81 FR 46100 - Office of Direct Service and Contracting Tribes; National Indian Health Outreach and Education II
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Indian Health Service Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 136 (July 15, 2016)
Indian Health Service
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 136 (July 15, 2016)
| Page Range | 46100-46109 | |
| FR Document | 2016-16819 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 136 (Friday, July 15, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 46100-46109] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-16819] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Indian Health Service Office of Direct Service and Contracting Tribes; National Indian Health Outreach and Education II Announcement Type: New/Competing Continuation. Announcement Number: HHS-2016-IHS-NIHOE-2-BH-HIV/AIDS-0001. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 93.933. Key Dates Application Deadline Date: August 15, 2016. Review Date: August 22, 2016. Earliest Anticipated Start Date: September 15, 2016. Proof of Non-Profit Status Due Date: August 15, 2016. I. Funding Opportunity Description Statutory Authority The Indian Health Service (IHS) is accepting competitive applications for two limited competition cooperative agreements under the National Indian Health Outreach and Education (NIHOE-II) program: The Behavioral Health (BH)--to include the Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention (SASP) program, formerly known as the Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Intervention, and the Domestic Violence Prevention (DVP) program, formerly known as the Domestic Violence Prevention Initiative--national awareness, visibility, advocacy, outreach and education award and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) outreach and education award. The BH national awareness, visibility, advocacy, and education award is funded by IHS and is authorized under the Snyder Act, codified at 25 U.S.C. 13; the Transfer Act, codified at 42 U.S.C. 2001; the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, Public Law 114-113. The HIV/AIDS outreach and education award is funded by the Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Funding for the HIV/AIDS award will be provided by OS via an Intra-Departmental Delegation of Authority dated May 1st, 2016 to IHS to permit obligation of funding appropriated by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, Public Law 114-113. Each award is funded through a separate funding stream by each respective Agency's appropriations. The awardee is responsible for accounting for each of the two awards separately and must provide two separate financial reports per year of funding (one for each award), as indicated below. This program is described in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance under 93.933. Background The NIHOE program carries out health program objectives in the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) community in the interest of improving Indian health care for all 567 Federally-recognized Tribes including Tribal governments operating their own health care delivery systems through Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) contracts and compacts with the IHS and Tribes that continue to receive health care directly from the IHS. This program addresses health policy and health programs issues and disseminates educational information to all AI/AN Tribes and villages. The NIHOE II BH and HIV/ AIDS awards require that public forums be held at Tribal educational consumer conferences to disseminate changes and updates in the latest health care information. These awards also require that regional and national meetings be coordinated for information dissemination as well as for the inclusion of planning and technical assistance and health care recommendations on behalf of participating Tribes to ultimately inform IHS and the HHS based on Tribal input through a broad based consumer network. Purpose The purpose of these cooperative agreements is to further IHS health program objectives in the AI/AN community with awareness, visibility, advocacy, and education efforts for the BH and HIV/AIDS programs on a national scale and in the interest of improving Indian health care. This announcement includes two separate awards, each of which will be awarded as noted below. The purpose of the BH award is to promote behavioral health as central to the health and well-being of AI/AN communities. The purpose of the HIV/AIDS award is to further the goals of the national HIV/AIDS program. HIV and AIDS are a critical and growing health issue within the AI/AN population. The IHS National HIV/AIDS Program seeks to avoid complacency and to increase awareness of the impact of HIV/AIDS on AI/ANs. All activities are part of the IHS's implementation plan to meet the three goals of the President's National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) to reduce the [[Page 46101]] number of people who become infected with HIV, increase access to care and optimize health outcomes for people living with HIV, and reduce HIV-related disparities. This population faces additional health disparities that contribute significantly to the risk of HIV transmission such as substance abuse and sexually transmitted infections. Amongst AI/AN people, HIV/AIDS exists in both urban and rural populations (and on or near Tribal lands); however, many of those living with HIV are not aware of their status. These statistics, risk factors, and missed opportunities for screening illuminate the need to go beyond raising awareness about HIV and begin active integration of initiatives that will help routinize HIV services. If the status quo is unchanged, prevalence will continue to increase and AI/AN communities may face an irreversible problem. Therefore, the National HIV/AIDS Program is working to change the way HIV is discussed, to change and improve the way HIV testing is integrated into health services, and to firmly establish linkages and access to care. The IHS HIV/AIDS Program is implemented and executed via an integrated and comprehensive approach through collaborations across multi-health sectors, both internal and external to the agency. It attempts to encompass all types of service delivery `systems' including IHS/Tribal/Urban facilities. The IHS HIV/AIDS Program is committed to realizing the goals of the President's NHAS and has bridged the objectives and implementation to the IHS HIV/AIDS Strategic Plan. Limited Competition Justification Competition for both of the awards included in this announcement is limited to national Indian health care organizations with at least ten years of experience providing national awareness, visibility, advocacy, education and outreach on a national scale. This limitation ensures that the awardee will have: (1) A national information-sharing infrastructure which will facilitate the timely exchange of information between HHS and Tribes and Tribal organizations on a broad scale; (2) a national perspective on the needs of AI/AN communities that will ensure that the information developed and disseminated through the projects is appropriate, useful and addresses the most pressing needs of AI/AN communities; and (3) established relationships with Tribes and Tribal organizations that will foster open and honest participation by AI/AN communities. Regional or local organizations will not have the mechanisms in place to conduct communication on a national level, nor will they have an accurate picture of the health care needs facing AI/ ANs nationwide. Organizations with less experience will lack the established relationships with Tribes and Tribal organizations throughout the country that will facilitate participation and the open and honest exchange of information between Tribes and HHS. With the limited funds available for these projects, HHS must ensure that the education and outreach efforts described in this announcement reach the widest audience possible in a timely fashion, are appropriately tailored to the needs of AI/AN communities throughout the country, and come from a source that AI/ANs recognize and trust. For these reasons, this is a limited competition announcement. II. Award Information Type of Award Cooperative Agreement. Estimated Funds Available The total amount of funding identified for the current funding period covering fiscal year (FY) 2016-2018 is approximately $1,200,000 (i.e., $400,000 to fund two cooperative agreements per year); $300,000 will be awarded for the BH award and $100,000 will be awarded for the HIV/AIDS award. The amount of funding available for competing and continuation awards issued under this announcement is subject to the availability of appropriations and budgetary priorities of the Agency. The IHS is under no obligation to make awards that are selected