaluation (page limitation--8).
(1) Program Plans: Program goals, objectives, methods, coalition/
collaboration (Total 25 Points):
Goals must be clear and concise. Objectives must be
measurable, feasible and attainable to accomplish during the 5 year
project period (SMART--specific, measurable, attainable, realistic,
time specific).
Methods and staffing:
A description of proposed work plan that clearly describes
how the injury prevention effective strategy will be implemented (multi
year work plan should be included in appendix with action steps,
timeline, responsible person, etc.).
Biographical sketches (resumes) for all key personnel.
Include information for consultants or contractors to be hired during
the proposed project, include information in their scope of work.
A description of the roles of the Tribal involvement,
organization, or agency and evidence of coordination, supervision, and
degree of commitment (e.g., time in-kind, financial) of staff,
organizations, and agencies involved in activities. Coalition/
Collaboration:
Describe the partnerships of the Tribe or urban community,
the IHS, school, Tribal leadership, Federal or State agencies in
facilitating accomplishments of successes in injury prevention.
(2) Program Evaluation (Total 20 Points):
Describe how program will be evaluated to show process,
effectiveness, and impact. This includes, but is not limited to, what
data will be collected to evaluate the success of the proposed project
objectives.
Section 3: Program Report (page limitation--5). (Total 25 Points):
(1) Describe TIPCAP's major accomplishments during the years of
2005-2010.
(2) Describe TIPCAP's major activities over the last 24 months.
B. Budget Narrative Not to exceed 3 pages (Total 10 Points):
Provide a categorical budget for each of the 12-month budget
periods requested. A budget summary should be included for each
subsequent year (Year 2 to Year 5).
If indirect costs are claimed, indicate and apply the
current negotiated rate to the budget. Include a copy of the current
rate agreement in the appendix.
Include travel expenses for annual workshop (mandatory
participation) at a city location to be determined by IHS (Washington
DC, Chicago, Denver, etc.). Include airfare, per diem, mileage, etc.
Appendix items:
Work plan for proposed 5-year objectives and activities in
a time line.
Consultant proposed scope of work (if applicable).
Current Indirect Cost Agreement.
Organizational chart.
Letters of commitment/statement of facts.
Injury Prevention training certificate verification.
Requirements for the Project and Budget Narrative for PART II--
Effective Strategy Projects Only
A. Project Narrative includes Sections 1, 2 & 3 (page limitation 15
pages).
Section 1: Program Information (page limitation--2).
(1) Needs (Total 20 Points):
Describe the needs and injury problem in the community or
target area.
Describe the Tribe's/Tribal organization's support for the
proposed IP project.
Describe the population to be served by the proposed
project (no minimum population requirement).
Section 2: Program Planning and Evaluation (page limitation--8).
(1) Program Plans--Program goals, objectives, effective strategy,
collaboration (Total 30 Points):
Goals and objective must be clear and concise.
Objectives must be measurable, feasible and attainable to
accomplish during the 3 year project period (SMART--specific,
measurable, attainable, realistic, time specific).
Effective Strategy method:
Effective strategies should be based on effectiveness,
economic efficiency and feasibility of the project. Provide description
of the extent to which proposed projects are an effective strategy
based on a documented need in the target communities.
Coalition/Collaboration:
Describe the extent to which relationships between the
programs, the Tribe or urban community, the IHS and other organizations
collaboration with
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the project or to conduct related activities. Provide a description of
the roles of Tribal involvement, organization, or agency and evidence
of coordination, supervision, and degree of commitment (e.g., time, in-
kind, financial) of staff, organizations, and agencies involved in
activities.
(2) Program Evaluation (Total 20 Points): Describe how the project
will be evaluated for program process, effectiveness, and impact. This
includes, but is not limited to, what data will be collected to
evaluate the success of the proposed program objectives.
Section 3: Program Report (page limitation--5). (Total 20 Points):
(1) Describe major accomplishments over the last 24 months.
(2) Describe the major activities over the last 24 months.
B. Budget Narrative Not to exceed 3 pages (Total 10 Points):
Budget Narrative: Three-year intervention projects must include a
program narrative, categorical budget, and budget justification for
each year of funding requested. If indirect costs are claimed, indicate
and apply the current negotiated rate to the budget. Include a copy of
the current rate agreement in the appendix.
Appendix Items
Work plan & budget for proposed objectives.
Indirect Cost Agreement.
Organizational chart.
Letter of commitment/statement of facts.
