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Program Descriptions

93.990:  National Health Promotion

Objectives:  To engage national membership organizations from various sectors as a means of expanding and coordinating health promotion efforts. To promote the development, implementation and coordination of programs that promote good health habits and programs that are designed to prevent disease and disability. These objectives are consistent with the General Authorities set forth in Sections 1701(a) and 301 of the Public Health Service Act.

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

93.990 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Public or private nonprofit organizations.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  General public.

Credentials/Documentation:  Proof of nonprofit status is required. Costs will be determined by HHS Regulations 45 CFR, Part 74, Subpart Q.

93.990 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  There are no preapplication requirements. This program is eligible for coverage under 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 the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.

Application Procedure:  Program priorities and requests for applications are announced in the Federal Register. Applications are obtained from and are submitted to: Director, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office of Public Health and Science, Room 738G, 200 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20201. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110.

Award Procedure:  Awards are made by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Review panels are used to evaluate and rank applications, and to recommend awards.

Deadlines:  Contact Headquarters Office for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  From 60 to 90 days.

Appeals:  None.

Renewals:  Support is recommended for a specified project period, and is not generally considered for renewal beyond that period.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Proposals will be assessed according to ability to show: organizational goals consistent with the National Health Promotion Program; access to a nationwide network of local affiliates through which health information and health promotion resources can be decentralized; administrative capability and staff expertise to contribute to satisfaction of program need; detailed proposal including cost proposal in response to program announcement.

Examples of Funded Projects:  (1) American College of Preventive Medicine, and (2) Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine. Each organization seeks to incorporate the Year 2000 Health Objectives for the Nation into its organizational agenda.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  The range is from $50,000 to $500,000.

93.990 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 93.226 Research on Healthcare Costs, Quality, and Outcomes.

93.990 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

93.990 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  OFFICE OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND SCIENCE, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants.

Obligations:  (Cooperative Agreements) FY 99 $525,878; FY 00 est $350,000; and FY 01 est $350,000.

Budget Account Number:  75-0120-0-1-551.

Authorization:  Public Health Service Act, as amended, Title III, Section 301, Title XVII, Section 1701, 42 U.S.C. 300 k-1, 300(o).

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  "Healthy People 2000: National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives," Government Printing Office, Stock No. 017-001-00474-0 ($31.00); "Healthy People 2000: Midcourse Review and 1995 Revisions," Government Printing Office, Stock No. 017-001-00526-6 ($19.00); PHS Grants Policy Statement, DHHS Publication No. (OASH) 94-50,000, (Rev.) April 1, 1994.

93.990 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Not applicable.

Headquarters Office:  Program Contact: Director, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20201. Phone: (202) 401-6295. Grants Management Contact: Ms. Cindy Oswald, Grants Management Specialist, Administrative Operations Service, Program Support Center, Department of Health and Human Services, Room 5C13, Parklawn Bldg., 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Phone: (301) 443-8826. Use the same numbers for FTS.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

93.990 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

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

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Varies, but a project period is generally limited to 3 years or less. Within a project period, continuation applications must be submitted on a noncompeting basis for each year of support.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Assistance must be provided to satisfy program needs of the National Health Promotion Program, including but not limited to: (1) identifying or developing materials for health promotion programs for use by schools, medical treatment sites, worksites, and community health promotion programs; (2) adding to the scientific data base, especially to fill gaps identified in the "Healthy People 2000: National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives"; and (3) identifying the needs of special population groups, such as Blacks, Hispanics, Asian/Pacific Islanders, American Indians/Alaska Natives, handicapped and elderly Americans.

93.990 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Because of substantial Federal involvement in the program, performance monitoring will be on a continuing basis. An annual Program and Financial Status Report shall be submitted within 90 days after the close of the 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.

Records:  Records must be retained for at least 3 years; records should be retained beyond the 3-year period if audit findings have not been resolved.