[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 78 (Monday, April 23, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20465-20467]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-9929]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[Program Announcement 01076]
Notice of Availability of Funds; Programs for the Prevention of
Fire Related Injuries
A. Purpose
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the
availability of fiscal year (FY) 2001 funds for a cooperative agreement
for unintentional injury intervention programs to prevent fire-related
injuries. CDC is committed to achieving the health promotion and
disease prevention objectives of ``Healthy People 2010,'' a national
activity to reduce morbidity and mortality and improve the quality of
life. This announcement is related to the focus area of Injury and
Violence Prevention. For the conference copy of ``Healthy People
2010'', visit the internet site: http://www.health.gov/healthypeople.
The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to reduce the number of
residential fire-related injuries and fatalities in high risk
communities.
B. Eligible Applicants
Assistance will be provided only to the official public health
departments of States or their bona fide agents, including the District
of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam,
federally recognized Indian tribal governments, the Federated States of
Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of
Palau.
Applicants funded under Program Announcement 98054 are eligible to
apply under this Announcement as a competing continuation applicant.
The proposed target areas for this Announcement must be different than
those currently being funded by CDC.
Note: 2 U.S.C. section 1611 states that an organization
described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
that engages in lobbying activities is not eligible to receive
Federal funds constituting an award, grant, cooperative agreement,
contract, loan, or any other form.
C. Availability of Funds
Approximately $1,900,000 is available in FY 2001 to fund
approximately 14 awards, ranging from $135,000 to $160,000. It is
expected that the awards will begin on or about September 30, 2001, and
will be made for a 12-month
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budget period within a project period of up to 5 years. Funding
estimates may change.
Continuation awards within an approved project period will be made
on the basis of satisfactory progress and review of outcomes as
evidenced by required reports and the availability of funds.
D. Program Requirements
In conducting the activities to achieve the purpose of this
program, the recipient will be responsible for the activities under 1
(Recipient Activities), and CDC will be responsible for the activities
under 2 (CDC Activities).
1. Recipient Activities
(a) Through a competitive process, solicit participation from a
minimum of two different communities each year that have the capacity
and willingness to conduct smoke alarm installation combined with fire-
safety education and evaluation programs. Each community should have a
population of 50,000 or less and should demonstrate fire mortality and
fire incidence rates above the State and National averages and mean
household income below the poverty line.
(b) Provide program oversight to each program selected. Identify
coordinators at the state and local levels to oversee the program.
(c) Collaborate with, as a minimum, local health departments, fire
departments (both paid and volunteer), community based organizations
and the private sector at the local level.
(d) Facilitate the acquisition, distribution and installation of
10-year, lithium-powered smoke alarms in targeted communities through
collaboration with fire-safety personnel and/or community workers.
(e) Ensure personnel conducting installation and education
activities are trained in fire-safety education, proper installation
and placement of smoke alarms.
(f) Develop an evaluation plan that will allow progress toward
program goals and objectives to be assessed and outcomes of the program
to be measured such as a comparison of pre- and post-intervention
residential fire incidence, injuries, and deaths in intervention
communities. Evaluation plan should include, as a minimum, follow-up
assessment in each intervention community to determine the continued
presence and functionality of program-installed smoke alarms.
(g) Ensure written materials that are routinely provided in English
to clients, and the public, are available in regularly encountered
languages other than English where the Limited English Proficiency
language group constitutes ten percent (10%) or 3,000, whichever is
less, of the population of persons eligible to be served or affected by
the program.
(h) Compile and disseminate the results of the project.
2. CDC Activities
(a) Provide technical consultation and advice on all aspects of
recipient activities.
(b) Provide up-to-date scientific information about fire-related
injuries and prevention methods.
(c) Establish communication mechanisms by facilitating the transfer
of technical and programmatic information across similarly funded
programs.
(d) Assist and collaborate with states, as needed, in the
development of a comprehensive fire-safety educational program and
evaluation components.
(e) Facilitate collaborative efforts to compile and disseminate
program results through presentations and publications.
(f) Participate with recipient agencies in workshops, training,
meetings, and advisory committees to exchange information among the
states.
E. Application Content
Use the information in the Program Requirements, Other
Requirements, and Evaluation Criteria sections to develop the
application content. Your application will be evaluated on the criteria
listed, so it is important to follow them in laying out your program
plan. The narrative should be no more than 25 double-spaced pages,
printed on one side, with one inch margins, and no smaller than 12
point font. Number each page consecutively and provide a complete table
of contents. The entire application with appendices should be no longer
than 70 pages total. The application must include a one-page abstract
and summary of the proposed effort.
F. Submission and Deadline
Application
Submit the original and two copies of PHS 5161-1 (OMB Number 0937-
0189). Forms are in the application kit. On or before June 18, 2001,
submit the application to the Grants Management Specialist identified
in the ``Where To Obtain Additional Information'' Section of this
announcement.
Deadline: Applications shall be considered as meeting the deadline
if they are either:
(a) Received on or before the deadline date; or
(b) Sent on or before the deadline date and received in time for
submission to the independent objective review group. (Applicants must
request a legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark or obtain a
legibly dated receipt from a commercial carrier or U.S. Postal Service.
Private metered postmarks shall not be acceptable as proof of timely
mailing.)
Late Applications: Applications which do not meet the criteria in
(a) or (b) above are considered late applications, will not be
considered, and will be returned to the applicant.
G. Evaluation Criteria
Each application will be evaluated individually against the
following criteria by an independent review group appointed by CDC.
1. Background and Need (15 percent)
The extent to which the applicant provides background information
about the fire injury morbidity and mortality problem in the state and
presents data justifying the need for the program using epidemiologic
and local data.
