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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[Program Announcement 02213]
The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL); Notice of
Award of Funds
A. Purpose
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the
award of fiscal year (FY) 2002 funds for a cooperative agreement
program with The National Black Caucus of State Legislators.
The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to:
1. Educate African-American State Legislators, legislative staff,
State government employees, and other stakeholders on HIV/AIDS,
syphilis and other STD.
2. Provide access to accurate, comprehensive and timely information
on HIV/AIDS, syphilis and other STD to African-American State
legislators, legislative staff, State government employees, and other
stakeholders.
This program addresses the ``Healthy People 2010'' focus areas of
HIV, STD and Educational and Community-Based Programs.
B. Eligible Applicant
Assistance is provided only to the NBCSL. No other applications
were solicited.
NBCSL is the only nonpartisan organization serving as a national
network, and clearinghouse for African-American State legislators from
all 50 States. NBCSL is the only organization of African-American State
legislators that provides policy research tailored to meet the needs of
their constituents, publications, consulting services, and educational
and networking forums for African-American State legislators,
committees, and their staff using a variety of information technologies
and resources. No other organization has this unique role, credibility,
and established rapport with African-American State legislators and
their staff.
C. Funds
Approximately $150,000 is being awarded in FY 2002. The award will
begin on or about September 30, 2002 and will be made for a 12-month
budget period within a project period of up to three years.
D. Where To Obtain Additional Information
Business management technical assistance may be obtained from: Ann
Cole, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management Branch,
Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000, Atlanta, GA 30341-4146,
Telephone number: 770-488-2731, E-mail address: zlr5@cdc.gov.
For program technical assistance, contact: Dave Brownell, National
Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000, Atlanta, GA 30341-4146,
Telephone number: 404-639-5208, E-mail address: dfb2@cdc.gov.
Dated: September 20, 2002.
Sandra R. Manning,
CGFM, Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 02-24577 Filed 9-26-02; 8:45 am]
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