81 FR 88251 - 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 235 (December 7, 2016)
Indian Health Service
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 235 (December 7, 2016)
| Page Range | 88251-88261 | |
| FR Document | 2016-29262 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 235 (Wednesday, December 7, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 88251-88261] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-29262] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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-2017-IHS-MSPI-0001. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number (CFDA): 93.933. Key Dates Application Deadline Date: January 9, 2017. Review Date: January 17-27, 2017. Earliest Anticipated Start Date: February 15, 2017. Signed Tribal Resolutions Due Date: January 9, 2017. Proof of Non-Profit Status Due Date: January 9, 2017. 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 applications for grants for the [[Page 88252]] 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 Principal Deputy 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 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 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. 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 use.'' Grants will be awarded in three IHS Areas: Navajo Area, Phoenix Area, and the Tucson Area. The last FOA did not yield the full allocation of funds for these three IHS Areas. 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: 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/ bestpractices/) 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 and Tribes 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]. II. Award Information Type of Award Grant. Estimated Funds Available The total amount of funding identified for awards is approximately $1,417,142 for all three IHS areas. Applicants will be awarded according to their location within their respective IHS service area and will not compete [[Page 88253]] with applicants from other IHS service areas. 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. The IHS is under no obligation to make awards that are selected for funding under this announcement. Anticipated Number of Awards Approximately six awards will be issued under this funding opportunity announcement. The funding breakdown by area is as follows: Navajo IHS Service Area IHS expects to provide approximately $819,142 in total awards. Applicants may apply for amounts between $200,000-$400,000, or, if applying on behalf of the entire Tribe, IHS will accept applications for the entire award amount of $819,142. Phoenix IHS Service Area IHS expects to provide approximately $525,000 in total awards. Applicants should apply for $175,000. Tucson IHS Service Area IHS expects to make one award in the amount of $73,000. Applicants should apply for $73,000. Project Period The period of performance for this funding announcement will be for four years. Applicants should note that the first budget period will run from February 1, 2017 to September 29, 2017 (the first budget period will only be for 7 months, but a full 12 months of funding will be provided). Budget periods 2-4 will be for a 12 month period and run consecutively from September 30, 2017 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:A Federally-recognized Indian Tribe 25 U.S.C. 1603(14). A Tribal organization 25 U.S.C. 1603(26). 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 an application's budget exceeds the maximum funding amount listed for the applicant's IHS area breakdown 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. 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 they will not receive any IHS funds until such time as they have submitted a signed resolution 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). [cir] Includes the Tribe or Tribal organization 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). [[Page 88254]] 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); 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) 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: https://harvester.census.gov/facdissem/Main.aspx. 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 establishes that the Tribe or Tribal organization understands the problems and can reasonably address them and provides background information on the Tribe or Tribal organization. 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 point, 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, type written, have consecutively numbered pages, use black type not smaller than 12 points, 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 will 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 or Tribal organization 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 budget 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. Part D: Organizational Capacity and Staffing/Administration Describe the management capability and experience of the applicant Tribe or Tribal organization and other participating organizations in administering similar grants and projects. Discuss the applicant Tribe or Tribal organization 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. [[Page 88255]] 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. 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 and transferred to the GrantSolutions system to comply with the grant requirements. 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 area 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 Budget Year 1 only. The budget should match the scope of work described in the project narrative for the first budget 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 downloaded 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. 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. 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 needs to submit a paper application instead of submitting electronically through Grants.gov, a [[Page 88256]] waiver must be requested. A written waiver request must be sent to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected]. 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. 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 5:00 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. 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. 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, you may 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/. 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, [[Page 88257]] 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 or Tribal organization has worked with or currently works with. [Note: The attachment will not count as part of the 20-page maximum.] C. Organizational Capacity and Staffing/Administration (15 points) (1) Describe the management capability and experience of the applicant Tribe or Tribal organization 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 or Tribal organization). 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 or Tribal organization 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 [[Page 88258]] 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 TECs for each IHS area. 