MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH EDUCATION GRANTS RELEASE DATE: March 21, 2002 PA NUMBER: PAR-02-087 (This PAR has been reissued, see PAR-05-153) EXPIRATION DATE: November 2, 2004, unless reissued. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (http://www.nimh.nih.gov/) LETTER OF INTENT RECEIPT DATE: 1 month prior to application receipt date APPLICATION RECEIPT DATE: October 1 each year for new applications, November 1 each year for revised applications THIS PA CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION o Purpose of the PA o Education Program Objectives o Mechanism(s) of Support o Eligible Institutions o Individuals Eligible to Become Principal Investigators o Special Requirements o Where to Send Inquiries o Submitting an Application o Peer Review Process o Review Criteria o Award Criteria o Required Federal Citations PURPOSE OF THIS PA This PA replaces PAR-97-095. Provisions of this program announcement (PA) are applicable to new and competing renewal applications received on or after October 2002. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Research Education Grant is a flexible and specialized mechanism designed to foster the development of mental health researchers through creative and innovative educational programs. Of particular interest are educational experiences that will attract, train and further the career development of physician scientists, underrepresented minority scientists, and pediatric and geriatric researchers interested in pursuing research relevant to the mission of the NIMH. In addition, programs that focus on preparing researchers in cross-disciplinary integration and/or translational research of social, basic behavioral, neuroscience, clinical and services research, and programs that will prepare investigators to address issues related to health disparities are encouraged. Grant applications will be accepted in response to this PA from organizations that propose providing creative and innovative educational research experiences at all levels of professional career development (i.e., independent scientist, postdoctoral fellows, clinical residents, medical students and/or graduate students). Under special circumstances NIMH will consider accepting applications designed to provide educational experiences that will motivate college and high school students to pursue mental health research careers. Applicants considering these types of educational initiatives are encouraged to contact appropriate program staff listed under INQUIRIES prior to preparing an application. EDUCATION PROGRAM OBJECTIVES The activities supported by Mental Health Research Education Grants can involve educational/research experiences of short duration (e.g., 3 months with or without provisions for further ongoing contacts) or longer-term programs. Formats for the programs may vary to include a series of short courses, seminars, workshops, or structured short-term or long-term research experiences, or, curriculum development, design, implementation, and evaluation. Individuals supported by NIH training and career development mechanisms (K, T, or F Grants) may receive, and indeed are encouraged to receive, educational experiences supported by these mechanisms, as participants, but may not receive salary or stipend supplementation from the R25 program. Mental Health Research Education Grants support only educational activities focused on basic, clinical, services and other applied mental health research, and may not be used for support of non-research clinical training. This mechanism may be used, however, to provide Mental Health Research educational experiences to those in clinical training or in a clinical research track within a clinical training program. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to contact appropriate NIMH staff (listed under INQUIRIES) to determine whether their application meets the program priorities of the NIMH prior to preparing an application. This action is of utmost importance since applications that do not adequately address the educational needs identified under the section PURPOSE OF THIS PA will not be accepted by NIMH for review. The NIMH expects applicant institutions to propose their own creative and innovative programs. Examples of potential programs include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Educational/research experiences that enhance the participation and commitment of clinical researchers to careers in mental health research. Examples include educational programs that: o Provide mentored clinical research opportunities designed specifically for students enrolled in medical or graduate school degree programs and clinical residents. o Encourage M.D., M.D./Ph.D. students and/or postdoctoral fellows/residents to embark on research projects directly applicable to clinical practice. o Develop or enhance the research curricula and mentoring provided during residency training and/or create research training tracks. o Improve the quality of mentoring in mental health relevant research areas, particularly improvements in the retention and advancement of physician/ scientists as well as pediatric and geriatric researchers. o Provide educational experiences relevant to the conduct of mental health related clinical research studies. o Provide clinical research career enhancement opportunities for new scientists (M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D.) at the intersection of basic, clinical, and interventions and services research. 