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93.942:  Research, Treatment and Education Programs on Lyme Disease in the United States

Popular Name:  Lyme Disease

Objectives:  To develop and implement practical and effective measures for the primary and secondary prevention of Lyme 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

93.942 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Public and nonprofit organizations able to provide services to geographical areas where Lyme disease is endemic or found to be newly emerging. Thus, universities, colleges, research institutions, State and local health departments, and private nonprofit organizations are eligible. Applications containing feasible proposals for public health education are of particular interest.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Beneficiaries will include anyone in the general public who may be exposed to the threat of Lyme disease in certain geographical areas.

Credentials/Documentation:  Nonprofit organizations are corporations or associations no part of whose net earnings may lawfully inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual. Proof of nonprofit status must be submitted by private nonprofit organizations with the application or, if previously filed with PHS, the applicant must state where and when the proof was submitted.

93.942 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  This program has no preapplication requirements. This program is excluded from review under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  The standard application forms, as furnished by the PHS and required by 45 CFR 92, must be used for this program. This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR 92 for State and local governments and OMB Circular No. A-110 for nonprofit organizations. Application kits are obtained by writing to: Ms. Mildred Garner, Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000, Atlanta, GA 30341. Phone: (770) 488-2730.

Award Procedure:  After review and approval, a notice of award is prepared and processed, along with appropriate notification to the public. Initial award provides funds for first budget period (usually 12 months) and Notice of Award (Form 5152-1) indicates support recommended for the remainder of project period, allocation of Federal funds by budget categories, and special conditions, if any.

Deadlines:  Contact Headquarters Office listed below for application deadline dates.

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

Appeals:  None.

Renewals:  Cooperative agreements may be made for up to 3-year project periods. Subject to availability of funds, after initial awards, projects may be renewed competitively contingent upon submission and approval of applicants.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Three sets of criteria are used in evaluating proposals: One set is used for applications seeking support in the Recipient Activity of Development and Dissemination of Disease Information/Education; another set for Recipient Activities of Disease Surveillance and Epidemiological Studies, Improved Diagnostic Tests, and Ecological Studies and Prevention/Control Strategies, and the third is for applications seeking support for research on the diagnosis and pathogenesis of Lyme disease. Evaluation criteria used for the first Recipient Activity are: Development and Dissemination of Disease Information/Education: (1) The applicant's understanding of the purpose of the proposed educational intervention/activity and the feasibility of accomplishing the outcomes desired; 2) the extent to which background information and other data demonstrate that the applicant has the appropriate organizational structure, administrative support, and technical expertise to research, design, develop, and disseminate the proposed educational materials, and to access appropriate target populations; (3) the degree to which the proposed objectives are consistent with the defined purpose as defined in the "Purpose" section of this application and are specific, measurable, and time-phased; (4) the degree to which the educational research, design, development, and dissemination plans demonstrate the ability of the applicant to achieve the stated objectives. The plan will specify the who, what, where, how, and timing for the start and completion of each activity; (5) the quality of the educational research, design, development, and dissemination methods and instruments to be used. (If the proposal involves human subjects, the following will be evaluated: the degree to which the applicant has met CDC Policy requirements regarding the inclusion of women, ethnic, and racial groups in the proposed research. This includes: (a) the proposed plan for the inclusion of both sexes and racial and ethnic minority populations for appropriate representation; (b) the proposed justification when representation is limited or absent; (c) a statement as to whether the design of the study is adequate to measure differences when warranted; and (d) a statement as to whether the plans for recruitment and outreach for study participants include the process of establishing partnerships with community(ies) and recognition of mutual benefits; (5) the quality of the proposed methods for evaluating the project; (6) the extent to which qualifications (including expertise and experience in relevant work) of project personnel, and the projected level of effort by each toward accomplishment of the proposed activities demonstrate the ability to successfully conduct the proposed work; (7) the extent to which the budget is reasonable, clearly justified, and consistent with the intended use of cooperative agreement funds.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Examples of some funded projects include: development of materials for education intervention; conducting studies in integrated pest management; conducting studies on the pathogenesis of Lyme neuroborreliosis using the monkey model; implementation of active surveillance systems; and studies to improve serologic diagnostic techniques.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  From $30,000 to $325,618; $127,164.

93.942 RELATED PROGRAMS:

93.942 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

93.942 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

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

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants.

Obligations:  (Cooperative Agreements) FY 99 $4,120,727; FY 00 est $4,312,793; and FY 01 est $4,600,000.

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

Authorization:  Public Health Service Act, Sections 301, 42 U.S.C. 241 and 317, 42 U.S.C. 2476, as amended.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  PHS Grants Policy Statement, DHHS Publication No. (OASH) 94-50,000 (Rev.) April 1, 1994. Pertinent information may be obtained by contacting the Headquarters Office.

93.942 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Division of Vector-borne Infectious Diseases, National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, P.O. Box 2087, Fort Collins, CO 80524. Ms. Mary Ellen Fernandez - Phone: (970) 221-6426. Dr. Duane J. Gubler -Phone: (970) 221-6428. Dr. David T. Dennis - Phone: (970) 221-6418.

Headquarters Office:  Program Contact: Ms. Mary Ellen Fernandez, National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, P.O. Box 2087, Fort Collins, CO 80522. Phone: (970) 221-6426. FAX: (970) 221-6476. Email: meg2@cdc.gov. Grants Management Contact: Ms. Mildred Garner, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341. Phone: (770) 488-2730. FAX: (770) 488-2777.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

93.942 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

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

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Cooperative agreements are usually awarded for a 3-year project period. Initial awards are made for a 1-year budget period with continuation awards being made for up to an additional 2 years.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Funds will be available to develop disease surveillance, conduct ecological and epidemiological studies, develop prevention and control activities, develop better diagnostic tests, and develop and disseminate educational materials and programs. Grants include funds for direct costs, i.e., personnel, travel, equipment, supplies, necessary to carry out an approved project as well as funds for the reimbursement of applicable indirect costs. Unallowable costs, as well as those for which prior written approval is required, are indicated in the Public Health Service (PHS) Grants Policy Statement.

93.942 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  An original and two copies of the progress report are due semi-annually and must be submitted to the Grants Management Officer within 30 days after each reporting period. Financial status reports are required no later than 90 days after the end of each budget period. Final financial status and performance reports are required 90 days after 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, grants are subject to inspection and audits by DHHS and other Federal officials.

Records:  Financial records, including all documents to substantiate charges, must be maintained. Records may be destroyed 3 years after the end of the budget period if audit occurs by that time; if audit has not occurred, records must be retained until 3 years following the end of the budget period, or until audit and resolution of audit findings.