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 Budget Year 1 only. The budget should match the scope of work described in the project narrative for the first budget 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. 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 summary statement will be sent to the Authorized Organizational Representative that is identified on the face page (SF-424) of the application. The IHS program office will also provide additional contact information [[Page 88259]] 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 fiscal year 2017, 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 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 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 [[Page 88260]] 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/ocr/about-us/contact-us/headquarters-and-regional-addresses/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 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]. 2. Questions on grants management and fiscal matters may be directed to: [[Page 88261]] 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. Phone: (301) 443-2114; or the DGM main line (301) 443-5204. Fax: (301) 594-0899. E-Mail: [email protected]. VIII. Other Information The Public Health Service strongly encourages all cooperative agreement and contract recipients to provide a smoke-free workplace and promote the non-use of all tobacco products. In addition, Public Law 103-227, the Pro-Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking in certain facilities (or in some cases, any portion of the facility) in which regular or routine education, library, day care, health care, or early childhood development services are provided to children. This is consistent with the HHS mission to protect and advance the physical and mental health of the American people. Dated: November 29, 2016. Mary Smith, Principal Deputy Director, Indian Health Service. 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corrective action plans for Department- a. Division of Payment Integrity efforts to prepare OPDIVs for
wide financial systems to remediate Improvement. The Division: implementation and future changes to
security vulnerabilities and audit (1) Implements the Improper the enterprise-wide system;
findings; Payments Information Act of 2002, the (3) Provides operations and
(4) Collaborates with the HHS Office Improper Payments Elimination and maintenance support for the enterprise-
of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Recovery Act of 2010, the Improper wide system;
and ensures that financial systems Payments Elimination and Recovery (4) Assigns single audit findings to
security controls are comprehensive, Improvement Act of 2012, and improper OPDIVs and STAFFDIVs for resolution;
effective, and efficient; and payment related Executive Orders and (5) Ensures HHS’ single audit findings
(5) Provides oversight of the security other regulatory requirements; are resolved in accordance with the
controls environment for OF-managed (2) Provides analysis of high risk guidelines promulgated in the Uniform
financial systems. programs and coordinates error rate Guidance (2 CFR part 200);
e. Division of Systems Planning and measurements and CAPs for high risk (6) Performs analysis on audit data to
Development. The Division: programs; assist in targeting corrective actions and
(1) Performs the planning, design, (3) Coordinates efforts among OPDIVs reducing future findings; and
development, and implementation of to recapture improper payments; (7) Leads other activities that support
Department-wide financial systems, (4) Identifies and shares best practices the implementation of the enterprise-
on addressing improper payments with wide system and usage of the data
including UFMS, CFRS and FBIS;
HHS leadership; maintained in the system.
(2) Coordinates activities to enhance
(5) Coordinates implementation of the II. Delegations of Authority. All
the Department-wide financial systems ‘‘Do Not Pay’’ initiative at HHS;
environment; delegations and re-delegations of
(6) Prepares reports and briefings, and authority made to officials and
(3) Collaborates with other business makes recommendations to senior HHS
domains to integrate mixed financial employees of affected organizational
leadership, OPDIVs, OMB and other components will continue in them or
systems; stakeholders on improper payment
(4) Identifies and plans for the their successors pending further re-
initiatives; and delegation, provided they are consistent
integration of new technologies and (7) Leads other activities that support
programs into the financial systems with this reorganization.
improving payment accuracy.
environment, based on analysis of b. Division of Audit Resolution. The Dated: November 30, 2016.
industry trends, best practices, and Division: Colleen Barros,
current/future business requirements; (1) Reviews, resolves, and Acting Assistant Secretary for
and coordinates, where necessary, the single Administration.
(5) Administers a data governance audit findings of grantees affecting the [FR Doc. 2016–29332 Filed 12–6–16; 8:45 am]
program, including supporting the programs of more than one OPDIV or BILLING CODE 4150–24–P
implementation of Department-wide other Federal agency;
financial definitions and data structures. (2) Coordinates and provides
f. Division of Systems Operations and technical assistance to grantees and DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
Maintenance. The Division: HHS Divisions on all aspects of single HUMAN SERVICES
(1) Provides comprehensive IT service audit resolution in an effort to reduce
management (operations and the number and significance of single Indian Health Service
maintenance) for Department-wide audit findings;
financial systems, including UFMS, (3) Works with HHS’s Single Audit Division of Behavioral Health, Office of
CFRS, FBIS, and other business systems, Coordinator to streamline and enhance Clinical and Preventive Services;
and ensures the applications are secure, the efficiency of the audit resolution Methamphetamine and Suicide
reliable, and available; process; Prevention Initiative—Generation
(2) Coordinates and executes the (4) Interprets single audit guidance Indigenous (Gen–I) Initiative Support
activities and processes required to and establishes and monitors
Announcement Type: New.
deliver and manage services at agreed Department policies regarding audit
Funding Announcement Number:
levels to business users and customers; resolution and associated metrics and
HHS–2017–IHS–MSPI–0001.
(3) Manages the technology that is analytics; Catalog of Federal Domestic
used to deliver and support services; (5) Prepares reports, briefings, and
Assistance Number (CFDA): 93.933.
and makes recommendations to senior HHS
(4) Manages activities to resolve leadership, OPDIVs, and other Key Dates
security vulnerabilities and audit stakeholders regarding single audit Application Deadline Date: January 9,
findings identified within the managed resolution activities; 2017.
systems. (6) Prepares the Management Report Review Date: January 17–27, 2017.
