80_FR_20065 80 FR 19994 - Injury Prevention Program; Announcement; New and Competing Continuation Cooperative Agreement

80 FR 19994 - Injury Prevention Program; Announcement; New and Competing Continuation Cooperative Agreement

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Indian Health Service

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 71 (April 14, 2015)

Page Range19994-20001
FR Document2015-08605

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 71 (Tuesday, April 14, 2015)
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 14, 2015)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Indian Health Service


Injury Prevention Program; Announcement; New and Competing 
Continuation Cooperative Agreement

Funding Announcement Number: HHS-2015-IHS-IPP-0001
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 93.284

Key Dates

Application Deadline Date: June 15, 2015
Review Date: July 6-10, 2015
Earliest Anticipated Start Date: September 1, 2015
Signed Tribal Resolutions Due Date: July 6, 2015
Proof of Non-Profit Status Due Date: June 15, 2015

I. Funding Opportunity Description

Statutory Authority

    The Indian Health Service (IHS) is accepting competitive 
cooperative agreement (CA) applications for the Injury Prevention 
Program (IPP) for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). The 
program is authorized under 25 U.S.C. 13, Snyder Act, and 42 U.S.C., 
Section 301(a), Public Health Service Act, as amended. This program is 
described in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance under 93.284.

Background

    Injuries are the single leading cause of death for AI/AN between 
the ages of 1 and 44 years. (Trends in Indian Health 2002-2003 Edition, 
IHS, Division of Program Statistics). Depending on the type of injury, 
AI/AN experience injury mortality rates that are 2.5 to 8.7 times 
higher than the U.S. all races rates. This funding opportunity was 
developed by the IHS Injury Prevention Program to address the disparity 
in injury rates by encouraging tribes to implement injury prevention 
programs and projects based on evidence-based, effective strategies.
    Injury prevention evidence-based, effective strategies are 
prevention methods that have been scientifically proven to prevent 
injuries. Injury prevention programs and projects are most effective 
when based on these model practices. Though not repeatedly 
scientifically proven to be effective, the use of promising and 
innovative injury prevention strategies is also recommended. For more 
information on evidence-based injury prevention resources see: http://www.healthy.ohio.gov/vipp/evidence/ebresource.aspx.
    Comprehensive injury prevention programs use a public health 
approach to employ strategies that address education, policy 
development with enforcement, and environmental modifications. Programs 
use various combinations of effective strategies to ensure they are 
effective and sustainable. A single focus with only education is not an 
effective strategy.
    The IHS IPP priorities are prevention of (1) motor vehicle crash 
related injuries; and (2) unintentional fall injuries. For AI/AN, motor 
vehicle-related injuries and deaths are the leading cause of 
disability, years of potential life lost, and medical and societal 
costs. Unintentional elder fall-related injuries are a leading cause of 
hospitalizations in AI/AN communities. Among older adults, falls are 
the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries (http://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Falls/adultfalls.html).

Purpose

    The purpose of this IHS funding opportunity is to promote the 
capability of Tribes, Indian organizations and urban Indian 
organizations to build and maintain sustainable, effective injury 
prevention programs. Tribal ownership and management of injury 
prevention programs and projects:
    (a) increase the understanding of the injury problem by Tribes/
Indian organizations/urban Indian organizations;

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    (b) promote the implementation of effective strategies to prevent 
injuries in Tribal communities; and
    (c) improve injury prevention partnerships.
    The IHS will accept IPP applications in either of the two 
categories:
    (A) Part I--Injury Prevention Programs applicants: These are new 
applicants who have not previously received IHS Tribal Injury 
Prevention CA Part I funding. Applicants must meet the IHS minimum user 
population of 2,500. The population limit is set by the IHS IPP. IHS 
user population is defined as AI/AN people who have utilized services 
funded by the IHS at least once during the last three-year period.
    (B) Part II--IPP Effective Strategy Projects applicants. This grant 
opportunity is available to any applicant regardless of whether or not 
they have previously received IHS Injury Prevention CA Part I or II 
funding. There is no IHS user population requirement.
    Applicants will only be issued one award: Either for Part 1--Injury 
Prevention Programs or Part II--IPP Effective Strategy Projects. 
Applications should be sure to respond to the appropriate ``Criteria'' 
under Section V--Application Review Information.

II. Award Information

Type of Award

Cooperative Agreement

Estimated Funds Available

    The total amount of funding identified for the current fiscal year 
(FY) 2015 is approximately $1,800,000. Individual award amounts are 
anticipated to be between $20,000 and $100,000. The amount of funding 
available for awards issued under this announcement is subject to the 
availability of appropriations and budgetary priorities of the Agency. 
The IHS is under no obligation to make awards that are selected for 
funding under this announcement.

Anticipated Number of Awards

    Approximately thirty awards will be issued under this program 
announcement. Injury Prevention applicants may apply for more than one 
of the areas of funding but only one will be awarded. Part I--Five-Year 
Injury Prevention Programs: up to $100,000 will be awarded to each 
successful applicant the first year and up to $80,000 will be awarded 
each of the remaining four years (up to 15 awards). Part II--Five 
Effective Strategy Projects: up to $20,000, for each of the five years, 
will be awarded to successful applicants (up to 15 awards).

Project Period

    The project period will be for five years and will run 
consecutively from September 1, 2015 to August 31, 2020 for both the 
Part I and Part II.

Cooperative Agreement

    Cooperative agreements awarded by the Department of Health and 
Human Services (HHS) are administered under the same policies as a 
grant. The funding agency (IHS) is required to have substantial 
programmatic involvement in the project during the entire award 
segment. Below is a detailed description of the level of involvement 
required for both IHS and the grantee. IHS will be responsible for 
activities listed under Section A and the grantee will be responsible 
for activities listed under Section B as stated:

Substantial Involvement Description for Cooperative Agreement

A. IHS Programmatic Involvement
    The IHS IPP substantial involvement includes providing technical 
assistance to the Tribal Injury Prevention Coordinators in program 
planning, implementation, and evaluation. Technical assistance includes 
the following which will be supported by an outside contractor:

1. Schedule bi-annual conference calls for technical assistance
2. Assist grantee in writing progress reports
3. Produce the quarterly Tribal Injury Prevention Cooperative Agreement 
(TIPCAP) newsletter for information sharing and collaboration
4. Conduct annual site visits for technical assistance
5. Disseminate injury prevention best practices guidance
6. Provide training to grantees
7. Coordinate an annual grantee workshop to build skills, share new 
information and innovative strategies, and to assist grantees in 
program implementation specific to AI/AN communities
Part I--Injury Prevention Program Involvement
    IHS will assign an IHS Injury Prevention Specialist (Area, 
District) or designee to serve as the Project Officer (technical 
advisor/monitor) for the Tribal Injury Prevention Program. 
Responsibilities of the IHS Project Officers are described below:
    (1) Assist the grantee in determining the Tribal Injury Prevention 
Coordinator position qualifications and job descriptions and assist in 
the selection of the Coordinator.
    (2) Assist the Tribal Injury Prevention Coordinator with decisions 
regarding implementation of program activities, including creation of 
injury data systems (collection, quality, analysis, and reporting), use 
of public information materials, and quality assurance (adherence to 
evidence-based practice methods).
    (3) Monitor the overall progress of the grantees' program sites and 
their adherence to the terms and conditions of the CA.
    (4) Review continuation applications and recommend approval or 
disapproval.
    (5) Provide guidance for meeting deadlines of required progress and 
financial reports.
    (6) Support contractor oversight by participating in site visits 
and conference calls when possible.
    (7) Provide guidance in preparing articles for publication and/or 
presentations of program successes, lessons learned, and new findings.
    (8) Recommend training and continuing education courses to develop 
the Tribal Injury Prevention Coordinator's competencies.
Part II--Effective Strategy Projects
    IHS will assign an IHS IPP Specialist or designee to serve as the 
local Project Officer. Responsibilities of the IHS local Project 
Officers are described below:
    (1) Provide guidance to the grantee involving strategy, injury data 
(collection, analysis, reporting, and interpretation of findings), use 
of public information materials, quality assurance, coordination of 
activities, training, reports, budget and evaluation.
    (2) Review continuation applications and recommend approval or 
disapproval.
    Technical assistance will also include the following which will be 
supported by an outside contractor:
    (1) Schedule bi-annual conference calls for technical assistance.
    (2) Assist grantee in writing progress reports.
    (3) Disseminate injury prevention best practices guidance.
    (4) Provide training to grantees.
B. Grantee Cooperative Agreement Award Activities
    Responsibilities of the grantee are described below:
Part I--Injury Prevention Program
    The grantee will:
    (1) Hire a full time Tribal Injury Prevention Coordinator.
    a. Must be full-time (40 hours/week) and solely dedicated to the

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management, control or performance of the IPP.
    b. Cannot be part-time or split duties or other duties as assigned.
    c. May be located within an urban Indian health organization, 
Tribal health program (or Tribal Highway Safety) or community-based 
Tribal program.
    (2) Develop and maintain an ongoing injury data system. Data will 
be used for priority setting, program planning and evaluation of 
interventions.
    (3) Develop a five-year plan based on sound morbidity/mortality 
injury data and implement effective strategies. The five-year plan 
will:
    a. Contain a logic model approach to address the formative, 
process, impact and outcome evaluation with timeline; action steps and 
benchmarks.
    b. Describe how the tribe will maintain the IPP after the five-year 
funding cycle.
    (4) Incorporate injury prevention evidence-based effective 
strategies that align with the IHS Injury Prevention priorities (motor 
vehicle and unintentional fall injury prevention) and/or local Tribal 
injury priorities based on sound injury mortality and morbidity data.
    (5) Tailor the IPP program and other organizations' educational 
materials with culturally relevant information to promote and empower 
communities to take action in injury prevention.
    (6) Lead, develop, or participate in a multidisciplinary injury 
prevention coalition to share resources and expertise in injury 
prevention, and provide oversight in the planning, implementation and 
evaluation of projects.
    (7) Attend the mandatory annual grantee workshop.
    (8) Participate in IHS/contractor site visits, conference calls and 
webinars.
    (9) Successfully complete the IHS Injury Prevention core training 
courses--IP Introduction, Intermediate, and IP Fellowship.
    (10) Successfully complete certification trainings necessary for 
the IP positions such as Child Passenger Safety Technician, Tai Chi 
Instructor, etc.
Part II--Effective Strategy Projects
    The grantee will:
    (1) Work in partnership with the IHS in decisions involving 
strategy, injury data (collection, analysis, reporting), use of public 
information materials, quality assurance, coordination of activities, 
training, reports, budget and evaluation.
    (2) Provide a logic model plan for the Part II effective strategies 
project. The logic model will address the stages of the project 
development implementation and evaluation with proposed timeline.
    (3) Develop culturally-competent, project-related information to 
educate and empower communities to take action in injury prevention.
    (4) Develop a project evaluation plan with baseline data, timeline 
and outcome measures.
    (5) Participate in IHS/contractor conference calls and webinars.

III. Eligibility Information

1. Eligibility

    To be eligible for this ``New and Competing Continuation 
Announcement,'' an applicant must:
    Be one of the following as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603:
    i. An Indian Tribe as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(14);
    ii. A Tribal organization as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(26);
    iii. An Urban Indian organization as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(29).
    Applicants must provide proof of non-profit status with the 
application, e.g. 501(c)(3).

    Note:  Please refer to Section IV.2 (Application and Submission 
Information/Subsection 2, Content and Form of Application 
Submission) for additional proof of applicant status documents 
required such as Tribal resolutions, proof of non-profit status, 
etc.

2. Cost Sharing or Matching

    The IHS does not require matching funds or cost sharing for grants 
or cooperative agreements.

