CDC-RFA-EH21-2103.pdf

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

NATIONAL CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Radiation Health Protection Involving Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiation

CDC-RFA-EH21-2103

05/17/2021

Table of Contents A. Funding Opportunity Description

B. Award Information

C. Eligibility Information

D. Application and Submission Information

E. Review and Selection Process

F. Award Administration Information

G. Agency Contacts

H. Other Information

I. Glossary

Part I. Overview Applicants must go to the synopsis page of this announcement at www.grants.gov and click on the "Subscribe" button link to ensure they receive notifications of any changes to CDC-RFA- EH21-2103. Applicants also must provide an e-mail address to www.grants.gov to receive notifications of changes.

A. Federal Agency Name:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) B. Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Title:

Radiation Health Protection Involving Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiation C. Announcement Type: New - Type 1:

This announcement is only for non-research activities supported by CDC. If research is proposed, the application will not be considered. For this purpose, research is defined at https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2007-title42-vol1/pdf/CFR-2007-title42-vol1-sec52- 2.pdf. Guidance on how CDC interprets the definition of research in the context of public health can be found at https://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/regulations-and-policy/regulations/45-cfr- 46/index.html (See section 45 CFR 46.102(d)).

D. Agency Notice of Funding Opportunity Number:

CDC-RFA-EH21-2103

E. Assistance Listings Number:

93.070 F. Dates:

1. Due Date for Letter of Intent (LOI):

The LOI date will generate once the Synopsis is published if Days or a Date are entered.

2. Due Date for Applications:

https://www.grants.gov/ https://www.grants.gov/ https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2007-title42-vol1/pdf/CFR-2007-title42-vol1-sec52-2.pdf https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2007-title42-vol1/pdf/CFR-2007-title42-vol1-sec52-2.pdf https://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/regulations-and-policy/regulations/45-cfr-46/index.html https://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/regulations-and-policy/regulations/45-cfr-46/index.html

05/17/2021 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Standard Time, at www.grants.gov.

3. Due Date for Informational Conference Call:

N/A

G. Executive Summary:

1. Summary Paragraph The purpose of this solicitation is to improve the understanding of radiation science to better protect the American public, workers and emergency responders from exposure to radiation from natural, environmental, medical, and occupational sources as well as nuclear disasters. The results of this work will help improve the understanding of radiation science by the radiation protection community and will assist making public health decisions by federal, state and local public health agencies.

Measurable outcomes of the program will be in alignment with one (or more) of the following performance goal(s) for the National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH):

Determine human health effects associated with environmental exposures.

Prevent or reduce illness, injury and death related to environmental factors.

Build and enhance effective partnerships to improve environmental health capacity.

a. Eligible Applicants:

Open Competition

b. Funding Instrument Type:

G (Grant)

c. Approximate Number of Awards

d. Total Period of Performance Funding:

$ 1,500,000 This is the estimated total amount of funding for the entire period of performance; including both direct and indirect costs.

e. Average One Year Award Amount:

$ 300,000 This amount is for the first 12-month budget period and includes both direct and indirect costs.

f. Total Period of Performance Length:

g. Estimated Award Date:

September 01, 2021

h. Cost Sharing and / or Matching Requirements:

No Matching or cost sharing is not required.

Part II. Full Text A. Funding Opportunity Description https://www.grants.gov/

1. Background

a. Overview The CDC/National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH)/Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice (DEHSP)/Emergency Management, Radiation and Chemical Branch (EMRCB)/Radiation Studies Section (RSS) (NCEH/RSS) seeks to provide funding to develop scientific guidance related to radiation health protection and measurements as detailed below.

There are currently several radiation protection issues for workers and members of the public that require serious consideration and study. There are still many unanswered questions with issues pertaining to controlling and measuring exposures to workers and members of the public following a radiological emergency; the impact of the increased doses to the members of the public due to the use of medical imaging procedures; exposure to radon; issues resulting from the production and handling of Technologically Enhanced Natural Occurring Radioactive Materials (TENORM); radiation needs/protection for radiation emergency workers (PPE, etc.)

that are not first responders/receivers (ancillary emergency workers); radiation health issues related to emerging technologies employing non-ionizing radiation exposures (e.g., 5G communication networks, ultraviolet disinfection); communication issues on non-ionizing radiation (other than thermal effects); radiation health issues related to gaps identified during national exercises or during response to non-radiation related public health emergencies, etc.

Other needs include advancing the science of risk communication and developing products for the public addressing radiation risk from exposure to ionizing radiation particularly for low-dose and low-dose rate exposures as well as from exposure to non-ionizing radiation.

