To
assist States, political subdivisions of States, and other public
and private nonprofit entities to conduct research, demonstration
projects, and provide public information on vaccine-preventable
diseases and conditions.
TYPES
OF ASSISTANCE:
Project Grants. Place Cursor Here for Definition
USES
AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
Project funds may be used
for the costs associated with organizing and conducting these projects,
and in certain circumstances, for purchasing vaccine. Requests for
direct assistance (i.e., "in lieu of cash") for personnel, vaccines,
and other forms of direct assistance will be considered. Funds may
not be used to supplant existing immunization program activities.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility:
Under Section 317(k) of the Public Health Service Act: States, political
subdivisions of States, and other public and private nonprofit entities.
Beneficiary Eligibility:
Under Section 317(k) of the Public Health Service Act: States,
political subdivisions of States, and other public and private
nonprofit entities.
Credentials/Documentation:
Applicants should document the need for assistance, state the
objectives of the project, outline the method of operation, describe
the evaluation procedures, and provide a budget with justification
of funds requested. Costs will be determined in accordance with
OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. For nonprofit
recipients, costs will be determined in accordance with HHS Regulations
45 CFR 74, Subpart Q.
Pre-application
Coordination: Preapplication coordination is
not required. Applications are subject to Executive Order 12372.
This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental
Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office
or officials designated as the single point of contact in his or
her 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:
Information on the submission of applications may be obtained
from the Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch,
Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention. Telephone: (770) 488-2710. The standard application
forms must be used for this program, as furnished by CDC and required
by 45 CFR 92 for State and local governmental agencies, and by
OMB Circular No. A-110 for nongovernmental applicants. This program
is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR 92 for State and local
governments and OMB Circular No. A-110 for nonprofit organizations.
Award Procedure:
After review and approval, a notice of award is prepared and processed,
along with appropriate notification to the public.
Deadlines:
Contact Headquarters Office for application deadline.
Range of Approval/Disapproval
Time: From 3 to 6 months.
Appeals:
Not applicable.
Renewals:
Project periods are for 1 to 5 years with 12-month renewals. Applications
must be obtained from Grants Management Officer, Grants Management
Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention. Telephone: (770) 488-2710.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching
Requirements: There are no statutory or matching
cost requirements.
Length and Time Phasing
of Assistance: Project period: Variable. Budget
period: For 12 months.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports:
Subject to OMB clearance, quarterly narrative progress reports (including
appropriate statistical data) are required 30 days after the end
of each quarter. Narratives should address progress or lack of progress
in achieving project objectives, including methods being used to
resolve problems. Financial status reports are required no later
than 90 days after the end of each budget period. Final financial
status and performance reports are required 90 days after the end
of a project period.
Audits:
"In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133
(Revised, June 24, 1997), Audits of States, Local Governments,
and Nonprofit 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."
Records:
Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records,
and all other records pertinent to the program shall be retained
for a minimum of 3 years, or until completion and resolution of
any audit in process or pending resolution. In all cases, records
must be retained until resolution of any audit questions. Property
records must be retained in accordance with PHS Grants Policy
Statement requirements.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification:
75-0943-0-1-550.
Obligations:
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 01 $8,921,106; FY 02 est $9,000,000;
and FY 03 est $9,000,000.
Range
and Average of Financial Assistance:
From $5,000 to $500,000; Average: $185,000.
Various projects were
implemented to evaluate methods of improving immunization levels.
These projects included working with traditional and nontraditional
partners, including national minority organizations, universities,
and health officials of various political subdivisions. Research
projects were funded to determine the occurrence and scientific
basis for infrequent adverse events following vaccination. The total
number of projects funded in fiscal year 2001 was 48 and approximately
the same level is anticipated for fiscal years 2002 and 2003.
Headquarters Office:
Program Contacts: Ms. Kimberly Lane, Acting Associate Director
for Management and Operations, National Immunization Program,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health
and Human Services, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Mailstop E-05, Atlanta,
GA 30333. Telephone: (404) 639-8201. Fax: (404) 639-8626. E-mail:
WPN1@cdc.gov. Grants Management Contact: Ms. Wanda Allison, Procurement
and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
Department of Health and Human Services, 2920 Brandywine Road,
Room 3000, Atlanta, GA 30341. Telephone: (770) 488-2645.
Web Site Address: http://www.cdc.gov
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:
Columbia University, Emory
University, Vanderbilt University, University of Rochester, and
the American Academy of Pediatrics.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:
Applications will be evaluated
based on: (1) The extent of the problem; (2) the establishment of
specific and measurable objectives to address the problem; and (3)
the development of a sound operational plan which will ensure the
implementation of each program element.