3. Other Requirements

    If application budgets exceed the highest dollar amount outlined 
under the ``Estimated Funds Available'' section within this funding 
announcement, the application will be considered ineligible and will 
not be reviewed for further consideration. If deemed ineligible, IHS 
will not return the application. The applicant will be notified by 
email by the Division of Grants Management (DGM) of this decision.
Tribal Resolution
    Signed Tribal Resolution--A signed Tribal resolution from each of 
the Indian Tribes served by the project must accompany the electronic 
application submission. An Indian Tribe that is proposing a project 
affecting another Indian Tribe must include resolutions from all 
affected Tribes to be served. Applications by Tribal organizations will 
not require a specific Tribal resolution if the current Tribal 
resolution(s) under which they operate would encompass the proposed 
grant activities.
    Draft Tribal resolutions are acceptable in lieu of an official 
signed resolution and must be submitted along with the electronic 
application submission prior to the official application deadline date 
or prior to the start of the Objective Review Committee (ORC) date. 
However, an official signed Tribal resolution must be received by the 
DGM prior to the beginning of the Objective Review. If an official 
signed resolution is not received by the Review Date listed under the 
Key Dates section on page one of this announcement, the application 
will be considered incomplete and ineligible.
    Your official signed resolution can be mailed to the DGM, Attn: 
Pallop Chareonvootitam, 801 Thompson Avenue, TMP Suite 360, Rockville, 
MD 20852. Applicants submitting Tribal resolutions after or aside from 
the required online electronic application submission must ensure that 
the information is received by the IHS/DGM. It is highly recommended 
that the documentation be sent by a delivery method that includes 
delivery confirmation and tracking. Please contact Pallop 
Chareonvootitam by telephone at 301-443-2195 prior to the review date 
regarding submission questions.
Proof of Non-Profit Status
    Organizations claiming non-profit status must submit proof. A copy 
of the 501(c)(3) Certificate must be received with the application 
submission by the Application Deadline Date listed under the Key Dates 
section on page one of this announcement.
    An applicant submitting any of the above additional documentation 
after the initial application submission due date is required to ensure 
the information was received by the IHS by obtaining documentation 
confirming delivery (i.e. FedEx tracking, postal return receipt, etc.).

IV. Application and Submission Information

1. Obtaining Application Materials

    The application package and detailed instructions for this 
announcement can be found at http://www.Grants.gov or https://www.ihs.gov/dgm/index.cfm?module=dsp_dgm_funding.
    Questions regarding the electronic application process may be 
directed to Mr. Paul Gettys at (301) 443-2114.

2. Content and Form Application Submission

    The applicant must include the project narrative as an attachment 
to the

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application package. Mandatory documents for all applicants include:
     Table of contents.
     Abstract (one page) summarizing the project.
     Application forms:
    [cir] SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance.
    [cir] SF-424A, Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs.
    [cir] SF-424B, Assurances--Non-Construction Programs.
     Budget Justification and Narrative (must be single spaced 
and not exceed five pages).
     Project Narrative (must be single spaced and not exceed 15 
pages).
    [cir] Background information on the Tribe or organization.
    [cir] Proposed scope of work, objectives, and activities that 
provide a description of what will be accomplished, including a one-
page Timeframe Chart.
     Tribal Resolution or Tribal Letter of Support (Tribe, 
Indian organization or urban Indian organization).
     Letter of Support from Organization's Board of Directors.
     501(c)(3) Certificate (if applicable).
     Biographical sketches for all Key Personnel.
     Contractor/Consultant resumes or qualifications and scope 
of work.
     Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL).
     Certification Regarding Lobbying (GG-Lobbying Form).
     Copy of current Negotiated Indirect Cost rate (IDC) 
agreement (required) in order to receive IDC.
     Organizational Chart (optional).
     Documentation of current Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) A-133 required Financial Audit (if applicable).
    Acceptable forms of documentation include:
    [cir] Email confirmation from Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) 
that audits were submitted; or
    [cir] Face sheets from audit reports. These can be found on the FAC 
Web site: http://harvester.census.gov/sac/dissem/accessoptions.html?submit=Go+To+Database.
    Public Policy Requirements:
    All Federal-wide public policies apply to IHS grants and 
cooperative agreements with exception of the Discrimination policy.
Requirements for Project and Budget Narratives
    A. Project Narrative: This narrative should be a separate Word 
document that is no longer than fifteen pages and must: be single-
spaced, be type written, have consecutively numbered pages, use black 
type not smaller than 12 characters per one inch, and be printed on one 
side only of standard size 8-1/2'' x 11'' paper.
    Be sure to succinctly address and answer all questions listed under 
the narrative and place them under the evaluation criteria (refer to 
Section V.1, Evaluation criteria in this announcement) and place all 
responses and required information in the correct section (noted 
below), or they shall not be considered or scored. These narratives 
will assist the ORC in becoming more familiar with the applicant's 
activities and accomplishments prior to this cooperative agreement 
award. If the narrative exceeds the page limit, only the first fifteen 
pages will be reviewed. The ten page limit for the narrative does not 
include the work plan, standard forms, Tribal resolutions, table of 
contents, budget, budget justifications, narratives, and/or other 
appendix items.
    There are three parts to the narrative: Part A--Program 
Information; Part B--Program Planning and Evaluation; and Part C--
Program Report. See below for additional details about what must be 
included in the narrative:
Part A: Program Information (Page Limitation--2)
Section 1: Needs

User population for Part I applicants only
No population requirements for Part II applicants

    Describe nature and extent of the injury problem of the Tribe, 
Indian organization or urban Indian organization. Describe the public 
health approach to address the injury problem.
Part B: Program Planning and Evaluation (Page Limitation--8)
Section 1: Program Plans

    Succinctly describe how the Tribe, Indian organization or urban 
Indian organization plans to address the injury problems utilizing 
effective strategies, best, or promising practices.
Section 2: Program Evaluation

    Describe fully and clearly how the proposed interventions will 
impact in minimizing or reducing severe injuries in Tribal communities. 
Identify anticipated or expected benefits for the Tribal constituency.
Part C: Program Report (Page Limitation--5)
    Section 1: Describe major accomplishments over the last 24 months.
    Identify and describe significant program achievements associated 
with injury prevention initiatives. Provide the accomplishments of the 
goals established for the time frame, or if applicable, provide 
justification for the lack of progress.
    Section 2: Describe major activities over the last 24 months.
    Provide an overview of significant injury prevention program 
activities associated with in reduction of severe injuries over the 
past 24 months. This section should address significant program 
activities including those related to the accomplishments listed in the 
previous section.
    B. Budget Narrative: This narrative must include a line item budget 
with a narrative justification for all expenditures identifying 
reasonable and allowable costs necessary to accomplish the goals and 
objectives as outlined in the project narrative. Budget should match 
the scope of work described in the project narrative. The budget 
narrative should not exceed five pages.

3.

    Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by 
11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the Application Deadline Date 
listed in the Key Dates section on page one of this announcement. Any 
application received after the application deadline will not be 
accepted for processing, nor will it be given further consideration for 
funding. Grants.gov will notify the applicant via email if the 
application is rejected.
    If technical challenges arise and assistance is required with the 
electronic application process, contact Grants.gov Customer Support via 
email to [email protected] or at (800) 518-4726. Customer Support is 
available to address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except on 
Federal holidays). If problems persist, contact Mr. Paul Gettys 
([email protected]), DGM Grants Systems Coordinator, by telephone at 
(301) 443-2114. Please be sure to contact Mr. Gettys at least ten days 
prior to the application deadline. Please do not contact the DGM until 
you have received a Grants.gov tracking number. In the event you are 
not able to obtain a tracking number, call the DGM as soon as possible.
    If the applicant needs to submit a paper application instead of 
submitting electronically through Grants.gov, a waiver must be 
requested. Prior approval must be requested and obtained from Ms. Tammy 
Bagley, Acting Director of DGM, (see Section IV.6 below for additional 
information). The waiver must: (1) be documented in writing (emails are 
acceptable), before submitting a paper application, and (2) include 
clear justification for the need to deviate from the required 
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grants submission process. A written waiver request must be sent to 
[email protected] with a copy to [email protected]. Once the 
waiver request has been approved, the applicant will receive a 
confirmation of approval email containing submission instructions and 
the mailing address to submit the application. A copy of the written 
approval must be submitted along with the hardcopy of the application 
that is mailed to DGM. Paper applications that are submitted without a 
copy of the signed waiver from the Acting Director of the DGM will not 
be reviewed or considered for funding. The applicant will be notified 
via email of this decision by the Grants Management Officer of the DGM. 
Paper applications must be received by the DGM no later than 5:00 p.m., 
EST, on the Application Deadline Date listed in the Key Dates section 
on page one of this announcement. Late applications will not be 
accepted for processing or considered for funding.

4. Intergovernmental Review

    Executive Order 12372 requiring intergovernmental review is not 
applicable to this program.

5. Funding Restrictions

     Pre-award costs are not allowable.
     The available funds are inclusive of direct and 
appropriate indirect costs.
     Only one grant/cooperative agreement will be awarded per 
applicant.
     IHS will not acknowledge receipt of applications.

6. Electronic Submission Requirements

    All applications must be submitted electronically. Please use the 
http://www.Grants.gov Web site to submit an application electronically 
and select the ``Find Grant Opportunities'' link on the homepage. 
Download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and 
then upload and submit the completed application via the http://www.Grants.gov Web site. Electronic copies of the application may not 
be submitted as attachments to email messages addressed to IHS 
employees or offices.
    If the applicant receives a waiver to submit paper application 
documents, they must follow the rules and timelines that are noted 
below. The applicant must seek assistance at least ten days prior to 
the Application Deadline Date listed in the Key Dates section on page 
one of this announcement.
    Applicants that do not adhere to the timelines for System for Award 
Management (SAM) and/or http://www.Grants.gov registration or that fail 
to request timely assistance with technical issues will not be 
considered for a waiver to submit a paper application.
    Please be aware of the following:
     Please search for the application package in http://www.Grants.gov by entering the CFDA number or the Funding Opportunity 
Number. Both numbers are located in the header of this announcement.
     If you experience technical challenges while submitting 
your application electronically, please contact Grants.gov Support 
directly at: [email protected] or (800) 518-4726. Customer Support is 
available to address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except on 
Federal holidays).
     Upon contacting Grants.gov, obtain a tracking number as 
proof of contact. The tracking number is helpful if there are technical 
issues that cannot be resolved and a waiver from the agency must be 
obtained.
     If it is determined that a waiver is needed, the applicant 
must submit a request in writing (emails are acceptable) to 
[email protected] with a copy to [email protected]. Please 
include a clear justification for the need to deviate from the standard 
electronic submission process.
     If the waiver is approved, the application should be sent 
directly to the DGM by the Application Deadline Date listed in the Key 
Dates section on page one of this announcement.
     Applicants are strongly encouraged not to wait until the 
deadline date to begin the application process through Grants.gov as 
the registration process for SAM and Grants.gov could take up to 
fifteen working days.
     Please use the optional attachment feature in Grants.gov 
to attach additional documentation that may be requested by the DGM.
     All applicants must comply with any page limitation 
requirements described in this Funding Announcement.
     After electronically submitting the application, the 
applicant will receive an automatic acknowledgment from Grants.gov that 
contains a Grants.gov tracking number. The DGM will download the 
application from Grants.gov and provide necessary copies to the 
appropriate agency officials. Neither the DGM nor the IHS Injury 
Prevention Program will notify the applicant that the application has 
been received.
     Email applications will not be accepted under this 
announcement.
Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS)
    All IHS applicants and grantee organizations are required to obtain 
a DUNS number and maintain an active registration in the SAM database. 
The DUNS number is a unique 9-digit identification number provided by 
D&B which uniquely identifies each entity. The DUNS number is site 
specific; therefore, each distinct performance site may be assigned a 
DUNS number. Obtaining a DUNS number is easy, and there is no charge. 
To obtain a DUNS number, please access it through http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform, or to expedite the process, call (866) 705-
5711.
    All HHS recipients are required by the Federal Funding 
Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006, as amended (``Transparency 
Act''), to report information on subawards. Accordingly, all IHS 
grantees must notify potential first-tier subrecipients that no entity 
may receive a first-tier subaward unless the entity has provided its 
DUNS number to the prime grantee organization. This requirement ensures 
the use of a universal identifier to enhance the quality of information 
available to the public pursuant to the Transparency Act.
System for Award Management (SAM)
    Organizations that were not registered with Central Contractor 
Registration and have not registered with SAM will need to obtain a 
DUNS number first and then access the SAM online registration through 
the SAM home page at https://www.sam.gov (U.S. organizations will also 
need to provide an Employer Identification Number from the Internal 
Revenue Service that may take an additional 2-5 weeks to become 
active). Completing and submitting the registration takes approximately 
one hour to complete and SAM registration will take 3-5 business days 
to process. Registration with the SAM is free of charge. Applicants may 
register online at https://www.sam.gov.
    Additional information on implementing the Transparency Act, 
including the specific requirements for DUNS and SAM, can be found on 
the IHS Grants Management, Grants Policy Web site: https://www.ihs.gov/dgm/index.cfm?module=dsp_dgm_policy_topics.