2. Cross-disciplinary educational/research experiences that prepare mental health researchers to conceptualize and conduct research that integrates more than one discipline (e.g., integrate social, behavioral, neuroscience, genetic, epidemiological, clinical, computational, technical and economic perspectives) or to translate approaches from the basic behavioral, social and/or neurosciences to clinical and services research issues. Examples of cross-disciplinary and translational approaches include: o The use of neuroscience (e.g., brain circuitry and development, neuronal and synaptic plasticity, signals and signal transduction) and/or neuroendocrine approaches in the study of emotion, cognition and psychopathology. o The use of neuroimaging techniques, epidemiological approaches, genetic methods, and/or economic analyses in the study of mental disorders, risk, intervention, and/or services research. o Integrating epidemiological methods and analysis, advanced research methods and statistics in the study of risk/protective factors, etiology, interventions, and/or services. o Treatment responses beyond symptom improvement, such as functioning, impairment, and disability. o Interdisciplinary approaches to the development, adaptation and modification of treatment, prevention and rehabilitative interventions to increase their public health relevance and facilitate the rapid advancement of research from bench to clinical and services settings. o Integrating the mechanisms and processes that account for mental health disparities and developing and adapting interventions to address these disparities. o The formal consideration of bioethical issues (e.g., harm to individuals and confidentiality) in mental health research. Some areas in which such consideration might be of particular importance are research with vulnerable populations, pharmacological challenge studies, genetics, epidemiology and clinical trials. 3. Educational/research experiences that enhance the participation and commitment of underrepresented minorities and/or women to careers in mental health research. Examples include educational programs to: o Attract, facilitate, retain and advance underrepresented minorities and/or women during the transition from training to more independent research careers and during the transition from junior to mid-level and senior research careers. o Improve the quality of mentoring in mental health relevant research areas for underrepresented minorities and/or women. o Provide summer research experiences and mentoring for underrepresented minority and/or female junior faculty. MECHANISM OF SUPPORT This PA will use the NIH Education Research Program grant (R25) award mechanism. As an applicant, you will be solely responsible for planning, directing, and executing the proposed project. Mental Health Research Education Grants may be awarded for one to five years. The length of the grant period should be consistent with the objectives of the program. In some cases, these awards will be made to develop new educational approaches for which the institution will subsequently assume support. In other cases, the awards will strengthen activities that the NIMH will support over periods of one to five years. Funds requested under this mechanism are limited to $250,000 per year in direct costs. Requests for lower direct costs are strongly encouraged. The NIMH anticipates making three to five R25 awards each year, depending on their excellence and relevance as judged by peer review and program staff. ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS You may submit an application if your institution has any of the following characteristics: o For-profit or non-profit organizations o Public or private institutions, such as universities, colleges, hospitals, and laboratories o Units of State and local governments o Eligible agencies of the Federal government o Domestic It is anticipated that in most cases these programs will complement other ongoing research training occurring at the applicant institution and that a substantial number of program faculty would have active research projects in which students can gain relevant experiences. If multiple sites are to be used, the applicant institution must be one of those sites and a strong justification must be included. Institutions with existing Institutional National Research Training Grants (T32) or other federally funded training programs may apply for an education research grant provided the proposed educational experiences are distinct from those training programs receiving NIH support. INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE TO BECOME PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS Any individual with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research education program is invited to work with their institution to develop an application for support. Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as individuals with disabilities are always encouraged to apply for NIH programs. Since this is an educational mechanism, and not a training mechanism, non-US citizens may participate in this program. However, requests for the appointment and participation of non-US personnel into this education grant should be made with the understanding that this mechanism is not to be used to circumvent or supplement standard NRSA training mechanisms, and unless strongly justified on the basis of high NIMH Program relevance, should be used primarily for the education of US citizens. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Program staff to discuss the appropriate utilization of this mechanism with respect to the eligibility, appointment, and participation of non-US citizens. