82_FR_38032 82 FR 37877 - Preventing Alcohol-Related Deaths (PARD) Through Social Detoxification

82 FR 37877 - Preventing Alcohol-Related Deaths (PARD) Through Social Detoxification

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Indian Health Service

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 155 (August 14, 2017)

Page Range37877-37884
FR Document2017-17102

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 155 (Monday, August 14, 2017)
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 155 (Monday, August 14, 2017)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Indian Health Service


Preventing Alcohol-Related Deaths (PARD) Through Social 
Detoxification

    Announcement Type: New.
    Funding Announcement Number: HHS-2017-IHS-PARD-0001.
    Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 93.933.

Key Dates

    Application Deadline Date: September 16, 2017.
    Review Date: September 18, 2017.
    Earliest Anticipated Start Date: September 30, 2017.
    Signed Tribal Resolutions Due Date: September 16, 2017.
    Proof of Non-Profit Status Due Date: September 16, 2017.

I. Funding Opportunity Description

Statutory Authority

    The Indian Health Service (IHS) Office of Clinical and Preventive 
Services' Division of Behavioral Health is accepting applications for 
cooperative agreements for Preventing Alcohol-Related Deaths (PARD) 
through Social Detoxification. This program is authorized under: Snyder 
Act, 25 U.S.C. 13; Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017, Public Law 
115-31, 131 Stat. 135 (2017); and 25 U.S.C. 1665a. This program is 
described in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) under 
93.933.

Background

    Alcohol-related deaths are 520 percent greater among the American 
Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) population than the general United 
States population (IHS Trends in Indian Health, 2014). Providing social 
detoxification services is often a first step toward recovery for 
individuals with an alcohol use disorder to minimize physical harm, 
including death. Detoxification alone is not sufficient treatment for 
alcohol use disorder but is part of the continuum of care that fosters 
an individual's entry into treatment and rehabilitation. Alcohol use 
disorders are brain disorders and not evidence of moral weakness. All 
individuals with alcohol use disorders should be treated with respect 
and dignity at all times, in a nonjudgmental and supportive manner. 
Services should be completed in partnership with the individual and his 
or her social support network with due consideration for individual 
background, culture, preferences,

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gender identity, vulnerabilities, and strengths.

Purpose

    The purpose of this IHS cooperative agreement is to increase access 
to community-based prevention strategies to provide social 
detoxification, evaluation, stabilization, fostering patient readiness 
for and entry into treatment for alcohol use disorders and when 
appropriate, other substance use disorders. Applicants must have a 
fully operational and staffed social detoxification program that 
provides all three critical components of the detoxification process 
that primarily serves Indians.
    IHS will use this funding to focus on the provision of services in 
the Navajo and Great Plains Areas. Congress has highlighted that the 
community of Gallup, New Mexico, continues to face urgent needs for 
substance abuse treatment, residential services, and detoxification 
services to address an ongoing crisis of alcohol-related deaths of 
Tribal members. Senate Appropriations Committee Report 114-281 
expressed the Committee's expectation that IHS use funds provided in 
its appropriation to continue its assistance toward addressing this 
issue in the city of Gallup, New Mexico. Additionally, IHS is aware of 
the urgent need for alcohol detoxification services in the Great Plains 
Area after the removal of liquor licenses in White Clay, Nebraska, 
leading to the potential for increased mortality if services are 
unavailable for alcohol detoxification and subsequent treatment 
services.

II. Award Information

    Type of Award: Cooperative Agreement.

Estimated Funds Available

    The total amount of funding identified for the current fiscal year 
(FY) 2017 is approximately $2,000,000. Individual award amounts are 
anticipated to be between $500,000 and $1,500,000. The amount of 
funding available for competing and continuation awards issued under 
this announcement are subject to the availability of appropriations and 
budgetary priorities of the Agency. The IHS is under no obligation to 
make awards that are selected for funding under this announcement.

Anticipated Number of Awards

    Approximately two awards will be issued under this program 
announcement.

Project Period

    The project period is for five years and will run consecutively 
from September 30, 2017, to September 29, 2022.

Cooperative Agreement

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

Substantial Involvement Description for Cooperative Agreement

A. IHS Programmatic Involvement
    (1) Participate in community-level meetings with key stakeholders 
that address a strategy to combat the issue of alcohol use disorders 
and subsequent alcohol-related deaths.
    (2) Provide quarterly site visits for technical assistance on 
increasing the clinical capacity of services offered between the 
grantee and IHS programs, where available.
    (3) Provide subject matter expertise on policies, procedures, 
guidelines, and other services provided by the grantee.
    (4) Provide medical services as appropriate for individuals 
requiring a higher level of care, or medical clearance.
B. Grantee Cooperative Agreement Award Activities
    (1) Provide quarterly reports to the IHS program officer on the 
number of individuals served, number of individuals referred to 
treatment services, number of individuals who access services more than 
once, number of individuals who access safe housing options.
    (2) Provide semi-annual reports on successes and challenges, in 
addition to the data included in quarterly reports.
    (3) Host quarterly site visits for IHS officials to discuss 
progress, partnerships, and clinical capacity, challenges, and 
opportunities for improvement.
    (4) Provide hot meals, showers, hygiene kits, and other activities 
of daily living that are necessary for individuals in detoxification 
and treatment services.
    (5) Ensure coordination with cultural services and traditional 
healers to provide services while individuals are participating in 
services.
    (6) Provide transportation to and from medical appointments or for 
medical clearance and ensure that medication management is offered 
while individuals are participating in services.
    (7) Must use 100 percent of IHS grant funds for services provided 
to Indians.

III. Eligibility Information

1. Eligibility

    To be eligible for this ``New Opportunity'' under this 
announcement, an applicant must be a public or private institution 
operated by a state, local, Tribal, or private entity that operates 
direct, on-site alcohol and/or substance use disorder treatment 
services, including social alcohol detoxification services, to Indians. 
For purposes of this announcement, ``institution'' means an entity that 
provides services on an inpatient services. Eligible applicants must be 
able to start services on the first day of the award. Eligible 
applicants must serve Indians that make up at least 85 percent of the 
institution's average daily census.

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

2. Cost Sharing or Matching

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

3. Other Requirements

    If application budgets exceed the highest dollar amount outlined 
under the ``Estimated Funds Available'' section within this funding 
announcement, the application will be considered ineligible and will 
not be reviewed for further consideration. If deemed ineligible, IHS 
will not return the application. The applicant will be notified by 
email by the Division of Grants Management (DGM) of this decision.
Tribal Resolution
    An Indian Tribe or Tribal organization that is proposing a project 
affecting another Indian Tribe must include Tribal 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

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a Notice of Award (NoA) being issued to any applicant selected for 
funding. However, if an official signed Tribal resolution cannot be 
submitted with the electronic application submission prior to the 
official application deadline date, a draft Tribal resolution must be 
submitted by the deadline in order for the application to be considered 
complete and eligible for review. The draft Tribal resolution is not in 
lieu of the required signed resolution, but is acceptable until a 
signed resolution is received. If an official signed Tribal resolution 
is not received by DGM when funding decisions are made, then a NoA will 
not be issued to that applicant and they will not receive any IHS funds 
until such time as they have submitted a signed resolution to the 
Grants Management Specialist listed in this Funding Announcement.
Proof of Non-Profit Status
    Organizations claiming non-profit status must submit proof. A copy 
of the 501(c)(3) Certificate must be received with the application 
submission by the Application Deadline Date listed under the Key Dates 
section on page one of this announcement.
    An applicant submitting any of the above additional documentation 
after the initial application submission due date is required to ensure 
the information was received by the IHS DGM by obtaining documentation 
confirming delivery (i.e. FedEx tracking, postal return receipt, etc.).

IV. Application and Submission Information

1. Obtaining Application Materials

    The application package and detailed instructions for this 
announcement can be found at http://www.Grants.gov or http://www.ihs.gov/dgm/funding/.
    Questions regarding the electronic application process may be 
directed to Mr. Paul Gettys at (301) 443-2114 or (301) 443-5204.

2. Content and Form Application Submission

    The applicant must include the project narrative as an attachment 
to the application package. Mandatory documents for all applicants 
include:
     Table of contents.
     Abstract (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 four pages.
     Project Narrative (must be single-spaced and not exceed 10 
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.
     Letters of Support from organization's Board of Directors.
     Tribal Resolution(s).
     501(c)(3) Certificate (if applicable).
     Biographical sketches for all Key Personnel.
     Contractor/Consultant resumes or qualifications and scope 
of work.
     Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL).
     Certification Regarding Lobbying (GG-Lobbying Form).
     Copy of current Negotiated Indirect Cost rate (IDC) 
agreement (required in order to receive IDC).
     Organizational Chart (optional).
     Documentation of current Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) Financial Audit (if applicable).
    Acceptable forms of documentation include:
    [cir] Email confirmation from Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) 
that audits were submitted; or
    [cir] Face sheets from audit reports. These can be found on the FAC 
Web site: https://harvester.census.gov/facdissem/Main.aspx.
Public Policy Requirements
    All Federal-wide public policies apply to IHS grants and 
cooperative agreements with exception of the Discrimination policy.
Requirements for Project and Budget Narratives
    A. Project Narrative: This narrative should be a separate Word 
document that is no longer than 10 pages and must: Be single-spaced, 
type written, have consecutively numbered pages, use black type not 
smaller than 12 points, and be printed on one side only of standard 
size 8\1/2\ x 11 paper.
    Be sure to succinctly 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 will not be considered or 
scored. These narratives will assist the Objective Review Committee 
(ORC) in becoming familiar with the applicant's activities and 
accomplishments prior to this possible cooperative agreement award. If 
the narrative exceeds the page limit, only the first 10 pages will be 
reviewed. The 10-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.
    The page limitations below are for each narrative and budget 
submitted.
Part A: Program Information (2 Pages)
Section 1: Needs
    Describe the current issue of alcohol use disorders, alcohol-
related deaths, and rates of alcohol-related liver cirrhosis, as well 
as other social and health issues impacted by alcohol-related deaths. 
Describe the program's current social detoxification program, who 
operates it, number of employees, how long it has been operating, what 
programs or services are currently being provided. Describe why the 
program is seeking additional funding and how it will be utilized to 
enhance current services. Provide a statement of fact on the clientele 
served, average daily census, and ratio of individuals served who are 
enrolled members of federally recognized Tribes to those who are not.
Part B: Program Planning and Evaluation (6 Pages)
Section 1: Program Plans
    Describe fully and clearly the direction the applicant plans to 
take to provide social detoxification, including three critical 
components of evaluation, stabilization, and fostering patient 
readiness for and entry into treatment. Describe how the applicant will 
provide safe housing and custodial care in a safe environment by 
employees who have successfully passed background checks who have been 
trained in social detoxification and who are familiar with the features 
of substance use withdrawal, have training in basic life support, and 
have access to emergency medical systems. Describe how the applicant 
will provide appropriate monitoring and security to prevent self-harm 
of served individuals and harm to others. Describe how the applicant 
has the ability to provide transportation to and from emergency 
departments, as needed.
    Describe fully and clearly the types of community partnerships and 
referral providers to provide health and behavioral health treatment 
services,

