Tuberculosis Demonstration, Research, Public and Professional Education (93.947)

Program

93.947 Tuberculosis Demonstration, Research, Public and Professional Education

Federal Agency

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

Authorization

Public Health Service Act, Section 317(e), 42 U.S.C. 247(bb), as amended.

Program Number

93.947

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To assist States, political subdivisions of States, and other public and nonprofit private entities in conducting research into prevention and control of tuberculosis nationally and internationally, especially in conducting demonstration projects for the prevention and control of tuberculosis; in providing public information and education programs for prevention and control of tuberculosis; and in developing education, training, and clinical skills improvement activities in the prevention and control of tuberculosis for health professionals, including allied health personnel.

Types of Assistance

Cooperative Agreements

Uses and Use Restrictions

Requests for direct assistance (i.e., "in lieu of cash") for personnel, equipment, and supplies directly related to project activities, particularly directly observed therapy, patient outreach, and program assessment will be considered. Project funds may not be used to supplant State or local funds available for tuberculosis control or to support construction costs or inpatient care.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

States, political subdivisions of States, and other public and nonprofit private entities.

Beneficiary Eligibility

States, political subdivisions of States, other public and nonprofit private entities, serving persons with TB infection and disease.

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. For nonprofit recipients, costs will be determined in accordance with DHHS Regulations 45 CFR Part 74 Subpart Q. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 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. To apply for this funding opportunity, use application form PHS 398 (OMB number 0925-0001 rev. 5/2001). Forms and instructions are available in an interactive format on the CDC web site, at the following Internet address: www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/forminfo.htm. Submit the signed original and five copies of your application by mail or express delivery service to: Technical Information Management, CDC Procurement and Grants Office, 2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341. The standard application forms 5161 must be used for the program as furnished by CDC and required by 45 CFR 92 for state and local governments and by 45 CFR 74 for nongovernmental applicants.

Award Procedure

Applications that are complete and responsive to the announcement will be evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an appropriate peer review group convened by the NCHHSTP in accordance with the review criteria listed above. As part of the initial merit review, all applications may: 1) Undergo a process in which only those applications deemed to have the highest scientific merit, generally the top half of the applications under review, will be discussed and assigned a priority score; 2) receive a written critique; and 3) receive a second level review by the Science and Program Review Subcommittee (SPRS). Successful applicants will receive a Notice of Grant Award (NGA) from the CDC Procurement and Grants Office. The NGA shall be the only binding, authorizing document between the recipient and CDC. The NGA will be signed by an authorized Grants Management Officer, and mailed to the recipient fiscal officer identified in the application.

Deadlines

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

From 90 to 120 days.

Appeals

From 120 to 180 days.

Renewals

From 60 to 90 days. Project periods are for three to five years with 12-month budget periods. Applications must be obtained from Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula.

This program has no matching requirements. This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements. Although there are no statutory requirements, applicants must assume part of the project cost and fiscal information must be provided in the narrative portion of the application pursuant to provisions of Section 317(e).

MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

From three to five years. Budget Period: For 12 months. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: lump sum.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

No program reports are required. No cash reports are required. Either quarterly or semi-annual narrative and statistical progress reports are required. Progress reports are required 90 days after the end of a project period. Report should address the recipients progress of achievement of the stated objectives. Annual financial status reports are required no later than 90 days after the end of each budget period. Final financial status reports are required 90 days after the end of a project period. No performance monitoring is required.

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 $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 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

Fiscal Year 2008: An award was made during fiscal year 2008 to an international organization to conduct joint conferences, to develop teaching materials and jointly conduct courses in TB epidemiology in developing countries and to conduct demonstration projects of TB control programs in countries of strategic interest to the United States. Another award was made to an international organization to expand efforts and strategies to prevent and control TB and TB/HIV and to implement activities to assist national governments, regional authorities, non-governmental organizations, private and public health care systems, donors and other interested parters to develop, establish, and coordinate systems and procedures to strengthen TB and TB/HIV treatment and control efforts worldwide. An award was also made during fiscal year 2008 to a domestic organization to maintain effective communication capacity among the nation's Tuberculosis Control officials (TB Controllers) and TB nursing professionals. In fiscal year 2008, three awards were made. Fiscal Year 2009: An award is expected during fiscal year 2009 to an international organization to conduct joint conferences, to develop teaching materials and jointly conduct courses in TB epidemiology in developing countries and to conduct demonstration projects of TB control programs in countries of strategic interest to the United States. Another award is expected to an international organization to expand efforts and strategies to prevent and control TB and TB/HIV and to implement activities to assist national governments, regional authorities, non-governmental organizations, private and public health care systems, donors and other interested parters to develop, establish, and coordinate systems and procedures to strengthen TB and TB/HIV treatment and control efforts worldwide. An award is also expected during fiscal year 2009 to a domestic organization to maintain effective communication capacity among the nation's Tuberculosis Control officials (TB Controllers) and TB nursing professionals. During 2009, an award is also expected to an organization to travel laboratory staff to a national meeting. It is estimated that four awards will be made in fiscal year 2009. Fiscal Year 2010: An award is expected during fiscal year 2010 to an international organization to conduct joint conferences, to develop teaching materials and jointly conduct courses in TB epidemiology in developing countries and to conduct demonstration projects of TB control programs in countries of strategic interest to the United States. Another award is expected to an international organization to expand efforts and strategies to prevent and control TB and TB/HIV and to implement activities to assist national governments, regional authorities, non-governmental organizations, private and public health care systems, donors and other interested parters to develop, establish, and coordinate systems and procedures to strengthen TB and TB/HIV treatment and control efforts worldwide. An award is also expected during fiscal year 2010 to a domestic organization to maintain effective communication capacity among the nation's Tuberculosis Control officials (TB Controllers) and TB nursing professionals. During 2010, an award is also expected to an organization to travel laboratory staff to a national meeting and also to perform a laboratory survey. It is estimated that five awards will be made in fiscal year 2010.

Financial Information

Account Identification

75-0943-0-1-550.

Obligations

(Cooperative Agreements) FY 08 $542,683; FY 09 est $654,883; FY 10 est $774,882

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

$112,200 to $230,000 with an average of $130,977.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Regulations governing this program are published under 42 CFR 51b. Guidelines are available in the application kit. PHS Grants Policy Statement No. 94-50,000 (Revised) April 1, 1994.

Related Programs

93.283 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention_Investigations and Technical Assistance; 93.978 Preventive Health Services_Sexually Transmitted Diseases Research, Demonstrations, and Public Information and Education Grants; 93.991 Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Heather Duncan 1600 Clifton Road, MS E-10, Atlanta, Georgia 30333 Email: hld0@cdc.gov Phone: 404-639-8131 Fax: 404-639-8604

Web Site Address

http://www.cdc.gov.

Examples of Funded Projects

Fiscal Year 2008: A project to advance the goals toward TB elimination and a project to conduct conferences to assist in teaching targeted TB control programs about TB epidemiology. Fiscal Year 2009: A project to advance the goals toward TB elimination and a project to conduct conferences to assist in teaching targeted TB control programs about TB epidemiology. Fiscal Year 2010: A project to advance the goals toward TB elimination and a project to conduct conferences to assist in teaching targeted TB control programs about TB epidemiology.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Applications will be evaluated on the extent of the tuberculosis problem; the establishment of specific and measurable objectives; and the development of a sound operational plan that will ensure the implementation of each program's elements.