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS ALLOWABLE COSTS Allowable costs must be consistent with NIH policy and be reasonable, allocable, and well documented and justified for the research education program. Grant funds may not be used to supplant funds otherwise available at the applicant institution. Personnel Costs - individuals participating in the design and implementation of the research education program may request salary and fringe benefits appropriate for the percent of time devoted to the program. Normally, all personnel costs (including administrative and clerical costs) associated with directing, coordinating, and administering the program are not expected to exceed 25% of the total direct cost. Salaries requested may not exceed the levels commensurate with the institution"s policy for similar positions and may not exceed the congressionally mandated cap. (If mentoring interactions and other activities with students is considered a regular part of an individual"s academic duties, then mentoring and other interactions with students are non-reimbursable from grant funds). Limited administrative and clerical salary costs associated distinctly with the program that are not normally provided by the applicant organization may be direct charges to the grant only when specifically identified and justified. Consultation costs, equipment, supplies, necessary travel (including foreign travel for uniquely qualified foreign faculty), and other program related expenses must be justified as specifically required by the program proposed and not duplicate items generally available for educational programs at the host institution. Participant Support - participants in the education program may receive subsistence allowance, which includes partial costs of meals and lodging (unless furnished as part of the fee for registration). They may also receive partial tuition, other education-related, and travel expenses, including foreign travel, if strongly justified. Note that effort and how the dollar amount is determined must be included when describing the participant support and also be listed in the budget justification area. Individuals supported by NIH training and career development mechanisms (K, T or F Grants) may not receive stipend or salary support from the Mental Health Research Education Grant. However, if funds are not available from other sources, limited support to defray participation costs (e.g., travel, meals, lodging) may be provided. Partial costs for off-site rental space will be considered if it is short term and shown to be necessary for the implementation and execution of the educational program (seminar, workshop, etc.). Matching funds from applicant institutions or other organizations for such off-site costs are strongly encouraged. Facilities and Administrative (F&A) Costs, formerly known as "indirect costs," may be allowed for the applicant organization and any approved subcontract based on 8% of total direct costs exclusive of tuition and fees and expenditures for equipment. Normally, funds will not be provided for fringe benefits or health insurance for participants involved in this education program. Note that all costs associated with consortium/contractual arrangements, both direct and F&A costs, are considered direct costs and are included in the $250,000 direct costs ceiling limitation for this program. Normally, funds for the research education evaluation plan are not expected to exceed 5% of the total direct cost. WHERE TO SEND INQUIRIES We encourage your inquiries concerning this PA and welcome the opportunity to answer questions from potential applicants. Inquiries may fall into two areas: scientific/research and financial or grants management issues: o Direct your questions about scientific/research issues to: DIVISION OF NEUROSCIENCE AND BASIC BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE Debra Wynne, M.S.W. 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 7195 Bethesda, MD 20892-9645 Telephone: (301) 443-3563 FAX: (301) 443-1731 Email: dwynne1@nih.gov DIVISION OF MENTAL DISORDERS, BEHAVIORAL RESEARCH AND AIDS Fred Altman, Ph.D. 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 6220 Bethesda, MD 20892-9621 Telephone: (301) 443-8962 FAX: (301) 443-6000 Email: faltman@nih.gov DIVISION OF SERVICES AND INTERVENTION RESEARCH Enid Light, Ph.D. 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 7160 Bethesda, MD 20892-9635 Telephone: (301) 443-1185 FAX: (301) 594-6784 Email: elight@nih.gov o Direct your questions about financial or grants management matters to: Diana S. Trunnell Grants Management Branch 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 6115 Bethesda, MD 20892-9605 Telephone: (301) 443-2805 FAX: (301) 443-6885 Email: diana_trunnell@nih.gov LETTER OF INTENT Prospective applicants are asked to submit a letter of intent that includes the following information: o Descriptive title of the proposed education program o Name, address, and telephone number of the Principal Investigator o Names of other key personnel (including recruiting contact if different from PI o Participating institutions o Number and title of this PA Although a letter of intent is not required, is not binding, and does not enter into the review of a subsequent application, the information that it contains allows NIMH staff to estimate the potential review workload and plan the review. The letter of intent is to be sent at least one month in advance of the application receipt date. The letter of intent should be sent to: Walter Goldschmidts, Ph.D. Division Of Neuroscience and Basic Behavioral Science National Institute of Mental Health 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 7200, MSC 9645 Bethesda, MD 20892-9645 Telephone: (301) 443-3563 FAX: (301) 443-1731 Email: wgoldsch@nih.gov SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION Applications must be prepared using the PHS 398 research grant application instructions and forms (rev. 5/2001). The PHS 398 