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among others. Include information how the applicant will implement a 
communication and support strategy that includes with family members of 
individuals served (with their consent). Describe the applicant's 
ability to provide daily activities of living, such as exercise, 
showers, and hot meals, personal hygiene, blankets, appropriate 
clothing. Include information on how the applicant will provide 
culturally appropriate interventions and activities. Provide details on 
nurse support for medical issues and medication management and referral 
to a higher level of care, when needed; medication management, 
assessments, and screening of clients; and case management services.
Section 2: Program Evaluation
    Describe how the program intends to evaluate its activities to 
include successes, challenges, outputs, and outcomes.
Part C: Program Report (2 Pages)
    Section 1: Describe your organization's capacity to provide the 
activities that align with the purpose of this funding opportunity. 
Please identify current staffing and key personnel who will be 
responsible for the management of the cooperative agreement. Describe 
significant program activities and accomplishments over the past five 
years associated with the goals of this announcement.
B. Budget Narrative (4 Pages)
    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/cooperative agreement will be awarded per 
applicant.
     IHS will not acknowledge receipt of applications.

6. Electronic Submission Requirements

    All applications must be submitted electronically. Please use the 
http://www.Grants.gov Web site to submit an application electronically 
and select the ``Find Grant Opportunities'' link on the homepage. 
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 
issues that cannot be resolved and a waiver from the agency must be 
obtained.
     Applicants are strongly encouraged not to wait until the 
deadline date to begin the application process through Grants.gov as 
the registration process for SAM and Grants.gov could take up to 
fifteen working days.
     Please use the optional attachment feature in Grants.gov 
to attach additional documentation that may be requested by the DGM.
     All applicants must comply with any page limitation 
requirements described in this funding announcement.
     After electronically submitting the application, the 
applicant will receive an automatic acknowledgment from Grants.gov that 
contains a Grants.gov tracking number. The DGM will download the 
application from Grants.gov and provide necessary copies to the 
appropriate agency officials. Neither the DGM nor the Division of 
Behavioral Health will notify the applicant that the application has 
been received.
     Email applications will not be accepted under this 
announcement.

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Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS)
    All IHS applicants and grantee organizations are required to obtain 
a DUNS number and maintain an active registration in the SAM database. 
The DUNS number is a unique 9-digit identification number provided by 
D&B which uniquely identifies each entity. The DUNS number is site 
specific; therefore, each distinct performance site may be assigned a 
DUNS number. Obtaining a DUNS number is easy, and there is no charge. 
To obtain a DUNS number, you may access it through http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform, or to expedite the process, call (866) 705-
5711.
    All HHS recipients are required by the Federal Funding 
Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006, as amended (``Transparency 
Act''), to report information on sub-awards. Accordingly, all IHS 
grantees must notify potential first-tier sub-recipients that no entity 
may receive a first-tier sub-award unless the entity has provided its 
DUNS number to the prime grantee organization. This requirement ensures 
the use of a universal identifier to enhance the quality of information 
available to the public pursuant to the Transparency Act.
System for Award Management (SAM)
    Organizations that were not registered with Central Contractor 
Registration and have not registered with SAM will need to obtain a 
DUNS number first and then access the SAM online registration through 
the SAM home page at https://www.sam.gov (U.S. organizations will also 
need to provide an Employer Identification Number from the Internal 
Revenue Service that may take an additional 2-5 weeks to become 
active). Completing and submitting the registration takes approximately 
one hour to complete and SAM registration will take 3-5 business days 
to process. Registration with the SAM is free of charge. Applicants may 
register online at https://www.sam.gov.
    Additional information on implementing the Transparency Act, 
including the specific requirements for DUNS and SAM, can be found on 
the IHS Grants Management, Grants Policy Web site: http://www.ihs.gov/dgm/policytopics/.

V. Application Review Information

    The instructions for preparing the application narrative also 
constitute the evaluation criteria for reviewing and scoring the 
application. Weights assigned to each section are noted in parentheses. 
The 10 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 70 points is 
required for funding. Points are assigned as follows:

1. Criteria

A. Need for Assistance (30 Points)
     The degree to which the applicant describes the issue of 
alcohol use disorders, alcohol-related deaths, and other social and 
health issues attributed to alcohol in the community they serve.
     The degree to which the applicant demonstrates the need 
for funding and how the funding will complement, increase, and/or 
expand the services currently provided.
     This section must include the applicant's service 
population, average daily census, and statement of fact that more than 
85 percent of the clientele they serve are members of federally 
recognized Tribes. Without this information, applicants will receive a 
score of 0 for this section.
B. Work Plan, Approach, and Program Approach (40 Points)
     The degree to which the applicant plans to provide social 
detoxification, safe housing, and outpatient treatment, including 
custodial care in a safe environment.
     How well the applicant describes the process of ensuring 
employees have passed background checks and are training in appropriate 
substance use disorder intervention and treatment.
     How well the applicant describes its community 
partnerships and referral network for health and behavioral health 
treatment services.
     How well the applicant describes appropriate monitoring of 
individuals accessing services and provides security services to ensure 
safety and prevention of self-harm and harm to others.
     How well the applicant describes its communication 
strategy with family members.
     How well the applicant describes its community 
partnerships and referral network for treatment services, including 
when medical detoxification is required.
     How well the applicant describes its ability to provide 
activities of daily living, exercise, showers, hot meals, cultural 
activities, blankets, and appropriate clothing.
     How well the applicant describes its ability to provide 
nurse support for medical issues and medication management, 
assessments, screening, and case management.
C. Program Evaluation (10 Points)
     How well the applicant provides a plan to evaluate its own 
impact, including successes and challenges, as well as a plan for the 
type of data that will be collected and submitted on a quarterly basis 
that demonstrate the program's outputs and annual basis that 
demonstrate the program's annual outcomes.
D. Organizational Capabilities, Key Personnel and Qualifications (10 
Points)
     How well the applicant describes the capacity to provide 
services on day 1 of the award.
     How well the applicant describes the operations and 
management of the services currently being provided.
     The degree to which the applicant describes its staffing 
level, experience and education of staff, and key personnel who will 
manage the project.
E. Categorical Budget and Budget Justification (10 Points)
     How clear the applicant demonstrates each budget item 
aligns with its proposed work plan and program approach.
     The degree to which the applicant budgets for evaluation 
activities.
Multi-Year Project Requirements
    Projects requiring a second, third, fourth, and/or fifth year must 
include a brief project narrative and budget (one additional page per 
year) addressing the developmental plans for each additional year of 
the project.
Additional Documents Can Be Uploaded as Appendix Items in Grants.gov
     Work plan, logic model and/or time line for proposed 
objectives.
     Position descriptions for key staff.
     Resumes of key staff that reflect current duties.
     Consultant or contractor proposed scope of work and letter 
of commitment (if applicable).
     Current Indirect Cost Agreement.
     Organizational chart.
     Map of area identifying project location(s).
     Additional documents to support narrative (i.e. data 
tables, key news articles, etc.).

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2. Review and Selection

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

VI. Award Administration Information

1. Award Notices

    The Notice of Award (NoA) is a legally binding document signed by 
the Grants Management Officer and serves as the official notification 
of the grant award. The NoA will be initiated by the DGM in our grant 
system, GrantSolutions (https://www.grantsolutions.gov). Each entity 
that is approved for funding under this announcement will need to 
request or have a user account in GrantSolutions in order to retrieve 
their NoA. The NoA is the authorizing document for which funds are 
dispersed to the approved entities and reflects the amount of Federal 
funds awarded, the purpose of the grant, the terms and conditions of 
the award, the effective date of the award, and the budget/project 
period.
Disapproved Applicants
    Applicants who received a score less than the recommended funding 
level for approval, 70 and were deemed to be disapproved by the ORC, 
will receive an Executive Summary Statement from the IHS program office 
within 30 days of the conclusion of the ORC outlining the strengths and 
weaknesses of their application. The summary statement will be sent to 
the Authorized Organizational Representative that is identified on the 
face page (SF-424) of the application. The IHS program office will also 
provide additional contact information 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

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

3. Indirect Costs

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

4. Reporting Requirements

    The grantee must submit required reports consistent with the 
applicable deadlines. Failure to submit required reports within the 
time allowed may result in suspension or termination of an active 
grant, withholding of additional awards for the project, or other 
enforcement actions such as withholding of payments or converting to 
the reimbursement method of payment. Continued failure to submit 
required reports may result in one or both of the following: (1) The 
imposition of special award provisions; and (2) the non-funding or non-
award of other eligible projects or activities. This requirement 
applies whether the delinquency is attributable to the failure of the 
grantee organization or the individual responsible for preparation of 
the reports. Per DGM policy, all reports are required to be submitted 
electronically by attaching them as a ``Grant Note'' in GrantSolutions. 
Personnel responsible for submitting reports will be required to obtain 
a login and password for GrantSolutions. Please see the Agency Contacts 
list in section VII for the systems contact information.
    The reporting requirements for this program are noted below.
A. Progress Reports
    Program progress reports are required 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, a summary of progress to date or, if applicable, provide sound 
justification for the lack of progress, and other pertinent information 
as required. A final report must be submitted within 90 days of 
expiration of the budget/project period.

