Centers For Genomics And Public Health
To provide technical assistance to community, State and regional organizations by responding to identified needs and requests for information assistance and training in genomics and population health for the health workforce, with a particular focus on enhancing knowledge and awareness of genomics applications among public health workers, and support the integration of genomics into population health research, policy and practice; provide competency based training, identify opportunities to serve as a credible and impartial provider of current information about genomics, participate in collaborative processes with other Centers, CDC and external partners and evaluate the achievements and impact of the Centers' activities.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 03/03/2014 (Archived.)
Program Number
93.063
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
PROJECT GRANTS
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2012: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2013: No funds will be obligated toward this entry in 2013. Entry will be archived. Fiscal Year 2014: No Current Data Available
Authorization
Public Health Service Act.
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Universities, colleges, and research institutions.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Targeted State and community program capacity in genomics and population health will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation
1)access to, and well-defined availability of, staff or collaborators with multidisciplinary expertise (epidemiology, public health practice, genomics, clinical genetics and medicine, policy, health communications and education); 2)demonstrated ability to develop educational and practice collaborations among public, private, and academic partners, with emphasis on public health and health science institutions, State health departments and other agencies, health care organizations and community groups; 3)experience relevant to the specific objectives and activities of the program, particularly direct involvement with public health practice, improving population health, and integrating genomics into practice; and 4) expertise in needs assessment and planning and delivering technical assistance and training to public health workers or other health professionals. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
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 Procedure
This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Technical Information Management, CDC Procurement and Grants Office, 2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341.
Award Procedure
Successful applicants will receive a Notice of Grant Award (NGA) from the CDC Procurement and Grants Office. The NGA shall be the only binding, authorizing document between the recipient and CDC. The NGA will be signed by an authorized Grants Management Officer, and mailed to the recipient fiscal officer identified in the application.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
About 120 days from receipt of application.
Appeals
Other - Not Specified.
Renewals
Throughout the project period, CDC's commitment to continuation of awards will be conditioned on the availability of funds, evidence of satisfactory progress by the recipient as documented in required reports, and the determination that continued funding is in the best interest of the Federal Government.
How are proposals selected?
Not Applicable.
How may assistance be used?
Cooperative Agreement funds may not be used to support the provision of direct patient care, for facility or capital outlay, or to conduct research involving human subjects.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Program reports are not applicable. No cash reports are required. Current budget period activities objectives, current budget period financial progress, new budget period program proposed activity objectives, budget, additional requested information, measure of effectiveness, financial status report by 90 days after the end of the budget and semi-annual progress report. Current budget period activities objectives, current budget period financial progress, and new budget period program proposed activity objectives. Performance monitoring is not applicable.
Auditing
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.
Records
Financial records, support 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 three 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.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.
This program has no matching requirements.
This program does not have MOE requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Assistance is available for a 12-month budget period within project periods ranging from one to four years. After awards are issued, funds are released in accordance with the payment procedure established by the grantee institution with DHHS, which may be an Electronic Transfer System or a Monthly Cost Request System. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Assistance is available for a 12-month budget period within project periods ranging from one to four years. After awards are issued, funds are released in accordance with the payment procedure established by the grantee institution with DHHS, which may be an Electronic Transfer System or a Monthly Cost Request System.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
See Regional Agency Offices. Technical Information Management Section, CDC Procurement and Grants Office, 2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341. Telephone: (770) 488-2700.
Headquarters Office
Myra A. Montalbano 1600 Clifton Road NE
mailstop E-97
, Atlanta, Georgia 30329 Email:
MMontalbano@cdc.gov Phone: 4044980081
Website Address
http://www.cdc.gov.
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0943-0-1-550.
Obligations
(Salaries) FY 11 $0; FY 12 est $0; and FY 13 est $0 - To date no funding has been obligated for this program. Office of Public Health Genomics will archive this program.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
No Data Available.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
45 CFR Part 74 and Part 92. For information on the Code of Federal Regulations, see the National Archives and Records Administration at the following Internet address: http://www.accessxgpo.gov/nara/cfr-table-search.html.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not Applicable.