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| 93.266 RAPID EXPANSION OF ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY PROGRAMS FOR HIV-INFECTED PERSONS IN SELECTED COUNTRIES IN AFRICA AND THE CARIBBEAN UNDER THE PRESIDENT'S EMERGENCY PLAN FOR AIDS RELIEF |
| (Global AIDS) |
| FEDERAL AGENCY |
| HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
| AUTHORIZATION |
| Section 301(a) and 307 of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. Sections 241 (a) and 2421, as amended, Public Law 108-25, United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Act of 2003, 22 U.S.C. 7601. |
| OBJECTIVES |
| (1) To rapidly expand antiretroviral therapy (ART) to low income HIV-infected persons in a manner that is consistent with national plans and policies in the 15 targeted countries under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR); and (2) To develop sustainable indigenous capacity to continue these programs after the project ends. |
| TYPES OF ASSISTANCE |
| Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). |
| USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS |
| Cooperative Agreements will be awarded to organizations with excellent HIV care and treatment programs to expand their services. |
| Applicant Eligibility |
| Applicants must have 3 years experience of providing ART in 3 or more of the targeted countries. Eligible entities are those providing clinical care and anti-retroviral therapy in at least 3 of the 15 focus countries under the President's Emergency Plan. |
| Beneficiary Eligibility |
| Health care personnel and people living with AIDS. |
| Credentials/Documentation |
| Applicants should review the individual HRSA Guidance documents issued under this CFDA program for any required proof or certifications which must be submitted prior to or simultaneous with submission of an application package. |
| Preapplication Coordination |
| This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office of official 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 |
| Grant applications and required forms for this program can be obtained from Grants.gov. Please visit the Grants.gov Web site at www.grants.gov to both find and apply for all Federal grant opportunities. All qualified applications will be forwarded to an objective review committee which will make funding recommendations to the Associate Administrator for the Bureau of HIV/AIDS. The Associate Administrator has the authority to make final selections for awards. |
| Award Procedure |
| After review and approval, a notice of award is prepared and processed, along with appropriate notification. |
| Deadlines |
| www.hrsa.gov. |
| Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
| 3-6 months. |
| Appeals |
| None. |
| Renewals |
| Projects are for one to five years with 12-month budget periods. |
| Formula and Matching Requirements |
| This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements. |
| Length and Time Phasing of Assistance |
| Project Period: From 1 to 5 years. Budget Period: For 12 months. |
| Reports |
| Interim Progress Reports no less than 90 days before the end of the budget period. This will serve as the non-competing continuation application. Semi-annual Progress Report 7 months after the beginning of each budget period should provide progress on achieving objectives and modifications or new objectives. |
| Audits |
| In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. |
| Records |
| All records must be maintained until expiration of 3 years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report. If questions remain following the 3-uear period, such as those raised as a result of an audit or an on-going enforcement action, recipients must retain records until the matter is completely resolved. |
| Account Identification |
| 75-0350-0-1-550. |
| Obligations |
| (Cooperative Agreements) FY 07 est. $196,000.000; FY 08 est. $196,000,000; and FY 09 est. not available. |
| Range and Average of Financial Assistance |
| Floor: $8,000,000; Ceiling $67,000,000; Average $33,000,000. |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
| In FY 04, 2 awards were made. During the first 12 months of the Track 1.0/ART (Antiretroviral Therapy) program, the two grantees Harvard School of Public Health and AIDS Relief (Catholic Relief Services Consortium) provided ART for 25,028 persons at 65 medical facilities in 10 countries. In year 2 of the program period, as of Sept 30, 2005, the grantees expanded their coverage to 47,796 individuals on ART in 10 countries. Over 7,000 health care workers were trained in 25 countries in FY06 as a result of the International Training and Education Center. |
| REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE |
| This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR Part 92 for State, local and tribal governments and 45 CFR Part 74 for institutions of higher education, hospitals, other nonprofit organizations and commercial organizations, as applicable. |
| Regional or Local Office |
| Dr. Barbara Aranda-Naranjo, Global Program, HIV/AIDS Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Suite 7-05, Rockville, MD 20857. Telephone: (301) 443-3327. |
| Headquarters Office |
| Grants Management Office: Rick Goodman, Director, Division of Grants Management Operations, Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 11A-16. Health Services Branch: 301-443-2385; Research and Training Branch; Telephone: (3010 443-3099; Government and Special Focus Branch; Telephone: (301) 443-3288. |
| Web Site Address |
| www.hrsa.gov |
| RELATED PROGRAMS |
| 93.941, HIV Demonstration, Research, Public and Professional Education Projects. |
| EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS |
| Not applicable. |
| CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS |
| Applications will be evaluated on the extent to which proposed objectives are specific, measurable, time-phased, and consistent with the stated purpose of this program; the extent to which the applicant's capability is sufficient in the areas of clinical care, drug and health commodities, laboratory services, training, community mobilization and behavior, monitoring and evaluation and sustainability; feasibility of their expansion plan; extent to which the organizational structure, management and staffing is appropriate and sound and the presentation of a reasonable budget. |
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General Services Administration Office of Chief Acquisition Officer Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR) |
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