CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCEObjectives: To: (1) Provide education and training to primary care providers and others on the treatment and prevention of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), in collaboration with health professions schools, local hospitals, and health departments; (2) disseminate new and timely information about human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and its treatment to primary and secondary health care providers; and (3) serve as the support system for area health professions through AIDS Hotlines, clearinghouses, and referral activities.
Applicant Eligibility: Eligible entities include public and nonprofit private entities and schools and academic health science centers.
Beneficiary Eligibility: Primary health care personnel.
Credentials/Documentation: Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. For-profit grantees' costs will be determined in accordance with Subpart 31.2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. For other grantees, costs will be determined in accordance with DHHS Regulations 45 CFR 74, Subpart Q.
Preapplication Coordination: Preapplication coordination is not required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or officials designated as the single point of contact in his or her 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.
Application Procedure: Applications and required forms can be obtained by calling the HRSA Application Center at 1-877-477-2123.
Award Procedure: The review of applications is carried out by an ad hoc committee of experts in AIDS Education and Training and members of the staff of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Applications are reviewed for merit and are recommended for approval or disapproval. Final decisions are made by the Director, HIV/AIDS Bureau.
Deadlines: Application deadlines are available from the HRSA Application Center.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: About 6 months.
Appeals: None.
Renewals: Annual noncompetitive, competitive awards typically only 3 years.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals: In making grants, the Secretary shall give preference to qualified projects which will -- (A) train, or result in the training of health professionals who will provide treatment for minority individuals with HIV disease and other individuals who are at high risk of contracting such disease; and (B) train, or result in the training of minority health professionals and minority allied health professions to provide treatment for individuals with such disease. The term "HIV disease" means infection with the human immunodeficiency virus, and includes any condition arising from such infection. The term "human immunodeficiency virus" means the etiologic agent for acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
Examples of Funded Projects: AIDS Education and Training Centers have been funded to provide national coverage of education and training for health care providers who care for HIV infected patients. The grant recipients have been universities and institutions of higher education and are primarily located in areas with a high incidence of AIDS.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: From $529,601 to $4,047,900. Average: $1,175,185.
Federal Agency: HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (Home Page)
Type of Assistance: Project Grants.
Obligations: (Grants) FY 01 $25,507,700; FY 02 est $30,659,300; and FY 03 est $30,659,300.
Budget Account Number: 75-0350-0-1-550.
Authorization: Public Health Service Act, Title XXVI, Part F, Public Law 106-345; Ryan White Care Act Amendments of 2000.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature: PHS Grants Policy Statement, DHHS Publication No. (OASH) 94-50,000, (Rev.) April 1, 1994. Program guidelines may be obtained by contacting the Headquarters Office listed below.
Regional or Local Office: Consult appropriate DHHS Regional Office (see Appendix IV of the Catalog for a listing of the regional offices).
Headquarters Office: Program Contact: Laura Cheever, M.D., Division of Training and Technical Assistance/AIDS ETCs, HIV/AIDS Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Room 7-29 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Phone: (301) 443-6364 or Fax (301) 443-9887. Grants Management Contact: Ms. Janice Gordon, Grants Management Officer, HIV/AIDS Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Parklawn Bldg., Room 7-89, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Phone: (301) 443-2280.
Web Site Address: http://www.hrsa.gov
(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)
Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Grants are awarded for a 3-year project period with 12-month budget periods.
Uses and Use Restrictions: Grants will be awarded for the establishment of AIDS Education and Training Centers.
Reports: Annual program reports, program service reports, and special reports (if any) are required. In addition, a Financial Status Report is to be submitted within 90 days after the close of each budget period and a final Financial Status Report is required 90 days following the end of the project period.
Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit 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: Grantees are required to maintain grant accounting records for 3 years after the end of a budget period. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or other action involving the records has been started before the expiration of the 3-year period, the records shall be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the regular 3-year period, whichever is later.
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