Tuberculosis Demonstration, Research, Public and Professional Education (93.947)
Program
93.947 Tuberculosis Demonstration, Research, Public and Professional Education
Federal Agency
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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, especially research concerning strains of tuberculosis resistant to drugs; 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
Project Grants (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.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is not required. Applications are subject to E.O. 12372. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or officials 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
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 NCIPC 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) of the Advisory Committee for Injury Prevention and Control (ACIPC). 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 Headquarters Office listed below for application deadlines.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Project periods are for one 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 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).
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Project Period: From one to five years. Budget Period: For 12 months.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Either quarterly or semi-annual narrative and statistical progress reports are required. Financial status reports are required no later than 90 days after the end of each budget period. Final financial status and performance reports are required 90 days after the end of a 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 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
An award was made during fiscal year 2001 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. In addition, an award was made during fiscal year 2001 to an organization to facilitate the organization of TB Controllers to advance TB elimination through improved communication, focused efforts, coordinated action, and expanded collaboration to address emerging issues and ongoing obstacles to elimination. An award was also made during fiscal year 2001 to fund the collaboration of partners to develop, establish and coordinate systems and procedures to increase the involvement of governments and other entities in the World Stop TB activities. An additional award was made to fund research activities in State and local governments in the areas of contact investigation and measuring the impact of the TB epidemic. In fiscal year 2001, nine awards were made. It is estimated that eight awards will be made in fiscal year 2002 and eight awards in fiscal year 2003.
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0943-0-1-550.
Obligations
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 02 $867,315; FY 03 est $850,000; and FY 04 est not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$30,473 to $200,000; $125,000.
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
93.246, Health Centers Grants for Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers; 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
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
Program Contact: Kenneth G. Castro, M.D., National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Public Health Service, 1600 Clifton Road, NE. Atlanta, GA 30333. Telephone: (404) 639-8120. Grants Management Contact: William Ryan, Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2920 Brandywine Road, Suite 3000, Atlanta, GA 30341. Telephone: (770) 488-2717.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
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.
