82 FR 20353 - Office of Direct Service and Contracting Tribes; Tribal Management Grant Program

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Indian Health Service

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 82 (May 1, 2017)

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FR Document		2017-08775

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Indian Health Service

Office of Direct Service and Contracting Tribes; Tribal
Management Grant Program

Announcement Type: New and Competing Continuation.
Funding Announcement Number: HHS-2017-IHS-TMD-0001.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 93.228.

Key Dates

Application Deadline Date: June 4, 2017.
Review Date: June 23-30, 2017.
Earliest Anticipated Start Date: September 1, 2017.
Signed Tribal Resolutions Due Date: June 4, 2017.
Proof of Non-Profit Status Due Date: June 4, 2017.

I. Funding Opportunity Description

Statutory Authority

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is accepting competitive grant
applications for the Tribal Management Grant (TMG) program. This
program is authorized under 25 U.S.C. 5322(b)(2) and 25 U.S.C. 5322(e)
of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA),
Public Law (Pub. L.) 93-638, as amended. This program is described in
the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) under 93.228.

Background

The TMG Program is a competitive grant program that is capacity
building and developmental in nature and has been available for
Federally-recognized Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations (T/TO)
since shortly after the passage of the ISDEAA in 1975. It was
established to assist T/TO to prepare for assuming all or part of
existing IHS programs, functions, services, and activities (PFSAs) and
further develop and improve their health management capability. The TMG
Program provides competitive grants to T/TO to establish goals and
performance measures for current health programs; assess current
management capacity to determine if new components are appropriate;
analyze programs to determine if T/TO management is practicable; and
develop infrastructure systems to manage or organize PFSAs.

Purpose

The purpose of this IHS grant announcement is to announce the
availability of the TMG Program to enhance and develop health
management infrastructure and assist T/TO in assuming all or part of
existing IHS PSFAs through a Title I contract and assist established
Title I contractors and Title V compactors to further develop and
improve their management capability. In addition, TMGs are available to
T/TO under the authority of 25 U.S.C. 5322(e) for (1) obtaining
technical assistance from providers designated by the T/TO (including
T/TO that operate mature contracts) for the purposes of program
planning and evaluation, including the development of any management
systems necessary for contract management and the development of cost
allocation plans for indirect cost rates; and (2) planning, designing,
monitoring, and evaluating Federal programs serving the T/TO, including
Federal administrative functions.

II. Award Information

Type of Award

Grant.

Estimated Funds Available

The total amount of funding identified for the current fiscal year
(FY) 2017 is approximately $2,412,000. Individual award amounts are
anticipated to be between $50,000 and $100,000. The amount of funding
available for new and competing continuation awards issued under this
announcement is subject to the availability of appropriations and
budgetary priorities of the Agency. The IHS is under no obligation to
make awards that are selected for funding under this announcement.

Anticipated Number of Awards

Approximately 16-18 awards will be issued under this program
announcement.

Project Period

The project periods vary based on the project type selected.
Project periods could run from one, two, or three years and will run
consecutively from the earliest anticipated start date of September 1,
2017 through August 31, 2018 for one year projects; September 1, 2017
through August 31, 2019 for two year projects; and September 1, 2017
through August 31, 2020 for three year projects. Please refer to
``Eligible TMG Project Types, Maximum Funding Levels and Project
Periods'' below for additional details. State the number of years for
the project period and include the exact dates.

III. Eligibility Information

1. Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: ``Indian Tribes'' and ``Tribal organizations''
(T/TO) as defined by the ISDEAA are eligible to apply for the TMG
Program. The definitions for each entity type are outlined below. Only
one application per T/TO is allowed.
Definitions: ``Indian Tribe'' means any Indian tribe, band, nation,
or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native
village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established
pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688) [43
U.S.C. 1601 et seq.], which is recognized as eligible for the special
programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because
of their status as Indians. 25 U.S.C. 5304(e).
``Tribal organization'' means the recognized governing body of any
Indian tribe; any legally established organization of Indians which is
controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by such governing body or which is
democratically elected by the adult members of the Indian community to
be served by such organization and which includes the maximum
participation of Indians in all phases of its activities. 25 U.S.C.
5304(l).
Tribal organizations must provide proof of non-profit status.

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Eligible TMG Project Types, Maximum Funding Levels and Project
Periods: The TMG Program consists of four project types: (1)
Feasibility study; (2) planning; (3) evaluation study; and (4) health
management structure. Applicants may submit applications for one
project type only. Applicants must state the project type selected.
Applications that address more than one project type will be considered
ineligible. The maximum funding levels noted include both direct and
indirect costs. Applicant budgets may not exceed the maximum funding
level or project period identified for a project type. Applicants whose
budget or project period exceed the maximum funding level or project
period will be deemed ineligible and will not be reviewed. Please refer
to Section IV.5, ``Funding Restrictions'' for further information
regarding ineligible project activities.
1. FEASIBILITY STUDY (Maximum funding/project period: $70,000/12
months)
The Feasibility Study must include a study of a specific IHS
program or segment of a program to determine if Tribal management of
the program is possible. The study shall present the planned approach,
training, and resources required to assume Tribal management of the
program. The study must include the following four components:
Health needs and health care services assessments that
identify existing health care services and delivery systems, program
divisibility issues, health status indicators, unmet needs, volume
projections, and demand analysis.
Management analysis of existing management structures,
proposed management structures, implementation plans and requirements,
and personnel staffing requirements and recruitment barriers.
Financial analysis of historical trends data, financial
projections and new resource requirements for program management costs
and analysis of potential revenues from Federal/non-Federal sources.
Decision statement/report that incorporates findings,
conclusions and recommendations; the presentation of the study and
recommendations to the Tribal governing body for determination
regarding whether Tribal assumption of program(s) is desirable or
warranted.
2. PLANNING (Maximum funding/project period: $50,000/12 months)
Planning projects entail a collection of data to establish goals
and performance measures for the operation of current health programs
or anticipated PFSAs under a Title I contract. Planning projects will
specify the design of health programs and the management systems
(including appropriate policies and procedures) to accomplish the
health priorities of the T/TO. For example, planning projects could
include the development of a Tribal Specific Health Plan or a Strategic
Health Plan, etc. Please note that updated Healthy People information
and Healthy People 2020 objectives are available in electronic format
at the following Web site: http://www.health.gov/healthypeople/publications. The Public Health Service (PHS) encourages applicants
submitting strategic health plans to address specific objectives of
Healthy People 2020.
3. EVALUATION STUDY (Maximum funding/project period: $50,000/12
months)
The Evaluation Study must include a systematic collection,
analysis, and interpretation of data for the purpose of determining the
value of a program. The extent of the evaluation study could relate to
the goals and objectives, policies and procedures, or programs
regarding targeted groups. The evaluation study could also be used to
determine the effectiveness and efficiency of a Tribal program
operation (i.e., direct services, financial management, personnel, data
collection and analysis, third-party billing, etc.), as well as to
determine the appropriateness of new components of a Tribal program
operation that will assist Tribal efforts to improve their health care
delivery systems.
4. HEALTH MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE (Average funding/project period:
$100,000/12 months; maximum funding/project period: $300,000/36 months)
The first year maximum funding level is limited to $150,000 for
multi-year projects. The Health Management Structure component allows
for implementation of systems to manage or organize PFSAs. Management
structures include health department organizations, health boards, and
financial management systems, including systems for accounting,
personnel, third-party billing, medical records, management information
systems, etc. This includes the design, improvement, and correction of
management systems that address weaknesses identified through quality
control measures, internal control reviews, and audit report findings
under required financial audits and ISDEAA requirements.
For the minimum standards for the management systems used by Indian
T/TO when carrying out self-determination contracts, please see 25 CFR
part 900, Contracts Under the Indian Self-Determination and Education
Assistance Act, Subpart F--``Standards for Tribal or Tribal
Organization Management Systems,'' Sec. Sec. 900.35-900.60. For
operational provisions applicable to carrying out self-governance
compacts, please see 42 CFR part 137, Tribal Self-Governance, Subpart
I,--``Operational Provisions'' Sec. Sec. 137.160-137.220.
Please see Section IV ``Application and Submission Information''
for information on how to obtain a copy of the TMG application package.
To be eligible for this ``New/Competing, Continuation
Announcement,'' an applicant must be one of the following as defined by
25 U.S.C. 5304:
i. An Indian Tribe, as defined by 25 U.S.C. 5304(e); or
ii. A Tribal organization, as defined by 25 U.S.C. 5304(l).

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

2. Cost Sharing or Matching

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

3. Other Requirements

If application budgets exceed the highest dollar amount outlined
under the ``Estimated Funds Available'' section within this funding
announcement, the application will be considered ineligible and will
not be reviewed for further consideration. If deemed ineligible, IHS
will not return the application. The applicant will be notified by
email by the Division of Grants Management (DGM) of this decision.
The following documentation is required.

