In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. Refer to the funding opportunity announcement for information. Records: Grantees are required to maintain accounting records 3 years after the date they submit the FFR. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit or other action involving the award 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 end of the regular 3-year period, whichever is later. Account Identification: 75-0350-0-1-550. Obligations: (Cooperative Agreements) FY 15 $2,452,722; FY 16 est $3,414,144; and FY 17 Estimate Not Available Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Range of financial assistance in FY 2014: from $350,000 to $600,000. Up to four (4) awards are expected to be made. A New and Competing Continuation will be offered in FY 2017 for a 3-year project period (FY 2017-FY 2019). TAFS Codes: 75-0350. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Not Applicable. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Not Applicable. Regional or Local Office: None. Headquarters Office: Lynnette S. Araki, 5600 Fishers Lane, Parklawn Room 10C-03, Rockville, Maryland 20857 Email: LAraki@hrsa.gov Phone: (301) 443-6204 Fax: (301) 443-2286. Website Address: No Data Available RELATED PROGRAMS: 93.129 Technical and Non-Financial Assistance to Health Centers; 93.528 National Forum for State and Territorial Chief Executives EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Not Applicable. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Review Criteria are outlined in the funding opportunity announcement. 93.015 HIV PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR WOMEN Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services Executive Order 42 U.S.C. 300u-2(a)(1), 300u-3, and 300u-6(e)., 42 U.S.C 300u-2(a)(1). OBJECTIVES: HIV Prevention for Women Living in the Rural South: (1) Increase knowledge of accurate HIV prevention information among women living in rural communities in the south; (2) improve and increase access to quality HIV prevention services to women living with or at high risk for HIV infection in rural communities in the south; (3) improve receptivity to and awareness of HIV prevention education, necessary to reduce the stigma among women in rural southern communities; and (4) increase the number of women living in the rural south, who voluntarily receiving HIV testing. HIV Prevention for Young Women Attending Minority Institutions: (1) Increase on campus activities targeting women at risk for HIV infection; (2) improve HIV prevention education efforts involving women on campus, (3) increase knowledge base of accurate HIV/STD prevention information among women attending minority institutions; and (4) improve access to HIV health related services for women attending minority institutions. HIV Prevention for Women Living in the Rural and Frontier Indian Country: (1) Increase knowledge of accurate HIV prevention information among women living in Indian Country; (2) improve and increase access to quality HIV prevention services to women living with or at high risk for HIV infection in rural and frontier Indian Country; (3) improve receptivity to and awareness of HIV prevention education necessary to reduce the stigma among women in rural and frontier Indian Country; and (4) increase the number of women living in rural and frontier Indian Country, who voluntarily receiving HIV testing HIV Prevention for Women Incarcerated and Newly Released: (1) Increase t number of incarcerated women receiving pre-release discharge planning, particularly those who are living with HIV or at high risk for HIV infection, increase the number of HIV infected incarcerated women who are connectal drug assistance programs, medical care, and case management services pirt release or at time of release; (3) increase the number of community linkages and networks for ensuring continuum of care for incarcerated and newly released women living with or at high risk for HIV in locations with high of HIV infections and incarcerated populations; and (4) increase the number newly released women receiving support services and HIV care six months p release. HIV Prevention for Women Living in the U.S. Virgin Islands & Puerto Rico (1) Increase access to quality care and treatment for women living with HIV infection; (2) improve and increase access to secondary HIV prevention services to women living with HIV infection and primary prevention for those women at risk for infection; (3) increase understanding of living with HIV, disease management, and treatment adherence; and (4) increase community support activities for women living with HIV and their families. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Cooperative Agreements USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Funds may be used to cover costs of: personnel; consultants; grant related ofhe supplies and software; grant related travel (domestic only); educational. promotional and evaluation materials; and other grant related costs. Funds s not be used to fund direct health care services or equipment for patients (eg diagnostic tests, screening equipment, treatment, etc.). Also, funds may not be used for: building alterations or renovations, construction, screening supplies equipment, incentives and prizes, food, fund raising activities, political education and lobbying, and other activities that are not grant related. Applicant Eligibility: The applicant must be a Public College or University; a Historically Black College or University; a Hispanic Serving Institution; a Tribal College or University; a Private Non-Profit Community-Based Organization; a Native American Tribal Organization; and/or a Faith-Based Community Organizati serving underserved women. Small businesses or organizations not in an official partnership