PPHF: State Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Programs - financed in part by PPHF
To provide leadership of strategic public health efforts to prevent and control obesity, chronic disease, and other health conditions through regular physical activity and good nutrition. To combat obesity and obesity-related diseases through state programs, applied research, surveillance, training and technical assistance, intervention development and evaluation, policy, system and environmental change, communication and social marketing, and program and partnership development
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 03/27/2024 (Archived.)
Program Number
93.548
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
Public Health Service Act , Title 42, Section 243, 247b(k)(2); and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S. Code 241(a) and 247b (k) 2311, section 4201 Public Health Service Act, Title 42, Section 241, 243, 247b(k)(2) and 301; and Title IV Section 4002 Public Health and Prevention Fund
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
none
Beneficiary Eligibility
none
Credentials/Documentation
Some grantees will be subject to, costs will be determined by HHS regulations 45 CFR 74, Subpart Q. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.
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. Must comply with Executive Order 12372
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Applicants must download application forms from www.Grants.gov. Applications must be submitted electronically at www.Grants.gov. HHS/CDC grants policies as described in the HHS Grants Policy Statement will apply to the applications submitted and awards made in response to this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). If an applicant does not have access to the Internet, or if they have difficulty accessing the forms on-line, contact the CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section (PGO-TIMS) staff. For this, or further assistance, contact PGO-TIMS: Telephone (770) 488-2700, Email: PGOTIM@cdc.gov.
Award Procedure
After review and approval, a notice of award is prepared and processed, along with appropriate notification to the public, initial award provides funds for first budget period (usually 12 months) and Notice of Award indicates support recommended for the remainder of project period, allocation of Federal funds by budget categories, and special conditions, if any. However, applicants are encouraged to call CDC for programmatic technical assistance prior to the development and submission of their assistance application.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 90 to 120 days.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
From 90 to 120 days. If additional support is desired to continue a project beyond the approved project period, an application for competing continuation must be submitted for review in the same manner as a new application. Projects are renewable for periods of 1 to 3 years.
How are proposals selected?
Applications are reviewed on the basis of scientific/technical merit, with attention given to such matters as: (1) The degree to which the applicant satisfies the essential requirements and possesses other desired characteristics, such as depth, breadth, and scientific merit of the overall application relative to the types of research and demonstration projects proposed; (2) clarity of purpose and overall qualifications, adequacy and appropriateness of personnel to accomplish proposed prevention research projects and demonstration projects, and the nation's health priorities and needs; (3) ability to generalize, translate and disseminate to State or local health departments, boards of education and other appropriate national regional, and local public health agencies and organizations; (4) reasonableness of the proposed budget in relation to the work proposed. Additional criteria will be listed in individual funding opportunity announcements.
How may assistance be used?
• to decrease the prevalence of obesity in the U.S.
• to prevent weight gain and maintain of healthy weight
• to affect behavioral, policy, system level and environmental changes implemented that are the most effective at preventing obesity
• to increase the body of evidence-based approaches, educational resources and opportunities for healthy food and activity choices, access and number of healthy and affordable food and beverages outlets and places to be physically active.
• to improve dietary quality most related to the population burden of chronic disease and unhealthy child development.
• to measure environmental changes in the adoption of food service, breastfeeding, nutrition, physical activity and obesity standards in schools and child care centers, schools, worksites and communities that promote and reinforce healthful behaviors and practices.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Not applicable.
Auditing
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 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 3 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. Property records must be retained in accordance with PHS Grants Policy Statement requirements.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.
Matching is voluntary. Cost sharing is recommended from non-Federal sources in an amount not less than $1 for each $4 of Federal funds awarded for some types of grantees.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Assistance is available for a 12-month budget period within project periods ranging from 1 to 5 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. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: lump sum. Notice of Award
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Linda Barnes
4770Buford Hwy, NE, NCCDPHP
Atlanta, GA 30341 US
lbarnes@cdc.gov
Phone: 404-867-9697
Website Address
http://www.Grants.gov
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0943-0-1-551
Obligations
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 18$0.00; FY 19 est $0.00; FY 20 est $0.00; FY 17$0.00; FY 16$0.00; - Program ended this CFDA can be archived(Cooperative Agreements) FY 18$0.00; FY 19 est $0.00; FY 20 est $0.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$50,000 to $16M
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Regulations governing this program are published in the application kit and identified on the notices of award. PHS Grants Policy Statement No. 94-50,000 (Revised) April l, 1994. Code of Federal Regulations 45 CFR Part 72.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.