Foreign Public Health Construction

 

PHSA Section 307(b)(10) authorizes the award of grants or cooperative agreements to public or nonprofit private institutions or agencies in foreign countries to acquire, lease, construct, alter, or renovate facilities in their country in furtherance of activities authorized under Public Health Service Act Section 307(a), which includes: (1) biomedical research, health care technology, and the health services research and statistical analysis authorized under 42 U.S.C. Section 242k and 42 U.S.C. Subchapter VII; and (2) biomedical research, health care services, health care research, or other related activities in furtherance of the activities, objectives or goals authorized under the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008, 22 U.S.C. 7601. Awards are limited to real property projects, and can not include any other CDC assistance program activities.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 03/27/2024 (Archived.)
Program Number
93.338
Federal Agency/Office
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
Public Health Service Act (PHSA), Section 307(b)(10), 42 U.S.C. 242l, as amended., Title PHS, Section 307b10
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
An eligible applicant must: (1) Be a public or nonprofit private institution or agency in a foreign country; and (2) Be located in the same foreign country as the Project. An eligible project must: (1) Be located in the same foreign country as the Recipient; (2) Be limited to approved Construction, Modernization, and Minor Alteration and Renovation activities; and (3) Result upon completion is a facility that is for use by recipient personnel only, and not for use by any U.S. Government personnel; and (4) Fulfill a purpose of Public Health Service Act Section 307(a). Sub-recipients are not authorized.
Beneficiary Eligibility
An eligible applicant must: (1) Be a public or nonprofit private institution or agency in a foreign country; and (2) Be located in the same foreign country as the Project. An eligible project must: (1) Be located in the same foreign country as the Recipient; (2) Be limited to approved Construction, Modernization, and Minor Alteration and Renovation activities; and (3) Result upon completion is a facility that is for use by recipient personnel only, and not for use by any U.S. Government personnel; and (4) Fulfill a purpose of Public Health Service Act Section 307(a). Sub-recipients are not authorized.
Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Applicants must download application forms from www.Grants.gov. Applications must be submitted electronically at www.Grants.gov. Applicants that do not have access to the Internet or have difficulty accessing the forms on-line should contact the CDC Procurement and Grants Office, Technical Information Management Section (PGO-TIMS), Telephone (770)488-2700, Email: PGOTIM@cdc.gov. Applicants must be responsive to the specific requirements in the funding opportunity announcement. Application forms available at www.Grants.gov include the SF 424 (Application for Federal Assistance); the SF 424-C (Budget Information - Construction Programs); the SF 424-D (Assurances - Construction Programs); the GG Lobbing Form (Certification Regarding Lobbying for applications over $100,000); the SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbing Activities (for applications over $100,000, if required); the Project Narrative Attachment; and the Budget Narrative Attachment. OMB Circular No. A-102 does not apply.
Award Procedure
Applications that are complete and responsive will be evaluated for technical merit and receive support. CDC will not review incomplete or non-responsive applications. Applications that are complete and responsive will undergo an objective review process, receive a written critique, and be scored according to the published review criteria. Successful applicants will receive a Notice of Award (NOA) from the CDC Procurement and Grants Office. The NOA shall be the only binding, authorizing document between the recipient and CDC. The NOA will be signed by an authorized Grants Management Officer.
Deadlines
Not applicable.
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 90 to 120 days. Applications are due by the date established in the funding opportunity announcement.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
How are proposals selected?
Applications will be evaluated based on the criteria cited in the funding opportunity announcements.
How may assistance be used?
Support for Construction Projects, Modernization Projects, and Minor Alteration and Renovation Projects only. Construction Projects include construction of a new building of any dollar value, alteration and renovation of any dollar value that changes the footprint of an existing building, acquisition of an existing building of any dollar value, and permanently-installed trailers and modular units. Modernization Projects are limited to alteration and renovation that does not change the footprint of an existing building, and is limited to a single project in excess of $500,000 or an aggregate of multiple projects for a single facility that total in excess of $500,000. Minor Alteration and Renovation Projects are limited to alteration and renovation that does not change the footprint of an existing building, and is limited to a single project of $500,000 or less or an aggregate of multiple projects for a single facility that total $500,000 or less. All projects are subject to requirements for recipient responsibilities, project manager duties, property title and insurance, project signage, fixed equipment, budget, international use of funds, construction assurance statement, and public policy. Prior approval of individual project design and specifications, contracts, and phases is required. Funding is accompanied by a liability disclaimer. Technical assistance may be provided. Construction and Modernization Projects are subject to additional requirements for notice of federal interest, leased facilities, mortgages, construction insurance, allowable costs, completion, post-completion facility usage, property disposal, and real property status reporting.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: As noted in the Funding Opportunity Announcement
Auditing
In accordance with HHS policy, foreign recipients are subject to the same audit requirement as commercial organizations specified in 45 CFR 74.26(d).
Records
Record retention and access requirements for records are specified in 45 CFR 74.53.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Individual projects will be incrementally funded in phases with lump sum awards. The initial project period will not exceed five years. Payments are made on an advance or reimbursement basis, as specified in the award. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Lump.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Caroline Gardner,
1600 Clifton Rd, MSE29
Atlanta, GA 30329 US
ctg8@cdc.gov
Phone: 404-639-4276
Website Address
http://www.cdc.gov
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0955-0-1-550
Obligations
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 18 Estimate Not Available FY 19 est $0.00; FY 20 est $0.00; FY 17$0.00; FY 16$0.00; - Potential funding considered for FY18. (Cooperative Agreements) FY 18 Estimate Not Available FY 19 est $0.00; FY 20 est $0.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
New program with no awards to date.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
45 CFR 74. HHS Grants Policy Statement (http://www.ahrq.gov/fund/hhspolicy.htm).
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.

 



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