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CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE

93.116:  Project Grants and Cooperative Agreements for Tuberculosis Control Programs

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Objectives:  To assist State and local health agencies in carrying out tuberculosis control activities designed to prevent transmission of infection and disease.

PROGRAM AND AWARD FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS


93.116 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Under Section 317 of the Public Health Service Act, official public health agencies or their bona fide agents of State and local governments, including DC, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Palau, and American Samoa.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Official public health agencies of State and local governments, including DC, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Palau, and American Samoa.

Credentials/Documentation:  Applicants should document the need for assistance, state the objectives of the project, outline the method of operations, 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.

93.116 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  Preapplication coordination is not required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or 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:  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. The standard application forms, as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR 92 for State and local governments, must be used for this program. This program is subject to the requirements described in 45 CFR 92.

Award Procedure:  After officials review and approve applications, a Notice of Award is prepared and processed, and appropriate notification is made to the public.

Deadlines:  Contact Headquarters Office for application deadline.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  From 3 to 6 months.

Appeals:  Not applicable.

Renewals:  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. The standard application forms, as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR 92 for State and local governments, must be used for this program. This program is subject to the requirements described in 45 CFR 92.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Applications will be evaluated in 2000 on the 1999 data including the total number of cases reported, the number of bacteriologically confirmed cases reported, the bacteriologically substantiated rate of disease, the number of tuberculosis cases among racial and ethnic minorities, significant tuberculosis problems among the homeless, cumulative number of TB/AIDS cases, and significant increases in tuberculosis morbidity. The number of tuberculosis cases under current supervision which have organisms resistant to one or more antituberculosis drugs will also be considered in evaluating and prioritizing projects for funding. In addition, the overall potential effectiveness of the applicant's plan of operation in meeting the objectives of proposed projects will be considered in evaluating and prioritizing projects.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Cooperative agreements are provided to health departments to intensify tuberculosis prevention and control activities, primarily through the use of outreach workers.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  From $61,000 to $19,100,000; $1,540,000.

93.116 RELATED PROGRAMS:

  • 93.118 Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Activity;
  • 93.246 Health Centers Grants for Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers;
  • 93.283 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Investigations and Technical Assistance;
  • 93.991 Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant.

93.116 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

In fiscal years 1999 and 2000, support will continue for 68 cooperative agreements with special emphasis on the Nation's inner cities where much of the tuberculosis morbidity occurs.

93.116 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants.

Obligations:  (Grants and Cooperative Agreements) FY 99 $95,972,373; FY 00 est $94,706,087; and FY 01 est $98,000,000.

Budget Account Number:  75-0943-0-1-550.

Authorization:  Public Health Service Act, Section 317(a)317E, 42 U.S.C. 247b-b(a), as amended; Health Services and Centers Amendments of 1978, Public Law 95-626; Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, as amended, Public Law 97-35; Preventive Health Amendments of 1984, Public Law 98-555; Public Health Service Act of 1987, as amended, Public Law 100-177; TB Prevention Amendments Act of 1990, as amended, Public Law 101-368.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  Subpart A of 42 CFR 51b is applicable, including all regulations incorporated by reference under Section 51b.105. PHS Grants Policy Statement, DHHS Publication No. (OASH) 94-50,000, (Rev.) April 1, 1994, is available.

93.116 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Not applicable.

Headquarters Office:  Program Contact: Patricia Simone, M.D., National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Atlanta, GA 30333. Phone: (404) 639-8125. Grants Management Contact: Terry Maricle, Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, 2920 Brandywine Road, Suite 3000, Atlanta, GA 30341. Phone: (770) 488-2720.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

93.116 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements. Although there are no matching requirements, applicants must assume part of the project costs and fiscal information must be provided in the narrative portion of the application pursuant to provisions of Section 317(b)(2)317E.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Project Period: From 1 to 5 years. Budget Period: 1 year.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Project funds may be used to support both local personnel and individuals in direct assistance (i.e., "in lieu of cash") positions under Section 317 of the Public Health Service Act and to purchase equipment, supplies and services directly related to project activities, particularly directly observed therapy, patient outreach, morbidity surveillance, outreach and program assessment. Project funds may not be used to supplant State or local funds available for tuberculosis control, or to support construction costs or inpatient care.

93.116 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Quarterly or semiannual narrative and performance statistical reports are required. Financial status reports are required no later than 90 days after the end of each budget period. Final financial status and progress 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 Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that receive 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. In addition, grants and cooperative agreements are subject to inspection and audits by DHHS and other Federal officials.

Records:  Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to the project 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.

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