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B. Financial Reports
    Federal Financial Report (FFR or 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: http://www.ihs.gov/dgm/policytopics/.
D. Compliance With Executive Order 13166 Implementation of Services
Accessibility Provisions for All Grant Application Packages and Funding 
Opportunity Announcements
    Recipients of federal financial assistance (FFA) from HHS must 
administer their programs in compliance with federal civil rights law. 
This means that recipients of HHS funds must ensure equal access to 
their programs without regard to a person's race, color, national 
origin, disability, age and, in some circumstances, sex and religion. 
This includes ensuring your programs are accessible to persons with 
limited English proficiency. HHS provides guidance to recipients of FFA 
on meeting their legal obligation to take reasonable steps to provide 
meaningful access to their programs by persons with limited English 
proficiency. Please see http://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/special-topics/limited-english-proficiency/guidance-federal-financial-assistance-recipients-title-VI/.
    The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) also provides guidance on 
complying with civil rights laws enforced by HHS. Please see http://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/section-1557/index.html; and 
http://www.hhs.gov/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 https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/about-us/index.html or call 1-
800-368-1019 or TDD 1-800-537-7697. Also note it is an HHS Departmental 
goal to ensure access to quality, culturally competent care, including 
long-term services and supports, for vulnerable populations. For 
further guidance on providing culturally and linguistically appropriate 
services, recipients should review the National Standards for 
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health 
Care at http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/browse.aspx?lvl=2&lvlid=53.
    Pursuant to 45 CFR 80.3(d), an individual shall not be deemed 
subjected to discrimination by reason of his/her exclusion from 
benefits limited by federal law to individuals eligible for benefits 
and services from the IHS.
    Recipients will be required to sign the HHS-690 Assurance of 
Compliance form which can be obtained from the following Web site: 
http://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/forms/hhs-690.pdf, and send it 
directly to the: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office 
of Civil Rights, 200 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20201.
F. Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System 
(FAPIIS)
    The IHS is required to review and consider any information about 
the applicant that is in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity 
Information System (FAPIIS) before making any award in excess of the 
simplified acquisition threshold (currently $150,000) over the period 
of performance. An applicant may review and comment on any information 
about itself that a federal awarding agency previously entered. IHS 
will consider any comments by the applicant, in addition to other 
information in FAPIIS in making a judgment about the applicant's 
integrity, business ethics, and record of performance under federal 
awards when completing the review of risk posed by applicants as 
described in 45 CFR 75.205.
    As required by 45 CFR part 75 Appendix XII of the Uniform Guidance, 
non-federal entities (NFEs) are required to disclose in FAPIIS any 
information about criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings, and/
or affirm that there is no new information to provide. This applies to 
NFEs that receive federal awards (currently active grants, cooperative 
agreements, and procurement contracts) greater than $10,000,000 for any 
period of time during the period of performance of an award/project.
Mandatory Disclosure Requirements
    As required by 2 CFR part 200 of the Uniform Guidance, and the HHS 
implementing regulations at 45 CFR part 75, effective January 1, 2016, 
the IHS must require a non-federal entity or an applicant for a federal 
award to disclose, in a timely manner, in writing to the IHS or pass-
through entity all violations of federal criminal law involving fraud, 
bribery, or gratuity violations potentially affecting the federal 
award.
    Submission is required for all applicants and recipients, in 
writing, to the IHS and to the HHS Office of Inspector General all 
information related to violations of federal criminal law involving 
fraud, bribery, or gratuity violations potentially affecting the 
federal award. 45 CFR 75.113.
    Disclosures must be sent in writing to: U.S. Department of Health 
and Human Services, Indian Health Service, Division of Grants 
Management, ATTN: Robert Tarwater, Director, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail 
Stop: 09E70, Rockville, MD 20857, (Include ``Mandatory Grant

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Disclosures'' in subject line), Office: (301) 443-5204, Fax: (301) 594-
0899, Email: [email protected].

AND

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector 
General, ATTN: Mandatory Grant Disclosures, Intake Coordinator, 330 
Independence Avenue SW., Cohen Building, Room 5527, Washington, DC 
20201, URL: http://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/index.asp (Include 
``Mandatory Grant Disclosures'' in subject line), Fax: (202) 205-0604 
(Include ``Mandatory Grant Disclosures'' in subject line) or Email: 
[email protected].
    Failure to make required disclosures can result in any of the 
remedies described in 45 CFR 75.371 Remedies for noncompliance, 
including suspension or debarment (See 2 CFR parts 180 & 376 and 31 
U.S.C. 3321).

VII. Agency Contacts

    1. Questions on the programmatic issues may be directed to: Dr. 
Beverly Cotton, Director, Division of Behavioral Health, 5600 Fishers 
Lane, Mail Stop: 08N34A, Rockville, MD 20857, Phone: (301) 443-4754, 
Email: [email protected].
    2. Questions on grants management and fiscal matters may be 
directed to: Willis Grant, Senior Grants Management Specialist, 5600 
Fishers Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70, Rockville, MD 20857, Phone: (301) 443-
2214, Fax: (301) 594-0899, Email: [email protected].
    3. Questions on systems matters may be directed to: Paul Gettys, 
Grant Systems Coordinator, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70, 
Rockville, MD 20857, Phone: (301) 443-2114; or the DGM main line (301) 
443-5204, Fax: (301) 594-0899, Email: [email protected].

