Sodium Reduction in Communities

 

The purpose of this program is to reduce Americans sodium intake to limits recommended by the Dietary Guidelines. Because the majority of sodium that people consume is already present in foods before purchase or preparation, reducing sodium intake may require increased availability and accessibility of lower sodium items. Efforts to reduce sodium in the food supply are occurring at a national level; however movement is also needed at the community level to affect change. Because community-wide efforts to reduce sodium intake are relatively new, more practice-based evidence would support identification and refinement of effective strategies. Therefore, this program will aim to implement and evaluate population-based strategies to increase access to lower sodium food in communities, and decrease sodium intake.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
93.082
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
This program is authorized under Section 317(k)(2) of the Public Health Services Act (PHS Act), 42 U.S.C. 247b(k)(2) as amended.
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
a. An official state health department (or its bona fide agent), or its equivalent, as designated by the Governor, is to serve as the lead/fiduciary agency for Small City and Rural Community applications. For this announcement, the term "State" includes the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The term "small city" is defined as a local health department that serves a jurisdiction with a population between 50,000 - 250,000 people. The term "rural area" is defined as a local health department that serves a jurisdiction with a population of 50,000 people and below. b. An official local health department (or its bona fide agent), or its equivalent, as designated by the mayor, county executive, or other equivalent governmental official, will serve as the lead/fiduciary agent for a Large City application. For this announcement, the term "large city" is defined as a local health department that serves a jurisdiction with a population of more than 500,000 people. c. Federally recognized Tribal Governments, Regional Area Indian Health Boards, Urban Indian organizations, and Inter-Tribal Councils will serve as the lead/fiduciary agency for Tribal Community applications.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Any U.S. state, political subdivision and U.S. territories (as described above), and other public entities will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation
Any required credentials and/or documentation will be identified in the specific Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for this Assistance Listing.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
Award Procedure
After review and approval, a Notice of Award (NoA) will be prepared and processed, along with appropriate notification to the public. Initial awards provide funds for the first budget period (usually 12 months) and the NoA will indicate support recommended for the remainder of the project period, allocation of Federal funds by budget categories, award requirements, and special conditions, if any.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 120 to 180 days.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
More than 180 days.
How are proposals selected?
Phase I Review: All eligible applications will be initially reviewed for completeness by the CDC's Office of Grants Services (OGS) staff. In addition, eligible applications will be jointly reviewed for responsiveness by the CDC NCCDPHP and OGS. Incomplete applications and applications that are non-responsive to the eligibility criteria will not advance to Phase II review. Applicants will be notified that the application did not meet eligibility and/or published submission requirements. Phase II Review: An objective review panel will evaluate complete and responsive applications according to the criteria listed in the criteria section of the FOA. Applicants will be notified electronically if the application did not meet eligibility and/or published submission requirements thirty (30) days after the completion of Phase II review . Applications will be funded in order by score and rank determined by the review panel.
How may assistance be used?
Project funds may be used for costs associated with planning, organizing, conducting, and supporting sodium reduction strategies at the community and/or state level. Applicants must adhere to all CDC guidelines regarding allowable and unallowable expenses. CDC will have substantial involvement with the award recipient during performance of the funded activity.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Annual Federal Financial Reports (FFR) and performance/progress reports are required. Final FFRs and performance reports are required. Other reporting may be required and will be outlined in the NOFO or the Notice of Award.
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
In accordance with 2 CFR ?200, as codified in 45 CFR ?75, there is a 3-year record retention requirement; records shall be retained beyond the 3-year period if final audit has not been done or findings resolved. Property records must be retained in accordance with HHS Grants Policy Statement requirements.
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
Financial assistance is provided for a 12-month budget period with a period of performance of up to five years subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory progress of the recipient. Notice of Award
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Sheryl Heard
4770 Buford Highway
Atlanta, GA 30341 US
slh3@cdc.gov
Phone: 770-488-2855
Website Address
http://www.cdc.gov
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0094-3-1-550
Obligations
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$0.00; FY 23 est $0.00; FY 24 est $0.00; FY 21$0.00; FY 20$2,999,949.00; FY 19$2,999,949.00; FY 18$2,999,949.00; FY 17$2,999,949.00; FY 16$2,999,949.00; Estimate Not Available -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
250,000 for Large City Applicants; $350,000 for state coordinated applicants (this amount is subject to the availability of funds
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Not applicable.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.

 



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