4. Office of Program Audit on Final Action; Earliest Anticipated Start Date:
(7) Ensures HHS compliance with the February 15, 2017.
Coordination (AMS3). The Office of
Uniform Guidance (2 CFR part 200); and Signed Tribal Resolutions Due Date:
Program Audit Coordination (OPAC) (8) Leads other activities that support
serves as the central point of contact for January 9, 2017.
and advance audit resolution. Proof of Non-Profit Status Due Date:
coordinating program audit support
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c. Division of Audit Tracking and
through payment accuracy and audit January 9, 2017.
Analysis. The Division:
resolution activities across the (1) Develops, implements, and I. Funding Opportunity Description
Department. The Office includes: manages an enterprise-wide audit
Æ Division of Payment Integrity tracking and analytics system that Statutory Authority
Improvement includes at a minimum: single audits, The Indian Health Service (IHS), an
Æ Division of Audit Resolution OIG audits, and GAO audits; agency which is part of the Department
Æ Division of Audit Tracking and (2) Oversees and coordinates of Health and Human Services (HHS), is
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• Tribal Resolution(s) (only required separate Word document that is no the population of focus including age,
for Indian Tribes and Tribal longer than 20 pages and must: be race, gender, ethnicity, culture/cultural
organizations). single-spaced, type written, have identity, language, sexual orientation,
• Letter(s) of Support: consecutively numbered pages, use disability, and literacy.
Æ For all applicants: local black type not smaller than 12 points, • If the applicant plans to include an
organizational partners; and be printed on one side only of advisory body in the project, describe its
Æ For all applicants: community standard size 8-1/2″ x 11″ paper. membership, roles and functions, and
partners; Be sure to succinctly address and frequency of meetings.
Æ For Tribal organizations: from the answer all questions listed under the • Describe how the efforts of the
board of directors (or relevant Project Narrative section and place them proposed project will be coordinated
equivalent); under the evaluation review criteria with any other related Federal grants,
• 501(c)(3) Certificate (if applicable). (refer to Section V.1, Evaluation criteria including IHS, the Substance Abuse and
• Biographical sketches for all key in this announcement) and place all Mental Health Services Administration
personnel (e.g., project director, project responses and required information in (SAMHSA), or Bureau of Indian Affairs
coordinator, grants coordinator, etc.). the correct section (noted below), or (BIA) services provided in the
• Contractor/consultant qualifications they will not be considered or scored. community (if applicable).
and scope of work. These narratives will assist the • Identify any other organization(s)
• Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Objective Review Committee (ORC) in that will participate in the proposed
(SF–LLL). becoming familiar with the applicant’s project. Describe their roles and
• Certification Regarding Lobbying activities and accomplishments prior to responsibilities and demonstrate their
(GG-Lobbying Form). this grant award. If the narrative exceeds commitment to the project. Include a
• Copy of current Negotiated Indirect the page limit, only the first 20 pages list of these organizations as an
Cost rate (IDC) agreement (required in will be reviewed. The 20-page limit for attachment to the application. In the
order to receive IDC). the narrative does not include the table attached list, indicate the organizations
• Documentation of current Office of of contents, abstract, statement of need, that the Tribe or Tribal organization has
Management and Budget (OMB) work plan, standard forms, Tribal worked with or currently works with.
Financial Audit (if applicable). resolutions, budget or budget narrative, [Note: The attachment will not count as
Acceptable forms of documentation and/or other appendix items. part of the 20-page maximum].
include: There are five (5) parts to the project
Æ Email confirmation from Federal Part C: Timeline Chart
narrative:
Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) that audits • Part A—Goals and Objectives; • Provide a one-year (first budget
were submitted; or • Part B—Project Activities; year) timeline chart depicting a realistic
Æ Face sheets from audit reports. • Part C—Timeline Chart (template timeline for the project period showing
These can be found on the FAC Web provided); key activities, milestones, and
site: https://harvester.census.gov/ • Part D—Organizational Capacity responsible staff. These key activities
facdissem/Main.aspx. and Staffing/Administration; and should include the requirements
Public Policy Requirements • Part E—Plan for Local Data outlined for MSPI Purpose Area #4.
Collection. [Note: The timeline chart should be
All Federal-wide public policies See below for additional details about included as part of the Project Narrative
apply to IHS grants and cooperative what must be included in the narrative. as specified here. It should not be
agreements with exception of the Part A: Goals and Objectives placed as an attachment.]. The timeline
discrimination policy. chart should not exceed one page.