VIII. Other Information

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

    Dated: August 8, 2017.
Michael D. Weahkee,
Assistant Surgeon General, U.S. Public Health Service, Acting Director, 
Indian Health Service.
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                                                System (FAPIIS) before making any                       20201, URL: http://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/                 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
                                                award in excess of the simplified                       report-fraud/index.asp (Include                       HUMAN SERVICES
                                                acquisition threshold (currently                        ‘‘Mandatory Grant Disclosures’’ in
                                                $150,000) over the period of                            subject line), Fax: (202) 205–0604                    Indian Health Service
                                                performance. An applicant may review                    (Include ‘‘Mandatory Grant Disclosures’’
                                                and comment on any information about                                                                          Preventing Alcohol-Related Deaths
                                                                                                        in subject line) or Email:
                                                itself that a federal awarding agency                                                                         (PARD) Through Social Detoxification
                                                                                                        MandatoryGranteeDisclosures@
                                                previously entered. IHS will consider                   oig.hhs.gov.                                            Announcement Type: New.
                                                any comments by the applicant, in                                                                               Funding Announcement Number:
                                                addition to other information in FAPIIS                    Failure to make required disclosures
                                                                                                        can result in any of the remedies                     HHS–2017–IHS–PARD–0001.
                                                in making a judgment about the                                                                                  Catalog of Federal Domestic
                                                applicant’s integrity, business ethics,                 described in 45 CFR 75.371 Remedies
                                                                                                                                                              Assistance Number: 93.933.
                                                and record of performance under federal                 for noncompliance, including
                                                awards when completing the review of                    suspension or debarment (See 2 CFR                    Key Dates
                                                risk posed by applicants as described in                parts 180 & 376 and 31 U.S.C. 3321).                    Application Deadline Date:
                                                45 CFR 75.205.                                          VII. Agency Contacts                                  September 16, 2017.
                                                   As required by 45 CFR part 75                                                                                Review Date: September 18, 2017.
                                                Appendix XII of the Uniform Guidance,                      1. Questions on the programmatic                     Earliest Anticipated Start Date:
                                                non-federal entities (NFEs) are required                issues may be directed to: Miranda                    September 30, 2017.
                                                to disclose in FAPIIS any information                   Carman, Public Health Advisor, Mental                   Signed Tribal Resolutions Due Date:
                                                about criminal, civil, and administrative               Health Lead, Division of Behavioral                   September 16, 2017.
                                                proceedings, and/or affirm that there is                Health, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Stop                    Proof of Non-Profit Status Due Date:
                                                no new information to provide. This                     08N34A, Rockville, MD 20857, Phone:                   September 16, 2017.
                                                applies to NFEs that receive federal                    (301) 443–2038, Fax: (301) 594–6213,                  I. Funding Opportunity Description
                                                awards (currently active grants,                        Email: Miranda.Carman@ihs.gov.
                                                cooperative agreements, and                                                                                   Statutory Authority
                                                procurement contracts) greater than                        2. Questions on grants management
                                                                                                        and fiscal matters may be directed to:                   The Indian Health Service (IHS)
                                                $10,000,000 for any period of time                                                                            Office of Clinical and Preventive
                                                during the period of performance of an                  Willis Grant, Senior Grants Management
                                                                                                                                                              Services’ Division of Behavioral Health
                                                award/project.                                          Specialist, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail
                                                                                                                                                              is accepting applications for cooperative
                                                                                                        Stop: 09E70, Rockville, MD 20857,
                                                Mandatory Disclosure Requirements                                                                             agreements for Preventing Alcohol-
                                                                                                        Phone: (301) 443–5204, Fax: (301) 594–                Related Deaths (PARD) through Social
                                                  As required by 2 CFR part 200 of the                  0899, Email: Willis.Grant@ihs.gov.                    Detoxification. This program is
                                                Uniform Guidance, and the HHS                              3. Questions on systems matters may                authorized under: Snyder Act, 25 U.S.C.
                                                implementing regulations at 45 CFR part                 be directed to: Paul Gettys, Grant                    13; Consolidated Appropriations Act of
                                                75, effective January 1, 2016, the IHS
                                                                                                        Systems Coordinator, 5600 Fishers                     2017, Public Law 115–31, 131 Stat. 135
                                                must require a non-federal entity or an
                                                                                                        Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70, Rockville, MD                 (2017); and 25 U.S.C. 1665a. This
                                                applicant for a federal award to disclose,
                                                                                                        20857, Phone: (301) 443–2114; or the                  program is described in the Catalog of
                                                in a timely manner, in writing to the
                                                                                                        DGM main line (301) 443–5204, Fax:                    Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)
                                                IHS or pass-through entity all violations
                                                                                                        (301) 594–0899, Email: Paul.Gettys@                   under 93.933.
                                                of federal criminal law involving fraud,
                                                bribery, or gratuity violations                         ihs.gov.                                              Background
                                                potentially affecting the federal award.                VIII. Other Information                                 Alcohol-related deaths are 520
                                                  Submission is required for all                                                                              percent greater among the American
                                                applicants and recipients, in writing, to                 The Public Health Service strongly                  Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN)
                                                the IHS and to the HHS Office of                        encourages all cooperative agreement                  population than the general United
                                                Inspector General all information                       and contract recipients to provide a                  States population (IHS Trends in Indian
                                                related to violations of federal criminal               smoke-free workplace and promote the                  Health, 2014). Providing social
                                                law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity               non-use of all tobacco products. In                   detoxification services is often a first
                                                violations potentially affecting the                    addition, Public Law 103–227, the Pro-                step toward recovery for individuals
                                                federal award. 45 CFR 75.113.                           Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking               with an alcohol use disorder to
                                                  Disclosures must be sent in writing to:               in certain facilities (or in some cases,              minimize physical harm, including
                                                  U.S. Department of Health and                         any portion of the facility) in which                 death. Detoxification alone is not
                                                Human Services, Indian Health Service,                  regular or routine education, library,                sufficient treatment for alcohol use
                                                Division of Grants Management, ATTN:                    day care, health care, or early childhood             disorder but is part of the continuum of
                                                Robert Tarwater, Director, 5600 Fishers                 development services are provided to                  care that fosters an individual’s entry
                                                Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70, Rockville, MD                   children. This is consistent with the                 into treatment and rehabilitation.
                                                20857 (Include ‘‘Mandatory Grant                        HHS mission to protect and advance the                Alcohol use disorders are brain
                                                Disclosures’’ in subject line), Office:                                                                       disorders and not evidence of moral
                                                                                                        physical and mental health of the
                                                (301) 443–5204, Fax: (301) 594–0899,                                                                          weakness. All individuals with alcohol
                                                                                                        American people.
                                                Email: Robert.Tarwater@ihs.gov.                                                                               use disorders should be treated with
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                                                AND                                                       Dated: August 8, 2017.
                                                                                                                                                              respect and dignity at all times, in a
                                                  U.S. Department of Health and                         Michael D. Weahkee,                                   nonjudgmental and supportive manner.
                                                Human Services, Office of Inspector                     Assistant Surgeon General, U.S. Public Health         Services should be completed in
                                                General, ATTN: Mandatory Grant                          Service, Acting Director, Indian Health               partnership with the individual and his
                                                Disclosures, Intake Coordinator, 330                    Service.                                              or her social support network with due
                                                Independence Avenue SW., Cohen                          [FR Doc. 2017–17103 Filed 8–11–17; 8:45 am]           consideration for individual
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                                                gender identity, vulnerabilities, and                   Project Period                                        provide services while individuals are
                                                strengths.                                                The project period is for five years                participating in services.
                                                                                                                                                                (6) Provide transportation to and from
                                                Purpose                                                 and will run consecutively from
                                                                                                                                                              medical appointments or for medical
                                                                                                        September 30, 2017, to September 29,
                                                   The purpose of this IHS cooperative                                                                        clearance and ensure that medication
                                                                                                        2022.
                                                agreement is to increase access to                                                                            management is offered while
                                                community-based prevention strategies                   Cooperative Agreement                                 individuals are participating in services.
                                                to provide social detoxification,                          Cooperative agreements awarded by                    (7) Must use 100 percent of IHS grant
                                                evaluation, stabilization, fostering                    the Department of Health and Human                    funds for services provided to Indians.
                                                patient readiness for and entry into                    Services (HHS) are administered under                 III. Eligibility Information
                                                treatment for alcohol use disorders and                 the same policies as a grant. However,
                                                                                                                                                              1. Eligibility
                                                when appropriate, other substance use                   the funding agency (IHS) is required to
                                                disorders. Applicants must have a fully                 have substantial programmatic                            To be eligible for this ‘‘New
                                                operational and staffed social                          involvement in the project during the                 Opportunity’’ under this announcement,
                                                detoxification program that provides all                entire award segment. Below is a                      an applicant must be a public or private
                                                three critical components of the                        detailed description of the level of                  institution operated by a state, local,
                                                detoxification process that primarily                   involvement required for both IHS and                 Tribal, or private entity that operates
                                                serves Indians.                                         the grantee. IHS will be responsible for              direct, on-site alcohol and/or substance
                                                                                                        activities listed under section A and the             use disorder treatment services,
                                                   IHS will use this funding to focus on                                                                      including social alcohol detoxification
                                                the provision of services in the Navajo                 grantee will be responsible for activities
                                                                                                        listed under section B as stated:                     services, to Indians. For purposes of this
                                                and Great Plains Areas. Congress has                                                                          announcement, ‘‘institution’’ means an
                                                highlighted that the community of                       Substantial Involvement Description for               entity that provides services on an
                                                Gallup, New Mexico, continues to face                   Cooperative Agreement                                 inpatient services. Eligible applicants
                                                urgent needs for substance abuse                                                                              must be able to start services on the first
                                                treatment, residential services, and                    A. IHS Programmatic Involvement
                                                                                                                                                              day of the award. Eligible applicants
                                                detoxification services to address an                      (1) Participate in community-level                 must serve Indians that make up at least
                                                ongoing crisis of alcohol-related deaths                meetings with key stakeholders that                   85 percent of the institution’s average
                                                of Tribal members. Senate                               address a strategy to combat the issue of             daily census.
                                                Appropriations Committee Report 114–                    alcohol use disorders and subsequent
                                                281 expressed the Committee’s                           alcohol-related deaths.                                 Note: Please refer to Section IV.2
                                                                                                                                                              (Application and Submission Information/
                                                expectation that IHS use funds provided                    (2) Provide quarterly site visits for              Subsection 2, Content and Form of
                                                in its appropriation to continue its                    technical assistance on increasing the                Application Submission) for additional proof
                                                assistance toward addressing this issue                 clinical capacity of services offered                 of applicant status documents required, such
                                                in the city of Gallup, New Mexico.                      between the grantee and IHS programs,                 as Tribal resolutions, proof of non-profit
                                                Additionally, IHS is aware of the urgent                where available.                                      status, etc.
                                                need for alcohol detoxification services                   (3) Provide subject matter expertise on
                                                in the Great Plains Area after the                      policies, procedures, guidelines, and                 2. Cost Sharing or Matching
                                                removal of liquor licenses in White                     other services provided by the grantee.                  The IHS does not require matching
                                                Clay, Nebraska, leading to the potential                   (4) Provide medical services as                    funds or cost sharing for grants or
                                                for increased mortality if services are                 appropriate for individuals requiring a               cooperative agreements.
                                                unavailable for alcohol detoxification                  higher level of care, or medical
                                                and subsequent treatment services.                      clearance.                                            3. Other Requirements
                                                                                                                                                                 If application budgets exceed the
                                                II. Award Information                                   B. Grantee Cooperative Agreement
                                                                                                                                                              highest dollar amount outlined under
                                                                                                        Award Activities
                                                 Type of Award: Cooperative                                                                                   the ‘‘Estimated Funds Available’’
                                                Agreement.                                                 (1) Provide quarterly reports to the               section within this funding
                                                                                                        IHS program officer on the number of                  announcement, the application will be
                                                Estimated Funds Available                               individuals served, number of                         considered ineligible and will not be
                                                                                                        individuals referred to treatment                     reviewed for further consideration. If
                                                  The total amount of funding                           services, number of individuals who                   deemed ineligible, IHS will not return
                                                identified for the current fiscal year (FY)             access services more than once, number                the application. The applicant will be
                                                2017 is approximately $2,000,000.                       of individuals who access safe housing                notified by email by the Division of
                                                Individual award amounts are                            options.                                              Grants Management (DGM) of this
                                                anticipated to be between $500,000 and                     (2) Provide semi-annual reports on                 decision.
                                                $1,500,000. The amount of funding                       successes and challenges, in addition to
                                                available for competing and                             the data included in quarterly reports.               Tribal Resolution
                                                continuation awards issued under this                      (3) Host quarterly site visits for IHS               An Indian Tribe or Tribal organization
                                                announcement are subject to the                         officials to discuss progress,                        that is proposing a project affecting
                                                availability of appropriations and                      partnerships, and clinical capacity,                  another Indian Tribe must include
                                                budgetary priorities of the Agency. The                 challenges, and opportunities for                     Tribal resolutions from all affected
                                                IHS is under no obligation to make
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                                                                                                        improvement.                                          Tribes to be served. Applications by
                                                awards that are selected for funding                       (4) Provide hot meals, showers,                    Tribal organizations will not require a
                                                under this announcement.                                hygiene kits, and other activities of                 specific Tribal resolution if the current
                                                Anticipated Number of Awards                            daily living that are necessary for                   Tribal resolution(s) under which they
                                                                                                        individuals in detoxification and                     operate would encompass the proposed
                                                   Approximately two awards will be                     treatment services.                                   grant activities.
                                                issued under this program                                  (5) Ensure coordination with cultural                An official signed Tribal resolution
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                                                a Notice of Award (NoA) being issued                       • Budget Justification and Narrative               award. If the narrative exceeds the page
                                                to any applicant selected for funding.                  (must be single-spaced and not exceed                 limit, only the first 10 pages will be
                                                However, if an official signed Tribal                   four pages.                                           reviewed. The 10-page limit for the
                                                resolution cannot be submitted with the                    • Project Narrative (must be single-               narrative does not include the work
                                                electronic application submission prior                 spaced and not exceed 10 pages).                      plan, standard forms, Tribal resolutions,
                                                to the official application deadline date,                 Æ Background information on the                    table of contents, budget, budget
                                                a draft Tribal resolution must be                       organization.                                         justifications, narratives, and/or other
                                                submitted by the deadline in order for                     Æ Proposed scope of work,                          appendix items.
                                                the application to be considered                        objectives, and activities that provide a               There are three parts to the narrative:
                                                complete and eligible for review. The                   description of what will be                           Part A—Program Information; Part B—
                                                draft Tribal resolution is not in lieu of               accomplished, including a one-page                    Program Planning and Evaluation; and
                                                the required signed resolution, but is                  Timeframe Chart.                                      Part C—Program Report. See below for
                                                acceptable until a signed resolution is                    • Letters of Support from                          additional details about what must be
                                                received. If an official signed Tribal                  organization’s Board of Directors.                    included in the narrative.
                                                resolution is not received by DGM when                     • Tribal Resolution(s).                              The page limitations below are for
                                                funding decisions are made, then a NoA                     • 501(c)(3) Certificate (if applicable).           each narrative and budget submitted.
                                                will not be issued to that applicant and                   • Biographical sketches for all Key
                                                                                                        Personnel.                                            Part A: Program Information (2 Pages)
                                                they will not receive any IHS funds
                                                until such time as they have submitted                     • Contractor/Consultant resumes or                 Section 1: Needs
                                                a signed resolution to the Grants                       qualifications and scope of work.                       Describe the current issue of alcohol
                                                Management Specialist listed in this                       • Disclosure of Lobbying Activities                use disorders, alcohol-related deaths,
                                                Funding Announcement.                                   (SF–LLL).                                             and rates of alcohol-related liver
                                                                                                           • Certification Regarding Lobbying                 cirrhosis, as well as other social and
                                                Proof of Non-Profit Status                              (GG–Lobbying Form).                                   health issues impacted by alcohol-
                                                  Organizations claiming non-profit                        • Copy of current Negotiated Indirect              related deaths. Describe the program’s
                                                status must submit proof. A copy of the                 Cost rate (IDC) agreement (required in                current social detoxification program,
                                                501(c)(3) Certificate must be received                  order to receive IDC).                                who operates it, number of employees,
                                                with the application submission by the                     • Organizational Chart (optional).                 how long it has been operating, what
                                                Application Deadline Date listed under                     • Documentation of current Office of
                                                                                                                                                              programs or services are currently being
                                                the Key Dates section on page one of                    Management and Budget (OMB)
                                                                                                                                                              provided. Describe why the program is
                                                this announcement.                                      Financial Audit (if applicable).
                                                                                                                                                              seeking additional funding and how it
                                                  An applicant submitting any of the                       Acceptable forms of documentation
                                                                                                                                                              will be utilized to enhance current
                                                above additional documentation after                    include:
                                                                                                                                                              services. Provide a statement of fact on
                                                the initial application submission due                     Æ Email confirmation from Federal
                                                                                                                                                              the clientele served, average daily
                                                date is required to ensure the                          Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) that audits
                                                                                                                                                              census, and ratio of individuals served
                                                information was received by the IHS                     were submitted; or
                                                                                                           Æ Face sheets from audit reports.                  who are enrolled members of federally
                                                DGM by obtaining documentation                                                                                recognized Tribes to those who are not.
                                                confirming delivery (i.e. FedEx tracking,               These can be found on the FAC Web
                                                postal return receipt, etc.).                           site: https://harvester.census.gov/                   Part B: Program Planning and
                                                                                                        facdissem/Main.aspx.                                  Evaluation (6 Pages)
                                                IV. Application and Submission
                                                Information                                             Public Policy Requirements                            Section 1: Program Plans
                                                                                                          All Federal-wide public policies                      Describe fully and clearly the
                                                1. Obtaining Application Materials                                                                            direction the applicant plans to take to
                                                                                                        apply to IHS grants and cooperative
                                                  The application package and detailed                  agreements with exception of the                      provide social detoxification, including
                                                instructions for this announcement can                  Discrimination policy.                                three critical components of evaluation,
                                                be found at http://www.Grants.gov or                                                                          stabilization, and fostering patient
                                                http://www.ihs.gov/dgm/funding/.                        Requirements for Project and Budget                   readiness for and entry into treatment.
                                                  Questions regarding the electronic                    Narratives                                            Describe how the applicant will provide
                                                application process may be directed to                     A. Project Narrative: This narrative               safe housing and custodial care in a safe
                                                Mr. Paul Gettys at (301) 443–2114 or                    should be a separate Word document                    environment by employees who have
                                                (301) 443–5204.                                         that is no longer than 10 pages and                   successfully passed background checks
                                                                                                        must: Be single-spaced, type written,                 who have been trained in social
                                                2. Content and Form Application                         have consecutively numbered pages, use                detoxification and who are familiar with
                                                Submission                                              black type not smaller than 12 points,                the features of substance use
                                                  The applicant must include the                        and be printed on one side only of                    withdrawal, have training in basic life
                                                project narrative as an attachment to the               standard size 81⁄2″ x 11″ paper.                      support, and have access to emergency
                                                application package. Mandatory                             Be sure to succinctly answer all                   medical systems. Describe how the
                                                documents for all applicants include:                   questions listed under the evaluation                 applicant will provide appropriate
                                                  • Table of contents.                                  criteria (refer to Section V.1, Evaluation            monitoring and security to prevent self-
                                                  • Abstract (one page) summarizing                     criteria in this announcement) and place              harm of served individuals and harm to
                                                the project.                                            all responses and required information
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                                                                                                                                                              others. Describe how the applicant has
                                                  • Application forms:                                  in the correct section (noted below), or              the ability to provide transportation to
                                                  Æ SF–424, Application for Federal                     they will not be considered or scored.                and from emergency departments, as
                                                Assistance.                                             These narratives will assist the                      needed.
                                                  Æ SF–424A, Budget Information—                        Objective Review Committee (ORC) in                     Describe fully and clearly the types of
                                                Non-Construction Programs.                              becoming familiar with the applicant’s                community partnerships and referral
                                                  Æ SF–424B, Assurances—Non-                            activities and accomplishments prior to               providers to provide health and
                                                Construction Programs.                                  this possible cooperative agreement                   behavioral health treatment services,