V. Application Review Information

    The instructions for preparing the application narrative also 
constitute the evaluation criteria for reviewing and scoring the 
application. Weights

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assigned to each section are noted in parentheses. The fifteen page 
narrative should include only the first year of activities; information 
for multi-year projects should be included as an appendix. See ``Multi-
year Project Requirements'' at the end of this section for more 
information. The narrative section should be written in a manner that 
is clear to outside reviewers unfamiliar with prior related activities 
of the applicant. It should be well organized, succinct, and contain 
all information necessary for reviewers to understand the project 
fully. Points will be assigned to each evaluation criteria adding up to 
a total of 100 points. A minimum score of 60 points is required for 
funding. Points are assigned as follows:

1. Criteria

Part I Injury Prevention Programs
A. Introduction and Need for Assistance (30 Points)
    Describe the need for funding and the injury problem using local 
IHS, state or national injury data in the community or target area. 
Describe the population to be served by the proposed program. Provide 
documentation that the target population is at least 2,500 people. (IHS 
User population is the ONLY acceptable source).
B. Project Objective(s), Work Plan and Approach (30 Points)
    Goals and objectives must be clear and concise. Each program 
objective must be measurable, feasible and attainable to accomplish 
during the 5 year project period (SMART--Specific, Measurable, 
Attainable, Realistic, Time specific). EXAMPLE: The Injury Prevention 
Tribal Team will increase adult safety belt use at Bob Cat Canyon 
community to 80% by April 2020.
    The methods and staffing will be evaluated on the extent to which 
the applicant provides: A description of proposed year one work plan 
that describes how the injury prevention effective strategy will be 
implemented using the public health approach (multi-year work plan 
should be included in appendix with actions steps, timeline, 
responsible person, etc.).
C. Program Evaluation (20 Points)
    Describe how and when the program will be evaluated to show 
process, effectiveness, and impact. This includes, but is not limited 
to, what data will be collected to evaluate the success of the proposed 
program objectives.
D. Organizational Capabilities, Key Personnel and Qualifications (10 
Points)
    A description of the roles of the Tribal involvement, organization, 
or agency and evidence of coordination, supervision, and degree of 
commitment (e.g., time in-kind, financial) of staff, organizations, and 
agencies involved in activities. Provide biographical sketches 
(resumes) for all key personnel. Include information for consultants or 
contractors to be hired during the proposed project and include 
information in their scope of work. Provide organizational structure 
(chart). Describe coalition or collaboration activities of the Tribe or 
urban Tribal program.
E. Categorical Budget and Budget Justification (10 Points)
    Provide a detailed and justification of budget for the first 12-
month budget periods. A budget summary should be included for each 
subsequent year (Year 2-Year 5).
    If indirect costs are claimed, indicate and apply the current 
negotiated rate to the budget.
    Include travel expenses for annual grantee workshop (mandatory 
participation) at a city location to be determined by IHS. Include 
airfare, per diem, mileage, etc. Note: The first and last annual 
grantee workshops are held in the Washington, DC area.
Part II--Effective Strategy Projects
A. Introduction and Need for Assistance (30 Points)
    Describe the need for funding and the injury problem using local 
IHS, state, or national injury data in the community or target area.
    Describe the Tribe's/Tribal organization's support for the proposed 
IP project.
    Describe the population to be served by the proposed project (no 
minimum population requirement).
B. Project Objective(s), Work Plan and Approach (30 Points)
    Goals and objectives must be clear and concise. Each objective must 
be measurable, feasible and attainable to accomplish during the 5 year 
project period (SMART--Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, 
Time specific). EXAMPLE: Child car seat use will be increased to 75% at 
Bobcat community by August 2020.
    Effective strategies must be incorporated in each project and 
should be based on effectiveness, economic efficiency and feasibility 
of the project. Provide a description of the extent to which proposed 
projects are an effective strategy based on a documented need in the 
target communities.
    Coalition/Collaboration: Describe how the Tribe or urban community, 
the IHS and other organizations will collaborate on the project or 
conduct related activities. Provide a description of the roles of 
Tribal involvement, organization, or agency and evidence of 
coordination, supervision, and degree of commitment (e.g., time, in-
kind, financial) of staff, organizations, and agencies involved in 
activities.
C. Program Evaluation (20 Points)
    Describe how and when the project will be evaluated for program 
process, effectiveness, and impact. This includes, but is not limited 
to, what data will be collected to evaluate the success of the proposed 
program objectives.
D. Organizational Capabilities, Key Personnel and Qualifications (10 
Points)
    A description of the roles of the key personnel in activities 
during the 5 year project(s) (e.g., time in-kind, financial). Provide 
the organizational structure (chart). Describe coalition or 
collaboration activities of the Tribe or urban Tribal program.
E. Categorical Budget and Budget Justification (10 Points)
    Projects must include a project narrative, 5 year categorical 
budget, and budget justification for each year of funding requested. If 
indirect costs are claimed, indicate and apply the current negotiated 
rate to the budget.
Multi-Year Project Requirements (If Applicable)
    Projects requiring a second, third, fourth, and/or fifth year must 
include a brief project narrative and budget (one additional page per 
year) addressing the developmental plans for each additional year of 
the project.
Additional Documents Can Be Uploaded as Appendix Items in Grants.gov
     Work plan, logic model and/or time line for proposed 
objectives.
     Position descriptions for key staff.
     Resumes of key staff that reflect current duties.
     Consultant or contractor proposed scope of work and letter 
of commitment (if applicable).
     Current Indirect Cost Agreement.
     Organizational chart.
     Map of area identifying project location(s).
     Additional documents to support narrative (i.e. data 
tables, key news articles, etc.).

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2. Review and Selection

    Each application will be prescreened by the DGM staff for 
eligibility and completeness as outlined in the funding announcement. 
Applications that meet the eligibility criteria shall be reviewed for 
merit by the ORC based on evaluation criteria in this funding 
announcement. The ORC could be composed of both Tribal and Federal 
reviewers appointed by the IHS Program to review and make 
recommendations on these applications. The technical review process 
ensures selection of quality projects in a national competition for 
limited funding. Incomplete applications and applications that are non-
responsive to the eligibility criteria will not be referred to the ORC. 
The applicant will be notified via email of this decision by the Grants 
Management Officer of the DGM. Applicants will be notified by DGM, via 
email, to outline minor missing components (i.e., budget narratives, 
audit documentation, key contact form) needed for an otherwise complete 
application. All missing documents must be sent to DGM on or before the 
due date listed in the email of notification of missing documents 
required.
    To obtain a minimum score for funding by the ORC, applicants must 
address all program requirements and provide all required documentation

VI. Award Administration Information

1. Award Notices

    The Notice of Award (NoA) is a legally binding document signed by 
the Grants Management Officer and serves as the official notification 
of the grant award. The NoA will be initiated by the DGM in our grant 
system, GrantSolutions (https://www.grantsolutions.gov). Each entity 
that is approved for funding under this announcement will need to 
request or have a user account in GrantSolutions in order to retrieve 
their NoA. The NoA is the authorizing document for which funds are 
dispersed to the approved entities and reflects the amount of Federal 
funds awarded, the purpose of the grant, the terms and conditions of 
the award, the effective date of the award, and the budget/project 
period.
Disapproved Applicants
    Applicants who received a score less than the recommended funding 
level for approval, 60, and were deemed to be disapproved by the ORC, 
will receive an Executive Summary Statement from the IHS program office 
within 30 days of the conclusion of the ORC outlining the strengths and 
weaknesses of their submitted application. The IHS program office will 
also provide additional contact information as needed to address 
questions and concerns as well as provide technical assistance if 
desired.
Approved But Unfunded Applicants
    Approved but unfunded applicants that met the minimum scoring range 
and were deemed by the ORC to be ``Approved'', but were not funded due 
to lack of funding, will have their applications held by DGM for a 
period of one year. If additional funding becomes available during the 
course of FY 2015, the approved but unfunded application may be re-
considered by the awarding program office for possible funding. The 
applicant will also receive an Executive Summary Statement from the IHS 
program office within 30 days of the conclusion of the ORC.

    Note:  Any correspondence other than the official NoA signed by 
an IHS Grants Management Official announcing to the Project Director 
that an award has been made to their organization is not an 
authorization to implement their program on behalf of IHS.

2. Administrative Requirements

    Cooperative Agreements are administered in accordance with the 
following regulations, policies, and OMB cost principles:
    A. The criteria as outlined in this Program Announcement.
    B. Administrative Regulations for Grants:
     Uniform Administrative Requirements HHS Awards, located at 
45 CFR part 75.
    C. Grants Policy:
     HHS Grants Policy Statement, Revised 01/07.
    D. Cost Principles:
     Uniform Administrative Requirements for HHS Awards, ``Cost 
Principles,'' located at 45 CFR part 75, subpart E.
    E. Audit Requirements:
     Uniform Administrative Requirements for HHS Awards, 
``Audit Requirements,'' located at 45 CFR part 75, subpart F.

3. Indirect Costs

    This section applies to all grant recipients that request 
reimbursement of indirect costs (IDC) in their grant application. In 
accordance with HHS Grants Policy Statement, Part II-27, IHS requires 
applicants to obtain a current IDC rate agreement prior to award. The 
rate agreement must be prepared in accordance with the applicable cost 
principles and guidance as provided by the cognizant agency or office. 
A current rate covers the applicable grant activities under the current 
award's budget period. If the current rate is not on file with the DGM 
at the time of award, the IDC portion of the budget will be restricted. 
The restrictions remain in place until the current rate is provided to 
the DGM.
    Generally, IDC rates for IHS grantees are negotiated with the 
Division of Cost Allocation (DCA) https://rates.psc.gov/ and the 
Department of Interior (Interior Business Center) http://www.doi.gov/ibc/services/Indirect_Cost_Services/index.cfm. For questions regarding 
the indirect cost policy, please call the Grants Management Specialist 
listed under ``Agency Contacts'' or the main DGM office at (301) 443-
5204.

