Disabilities Prevention

 

(1) Support National Centers on Disability to develop, implement, evaluate, and disseminate non-research activities aimed at reducing health disparities and improving the health of people with mobility limitations and/or intellectual disabilities (ID) across their lifespans, and (2) Develop and strengthen the capacity of state-based disability and health programs to improve the health and quality of life among people with disabilities through adaptation and implementation of evidence-based strategies in states, U.S. territories, and tribal governments.

Active 93.184 Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services B - Project Grants Not applicable. Public Health Service Act, Title 42, Part 241(a), Section 301(a) , This program is authorized under Section 317C [42 U.S.C. 247b-4] of the Public Health Service Act., Title 42, Part 241(a), Section 301(a) , Public Law USC-42 U.S.C. 247(b Based on available funding for the fiscal year, CDC issued competitive awards to two National Centers on Disability and 19 State-based Disability and Health Programs. Eligibility for the National Centers on Disability included: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; and Private colleges and universities. Eligibility for the State-based Disability and Health Programs included: State governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); and Government Organizations (States, including the District of Columbia, Territorial governments or their bona fide agents in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianna Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. In addition to the eligible applicants, other groups who will receive benefits from the program include persons with disabilities and their family members of persons with disabilities, persons with limb loss, minority populations, refugees, infants, children, youth, adults, senior citizens, women, all educational levels, all income levels, urban, suburban, and rural populations, health/ rehabilitation professionals, scientists, educators, and researchers. Costs under CDC financial assistance mechanisms are in accordance with 2 CFR ?200, as codified in 45 CFR ?75. Any required credentials and/or documentation will be identified in the NOFO to which applications are submitted. 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. The guidelines will indicate whether or not an application is subject to Executive Order 12372. If the application is subject for review per State Executive Order 12372, please follow these instructions: 1. The SPOC should be contacted as early as possible to receive any necessary instructions on the State process. If the project serves more than one State, the department should contact the SPOC of each affected State. 2. The necessary information should be mailed to the SPOC. 3. Please provide a copy of the cover letter sent to the SPOC to Grants & Contracts along with the hard copy application. 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. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. After review and approval, a Notice of Award (NoA) will be prepared and processed, along with appropriate notification to the public. Initial awards provide funds for the first budget period (usually 12 months) and the NoA will indicate support recommended for the remainder of the project period, allocation of Federal funds by budget categories, award requirements, and special conditions, if any. Check Grants.gov for any relevant NOFO information regarding processes for applying for assistance. From 60 to 90 days. Not applicable. Project period of performance is 1 to 5 years. After initial awards, and subject to availability of funds, projects may be continued non-competitively contingent upon 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. Applications will be evaluated on the review criteria described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcements (NOFOs). In general, the review and selection process of complete and responsive applications to the NOFO consists of determination of the scientific and technical merit by objective or peer review, availability of funds, and relevance of program priorities and the priorities of CDC. CDC issues continuation awards to the two National Centers on Health Promotion for People with Disabilities and the 19 State-based Disability and Health cooperative agreements. In addition, supplemental funds were given to one National Center (Special Olympics) and six Disability and Health States (Arkansas, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon and South Carolina) to supplement existing programmatic activities. National Centers on Disability: These cooperative agreements are providing financial assistance to: (1) improve knowledge and awareness about the usefulness and effectiveness of health promotion programs and policy, systems and environmental improvements for people with mobility limitations and/or intellectual disabilities, (2) develop, implement, evaluate, and disseminate multi-level strategies (e.g., programmatic, policy, systems and environmental changes) that improve the health and quality of life of people with mobility limitations and/or intellectual disabilities, (3) implement the Healthy Athletes Program for people with ID, and (4) collaborate with and support states and academic centers to improve the health of people with mobility limitations and/or intellectual disabilities. State-based Disability and Health Programs: These cooperative agreements are providing financial assistance to develop and strengthen internal capacity and health-related disability programs to (1) improve knowledge and awareness about the usefulness and effectiveness of programmatic, policy, systems and environmental changes for people with select functional disability types (i.e., mobility limitations and/or Intellectual Disabilities, and (2) support states to plan, implement, evaluate, and disseminate non-research activities aimed at promoting inclusion and accessibility and reducing health disparities between people with and without disabilities. In these cases, project funds may not be used to supplant State, local, or institutional funds available for these activities, or for construction costs, or to purchase facilities or space. Grantees may enter into contracts as necessary to help achieve the objectives of their respective programs. Performance Reports: Annual Federal Financial Reports (FFR) and performance/progress reports are required. Final FFRs and performance reports are required. Other reporting may be required and will be outlined in the NOFO or the Notice of Award. Not applicable. In accordance with 2 CFR ?200, as codified in 45 CFR ?75, there is a 3-year record retention requirement; records shall be retained beyond the 3-year period if final audit has not been done or findings resolved. Property records must be retained in accordance with HHS Grants Policy Statement 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. Financial assistance is provided for a 12-month budget period with a period of performance of up to five years subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory progress of the recipient. Notice of Award None/Not specified. Shelia Jones
4770 Buford Hwy, 4th Floor
Chamblee, GA 30341 US
sjones3@cdc.gov
Phone: 404.498.3995 http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/index.html 75-0958-1-1-550 (Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$27,327,530.00; FY 23 est $28,946,199.00; FY 24 est $28,946,199.00; FY 21$24,577,530.00; FY 20$22,249,854.00; FY 19$19,249,854.00; FY 18$16,477,926.00; FY 17$13,390,900.00; FY 16$11,399,995.00; - National Centers on Disability: Funding range is $4,142,429 to $11,882,425. State-based Disability and Health Programs: Funding range is $165,000 to $440,000. Not applicable. Not applicable.