is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/phs398/phs398.html in an interactive format. For further assistance contact GrantsInfo, Telephone (301) 435-0714, Email: GrantsInfo@nih.gov. APPLICATION RECEIPT DATE: Applications submitted in response to this program announcement will be accepted on October 1/November 1 of each year. Applicants must use the forms for regular research grants and follow the specific instructions in the PHS 398 application kit, with the exceptions listed below. Note that the page limitations given in the instructions apply to this mechanism. A complete detailed budget (Form Pages 4 & 5) with narrative justifications is required. Applications that do not conform to the specific instructions detailed below will be returned without review. Specific Instructions for Applications in Response to this Program Announcement: 1. Application face page: item number two on this page must include the program announcement number and the title, Mental Health Research Education Grants (R25). 2. Description, Performance Sites, and Key Personnel (Form Page 2): under Performance Sites include "Consortium/Contractual Arrangements," with a description of plans for collaborating with other institutions for purposes of exchange and sharing of resources, including faculty, equipment, and facilities. If multiple sites are to be used, the applicant institution must be one of those sites and for other sites a strong justification must be included. 3. Resources (Resources Format Page): describe the educational environment, include a description of the facilities, laboratories, participating departments, computer services, and any other resources to be used in the conduct of the proposed education program. Use continuation pages, as necessary. 4. Research Plan: part "c" of this section should be retitled "Preliminary Data and Activities" and included if applicable. This section should contain information on steps that have led to the proposed Research Education program. A section entitled "Progress Report" is required for competing continuation and supplemental applications. 5. Research Plan: part "d" of this section should be retitled " Research Education Program Plan" and should contain material organized under the following subheadings, as `appropriate to the specific program: a) Program Direction - describe arrangements for administration of the program, provide evidence that the Program Director is actively engaged in research and/or teaching in an area related to mental health, and can organize and administer the education program, as well as evidence of institutional and community commitment and support for the proposed program. b) Program Faculty/Staff - describe the characteristics and responsibilities of the faculty, provide evidence that participating faculty and preceptors are actively engaged in research or other scholarly activities related to mental health. c) Proposed Research Education Program - provide programmatic detail on the special activities proposed (e.g., courses, curricula), including a description of plans to provide education to participants regarding the responsible conduct of research. d) Program Participants - provide detail about the proposed participants, include a description of plans for recruiting as participants individuals from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women and persons with disabilities. Competing continuation applications must include a detailed account of experiences in recruiting and retaining individuals from underrepresented groups during the previous award period. e) Research Education Evaluation Plan - include evaluation plans for determining success of the program in achieving its goals and objectives. Please note that applications that do not have an adequate evaluation plan will be considered non-responsive to this program announcement. The inclusion of evaluation instruments is encouraged. SENDING AN APPLICATION TO THE NIH: Submit a signed, typewritten original of the application, including the Checklist, and three signed, photocopies, in one package to: Center For Scientific Review National Institutes Of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 1040, MSC 7710 Bethesda, MD 20892-7710 Bethesda, MD 20817 (for express/courier service) At the time of submission, two additional copies of the application must be sent to: Jean G. Noronha, Ph.D. NIMH Referral Liaison National Institute of Mental Health, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 6154, MSC 9609 Bethesda, MD 20892-9609 Rockville, MD 20852 (for express/courier service) Telephone: (301) 443-3367 FAX: (301) 443-4720 Email: jnoronha@mail.nih.gov APPLICATION PROCESSING: Applications must be received by or mailed before the application receipt date listed in the heading of this PA. If an application is received after that date, it will be returned to the applicant without review. The Center for Scientific Review (CSR) will not accept any application in response to this PA that is essentially the same as one currently pending initial review, unless the applicant withdraws the pending application. The CSR will not accept any application that is essentially the same as one already reviewed. This does not preclude the submission of substantial revisions of applications already reviewed, but such applications must include an Introduction addressing the previous critique. PEER REVIEW PROCESS Applications submitted in response to this PA will be assigned on the basis of established PHS referral guidelines. An appropriate scientific review group convened by the NIMH will evaluate applications for scientific and technical merit. As part of the initial merit review, all applications will: o Receive a written critique o Undergo a selection process in which only