To provide assistance to local, regional and, national nonprofit organizations to: (a) develop and implement effective community-based Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevention programs related to achieving national goals; (b) promote coordination for primary and secondary HIV prevention efforts

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among community organizations, HIV education/prevention service agencies, and public organizations including local and State health departments and substance abuse agencies; and (c) evaluate the HIV prevention programs for which support is provided.

It is anticipated that in FY 2007 approximately 218 awards will be funded.

Uses and Use Restrictions

Project funds may be used to promote coordination for primary and secondary HIV prevention efforts among community-based organizations, HIV education/prevention service agencies, and nonprofit national and regional organizations.

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Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Nongovernmental public and nonprofit private entities are eligible, including American Indian/Alaska Native tribal governments or tribal organizations located wholly or in part within their boundaries..

Beneficiary Eligibility

Public and nonprofit private entities.

Credentials/Documentation

Applicants should document the need for assistance, state the objectives of the project, outline the method of operation, describe the evaluation procedures and provide a budget justification of funds requested. Costs for nonprofit recipients will be determined in accordance with HHS Regulations, 45 CFR Part 74, Subpart Q.

Aplication and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is not required.

Applications are subject to Executive Order 12372.

This program is eligible for coverage under E.O.

12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the officials designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.

This program is eligible for coverage under the Public Health System Reporting Requirements.

Under these requirements, all community-based nongovernmental applicants must report to the appropriate state and/or local health agency as determined by the applicant.

Application Procedures

Information on the submission of applications may be obtained from the Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Telephone: (770) 488-2720. The standard application forms must be used for this program as furnished by the Public Health Service and requirement by OMB Circular No. A-110 for nongovernmental applicants. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110 for nonprofit organization.

Award Procedures

After review and approval of an application, a notice of award is prepared and processed, along with appropriate notification to the public.

Deadlines

Contact Headquarters Office listed below for application deadlines.

Authorization

Public Health Service Act, Section 301(a), 42 U.S.C. 241(a), as amended, and Section 317, 42 U.S.C. 247b(a), as amended.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

From 3 to 6 months.

Appeals

None.

Renewals

Project periods are for 1 to 5 years with 12-month budget periods. Applications must be obtained from Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Telephone: (770) 488-2722.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements. Although there are no matching requirements, applicants must assume part of the project cost and fiscal information must be provided in the narrative portion of the applications pursuant to provisions of Section 317 of the Public Health Service Act.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Not applicable.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Quarterly or semiannual progress reports are required.

Financial status reports are required no later than 90 days after the end of each budget period.

Final financial status and performance reports are required 90 days after the end of a project period.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. In addition, grants and cooperative agreements are subject to inspection and audits by DHHS and other Federal government officials.

Records

There is a 3-year record retention requirement; records shall be retained beyond the 3-year period if final audit has not been done or findings resolved. Property records must be retained in accordance with PHS Grants Policy Statement requirements.

Financial Information

Account Identification

75-0943-0-1-550.

Obigations

(Cooperative Agreements) FY 07 $80,129,143; FY 08 est $77,501,379; and FY 09 est $77,501,379.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

$95,000 to $2,250,000; $367,200.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature

Regulations governing this program are published under 42 CFR Part 51b. Guidelines are available in the application kit. PHS Grants Policy Statement No. 94-50,000 (Revised) April 1, 1994.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Grants Management Contact: Cheryl Maddux, Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000, Atlanta, GA 30341. Telephone: (770) 498-1911.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Applications will be evaluated based on: (1) Agreements between all agencies providing professional and/or supportive care, either voluntarily or for fees; (2) a description of the approach that will be used to provide prevention case management services; and (3) a description of how services will complement/expand existing agency primary and secondary services and specific criteria published in program guidance.