CDC-RFA-OT18-18020403SUPP21.pdf

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Office for State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support

Strengthening Public Health Systems and Services through National Partnerships to Improve and Protect the Nation's Health

CDC-RFA-OT18-18020403SUPP21

08/09/2021

Table of Contents Section I. Funding Opportunity Description

Section II. Award Information

Section III. Eligibility Information

Section IV. Application and Submission Information

Section V. Application Review Information

Section VI. Award Administration Information

Section VII. Agency Contacts

Section VIII. Other Information

Part 1. Overview Information Federal Agency Name:

Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Title:

Strengthening Public Health Systems and Services through National Partnerships to Improve and Protect the Nation's Health Announcement Type:

Agency Notice of Funding Opportunity Number:

CDC-RFA-OT18-18020403SUPP21

Assistance Listings Number:

93.421 Key Dates:

Due Date for Applications 08/09/2021

08/09/2021 Application must be successfully submitted to Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the deadline date.

Additional Overview Content:

This supplemental funding is only available to the organizations awarded under Funding Strategy 1 of CDC-RFA-OT18-1802: Strengthening Public Health Systems and Services through National Partnerships to Improve and Protect the Nation's Health. Recipients are eligible to submit applications for FY21 CIO Project Plans according to the Target Population Category and Target Population Description for which they received initial funding in FY18. CDC expects to award projects in late September 2021. CDC is requesting applicants submit proposals for an 11-month budget period.

Executive Summary The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to announce the availability of supplemental funding for the organizations that were previously awarded funding under Funding Strategy 1 of CDC-RFA-OT18-1802: Strengthening Public Health Systems and Services through National Partnerships to Improve and Protect the Nation's Health.

The CDC-RFA-OT18-1802 recipients are eligible to submit applications for new FY21 CIO Project Plans that match the Target Population Category (A, B, or C) and Target Population Description for which they received initial funding in FY18. This supplemental funding opportunity enables recipients to engage in capacity-building assistance (CBA) priorities as identified in the CIO Project Plans attached to this publication. The goal is to fund recipients that have the capability, expertise, resources, reach, and history of providing capacity building relevant to implementing this program's key strategies, activities, and outcomes.

The program strategies include strengthening the capacities of public health systems infrastructure; leadership and workforce; data and information systems; communication and information technology; partnerships; laws and policies; and programs and services. The capacity-building efforts of this program are expected to strengthen and optimize the public health system and services to improve and protect the nation's health. Funded activities will strengthen the nation's public health infrastructure; ensure a competent, current, and connected public health system; and improve delivery of essential services through capacity-building assistance (CBA). CBA is defined as activities that strengthen and maintain the infrastructure and resources necessary to sustain or improve system, organizational, community, or individual processes and competencies. CBA is delivered through technical assistance, training, information sharing, technology transfer, materials development, or funding that enables organizations to serve customers better and operate in a comprehensive, responsive, and effective manner.

Measurable outcomes of the program will be in alignment with one (or more) of the following performance goal(s) for the Office for State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support

GPRA goal(s)

Improve the capacity and performance of state, tribal, local and territorial public health agencies to more efficiently and effectively manage and deliver high quality programs and services to protect the public’s health.

Develop and implement training to provide for competent, sustainable, and empowered public health workforce able to meet emerging and future health challenges.

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.govregs.com/regulations/title42_chapterI_part2_subpartD_section2.52. 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)).

Section I. Funding Opportunity Description https://www.govregs.com/regulations/title42_chapterI_part2_subpartD_section2.52 https://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/regulations-and-policy/regulations/45-cfr-46/index.html

Statutory Authority The program is authorized under sections 317(k)(2) and 307 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. Sections 247b(k)(2) and 242l, as amended. In addition, this program is authorized under sections 4002 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (P.L. 116-123), the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), 2020 (P.L. 116-136), the Paycheck Protection Program and Healthcare Enhancement Act, 2020 (P.L. 116-139), the Consolidated Appropriations Act and the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplement Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260), and the American Rescue Plan, 2021 (P.L. 117-2).

Background The Institute of Medicine (IOM) published a landmark report in 1988, The Future of Public Health, that recognized the daunting role of governmental public health in ensuring basic health and safety. It stated that governmental public health agencies--representing the mainstay of the public health enterprise--were fragmented, underfunded, and lacked cross-cutting capabilities. Recommendations included building key abilities; providing adequate funding for basic services and achieving national goals; and clarifying basic authorities and responsibilities entrusted to public health agencies, boards of health, and health officials.