The guidance assembled through this project would be used by States, local public health departments and the federal government, to inform and aid those entities in issuing policies, guidance and recommendations needed in everyday radiation protection and in the public health response to emergencies involving radiation or radioactive materials.

b. Statutory Authorities This program is authorized under Sections 311 and 317(k)(2) of the Public Health Service Act, [42 U.S.C. Sections 243 and 247b(k)(2)], as amended.

c. Healthy People 2030 This program addresses the “Healthy People 2030” (Healthy People 2030 | health.gov) focus areas of environmental health (Environmental Health - Healthy People 2030 | health.gov), emergency preparedness (Emergency Preparedness - Healthy People 2030 | health.gov), and health communication (Health Communication - Healthy People 2030 | health.gov).

d. Other National Public Health Priorities and Strategies This announcement is consistent with priorities and strategies in the Department of Health and Human Services and other CDC programs (see CDC - Public Health Systems and Best Practices

- STLT Gateway, in particular Essential Public Health Services 1, 2 and 3 (https://www.cdc.gov/publichealthgateway/publichealthservices/essentialhealthservices.html) and CDC - National Health Initiatives, Strategies, and Action Plans - STLT Gateway).

e. Relevant Work Previous NOFO for this work was entitled Radiation Health Protection and Measurements Involving Radiation or Radioactive Materials - CDC-RFA-EH16-1604, which is attached.

https://health.gov/healthypeople https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/environmental-health https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/emergency-preparedness https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/health-communication https://www.cdc.gov/publichealthgateway/bestpractices/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/publichealthgateway/bestpractices/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/publichealthgateway/publichealthservices/essentialhealthservices.html https://www.cdc.gov/publichealthgateway/Strategy/index.html

2. CDC Project Description

a. Approach Bold indicates period of performance outcome.

Radiation Health Protection Involving Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiation

Strategies and Activities Short-Term Outcomes Long-Term Outcomes

Issue scientific evidence-based documents on the targeted topics.

Issue operational guidance on the targeted topics, and where appropriate, translate theoretical guidance into operational and actionable recommendations.

Convene scientific groups.

Share results.

Improved understanding of radiation science by the radiation protection community.

Increase use of radiation science’s best evidence for public health decision making by Federal, state and local agencies.

Improved radiation protection practices by state, local and federal agencies.

Improve protection of the American public, workers and emergency responders from exposure to radiation from natural, environmental, medical, occupational sources as well as nuclear disasters.

i. Purpose This NOFO will allow an understanding of radiation science to better protect the American public, workers, and emergency responders from exposure to radiation from natural, environmental, medical, and occupational sources as well as nuclear disasters. The results of this work will improve the understanding of radiation science by the radiation protection community and will assist making public health decisions by federal, state and local public health agencies.

ii. Outcomes The logic model displays the outcomes that are expected to result from the recipient efforts in the short- and long-term. As noted in the model, three key outcomes are expected to result during the period of performance:

Improved understanding of radiation science by the radiation protection community.

Increase use of radiation science’s best evidence for public health decision making by Federal, state and local agencies.

Improved radiation protection practices by state, local and federal agencies.

iii. Strategies and Activities The logic model presents the strategies and component activities to be undertaken to achieve the period of performance outcomes. These include:

Issue scientific evidence-based documents on the following topics:

Radiation health protection and measurement practices involving ionizing radiation or radioactive materials

Factors influencing the determination of radiation dose and estimation of health risks from exposure to radiation

Radiation needs/protection for radiation emergency workers (PPE, etc.) that are not first responders/receivers (ancillary emergency workers)

Radiation health issues related to emerging technologies employing non-ionizing radiation exposures

Handling of Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials

(TENORM)

Where applicable, issue operational guidance on the topics listed above, and where appropriate, translate theoretical guidance into operational and actionable recommendations Convene scientific groups The recipient will have the proven ability to convene scientific groups or committees with extensive knowledge of the subject areas. The recipient should also be able demonstrate that the composition of such groups or committees is made of experts in their fields and able to advance the knowledge in the subject areas and to the extent possible , ensure that such groups have diverse representation (race, sex, age, geographical location, etc.). The recipient should also be able to demonstrate that the composition of such groups or committees is made of experts in the field and able to advance the knowledge in the subjects areas listed in this NOFO. In addition to scientists, such committees should include, to the extent possible, potential users and other stakeholders, such as Federal, State and Local radiation program experts, to ensure that the guidance developed is based on the latest science and considers practical issues regarding implementation.

Share results The recipient will have the proven ability to convene and facilitate meetings with scientists and stakeholders to update on progress in the various work products, which may be done at conferences or annual meetings. Additionally, the recipient will have a track record of producing scientific documents and reports that are of the highest quality and relevance to the topics of radiation protection.

The guidance documents assembled through this project would be used by States, local public health departments, as well as the federal government, to inform and aid those entities in issuing policies, guidance and recommendations needed in everyday radiation protection and in the public health response to emergencies involving radiation or radioactive materials.