with a qualified institution are not eligible for funding m Underserved women living in the Rural South; Young Women Attending Minority Institutions; Native/American Indian and Alaskan Native Women Living in Rural and Frontier Indian Country; Women Incarcerated and Newly Released Living with or at Risk for HIV/AIDS/STDs; and Women Living in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, will benefit from this program. Credentials/Documentation: No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles. Preapplication Coordination: Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under EO 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. December 20 men at it f involving STD preva (4) improve nity instinc Rural and Fr evention ication Procedures: R 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit irements for Federal Awards applies to this program. To apply, access the uncement thru www.grants.gov. Enter the CFDA# and follow the website actions. Applications submitted after the deadlines will not be accepted for w. The submission deadline will not be extended. Applications which do onform to the requirements of the grant announcement will not be accepted view and will be returned to the applicant. Applications may only be uitted electronically via www.grants.gov Any applications submitted via ther means of electronic communication, including facsimile or electronic will not be accepted for review. crease t sess reports are required quarterly; a final performance report is due 90 ollowing the end of the project period. Grantees must submit quarterly Federal Financial Reports to Payment Management Services due on one Bal standard due dates on which cash reporting is required or at the end of a lar quarter. The FFR is due 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter. ass reports are required for each budget period. Grantees must submit rly SF425 Federal Financial Reports to the Office of Grants Management is after the end of each calendar quarter and an annual FFR 90 days after טר d of the budget period/project period end date. Reports are to be tted electronically through GrantSolutions. In addition to the required rly progress reports, a final performance report is due 90 days following d of the project period. Comptroller General of the United States or any of their designated authorized officials shall have the right of access to any books, documents, papers, or other records of a grantee, sub-grantee, contractor, or subcontractor, which are pertinent to the HHS grant, in order to make audits, examinations, excerpts and transcripts. In accordance with 45 CFR, Part 74.53 and 45 CFR, Part 92, grantees are required to maintain grant accounting records 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 end of the regular 3-year period, whichever is later. Account Identification: 75-0120-0-1-551. Obligations: (Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)) FY 15 Not Available(Exp: No grants funded); FY 16 Estimate Not Available(Exp: no grants funded); and FY 17 Estimate Not Available(Exp: no grants funded) - Current grants ended 8/31/2015; no grants funded in FY '15 or '16. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: For specific Information see the program announcement. 75-09-3.5-3.8-42. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Not Applicable. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Not Applicable. Regional or Local Office: See Regional Agency Offices. Nicole Greene OASH/Office on Women's Health 200 Independence Ave., SW Room 7-712E Washington, DC Phone: 202-690-7650. Headquarters Office: Brenda C. Donaldson Tower Building Suite 550, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Rockville, Maryland 20852 Email: Brenda.Donaldson@hhs.gov Phone: (240) 453-8822. Website Address: http://www.womenshealth.gov RELATED PROGRAMS: Not Applicable. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Not Applicable. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The applicant must be a Public College or University; a Historically Black College or University; a Hispanic Serving Institution; a Tribal College or University; a Private Non-Profit Community-Based Organization; a Native American Tribal Organization; and/or a Faith-Based Community Organization serving underserved women. Small businesses or organizations not in an official partnership with a qualified institution are not eligible for funding under this announcement. For specific details see the full announcement published in the Federal Register. 93.018 STRENGTHENING PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES AT THE OUTREACH OFFICES OF THE U.S.-MEXICO BORDER HEALTH COMMISSION FEDERAL AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service Act As Amended, Executive Order 22 U.S.C 290n, This funding is intended to support projects aligned with the goals of the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission (BHC), and its mission to provide leadership to optimize health and quality of life for residents in the border region. Funding priorities include programs or initiatives related to the BHC Healthy Border 2020 Strategy (Chronic and Degenerative diseases; Infectious diseases; Maternal and Child Health; Mental Health and Addiction; and Injury prevention) and BHC transversal issues (access to care, research, strategic planning); other border health needs identified during relevant bi-national Commission meetings; and continuing and/or new activities and products related to recent BHC activities such as the Leaders Across Borders leadership training program; Border-wide Strategic Plans on Obesity Prevention and Reproductive Health; Border Tuberculosis Activities; and Community-based Healthy Border Initiatives. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Cooperative Agreements USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grant funds may only be used to support activities outlined in the approved project plan. The successful applicant will be responsible for the overall management of activities within the scope of the approved project plan. Please consult the HHS GPS Section II and 45 CFR 75.308 for aspects of your grant award that will require prior approval for any changes from the Grants Management Officer. The allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and necessity of direct and indirect costs that may be charged to HHS/OASH grants must be in accordance with Department regulations and policy effective at the time of the award. Current requirements are outlined at 45 CFR part 75 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for HHS Awards. Indirect costs may be included per 45 CFR 75.414. Applicants should indicate which method and/or rate is used for this application. Pre-award costs are not allowed. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113) limits the salary amount that you may be awarded and charge to HHS grants and cooperative agreements. Grant funds may only be used to support activities outlined in the approved project plan. The successful applicant will be responsible for the overall management of activities within the scope of the approved project plan. Please consult the HHS GPS Section II and 45 CFR 75.308 for aspects of your grant award that will require prior approval for any changes from the Grants Management Officer. This award may also be subject to the HHS Policy on Promoting Efficient Spending: Use of Appropriated Funds for Conferences and Meetings, Food, Promotional Items, and Printing and Publications available at http://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/efficient-spen ding/. Applicant Eligibility: This is a limited eligibility cooperative agreement offered to the Arizona Department of Health Services/Office of Border Health; the California Department of Public Health/California Office of Bi-national Border Health; the New Mexico Department of Health/Office of Border Health; and the Texas Department of State Health Services/Office of Border Health. The BHCs establishing legislation (22 U.S.C. 290n) calls for close coordination and integration with each of the four state offices of border health, and enabled the Commission to locate its border health operations within those existing state offices to avoid duplicative efforts. The four U.S. offices of border health have extensive experience supporting the BHCs bi-national goals, objectives, and initiatives, and maintain important working relationships and shared ongoing initiatives with Mexico through the appropriate BHC outreach office(s) on the Mexican side of the border. Continuity and consistency in this bi-national effort in the border region is essential to the productivity and success of the BHC. Beneficiary Eligibility: This funding is intended to support projects aligned with the goals of the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission, and its mission to provide leadership to optimize health and quality of life for residents in the border region. Special target populations and organizations can include specific sub-groups of interest, such as disadvantaged or medically underserved areas, limited-English speaking groups, migrant populations, native communities, and community-based organizations. The cooperative agreement mechanism encourages the formation and development of collaborative partnerships to facilitate sustainability of efforts and to maximize impact in the border region. Credentials/Documentation: Applicants should provide documentation of the availability and qualifications (including expertise, relevant experience, education, and competence) of its proposed programmatic and administrative staff, as well as other personnel (including partner institutions, subcontractors, and consultants) who would perform required work activities. Acceptable documentation could include resumes/CVs, letters of endorsement, and narrative descriptions of previous work. Applicants should also provide documentation that demonstrates relevant depi of previous experiences communicating, coordinating, and collaborating with key stakeholders on multi-year border health initiatives involving relevant multi-sectoral partners (including those focusing on clinical medicine, public health, community outreach, academic research, government programs, policy making, etc.). 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles 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 EO 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his ar 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: 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audi Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Award Procedure: Applications will be screened upon receipt. Those that are judged to be incomplete or arrive after the deadline will be returned without comment. Each HHS/OGA Program's office is responsible for facilitating the process of evaluating applications and setting funding levels according to the criteria set forth in the Funding Opportunity Announcement. An independent review p will evaluate applications that pass the screening and meet the responsivenes criteria if applicable. These reviewers are experts in their fields, and are dravi from academic institutions, non-profit organizations, state and local government, and Federal government agencies. Based on the Application Review Criteria (as outlined under Section E.1 of the Funding Opportunity Announcement), the reviewers will comment on and score the applications focusing their comments and scoring decisions on the identified criteria. In addition to the independent review