Tribal Resolution

A. 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

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resolution cannot be submitted with the electronic application
submission prior to the official application deadline date, a draft
Tribal resolutions 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.
B. Tribal organizations applying for technical assistance and/or
training grants must submit documentation that the Tribal organization
is applying upon the request of the Indian Tribe/Tribes it intends to
serve.
C. Documentation for Priority I participation requires a copy of
the Federal Register notice or letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs
verifying establishment of Federally-recognized Tribal status within
the last five years. The date on the documentation must reflect that
Federal recognition was received during or after March 2012.
D. Documentation for Priority II participation requires a copy of
the most current transmittal letter and Attachment A from the
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector
General (OIG), National External Audit Review Center (NEAR). See
``FUNDING PRIORITIES'' below for more information. If an applicant is
unable to locate a copy of the most recent transmittal letter or needs
assistance with audit issues, information or technical assistance may
be obtained by contacting the IHS, Office of Finance and Accounting,
Division of Audit at (301) 443-1270, or the NEAR help line at (800)
732-0679 or (816) 426-7720. Federally-recognized Indian Tribes or
Tribal organizations not subject to Single Audit Act requirements must
provide a financial statement identifying the Federal dollars in the
footnotes. The financial statement must also identify specific
weaknesses/recommendations that will be addressed in the TMG proposal
and that are related to 25 CFR part 900, subpart F--``Standards for
Tribal and Tribal Organization Management Systems.''
E. Documentation of Consortium participation--If an Indian Tribe
submitting an application is a member of an eligible intertribal
consortium, the Tribe must:

--Identify the consortium.
--Indicate if the consortium intends to submit a TMG application.
--Demonstrate that the Tribe's application does not duplicate or
overlap any objectives of the consortium's application.
--Identify all consortium member Tribes.
--Identify if any of the member Tribes intend to submit a TMG
application of their own.
--Demonstrate that the consortium's application does not duplicate or
overlap any objectives of the other consortium members who may be
submitting their own TMG application.

Funding Priorities: The IHS has established the following funding
priorities for TMG awards:
PRIORITY I--Any Indian Tribe that has received Federal
recognition (including restored, funded, or unfunded) within the past
five years, specifically received during or after March 2012, will be
considered Priority I.
PRIORITY II--Federally-recognized Indian Tribes or Tribal
organizations submitting a competing continuation application or a new
application for the sole purpose of addressing audit material
weaknesses will be considered Priority II.
Priority II participation is only applicable to the Health
Management Structure project type. For more information, see ``Eligible
TMG Project Types, Maximum Funding Levels and Project Periods'' in
Section II.
PRIORITY III--Eligible Direct Service and Title I
Federally-recognized Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations submitting a
competing continuation application or a new application will be
considered Priority III.
PRIORITY IV--Eligible Title V Self Governance Federally-
recognized Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations submitting a competing
continuation or a new application will be considered Priority IV.
The funding of approved Priority I applicants will occur before the
funding of approved Priority II applicants. Priority II applicants will
be funded before approved Priority III applicants. Priority III
applicants will be funded before Priority IV applicants. Funds will be
distributed until depleted.
The following definitions are applicable to the PRIORITY II
category:
Audit finding means deficiencies which the auditor is required by
45 CFR 75.516, to report in the schedule of findings and questioned
costs.
Material weakness--``Statements on Auditing Standards 115'' defines
material weakness as a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in
internal control, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a
material misstatement of the entity's financial statements will not be
prevented, or detected and corrected on a timely basis.
Significant deficiency--Statements on Auditing Standards 115
defines significant deficiency as a deficiency, or a combination of
deficiencies, in internal control that is less severe than a material
weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with
governance.
The audit findings are identified in Attachment A of the
transmittal letter received from the HHS/OIG/NEAR. Please identify the
material weaknesses to be addressed by underlining the item(s) listed
on the Attachment A.
Federally-recognized Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations not
subject to Single Audit Act requirements must provide a financial
statement identifying the Federal dollars received in the footnotes.
The financial statement should also identify specific weaknesses/
recommendations that will be addressed in the TMG proposal and that are
related to 25 CFR part 900, subpart F--``Standards for Tribal and
Tribal Organization Management Systems.''

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 https://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

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application package. Mandatory documents for all applicants include:
Table of contents.
Abstract (one page) summarizing the project.
Application forms:
[cir] SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance.
[cir] SF-424A, Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs.
[cir] SF-424B, Assurances--Non-Construction Programs.
Budget Justification and Narrative (must be single spaced
and not exceed five pages).
Project Narrative (must be single spaced and not exceed 15
pages).
[cir] Background information on the organization.
[cir] Proposed scope of work, objectives, and activities that
provide a description of what will be accomplished, including a one-
page Timeframe Chart.
Tribal resolution.
501(c)(3) Certificate (if applicable).
Position descriptions for key personnel.
Contractor/Consultant resumes or qualifications and scope
of work.
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL).
Certification Regarding Lobbying (GG-Lobbying Form).
Copy of current Negotiated Indirect Cost rate (IDC)
agreement (required) in order to receive IDC.
Organizational Chart (optional).
Documentation of current Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) Financial Audit (if applicable).
[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 Project and Budget Narratives

A. Project Narrative: This narrative should be a separate Word
document that is no longer than 15 pages and must: Be single-spaced, be
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 answer all questions listed under the
evaluation criteria (refer to Section V.1, Evaluation criteria in this
announcement) and place all responses and required information in the
correct section (noted below), or they shall not be considered or
scored. These narratives will assist the Objective Review Committee
(ORC) in becoming familiar with the applicant's activities and
accomplishments prior to this possible grant award. If the narrative
exceeds the page limit, only the first 15 pages will be reviewed. The
15-page limit for the narrative does not include the work plan,
standard forms, Tribal resolutions, table of contents, budget, budget
justifications, narratives, and/or other appendix items.
There are three parts to the narrative: Part A--Program
Information; Part B--Program Planning and Evaluation; and Part C--
Program Report. See below for additional details about what must be
included in the narrative.
Part A: Program Information (2 page limitation)
Section 1: Needs
Describe how the T/TO has determined the need to either enhance or
develop its management capability to either assume PFSAs or not in the
interest of self-determination. Note the progression of previous TMG
projects/awards if applicable.
Part B: Program Planning and Evaluation (11 page limitation)
Section 1: Program Plans
Describe fully and clearly the direction the T/TO plans to take
with the selected TMG project type in addressing their health
management infrastructure including how the T/TO plans to demonstrate
improved health and services to the community or communities it serves.
Include proposed timelines.
Section 2: Program Evaluation
Describe fully and clearly the improvements that will be made by
the T/TO that will impact their management capability or prepare them
for future improvements to their organization that will allow them to
manage their health care system and identify the anticipated or
expected benefits for the Tribe.
Part C: Program Report (2 page limitation)
Section 1: Describe major accomplishments over the last 24 months.
Please identify and describe significant program achievements
associated with the delivery of quality health services. Provide a
comparison of the actual accomplishments to the goals established for
the project period, or if applicable, provide justification for the
lack of progress.
Section 2: Describe major activities over the last 24 months.
Please identify and summarize recent major health related project
activities of the work done during the project period.
B. Budget Narrative (5 page limitation)
This narrative must include a line item budget with a narrative
justification for all expenditures identifying reasonable allowable,
allocable costs necessary to accomplish the goals and objectives as
outlined in the project narrative. Budget should match the scope of
work described in the project narrative.

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 will be awarded per applicant.
IHS will not acknowledge receipt of applications.
The TMG may not be used to support recurring operational
programs or to replace existing public and private resources. Funding
received under a recurring Public Law 93-638 contract cannot be totally
supplanted or totally replaced. Exception is allowed to charge a
portion or percentage of salaries of

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existing staff positions involved in implementing the TMG grant, if
applicable. However, this percentage of TMG funding must reflect
supplementation of funding for the project and not supplantation of
existing ISDEAA contract funds. Supplementation is ``adding to a
program'' whereas supplantation is ``taking the place of'' funds. An
entity cannot use the TMG funds to supplant the ISDEAA contract or
recurring funding.
Ineligible Project Activities--The inclusion of the
following projects or activities in an application will render the
application ineligible.
[cir] Planning and negotiating activities associated with the
intent of a Tribe to enter the IHS Self-Governance Project. A separate
grant program is administered by the IHS for this purpose. Prospective
applicants interested in this program should contact Ms. Anna Johnson,
Policy Analyst, Office of Tribal Self-Governance, Indian Health
Service, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Stop 08E05, Rockville, MD, 20857,
(301) 443-7821, and request information concerning the ``Tribal Self-
Governance Program Planning Cooperative Agreement Announcement'' or the
``Negotiation Cooperative Agreement Announcement.''
[cir] Projects related to water, sanitation, and waste management.
[cir] Projects that include direct patient care and/or equipment to
provide those medical services to be used to establish or augment or
continue direct patient clinical care. Medical equipment that is
allowable under the Special Diabetes Program for Indians is not
allowable under the TMG Program.
[cir] Projects that include recruitment efforts for direct patient
care services.
[cir] Projects that include long-term care or provision of any
direct services.
[cir] Projects that include tuition, fees, or stipends for
certification or training of staff to provide direct services.
[cir] Projects that include pre-planning, design, and planning of
construction for facilities, including activities relating to program
justification documents.
[cir] Projects that propose more than one project type. Refer to
Section II, ``Award Information,'' specifically ``Eligible TMG Project
Types, Maximum Funding Levels and Project Periods'' for more
information. An example of a proposal with more than one project type
that would be considered ineligible may include the creation of a
strategic health plan (defined by TMG as a planning project type) and
improving third-party billing structures (defined by TMG as a health
management structure project type). Multi-year applications that
include in the first year planning, evaluation, or feasibility
activities with the remainder of the project years addressing
management structure are also deemed ineligible.
[cir] Any Alaska Native Village that is neither a Title I nor a
Title V organization and does not have the legal authority to contract
services under the ISDEAA as it is affiliated with one of the Alaska
health corporations as a consortium member and has all of its IHS
funding for the Village administered through an Alaska health
corporation, a Title V compactor, is not eligible for consideration
under the TMG program.
Moreover, Congress has reenacted its moratorium in Alaska on new
contracting under the ISDEAA with Alaska Native Tribes that do not
already have contracts or compacts with the IHS under this Act. See the
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 (Jan. 17, 2014), Public Law 113-
76, 128 Stat. 5, 343-44: SEC. 424. (a) Notwithstanding any other
provision of law and until October 1, 2018, the Indian Health Service
may not disburse funds for the provision of health care services
pursuant to Public Law 93-638 (25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) to any Alaska
Native village or Alaska Native village corporation that is located
within the area served by an Alaska Native regional health entity.
Consequently, Alaska Native Villages will not have any opportunity
to enter into an ISDEAA contract with the IHS until this law lapses on
October 1, 2018.
Other Limitations--A current TMG recipient cannot be
awarded a new, renewal, or competing continuation grant for any of the
following reasons:
[cir] The grantee will be administering two TMGs at the same time
or have overlapping project/budget periods;
[cir] The current project is not progressing in a satisfactory
manner;
[cir] The current project is not in compliance with program and
financial reporting requirements; or
[cir] The applicant has an outstanding delinquent Federal debt. No
award shall be made until either:
[ssquf] The delinquent account is paid in full; or
[ssquf] A negotiated repayment schedule is established and at least
one payment is received.