for funding under this announcement. Anticipated Number of Awards Two awards will be issued under this program announcement. It is the intention of IHS and the OS that one entity will receive both awards. OS and IHS will concur on the final decision as to who will receive both awards. Project Period The project periods for each award will be for three consecutive years and will run from September 15, 2016 with completion by September 14, 2019. Cooperative Agreement Cooperative agreements awarded by the HHS are administered under the same policies as a grant. The funding agency (IHS and OS) is required to have substantial programmatic involvement in the project during the entire award segment. Below is a detailed description of the level of involvement required for both IHS, acting on behalf of the OS for the HIV/AIDS award, and the grantee. IHS will be responsible for activities listed under section A and the grantee will be responsible for activities listed under section B as stated: Substantial Involvement Description for Cooperative Agreement A. IHS Programmatic Involvement The IHS assigned program official will monitor the overall progress of the awardee's execution of the requirements of the two awards: IHS award and OS award noted below as well as their adherence to the terms and conditions of the cooperative agreements. This includes providing guidance for required reports, developing of tools, and other products, interpreting program findings, and assisting with evaluations and overcoming any difficulties or performance issues encountered. The IHS assigned program official must approve all presentations, electronic content, and other materials, including mass emails, developed by awardee pursuant to these awards and any supplemental awards prior to the presentation or dissemination of such materials to any party. (1) Behavioral Health award: i. The IHS assigned program official will work in partnership with the awardee to elevate the priority of behavioral health by coordinating in-person and virtual meetings of the National Tribal Advisory Committee on Behavioral Health and represent the National Indian Health Board on Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention's AI/AN Task Force to assist in national awareness, visibility, and advocacy to promote behavioral health and wellness. ii. The IHS assigned program official will work in partnership with the awardee to promote a national premier AI/AN behavioral health conference, to include a SASP grantee, and DVP grantee meeting with the ultimate goal of reducing the outstanding behavioral health disparities among AI/AN people. (2) HIV/AIDS award: IHS staff will provide support for the HIV/AIDS award as follows: i. The IHS assigned program official will work in partnership with the awardee in all decisions involving strategy, hiring of grantee personnel, deployment of resources, release of public information materials, quality assurance, coordination of activities, training, reports, budgets, and evaluations. Collaboration includes data analysis, interpretation of findings, and reporting. ii. The IHS assigned program official will work closely with OS and all participating IHS health services/programs, as appropriate, to coordinate award activities. [[Page 46102]] iii. The IHS assigned program official will coordinate the following for OS and the participating IHS program offices and staff:Discussion and release of any and all special grant conditions upon fulfillment. Monthly scheduled conference calls. Appropriate dissemination of required reports to each participating program. iv. The IHS will, jointly with the awardee, plan and set an agenda for each of the conferences mentioned in this announcement that: Shares the training and/or accomplishments. Fosters collaboration amongst the participating program offices, agencies, and/or departments. Increases visibility for the partnership between the awardee and the IHS and OS. v. IHS will provide guidance in addressing deliverables and requirements. vi. IHS will provide guidance in preparing articles for publication and/or presentations of program successes, lessons learned, and new findings. vii. IHS will communicate via monthly conference calls, individual or collective site visits, and monthly meetings. viii. IHS staff will review articles concerning the HHS, OS, and the Agency for accuracy and may, as requested by the awardee, provide relevant articles. ix. IHS will provide technical assistance to the entity as requested. x. IHS staff may, at the request of the entity's board, participate on study groups and may recommend topics for analysis and discussion. B. Grantee Cooperative Agreement Award Activities The awardee must comply with relevant Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular provisions regarding lobbying, any applicable lobbying restrictions provided under other law and any applicable restriction on the use of appropriated funds for lobbying activities. The awardee is responsible for the following in addition to fulfilling all requirements noted for each award component: BH and HIV/ AIDS. i. To succinctly and independently address the requirements for each of the two awards listed below: BH and HIV/AIDS. ii. To facilitate a forum or forums at which concerns can be heard that are representative of all Tribal governments in the area of health care policy analysis and program development for each of the two components listed above. iii. To assure that health care outreach and education is based on Tribal input through a broad-based consumer network involving the Area Indian health boards or health board representatives from each of the 12 IHS Areas. iv. To establish relationships with other national Indian organizations, professional groups, and Federal, State, and local entities supportive of AI/AN health programs. v. To improve and expand access for AI/AN Tribal governments to all available programs within the HHS. vi. To disseminate timely health care information to Tribal governments, AI/AN health boards, other national Indian organizations, professional groups, Federal, State, and local entities. vii. To provide periodic dissemination of health care information, including publication of a newsletter four times a year that features articles on BH, SASP, DVP, and HIV/AIDS health promotion/disease/ prevention activities and models of best or promising practices, health policy, and funding information relevant to AI/AN, etc. SUMMARY OF TASKS TO BE PERFORMED BH: In alignment with the above program and independent from HIV/AIDS activities (both via fiscal resources and programmatic implementation), the awardee shall: Facilitate and host an annual in-person meeting and virtual meeting of the National Tribal Advisory Committee on Behavioral Health. Provide leadership for the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention's American Indian/Alaska Native Task Force. Host and promote, in partnership with program official, a national premier AI/AN conference on current and pressing Behavioral Health topics, including meetings of the SASP and DVP grantees, provide workshops, pre-conference institutes, and/or presentations including, but not limited to, suicide, substance use, domestic violence, sexual assault, mental health illness, wellness, promising practices, and/or best practices of Tribal BH programs (venue location, theme and content of presentations to be agreed upon by the awardee and the IHS assigned program official). Increase capacity at the tribal level on grant writing to increase the likelihood of awards from various Federal agencies. Develop, maintain, and disseminate comprehensive information on tribal BH programs, curricula, findings, articles, and strategies to all Tribal BH programs. HIV/AIDS: In alignment with the above program and independent from BH activities (both via fiscal resources and programmatic implementation), the awardee shall: Disseminate existing HIV/AIDS messages to AI/AN audiences in a format designed to solicit, collect, and report on community-level feedback and generate discussion regarding the disease and its prevention. This may include electronic and emerging means of communication. At least four distinct audiences (such as women, young people, etc.) will be addressed and engaged. Preference will be given to reaching audiences with the highest HIV burden or potential increases as supported by the NHAS. Disseminate existing IHS HIV/AIDS program and other HIV/ AIDS training materials to educators, health care providers, and other key audiences. Collect and report on relevant evaluation criteria, including impacts on underlying knowledge, attitudes, or beliefs about HIV acquisition, testing, or treatment. Deliver HIV/AIDS technical assistance and activity support program. Engage in documented partnerships with AI/AN communities to expand their capacity relevant to HIV/AIDS education