4. Reporting Requirements

    The grantee must submit required reports consistent with the 
applicable deadlines. Failure to submit required reports within the 
time allowed may result in suspension or termination of an active 
grant, withholding of additional awards for the project, or other 
enforcement actions such as withholding of payments or converting to 
the reimbursement method of payment. Continued failure to submit 
required reports may result in one or both of the following: (1) The 
imposition of special award provisions; and (2) the non-funding or non-
award of other eligible projects or activities. This requirement 
applies whether the delinquency is attributable to the failure of the 
grantee organization or the individual responsible for preparation of 
the reports. Reports must be submitted electronically via 
GrantSolutions. Personnel responsible for submitting reports will be 
required to obtain a login and password for GrantSolutions. Please see 
the Agency Contacts list in section VII for the systems contact 
information.
    The reporting requirements for this program are noted below.
A. Progress Reports
    Program progress reports are required semi-annually, within 30 days 
after the budget period ends. These reports must include a brief 
comparison of actual accomplishments to the goals established for the 
period, or, if applicable, provide sound justification for the lack of 
progress, and other pertinent information as required. A final report 
must be submitted within 90 days of expiration of the budget/project 
period.
B. Financial Reports
    Federal Financial Report FFR (SF-425), Cash Transaction Reports are 
due 30 days after the close of every calendar

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quarter to the Payment Management Services, HHS at: http://www.dpm.psc.gov. It is recommended that the applicant also send a copy 
of the FFR (SF-425) report to the Grants Management Specialist. Failure 
to submit timely reports may cause a disruption in timely payments to 
the organization.
    Grantees are responsible and accountable for accurate information 
being reported on all required reports: the Progress Reports and 
Federal Financial Report.
C. Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS)
    This award may be subject to the Transparency Act subaward and 
executive compensation reporting requirements of 2 CFR part 170.
    The Transparency Act requires the OMB to establish a single 
searchable database, accessible to the public, with information on 
financial assistance awards made by Federal agencies. The Transparency 
Act also includes a requirement for recipients of Federal grants to 
report information about first-tier subawards and executive 
compensation under Federal assistance awards.
    IHS has implemented a Term of Award into all IHS Standard Terms and 
Conditions, NoAs and funding announcements regarding the FSRS reporting 
requirement. This IHS Term of Award is applicable to all IHS grant and 
cooperative agreements issued on or after October 1, 2010, with a 
$25,000 subaward obligation dollar threshold met for any specific 
reporting period. Additionally, all new (discretionary) IHS awards 
(where the project period is made up of more than one budget period) 
and where: (1) The project period start date was October 1, 2010 or 
after and (2) the primary awardee will have a $25,000 subaward 
obligation dollar threshold during any specific reporting period will 
be required to address the FSRS reporting. For the full IHS award term 
implementing this requirement and additional award applicability 
information, visit the DGM Grants Policy Web site at: https://www.ihs.gov/dgm/index.cfm?module=dsp_dgm_policy_topics.
    Telecommunication for the hearing impaired is available at: TTY 
(301) 443-6394.

VII. Agency Contacts

    1. Questions on the programmatic issues may be directed to:

Ms. Nancy Bill, Program Manager, Injury Prevention Program, IHS, 801 
Thompson Ave, TMP Suite 610, Rockville, MD 20852, Phone: (301) 443-
0105, Fax: (301) 443-7538, E-Mail: [email protected]

    2. Questions on grants management and fiscal matters may be 
directed to:

Pallop Chareonvootitam, Senior Grant Management Specialist, 801 
Thompson Avenue, TMP Suite 360-78, Rockville, MD 20852, Phone: (301) 
443-2195; or the DGM main line (301) 443-5204, Fax: (301) 443-9602, E-
Mail: [email protected].

    3. Questions on systems matters may be directed to:

Paul Gettys, Grant Systems Coordinator, 801 Thompson Avenue, TMP Suite 
360, Rockville, MD 20852, Phone: (301) 443-2114; or the DGM main line 
(301) 443-5204, Fax: (301) 443-9602, E-Mail: [email protected].

VIII. Other Information

    The Public Health Service strongly encourages all cooperative 
agreement and contract recipients to provide a smoke-free workplace and 
promote the non-use of all tobacco products. In addition, Public Law 
103-227, the Pro-Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking in certain 
facilities (or in some cases, any portion of the facility) in which 
regular or routine education, library, day care, health care, or early 
childhood development services are provided to children. This is 
consistent with the HHS mission to protect and advance the physical and 
mental health of the American people.

    Dated: April 3, 2015,
Robert G. McSwain,
Acting Director, Indian Health Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-08605 Filed 4-13-15; 8:45 am]
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                                                      Likely Respondents: Applicants to the                                    needed to review instructions; to                        a collection of information; to search
                                                    FY16 Home Visiting Competitive                                             develop, acquire, install and utilize                    data sources; to complete and review
                                                    Funding Opportunity Announcement.                                          technology and systems for the purpose                   the collection of information; and to
                                                      Burden Statement: Burden in this                                         of collecting, validating and verifying                  transmit or otherwise disclose the
                                                    context means the time expended by                                         information, processing and                              information. The total annual burden
                                                    persons to generate, maintain, retain,                                     maintaining information, and disclosing                  hours estimated for this Information
                                                    disclose or provide the information                                        and providing information; to train                      Collection Request are summarized in
                                                    requested. This includes the time                                          personnel and to be able to respond to                   the table below.

                                                                                                                       TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS
                                                                                                                                                                      Number of
                                                                                                                                                   Number of                               Total          Hours per            Total
                                                              Summary progress on the following activities                                                          responses per
                                                                                                                                                  respondents                           responses         response         burden hours
                                                                                                                                                                      respondent

                                                    Introduction ..........................................................................                   47                  1                47                 10            470
                                                    Needs Assessment ..............................................................                           47                  1                47                 14            658
                                                    Methodology .........................................................................                     47                  1                47                 15            705
                                                    Work plan .............................................................................                   47                  1                47                 15            705
                                                    Resolution of Challenges .....................................................                            47                  1                47                 14            658
                                                    Evaluation and Technical Support Capacity ........................                                        47                  1                47                 48           2256
                                                    Organizational Information ...................................................                            47                  1                47                 10            470
                                                    Additional Attachments ........................................................                           47                  1                47                 13            611

                                                          Total ..............................................................................                376                 8               376            139               6533



                                                    HRSA specifically requests comments                                        I. Funding Opportunity Description                       www.healthy.ohio.gov/vipp/evidence/
                                                    on (1) the necessity and utility of the                                                                                             ebresource.aspx.
                                                                                                                               Statutory Authority
                                                    proposed information collection for the                                                                                               Comprehensive injury prevention
                                                    proper performance of the agency’s                                            The Indian Health Service (IHS) is                    programs use a public health approach
                                                    functions, (2) the accuracy of the                                         accepting competitive cooperative
                                                                                                                                                                                        to employ strategies that address
                                                    estimated burden, (3) ways to enhance                                      agreement (CA) applications for the
                                                                                                                                                                                        education, policy development with
                                                    the quality, utility, and clarity of the                                   Injury Prevention Program (IPP) for
                                                                                                                                                                                        enforcement, and environmental
                                                    information to be collected, and (4) the                                   American Indians and Alaska Natives
                                                                                                                                                                                        modifications. Programs use various
                                                    use of automated collection techniques                                     (AI/AN). The program is authorized
                                                                                                                                                                                        combinations of effective strategies to
                                                    or other forms of information                                              under 25 U.S.C. 13, Snyder Act, and 42
                                                                                                                               U.S.C., Section 301(a), Public Health                    ensure they are effective and
                                                    technology to minimize the information
                                                                                                                               Service Act, as amended. This program                    sustainable. A single focus with only
                                                    collection burden.
                                                                                                                               is described in the Catalog of Federal                   education is not an effective strategy.
                                                    Jackie Painter,                                                                                                                       The IHS IPP priorities are prevention
                                                                                                                               Domestic Assistance under 93.284.
                                                    Director, Division of the Executive Secretariat.                                                                                    of (1) motor vehicle crash related
                                                    [FR Doc. 2015–08485 Filed 4–13–15; 8:45 am]                                Background
                                                                                                                                                                                        injuries; and (2) unintentional fall
                                                    BILLING CODE 4165–15–P                                                        Injuries are the single leading cause of              injuries. For AI/AN, motor vehicle-
                                                                                                                               death for AI/AN between the ages of 1                    related injuries and deaths are the
                                                                                                                               and 44 years. (Trends in Indian Health                   leading cause of disability, years of
                                                    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND                                                   2002–2003 Edition, IHS, Division of                      potential life lost, and medical and
                                                    HUMAN SERVICES                                                             Program Statistics). Depending on the                    societal costs. Unintentional elder fall-
                                                                                                                               type of injury, AI/AN experience injury                  related injuries are a leading cause of
                                                    Indian Health Service                                                      mortality rates that are 2.5 to 8.7 times                hospitalizations in AI/AN communities.
                                                    Injury Prevention Program;                                                 higher than the U.S. all races rates. This               Among older adults, falls are the leading
                                                    Announcement; New and Competing                                            funding opportunity was developed by                     cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries
                                                    Continuation Cooperative Agreement                                         the IHS Injury Prevention Program to                     (http://www.cdc.gov/
                                                                                                                               address the disparity in injury rates by                 HomeandRecreationalSafety/Falls/
                                                    Funding Announcement Number: HHS–                                          encouraging tribes to implement injury                   adultfalls.html).
                                                      2015–IHS–IPP–0001                                                        prevention programs and projects based
                                                    Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance                                     on evidence-based, effective strategies.                 Purpose
                                                      Number: 93.284                                                              Injury prevention evidence-based,
                                                                                                                               effective strategies are prevention                        The purpose of this IHS funding
                                                    Key Dates                                                                                                                           opportunity is to promote the capability
                                                                                                                               methods that have been scientifically
                                                    Application Deadline Date: June 15,                                        proven to prevent injuries. Injury                       of Tribes, Indian organizations and
                                                      2015                                                                     prevention programs and projects are                     urban Indian organizations to build and
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                                                                                                                               most effective when based on these                       maintain sustainable, effective injury
                                                    Review Date: July 6–10, 2015
                                                                                                                               model practices. Though not repeatedly                   prevention programs. Tribal ownership
                                                    Earliest Anticipated Start Date:                                                                                                    and management of injury prevention
                                                      September 1, 2015                                                        scientifically proven to be effective, the
                                                                                                                               use of promising and innovative injury                   programs and projects:
                                                    Signed Tribal Resolutions Due Date:                                        prevention strategies is also                              (a) increase the understanding of the
                                                      July 6, 2015                                                             recommended. For more information on                     injury problem by Tribes/Indian
                                                    Proof of Non-Profit Status Due Date:                                       evidence-based injury prevention                         organizations/urban Indian
                                                      June 15, 2015                                                            resources see: http://                                   organizations;


