Rapid Expansion Of Antiretroviral Therapy Programs For Hiv-Infected Persons In Selected Countries In Africa And The Caribbean Under The President'S Emergency Plan For Aids Relief (93.266)
Program
93.266 Rapid Expansion Of Antiretroviral Therapy Programs For Hiv-Infected Persons In Selected Countries In Africa And The Caribbean Under The President'S Emergency Plan For Aids Relief
Federal Agency
HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Authorization
Section 301(a) and 307 of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. Sections 241 (a) and 2421, as amended, Public Law 108-25, United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Act of 2003, 22 U.S.C. 7601.
Program Number
93.266
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
(1) To rapidly expand antiretroviral therapy (ART) to low income HIV-infected persons in a manner that is consistent with national plans and policies in the 14 targeted countries under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR); and (2) To develop sustainable indigenous capacity to continue these programs after the project ends.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements).
Uses and Use Restrictions
Cooperative Agreements will be awarded to organizations with excellent HIV care and treatment programs to expand their services.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Applicants must have 3 years experience of providing ART in 3 or more of the targeted countries. Eligible entities are those providing clinical care and anti-retroviral therapy in at least 3 of the 14 focus countries under the President's Emergency Plan.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Health care personnel and people living with AIDS.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Not required. Applications are subject to Executive Order 12372. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. Applicants should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in their State to find out if the State has selected this program for review and for information on the process the State requires when applying for Federal assistance.
Application Procedure
Information on the submission of applications may be obtained from the Grants Management Officer.
Award Procedure
After review and approval, a notice of award is prepared and processed, along with appropriate notification.
Deadlines
Contact HIV/AIDS Bureau Office of the Associate Administrator, Global Program for application deadlines.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Projects are for one to five years with 12-month budget periods. Application forms must be obtained from the Grants Management Officer.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Project Period: From 1 to 5 years. Budget Period: For 12 months.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Interim Progress Reports no less than 90 days before the end of the budget period. This will serve as the non-competing continuation application. Semi-annual Progress Report 7 months after the beginning of each budget period should provide progress on achieving objectives and modifications or new objectives.
Audits
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 $500,00 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,00 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 project shall be retained for at least 3 years or until resolution of any audit questions. Property records must be retained in accordance with PHS Grants Policy Statement requirements.
Program Accomplishments
In fiscal year 2004, 2 awards are to be made. It is estimated that no additional awards will be made in fiscal year 2005.
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0350-0-1-550.
Obligations
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 03 $0; FY 04 est $42,000,000; and FY 05 est $56,000,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Floor: $7,000,000; Ceiling $25,000,000 for FY 04.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Regulations governing this program are published under Public Law 108-25 (United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Act of 2003) 22 U.S.C. 7601. Guidelines are available in the application kit.
Related Programs
93.941, HIV Demonstration, Research, Public and Professional Education Projects.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
Program Contact: Dr. Thurma McCann Goldman, Global Program, HIV/AIDS Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Suite 7-05, Rockville, MD 20857. Telephone: (301) 443-1993.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Applications will be evaluated on the extent to which proposed objectives are specific, measurable, time-phased, and consistent with the stated purpose of this program; the extent to which the applicant's capability is sufficient in the areas of clinical care, drug and health commodities, laboratory services, training, community mobilization and behavior, monitoring and evaluation and sustainability; feasibility of their expansion plan; extent to which the organizational structure, management and staffing is appropriate and sound and the presentation of a reasonable budget.
