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program can also affect youth and adults, persons at all educational and income levels, and urban, suburban, and rural populations.

Credentials/Documentation:

Applicants should document the need for assistance, state the objectives of the project, present their approach to meeting the objectives, and outline the methods of operation. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments and federally-recognized Indian Tribal Governments. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. Preapplication Coordination:

Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. 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 Procedures:

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Application forms are both available from and submitted to the Grants Management Branch, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000, Atlanta, GA 30341. Standard application forms, as furnished by CDC and required by 45 CFR 92 must be used for this program. This program is subject to the provisions set forth in 45 CFR 92 for State and local governments.

Award Procedure:

Approved grants are funded based on a priority score ranking from an objective review process coordinated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC will give funding preference to state programs with significant estimated numbers of children with elevated blood lead levels that direct federal funds to localities with high concentrations of children at risk for childhood lead poisoning. CDC will also give funding preference to the five local jurisdictions with the highest estimated number of children with elevated blood lead levels. Awards are made based on availability of funds and other significant factors as deemed necessary and appropriate by the agency. Funds are awarded for a one-year (12 month period). A Notice of Grant Award (Form PHS 5161-1) is provided which indicates the current award as well as support recommendations for the remainder of the project period (up to three years). The Notice of Grant Award indicates allocations for Federal funds by budget categories and any special conditions, if applicable.

Deadlines:

Not Applicable.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

From 60 to 90 days. From two to three months.

Appeals:

From 60 to 90 days.

Renewals:

From 90 to 120 days. Renewal requests cannot exceed a five year project period. Priority consideration will be given to noncompeting continuation applications.

Formula and Matching Requirements:

This program has no statutory formula.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

Financial assistance is provided for a 12-month budget period (July 1 - June 30) with project periods of up to five years subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory progress of the grantee. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: lump sum.

Reports:

Progress reports. Cash reports are not applicable. Refer to the the funding opportunity announcement for details. Refer to the the funding opportunity announcement for details. Refer to the the funding opportunity announcement

for details. Audits:

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. In addition, these grants are subject to inspection and audits by DHHS and other Federal officials. Records:

Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to the project must be kept readily available for review by personnel authorized to examine PHS grant accounts. Records must be maintained for a minimum of 3 years after the end of a budget period. If questions still remain, such as those raised as a result of an audit, records must be retained until completion or resolution of any audit in process or pending resolution. Property records must be retained in accordance with PHS Grants Policy Statement requirements.

Account Identification:

75-0943-0-1-550.

Obligations:

(Salaries) FY 08 $26,768,353; FY 09 est $26,768,353; FY 10 est $26,768,353 Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

No Data Available.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Not Applicable.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

Regulations for this program are published under 42 CFR 51b. PHS Grants Policy Statement, DHHS Publication No. (OASH) 94-50,000, (Rev.) April 1, 1994. The basic grant administration policies of DHHS and PHS are also applicable.

Regional or Local Office:

See Regional Agency Offices. Headquarters Office:

Caroline Gardner 4770 Buford Hwy, NE, MS F61,, Atlanta, Georgia 30341-3717 Email: ctg8@cdc.gov Phone: 7704880572 Website Address:

http://www.cdc.gov.

RELATED PROGRAMS:

93.283 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention_Investigations and Technical Assistance

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Not Applicable.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

Applications will be evaluated based upon the applicant's ability to identify populations and communities at high risk and the overall balance of the program's design to address the childhood lead poisoning problem. This requires the development of specific and measurable objectives and a sound operational plan that includes screening of high risk populations, medical and environmental management, lead hazard remediation, and health education and risk reduction activities to appropriately address the problem. Applications also will be evaluated on the ability of the program to carry out childhood lead poisoning prevention program activities utilizing the core public health functions as well as establishing working relations or partnerships with other agencies, organizations or groups that have interest in the prevention of childhood lead poisoning.