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                                                       (b) promote the implementation of                    will be awarded to successful applicants              descriptions and assist in the selection
                                                    effective strategies to prevent injuries in             (up to 15 awards).                                    of the Coordinator.
                                                    Tribal communities; and                                                                                          (2) Assist the Tribal Injury Prevention
                                                                                                            Project Period                                        Coordinator with decisions regarding
                                                       (c) improve injury prevention
                                                    partnerships.                                             The project period will be for five                 implementation of program activities,
                                                       The IHS will accept IPP applications                 years and will run consecutively from                 including creation of injury data
                                                    in either of the two categories:                        September 1, 2015 to August 31, 2020                  systems (collection, quality, analysis,
                                                       (A) Part I—Injury Prevention                         for both the Part I and Part II.                      and reporting), use of public
                                                    Programs applicants: These are new                                                                            information materials, and quality
                                                                                                            Cooperative Agreement
                                                    applicants who have not previously                                                                            assurance (adherence to evidence-based
                                                    received IHS Tribal Injury Prevention                     Cooperative agreements awarded by                   practice methods).
                                                    CA Part I funding. Applicants must                      the Department of Health and Human                       (3) Monitor the overall progress of the
                                                    meet the IHS minimum user population                    Services (HHS) are administered under                 grantees’ program sites and their
                                                    of 2,500. The population limit is set by                the same policies as a grant. The                     adherence to the terms and conditions
                                                    the IHS IPP. IHS user population is                     funding agency (IHS) is required to have              of the CA.
                                                    defined as AI/AN people who have                        substantial programmatic involvement                     (4) Review continuation applications
                                                    utilized services funded by the IHS at                  in the project during the entire award                and recommend approval or
                                                    least once during the last three-year                   segment. Below is a detailed description              disapproval.
                                                    period.                                                 of the level of involvement required for                 (5) Provide guidance for meeting
                                                       (B) Part II—IPP Effective Strategy                   both IHS and the grantee. IHS will be                 deadlines of required progress and
                                                    Projects applicants. This grant                         responsible for activities listed under               financial reports.
                                                    opportunity is available to any applicant               Section A and the grantee will be                        (6) Support contractor oversight by
                                                    regardless of whether or not they have                  responsible for activities listed under               participating in site visits and
                                                    previously received IHS Injury                          Section B as stated:                                  conference calls when possible.
                                                    Prevention CA Part I or II funding.                                                                              (7) Provide guidance in preparing
                                                                                                            Substantial Involvement Description for               articles for publication and/or
                                                    There is no IHS user population                         Cooperative Agreement
                                                    requirement.                                                                                                  presentations of program successes,
                                                       Applicants will only be issued one                   A. IHS Programmatic Involvement                       lessons learned, and new findings.
                                                                                                                                                                     (8) Recommend training and
                                                    award: Either for Part 1—Injury                            The IHS IPP substantial involvement                continuing education courses to develop
                                                    Prevention Programs or Part II—IPP                      includes providing technical assistance               the Tribal Injury Prevention
                                                    Effective Strategy Projects. Applications               to the Tribal Injury Prevention                       Coordinator’s competencies.
                                                    should be sure to respond to the                        Coordinators in program planning,
                                                    appropriate ‘‘Criteria’’ under Section                  implementation, and evaluation.                       Part II—Effective Strategy Projects
                                                    V—Application Review Information.                       Technical assistance includes the                        IHS will assign an IHS IPP Specialist
                                                    II. Award Information                                   following which will be supported by                  or designee to serve as the local Project
                                                                                                            an outside contractor:                                Officer. Responsibilities of the IHS local
                                                    Type of Award                                           1. Schedule bi-annual conference calls                Project Officers are described below:
                                                    Cooperative Agreement                                        for technical assistance                            (1) Provide guidance to the grantee
                                                                                                            2. Assist grantee in writing progress                 involving strategy, injury data
                                                    Estimated Funds Available                                    reports                                          (collection, analysis, reporting, and
                                                      The total amount of funding                           3. Produce the quarterly Tribal Injury                interpretation of findings), use of public
                                                    identified for the current fiscal year (FY)                  Prevention Cooperative Agreement                 information materials, quality
                                                    2015 is approximately $1,800,000.                            (TIPCAP) newsletter for information              assurance, coordination of activities,
                                                    Individual award amounts are                                 sharing and collaboration                        training, reports, budget and evaluation.
                                                    anticipated to be between $20,000 and                   4. Conduct annual site visits for                        (2) Review continuation applications
                                                    $100,000. The amount of funding                              technical assistance                             and recommend approval or
                                                    available for awards issued under this                  5. Disseminate injury prevention best                 disapproval.
                                                    announcement is subject to the                               practices guidance                                  Technical assistance will also include
                                                    availability of appropriations and                      6. Provide training to grantees                       the following which will be supported
                                                    budgetary priorities of the Agency. The                 7. Coordinate an annual grantee                       by an outside contractor:
                                                    IHS is under no obligation to make                           workshop to build skills, share new                 (1) Schedule bi-annual conference
                                                    awards that are selected for funding                         information and innovative                       calls for technical assistance.
                                                                                                                 strategies, and to assist grantees in               (2) Assist grantee in writing progress
                                                    under this announcement.
                                                                                                                 program implementation specific to               reports.
                                                    Anticipated Number of Awards                                                                                     (3) Disseminate injury prevention best
                                                                                                                 AI/AN communities
                                                       Approximately thirty awards will be                                                                        practices guidance.
                                                                                                            Part I—Injury Prevention Program                         (4) Provide training to grantees.
                                                    issued under this program
                                                    announcement. Injury Prevention                         Involvement                                           B. Grantee Cooperative Agreement
                                                    applicants may apply for more than one                     IHS will assign an IHS Injury                      Award Activities
                                                    of the areas of funding but only one will               Prevention Specialist (Area, District) or
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                                                                                                                                                                    Responsibilities of the grantee are
                                                    be awarded. Part I—Five-Year Injury                     designee to serve as the Project Officer              described below:
                                                    Prevention Programs: up to $100,000                     (technical advisor/monitor) for the
                                                    will be awarded to each successful                      Tribal Injury Prevention Program.                     Part I—Injury Prevention Program
                                                    applicant the first year and up to                      Responsibilities of the IHS Project                     The grantee will:
                                                    $80,000 will be awarded each of the                     Officers are described below:                           (1) Hire a full time Tribal Injury
                                                    remaining four years (up to 15 awards).                    (1) Assist the grantee in determining              Prevention Coordinator.
                                                    Part II—Five Effective Strategy Projects:               the Tribal Injury Prevention Coordinator                a. Must be full-time (40 hours/week)
                                                    up to $20,000, for each of the five years,              position qualifications and job                       and solely dedicated to the


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                                                    management, control or performance of                   implementation and evaluation with                    would encompass the proposed grant
                                                    the IPP.                                                proposed timeline.                                    activities.
                                                       b. Cannot be part-time or split duties                 (3) Develop culturally-competent,                      Draft Tribal resolutions are acceptable
                                                    or other duties as assigned.                            project-related information to educate                in lieu of an official signed resolution
                                                       c. May be located within an urban                    and empower communities to take                       and must be submitted along with the
                                                    Indian health organization, Tribal health               action in injury prevention.                          electronic application submission prior
                                                    program (or Tribal Highway Safety) or                     (4) Develop a project evaluation plan               to the official application deadline date
                                                    community-based Tribal program.                         with baseline data, timeline and                      or prior to the start of the Objective
                                                       (2) Develop and maintain an ongoing                  outcome measures.                                     Review Committee (ORC) date.
                                                    injury data system. Data will be used for                 (5) Participate in IHS/contractor                   However, an official signed Tribal
                                                    priority setting, program planning and                  conference calls and webinars.                        resolution must be received by the DGM
                                                    evaluation of interventions.                                                                                  prior to the beginning of the Objective
                                                       (3) Develop a five-year plan based on                III. Eligibility Information                          Review. If an official signed resolution
                                                    sound morbidity/mortality injury data                   1. Eligibility                                        is not received by the Review Date listed
                                                    and implement effective strategies. The                                                                       under the Key Dates section on page one
                                                    five-year plan will:                                      To be eligible for this ‘‘New and                   of this announcement, the application
                                                       a. Contain a logic model approach to                 Competing Continuation                                will be considered incomplete and
                                                    address the formative, process, impact                  Announcement,’’ an applicant must:                    ineligible.
                                                    and outcome evaluation with timeline;                     Be one of the following as defined by                  Your official signed resolution can be
                                                    action steps and benchmarks.                            25 U.S.C. 1603:                                       mailed to the DGM, Attn: Pallop
                                                       b. Describe how the tribe will                         i. An Indian Tribe as defined by 25                 Chareonvootitam, 801 Thompson
                                                    maintain the IPP after the five-year                    U.S.C. 1603(14);                                      Avenue, TMP Suite 360, Rockville, MD
                                                    funding cycle.                                            ii. A Tribal organization as defined by             20852. Applicants submitting Tribal
                                                       (4) Incorporate injury prevention                    25 U.S.C. 1603(26);                                   resolutions after or aside from the
                                                    evidence-based effective strategies that                  iii. An Urban Indian organization as                required online electronic application
                                                    align with the IHS Injury Prevention                    defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(29).                        submission must ensure that the
                                                    priorities (motor vehicle and                             Applicants must provide proof of                    information is received by the IHS/
                                                    unintentional fall injury prevention)                   non-profit status with the application,               DGM. It is highly recommended that the
                                                    and/or local Tribal injury priorities                   e.g. 501(c)(3).                                       documentation be sent by a delivery
                                                    based on sound injury mortality and                       Note: Please refer to Section IV.2                  method that includes delivery
                                                    morbidity data.                                         (Application and Submission Information/              confirmation and tracking. Please
                                                       (5) Tailor the IPP program and other                 Subsection 2, Content and Form of                     contact Pallop Chareonvootitam by
                                                    organizations’ educational materials                    Application Submission) for additional proof          telephone at 301–443–2195 prior to the
                                                    with culturally relevant information to                 of applicant status documents required such           review date regarding submission
                                                                                                            as Tribal resolutions, proof of non-profit            questions.
                                                    promote and empower communities to
                                                                                                            status, etc.
                                                    take action in injury prevention.                                                                             Proof of Non-Profit Status
                                                       (6) Lead, develop, or participate in a               2. Cost Sharing or Matching
                                                    multidisciplinary injury prevention                                                                             Organizations claiming non-profit
                                                    coalition to share resources and                          The IHS does not require matching                   status must submit proof. A copy of the
                                                    expertise in injury prevention, and                     funds or cost sharing for grants or                   501(c)(3) Certificate must be received
                                                    provide oversight in the planning,                      cooperative agreements.                               with the application submission by the
                                                    implementation and evaluation of                                                                              Application Deadline Date listed under
                                                                                                            3. Other Requirements                                 the Key Dates section on page one of
                                                    projects.
                                                       (7) Attend the mandatory annual                        If application budgets exceed the                   this announcement.
                                                    grantee workshop.                                       highest dollar amount outlined under                    An applicant submitting any of the
                                                       (8) Participate in IHS/contractor site               the ‘‘Estimated Funds Available’’                     above additional documentation after
                                                    visits, conference calls and webinars.                  section within this funding                           the initial application submission due
                                                       (9) Successfully complete the IHS                    announcement, the application will be                 date is required to ensure the
                                                    Injury Prevention core training                         considered ineligible and will not be                 information was received by the IHS by
                                                    courses—IP Introduction, Intermediate,                  reviewed for further consideration. If                obtaining documentation confirming
                                                    and IP Fellowship.                                      deemed ineligible, IHS will not return                delivery (i.e. FedEx tracking, postal
                                                       (10) Successfully complete                           the application. The applicant will be                return receipt, etc.).
                                                    certification trainings necessary for the               notified by email by the Division of                  IV. Application and Submission
                                                    IP positions such as Child Passenger                    Grants Management (DGM) of this                       Information
                                                    Safety Technician, Tai Chi Instructor,                  decision.
                                                    etc.                                                                                                          1. Obtaining Application Materials
                                                                                                            Tribal Resolution
                                                    Part II—Effective Strategy Projects                                                                              The application package and detailed
                                                                                                               Signed Tribal Resolution—A signed                  instructions for this announcement can
                                                       The grantee will:                                    Tribal resolution from each of the                    be found at http://www.Grants.gov or
                                                       (1) Work in partnership with the IHS                 Indian Tribes served by the project must              https://www.ihs.gov/dgm/index.cfm
                                                    in decisions involving strategy, injury                 accompany the electronic application
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                                                                                                                                                                  ?module=dsp_dgm_funding.
                                                    data (collection, analysis, reporting), use             submission. An Indian Tribe that is                      Questions regarding the electronic
                                                    of public information materials, quality                proposing a project affecting another                 application process may be directed to
                                                    assurance, coordination of activities,                  Indian Tribe must include resolutions                 Mr. Paul Gettys at (301) 443–2114.
                                                    training, reports, budget and evaluation.               from all affected Tribes to be served.
                                                       (2) Provide a logic model plan for the               Applications by Tribal organizations                  2. Content and Form Application
                                                    Part II effective strategies project. The               will not require a specific Tribal                    Submission
                                                    logic model will address the stages of                  resolution if the current Tribal                         The applicant must include the
                                                    the project development                                 resolution(s) under which they operate                project narrative as an attachment to the


