[Federal Register: June 20, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 119)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[Program Announcement 03108]
National Information Center for Traumatic Brain Injury; Notice of
Availability of Funds
Application Deadline: July 30, 2003.
A. Authority and Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number
This program is authorized under sections 391, 317, and 301 of the
Public Health Service Act, (42 U.S.C. 280b, 241, and 247b). The Catalog
of Federal Domestic Assistance number is 93.136.
B. Purpose
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the
availability of fiscal year 2003 funds for a cooperative agreement
program for phasing in the development of a ``one-call'' national
information center for traumatic brain injury. This program addresses
the ``Healthy People 2010'' focus area of Injury and Violence
Prevention.
The purpose of the program is to support the initial phase of
development of a national information center that will provide persons
with brain injury, their families, and agencies that serve them, with
information on state-specific resources and services available to them.
The ``one-call'' information center will include a national toll-free
telephone number (800 number) with automatic down-links to telephone
numbers of state and/or local agencies that can provide information
about resources at the local level.
Measurable outcomes of the program will be in alignment with one or
more of the following performance goals for the National Center for
Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC): (1) Increase the capacity of
injury prevention and control programs to address the prevention of
injuries and violence; (2) Monitor and detect fatal and non-fatal
injuries; and (3) Conduct a targeted program of research to reduce
injury-related death and disability.
C. Eligible Applicants
Applications may be submitted by:
[sbull] Public nonprofit organizations
[sbull] Private nonprofit organizations
[sbull] Universities
[sbull] Colleges
[sbull] Hospitals
[sbull] State and local governments or their bona fide agents (this
includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the
Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,
American Samoa, Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic
of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau)
[sbull] Faith-Based Organizations
[sbull] Community-Based Organizations
Note: Title 2 of the United States Code section 1611 states that
an organization described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal
Revenue Code that engages in lobbying activities is not eligible to
receive Federal funds constituting an award, grant or loan.
D. Funding
Availability of Funds
Approximately $250,000 of FY 2003 funds is expected to be available
to fund one award. It is expected that the award will begin on or about
September 15, 2003, and will be made for a 12-month budget period
within a project period of up to three years. The funding estimate may
change.
Continuation awards within an approved project period will be made
on the basis of satisfactory progress as evidenced by required reports
and the availability of funds.
Recipient Financial Participation
Matching funds are not required for this program.
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E. Program Requirements
In conducting the activities to achieve the purpose of this
program, the recipient will be responsible for the activities listed in
1. Recipient Activities, and CDC will be responsible for the activities
in 2. CDC Activities.
1. Recipient Activities
(a) Prepare a proposed plan for all phases of development of a
``one-call'' national information center.
(b) Conduct the initial phase of development of such an information
center, including the following:
(1) Development of a core set of basic resource materials to be
made available to people who call the information center.
(2) Development of a telephone interview guide and protocol for
providing information, for use by staff who will answer calls to the
information center.
(3) Development of a data system for tracking of calls, including
how many calls are received and the geographic distribution of the
calls received by the information center.
(4) Development of a prototype of the ``one-call'' system to be
implemented in two or more states.
(5) Pilot testing of the prototype of the ``one-call'' system in
two or more states.
(c) Establish an external advisory committee for the ``one-call''
information center.
2. CDC Activities
(a) Provide technical advice and consultation on all aspects of
recipient activities.
(b) Participate as ex-officio members of the ``one-call'' center
advisory committee.
(c) Provide technical assistance for the development and
maintenance of a ``one call'' national information center, including:
a. Technical assistance for the development of a core set of
resource materials for distribution by the call center to those who
call for information.
b. Technical assistance for the development of a telephone
interview guide for those answering calls for information.
c. Technical assistance for the development of a data system to
track the calls. This would include how many calls were received,
geographic distribution of calls received, and information system.
d. Technical assistance for the development of the prototype ``one-
call'' system for implementation in two or more states.
e. Assist with pilot testing in two or more states; and assist with
evaluation and subsequent recommendations for improvement based on the
pilot testing of the ``one call'' system.