Persistent challenges such as underfunding, fragmented programs, workforce declines, health disparities and inequities, and emerging health threats continue to strain public health's capacity, resources, and impact. A 2012 IOM report, For the Public's Health: Investing in a Healthier Future, recommended that investments be made in six foundational capacities and capabilities for public health departments: 1) information systems, surveillance, and epidemiology; 2) health planning; 3) partnership development and community mobilization; 4) policy development, analysis, and decision support; 5) communication; and 6) research, evaluation, and quality improvement. These investments were further defined under the Foundational Public Health Services and Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) Standards & Measures. Both have been cited as complementary and valuable frameworks for strengthening health departments and our nation's public health infrastructure. These needs have also been outlined in key initiatives: Healthy People 2020, Healthy People 2030, and Public Health 3.0: A Call to Action to Create a 21st Century Public Health Infrastructure.

The public health system represents a complex and broad range of agencies, organizations, and individuals in which each plays a significant role in affecting the health of the population. Engaging multiple entities facilitates coordination to address public health needs in a systematic manner. Strengthening Public Health Systems and Services through National Partnerships to Improve and Protect the Nation’s Health, (National Partners Cooperative Agreement) was developed in response to the continued calls for the transformation of the public health system and the need to address ongoing challenges, including emerging health threats, health disparities and inequities, workforce declines, and fragmented programs. FY21 CIO Project Plans being announced in this supplement include activities to address ongoing public health system challenges, including the continued challenges caused by COVID-19 and the system's ongoing response to combat new infections, variant strains, and vaccine education. The supplemental NOFO provides funding for CBA activities with target populations under three headings: Category A: Governmental Public Health Departments; Category B:

https://phnci.org/national-frameworks/fphs https://phaboard.org/

Workforce Segments across Governmental Public Health Departments; and Category C:

Other Governmental and Nongovernmental Public Health Components.

This supplement will address a number of public health priorities and is only open to organizations awarded under Funding Strategy 1 of CDC-RFA-OT18-1802. These organizations have demonstrated the capability, expertise, resources, national reach, and track record to implement one or more of the OT18-1802 program strategies: public health systems infrastructure; leadership and workforce; data and information systems; communication and information technology; partnerships; laws and policies; and programs and services. The recipients are eligible to submit applications for new CIO Project Plans that match the Target Population Category (A, B, or C) and Target Population Description for which they received initial funding in FY18.

Purpose The purposes of this supplemental funding opportunity are to strengthen the nation’s public health infrastructure, ensure a competent, current, and connected public health system, and improve delivery of essential public health services through capacity-building assistance (CBA).

Program Implementation Recipient Activities Applicants should propose to use the OT18-1802 program strategies to achieve the intended program outcomes. The activities listed below are not exhaustive and should be augmented based on the priority needs of the target population and the strategies and related outcomes outlined in the individual CIO Project Plan.

Note that any activities involving information collection (i.e., surveys, questionnaires, etc.) from 10 or more non-Federal individuals/entities are subject to OMB/PRA requirements and may require the CDC to coordinate an OMB Information Collection Clearance.

Public Health Systems and Infrastructure--Activities to improve operational capacity, such as policies and plans, administrative and management, and quality improvement. CBA provided will strengthen the target population's ability to

Assess and address gaps in organizational performance, using tools such as national accreditation standards

Assess and reduce agency fragmentation and duplication Develop and implement organizational strategic plans Formulate population health goals and strategies Ensure generation, analysis, and use of information about emerging health trends Ensure organizational structure aligns with health goals and strategies Establish performance management systems to monitor organizational objectives Establish and maintain effective financial management systems Build models that align public health with other sectors Ensure system transparency and accountability Identify, strengthen, and coordinate stakeholders' roles

Develop and implement quality improvement processes for practices, processes, and interventions

Develop and maintain operational infrastructure to support performance of public health functions

Maintain current operational definitions and statements of organizational roles, responsibilities, and authorities

Leadership and Workforce Development--Activities designed to improve leadership and workforce competencies, recruitment, and retention. CBA provided will strengthen the target populations ability to