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.
Follow the instructions for submitting an application under the Package
tab. 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 waiver must be
requested. Prior approval must be requested and obtained from Mr.
Robert Tarwater, Director, DGM, (see Section IV.6 below for additional
information). 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 Director of the
DGM will not be reviewed or considered for funding. The applicant will
be notified via email of this decision by the Grants Management Officer
of the DGM. Paper applications must be received by the DGM no later
than 5:00 p.m., EDT, on the Application Deadline Date listed in the Key
Dates section on page one of this announcement. Late applications will
not be accepted for processing or considered for funding. 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
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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 Office of Direct
Service and Contracting Tribes (ODSCT) 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: https://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 15-page narrative should include only the first year of activities;
information for multi-year projects should be included as an appendix.
See ``Multi-Year Project Requirements'' at the end of this section for
more information. The narrative section should be written in a manner
that is clear to outside reviewers unfamiliar with prior related
activities of the applicant. It should be well organized, succinct, and
contain all information necessary for reviewers to understand the
project fully. Points will be assigned to each evaluation criteria
adding up to a total of 100 points. A minimum score of 60 points is
required for funding. Points are assigned as follows:

1. Criteria

A. Introduction and Need for Assistance (20 points)
(1) Describe the T/TO's current health operation. Include what
programs and services are currently provided (i.e., Federally-funded,
State-funded, etc.), information regarding technologies currently used
(i.e., hardware, software, services, etc.), and identify the source(s)
of technical support for those technologies (i.e., Tribal staff, area
office, vendor, etc.). Include information regarding whether the T/TO
has a health department and/or health board and how long it has been
operating.
(2) Describe the population to be served by the proposed project.
Include the number of eligible IHS beneficiaries who currently use the
services.
(3) Describe the geographic location of the proposed project
including any geographic barriers to the health care users in the area
to be served.
(4) Identify all TMGs received since FY 2012, dates of funding and
a summary of project accomplishments. State how previous TMG funds
facilitated the progression of health development relative to the
current proposed project. (Copies of reports will not be accepted.)
(5) Identify the eligible project type and priority group of the
applicant.
(6) Explain the need/reason for the proposed project by identifying
specific gaps or weaknesses in services or infrastructure that will be
addressed by the proposed project. Explain how these gaps/weaknesses
have been assessed.
(7) If the proposed project includes information technology (i.e.,
hardware, software, etc.), provide further information regarding
measures taken or to be taken that ensure the proposed project will not
create other gaps in services or infrastructure (i.e., negatively
affect or impact IHS interface capability, Government Performance and
Results Act reporting requirements, contract reporting requirements,
Information Technology (IT) compatibility, etc.) if applicable.
(8) Describe the effect of the proposed project on current programs
(i.e., Federally-funded, State-funded, etc.) and, if applicable, on
current equipment (i.e., hardware, software, services, etc.). Include
the effect of the proposed project on planned/anticipated programs and/
or equipment.
(9) Address how the proposed project relates to the purpose of the
TMG Program by addressing the appropriate description that follows:
Identify if the T/TO is an IHS Title I contractor. Address
if the self-determination contract is a master contract of several
programs or if individual contracts are used for each program. Include
information regarding whether or not the Tribe participates in a
consortium contract (i.e., more than one Tribe participating in a
contract). Address what programs are currently provided through those
contracts and how the proposed project will enhance the organization's
capacity to manage the contracts currently in place.
Identify if the T/TO is not a Title I organization.
Address how the proposed project will enhance the organization's
management capabilities, what programs and services the organization is
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Identify if the T/TO is an IHS Title V compactor. Address
when the T/TO entered into the compact and how the proposed project
will further enhance the organization's management capabilities.
B. Project Objective(s), Work Plan and Approach (40 points)
(1) Identify the proposed project objective(s) addressing the
following:
Objectives must be measureable and (if applicable)
quantifiable.
Objectives must be results oriented.
Objectives must be time-limited.
Example: By installing new third-party billing software, the Tribe
will increase the number of bills processed by 15 percent at the end of
12 months.
(2) Address how the proposed project will result in change or
improvement in program operations or processes for each proposed
project objective. Also address what tangible products are expected
from the project (i.e., policies and procedures manual, health plan,
etc.).
(3) Address the extent to which the proposed project will build
local capacity to provide, improve, or expand services that address the
need(s) of the target population.
(4) Submit a work plan in the Appendix which includes the following
information:
Provide the action steps on a timeline for accomplishing
the proposed project objective(s).
Identify who will perform the action steps.
Identify who will supervise the action steps taken.
Identify what tangible products will be produced during
and at the end of the proposed project.
Identify who will accept and/or approve work products
during the duration of the proposed project and at the end of the
proposed project.
Include any training that will take place during the
proposed project and who will be providing and attending the training.
Include evaluation activities planned in the work plans.
(5) If consultants or contractors will be used during the proposed
project, please include the following information in their scope of
work (or note if consultants/contractors will not be used):
Educational requirements.
Desired qualifications and work experience.
Expected work products to be delivered on a timeline.
If a potential consultant/contractor has already been identified,
please include a resume in the Appendix.
(6) Describe what updates (i.e., revision of policies/procedures,
upgrades, technical support, etc.) will be required for the continued
success of the proposed project. Include when these updates are
anticipated and where funds will come from to conduct the update and/or
maintenance.
C. Program Evaluation (20 points)
Each proposed objective requires an evaluation component to assess
its progression and ensure its completion. Also, include the evaluation
activities in the work plan.
Describe the proposed plan to evaluate both outcomes and processes.
Outcome evaluation relates to the results identified in the objectives,
and process evaluation relates to the work plan and activities of the
project.
(1) For outcome evaluation, describe:
What will the criteria be for determining success of each
objective?
What data will be collected to determine whether the
objective was met?
At what intervals will data be collected?
Who will collect the data and their qualifications?
How will the data be analyzed?
How will the results be used?
(2) For process evaluation, describe:
How will the project be monitored and assessed for
potential problems and needed quality improvements?
Who will be responsible for monitoring and managing
project improvements based on results of ongoing process improvements
and their qualifications?
How will ongoing monitoring be used to improve the
project?
Describe any products, such as manuals or policies, that
might be developed and how they might lend themselves to replication by
others.
How will the organization document what is learned
throughout the project period?
(3) Describe any evaluation efforts planned after the grant period
has ended.
(4) Describe the ultimate benefit to the Tribe that is expected to
result from this project. An example of this might be the ability of
the Tribe to expand preventive health services because of increased
billing and third party payments.
D. Organizational Capabilities, Key Personnel and Qualifications (15
points)
This section outlines the broader capacity of the organization to
complete the project outlined in the work plan. It includes the
identification of personnel responsible for completing tasks and the
chain of responsibility for successful completion of the projects
outlined in the work plan.
(1) Describe the organizational structure of the T/TO beyond health
care activities, if applicable.
(2) Provide information regarding plans to obtain management
systems if the T/TO does not have an established management system
currently in place that complies with 25 CFR part 900, subpart F,
``Standards for Tribal or Tribal Organization Management Systems.''
State if management systems are already in place and how long the
systems have been in place.
(3) Describe the ability of the organization to manage the proposed
project. Include information regarding similarly sized projects in
scope and financial assistance as well as other grants and projects
successfully completed.
(4) Describe what equipment (i.e., fax machine, phone, computer,
etc.) and facility space (i.e., office space) will be available for use
during the proposed project. Include information about any equipment
not currently available that will be purchased through the grant.
(5) List key personnel who will work on the project. Include all
titles of key personnel in the work plan. In the Appendix, include
position descriptions and resumes for all key personnel. Position
descriptions should clearly describe each position and duties,
indicating desired qualifications and experience requirements related
to the proposed project. Resumes must indicate that the proposed staff
member is qualified to carry out the proposed project activities. If a
position is to be filled, indicate that information on the proposed
position description.
(6) Address how the T/TO will sustain the position(s) after the
grant expires if the project requires additional personnel (i.e., IT
support, etc.). State if there is no need for additional personnel.
(7) If the personnel are to be only partially funded by this grant,
indicate the percentage of time to be allocated to the project and
identify the resources used to fund the remainder of the individual's
salary.
E. Categorical Budget and Budget Justification (5 points)
(1) Provide a categorical budget for each of the 12-month budget
periods requested.
(2) If indirect costs are claimed, indicate and apply the current
negotiated rate to the budget. Include a copy of the rate agreement in
the Appendix.
(3) Provide a narrative justification explaining why each
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line item is necessary and relevant to the proposed project. Include
sufficient cost and other details to facilitate the determination of
cost allowability (i.e., equipment specifications, etc.).
Multi-Year Project Requirements
For projects requiring a second and/or third year, include only
Year 2 and/or Year 3 narrative sections (objectives, evaluation
components and work plan) that differ from those in Year 1. For every
project year, include a full budget justification and a detailed,
itemized categorical budget showing calculation methodologies for each
item. The same weights and criteria which are used to evaluate a one-
year project or the first year of a multi-year project will be applied
when evaluating the second and third years of a multi-year application.
A weak second and/or third year submission could negatively impact the
overall score of an application and result in elimination of the
proposed second and/or third years with a recommendation for only a
one-year award.
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.
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 (60 points) and were deemed to be disapproved by the
ORC, will receive an Executive Summary Statement from the ODSCT within
30 days of the conclusion of the ORC outlining the strengths and
weaknesses of their application submitted. The summary statement will
be sent to the Authorized Organizational Representative that is
identified on the face page (SF-424) of the application. The ODSCT will
also provide additional contact information as needed to address
questions and concerns as well as provide technical assistance if
desired.
Approved but Unfunded Applicants
Approved but unfunded applicants that met the minimum scoring range
and were deemed by the ORC to be ``Approved,'' but were not funded due
to lack of funding, will have their applications held by DGM for a
period of one year. If additional funding becomes available during the
course of FY 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. Uniform 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.

