Grants to Increase Organ Donations (93.134)
Program
93.134 Grants to Increase Organ Donations
Federal Agency
HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Authorization
Public Health Service Act, Section 371 and 374, as amended, Public Law 98-507, as amended, Public Law 101-616; 42 U.S.C. 273.
Program Number
93.134
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To support grants for the purpose of increasing the number of organ donors.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funds may not be used for activities that are reimbursable under Medicare.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Only organ procurement organizations and other private nonprofit entities involved with organ donation and transplantation are eligible.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Beneficiaries are all organ transplant recipients.
Credentials/Documentation
OMB Circular No. A-122, Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations; OMB Circular A-110, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements with Institution of Higher Education, Hospitals and other Non-Profit Organizations; and Public Health Service Grants Policy Statement, DHHS Publication No. (OASH) 94-50,000 (Rev.) April 1, 1994.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
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 the 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
Application is made by the submission of the standard PHS application. Application kits are obtained by writing to the Grants Management Branch, c/o HRSA Grants Application Center, 901 Russell Avenue, Suite 450, Gaithersburg, MD 20879, or by calling 1-877-477-2123.
Award Procedure
Applications are reviewed by a committee composed of nongovernmental representatives knowledgeable about organ donation and transplantation. Applications are reviewed for merit, and are recommended for approval or disapproval. Final decisions are made by the Director, Office of Special Programs.
Deadlines
Contact Headquarters Office for application deadlines.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
None.
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 12-month budget period.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Annual progress and annual financial reports are required. Annual reports are to be submitted within 90 days after the end of each budget period. The final progress report and final financial status report are due 90 days from 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 Non-Profit 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
Financial records must be kept available for 3 years after submission of final expenditure reports and 3 years after final disposition of nonexpendable property. If questions remain, such as those raised as a result of an audit, records must be retained until the problem is resolved.
Program Accomplishments
In fiscal year 2001, 12 competing and 20 noncompeting awards were made to organizations for Model Intervention to Increase Organ and Tissue Donation. It is anticipated that 17 noncompeting and 10 competing awards will be made in fiscal year 2002 and fiscal year 2003.
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0350-0-1-550.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 02 $8,170,163; FY 03 est. $10,300,000; and FY 04 est. $12,705,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
From $80,425 to $451,707; $255,317.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Program guidelines may be obtained by contacting the Headquarters Office listed below. PHS Grants Policy Statement, DHHS Publication No. (OASH) 94-50,000, (Rev.) April 1, 1994.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
Program Contact: Ms. Lynn Wegman, Director, Division of Transplantation, Office of Special Programs, Health Resources and Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 7C-22, Rockville, MD 20857. Telephone: (301) 443-7577. Grants Management Contact: Mr. Darren Buckner, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management Branch, Office of Program Support, HIV/AIDS Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 7-89, Rockville, MD 20857. Telephone: (301) 443-1913.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
A study testing the effectiveness of involving Chinese and Vietnamese trained requestors to discuss donation in the native tongue of potential donor families; a study to examine the use of church advocates to promote the concept of donation; a study on interdisciplinary experimental training for end-of-life care and organ donation; an evaluation of the impact of an organ and tissue donation curriculum in elementary and secondary public schools.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
1) Consistency with program objectives; 2) adequacy of method; 3) appropriateness of work plan; 4) capability of organization to complete the project; 5) adequacy of supporting documentation; 6) reasonableness of budget; and, qualifications of project director and staff.
