Assistance for Oral Disease Prevention and Control

 

To establish oral health leadership and program guidance, oral health data collection and interpretation, a multi-dimensional delivery system for oral and physical health, and to implement science-based programs (including dental sealants and community water fluoridation) to improve oral and physical health. To strengthen state oral health programs and public health core capacity to reduce inequalities in the oral health of targeted populations.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 04/02/2020 (Archived.)
Program Number
93.985
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Project Grants (Discretionary)
Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Authorization
Sections 317 of the Public Health Service Act (as amended) [42 U.S.C. Section 247(b)] and Sections 4102(d) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act [42 U.S.C. Section 280k–3].
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Eligible applicants are the official State and territorial health agencies of the United States, the District of Columbia, tribal organizations, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, and American Samoa, or their Bona Fide Agents. For specific funding announcements, eligible applicants may be more limited, for example, State governments, including the District of Columbia, or their Bona Fide Agents.
Beneficiary Eligibility
States, political subdivisions of States, local health authorities, and individuals or organizations with specialized health interests will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation
Applicants should document the need for assistance, state the objectives of the project, outline the method of operation, describe evaluation procedures, and provide a budget with justification for funds requested. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Uniform Guidance: Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR 200). 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official 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
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Information on the submission of applications may be obtained from the Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000, Atlanta, GA 30341.
Award Procedure
After review and approval, a notice of award is prepared and processed, along with appropriate notification to the public, initial award provides funds for first budget period (usually 12 months) and Notice of Award indicates support recommended for the remainder of project period, allocation of Federal funds by budget categories, and special conditions, if any. However, applicants are encouraged to call CDC for programmatic technical assistance prior to the development and submission of their assistance application.
Deadlines
Jan 01, 2016
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 90 to 120 days.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Renewals
Not Applicable.
How are proposals selected?
Based on the evaluation criteria as published in the program and/or Federal Register Announcement.
How may assistance be used?
Grant funds may be used for costs associated with planning, implementing, and evaluating oral disease and chronic disease prevention and control programs. Cooperative agreement funds may not be used for direct dental and other health care services. Uses include: To strengthen state oral health programs and public health core capacity and to reduce inequalities in the oral health of targeted populations. To improve oral public health programs, including support for program leadership and staff, to monitor oral health risk factors, and for developing and evaluating prevention programs. To support evidenced-based interventions to prevent oral and chronic disease, including but not limited to community water fluoridation and school-based and school-linked dental sealant programs. To collaborate in development and support of the National Oral Health Surveillance System. To develop initiatives related to oral disease prevention and chronic disease and health promotion capacity. Limitations on use of funds for direct dental and other health care services.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Progress reports are required on an annual basis. An annual Federal Financial Report (FFR) is required. Financial status reports are required no later than 90 days after the end of each specified funding period. Final financial status and progress reports are required 90 days after the end of a project. Progress reports are required on an annual basis. Cash reports are not applicable. Progress reports, including progress on performance measures, are required on an annual basis. Final progress report is required 90 days after the end of a project. Annual Federal Financial Report is required. Final financial report is required 90 days after the end of a project. Progress reports, including progress on performance measures, are required on an annual basis. Final progress report is required 90 days after the end of a project.
Auditing
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. In addition, grants and cooperative agreements are subject to inspection and audits by DHHS and other Federal government officials.
Records
Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to the project must be kept readily available for review by personnel authorized to examine PHS grant accounts. Records must be maintained for a minimum of 3 years after the end of a budget period. If questions still remain, such as those raised as a result of an audit, records must be retained until completion or resolution of any audit in process or pending resolution. Property records must be retained in accordance with PHS Grants Policy Statement requirements.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Assistance is available for a 12-month budget period within project periods ranging from 3 to 5 years. After awards are issued, funds are released in accordance with the payment procedure established by the grantee institution with DHHS, which may be an Electronic Transfer System or a Monthly Cost Request System. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: lump sum.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None. Marcia Parker, 4770 Buford Hwy, NE, MS F-80, Atlanta, Georgia 30341 Email: kuv7@cdc.gov Phone: 770-488-6075.
Headquarters Office
Linton Charles Browning 2460 Brandywine Road, Mail Stop K-98, , Atlanta, Georgia 30341 Email: LBrowning@cdc.gov Phone: 770-488-2756
Website Address
http://www.cdc.gov
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0943-0-1-550.
Obligations
(Salaries) FY 14 Not Separately Identifiable; FY 15 Not Separately Identifiable; and FY 16 est $2,000,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
No Data Available.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Not Applicable.
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2014: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2015: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2016: No Current Data Available

 


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