Strengthen leadership engagement across public and private sectors Determine leaders' engagement in specific public health priorities Establish feedback loops across systems for organizational planning Address existing and emerging public health priorities Address the social determinants of health and health disparities and inequities Perform network analysis to identify opportunities for collaboration Assess workforce training needs Establish and maintain workforce development plan Assess the workforce's scientific skills and subject matter expertise Develop workforce strategy for hiring and retaining employees Develop and implement strategies to sustain supportive work environments Establish relationships with organizations that promote the development of future public health workers Implement activities to scale-up delivery of public health training at lower costs Sustain the working relationship among public health and leaders across sectors

Data and Information Systems--Activities to improve the collection, management, interpretation, and dissemination of data to guide decision-making. CBA provided will strengthen the target population's ability to

Assess health and health-related data sources Assess available information systems used across organizations Develop systems or processes for cross-integration and ease of use Improve system infrastructure for data storage, protection, and management Determine readiness for information system implementation, use, and maintenance Create manuals and protocols to ensure best practices and standardization of data and information systems Establish data governance by creating policies and guiding principles to improve the collection, interpretation, and meaningful use of data Increase information access, data use, and sharing across organizations Develop and implement protocols critical for integrating surveillance and monitoring systems Develop workforce training on managing data and information systems

Link public health data, clinical care data, and other relevant data sources to improve surveillance

Determine effective ways to use public health data, health care data, and other relevant data sources to monitor the health of populations

Communication and Information Technology--Activities to improve the use of communication and information technology to affect health decisions and actions. CBA provided will strengthen the target population's ability to

Develop communication processes for effective cross-sector collaboration Develop communication procedures to provide information to the public Create communication campaigns that are relevant, culturally competent, and at a sufficient level of health literacy Provide accessible, accurate, actionable, and current information that is culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate Develop communication systems to enable efficient and effective community-centered dialogue Develop and disseminate educational materials, health communication and marketing activities, and program evaluation and assessment tools Provide information about public health issues and functions to diverse audiences through multiple methods to inform public health decision making

Partnerships--Activities to improve the establishment and maintenance of results-driven partnerships. CBA provided will strengthen the target population's ability to

Assess agency’s current internal and external partnerships Expand organization or program partnerships through community engagement and mobilization Perform network analysis to identify opportunities for collaboration Leverage partnerships to address specific public health issues or population health needs strategically Identify successful practices and develop new mechanisms to inform and mobilize the public and private sectors in collaborative efforts Engage with the public health system and community in identifying and addressing health problems through collaborative processes Engage various sectors in the adoption of Health in All Policies

Laws and Policies--Activities to improve the ability to interpret and inform laws, including statutes and regulations, and policies that affect health. CBA provided will strengthen the target population's ability to

Conduct systematic surveillance of applicable laws and policies to public health aims and evaluate them

Engage multiple sectors to identify priorities for development of relevant laws and policies based on needs and data

Provide technical assistance and develop tools to support public health practitioners and policymakers in advancing evidence-based or evidence-informed law and policy

Engage multiple sectors in activities that contribute to providing evidence to inform laws and policies that affect public health

Inform governing entities, elected officials, and the public of potential public health effects from laws and policies

Educate individuals and organizations on purpose, benefit, and requirements of laws and policies that affect public health

Identify the common barriers and facilitators of legal and policy strategies that affect health Note recipients must ensure compliance with Administrative Requirement-12 (Anti- Lobbying) when engaging in all activities, especially those related to laws, policies, and regulations.

Programs and Services--Activities to improve the identification of best practices and implementation of evidence-based/informed programs and services. CBA provided will strengthen the target population's ability to

Identify, prioritize, and fund programs that lower disease rates, prevent injuries, and improve health

Integrate prevention strategies and actions across multiple settings Adopt initiatives to develop, implement, and evaluate effective health promotion and disease prevention strategies Translate and disseminate evidence-based public health science to improve health and lower health care costs Identify effective mechanisms to ensure capable assessment and response to public health needs Develop indicators and measures to determine effectiveness in meeting public health needs Use evidence to implement programs and services that address emerging or real-time priority public health needs Develop and adopt evidence-based interventions that reduce high-burden diseases Assess access to health care services Identify and implement strategies to improve access to health care services

CDC anticipates activities funded under this supplement will lead to the collection of data and the development of resources that include but are not limited to toolkits, materials, software, trainings, and webinars. Recipients are expected to share the resulting data and resources with CDC and will receive further guidance upon funding.

