FEDERAL AGENCY:

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

AUTHORIZATION:

Public Health Service Act, Sections 301 (I), 307, 311, 317, 327, 352, and 1102, as amended, Public Law 95-626.

OBJECTIVES:

To develop and implement HIV prevention programs of public information and education.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

Project Grants. Place Cursor Here for Definition

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Support for cooperative agreements for HIV activities.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:   Public and private organizations, both nonprofit and for-profit (universities, colleges, research institutions and other public and private organizations); State and local governments, U.S. Territories and possessions; small and minority businesses, and businesses owned by women.

Beneficiary Eligibility:   Official health and education agencies, as well as individuals subject to AIDS.

Credentials/Documentation:   Nonprofit institutions: Costs will be determined by HHS Regulations 45 CFR, Part 74, Subpart Q, for nonprofit organizations and in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. For-profit institutions: Costs will be determined by Federal Acquisition Regulations 48 CFR 31.

Pre-application Coordination:   This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in the State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. When indicated in individual program announcements, applications are subject to review in accordance with the National Health Planning and Resources Development Act, Public Law 93-641, as amended. For the technical assistance component of this program, when indicated in individual program announcements, applications are eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372. This program is eligible for coverage under the Public Health System Reporting Requirements. Under these requirements, all community-based nongovernmental applicants must report to the appropriate State and/or local health agency as determined by the applicant.

Application Procedure:   Applications are made in the form of an application, PHS-5161-1 or PHS 398, to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The standard application forms, as furnished by CDC and required by 45 CFR, Parts 74 or 92, must be used for this program. This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR, Parts 74 or 92, as appropriate.

Award Procedure:   After review and approval, a notice of award is prepared and processed, along with appropriate notification to the public. Initial award provides funds for first budget period (12 months) and Notice of Award indicates support recommended for the remainder of project period, allocation of Federal funds by budget categories, and special conditions, if any.

Deadlines:   Contact Headquarters Office for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:   Not applicable.

Appeals:   Applicants may resubmit application for next announcement or review.

Renewals:   None.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:   There are no statutory formula or matching requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:   From 1 to 5 years (renewable).

POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:   Quarterly or end-of-year progress reports, and annual financial status reports.

Audits:   In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. In addition, grants and cooperative agreements are subject to inspection and audits by DHHS and other Federal officials.

Records:   Financial records and supporting documents must be maintained for 3 years after the end of each budget period. If questioned, records must be kept until matters are settled.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification:   75-0943-0-1-550.

Obligations:   (Cooperative Agreements) FY 01 $10,924,878; FY 02 est $10,924,878; and FY 03 est $10,924,878.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  
No Data Available. .

In fiscal year 2001, 28 awards were made. The awards related to epidemiological research studies of AIDS and HIV Infection, national partnerships for HIV Prevention, Conference of Mayors award and evaluation. The estimates for fiscal year 2002 and fiscal year 2003 are the same as for fiscal year 2001.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

PHS Grants Policy Statement, DHHS Publication No. (OASH) 94-50,000, (Rev.) April 1, 1994; Administration of Grants, DHHS; 45 CFR, 74; Guidelines established by CDC for AIDS cooperative agreements.

INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:   Not applicable.

Headquarters Office:  
Elizabeth Wole 1600 Clifton Road, Mail Stop E-07, Atlanta, Georgia 30333 Email: eow1@cdc.gov Phone: 404-639-8531

Web Site Address:  
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Activities for the prevention of HIV, including cooperative agreement awards for epidemiologic research.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

Based on the evaluation, criteria as stated in the Program Announcements.