those applications deemed to have the highest scientific merit, generally the top half of applications under review, will be discussed and assigned a priority score o Receive a second level review by the National Advisory Mental Health Council REVIEW CRITERIA Grant applications to the Mental Health Research Education Program should be characterized by innovation, scholarship, and responsiveness to the special and/or changing needs of mental health research. In the written comments, reviewers will be asked to discuss the following aspects of your application in order to judge the likelihood that the proposed research will have a substantial impact on the pursuit of these goals: o Significance o Approach o Innovation o Investigator o Environment (1) SIGNIFICANCE: Does the proposed research education program address the objectives stated in this program announcement and the overall mission of the NIMH? (2) APPROACH: Is the proposed specialized curriculum appropriate and adequate to achieve the research education goals outlined. Are the course requirements and sequence, and timetable for completing the planned activities also appropriate. Is there an adequate plan for evaluating the effectiveness of the program in achieving its objectives? For competing continuation applications, has the program been adequately evaluated and has the level of success been satisfactory? Is the need for further R25 support clear? (3) INNOVATION: Does the curriculum include original and unique approaches or methods for addressing the needs put forth in the goals and objectives? Are plans to challenge existing paradigms or develop new approaches or techniques described? (4) INVESTIGATOR: Does the program leadership demonstrate a record of achievements and are their qualifications appropriate to meeting the proposed goals and implementing the stated plan? (5) ENVIRONMENT: Is the scientific/education environment described, indicating the unique features and probability of success of the program? Is institutional commitment to the proposed program documented? If multiple sites are to be used, is this adequately justified in terms of the educational experiences provided? Are plans provided for the coordination and communication between multiple sites? ADDITIONAL REVIEW CRITERIA: In addition to the above criteria, your application will also be reviewed with respect to the following: PROTECTIONS: The adequacy of the proposed protection for humans, animals, or the environment, to the extent they may be adversely affected by the project proposed in the application. INCLUSION: The adequacy of plans to include subjects from both genders, all racial and ethnic groups (and subgroups), and children as appropriate for the scientific goals of the research. Plans for the recruitment and retention of subjects will also be evaluated. (See Inclusion Criteria included in the section on Federal Citations, below) DATA SHARING: The adequacy of the proposed plan to share data. BUDGET: Are justifications provided for each budgeted item and for each year of support that is requested? If more than 25% in total direct cost is requested for administrative and clerical personnel, are appropriate justifications provided? If more than 5% in total direct cost is requested for the Research Education Evaluation Plan, is an appropriate justification provided? RECEIPT AND REVIEW SCHEDULE Letter of Intent Receipt Date: One month prior to application receipt date Application Receipt Date: October 1/November 1 Peer Review Date: February/March Council Review: May Earliest Anticipated Start Date: August AWARD CRITERIA Applications submitted in response to a PA will compete for available funds with all other recommended applications. The following will be considered in making funding decisions: o Scientific merit of the proposed project as determined by peer review o Availability of funds o Relevance to program priorities REQUIRED FEDERAL CITATIONS MONITORING PLAN AND DATA SAFETY AND MONITORING BOARD: Research components involving Phase I and II clinical trials must include provisions for assessment of patient eligibility and status, rigorous data management, quality assurance, and auditing procedures. In addition, it is NIH policy that all clinical trials require data and safety monitoring, with the method and degree of monitoring being commensurate with the risks (NIH Policy for Data Safety and Monitoring, NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, June 12, 1998: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/not98-084.html). INCLUSION OF WOMEN AND MINORITIES IN CLINICAL RESEARCH: It is the policy of the NIH that women and members of minority groups and their sub-populations must be included in all NIH-supported clinical research projects unless a clear and compelling justification is provided indicating that inclusion is inappropriate with respect to the health of the subjects or the purpose of the research. This policy results from the NIH Revitalization Act of 1993 (Section 492B of Public Law 103-43). All investigators proposing clinical research should read the AMENDMENT "NIH Guidelines for Inclusion of Women and Minorities as Subjects in Clinical Research - Amended, October, 2001," published in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts on October 9, 2001 (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice- files/NOT-OD-02-001.html), a complete copy of the updated Guidelines are available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/women_min/guidelines_amended_10_2001.htm . The amended policy incorporates: the use of an NIH definition of clinical research, updated racial and ethnic categories in compliance with the new OMB standards, clarification of language governing NIH-defined Phase III