81 FR 41574 - Division of Behavioral Health, Office of Clinical and Preventive Services, Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative-Generation Indigenous (Gen-I), Initiative Support
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Indian Health Service Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 123 (June 27, 2016)
Indian Health Service
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 123 (June 27, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-15111 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 123 (Monday, June 27, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 41574-41584] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-15111] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Indian Health Service Division of Behavioral Health, Office of Clinical and Preventive Services, Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative--Generation Indigenous (Gen-I), Initiative Support Announcement Type: New. Funding Announcement Number: HHS-2016-IHS-MSPI-0001. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number (CFDA): 93.933. Key Dates Application Deadline Date: August 1, 2016. Review Date: August 8-19, 2016. Earliest Anticipated Start Date: September 30, 2016. Signed Tribal Resolutions Due Date: August 1, 2016. Proof of Non-Profit Status Due Date: August 1, 2016. I. Funding Opportunity Description Statutory Authority The Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is accepting competitive grant applications for a four-year funding cycle of the Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative (Short Title: MSPI)--Generation Indigenous (GEN-I) Initiative Support to continue the planning, development and implementation of the current grant funding cycle for the MSPI Purpose Area #4 (GEN-I Initiative Support) that focuses on promoting early intervention strategies and the implementation of positive youth development programming to reduce risk factors for suicidal behavior and substance abuse by working with Native youth up to and including age 24. This program was first established by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008, Public Law 110-161, 121 Stat. 1844, 2135, and has been continued in the annual appropriations acts since that time. This program is authorized under the authority of the Snyder Act, 25 U.S.C. 13 and the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, 25 U.S.C. 1601-1683. The amounts made available for MSPI funding shall be allocated at the discretion of the Director of IHS and shall remain available until expended. IHS utilizes a national funding formula developed in consultation with Tribes and the National Tribal Advisory Committee on behavioral health, as well as conferring with urban Indian organizations (UIOs). The funding formula provides the allocation methodology for each IHS service area. This program is described in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance under 93.933. Background IHS funded 128 Tribal, UIOs, and IHS Federal facilities for a five- year national program focusing on substance abuse and suicide prevention efforts for Indian Country. There are six overall goals of MSPI. The overall goals of MSPI are to: (1) Increase Tribal, UIO, and Federal capacity to operate successful methamphetamine prevention, treatment, and aftercare and suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention services through implementing community and organizational needs assessment and strategic plans; (2) develop and foster data sharing systems among Tribal, UIO, and Federal behavioral health service providers to demonstrate efficacy and impact; (3) identify and address suicide ideations, attempts, and contagions among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations through the development and implementation of culturally appropriate and community relevant prevention, intervention, and postvention strategies; (4) identify and address methamphetamine use among AI/AN populations through the development and implementation of culturally appropriate and community relevant prevention, treatment, and aftercare strategies; (5) identify provider [[Page 41575]] and community education on suicide and methamphetamine use by offering appropriate trainings; and (6) promote positive AI/AN youth development and family engagement through the implementation of early intervention strategies to reduce risk factors for suicidal behavior and substance abuse. Currently funded projects were not required to address all of the six goals listed, only those relevant to the Purpose Area for which they were awarded. A total of 59 projects (Tribes, Tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, and IHS Federal facilities) are currently funded for MSPI Purpose Area #4. IHS requested additional funding in the FY 2016 President's Budget to expand MSPI Purpose Area #4, specifically to hire additional behavioral health staff to assist with the project. Purpose The primary purpose of this IHS grant is to focus on MSPI goal #6, ``to promote positive AI/AN youth development and family engagement through the implementation of early intervention strategies to reduce risk factors for suicidal behavior and substance abuse.'' Projects will accomplish this by focusing specifically on MSPI Purpose Area #4: GEN-I Initiative Support. Purpose Area #4: Generation Indigenous Initiative Support The focus of Purpose Area #4 is to promote early intervention strategies and implement positive youth development programming to reduce risk factors for suicidal behavior and substance abuse. IHS is seeking applicants to address MSPI overall goal #6 by working with Native youth up to and including age 24, on the following broad objectives: 1. Implement evidence-based and practice-based approaches to build resiliency, promote positive development, and increase self-sufficiency behaviors among Native youth; 2. Promote family engagement; 3. Increase access to prevention activities for youth to prevent methamphetamine use and other substance use disorders that contribute to suicidal behaviors, in culturally appropriate ways; and 4. Hire additional behavioral health staff (i.e., licensed behavioral health providers and paraprofessionals, including but not limited to peer specialists, mental health technicians, and community health aides) specializing in child, adolescent, and family services who will be responsible for implementing the project's activities that address all the broad objectives listed. All four of the broad objectives listed for MSPI Purpose Area #4 must be addressed in the application Project Narrative scope of work for new applicants. If an application submission does not address all the required broad objectives in the Project Narrative scope of work the application will not be considered for funding. Evidence-Based Practices, Practice-Based Evidence, Promising Practices, and Local Efforts IHS strongly emphasizes the use of data and evidence in policymaking and program development and implementation. Applicants must identify one or more evidence-based practice, practice-based evidence, best or promising practice, and/or local effort that the applicant plans to implement in the Project Narrative section of the application. The MSPI Program Web site (http://www.ihs.gov/mspi/bestpractices/ practices/) is one resource that applicants may use to find information to build on the foundation of prior substance use and suicide prevention and treatment efforts, in order to support the IHS, Tribes, and UIOs in developing and implementing Tribal and/or culturally appropriate substance use and suicide prevention and early intervention strategies. Pre-Conference Grant Requirements This section is only required if the applicant has included a ``conference'' in the proposed scope of work and intends on using funding to plan and conduct a conference or meeting during the project period. For definitions of what constitutes a ``conference,'' please see the policy at the link provided below. The awardee is required to comply with the ``HHS Policy on Promoting Efficient Spending: Use of Appropriated Funds for Conferences and Meeting Space, Food, Promotional Items, and Printing and Publications,'' dated December 16, 2013 (``Policy''), as applicable to conferences funded by grants and cooperative agreements. The Policy is available at http://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/conference-spending/. The awardee is required to: Provide a separate detailed budget justification and narrative for each conference anticipated. The cost categories to be addressed are as follows: (1) Contract/Planner, (2) Meeting Space/Venue, (3) Registration Web site, (4) Audio Visual, (5) Speakers Fees, (6) Non- Federal Attendee Travel, (7) Registration Fees, and (8) Other (explain in detail and cost breakdown). For additional questions please contact Audrey Solimon, National Program Coordinator in the IHS Division of Behavioral Health, at [email protected]">A[email protected]. II. Award Information Type of Award Grant. Estimated Funds Available The total amount of funding identified for awards is approximately $8,685,000. Individual award amounts are anticipated to be between $70,000 and $300,000. IHS expects to allocate funding for the 12 IHS service areas and UIOs as described in detail below. Applicants will be awarded according to their location within their respective IHS service area and will not compete with applicants from other IHS service areas. UIO applicants will be selected from a category set aside for UIO applicants only. The amount of funding available for competing and continuation awards issued under this announcement are subject to the availability of appropriations and budgetary priorities of the agency. IHS is under no obligation to make awards that are selected for funding under this announcement. Anticipated Number of Awards Approximately 25 awards will be issued under this funding opportunity announcement. The funding breakdown by area is as follows: Alaska IHS Service Area IHS expects to provide approximately $1,117,000 in total awards. Individual award amounts are anticipated to be between $100,000 and $300,000. Albuquerque IHS Service Area IHS expects to provide approximately $433,000 in total awards. Individual award amounts are anticipated to be between $100,000 and $200,000. Bemidji IHS Service Area IHS expects to provide approximately $539,000 in total awards. Individual award amounts are anticipated to be between $100,000 and $200,000. Billings IHS Service Area IHS expects to provide approximately $487,000 in total awards. Individual award amounts are anticipated to be between $100,000 and $200,000. California IHS Service Area IHS expects to provide approximately $382,000 in total awards. Individual award amounts are anticipated to be between $100,000 and $200,000. [[Page 41576]] Great Plains IHS Service Area IHS expects to provide approximately $875,000 in total awards. Individual award amounts are anticipated to be between $100,000 and $175,000. Nashville IHS Service Area IHS expects to make two awards in the amount of $106,500 each, for a total of $213,000. Navajo IHS Service Area IHS expects to provide approximately $1,419,000 in total awards. Individual award amounts are anticipated to be between $200,000 and $300,000. Oklahoma City IHS Service Area IHS expects to provide approximately $1,335,000 in total awards. Individual award amounts are anticipated to be between $100,000 and $300,000. Phoenix IHS Service Area IHS expects to provide approximately $875,000 in total awards. Individual award amounts are anticipated to be between $100,000 and $175,000. Portland IHS Service Area IHS expects to make two awards in the amount of $132,334 each, for a total of $264,668. Tucson IHS Service Area IHS expects to make two awards in the amount of $73,000 each, for a total of $146,000. Urban Indian Organizations IHS expects to provide approximately $600,000 in total awards. Individual award amounts are anticipated to be between $100,000 and $200,000. Project Period The project period is for four years and will run consecutively from September 30, 2016, to September 29, 2020. III. Eligibility Information 1. Eligibility Eligible Applicants must be one of the following as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603: i. A Federally-recognized Indian Tribe 25 U.S.C. 1603(14). ii. A Tribal organization 25 U.S.C. 1603(26). iii. An urban Indian organization, 25 U.S.C. 1603(29); a nonprofit corporate body situated in an urban center, governed by an urban Indian controlled board of directors, and providing for the maximum participation of all interested Indian groups and individuals, which body is capable of legally cooperating with other public and private entities for the purpose of performing the activities described in 25 U.S.C. 1653(a). 