The recipient should ensure that, in addition to its resources, it collaborates with private sector and international organizations, as needed.

In the event that CDC needs advise on an emerging issue that requires quick response, the recipient would assist CDC in the rapid preparation of publications on issues related to radiological health and safety or emergency situations where timely responses and guidance are needed on an urgent basis. In addition to the preparation of written reports, commentaries, or statements, the recipient should be available for oral consultations on short notice. Peer/expert reviewers should review the documents issued, and any comments made should be incorporated into the final product with the goal of ensuring that they are based on the best available, peer reviewed, radiation science.

1. Collaborations

a. With other CDC programs and CDC-funded organizations:

The recipient will be responsible for showing evidence or partnerships with other groups. (See organizational capacity - ideal candidates should have experience in one or more of the areas, including collaborations with specific entities).

The recipient will have an established partnerships with Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors.

b. With organizations not funded by CDC:

The recipient will be responsible for showing evidence or partnerships with any other groups. (See organizational capacity - ideal candidates should have experience in one or more of the areas, including collaborations with specific entities).

The recipient will have established partnerships with one or more of the following:

International Commission on Radiological Protection International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection Other national and international organizations, governmental and private, concerned with radiation quantities, units and measurements and with radiation protection

2. Target Populations N/A

a. Health Disparities N/A

iv. Funding Strategy N/A

b. Evaluation and Performance Measurement

i. CDC Evaluation and Performance Measurement Strategy

ii. Applicant Evaluation and Performance Measurement Plan Applicants must provide an evaluation and performance measurement plan that demonstrates how the recipient will fulfill the requirements described in the CDC Evaluation and Performance Measurement and Project Description sections of this NOFO. At a minimum, the plan must describe:

How the applicant will collect the performance measures, respond to the evaluation questions, and use evaluation findings for continuous program quality improvement.

How key program partners will participate in the evaluation and performance measurement planning processes.

Available data sources, feasibility of collecting appropriate evaluation and performance data, and other relevant data information (e.g., performance measures proposed by the applicant)

Plans for updating the Data Management Plan (DMP) as new pertinent information becomes available. If applicable, throughout the lifecycle of the project. Updates to DMP should be provided in annual progress reports. The DMP should provide a description of the data that will be produced using these NOFO funds; access to data;

data standards ensuring released data have documentation describing methods of collection, what the data represent, and data limitations; and archival and long-term data preservation plans. For more information about CDC’s policy on the DMP, see https://www.cdc.gov/grants/additionalrequirements/ar-25.html.

Where the applicant chooses to, or is expected to, take on specific evaluation studies, the applicant should be directed to:

Describe the type of evaluations (i.e., process, outcome, or both).

Describe key evaluation questions to be addressed by these evaluations.

Describe other information (e.g., measures, data sources).

Recipients will be required to submit a more detailed Evaluation and Performance Measurement plan, including a DMP, if applicable, within the first 6 months of award, as described in the Reporting Section of this NOFO.

Applicants are not expected to submit a Data Management Plan.

c. Organizational Capacity of Recipients to Implement the Approach The ideal recipient would be a recognized national and international authority and have over 20 years of experience in formulating guidance and making recommendations in the field of radiation protection and measurements, and describe their demonstrated ability to bring together national and international experts, as needed, to address the emerging issues in radiation protection.

The ideal recipient should also be able demonstrate that the composition of such groups or committees is made of experts in their fields and able to advance the knowledge in the subject areas listed in this NOFO. In addition to scientists, such committees should include, to the extent possible, potential users and other stakeholders, such as Federal, State and Local radiation program experts, to ensure that the guidance developed is based on the latest science and considers practical issues regarding implementation.

The applicant would have an existing mechanism and describe their approach to engage members from the radiation protection community from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds including federal, state and local government, military, medical, industrial, and research and academia, to ensure the work is not only state of the art, but is of the highest quality and addresses the needs stated in this NOFO.

https://www.cdc.gov/grants/additionalrequirements/ar-25.html

The ideal applicant will have the proven ability to convene and facilitate meetings with scientists and stakeholders to update on progress in the various work products, which may be done at conferences or annual meetings. Additionally, the recipient will have a track record of producing scientific documents and reports that are of the highest quality and relevance to the topics of radiation protection.

The ideal recipient should have experience or be able to bring together experts in one or more of the following topic areas:

Collecting, analyzing, developing and disseminating in the public interest information and recommendations about (a) protection against radiation, and (b) radiation measurements, quantities and units, particularly those concerned with radiation protection;

Providing a means by which organizations concerned with the scientific and related aspects of radiation protection and radiation quantities, units and measurements may cooperate for effective utilization of their combined resources, and to stimulate the work of such organizations;

Developing basic concepts about radiation quantities, units and measurements, about the application of these concepts, and about radiation protection; and

Cooperating with national and organizations, governmental and private, concerned with radiation quantities, units and measurements and with radiation protection.

