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CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC
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93.399: Cancer Control
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Applicant Eligibility: The awardee will be a university, college, hospital, public agency, nonprofit research institution or for-profit organization that submits an application and receives a grant or cooperative agreement for support of research by a named principal investigator. SBIR grants can be awarded only to domestic small businesses (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed, and have no more than 500 employees). Primary employment (more than one-half time) of the principle investigator must be with the small business at the time of award and during the conduct of the proposed project. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. and its possessions. To be eligible for funding, a grant must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council. STTR grants can be awarded only to domestic small business concerns (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed and have no more than 500 employees) which "partner" with a research institution in cooperative research and development. At least 40 percent of the project is to be performed by the small business concern and at least 30 percent by the research institution. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. and its possessions. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council.
Beneficiary Eligibility: University, college, hospital, public agency, nonprofit research institutions or for-profit organizations will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation: Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. For-profit organizations' costs are determined in accordance with 48 CFR, Subpart 31.2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. For other grantees, costs will be determined in accordance with HHS Regulations 45 CFR, Part 74, Subpart Q. For SBIR and STTR grants, applicant organization (small business concern) must present in a research plan an idea that has potential for commercialization and furnish evidence that scientific competence, experimental methods, facilities, equipment, and funds requested are appropriate to carry out the plan. Grant forms PHS 6246-1 and PHS 6246-2 are used to apply for SBIR Phase I and Phase II, respectively. Grant forms PHS 6246-3 and PHS 6246-4 are used to apply for STTR Phase I and Phase II, respectively.
Preapplication Coordination: Not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure: Application form PHS-398 (Rev. May 1995) is the standard form that can be obtained from the Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, MSC 7910, Bethesda, MD 20892-7910. Phone (301) 435-0714, E-mail grantsinfo@nih.gov. The standard application forms as furnished by DHHS and required by 45 CFR, Part 92 for State and local governments, must be used for this program. This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR, Part 92 for State and local governments and OMB Circular No. A-110 for nonprofit organizations. SBIR and STTR Grant Solicitations and SBIR Contract Solicitation may be obtained electronically through the NIH's "Small Business Funding Opportunities" home page at www.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbir.htm on the World Wide Web. A limited number of hard copies of these publications are produced. Subject to availability, they may be obtained by contacting the NIH support services contractor: phone: (301) 206-9385; fax: (301) 206-9722; e-mail: a2y@cu.nih.gov. The Solicitations include submission procedures, review considerations, and grant application or contract proposal forms. SBIR and STTR grant applications should be submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 1040 - MSC 7710, Bethesda, MD 20892-7710.
Award Procedure: Grants and cooperative agreements are funded based on scientific merit, program relevance, and program balance and are made annually. Initial award provides funds for first budget period (usually 12 months) and Notice of Grant Award (Form PHS 1533) indicates support recommended for remainder of project period, allocation of Federal funds by budget categories, and special conditions, if any. All accepted SBIR/STTR applications are evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an appropriate scientific peer review panel and by a national advisory council or board. All applications receiving a priority score compete for available SBIR/STTR set-aside funds on the basis of scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the proposed research, program relevance, and program balance among the areas of research.
Deadlines: New: February 1, June 1, and October 1. Renewals and supplements: March 1, July 1, and November 1. SBIR Applications: April 15, August 15, and December 15. STTR Applications: April 1, August 1, and December l.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Regular Grants: About 10 months. SBIR/STTR: About 7-l/2 months.
Appeals: A principal investigator (P.I.) may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his/her application by communicating with the staff of the Institute. A description of the NIH Peer Review Appeal procedures is available on the NIH home page grants.nih.gov/grants/peer/peer.htm.
Renewals: Applications submitted for renewal are reviewed and selected for funding on a competitive basis.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals: The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessments of: (1) The scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; (2) the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; (3) the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; (4) the adequacy of the available and proposed facilities and resources; (5) the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and (6) the relevance and importance to announced program objectives.
