[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 83 (Monday, May 1, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21212-21214]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-10591]



-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[Announcement 535]


Grant for Prevention of the Secondary Conditions Related to 
Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder; Notice of Availability of 
Funds for Fiscal year 1995

Introduction

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the 
availability of fiscal year (FY) 1995 funds for a grant to evaluate 
programs to prevent secondary conditions related to autism and 
pervasive developmental disorder in children.
    The Public Health Service (PHS) is committed to achieving the 
health promotion and disease prevention objectives of ``Healthy People 
2000,'' a PHS-led national activity to reduce morbidity and mortality 
and improve the quality of life. This announcement is related to 
priority area of Diabetes and Chronic Disabling Conditions. (To order a 
copy of ``Healthy People 2000,'' see Where to Obtain Additional 
Information section.)

Authority

    This grant program is authorized under Section 301 and 317 (42 
U.S.C. 241 and 247b) of the Public Health Service Act, as amended.

Smoke-Free Workplace

    PHS strongly encourages all grant recipients to provide a smoke-
free workplace and to promote the nonuse of all tobacco products, and 
Public Law 103-227, the Pro-Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking in 
certain facilities that receive Federal funds in which education, 
library, day care, health care, and early childhood development 
services are provided to children.

Eligible Applicants

    Applications may be submitted by public and private, nonprofit and 
for profit, organizations and governments and their agencies. Thus, 
universities, colleges, research institutions, hospitals, other public 
and private organizations, State and local governments or their bona 
fide agents, and small, minority- and/or women-owned businesses are 
eligible to apply.
    Applicants must have an existing program which provides services to 
[[Page 21213]] children with autism and their families, and must be 
able to demonstrate a current caseload of at least 300 families through 
provision of data indicating the number of families currently receiving 
services.
    Only one application from each eligible applicant will be accepted.

Availability of Funds

    Approximately $300,000 is available in FY 1995 to fund 1 grant. It 
is expected that the award will begin on or about September 1, 1995, 
and will be made for a 12-month budget and project period. Funding 
estimates may vary and are subject to change.
    Continuation awards within the project period will be made on the 
basis of satisfactory progress and the availability of funds.

Purpose

    The purpose of this grant program is to:
    A. Develop and evaluate a comprehensive program which includes 
parent training and addresses the critical factor of familial stress, 
for the prevention of secondary conditions in children with autism.
    B. Disseminate the methodology and result of the program.
    C. Provide guidance to other organizations implementing similar 
interventions.

Program Requirements

    In conducting the activities to achieve the purpose of this 
program, the recipient shall be responsible for the activities listed 
below.
    1. Develop and implement a comprehensive program which includes 
parental training and addresses the critical factor of familial stress, 
to prevent secondary conditions in young children with autism.
    2. Develop and implement an evaluation plan to assess the 
effectiveness of the program.
    3. Develop training materials to support the program.
    4. Disseminate the findings and materials.

Evaluation Criteria

    The application will be reviewed and evaluated according to the 
following criteria:
1. Understanding of the Project 20%
    Responsiveness to the objectives of the grant program, including 
the understanding of the purpose of the grant program.
2. Technical Approach 30% 
    Strength of the application in describing: the proposed planning 
process, including specific planning objectives, strategies for 
achieving these objectives, a proposed schedule for achieving these 
objectives; and the population to be served.
3. Capability and Experience 30%
    Demonstration of capability to conduct a project of this nature, 
including reputation in the field and ability to demonstrate a pre-
eminent position as an appropriate organization to carry out this 
project, and successful experience in conducting and evaluating similar 
projects.
4. Staffing and Management Resources 20%
    Demonstration that proposed Project Director is knowledgeable 
regarding autism and the prevention of its secondary conditions, as 
evidenced by publications, program summaries, or other materials that 
document prior work, and has committed significant time to the project. 
Demonstration that other professional staff have appropriate training 
and experience in the area of autism and the prevention of secondary 
conditions, as evidenced by publications, program summaries, or other 
materials that document prior work. Demonstration of ability to provide 
facilities and other necessary resources.
5. Budget (not scored)
    Extent to which the project budget is reasonable, clearly 
justified, and consistent with the intended use of funds.

Executive Order 12372 Review

    This program is not subject to the Executive Order 12372 review.

Public Health System Reporting Requirements

    This program is not subject to the Public Health System Reporting 
Requirements.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number

    The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number is 93.283.

Other Requirements

Human Subjects

    If the proposed project involves research on human subjects, the 
applicant must comply with the Department of Health and Human Services 
Regulations, 45 CFR Part 46, regarding the protection of human 
subjects. Assurance must be provided to demonstrate that the project 
will be subject to initial and continuing review by an appropriate 
institutional review committee. The applicant will be responsible for 
providing assurance in accordance with the appropriate guidelines and 
forms provided in the application kit.

Application Submission and Deadline

    The applicant must submit an original and five copies of the 
application PHS Form 398 (OMB Number 0925-0001) to Henry S. Cassell, 
III, Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch, Procurement 
and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 
255 East Paces Ferry Road, NE., Room 300, Mailstop E-13, Atlanta, GA 
30305, on or before June 15, 1995.
    Deadline:
    1. Applications shall be considered as meeting a deadline if they 
are either:
    A. Received at the above address on or before the deadline date, or
    B. Sent on or before the deadline date to the above address, and 
received in time for the review process. Applicants should request a 
legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark or obtain a legibly dated 
receipt from a commercial carrier or the U.S. Postal Service. Private 
metered postmarks shall not be acceptable as proof of timely mailings.
    2. Applications which do not meet the criteria above are considered 
late applications and will be returned to the applicant.

Where To Obtain Additional Information

    To receive additional written information call (404) 332-4561. You 
will be asked to leave your name, address, and phone number, and will 
need to refer to Announcement 535. You will receive a complete program 
description, information on application procedures, and application 
forms.
    If you have questions after reviewing the contents of all 
documents, business management technical assistance may be obtained 
from Lisa G. Tamaroff, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management 
Branch, Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC), 255 East Paces Ferry Road, NE., Room 300, Mailstop E-
13, Atlanta, GA 30305, telephone (404) 842-6796. Programmatic technical 
assistance may be obtained from Robert J. Delaney, Division of Birth 
Defects and Developmental Disabilities, National Center for 
Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 
4770 Buford Highway, Mailstop F-34, Atlanta, GA 30341, or by calling 
(404) 488-7150.
    A copy of ``Healthy People 2000'' (Full Report, Stock No. 017-001-
00474- [[Page 21214]] 0) or ``Healthy People 2000'' (Summary Report, 
Stock No. 017-001-00473-1) referenced in the Introduction may be 
obtained through the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing 
Office, Washington, DC 20402-9325, telephone (202) 512-1800.

    Dated: April 24, 1995.
Joseph R. Carter,
Acting Associate Director for Management and Operations, Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
[FR Doc. 95-10591 Filed 4-28-95; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4163-18-P