Preventive Health Services-Sexually Transmitted Diseases Control Grants (93.977)

Program

93.977 Preventive Health Services-Sexually Transmitted Diseases Control Grants

Federal Agency

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

Authorization

Public Health Service Act, Public Law 100-202.

Program Number

93.977

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To reduce morbidity and mortality by preventing cases and complications of sexually transmitted diseases (STD). Project grants under Section 318c awarded to State and local health departments emphasize the development and implementation of nationally uniform prevention and control programs which focus on disease intervention activities designed to reduce the incidence of these diseases, with applied research, demonstration, and public and professional education activities supporting these basic program activities authorized under Section 318b of the Public Health Service Act.

Types of Assistance

PROJECT GRANTS

Uses and Use Restrictions

Grant funds may be used for: (1) Sexually-transmitted disease (STD) surveillance activities, including reporting, screening, and follow-up of diagnostic tests for, and diagnosed cases of, STD; (2) STD case finding and case follow-up activities, including notification of sex partners to infectious cases of STD and follow-up systems; (3) interstate epidemiological referral and follow-up activities; (4) program-specific professional (including appropriate allied health personnel) STD education, training, and clinical skills improvement activities as authorized under section 318(b) of the PHS Act; (5) program-specific STD education and information activities as authorized under Section 318b of the PHS Act; (6) special studies or demonstrations to evaluate or test STD prevention activities; and (7) control strategies and activities as may be prescribed by the Secretary. Grant funds may not be used for: (1) Supplanting funds supporting existing STD control services provided by a State or locality; or (2) unless specifically approved for that purpose, grant funds shall not be used for performing diagnostic tests (other than gonorrhea screening tests), maintaining central registries, providing diagnostic and treatment facilities and services, or purchasing automated data processing equipment.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Any State, and, in consultation with the appropriate State Health Authority, any political subdivision of a State, including American Indian/Alaska Native tribal governments or tribal organizations located wholly or in part within their boundaries.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Any State or authorized subdivision including American Indian/Alaska Native tribal governments or tribal organizations located wholly or in part within their boundaries.

Credentials/Documentation

Applicants should document the need for assistance, state the objectives of the project, outline the method of operation, describe the evaluation procedures, and provide a budget with justification of funds requested. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. 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

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Information on the submission of applications may be obtained from the Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Telephone: (770) 488-2720. This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR, 92. The standard application forms, as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR, 92 for State and local governments, must be used for this program.

Award Procedure

After review and approval, a Notice of Grant Award is prepared and processed, along with appropriate notification to the public.

Deadlines

Not Applicable.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

From 90 to 120 days. From 3 to 4 months.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Renewals

Same as Application Procedure.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Project period: From one to five years; budget period: 12 months. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: by letter of credit.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

No program reports are required. No cash reports are required. Bi-Annual and Annual performance reports. Financial status reports no later than 90 days after the end of each specified period. No expenditure reports are required. Bi-Annual and Annual.

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 $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. In addition, grants and cooperative agreements are subject to inspection and audits by DHHS and other Federal government officials.

Records

Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to the grant program shall be retained for a minimum of 3 years, or until completion and resolution of any audit in process or pending resolution. In all cases records must be retained until resolution of any audit questions. Property records must be retained in accordance with PHS Grants Policy Statement requirements.

Program Accomplishments

Not Applicable.

Financial Information

Account Identification

75-0943-0-1-550.

Obligations

(Salaries) FY 08 not reported.; FY 09 est not reported.; FY 10 est not reported. - FY08 - $103,905,734; FY09 - est $103,598,050; and FY10 - est $103,291,277.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

$43,000 to $6,723,000; Average- $1,345,429.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Regulations for this program are published under 42 CFR 51b. Guidelines are available. PHS Grants Policy Statement, DHHS Publication No. (OASH) 94-50,000, (Rev.) April 1, 1994, is available.

Related Programs

93.217 Family Planning_Services; 93.224 Consolidated Health Centers (Community Health Centers, Migrant Health Centers, Health Care for the Homeless, Public Housing Primary Care, and School Based Health Centers); 93.260 Family Planning_Personnel Training; 93.283 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention_Investigations and Technical Assistance; 93.855 Allergy, Immunology and Transplantation Research; 93.856 Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research; 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research; 93.978 Preventive Health Services_Sexually Transmitted Diseases Research, Demonstrations, and Public Information and Education Grants

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Reginald Carsonn 1600 Clifton Road, NE, Mailstop E-07, Atlanta, Georgia 30333 Email: rdc2@cdc.gov Phone: 4046390022

Web Site Address

http://www.cdc.gov/std/

Examples of Funded Projects

Fiscal Year 2008: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Applications will be evaluated based upon the magnitude of the problem, the establishment of specific and measurable objectives to address the problem, and the development of a sound operational plan which will ensure the implementation of each program element.