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CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC
ASSISTANCE
93.223: Development and Coordination of Rural Health Services
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| 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 |
Applicant Eligibility: Nonprofit private organizations that represent national, State and local rural health constituencies. The applicant must represent National, State, and local constituency groups who are interested in and committed to improvements in rural health care.
Beneficiary Eligibility: Underserved populations in rural areas and rural health care providers wishing to expand their services. Rural health care advocacy groups and their constituents.
Credentials/Documentation: OMB Circular No. A-87 "Cost Principles Applicable to Grants and Contracts with State and Local Governments" and OMB Circular No. A-122, "Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations," applies.
Preapplication Coordination: Preapplication is not required. This program is subject to the provisions of 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 which the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance if the State has selected the program for review.
Application Procedure: Subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-102, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments," and OMB Circular No. A-110, "Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations." Applicants must obtain an application kit and submit their applications by the deadline stated in the kit. Application kits are obtained by writing HRSA Grants Applications Center, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 4-91, Rockville, MD 20857. Phone or by calling toll free: 1-877-477-2123.
Award Procedure: Applications are reviewed by Federal and nonfederal experts in rural health care. Applications are calculated for merit and are recommended for approval or disapproval. Final decisions are made by the Director, Office of Rural Health Policy.
Deadlines: Contact Headquarters Office listed below for deadline dates.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 3 to 4 months.
Appeals: None.
Renewals: None.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals: Applications will be reviewed and rated on the applicant's ability to address the following areas: (1) Developing and disseminating knowledge through the solicitation, review, selection, compilation, and circulation of manuscripts derived from relevant research conducted on rural health issues; (2) organizing, publicizing, and managing meetings to enhance the dissemination of information on rural health care issues, including minority rural health, rural health clinics, and recruitment and retention of health care professionals in rural areas; (3) providing technical and other nonfinancial assistance to State offices of rural health to increase their capability to serve rural residents; (4) developing a network to promote recruitment and retention of health professionals in rural areas; and (5) providing updated information to the public about rural health clinics.
Examples of Funded Projects: Two National and three Regional meetings of State Offices. Two workshops on Rural Minority Health. Meetings and support for the National Recruitment Network, and technical assistance to States and local organizations.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: A range has not been established.
One award was made in fiscal year 1999, one noncompeting continuation award is estimated for fiscal year 2000, and one noncompeting continuation award is estimated for fiscal year 2001.
Federal Agency: HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Type of Assistance: Project Grants.
Obligations: (Cooperative Agreements) FY 99 $774,600; FY 00 est $600,000; and FY 01 est $600,000.
Budget Account Number: 75-0350-0-1-550.
Authorization: Public Health Service Act, Section 301.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature: Program guidelines and the PHS Grants Policy Statement, DHHS Publication No. (OASH) 94-50,000, (Rev.) April 1, 1994, may be obtained by contacting the Headquarters Office.
Regional or Local Office: Not applicable.
Headquarters Office: Program Contact: Mr. Jerry Coopey, Office of Rural Health Policy, Health Resources and Services Administration, Public Health Service, DHHS, Parklawn Bldg., Room 9A-55, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Phone: (301) 443-0835. Grants Management Contact: Mr. Lawrence Poole, Grants Management Officer, Office of Grants Management, Bureau of Primary Health Care, East-West Bldg., 11th Floor, 4350 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814. Phone: (301) 594-4235. Use the same numbers for FTS.
(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)
Formula and Matching Requirements: No statutory formula or matching requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Awards are made annually for a project period of 3 years.
Uses and Use Restrictions: All funds awarded are to be expended solely for carrying out the approved activities in accordance with the intent of the cooperative agreement as stipulated in the notice of grant award.
Reports: A progress report and a financial status report are to be submitted within 90 days after the close of the budget period. A final performance report and financial status report are due 90 days following the end of the 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, cooperative agreements are subject to inspection and audits by DHHS and other Federal officials.
Records: In accordance with 45 CFR 74, Subpart D, grantees are required to maintain grant accounting records for 3 years after the end of the budget period. If any litigation, audit, or other action involving the records has been started before the expiration of the 3-year period, the records shall be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the regular 3-year period expires, whichever is later.
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