In a cooperative agreement, CDC staff is substantially involved in the program activities, above and beyond routine grant monitoring.

CDC Activities CDC activities for this program are as follows:

1. Collaborate with recipients to ensure coordination and implementation of strategies to provide capacity-building assistance to governmental and nongovernmental components of the public health system.

2. Provide guidance and coordination to recipients to improve the quality and effectiveness of work plans, evaluation strategies, products and services, and collaborative activities with other organizations.

3. Support ongoing opportunities to foster networking, communication, coordination, and collaboration.

4. Serve as a conduit for information exchange.

5. Collaborate with recipients to compile and publish accomplishments, best practices, and lessons learned during the project period.

6. Collaborate, as appropriate, in assessing progress toward meeting strategic and operational goals and objectives and in establishing measurement and accountability systems for documenting outcomes.

7. Collaborate on strategies and activities to ensure the provision of CBA to STLT health departments and other components of the public health system as needed.

Funding Strategy For projects awarded with COVID-19 dollars:

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Funds: A recipient of a grant or cooperative agreement awarded by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with funds made available under the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (P.L. 116-123); the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, 2020 (the “CARES Act”) (P.L. 116-136); the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (P.L. 116-139); the Consolidated Appropriations Act and the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplement Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260) and/or the American Rescue Plan of 2021 [P.L. 117-2] agrees, as applicable to the award, to: 1) comply with existing and/or future directives and guidance from the Secretary regarding control of the spread of COVID-19; 2) in consultation and coordination with HHS, provide, commensurate with the condition of the individual, COVID-19 patient care regardless of the individual’s home jurisdiction and/or appropriate public health measures (e.g., social distancing, home isolation); and 3) assist the United States Government in the implementation and enforcement of federal orders related to quarantine and isolation.

In addition, to the extent applicable, Recipient will comply with Section 18115 of the CARES Act, with respect to the reporting to the HHS Secretary of results of tests intended to detect SARS–CoV–2 or to diagnose a possible case of COVID–19. Such reporting shall be in accordance with guidance and direction from HHS and/or CDC. HHS laboratory reporting guidance is posted at: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/covid-19-laboratory-data-reporting-guidance.pdf.

Further, consistent with the full scope of applicable grant regulations (45 C.F.R. 75.322), the purpose of this award, and the underlying funding, the recipient is expected to provide to CDC copies of and/or access to COVID-19 data collected with these funds, including but not limited to data related to COVID-19 testing. CDC will specify in further guidance and directives what is encompassed by this requirement.

This award is contingent upon agreement by the recipient to comply with existing and future https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/covid-19-laboratory-data-reporting-guidance.pdf https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/covid-19-laboratory-data-reporting-guidance.pdf guidance from the HHS Secretary regarding control of the spread of COVID-19. In addition, recipient is expected to flow down these terms to any subaward, to the extent applicable to activities set out in such subaward.

Section II. Award Information Type of Award:

CA (Cooperative Agreement) CDC substantial involvement in this program appears in the Activities Section above.

Award Mechanism:

U38 Uniform National Health Program Reporting System

Fiscal Year Funds:

Approximate Total Supplemental Funding:

$ 62,000,000 This amount is subject to availability of funds. Includes direct costs.

This amount is subject to availability of funds and includes direct and indirect costs. The funding levels (e.g., "approximate total supplemental funding," etc.) represent approximate funding across multiple CIO Project Plans. Individual awards will vary depending on the activities and approximate funding available for each CIO Project Plan. The approximate amount available for a particular project is provided in the table below.

The following tables list the CIO Project Plans for this supplemental NOFO, which is for Year 4 of CDC-RFA-OT18-1802. As a reminder, any activities involving information collection (i.e., surveys, questionnaires, etc.) from 10 or more non-Federal individuals/entities are subject to OMB/PRA requirements and may require the CDC to coordinate an OMB Information Collection Clearance.

Applicants are eligible to submit applications for CIO Project Plans that match the Target Population Category and Target Population Description for which they received initial funding in

FY18.