and prevention efforts. Local activity support may include sub-awards of resources and distribution of incentives to qualified AI/AN-serving community organizations increasing HIV/AIDS education and prevention in their populations. Sub-award eligibility standards and management controls will be proposed by the awardee and will be subject to IHS approval. These activities must be conducted in accordance with Federal grant policies and procedures. Awardee will collect and maintain relevant evaluation materials and generate reports that highlight progress towards the President's NHAS goals on the community level and that collect best practices for dissemination to other communities. Contribute technical expertise to the IHS HIV/AIDS program and develop formal written documents responding to information requests from the public regarding HIV/AIDS initiatives. Develop and launch anti-stigma messaging for at least one audience, coordinated with other local activities to increase HIV screening and increase access to services, or increase positive role modeling for people living with, or at risk of, acquiring HIV/AIDS. [[Page 46103]] Support and document issue-specific discussions with Tribal Leaders as needed to address effective prevention interventions for AI/AN populations as noted in the President's NHAS. Obtain approval from the IHS assigned program official of all presentations, electronic content, and other materials, including mass emails, developed by awardee pursuant to this award and any supplemental awards prior to the presentation or dissemination of such materials to any party, allowing for a reasonable amount of time for IHS review. III. Eligibility Information I. 1. Eligibility To be eligible for this ``New/Competing Continuation Announcement'', an applicant must: Provide proof of non-profit status with the application, e.g. 501(c)(3). Be a national Indian health care organizations with at least ten years of experience providing national awareness, visibility, advocacy, education and outreach on a national scale to ensure: (1) A national information-sharing infrastructure which will facilitate the timely exchange of information between HHS and Tribes and Tribal organizations on a broad scale with the infrastructure in place to accomplish the work under the proposed program; (2) A national perspective on the needs of AI/AN communities that will ensure that the information developed and disseminated through the projects is appropriate, useful and addresses the most pressing needs of AI/AN communities; and, (3) Established relationships with Tribes and Tribal organizations that will foster open and honest participation by AI/AN communities. Organizations with less experience will lack the established relationships with Tribes and Tribal organizations throughout the country to facilitate participation and the open and honest exchange of information between Tribes and HHS. Demonstrate expertise in the following areas: Representing all Tribal governments and providing a variety of services to Tribes, Area health boards, Tribal organizations, and Federal agencies, and playing a major role in focusing attention on Indian health care needs, resulting in improved health outcomes for AI/ANs. Promotion and support of Indian education and coordinating efforts to inform AI/AN of Federal decisions that affect Tribal government interests including the improvement of Indian health care. National health policy and health programs administration. Have a national AI/AN constituency and clearly support critical services and activities within the IHS mission of improving the quality of health care for AI/AN people. Portray evidence of their solid support of improved health care in Indian Country. Provide evidence of at least ten years of experience providing education and outreach on a national scale. Regional and or local organizations that do not have mechanisms in place to conduct communication on a national level to meet the health care needs facing AI/ANs nationwide as outlined in this funding announcement will not be considered eligible. With the limited funds available for these projects, HHS must ensure that the education and outreach efforts described in this announcement reach the widest audience possible in a timely fashion; are appropriately tailored to the needs of AI/AN communities throughout the country, and come from a source that AI/ANs recognize and trust. Note: Please refer to Section IV.2 (Application and Submission Information/Subsection 2, Content and Form of Application Submission) for additional proof of applicant status documents required such as Tribal resolutions, proof of non-profit status, etc. 2. Cost Sharing or Matching The IHS does not require matching funds or cost sharing for grants or cooperative agreements. 3. Other Requirements If application budgets exceed the highest dollar amount outlined under the ``Estimated Funds Available'' section within this funding announcement, the application will be considered ineligible and will not be reviewed for further consideration. If deemed ineligible, IHS will not return the application. The applicant will be notified by email by the Division of Grants Management (DGM) of this decision. Proof of Non-Profit Status Organizations claiming non-profit status must submit proof. A copy of the 501(c)(3) Certificate must be received with the application submission by the Application Deadline Date listed under the Key Dates section on page one of this announcement. An applicant submitting any of the above additional documentation after the initial application submission due date is required to ensure the information was received by the IHS by obtaining documentation confirming delivery (i.e., FedEx tracking, postal return receipt, etc.). IV. Application and Submission Information 1. Obtaining Application Materials The application package and detailed instructions for this announcement can be found at http://www.Grants.gov or 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 Two complete separate signed applications are required. Both applications should address all the following components separately in each application. Each separate application must include the project narrative as an attachment to the application package. Mandatory documents for all applicants include: Table of contents. Abstract (one page) summarizing the project. Application forms: [cir] SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance. [cir] SF-424A, Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs. [cir] SF-424B, Assurances--Non-Construction Programs. Budget Justification and Narrative (must be single spaced and not exceed five pages). Project Narrative (must be single spaced and not exceed 20 pages). [cir] Background information on the organization. [cir] Proposed scope of work, objectives, and activities that provide a description of what will be accomplished, including a one- page Timeframe Chart. Letter of Support from Organization's Board of Directors. 501(c)(3) Certificate (if applicable). Position Descriptions for all key personnel. Contractor/Consultant resumes or qualifications and scope of work. Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL). Certification Regarding Lobbying (GG-Lobbying Form). Copy of current Negotiated Indirect Cost (IDC) rate agreement (required) in order to receive IDC. Organizational Chart (optional). [[Page 46104]] Documentation of current Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 45 CFR part 75 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 Project and Budget Narratives A. Project Narrative: This narrative 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 narrative and place them under the evaluation criteria (refer to Section V.1, Evaluation criteria in this announcement) and place all responses and required information in the correct section (noted below), or they shall not be considered or scored. These narratives will assist the Objective Review Committee (ORC) in becoming familiar with the applicant's activities and accomplishments prior to this cooperative agreement 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 work plan, standard forms, Tribal resolutions, table of contents, budget, budget justifications, narratives, and/or other appendix items. There are three parts to the narrative: Part A--Program Information; Part B--Program Planning and Evaluation; and Part C-- Program Report. See below for additional details about what must be included in the narrative. Reminder: You are required to submit two separate complete and signed application packages. One for the BH cooperative agreement and one complete signed application package for the HIV/AIDS cooperative agreement. This applies to the narratives and budgets as well and all components listed below. Be sure to address each component separately in its respective application package. The page