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                                                among others. Include information how                   address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days              DGM will not be reviewed or considered
                                                the applicant will implement a                          a week (except on Federal holidays). If               for funding. The applicant will be
                                                communication and support strategy                      problems persist, contact Mr. Gettys                  notified via email of this decision by the
                                                that includes with family members of                    (Paul.Gettys@ihs.gov,) DGM Grant                      Grants Management Officer of the DGM.
                                                individuals served (with their consent).                Systems Coordinator, by telephone at                  Paper applications must be received by
                                                Describe the applicant’s ability to                     (301) 443–2114 or (301) 443–5204.                     the DGM no later than 5:00 p.m., EDT,
                                                provide daily activities of living, such as             Please be sure to contact Mr. Gettys at               on the Application Deadline Date listed
                                                exercise, showers, and hot meals,                       least ten days prior to the application               in the Key Dates section on page one of
                                                personal hygiene, blankets, appropriate                 deadline. Please do not contact the DGM               this announcement. Late applications
                                                clothing. Include information on how                    until you have received a Grants.gov                  will not be accepted for processing or
                                                the applicant will provide culturally                   tracking number. In the event you are                 considered for funding. Applicants that
                                                appropriate interventions and activities.               not able to obtain a tracking number,                 do not adhere to the timelines for
                                                Provide details on nurse support for                    call the DGM as soon as possible.                     System for Award Management (SAM)
                                                medical issues and medication                                                                                 and/or http://www.Grants.gov
                                                                                                        4. Intergovernmental Review
                                                management and referral to a higher                                                                           registration or that fail to request timely
                                                level of care, when needed; medication                     Executive Order 12372 requiring                    assistance with technical issues will not
                                                management, assessments, and                            intergovernmental review is not                       be considered for a waiver to submit a
                                                screening of clients; and case                          applicable to this program.                           paper application.
                                                management services.                                    5. Funding Restrictions                                  Please be aware of the following:
                                                Section 2: Program Evaluation                              • Pre-award costs are not allowable.                  • Please search for the application
                                                                                                           • The available funds are inclusive of             package in http://www.Grants.gov by
                                                  Describe how the program intends to                                                                         entering the CFDA number or the
                                                evaluate its activities to include                      direct and appropriate indirect costs.
                                                                                                           • Only one grant/cooperative                       Funding Opportunity Number. Both
                                                successes, challenges, outputs, and                                                                           numbers are located in the header of
                                                outcomes.                                               agreement will be awarded per
                                                                                                        applicant.                                            this announcement.
                                                Part C: Program Report (2 Pages)                           • IHS will not acknowledge receipt of                 • If you experience technical
                                                  Section 1: Describe your                              applications.                                         challenges while submitting your
                                                organization’s capacity to provide the                                                                        application electronically, please
                                                                                                        6. Electronic Submission Requirements                 contact Grants.gov Support directly at:
                                                activities that align with the purpose of
                                                this funding opportunity. Please                           All applications must be submitted                 support@grants.gov or (800) 518–4726.
                                                identify current staffing and key                       electronically. Please use the http://                Customer Support is available to
                                                personnel who will be responsible for                   www.Grants.gov Web site to submit an                  address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days
                                                the management of the cooperative                       application electronically and select the             a week (except on Federal holidays).
                                                agreement. Describe significant program                 ‘‘Find Grant Opportunities’’ link on the                 • Upon contacting Grants.gov, obtain
                                                activities and accomplishments over the                 homepage. Follow the instructions for                 a tracking number as proof of contact.
                                                past five years associated with the goals               submitting an application under the                   The tracking number is helpful if there
                                                of this announcement.                                   Package tab. Electronic copies of the                 are technical issues that cannot be
                                                                                                        application may not be submitted as                   resolved and a waiver from the agency
                                                B. Budget Narrative (4 Pages)                           attachments to email messages                         must be obtained.
                                                   This narrative must include a line                   addressed to IHS employees or offices.                   • Applicants are strongly encouraged
                                                item budget with a narrative                               If the applicant needs to submit a                 not to wait until the deadline date to
                                                justification for all expenditures                      paper application instead of submitting               begin the application process through
                                                identifying reasonable allowable,                       electronically through Grants.gov, a                  Grants.gov as the registration process for
                                                allocable costs necessary to accomplish                 waiver must be requested. Prior                       SAM and Grants.gov could take up to
                                                the goals and objectives as outlined in                 approval must be requested and                        fifteen working days.
                                                the project narrative. Budget should                    obtained from Mr. Robert Tarwater,
                                                                                                                                                                 • Please use the optional attachment
                                                match the scope of work described in                    Director, DGM, (see Section IV.6 below
                                                                                                                                                              feature in Grants.gov to attach
                                                the project narrative.                                  for additional information). A written
                                                                                                                                                              additional documentation that may be
                                                                                                        waiver request must be sent to
                                                3. Submission Dates and Times                                                                                 requested by the DGM.
                                                                                                        GrantsPolicy@ihs.gov with a copy to
                                                   Applications must be submitted                       Robert.Tarwater@ihs.gov. The waiver                      • All applicants must comply with
                                                electronically through Grants.gov by                    must: (1) Be documented in writing                    any page limitation requirements
                                                11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)                  (emails are acceptable), before                       described in this funding
                                                on the Application Deadline Date listed                 submitting a paper application, and (2)               announcement.
                                                in the Key Dates section on page one of                 include clear justification for the need                 • After electronically submitting the
                                                this announcement. Any application                      to deviate from the required electronic               application, the applicant will receive
                                                received after the application deadline                 grants submission process.                            an automatic acknowledgment from
                                                will not be accepted for processing, nor                   Once the waiver request has been                   Grants.gov that contains a Grants.gov
                                                will it be given further consideration for              approved, the applicant will receive a                tracking number. The DGM will
                                                funding. Grants.gov will notify the                     confirmation of approval email                        download the application from
                                                                                                        containing submission instructions and                Grants.gov and provide necessary copies
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                                                applicant via email if the application is
                                                rejected.                                               the mailing address to submit the                     to the appropriate agency officials.
                                                   If technical challenges arise and                    application. A copy of the written                    Neither the DGM nor the Division of
                                                assistance is required with the                         approval must be submitted along with                 Behavioral Health will notify the
                                                electronic application process, contact                 the hardcopy of the application that is               applicant that the application has been
                                                Grants.gov Customer Support via email                   mailed to DGM. Paper applications that                received.
                                                to support@grants.gov or at (800) 518–                  are submitted without a copy of the                      • Email applications will not be
                                                4726. Customer Support is available to                  signed waiver from the Director of the                accepted under this announcement.