Examples of Funded Projects: Projects include: (1) Smoking Prevention - American Stop Smoking Intervention Trial (ASSIST); (2) Nutrition - National 5-A-Day Program; (3) Cancer Prevention with Retinol in Persons with Asbestosis (Research in Defined Populations); (4) Prevention of Breast Cancer with Tamoxifen (BCPT); (5) Special Populations - National Black Leadership Initiative on Cancer (NBLIC); (6) Chemoprevention of Skin Cancer by Vitamin A; and (7) Early Detection - Prostate, Lung, Colon, Ovarian Cancer Trial (PLCO).
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: The range is from $15,100 to $6,573,578; $634,000.
In fiscal year 1999, 165 competing applications were approved and 59 (35.8 percent) were funded. A total of 175 competing and non-competing awards were made. In fiscal year 2000, 232 total awards are estimated and fiscal year 2001, 250 total awards were estimated.
Federal Agency: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Type of Assistance: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements).
Obligations: (Grants) FY 99 $110,866,000; FY 00 est $144,278,000; and FY 01 est $148,462,000.
Budget Account Number: 75-0849-0-1-552.
Authorization: Public Health Service Act, as amended, Sections 301 and 412, Public Law 78-410, 42 U.S.C. 241; Public Law 100-607, 42 U.S.C. 285a-1; Public Law 99-500, and Report 99-711 to accompany H.R. 5233.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature: Grants: 42 CFR 52; 45 CFR 74 and PHS Grants Policy Statement, DHHS Publication No. (OASH) 94-50,000, (Rev.) April 1, 1994.
Regional or Local Office: Not applicable.
Headquarters Office: Program Contacts: For chemoprevention, nutrition and diet, screening and early detection, community oncology and rehabilitation and pain management, Dr. Barnett S. Kramer, Deputy Director, Division of Cancer Prevention, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, 9000 Rockville Pike, Building 31/10A49, Bethesda, MD 20892. Phone: (301) 496-9569. For public health applications, biobehavioral mechanisms, special populations, and surveillance, Dr. Barbara Rimer, Director, Division of Cancer Control and Population Science, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, 6130 Executive Blvd., EPN 242, Rockville, MD 20892. Phone: (301) 594-6756. Grants Management Contact: Leo F. Buscher, Jr., Grants Management Officer, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, EPS-234, Bethesda, MD 20892. Phone: (301) 496-7753. Use the same numbers for FTS.
(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)
Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Grants and cooperative agreements average from 3 to 4 years, up to a maximum of 5 years. Renewals may be awarded for additional periods of up to 5 years based on competitive peer review. Funding is provided through Monthly Demand Payment System or an Electronic Transfer System. SBIR: Normally, Phase I awards are for 6 months; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years. STTR: Normally, Phase I awards are for 1 year; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years.
Uses and Use Restrictions: Grants and cooperative agreements may be made to eligible institutions for the support of cancer research projects. The grants and cooperative agreements may be used for personnel, consultant costs, equipment, supplies, travel, patient costs, animals, alterations and renovations, miscellaneous items, and indirect costs. Restrictions are imposed against the use of funds for entertainment, foreign travel (unless specifically authorized), office equipment, and other items not normally necessary for the effective prosecution of such research. SBIR Phase I grants (of about 6-months' duration) are to establish the technical merit and feasibility of a proposed research effort that may lead to commercial product or process. Phase II grants are for the continuation of the research initiated in Phase I, and that are likely to result in commercial products or processes. Only Phase I awardees are eligible to apply for Phase II support. STTR Phase I grants (normally of 1-year duration) are to determine the scientific, technical, and commercial merit and feasibility of the proposed cooperative effort that has potential for commercial application. Phase II funding is based on results of research initiated in Phase I and scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of Phase II application. The SBIR Fast-Track Initiative provides additional assistance to applicants by expediting the decision and award of SBIR Phase II funding for scientifically meritorious applications for projects that have a high potential for commercialization. Fast-Track is a parallel review option whereby Phase I and Phase II projects are reviewed concurrently with the aim of reducing or eliminating the funding gap between Phase I and Phase II.
Reports: Progress reports are required each year. Annual financial status report is required 90 days after the end of a budget period. Special reports may be requested by DHHS. Terminal reports are required 6 months after the end of a project.
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 government officials.
Records: Expenditures and other financial records must be retained for 3 years from the day on which the grantee submits the last financial status report for the report period.
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