• Describe the purpose of the
Requirements for Statement of Need proposed project that includes a clear Part D: Organizational Capacity and
statement of goals and objectives. Staffing/Administration
The statement of need describes the
history and current situation in the • Address the four (4) broad • Describe the management capability
applicant’s Tribal community objectives listed for MSPI Purpose Area and experience of the applicant Tribe or
(‘‘community’’ means the applicant’s #4 and the objectives should be clearly Tribal organization and other
Tribe, village, Tribal organization, or outlined in the project narrative. If the participating organizations in
consortium of Tribes or Tribal application does not address all four administering similar grants and
organizations). The statement of need broad objectives, the application will be projects.
provides the facts and evidence that considered ineligible and will not be • Discuss the applicant Tribe or
support the need for the project and reviewed for further consideration. Tribal organization experience and
establishes that the Tribe or Tribal Part B: Project Activities capacity to provide culturally
organization understands the problems • Describe how project activities will appropriate/competent services to the
and can reasonably address them and increase the capacity of the identified community and specific populations of
provides background information on the community to plan and improve the focus.
Tribe or Tribal organization. The coordination of a collaborative • Describe the resources available for
statement of need must not exceed two behavioral health and wellness service the proposed project (e.g., facilities,
single-spaced pages and must be type systems. equipment, information technology
• Describe anticipated barriers to systems, and financial management
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written, have consecutively number
pages, use black type not smaller than progress of the project and how the systems).
12 point, and printed on one side of barriers will be addressed. • Describe how project continuity
standard size 8-1/2″ × 11″ paper. • Discuss how the proposed approach will be maintained if/when there is a
addresses the local language, concepts, change in the operational environment
Requirements for Project, Budget and attitudes, norms and values about (e.g., staff turnover, change in project
Budget Narratives suicide, and/or substance use. leadership, change in elected officials)
A. Project Narrative: This narrative, or • Describe how the proposed project to ensure project stability over the life
proposed approach, should be a will address issues of diversity within of the grant.
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• Provide a complete list of staff reports will be collected annually and downloaded at the MSPI Web site
positions for the project, including the throughout the project on a Web-based at: https://www.ihs.gov/mspi.
project director, project coordinator, and data portal and transferred to the
3. Submission Dates and Times
other key personnel, showing the role of GrantSolutions system to comply with
each and their level of effort and the grant requirements. Progress reports Applications must be submitted
qualifications. include the compilation of quantitative electronically through Grants.gov by
• Include position descriptions as (numerical) data (e.g., number served, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
attachments to the project proposal/ screenings completed, etc.) and on the Application Deadline Date listed
application for the project director, qualitative or narrative (text) data (e.g., in the Key Dates section on page one of
project coordinator, and all key program accomplishments, barriers to this announcement. Any application
personnel. Position descriptions should implementation, and description of received after the application deadline
not exceed one page each. [Note: partnership and coalition work). will not be accepted for processing, nor
Attachments will not count against the The reporting portal will be open to will it be given further consideration for
20 page maximum]. project staff on a 24 hour/7 day week funding. Grants.gov will notify the
• For individuals that are identified basis for the duration of each reporting applicant via email if the application is
and currently on staff, include a period. In addition, Federal financial rejected.
biographical sketch (not to include report forms (SF–425), which document If technical challenges arise and
personally identifiable information) for funds received and expended during the assistance is required with the
the project director, project coordinator, reporting period, will be available. electronic application process, contact
and other key positions as attachments Required financial forms will be Grants.gov Customer Support via email
to the project proposal/application. available from the IHS DGM, and other to support@grants.gov or at (800) 518–
Each biographical sketch should not required forms will be provided 4726. Customer Support is available to
exceed one page. Reviewers will not throughout the funding period by DGM address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days
consider information past page one. or the IHS Division of Behavioral Health a week (except on Federal holidays). If
[Note: Attachments will not count (DBH). All document/materials are to be problems persist, contact Mr. Gettys
against the 20 page maximum]. Do not submitted online. Technical assistance (Paul.Gettys@ihs.gov), DGM Grant
include any of the following: for Web-based data entry and for the Systems Coordinator, by telephone at
D Personally Identifiable Information; completion of required fiscal documents (301) 443–2114 or (301) 443–5204.