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                                                Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data                           should include only the first year of                    • How well the applicant describes
                                                Universal Numbering System (DUNS)                       activities; information for multi-year                its ability to provide activities of daily
                                                   All IHS applicants and grantee                       projects should be included as an                     living, exercise, showers, hot meals,
                                                organizations are required to obtain a                  appendix. See ‘‘Multi-year Project                    cultural activities, blankets, and
                                                DUNS number and maintain an active                      Requirements’’ at the end of this section             appropriate clothing.
                                                                                                        for more information. The narrative                      • How well the applicant describes
                                                registration in the SAM database. The
                                                                                                        section should be written in a manner                 its ability to provide nurse support for
                                                DUNS number is a unique 9-digit
                                                                                                        that is clear to outside reviewers                    medical issues and medication
                                                identification number provided by D&B
                                                                                                        unfamiliar with prior related activities              management, assessments, screening,
                                                which uniquely identifies each entity.
                                                                                                        of the applicant. It should be well                   and case management.
                                                The DUNS number is site specific;
                                                                                                        organized, succinct, and contain all
                                                therefore, each distinct performance site                                                                     C. Program Evaluation (10 Points)
                                                                                                        information necessary for reviewers to
                                                may be assigned a DUNS number.                                                                                  • How well the applicant provides a
                                                                                                        understand the project fully. Points will
                                                Obtaining a DUNS number is easy, and                                                                          plan to evaluate its own impact,
                                                                                                        be assigned to each evaluation criteria
                                                there is no charge. To obtain a DUNS                                                                          including successes and challenges, as
                                                                                                        adding up to a total of 100 points. A
                                                number, you may access it through                       minimum score of 70 points is required                well as a plan for the type of data that
                                                http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform, or to                    for funding. Points are assigned as                   will be collected and submitted on a
                                                expedite the process, call (866) 705–                   follows:                                              quarterly basis that demonstrate the
                                                5711.                                                                                                         program’s outputs and annual basis that
                                                   All HHS recipients are required by the               1. Criteria                                           demonstrate the program’s annual
                                                Federal Funding Accountability and                      A. Need for Assistance (30 Points)                    outcomes.
                                                Transparency Act of 2006, as amended
                                                (‘‘Transparency Act’’), to report                         • The degree to which the applicant                 D. Organizational Capabilities, Key
                                                information on sub-awards.                              describes the issue of alcohol use                    Personnel and Qualifications (10 Points)
                                                Accordingly, all IHS grantees must                      disorders, alcohol-related deaths, and                  • How well the applicant describes
                                                notify potential first-tier sub-recipients              other social and health issues attributed
                                                                                                                                                              the capacity to provide services on day
                                                that no entity may receive a first-tier                 to alcohol in the community they serve.
                                                                                                                                                              1 of the award.
                                                                                                          • The degree to which the applicant
                                                sub-award unless the entity has                                                                                 • How well the applicant describes
                                                provided its DUNS number to the prime                   demonstrates the need for funding and
                                                                                                                                                              the operations and management of the
                                                grantee organization. This requirement                  how the funding will complement,
                                                                                                                                                              services currently being provided.
                                                ensures the use of a universal identifier               increase, and/or expand the services                    • The degree to which the applicant
                                                                                                        currently provided.                                   describes its staffing level, experience
                                                to enhance the quality of information
                                                                                                          • This section must include the
                                                available to the public pursuant to the                                                                       and education of staff, and key
                                                                                                        applicant’s service population, average
                                                Transparency Act.                                                                                             personnel who will manage the project.
                                                                                                        daily census, and statement of fact that
                                                System for Award Management (SAM)                       more than 85 percent of the clientele                 E. Categorical Budget and Budget
                                                                                                        they serve are members of federally                   Justification (10 Points)
                                                   Organizations that were not registered
                                                                                                        recognized Tribes. Without this                         • How clear the applicant
                                                with Central Contractor Registration and
                                                                                                        information, applicants will receive a                demonstrates each budget item aligns
                                                have not registered with SAM will need
                                                                                                        score of 0 for this section.                          with its proposed work plan and
                                                to obtain a DUNS number first and then
                                                access the SAM online registration                      B. Work Plan, Approach, and Program                   program approach.
                                                through the SAM home page at https://                   Approach (40 Points)                                    • The degree to which the applicant
                                                www.sam.gov (U.S. organizations will                                                                          budgets for evaluation activities.
                                                                                                           • The degree to which the applicant
                                                also need to provide an Employer                        plans to provide social detoxification,               Multi-Year Project Requirements
                                                Identification Number from the Internal                 safe housing, and outpatient treatment,
                                                Revenue Service that may take an                                                                                Projects requiring a second, third,
                                                                                                        including custodial care in a safe                    fourth, and/or fifth year must include a
                                                additional 2–5 weeks to become active).                 environment.                                          brief project narrative and budget (one
                                                Completing and submitting the                              • How well the applicant describes                 additional page per year) addressing the
                                                registration takes approximately one                    the process of ensuring employees have
                                                hour to complete and SAM registration                                                                         developmental plans for each additional
                                                                                                        passed background checks and are                      year of the project.
                                                will take 3–5 business days to process.                 training in appropriate substance use
                                                Registration with the SAM is free of                    disorder intervention and treatment.                  Additional Documents Can Be
                                                charge. Applicants may register online                     • How well the applicant describes                 Uploaded as Appendix Items in
                                                at https://www.sam.gov.                                 its community partnerships and referral               Grants.gov
                                                   Additional information on                            network for health and behavioral                        • Work plan, logic model and/or time
                                                implementing the Transparency Act,                      health treatment services.                            line for proposed objectives.
                                                including the specific requirements for                    • How well the applicant describes                    • Position descriptions for key staff.
                                                DUNS and SAM, can be found on the                       appropriate monitoring of individuals                    • Resumes of key staff that reflect
                                                IHS Grants Management, Grants Policy                    accessing services and provides security              current duties.
                                                Web site: http://www.ihs.gov/dgm/                       services to ensure safety and prevention                 • Consultant or contractor proposed
                                                policytopics/.                                          of self-harm and harm to others.                      scope of work and letter of commitment
                                                                                                           • How well the applicant describes
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                                                V. Application Review Information                                                                             (if applicable).
                                                                                                        its communication strategy with family                   • Current Indirect Cost Agreement.
                                                  The instructions for preparing the                    members.                                                 • Organizational chart.
                                                application narrative also constitute the                  • How well the applicant describes                    • Map of area identifying project
                                                evaluation criteria for reviewing and                   its community partnerships and referral               location(s).
                                                scoring the application. Weights                        network for treatment services,                          • Additional documents to support
                                                assigned to each section are noted in                   including when medical detoxification                 narrative (i.e. data tables, key news
                                                parentheses. The 10 page narrative                      is required.                                          articles, etc.).


