Public Health Training Centers Grant Program (93.249)
Program
93.249 Public Health Training Centers Grant Program
Federal Agency
HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Authorization
Public Health Service Act, Title VII, Section 766, 42 U.S.C. 295a, as amended; Health Professions Education Partnerships Act of 1998, Public Law 105-392.
Program Number
93.249
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To improve the Nation's public health system by strengthening the technical, scientific, managerial and leadership competencies and capabilities of the current and future public health workforce. Emphasis is placed on developing the existing public health workforce as a foundation for improving the infrastructure of the public health system and helping achieve the Healthy People 2010 Objectives. With respect to a public health training center, applicants must agree to: (1) specifically designate a geographic area, including medically underserved populations, e.g., elderly, immigrants/refugees, disadvantaged, to be served by the Center that shall be in a location removed from the main location of the teaching facility of the school participating in the program with a Center; (2) assess the public health personnel needs of the area to be served by the Center and assist in the planning and development of training programs to meet their needs; (3) establish or strengthen field placements for students in public or nonprofit private public health agencies or organizations; and (4) involve faculty members and students in collaborative projects to enhance public health services to medically underserved communities.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Grant funds may support salaries, consultant costs, equipment, and travel as requested to develop and implement a Public Health Training Center. Grant funds may not be used for construction, patient services, nor student tuition or stipends.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Accredited schools of public health or other public or nonprofit private institutions accredited for the provision of graduate or specialized training in public health may apply.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Accredited schools of public health or other public or nonprofit private institutions accredited for the provision of graduate or specialized training will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation
Schools of public health and graduate public health programs must be accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
The new URL (Uniform Resource Locator) for the Bureau of Health Professions (BHPr) Grants Page is www.hrsa.gov/bhpr/grants.html. This year BHPr has decided to use Adobe Acrobat to publish the grants documents on the Web page. In order to download, view and print these grant documents, you will need a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This can be obtained without charge from the Internet by going to the Adobe Web page www.adobe.com and downloading the version of the Adobe Acrobat Reader which is appropriate for your operating system, i.e., Windows, Unix, Macintosh, etc. A set of more detailed instructions on how to download and use the Adobe Acrobat Reader can be found on the BHPr Grants Web page under "Notes on this WWW page."
Award Procedure
Notification is made in writing by a Notice of Grant Award issued from the Headquarters Office.
Deadlines
Application deadlines can be obtained via the Internet at: http://www.hrsa.gov/bhpr/grants.html.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Appeals are available only to grantees.
Renewals
At the end of the initial project period, competing continuation applications may be submitted for up to 5 years of support.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Project periods are for 5 years.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
A progress report must be submitted for the second or subsequent budget period within the approved project period. Financial status reports are required within 90 days after the end of each budget period. A final progress report and final financial status report must be submitted within 90 days after the end the project 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 the year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
Financial records must be kept available for 3 years after submission of expenditure reports, 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 matter is resolved.
Program Accomplishments
For fiscal year 2001, 14 public health training centers were funded by this program. It is estimated that the same number of training centers will be supported in fiscal year 2002. No awards are estimated for fiscal year 2003.
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0350-0-1-550.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 02 $14,670,000; FY 03 est $5,500,000; and FY 04 est $0.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
From $250,000 to $500,000. Average: $333,600.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Pertinent information maybe obtained by contacting the Bureau of Health Professions Grants Office, Grants Management Branch, Room 8C-26, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Telephone: (301) 443-6960.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Program Contact: Mr. John Kress, Public Health Advisor, Division of Community, State and Public Health, Room 8-103, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Telephone: (301) 443-6864. Grants Management Contact: Mark Wheeler, Grants Management Officer, Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Service Administration, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Parklawn Building, Room 8C-26, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Telephone: (301) 443-6960.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
See Public Health Training Center, Section of Bureau of Health Professions, web site for links to centers, http://www.hrsa.gov/publichealth/phtc.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Preference is given to accredited schools of public health. Applicant's objectives must identify performance outcome standards against which accomplishments can be measured. The potential of the proposed methodology to achieve the outcomes should be specified in the objectives. Administrative ability of the applicant to complete the proposed project should be addressed. Adequacy of collaborative arrangements to provide practical settings and other resources needed for the success of the project should be stated. Budget completeness, appropriateness, cost-effectiveness, and justification must be stated. Experience of project faculty particularly in the five core areas of public health (epidemiology, biostatistics, social and behavioral sciences, health services and environmental health). Clarity of plan for identifying and training under-represented minorities and for training in underserved areas must be stated. Expressed willingness to be an active participant in a National Centers Coordinating Group must be stated.
