Biomonitoring Programs for State Public Health Laboratories

 

To support the development or expansion of state-based biomonitoring programs, including necessary infrastructure, that will increase the capability and capacity of state public health laboratories (1) to assess human exposure to environmental chemicals within their jurisdictions; (2) to determine which chemicals people are exposed to and the levels of those chemicals in people?s bodies; (3) to determine the prevalence of people with levels of chemicals that are above a known toxicity threshold; (4) to determine whether levels of selected chemicals are higher among minorities, children, women of childbearing age, or other potentially vulnerable groups; (5) to assess the effectiveness of state public health actions to reduce the exposure of their residents to specific chemicals of concern; (6) to compare state-generated biomonitoring data with CDC national biomonitoring data; and (7) to track trends in levels of chemicals in a state?s population or subgroups of that population over time.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 03/27/2024 (Archived.)
Program Number
93.062
Federal Agency/Office
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
Section 317 of the Public Health Service Act, (42 U.S.C. Section 247 b), as amended.
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
No additional information
Beneficiary Eligibility
No additional information
Credentials/Documentation
Applicants should review the individual CDC Guidance documents issued under this CFDA program for any required proof or certifications that must be submitted with the application package.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is required. 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. Additional information can be found in the program guidance.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Applications and required forms for this program can be obtained from Grants.gov or from the Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Please visit the Grants.gov Web site at www.grants.gov to find and apply for all Federal grant/cooperative agreement opportunities.
Award Procedure
After review and approval of an application, a notice of award is made in writing and issued by the Grants Management Officer, Procurement and Grants Office, CDC. Appropriate notification is also made to the public.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 60 to 90 days.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Support is recommended for a specified project period, not to exceed 5 years, with each project period having a 12-month budget period.
How are proposals selected?
Proposal selection criteria can be found in the program guidance.
How may assistance be used?
Cooperative agreements may be made to eligible entities for the support of projects to develop or expand state-based biomonitoring programs. Funding may be used for personnel salaries (for full-time, part-time, or contractor positions), laboratory instruments and supplies, training, travel, and indirect costs. Funds may not be used for research, clinical care, furniture or office equipment, pre-award costs, or the construction of new laboratory space. In addition, the direct and primary recipient in the cooperative agreement program must perform a substantial role in carrying out project objectives and not merely serve as a conduit for an award to another party or provider who is ineligible.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Annual progress reports are required.
Auditing
In addition, grants and cooperative agreements are subject to inspection and audits by DHHS and other Federal government officials.
Records
Grantees are required to maintain grant accounting records for a minimum of 3 years after the end of a grant period. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit or other action involving the record 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. More detailed information regarding retention requirements is provided in 45 CFR Parts 74 and 92.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Support is recommended for a specified project period, not to exceed 5 years. Awards are made annually and assistance is available for a twelve month budget period. There are five budget periods within the 5-year project period. After awards are issued, funds are released in accordance with DHHS payment procedures, which may be through an Electronic Transfer System or a Monthly Cash Request System. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Lump.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Robert Reynolds
4770 Buford Highway, F45
Atlanta, GA 30341 US
VIO9@cdc.gov
Phone: 770-488-0563
Website Address
http://www.cdc.gov
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0943-0-1-550
Obligations
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 18$0.00; FY 19 est $25,000,000.00; FY 20 est $25,000,000.00; FY 17$0.00; FY 16$0.00; - This activity can now be found under CFDA 93.070
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable/available.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR Part 92 for State, local and tribal governments and 45 CFR Part 74 for institutions of higher education, hospitals, other nonprofit organizations and commercial organizations. HHS Grants Policy Statement at: http://www.hhs.gov/grantsnet/adminis/gpd/index.htm.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.

 



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