[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 91 (Wednesday, May 12, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26768-26773]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-11194]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Indian Health Service


Office of Clinical and Preventive Services: Division of 
Behavioral Health Domestic Violence Prevention Initiative Domestic 
Violence

    Announcement Type: New.
    Funding Announcement Number: HHS-2010-IHS-BHDV-0001.
    Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (s): 93.933.
    Key Dates: Application Deadline Date: June 11, 2010.
    Review Date: June 21-23, 2010.
    Earliest Anticipated Start Date: August 1, 2010.

I. Funding Opportunity Description

Statutory Authority

    The Indian Health Service (IHS) is accepting competitive grant 
applications for the Domestic Violence Prevention Initiative (DVPI) for 
American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). This announcement is a 
limited targeted solicitation for urban Indian organizations as defined 
by the Public Law 94-437, the Indian Healthcare Improvement Act 
(IHCIA), as amended, Title V Urban Health organization. This program is 
authorized under the Snyder Act, 25 U.S.C. 13, and 25 U.S.C. 1602(a), 
25 U.S.C. 1602(b)(9), (11), and (12) as well as 25 U.S.C. 1621h(m) of 
the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA), as amended. This 
program is described in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance 
(CFDA) under 93.933.

Background

    AI/AN women continue to suffer from the highest rate of violent 
victimization in the United States. Reports from the U.S. Department of 
Justice (DOJ) found that the rate of domestic violence (DV) among 
Native women has been reported to be the highest of any ethnic or 
racial group in the United States. The adverse health outcomes linked 
to the physical and psychological abuse make the health care settings 
and community programs critical places for identification and early 
intervention of abuse. Domestic violence is defined as a pattern of 
physically and emotionally coercive and violent behaviors that may 
include physical injury, psychological abuse, sexual coercion and 
assault, progressive social isolation, stalking, deprivations, 
intimidation, and threats. These behaviors are perpetrated by someone 
who is, was, or wishes to be involved in an intimate or dating 
relationship with an adult or adolescent,

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and are aimed at establishing control by one partner over the other.

Prevalence

    American Indian and Alaska Native women continue to suffer from the 
highest rate of violent victimization in the United States.\1\ The 
incidence of DV and sexual assault (SA) in Indian Country is 
staggering. Reports from the U.S. DOJ found that:
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    \1\ Callie Rennison, Violent Victimization and Race, 1998-98; 
Lawrence A. Greenfield & Steven K. Smith, American Indians and 
Crime; Patricia Tjaden & Nancy Thoennes, U. S. Department of 
Justice, Full Report of the Prevalence, Incidence, and Consequences 
of Violence Against Women.
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    <bullet> The rate of DV among Native women has been reported to be 
the highest of any ethnic or racial group in the United States.
    <bullet> Native women are more than twice as likely to be victims 
of violent crimes committed by an intimate partner.
    <bullet> Native women are five times more likely to be a DV 
homicide victim than the rest of the population.
    <bullet> The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity 
and Mortality Weekly Report survey dated 2008 indicated that 39 out of 
100 AI/AN women have been victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) at 
some point in their lives.

Health Implications

    In addition to injuries sustained by women during violent episodes, 
physical and psychological abuse is linked to a number of adverse 
health outcomes. The prevalence of abuse during pregnancy ranges from 
7-20% and population-based data from 26 states indicates that African 
American and American Indian women are at greater risk for IPV than 
other racial groups. One study found that 58.7% of American Indian 
pregnant and childbearing women disclosed lifetime physical and/or 
sexual IPV.
    The impact of domestic violence on women's reproductive health is 
pervasive and can lead to pregnancy complications; including low weight 
gain, anemia, infections, and first and second trimester bleeding; and 
maternal rates of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), 
suicide attempts, and substance abuse. Domestic violence can also 
result in homicide and suicide. Homicide is the leading cause of 
traumatic death for pregnant and postpartum women in the United States, 
accounting for 31 percent of maternal injury deaths.\2\
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    \2\ Chang, Jeani; Cynthia Berg; Linda Saltzgman; and Joy 
Herndon. 2005. Homicide: A Leading Cause of Injury Deaths Among 
Pregnant and Postpartum Women in the United States, 1991-1999. 
American Journal of Public Health. (95)3L471-477.
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    Other sexual and behavioral health implications are equally 
serious. Victims of domestic and sexual violence are more likely to 
experience: coercive unprotected sex, birth control sabotage, 
unintended pregnancy, teen pregnancy, rapid repeat pregnancies, 
multiple abortions, sexually transmitted illnesses including human 
immunodeficiency virus, substance abuse, depression, PTSD and 
suicidality--making the reproductive health, behavioral health and 
primary care settings critical places for identification and early 
intervention of abuse.
    Emerging research shows that women who are abused are less likely 
to engage in optimal management of other chronic illnesses and 
preventive health care behaviors and are more likely to participate in 
injurious health behaviors including smoking, alcohol and other drug 
abuse. Victims of DV also have difficulty accessing care for themselves 
and their children oftentimes due to the perpetrator's control over the 
victim's access to health care. Many studies have documented the fact 
that DV significantly increases the risk for depression, traumatic and 
posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and suicide. The adverse health 
outcomes related to DV can continue for years after the abuse has 
ended.

