PKG00262805-instructions.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 Nations Health

CDC-RFA-OT18-18020302SUPP20

Application Due Date: 08/12/2020

Strengthening Public Health Systems and Services through National Partnerships to Improve and Protect the Nations Health

CDC-RFA-OT18-18020302SUPP20

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part 1. Overview Information Part 2. Full Text of the Announcement

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 Nations Health Announcement Type:

Revision - Type 3 - (Competitive supplement) Additional funds requested to expand the scope of work have elapsed.

Agency Notice of Funding Opportunity Number:

CDC-RFA-OT18-18020302SUPP20

Assistance Listings (CFDA) Number:

93.421 93.430 Key Dates:

Due Date for Application: 08/12/2020 Application must be successfully submitted to Grants.gov by 11:59pm Eastern Standard Time on the deadline date.

Additional Overview Content:

This supplemental notice of funding opportunity is designed to address public health priorities, including COVID-19; racial justice and health equity; and the HIV epidemic. CDC expects to award projects as early as mid- to late-September 2020. Awards may be made on a rolling basis as funding becomes available. CDC is requesting applicants submit proposals for a 10-month budget period.

This supplemental funding is only available to the organizations that received funding under Funding Strategy 1 of CDC-RFA-OT18-1802 in FY18.

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 Priority 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. The Priority CIO project plans are attached to this announcement.

This supplemental funding opportunity enables recipients to engage in capacity-building assistance (CBA) activities in support of public health priorities, including COVID-19 preparedness and response; racial justice and health equity; and the HIV epidemic. 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 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 outlined in this supplemental funding announcement are expected to support and strengthen public health systems and services to improve and protect the nation's health by addressing COVID-19, racial equity, and the HIV epidemic.

Applicants should propose activities based on the needs of their described target population using the strategies outlined in the Priority CIO Project Plan(s) for which they apply.

Measurable outcomes of the program will be in alignment with one (or more) of the following performance goal(s) for the OSTLTS:

Increase state, tribal, local, and territorial public health agencies' capacity to more efficiently and effectively manage and deliver high quality programs and services to protect the public's health

Increase the infusion of public health knowledge across governmental and nongovernmental components of the public health system.

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)).

Part 2. Full Text Section I. Funding Opportunity Description

Statutory Authority The program is authorized under sections 317(k)(2) and 307 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. Sections 242(l) and 247b(k), 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), and the Paycheck Protection Program and Healthcare Enhancement Act, 2020 (P.L. 116- 139).

Background The public health system is comprised of a broad and complex range of agencies, organizations, and individuals. Each entity plays a significant role in affecting the health of the population.

Working across sectors and organizations enables the system to leverage partnerships and resources to address priority needs of the public health system. Strengthening Public Health Systems and Services through National Partnerships to Improve and Protect the Nations Health, (National Partners Cooperative Agreement) was developed in response to continued calls for the 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.cdc.gov/publichealthgateway/partnerships/capacity-building-assistance-OT18-1802.html https://www.cdc.gov/publichealthgateway/partnerships/capacity-building-assistance-OT18-1802.html 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.

The program strategies and intended outcomes for the National Partners Cooperative Agreement are grounded in work from the 2012 Institute of Medicine report, For the Public’s Health: Investing in a Healthier Future, the foundational capacities and capabilities for public health departments outlined by the Public Health Leadership Forum and the resulting Found ational Public Health Services. Additional work is cited from the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) Standards & Measures,Healthy People 2020, and Public Health 3.0: A Call to Action to Create a 21st Century Public Health Infrastructure.

Significant events in 2020 highlight the need to continue building capacity of the public health system to address ongoing challenges. This supplemental funding opportunity will focus on three current priorities—COVID-19, racial equity, and the HIV epidemic.

The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services issued the Declaration of Publi c Health Emergency for 2019 Novel Coronavirus on January 31, 2020 and it was extended on April 21, 2020. The Presidential Proclamation on Declaring a National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak was issued on March 13, 2020. By March 16, 2020, all 50 states and several local and territorial jurisdictions had declared states of emergency. COVID-19 continues to place a tremendous strain on the various systems and resources across the nation as the numbers of new cases and deaths increase and jurisdictions continue to combat the virus responsible for a global pandemic.

In the midst of the global pandemic, multiple events have increased the spotlight on issues of racial justice and health equity. These events coupled with COVID-19 disproportionately affecting minority populations call for immediate action to address racial health disparities and inequities across the United States. Calls for racial justice and health equity are increasing efforts to address social and structural determinants of health and the health impact of systemic racism.