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4. Reporting Requirements

The grantee must submit required reports consistent with the
applicable deadlines. Failure to submit required reports within the
time allowed may result in suspension or termination of an active
grant, withholding of additional awards for the project, or other
enforcement actions such as withholding of payments or converting to
the reimbursement method of payment. Continued failure to submit
required reports may result in one or both of the following: (1) The
imposition of special award provisions; and (2) the non-funding or non-
award of other eligible projects or activities. This requirement
applies whether the delinquency is attributable to the failure of the
grantee organization or the individual responsible for preparation of
the reports. Per DGM policy, all reports are required to be submitted
electronically by attaching them as a ``Grant Note'' in GrantSolutions.
Personnel responsible for submitting reports will be required to obtain
a login and password for GrantSolutions. Please see the Agency Contacts
list in section VII for the systems contact information.
The reporting requirements for this program are noted below.
A. Progress Reports
Program progress reports are required semi-annually within 30 days
after the budget period ends. These reports must include a brief
comparison of actual accomplishments to the goals established for the
period, or, if applicable, provide sound justification for the lack of
progress, and other pertinent information as required. A final report
must be submitted within 90 days of expiration of the budget/project
period.
B. Financial Reports
Federal Financial Report FFR (SF-425), Cash Transaction Reports are
due 30 days after the close of every calendar quarter to the Payment
Management Services, HHS at https://pms.psc.gov. It is recommended that
the applicant also send a copy of the FFR (SF-425) report to the Grants
Management Specialist. Failure to submit timely reports may cause a
disruption in timely payments to the organization.
Grantees are responsible and accountable for accurate information
being reported on all required reports: The Progress Reports and
Federal Financial Report.
C. Federal Sub-award Reporting System (FSRS)
This award may be subject to the Transparency Act sub-award and
executive compensation reporting requirements of 2 CFR part 170.
The Transparency Act requires the OMB to establish a single
searchable database, accessible to the public, with information on
financial assistance awards made by Federal agencies. The Transparency
Act also includes a requirement for recipients of Federal grants to
report information about first-tier sub-awards and executive
compensation under Federal assistance awards.
IHS has implemented a Term of Award into all IHS Standard Terms and
Conditions, NoAs and funding announcements regarding the FSRS reporting
requirement. This IHS Term of Award is applicable to all IHS grant and
cooperative agreements issued on or after October 1, 2010, with a
$25,000 sub-award obligation dollar threshold met for any specific
reporting period. Additionally, all new (discretionary) IHS awards
(where the project period is made up of more than one budget period)
and where: (1) The project period start date was October 1, 2010 or
after and (2) the primary awardee will have a $25,000 sub-award
obligation dollar threshold during any specific reporting period will
be required to address the FSRS reporting.
For the full IHS award term implementing this requirement and
additional award applicability information, visit the DGM Grants Policy
Web site at: https://www.ihs.gov/dgm/policytopics/.
D. Compliance With Executive Order 13166 Implementation of Services
Accessibility Provisions for All Grant Application Packages and Funding
Opportunity Announcements
Recipients of Federal financial assistance (FFA) from HHS must
administer their programs in compliance with Federal civil rights law.
This means that recipients of HHS funds must ensure equal access to
their programs without regard to a person's race, color, national
origin, disability, age and, in some circumstances, sex and religion.
This includes ensuring your programs are accessible to persons with
limited English proficiency. HHS provides guidance to recipients of FFA
on meeting their legal obligation to take reasonable steps to provide
meaningful access to their programs by persons with limited English
proficiency. Please see http://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/special-topics/limited-english-proficiency/guidance-federal-financial-assistance-recipients-title-VI/.
The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) also provides guidance on
complying with civil rights laws enforced by HHS. Please see http://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/section-1557/index.html; and
http://www.hhs.gov/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.
E. Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System
(FAPIIS)
The IHS is required to review and consider any information about
the applicant that is in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity
Information System (FAPIIS) before making any award in excess of the
simplified acquisition threshold (currently $150,000) over the period
of performance. An applicant may review and comment on any information
about itself that a federal awarding agency previously entered. IHS
will consider any comments by the applicant, in addition to other
information in FAPIIS in making a judgment about the applicant's
integrity, business ethics, and record of performance under Federal
awards when completing the review of risk posed by applicants as
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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 gratutity violations potentially affecting the Federal
award.
Submission is required for all applicants and recipients, in
writing, to the IHS and to the HHS Office of Inspector General all
information related to violations of Federal criminal law involving
fraud, bribery, or gratuity violations potentially affecting the
Federal award. 45 CFR 75.113.
Disclosures must be sent in writing to: U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services, Indian Health Service, Division of Grants
Management, ATTN: Robert Tarwater, Director, 5600 Fishers Lane,
Mailstop 09E70, Rockville, Maryland 20857.
(Include ``Mandatory Grant Disclosures'' in subject line)
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/reportfraud/index.asp.
(Include ``Mandatory Grant Disclosures'' in subject line).
Fax: (202) 205-0604 (Include ``Mandatory Grant Disclosures'' in
subject line) or
Email: [email protected].
Failure to make required disclosures can result in any of the
remedies described in 45 CFR 75.371 Remedies for noncompliance,
including suspension or debarment (See 2 CFR parts 180 & 376 and 31
U.S.C. 3321).

VII. Agency Contacts

1. Questions on the programmatic issues may be directed to: Roselyn
Tso, Acting Director, Office of Direct Service and Contracting Tribes,
Indian Health Service, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Stop 08E17, Rockville,
MD 20857, Telephone: (301) 443-1104, Email: [email protected].
2. Questions on grants management and fiscal matters may be
directed to:
Ms. Vanietta Armstrong, Grants Management Specialist, Indian Health
Service, OMS/DGM, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Stop 09E70, Rockville, MD
20857, Telephone: (301) 443-4792, Fax: (301) 594-0899, Email:
[email protected].
3. Questions on systems matters may be directed to: Mr. 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: April 24, 2017.
RADM Chris Buchanan, R.E.H.S., M.P.H.
Assistant Surgeon General, USPHS Acting Director
Indian Health Service