Table 1. Category A CIO Project Plans

Title

Target Population Description

Proposed Project Funding

Addressing a COVID-19 Response Gap: Defining “Disability” for Syndromic Surveillance

State health departments $650,000

Building the Capacity of States to Reduce COVID-19 Disparities through Policy & Workforce Development

State health departments $1,500,000

Capacity building and TA on overdose prevention and harm reduction

Local health departments $3,000,000

Hear Her American Indian/Alaska Native Campaign Development, Partnerships and Dissemination

Tribal health departments $450,000

Improving Electronic Data Access for Reportable Conditions for Tribal Governments

Tribal health departments $2,000,000

Local Support for COVID-19 Health Equity: TA for OT21-2103 Recipients

Local health departments $6,000,000

Planning for A Series of Regional Tribal Environmental Health Summits

Tribal health departments $100,000

State Support for COVID-19 Health Equity: TA for OT21-2103 Recipients

State health departments $4,000,000

Strengthening the Nation’s COVID-19 Public Health Communication Response Capacity

State health departments $800,000

Territorial Support for COVID-19 Health Equity: TA for OT21-2103 Recipients

Territorial health departments $2,000,000

Tribal Modernization of Case Reporting and Surveillance Tribal health departments $250,000

Using Data to Address Racial Inequities in Maternal/child Health

State health departments $800,000

Table 2. Category B CIO Project Plans

Title Target Population Description

Proposed Project Funding

Best Practices for COVID-19 Health Equity: TA for OT21- 2103 Recipients

Health strategist workforce (leaders and mid-career professionals) in state, tribal, local, and territorial health departments $5,000,000

Using Mayors to Promote Vaccinations Among Adults with Chronic Conditions

State, territorial, and local public health chronic disease directors

$5,000,000

Table 3. Category C CIO Project Plans

Title Target Population Description

Proposed Project Funding

Addressing Social Determinants of Health through How Right Now

Community-based organizations $650,000

Enhancing Community Capacity to Support HIV Self-Testing

Community-based organizations $9,000,000

Expanding Infection Control Training for Asian And Pacific Islander American Frontline Healthcare Personnel

CBOs serving racial/ethnic minority communities

$700,000

Identifying Essential and Frontline Workers Using Structured Work Information

Health center and patient and communities in which they serve

$793,213

Increasing Organizational Capacity for Delivering and Evaluating Swim Skills Interventions

YMCAs Nationwide

$250,000

Monitoring of venous thromboembolisms among non-hospitalized COVID-19 survivors

National network of AUCD's member centers in every state and territory, as well as key public health partners $875,000

Stigma Monitoring and Response System for Public Health Crises

Community-based organizations $7,000,000

Strategic Action to Address Emotional Well Being in Out of School Time Settings

YMCAs nationwide

$375,000

Vaccinating People with Disabilities:

Implementing Strategies for Equitable Access

Community-based organizations

$1,900,000

The table below lists COVID-19 projects funded under previous supplements that have been identified for continuation funding in Year 4. Applicants may submit an application for a CIO Project Plan on this list if the Target Population Category and Target Population Description matches the Target Population Category and Target Population Description for which they received initial funding in FY18. The Year 4 Work Plan in Response for CIO Project Plan template should be used to provide the required information and should be included with the Grants.gov application as outlined in the Application and Submission Information section.

Table 4. Continuation Project Plans

Title Target Population Description

Proposed Project Funding

Enhance Support for Early Childhood Systems through Act Early Ambassador Program to Support COVID19 Recovery Part 2

The national network of AUCD’s member centers in every state and territory, as well as key public health partners $5,000,000

Forging AAPIHN Partnerships for Rapid Respond to COVID19 Part 2

CBOs serving racial/ethnic minority communities $2,300,000

Improving services for violence against children/women during a pandemic Part

Pediatric healthcare clinicians

$500,000

Measuring the Impact of Violence Against Children and Women During a Pandemic Part 2

Pediatric health care clinicians

$600,000

Approximate Number of Awards:

Approximate Average Award:

$ 2,000,000 This amount is for the budget period only and includes direct costs and indirect costs as applicable.

Floor of Individual Award Range:

$ 0 Ceiling of Individual Award Range:

$ 0 This ceiling is for a 12-month budget period.

CSTLTS advises recipients to disregard the statement "This ceiling is for a 12-month budget period" above and the "Period of Performance Length" below. The statements are system-generated and do not take into account OT18-1802 does not have a ceiling and the supplement will be awarded after the start of the Year 4 budget period. Projects awarded under this supplement will have an 11-month budget period. The period of performance will be determined by the individual CIO Project Plan but will not exceed 2 years to end July 31, 2023 in accordance with the period of performance for OT18-1802 program.

