Innovations In Applied Public Health Research (93.061)

 

Program

93.061 Innovations In Applied Public Health Research

 

Federal Agency

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

 

Authorization

Public Health Service Act, , Title 42, Part 247b, Section 317(k)(2).

 

Program Number

93.061

 

Last Known Status

Active

 

Objectives

To foster the new knowledge necessary to develop, enhance, and disseminate effective public health services, programs, and policies that improve health and quality of life for the population.

 

Types of Assistance

Cooperative Agreements

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

Applied public health research provides the critical new knowledge to address the CDC Health Protection Goals and identified priority research needs. Research is focused on improving public health practices to maximize positive health outcomes and impacts.

 

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

Beneficiary will be to 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).

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. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

 

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. Applicants must download the SF424 (R&R) application forms and SF424 (R&R) Application Guide located at: http://www.grants.gov/applicants/apply_for_grants.jsp or applications must be prepared using the most current PHS 398 research grant application instructions and forms. The PHS 398 application instructions are available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/phs398/phs398.html. Applicants are required to have a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number to apply for a grant from the Federal Government. 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.

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

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

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

From 120 to 180 days. From 90 to 150 days.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

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

Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.

MOE requirements are not applicable to 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. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: lump sum.

 

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Annual progress report, (PHS 2590, OMB Number 0925-0001, http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/2590/2590.htm) is due no less than 90 days before the end of the budget period. The progress report will serve as the non-competing continuation application. A final performance report is due no more than 90 days after the end of the project period. Cash reports are not applicable. Annual progress report, (PHS 2590, OMB Number 0925-0001, http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/2590/2590.htm) is due no less than 90 days before the end of the budget period. The progress report will serve as the non-competing continuation application. A final performance report is due no more than 90 days after the end of the project period. Financial status report is due no more than 90 days after the end of the budget period. A final financial report is due no more than 90 days after the end of the project period. Annual progress report, (PHS 2590, OMB Number 0925-0001, http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/2590/2590.htm) is due no less than 90 days before the end of the budget period. The progress report will serve as the non-competing continuation application. A final performance report is due 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 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 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

Not Applicable.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

75-0943-0-1-550.

Obligations

(Salaries) FY 08 $8,684,155; FY 09 est $26,241,527; FY 10 est $27,000,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

No Data Available.

 

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

Not Applicable.

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Dr. Juliana Cyril 1600 Clifton Rd., Atlanta, Georgia 30333 Email: jcyril@cdc.gov Phone: (404) 639-4639.

Web Site Address

http://www.cdc.gov or http://www.cdc.gov/od/science/PHResearch.

 

Examples of Funded Projects

Not Applicable.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Applications that are complete and responsive to the FOA will be evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an appropriate peer review group convened by the Office of Public Health Research, CDC in accordance with the review criteria. 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.