VIII. Other Information

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

Dated: April 24, 2017.
Elizabeth A. Fowler,
Deputy Director for Management Operations, Indian Health Service.
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63 Public Law 100–89, Restoration Act for Ysleta Del Sur and Alabama and Coushatta Tribes of Texas establishes service areas for ‘‘members
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This comment period is being the ISDEAA in 1975. It was established awards that are selected for funding
extended to allow all interested parties to assist T/TO to prepare for assuming under this announcement.
the opportunity to comment on the all or part of existing IHS programs,
Anticipated Number of Awards
proposed SDA. Therefore, we are functions, services, and activities
extending the comment period until (PFSAs) and further develop and Approximately 16–18 awards will be
June 30, 2017. improve their health management issued under this program
Dated: April 24, 2017. capability. The TMG Program provides announcement.
Chris Buchanan,
competitive grants to T/TO to establish Project Period
goals and performance measures for
Assistant Surgeon General, USPHS, Acting The project periods vary based on the
Director, Indian Health Service.
current health programs; assess current
management capacity to determine if project type selected. Project periods
[FR Doc. 2017–08669 Filed 4–28–17; 8:45 a.m.] could run from one, two, or three years
new components are appropriate;
BILLING CODE 4160–16–P
analyze programs to determine if T/TO and will run consecutively from the
management is practicable; and develop earliest anticipated start date of
infrastructure systems to manage or September 1, 2017 through August 31,
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND 2018 for one year projects; September 1,
HUMAN SERVICES organize PFSAs.
2017 through August 31, 2019 for two
Purpose year projects; and September 1, 2017
Indian Health Service
The purpose of this IHS grant through August 31, 2020 for three year
Office of Direct Service and announcement is to announce the projects. Please refer to ‘‘Eligible TMG
Contracting Tribes; Tribal Management availability of the TMG Program to Project Types, Maximum Funding
Grant Program enhance and develop health Levels and Project Periods’’ below for
management infrastructure and assist T/ additional details. State the number of
Announcement Type: New and TO in assuming all or part of existing years for the project period and include
Competing Continuation. IHS PSFAs through a Title I contract the exact dates.
Funding Announcement Number: and assist established Title I contractors
HHS–2017–IHS–TMD–0001. III. Eligibility Information
and Title V compactors to further
Catalog of Federal Domestic I.
develop and improve their management
Assistance Number: 93.228.
capability. In addition, TMGs are 1. Eligibility
Key Dates available to T/TO under the authority of
Eligible Applicants: ‘‘Indian Tribes’’
Application Deadline Date: June 4, 25 U.S.C. 5322(e) for (1) obtaining
and ‘‘Tribal organizations’’ (T/TO) as
2017. technical assistance from providers
defined by the ISDEAA are eligible to
Review Date: June 23–30, 2017. designated by the T/TO (including T/TO
apply for the TMG Program. The
Earliest Anticipated Start Date: that operate mature contracts) for the
definitions for each entity type are
September 1, 2017. purposes of program planning and
outlined below. Only one application
Signed Tribal Resolutions Due Date: evaluation, including the development
per T/TO is allowed.
June 4, 2017. of any management systems necessary
Definitions: ‘‘Indian Tribe’’ means any
Proof of Non-Profit Status Due Date: for contract management and the
Indian tribe, band, nation, or other
June 4, 2017. development of cost allocation plans for
organized group or community,
indirect cost rates; and (2) planning,
I. Funding Opportunity Description including any Alaska Native village or
designing, monitoring, and evaluating
regional or village corporation as
Statutory Authority Federal programs serving the T/TO,
defined in or established pursuant to the
including Federal administrative
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85
functions.
accepting competitive grant applications Stat. 688) [43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.], which
for the Tribal Management Grant (TMG) II. Award Information is recognized as eligible for the special
program. This program is authorized programs and services provided by the
Type of Award
under 25 U.S.C. 5322(b)(2) and 25 United States to Indians because of their
U.S.C. 5322(e) of the Indian Self- Grant. status as Indians. 25 U.S.C. 5304(e).
Determination and Education ‘‘Tribal organization’’ means the
Estimated Funds Available
Assistance Act (ISDEAA), Public Law recognized governing body of any
(Pub. L.) 93–638, as amended. This The total amount of funding Indian tribe; any legally established
program is described in the Catalog of identified for the current fiscal year (FY) organization of Indians which is
Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) 2017 is approximately $2,412,000. controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by
under 93.228. Individual award amounts are such governing body or which is
anticipated to be between $50,000 and democratically elected by the adult
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Background $100,000. The amount of funding members of the Indian community to be
The TMG Program is a competitive available for new and competing served by such organization and which
grant program that is capacity building continuation awards issued under this includes the maximum participation of
and developmental in nature and has announcement is subject to the Indians in all phases of its activities. 25
been available for Federally-recognized availability of appropriations and U.S.C. 5304(l).
Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations budgetary priorities of the Agency. The Tribal organizations must provide
(T/TO) since shortly after the passage of IHS is under no obligation to make proof of non-profit status.

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Eligible TMG Project Types, under a Title I contract. Planning CFR part 900, Contracts Under the
Maximum Funding Levels and Project projects will specify the design of health Indian Self-Determination and
Periods: The TMG Program consists of programs and the management systems Education Assistance Act, Subpart F—
four project types: (1) Feasibility study; (including appropriate policies and ‘‘Standards for Tribal or Tribal
(2) planning; (3) evaluation study; and procedures) to accomplish the health Organization Management Systems,’’
(4) health management structure. priorities of the T/TO. For example, §§ 900.35–900.60. For operational
Applicants may submit applications for planning projects could include the provisions applicable to carrying out
one project type only. Applicants must development of a Tribal Specific Health self-governance compacts, please see 42
state the project type selected. Plan or a Strategic Health Plan, etc. CFR part 137, Tribal Self-Governance,
Applications that address more than one Please note that updated Healthy People Subpart I,—‘‘Operational Provisions’’
project type will be considered information and Healthy People 2020 §§ 137.160–137.220.
ineligible. The maximum funding levels objectives are available in electronic Please see Section IV ‘‘Application
noted include both direct and indirect format at the following Web site: http:// and Submission Information’’ for
costs. Applicant budgets may not www.health.gov/healthypeople/ information on how to obtain a copy of
exceed the maximum funding level or publications. The Public Health Service the TMG application package.
project period identified for a project (PHS) encourages applicants submitting To be eligible for this ‘‘New/
type. Applicants whose budget or strategic health plans to address specific Competing, Continuation
project period exceed the maximum objectives of Healthy People 2020. Announcement,’’ an applicant must be
funding level or project period will be 3. EVALUATION STUDY (Maximum one of the following as defined by 25
deemed ineligible and will not be funding/project period: $50,000/12 U.S.C. 5304:
reviewed. Please refer to Section IV.5, months) i. An Indian Tribe, as defined by 25
‘‘Funding Restrictions’’ for further The Evaluation Study must include a U.S.C. 5304(e); or
information regarding ineligible project systematic collection, analysis, and ii. A Tribal organization, as defined
activities. interpretation of data for the purpose of by 25 U.S.C. 5304(l).
1. FEASIBILITY STUDY (Maximum determining the value of a program. The Note: Please refer to Section IV.2
funding/project period: $70,000/12 extent of the evaluation study could (Application and Submission Information/
months) relate to the goals and objectives, Subsection 2, Content and Form of
The Feasibility Study must include a policies and procedures, or programs Application Submission) for additional proof
study of a specific IHS program or regarding targeted groups. The of applicant status documents required such
segment of a program to determine if evaluation study could also be used to as Tribal resolutions, proof of non-profit
Tribal management of the program is determine the effectiveness and status, etc.
possible. The study shall present the efficiency of a Tribal program operation
planned approach, training, and (i.e., direct services, financial 2. Cost Sharing or Matching
resources required to assume Tribal management, personnel, data collection The IHS does not require matching
management of the program. The study and analysis, third-party billing, etc.), as funds or cost sharing for grants or
must include the following four well as to determine the appropriateness cooperative agreements.
components: of new components of a Tribal program
• Health needs and health care operation that will assist Tribal efforts 3. Other Requirements
services assessments that identify to improve their health care delivery If application budgets exceed the
existing health care services and systems. highest dollar amount outlined under
delivery systems, program divisibility 4. HEALTH MANAGEMENT the ‘‘Estimated Funds Available’’
issues, health status indicators, unmet STRUCTURE (Average funding/project section within this funding
needs, volume projections, and demand period: $100,000/12 months; maximum announcement, the application will be
analysis. funding/project period: $300,000/36 considered ineligible and will not be
• Management analysis of existing months) reviewed for further consideration. If
management structures, proposed The first year maximum funding level deemed ineligible, IHS will not return
management structures, implementation is limited to $150,000 for multi-year the application. The applicant will be
plans and requirements, and personnel projects. The Health Management notified by email by the Division of
staffing requirements and recruitment Structure component allows for Grants Management (DGM) of this
barriers. implementation of systems to manage or decision.
• Financial analysis of historical organize PFSAs. Management structures The following documentation is
trends data, financial projections and include health department required.
new resource requirements for program organizations, health boards, and
financial management systems, Tribal Resolution
management costs and analysis of
potential revenues from Federal/non- including systems for accounting, A. An Indian Tribe or Tribal
Federal sources. personnel, third-party billing, medical organization that is proposing a project
• Decision statement/report that records, management information affecting another Indian Tribe must
incorporates findings, conclusions and systems, etc. This includes the design, include resolutions from all affected
recommendations; the presentation of improvement, and correction of Tribes to be served. Applications by
the study and recommendations to the management systems that address Tribal organizations will not require a
Tribal governing body for determination weaknesses identified through quality specific Tribal resolution if the current
control measures, internal control Tribal resolution(s) under which they
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regarding whether Tribal assumption of
program(s) is desirable or warranted. reviews, and audit report findings under operate would encompass the proposed
2. PLANNING (Maximum funding/ required financial audits and ISDEAA grant activities.
project period: $50,000/12 months) requirements. An official signed Tribal resolution
Planning projects entail a collection of For the minimum standards for the must be received by the DGM prior to
data to establish goals and performance management systems used by Indian T/ a Notice of Award being issued to any
measures for the operation of current TO when carrying out self- applicant selected for funding.
health programs or anticipated PFSAs determination contracts, please see 25 However, if an official signed Tribal