2. Review and Selection Process.
Each application will be prescreened by the DGO staff for
eligibility and completeness as outlined in the funding announcement.
Incomplete applications and applications that are non-responsive to the
eligibility criteria will not be referred to the Objective Review
Committee (ORC). Applicants will be notified by the DGO, via e-mail,
outlining the missing components of the application. To obtain a
minimum score for funding, applicants must address all program
requirements and provide all required documentation. Applicants that
receive less than a minimum score will be informed via e-mail of their
application's deficiencies. A summary statement outlining the strengths
and weaknesses of the application will be provided to these applicants.
The summary statement will be sent to the Authorized Organizational
Representative (AOR) that is identified on the face page of the
application.
A. Proposals will be reviewed for merit by the ORC consisting of
Federal and non-Federal reviewers appointed by the IHS.
B. The technical review process ensures the selection of quality
projects in a national competition for limited funding. After review of
the applications, rating scores will be ranked, and the applications
with the highest rating scores will be recommended for funding.
Applicants scoring below 60 points will be disapproved.
3. Anticipated Announcement and Award Date--July 1, 2010.
VI. Award Administration Information
1. Award Notices
The Notice of Award (NoA) will be initiated by the DGO and will be
mailed via postal mail to each entity that is approved for funding
under this announcement. The NoA will be signed by the Grants
Management Officer, and this is the authorizing document for which
funds are dispersed to the approved entities. The NoA will serve as the
official notification of the grant award and will reflect the amount of
Federal funds awarded, the purpose of the grant, the terms and
conditions of the award, the effective date of the award, and the
budget/project period. The NoA is the legally binding document and is
signed by an authorized grants official within the IHS.
2. Administrative Requirements
Grants are administered in accordance with the following
regulations, policies, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) cost
principles:
A. The criteria as outlined in this Program Announcement.
B. Administrative Regulations for Grants:
45 CFR part 92--Uniform Administrative Requirements for
Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State, Local and Tribal
Governments.
45 CFR part 74--Uniform Administrative Requirements for
Awards and Sub-Awards for Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals,
Other Non-Profit Organizations, and Commercial Organizations.
C. Grants Policy:
HHS Grants Policy Statement, 01/2007.
D. Cost Principles:
OMB Circular A-87, State, Local, and Indian Tribal
Governments (Title 2 Part 225).
OMB Circular A-122, Non-Profit Organizations (Title 2 Part
230).
E. Audit Requirements:
OMB Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments,
and Non-Profit Organizations.
3. Indirect Costs
This section applies to all grant recipients that request
reimbursement of indirect costs in their grant application. In
accordance with HHS Grants Policy Statement, Part II-27, IHS requires
applicants to obtain a current indirect cost rate agreement prior to
award. The rate agreement must be prepared in accordance with the
applicable cost principles and guidance as provided by the cognizant
agency or office. A current rate covers the applicable grant activities
under the current award's budget period. If the current rate is not on
file with the DGO at the time of award, the indirect cost portion of
the budget will be restricted. The restrictions remain in place until
the current rate is provided to the DGO. Generally, indirect costs
rates for IHS grantees are negotiated with the Division of Cost
Allocation http://rates.psc.gov/ and the Department of the Interior
(National Business Center) http://www.nbc.gov/acquisition/ics/icshome.html. If your organization has questions regarding the indirect
cost policy, please contact the (DGO) at (301) 443-5204.
4. Reporting Requirements
A. Progress Reports
Program progress reports are required semi-annually by March 30 and
September 30 of each funding year. The report shall include a brief
description of the following for each program function or activity
involved:
a. Compare actual accomplishments to the goals established for the
period. Provide a description of internal and external collaboration,
new resources secured, intervention successes, barriers identified and
plans for the next semi-annual period.
b. Indicate reasons for slippage where established goals were not
met and plan of action to overcome slippages.
c. Indicate: (1) Number of Indians hired or trained; and (2) use of
Indian business concerns. If none, state reasons.
d. Specify other pertinent information including analysis and
explanation of cost overruns or high costs.
A final report must be submitted within 90 days of expiration of
the budget/project period.
B. Financial Reports
Semi-Annual Financial Status Reports (FSR) reports must be
submitted within 30 days of the end of the first 6 months of the
current budget period. The Final FSRs for the budget period will be due
within 90 days of the expiration of the project period. Standard Form
269 (long
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form for those reporting on program income; short form for all others)
will be used for financial reporting.