D Resumes; or will be timely and readily available to Please be sure to contact Mr. Gettys at
D Curriculum Vitae. awardees by assigned IHS area project least ten days prior to the application
Part E: Plan for Local Data Collection officers. deadline. Please do not contact the DGM
B. Budget and Budget Narrative: The until you have received a Grants.gov
• Describe the applicant’s plan for applicant is required to include a line
gathering local data, submitting data tracking number. In the event you are
item budget for all expenditures not able to obtain a tracking number,
requirements, and document the identifying reasonable and allowable
applicant’s ability to ensure accurate call the DGM as soon as possible.
costs necessary to accomplish the goals
data tracking and reporting. Describe and objectives as outlined in the project 4. Intergovernmental Review
how members of the community narrative for Budget Year 1 only. The Executive Order 12372 requiring
(including youth and families that may budget should match the scope of work intergovernmental review is not
receive services) will be involved in the described in the project narrative for the applicable to this program.
planning, implementation, and data first budget year expenses only. The
collection. page limitation should not exceed four 5. Funding Restrictions
Funded projects are required to single-spaced pages. • Pre-award costs are not allowable.
coordinate data collection efforts with The applicant must provide a • The available funds are inclusive of
their assigned regional Technical narrative justification for all items direct and appropriate indirect costs.
Assistance (TA) Provider for evaluation. included in the proposed line item • Only one grant/cooperative
The regional TA Providers for budget supporting the mission and goals agreement will be awarded per
evaluation are the Tribal Epidemiology of MSPI, as well as a description of applicant.
Centers (TECs) for each IHS area. The existing resources and other support the • IHS will not acknowledge receipt of
TA Providers for evaluation are funded applicant expects to receive for the applications.
by IHS. Awardees will work with their proposed project. Other support is
assigned regional TA Provider for 6. Electronic Submission Requirements
defined as funds or resources, whether
evaluation to measure and track the core Federal, non-Federal or institutional, in All applications must be submitted
processes, outcomes, impacts, and direct support of activities through electronically. Please use the http://
benefits associated with the MSPI. fellowships, gifts, prizes, in-kind www.Grants.gov Web site to submit an
Awardees shall collect local data related contributions or non-Federal means. application electronically and select the
to the project and submit it in annual (This should correspond to Item #18 on ‘‘Find Grant Opportunities’’ link on the
progress reports to IHS and will assist the applicant’s SF–424, Estimated homepage. Download a copy of the
the national MSPI evaluation. The Funding.) Provide a narrative application package, complete it offline,
purpose of the national evaluation is to justification supporting the and then upload and submit the
assess the extent to which the projects completed application via the http://
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development or continued collaboration
are successful in achieving project goals with other partners regarding the www.Grants.gov Web site. Electronic
and objectives and to determine the proposed activities to be implemented. copies of the application may not be
impact of MSPI-related activities on submitted as attachments to email
individuals and the larger community. Templates messages addressed to IHS employees or
Progress reporting will be required on Templates are provided for the project offices.
national data elements related to narrative, timeline chart, budget and If the applicant needs to submit a
program outcomes and financial budget narrative, and biographical paper application instead of submitting
reporting for all awardees. Progress sketch. These templates can be located electronically through Grants.gov, a
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Federally recognized Tribe, language, B. Project Narrative/Proposed Approach commitment to the project. Include a
age, socioeconomic status, sexual (20 points) list of these organizations as an
identity (sexual orientation, gender The project narrative required attachment to the project proposal/
identity), and other relevant factors, components (listed as the six application. In the attached list, indicate
such as literacy. Describe the components in ‘‘Requirements for the organizations that the Tribe or Tribal
stakeholders and resources in the Project Narrative’’) together should not organization has worked with or
catchment area that can help implement exceed 20 single-spaced pages. currently works with. [Note: The
the needed infrastructure development. (1) Describe the purpose of the attachment will not count as part of the
(2) Based on the information and/or proposed project, including a clear 20-page maximum.]
data currently available, document the statement of goals and objectives. The C. Organizational Capacity and Staffing/
prevalence of suicide ideations, proposed project narrative is required to Administration (15 points)
attempts, clusters (groups of suicides or address all four objectives listed for (1) Describe the management
suicide attempts or both that occurred MSPI Purpose Area #4. Describe how capability and experience of the
close together in time and space), and achievement of goals will increase applicant Tribe or Tribal organization
completions, and substance use rates. system capacity to support the goals and and other participating organizations in
For this purpose area, the data should objectives or activities for MSPI Purpose administering similar grants and
be geared toward AI/AN children and Area #4 by showing how the project will projects.
youth. work with Native youth up to and (2) Identify the department/division
(3) Based on the information and/or including age 24. that will administer this project. Include
data currently available, document the (2) Describe how project activities a description of this entity, its function
need for an enhanced infrastructure to will increase the capacity of the and its placement within the
increase the capacity to implement, identified community to plan and organization (Tribe or Tribal
sustain, and improve effective substance improve the coordination of a organization). If the program is to be
abuse prevention and/or behavioral collaborative behavioral health and managed by a consortium or Tribal
health services in the proposed wellness service systems. Describe organization, identify how the project
catchment area that is consistent with anticipated barriers to progress of the office relates to the member community/
the purpose of the program and the project and how these barriers will be communities.