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resolution cannot be submitted with the —Indicate if the consortium intends to material weakness as a deficiency, or
electronic application submission prior submit a TMG application. combination of deficiencies, in internal
to the official application deadline date, —Demonstrate that the Tribe’s control, such that there is a reasonable
a draft Tribal resolutions must be application does not duplicate or possibility that a material misstatement
submitted by the deadline in order for overlap any objectives of the of the entity’s financial statements will
the application to be considered consortium’s application. not be prevented, or detected and
complete and eligible for review. The —Identify all consortium member corrected on a timely basis.
draft Tribal resolution is not in lieu of Tribes. Significant deficiency—Statements on
the required signed resolution, but is —Identify if any of the member Tribes Auditing Standards 115 defines
acceptable until a signed resolution is intend to submit a TMG application of significant deficiency as a deficiency, or
received. If an official signed Tribal their own. a combination of deficiencies, in
resolution is not received by DGM when —Demonstrate that the consortium’s internal control that is less severe than
funding decisions are made, then a application does not duplicate or a material weakness, yet important
Notice of Award will not be issued to overlap any objectives of the other enough to merit attention by those
that applicant and they will not receive consortium members who may be charged with governance.
any IHS funds until such time as they submitting their own TMG The audit findings are identified in
have submitted a signed resolution to application. Attachment A of the transmittal letter
the Grants Management Specialist listed Funding Priorities: The IHS has received from the HHS/OIG/NEAR.
in this Funding Announcement. established the following funding Please identify the material weaknesses
B. Tribal organizations applying for to be addressed by underlining the
priorities for TMG awards:
technical assistance and/or training
• PRIORITY I—Any Indian Tribe that item(s) listed on the Attachment A.
grants must submit documentation that Federally-recognized Indian Tribes or
has received Federal recognition
the Tribal organization is applying upon Tribal organizations not subject to
(including restored, funded, or
the request of the Indian Tribe/Tribes it Single Audit Act requirements must
unfunded) within the past five years,
intends to serve. provide a financial statement
C. Documentation for Priority I specifically received during or after
March 2012, will be considered Priority identifying the Federal dollars received
participation requires a copy of the in the footnotes. The financial statement
Federal Register notice or letter from I.
the Bureau of Indian Affairs verifying • PRIORITY II—Federally-recognized should also identify specific
Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations weaknesses/recommendations that will
establishment of Federally-recognized be addressed in the TMG proposal and
Tribal status within the last five years. submitting a competing continuation
application or a new application for the that are related to 25 CFR part 900,
The date on the documentation must subpart F—‘‘Standards for Tribal and
reflect that Federal recognition was sole purpose of addressing audit
material weaknesses will be considered Tribal Organization Management
received during or after March 2012.
Priority II. Systems.’’
D. Documentation for Priority II
participation requires a copy of the most Priority II participation is only Proof of Non-Profit Status
current transmittal letter and applicable to the Health Management
Structure project type. For more Organizations claiming non-profit
Attachment A from the Department of
information, see ‘‘Eligible TMG Project status must submit proof. A copy of the
Health and Human Services (HHS),
Types, Maximum Funding Levels and 501(c)(3) Certificate must be received
Office of Inspector General (OIG),
Project Periods’’ in Section II. with the application submission by the
National External Audit Review Center
• PRIORITY III—Eligible Direct Application Deadline Date listed under
(NEAR). See ‘‘FUNDING PRIORITIES’’
Service and Title I Federally-recognized the Key Dates section on page one of
below for more information. If an
Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations this announcement.
applicant is unable to locate a copy of
submitting a competing continuation An applicant submitting any of the
the most recent transmittal letter or
application or a new application will be above additional documentation after
needs assistance with audit issues,
information or technical assistance may considered Priority III. the initial application submission due
be obtained by contacting the IHS, • PRIORITY IV—Eligible Title V Self date is required to ensure the
Office of Finance and Accounting, Governance Federally-recognized Indian information was received by the IHS
Division of Audit at (301) 443–1270, or Tribes or Tribal organizations DGM by obtaining documentation
the NEAR help line at (800) 732–0679 submitting a competing continuation or confirming delivery (i.e., FedEx
or (816) 426–7720. Federally-recognized a new application will be considered tracking, postal return receipt, etc.).
Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations not Priority IV. IV. Application and Submission
subject to Single Audit Act The funding of approved Priority I Information
requirements must provide a financial applicants will occur before the funding
statement identifying the Federal dollars of approved Priority II applicants. 1. Obtaining Application Materials
in the footnotes. The financial statement Priority II applicants will be funded The application package and detailed
must also identify specific weaknesses/ before approved Priority III applicants. instructions for this announcement can
recommendations that will be addressed Priority III applicants will be funded be found at http://www.Grants.gov or
in the TMG proposal and that are before Priority IV applicants. Funds will https://www.ihs.gov/dgm/funding/.
related to 25 CFR part 900, subpart F— be distributed until depleted. Questions regarding the electronic
‘‘Standards for Tribal and Tribal The following definitions are
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application process may be directed to
Organization Management Systems.’’ applicable to the PRIORITY II category: Mr. Paul Gettys at (301) 443–2114 or
E. Documentation of Consortium Audit finding means deficiencies (301) 443–5204.
participation—If an Indian Tribe which the auditor is required by 45 CFR
submitting an application is a member 75.516, to report in the schedule of 2. Content and Form Application
of an eligible intertribal consortium, the findings and questioned costs. Submission
Tribe must: Material weakness—‘‘Statements on The applicant must include the
—Identify the consortium. Auditing Standards 115’’ defines project narrative as an attachment to the

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application package. Mandatory in the correct section (noted below), or Please identify and summarize recent
documents for all applicants include: they shall not be considered or scored. major health related project activities of
• Table of contents. These narratives will assist the the work done during the project period.
• Abstract (one page) summarizing Objective Review Committee (ORC) in
the project. B. Budget Narrative (5 page limitation)
becoming familiar with the applicant’s
• Application forms: activities and accomplishments prior to This narrative must include a line
Æ SF–424, Application for Federal this possible grant award. If the item budget with a narrative
Assistance. narrative exceeds the page limit, only justification for all expenditures
Æ SF–424A, Budget Information— the first 15 pages will be reviewed. The identifying reasonable allowable,
Non-Construction Programs. 15-page limit for the narrative does not allocable costs necessary to accomplish
Æ SF–424B, Assurances—Non- include the work plan, standard forms, the goals and objectives as outlined in
Construction Programs. Tribal resolutions, table of contents, the project narrative. Budget should
• Budget Justification and Narrative budget, budget justifications, narratives, match the scope of work described in
(must be single spaced and not exceed and/or other appendix items. the project narrative.
five pages). There are three parts to the narrative:
• Project Narrative (must be single 3. Submission Dates and Times
Part A—Program Information; Part B—
spaced and not exceed 15 pages). Program Planning and Evaluation; and Applications must be submitted
Æ Background information on the Part C—Program Report. See below for electronically through Grants.gov by
organization. additional details about what must be 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
Æ Proposed scope of work, objectives, included in the narrative. on the Application Deadline Date listed
and activities that provide a description in the Key Dates section on page one of
of what will be accomplished, including Part A: Program Information (2 page this announcement. Any application
a one-page Timeframe Chart. limitation) received after the application deadline
• Tribal resolution. Section 1: Needs will not be accepted for processing, nor
• 501(c)(3) Certificate (if applicable). Describe how the T/TO has will it be given further consideration for
• Position descriptions for key determined the need to either enhance funding. Grants.gov will notify the
personnel. or develop its management capability to applicant via email if the application is
• Contractor/Consultant resumes or either assume PFSAs or not in the rejected.
qualifications and scope of work. interest of self-determination. Note the If technical challenges arise and
• Disclosure of Lobbying Activities progression of previous TMG projects/ assistance is required with the
(SF–LLL). awards if applicable. electronic application process, contact
• Certification Regarding Lobbying Grants.gov Customer Support via email
(GG-Lobbying Form). Part B: Program Planning and to support@grants.gov or at (800) 518–
• Copy of current Negotiated Indirect Evaluation (11 page limitation) 4726. Customer Support is available to
Cost rate (IDC) agreement (required) in Section 1: Program Plans address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days
order to receive IDC. Describe fully and clearly the a week (except on Federal holidays). If
• Organizational Chart (optional). direction the T/TO plans to take with problems persist, contact Mr. Gettys
• Documentation of current Office of the selected TMG project type in (Paul.Gettys@ihs.gov), DGM Grant
Management and Budget (OMB) addressing their health management Systems Coordinator, by telephone at
Financial Audit (if applicable). infrastructure including how the T/TO (301) 443–2114 or (301) 443–5204.
Æ Email confirmation from Federal plans to demonstrate improved health Please be sure to contact Mr. Gettys at
Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) that audits and services to the community or least ten days prior to the application
were submitted; or communities it serves. Include proposed deadline. Please do not contact the DGM
Æ Face sheets from audit reports. timelines. until you have received a Grants.gov
These can be found on the FAC Web Section 2: Program Evaluation tracking number. In the event you are
site: https://harvester.census.gov/ Describe fully and clearly the not able to obtain a tracking number,
facdissem/Main.aspx. improvements that will be made by the call the DGM as soon as possible.
T/TO that will impact their management
Public Policy Requirements 4. Intergovernmental Review
capability or prepare them for future
All Federal-wide public policies improvements to their organization that Executive Order 12372 requiring
apply to IHS grants and cooperative will allow them to manage their health intergovernmental review is not
agreements with exception of the care system and identify the anticipated applicable to this program.
discrimination policy. or expected benefits for the Tribe.
5. Funding Restrictions
Requirements for Project and Budget Part C: Program Report (2 page • Pre-award costs are not allowable.
Narratives limitation) • The available funds are inclusive of
A. Project Narrative: This narrative Section 1: Describe major direct and appropriate indirect costs.
should be a separate Word document accomplishments over the last 24 • Only one grant will be awarded per
that is no longer than 15 pages and months. applicant.
must: Be single-spaced, be type written, Please identify and describe • IHS will not acknowledge receipt of
have consecutively numbered pages, use significant program achievements applications.
black type not smaller than 12 points, associated with the delivery of quality • The TMG may not be used to
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and be printed on one side only of health services. Provide a comparison of support recurring operational programs
standard size 81⁄2″ x 11″ paper. the actual accomplishments to the goals or to replace existing public and private
Be sure to succinctly answer all established for the project period, or if resources. Funding received under a
questions listed under the evaluation applicable, provide justification for the recurring Public Law 93–638 contract
criteria (refer to Section V.1, Evaluation lack of progress. cannot be totally supplanted or totally
criteria in this announcement) and place Section 2: Describe major activities replaced. Exception is allowed to charge
all responses and required information over the last 24 months. a portion or percentage of salaries of