clinical trials consistent with the new PHS Form 398, and updated roles and responsibilities of NIH staff and the extramural community. The policy continues to require for all NIH-defined Phase III clinical trials that: a) all applications or proposals and/or protocols must provide a description of plans to conduct analyses, as appropriate, to address differences by sex/gender and/or racial/ethnic groups, including subgroups if applicable, and b) investigators must report annual accrual and progress in conducting analyses, as appropriate, by sex/gender and/or racial/ethnic group differences. INCLUSION OF CHILDREN AS PARTICIPANTS IN RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN SUBJECTS: The NIH maintains a policy that children (i.e., individuals under the age of 21) must be included in all human subjects research, conducted or supported by the NIH, unless there are scientific and ethical reasons not to include them. This policy applies to all initial (Type 1) applications submitted for receipt dates after October 1, 1998. All investigators proposing research involving human subjects should read the "NIH Policy and Guidelines" on the inclusion of children as participants in research involving human subjects that is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/children/children.htm. REQUIRED EDUCATION ON THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECT PARTICIPANTS: NIH policy requires education on the protection of human subject participants for all investigators submitting NIH proposals for research involving human subjects. You will find this policy announcement in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts Announcement, dated June 5, 2000, at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-00-039.html. HUMAN EMBRYONIC STEM CELLS (hESC): Criteria for federal funding of research on hESCs can be found at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/stem_cells.htm and at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-02-005.html. Only research using hESC lines that are registered in the NIH Human Embryonic Stem Cell Registry will be eligible for Federal funding (see http://escr.nih.gov). It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the official NIH identifier(s)for the hESC line(s)to be used in the proposed research. Applications that do not provide this information will be returned without review. PUBLIC ACCESS TO RESEARCH DATA THROUGH THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-110 has been revised to provide public access to research data through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) under some circumstances. Data that are (1) first produced in a project that is supported in whole or in part with Federal funds and (2) cited publicly and officially by a Federal agency in support of an action that has the force and effect of law (i.e., a regulation) may be accessed through FOIA. It is important for applicants to understand the basic scope of this amendment. NIH has provided guidance at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/a110/a110_guidance_dec1999.htm. Applicants may wish to place data collected under this PA in a public archive, which can provide protections for the data and manage the distribution for an indefinite period of time. If so, the application should include a description of the archiving plan in the study design and include information about this in the budget justification section of the application. In addition, applicants should think about how to structure informed consent statements and other human subjects procedures given the potential for wider use of data collected under this award. URLs IN NIH GRANT APPLICATIONS OR APPENDICES: All applications and proposals for NIH funding must be self-contained within specified page limitations. Unless otherwise specified in an NIH solicitation, Internet addresses (URLs) should not be used to provide information necessary to the review because reviewers are under no obligation to view the Internet sites. Furthermore, we caution reviewers that their anonymity may be compromised when they directly access an Internet site. HEALTHY PEOPLE 2010: The Public Health Service (PHS) is committed to achieving the health promotion and disease prevention objectives of "Healthy People 2010," a PHS led national activity for setting priority areas. This PA is related to one or more of the priority areas. Potential applicants may obtain a copy of "Healthy People 2010" at http://www.health.gov/healthypeople/. AUTHORITY AND REGULATIONS: This program is described in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 93.242 and is not subject to the intergovernmental review requirements of Executive Order 12372 or Health Systems Agency review. Awards are made under authorization of the Public Health Service Act, Title IV, Part A (Public Law 78-410, as amended by Public Law 99- 158, 42 USC 241 and 285) and administered under PHS grants policies and Federal Regulations 42 CFR 52 and 45 CFR Part 74. Awards will be administered under NIH grants policies described at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/policy.htm. The PHS strongly encourages all grant and contract recipients to provide a smoke-free workplace and promote the nonuse of all tobacco products. In addition, Public Law 103- 227, the Pro-Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking in certain facilities (or in some cases, any portion of a facility) in which regular or routine education, library, day care, health care or early childhood development services are provided to children. This is consistent with the PHS mission to protect and advance the physical and mental health of the American people.
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