Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Virus Syndrome (AIDS) Surveillance (93.944)
Program
93.944 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Virus Syndrome (AIDS) Surveillance
Federal Agency
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Authorization
Public Health Service Act, Section 301(a).
Program Number
93.944
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To continue and strengthen effective human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) surveillance programs and to effect, maintain, measure and evaluate the extent of HIV/AIDS incidence and prevalence throughout the United States and its territories, providing information for targeting and implementing HIV prevention activities.
Types of Assistance
PROJECT GRANTS
Uses and Use Restrictions
Grant funds may be used for salaries of staff conducting HIV/AIDS surveillance and sero surveillance activities, travel related to carrying out project activities and participating in national planning and implementation meetings, necessary supplies, computer software and hardware, and laboratory, data collection, and analysis costs. Grant funds are to be additive to replace existing resources.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
The governments, or their agents or instrumentalities, of any of the States of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, territories or possessions of United States, including American Indian/Alaska Native tribal governments or tribal organizations located wholly or in part within their boundaries, and local governments who are current recipients of HIV/AIDS surveillance cooperative agreements.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Official health agencies will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation
Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 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. Applications are made in the form of an application PHS-5161-1, to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 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. This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR Part 92 for State and local governments.
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 (Form 5152-1) indicates support recommended for the remainder of project period, allocation of Federal funds by budget categories, and special conditions, if any.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
From 120 to 180 days. About 120 days after application submission.
Appeals
As stated in the Terms and Conditions.
Renewals
Renewals may be approved for one to five years.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
From one to five years. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: by letter of credit.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
See FOA for details. No cash reports are required. See FOA for details. No expenditure reports are required. See FOA for details.
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 project must be kept readily available for review by personnel authorized to examine PHS grant accounts. Records must be maintained for a minimum of three years after the end of each 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.
Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0943-0-1-550.
Obligations
(Salaries) FY 08 not reported.; FY 09 est not reported.; FY 10 est not reported. - FY08 - $73,690,960; FY09 - est $76,520,288; FY10 - est $76,520,288.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
No Data Available.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
PHS Grants Policy Statement, DHHS Publication No. (OASH) 94-50,000, (Rev.) April 1, 1994; Administration of Grants, DHHS, 45 CFR 92; Application Instructions and Information and Program Guidance established by CDC for HIV/AIDS cooperative agreements.
Related Programs
93.283 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention_Investigations and Technical Assistance
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Reginald Carsonn 1600 Clifton Road, NE, Mailstop E-07, Atlanta, Georgia 30333 Email: rdc2@cdc.gov Phone: 4046390022
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not Applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
(1) Official health agencies which are current recipients of funds for HIV/AIDS surveillance activities; (2) need and background; and (3) a willingness to comply with applicable CDC sero surveillance protocols.