In addition to addressing COVID-19, racial equity priorities, and countless other public health priorities, CDC is continuing efforts to end the HIV epidemic. The Ending the HIV Epidemic:

A Plan for America (EHE) was developed in response to the February 5, 2019 State of the Union Address announcing the President’s goal to end the HIV epidemic in the United States within 10 years. The plan is another example of working across systems, in this case the programs resources, and infrastructure of HHS agencies and offices, to address public health needs.

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) to address COVID-19, racial equity, and the HIV epidemic.

Awards will be made to 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 in FY18.

https://www.resolve.ngo/site-healthleadershipforum/foundationacapabilities/default.htm http://phnci.org/national-frameworks/fphs http://phnci.org/national-frameworks/fphs https://phaboard.org/ https://phaboard.org/ https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives https://www.healthypeople.gov/sites/default/files/Public-Health-3.0-White-Paper.pdf https://www.healthypeople.gov/sites/default/files/Public-Health-3.0-White-Paper.pdf https://www.hhs.gov/about/leadership/secretary/speeches/2020-speeches/secretary-azar-delivers-remarks-on-declaration-of-public-health-emergency-2019-novel-coronavirus.html https://www.hhs.gov/about/leadership/secretary/speeches/2020-speeches/secretary-azar-delivers-remarks-on-declaration-of-public-health-emergency-2019-novel-coronavirus.html https://www.phe.gov/emergency/news/healthactions/phe/Pages/covid19-21apr2020.aspx https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-declaring-national-emergency-concerning-novel-coronavirus-disease-covid-19-outbreak/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-declaring-national-emergency-concerning-novel-coronavirus-disease-covid-19-outbreak/ https://www.hiv.gov/federal-response/ending-the-hiv-epidemic/overview https://www.hiv.gov/federal-response/ending-the-hiv-epidemic/overview

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 CDC-RFA-OT18-1802 recipients are eligible to submit applications for Priority CIO Project Plans according to the Target Population Category (A, B, or C) and Target Population Description for which they received initial funding in FY18.

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 Priority CIO Project Plans.

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 Address the health impact of systemic racism Commit and demonstrate intent to developing a diverse leadership team 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 Create policies, standard protocols and guiding principles for consistently collecting racial and ethnic data 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 NOFO will lead to the development of resources such as tools, materials, software, trainings, and webinars. Upon funding, recipients are expected to share these 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.

Section II. Award Information Type of Award: Cooperative Agreement CDC substantial involvement in this program appears in the Activities Section above.

Award Mechanism: U38

Fiscal Year Funds: 2020 Approximate Total Supplemental Funding: $98,000,000 This amount is subject to availability of funds. Includes direct costs.

This amount is subject to availability of funds. Includes direct and indirect costs.

Applicants are encouraged to propose additional activities, performance measures, outputs, and outcomes, as needed, to address the unique capacity- building assistance needs of their target population. Applications should be scalable and must include a work plan and budget narrative.

Proposed amounts are not guaranteed but they will be important factors in determining award levels. CDC and the recipient will work together to revise and further prioritize activities based on funding availability.

The tables below list the CIO Project Plans for the Priority NOFO, to be funded for Year 3 of

OT18-1802.

Applicants are eligible to submit applications for CIO Project Plans if the Target Population Description matches 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 Intersections of Race and Violence Against Children and Youth

Local health department $ 300,000.00

Enhancing Tribal environmental health program capabilities and engagement in COVID-19 responses

Tribal health departments $ 2,000,000.00

Evaluating Policies to Prevent Incarceration, State health departments $

Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Violence 200,000.00 Identify and Mitigate Transmission of COVID19 North of the US Mexico Border

Local health departments $ 2,000,000.00

Local HDs Informing the Evolution of Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP)

Local health departments $ 350,000.00

Partnerships between local health departments and faith-based organizations during COVID-

Local health departments $ 1,000,000.00

State HDs Informing the Evolution of Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP)

State health departments $ 350,000.00

Strengthening STLT Health Department Capacity to Support Community-based COVID-19 Response Mitigation Coordination and Implementation

Local health departments $ 10,000,000.00

Supporting local health department efforts to increase uptake vaccinations through COVID supplement

Local health departments $ 900,000.00

Supporting state health departments efforts to increase vaccine uptake through COVID supplement

State health departments $ 400,000.00

Supporting tribal health programs to respond to hepatitis C and COVID-19 epidemics

Tribal health departments $ 1,000,000.00

Table 2. Category B CIO Project Plans

Title Target Population Description Proposed Project Funding

Advancing Arthritis Public Health Priorities through Evaluation of Alternate Delivery Modes for Intervention Programs

Health educators in STLT health departments

300,000.00

Building capacity for hygiene promotion in school and early childhood education settings

Environmental health scientists and specialists employed in state, tribal, local, and territorial governments.