limitations below are for each narrative and budget submitted. Part A: Program Information (8 Page Limitation) Section 1: Needs. Describe how the national Indian organization has the experience to provide outreach and education efforts regarding the pertinent changes and updates in health care for each of the two components listed herein: BH and HIV/AIDS. Part B: Program Planning and Evaluation (7 Page Limitation) Section 1: Program Plans. Describe fully and clearly how the national Indian organization plans to address the NIHOE II BH and HIV/AIDS requirements, including how the national Indian organization plans to demonstrate improved health education and outreach services to all 567 Federally-recognized Tribes for each of the two components described herein. Section 2: Program Evaluation. Describe fully and clearly how the outreach and education efforts will impact changes in knowledge and awareness in Tribal communities regarding both components. Identify anticipated or expected benefits for the Tribal constituency. Part C: Program Report (5 Page Limitation) Section 1: Describe major accomplishments over the last 24 months. Identify and describe significant program achievements associated with the delivery of quality health outreach and education. Provide a comparison of the actual accomplishments to the goals established for the project period for both components, or if applicable, provide justification for the lack of progress. Section 2: Describe major activities over the last 24 months. Identify and summarize recent major health related outreach and education project activities of the work performed for both components during the last project period. B. Budget Narrative: This narrative must include a line item budget with a narrative justification for all expenditures identifying reasonable and allowable costs necessary to accomplish the goals and objectives as outlined in the project narrative. Budget should match the scope of work described in the project narrative. The budget narrative should not exceed five pages. 3. 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 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 Senior Policy Analyst 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 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. [[Page 46105]] 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 component. IHS will not acknowledge receipt of applications. 6. Electronic Submission Requirements All applications must be submitted electronically. Please use the http://www.Grants.gov Web site to submit an application electronically and select the ``Find Grant Opportunities'' link on the homepage. Download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit the completed application via the http://www.Grants.gov Web site. Electronic copies of the application may not be submitted as attachments to email messages addressed to IHS employees or offices. If the applicant receives a waiver to submit paper application documents, they must follow the rules and timelines that are noted below. The applicant must seek assistance at least ten days prior to the Application Deadline Date listed in the Key Dates section on page one of this announcement. Applicants that do not adhere to the timelines for System for Award Management (SAM) and/or http://www.Grants.gov registration or that fail to request timely assistance with technical issues will not be considered for a waiver to submit a paper application. Please be aware of the following: Please search for the application package in http://www.Grants.gov by entering the CFDA number or the Funding Opportunity Number. Both numbers are located in the header of this announcement. If you experience technical challenges while submitting your application electronically, please contact Grants.gov Support directly at: [email protected] or (800) 518-4726. Customer Support is available to address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except on Federal holidays). Upon contacting Grants.gov, obtain a tracking number as proof of contact. The tracking number is helpful if there are technical issues that cannot be resolved and a waiver from the agency must be obtained. If it is determined that a waiver is needed, the applicant must submit a request in writing (emails are acceptable) to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected]. Please include a clear justification for the need to deviate from the standard electronic submission process. If the waiver is approved, the application should be sent directly to the DGM by the Application Deadline Date listed in the Key Dates section on page one of this announcement. Applicants are strongly encouraged not to wait until the deadline date to begin the application process through Grants.gov as the registration process for SAM and Grants.gov could take up to fifteen working days. Please use the optional attachment feature in Grants.gov to attach additional documentation that may be requested by the DGM. All applicants must comply with any page limitation requirements described in this Funding Announcement. After electronically submitting the application, the applicant will receive an automatic acknowledgment from Grants.gov that contains a Grants.gov tracking number. The DGM will download the application from Grants.gov and provide necessary copies to the appropriate agency officials. Neither the DGM nor the Office of Direct Service and Contracting Tribes 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 (CCR) 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/. 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; information for multi-year projects should be included as an appendix. See ``Multi-year Project Requirements'' at the end of this section for more information. The narrative section should be written in a manner that is clear to outside reviewers unfamiliar with prior related activities of the applicant. It should be well organized, succinct, and contain all information necessary for reviewers to understand the project fully. Points will be assigned to each evaluation criteria adding up to a total of 100 points. A minimum score of 60 points is required for funding. Points are assigned as follows: 1. Criteria A. Introduction and Need for Assistance (15 Points) (1) Describe the organization's current health, education and technical assistance operations as related to the broad spectrum of health needs of the AI/AN community. Include what programs and services are currently provided (i.e., Federally-funded, State-funded, etc.), and identify any [[Page 46106]] memorandums of agreement with other national, Area or local Indian health board organizations. This could also include HHS agencies that rely on the applicant as the primary gateway organization that is capable of providing the dissemination of health information to Tribes. Include information regarding technologies currently used (i.e., hardware, software, services, Web sites, etc.), and identify the source(s) of technical support for those technologies (i.e., in-house staff, contractors, vendors, etc.). Include information regarding how long the applicant has been operating and its length of association/ partnerships with Area health boards, etc. [historical collaboration]. (2) Describe the organization's current technical assistance ability. Include what programs and services are currently provided, programs and services projected to be provided, and describe any memorandums of agreement with other national Indian organizations that deem the applicant as the primary source of health policy information for AI/ANs, or any other memorandums of agreement with other Area Indian health boards, etc. (3) Describe the population to be served by the proposed projects. Are they hard to reach? Are there barriers? Include a description of the number of Tribes who currently benefit from the technical assistance provided by the applicant. (4) Describe the geographic location of the proposed project including any geographic barriers experienced by the recipients of the technical assistance to the health care information provided. (5) Identify all previous IHS cooperative agreement awards received, dates of funding and summaries of the projects' accomplishments. State how previous cooperative agreement funds facilitated education, training and technical assistance nationwide for AI/ANs. (Copies of reports will not be accepted.) (6) Describe collaborative and supportive efforts with national, Area, and local Indian health boards. (7) Explain the need/reason for the proposed projects by identifying specific gaps or weaknesses in services or infrastructure that will be addressed by the proposed projects. Explain how these gaps/weaknesses have been assessed. (8) Explain what measures were taken or will be taken to ensure the proposed projects will not create new gaps or weaknesses in services or