NOFO FAQs 6.14.23.docx

HRSA-23-059 | FY 2023 NOSLO: State and Local Public Health Systems HRSA-23-058 | FY 2023 NOSLO: State Health Legislative Education HRSA-23-057 | FY 2023 NOSLO: Health Policy Innovation HRSA-23-133 | FY 2023 NOSLO: State Health Services and Financing HRSA-23-088 | FY 2023 NOSLO: State Governance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How can I replay the NOSLO NOFO TA webinar if I missed the session?

a. For a recording of the webinar, follow this link: https://hrsa-gov.zoomgov.com/rec/share/R3K9Y8sLwIx0hydHxqfQ2EksbhipHwZGE95F5341909dWCO-3Znx3nuOVivyrfp6.rbA9lCfDXZ8ScbZn

2. Are there any corrections to the NOFOs?

a. Corrections to HRSA-23-057 Health Policy Innovation NOFO

i. On pages 15 and 16, under “Organizational Structure, Staffing, and Project Management:”

1. In #1, reference to Attachment 2, should instead refer to Attachment 5: Project Organizational Chart.

2. In #5, reference to Attachment 3, should instead refer to Attachment 2: Staffing Plan and Job Descriptions for Key Personnel.

3. In #6, reference to “the roles defined in Question 6 (consistent with Attachment 4: Biographical Sketches of Key Personnel)”, should instead say “the roles defined in the proposed staffing plan (consistent with Attachment 3: Biographical Sketches of Key Personnel).”

ii. On page 21, in the “Review Criteria Table,” reference to “Research and Membership” within the “Need and Purpose” section should instead refer to “Reach and Membership.”

b. Corrections to HRSA-23-058 State Health Legislative Education NOFO

i. References to “state policy officials and organizations relevant to HRSA programs” on pages 12 and 13 under Core Activity B, D, and E, should instead refer to “state and territorial legislators and legislative officials.”

ii. On pages 15 and 16, under “Organizational Structure, Staffing, and Project Management:”

1. In #1, reference to Attachment 2, should instead refer to Attachment 5: Project Organizational Chart.

2. In #5, reference to Attachment 3, should instead refer to Attachment 2: Staffing Plan and Job Descriptions for Key Personnel.

3. In #6, reference to “the roles defined in Question 6 (consistent with Attachment 4: Biographical Sketches of Key Personnel)”, should instead say “the roles defined in the proposed staffing plan (consistent with Attachment 3: Biographical Sketches of Key Personnel).”

iii. On page 21, in the “Review Criteria Table,” reference to “Research and Membership” within the “Need and Purpose” section should instead refer to “Reach and Membership.”

c. Corrections to HRSA-23-059 State and Local Public Health Systems NOFO

i. References to “state policy officials and organizations relevant to HRSA programs” on page 16 under Core Activity D and E, should instead refer to “state, territorial, tribal, and local public health officials and organizations.”

ii. On page 19, under “Organizational Structure, Staffing, and Project Management:”

1. In #1, reference to Attachment 2, should instead refer to Attachment 5: Project Organizational Chart.

2. In #5, reference to Attachment 3, should instead refer to Attachment 2: Staffing Plan and Job Descriptions for Key Personnel.

3. In #6, reference to “the roles defined in Question 6 (consistent with Attachment 4: Biographical Sketches of Key Personnel)”, should instead say “the roles defined in the proposed staffing plan (consistent with Attachment 3: Biographical Sketches of Key Personnel).”

iii. On page 25, in the “Review Criteria Table,” reference to “Research and Membership” within the “Need and Purpose” section should instead refer to “Reach and Membership.”

d. Corrections to HRSA-23-088 State Governance NOFO

i. References to “state policy officials and organizations relevant to HRSA programs” on page 12 under Core Activity D and E, should instead refer to “state and territorial governors and their policy advisors.”

ii. On pages 15, under “Organizational Structure, Staffing, and Project Management:”

1. In #1, reference to Attachment 2, should instead refer to Attachment 5: Project Organizational Chart.

2. In #5, reference to Attachment 3, should instead refer to Attachment 2: Staffing Plan and Job Descriptions for Key Personnel.

3. In #6, reference to “the roles defined in Question 6 (consistent with Attachment 4: Biographical Sketches of Key Personnel)”, should instead say “the roles defined in the proposed staffing plan (consistent with Attachment 3: Biographical Sketches of Key Personnel).”

iii. On page 21, in the “Review Criteria Table,” reference to “Research and Membership” within the “Need and Purpose” section should instead refer to “Reach and Membership.”

e. Corrections to HRSA-23-133 State Public Health Financing and Services

i. References to “state policy officials and organizations relevant to HRSA programs” on page 13 under Core Activity D and E, should instead refer to “State Medicaid Directors and other health care payment officials.”

ii. On pages 16, under “Organizational Structure, Staffing, and Project Management:”

1. In #1, reference to Attachment 2, should instead refer to Attachment 5: Project Organizational Chart.

2. In #5, reference to Attachment 3, should instead refer to Attachment 2: Staffing Plan and Job Descriptions for Key Personnel.

3. In #6, reference to “the roles defined in Question 6 (consistent with Attachment 4: Biographical Sketches of Key Personnel)”, should instead say “the roles defined in the proposed staffing plan (consistent with Attachment 3: Biographical Sketches of Key Personnel).”

iii. On page 21, in the “Review Criteria Table,” reference to “Research and Membership” within the “Need and Purpose” section should instead refer to “Reach and Membership.”

3. Should the information justifying the contract dollar amounts (e.g., basis of cost estimate, level of effort) be included in the budget narrative? Or is that a component of Attachment 3?

a. All information justifying the budget should be included in the budget narrative.

4. Is there a required font/font size for the application? Can the font size be different between narrative and charts?

a. Use an easily readable font, such as Times Roman, Arial, Courier, or CG Times. The text and table portions of the application must be single-spaced and submitted in not less than a 12-point font. Applications not adhering to 12-point font requirements may be deemed non-responsive and returned. For charts/graphs, footnotes, and budget tables, you may use a different pitch or size font but not less than 10-point or size font. It is vital that the charts/graphs are legible when scanned or reproduced. Please refer to the HRSA SF-424 Application Guide for more information about specific formatting guidelines.

5. For the Work Plan Matrix, is there a requirement for the project activities to be organized by core activity, or can those be referenced in the description of the Matrix?

a. Project Activities do not need to be organized by Core Activity, but the description of each Activity should include which Core Activity it is addressing.

6. Can you provide details about the scope and content of the Progress Report? Is there a specific format to follow? Should the Report include all completed work in the entire three-year cooperative agreement?

a. The Progress Report attachment is only required for organizations that have previously received NOSLO funding. The Report should include previously stated goals in your application and emphasize the progress made in attaining these goals and objectives. It should include accomplishments achieved in relation to the objectives of the program during the current period of performance (September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2023). The report should detail program activity results through May 2023 and can report on all planned activities from May 2023 through the end of the period of performance (August 31, 2023).

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