[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 42, Volume 1]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 42CFR51b.406]



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                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH

 

    CHAPTER I--PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN 

                                SERVICES

 

PART 51b_PROJECT GRANTS FOR PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES--Table of Contents

 

         Subpart D_Grants for Venereal Disease Control Programs

 

Sec. 51b.406  How will grant applications be evaluated and the grants 

awarded?



    (a) Within the limits of funds available, the Secretary may award a 

grant to assist in meeting the cost of a venereal disease control 

program. Before awarding a grant to a political subdivision of a State, 

the Secretary will consult with the State health authority.

    (b) Priorities for funding will be based on the following factors:



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    (1) The relative extent of the venereal disease problem in the area 

served by the applicant.

    (2) The design of the venereal disease prevention and control 

program.

    (3) The general quality of the applicant's plan of operation and 

objectives in accordance with the requirements in these regulations. 

Emphasis will be placed on determining the extent to which services are 

coordinated among health care providers in the area served and 

integrated into a cohesive plan for delivery of service to groups having 

the highest incidence of venereal disease.

    (4) The capacity of the applicant to make effective use of Federal 

funds.

    (5) The commitment of the applicant to the control of venereal 

disease as reflected in the commitment of applicant resources to the 

program.