funding opportunity announcement. addressed. (3) Discuss the applicant Tribe or
Based on available data, describe the (3) Discuss how the proposed Tribal organization experience and
service gaps and other problems related approach addresses the local language, capacity to provide culturally
to the need for infrastructure concepts, attitudes, norms and values appropriate/competent services to the
development. Identify the source of the about suicide, and/or substance use. community and specific populations of
data. Documentation of need may come (4) Describe how the proposed project focus.
from a variety of qualitative and will address issues of diversity for (4) Describe the resources available
quantitative sources. Examples of data Native youth up to and including age 24 for the proposed project (e.g., facilities,
sources for the quantitative data that including race/ethnicity, gender, equipment, information technology
could be used are local epidemiologic culture/cultural identity, language, systems, and financial management
data (TECs, IHS area offices), state data sexual orientation, disability, and systems).
(e.g., from state needs assessments), literacy. (5) Describe how project continuity
and/or national data (e.g., SAMHSA’s (5) Describe how Native youth up to will be maintained if/when there is a
National Survey on Drug Use and and including ages 24 and families may change in the operational environment
Health or from National Center for receive services and how they will be (e.g., staff turnover, change in project
Health Statistics/Centers for Disease involved in the planning, leadership, change in elected officials)
Control reports, and census data). This implementation, and data collection and to ensure project stability over the life
list is not exhaustive; applicants may regional evaluation of the project. of the grant.
submit other valid data, as appropriate (6) Describe how the efforts of the (6) Provide a list of staff positions for
for the applicant’s program. proposed project will be coordinated the project, including the behavioral
with any other related Federal grants, health staff, project director, project
(4) Describe the current suicide
including IHS, SAMHSA, or BIA coordinator, and other key personnel,
prevention, substance abuse prevention,
services provided in the community (if showing the role of each and their level
trauma-related, and mental health
applicable). of effort and qualifications. Demonstrate
promotion activities happening in the
(7) Provide a timeline chart depicting successful project implementation for
applicant’s community/communities for
a realistic timeline for the 1-year project the level of effort budgeted for the
Native youth up to and including age 24
period showing key activities, behavioral health staff, project director,
and their families. Indicate which
milestones, and responsible staff. [Note: project coordinator, and other key staff.
organizations/entities are currently
The timeline chart should be part of the (7) Include position descriptions as
offering these activities and where the
project narrative as specified in the attachments to the application for the
resources come from to support them.
‘‘Requirements for Project Proposals’’ behavioral health staff, project director,
(5) Describe the current service gaps, section. It should not be placed as an project coordinator, and all key
including disconnection between attachment.] personnel. Position descriptions should
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available services and unmet needs of (8) If the applicant plans to include an not exceed one page each. [Note:
Native youth up to and including age 24 advisory body in the project, describe its Attachments will not count against the
and their families. membership, roles and functions, and 20 page maximum.]
(6) Describe potential project partners frequency of meetings. (8) For individuals that are currently
and community resources in the (9) Identify any other organization(s) on staff, include a biographical sketch
catchment area that can participate in that will participate in the proposed (not to include personally identifiable
the planning process and infrastructure project. Describe their roles and information) for each individual that
development. responsibilities and demonstrate their will be listed as the behavioral health
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staff, project director, project E. Budget and Budget Narrative (10 evaluation criteria in this funding
coordinator, and other key positions. points) announcement. The ORC could be
Describe the experience of identified The applicant is required to include a composed of both Tribal and Federal
staff in mental health promotion, line item budget for all expenditures reviewers appointed by the IHS program
suicide and substance abuse prevention identifying reasonable and allowable to review and make recommendations
work in the community/communities. costs necessary to accomplish the goals on these applications. The technical
Include each biographical sketch as and objectives as outlined in the project review process ensures selection of
attachments to the project proposal/ narrative for Budget Year 1 only. The quality projects in a national
application. Biographical sketches budget should match the scope of work competition for limited funding.
should not exceed one page per staff described in the project narrative for the Incomplete applications and
member. Reviewers will not consider first budget year expenses only. The applications that are non-responsive to
information past page one. [Note: budget and budget narrative must not the eligibility criteria will not be
Attachments will not count against the exceed four single-spaced pages. referred to the ORC. The applicant will
20 page maximum.] Do not include any The applicant must provide a be notified via email of this decision by
of the following: narrative justification of the items the Grants Management Officer of the
D Personally Identifiable Information; included in the proposed line item DGM. Applicants will be notified by
DGM, via email, to outline minor
D Resumes; or budget supporting the mission and goals
of MSPI, as well as a description of missing components (i.e., budget
D Curriculum Vitae. narratives, audit documentation, key
existing resources and other support the
D. Local Data Collection Plan (20 points) applicant expects to receive for the contact form) needed for an otherwise
proposed project. Other support is complete application. All missing
Describe the applicant’s plan for documents must be sent to DGM on or
gathering local data, submitting data defined as funds or resources, whether
Federal, non-Federal or institutional, in before the due date listed in the email
requirements, and document the of notification of missing documents
applicant’s ability to ensure accurate direct support of activities through
fellowships, gifts, prizes, in-kind required.