93.202 CAPACITY BUILDING AMONG AMERICAN INDIAN TRIBES FEDERAL AGENCY:

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Department of Health and Human Services

AUTHORIZATION:

Section 104(i)(14)(15)and (17) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act; 42 U.S.C. 9604; Sections (i)(14)(15), and
(17), as amended.
OBJECTIVES:

To address the Tribal public health issues that result from hazardous substances
in the environment by: 1) building Tribal environmental health capacity 2)
addressing health issues from releases of hazardous substances into the
environment, and 3) develop culturally appropriate health education materials
and/or vehicles to engage Tribal community members in public health
activities.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

PROJECT GRANTS

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

To enhance the Tribes ability to collaborate with Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry (ATSDR) in conducting public health activities related to potential human exposures from the Hanford Nuclear Reservation.

Applicant Eligibility:

Federally Recognized American Indian Tribal Governments: Coeur d'Alene Tribe; Coville Confederated Tribes; Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation; Kalispel Tribe; Kootenai Tribe of Idaho; Nez Perce Tribe; Spokane Tribe; Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon; and Yakama Indian Nation.

Beneficiary Eligibility:

Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, and the general public. Credentials/Documentation:

Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular Nos. A-87, A-21, and A-122 as applicable. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program. Preapplication Coordination:

Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedures:

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Applicants must use application packages through www.Grants.gov or contact CDC PGO TIMS 770-488-2700 with technical difficulties. By formal agreement, the CDC Grants Management Branch will act on behalf of ATSDR on this matter.

Award Procedure:

The Assistant Administrator, ATSDR has final authority to approve funding of applications. When an application is approved for funding, the Grants Management Officer, CDC, acting as agent for ATSDR will prepare a Notice of Grant Award.

Deadlines:

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

From 60 to 90 days. Approximately 60 to 90 days.

Appeals:

Other Not Specified.

Renewals:

Awards are made for project periods of 1 to 5 years with 12-month budget periods. Renewal awards cannot be made beyond the project period without competition.

Formula and Matching Requirements:

Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.

This program has no matching requirements.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

The awards will be made for 12-month budget periods within a project period

of 1 to 5 years. Continuation awards within the project period are made on the basis of satisfactory progress and availability of funds. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: lump sum.

Reports:

See Funding Opportunity for Details. Cash reports are not applicable. See Funding Opportunity for Details. See Funding Opportunity for Details. See Funding Opportunity for Details.

Audits:

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 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:

Detailed and accurate records of travel expenditures, personnel hours and all other costs will be retained for 10 years in accordance with EPA's "Superfund Financial Management and Recordkeeping Guidance for Federal Agencies." Such documents may be required to provide the basis of cost recovery actions or other litigation. Additionally, this documentation must be available for audit or verification upon the request of the Inspector General. Account Identification:

75-8252-0-1-551.

Obligations:

(Salaries) FY 08 $100,000; FY 09 est $100,000; FY 10 est $100,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

Estimate range per award $50,000 to $100,000.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Not Applicable.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

Regulations governing the program are set forth in 45 CFR Parts 74 and 92 and

40 CFR Part 35. Guidelines are available in the application kit and the PHS Grants Policy Statement No. 90-50-000 (Revised).

Regional or Local Office:

None.

Headquarters Office:

Caroline Gardner 4770 Buford Hwy, NE, MS F61,, Atlanta, Georgia 30341-3717 Email: ctg8@cdc.gov Phone: 7704880572

Website Address:

http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov.

RELATED PROGRAMS:

Not Applicable.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Not Applicable.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

All applications will be reviewed and evaluated based on the following criteria: 1) Develop and administered effective culturally competent measures to engage community members in environmental public health activities: 2) Describe how the environmental health needs assessment will be used for environmental health: 3) Outlined the activities to develop a 10-year Environmental Health Plan (EHP): 4) Described the Tribes capability (or inability) to carry out the proposed EHP: 5) Describe how the Tribe will resolve current problems of exposures: 6) and Budget justification.