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                                                    application package. Mandatory                          on one side only of standard size 8–1/                established for the time frame, or if
                                                    documents for all applicants include:                   2’’ x 11’’ paper.                                     applicable, provide justification for the
                                                       • Table of contents.                                    Be sure to succinctly address and                  lack of progress.
                                                       • Abstract (one page) summarizing                    answer all questions listed under the                    Section 2: Describe major activities
                                                    the project.                                            narrative and place them under the                    over the last 24 months.
                                                       • Application forms:                                 evaluation criteria (refer to Section V.1,               Provide an overview of significant
                                                       Æ SF–424, Application for Federal                    Evaluation criteria in this                           injury prevention program activities
                                                    Assistance.                                             announcement) and place all responses                 associated with in reduction of severe
                                                       Æ SF–424A, Budget Information—                       and required information in the correct               injuries over the past 24 months. This
                                                    Non-Construction Programs.                              section (noted below), or they shall not              section should address significant
                                                       Æ SF–424B, Assurances—Non-                           be considered or scored. These                        program activities including those
                                                    Construction Programs.                                  narratives will assist the ORC in                     related to the accomplishments listed in
                                                       • Budget Justification and Narrative                 becoming more familiar with the                       the previous section.
                                                    (must be single spaced and not exceed                   applicant’s activities and                               B. Budget Narrative: This narrative
                                                    five pages).                                            accomplishments prior to this                         must include a line item budget with a
                                                       • Project Narrative (must be single                  cooperative agreement award. If the                   narrative justification for all
                                                    spaced and not exceed 15 pages).                        narrative exceeds the page limit, only                expenditures identifying reasonable and
                                                       Æ Background information on the                      the first fifteen pages will be reviewed.             allowable costs necessary to accomplish
                                                    Tribe or organization.                                  The ten page limit for the narrative does             the goals and objectives as outlined in
                                                       Æ Proposed scope of work, objectives,                not include the work plan, standard                   the project narrative. Budget should
                                                    and activities that provide a description               forms, Tribal resolutions, table of                   match the scope of work described in
                                                    of what will be accomplished, including                 contents, budget, budget justifications,              the project narrative. The budget
                                                    a one-page Timeframe Chart.                             narratives, and/or other appendix items.              narrative should not exceed five pages.
                                                       • Tribal Resolution or Tribal Letter of                 There are three parts to the narrative:            3.
                                                    Support (Tribe, Indian organization or                  Part A—Program Information; Part B—
                                                    urban Indian organization).                                                                                     Applications must be submitted
                                                                                                            Program Planning and Evaluation; and                  electronically through Grants.gov by
                                                       • Letter of Support from                             Part C—Program Report. See below for
                                                    Organization’s Board of Directors.                                                                            11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
                                                                                                            additional details about what must be                 on the Application Deadline Date listed
                                                       • 501(c)(3) Certificate (if applicable).             included in the narrative:
                                                       • Biographical sketches for all Key                                                                        in the Key Dates section on page one of
                                                    Personnel.                                              Part A: Program Information (Page                     this announcement. Any application
                                                       • Contractor/Consultant resumes or                   Limitation—2)                                         received after the application deadline
                                                    qualifications and scope of work.                                                                             will not be accepted for processing, nor
                                                                                                            Section 1: Needs
                                                       • Disclosure of Lobbying Activities                                                                        will it be given further consideration for
                                                                                                            User population for Part I applicants                 funding. Grants.gov will notify the
                                                    (SF–LLL).
                                                                                                              only
                                                       • Certification Regarding Lobbying                                                                         applicant via email if the application is
                                                                                                            No population requirements for Part II                rejected.
                                                    (GG-Lobbying Form).
                                                                                                              applicants
                                                       • Copy of current Negotiated Indirect                                                                        If technical challenges arise and
                                                    Cost rate (IDC) agreement (required) in                   Describe nature and extent of the                   assistance is required with the
                                                    order to receive IDC.                                   injury problem of the Tribe, Indian                   electronic application process, contact
                                                       • Organizational Chart (optional).                   organization or urban Indian                          Grants.gov Customer Support via email
                                                       • Documentation of current Office of                 organization. Describe the public health              to support@grants.gov or at (800) 518–
                                                    Management and Budget (OMB) A–133                       approach to address the injury problem.               4726. Customer Support is available to
                                                    required Financial Audit (if applicable).               Part B: Program Planning and                          address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days
                                                       Acceptable forms of documentation                    Evaluation (Page Limitation—8)                        a week (except on Federal holidays). If
                                                    include:                                                                                                      problems persist, contact Mr. Paul
                                                       Æ Email confirmation from Federal                    Section 1: Program Plans                              Gettys (Paul.Gettys@ihs.gov), DGM
                                                    Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) that audits                     Succinctly describe how the Tribe,                  Grants Systems Coordinator, by
                                                    were submitted; or                                      Indian organization or urban Indian                   telephone at (301) 443–2114. Please be
                                                       Æ Face sheets from audit reports.                    organization plans to address the injury              sure to contact Mr. Gettys at least ten
                                                    These can be found on the FAC Web                       problems utilizing effective strategies,              days prior to the application deadline.
                                                    site: http://harvester.census.gov/sac/                  best, or promising practices.                         Please do not contact the DGM until you
                                                    dissem/accessoptions.html?submit=                       Section 2: Program Evaluation                         have received a Grants.gov tracking
                                                    Go+To+Database.                                           Describe fully and clearly how the                  number. In the event you are not able
                                                       Public Policy Requirements:                          proposed interventions will impact in                 to obtain a tracking number, call the
                                                       All Federal-wide public policies                     minimizing or reducing severe injuries                DGM as soon as possible.
                                                    apply to IHS grants and cooperative                     in Tribal communities. Identify                          If the applicant needs to submit a
                                                    agreements with exception of the                        anticipated or expected benefits for the              paper application instead of submitting
                                                    Discrimination policy.                                  Tribal constituency.                                  electronically through Grants.gov, a
                                                                                                                                                                  waiver must be requested. Prior
                                                    Requirements for Project and Budget                     Part C: Program Report (Page                          approval must be requested and
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                                                    Narratives                                              Limitation—5)                                         obtained from Ms. Tammy Bagley,
                                                      A. Project Narrative: This narrative                    Section 1: Describe major                           Acting Director of DGM, (see Section
                                                    should be a separate Word document                      accomplishments over the last 24                      IV.6 below for additional information).
                                                    that is no longer than fifteen pages and                months.                                               The waiver must: (1) be documented in
                                                    must: be single-spaced, be type written,                  Identify and describe significant                   writing (emails are acceptable), before
                                                    have consecutively numbered pages, use                  program achievements associated with                  submitting a paper application, and (2)
                                                    black type not smaller than 12                          injury prevention initiatives. Provide                include clear justification for the need
                                                    characters per one inch, and be printed                 the accomplishments of the goals                      to deviate from the required electronic


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                                                    grants submission process. A written                    to request timely assistance with                     Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data
                                                    waiver request must be sent to                          technical issues will not be considered               Universal Numbering System (DUNS)
                                                    GrantsPolicy@ihs.gov with a copy to                     for a waiver to submit a paper                           All IHS applicants and grantee
                                                    Tammy.Bagley@ihs.gov. Once the                          application.                                          organizations are required to obtain a
                                                    waiver request has been approved, the                      Please be aware of the following:                  DUNS number and maintain an active
                                                    applicant will receive a confirmation of                   • Please search for the application                registration in the SAM database. The
                                                    approval email containing submission                    package in http://www.Grants.gov by                   DUNS number is a unique 9-digit
                                                    instructions and the mailing address to                 entering the CFDA number or the                       identification number provided by D&B
                                                    submit the application. A copy of the                   Funding Opportunity Number. Both                      which uniquely identifies each entity.
                                                    written approval must be submitted                      numbers are located in the header of                  The DUNS number is site specific;
                                                    along with the hardcopy of the                          this announcement.                                    therefore, each distinct performance site
                                                    application that is mailed to DGM.
                                                    Paper applications that are submitted                      • If you experience technical                      may be assigned a DUNS number.
                                                                                                            challenges while submitting your                      Obtaining a DUNS number is easy, and
                                                    without a copy of the signed waiver                                                                           there is no charge. To obtain a DUNS
                                                    from the Acting Director of the DGM                     application electronically, please
                                                                                                            contact Grants.gov Support directly at:               number, please access it through
                                                    will not be reviewed or considered for                                                                        http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform, or to
                                                    funding. The applicant will be notified                 support@grants.gov or (800) 518–4726.
                                                                                                            Customer Support is available to                      expedite the process, call (866) 705–
                                                    via email of this decision by the Grants                                                                      5711.
                                                    Management Officer of the DGM. Paper                    address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days
                                                                                                            a week (except on Federal holidays).                     All HHS recipients are required by the
                                                    applications must be received by the                                                                          Federal Funding Accountability and
                                                    DGM no later than 5:00 p.m., EST, on                       • Upon contacting Grants.gov, obtain
                                                                                                            a tracking number as proof of contact.                Transparency Act of 2006, as amended
                                                    the Application Deadline Date listed in                                                                       (‘‘Transparency Act’’), to report
                                                    the Key Dates section on page one of                    The tracking number is helpful if there
                                                                                                            are technical issues that cannot be                   information on subawards. Accordingly,
                                                    this announcement. Late applications                                                                          all IHS grantees must notify potential
                                                    will not be accepted for processing or                  resolved and a waiver from the agency
                                                                                                            must be obtained.                                     first-tier subrecipients that no entity
                                                    considered for funding.                                                                                       may receive a first-tier subaward unless
                                                                                                               • If it is determined that a waiver is             the entity has provided its DUNS
                                                    4. Intergovernmental Review
                                                                                                            needed, the applicant must submit a                   number to the prime grantee
                                                       Executive Order 12372 requiring                      request in writing (emails are
                                                    intergovernmental review is not                                                                               organization. This requirement ensures
                                                                                                            acceptable) to GrantsPolicy@ihs.gov                   the use of a universal identifier to
                                                    applicable to this program.                             with a copy to Tammy.Bagley@ihs.gov.                  enhance the quality of information
                                                    5. Funding Restrictions                                 Please include a clear justification for              available to the public pursuant to the
                                                                                                            the need to deviate from the standard                 Transparency Act.
                                                       • Pre-award costs are not allowable.                 electronic submission process.
                                                       • The available funds are inclusive of                                                                     System for Award Management (SAM)
                                                    direct and appropriate indirect costs.                     • If the waiver is approved, the
                                                       • Only one grant/cooperative                         application should be sent directly to                   Organizations that were not registered
                                                    agreement will be awarded per                           the DGM by the Application Deadline                   with Central Contractor Registration and
                                                    applicant.                                              Date listed in the Key Dates section on               have not registered with SAM will need
                                                       • IHS will not acknowledge receipt of                page one of this announcement.                        to obtain a DUNS number first and then
                                                    applications.                                              • Applicants are strongly encouraged               access the SAM online registration
                                                                                                            not to wait until the deadline date to                through the SAM home page at
                                                    6. Electronic Submission Requirements                   begin the application process through                 https://www.sam.gov (U.S.
                                                       All applications must be submitted                   Grants.gov as the registration process for            organizations will also need to provide
                                                    electronically. Please use the http://                  SAM and Grants.gov could take up to                   an Employer Identification Number
                                                    www.Grants.gov Web site to submit an                    fifteen working days.                                 from the Internal Revenue Service that
                                                    application electronically and select the                  • Please use the optional attachment               may take an additional 2–5 weeks to
                                                    ‘‘Find Grant Opportunities’’ link on the                feature in Grants.gov to attach                       become active). Completing and
                                                    homepage. Download a copy of the                        additional documentation that may be                  submitting the registration takes
                                                    application package, complete it offline,               requested by the DGM.                                 approximately one hour to complete
                                                    and then upload and submit the                                                                                and SAM registration will take 3–5
                                                                                                               • All applicants must comply with
                                                    completed application via the http://                                                                         business days to process. Registration
                                                                                                            any page limitation requirements
                                                    www.Grants.gov Web site. Electronic                                                                           with the SAM is free of charge.
                                                                                                            described in this Funding
                                                    copies of the application may not be                                                                          Applicants may register online at
                                                                                                            Announcement.
                                                    submitted as attachments to email                                                                             https://www.sam.gov.
                                                    messages addressed to IHS employees or                     • After electronically submitting the                 Additional information on
                                                    offices.                                                application, the applicant will receive               implementing the Transparency Act,
                                                       If the applicant receives a waiver to                an automatic acknowledgment from                      including the specific requirements for
                                                    submit paper application documents,                     Grants.gov that contains a Grants.gov                 DUNS and SAM, can be found on the
                                                    they must follow the rules and timelines                tracking number. The DGM will                         IHS Grants Management, Grants Policy
                                                    that are noted below. The applicant                     download the application from                         Web site: https://www.ihs.gov/dgm/
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                                                    must seek assistance at least ten days                  Grants.gov and provide necessary copies               index.cfm?module=dsp_dgm_policy_
                                                    prior to the Application Deadline Date                  to the appropriate agency officials.                  topics.
                                                    listed in the Key Dates section on page                 Neither the DGM nor the IHS Injury
                                                                                                            Prevention Program will notify the                    V. Application Review Information
                                                    one of this announcement.
                                                       Applicants that do not adhere to the                 applicant that the application has been                 The instructions for preparing the
                                                    timelines for System for Award                          received.                                             application narrative also constitute the
                                                    Management (SAM) and/or http://                            • Email applications will not be                   evaluation criteria for reviewing and
                                                    www.Grants.gov registration or that fail                accepted under this announcement.                     scoring the application. Weights