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resolved and a waiver from the agency to obtain a DUNS number first and then the number of eligible IHS beneficiaries
must be obtained. access the SAM online registration who currently use the services.
• Applicants are strongly encouraged through the SAM home page at https:// (3) Describe the geographic location of
not to wait until the deadline date to www.sam.gov (U.S. organizations will the proposed project including any
begin the application process through also need to provide an Employer geographic barriers to the health care
Grants.gov as the registration process for Identification Number from the Internal users in the area to be served.
SAM and Grants.gov could take up to Revenue Service that may take an (4) Identify all TMGs received since
fifteen working days. additional 2–5 weeks to become active). FY 2012, dates of funding and a
• Please use the optional attachment Completing and submitting the summary of project accomplishments.
feature in Grants.gov to attach registration takes approximately one State how previous TMG funds
additional documentation that may be hour to complete and SAM registration facilitated the progression of health
requested by the DGM. will take 3–5 business days to process. development relative to the current
• All applicants must comply with Registration with the SAM is free of proposed project. (Copies of reports will
any page limitation requirements charge. Applicants may register online not be accepted.)
described in this funding at https://www.sam.gov. (5) Identify the eligible project type
announcement. and priority group of the applicant.
Additional information on
• After electronically submitting the (6) Explain the need/reason for the
implementing the Transparency Act,
application, the applicant will receive proposed project by identifying specific
including the specific requirements for
an automatic acknowledgment from gaps or weaknesses in services or
DUNS and SAM, can be found on the
Grants.gov that contains a Grants.gov infrastructure that will be addressed by
IHS Grants Management, Grants Policy
tracking number. The DGM will the proposed project. Explain how these
Web site: https://www.ihs.gov/dgm/
download the application from gaps/weaknesses have been assessed.
policytopics/.
Grants.gov and provide necessary copies (7) If the proposed project includes
to the appropriate agency officials. V. Application Review Information information technology (i.e., hardware,
Neither the DGM nor the Office of Direct software, etc.), provide further
Service and Contracting Tribes (ODSCT) The instructions for preparing the
application narrative also constitute the information regarding measures taken or
will notify the applicant that the to be taken that ensure the proposed
application has been received. evaluation criteria for reviewing and
scoring the application. Weights project will not create other gaps in
• Email applications will not be
assigned to each section are noted in services or infrastructure (i.e.,
accepted under this announcement.
parentheses. The 15-page narrative negatively affect or impact IHS interface
Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data should include only the first year of capability, Government Performance
Universal Numbering System (DUNS) activities; information for multi-year and Results Act reporting requirements,
All IHS applicants and grantee projects should be included as an contract reporting requirements,
organizations are required to obtain a appendix. See ‘‘Multi-Year Project Information Technology (IT)
DUNS number and maintain an active Requirements’’ at the end of this section compatibility, etc.) if applicable.
registration in the SAM database. The for more information. The narrative (8) Describe the effect of the proposed
DUNS number is a unique 9-digit section should be written in a manner project on current programs (i.e.,
identification number provided by D&B that is clear to outside reviewers Federally-funded, State-funded, etc.)
which uniquely identifies each entity. unfamiliar with prior related activities and, if applicable, on current equipment
The DUNS number is site specific; of the applicant. It should be well (i.e., hardware, software, services, etc.).
therefore, each distinct performance site organized, succinct, and contain all Include the effect of the proposed
may be assigned a DUNS number. information necessary for reviewers to project on planned/anticipated
Obtaining a DUNS number is easy, and understand the project fully. Points will programs and/or equipment.
there is no charge. To obtain a DUNS be assigned to each evaluation criteria (9) Address how the proposed project
number, you may access it through adding up to a total of 100 points. A relates to the purpose of the TMG
http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform, or to minimum score of 60 points is required Program by addressing the appropriate
expedite the process, call (866) 705– for funding. Points are assigned as description that follows:
5711. follows: • Identify if the T/TO is an IHS Title
All HHS recipients are required by the I contractor. Address if the self-
1. Criteria determination contract is a master
Federal Funding Accountability and
Transparency Act of 2006, as amended A. Introduction and Need for Assistance contract of several programs or if
(‘‘Transparency Act’’), to report (20 points) individual contracts are used for each
information on sub-awards. program. Include information regarding
Accordingly, all IHS grantees must (1) Describe the T/TO’s current health whether or not the Tribe participates in
notify potential first-tier sub-recipients operation. Include what programs and a consortium contract (i.e., more than
that no entity may receive a first-tier services are currently provided (i.e., one Tribe participating in a contract).
sub-award unless the entity has Federally-funded, State-funded, etc.), Address what programs are currently
provided its DUNS number to the prime information regarding technologies provided through those contracts and
grantee organization. This requirement currently used (i.e., hardware, software, how the proposed project will enhance
ensures the use of a universal identifier services, etc.), and identify the source(s) the organization’s capacity to manage
of technical support for those the contracts currently in place.
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to enhance the quality of information
available to the public pursuant to the technologies (i.e., Tribal staff, area • Identify if the T/TO is not a Title I
Transparency Act. office, vendor, etc.). Include information organization. Address how the proposed
regarding whether the T/TO has a health project will enhance the organization’s
System for Award Management (SAM) department and/or health board and management capabilities, what
Organizations that were not registered how long it has been operating. programs and services the organization
with Central Contractor Registration and (2) Describe the population to be is currently seeking to contract and an
have not registered with SAM will need served by the proposed project. Include anticipated date for contract.