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 Applications will be deemed ineligible and not considered for review if application budgets exceed the maximum funding amount listed for the applicant's IHS area breakdown outlined under the ``Estimated Funds Available'' section within this funding announcement. 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. Grantee/Awardee Meetings Grantees/awardees are required to send the project director and/or project coordinator (the individual who runs the day-to-day project operations) to an annual MSPI meeting. Participation will be in-person or via virtual meetings. The grantee/awardee is required to include travel for this purpose in the budget and narrative of the project proposal. At these meetings, grantees/awardees will present updates and results of their projects including note of significant or ongoing concerns related to project implementation or management. Federal staff will provide updates and technical assistance to grantees/awardees in attendance. Tribal Resolution Tribal resolutions are required from all Tribes and Tribal organizations. An Indian Tribe or Tribal organization 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. An official signed Tribal resolution must be received by the DGM prior to a Notice of Award being issued to any applicant selected for funding. However, if an official signed Tribal resolution cannot be submitted with the electronic application submission prior to the official application deadline date, a draft Tribal resolution must be submitted by the deadline in order for the application to be considered complete and eligible for review. The draft Tribal resolution is not in lieu of the required signed resolution, but is acceptable until a signed resolution is received. If an official signed Tribal resolution is not received by DGM when funding decisions are made, then a Notice of Award will not be issued to that applicant and that applicant will not receive any IHS funds until such time as a signed resolution has been submitted to the Grants Management Specialist listed in this funding announcement. 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 DGM 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 http://www.ihs.gov/dgm/funding/. Questions regarding the electronic application process may be directed to Mr. Paul Gettys at (301) 443-2114 or (301) 443-5204. 2. Content and Form Application Submission The applicant must include the project narrative as an attachment to the application package. Mandatory documents for all applicants include:Table of Contents. Abstract (must be single-spaced and not exceed 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. Statement of Need (must be single-spaced and not exceed two pages). [[Page 41577]] [cir] Includes the Tribe, Tribal organization, or UIO background information. Project Narrative (must be single-spaced and not exceed 20 pages). [cir] Proposed scope of work, objectives, and activities that provide a description of what will be accomplished, including a one- page Timeline Chart, and a Local Data Collection Plan. Budget and Budget Narrative (must be single-spaced and not exceed four pages). Tribal Resolution(s) (only required for Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations). Letter(s) of Support: [cir] For all applicants: Local organizational partners; [cir] For all applicants: Community partners; [cir] For Tribal organizations: From the board of directors (or relevant equivalent); [cir] For urban Indian organizations: From the board of directors (or relevant equivalent). 501(c)(3) Certificate (if applicable). Biographical sketches for all key personnel (e.g., project director, project coordinator, grants coordinator, etc.). Contractor/consultant 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. Documentation of current Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Audit as required by 45 CFR 75, Subpart F or other 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 Statement of Need The statement of need describes the history and current situation in the applicant's Tribal community (``community'' means the applicant's Tribe, village, Tribal organization, or consortium of Tribes or Tribal organizations). The statement of need provides the facts and evidence that support the need for the project and established that the Tribe/Tribal organization or UIO understands the problems and can reasonably address them and provides background information on the Tribe, Tribal organization, or UIO. The statement of need must not exceed two single-spaced pages and must be type written, have consecutively number pages, use black type not smaller than 12 characters per one inch, and printed on one side of standard size 8\1/ 2\'' x 11'' paper. Requirements for Project, Budget and Budget Narratives A. Project Narrative: This narrative, or proposed approach, should be a separate Word document that is no longer than 20 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 Project Narrative section and place them under the evaluation review 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 Objective Review Committee (ORC) in becoming familiar with the applicant's activities and accomplishments prior to this grant award. If the narrative exceeds the page limit, only the first 20 pages will be reviewed. The 20-page limit for the narrative does not include the table of contents, abstract, statement of need, work plan, standard forms, Tribal resolutions, budget or budget narrative, and/or other appendix items. There are five (5) parts to the project narrative: Part A--Goals and Objectives; Part B--Project Activities; Part C--Timeline Chart (template provided); Part D--Organizational Capacity and Staffing/ Administration; and Part E--Plan for Local Data Collection. See below for additional details about what must be included in the narrative. Part A: Goals and Objectives Describe the purpose of the proposed project that includes a clear statement of goals and objectives. Address the four (4) broad objectives listed for MSPI Purpose Area #4 and the objectives should be clearly outlined in the project narrative. If the application does not address all four broad objectives, the application will be considered ineligible and will not be reviewed for further consideration. Part B: Project Activities Describe how project activities will increase the capacity of the identified community to plan and improve the coordination of a collaborative behavioral health and wellness service systems. Describe anticipated barriers to progress of the project and how the barriers will be addressed. Discuss how the proposed approach addresses the local language, concepts, attitudes, norms and values about suicide, and/or substance use. Describe how the proposed project will address issues of diversity within the population of focus including age, race, gender, ethnicity, culture/cultural identity, language, sexual orientation, disability, and literacy. If the applicant plans to include an advisory body in the project, describe its membership, roles and functions, and frequency of meetings. Describe how the efforts of the proposed project will be coordinated with any other related Federal grants, including IHS, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), or Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) services provided in the community (if applicable). Identify any other organization(s) that will participate in the proposed project. Describe their roles and responsibilities and demonstrate their commitment to the project. Include a list of these organizations as an attachment to the application. In the attached list, indicate the organizations that the Tribe/Tribal organization or UIO has worked with or currently works with. [Note: The attachment will not count as part of the 20-page maximum]. Part C: Timeline Chart Provide a one-year (first project year) timeline chart depicting a realistic timeline for the project period showing key activities, milestones, and responsible staff. These key activities should include the requirements outlined for MSPI Purpose Area #4. [Note: The timeline chart should be included as part of the Project Narrative as specified here. It should not be placed as an attachment.]. The timeline chart should not exceed one-page. [[Page 41578]] Part D: Organizational Capacity and Staffing/Administration Describe the management capability and experience of the applicant Tribe, Tribal organization, or UIO and other participating organizations in administering similar grants and projects. Discuss the applicant Tribe, Tribal organization, or UIO experience and capacity to provide culturally appropriate/competent services to the community and specific populations of focus. Describe the resources available for the proposed project (e.g., facilities, equipment, information technology systems, and financial management systems). Describe how project continuity will be maintained if/when there is a change in the operational environment (e.g., staff turnover, change in project leadership, change in elected officials) to ensure project stability over the life of the grant. Provide a complete list of staff positions for the project, including the Project director, project coordinator, and other key personnel, showing the role of each and their level of effort and qualifications. Include position descriptions as attachments to the project proposal/application for the project director, project coordinator, and all key personnel. Position descriptions should not exceed one page each. [Note: Attachments will not count against the 20 page maximum]. For individuals that are identified and currently on staff, include a biographical sketch (not to include personally identifiable information) for the project director, project coordinator, and other key positions as attachments to the project proposal/application. Each biographical sketch should not exceed one page. Reviewers will not consider information past page one. [Note: Attachments will not count against the 20 page maximum]. Do not include any of the following: [ssquf] Personally Identifiable Information; [ssquf] Resumes; or [ssquf] Curriculum Vitae. Part E: Plan for Local Data Collection Describe the applicant's plan for gathering local data, submitting data requirements, and document the applicant's ability to ensure accurate data tracking and reporting. Describe how members of the community (including youth and families that may receive services) will be involved in the planning, implementation, and data collection. Funded projects are required to coordinate data collection efforts with their assigned regional Technical Assistance (TA) Provider for evaluation. The regional TA Providers for evaluation are the Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs) for each IHS Area and additionally, the National Indian Health Board and the National Council of Urban Indian Health will also provide TA for evaluation. The TA Providers