infrastructure. (9) Describe the effect of the proposed project on current programs (i.e., Federally-funded, State funded, etc.) and, if applicable, on current equipment (i.e., hardware, software, services, etc.). Include the effect of the proposed projects on planned/anticipated programs and/or equipment. (10) Describe how the projects relate to the purpose of the cooperative agreement by identifying how the proposed project will address national Indian health care outreach and education regarding various health data listed, e.g., BH and HIV and AIDS, dissemination, training, and technical assistance, etc. B. Project Objective(s), Work Plan and Approach (40 Points) (1) Identify the proposed project objective(s) for each of the two projects, as applicable, addressing the following: Measurable and (if applicable) quantifiable. results oriented. time-limited. Example: Issue four quarterly newsletters, provide alerts and quantify number of contacts with Tribes. Goals must be clear and concise. (2) Address how the proposed projects will result in change or improvement in program operations or processes for each proposed project objective for the selected projects. Also address what tangible products, if any, are expected from the project, (i.e., legislative analysis, policy analysis, annual conferences, mid-year conferences, summits, etc.). (3) Address the extent to which the proposed projects will provide, improve, or expand services that address the need(s) of the target population. Include a strategic plan and business plan currently in place that are being used that will include the expanded services. Include the plan(s) with the application submission. (4) Submit a work plan in the Appendix that: Provides the action steps on a timeline for accomplishing each of the projects' proposed objective(s). Identifies who will perform the action steps. Identifies who will supervise the action steps taken. Identifies what tangible products will be produced during and at the end of the proposed project objective(s). Identifies who will accept and/or approve work products during the duration of the proposed projects and at the end of the proposed projects. Identifies any training that will take place during the proposed projects and who will be attending the training. Identifies evaluation activities proposed in the work plans. (5) If consultants or contractors will be used during the proposed project, please include the following information in their scope of work (or note if consultants/contractors will not be used): Educational requirements. Desired qualifications and work experience. Expected work products to be delivered on a timeline. If a potential consultant/contractor has already been identified, please include a resume in the Appendix. (6) Describe what updates will be required for the continued success of the proposed project. Include when these updates are anticipated and where funds will come from to conduct the update and/or maintenance. C. Program Evaluation (20 Points) Each proposed objective requires an evaluation component to assess its progress and ensure its completion. Also, include the evaluation activities in the work plan. Describe the proposed plan to evaluate both outcomes and process. Outcome evaluation relates to the results identified in the objectives, and process evaluation relates to the work plan and activities of the project. (1) For outcome evaluation, describe: What will the criteria be for determining success of each objective? What data will be collected to determine whether the objective was met? At what intervals will data be collected? Who will collect the data and their qualifications? How will the data be analyzed? How will the results be used? (2) For process evaluation, describe: How will the projects be monitored and assessed for potential problems and needed quality improvements? Who will be responsible for monitoring and managing project improvements based on results of ongoing process improvements and what are their qualifications? How will ongoing monitoring be used to improve the projects? Describe any products, such as manuals or policies, that might be developed and how they might lend themselves to replication by others. How will the organization document what is learned throughout the projects' grant periods? (3) Describe any evaluation efforts planned after the grant period has ended. (4) Describe the ultimate benefit to the AI/AN population served by the applicant organization that will be derived from these projects. [[Page 46107]] D. Organizational Capabilities, Key Personnel and Qualifications (15 Points) This section outlines the broader capacity of the organization to complete the project outlined in the work plan. It includes the identification of personnel responsible for completing tasks and the chain of responsibility for successful completion of the projects outlined in the work plans. (1) Describe the organizational structure of the organization beyond health care activities, if applicable. (2) Describe the ability of the organization to manage the proposed projects. Include information regarding similarly sized projects in scope and financial assistance, as well as other cooperative agreements/grants and projects successfully completed. (3) Describe what equipment (i.e., fax machine, phone, computer, etc.) and facility space (i.e., office space) will be available for use during the proposed projects. Include information about any equipment not currently available that will be purchased through the cooperative agreement/grant. (4) List key personnel who will work on the projects. Include title used in the work plans. In the Appendix, include position descriptions and resumes for all key personnel. Position descriptions should clearly describe each position and duties, indicating desired qualifications and experience requirements related to the proposed project. Resumes must indicate that the proposed staff member is qualified to carry out the proposed project activities. If a position is to be filled, indicate that information on the proposed position description. (5) If personnel are to be only partially funded by this cooperative agreement, indicate the percentage of time to be allocated to this project and identify the resources used to fund the remainder of the individual's salary. E. Categorical Budget and Budget Justification (10 Points) This section should provide a clear estimate of the program costs and justification for expenses for the entire cooperative agreement period for each award. The budgets and budget justifications should be consistent with the tasks identified in the work plans. Because each of the two awards included in this announcement are funded through separate funding streams, the applicant must provide a separate budget and budget narrative for each of the two components and must account for costs separately. (1) Provide a categorical budget for each of the 12-month budget periods requested for each of the two projects. One additional page per year addressing the developmental plans for each additional year of the project. (2) If IDC are claimed, indicate and apply the current negotiated rate to the budget. Include a copy of the rate agreement in the Appendix. See Section VI. Award Administration Information, 3. Indirect Costs. (3) Provide a narrative justification explaining why each line item is necessary or relevant to the proposed project. Include sufficient costs and other details to facilitate the determination that the cost is allowable (i.e., equipment specifications, etc.). Multi-Year Project Requirements Projects requiring a second and/or third year must include a brief project narrative and budget (one additional page per year) addressing the developmental plans for each additional year of the project. Additional documents can be uploaded as Appendix Items in Grants.gov Work plan, logic model and/or time line for proposed objectives. Position descriptions for key staff. Resumes of key staff that reflect current duties. Consultant or contractor proposed scope of work and letter of commitment (if applicable). Current Indirect Cost Agreement. Organizational chart. Map of area identifying project location(s). Additional documents to support narrative (i.e., data tables, key news articles, etc.). 