AIDS Education and Training Centers (93.145)
Program
93.145 AIDS Education and Training Centers
Federal Agency
HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Authorization
Public Health Service Act, Title XXVI, Part F, Public Law 106-345; Ryan White Care Act Amendments of 2000.
Program Number
93.145
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To: (1) Provide education and training to primary care providers and others on the treatment and prevention of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), in collaboration with health professions schools, local hospitals, and health departments; (2) disseminate new and timely information about human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and its treatment to primary and secondary health care providers; and (3) serve as the support system for area health professions through AIDS Hotlines, clearinghouses, and referral activities.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Grants will be awarded for the establishment of AIDS Education and Training Centers.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Eligible entities include public and nonprofit private entities and schools and academic health science centers.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Primary health care personnel.
Credentials/Documentation
Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. For-profit grantees' costs will be determined in accordance with Subpart 31.2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. For other grantees, costs will be determined in accordance with DHHS Regulations 45 CFR 74, Subpart Q.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is not required. This program is eligible for coverage under E. O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or officials designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
Application Procedure
Applications and required forms can be obtained by calling the HRSA Application Center at 1-877-477-2123.
Award Procedure
The review of applications is carried out by an ad hoc committee of experts in AIDS Education and Training and members of the staff of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Applications are reviewed for merit and are recommended for approval or disapproval. Final decisions are made by the Director, HIV/AIDS Bureau.
Deadlines
Application deadlines are available from the HRSA Application Center.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Annual noncompetitive, competitive awards typically only 3 years.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Grants are awarded for a 3-year project period with 12-month budget periods.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Annual program reports, program service reports, and special reports (if any) are required. In addition, a Financial Status Report is to be submitted within 90 days after the close of each budget period and a final Financial Status Report is required 90 days following the end of the project period.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. In addition, grants and cooperative agreements are subject to inspection and audits by DHHS and other Federal Officials.
Records
Grantees are required to maintain grant accounting records for 3 years after the end of a budget period. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or other action involving the records has been started before the expiration of the 3-year period, the records shall be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the regular 3-year period, whichever is later.
Program Accomplishments
Eighteen noncompetitive awards were made in fiscal year 2001. AETCs are providing AIDS education and training to approximately 155,000 health care providers each year. For fiscal years 2002 and 2003, the emphasis of the AETCs is hands on clinical training in the medical care of HIV infected patients and training on the use of highly active antiretrovial therapy. It is anticipated that 18 competitive awards will be made in fiscal year 2002. In fiscal year 2003, it is anticipated that eighteen noncompetitive awards will be made.
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0350-0-1-550.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 02 $25,507,700; FY 03 est $30,659,300; and FY 04 est $30,659,300.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
From $529,601 to $4,047,900. Average: $1,175,185.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
PHS Grants Policy Statement, DHHS Publication No. (OASH) 94-50,000, (Rev.) April 1, 1994. Program guidelines may be obtained by contacting the Headquarters Office listed below.
Related Programs
93.824, Basic/Core Area Health Education Centers; 93.978, Preventive Health Services_Sexually Transmitted Diseases Research, Demonstrations, and Public Information and Education Grants.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Consult appropriate DHHS Regional Office (see Appendix IV of the Catalog for a listing of the regional offices).
Headquarters Office
Program Contact: Laura Cheever, M.D., Division of Training and Technical Assistance/AIDS ETCs, HIV/AIDS Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Room 7-29 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Telephone: (301) 443-6364 or Fax (301) 443-9887. Grants Management Contact: Ms. Janice Gordon, Grants Management Officer, HIV/AIDS Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Parklawn Building, Room 7-89, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Telephone: (301) 443-2280.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
AIDS Education and Training Centers have been funded to provide national coverage of education and training for health care providers who care for HIV infected patients. The grant recipients have been universities and institutions of higher education and are primarily located in areas with a high incidence of AIDS.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
In making grants, the Secretary shall give preference to qualified projects which will -- (A) train, or result in the training of health professionals who will provide treatment for minority individuals with HIV disease and other individuals who are at high risk of contracting such disease; and (B) train, or result in the training of minority health professionals and minority allied health professions to provide treatment for individuals with such disease. The term "HIV disease" means infection with the human immunodeficiency virus, and includes any condition arising from such infection. The term "human immunodeficiency virus" means the etiologic agent for acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
