Organized Approaches to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening

 

The purpose of the program is to increase colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates among an applicant-defined target population of persons 50-75 years of age within partner health system(s), defined geographical areas, or disparate populations. This program will fund implementation of evidence-based interventions (EBIs) and other strategies in partnership with health systems with the goal of instituting organized screening programs. In addition, this program will fund a small number of awardees to pay for direct screening and follow-up services for a limited number of individuals that belong to the program priority population.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
93.800
Federal Agency/Office
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
301(a) and 317(k)(2) of the Public Health Service Act, [42 U.S.C. Section 241(a) and 247b(k)(2)], as amended.
Sections 301(a) and 1703(a) of the Public Health Service Act
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Eligible applicants are the official State/Territorial health agencies of the United States or their bona fide agents; Tribes/Tribal Organizations and Private/Public Colleges and Universities.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Eligible applicants are the official State/Territorial health agencies of the United States or their bona fide agents; Tribes/Tribal Organizations and Private/Public Colleges and Universities.
Credentials/Documentation
Costs under CDC financial assistance mechanisms are in accordance with 2 CFR ?200, as codified in 45 CFR ?75. Any required credentials and/or documentation will be identified in the NOFO to which applications are submitted.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is required. 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. Refer to the NOFO at www.grants.gov.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Check www.Grants.gov for any relevant NOFO information regarding processes for applying for assistance.
Award Procedure
After review and approval, a Notice of Award (NoA) will be prepared and processed, along with appropriate notification to the public. Initial awards provide funds for the first budget period (usually 12 months) and the NoA will indicate support recommended for the remainder of the project period, allocation of Federal funds by budget categories, award requirements, and special conditions, if any.
Deadlines
Check Grants.gov for any relevant NOFO information regarding processes for applying for assistance. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 120 to 180 days.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
More than 180 days. Project period of performance is 1 to 5 years. After initial awards, and subject to availability of funds, projects may be continued non-competitively contingent upon 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.
How are proposals selected?
Applications will be evaluated on the review criteria described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcements (NOFOs). In general, the review and selection process of complete and responsive applications to the NOFO consists of determination of the scientific and technical merit by objective or peer review, availability of funds, and relevance of program priorities and the priorities of CDC.
How may assistance be used?
This program will fund implementation of EBIs and other strategies in partnership with health systems with the goal of instituting organized screening programs. In addition, this program will fund a small number of awardees to pay for direct screening and follow-up services for a limited number of individuals that belong to the Program Priority Population. Component 1: Health Systems Change to Increase and Improve Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Screening. To increase capacity and support organized CRC screening, awardees must partner with health systems, such as federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), health plan clinic networks, large physician practices, Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance plans that serve the applicant--defined target population to: a) implement EBIs identified in The Community Guide to increase CRC screening and b) measure outcomes for evaluation. To increase CRC screening and follow-up rates, awardee activities that may be funded include, but are not limited to: formally partnering with an FQHC to implement a provider-oriented intervention such as provider reminders, formally partnering with a state primary care association to create or modify FQHC operational models, or formally partnering with an insurer to implement client-oriented EBIs such as client reminders. Component 2 - CRC Screening Delivery to Improve Access to the Underserved (Optional): Awardees must use an active, existing organized screening provision program to provide CRC screening and diagnostic follow-up services for the program’s priority population as described above. Applicants must demonstrate an existing clinical and programmatic infrastructure and currently provide colorectal screening and follow-up services to the program’s priority population.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Annual Federal Financial Reports (FFR) and performance/progress reports are required. Final FFRs and performance reports are required. Other reporting may be required and will be outlined in the NOFO or the Notice of Award.
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
In accordance with 2 CFR ?200, as codified in 45 CFR ?75, there is a 3-year record retention requirement; records shall be retained beyond the 3-year period if final audit has not been done or findings resolved. Property records must be retained in accordance with HHS Grants Policy Statement requirements.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Financial assistance is provided for a 12-month budget period with a period of performance of up to five years subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory progress of the recipient. Notice of Award
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Sheryl Heard
4770 Buford Hwy
Atlanta, GA 30341 USA
slh3@cdc.gov
Phone: 770 488 2855
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0943-0-1-550
Obligations
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$22,659,654.00; FY 23 est $22,103,199.00; FY 24 est $22,103,199.00; FY 21$22,382,304.00; FY 20$22,000,000.00; FY 19$19,557,462.00; FY 18$22,659,654.00; FY 17$23,251,826.00; FY 16$19,510,684.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Annual awards will range from $350,000 to $1,000,000.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
This program supports strategies to increase and improve the quality of colorectal cancer screening, community-clinical linkages, and preventive services in the following national plans and guidelines: The Guide to Community Preventive Services: http://www.thecommunityguide.org The National Partnership for Action to End Health Disparities: http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/npa/ The National Prevention Strategy: http://www.healthcare.gov/prevention/nphpphc/strategy/report.pdf The National Quality Strategy: http://www.ahrq.gov/workingforquality/
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.

 


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