panel, Federal staff will review each application for programmatic, budgetary, and grants management compliance Final award decisions will be made by the HHS Assistant Secretary for Global Affairs. Deadlines: Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 30 to 60 days. Approximately 60 days from the application deadline dat Appeals: Not Applicable. Renewals: Project period is for 3 years. Each year of the approved project period, you w be required to submit a noncompeting application which includes a progress report for the current budget year, and work plan, budget and budget justification for the upcoming year. Specific guidance will be provided via Grant Solutions well in advance of the application due date. HHS/OASH will award continuation funding based on availability of funds, satisfactory progres of the project, and grants management compliance, including timely reporting Additionally, failure to provide final progress or financial reports on other grants with HHS may affect continuation funding. Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program. December 201 rogram reports are required. Quarterly cash reporting to the HHS Payment gement System on the Federal Financial Reports (FFR) (SF-425) is red. Please note, at this time, these FFR reports are separate submissions e Payment Management System. You must submit performance reports on i-annual basis. Your performance reports must address content required CFR 75.342(b)(2). You must submit your performance reports by I to our grants management system (GrantSolutions.gov), in the Grant module. You will also be required to submit a final progress report Onnenping the entire project period 90 days after the end of the project period. clicknust submit the final report by upload to our grants management system ProtSolutions.gov), in the Grant Notes module. You will be required to git quarterly and annual Federal Financial Reports (FFR) (SF-425). Your he Sic reporting schedule will be issued as a condition of grant award. You Iso be required to submit a final FFR covering the entire project period 90 after the end of the project period. You must submit FFRs via our grants gement system (GrantSolutions.gov) FFR module. In accordance with 45 75.301, reporting requirements must be clearly articulated such that, appropriate, performance during the execution of the Federal award can asured. end of each funding year of this initiative, the grantee should be able to: cribe the process for partnership development with key organizations, share feedback on the progress of more complex binational, cross-border, der-wide partnerships. cribe collaborations to address priority border health issues, and progress Is sustainability of border health initiatives and activities. cribe outcomes achieved as a result of the influence of the grantee, the or other implementing partners. cribe border community involvement for relevant border health activities. "cribe accomplishments and progress toward achieving BHC goals and sing Healthy Border 2020 priority issues. ¿ial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other s pertinent to a grant shall be retained for a minimum of 3 years, or pending completion and resolution of any audit findings. HHS and the Broller General of the United States or any of their designated authorized ls shall have the right of access to any books, documents, papers, or other L ́s of a grantee, sub-grantee, contractor, or subcontractor, which are nt to the HHS grant, in order to make audits, examinations, excerpts and ipts. Grantees are required to maintain grant accounting records 3 years le end of a budget period. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit or iction involving the records has been started before the expiration of the period, the records shall be retained until completion of the action and ion of all issues which arise from it, or until the end of the regular 3-year ,whichever is later. Account Identification: 75-0120-0-1-551. Obligations: (Cooperative Agreements) FY 15 $1,350,000; FY 16 est $1,300,000; and FY 17 est $1,300,000 Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Fiscal Year 2014: $1,300,000 Fiscal Year 2015: $1,350,000 Fiscal Year 2016: $1,300,000 Anticipated future budget fiscal years: Fiscal Years 2017 through 2020, $1,300,000 per year. TAFS Codes: 75-09-2.60-2.60-42. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Not Applicable. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Specific program requirements are described in the application instructions. If you are successful and receive a Notice of Award, in accepting the grant award, you stipulate that the award and any activities thereunder are subject to all provisions of 45 CFR part 75, currently in effect or implemented during the period of the grant or other Department regulations and policies effective at the time of the award. In addition, your organization must comply with all terms and conditions outlined in the Notice of Award, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Grants Policy Statement (GPS), requirements imposed by program statutes and regulations and HHS grant administration regulations, as applicable, as well as any requirements or limitations in any applicable appropriations acts. The current HHS GPS is available at http://www.hhs.gov/asfr/ogapa/aboutog/hhsgps 107.pdf. Please note HHS plans to revise the HHS GPS to reflect changes to the regulations; 45 CFR parts 74 and 92 have been superseded by 45 CFR part 75. Regional or Local Office: None. For information on program requirements, contact the program office. Dr. Cristina Rabad-Diehl Office of the Americas, Office of Global Affairs (OGA) 330 C Street SW, Room 2300 Washington, DC 20201 Phone: (202) 690-6174, (202)-260-0399 Email: globalhealth@hhs.gov. Headquarters