for evaluation are funded by IHS. Awardees will work with their assigned regional TA Provider for evaluation to measure and track the core processes, outcomes, impacts, and benefits associated with the MSPI. Awardees shall collect local data related to the project and submit it in annual progress reports to IHS and will assist the national MSPI evaluation. The purpose of the national evaluation is to assess the extent to which the projects are successful in achieving project goals and objectives and to determine the impact of MSPI-related activities on individuals and the larger community. Progress reporting will be required on national data elements related to program outcomes and financial reporting for all awardees. Progress reports will be collected annually throughout the project on a web-based data portal. Progress reports include the compilation of quantitative (numerical) data (e.g., number served, screenings completed, etc.) and qualitative or narrative (text) data (e.g., program accomplishments, barriers to implementation, and description of partnership and coalition work). The reporting portal will be open to project staff on a 24 hour/7 day week basis for the duration of each reporting period. In addition, Federal financial report forms (SF-425), which document funds received and expended during the reporting period, will be available. Required financial forms will be available from the IHS DGM, and other required forms will be provided throughout the funding period by DGM or the IHS Division of Behavioral Health (DBH). All document/materials are to be submitted online. Technical assistance for web-based data entry and for the completion of required fiscal documents will be timely and readily available to awardees by assigned IHS Project Officers. B. Budget and Budget Narrative: The applicant is required to include a line item budget for all expenditures identifying reasonable and allowable costs necessary to accomplish the goals and objectives as outlined in the project narrative for Project Year 1 only. The budget should match the scope of work described in the project narrative for the first project year expenses only. The page limitation should not exceed four single-spaced pages. The applicant must provide a narrative justification for all items included in the proposed line item budget supporting the mission and goals of MSPI, as well as a description of existing resources and other support the applicant expects to receive for the proposed project. Other support is defined as funds or resources, whether Federal, non- Federal or institutional, in direct support of activities through fellowships, gifts, prizes, in-kind contributions or non-Federal means. (This should correspond to Item #18 on the applicant's SF-424, Estimated Funding.) Provide a narrative justification supporting the development or continued collaboration with other partners regarding the proposed activities to be implemented. Templates Templates are provided for the project narrative, timeline chart, budget and budget narrative, and biographical sketch. These templates can be located and download at the MSPI Web site at: https://www.ihs.gov/mspi. 3. Submission Dates and Times Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) 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 Grant Systems Coordinator, by telephone at (301) 443-2114 or (301) 443-5204. 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 [[Page 41579]] approval must be requested and obtained from Mr. Robert Tarwater, Director, 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 electronic 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 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., EDT, 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, the applicant 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 DBH 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 sub-awards. Accordingly, all IHS grantees must notify potential first-tier sub-recipients that no entity may receive a first-tier sub-award 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: http://www.ihs.gov/dgm/policytopics/. [[Page 41580]] V. Application Review Information The instructions for preparing the application narrative also constitute the evaluation criteria for reviewing and scoring the application. Weights assigned to each section are noted in parentheses. The 20 page narrative should include only the first year of activities. 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 65 points is required for funding. Points are assigned as follows: 1. Criteria Applications will be reviewed and scored according to the quality of responses to the required application components in Sections A-E below. In developing the required sections of this application, use the instructions provided for each section, which have been tailored to this program. The application must use the five sections (Sections A-E) listed below in developing the application. The applicant must place the required information in the correct section or it will not be considered for review. The application will be scored according to how well the applicant addresses the requirements for each section listed below. The number of points after each heading is the maximum number of points the review committee may assign to that section. Although scoring weights are not assigned to individual bullets, each bullet is assessed deriving the overall section score. A. Statement of Need (History and Current Situation in Your Tribal Community) (35 Points) The statement of need should not exceed two single-spaced pages. (1) Identify the proposed catchment area and provide demographic information on the population(s) to receive services through the targeted systems or agencies, e.g., race, ethnicity, Federally recognized Tribe, language, age, socioeconomic status, sexual identity (sexual orientation, gender identity), and other relevant factors, such as literacy. Describe the stakeholders and resources in the catchment area that can help implement the needed infrastructure development. (2) Based on the information and/or data currently available, document the prevalence of suicide ideations, attempts, clusters (groups of suicides or suicide attempts or both that occurred close together in time and space), and completions, and substance use rates. For this Purpose Area, the data should be geared toward AI/AN children and youth. (3) Based on the information and/or data currently available, document the need for an enhanced infrastructure to increase the capacity to implement, sustain, and improve effective substance abuse prevention and/or behavioral health services in the proposed catchment area that is consistent with the purpose of the program and the funding opportunity announcement. Based on available data, describe the service gaps and other problems related to the need for infrastructure development. Identify the source of the data. Documentation of need may come from a variety of qualitative and quantitative sources. Examples of data sources for the quantitative data that could be used are local epidemiologic data (TECs, IHS area offices), state data (e.g., from state needs assessments), and/or national data (e.g., SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health or from National Center for Health Statistics/Centers for Disease Control reports, and Census data). This list is not exhaustive; applicants may submit other valid data, as appropriate for the applicant's program. (4) Describe the current suicide prevention, substance abuse prevention, trauma-related, and mental health promotion activities happening in the applicant's community/communities for Native youth up to and including age 24 and their families. Indicate which organizations/entities are currently offering these activities and where the resources come from to support them. (5) Describe the current service gaps, including disconnection between available services and unmet needs of Native youth up to and including age 24 and their families. (6) Describe potential project partners and community resources in the catchment area that can participate in the planning process and infrastructure development. B. Project Narrative/Proposed Approach (20 Points) The project narrative required components (listed as the six components in ``Requirements for Project Narrative'') together should not exceed 20 single-spaced pages. (1) Describe the purpose of the proposed project, including a clear statement of goals and objectives. The proposed project narrative is required to address all four objectives listed for MSPI Purpose Area #4. Describe how achievement of goals will increase system capacity to support the goals and objectives or activities for MSPI Purpose Area #4 by showing how the project will work with Native youth up to and including age 24. (2) Describe how project activities will increase the capacity of the identified community to plan and improve the coordination of a collaborative behavioral health and wellness service systems. Describe anticipated barriers to progress of the project and how these barriers will be addressed. (3) Discuss how the proposed approach addresses the local language, concepts, attitudes, norms and values about suicide, and/or substance use. (4) Describe how the proposed project will address issues of diversity for Native youth up to and including age 24 including race/ ethnicity, gender, culture/cultural identity, language, sexual orientation, disability, and literacy. (5) Describe how Native youth up to and including ages 24 and families may receive services and how they will be involved in the planning, implementation, and data collection and regional evaluation of the project. (6) Describe how the efforts of the proposed project will be coordinated with any other related Federal grants, including IHS, SAMHSA, or BIA services provided in the community (if applicable). (7) Provide a timeline chart depicting a realistic timeline for the 1-year project period showing key activities, milestones, and responsible staff. [Note: The timeline chart should be part of the project narrative as specified in the ``Requirements for Project Proposals'' section. It should not be placed as an attachment.]