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93.897:  Residencies and Advanced Education in the Practice of General Dentistry

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Objectives:  This program strives to increase the number of training opportunities in postdoctoral general dentistry and to improve program quality. For the upcoming grant cycle, applicants are encouraged to detail manners in which graduates of the general dentistry residency will be well trained in meeting the treatment needs of pediatric patient populations. This program places particular emphasis on support of applications which encourage practice in underserved areas, provision of a broad range of clinical services, coordination and integration of care, meeting the needs of special populations, and recruitment and retention of under-represented minorities.

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

93.897 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  To be eligible for a grant for residency training in the practice of general dentistry, the applicant shall include entities that have programs in dental schools, approved residency programs in the general practice of dentistry, and approved advanced education programs in the general practice of dentistry.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Any public or private nonprofit school of dentistry or accredited post-graduate dental institution.

Credentials/Documentation:  Costs will be determined by DHHS Regulations 45 CFR Part 74, Subpart Q.

93.897 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  Not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  Separate grant application and review cycles are conducted for proposals to support training programs. Information and application materials may be downloaded from the Bureau of Health Professions (BHPr) Home Page. The URL (Uniform Resource Locator) for the BHPr Home Page is www.hrsa.gov/bhpr/grants.html.

Award Procedure:  Notification is made in writing. A Notice of Grant Award will be issued from the Headquarters Office.

Deadlines:  Application deadlines can be obtained via the Internet at: www.hrsa.gov/bhpr/grants.html.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  About 4 months from receipt of application.

Appeals:  Appeals available only to grantees.

Renewals:  Progress reports must be submitted each year beginning with the second year of support. Competitive continuations may be submitted during the terminal year of support.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Evaluation of applications for approval or disapproval will take into consideration, among other factors, the degree to which: (1) The proposal addresses the legislative intent of the program and has a well-documented rationale; (2) The objectives of the proposed project are consistent with the program's rationale, and are measurable and achievable within the project period; (3) The proposed project's methodology is consistent with the objectives and explained in appropriate detail; (4) The evaluation is linked to the objectives and addresses the project outcomes; (5) The applicant demonstrates the administrative and managerial capability to carry out the proposed project; (6) The proposed budget is complete, appropriate, cost-effective, and clearly justified; (7) The plan for institutionalizing the project outcomes is specific and realistic; and (8) The proposal plans to attract, maintain, and graduate minority and disadvantaged students.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Programs which provide support for the initiation, improvement, and expansion of general practice residency programs and advanced educational programs in general dentistry. These programs seek to train general practitioners who (1) Can provide comprehensive dental care for all segments of the population, including the medically comprised, the elderly, pediatric dental patients and the handicapped; and (2) are more capable of practice in undeserved urban and rural areas. All projects are similar in that they are developed to meet specified program goals.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  The range is from $40,000 to $302,000; $136,000.

93.897 RELATED PROGRAMS:

93.897 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

93.897 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants.

Obligations:  FY 99 $3,944,219; FY 00 est $3,944,219; and FY 01 est $3,944,219.

Budget Account Number:  75-0350-0-1-550.

Authorization:  Public Health Service Act, Title VII, Section 747, 42 U.S.C. 293k, as amended; Health Professions Education Partnerships Act of 1998, Public Law 105-392.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  Pertinent information may be obtained by contacting the Bureau of Health Professions Grants Office, Grants Management Branch, Room 8C-26, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD. Phone (301) 443-6880.

93.897 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  None.

Headquarters Office:  Program Contact: Edwin Spirer, Primary Care Medical Education Branch, Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 9A-20, Rockville, MD 20857. Phone: (301) 443-3456. Grants Management Contact: Wilma Johnson, Grants Management Officer, Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Parklawn Bldg., Room 8C-26, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Phone: (301) 443-6880.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

93.897 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

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

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Project periods are for three years.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Funds are restricted to the support of existing accredited General Practice Residency programs or Advanced Educational programs in General Dentistry and to support the development of new programs. A grant may be used to support personnel, residents or trainees who are in need of financial assistance, renovate space, purchase equipment and meet other related expenses necessary for the conduct of the program.

93.897 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  A progress report must be submitted annually. Financial status reports are required within 90 days after the end of each budget period. A final progress report and final financial status report must be submitted within 90 days after the end of the 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:  Financial records must be kept available for 3 years after submission of expenditure reports, and 3 years after final disposition of non-expendable property. If questions remain, such as those raised by an audit, records must be retained until the matter is resolved.