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                                                2. Review and Selection                                 application. The summary statement                    the cognizant agency or office. A current
                                                   Each application will be prescreened                 will be sent to the Authorized                        rate covers the applicable grant
                                                by the DGM staff for eligibility and                    Organizational Representative that is                 activities under the current award’s
                                                completeness as outlined in the funding                 identified on the face page (SF–424) of               budget period. If the current rate is not
                                                announcement. Applications that meet                    the application. The IHS program office               on file with the DGM at the time of
                                                the eligibility criteria shall be reviewed              will also provide additional contact                  award, the IDC portion of the budget
                                                for merit by the ORC based on                           information as needed to address                      will be restricted. The restrictions
                                                evaluation criteria in this funding                     questions and concerns as well as                     remain in place until the current rate is
                                                announcement. The ORC could be                          provide technical assistance if desired.              provided to the DGM.
                                                composed of both Tribal and Federal                     Approved But Unfunded Applicants                         Generally, IDC rates for IHS grantees
                                                reviewers appointed by the IHS Program                                                                        are negotiated with the Division of Cost
                                                to review and make recommendations                         Approved but unfunded applicants
                                                                                                                                                              Allocation (DCA) https://rates.psc.gov/
                                                on these applications. The technical                    that met the minimum scoring range
                                                                                                                                                              and the Department of Interior (Interior
                                                review process ensures selection of                     and were deemed by the ORC to be
                                                                                                                                                              Business Center) https://www.doi.gov/
                                                quality projects in a national                          ‘‘Approved,’’ but were not funded due
                                                                                                                                                              ibc/services/finance/indirect-Cost-
                                                competition for limited funding.                        to lack of funding, will have their
                                                                                                                                                              Services/indian-tribes. For questions
                                                Incomplete applications and                             applications held by DGM for a period
                                                                                                                                                              regarding the indirect cost policy, please
                                                applications that are non-responsive to                 of one year. If additional funding
                                                                                                                                                              call the Grants Management Specialist
                                                the eligibility criteria will not be                    becomes available during the course of
                                                                                                                                                              listed under ‘‘Agency Contacts’’ or the
                                                referred to the ORC. The applicant will                 FY 2017 the approved but unfunded
                                                                                                                                                              main DGM office at (301) 443–5204.
                                                be notified via email of this decision by               application may be re-considered by the
                                                the Grants Management Officer of the                    awarding program office for possible                  4. Reporting Requirements
                                                DGM. Applicants will be notified by                     funding. The applicant will also receive
                                                                                                        an Executive Summary Statement from                      The grantee must submit required
                                                DGM, via email, to outline minor                                                                              reports consistent with the applicable
                                                missing components (i.e., budget                        the IHS program office within 30 days
                                                                                                        of the conclusion of the ORC.                         deadlines. Failure to submit required
                                                narratives, audit documentation, key                                                                          reports within the time allowed may
                                                contact form) needed for an otherwise                     Note: Any correspondence other than the
                                                                                                                                                              result in suspension or termination of
                                                complete application. All missing                       official NoA signed by an IHS grants
                                                                                                        management official announcing to the                 an active grant, withholding of
                                                documents must be sent to DGM on or                                                                           additional awards for the project, or
                                                before the due date listed in the email                 project director that an award has been made
                                                                                                        to their organization is not an authorization         other enforcement actions such as
                                                of notification of missing documents                    to implement their program on behalf of IHS.          withholding of payments or converting
                                                required.                                                                                                     to the reimbursement method of
                                                   To obtain a minimum score for                        2. Administrative Requirements                        payment. Continued failure to submit
                                                funding by the ORC, applicants must
                                                                                                           Cooperative agreements are                         required reports may result in one or
                                                address all program requirements and
                                                                                                        administered in accordance with the                   both of the following: (1) The
                                                provide all required documentation.
                                                                                                        following regulations and policies:                   imposition of special award provisions;
                                                VI. Award Administration Information                       A. The criteria as outlined in this                and (2) the non-funding or non-award of
                                                                                                        program announcement.                                 other eligible projects or activities. This
                                                1. Award Notices
                                                                                                           B. Administrative Regulations for                  requirement applies whether the
                                                   The Notice of Award (NoA) is a                       Grants:                                               delinquency is attributable to the failure
                                                legally binding document signed by the                     • Uniform Administrative                           of the grantee organization or the
                                                Grants Management Officer and serves                    Requirements for HHS Awards, located                  individual responsible for preparation
                                                as the official notification of the grant               at 45 CFR part 75.                                    of the reports. Per DGM policy, all
                                                award. The NoA will be initiated by the                    C. Grants Policy:                                  reports are required to be submitted
                                                DGM in our grant system,                                   • HHS Grants Policy Statement,                     electronically by attaching them as a
                                                GrantSolutions (https://                                Revised 01/07.                                        ‘‘Grant Note’’ in GrantSolutions.
                                                www.grantsolutions.gov). Each entity                       D. Cost Principles:                                Personnel responsible for submitting
                                                that is approved for funding under this                    • Uniform Administrative                           reports will be required to obtain a login
                                                announcement will need to request or                    Requirements for HHS Awards, ‘‘Cost                   and password for GrantSolutions. Please
                                                have a user account in GrantSolutions                   Principles,’’ located at 45 CFR part 75,              see the Agency Contacts list in section
                                                in order to retrieve their NoA. The NoA                 subpart E.                                            VII for the systems contact information.
                                                is the authorizing document for which                      E. Audit Requirements:
                                                                                                           • Uniform Administrative                              The reporting requirements for this
                                                funds are dispersed to the approved
                                                                                                        Requirements for HHS Awards, ‘‘Audit                  program are noted below.
                                                entities and reflects the amount of
                                                Federal funds awarded, the purpose of                   Requirements,’’ located at 45 CFR part                A. Progress Reports
                                                the grant, the terms and conditions of                  75, subpart F.
                                                the award, the effective date of the                                                                            Program progress reports are required
                                                                                                        3. Indirect Costs                                     semi-annually, within 30 days after the
                                                award, and the budget/project period.
                                                                                                           This section applies to all grant                  budget period ends. These reports must
                                                Disapproved Applicants                                  recipients that request reimbursement of              include a brief comparison of actual
                                                   Applicants who received a score less                 indirect costs (IDC) in their grant                   accomplishments to the goals
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                                                than the recommended funding level for                  application. In accordance with HHS                   established for the period, a summary of
                                                approval, 70 and were deemed to be                      Grants Policy Statement, Part II–27, IHS              progress to date or, if applicable,
                                                disapproved by the ORC, will receive an                 requires applicants to obtain a current               provide sound justification for the lack
                                                Executive Summary Statement from the                    IDC rate agreement prior to award. The                of progress, and other pertinent
                                                IHS program office within 30 days of the                rate agreement must be prepared in                    information as required. A final report
                                                conclusion of the ORC outlining the                     accordance with the applicable cost                   must be submitted within 90 days of
                                                strengths and weaknesses of their                       principles and guidance as provided by                expiration of the budget/project period.


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                                                B. Financial Reports                                    D. Compliance With Executive Order                    Department of Health and Human
                                                                                                        13166 Implementation of Services                      Services, Office of Civil Rights, 200
                                                   Federal Financial Report (FFR or SF–                                                                       Independence Ave. SW., Washington,
                                                425), Cash Transaction Reports are due                  Accessibility Provisions for All Grant
                                                                                                        Application Packages and Funding                      DC 20201.
                                                30 days after the close of every calendar
                                                                                                        Opportunity Announcements                             F. Federal Awardee Performance and
                                                quarter to the Payment Management
                                                Services, HHS at https://pms.psc.gov. It                   Recipients of federal financial                    Integrity Information System (FAPIIS)
                                                is recommended that the applicant also                  assistance (FFA) from HHS must                           The IHS is required to review and
                                                send a copy of the FFR (SF–425) report                  administer their programs in                          consider any information about the
                                                to the Grants Management Specialist.                    compliance with federal civil rights law.             applicant that is in the Federal Awardee
                                                Failure to submit timely reports may                    This means that recipients of HHS funds               Performance and Integrity Information
                                                cause a disruption in timely payments                   must ensure equal access to their                     System (FAPIIS) before making any
                                                                                                        programs without regard to a person’s                 award in excess of the simplified
                                                to the organization.
                                                                                                        race, color, national origin, disability,             acquisition threshold (currently
                                                   Grantees are responsible and                         age and, in some circumstances, sex and               $150,000) over the period of
                                                accountable for accurate information                    religion. This includes ensuring your                 performance. An applicant may review
                                                being reported on all required reports:                 programs are accessible to persons with               and comment on any information about
                                                The Progress Reports and Federal                        limited English proficiency. HHS                      itself that a federal awarding agency
                                                Financial Report.                                       provides guidance to recipients of FFA                previously entered. IHS will consider
                                                                                                        on meeting their legal obligation to take             any comments by the applicant, in
                                                C. Federal Sub-Award Reporting System                   reasonable steps to provide meaningful                addition to other information in FAPIIS
                                                (FSRS)                                                  access to their programs by persons with              in making a judgment about the
                                                   This award may be subject to the                     limited English proficiency. Please see               applicant’s integrity, business ethics,
                                                                                                        http://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-                  and record of performance under federal
                                                Transparency Act sub-award and
                                                                                                        individuals/special-topics/limited-                   awards when completing the review of
                                                executive compensation reporting
                                                                                                        english-proficiency/guidance-federal-                 risk posed by applicants as described in
                                                requirements of 2 CFR part 170.                         financial-assistance-recipients-title-VI/.            45 CFR 75.205.
                                                   The Transparency Act requires the                       The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR)                 As required by 45 CFR part 75
                                                OMB to establish a single searchable                    also provides guidance on complying                   Appendix XII of the Uniform Guidance,
                                                database, accessible to the public, with                with civil rights laws enforced by HHS.               non-federal entities (NFEs) are required
                                                information on financial assistance                     Please see http://www.hhs.gov/civil-                  to disclose in FAPIIS any information
                                                awards made by Federal agencies. The                    rights/for-individuals/section-1557/                  about criminal, civil, and administrative
                                                Transparency Act also includes a                        index.html; and http://www.hhs.gov/                   proceedings, and/or affirm that there is
                                                requirement for recipients of Federal                   civil-rights/index.html. Recipients of                no new information to provide. This
                                                grants to report information about first-               FFA also have specific legal obligations              applies to NFEs that receive federal
                                                tier sub-awards and executive                           for serving qualified individuals with                awards (currently active grants,
                                                compensation under Federal assistance                   disabilities. Please see http://                      cooperative agreements, and
                                                awards.                                                 www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-                         procurement contracts) greater than
                                                                                                        individuals/disability/index.html.                    $10,000,000 for any period of time
                                                   IHS has implemented a Term of                        Please contact the HHS OCR for more                   during the period of performance of an
                                                Award into all IHS Standard Terms and                   information about obligations and                     award/project.
                                                Conditions, NoAs and funding                            prohibitions under federal civil rights
                                                announcements regarding the FSRS                        laws at https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/about-                Mandatory Disclosure Requirements
                                                reporting requirement. This IHS Term of                 us/index.html or call 1–800–368–1019                    As required by 2 CFR part 200 of the
                                                Award is applicable to all IHS grant and                or TDD 1–800–537–7697. Also note it is                Uniform Guidance, and the HHS
                                                cooperative agreements issued on or                     an HHS Departmental goal to ensure                    implementing regulations at 45 CFR part
                                                after October 1, 2010, with a $25,000                   access to quality, culturally competent               75, effective January 1, 2016, the IHS
                                                sub-award obligation dollar threshold                   care, including long-term services and                must require a non-federal entity or an
                                                met for any specific reporting period.                  supports, for vulnerable populations.                 applicant for a federal award to disclose,
                                                Additionally, all new (discretionary)                   For further guidance on providing                     in a timely manner, in writing to the
                                                IHS awards (where the project period is                 culturally and linguistically appropriate             IHS or pass-through entity all violations
                                                made up of more than one budget                         services, recipients should review the                of federal criminal law involving fraud,
                                                period) and where: (1) The project                      National Standards for Culturally and                 bribery, or gratuity violations
                                                period start date was October 1, 2010 or                Linguistically Appropriate Services in                potentially affecting the federal award.
                                                after and (2) the primary awardee will                  Health and Health Care at http://                       Submission is required for all
                                                                                                        minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/                           applicants and recipients, in writing, to
                                                have a $25,000 sub-award obligation
                                                                                                        browse.aspx?lvl=2&lvlid=53.                           the IHS and to the HHS Office of
                                                dollar threshold during any specific
                                                                                                           Pursuant to 45 CFR 80.3(d), an                     Inspector General all information
                                                reporting period will be required to
                                                                                                        individual shall not be deemed                        related to violations of federal criminal
                                                address the FSRS reporting.                             subjected to discrimination by reason of              law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity
                                                   For the full IHS award term                          his/her exclusion from benefits limited               violations potentially affecting the
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                                                implementing this requirement and                       by federal law to individuals eligible for            federal award. 45 CFR 75.113.
                                                additional award applicability                          benefits and services from the IHS.                     Disclosures must be sent in writing to:
                                                information, visit the DGM Grants                          Recipients will be required to sign the            U.S. Department of Health and Human
                                                Policy Web site at: http://www.ihs.gov/                 HHS–690 Assurance of Compliance                       Services, Indian Health Service,
                                                dgm/policytopics/.                                      form which can be obtained from the                   Division of Grants Management, ATTN:
                                                                                                        following Web site: http://www.hhs.gov/               Robert Tarwater, Director, 5600 Fishers
                                                                                                        sites/default/files/forms/hhs-690.pdf,                Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70, Rockville, MD
                                                                                                        and send it directly to the: U.S.                     20857, (Include ‘‘Mandatory Grant