. (8) If the applicant plans to include an advisory body in the project, describe its membership, roles and functions, and frequency of meetings. (9) Identify any other organization(s) that will participate in the proposed project. Describe their roles and responsibilities and demonstrate their commitment to the project. Include a list of these organizations as an attachment to the project proposal/application. In the attached list, indicate the organizations that the Tribe/Tribal organization or UIO has worked with or currently works with. [Note: The attachment will not count as part of the 20-page maximum.] [[Page 41581]] C. Organizational Capacity and Staffing/Administration (15 Points) (1) Describe the management capability and experience of the applicant Tribe, Tribal organization, or UIO and other participating organizations in administering similar grants and projects. (2) Identify the department/division that will administer this project. Include a description of this entity, its function and its placement within the organization (Tribe, Tribal organization, or UIO). If the program is to be managed by a consortium or Tribal organization, identify how the project office relates to the member community/ communities. (3) Discuss the applicant Tribe, Tribal organization, or UIO experience and capacity to provide culturally appropriate/competent services to the community and specific populations of focus. (4) Describe the resources available for the proposed project (e.g., facilities, equipment, information technology systems, and financial management systems). (5) Describe how project continuity will be maintained if/when there is a change in the operational environment (e.g., staff turnover, change in project leadership, change in elected officials) to ensure project stability over the life of the grant. (6) Provide a list of staff positions for the project, including the Behavioral Health staff, project director, project coordinator, and other key personnel, showing the role of each and their level of effort and qualifications. Demonstrate successful project implementation for the level of effort budgeted for the behavioral health staff, project director, project coordinator, and other key staff. (7) Include position descriptions as attachments to the application for the behavioral health staff, project director, project coordinator, and all key personnel. Position descriptions should not exceed one page each. [Note: Attachments will not count against the 20 page maximum]. (8) For individuals that are currently on staff, include a biographical sketch (not to include personally identifiable information) for each individual that will be listed as the behavioral health staff, project director, project coordinator, and other key positions. Describe the experience of identified staff in mental health promotion, suicide and substance abuse prevention work in the community/communities. Include each biographical sketch as attachments to the project proposal/application. Biographical sketches should not exceed one page per staff member. Reviewers will not consider information past page one. [Note: Attachments will not count against the 20 page maximum]. Do not include any of the following: [ssquf] Personally Identifiable Information; [ssquf] Resumes; or [ssquf] Curriculum Vitae. D. Local Data Collection Plan (20 Points) Describe the applicant's plan for gathering local data, submitting data requirements, and document the applicant's ability to ensure accurate data tracking and reporting. Describe how members of the community (including Native youth up to and including age 24 and families that may receive services) will be involved in the planning, implementation, and data collection. Funded projects are required to coordinate data collection efforts with their assigned regional TA Provider for evaluation. The regional TA Providers for evaluation are the Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs) for each IHS Area and additionally, the National Indian Health Board and the National Council of Urban Indian Health will also provide TA for evaluation. The TA Providers for evaluation are funded by IHS. Awardees will work with their assigned regional TA Provider for evaluation to measure and track the core processes, outcomes, impacts, and benefits associated with the MSPI. Awardees shall collect local data related to the project and submit it in annual progress reports to IHS and will assist the national MSPI evaluation. The purpose of the national evaluation is to assess the extent to which the projects are successful in achieving project goals and objectives and to determine the impact of MSPI-related activities on individuals and the larger community. Progress reporting will be required on national selected data elements related to program outcomes and financial reporting for all awardees. Progress reports will be collected annually throughout the project on a web-based data portal. Progress reports include the compilation of quantitative (numerical) data (e.g., number served, screenings completed, etc.) and qualitative or narrative (text) data (e.g., program accomplishments, barriers to implementation, and description of partnership and coalition work). E. Budget and Budget Narrative (10 Points) The applicant is required to include a line item budget for all expenditures identifying reasonable and allowable costs necessary to accomplish the goals and objectives as outlined in the project narrative for Project Year 1 only. The budget should match the scope of work described in the project narrative for the first project year expenses only. The budget and budget narrative must not exceed four single-spaced pages. The applicant must provide a narrative justification of the items included in the proposed line item budget supporting the mission and goals of MSPI, as well as a description of existing resources and other support the applicant expects to receive for the proposed project. Other support is defined as funds or resources, whether Federal, non- Federal or institutional, in direct support of activities through fellowships, gifts, prizes, in-kind contributions or non-Federal means (this should correspond to Item #18 on the applicant's SF-424, Estimated Funding). Provide a narrative justification supporting the development or continued collaboration with other partners regarding the proposed activities to be implemented. The Budget and Budget Narrative the applicant provides will be considered by reviewers in assessing the applicant's submission, along with the material in the Project Narrative. Applicants should ensure that the budget and budget narrative are aligned with the project narrative. 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.). 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. [[Page 41582]] 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, 65 points, 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 application submitted. 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 2016 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 Grants are administered in accordance with the following regulations and policies: A. The criteria as outlined in this program announcement. B. Administrative Regulations for Grants: Uniform Administrative Requirements for 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) https://www.doi.gov/ibc/services/finance/indirect-Cost-Services/indian-tribes. 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. Per DGM policy, all reports are required to be submitted electronically by attaching them as a ``Grant Note'' in GrantSolutions. Personnel responsible for submitting reports (e.g., project director, project coordinator, grants coordinator, etc.) 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 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, a summary of progress to date or, if applicable, provide sound justification for the lack of progress, and other pertinent information as required. A final program progress report must be submitted within 90 days of expiration of the budget/project period at the end of the funding cycle. Additional information for reporting and associated requirements will be included in the ``Programmatic Terms and Conditions'' in the official NoA, if funded. B. Financial Reports Federal Financial Report FFR (SF-425), Cash Transaction Reports are due 30 days after the close of every calendar 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 [[Page 41583]] 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. Post Conference Grant Reporting This section is only required if the applicant has included a ``conference'' in the proposed scope of work and intends on using funding to plan and conduct a conference or meeting during the project period. The following requirements were enacted in Section 3003 of the Consolidated Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013, and Section 119 of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014; Office of Management and Budget Memorandum M-12-12: All HHS/IHS awards containing grants funds allocated for conferences will be required to complete a mandatory post award report for all conferences. Specifically: The total amount of funds provided in this award/cooperative agreement that were spent for ``Conference X'', must be reported in final detailed actual costs within 15 days of the completion of the conference. Cost categories to address should be: (1) Contract/Planner, (2) Meeting Space/Venue, (3) Registration Web site, (4) Audio Visual, (5) Speakers Fees, (6) Non- Federal Attendee Travel, (7) Registration Fees, and (8) Other. D. Federal Sub-Award Reporting System (FSRS) This award may be subject to the Transparency Act sub-award 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 sub-awards 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 sub-award 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 sub-award 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: http://www.ihs.gov/dgm/policytopics/. E. Compliance With Executive Order 13166 Implementation of Services Accessibility Provisions for All Grant Application Packages and Funding Opportunity Announcements Recipients of federal financial assistance (FFA) from HHS must administer their programs in compliance with federal civil rights law. This means that recipients of HHS funds must ensure equal access to their programs without regard to a person's race, color, national origin, disability, age and, in some circumstances, sex and religion. This includes ensuring your programs are accessible to persons with limited English proficiency. HHS provides guidance to recipients of FFA on meeting their legal obligation to take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to their programs by persons with limited English proficiency. Please see http://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/special-topics/limited-english-proficiency/guidance-federal-financial-assistance-recipients-title-VI/. The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) also provides guidance on complying with civil rights laws enforced by HHS. Please see http://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/section-1557/index.html; and http://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/index.html. Recipients of FFA also have specific legal obligations for serving qualified individuals with disabilities. Please see http://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/disability/index.html. Please contact the HHS OCR for more information about obligations and prohibitions under federal civil rights laws at http://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/disability/index.html or call 1-800-368-1019 or TDD 1-800-537-7697. Also note it is an HHS Departmental goal to ensure access to quality, culturally competent care, including long-term services and supports, for vulnerable populations. For further guidance on providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services, recipients should review the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care at http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/browse.aspx?lvl=2&lvlid=53. Pursuant to 45 CFR 80.3(d), an individual shall not be deemed subjected to discrimination by reason of his/her exclusion from benefits limited by Federal law to individuals eligible for benefits and services from the IHS. Recipients will be required to sign the HHS-690 Assurance of Compliance form which can be obtained from the following Web site: http://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/forms/hhs-690.pdf, and send it directly to the: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights, 200 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20201. F. Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) The IHS is required to review and consider any information about the applicant that is in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) before making any award in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold (currently $150,000) over the period of performance. An applicant may review and comment on any information about itself that a Federal awarding agency previously entered. IHS will consider any comments by the applicant, in addition to other information in FAPIIS in making a judgment about the applicant's integrity, business ethics, and record of performance under Federal awards when completing the review of risk posed by applicants as described in 45 CFR 75.205. As required by 45 CFR part 75 Appendix XII of the Uniform Guidance, non-federal entities (NFEs) are required to disclose in FAPIIS any information about criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings, and/ or affirm that there is no new information to provide. This applies to NFEs that receive Federal awards (currently active grants, cooperative agreements, and procurement contracts) greater than $10,000,000 for any period of time during the period of performance of an award/project. Mandatory Disclosure Requirements As required by 2 CFR part 200 of the Uniform Guidance, and the HHS implementing regulations at 45 CFR part 75, effective January 1, 2016, the IHS must require a non-federal entity or an applicant for a Federal award to disclose, in a timely manner, in writing to the IHS or pass- through entity all violations of Federal criminal law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity violations potentially affecting the Federal award. Submission is required for all applicants and recipients, in writing, to [[Page 41584]] the IHS and to the HHS Office of Inspector General all information related to violations of Federal criminal law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity violations potentially affecting the Federal award. 45 CFR 75.113. Disclosures must be sent in writing to: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, Division of Grants Management, ATTN: Robert Tarwater, Director, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70, Rockville, Maryland 20857. (Include ``Mandatory Grant Disclosures'' in subject line), Office: (301) 443-5204, Fax: (301) 594-0899, Email: [email protected]. and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, ATTN: Mandatory Grant Disclosures, Intake Coordinator, 330 Independence Avenue SW., Cohen Building, Room 5527, Washington, DC 20201. URL: http://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/index.asp. (Include ``Mandatory Grant Disclosures'' in subject line), Fax: (202) 205-0604 (Include ``Mandatory Grant Disclosures'' in subject line) or email: [email protected]. Failure to make required disclosures can result in any of the remedies described in 45 CFR 75.371 Remedies for noncompliance, including suspension or debarment (See 2 CFR parts 180 & 376 and 31 U.S.C. 3321). VII. Agency Contacts 1. Questions on the programmatic issues may be directed to: Audrey Solimon, Public Health Analyst, National MSPI/DVPI Program Coordinator, Division of Behavioral Health, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Stop: 08N34-A, Rockville, MD 20857, Phone: (301) 590-5421, Fax: (301) 594-6213, Email: [email protected]">A[email protected]. 2. Questions on grants management and fiscal matters may be directed to: Donald Gooding, Grants Management Specialist, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70, Rockville, MD 20857, Phone: (301) 443-2298, Fax: (301) 594-0899, Email: [email protected]. 3. Questions on systems matters may be directed to: Paul Gettys, Grant Systems Coordinator, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70, Rockville, MD 20857, e3(301) 443-2114; or the DGM main line (301) 443- 5204, Fax: (301) 594-0899, Email: [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: June 16, 2016. Elizabeth A. Fowler, Deputy Director for Management Operations, Indian Health Service. 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implementing regulations at 45 CFR part 20857, Phone: 301–443–2114; or the planning, development and
75, effective January 1, 2016, the Indian DGM main line 301–443–5204, Fax: implementation of the current grant
Health Service must require a non- 301–443–9602, E-Mail: Paul.Gettys@ funding cycle for the MSPI Purpose
federal entity or an applicant for a ihs.gov. Area #4 (GEN–I Initiative Support) that
federal award to disclose, in a timely focuses on promoting early intervention
VIII. Other Information
manner, in writing to the IHS or pass- strategies and the implementation of
through entity all violations of federal The Public Health Service strongly positive youth development
criminal law involving fraud, bribery,or encourages all cooperative agreement programming to reduce risk factors for
gratutity violations potentially affecting and contract recipients to provide a suicidal behavior and substance abuse
the federal award. smoke-free workplace and promote the by working with Native youth up to and
Submission is required for all non-use of all tobacco products. In including age 24. This program was first
applicants and recipients, in writing, to addition, Public Law 103–227, the Pro- established by the Consolidated
the IHS and to the HHS Office of Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking Appropriations Act of 2008, Public Law
Inspector General all information in certain facilities (or in some cases, 110–161, 121 Stat. 1844, 2135, and has
related to violations of federal criminal any portion of the facility) in which been continued in the annual
law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity regular or routine education, library, appropriations acts since that time. This
violations potentially affecting the day care, health care, or early childhood program is authorized under the
federal award. 45 CFR 75.113. development services are provided to authority of the Snyder Act, 25 U.S.C.
Disclosures must be sent in writing to: children. This is consistent with the 13 and the Indian Health Care
U.S. Department of Health and HHS mission to protect and advance the Improvement Act, 25 U.S.C. 1601–1683.
Human Services, Indian Health Service, physical and mental health of the The amounts made available for MSPI
Division of Grants Management, ATTN: American people. funding shall be allocated at the
Robert Tarwater, Director, 5600 Fishers Dated: March 21, 2016. discretion of the Director of IHS and
Lane, Mailstop 09E70, Rockville, shall remain available until expended.
Elizabeth A. Fowler,
Maryland 20857. (Include ‘‘Mandatory IHS utilizes a national funding formula
Deputy Director for Management Operations,
Grant Disclosures’’ in subject line) Ofc: developed in consultation with Tribes
Indian Health Service.
(301) 443–5204, Fax: (301) 594–0899, and the National Tribal Advisory
[FR Doc. 2016–15115 Filed 6–24–16; 8:45 am]
Email: Robert.Tarwater@ihs.gov. and Committee on behavioral health, as well
BILLING CODE 4165–16–P as conferring with urban Indian
U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services, Office of Inspector organizations (UIOs). The funding
General, ATTN: Mandatory Grant formula provides the allocation
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND methodology for each IHS service area.
Disclosures, Intake Coordinator, 330 HUMAN SERVICES
Independence Avenue SW., Cohen This program is described in the Catalog
Building, Room 5527, Washington, DC Indian Health Service of Federal Domestic Assistance under
20201. URL: http://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/ 93.933.
reportfraud/index.asp. (Include Division of Behavioral Health, Office of Background
‘‘Mandatory Grant Disclosures’’ in Clinical and Preventive Services,
Methamphetamine and Suicide IHS funded 128 Tribal, UIOs, and IHS
subject line) Fax: (202) 205–0604
Prevention Initiative—Generation Federal facilities for a five-year national
(Include ‘‘Mandatory Grant Disclosures’’
Indigenous (Gen-I), Initiative Support program focusing on substance abuse
in subject line) or Email:
and suicide prevention efforts for Indian
MandatoryGranteeDisclosures@
Announcement Type: New. Country. There are six overall goals of
oig.hhs.gov. Funding Announcement Number: HHS– MSPI. The overall goals of MSPI are to:
Failure to make required disclosures 2016–IHS–MSPI–0001. (1) Increase Tribal, UIO, and Federal
can result in any of the remedies Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance capacity to operate successful
described in 45 CFR 75.371 Remedies Number (CFDA): 93.933. methamphetamine prevention,
for noncompliance, including treatment, and aftercare and suicide
suspension or debarment (See 2 CFR Key Dates
prevention, intervention, and
parts 180 & 376 and 31 U.S.C. 3321). Application Deadline Date: August 1, postvention services through
2016. implementing community and
VII. Agency Contacts Review Date: August 8–19, 2016. organizational needs assessment and
1. Questions on the programmatic Earliest Anticipated Start Date: strategic plans; (2) develop and foster
issues may be directed to: Lisa C. Neel, September 30, 2016. data sharing systems among Tribal, UIO,
MPH, HIV Program Coordinator, Office Signed Tribal Resolutions Due Date: and Federal behavioral health service
of Clinical and Preventive Services, August 1, 2016. providers to demonstrate efficacy and
5600 Fishers Lane, Mailstop: 08N34A, Proof of Non-Profit Status Due Date: impact; (3) identify and address suicide
Rockville, Maryland 20857, Phone: 301– August 1, 2016. ideations, attempts, and contagions
443–4305, Email: Lisa.Neel@ihs.gov. I. Funding Opportunity Description among American Indian and Alaska
2. Questions on grants management Native (AI/AN) populations through the
and fiscal matters may be directed to: Statutory Authority development and implementation of
Willis Grant, Grants Management The Indian Health Service (IHS), an culturally appropriate and community
Specialist, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail agency which is part of the Department relevant prevention, intervention, and
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES
Stop: 09E70, Rockville, MD 20857, 301– of Health and Human Services (HHS), is postvention strategies; (4) identify and
443–2214, 301–594–0899, Email: accepting competitive grant applications address methamphetamine use among
Willis.Grant@ihs.gov. for a four-year funding cycle of the AI/AN populations through the
3. Questions on systems matters may Methamphetamine and Suicide development and implementation of
be directed to: Paul Gettys, Grant Prevention Initiative (Short Title: culturally appropriate and community
Systems Coordinator, 5600 Fishers MSPI)—Generation Indigenous (GEN–I) relevant prevention, treatment, and
Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70, Rockville, MD Initiative Support to continue the aftercare strategies; (5) identify provider
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Æ Includes the Tribe, Tribal consortium of Tribes or Tribal #4 and the objectives should be clearly
organization, or UIO background organizations). The statement of need outlined in the project narrative. If the
information. provides the facts and evidence that application does not address all four
• Project Narrative (must be single- support the need for the project and broad objectives, the application will be
spaced and not exceed 20 pages). established that the Tribe/Tribal considered ineligible and will not be
Æ Proposed scope of work, organization or UIO understands the reviewed for further consideration.
objectives, and activities that provide a problems and can reasonably address
description of what will be them and provides background Part B: Project Activities
accomplished, including a one-page information on the Tribe, Tribal • Describe how project activities will
Timeline Chart, and a Local Data organization, or UIO. The statement of increase the capacity of the identified
Collection Plan. need must not exceed two single-spaced community to plan and improve the
• Budget and Budget Narrative (must pages and must be type written, have
coordination of a collaborative
be single-spaced and not exceed four consecutively number pages, use black
pages). behavioral health and wellness service
type not smaller than 12 characters per
• Tribal Resolution(s) (only required systems.
one inch, and printed on one side of
for Indian Tribes and Tribal standard size 81⁄2″ x 11″ paper. • Describe anticipated barriers to
organizations). progress of the project and how the
• Letter(s) of Support: Requirements for Project, Budget and barriers will be addressed.
