Assistance Programs for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control (93.945)

Program

93.945 Assistance Programs for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Authorization

Public Health Service Act,, Title 42, Section 301(a) and 317(.

Program Number

93.945

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To work with State health agencies and other public and private nonprofit organizations in planning, developing, integrating, coordinating, or evaluating programs to prevent and control chronic diseases; assist in monitoring the major behavioral risks associated with the 10 leading causes of premature death and disability in the United States including cardiovascular diseases; and, establish new chronic disease prevention programs like Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH).

Types of Assistance

Cooperative Agreements

Uses and Use Restrictions

Grant funds may be used for costs associated with planning, implementing, and evaluating chronic disease prevention and control programs. Cooperative agreement funds may not be used for direct curative or rehabilitative services.

Eligibility Requirements

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. Other public and private nonprofit community based organizations are also eligible (see REACH).

Beneficiary Eligibility

State health agencies and community based organizations 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 Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments, OMB Circular No. A-21 for Educational Institutions, and OMB Circular No. A-122 for nonprofit organizations. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

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

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. 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. This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR 92 and 74. The standard application forms, as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR 92 for State and local governments, must be used for these programs.

Award Procedure

After review and approval, a notice of award is prepared and processed, along with appropriate notification to the public.

Deadlines

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

From 90 to 120 days. From three to four months.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Renewals

After review and approval, a notice of award is prepared and processed, along with appropriate notification to the public.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula.

This program has no matching requirements.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Project Period: From 3 three to 5 five years. Budget period: Usually 12 months. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: lump sum.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Progress reports are required on a semi-annual basis. An annual Financial Status Report (FSR) 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. Cash reports are not applicable. Progress reports are required on a semi-annual basis. An annual Financial Status Report (FSR) 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 a semi-annual basis.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 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 government officials.

Records

Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to the cooperative agreement program shall be retained for a minimum of 3 years, or until completion and resolution of any audit in process or pending resolution. In all cases, records must be retained in accordance with PHS Grants Policy Statement requirements.

Program Accomplishments

Not Applicable.

Financial Information

Account Identification

75-0943-0-1-550.

Obligations

(Salaries) FY 08 $5,697,162; FY 09 est $5,697,162; FY 10 est $5,697,162

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

No Data Available.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

There are program regulations under 42 CFR 51b, Project Grants for Preventive Health Services. Guidelines are also available from PHS Grants Policy Statement, DHHS Publication No. (OASH) 94-50,000, (Rev.) April 1, 1994, applies to grants and cooperative agreements.

Related Programs

93.283 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention_Investigations and Technical Assistance; 93.988 Cooperative Agreements for State-Based Diabetes Control Programs and Evaluation of Surveillance Systems

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

See Regional Agency Offices. See Appendix IV.

Headquarters Office

Mike Waller 1600 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, Georgia 30333 Phone: (770) 488-5269

Web Site Address

http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp.

Examples of Funded Projects

Not Applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Based on the evaluation criteria as published in the program and/or Federal Register Announcement.