To
develop and implement HIV prevention programs of public information
and education.
TYPES
OF ASSISTANCE:
Project Grants. Place Cursor Here for Definition
USES
AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
Support for cooperative
agreements for HIV activities.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility:
Public and private organizations, both nonprofit and for-profit
(universities, colleges, research institutions and other public
and private organizations); State and local governments, U.S. Territories
and possessions; small and minority businesses, and businesses owned
by women.
Beneficiary Eligibility:
Official health and education agencies, as well as individuals
subject to AIDS.
Credentials/Documentation:
Nonprofit institutions: Costs will be determined by HHS Regulations
45 CFR, Part 74, Subpart Q, for nonprofit organizations and in
accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments.
For-profit institutions: Costs will be determined by Federal Acquisition
Regulations 48 CFR 31.
Pre-application
Coordination: This program is 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 the 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. When indicated
in individual program announcements, applications are subject to
review in accordance with the National Health Planning and Resources
Development Act, Public Law 93-641, as amended. For the technical
assistance component of this program, when indicated in individual
program announcements, applications are eligible for coverage under
E.O. 12372. This program is eligible for coverage under the Public
Health System Reporting Requirements. Under these requirements,
all community-based nongovernmental applicants must report to the
appropriate State and/or local health agency as determined by the
applicant.
Application Procedure:
Applications are made in the form of an application, PHS-5161-1
or PHS 398, to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC). The standard application forms, as furnished by CDC and
required by 45 CFR, Parts 74 or 92, must be used for this program.
This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR, Parts 74
or 92, as appropriate.
Award Procedure:
After review and approval, a notice of award is prepared and processed,
along with appropriate notification to the public. Initial award
provides funds for first budget period (12 months) and Notice
of Award indicates support recommended for the remainder of project
period, allocation of Federal funds by budget categories, and
special conditions, if any.
Deadlines:
Contact Headquarters Office for application deadlines.
Range of Approval/Disapproval
Time: Not applicable.
Appeals:
Applicants may resubmit application for next announcement or review.
Renewals:
None.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching
Requirements: There are no statutory formula
or matching requirements.
Length and Time Phasing
of Assistance: From 1 to 5 years (renewable).
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports:
Quarterly or end-of-year progress reports, and annual financial
status reports.
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 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
officials.
Records:
Financial records and supporting documents must be maintained
for 3 years after the end of each budget period. If questioned,
records must be kept until matters are settled.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification:
75-0943-0-1-550.
Obligations:
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 01 $10,924,878; FY 02 est $10,924,878;
and FY 03 est $10,924,878.
Range
and Average of Financial Assistance:
Range of $45,000 to $2,000,000; Average: $390,174.
In fiscal year 2001, 28
awards were made. The awards related to epidemiological research
studies of AIDS and HIV Infection, national partnerships for HIV
Prevention, Conference of Mayors award and evaluation. The estimates
for fiscal year 2002 and fiscal year 2003 are the same as for fiscal
year 2001.
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND
LITERATURE:
PHS Grants Policy Statement,
DHHS Publication No. (OASH) 94-50,000, (Rev.) April 1, 1994; Administration
of Grants, DHHS; 45 CFR, 74; Guidelines established by CDC for AIDS
cooperative agreements.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local
Office: Not applicable.
Headquarters Office:
Division contact: Mr. Ron Van Duyne, Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health
and Human Services, 1600 Clifton Road A43, Atlanta, GA 30333.
Telephone: (404) 639-0930. Grants Management Contact: Ms. Lynn
Mercer, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health
and Human Services, 2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341. Telephone:
(770) 488-2810.
Web Site Address: http://www.cdc.gov
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:
Activities for the prevention
of HIV, including cooperative agreement awards for epidemiologic
research.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:
Based on the evaluation,
criteria as stated in the Program Announcements.