data tracking and reporting. Describe To obtain a minimum score for
how members of the community contributions or non-Federal means
(this should correspond to Item #18 on funding by the ORC, applicants must
(including Native youth up to and address all program requirements and
including age 24 and families that may the applicant’s SF–424, Estimated
Funding). Provide a narrative provide all required documentation.
receive services) will be involved in the
planning, implementation, and data justification supporting the VI. Award Administration Information
collection. development or continued collaboration
with other partners regarding the 1. Award Notices
Funded projects are required to proposed activities to be implemented. The Notice of Award (NoA) is a
coordinate data collection efforts with The Budget and Budget Narrative the legally binding document signed by the
their assigned regional TA Provider for applicant provides will be considered Grants Management Officer and serves
evaluation. The regional TA Providers by reviewers in assessing the applicant’s as the official notification of the grant
for evaluation are the TECs for each IHS submission, along with the material in award. The NoA will be initiated by the
area. The TA Providers for evaluation the Project Narrative. Applicants should DGM in our grant system,
are funded by IHS. Awardees will work ensure that the budget and budget GrantSolutions (https://
with their assigned regional TA narrative are aligned with the project www.grantsolutions.gov). Each entity
Provider for evaluation to measure and narrative. that is approved for funding under this
track the core processes, outcomes, announcement will need to request or
impacts, and benefits associated with Additional Documents Can Be have a user account in GrantSolutions
the MSPI. Awardees shall collect local Uploaded as Appendix Items in in order to retrieve their NoA. The NoA
data related to the project and submit it Grants.gov is the authorizing document for which
in annual progress reports to IHS and • Work plan, logic model and/or time funds are dispersed to the approved
will assist the national MSPI evaluation. line for proposed objectives. entities and reflects the amount of
The purpose of the national evaluation • Position descriptions for key staff. Federal funds awarded, the purpose of
is to assess the extent to which the • Resumes of key staff that reflect the grant, the terms and conditions of
projects are successful in achieving current duties. the award, the effective date of the
project goals and objectives and to • Consultant or contractor proposed award, and the budget/project period.
determine the impact of MSPI-related scope of work and letter of commitment
activities on individuals and the larger Disapproved Applicants
(if applicable).
community. • Current Indirect Cost Agreement. Applicants who received a score less
Progress reporting will be required on • Organizational chart. than the recommended funding level for
national selected data elements related • Map of area identifying project approval, 65 points, and were deemed
to program outcomes and financial location(s). to be disapproved by the ORC, will
reporting for all awardees. Progress • Additional documents to support receive an Executive Summary
reports will be collected annually narrative (i.e., data tables, key news Statement from the IHS program office
throughout the project on a web-based within 30 days of the conclusion of the
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
articles, etc.).
data portal. Progress reports include the ORC outlining the strengths and
compilation of quantitative (numerical) 2. Review and Selection weaknesses of their application
data (e.g., number served, screenings Each application will be prescreened submitted. The summary statement will
completed, etc.) and qualitative or by the DGM staff for eligibility and be sent to the Authorized Organizational
narrative (text) data (e.g., program completeness as outlined in the funding Representative that is identified on the
accomplishments, barriers to announcement. Applications that meet face page (SF–424) of the application.
implementation, and description of the eligibility criteria shall be reviewed The IHS program office will also
partnership and coalition work). for merit by the ORC based on provide additional contact information
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Donald Gooding, Grants Management Date: December 21, 2016. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Specialist, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Purpose and Activity: The CIPAC
Stop: 09E70, Rockville, MD 20857. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant facilitates interaction between
applications.
Phone: (301) 443–2298. government officials and representatives
Place: National Institutes of Health, 6701
Fax: (301) 594–0899. Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892 of the community of owners and/or
Email: Gooding.Donald@ihs.gov. (Telephone Conference Call). operators for each of the critical
3. Questions on systems matters may Contact Person: Jana Drgonova, Ph.D., infrastructure sectors defined by
be directed to: Paul Gettys, Grant Scientific Review Officer, Center for Presidential Policy Directive 21 and
Systems Coordinator, 5600 Fishers Scientific Review, National Institutes of identified in National Infrastructure
Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70, Rockville, MD Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5213, Protection Plan 2013: Partnering for
20857. Bethesda, MD 20892, jdrgonova@
mail.nih.gov.
