Intergenerational Approaches to HIV/AIDS Prevention Education with Women across The Lifespan Pilot Program

 

For African American, Native Aerican/American Indian, Hispanic/Latino, and Asian/Pacific Islander women and other female members of the family 12+ years old to: know their serostatus; increase their knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention; gain competencies in cross-generational communications about health in general and sexual health specifically; and connect with a primary healthcare physician (and navigate other systems of care).

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 01/15/2013 (Archived.)
Program Number
93.295
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Office of the Secretary
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
PROJECT GRANTS
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2010: This program concluded in FY10. The four grantees will continue their efforts fostering approaches in communication for cross generations of minority females beyond this program. In FY10 sustainability was achieved in each of these four grant programs beyond the funding period, and for them to continue to carryout constructive communication that brings about change in maintaining womenâ₏™s sexual health. Fiscal Year 2011: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2012: No Current Data Available
Authorization
42 U.S.C. 300u-2(a), 42 U.S.C 300u-2(a).
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
The applicant must be a non-profit community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, national organizations, colleges and universities, clinics and hospitals, research institutions, State and local government agencies, tribal government agencies and tribal/urban Indian organizations.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Non-profit community-based, faith-based, and women's service organizations serving women will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation
No Credentials or documentation are required. 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
OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. All open grant opportunities are posted on www.grants.gov. Additional information and application kits may be requested by calling 240-453-8822 or writing to: Office of Assistant Secretray for Health (OASH), 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, Division for Policy and Program Development, Office on Women's Health and will take into consideration the recommendations and ratings of the review panel; program needs, stated preferences; geographic location; and recommendations of DHHS Regional Women's Health Coordinators.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 60 to 90 days. Approximately 90 days from the application deadline date.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Renewals
> 180 Days. Project period is for 1 year.
How are proposals selected?
To receive consideration, the applications must be received by the Office of Grants Management, Office of Public Health and Science (OPHS), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), no later than July 31, 2006. Application Review Information Criteria: The technical review of applications will consider the following (4) factors: Factor 1: Background/Understanding of the Problem (30%), Factor 2: Implementation /Approach (25%), Factor 3: Management Plan (25%), and Factor 4: Evaluation Plan (20%). For specific details see the full announcement published in the Federal Register.
How may assistance be used?
A majority of the funds from the award must be used to support staff and efforts aimed at implementing the program. Funds may be used for supplies (including screening, education, and outreach supplies); local travel to perform duties of the funded HIV/AIDS prevention program; and out-of-town travel (required training at one national and one regional HIV/AIDS prevention conference). Funds may not be used for construction, building alterations, equipment, medical treatment, or renovations. All budget requests must be justified fully in terms of the proposed goals and objectives and include an itemized computational explanation/breakout of how costs were determined.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Annual Program reports are required. Cash Reports are due on a minimum basis 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.
Auditing
This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-133. In accordance with: the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit 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 government officials.
Records
Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to a grant shall be retained for a minimum of 3 years, or longer pending completion and resolution of any audit findings.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Project period not to exceed 2 years. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: by letter of credit.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None. Program Management Contact:
Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Assistant Secretray for Health (OASH), Office on Women's Health, 200 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC 20201

Grants Management Contact:
Office of Grants Management, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 550,
Rockville, MD 20852, Telephone (240) 453-8822.
Headquarters Office
Eric C. West, Tower Building Suite 550,1101 Wootton Parkway, Rockville, Maryland 20852 Email: eric.west@hhs.gov Phone: (240) 453-8822.
Website Address
http://www.4woman.gov/owh .
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0120-0-1-551.
Obligations
(Salaries) FY 10 $1,200,000; FY 11 $0; FY 12 $0
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$150,000 to $300,000.
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.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not Applicable.

 



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