The extent to which the applicant provides a detailed description
of the efforts in their state, both recent past and present, that have,
or currently are, being implemented to address the prevention of fires
and fire-related injuries.
The extent to which the applicant describes the benefits of
developing, implementing, and evaluating the proposed intervention
program.
2. Goals, Objectives, and Methods (30 percent)
The extent to which the applicant describes the overall goals and
indicates the outcomes expected at the end of the project period.
The extent to which the applicant describes the specific program
objectives needed to accomplish each goal. The extent to which the
objectives are time-framed, measurable, and achievable.
The extent to which the applicant includes methods and criteria by
which they will solicit and select a minimum of two program
communities.
The extent to which the applicant provides detailed descriptions
(i.e., who, what, how, and when) of the specific activities that will
be undertaken to achieve each of the program objectives.
The extent to which the applicant includes a detailed time-line for
year one indicating when each activity will occur and the responsible
person; and a projected time-line for the second and third years of
program activities.
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Include an organizational chart that shows placement of the program
within the agency's organizational system.
The extent to which the applicant provides detailed descriptions of
the intervention design, implementation plans, and all methods that
will be used in each phase of the intervention(s) in the communities
served.
The extent to which the applicant clearly describes the methodology
for establishing the magnitude of the problem in the target population
and methods to be used in collecting baseline and post-intervention
measures.
The extent to which the applicant has the knowledge and documented
skills needed to carry out data collection, entry, and management;
analyze data and report findings; perform surveillance activities and
conduct program evaluation.
3. Evaluation (25 percent)
The extent to which the applicant provides detailed descriptions
for evaluation of each program component and for the program overall,
including process, impact, and outcome evaluations.
Descriptions should include what data will be used, how it will be
evaluated, how it will be collected, who will perform the evaluation
including epidemiological analysis, and the time-frame for the
evaluation. This should include progress in meeting the objectives and
conducting activities during the project period.
The extent to which the applicant provides sample data collection
and evaluation instruments.
The extent to which the applicant demonstrates that there will be
available staff with the expertise and capacity to perform the proposed
evaluation.
4. Collaboration (15 percent)
The extent to which the applicant describes any proposed
collaboration with other entities, such as, municipal departments,
injury control research centers, professional organizations, local
businesses, school systems, parent/teacher organizations, health care
providers, fire departments, police, civic organizations, local public
officials, and the media.
The extent to which the applicant provides the documented evidence
of partnerships and access to local injury data.
The extent to which the applicant provides letters of commitment
from each outside entity documenting their willingness, skills, and
capacities to fulfil their specific roles and responsibilities.
The extent to which the applicant provides a clear description of
the working relationships between the program and its partners.
5. Facilities, Staff, and Resources (15 percent)
The extent to which the applicant demonstrates prior experience in
the intervention area and has demonstrated the capacity for conducting
and evaluating the proposed injury prevention program.
The extent to which the applicant describes the facilities and
resources that are available for this program.
The extent to which the applicant describes proposed staffing, and
includes job descriptions and curriculum vitae indicating the
applicant's ability to carry out the objectives of the program.
Descriptions should include the position titles, education and
experience, capabilities, and the percentage of time each person will
devote to the program.
Where applicable, identify a state and/or community program level
coordinator(s) who has/have the authority, responsibility, and
expertise to conduct and manage the program.
6. Budget and Justification (not scored)
The extent to which the applicant provides a detailed budget and
narrative justification consistent with the stated objectives and
planned program activities.
H. Other Requirements
Technical Reporting Requirements
Provide CDC with original plus two copies of
1. semiannual progress reports;
2. financial status report, 90 days after the end of the budget
period; and
3. final financial status and performance reports, no more than 90
days after the end of the project period.
Send all reports to the Grants Management Specialist identified in
the ``Where To Obtain Additional Information'' Section of this
announcement.
The following additional requirements are applicable to this
program. For a complete description of each, see Attachment I in the
application kit.
AR-7 Executive Order 12372 Review
AR-9 Paperwork Reduction Act Requirements
AR-10 Smoke-Free Workplace Requirements
AR-11 Healthy People 2010
AR-12 Lobbying Restrictions
AR-13 Prohibition on Use of CDC Funds for Certain Gun Control
Activities
I. Authority and Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number
This program is authorized under section 301(a), 317(k)(2), 391,
392, 394, and 394A [42 U.S.C. 241(a), 247b(k)(2), 280b, 280b-1, 280b-2,
280b-3] of the Public Health Service Act, as amended. The Catalog of
Federal Domestic Assistance number is 93.136.
J. Where To Obtain Additional Information
This and other CDC announcements can be found on the CDC home page
on the Internet: http://www.cdc.gov. Click on ``Funding'' then ``Grants
and Cooperative Agreements.''
This announcement and forms may be downloaded from the CDC Web
Site. If you cannot download the needed information you may receive
additional written information and an application kit, by calling 1-
888-GRANTS4 (1-888-472-6874). You will be asked to leave your name and
address and will be instructed to identify the Announcement number of
interest.
Please refer to Program Announcement 01076 when making your
request. If you have questions after reviewing the content of all
documents, business management and assistance may be obtained from:
Angela Webb, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management Branch,
Procurement and Grants Office, Announcement 01076, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), 2920 Brandywine Road, Suite 3000,
Atlanta, GA 30341-4146, Telephone (770) 488-2784, Email address
[email protected].
For program technical assistance, contact: Mark Jackson, R.S.,
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention 4770 Buford Highway, NE, Mailstop K63, Atlanta,
GA 30341-3724, Telephone (770) 488-4754, E-mail address: [email protected].
Dated: April 17, 2001.
John L. Williams,
Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention.
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