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 Office of Direct Service and Contracting Tribes (ODSCT) to review and make recommendations on these applications. The technical review process ensures selection of quality projects in a national competition for limited funding. Incomplete applications and applications that are non-responsive to the eligibility criteria will not be referred to the ORC. The applicant will be notified via email of this decision by the Grants Management Officer of the DGM. Applicants will be notified by DGM, via email, to outline minor missing components (i.e., budget narratives, audit documentation, key contact form) needed for an otherwise complete application. All missing documents must be sent to DGM on or before the due date listed in the email of notification of missing documents required. To obtain a minimum score for funding by the ORC, applicants must address all program requirements and provide all required documentation. VI. Award Administration Information 1. Award Notices The Notice of Award (NoA) is a legally binding document signed by the Grants Management Officer and serves as the official notification of the grant award. The NoA will be initiated by the DGM in our grant system, GrantSolutions (https://www.grantsolutions.gov). Each entity that is approved for funding under this announcement will need to request or have a user account in GrantSolutions in order to retrieve their NoA. The NoA is the authorizing document for which funds are dispersed to the approved entities and reflects the amount of Federal funds awarded, the purpose of the grant, the terms and conditions of the award, the effective date of the award, and the budget/project period. Disapproved Applicants Applicants who received a score less than the recommended funding level for approval, 60 points, and were deemed to be disapproved by the ORC, will receive an Executive Summary Statement from the ODSCT within 30 days of the conclusion of the ORC outlining the strengths and weaknesses of their application submitted. The ODSCT 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. [[Page 46108]] Note: Any correspondence other than the official NoA signed by an IHS Grants Management Official announcing to the Project Director that an award has been made to their organization is not an authorization to implement their program on behalf of IHS. 2. Administrative Requirements Cooperative agreements are administered in accordance with the following regulations, policies, and OMB cost principles: A. The criteria as outlined in this Program Announcement. B. Administrative Regulations for Grants: Uniform Administrative Requirements 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 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 will be required to obtain a login and password for GrantSolutions. Please see the Agency Contacts list in section VII for the systems contact information. The reporting requirements for this program are noted below. A. Progress Reports Program progress reports are required semi-annually within 30 days after the budget period ends. These reports must include a brief comparison of actual accomplishments to the goals established for the period, or, if applicable, provide sound justification for the lack of progress, and other pertinent information as required. A final report must be submitted within 90 days of expiration of the budget/project period. B. Financial Reports Federal Financial Report FFR (SF-425), Cash Transaction Reports are due 30 days after the close of every calendar quarter to the Payment Management Services, HHS at: http://www.dpm.psc.gov. It is recommended that the applicant also send a copy of the FFR (SF-425) report to the Grants Management Specialist. Failure to submit timely reports may cause a disruption in timely payments to the organization. Grantees are responsible and accountable for accurate information being reported on all required reports: The Progress Reports and Federal Financial Report. C. Federal 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/. D. 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/ [[Page 46109]] 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. E. 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 Indian Health Service 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 gratutity violations potentially affecting the federal award. Submission is required for all applicants and recipients, in writing, to 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, Mailstop: 09E70, Rockville, Maryland 20857. (Include ``Mandatory Grant Disclosures'' in subject line.) Ofc: (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/reportfraud/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 and 376 and 31 U.S.C. 3321). VII. Agency Contacts 1. Questions on the programmatic issues may be directed to: Ms. Michelle EagleHawk, Deputy Director, ODSCT, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Stop: 8E17, Rockville, Maryland 20857, Telephone: (301) 443-1104, email: [email protected]. 2. Questions on grants management and fiscal matters may be directed to: Ms. Patience Musikikongo, DGM, Grants Management Specialist, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70, Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone: (301) 443-2059, Fax: (301) 594-0899, email: Patience.Musikikongo@ihs. 3. Questions on systems matters may be directed to: Paul Gettys, Grant Systems Coordinator, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70, Rockville, MD 20857, Phone: (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: July 7, 2016. Elizabeth A. Fowler, Deputy Director for Management Operations, Indian Health Service. 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reportfraud/index.asp. (Include DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND the two awards separately and must
‘‘Mandatory Grant Disclosures’’ in HUMAN SERVICES provide two separate financial reports
subject line). Fax: (202) 205–0604. per year of funding (one for each
(Include ‘‘Mandatory Grant Disclosures’’ Indian Health Service award), as indicated below. This
in subject line) or email: program is described in the Catalog of
Office of Direct Service and Federal Domestic Assistance under
MandatoryGranteeDisclosures@
Contracting Tribes; National Indian 93.933.
oig.hhs.gov.
Health Outreach and Education II
Failure to make required disclosures Background
can result in any of the remedies Announcement Type: New/
The NIHOE program carries out
described in 45 CFR 75.371. Remedies Competing Continuation.
health program objectives in the
Announcement Number: HHS–2016–
for noncompliance, including American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN)
IHS–NIHOE–2–BH–HIV/AIDS–0001.
suspension or debarment (See 2 CFR Catalog of Federal Domestic community in the interest of improving
parts 180 and 376 and 31 U.S.C. 3321). Indian health care for all 567 Federally-
Assistance Number: 93.933.
recognized Tribes including Tribal
VII. Agency Contacts Key Dates governments operating their own health
1. Questions on the programmatic Application Deadline Date: August care delivery systems through Indian
issues may be directed to: Ms. Michelle 15, 2016. Self-Determination and Education
Review Date: August 22, 2016. Assistance Act (ISDEAA) contracts and
EagleHawk, Deputy Director, ODSCT,
Earliest Anticipated Start Date: compacts with the IHS and Tribes that
Mail Stop: 8E17, 5600 Fishers Lane, continue to receive health care directly
Rockville, Maryland 20857, Telephone: September 15, 2016.
Proof of Non-Profit Status Due Date: from the IHS. This program addresses
(301) 443–1104, email: health policy and health programs
August 15, 2016.
Michelle.EagleHawk@ihs.gov. issues and disseminates educational
2. Questions on grants management I. Funding Opportunity Description information to all AI/AN Tribes and
and fiscal matters may be directed to: Statutory Authority villages. The NIHOE II BH and HIV/
Ms. Patience Musikikongo, Grants AIDS awards require that public forums
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is be held at Tribal educational consumer
Management Specialist, Division of
accepting competitive applications for conferences to disseminate changes and
Grants Management, Mail Stop: 09E70, two limited competition cooperative
5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD updates in the latest health care
agreements under the National Indian information. These awards also require
20857, Telephone: (301) 443–2059, Fax: Health Outreach and Education
(301) 594–0899, email: that regional and national meetings be
(NIHOE–II) program: The Behavioral coordinated for information
Patience.Musikikongo@ihs.gov. Health (BH)—to include the Substance dissemination as well as for the
3. Questions on systems matters may Abuse and Suicide Prevention (SASP) inclusion of planning and technical
be directed to: Mr. Paul Gettys, Grant program, formerly known as the assistance and health care
Systems Coordinator, Division of Grants Methamphetamine and Suicide recommendations on behalf of
Management, Mail Stop: 09E70, 5600 Prevention Intervention, and the participating Tribes to ultimately inform
Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, Domestic Violence Prevention (DVP) IHS and the HHS based on Tribal input
Phone: (301) 443–2114; or the DGM program, formerly known as the through a broad based consumer
main line (301) 443–5204, Fax: (301) Domestic Violence Prevention network.