Formulating and publishing evidence-based documents, based on peer reviewed scientific information.

Cooperating with the International Commission on Radiological Protection, the International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements, the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors, and other national and international organizations, governmental and private, concerned with radiation quantities, units and measurements and with radiation protection.

Guiding evaluation of research about radiation in the public interest which includes collection, analysis and dissemination of existing data on ionizing radiation, non-ionizing radiation and their effects upon living and non-living matter.

Providing a platform by which other governmental and non-governmental organizations concerned with the scientific and related aspects of radiation protection and of radiation quantities, units and measurements may cooperate for effective utilization of their combined resources, and to stimulate the work of such organizations.

Collaborating and providing guidance information about radiation (ionizing and non-ionizing) to groups concerned with improving their respective protection efforts.

d. Work Plan Applicants must submit a work plan that covers the first year of the five-year period of performance and a high-level summary of activities for years 2-5. Proposed strategies must be in alignment with the NOFO logic model.

At the beginning of each year, recipient will discuss specific needs with CDC to develop work plan for that year consistent with CDC needs and requirements.

Required elements in a work plan include strategies and their associated performance measures, as well as major activities and the person responsible for each activity.

e. CDC Monitoring and Accountability Approach Monitoring activities include routine and ongoing communication between CDC and recipients, site visits, and recipient reporting (including work plans, performance, and financial reporting).

Consistent with applicable grants regulations and policies, CDC expects the following to be included in post-award monitoring for grants and cooperative agreements:

Tracking recipient progress in achieving the desired outcomes.

Ensuring the adequacy of recipient systems that underlie and generate data reports.

Creating an environment that fosters integrity in program performance and results.

Monitoring may also include the following activities deemed necessary to monitor the award:

Ensuring that work plans are feasible based on the budget and consistent with the intent of the award.

Ensuring that recipients are performing at a sufficient level to achieve outcomes within stated timeframes.

Working with recipients on adjusting the work plan based on achievement of outcomes, evaluation results and changing budgets.

Monitoring performance measures (both programmatic and financial) to assure satisfactory performance levels.

Monitoring and reporting activities that assist grants management staff (e.g., grants management officers and specialists, and project officers) in the identification, notification, and management of high-risk recipients.

The recipient will work with CDC Radiation Studies Section (RSS) on collaborations.

B. Award Information

1. Funding Instrument Type:

G (Grant)

2. Award Mechanism:

UE1 Studies of Environmental Hazards and Health Effects

3. Fiscal Year:

4. Approximate Total Fiscal Year Funding:

$ 300,000

5. Total Period of Performance Funding:

$ 1,500,000 This amount is subject to the availability of funds.

This is the estimated total amount of funding for the entire period of performance; including both direct and indirect costs.

Estimated Total Funding:

$ 1,500,000

6. Total Period of Performance Length:

year(s)

7. Expected Number of Awards:

8. Approximate Average Award:

$ 300,000 Per Budget Period

This amount is for the first 12-month budget period and includes both direct and indirect costs.

9. Award Ceiling:

$ 300,000 Per Budget Period

This amount is subject to the availability of funds.

10. Award Floor:

$ 150,000 Per Budget Period

11. Estimated Award Date:

September 01, 2021

12. Budget Period Length:

12 month(s)

Throughout the project period, CDC will continue the award based on the availability of funds, the 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. The total number of years for which federal support has been approved (project period) will be shown in the “Notice of Award.” This information does not constitute a commitment by the federal government to fund the entire period. The total period of performance comprises the initial competitive segment and any subsequent non-competitive continuation award(s).

13. Direct Assistance Direct Assistance (DA) is not available through this NOFO.

If you are successful and receive a Notice of Award, in accepting the award, you agree that the award and any activities thereunder are subject to all provisions of 45 CFR part 75, currently in effect or implemented during the period of the award, other Department regulations and policies in effect at the time of the award, and applicable statutory provisions.

C. Eligibility Information

1. Eligible Applicants Eligibility Category:

12 (Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education)

25 (Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification))

2. Additional Information on Eligibility public and nonprofit private entities

3. Justification for Less than Maximum Competition N/A

4. Cost Sharing or Matching Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement:

No Matching or cost sharing is not required.

5. Maintenance of Effort Maintenance of effort is not required for this program.

D. Application and Submission Information

1. Required Registrations An organization must be registered at the three following locations before it can submit an application for funding at www.grants.gov.

a. Data Universal Numbering System:

All applicant organizations must obtain a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. A DUNS number is a unique nine-digit identification number provided by Dun & Bradstreet (D&B). It will be used as the Universal Identifier when applying for federal awards or cooperative agreements.