F. Content
Applications
The Program Announcement title and number must appear in the
application. 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 developing your program
plan. The narrative should be no more than 32 double-spaced pages,
printed on one side, with one-inch margins, and unreduced 12-point
font.
The narrative should consist of:
1. Abstract
A one page abstract and summary of the proposed effort.
2. Background and Need
Application should describe the background and need for a ``one-
call'' national information center for traumatic brain injury.
3. Methods
Describe activities required to implement the initial phase of
development of a ``one-call'' national information center for TBI.
Provide (a) goals and objectives for implementation; (b) timeline for
implementation of activities that is logically sequenced. Describe the
coordination of the center with other organizations that will
participate and how this will occur. Include letters of support from
all involved individuals and organizations.
4. Objectives
Describe long and short-term objectives, which are specific,
measurable, attainable, and realistic. Process and outcome objectives
should be designed to accomplish all activities of the program during
the project period. The program plan should briefly address activities
to be conducted over entire three-year project period.
5. Evaluation
Describe the evaluation to document program process and
effectiveness in delivering information about traumatic brain injury
resources and services. Document staff availability, expertise, and
capacity to perform this evaluation.
6. Staff and Resources
Describe the responsibilities of the program coordinator and each
of the other staff members responsible for carrying out the program,
including experience, professional education, and time devoted to the
program. A curriculum vita should be included for each critical staff
member.
7. Budget
Include a detailed budget with accompanying narrative justifying
all individual budgets that make up the total amount of funds
requested. The budget should be consistent with the stated goals and
objectives.
8. Performance Measures
Describe measures of effectiveness that will demonstrate the
accomplishment of the various identified objectives of the cooperative
agreement. Measures of effectiveness must relate to the performance
goals stated in the purpose section of this announcement. Measures must
be objective and quantitative and must measure the intended outcome.
G. Submission and Deadline
Application Forms
Submit the signed original and two copies of PHS 5161-1 (OMB Number
0920-0428). Forms are available at the following Internet address:
http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/forminfo.htm.
If you do not have access to the Internet, or if you have
difficulty accessing the forms on-line, you may contact the CDC
Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section
(PGO-TIM) at: 770-488-2700. Application forms can be mailed to you.
Submission Date, Time and Address
The application must be received by 4 p.m. Eastern Time. Submit the
application to: Technical Information Management--PA 03108,
CDC Procurement and Grants Office, 2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA
30341-4146.
Applications may not be submitted electronically.
CDC Acknowledgment of Application Receipt
A postcard will be mailed by PGO-TIM, notifying you that CDC has
received your application.
Deadline
Applications shall be considered as meeting the deadline if they
are received before 4 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date. Any
applicant who sends their application by the United States Postal
Service or commercial delivery services must ensure that the carrier
will be able to guarantee delivery of the application by the closing
date and time. If an application is received
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after closing due to (1) carrier error, when the carrier accepted the
package with a guarantee for delivery by the closing date and time, or
(2) significant weather delays or natural disasters, CDC will upon
receipt of proper documentation, consider the application as having
been received by the deadline.
Any application that does not meet the above criteria will not be
eligible for competition, and will be discarded. The applicant will be
notified of their failure to meet the submission requirements.
H. Evaluation Criteria
Application
Applicants are required to provide measures of effectiveness that
will demonstrate the accomplishment of the various identified
objectives of the cooperative agreement. Measures of effectiveness must
relate to the performance goals stated in the purpose section of this
announcement. Measures must be objective and quantitative and must
measure the intended outcome. These measures of effectiveness must be
submitted with the application and will be an element of evaluation.
