Poison Control Stabilization and Enhancement Grants (93.253)
Program
93.253 Poison Control Stabilization and Enhancement Grants
Federal Agency
HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Authorization
Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act of FY 2001, Public Law 106-554; Poison Control Centers Enhancement and Awareness Act, Public Law 106-174.
Program Number
93.253
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To stabilize the funding of poison control centers (PCCs) and develop standard patient management protocols.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Assistance provided under this program may be used to strengthen the poisoning prevention and treatment programs and services of PCCs (financial stabilization grants); support certification efforts of non-certified centers in order to improve access to poison education, prevention, and treatment services (certification grants); create collaborative approaches between PCCs, or between PCCs and other health and public health entities, to improve services and treatment, expand access to services, and/or provide cost savings through economies of scale (incentive grants); and develop guidelines for the treatment of patients following exposures to toxic substances (guidelines cooperative agreement). Incentive grants may not be used to support basic PCC operations.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Poison Control Centers.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Residents of U.S.A. plus Puerto Rico especially children.
Credentials/Documentation
Letter for AAPCC verifying certification or waiver, human exposure reporting, verification to participate in toll free number, letter of support from the State, and supplantation letter.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Approvals will be considered by a committee of generally non-governmental experts and will be based on the level of financial need, a formula based on population. The Associate Administrator will make final decisions for Maternal and Child Health.
Award Procedure
Requests will be considered by a committee of generally nongovernmental experts and will be based on the level of financial need, strength of the planned use of the requested funds, and impact on affected regions or populations. Final decisions will be made by the Associate Administrator for Maternal and Child Health.
Deadlines
Contact the HRSA Grants Application Center for application deadlines.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Renewals will be determined by the Associate Administrator for MCHB and extensions are requested in writing addressed to the Grants Management Specialist.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
For the incentive grants only, the Federal government matched $2 for every $1 during 2001-02 budget year. The matching requirements were terminated after the first year.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Payments will be made through Smartlink.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
A final report will be required. Program service reports, and/or special reports must be submitted as required.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of (OMB) Circular A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non- Profit 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
Financial records must be kept available for 3 years after the submission of expenditure report and 3 years after final disposition of non-expendable property. If questions remain, such as those raised as a result of an audit, records must be retained until the problem is resolved.
Program Accomplishments
In fiscal year 2001, 76 grants and 1 cooperative agreement were made. It is estimated that 77 total grants will be awarded in fiscal year 2002 and fiscal year 2003. Expected accomplishments for fiscal year 2002 and 2003 are to maintain the toll- free number and continue the media campaign.
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0350-0-1-550.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 02 $16,123,535; FY 03 est $15,000,000; and FY 04 est $15,000,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$60,000 to $1,600,000; $400,000.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Pertinent information may be obtained by contacting the HRSA/MCHB Poison Control Program Director, in Room 18A-39, Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Md. Telephone: (301) 443-5848, or an alternate coordinator at (301) 443- 6192.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
A list of MCHB Regional Office Contacts can be located on http//hrsanet.hrsa.gov under "regional contacts".
Headquarters Office
Poison Control Program Coordinator, Injury and Emergency Medical Services Branch, Division of Child, Adolescent, and Family Health, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, Room 18A-39, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Md. 20857. Telephone: (301) 443-5848. Grants Management Branch: Grants Management Branch, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Heath and Human Services, Room 18-12, Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Telephone: (301) 443-1440.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Established a national toll-free number and a nationwide media campaign; improved data collection systems; developed uniform patient management guidelines; ensured universal access to quality services.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Completeness and clarity of the project narrative; practicality and achievability of the plan to use requested grant funds stabilize the PCC financially; clarity and appropriateness of the budget and coordinated budget narrative; strength and adequacy of professional staff and subcontractors; and clarity and strength of letters of support or collaboration.