Anticipated Award Date:

September 24, 2021

Budget Period Length:

11 month(s)

Period of Performance Length:

2 year(s)

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.

Section III. Eligibility Information

Eligible Applicants The following recipients may submit an application:

Eligibility Category:

00 (State governments)

01 (County governments)

06 (Public and State controlled institutions of higher education)

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

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

13 (Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education)

02 (City or township governments)

20 (Private institutions of higher education)

Additional Information on Eligibility This funding opportunity is only available to organizations that received funding under Funding Strategy 1 of CDC-RFA-OT18-1802: "Strengthening Public Health Systems and Services through National Partnerships to Improve and Protect the Nation's Health" in August 2018. Recipients are eligible to submit applications for CIO Project Plans that match the Target Population Category and Target Population Description for which they received initial funding in

FY18.

Required Registrations System for Award Management and Universal Identifier Requirements 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 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 https://www.grants.gov/ http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/displayHomePage.do usually requires not more than five business days, and registration must be renewed annually.

Additional information about registration procedures may be found at SAM.gov.

c. Grants.gov: The first step in submitting an application online is registering your organization through www.grants.gov, the official HHS E-grant website. Registration information is located at the "Applicant Registration" option at www.grants.gov. All applicant organizations must register with www.grants.gov. The one-time registration process usually takes not more than five days to complete. Applicants must start the registration process as early as possible.

Cost Sharing or Matching Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement:

No Other Special Requirements Organizations may only apply for CIO Project Plans that match the Target Population Category and Target Population Description for which the organization competed and was awarded funds under Funding Strategy 1 in FY18. Work Plans and accompanying budget narratives addressing any other target populations will be considered non-responsive and excluded from consideration for funding.

Note: Title 2 of the United States Code Section 1611 states that an organization described in Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engages in lobbying activities is not eligible to receive Federal funds constituting a grant, loan, or an award.

Maintenance of Effort Maintenance of Effort is not required for this program

Section IV. Application and Submission Information Address to Request Application Package Applicants must download the application package associated with this funding opportunity from Grants.gov.

If the applicant encounters technical difficulties with Grants.gov, the applicant should contact Grants.gov Customer Service. The Grants.gov Contact Center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with the exception of all Federal Holidays. The Contact Center provides customer service to the applicant community. The extended hours will provide applicants support around the clock, ensuring the best possible customer service is received any time it is needed. You can reach the Grants.gov Support Center at 1-800-518-4726 or by email at support@grants.gov. Submissions sent by email, fax, CD’s or thumb drives of applications will not be accepted.

Content and Form of Application Submission Unless specifically indicated, this announcement requires submission of the following information:

https://sam.gov/content/home https://www.grants.gov/ http://www.grants.gov/ https://www.grants.gov/ mailto:support@grants.gov

The CIO Project Plans are organized in this supplemental NOFO by Target Population Category (A, B, or C) and new opportunities vs continuation opportunities. These instructions apply to all projects, both new and continuation. Each CDC-RFA-OT18-1802 recipient is eligible to submit Work Plans in Response to CIO Project Plans that match the Target Population Category and Target Population Description for which the organization competed and was awarded funds under Funding Strategy 1 in FY18. The CIO Project Plans are included as attachments to this supplemental NOFO. Applicants are permitted to submit responses to multiple CIO Project Plans in accordance with the eligibility and responsiveness criteria outlined in this NOFO.

Applicants must submit a Work Plan in Response to CIO Project Plan template for each CIO Project Plan for which they would like consideration. CDC is advising applicants to submit proposals for an 11-month budget period to perform activities within the OT18-1802 Year 4 budget period. Each submission must include the proposed strategies and accompanying activities, process measures, outputs, outcomes, and outcome measures for the 11-month budget period. Additionally, each submission must include a description of the recipient’s organizational capacity and program experience as it relates to the work outlined in the corresponding CIO Project Plan. Upon completion of each Work Plan in Response to CIO Project Plan, create and save a master merge of all individual files to one PDF document. The master document must be uploaded and submitted as the "Project Narrative" on Grants.gov.