The applicant organization may request a DUNS number by telephone at 1-866-705-5711 (toll free) or internet at http:// fedgov.dnb. com/ webform/ displayHomePage.do. The DUNS number will be provided at no charge.

If funds are awarded to an applicant organization that includes sub-recipients, those sub-recipients must provide their DUNS numbers before accepting any funds.

b. System for Award Management (SAM):

The SAM is the primary registrant database for the federal government and the repository into which an entity must submit information required to conduct business as a recipient. All applicant organizations must register with SAM, and will be assigned a SAM number. All http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/displayHomePage.do information relevant to the SAM number must be current at all times during which the applicant has an application under consideration for funding by CDC. If an award is made, the SAM information must be maintained until a final financial report is submitted or the final payment is received, whichever is later. The SAM registration process can require 10 or more business days, and registration must be renewed annually. Additional information about registration procedures may be found at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/.

c. Grants.gov:

The first step in submitting an application online is registering your organization at www.grants.gov, the official HHS E-grant Web site. Registration information is located at the "Applicant Registration" option at www.grants.gov.

All applicant organizations must register at www.grants.gov. The one-time registration process usually takes not more than five days to complete. Applicants should start the registration process as early as possible.

Step

System Requirements Duration Follow Up

Data Universal Number System

(DUNS)

1. Click on http:// fedgov.dnb.com/ webform

2. Select Begin DUNS search/request process

3. Select your country or territory and follow the instructions to obtain your DUNS 9-digit #

4. Request appropriate staff member(s) to obtain DUNS number, verify & update information under DUNS number

1-2 Business Days

To confirm that you have been issued a new DUNS number check online at (http:// fedgov.dnb.com/ webform) or call 1-866-705-

System for Award Management

(SAM)

formerly Central Contractor Registration

(CCR)

1. Retrieve organizations DUNS number

2. Go to https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ and designate an E-Biz POC (note CCR username will not work in SAM and you will need to have an active SAM account before you can register on grants.gov)

3-5 Business Days but up to 2 weeks and must be renewed once a year

For SAM Customer Service Contact https://fs d.gov/ fsd-gov/ home.do Calls: 86 6-606-8220

3 Grants.gov

1. Set up an individual account in Grants.gov using organization new DUNS number to become an authorized organization representative

(AOR)

Same day but can take 8 weeks to be fully registered and approved in the system (note, applicants MUST obtain a DUNS number and SAM account

Register early!

Log into grants.gov and check AOR status until it shows you have been approved https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ https://grants.gov/ https://www.grants.gov/ http://www.grants.gov/ https://www.grants.gov/ http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ https://fsd.gov/fsd-gov/home.do https://fsd.gov/fsd-gov/home.do https://fsd.gov/fsd-gov/home.do

2. Once the account is set up the E-BIZ POC will be notified via email

3. Log into grants.gov using the password the E-BIZ POC received and create new password

4. This authorizes the AOR to submit applications on behalf of the organization before applying on grants.gov)

2. Request Application Package Applicants may access the application package at www.grants.gov.

3. Application Package Applicants must download the SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance, package associated with this notice of funding opportunity at www.grants.gov.

4. Submission Dates and Times If the application is not submitted by the deadline published in the NOFO, it will not be processed. Office of Grants Services (OGS) personnel will notify the applicant that their application did not meet the deadline. The applicant must receive pre-approval to submit a paper application (see Other Submission Requirements section for additional details). If the applicant is authorized to submit a paper application, it must be received by the deadline provided by OGS.

a. Letter of Intent Deadline (must be emailed or postmarked by)

The LOI date will generate once the Synopsis is published if Days or a Date are entered.

b. Application Deadline

Due Date for Applications 05/17/2021

05/17/2021 11:59 pm U.S. Eastern Standard Time, at www.grants.gov. If Grants.gov is inoperable and cannot receive applications, and circumstances preclude advance notification of an extension, then applications must be submitted by the first business day on which grants.gov operations resume.

Due Date for Information Conference Call N/A

5. CDC Assurances and Certifications All applicants are required to sign and submit “Assurances and Certifications” documents indicated at http://wwwn.cdc.gov/ grantassurances/ (S(mj444mxct51lnrv1hljjjmaa)) /Homepage.aspx.