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                                                    assigned to each section are noted in                   D. Organizational Capabilities, Key                   strategy based on a documented need in
                                                    parentheses. The fifteen page narrative                 Personnel and Qualifications (10 Points)              the target communities.
                                                    should include only the first year of                      A description of the roles of the Tribal              Coalition/Collaboration: Describe how
                                                    activities; information for multi-year                  involvement, organization, or agency                  the Tribe or urban community, the IHS
                                                    projects should be included as an                       and evidence of coordination,                         and other organizations will collaborate
                                                    appendix. See ‘‘Multi-year Project                      supervision, and degree of commitment                 on the project or conduct related
                                                    Requirements’’ at the end of this section               (e.g., time in-kind, financial) of staff,             activities. Provide a description of the
                                                    for more information. The narrative                     organizations, and agencies involved in               roles of Tribal involvement,
                                                    section should be written in a manner                   activities. Provide biographical sketches             organization, or agency and evidence of
                                                    that is clear to outside reviewers                      (resumes) for all key personnel. Include              coordination, supervision, and degree of
                                                    unfamiliar with prior related activities                information for consultants or                        commitment (e.g., time, in-kind,
                                                    of the applicant. It should be well                     contractors to be hired during the                    financial) of staff, organizations, and
                                                    organized, succinct, and contain all                    proposed project and include                          agencies involved in activities.
                                                    information necessary for reviewers to                  information in their scope of work.                   C. Program Evaluation (20 Points)
                                                    understand the project fully. Points will               Provide organizational structure (chart).
                                                    be assigned to each evaluation criteria                 Describe coalition or collaboration                      Describe how and when the project
                                                    adding up to a total of 100 points. A                   activities of the Tribe or urban Tribal               will be evaluated for program process,
                                                    minimum score of 60 points is required                  program.                                              effectiveness, and impact. This
                                                    for funding. Points are assigned as                                                                           includes, but is not limited to, what data
                                                                                                            E. Categorical Budget and Budget                      will be collected to evaluate the success
                                                    follows:
                                                                                                            Justification (10 Points)                             of the proposed program objectives.
                                                    1. Criteria                                               Provide a detailed and justification of             D. Organizational Capabilities, Key
                                                    Part I Injury Prevention Programs                       budget for the first 12-month budget                  Personnel and Qualifications (10 Points)
                                                                                                            periods. A budget summary should be
                                                    A. Introduction and Need for Assistance                 included for each subsequent year (Year                 A description of the roles of the key
                                                    (30 Points)                                             2–Year 5).                                            personnel in activities during the 5 year
                                                                                                              If indirect costs are claimed, indicate             project(s) (e.g., time in-kind, financial).
                                                      Describe the need for funding and the                 and apply the current negotiated rate to              Provide the organizational structure
                                                    injury problem using local IHS, state or                the budget.                                           (chart). Describe coalition or
                                                    national injury data in the community                     Include travel expenses for annual                  collaboration activities of the Tribe or
                                                    or target area. Describe the population to              grantee workshop (mandatory                           urban Tribal program.
                                                    be served by the proposed program.                      participation) at a city location to be
                                                    Provide documentation that the target                                                                         E. Categorical Budget and Budget
                                                                                                            determined by IHS. Include airfare, per               Justification (10 Points)
                                                    population is at least 2,500 people. (IHS               diem, mileage, etc. Note: The first and
                                                    User population is the ONLY acceptable                  last annual grantee workshops are held                  Projects must include a project
                                                    source).                                                in the Washington, DC area.                           narrative, 5 year categorical budget, and
                                                                                                                                                                  budget justification for each year of
                                                    B. Project Objective(s), Work Plan and                  Part II—Effective Strategy Projects                   funding requested. If indirect costs are
                                                    Approach (30 Points)                                                                                          claimed, indicate and apply the current
                                                                                                            A. Introduction and Need for Assistance
                                                       Goals and objectives must be clear                   (30 Points)                                           negotiated rate to the budget.
                                                    and concise. Each program objective                       Describe the need for funding and the               Multi-Year Project Requirements (If
                                                    must be measurable, feasible and                        injury problem using local IHS, state, or             Applicable)
                                                    attainable to accomplish during the 5                   national injury data in the community
                                                    year project period (SMART—Specific,                                                                            Projects requiring a second, third,
                                                                                                            or target area.
                                                                                                                                                                  fourth, and/or fifth year must include a
                                                    Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time                   Describe the Tribe’s/Tribal
                                                                                                                                                                  brief project narrative and budget (one
                                                    specific). EXAMPLE: The Injury                          organization’s support for the proposed
                                                                                                                                                                  additional page per year) addressing the
                                                    Prevention Tribal Team will increase                    IP project.
                                                                                                                                                                  developmental plans for each additional
                                                    adult safety belt use at Bob Cat Canyon                   Describe the population to be served
                                                                                                                                                                  year of the project.
                                                    community to 80% by April 2020.                         by the proposed project (no minimum
                                                       The methods and staffing will be                     population requirement).                              Additional Documents Can Be
                                                    evaluated on the extent to which the                                                                          Uploaded as Appendix Items in
                                                                                                            B. Project Objective(s), Work Plan and
                                                    applicant provides: A description of                                                                          Grants.gov
                                                                                                            Approach (30 Points)
                                                    proposed year one work plan that                           Goals and objectives must be clear                    • Work plan, logic model and/or time
                                                    describes how the injury prevention                     and concise. Each objective must be                   line for proposed objectives.
                                                    effective strategy will be implemented                  measurable, feasible and attainable to                   • Position descriptions for key staff.
                                                    using the public health approach (multi-                accomplish during the 5 year project                     • Resumes of key staff that reflect
                                                    year work plan should be included in                    period (SMART—Specific, Measurable,                   current duties.
                                                    appendix with actions steps, timeline,                  Attainable, Realistic, Time specific).                   • Consultant or contractor proposed
                                                    responsible person, etc.).                              EXAMPLE: Child car seat use will be                   scope of work and letter of commitment
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                                                    C. Program Evaluation (20 Points)                       increased to 75% at Bobcat community                  (if applicable).
                                                                                                            by August 2020.                                          • Current Indirect Cost Agreement.
                                                       Describe how and when the program                       Effective strategies must be                          • Organizational chart.
                                                    will be evaluated to show process,                      incorporated in each project and should                  • Map of area identifying project
                                                    effectiveness, and impact. This                         be based on effectiveness, economic                   location(s).
                                                    includes, but is not limited to, what data              efficiency and feasibility of the project.               • Additional documents to support
                                                    will be collected to evaluate the success               Provide a description of the extent to                narrative (i.e. data tables, key news
                                                    of the proposed program objectives.                     which proposed projects are an effective              articles, etc.).


