Cooperative Agreements for State-Based Diabetes Control Programs and Evaluation of Surveillance Systems (93.988)

Program

93.988 Cooperative Agreements for State-Based Diabetes Control Programs and Evaluation of Surveillance Systems

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) 317(k)(3, Public Law USC-95-626.

Program Number

93.988

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

Provide resources to state health departments to: 1) Determine the size and nature of diabetes-related problems and why they exist; 2) develop and evaluate new strategies for diabetes prevention; 3) establish partnerships to prevent diabetes problems; 4) increase awareness of diabetes prevention and control opportunities among the public, the health care and business communities, and people with diabetes; 5) improve access to quality care in order to prevent, detect and treat diabetes complications; 6)emphasize prevention of complications and premature mortlality among people with diabetes; and 7)utilize a model of influence by linking new programs and existing programs that support social and environmental policies for the promotion of wellness in both people with diabetes and those at risk for diabetes.

Types of Assistance

Cooperative Agreements

Uses and Use Restrictions

Cooperative Agreement funds may be used for costs associated with planning, implementing, and evaluating State based diabetes 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, 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.

Beneficiary Eligibility

State health agencies 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-87 applies to this program.

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. The standard application forms, as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR 92 for State and local governments, must be used for this program.

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 3 to 4 months.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Renewals

Same as Application Procedure.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula.

Matching Requirements: Percent: 25.%. Matching funds are required from non-federal sourcs in the amount of not less than $1 for each $4 federal funds awarded to grantees.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

For 5 years. Budget period: Approximately 12 months. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: lump sum.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Progress reports are required annually. A plan of action is required annually. Special studies will require protocols, subject to approval. Cash reports are not applicable. Progress reports are required annually. A plan of action is required annually. Special studies will require protocols, subject to approval. 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 annually. A plan of action is required annually. Special studies will require protocols, subject to approval.

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 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 $27,984,359; FY 09 est $27,434,043; FY 10 est $27,434,043

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

FY 09 range is $202,000 to $1,043,922.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Not Applicable.

Related Programs

93.283 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention_Investigations and Technical Assistance

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

See Regional Agency Offices. Program Contact: Barbara Park, Program Development Branch, Division of Diabetes Translation, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers of Health and Human Services, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Atlanta, GA 30333. Telephone: (770) 488-1094. Grants Management Contact: Hector Buitrago, Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000, Atlanta, GA 30341. Telephone: (770) 488- 2921.

Headquarters Office

Barbara Z Park 2877 Brandywine Road
Williams Building, Atlanta, Georgia 30341 Email: BPark@cdc.gov Phone: 770-488-1094 Fax: 770-488-5966

Web Site Address

http://www.cdc.gov.

Examples of Funded Projects

Not Applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Background and Need - the extent to which the applicant justifies the need for this program, including whether sufficient information is provided to describe the diabetes burden in the state, the state's environment, anticipated barriers to reducing the burden of diabetes, and plans to oversome barriers.
Project Work Plan 1) Administration, Management, and Leadership - the extent to which the applicant describes plans to address recipient activities in the following catagories that are realistic and feasible given the time and resources allocated: a) Five-year Strategic Plan, b) Leadership and Collaboration/Partnership, c) Training, Technical Assistance, and Consultation, d) Coordination of Efforts among Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Programs, e) Information Exchange, f) Sustainability, and g) Program Management, including the extent to which the staffing number and qualifications will support the objectives and activities of the program. 2) Surveillance, Analyses, and Evaluation - the extent to which the applicant describes plans to address recipient activities in these three catagories that are realistic and feasible given the time and resources allocated.
Accomplishments - the extent to which the applicant describes the program accomplishments within the past five and a half years, including the program's contributions to improving the current national objectives.
Proven Capacity - the extent to which the applicant's narravtive description of its past performance demonstrates its ability to manage fiscal resources, implement an effective management plan, and maintain and develop adequate leadership and staffing capacity to carry out the program objectives/activities.