Federal Cash Transaction Reports are due every calendar quarter to
the Division of Payment Management, Payment Management Branch. Failure
to submit timely reports may cause a disruption in timely payments to
your organization.
Grantees are responsible and accountable for accurate reporting of
the Progress Reports and FSRs which are generally due [semi-annually/
annually]. FSRs (SF-269) are due 90 days after each budget period and
the final SF-269 must be verified from the grantee records on how the
value was derived.
Failure to submit required reports within the time allowed may
result in suspension or termination of an active agreement, withholding
of additional awards for the project, or other enforcement actions such
as withholding of payments or converting to the reimbursement method of
payment. Continued failure to submit required reports may result in one
or both of the following: (1) The imposition of special award
provisions; and (2) the non-funding or non-award of other eligible
projects or activities. This applies whether the delinquency is
attributable to the failure of the organization or the individual
responsible for preparation of the reports.
Telecommunication for the hearing impaired is available at: TTY
(301) 443-6394.
VII. Agency Contact(s)
Grants (Business)
Mr. Roscoe Brunson, Grants Management Specialist, 801 Thompson
Ave., Reyes Bldg., Suite 360, Rockville, MD 20852. Telephone: (301)
443-5204. E-mail: [email protected].
Program (Programmatic/Technical)
Ms. Nancy Bill, Program Manager, IPP Program, HIS, 801 Thompson
Ave, Suite 120, OEHE-DEHS TWB 610, Rockville, MD 20852. Phone: (301)
443-0105. [email protected].
VIII. Other Information--Allowable and Non-Allowable Items
The following will be considered allowable equipment purchases--
Equipment/Construction:
(1) Costs of breath testing devices are allowable, provided the
device appears on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) Conforming Products List (CPL) for this type of equipment.
(2) Police traffic radar--cost is allowable subject to the
following:
Devices must appear on the NHTSA Conforming Products List
(CPL) when published in the Federal Register.
Operators must be trained using the NHTSA radar operators
training program or an approved equivalent.
The police agency must implement a comprehensive radar
operator and one to three year equipment certification program with
periodic recertification once every one to three years.
(3) Costs for child restraint devices are allowable. Child safety
seat restraint devices must be a ``5 star rating'' in accordance with
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Federal Safety
Standards (no after market devices) and strict performance standards
(Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, FMVSS 213,225).
(4) Cost for limited construction or home safety devices
installation that is aligned with the program's objectives or targets
specific outcome in reducing unintentional fall prevention projects are
acceptable.
(5) Media campaign when combined with enforcement, policy, or
incentive programs (print, radio and video).
The following costs are deemed unallowable costs--Equipment/
Facilities:
(1) Police officer equipment--uniforms, weapons, handguns,
shotguns, mace, batons, riot helmets, bulletproof vests, and
ammunition.
(2) Portable scales--including costs associated with transportation
and use of portable scales. Costs for large computer systems are not
allowable. (Automatic Data Processing, Main Frame, LAN).
(3) Costs for commercial lease or purchase of vehicle or
motorcycles.
(4) Costs of equipment maintenance or repairs of vehicles.
(5) Costs for speed measuring devices--except for enforcement
purposes and related project evaluation are not allowable i.e. speed
trailers.
(6) Projects related to water, sanitation and waste management.
(7) Projects that include design and planning of construction of
facilities.
(8) Projects not utilizing effective strategies based on evidence
or best practice.
(9) Projects with an education only activities.
(10) Animal control programs.
(11) Tribal employee defensive driving course.
IHS IPP is the lead Federal agency in the development and
implementation of AI/AN IPP. IHS is directed to develop, implement, and
evaluate IPP that would be successful in reducing American Indian and
Alaskan Native morbidity and mortality related to injuries. The purpose
of the IHS CA funding is to promote the capacity of Tribes and Tribal/
urban/non-profit Indian organizations to build and sustain evidence-
based IPP. The Public Health Service (PHS) strongly encourages all
contracts to provide a smoke-free workplace and promote the non-use of
all tobacco products. Public Law 103-227, the Pro-Children Act of 1994,
prohibits smoking in certain facilities (or in some cases, any portion
of the facility) in which regular or routine education, library, day
care, health care of early childhood development services are provided
to children. This is consistent with the IHS mission to protect and
advance the physical and mental health of the AI/AN people.
Dated: April 19, 2010.
Yvette Roubideaux,
Director, Indian Health Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-9502 Filed 4-22-10; 8:45 am]
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