Applicants may follow either of the following processes:

Complete the applicable assurances and certifications with each application submission, name the file “Assurances and Certifications” and upload it as a PDF file with at www.grants.gov https://www.grants.gov/ https://www.grants.gov/ https://www.grants.gov/ http://wwwn.cdc.gov/grantassurances/(S(mj444mxct51lnrv1hljjjmaa))/Homepage.aspx http://wwwn.cdc.gov/grantassurances/(S(mj444mxct51lnrv1hljjjmaa))/Homepage.aspx

Complete the applicable assurances and certifications and submit them directly to CDC on an annual basis at http://wwwn.cdc.gov/ grantassurances/ (S(mj444mxct51lnrv1hljjjmaa))/ Homepage.aspx

Assurances and certifications submitted directly to CDC will be kept on file for one year and will apply to all applications submitted to CDC by the applicant within one year of the submission date.

Risk Assessment Questionnaire Requirement

CDC is required to conduct pre-award risk assessments to determine the risk an applicant poses to meeting federal programmatic and administrative requirements by taking into account issues such as financial instability, insufficient management systems, non-compliance with award conditions, the charging of unallowable costs, and inexperience. The risk assessment will include an evaluation of the applicant’s CDC Risk Questionnaire, located at https://www.cdc.gov/grants/documents/PPMR-G-CDC-Risk-Questionnaire.pdf, as well as a review of the applicant’s history in all available systems; including OMB-designated repositories of government-wide eligibility and financial integrity systems (see 45 CFR 75.205(a)), and other sources of historical information. These systems include, but are not limited to: FAPIIS (https://www.fapiis.gov/), including past performance on federal contracts as per Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act of 2009; Do Not Pay list; and System for Award Management (SAM) exclusions.

CDC requires all applicants to complete the Risk Questionnaire, OMB Control Number 0920- 1132 annually. This questionnaire, which is located at https://www.cdc.gov/grants/documents/PPMR-G-CDC-Risk-Questionnaire.pdf, along with supporting documentation must be submitted with your application by the closing date of the Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement. If your organization has completed CDC’s Risk Questionnaire within the past 12 months of the closing date of this NOFO, then you must submit a copy of that questionnaire, or submit a letter signed by the authorized organization representative to include the original submission date, organization’s EIN and DUNS.

When uploading supporting documentation for the Risk Questionnaire into this application package, clearly label the documents for easy identification of the type of documentation. For example, a copy of Procurement policy submitted in response to the questionnaire may be labeled using the following format: Risk Questionnaire Supporting Documents _ Procurement Policy.

Duplication of Efforts

Applicants are responsible for reporting if this application will result in programmatic, budgetary, or commitment overlap with another application or award (i.e. grant, cooperative agreement, or contract) submitted to another funding source in the same fiscal year. Programmatic overlap occurs when (1) substantially the same project is proposed in more than one application or is submitted to two or more funding sources for review and funding consideration or (2) a specific objective and the project design for accomplishing the objective are the same or closely related in two or more applications or awards, regardless of the funding source. Budgetary overlap occurs when duplicate or equivalent budgetary items (e.g., http://wwwn.cdc.gov/grantassurances/(S(mj444mxct51lnrv1hljjjmaa))/Homepage.aspx http://wwwn.cdc.gov/grantassurances/(S(mj444mxct51lnrv1hljjjmaa))/Homepage.aspx https://www.cdc.gov/grants/documents/PPMR-G-CDC-Risk-Questionnaire.pdf https://www.cdc.gov/grants/documents/PPMR-G-CDC-Risk-Questionnaire.pdf equipment, salaries) are requested in an application but already are provided by another source. Commitment overlap occurs when an individual’s time commitment exceeds 100 percent, whether or not salary support is requested in the application. Overlap, whether programmatic, budgetary, or commitment of an individual’s effort greater than 100 percent, is not permitted. Any overlap will be resolved by the CDC with the applicant and the PD/PI prior to award.

Report Submission: The applicant must upload the report in Grants.gov under “Other Attachment Forms.” The document should be labeled: "Report on Programmatic, Budgetary, and Commitment Overlap.”

6. Content and Form of Application Submission Applicants are required to include all of the following documents with their application package at www.grants.gov.

7. Letter of Intent LOI is not requested or required as part of the application for this NOFO.

8. Table of Contents (There is no page limit. The table of contents is not included in the project narrative page limit.): The applicant must provide, as a separate attachment, the “Table of Contents” for the entire submission package.

Provide a detailed table of contents for the entire submission package that includes all of the documents in the application and headings in the "Project Narrative" section. Name the file "Table of Contents" and upload it as a PDF file under "Other Attachment Forms" at www.grants.gov.

9. Project Abstract Summary A project abstract is included on the mandatory documents list and must be submitted at www.grants.gov. The project abstract must be a self-contained, brief summary of the proposed project including the purpose and outcomes. This summary must not include any proprietary or confidential information. Applicants must enter the summary in the "Project Abstract Summary" text box at www.grants.gov.

10. Project Narrative (Unless specified in the "H. Other Information" section, maximum of 20 pages, single spaced, 12 point font, 1-inch margins, number all pages. This includes the work plan. Content beyond the specified page number will not be reviewed.)