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                                                Disclosures’’ in subject line), Office:                   Dated: August 8, 2017.                              DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
                                                (301) 443–5204, Fax: (301) 594–0899,                    Michael D. Weahkee,                                   HUMAN SERVICES
                                                Email: Robert.Tarwater@ihs.gov.                         Assistant Surgeon General, U.S. Public Health
                                                                                                        Service, Acting Director, Indian Health               National Institutes of Health
                                                AND
                                                                                                        Service.
                                                   U.S. Department of Health and                                                                              National Heart, Lung, and Blood
                                                                                                        [FR Doc. 2017–17102 Filed 8–11–17; 8:45 am]
                                                Human Services, Office of Inspector                                                                           Institute; Notice of Closed Meeting
                                                                                                        BILLING CODE 4165–16–P
                                                General, ATTN: Mandatory Grant                                                                                  Pursuant to section 10(d) of the
                                                Disclosures, Intake Coordinator, 330                                                                          Federal Advisory Committee Act, as
                                                Independence Avenue SW., Cohen                          DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND                              amended, notice is hereby given of the
                                                Building, Room 5527, Washington, DC                     HUMAN SERVICES                                        following meeting.
                                                20201, URL: http://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/                                                                           The meeting will be closed to the
                                                report-fraud/index.asp (Include                         National Institutes of Health                         public in accordance with the
                                                ‘‘Mandatory Grant Disclosures’’ in                                                                            provisions set forth in sections
                                                subject line), Fax: (202) 205–0604                      Eunice Kennedy Shriver National                       552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C.,
                                                (Include ‘‘Mandatory Grant Disclosures’’                Institute of Child Health and Human                   as amended. The grant applications and
                                                in subject line) or Email:                              Development; Notice of Closed                         the discussions could disclose
                                                MandatoryGranteeDisclosures@                            Meeting                                               confidential trade secrets or commercial
                                                oig.hhs.gov.                                                                                                  property such as patentable material,
                                                   Failure to make required disclosures                   Pursuant to section 10(d) of the                    and personal information concerning
                                                can result in any of the remedies                       Federal Advisory Committee Act, as                    individuals associated with the grant
                                                described in 45 CFR 75.371 Remedies                     amended, notice is hereby given of the                applications, the disclosure of which
                                                for noncompliance, including                            following meeting.                                    would constitute a clearly unwarranted
                                                suspension or debarment (See 2 CFR                                                                            invasion of personal privacy.
                                                                                                          The meeting will be closed to the
                                                parts 180 & 376 and 31 U.S.C. 3321).                    public in accordance with the                           Name of Committee: National Heart, Lung,
                                                                                                                                                              and Blood Institute Special Emphasis Panel;
                                                VII. Agency Contacts                                    provisions set forth in sections                      Multi-Site Investigator-Initiated Clinical
                                                                                                        552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C.,            Trials AIDS Applications.
                                                   1. Questions on the programmatic                     as amended. The grant applications and                  Date: September 7, 2017.
                                                issues may be directed to: Dr. Beverly                  the discussions could disclose                          Time: 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
                                                Cotton, Director, Division of Behavioral                confidential trade secrets or commercial                Agenda: To review and evaluate grant
                                                Health, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Stop:                   property such as patentable material,
                                                                                                                                                              applications.
                                                08N34A, Rockville, MD 20857, Phone:                                                                             Place: National Institutes of Health, 6701
                                                                                                        and personal information concerning                   Rockledge Drive, Room 7190, Bethesda, MD
                                                (301) 443–4754, Email: beverly.cotton@
                                                                                                        individuals associated with the grant                 20892 (Telephone Conference Call).
                                                ihs.gov.
                                                                                                        applications, the disclosure of which                   Contact Person: Keary A Cope, Ph.D.,
                                                   2. Questions on grants management                    would constitute a clearly unwarranted                Scientific Review Officer, Office of Scientific
                                                and fiscal matters may be directed to:                  invasion of personal privacy.                         Review/DERA, National Heart, Lung, and
                                                Willis Grant, Senior Grants Management                                                                        Blood Institute, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room
                                                Specialist, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail                       Name of Committee: National Institute of            7190, Bethesda, MD 20892–7924, 301–827–
                                                                                                        Child Health and Human Development Initial            7912, copeka@mail.nih.gov.
                                                Stop: 09E70, Rockville, MD 20857,
                                                Phone: (301) 443–2214, Fax: (301) 594–                  Review Group Pediatrics Subcommittee.                 (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance
                                                0899, Email: Willis.Grant@ihs.gov.                        Date: October 12, 2017.                             Program Nos. 93.233, National Center for
                                                                                                          Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.                        Sleep Disorders Research; 93.837, Heart and
                                                   3. Questions on systems matters may                    Agenda: To review and evaluate grant                Vascular Diseases Research; 93.838, Lung
                                                be directed to: Paul Gettys, Grant                      applications.                                         Diseases Research; 93.839, Blood Diseases
                                                Systems Coordinator, 5600 Fishers                         Place: Residence Inn Bethesda, 7335                 and Resources Research, National Institutes
                                                Lane, Mail Stop: 09E70, Rockville, MD                                                                         of Health, HHS)
                                                                                                        Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814.
                                                20857, Phone: (301) 443–2114; or the                      Contact Person: Rita Anand, Ph.D.,                    Dated: August 8, 2017.
                                                DGM main line (301) 443–5204, Fax:                      Scientific Review Officer Division of                 Michelle Trout,
                                                (301) 594–0899, Email: Paul.Gettys@                     Scientific Review National Institute of Child         Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory
                                                ihs.gov.                                                Health and Human Development, NIH, 6710B              Committee Policy.
                                                VIII. Other Information                                 Rockledge Drive, MSC 7002, Bethesda, MD               [FR Doc. 2017–17038 Filed 8–11–17; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                        20892, (301) 496–1487, anandr@                        BILLING CODE 4140–01–P
                                                  The Public Health Service strongly                    mail.nih.gov.
                                                encourages all cooperative agreement                    (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance
                                                and contract recipients to provide a                    Program Nos. 93.864, Population Research;             DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
                                                smoke-free workplace and promote the                    93.865, Research for Mothers and Children;            HUMAN SERVICES
                                                non-use of all tobacco products. In                     93.929, Center for Medical Rehabilitation
                                                addition, Public Law 103–227, the Pro-                  Research; 93.209, Contraception and                   National Institutes of Health
                                                Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking                 Infertility Loan Repayment Program, National
                                                in certain facilities (or in some cases,                                                                      National Institute on Alcohol Abuse
                                                                                                        Institutes of Health, HHS)
                                                any portion of the facility) in which                                                                         and Alcoholism; Notice of Closed
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                                                                                                          Dated: August 8, 2017.                              Meetings
                                                regular or routine education, library,
                                                                                                        Michelle Trout,
                                                day care, health care, or early childhood                                                                       Pursuant to section 10(d) of the
                                                development services are provided to                    Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory           Federal Advisory Committee Act, as
                                                children. This is consistent with the                   Committee Policy.                                     amended, notice is hereby given of the
                                                HHS mission to protect and advance the                  [FR Doc. 2017–17041 Filed 8–11–17; 8:45 am]           following meetings.
                                                physical and mental health of the                       BILLING CODE 4140–01–P                                  The meetings will be closed to the
                                                American people.                                                                                              public in accordance with the


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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
DatesSeptember 16, 2017.
FR Citation82 FR 37877 

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