Universal Newborn Hearing Screening (93.251)
Program
93.251 Universal Newborn Hearing Screening
Federal Agency
HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Authorization
Public Health Service Act, Title III, Section 301, 42 U.S.C. 241.
Program Number
93.251
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To provide funds for grants to States for the implementation of universal newborn hearing screening prior to hospital discharge with linkage to a medical home, and diagnostic evaluation and enrollment in a program of early intervention.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
This program will designate funding to States for the implementation of universal newborn hearing screening prior to hospital discharge with linkage to a medical home, and diagnostic evaluation and enrollment in a program of early intervention. Applicants should have a relationship with both the Title V programs and the Early Intervention programs.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Grants to States and one grant to an organization that will provide technical assistance to the States.
Beneficiary Eligibility
State organizations will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation
The basis for determining the allowance and allocability of costs charged to Health Resources and Services Administration grants is set forth in HHS Regulations 45 CFR 92, Subpart C, for State and local governments. Cost will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program 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 their 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
Application is made by the submission of the standard PHS application form, PHS-5161-1. Standard application forms, as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR 92 must be used for this program. Application kits are obtained by writing to the HRSA Grants Application Center. The Center may be contacted on: 1-877-477- 2123, FAX: 1-877-HRSA-345, or E-mail Address: HRSAGAC@hrsa.gov.
Award Procedure
Applications are reviewed by a committee of experts that are generally nongovernmental. Applications are reviewed based on merit, recommended for approval or disapproval, and are ranked according to a point score. Final decisions are made by the Associate Administrator, Maternal and Child Health Bureau.
Deadlines
Contact the HRSA Grants Application Center for application deadlines.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Project periods for are for 4 years. The submission of a progress report and budgetary information will be requested for each continuation year.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Awards are made annually, in accordance with the project period method of awarding grants. Payments are made through a Letter-of-Credit or Cash Demand System.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Annual program reports, financial status reports, program service reports, and special reports must be submitted as required.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133, (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit 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 the submission of expenditure report and 3 years after the 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 problem is resolved.
Program Accomplishments
Fifty-three State projects and one national technical assistance project were awarded in fiscal year 2001. All 54 projects are expected to be continued in fiscal year 2003.
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0350-0-1-550.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 02 $9,789,835; FY 03 est $9,643,000; and FY 04 est $0.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$55,000 to $256,000; $155,000.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
42 CFR 51a3: Pertinent information may be obtained by contacting the Division of Grants Management Operations Room 11-11, Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
Central Office Contact and Program Contact: Irene Forsman, Integrated Services Branch, Division of Services for Children with Special Health Needs, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, Room 18A-18, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Telephone: (301) 443-2370. Grants Management Branch: Division of Grants Management Operations, Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, Room 11-11, Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Funds have been awarded to state health agencies for implementation of universal statewide newborn hearing screening prior to hospital discharge with linkages to a medical home, audiologic diagnosis by 3 months of age, enrollment in a program of early intervention services and linked to family to family support by 6 months of age for infants identified with hearing loss.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
The objective review of all applications includes a thorough and consistent examination of each submission by persons knowledgeable in the field for that support is requested and have no direct relationship with the organization or individual submitting the application and do not have personal or invested interest in the award of a grant to that organization or individual. Peer review is a system that uses reviewers that are the professional equals of the principal investigator or program director and will be responsible for directing or conducting the proposed project. That is a form of objective review. Reviewers may be Federal or nonfederal. Peer review committee membership is usually entirely nonfederal. Final review criteria are included in the application kit.