594–0899, email: Paul.Gettys@ihs.gov. Initiative—national awareness,
visibility, advocacy, outreach and Purpose
VIII. Other Information education award and the Human The purpose of these cooperative
Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired agreements is to further IHS health
The Public Health Service strongly Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/ program objectives in the AI/AN
encourages all cooperative agreement AIDS) outreach and education award. community with awareness, visibility,
and contract recipients to provide a The BH national awareness, visibility, advocacy, and education efforts for the
smoke-free workplace and promote the advocacy, and education award is BH and HIV/AIDS programs on a
non-use of all tobacco products. In funded by IHS and is authorized under national scale and in the interest of
addition, Public Law 103–227, the Pro- the Snyder Act, codified at 25 U.S.C. 13; improving Indian health care. This
Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking the Transfer Act, codified at 42 U.S.C. announcement includes two separate
in certain facilities (or in some cases, 2001; the Consolidated Appropriations awards, each of which will be awarded
any portion of the facility) in which Act, 2016, Public Law 114–113. The as noted below. The purpose of the BH
regular or routine education, library, HIV/AIDS outreach and education award is to promote behavioral health as
day care, health care, or early childhood award is funded by the Office of the central to the health and well-being of
development services are provided to Secretary (OS), Department of Health AI/AN communities.
children. This is consistent with the and Human Services (HHS). Funding for The purpose of the HIV/AIDS award
HHS mission to protect and advance the the HIV/AIDS award will be provided is to further the goals of the national
physical and mental health of the by OS via an Intra-Departmental HIV/AIDS program. HIV and AIDS are a
American people. Delegation of Authority dated May 1st, critical and growing health issue within
2016 to IHS to permit obligation of the AI/AN population. The IHS National
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES
Dated: July 7, 2016. funding appropriated by the HIV/AIDS Program seeks to avoid
Elizabeth A. Fowler, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, complacency and to increase awareness
Deputy Director for Management Operations Public Law 114–113. Each award is of the impact of HIV/AIDS on AI/ANs.
Indian Health Service. funded through a separate funding All activities are part of the IHS’s
[FR Doc. 2016–16824 Filed 7–14–16; 8:45 am] stream by each respective Agency’s implementation plan to meet the three
BILLING CODE 4160–16–P appropriations. The awardee is goals of the President’s National HIV/
responsible for accounting for each of AIDS Strategy (NHAS) to reduce the
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memorandums of agreement with other (i.e., hardware, software, services, etc.). please include the following
national, Area or local Indian health Include the effect of the proposed information in their scope of work (or
board organizations. This could also projects on planned/anticipated note if consultants/contractors will not
include HHS agencies that rely on the programs and/or equipment. be used):
applicant as the primary gateway (10) Describe how the projects relate • Educational requirements.
organization that is capable of providing to the purpose of the cooperative • Desired qualifications and work
the dissemination of health information agreement by identifying how the experience.
to Tribes. Include information regarding proposed project will address national • Expected work products to be
technologies currently used (i.e., Indian health care outreach and delivered on a timeline.
hardware, software, services, Web sites, education regarding various health data If a potential consultant/contractor
etc.), and identify the source(s) of listed, e.g., BH and HIV and AIDS, has already been identified, please
technical support for those technologies dissemination, training, and technical include a resume in the Appendix.
(i.e., in-house staff, contractors, vendors, assistance, etc. (6) Describe what updates will be
etc.). Include information regarding how required for the continued success of
long the applicant has been operating B. Project Objective(s), Work Plan and
Approach (40 Points) the proposed project. Include when
and its length of association/ these updates are anticipated and where
partnerships with Area health boards, (1) Identify the proposed project funds will come from to conduct the
etc. [historical collaboration]. objective(s) for each of the two projects, update and/or maintenance.
(2) Describe the organization’s current as applicable, addressing the following:
technical assistance ability. Include • Measurable and (if applicable) C. Program Evaluation (20 Points)
what programs and services are quantifiable. Each proposed objective requires an
currently provided, programs and • results oriented. evaluation component to assess its
services projected to be provided, and • time-limited. progress and ensure its completion.
describe any memorandums of Example: Issue four quarterly Also, include the evaluation activities in
agreement with other national Indian newsletters, provide alerts and quantify the work plan.
organizations that deem the applicant as number of contacts with Tribes. Goals Describe the proposed plan to
the primary source of health policy must be clear and concise. evaluate both outcomes and process.
information for AI/ANs, or any other (2) Address how the proposed Outcome evaluation relates to the
memorandums of agreement with other projects will result in change or results identified in the objectives, and
Area Indian health boards, etc. improvement in program operations or process evaluation relates to the work
(3) Describe the population to be processes for each proposed project plan and activities of the project.
served by the proposed projects. Are objective for the selected projects. Also
(1) For outcome evaluation, describe:
they hard to reach? Are there barriers? address what tangible products, if any,
• What will the criteria be for
Include a description of the number of are expected from the project, (i.e.,
determining success of each objective?
Tribes who currently benefit from the legislative analysis, policy analysis,
• What data will be collected to
technical assistance provided by the annual conferences, mid-year
determine whether the objective was
applicant. conferences, summits, etc.).
met?
(4) Describe the geographic location of (3) Address the extent to which the
• At what intervals will data be
the proposed project including any proposed projects will provide,
collected?
geographic barriers experienced by the improve, or expand services that
• Who will collect the data and their
recipients of the technical assistance to address the need(s) of the target
qualifications?
the health care information provided. population. Include a strategic plan and
(5) Identify all previous IHS • How will the data be analyzed?
business plan currently in place that are
cooperative agreement awards received, being used that will include the • How will the results be used?
dates of funding and summaries of the expanded services. Include the plan(s) (2) For process evaluation, describe:
projects’ accomplishments. State how with the application submission. • How will the projects be monitored
previous cooperative agreement funds (4) Submit a work plan in the and assessed for potential problems and
facilitated education, training and Appendix that: needed quality improvements?
technical assistance nationwide for AI/ • Provides the action steps on a • Who will be responsible for
ANs. (Copies of reports will not be timeline for accomplishing each of the monitoring and managing project
accepted.) projects’ proposed objective(s). improvements based on results of
(6) Describe collaborative and • Identifies who will perform the ongoing process improvements and
supportive efforts with national, Area, action steps. what are their qualifications?
and local Indian health boards. • Identifies who will supervise the • How will ongoing monitoring be
(7) Explain the need/reason for the action steps taken. used to improve the projects?
proposed projects by identifying • Identifies what tangible products • Describe any products, such as
specific gaps or weaknesses in services will be produced during and at the end manuals or policies, that might be
or infrastructure that will be addressed of the proposed project objective(s). developed and how they might lend
by the proposed projects. Explain how • Identifies who will accept and/or themselves to replication by others.
these gaps/weaknesses have been approve work products during the • How will the organization
assessed. duration of the proposed projects and at document what is learned throughout
the projects’ grant periods?
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(8) Explain what measures were taken the end of the proposed projects.
or will be taken to ensure the proposed • Identifies any training that will take (3) Describe any evaluation efforts
projects will not create new gaps or place during the proposed projects and planned after the grant period has
weaknesses in services or infrastructure. who will be attending the training. ended.