Applicants must submit a Project Narrative with the application forms. Applicants must name this file “Project Narrative” and upload it at www.grants.gov. The Project Narrative must include all of the following headings (including subheadings): Background, Approach, Applicant Evaluation and Performance Measurement Plan, Organizational Capacity of Applicants to Implement the Approach, and Work Plan. The Project Narrative must be succinct, self-explanatory, and in the order outlined in this section. It must address outcomes and activities to be conducted over the entire period of performance as identified in the CDC Project Description section. Applicants should use the federal plain language guidelines and Clear Communication Index to respond to this Notice of Funding Opportunity. Note that recipients https://www.grants.gov/ https://www.grants.gov/ https://www.grants.gov/ should also use these tools when creating public communication materials supported by this NOFO. Failure to follow the guidance and format may negatively impact scoring of the application.

a. Background Applicants must provide a description of relevant background information that includes the context of the problem (See CDC Background).

b. Approach

i. Purpose

Applicants must describe in 2-3 sentences specifically how their application will address the public health problem as described in the CDC Background section.

ii. Outcomes

Applicants must clearly identify the outcomes they expect to achieve by the end of the project period, as identified in the logic model in the Approach section of the CDC Project Description.

Outcomes are the results that the program intends to achieve and usually indicate the intended direction of change (e.g., increase, decrease).

iii. Strategies and Activities

Applicants must provide a clear and concise description of the strategies and activities they will use to achieve the period of performance outcomes. Applicants must select existing evidence-based strategies that meet their needs, or describe in the Applicant Evaluation and Performance Measurement Plan how these strategies will be evaluated over the course of the project period.

See the Strategies and Activities section of the CDC Project Description.

1. Collaborations

Applicants must describe how they will collaborate with programs and organizations either internal or external to CDC. Applicants must address the Collaboration requirements as described in the CDC Project Description.

2. Target Populations and Health Disparities Applicants must describe the specific target population(s) in their jurisdiction and explain how such a target will achieve the goals of the award and/or alleviate health disparities. The applicants must also address how they will include specific populations that can benefit from the program that is described in the Approach section. Applicants must address the Target Populations and Health Disparities requirements as described in the CDC Project Description.

c. Applicant Evaluation and Performance Measurement Plan Applicants must provide an evaluation and performance measurement plan that demonstrates how the recipient will fulfill the requirements described in the CDC Evaluation and Performance Measurement and Project Description sections of this NOFO. At a minimum, the plan must describe:

How applicant will collect the performance measures, respond to the evaluation questions, and use evaluation findings for continuous program quality improvement. The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA): Applicants are advised that any activities involving information collections (e.g., surveys, questionnaires, applications, audits, data requests, reporting, recordkeeping and disclosure requirements) from 10 or more individuals or non-Federal entities, including State and local governmental agencies, and funded or sponsored by the Federal Government are subject to review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget. For further information about CDC’s requirements under PRA see http://www.hhs.gov/ ocio/policy/collection/.

How key program partners will participate in the evaluation and performance measurement planning processes.

Available data sources, feasibility of collecting appropriate evaluation and performance data, data management plan (DMP), and other relevant data information (e.g., performance measures proposed by the applicant).

Where the applicant chooses to, or is expected to, take on specific evaluation studies, they should be directed to:

Describe the type of evaluations (i.e., process, outcome, or both).

Describe key evaluation questions to be addressed by these evaluations.

Describe other information (e.g., measures, data sources).

Recipients will be required to submit a more detailed Evaluation and Performance Measurement plan (including the DMP elements) within the first 6 months of award, as described in the Reporting Section of this NOFO.

d. Organizational Capacity of Applicants to Implement the Approach Applicants must address the organizational capacity requirements as described in the CDC Project Description.

11. Work Plan (Included in the Project Narrative’s page limit)

Applicants must prepare a work plan consistent with the CDC Project Description Work Plan section. The work plan integrates and delineates more specifically how the recipient plans to carry out achieving the period of performance outcomes, strategies and activities, evaluation and performance measurement.

12. Budget Narrative Applicants must submit an itemized budget narrative. When developing the budget narrative, applicants must consider whether the proposed budget is reasonable and consistent with the purpose, outcomes, and program strategy outlined in the project narrative. The budget must include:

Salaries and wages

Fringe benefits http://www.hhs.gov/ocio/policy/collection/

Consultant costs

Equipment

Supplies

Travel

Other categories

Contractual costs

Total Direct costs

Total Indirect costs

Indirect costs could include the cost of collecting, managing, sharing and preserving data.