93.204 SURVEILLANCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE EMERGENCY EVENTS

FEDERAL AGENCY:

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Department of Health and

Human Services

AUTHORIZATION:

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended; Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Sections 104(i)(1)(E), (9), and (15), Public Law 99-499, 42 U.S.C. 9604., 42 U.S.C 9604.

OBJECTIVES:

To assist State health departments in developing a State-based surveillance system for monitoring hazardous substance emergency events. This

surveillance system will allow the State health department to better understand the public health impact of hazardous substance emergencies by developing, implementing, and evaluating a State-based surveillance system. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

PROJECT GRANTS

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

The participant State health agencies will use the information collected to assess the burden of adverse health effects created by these unexpected, sudden releases of hazardous substances, describe the situations and persons most likely impacted, define the risk factors for adverse health effects, and work with other agencies to implement prevention activities. Funds may be expended for reasonable program purposes, such as personnel, travel, supplies, and services. Equipment may be purchased with cooperative agreement funds; however, justification must be provided which should include a cost comparison of purchase versus lease options. All purchased equipment must be compatible with ATSDR's equipment and shall be returned to ATSDR at the completion of the project.

Applicant Eligibility:

Eligible applicants are the official public health departments of the States and the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa and federally-recognized Indian Tribal Governments.

Beneficiary Eligibility:

Beneficiaries include Federal, State, local, other public

institutions/organizations, federally-recognized Indian tribal governments, U.S. Territories/possessions, and the general public. Credentials/Documentation:

Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program. Preapplication Coordination:

Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. 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 Procedures:

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.

Applicants must use application on www.Grants.gov. By formal agreement, the CDC Grants Management Branch will act on behalf of ATSDR on this matter. Award Procedure:

The Assistant Administrator, ATSDR has final authority to approve funding of applications. When an application is approved for funding, the Grants Management Officer, CDC, acting as agent for ATSDR, will prepare a Notice of Grant Award.

Deadlines:

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

From 60 to 90 days. Approximately 60 to 90 days.

Appeals:

Other - Not Specified.

Renewals:

From 90 to 120 days. Awards are made for project periods of one to five years with 12-month budget periods. Renewal awards cannot be made beyond the project period without competition.

Formula and Matching Requirements:

This program has no statutory formula.

This program has no matching requirements.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

The awards will be made for 12-month budget periods within a project period of one to five years. Continuation awards within the project period are made on the basis of satisfactory progress and availability of funds. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: lump sum.

Reports:

See Funding Opportunity for guidance. Cash reports are not applicable. See Funding Opportunity for guidance. See Funding Opportunity for guidance. See Funding Opportunity for guidance.

Audits:

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 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:

Detailed and accurate records of travel expenditures, personnel hours and all other costs will be retained for ten years in accordance with EPA's "Superfund Financial Management and Record keeping Guidance for Federal Agencies." Such documents may be required to provide the basis of cost recovery actions or other litigation. Additionally, this documentation must be available for audit or verification upon the request of the Inspector General. Account Identification:

75-8252-0-1-551.

Obligations:

(Salaries) FY 08 $989,871; FY 09 est $1,000,000; FY 10 est $1,000,000 Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

Estimate average range per award will be $60,000 to $80,000.
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Not Applicable.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

Regulations governing this program are set forth in 45 CFR 92 and 40 CFR 35. Guidelines are available in the application kit and the PHS Grants Policy Statement No. 94-50,000 (Revised), April 1, 1994.

Regional or Local Office:

None.

Headquarters Office:

Caroline Gardner 4770 Buford Hwy, NE, MS F61,, Atlanta, Georgia 30341-3717 Email: ctg8@cdc.gov Phone: 7704880572

Website Address:

http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov.

RELATED PROGRAMS:

Not Applicable.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Not Applicable.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

Applications will be reviewed and evaluated according to the following criteria:

(1) Appropriateness and knowledge of surveillance systems; (2) Proposed methodology; (3) Capability and coordination efforts; (4) Quality of information collection; (5) Program personnel; and (6) Program budget (not scored).