Critical Infrastructure Security and
Phone: (301) 443–2114; or the DGM Resilience. The activities covered by the
main line (301) 443–5204. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance
Program Nos. 93.306, Comparative Medicine;
CIPAC include: Planning; coordinating
Fax: (301) 594–0899. E-Mail: among government and critical
Paul.Gettys@ihs.gov. 93.333, Clinical Research, 93.306, 93.333,
93.337, 93.393–93.396, 93.837–93.844, infrastructure owner and operator
VIII. Other Information 93.846–93.878, 93.892, 93.893, National partners; implementing security and
Institutes of Health, HHS) resilience program initiatives;
The Public Health Service strongly
Dated: December 1, 2016. conducting operational activities related
encourages all cooperative agreement
David Clary, to critical infrastructure security and
and contract recipients to provide a
Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory
resilience measures, incident response
smoke-free workplace and promote the
Committee Policy. and recovery; reconstituting critical
non-use of all tobacco products. In
infrastructure assets and systems from
addition, Public Law 103–227, the Pro- [FR Doc. 2016–29266 Filed 12–6–16; 8:45 am]
manmade and naturally occurring
Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking BILLING CODE 4140–01–P
events; sharing threat, vulnerability, risk
in certain facilities (or in some cases,
mitigation, and business continuity
any portion of the facility) in which
information; and distributing best
regular or routine education, library, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND practices and lessons learned at the
day care, health care, or early childhood SECURITY classified and unclassified levels.
development services are provided to
[Docket No. DHS–2016–0015) Organizational Structure: CIPAC
children. This is consistent with the
members are organized into 16 critical
HHS mission to protect and advance the The Critical Infrastructure Partnership infrastructure sectors. These sectors
physical and mental health of the Advisory Council have a Government Coordinating
American people.
AGENCY: National Protection and Council whose membership includes: (i)
Dated: November 29, 2016. A lead Federal agency that is defined as
Programs Directorate, DHS.
Mary Smith, the Sector-Specific Agency; (ii) all
ACTION: Quarterly Critical Infrastructure
Principal Deputy Director, Indian Health
Partnership Advisory Council relevant Federal, State, local, tribal,
Service. and/or territorial government agencies
membership update.
[FR Doc. 2016–29262 Filed 12–6–16; 8:45 am] (or their representative bodies) whose
BILLING CODE 4165–16–P SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland mission interests also involve the scope
Security (DHS) announced the of the CIPAC activities for that
establishment of the Critical particular sector; and (iii) a Sector
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Coordinating Council (SCC), where
HUMAN SERVICES Council (CIPAC) in a Federal Register applicable, whose membership includes
Notice (71 FR 14930–14933) dated critical infrastructure owners and/or
National Institutes of Health March 24, 2006, which identified the operators or their representative trade
purpose of CIPAC, as well as its associations.
Center for Scientific Review; Notice of
membership. This notice provides: (i) CIPAC Membership: CIPAC
Closed Meeting
Quarterly CIPAC membership updates; Membership may include:
Pursuant to section 10(d) of the (ii) instructions on how the public can (i) Critical Infrastructure owner and
Federal Advisory Committee Act, as obtain the CIPAC membership roster operator members of a DHS-recognized
amended (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is and other information on the council; SCC, including their representative
hereby given of the following meeting. and (iii) information on recently trade associations or equivalent
The meeting will be closed to the completed CIPAC meetings. organization members of a SCC as
public in accordance with the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: determined by the SCC.
provisions set forth in sections Renee Murphy, Designated Federal (ii) Federal, State, local, and tribal
552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., Officer, Critical Infrastructure governmental entities comprising the
as amended. The grant applications and Partnership Advisory Council, Sector members of the GCC for each sector,
the discussions could disclose Outreach and Programs Division, Office including their representative
confidential trade secrets or commercial of Infrastructure Protection, National organizations; members of the State,
property such as patentable material, Protection and Programs Directorate, Local, Tribal, and Territorial
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
and personal information concerning U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Government Coordinating Council; and
individuals associated with the grant 245 Murray Lane, Mail Stop 0607, representatives of other Federal agencies
applications, the disclosure of which Arlington, VA 20598–0607; telephone: with responsibility for Critical
would constitute a clearly unwarranted (703) 603–5083; email: CIPAC@ Infrastructure activities.
invasion of personal privacy. hq.dhs.gov. CIPAC membership is organizational.
Name of Committee: Center for Scientific Responsible DHS Official: Renee Multiple individuals may participate in
Review Special Emphasis Panel, Structural Murphy, Designated Federal Officer for CIPAC activities on behalf of a member
Correlates of Prestin Activity. CIPAC. organization.
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