Indirect costs on grants awarded to foreign organizations and foreign public entities and performed fully outside of the territorial limits of the U.S. may be paid to support the costs of compliance with federal requirements at a fixed rate of eight percent of MTDC exclusive of tuition and related fees, direct expenditures for equipment, and subawards in excess of $25,000. Negotiated indirect costs may be paid to the American University, Beirut, and the World Health Organization.

If applicable and consistent with the cited statutory authority for this announcement, applicant entities may use funds for activities as they relate to the intent of this NOFO to meet national standards or seek health department accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (see: http://www.phaboard.org). Applicant entities to whom this provision applies include state, local, territorial governments (including the District of Columbia, 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), or their bona fide agents, political subdivisions of states (in consultation with states), federally recognized or state-recognized American Indian or Alaska Native tribal governments, and American Indian or Alaska Native tribally designated organizations. Activities include those that enable a public health organization to deliver public health services such as activities that ensure a capable and qualified workforce, up-to-date information systems, and the capability to assess and respond to public health needs. Use of these funds must focus on achieving a minimum of one national standard that supports the intent of the NOFO. Proposed activities must be included in the budget narrative and must indicate which standards will be addressed.

Vital records data, including births and deaths, are used to inform public health program and policy decisions. If applicable and consistent with the cited statutory authority for this NOFO, applicant entities are encouraged to collaborate with and support their jurisdiction’s vital records office (VRO) to improve vital records data timeliness, quality and access, and to advance public health goals. Recipients may, for example, use funds to support efforts to build VRO capacity through partnerships; provide technical and/or financial assistance to improve vital records timeliness, quality or access; or support vital records improvement efforts, as approved by CDC.

Applicants must name this file “Budget Narrative” and upload it as a PDF file at www.grants.gov. If requesting indirect costs in the budget, a copy of the indirect cost-rate http://www.phaboard.org/ agreement is required. If the indirect costs are requested, include a copy of the current negotiated federal indirect cost rate agreement or a cost allocation plan approval letter for those Recipients under such a plan. Applicants must name this file “Indirect Cost Rate” and upload it at www.grants.gov.

13. Funds Tracking Proper fiscal oversight is critical to maintaining public trust in the stewardship of federal funds.

Effective October 1, 2013, a new HHS policy on subaccounts requires the CDC to set up payment subaccounts within the Payment Management System (PMS) for all new grant awards.

Funds awarded in support of approved activities and drawdown instructions will be identified on the Notice of Award in a newly established PMS subaccount (P subaccount). Recipients will be required to draw down funds from award-specific accounts in the PMS. Ultimately, the subaccounts will provide recipients and CDC a more detailed and precise understanding of financial transactions. The successful applicant will be required to track funds by P-accounts/sub accounts for each project/cooperative agreement awarded. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate a record of fiscal responsibility and the ability to provide sufficient and effective oversight. Financial management systems must meet the requirements as described 45 CFR 75 which include, but are not limited to, the following:

Records that identify adequately the source and application of funds for federally-funded activities.

Effective control over, and accountability for, all funds, property, and other assets.

Comparison of expenditures with budget amounts for each Federal award.

Written procedures to implement payment requirements.

Written procedures for determining cost allowability.

Written procedures for financial reporting and monitoring.

15. Pilot Program for Enhancement of Employee Whistleblower Protections Pilot Program for Enhancement of Employee Whistleblower Protections: All applicants will be subject to a term and condition that applies the terms of 48 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) section 3.908 to the award and requires that recipients inform their employees in writing (in the predominant native language of the workforce) of employee whistleblower rights and protections under 41 U.S.C. 4712.

16. Copyright Interests Provisions This provision is intended to ensure that the public has access to the results and accomplishments of public health activities funded by CDC. Pursuant to applicable grant regulations and CDC’s Public Access Policy, Recipient agrees to submit into the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Manuscript Submission (NIHMS) system an electronic version of the final, peer-reviewed manuscript of any such work developed under this award upon acceptance for publication, to be made publicly available no later than 12 months after the official date of publication. Also at the time of submission, Recipient and/or the Recipient’s submitting author must specify the date the final manuscript will be publicly accessible through PubMed Central (PMC). Recipient and/or Recipient’s submitting author must also post the manuscript through PMC within twelve (12) months of the publisher's official date of final publication; however the author is strongly encouraged to make the subject manuscript available as soon as possible. The recipient must obtain prior approval from the CDC for any exception to this provision.

The author's final, peer-reviewed manuscript is defined as the final version accepted for journal publication, and includes all modifications from the publishing peer review process, and all graphics and supplemental material associated with the article. Recipient and its submitting authors working under this award are responsible for ensuring that any publishing or copyright agreements concerning submitted articles reserve adequate right to fully comply with this provision and the license reserved by CDC. The manuscript will be hosted in both PMC and the CDC Stacks institutional repository system.