93.209 CONTRACEPTION AND INFERTILITY RESEARCH LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM

(CIR LRP)

FEDERAL AGENCY:

National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services AUTHORIZATION:

Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 288-2, Title IV (National Research Institutes), Part G (Awards and Training), Section 487B (Loan Repayment Program for Research with Respect to Contraception and Infertility), as amended by Public Law 105-392.

OBJECTIVES:

The CIR-LRP is designed to provide an incentive for health professionals to work in areas of reproductive research directly related to contraceptive development and/or infertility diagnosis and treatment by providing assistance in repaying educational loans for individuals. The CIR-LRP will pay up to $35,000 of the principal and interest of a participant's educational loans for each year of commitment not to exceed one-half of the remaining loan balance. In addition to the loan repayments, the CIR-LRP may pay participants up to 39 percent of the amount paid to lenders as partial payments on the increased income tax liability caused by the Program's loan repayments. In return for these loan repayments, applicants must agree to commit to a period of obligated service of not less than 2 years conducting research with respect to contraception and/or infertility. The long-range objective of the CIR-LRP is to stimulate the commitment of researchers to sustaining a career focus on contraception and/or infertility research.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

DIRECT PAYMENTS FOR A SPECIFIED USE

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

The assistance provided by the CIR-LRP is entirely of a financial nature in the form of loan repayments. The monies provided by this program are restricted to the repayment of pre-existing, qualified loans procured by the participant for educational expenses incurred in the pursuit of undergraduate or graduate degrees.

Applicant Eligibility:

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen (or U.S. national or permanent resident) and a
physician, Ph.D.-level scientist, nurse, physician's assistant, graduate student, or
postgraduate research fellow training in the health professions. You must
commit to conduct contraception and infertility research for 50% of your time
(at least 20 hours weekly based on a 40 hour week) for two years and it must be
funded by a domestic nonprofit or U.S. Government (Federal, state or local)
entity. Also, the research must not be prohibited by Federal law or NIH policy.
Complete eligibility information is available at
http://www.lrp.nih.gov/about/lrp-contra.htm.
Beneficiary Eligibility:

Assistance in the form of loan repayments will be made to qualified health
professionals (including graduate students) who are participants in the
CIR-LRP.

Credentials/Documentation:

In order to be considered for selection into the CIR-LRP, eligible applicants must complete and submit the electronic application materials located at www.lrp.nih.gov, which include: (1) a Loan Verification Form for each loan to be considered for repayment; (2) an institutional statement providing assurance that the applicant will be engaged in employment/training at an NICHD intramural laboratory or in a qualified domestic nonprofit institution (tax-exempt under 26 USC 501), for not less than two years from the anticipated effective date of the NIH Loan Repayment Program Contract between the individual and NICHD (this assurance is conducted electronically); and (3) a signed NIH Loan Repayment Program Contract by which the applicant agrees to serve the obligated minimum period of two years conducting contraception and/or infertility research at an NICHD intramural

laboratory or in a qualified domestic nonprofit institution (tax-exempt under 26 USC 501). OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

Preapplication Coordination:

Information regarding the CIR-LRP and the preparation of forms for application to the CIR-LRP can be obtained by contacting the CIR-LRP headquarters office at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIH, or via the World Wide Web at www.lrp.nih.gov. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedures:

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Qualified individuals interested in participating in the CIR-LRP should visit the NIH Loan Repayment Program Website at www.lrp.nih.gov for all application forms and requirements. The application will be evaluated by a Review Committee, convened for this purpose by the Division of Scientific Review, NICHD, NIH, HHS. In selecting applicants for participation in the CIR-LRP, the panel will consider eligibility status, quality of the applicant, and applicant's career plan focus. All selections are subject to final approval by the Director, NICHD. The NICHD will notify the sponsoring grantee institution and the applicant of the outcome of the review.