Æ For all applicants: Local Budget Narratives
• Discuss how the proposed approach
organizational partners; A. Project Narrative: This narrative, or addresses the local language, concepts,
Æ For all applicants: Community proposed approach, should be a attitudes, norms and values about
partners; separate Word document that is no suicide, and/or substance use.
Æ For Tribal organizations: From the longer than 20 pages and must: Be
board of directors (or relevant single-spaced, be type written, have • Describe how the proposed project
equivalent); consecutively numbered pages, use will address issues of diversity within
Æ For urban Indian organizations: black type not smaller than 12 the population of focus including age,
From the board of directors (or relevant characters per one inch, and be printed race, gender, ethnicity, culture/cultural
equivalent). on one side only of standard size 81⁄2″ identity, language, sexual orientation,
• 501(c)(3) Certificate (if applicable). x 11″ paper. disability, and literacy.
• Biographical sketches for all key Be sure to succinctly address and • If the applicant plans to include an
personnel (e.g., project director, project answer all questions listed under the advisory body in the project, describe its
coordinator, grants coordinator, etc.). Project Narrative section and place them membership, roles and functions, and
• Contractor/consultant qualifications under the evaluation review criteria frequency of meetings.
and scope of work. (refer to Section V.1, Evaluation criteria
• Disclosure of Lobbying Activities • Describe how the efforts of the
in this announcement) and place all
(SF–LLL). proposed project will be coordinated
responses and required information in
• Certification Regarding Lobbying with any other related Federal grants,
the correct section (noted below), or
(GG-Lobbying Form). including IHS, the Substance Abuse and
they shall not be considered or scored.
• Copy of current Negotiated Indirect These narratives will assist the
Mental Health Services Administration
Cost rate (IDC) agreement (required) in Objective Review Committee (ORC) in (SAMHSA), or Bureau of Indian Affairs
order to receive IDC. becoming familiar with the applicant’s (BIA) services provided in the
• Documentation of current Office of activities and accomplishments prior to community (if applicable).
Management and Budget (OMB) Audit this grant award. If the narrative exceeds • Identify any other organization(s)
as required by 45 CFR 75, Subpart F or the page limit, only the first 20 pages that will participate in the proposed
other required Financial Audit (if will be reviewed. The 20-page limit for project. Describe their roles and
applicable). the narrative does not include the table responsibilities and demonstrate their
Acceptable forms of documentation of contents, abstract, statement of need, commitment to the project. Include a
include: work plan, standard forms, Tribal list of these organizations as an
Æ Email confirmation from Federal resolutions, budget or budget narrative, attachment to the application. In the
Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) that audits and/or other appendix items. attached list, indicate the organizations
were submitted; or There are five (5) parts to the project that the Tribe/Tribal organization or
Æ Face sheets from audit reports. narrative: UIO has worked with or currently works
These can be found on the FAC Web • Part A—Goals and Objectives; with. [Note: The attachment will not
site: http://harvester.census.gov/sac/ • Part B—Project Activities; count as part of the 20-page maximum].
dissem/accessoptions.html?submit=Go • Part C—Timeline Chart (template
+To+Database. provided); Part C: Timeline Chart
• Part D—Organizational Capacity
Public Policy Requirements
and Staffing/Administration; and • Provide a one-year (first project
All Federal-wide public policies • Part E—Plan for Local Data year) timeline chart depicting a realistic
apply to IHS grants and cooperative Collection. timeline for the project period showing
agreements with exception of the See below for additional details about key activities, milestones, and
responsible staff. These key activities
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discrimination policy. what must be included in the narrative.
should include the requirements
Requirements for Statement of Need Part A: Goals and Objectives outlined for MSPI Purpose Area #4.
The statement of need describes the • Describe the purpose of the [Note: The timeline chart should be
history and current situation in the proposed project that includes a clear included as part of the Project Narrative
applicant’s Tribal community statement of goals and objectives. as specified here. It should not be
(‘‘community’’ means the applicant’s • Address the four (4) broad placed as an attachment.]. The timeline
Tribe, village, Tribal organization, or objectives listed for MSPI Purpose Area chart should not exceed one-page.
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Part D: Organizational Capacity and Funded projects are required to first project year expenses only. The
Staffing/Administration coordinate data collection efforts with page limitation should not exceed four
• Describe the management capability their assigned regional Technical single-spaced pages.
Assistance (TA) Provider for evaluation. The applicant must provide a
and experience of the applicant Tribe,
The regional TA Providers for narrative justification for all items
Tribal organization, or UIO and other
evaluation are the Tribal Epidemiology included in the proposed line item
participating organizations in
Centers (TECs) for each IHS Area and budget supporting the mission and goals
administering similar grants and
additionally, the National Indian Health of MSPI, as well as a description of
projects.
Board and the National Council of existing resources and other support the
• Discuss the applicant Tribe, Tribal
Urban Indian Health will also provide applicant expects to receive for the
organization, or UIO experience and proposed project. Other support is
TA for evaluation. The TA Providers for
capacity to provide culturally defined as funds or resources, whether
evaluation are funded by IHS. Awardees
appropriate/competent services to the Federal, non-Federal or institutional, in
will work with their assigned regional
community and specific populations of direct support of activities through
TA Provider for evaluation to measure
focus. fellowships, gifts, prizes, in-kind
and track the core processes, outcomes,
• Describe the resources available for contributions or non-Federal means.
impacts, and benefits associated with
the proposed project (e.g., facilities, (This should correspond to Item #18 on
the MSPI. Awardees shall collect local
equipment, information technology the applicant’s SF–424, Estimated
data related to the project and submit it
systems, and financial management in annual progress reports to IHS and Funding.) Provide a narrative
systems). will assist the national MSPI evaluation. justification supporting the
• Describe how project continuity The purpose of the national evaluation development or continued collaboration
will be maintained if/when there is a is to assess the extent to which the with other partners regarding the
change in the operational environment projects are successful in achieving proposed activities to be implemented.
(e.g., staff turnover, change in project project goals and objectives and to
leadership, change in elected officials) Templates
determine the impact of MSPI-related
to ensure project stability over the life activities on individuals and the larger Templates are provided for the project
of the grant. community. narrative, timeline chart, budget and
• Provide a complete list of staff Progress reporting will be required on budget narrative, and biographical
positions for the project, including the national data elements related to sketch. These templates can be located
Project director, project coordinator, and program outcomes and financial and download at the MSPI Web site at:
other key personnel, showing the role of reporting for all awardees. Progress https://www.ihs.gov/mspi.
each and their level of effort and reports will be collected annually
qualifications. 3. Submission Dates and Times
throughout the project on a web-based
• Include position descriptions as data portal. Progress reports include the Applications must be submitted
attachments to the project proposal/ compilation of quantitative (numerical) electronically through Grants.gov by
application for the project director, data (e.g., number served, screenings 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
project coordinator, and all key completed, etc.) and qualitative or on the Application Deadline Date listed
personnel. Position descriptions should narrative (text) data (e.g., program in the Key Dates section on page one of
not exceed one page each. [Note: accomplishments, barriers to this announcement. Any application
Attachments will not count against the implementation, and description of received after the application deadline
20 page maximum]. partnership and coalition work). will not be accepted for processing, nor
• For individuals that are identified The reporting portal will be open to will it be given further consideration for
and currently on staff, include a project staff on a 24 hour/7 day week funding. Grants.gov will notify the
biographical sketch (not to include basis for the duration of each reporting applicant via email if the application is
personally identifiable information) for period. In addition, Federal financial rejected.
the project director, project coordinator, report forms (SF–425), which document If technical challenges arise and
and other key positions as attachments funds received and expended during the assistance is required with the
to the project proposal/application. reporting period, will be available. electronic application process, contact
Each biographical sketch should not Required financial forms will be Grants.gov Customer Support via email
exceed one page. Reviewers will not available from the IHS DGM, and other to support@grants.gov or at (800) 518–
consider information past page one. required forms will be provided 4726. Customer Support is available to
[Note: Attachments will not count throughout the funding period by DGM address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days
against the 20 page maximum]. Do not or the IHS Division of Behavioral Health a week (except on Federal holidays). If
include any of the following: (DBH). All document/materials are to be problems persist, contact Mr. Paul
D Personally Identifiable Information; submitted online. Technical assistance Gettys (Paul.Gettys@ihs.gov), DGM
D Resumes; or for web-based data entry and for the Grant Systems Coordinator, by
D Curriculum Vitae. completion of required fiscal documents telephone at (301) 443–2114 or (301)
will be timely and readily available to 443–5204. Please be sure to contact Mr.
Part E: Plan for Local Data Collection
awardees by assigned IHS Project Gettys at least ten days prior to the
• Describe the applicant’s plan for Officers. application deadline. Please do not
gathering local data, submitting data B. Budget and Budget Narrative: The contact the DGM until you have
requirements, and document the applicant is required to include a line received a Grants.gov tracking number.