1,500,000.00

Building public health workforce to address those at risk for COVID-19

Public health nutritionists in state, tribal, local and territorial health departments

300,000.00

Campaign and Parent Ambassador Program to Support Hispanic and African American Families with Young Children

Maternal and child health program directors and CYSHCN directors in state and territorial health departments

2,580,000.00

COVID19 Comorbidity and CT Public health informaticians $ 5,000,000.00

COVID-19 electronic healthcare data initiative Public health informaticians in STLT health departments.

4,933,800.00

Development and publication of evaluation findings from DP18-1817/DP18-1815 funded health departments

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

250,000.00

DIS Mentors for Contact Tracers and Case Investigators Development and Capacity Building Program

Health Strategist workforce (leader and midcareer professionals) in STLT health departments

4,000,000.00

Enhance the safety net of WIC to support developmental monitoring and referral during

COVID-19

Public health nutritionists in state, tribal, local, and territorial health departments

440,000.00

Enhancing Legionnaires’ Disease Prevention Efforts during COVID-19 Building Reopening

Environmental health scientists and specialists employed in state, tribal, local and territorial governments

2,250,000.00

Enhancing public health department environmental health program capabilities and engagement in COVID-19 responses

Environmental health scientists and specialists employed in state, tribal, local and territorial governments

3,000,000.00

Expanded Drug Overdose Investigation Trainings to Improve Overdose Mortality Surveillance

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

1,040,000.00

Expanding syringe service program capacity to respond to COVID-19

Infectious disease workforce in state, local, and territorial public health departments

8,000,000.00

HIV cluster and outbreak response summit Infectious disease workforce in state, tribal, local, or territorial health departments

140,000.00

Improving Food Security, Access to Safe Physical Activity and Social Connectedness

Chronic disease directors in state, local, and territorial health departments in jurisdictions most impacted by COVID-19

14,000,000.00

Informed policy decision making to improve children’s mental health (Covid-19)

Public Health Lawyers supporting State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial (STLT) Health Departments

500,000.00

Integrating Immunization Information Systems (IIS) to the Immunization Gateway

IIS & Immunization Workforce across state, tribal, local, and territorial health departments

1,600,000.00

Modernizing the TRAIN Learning Network Public health professionals in STLT health departments working to improve quality, performance, and outcomes of individuals, programs and organizations

6,000,000.00

Strengthening Support for STLT EH Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Capabilities During Concurrent Disasters

Environmental health scientists and specialists employed in STLT health departments?

250,000.00

Supporting WISEWOMAN Programs in Adapting to Virtual Engagements During

COVID-19

Chronic disease directors and chronic disease specialists in STLT health departments

300,000.00

Table 3. Category C CIO Project Plans

Title Target Population Description Proposed Project Funding

Addressing Racism Through a Public Health Approach to Violence Prevention

City governments $200,000.00

Advancing Public Health During COVID-19 Through Implementation Science

Persons in formal leadership roles of non-profit, voluntary, and private entities that support public health services delivery systems? Note: Proposals should not build capacity for CDC or other federal agencies

$75,000.00

Application of telehealth utilization for EHDI during COVID-19 pandemic

Maternal and child health professionals

250,000.00

Assessing the Impact of COVID 19 on Blood Disorders (Hematologic Diseases)

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

1,000,000.00

Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on newborn screening services, including EHDI

Pediatric health care clinicians $

200,000.00

Building Infection Prevention and Control Capacity in Community Health Centers

Health centers and the patients and communities in which they serve

250,000.00

Children’s Mental Health Champions Promoting Mental Health During/Post COVID-

The national network of AUCD’s member centers in

19 every state and territory, as well as key public health partners

750,000.00

Dental Board Policy Analysis Governors and their staff $

250,000.00

Electronic case reporting: Nationwide Scaling of Bidirectional Information Exchange between Healthcare and Public Health

U.S. hospitals and health systems

$1,500,000.00

Enhance influenza vaccination in children with special health care needs

Pediatric health care clinicians $400,000.00

Evaluating Telehealth Strategies for High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol During

COVID-19

Community based organizations

$300,000.00

Impact of COVID-19 on Stroke and from Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) in Oklahoma County

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

$250,000.00

Improving Mental, Behavioral and Academic Supports to Students and Families

Community-based organizations $500,000.00

Improving telehealth capacity to support care delivery during COVID-19 pandemic

Health centers and the patients and communities in which they serve

$400,000.00

Increasing chronic disease and preventive care services during COVID-19

Health centers and the patients and communities in which they serve

$3,250,000.00

Increasing Minority Researchers in Injury and Violence Prevention

Persons in formal leadership roles of non-profit, voluntary, and private entities that support public health services delivery systems.