Award Procedure:

Once the applicant is selected to participate in the CIR-LRP, the applicant and the Director, NICHD, as a designate of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, will sign a written binding contract stating the terms and conditions for participating in the CIR- LRP. The effective date of the contract will be the date it is signed by the Director, NICHD, or the date employment/training begins at an NICHD-funded Specialized Contraception or Infertility Research Center, whichever is later.

Deadlines:

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

> 180 Days. The selection process takes from 6 to 8 months following receipt of application.

Appeals:

Not Applicable.

Renewals:

> 180 Days. A CIR-LRP participant completing the initial 2-year period of obligated service conducting research with respect to contraception and/or infertility has an option to extend the obligatory period of service on an annual basis.

Formula and Matching Requirements:

This program has no statutory formula.
This program has no matching requirements.
This program does not have MOE requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

The CIR-LRP will pay equal quarterly payments to the lenders. Each payment
will be made shortly after the end of each full quarter of satisfactory service.
Method of awarding/releasing assistance: quarterly.
Reports:

Audits:

No audits are required for this program. Records:

None.

Account Identification:

75-0897-0-1-552.

Obligations:

(Direct Payments for Specified Use) FY 08 $1,000,000; FY 09 est $1,000,000; FY 10 est $1,000,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

In FY 06 the range of financial assistance was between $4,461 and $103,138. The average contract cost was $45,619.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: In fiscal year 2008, the projected funding level for the Contraception and Infertility Research LRP is $1,000,000, with a projected total of 22 contracts. The fiscal year 2008 Extramural LRP application period closed on December 15, 2007, and funding decisions were made by August 2008. Fiscal Year 2009: In fiscal year 2009, the projected funding level for the Contraception and Infertility Research LRP is $1,000,000, with a projected total of 22 contracts. The fiscal year 2009 Extramural LRP application period closed on December 15, 2008, and funding decisions were made by August 2009. Fiscal Year 2010: In fiscal year 2010, the projected funding level for the Contraception and Infertility Research LRP is $1,000,000, with a projected total of 22 contracts.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking was approved by NIH on September 19, 2001, and by the Department of Health and Human Services on December 31, 2001.

Regional or Local Office:

None.

Headquarters Office:

Eugene G. Hayunga, Ph.D. 6100 Executive Blvd., Room 2C01, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7510 Email: ehayunga@mail.nih.gov Phone: 301-496-6856 Website Address:

http://nichd.nih.gov/.

RELATED PROGRAMS:

93.162 National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program; 93.220 Clinical Research Loan Repayment Program for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds; 93.280 National Institutes of Health Loan Repayment Program for Clinical Researchers; 93.285 National Institutes of Health Pediatric Research Loan Repayment Program; 93.307 Minority Health and Health Disparities Research; 93.923 Disadvantaged Health Professions Faculty Loan Repayment (FLRP) and Minority Faculty Fellowship Program (MFFP); 93.936 National Institutes of Health Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Research Loan Repayment Program EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Not Applicable.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

Review criteria for CIR-LRP applications include: (1) Appropriateness of the applicant's previous training and experience as preparation for a career in contraception and infertility research; (2) Suitability of the applicant's proposed clinical research activities in the two-year period to foster a career in contraception and infertility research; (3) Assessment of the applicant's commitment to a research career as reflected by the personal statement of long-term career goals and the plan outlined to achieve those goals; (4) Strength of recommendations attesting to the applicant's potential for a career in contraception and/or infertility research; (5) Availability of appropriate scientific colleagues to achieve and/or enhance the applicant's research independence; and (6) Quality and appropriateness of institutional resources and facilities.

93.210 TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNANCE PROGRAM: IHS COMPACTS/FUNDING AGREEMENTS

(OTSG Compacts)

FEDERAL AGENCY:

Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services
AUTHORIZATION:

Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, Title 3, Section 302,
Public Law 93-638.