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applicant’s ability to ensure accurate item budget for all expenditures In the event you are not able to obtain
data tracking and reporting. Describe identifying reasonable and allowable a tracking number, call the DGM as soon
how members of the community costs necessary to accomplish the goals as possible.
(including youth and families that may and objectives as outlined in the project If the applicant needs to submit a
receive services) will be involved in the narrative for Project Year 1 only. The paper application instead of submitting
planning, implementation, and data budget should match the scope of work electronically through Grants.gov, a
collection. described in the project narrative for the waiver must be requested. Prior
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V. Application Review Information attempts, clusters (groups of suicides or MSPI Purpose Area #4. Describe how
The instructions for preparing the suicide attempts or both that occurred achievement of goals will increase
application narrative also constitute the close together in time and space), and system capacity to support the goals and
evaluation criteria for reviewing and completions, and substance use rates. objectives or activities for MSPI Purpose
scoring the application. Weights For this Purpose Area, the data should Area #4 by showing how the project will
be geared toward AI/AN children and work with Native youth up to and
assigned to each section are noted in
youth. including age 24.
parentheses. The 20 page narrative
(3) Based on the information and/or
should include only the first year of data currently available, document the (2) Describe how project activities
activities. The narrative section should need for an enhanced infrastructure to will increase the capacity of the
be written in a manner that is clear to increase the capacity to implement, identified community to plan and
outside reviewers unfamiliar with prior sustain, and improve effective substance improve the coordination of a
related activities of the applicant. It abuse prevention and/or behavioral collaborative behavioral health and
should be well organized, succinct, and health services in the proposed wellness service systems. Describe
contain all information necessary for catchment area that is consistent with anticipated barriers to progress of the
reviewers to understand the project the purpose of the program and the project and how these barriers will be
fully. Points will be assigned to each funding opportunity announcement. addressed.
evaluation criteria adding up to a total Based on available data, describe the (3) Discuss how the proposed
of 100 points. A minimum score of 65 service gaps and other problems related approach addresses the local language,
points is required for funding. Points are to the need for infrastructure concepts, attitudes, norms and values
assigned as follows: development. Identify the source of the about suicide, and/or substance use.
1. Criteria data. Documentation of need may come
(4) Describe how the proposed project
from a variety of qualitative and
Applications will be reviewed and will address issues of diversity for
quantitative sources. Examples of data
scored according to the quality of Native youth up to and including age 24
sources for the quantitative data that
responses to the required application including race/ethnicity, gender,
could be used are local epidemiologic
components in Sections A–E below. In culture/cultural identity, language,
data (TECs, IHS area offices), state data
developing the required sections of this sexual orientation, disability, and
(e.g., from state needs assessments),
application, use the instructions literacy.
and/or national data (e.g., SAMHSA’s
provided for each section, which have National Survey on Drug Use and (5) Describe how Native youth up to
been tailored to this program. The Health or from National Center for and including ages 24 and families may
application must use the five sections Health Statistics/Centers for Disease receive services and how they will be
(Sections A–E) listed below in Control reports, and Census data). This involved in the planning,
developing the application. The list is not exhaustive; applicants may implementation, and data collection and
applicant must place the required submit other valid data, as appropriate regional evaluation of the project.
information in the correct section or it for the applicant’s program.
will not be considered for review. The (6) Describe how the efforts of the
(4) Describe the current suicide proposed project will be coordinated
application will be scored according to prevention, substance abuse prevention,
how well the applicant addresses the with any other related Federal grants,
trauma-related, and mental health including IHS, SAMHSA, or BIA
requirements for each section listed promotion activities happening in the
below. The number of points after each services provided in the community (if
applicant’s community/communities for applicable).
heading is the maximum number of Native youth up to and including age 24
points the review committee may assign and their families. Indicate which (7) Provide a timeline chart depicting
to that section. Although scoring organizations/entities are currently a realistic timeline for the 1-year project
weights are not assigned to individual offering these activities and where the period showing key activities,
bullets, each bullet is assessed deriving resources come from to support them. milestones, and responsible staff. [Note:
the overall section score. (5) Describe the current service gaps, The timeline chart should be part of the
A. Statement of Need (History and including disconnection between project narrative as specified in the
Current Situation in Your Tribal available services and unmet needs of ‘‘Requirements for Project Proposals’’
Community) (35 Points) Native youth up to and including age 24 section. It should not be placed as an
and their families. attachment.].
The statement of need should not (6) Describe potential project partners (8) If the applicant plans to include an
exceed two single-spaced pages. and community resources in the advisory body in the project, describe its
(1) Identify the proposed catchment catchment area that can participate in membership, roles and functions, and
area and provide demographic the planning process and infrastructure frequency of meetings.
information on the population(s) to development.
receive services through the targeted (9) Identify any other organization(s)
systems or agencies, e.g., race, ethnicity, B. Project Narrative/Proposed Approach that will participate in the proposed
Federally recognized Tribe, language, (20 Points) project. Describe their roles and
age, socioeconomic status, sexual The project narrative required responsibilities and demonstrate their
identity (sexual orientation, gender components (listed as the six commitment to the project. Include a
identity), and other relevant factors, components in ‘‘Requirements for list of these organizations as an
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such as literacy. Describe the Project Narrative’’) together should not attachment to the project proposal/
stakeholders and resources in the exceed 20 single-spaced pages. application. In the attached list, indicate
catchment area that can help implement (1) Describe the purpose of the the organizations that the Tribe/Tribal
the needed infrastructure development. proposed project, including a clear organization or UIO has worked with or
(2) Based on the information and/or statement of goals and objectives. The currently works with. [Note: The
data currently available, document the proposed project narrative is required to attachment will not count as part of the
prevalence of suicide ideations, address all four objectives listed for 20-page maximum.]
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C. Organizational Capacity and Staffing/ member. Reviewers will not consider narrative for Project Year 1 only. The
Administration (15 Points) information past page one. [Note: budget should match the scope of work
(1) Describe the management Attachments will not count against the described in the project narrative for the
capability and experience of the 20 page maximum]. Do not include any first project year expenses only. The
applicant Tribe, Tribal organization, or of the following: budget and budget narrative must not
D Personally Identifiable Information; exceed four single-spaced pages.
UIO and other participating
D Resumes; or The applicant must provide a
organizations in administering similar D Curriculum Vitae.
grants and projects. narrative justification of the items
(2) Identify the department/division D. Local Data Collection Plan (20 Points) included in the proposed line item
that will administer this project. Include budget supporting the mission and goals
Describe the applicant’s plan for of MSPI, as well as a description of
a description of this entity, its function gathering local data, submitting data
and its placement within the existing resources and other support the
requirements, and document the applicant expects to receive for the
organization (Tribe, Tribal organization, applicant’s ability to ensure accurate
or UIO). If the program is to be managed proposed project. Other support is
data tracking and reporting. Describe defined as funds or resources, whether
by a consortium or Tribal organization, how members of the community
identify how the project office relates to Federal, non-Federal or institutional, in
(including Native youth up to and direct support of activities through
the member community/communities. including age 24 and families that may
(3) Discuss the applicant Tribe, Tribal fellowships, gifts, prizes, in-kind
receive services) will be involved in the contributions or non-Federal means
organization, or UIO experience and planning, implementation, and data
capacity to provide culturally (this should correspond to Item #18 on
collection. the applicant’s SF–424, Estimated
appropriate/competent services to the Funded projects are required to
community and specific populations of Funding). Provide a narrative
coordinate data collection efforts with
focus. justification supporting the
their assigned regional TA Provider for
(4) Describe the resources available development or continued collaboration
evaluation. The regional TA Providers
for the proposed project (e.g., facilities, with other partners regarding the
for evaluation are the Tribal
equipment, information technology proposed activities to be implemented.
Epidemiology Centers (TECs) for each The Budget and Budget Narrative the
systems, and financial management IHS Area and additionally, the National
systems). applicant provides will be considered
Indian Health Board and the National by reviewers in assessing the applicant’s
(5) Describe how project continuity Council of Urban Indian Health will
will be maintained if/when there is a submission, along with the material in
also provide TA for evaluation. The TA the Project Narrative. Applicants should
change in the operational environment Providers for evaluation are funded by
(e.g., staff turnover, change in project ensure that the budget and budget
IHS. Awardees will work with their narrative are aligned with the project
leadership, change in elected officials) assigned regional TA Provider for
to ensure project stability over the life narrative.
evaluation to measure and track the core Additional documents can be
of the grant. processes, outcomes, impacts, and
(6) Provide a list of staff positions for uploaded as Appendix Items in
benefits associated with the MSPI. Grants.gov.
the project, including the Behavioral Awardees shall collect local data related • Work plan, logic model and/or time
Health staff, project director, project to the project and submit it in annual line for proposed objectives.
coordinator, and other key personnel, progress reports to IHS and will assist • Position descriptions for key staff.
showing the role of each and their level the national MSPI evaluation. The • Resumes of key staff that reflect
of effort and qualifications. Demonstrate purpose of the national evaluation is to current duties.
successful project implementation for assess the extent to which the projects • Consultant or contractor proposed
the level of effort budgeted for the are successful in achieving project goals scope of work and letter of commitment
behavioral health staff, project director, and objectives and to determine the (if applicable).
project coordinator, and other key staff. impact of MSPI-related activities on • Current Indirect Cost Agreement.
