Innovations In Applied Public Health Research (93.061)
Program
93.061 Innovations In Applied Public Health Research
Federal Agency
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Authorization
Section 317(k)(2) of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 247b(k)(2), as amended.
Program Number
93.061
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To develop the knowledge necessary to translate biomedical science into effective programs that directly affect the quality and length of life for the population.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Applied public health research provides the link between basic research results and the health of the nation. There is a recognized gap between the knowledge gained from basic biomedical research and the information needed by public health professionals to implement new programs effectively in their communities.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Applications may be submitted by public and private nonprofit and for profit organizations and by governments and their agencies, such as: Public nonprofit organizations Private nonprofit organizations, For profit organizations, Small, minority, women-owned businesses, Universities, Colleges, Research institutions, Hospitals, Community-based organizations, Faith-based organizations, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, Indian tribes, Indian tribal organizations, State and local governments or their Bona Fide Agents (this includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianna Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau), Political subdivisions of States (in consultation with States).
Beneficiary Eligibility
In addition to the eligible applicants, preference will be given to proposals that have the greatest likelihood of yielding rapid and recognizable research results, those implemented as participatory research with involvement of the affected community in the formulation, conduct and interpretation of results.
Credentials/Documentation
Applicants should document the need for assistance, state the objectives of the project, present their approach to meeting the objectives, and outline the methods of operation. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments and Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
You are required to have a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number to apply for a grant or cooperative agreement from the Federal Government. Your DUNS number must be entered on line 11 of the face page of the PHS 398 application form. The DUNS number is a nine-digit identification number, which uniquely identifies business entities. Obtaining a DUNS number is easy and there is no charge. To obtain a DUNS number, access www.dunandbradstreet.com or call 1(866) 705-5711. For more information, see the CDC web site at: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/pubcommt.htm. To apply for this funding opportunity, use application form PHS 398 (OMB number 0925-0001 rev. 5/2001). Technical Information Management Section, CDC Procurement and Grants Office, 2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341, Telephone: (770) 488-2700.
Award Procedure
Successful applicants will receive a Notice of Grant Award (NGA) from the CDC Procurement and Grants Office. The NGA shall be the only binding, authorizing document between the recipient and CDC. The NGA will be signed by an authorized Grants Management Officer, and mailed to the recipient fiscal officer identified in the application.
Deadlines
Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Throughout the project period, CDC's commitment to continuation of awards will be conditioned on the availability of funds, evidence of satisfactory progress by the recipient (as documented in required reports), and the determination that continued funding is in the best interest of the Federal Government.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Matching funds are not required for this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Financial assistance is provided for a 12-month budget period with project periods of up to 3 years subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory progress of the grantee.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Interim progress report, (PHS 2590, OMB Number 0925-0001, rev. 5/2001) no less than 90 days before the end of the budget period. The progress report will serve as your non-competing continuation application, and must contain the following elements: 1) Current Budget Period Activities Objectives; 2) Current Budget Period Financial Progress; 3) New Budget Period Program Proposed Activity Objectives; 4) Budget; 5) Additional Requested Information; and 6) Measures of Effectiveness. Financial status report no more than 90 days after the end of the budget period. Final financial and performance reports, no more than 90 days after the end of the project period.
Audits
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 for Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. In addition, these grants are subject to inspection and audits by DHHS and other Federal 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 until the matter is completely resolved.
Program Accomplishments
None.
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0943-0-1-550.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 03 $0; FY 04 est $10,000,000; and FY 05 est not yet determined.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
None.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
45 CFR Part 74 and Part 92 For more information on the Code of Federal Regulations, see the National Archives and Records Administration at the following Internet address: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfr-table-search.html.
Related Programs
93.283, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention_Investigations and Technical Assistance.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
For general questions about this announcement, contact: Technical Information Management Section, CDC, Procurement and Grants Office, 2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341, Telephone: (770) 488-2700.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
None.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Applications that are complete and responsive to the PA will be evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an appropriate peer review group convened by the Office of Public Health Research, Office of Science Policy and Technology Transfer, CDC in accordance with the review criteria listed above. As part of the initial merit review, all applications may: Undergo a process in which only those applications deemed to have the highest scientific merit, generally the top half of the applications under review, will be discussed and assigned a priority score and receive a written critique.
