Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health

 

The purpose of this program is to fund National Networks to fund, manage, support, and monitor sub-recipients to address health disparities and implement evidence- and practice-based strategies that reduce health disparities for intervention population(s) experiencing high burden of disease or risk factors. The intervention population is the population within the selected geographic area that applicants will reach with proposed program activities. They are to contribute to the development and implementation of a community health action plan to address chronic disease health disparities.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
93.304
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
Sections 301(a) and 317(k)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (as amended) [42 U.S.C. Sections 241(a) and 247b(k)(2)
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
In continuation years, eligibility is limited to the six (6) existing original awardees: * Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum * Hidalgo Medical Services * National Council of Young Men's Christian Association of the USA * National REACH Coalition * Regents of the University of California, Los Angeles * University of Colorado Denver
Beneficiary Eligibility
The general public will benefit from the objectives of this program.
Credentials/Documentation
Any required credentials and/or documentation will be identified in the specific Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for this Assistance Listing.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
Award Procedure
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.
Deadlines
Check Grants.gov for any relevant NOFO information regarding processes for applying for assistance.
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 90 to 120 days.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
From 120 to 180 days. Cooperative agreement 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.
How are proposals selected?
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.
How may assistance be used?
Project funds may be used for costs associated with planning, organizing, conducting, implementing, managing, and coordinating all recipient requirements of the Notice of Funding Opportunity announcement. Applicants must adhere to all CDC guidelines regarding allowable and unallowable expenses and activities. CDC will have substantial involvement with the award recipient during performance of the funded activity.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
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.
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
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.
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
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.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Sheryl Heard
4770 Buford Hwy
Atlanta, GA 30341 US
slh3@cdc.gov
Phone: 770-488-2855
Website Address
http://www.cdc.gov
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0094-3-1-550
Obligations
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$42,401,089.00; FY 23 est $44,000,000.00; FY 24 est $44,000,000.00; FY 21$0.00; FY 20$0.00; FY 19$23,197,156.00; FY 18$23,197,325.00; FY 17$23,230,732.00; FY 16$0.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable/available.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Not applicable.

 



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