Full CIO Project Plans are accessible on the CSTLTS/NPB SharePoint. The Work Plans in Response to CIO Project Plans must be submitted via the CSTLTS/NPB SharePoint and Grants.gov. The National Partnership Branch will provide further instructions on submitting Work Plan in Response to CIO Project Plans via the CSTLTS/NPB SharePoint. Recipients are expected to carry out program capacity-building strategies and activities to achieve the program outcomes and to identify and document additional outcomes accomplished. The CBA efforts performed under each project should work toward the short- term and intermediate outcomes outlined in the CIO Project Plan.

Applicants must also create a separate budget narrative to accompany each Work Plan in Response to CIO Project Plan. Upon completion of each budget narrative, create and save a master merge of all individual files to one PDF document. The master budget narrative will be uploaded and submitted as the "Budget Narrative" on Grants.gov. A detailed budget narrative is required for each work plan.

Full CIO Project Plans are accessible on the CSTLTS/NPB SharePoint. The Work Plans in Response to CIO Project Plans must be submitted via the CSTLTS/NPB SharePoint and Grants.gov. The National Partnership Branch will provide further instructions on submitting Work Plan in Response to CIO Project Plans via the CSTLTS/NPB SharePoint.

General instructions for submitting Work Plans in Response to CIO Project Plans on Grants.gov:

1. Submit: individual Work Plans in Response to CIO Project Plans on the CSTLTS/NPB SharePoint

2. Save: master Project Narrative and master Budget Narrative documents

3. Go to: Grants.gov

4. Select: "Applicants"

5. Select: "Apply for Grants

6. Select: "Get Application Package"

7. Insert the Notice of Funding Opportunity Number only, formatted as: CDC-RFA-OT18-

18020403SUPP21

8. Download application package

9. Complete the Budget Information for Non-constructions Programs (SF424A) form

10. Complete the Application for Federal Domestic Assistance-Short Organizational Form

(SF425)

11. Upload the master Project Narrative and master Budget Narrative documents

12. Upload the Indirect Cost Rate Agreement

13. Follow instructions to submit the application package to Grants.gov

Project Abstract A Project Abstract must be completed in the Grants.gov application forms. The Project Abstract must contain a summary of the proposed activity suitable for dissemination to the public. It should be a self-contained description of the project and should contain a statement of objectives and methods to be employed. It should be informative to other persons working in the same or related fields and insofar as possible understandable to a technically literate lay reader. This abstract must not include any proprietary/confidential information.

Note the Project Abstract should reflect the entire submission. If applicants respond to multiple CIO Project Plans, the Project Abstract must cover all applications

Project Narrative A Project Narrative must be submitted with the application forms. The project narrative must be uploaded in a PDF file format when submitting via Grants.gov. The narrative must be submitted in the following format:

300: Maximum number of pages Font size: 12 point unreduced, Times New Roman Double spaced Page margin size: One inch Number of all narrative pages; not to exceed the maximum number of pages.

Applicants will use the CSTLTS/National Partnership Branch's " Work Plan in Response to CIO Project Plan" template to create their work plan(s) in response to CIO Project Plans. CSTLTS recognizes the narrative format listed above is not feasible with the Work Plan in Response to CIO Project Plan template. This is CDC NOFO template language and applicants will not be required to adhere to the bulleted format list above. As a reminder, applicants must create and save one master merge of all individual Work Plan in Response to CIO Project Plan PDFs. The master document must be uploaded and submitted as the "Project Narrative" on Grants.gov.

Applicants will also create and save one master merge of all individual Budget Narratives. The master budget narrative will be uploaded and submitted as the "Budget Narrative" on Grants.gov.

The Work Plans in Response to CIO Project Plan must include the proposed strategies and their accompanying activities, outputs, performance measures (process and outcome), and outcomes for the budget period. The Work Plans in Response to CIO Project Plans include a project description, organizational capacity, and program experience of the applicant as they relate to the CIO Project Plan.

The narrative should address activities to be conducted over the entire Period of Performance and must include the following items in the order listed.

The Project Narrative must include the information as required in the Work Plan in Response to CIO Project Plan template:

1. Project Description - Describe your overall plan for achieving the outcomes outlined in the CIO Project Plan.

2. Work Plan - Describe the activities, outputs, performance measures (process and outcome), and outcomes related to the selected NOFO strategies and outcomes. Provide the following information for each Program Strategy:

Activities: List the proposed activities related to each strategy selected.