(9) Describe the effect of the proposed • Identifies evaluation activities (4) Describe the ultimate benefit to the
project on current programs (i.e., proposed in the work plans. AI/AN population served by the
Federally-funded, State funded, etc.) (5) If consultants or contractors will applicant organization that will be
and, if applicable, on current equipment be used during the proposed project, derived from these projects.
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civil-rights/index.html. Recipients of proceedings, and/or affirm that there is 2. Questions on grants management
FFA also have specific legal obligations no new information to provide. This and fiscal matters may be directed to:
for serving qualified individuals with applies to NFEs that receive federal Ms. Patience Musikikongo, DGM, Grants
disabilities. Please see http:// awards (currently active grants, Management Specialist, 5600 Fishers
www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for- cooperative agreements, and Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70, Rockville, MD
individuals/disability/index.html. procurement contracts) greater than 20857, Telephone: (301) 443–2059, Fax:
Please contact the HHS OCR for more $10,000,000 for any period of time (301) 594–0899, email:
information about obligations and during the period of performance of an Patience.Musikikongo@ihs.
prohibitions under federal civil rights award/project. 3. Questions on systems matters may
laws at http://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/ be directed to: Paul Gettys, Grant
Mandatory Disclosure Requirements
for-individuals/disability/index.html or Systems Coordinator, 5600 Fishers
call 1–800–368–1019 or TDD 1–800– As required by 2 CFR part 200 of the Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70, Rockville, MD
537–7697. Also note it is an HHS Uniform Guidance, and the HHS
20857, Phone: (301) 443–2114; or the
Departmental goal to ensure access to implementing regulations at 45 CFR part
DGM main line 301–443–5204, Fax:
quality, culturally competent care, 75, effective January 1, 2016, the Indian
(301) 594–0899, email: Paul.Gettys@
including long-term services and Health Service must require a non-
ihs.gov.
supports, for vulnerable populations. federal entity or an applicant for a
For further guidance on providing federal award to disclose, in a timely VIII. Other Information
culturally and linguistically appropriate manner, in writing to the IHS or pass-
through entity all violations of federal The Public Health Service strongly
services, recipients should review the encourages all cooperative agreement
National Standards for Culturally and criminal law involving fraud, bribery, or
gratutity violations potentially affecting and contract recipients to provide a
Linguistically Appropriate Services in smoke-free workplace and promote the
Health and Health Care at http:// the federal award.
Submission is required for all non-use of all tobacco products. In
minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/
applicants and recipients, in writing, to addition, Public Law 103–227, the Pro-
browse.aspx?lvl=2&lvlid=53.
the IHS and to the HHS Office of Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking
Pursuant to 45 CFR 80.3(d), an
individual shall not be deemed Inspector General all information in certain facilities (or in some cases,
subjected to discrimination by reason of related to violations of Federal criminal any portion of the facility) in which
his/her exclusion from benefits limited law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity regular or routine education, library,
by federal law to individuals eligible for violations potentially affecting the day care, health care, or early childhood
benefits and services from the IHS. Federal award. 45 CFR 75.113 development services are provided to
Recipients will be required to sign the Disclosures must be sent in writing to: children. This is consistent with the
HHS–690 Assurance of Compliance U.S. Department of Health and Human HHS mission to protect and advance the
form which can be obtained from the Services, Indian Health Service, physical and mental health of the
following Web site: http://www.hhs.gov/ Division of Grants Management, ATTN: American people.
sites/default/files/forms/hhs-690.pdf, Robert Tarwater, Director, 5600 Fishers Dated: July 7, 2016.
and send it directly to the: U.S. Lane, Mailstop: 09E70, Rockville, Elizabeth A. Fowler,
Department of Health and Human Maryland 20857. (Include ‘‘Mandatory Deputy Director for Management Operations,
Services, Office of Civil Rights, 200 Grant Disclosures’’ in subject line.) Ofc: Indian Health Service.
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, (301) 443–5204. Fax: (301) 594–0899. [FR Doc. 2016–16819 Filed 7–14–16; 8:45 am]
DC 20201. email: Robert.Tarwater@ihs.gov. AND BILLING CODE 4165–16–P
U.S. Department of Health and Human
E. Federal Awardee Performance and
Services, Office of Inspector General,
Integrity Information System (FAPIIS)
ATTN: Mandatory Grant Disclosures, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
The IHS is required to review and Intake Coordinator, 330 Independence HUMAN SERVICES
consider any information about the Avenue SW., Cohen Building, Room
applicant that is in the Federal Awardee 5527, Washington, DC 20201. URL: National Institutes of Health
Performance and Integrity Information http://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/reportfraud/
System (FAPIIS) before making any index.asp (Include ‘‘Mandatory Grant National Institute on Alcohol Abuse
award in excess of the simplified Disclosures’’ in subject line) Fax: (202) and Alcoholism; Notice of Closed
acquisition threshold (currently 205–0604 (Include ‘‘Mandatory Grant Meetings
$150,000) over the period of Disclosures’’ in subject line.) or email:
performance. An applicant may review MandatoryGranteeDisclosures@ Pursuant to section 10(d) of the
and comment on any information about oig.hhs.gov. Federal Advisory Committee Act, as
itself that a federal awarding agency Failure to make required disclosures amended (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is
previously entered. IHS will consider can result in any of the remedies hereby given of the following meeting.
any comments by the applicant, in described in 45 CFR 75.371 Remedies The meeting will be closed to the
addition to other information in FAPIIS for noncompliance, including public in accordance with the
in making a judgment about the suspension or debarment (See 2 CFR provisions set forth in sections
applicant’s integrity, business ethics, parts 180 and 376 and 31 U.S.C. 3321). 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C.,
and record of performance under federal as amended. The grant applications and
VII. Agency Contacts the discussions could disclose
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awards when completing the review of
risk posed by applicants as described in 1. Questions on the programmatic confidential trade secrets or commercial
45 CFR 75.205. issues may be directed to: Ms. Michelle property such as patentable material,
As required by 45 CFR part 75 EagleHawk, Deputy Director, ODSCT, and personal information concerning
Appendix XII of the Uniform Guidance, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Stop: 8E17, individuals associated with the grant
non-federal entities (NFEs) are required Rockville, Maryland 20857, Telephone: applications, the disclosure of which
to disclose in FAPIIS any information (301) 443–1104, email: would constitute a clearly unwarranted
about criminal, civil, and administrative Michelle.EagleHawk@ihs.gov. invasion of personal privacy.
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