(7) Include position descriptions as individuals and the larger community. • Organizational chart.
attachments to the application for the Progress reporting will be required on • Map of area identifying project
behavioral health staff, project director, national selected data elements related location(s).
project coordinator, and all key to program outcomes and financial • Additional documents to support
personnel. Position descriptions should reporting for all awardees. Progress narrative (i.e., data tables, key news
not exceed one page each. [Note: reports will be collected annually articles, etc.).
Attachments will not count against the throughout the project on a web-based
20 page maximum]. 2. Review and Selection
data portal. Progress reports include the
(8) For individuals that are currently compilation of quantitative (numerical) Each application will be prescreened
on staff, include a biographical sketch data (e.g., number served, screenings by the DGM staff for eligibility and
(not to include personally identifiable completed, etc.) and qualitative or completeness as outlined in the funding
information) for each individual that narrative (text) data (e.g., program announcement. Applications that meet
will be listed as the behavioral health accomplishments, barriers to the eligibility criteria shall be reviewed
staff, project director, project implementation, and description of for merit by the ORC based on
coordinator, and other key positions. partnership and coalition work). evaluation criteria in this funding
Describe the experience of identified announcement. The ORC could be
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staff in mental health promotion, E. Budget and Budget Narrative (10 composed of both Tribal and Federal
suicide and substance abuse prevention Points) reviewers appointed by the IHS program
work in the community/communities. The applicant is required to include a to review and make recommendations
Include each biographical sketch as line item budget for all expenditures on these applications. The technical
attachments to the project proposal/ identifying reasonable and allowable review process ensures selection of
application. Biographical sketches costs necessary to accomplish the goals quality projects in a national
should not exceed one page per staff and objectives as outlined in the project competition for limited funding.
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the IHS and to the HHS Office of addition, Public Law 103–227, the Pro- Dated: June 21, 2016.
Inspector General all information Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking David Clary,
related to violations of Federal criminal in certain facilities (or in some cases, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory
law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity any portion of the facility) in which Committee Policy.
violations potentially affecting the regular or routine education, library, [FR Doc. 2016–15060 Filed 6–24–16; 8:45 am]
Federal award. 45 CFR 75.113. day care, health care, or early childhood BILLING CODE 4140–01–P
Disclosures must be sent in writing to: development services are provided to
U.S. Department of Health and children. This is consistent with the
Human Services, Indian Health Service, HHS mission to protect and advance the DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
Division of Grants Management, ATTN: physical and mental health of the HUMAN SERVICES
Robert Tarwater, Director, 5600 Fishers American people.
Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70, Rockville, National Institutes of Health
Dated: June 16, 2016.
Maryland 20857. (Include ‘‘Mandatory Elizabeth A. Fowler,
Grant Disclosures’’ in subject line), National Heart, Lung, and Blood
Office: (301) 443–5204, Fax: (301) 594–
Deputy Director for Management Operations, Institute; Notice of Closed Meetings
Indian Health Service.
0899, Email: Robert.Tarwater@ihs.gov. Pursuant to section 10(d) of the
[FR Doc. 2016–15111 Filed 6–24–16; 8:45 am]
and Federal Advisory Committee Act, as
U.S. Department of Health and BILLING CODE 4165–16–P
amended (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is
Human Services, Office of Inspector hereby given of the following meetings.
General, ATTN: Mandatory Grant The meetings will be closed to the
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
Disclosures, Intake Coordinator, 330 public in accordance with the
HUMAN SERVICES
Independence Avenue SW., Cohen provisions set forth in sections
Building, Room 5527, Washington, DC National Institutes of Health 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C.,
20201. URL: http://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/ as amended. The grant applications and
report-fraud/index.asp. (Include National Center for Advancing the discussions could disclose
‘‘Mandatory Grant Disclosures’’ in Translational Sciences; Notice of confidential trade secrets or commercial
subject line), Fax: (202) 205–0604 Closed Meeting property such as patentable material,
(Include ‘‘Mandatory Grant Disclosures’’ and personal information concerning
in subject line) or email: Pursuant to section 10(d) of the
individuals associated with the grant
MandatoryGranteeDisclosures@ Federal Advisory Committee Act, as
applications, the disclosure of which
oig.hhs.gov. amended (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is
would constitute a clearly unwarranted
Failure to make required disclosures hereby given of the following meeting.
invasion of personal privacy.
can result in any of the remedies The meeting will be closed to the
public in accordance with the Name of Committee: National Heart, Lung,
described in 45 CFR 75.371 Remedies and Blood Institute Special Emphasis Panel;
for noncompliance, including provisions set forth in sections
Opportunities for Collaborative Research at
suspension or debarment (See 2 CFR 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), title 5 U.S.C.,
the NIH Clinical Center.
parts 180 & 376 and 31 U.S.C. 3321). as amended. The grant applications and Date: July 20, 2016.
the discussions could disclose Time: 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
VII. Agency Contacts confidential trade secrets or commercial Agenda: To review and evaluate grant
1. Questions on the programmatic property such as patentable material, applications.
issues may be directed to: Audrey and personal information concerning Place: National Institutes of Health, 6701
individuals associated with the grant Rockledge Drive, Room 7178, Bethesda, MD
Solimon, Public Health Analyst,
applications, the disclosure of which 20817 (Telephone Conference Call).
National MSPI/DVPI Program Contact Person: William J. Johnson, Ph.D.,
Coordinator, Division of Behavioral would constitute a clearly unwarranted Scientific Review Officer, Office of Scientific
Health, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Stop: invasion of personal privacy. Review/DERA, National Heart, Lung, and
08N34–A, Rockville, MD 20857, Phone: Name of Committee: National Center for Blood Institute, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room
(301) 590–5421, Fax: (301) 594–6213, Advancing Translational Sciences Special 7178, Bethesda, MD 20892–7924, 301–435–
Email: Audrey.Solimon@ihs.gov. Emphasis Panel; Tissue Chip Testing Center. 0725, johnsonwj@nhlbi.nih.gov.
2. Questions on grants management Date: July 26, 2016. Name of Committee: National Heart, Lung,
and fiscal matters may be directed to: Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Blood Institute Special Emphasis Panel;
Donald Gooding, Grants Management Agenda: To review and evaluate grant NHLBI Rapid Zika R21.
applications. Date: July 21, 2016.
Specialist, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Place: National Institutes of Health, One Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Stop: 09E70, Rockville, MD 20857, Democracy Plaza, Room 1037, 6701 Agenda: To review and evaluate grant
Phone: (301) 443–2298, Fax: (301) 594– Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20892 applications.
0899, Email: Gooding.Donald@ihs.gov. (Telephone Conference Call). Place: National Institutes of Health, 6701
3. Questions on systems matters may Contact Person: Christine A. Livingston, Rockledge Drive, Room 7189, Bethesda, MD
be directed to: Paul Gettys, Grant Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Office of 20892 (Telephone Conference Call).
Systems Coordinator, 5600 Fishers Scientific Review, National Center for Contact Person: Stephanie L. Constant,
Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70, Rockville, MD Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Office of
20857, e3(301) 443–2114; or the DGM National Institutes of Health, 6701 Scientific Review/DERA, National Heart,
Democracy Blvd., Democracy 1, Room 1073, Lung, and Blood Institute, 6701 Rockledge
main line (301) 443–5204, Fax: (301) Bethesda, MD 20892, (301) 435–1348, Drive, Room 7189, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301–
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594–0899, Email: Paul.Gettys@ihs.gov. livingsc@mail.nih.gov. 443–8784, constantsl@nhlbi.nih.gov.
VIII. Other Information (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance
Program Nos. 93.859, Pharmacology, Program Nos. 93.233, National Center for
The Public Health Service strongly Physiology, and Biological Chemistry Sleep Disorders Research; 93.837, Heart and
encourages all cooperative agreement Research; 93.350, B—Cooperative Vascular Diseases Research; 93.838, Lung
and contract recipients to provide a Agreements; 93.859, Biomedical Research Diseases Research; 93.839, Blood Diseases
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