CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE
CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCEObjectives: To engage national membership organizations from various sectors as a means of expanding and coordinating health promotion efforts. To promote the development, implementation and coordination of programs that promote good health habits and programs that are designed to prevent disease and disability. These objectives are consistent with the General Authorities set forth in Sections 1701(a) and 301 of the Public Health Service Act.
Applicant Eligibility: Public or private nonprofit organizations.
Beneficiary Eligibility: General public.
Credentials/Documentation: Proof of nonprofit status is required. Costs will be determined by HHS Regulations 45 CFR, Part 74, Subpart Q.
Preapplication Coordination: There are no preapplication requirements. 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 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: Program priorities and requests for applications are announced in the Federal Register. Applications are obtained from and are submitted to: Director, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office of Public Health and Science, Room 738G, 200 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20201. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110.
Award Procedure: Awards are made by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Review panels are used to evaluate and rank applications, and to recommend awards.
Deadlines: Contact Headquarters Office for application deadlines.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 60 to 90 days.
Appeals: None.
Renewals: Support is recommended for a specified project period, and is not generally considered for renewal beyond that period.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals: Proposals will be assessed according to ability to show: organizational goals consistent with the National Health Promotion Program; access to a nationwide network of local affiliates through which health information and health promotion resources can be decentralized; administrative capability and staff expertise to contribute to satisfaction of program need; detailed proposal including cost proposal in response to program announcement.
Examples of Funded Projects: The Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine (ATPM) seeks to incorporate healthy people into its organizational agenda.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: From $50,000 to $500,000. Average: $300,000.
Federal Agency: OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (Home Page)
Type of Assistance: Project Grants.
Obligations: Grants (Cooperative Agreements) FY 01 $900,000; FY 02 est $100,000; and FY 03 est $100,000.
Budget Account Number: 75-0120-0-1-551.
Authorization: Public Health Service Act, as amended, Title III, Section 301, Title XVII, Section 1701, 42 U.S.C. 300 k-1, 300(o).
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature: "Healthy People 2010," 2 vols., Government Printing Office, Stock No. 017-001-00547-9 ($70.00/set); "Healthy People 2010: Understanding and Improving Health," Government Printing Office, Stock No. 017-001-00550-9 ($10.00); "Tracking Healthy People 2010, "Government Printing Office, Stock No. 017-001-00548-7 ($67.00); "Healthy People 2010 CD-Rom, "Government Printing Office, Stock No. 017-001-00549-5 ($19.00).
Regional or Local Office: Not applicable.
Headquarters Office: Program Contact: Director, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20201. Phone: (202) 401-6295. Grants Management Contact: Ms. Karen Campbell, Grants Management Specialist, Administrative Operations Service, 5515 Security Lane, Suite 1000, Rockwall II Bldg., Rockville, MD 20852. Phone: (301) 443-5084.
Web Site Address: http://www.health.gov/healthypeople
(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: Varies, but a project period is generally limited to 3 years or less. Within a project period, continuation applications must be submitted on a noncompeting basis for each year of support.
Uses and Use Restrictions: Assistance must be provided to satisfy program needs of the National Health Promotion Program, including but not limited to: (1) Identifying or developing materials for health promotion programs for use by schools, medical treatment sites, worksites, and community health promotion programs; (2) adding to the scientific data base, especially to fill gaps identified in the "Healthy People 2010: National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives"; and (3) identifying the needs of special population groups, such as Blacks, Hispanics, Asian/Pacific Islanders, American Indians/Alaska Natives, those with disabilities or special health care needs, and elderly Americans.
Reports: Because of substantial Federal involvement in the program, performance monitoring will be on a continuing basis. An annual Program and Financial Status Report shall be submitted within 90 days after the close of the budget 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.
Records: Records must be retained for at least 3 years; records should be retained beyond the 3-year period if audit findings have not been resolved.
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Text updated: June 2002