OBJECTIVES:

To make financial assistance awards to Indian tribes to enable them to assume programs, functions, services, and activities (PFSA) with respect to which

Indian tribes or Indians are primary or significant beneficiaries, administered by

the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) through the Indian Health Service. Such assumptions will be by compact/funding agreements. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

Direct Payments for Specified Use

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Funds are to be spent in accordance with Public Law 93-638, as amended, applicable regulations and negotiated compact/funding agreement terms. Per 42 CFR 137.167 and 137.168, a self-governance tribe must apply the cost principles of the applicable OMB Circular, except as modified by: (a) section 106(k) of the Act (25 U.S.C. 450j-1), (b) other provisions of law, or (c) any exemptions to applicable OMB circulars subsequently granted by the OMB. No other audit or accounting standards shall be required by the Secretary. Per 42 CFR 137.100, pursuant to section 508(h) of the Act 25 U.S.C. 458aaa7(h), a Self-Governance Tribe may retain and spend interest earned on any funds paid under a compact or funding agreement. Per 42 CFR 137.101, a Self-Governance Tribe is under a duty to invest and manage the funds as a prudent investor would, in light of the purpose, terms, distribution requirements, and provisions in the compact or funding agreement and Title V. This duty requires the exercise of reasonable care, skill, and caution, and is to be applied to investments not in isolation but in the context of the investment portfolio and as a part of an overall investment strategy, which should incorporate risk and return Per 42 CFR 137.167 and 137.168, a self-governance tribe must apply the cost principles of the applicable OMB Circular, except as modified by: (a) section 106(k) of the Act (25 U.S.C. 450j-1), (b) other provisions of law, or (c) any exemptions to applicable OMB circulars subsequently granted by the OMB. No other audit or accounting standards shall be required by the Secretary. Per 42 CFR 137.100, pursuant to section 508(h) of the Act 25 U.S.C. 458aaa7(h), a Self-Governance Tribe may retain and spend interest earned on any funds paid under a compact or funding agreement. Per 42 CFR 137.101, a Self-Governance Tribe is under a duty to invest and manage the funds as a prudent investor would, in light of the purpose, terms, distribution requirements, and provisions in the compact or funding agreement and Title V. This duty requires the exercise of reasonable care, skill, and caution, and is to be applied to investments not in isolation but in the context of the investment portfolio and as a part of an overall investment strategy, which should incorporate risk and return objectives reasonably suitable to the Self-Governance Tribe. In making and implementing investment decisions, the Self-Governance Tribe has a duty to diversify the investments unless, under the circumstances, it is prudent not to do so. In addition, the Self-Governance Tribe must: (a) Conform to fundamental fiduciary duties of loyalty and impartiality; (b) Act with prudence in deciding whether and how to delegate authority and in the selection and supervision of agents; and (c) Incur only costs that are reasonable in amount and appropriate to the investment responsibilities of the Self-Governance Tribe. All IHS funds are discretionary funds.

Applicant Eligibility:

Per 42 CFR 137.18, to be eligible to participate in self-governance, an Indian tribe must have: (a) successfully completed the planning phase described in Sec. 137.20; (b) requested participation in self-governance by resolution or other official action by the governing body of each Indian tribe to be served; and (c) demonstrated, for three fiscal years, financial stability ad financial management capability. Per 42 CFR 137.21, the Indian tribe provides evidence that, for the three years prior to participation in self-governance, the Indian tribe has had no uncorrected significant and material audit exceptions in the required annual audit of the Indian tribe's self-determination contracts or self-governance funding agreements with any Federal agency. Per 42 CFR 137.26, an Indian tribe does not need to receive a planning or negotiation cooperative agreement to be eligible to participate in self-governance. An Indian tribe may use other resources to meet the planning requirement and to negotiate. For each fiscal year, an additional 50 Indian tribes that meet the eligibility criteria shall be entitled to participate in self-governance.

Beneficiary Eligibility:

Federally-recognized Indian tribes and tribal organizations (as defined in 25 U.S.C. 450b(1)) will benefit.

Credentials/Documentation:

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