Example activity: Planning and hosting a community roundtable offering strategies to convene partners. Propose activities that fit within the description of the selected strategies.

Process Measures: Propose at least one process measure for each strategy selected. Process measures are used to track implementation progress of the proposed activities. Effective measures indicate a unit of measurement (proportion, percentage, etc.) and direction of change (increase, decrease, maintain, etc.).

Example process measure: To maintain participation level of the previous year, at least 20 of 35 organizations invited will attend the community roundtable event.

Outputs: List the expected outputs related to each strategy selected.

Outputs are the direct, tangible results of activities (e.g., resources, tools, and products to be developed).

Example output: Development of a peer-to-peer learning portal for roundtable participants.

Program Outcomes: For each strategy selected, use the dropdown list to select the program outcome that relates to the expected budget period outcome(s) and proposed outcome measure(s). Outcomes are the changes that occur as a result of the work completed.

Budget Period Outcomes: List the expected budget period outcomes related to the selected program outcome. Budget period outcomes are the desired project results achieved by the end of the budget period (July 31, 2022). Program outcomes selected above may be included as budget period outcomes.

Example budget period outcome: Improved capacity to establish and maintain partnerships within and across sectors to create a shared vision of health.

Outcome Measures: Propose at least one outcome measure for each program outcome selected. Outcome measures are used to track progress toward achieving the expected outcomes. Effective measures indicate a unit of measurement (proportion, percentage, etc.) and direction of change (increase, decrease, maintain, etc.).

Example outcome measure: At least 50% of attendees who complete the training evaluation indicate they will partner with at least one new community organization to address a public health need.

3. Organizational Capacity - Describe your capacity to successfully complete the project outlined in the CIO Project Plan. Include your organization's relevant staffing, systems, and resources.

4. Organizational Experience - Describe your experience as it relates to the project outlined in the CIO Project Plan. Include products developed; services, training, and technical assistance provided; and relevant target populations supported.

5. Collaborative Work - Describe your plan for collaboration as it relates to the project outlined in the CIO Project Plan. Include specific organizations or entities as applicable.

6. Sub-contractual Work - Describe your plan for sub-contractual work. Include recommended criteria for identifying and selecting subcontractors.

7. Budget Information - Provide a line item budget for the allocation of funds.

Additional Attachments - Additional attachments include the Budget Narrative, Indirect Cost Rate Agreement, and Budget Summary Spreadsheet (excel)

Additional information may be included in the application appendices. The appendices must be uploaded to the "Other Attachments Form" of application package in Grants.gov. Note:

appendices will not be counted toward the narrative page limit. This additional information includes:

The budget can include both direct costs and indirect costs as allowed. Indirect costs could include the cost of collecting, managing, sharing and preserving data.

If requesting indirect costs in the budget, a copy of the indirect cost rate agreement is required. Include a copy of the current negotiated federal indirect cost rate agreement or cost allocation plan approval letter.

The applicant can obtain guidance for completing a detailed justified budget on the CDC website, at the following Internet address: https://www.cdc.gov/grants/applying/application-resources.html

Additional information submitted via Grants.gov must be uploaded in a PDF file format, and should be named:

Project Abstract Summary Table of Contents for Entire Submission Budget Narrative (compiled as one master pdf file) Project Narrative (work plans compiled as one master PDF file) Nonprofit organization IRS status forms, if applicable Indirect cost rate, if applicable CVs/Resumes for key staff engaged in project activities https://www.cdc.gov/grants/applying/application-resources.html

10: Maximum number of allowable electronic attachments

Submission Dates and Times This announcement is the definitive guide on application content, submission, and deadline. It supersedes information provided in the application instructions. If the application submission does not meet the deadline published herein, it will not be eligible for review and the recipient will be notified the application did not meet the submission requirements.

This section provides applicants with submission dates and times. Applications that are submitted after the deadlines will not be processed.

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.

Application Deadline Date

Due Date for Applications 08/09/2021

08/09/2021 Explanation of Deadlines: Application must be successfully submitted to Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the deadline date.

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Pilot Program for Enhancement of Employee Whistleblower Protections All applicants will be subject to a term and condition that applies the terms of 48 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.

Copyright Interest 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. In progress reports for this award, recipient must identify publications subject to the CDC Public Access Policy by using the applicable NIHMS identification number for up to three (3) months after the publication date and the PubMed Central identification number (PMCID) thereafter.

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