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93.274:  Clinical Training Grant for Faculty Development in Alcohol and Drug Abuses

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Objectives:  To develop a cadre of academically-based faculty who will provide leadership within their clinical specialties/departments in alcohol and drug abuse clinical training.

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

93.274 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Training grants are restricted to accredited schools of medicine, osteopathy, and nursing offering graduate education; schools of social work offering masters and doctoral programs; and schools of psychology with accredited doctoral programs.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Trainee stipends may be awarded only to citizens or nationals of the United States, or to persons lawfully admitted (or permanent residence). Individuals seeking trainee stipend support must apply directly to and be accepted by the training institution.

Credentials/Documentation:  An institution providing basic professional training must have an accredited program before it may award trainee stipends. Costs will be determined in accordance with HHS Regulation 45 CFR, Part 74, Subpart Q.

93.274 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  Preapplication coordination with the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) is not mandatory. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  The standard application form (PHS-5161-1), as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR, Part 92, must be used by all applicants. Application kits and instructions for completing the form and consultation on a proposed project may be obtained from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD 20867. Applications are reviewed by nonfederal consultants recruited nation-wide. Amount of award and period of support are determined on basis of merit. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110.

Award Procedure:  Grants in support of approved applications are awarded directly to the applicant institution by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention.

Deadlines:  Contact Headquarters Office listed below for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  About 90 to 120 days after submission of grant application.

Appeals:  Applicant may revise and resubmit application.

Renewals:  Support of an approved project is recommended for a specified project period, of 3 to 5 years.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  The following criteria will be used in determining projects to be funded: (1) Technical merit of the proposed project as determined during the review process; (2) appropriate balance across medicine and nursing; (3) geographical distribution; and (4) availability of funds.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Physician training in Alcohol and Drug Use; Faculty Development in Alcohol and Drug Abuse; Nursing Faculty Development for Substance Abuse Program; Social Work Development in Alcohol and Drug Use; and Teaching Alcohol and Drug Abuse Concepts.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  The range is from $50,000 to $200,000; $135,000.

93.274 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 93.272 Alcohol National Research Service Awards for Research Training.

93.274 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

93.274 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants.

Obligations:  (Grants) FY 99 $800,222; FY 00 est $800,000; and FY 01 est $0.

Budget Account Number:  75-1362-0-1-550.

Authorization:  Public Health Service Act, as amended, Section 508, 42 U.S.C. 290aa-6(b).

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  42 CFR 74; Guidelines are included in application kits. PHS Grants Policy Statement, DHHS Publication No. (OASH) 94-50,000, (Rev.) April 1, 1994.

93.274 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Not applicable.

Headquarters Office:  Program Contacts: Lucille Perez, M.D., Office of the Director, Room 9012, Rockwall II Building. Phone: (301) 443-9351. Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, Rockville, MD 20852. Grants Management Contact: Ms. Peggy Jones, Grants Management Officer, Division of Grants Management, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, Room 630, Rockwall II, Bldg., 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852. Phone: (301)443-9666.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

93.274 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Varies, but project period is limited to 3 to 5 years. Within the project period, a continuation application must be submitted on a noncompeting basis for each year of support. Payments will be made either on a Monthly Cash Request System or under a Letter of Credit. Necessary instructions for the appropriate type of payment will be issued shortly after an award is made.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Grant funds may be used (1) To defray institutional costs of the training program (personnel, supplies, equipment, travel, and other necessary expenses); and (2) to provide trainee stipends and other allowances, (tuition, fees, etc.) for individuals enrolled in the training program. Funds may be used only for expenses directly related to the training program.

93.274 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Reports must be submitted as follows: (1) Interim progress reports annually as part of a noncompeting application for previously recommended support; (2) terminal progress report within 90 days after the end of project support; and (3) annual financial status report within 90 days after the end of each budget 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, 45 CFR 74.26 requires that for-profit recipients and subrecipients have an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards or Circular No. A-133.

Records:  There is a 3-year record retention requirement: records shall be retained beyond the 3-year period if audit findings have not been resolved.