Office: 1m Descriptions Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services AUTHORIZATION: The Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009, appropriated funds to HHS for carrying out Title III of the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act). Public Law 111-8, 123 Stat. 524, 777 (March 11, 2009). b. Pursuant to Section 307(a)(2) of the PHS Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 2421(a)(2), HHS is authorized to participate with other countries in cooperative endeavors in biomedical research, health care services, health care research, or other related activities in furtherance of the activities, objectives or goals authorized under the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008 (PEPFAR Reauthorization Act). The purpose of the PEPFAR Reauthorization Act, 22 U.S.C. Section 7603, is to strengthen and enhance United States leadership and the effectiveness of the United States response to the HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria pandemics and other related and preventable infectious diseases as part of the overall United States health and development agenda., 42 U.S.C 2421(a)(2). OBJECTIVES: To provide support for a quality of care improvement project based in a partner healthcare institution around the world, to provide continuing education and refresher training to physicians and other staff at hospitals and other Health Organizations around the world, and strengthen support and relations with Ministers of Public Health (MOPH). TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: PROJECT GRANTS USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Funds may be used to cover costs of: personnel; consultants; grant related office supplies and software; grant related travel (domestic only); educational, promotional and evaluation materials; and other grant related costs. Funds shall not be used to fund direct health care services or equipment for patients (e.g., diagnostic tests, screening equipment, treatment, etc.). Also, funds may not be used for. building alterations or renovations, construction, screening supplies or equipment, incentives and prizes, food, fund raising activities, political education and lobbying, and other activities that are not grant related. Applicant Eligibility: none. Beneficiary Eligibility: Citizens of the world. Credentials/Documentation: No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E- Cost Principles. Preapplication Coordination: Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 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 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. All grant announcements are posted on www.grants.gov. Application kits for new opportunities may be requested by calling (240) 453-8822 or writing to:Office of Public Health and Science (OPHS) Office of Grants Management, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 550, Rockville, MD 20852. Award Procedure: Applications will be screened upon receipt. Those that are judged to be incomplete or arrive after the deadline will be returned without comment. Accepted applications will be reviewed for technical merit in accordance with HHS policies. Applications will be evaluated by a technical review panel composed of experts. Funding decisions will be determined by the Director, Office of Global Health Affairs and will take into consideration the recommendations and ratings of the review panel; program needs, and stated preferences. deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 30 to 60 days. Approximately 60 days from the application deadline da Appeals: Not Applicable. Renewals: > 180 Days. Support is recommended for a specified project period (5 years) and is not generally considered for renewal beyond that period. Formula and Matching Requirements: Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program. Varies, but a project period is generally limited to 5 years or less. Within a project period, continuation applications must be submitted annually on a noncompeting basis for each year of support. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: by letter of credit. Reports: Annual Program reports are required. Cash Reports are due on a minimum of quarterly. Progress reports are required for each budget period. Financial status reports are due at the end of each budget period. A final performance report is due 90 days following the end of the project period. Audits: In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $75000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750.000 year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. Records: HHS and the Comptroller General of the United States or any of their authorized representatives, shall have the right of access to any books, documents, papers, or other records of a grantee, subgrantee, contractor, or subcontractor, which are pertinent to the HHS grant, in order to make audits, examinations, excerpts and transcripts. In accordance with 45 CFR Part 75. grantees are required to maintain grant accounting records 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 end of the regular 3-ye period, whichever is later. Account Identification: 75-0120-0-1-551. Obligations: (Salaries) FY 15 $0; FY 16 est $0; and FY 17 est $0 Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $650,000.00 to $7,900,000. TAFS Codes: 75-10-10-11-0117. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Not Applicable. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 45 CFR 74 and 92. Specific program requirements are contained in the Federal Register Notice, the application instructions, and the HHS Grants Policy Statement. Regional or Local Office: None. Program Management Contact: Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) December 20 |