National Health Promotion (93.990)

 

Program

93.990 National Health Promotion

 

Federal Agency

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

 

Authorization

Public Health Service Act, as amended, Title III, Section 301, Title XVII, Section 1701, 42 U.S.C. 300 k-1, 300(o).

 

Program Number

93.990

 

Last Known Status

Active

 

Objectives

To engage national membership organizations from various sectors as a means of expanding and coordinating health promotion efforts. To promote the development, implementation and coordination of programs that promote good health habits and programs that are designed to prevent disease and disability. These objectives are consistent with the General Authorities set forth in Sections 1701(a) and 301 of the Public Health Service Act.

 

Types of Assistance

Project Grants.

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

Assistance must be provided to satisfy program needs of the National Health Promotion Program, including but not limited to: (1) Identifying or developing materials for health promotion programs for use by schools, medical treatment sites, worksites, and community health promotion programs; (2) adding to the scientific data base, especially to fill gaps identified in the "Healthy People 2010: National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives"; and (3) identifying the needs of special population groups, such as Blacks, Hispanics, Asian/Pacific Islanders, American Indians/Alaska Natives, those with disabilities or special health care needs, and elderly Americans.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Public or private nonprofit organizations.

Beneficiary Eligibility

General public.

Credentials/Documentation

Proof of nonprofit status is required. Costs will be determined by HHS Regulations 45 CFR, Part 74, Subpart Q.

 

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

There are no preapplication requirements. 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

Program priorities and requests for applications are announced in the Federal Register. Applications are obtained from and are submitted to: Director, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office of Public Health and Science, Room 738G, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110.

Award Procedure

Awards are made by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Review panels are used to evaluate and rank applications, and to recommend awards.

Deadlines

Contact Headquarters Office for application deadlines.

 

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Appeals

None.

Renewals

Support is recommended for a specified project period, and is not generally considered for renewal beyond that period.

 

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Varies, but a project period is generally limited to 3 years or less. Within a project period, continuation applications must be submitted on a noncompeting basis for each year of support.

 

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Because of substantial Federal involvement in the program, performance monitoring will be on a continuing basis. An annual Program and Financial Status Report shall be submitted within 90 days after the close of the budget period.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit 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.

Records

Records must be retained for at least 3 years; records should be retained beyond the 3-year period if audit findings have not been resolved.

 

Program Accomplishments

One cooperative agreement and two grants were awarded in fiscal year 2001; one continuation award is anticipated in fiscal year 2002; and up to 5 awards may be made in fiscal year 2003.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

75-0120-0-1-551.

Obligations

Grants (Cooperative Agreements) FY 02 $900,000; FY 03 est $100,000; and FY 04 est $100,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

From $50,000 to $500,000. Average: $300,000.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

"Healthy People 2010," 2 vols., Government Printing Office, Stock No. 017-001-00547-9 ($70.00/set); "Healthy People 2010: Understanding and Improving Health," Government Printing Office, Stock No. 017-001-00550-9 ($10.00); "Tracking Healthy People 2010, "Government Printing Office, Stock No. 017-001-00548-7 ($67.00); "Healthy People 2010 CD-Rom, "Government Printing Office, Stock No. 017-001-00549-5 ($19.00).

 

Related Programs

93.226, Research on Healthcare Costs, Quality and Outcomes.

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

Not applicable.

Headquarters Office

Program Contact: Director, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201. Telephone: (202) 401-6295. Grants Management Contact: Ms. Karen Campbell, Grants Management Specialist, Administrative Operations Service, 5515 Security Lane, Suite 1000, Rockwall II Building, Rockville, MD 20852. Telephone: (301) 443-5084.

Web Site Address

http://www.health.gov/healthypeople

 

Examples of Funded Projects

The Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine (ATPM) seeks to incorporate healthy people into its organizational agenda.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Proposals will be assessed according to ability to show: organizational goals consistent with the National Health Promotion Program; access to a nationwide network of local affiliates through which health information and health promotion resources can be decentralized; administrative capability and staff expertise to contribute to satisfaction of program need; detailed proposal including cost proposal in response to program announcement.