An independent review group appointed by CDC will evaluate each
application against the following criteria:
1. Background and Need (25 percent)
The extent to which the applicant a) presents a clear understanding
of the need for a ``one-call'' national information center for
traumatic brain injury; b) demonstrates experience in developing and
disseminating a wide range of information about traumatic brain injury
at the national, state, and local levels; and c) demonstrates prior
experience in implementing an (800) number to provide information about
traumatic brain injury that is inclusive of diverse populations.
2. Staff and Resources (25 percent)
The extent to which the applicant can provide adequate facilities,
staff and/or collaborators; including a full-time coordinator and
resources to accomplish the proposed goal(s)and objectives during the
project period. The extent to which the applicant demonstrates staff
and/or collaborator availability, expertise, previous experience, and
capacity to perform the undertaking successfully, including experience
in implementing and managing a national level (800) number providing
information about traumatic brain injury resources and services, and to
deliver this information to diverse populations. The extent to which
the applicant describes demonstrated capacity to ensure the
sustainability of the ``one-call'' information center after it is
established.
3. Methods (20 percent)
The extent to which the applicant provides a detailed description
of all proposed activities and collaboration needed to achieve each
objective and the overall program goal(s). The extent to which the
applicant provides a reasonable logically sequenced and complete
schedule for implementing all activities. The extent to which position
descriptions, lines of command, and collaborations are appropriate to
accomplishing the program goal(s) and objectives.
4. Objectives (15 percent)
The extent to which the applicant describes long and short-term
objectives which are specific, measurable, attainable, and realistic
and which are time-framed process and outcome objectives designed to
accomplish all activities of the program.
5. Evaluation (10 percent)
The extent to which the proposed evaluation plan is detailed and
capable of documenting program process and outcome measures. The extent
to which the applicant demonstrates staff and/or collaborator
availability, expertise, and capacity to perform the evaluation.
6. Performance Goals (5 percent)
The extent to which the applicant provides measures of
effectiveness that will demonstrate the accomplishment of the various
identified objectives of the cooperative agreement. Measures of
effectiveness must relate to the performance goals stated in the
purpose section of this announcement. Measures must be objective and
quantitative and must measure the intended outcome.
7. 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.
I. Other Requirements
Technical Reporting Requirements
Provide CDC with original plus two copies of:
1. Interim progress report, no less than 90 days before the end of
the budget period. The progress report will serve as your non-competing
continuation application, and must contain the following elements:
a. Current Budget Period Financial Progress.
b. Current Budget Period Financial Progress.
c. New Budget Period Program Proposed Activity Objectives.
d. Detailed Line-Item Budget and Justification.
e. Additional Requested Information.
2. Financial status report, no more than 90 days after the end of
the budget period.
3. Final financial 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.
Additional Requirements
The following additional requirements are applicable to this
program. For a complete description of each, see Attachment I of the
program announcement, as posted on the CDC Web site.
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
AR-14 Accounting System Requirements
AR-15 Proof of Non-Profit Status
J. Where to Obtain Additional Information
This and other CDC announcements, the necessary applications, and
associated forms can be found on the CDC Web site, Internet address:
http://www.cdc.gov.
Click on ``Funding'' then ``Grants and Cooperative Agreements.''
For general questions about this announcement, contact: Technical
Information Management, CDC Procurement and Grants Office, 2920
Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341-4146, Telephone: 770-488-2700.
For business management and budget assistance, contact: Angie
Nation, Grants Management Specialist, Procurement and Grants Office,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2920 Brandywine Road,
Atlanta, GA 30341-4146, Telephone: 770-488-2719, E-mail address:
aen4@cdc.gov. For program technical assistance, contact: Stacy Harper, Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury
Prevention and Control, 4770 Buford Highway N.E., Mail stop F41,
Atlanta, GA 30341-3724,
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Telephone: 770-488-4031, E-mail address: SLHarper@cdc.gov.
Dated: June 13, 2003.
Edward Schultz,
Acting Director, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention.
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