NOFO CK21-2104 Amendments 6.1.21.docx

NOFO CK21-2104 Amendments – May 11, 2021

Amendment under 10. Project Narrative/Section H. Other Information Due to the multiple components, the Project Narrative will be allowed a maximum of 60 pages (20 pages per Component), single spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins, and should have all pages numbered.

Amendment under C. Eligibility Information/1. Eligible Applicants Eligibility Category:

Native American Tribal Organizations (Other than Federally recognized Tribal Governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private Institutions of Higher Education For Profit Organizations other than Small Businesses Small Businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Unrestricted (i.e. open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility”

Additional Eligibility Category:

Government Organizations State Governments or their bona fide agents (includes the District of Columbia Local Governments or their bona fide agents Territorial Governments or their bona fide agents in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.

State controlled institutions of higher education American Indian or Alaska Native tribal governments (federally recognized or state-recognized) Non-Government Organizations:

American Indian or Alaska native tribally designated organizations Other:

Ministries of Health

Amendment under ii. Applicant Evaluation and Performance Measurement Plan/e. CDC Monitoring and Accountability Approach

f. CDC Program Support to Recipients

In this cooperative agreement, CDC staff will be substantially involved in program activities beyond routine grant monitoring. Project Officers and subject matter experts from CDC’s Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion will work with subject matter experts from other CDC Divisions to serve as technical monitors for specific activities, segments, or aspects of awards made through this NOFO.

Specific CDC activities in this program include:

· Organizing an initial orientation meeting with the recipient for a briefing on applicable U.S. Government and HHS/CDC expectations, regulations and management requirements, and report formats and contents

· Providing technical oversight for all activities under the award

· Facilitate connections between recipients and CDC country offices, CDC-funded implementing partners, and other CDC partners operating in areas where the recipient is conducting activities, as warranted

· Facilitating communication across recipients through webinars and in-person meetings to advance the sharing of information and expertise in AMR detection and response and HAI prevention activities

· Collaborating with the recipient on designing and implementing the activities described in this NOFO, including but not limited to the provision of technical assistance to develop program activities, data management and analysis, laboratory testing practices and quality assurance, implementation of surveillance systems, and developing infection control and outbreak response systems

· Providing technical assistance, as mutually agreed upon, and revising technical assistance needs annually during validation of work plans and budgets. This may include expert technical assistance and targeted training activities in specialized activities, including laboratory techniques and quality assurance, implementation of infection control protocols, and development of surveillance protocols

· Serving as co-authors on manuscripts and dissemination products developed as part of the project