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line item is necessary and relevant to DGM, via email, to outline minor funding. The applicant will also receive
the proposed project. Include sufficient missing components (i.e., budget an Executive Summary Statement from
cost and other details to facilitate the narratives, audit documentation, key the IHS program office within 30 days
determination of cost allowability (i.e., contact form) needed for an otherwise of the conclusion of the ORC.
equipment specifications, etc.). complete application. All missing Note: Any correspondence other than the
documents must be sent to DGM on or official NoA signed by an IHS grants
Multi-Year Project Requirements
before the due date listed in the email management official announcing to the
For projects requiring a second and/ of notification of missing documents project director that an award has been made
or third year, include only Year 2 and/ required. to their organization is not an authorization
or Year 3 narrative sections (objectives, To obtain a minimum score for to implement their program on behalf of IHS.
evaluation components and work plan) funding by the ORC, applicants must
that differ from those in Year 1. For address all program requirements and 2. Administrative Requirements
every project year, include a full budget provide all required documentation. Grants are administered in accordance
justification and a detailed, itemized with the following regulations and
categorical budget showing calculation VI. Award Administration Information
policies:
methodologies for each item. The same 1. Award Notices A. The criteria as outlined in this
weights and criteria which are used to
The Notice of Award (NoA) is a program announcement.
evaluate a one-year project or the first
year of a multi-year project will be legally binding document signed by the B. Uniform Administrative
applied when evaluating the second and Grants Management Officer and serves Regulations for Grants:
third years of a multi-year application. as the official notification of the grant • Uniform Administrative
A weak second and/or third year award. The NoA will be initiated by the Requirements for HHS Awards, located
submission could negatively impact the DGM in our grant system, at 45 CFR part 75.
overall score of an application and GrantSolutions (https:// C. Grants Policy:
result in elimination of the proposed www.grantsolutions.gov). Each entity • HHS Grants Policy Statement,
second and/or third years with a that is approved for funding under this Revised 01/07.
recommendation for only a one-year announcement will need to request or D. Cost Principles:
have a user account in GrantSolutions
award. • Uniform Administrative
in order to retrieve their NoA. The NoA
Additional Documents Can Be Requirements for HHS Awards, ‘‘Cost
is the authorizing document for which
Uploaded as Appendix Items in Principles,’’ located at 45 CFR part 75,
funds are dispersed to the approved
Grants.gov subpart E.
entities and reflects the amount of
Federal funds awarded, the purpose of E. Audit Requirements:
• Work plan, logic model and/or time • Uniform Administrative
line for proposed objectives. the grant, the terms and conditions of
Requirements for HHS Awards, ‘‘Audit
• Position descriptions for key staff. the award, the effective date of the
Requirements,’’ located at 45 CFR part
• Resumes of key staff that reflect award, and the budget/project period.
75, subpart F.
current duties. Disapproved Applicants
• Consultant or contractor proposed 3. Indirect Costs
scope of work and letter of commitment Applicants who received a score less
(if applicable). than the recommended funding level for This section applies to all grant
• Current Indirect Cost Agreement. approval (60 points) and were deemed recipients that request reimbursement of
• Organizational chart. to be disapproved by the ORC, will indirect costs (IDC) in their grant
• Additional documents to support receive an Executive Summary application. In accordance with HHS
narrative (i.e., data tables, key news Statement from the ODSCT within 30 Grants Policy Statement, Part II–27, IHS
articles, etc.). days of the conclusion of the ORC requires applicants to obtain a current
outlining the strengths and weaknesses IDC rate agreement prior to award. The
2. Review and Selection of their application submitted. The rate agreement must be prepared in
Each application will be prescreened summary statement will be sent to the accordance with the applicable cost
by the DGM staff for eligibility and Authorized Organizational principles and guidance as provided by
completeness as outlined in the funding Representative that is identified on the the cognizant agency or office. A current
announcement. Applications that meet face page (SF–424) of the application. rate covers the applicable grant
the eligibility criteria shall be reviewed The ODSCT will also provide additional activities under the current award’s
for merit by the ORC based on contact information as needed to budget period. If the current rate is not
evaluation criteria in this funding address questions and concerns as well on file with the DGM at the time of
announcement. The ORC could be as provide technical assistance if award, the IDC portion of the budget
composed of both Tribal and Federal desired. will be restricted. The restrictions
reviewers appointed by the IHS program remain in place until the current rate is
to review and make recommendations Approved but Unfunded Applicants provided to the DGM.
on these applications. The technical Approved but unfunded applicants Generally, IDC rates for IHS grantees
review process ensures selection of that met the minimum scoring range are negotiated with the Division of Cost
quality projects in a national and were deemed by the ORC to be Allocation (DCA) https://rates.psc.gov/
competition for limited funding. ‘‘Approved,’’ but were not funded due and the Department of Interior (Interior
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Incomplete applications and to lack of funding, will have their Business Center) https://www.doi.gov/
applications that are non-responsive to applications held by DGM for a period ibc/services/finance/indirect-Cost-
the eligibility criteria will not be of one year. If additional funding Services/indian-tribes. For questions
referred to the ORC. The applicant will becomes available during the course of regarding the indirect cost policy, please
be notified via email of this decision by FY 2017 the approved but unfunded call the Grants Management Specialist
the Grants Management Officer of the application may be re-considered by the listed under ‘‘Agency Contacts’’ or the
DGM. Applicants will be notified by awarding program office for possible main DGM office at (301) 443–5204.

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As required by 45 CFR part 75 for noncompliance, including HHS mission to protect and advance the
Appendix XII of the Uniform Guidance, suspension or debarment (See 2 CFR physical and mental health of the
non-federal entities (NFEs) are required parts 180 & 376 and 31 U.S.C. 3321). American people.
to disclose in FAPIIS any information Dated: April 24, 2017.
VII. Agency Contacts
about criminal, civil, and administrative Elizabeth A. Fowler,
proceedings, and/or affirm that there is 1. Questions on the programmatic
issues may be directed to: Roselyn Tso, Deputy Director for Management Operations,
no new information to provide. This Indian Health Service.
applies to NFEs that receive Federal Acting Director, Office of Direct Service
[FR Doc. 2017–08775 Filed 4–28–17; 8:45 am]
awards (currently active grants, and Contracting Tribes, Indian Health
Service, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Stop BILLING CODE 4165–16–P
cooperative agreements, and
procurement contracts) greater than 08E17, Rockville, MD 20857,
$10,000,000 for any period of time Telephone: (301) 443–1104, Email:
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
during the period of performance of an roselyn.tso@ihs.gov.
2. Questions on grants management HUMAN SERVICES
award/project.
and fiscal matters may be directed to: National Institutes of Health
Mandatory Disclosure Requirements Ms. Vanietta Armstrong, Grants
As required by 2 CFR part 200 of the Management Specialist, Indian Health National Cancer Institute; Notice of
Uniform Guidance, and the HHS Service, OMS/DGM, 5600 Fishers Lane, Closed Meetings
implementing regulations at 45 CFR part Mail Stop 09E70, Rockville, MD 20857,
75, effective January 1, 2016, the IHS Telephone: (301) 443–4792, Fax: (301) Pursuant to section 10(d) of the
must require a non-federal entity or an 594–0899, Email: vanietta.armstrong@ Federal Advisory Committee Act, as
applicant for a Federal award to ihs.gov. amended (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is
disclose, in a timely manner, in writing 3. Questions on systems matters may hereby given of the following meetings.
to the IHS or pass-through entity all be directed to: Mr. Paul Gettys, Grant The meetings will be closed to the
violations of Federal criminal law Systems Coordinator, 5600 Fishers public in accordance with the
involving fraud, bribery,or gratutity Lane, Mail Stop 09E70, Rockville, MD provisions set forth in sections
violations potentially affecting the 20857, Phone: (301) 443–2114; or the 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C.,
Federal award. DGM main line (301) 443–5204, Fax: as amended. The grant applications and
Submission is required for all (301) 594–0899, E-Mail: Paul.Gettys@ the discussions could disclose
applicants and recipients, in writing, to ihs.gov. confidential trade secrets or commercial
the IHS and to the HHS Office of property such as patentable material,
VIII. Other Information and personal information concerning
Inspector General all information
related to violations of Federal criminal The Public Health Service strongly individuals associated with the grant
law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity encourages all cooperative agreement applications, the disclosure of which
violations potentially affecting the and contract recipients to provide a would constitute a clearly unwarranted
Federal award. 45 CFR 75.113. smoke-free workplace and promote the invasion of personal privacy.
Disclosures must be sent in writing to: non-use of all tobacco products. In Name of Committee: National Cancer
U.S. Department of Health and Human addition, Public Law 103–227, the Pro- Institute Special Emphasis Panel; IMAT R21
Services, Indian Health Service, Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking Review.
Division of Grants Management, ATTN: in certain facilities (or in some cases, Date: May 17, 2017.
any portion of the facility) in which Time: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Robert Tarwater, Director, 5600 Fishers Agenda: To review and evaluate grant
Lane, Mailstop 09E70, Rockville, regular or routine education, library,
applications.
Maryland 20857. day care, health care, or early childhood Place: National Cancer Institute Shady
(Include ‘‘Mandatory Grant development services are provided to Grove, 9609 Medical Center Drive, Room
Disclosures’’ in subject line) children. This is consistent with the 7W114, Rockville, MD 20850 (Telephone
Office: (301) 443–5204. HHS mission to protect and advance the Conference Call).
Fax: (301) 594–0899. physical and mental health of the Contact Person: Jeffrey E. DeClue, Ph.D.,
Email: Robert.Tarwater@ihs.gov. American people. Scientific Review Officer, Research
AND Dated: April 24, 2017. Technology and Contract Review Branch,
U.S. Department of Health and RADM Chris Buchanan, R.E.H.S., Division of Extramural Activities, National
Cancer Institute, NIH, 9609 Medical Center
Human Services, Office of Inspector M.P.H.
Drive, Room 7W114, Bethesda, MD 20892–
General, ATTN: Mandatory Grant Assistant Surgeon General, USPHS 9750, 240–276–6371, decluej@mail.nih.gov.
Disclosures, Intake Coordinator, 330 Acting Director
Name of Committee: National Cancer
Independence Avenue SW., Cohen Indian Health Service Institute Special Emphasis Panel; IMAT R33
Building, Room 5527, Washington, DC VIII. Other Information Review.
20201. Date: May 18, 2017.
URL: http://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/ The PHS strongly encourages all Time: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
reportfraud/index.asp. cooperative agreement and contract Agenda: To review and evaluate grant
(Include ‘‘Mandatory Grant recipients to provide a smoke-free applications.
Disclosures’’ in subject line). workplace and promote the non-use of Place: National Cancer Institute Shady
Fax: (202) 205–0604 (Include all tobacco products. In addition, Public Grove, 9609 Medical Center Drive, Room
Law 103–227, the Pro-Children Act of 7W114, Rockville, MD 20850 (Telephone
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‘‘Mandatory Grant Disclosures’’ in
1994, prohibits smoking in certain Conference Call).
subject line) or
Contact Person: Jeffrey E. DeClue, Ph.D.,
Email: facilities (or in some cases, any portion
Scientific Review Officer, Research
MandatoryGranteeDisclosures@ of the facility) in which regular or Technology and Contract Review Branch,
oig.hhs.gov. routine education, library, day care, Division of Extramural Activities, National
Failure to make required disclosures health care, or early childhood Cancer Institute, NIH, 9609 Medical Center
can result in any of the remedies development services are provided to Drive, Room 7W114, Bethesda, MD 20892–
described in 45 CFR 75.371 Remedies children. This is consistent with the 9750, 240–276–6371, decluej@mail.nih.gov.

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Dates		June 4, 2017.
FR Citation		82 FR 20353

82 FR 20353 - Office of Direct Service and Contracting Tribes; Tribal Management Grant Program

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESIndian Health Service

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 82 (May 1, 2017)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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