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                                                    2. Review and Selection                                 submitted application. The IHS program                activities under the current award’s
                                                       Each application will be prescreened                 office will also provide additional                   budget period. If the current rate is not
                                                    by the DGM staff for eligibility and                    contact information as needed to                      on file with the DGM at the time of
                                                    completeness as outlined in the funding                 address questions and concerns as well                award, the IDC portion of the budget
                                                    announcement. Applications that meet                    as provide technical assistance if                    will be restricted. The restrictions
                                                    the eligibility criteria shall be reviewed              desired.                                              remain in place until the current rate is
                                                    for merit by the ORC based on                                                                                 provided to the DGM.
                                                                                                            Approved But Unfunded Applicants                        Generally, IDC rates for IHS grantees
                                                    evaluation criteria in this funding
                                                    announcement. The ORC could be                             Approved but unfunded applicants                   are negotiated with the Division of Cost
                                                    composed of both Tribal and Federal                     that met the minimum scoring range                    Allocation (DCA) https://rates.psc.gov/
                                                    reviewers appointed by the IHS Program                  and were deemed by the ORC to be                      and the Department of Interior (Interior
                                                    to review and make recommendations                      ‘‘Approved’’, but were not funded due                 Business Center) http://www.doi.gov/
                                                    on these applications. The technical                    to lack of funding, will have their                   ibc/services/Indirect_Cost_Services/
                                                    review process ensures selection of                     applications held by DGM for a period                 index.cfm. For questions regarding the
                                                    quality projects in a national                          of one year. If additional funding                    indirect cost policy, please call the
                                                    competition for limited funding.                        becomes available during the course of                Grants Management Specialist listed
                                                    Incomplete applications and                             FY 2015, the approved but unfunded                    under ‘‘Agency Contacts’’ or the main
                                                    applications that are non-responsive to                 application may be re-considered by the               DGM office at (301) 443–5204.
                                                    the eligibility criteria will not be                    awarding program office for possible
                                                                                                                                                                  4. Reporting Requirements
                                                    referred to the ORC. The applicant will                 funding. The applicant will also receive
                                                                                                            an Executive Summary Statement from                      The grantee must submit required
                                                    be notified via email of this decision by
                                                                                                            the IHS program office within 30 days                 reports consistent with the applicable
                                                    the Grants Management Officer of the
                                                                                                            of the conclusion of the ORC.                         deadlines. Failure to submit required
                                                    DGM. Applicants will be notified by
                                                                                                                                                                  reports within the time allowed may
                                                    DGM, via email, to outline minor                          Note: Any correspondence other than the
                                                                                                            official NoA signed by an IHS Grants                  result in suspension or termination of
                                                    missing components (i.e., budget
                                                                                                            Management Official announcing to the                 an active grant, withholding of
                                                    narratives, audit documentation, key
                                                                                                            Project Director that an award has been made          additional awards for the project, or
                                                    contact form) needed for an otherwise
                                                                                                            to their organization is not an authorization         other enforcement actions such as
                                                    complete application. All missing                       to implement their program on behalf of IHS.          withholding of payments or converting
                                                    documents must be sent to DGM on or
                                                                                                                                                                  to the reimbursement method of
                                                    before the due date listed in the email                 2. Administrative Requirements                        payment. Continued failure to submit
                                                    of notification of missing documents
                                                                                                               Cooperative Agreements are                         required reports may result in one or
                                                    required.
                                                       To obtain a minimum score for                        administered in accordance with the                   both of the following: (1) The
                                                    funding by the ORC, applicants must                     following regulations, policies, and                  imposition of special award provisions;
                                                    address all program requirements and                    OMB cost principles:                                  and (2) the non-funding or non-award of
                                                    provide all required documentation                         A. The criteria as outlined in this                other eligible projects or activities. This
                                                                                                            Program Announcement.                                 requirement applies whether the
                                                    VI. Award Administration Information                       B. Administrative Regulations for                  delinquency is attributable to the failure
                                                    1. Award Notices                                        Grants:                                               of the grantee organization or the
                                                                                                               • Uniform Administrative                           individual responsible for preparation
                                                       The Notice of Award (NoA) is a                       Requirements HHS Awards, located at                   of the reports. Reports must be
                                                    legally binding document signed by the                  45 CFR part 75.                                       submitted electronically via
                                                    Grants Management Officer and serves                       C. Grants Policy:                                  GrantSolutions. Personnel responsible
                                                    as the official notification of the grant                  • HHS Grants Policy Statement,                     for submitting reports will be required
                                                    award. The NoA will be initiated by the                 Revised 01/07.                                        to obtain a login and password for
                                                    DGM in our grant system,                                   D. Cost Principles:                                GrantSolutions. Please see the Agency
                                                    GrantSolutions (https://                                   • Uniform Administrative                           Contacts list in section VII for the
                                                    www.grantsolutions.gov). Each entity                    Requirements for HHS Awards, ‘‘Cost                   systems contact information.
                                                    that is approved for funding under this                 Principles,’’ located at 45 CFR part 75,                 The reporting requirements for this
                                                    announcement will need to request or                    subpart E.                                            program are noted below.
                                                    have a user account in GrantSolutions                      E. Audit Requirements:
                                                    in order to retrieve their NoA. The NoA                    • Uniform Administrative                           A. Progress Reports
                                                    is the authorizing document for which                   Requirements for HHS Awards, ‘‘Audit                     Program progress reports are required
                                                    funds are dispersed to the approved                     Requirements,’’ located at 45 CFR part                semi-annually, within 30 days after the
                                                    entities and reflects the amount of                     75, subpart F.                                        budget period ends. These reports must
                                                    Federal funds awarded, the purpose of                                                                         include a brief comparison of actual
                                                                                                            3. Indirect Costs
                                                    the grant, the terms and conditions of                                                                        accomplishments to the goals
                                                    the award, the effective date of the                       This section applies to all grant                  established for the period, or, if
                                                    award, and the budget/project period.                   recipients that request reimbursement of              applicable, provide sound justification
                                                                                                            indirect costs (IDC) in their grant                   for the lack of progress, and other
                                                    Disapproved Applicants                                  application. In accordance with HHS
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                                                                                                                                                                  pertinent information as required. A
                                                       Applicants who received a score less                 Grants Policy Statement, Part II–27, IHS              final report must be submitted within 90
                                                    than the recommended funding level for                  requires applicants to obtain a current               days of expiration of the budget/project
                                                    approval, 60, and were deemed to be                     IDC rate agreement prior to award. The                period.
                                                    disapproved by the ORC, will receive an                 rate agreement must be prepared in
                                                    Executive Summary Statement from the                    accordance with the applicable cost                   B. Financial Reports
                                                    IHS program office within 30 days of the                principles and guidance as provided by                  Federal Financial Report FFR (SF–
                                                    conclusion of the ORC outlining the                     the cognizant agency or office. A current             425), Cash Transaction Reports are due
                                                    strengths and weaknesses of their                       rate covers the applicable grant                      30 days after the close of every calendar


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                                                    quarter to the Payment Management                         Rockville, MD 20852, Phone: (301)                      Name of Committee: Center for Scientific
                                                    Services, HHS at: http://                                 443–0105, Fax: (301) 443–7538, E-                   Review Advisory Council.
                                                    www.dpm.psc.gov. It is recommended                        Mail: Nancy.Bill@ihs.gov                               Date: May 18, 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                     Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
                                                    that the applicant also send a copy of                    2. Questions on grants management                      Agenda: Provide advice to the Director,
                                                    the FFR (SF–425) report to the Grants                   and fiscal matters may be directed to:                Center for Scientific Review (CSR), on
                                                    Management Specialist. Failure to                                                                             matters related to planning, execution,
                                                    submit timely reports may cause a                       Pallop Chareonvootitam, Senior Grant
                                                                                                                                                                  conduct, support, review, evaluation, and
                                                    disruption in timely payments to the                      Management Specialist, 801                          receipt and referral of grant applications at
                                                    organization.                                             Thompson Avenue, TMP Suite 360–                     CSR.
                                                      Grantees are responsible and                            78, Rockville, MD 20852, Phone: (301)                  Place: National Institutes of Health, 6701
                                                    accountable for accurate information                      443–2195; or the DGM main line (301)                Rockledge Drive, Room 3091, Bethesda, MD
                                                    being reported on all required reports:                   443–5204, Fax: (301) 443–9602, E-                   20892.
                                                    the Progress Reports and Federal                          Mail: Pallop.Chareonvootitam@                          Contact Person: Rene Etcheberrigaray, MD.
                                                                                                              ihs.gov.                                            Deputy Director, Center for Scientific
                                                    Financial Report.                                                                                             Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701
                                                    C. Federal Subaward Reporting System                      3. Questions on systems matters may                 Rockledge Drive, Room 3030, MSC 7776,
                                                    (FSRS)                                                  be directed to:                                       Bethesda, MD 20892, (301) 435–1111,
                                                                                                            Paul Gettys, Grant Systems Coordinator,               etcheber@csr.nih.gov.
                                                       This award may be subject to the                                                                              Any interested person may file written
                                                    Transparency Act subaward and                             801 Thompson Avenue, TMP Suite
                                                                                                              360, Rockville, MD 20852, Phone:                    comments with the committee by forwarding
                                                    executive compensation reporting                                                                              the statement to the Contact Person listed on
                                                    requirements of 2 CFR part 170.                           (301) 443–2114; or the DGM main line                this notice. The statement should include the
                                                       The Transparency Act requires the                      (301) 443–5204, Fax: (301) 443–9602,                name, address, telephone number and when
                                                    OMB to establish a single searchable                      E-Mail: Paul.Gettys@ihs.gov.                        applicable, the business or professional
                                                    database, accessible to the public, with                VIII. Other Information                               affiliation of the interested person.
                                                    information on financial assistance                                                                              In the interest of security, NIH has
                                                    awards made by Federal agencies. The                      The Public Health Service strongly                  instituted stringent procedures for entrance
                                                                                                            encourages all cooperative agreement                  into NIH buildings. Visitors will be asked to
                                                    Transparency Act also includes a
                                                                                                            and contract recipients to provide a                  show one form of identification (for example,
                                                    requirement for recipients of Federal                                                                         a government-issued photo ID, driver’s
                                                    grants to report information about first-               smoke-free workplace and promote the                  license, or passport) and to state the purpose
                                                    tier subawards and executive                            non-use of all tobacco products. In                   of their visit.
                                                    compensation under Federal assistance                   addition, Public Law 103–227, the Pro-                   Information is also available on the
                                                    awards.                                                 Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking               Institute’s/Center’s home page: http://
                                                       IHS has implemented a Term of                        in certain facilities (or in some cases,              public.csr.nih.gov/aboutcsr/
                                                    Award into all IHS Standard Terms and                   any portion of the facility) in which                 CSROrganization/Pages/CSRAC.aspx, where
                                                    Conditions, NoAs and funding                            regular or routine education, library,                an agenda and any additional information for
                                                                                                            day care, health care, or early childhood             the meeting will be posted when available.
                                                    announcements regarding the FSRS
                                                    reporting requirement. This IHS Term of                 development services are provided to                  (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance
                                                                                                            children. This is consistent with the                 Program Nos. 93.306, Comparative Medicine;
                                                    Award is applicable to all IHS grant and                                                                      93.333, Clinical Research, 93.306, 93.333,
                                                    cooperative agreements issued on or                     HHS mission to protect and advance the                93.337, 93.393–93.396, 93.837–93.844,
                                                    after October 1, 2010, with a $25,000                   physical and mental health of the                     93.846–93.878, 93.892, 93.893, National
                                                    subaward obligation dollar threshold                    American people.                                      Institutes of Health, HHS)
                                                    met for any specific reporting period.                    Dated: April 3, 2015,                                 Dated: April 8, 2015.
                                                    Additionally, all new (discretionary)                   Robert G. McSwain,
                                                    IHS awards (where the project period is                                                                       Carolyn A. Baum,
                                                                                                            Acting Director, Indian Health Service.               Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory
                                                    made up of more than one budget
                                                                                                            [FR Doc. 2015–08605 Filed 4–13–15; 8:45 am]           Committee Policy.
                                                    period) and where: (1) The project
                                                                                                            BILLING CODE 4165–16–P                                [FR Doc. 2015–08459 Filed 4–13–15; 8:45 am]
                                                    period start date was October 1, 2010 or
                                                    after and (2) the primary awardee will                                                                        BILLING CODE 4140–01P
                                                    have a $25,000 subaward obligation                      DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
                                                    dollar threshold during any specific                    HUMAN SERVICES
                                                    reporting period will be required to                                                                          DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
                                                    address the FSRS reporting. For the full                                                                      HUMAN SERVICES
                                                                                                            National Institutes of Health
                                                    IHS award term implementing this
                                                                                                                                                                  National Institutes of Health
                                                    requirement and additional award                        Center for Scientific Review; Notice of
                                                    applicability information, visit the DGM                Meeting                                               Interagency Coordinating Committee
                                                    Grants Policy Web site at: https://                                                                           on the Validation of Alternative
                                                    www.ihs.gov/dgm/                                           Pursuant to section 10(a) of the
                                                                                                            Federal Advisory Committee Act, as                    Methods; Notice of Public Meeting;
                                                    index.cfm?module=dsp_dgm_policy_                                                                              Request for Public Input
                                                    topics.                                                 amended (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is
                                                       Telecommunication for the hearing                    hereby given of a meeting of the Center               SUMMARY:   The Interagency Coordinating
                                                    impaired is available at: TTY (301) 443–                for Scientific Review Advisory Council.               Committee on the Validation of
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                                                    6394.                                                      The meeting will be open to the                    Alternative Methods (ICCVAM) will
                                                                                                            public, with attendance limited to space              hold a public forum to share
                                                    VII. Agency Contacts                                    available. Individuals who plan to                    information and facilitate direct
                                                       1. Questions on the programmatic                     attend and need special assistance, such              communication of ideas and suggestions
                                                    issues may be directed to:                              as sign language interpretation or other              from stakeholders. Interested persons
                                                    Ms. Nancy Bill, Program Manager,                        reasonable accommodations, should                     may attend in person or remotely. Time
                                                       Injury Prevention Program, IHS, 801                  notify the Contact Person listed below                will be set aside for public statements
                                                       Thompson Ave, TMP Suite 610,                         in advance of the meeting.                            and questions on the topics discussed.


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CollectionFederal Register
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
DatesJune 15, 2015
FR Citation80 FR 19994 

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