$250,000.00

National Violent Death Reporting System Roundtable Discussions with Law Enforcement

Persons in formal leadership roles of non-profit, voluntary, and private entities that support public health services delivery systems

$150,000.00

Shifting structural racism through bystander actions

Persons in formal leadership roles of non-profit, voluntary, and private entities that support public health services delivery systems.

$150,000.00

Supporting pediatric healthcare providers to increase vaccination uptake through COVID supplement

Pediatric health care clinicians $400,000.00

Supporting Urban Indian health programs to respond to hepatitis C and COVID-19 epidemics

41 Urban Indian health programs

$1,000,000.00

Training and Education for Public Safety to Reduce Overdose Among Communities of Color

Community behavioral health organizations

$300,000.00

Translation, Training, Dissemination of Health Equity Indicators to Build Capacity

City governments $466,366.00

Understanding risk factors and burden of COVID-19 related thrombosis or bleeding complications

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

$1,500,000.00

Virtual Interventions to Prevent Suicidal Ideation and Behaviors among Social Media Users

Persons in formal leadership roles of nonprofit, voluntary, and private entities that support public health services delivery systems

$1,200,000.00

Youth substance use and message development during COVID-19

Community behavioral health programs

$2,000,000.00

Approximate Number of Awards: 25 This supplement solicits applications for several Priority CIO Project Plans. The CIO Project Plans are high-level and were developed in anticipation of CDC’s need to leverage the expertise and reach of our national partners to support the public health system response to public health priorities, including COVID-19; racial equity; and the HIV epidemic. The number of awards is dependent on funding availability.

Approximate Average Award: $98,000,000 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.

Applicants may disregard the reference to the "Ceiling of Individual Award Range." Similar to the parent NOFO, this supplemental opportunity does not have a funding ceiling. Applicants are requested to submit a 10-month work plan and budget to provide a clear picture of the activities that are being proposed. CDC will provide detailed guidance regarding carryover and the use of Expanded Authority for Carryover in the recipients’ Notice of Award (NOA).

Anticipated Award Date: 09/21/2020 Budget Period Length: 10 month(s) Period of Performance Length: 1 year(s)

Section III. Eligibility Information

Eligible Applicants

The following recipients may submit an application:

Eligibility Category: State governments County governments City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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 Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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 FY18.

Recipients are eligible to submit applications for CIO Project Plans according to 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 https://www.grants.gov http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/displayHomePage.do registration process usually requires not more than five 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 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 Responsiveness Requirement Organizations may only apply for Priority 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.

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

Submission of Work Plans in Response to CIO Project Plans The Priority CIO Project Plans are organized in this supplemental NOFO by Target Population Category (A, B, or C). 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 Priority CIO Project Plans are included as attachments to this supplemental NOFO. Applicants are permitted to submit responses to multiple Priority CIO Project Plans.

Applicants must submit a Work Plan in Response to CIO Project Plan template for each Priority CIO Project Plan for which they would like consideration. Applicants must submit proposals for a 10-month budget period.

Each submission must include the proposed strategies and accompanying activities, process measures, outputs, outcomes, and outcome measures for the 10-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 Priority 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.

Applicants must also create a separate budget narrative to accompany each Priority 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 Priority 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 Priority 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 Priority CIO Project Plan.

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

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

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, 2021). 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

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.

Budget Summary Spreadsheet: Recipients must provide a budget summary spreadsheet as part of their Budget Narrative. The summary must be in excel format and should identify the budget line items per project. Recipients should use the spreadsheet template as provided by CDC. The completed document should be uploaded to Grants.gov under "Optional Attachments" in the "Mandatory Attachments" Section.

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: 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-

OT18-18020302SUPP20

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

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 Priority CIO Project Plans, the Project Abstract must cover all applications.

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:

Maximum number of pages: 250. If your narrative exceeds the page limit, only the first pages which are within the page limit will be reviewed.

Font size: 12 point unreduced, Times New Roman Double spaced Page margin size: One inch Number 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 Priority CIO Project Plans. A copy of the work plan template is available as an attachment on Grants.gov. 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; however, applicants will not be required to meet the format. 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 Priority CIO Project Plan.

A Performance Progress and Monitoring Report (PPMR) will be required for each Work Plan in Response to CIO Project Plan. The PPMR must provide a status of the proposed activities, outputs, and performance measures for each strategy and outcome. CSTLTS/NPB will provide additional information regarding PPMRs post-award.

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 narrative should address activities to be conducted over the Budget Period 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.

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.

8. Additional Attachments - Additional attachments include the Budget Narrative, Indirect Cost Rate Agreement, Budget Summary Spreadsheet (excel), and Consultant/Contractor Approval Request.

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:

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