Purpose of the Program

    The purpose of the IHS DVPI is to expand the number of available DV 
services, advocates, and community collaborations available in the 
urban AI/AN population in the United States. The DVPI aims to improve 
the responsiveness of urban Indian organizations by establishing and 
sustaining programs that prevent violence against AI/AN.
    For funding, the DVPI pilot sites must address the following seven 
guiding principals:
    1. Coordinate services for urban communities to respond to local 
domestic violence crises.
    2. Participate in a nationally coordinated program focusing 
specifically on increasing access to domestic violence prevention or 
treatment services for survivors and their families.
    3. Provide community-focused responses in the urban setting that 
enhances evidence-based or practice-based domestic violence prevention 
or treatment services or education programming.
    4. Provide communities with needed resources to develop their own 
urban-based community-focused programs.
    5. Establish baseline data in the local communities.
    6. Adequately document the level of need for the urban Indian 
community, and;
    7. Be scaled at a level that will ensure measureable impact.
    In accordance with these project guidelines, the funding recipients 
must:
    1. Develop the following types of activities in urban programs: 
Domestic violence outreach, victim advocacy, domestic violence 
intervention, policy development, community response teams for domestic 
violence, and evidenced-based or practice-based domestic violence 
community and school education programs. The programs that receive 
funding for this portion of the initiative shall implement one of the 
following models including: (a) A domestic violence pilot project, 
which may include activities such as developing DV screening and 
referral, protection and safety, victim advocacy, community education 
(e.g., anti-bullying education) and hiring a program coordinator; (b) 
victim advocacy programs that will provide increased access to victim 
advocacy services in the urban community; and (c) community/
collaborative interventions, such as the Duluth Model, which offers 
tools for communities to coordinate responses to domestic violence with 
both legal and human services.
    2. Work with the IHS staff and National DVPI Project Officer to 
develop a local process to measure specific outcome indicators as 
consistent with national Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) 
and IHS Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) program requirements. The 
national outcome measures for this initiative are pending approval from 
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The funding recipient must 
report on applicable GPRA measures and national outcome indicators.
    3. Employ the use of an information management system which is 
compatible with the Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and 
the RPMS Behavioral Health module or IHS Electronic Health Record. If 
the funding recipient is unable to utilize RPMS as an information 
management system, the funding recipient must demonstrate within the 
project proposal how they will satisfy data collection requirements.

II. Award Information

    Type of Awards: Grant.
    Estimated Funds Available: The total amount of funding identified 
for the current fiscal year (FY) 2010 is approximately $262,000. 
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awards issued under this announcement are subject to the availability 
of funds. In the absence of funding, the agency is under no obligation 
to make awards funded under this announcement.
    Anticipated Number of Awards: Approximately five awards will be 
issued under this program announcement.
    Project Period: Three years and is subject to availability of 
funds.
    Award Amount: $52,400 per year.

III. Eligibility Information

1. Eligibility

    This is a limited competition and eligible applicants must be: An 
Urban Indian organization as defined by the Public Law 94-437, the 
Indian Healthcare Improvement Act (IHCIA), as amended, Title V urban 
health organization.
    Justification: To improve the health and well being of all AI/ANs 
by strengthening Urban Indian health programs, this targeted funding 
will expand mental health, domestic violence and prevention services 
for AI/ANs residing in urban areas.

2. Cost Sharing or Matching

    The DVPI Program does not require matching funds or cost sharing.

3. Other Requirements

    If the application budget exceeds the stated dollar amount that is 
outlined within this announcement, it will not be considered for 
funding.
    The following documentation is required:
    Nonprofit Urban Indian Health Service organizations must submit a 
copy of the 501(c)(3) certificate as proof of non-profit status.

IV. Application and Submission Information

1. Obtaining Application Materials

    The application package and instructions may be located at http://www.Grants.gov or http://www.ihs.gov/NonMedicalPrograms/gogp/index.cfm?module=gogp_funding.

2. Content and Form of Application Submission

    The applicant must include the project narrative as an attachment 
to the application package.
    Mandatory documents for all applicants include:
    <bullet> Application forms:
    [cir] SF-424.
    [cir] SF-424A.
    [cir] SF-424B.
    <bullet> Budget Narrative (must be single spaced and must not 
exceed 3 pages).
    <bullet> Project Narrative (must not exceed 25 pages).
    <bullet> Letter of Support from Organization's Board of Directors 
(IHCIA Title V Urban Indian Organizations).
    <bullet> 501(c)(3) Certificate (IHCIA V Urban Indian 
Organizations).
    <bullet> Biographical sketches for all Key Personnel.
    <bullet> Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) (if 
applicable).
    <bullet> Documentation of current OMB A-133 required Financial 
Audit, if applicable. Acceptable forms of documentation include:
    [cir] E-mail confirmation from Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) 
that audits were submitted; or
    [cir] Face sheets from all audit reports. These can be found on the 
FAC Web site: http://harvester.census.gov/fac/dissem/accessoptions.html?submit=Retrieve+Records.
Public Policy Requirements
    All Federal-wide public policies apply to IHS grants with the 
exception of the Discrimination policy.
Requirements for Project and Budget Narratives
    A. Project Narrative: This narrative should be a separate Word 
document that is no longer than 25 pages (see page limitation for each 
Part noted below) with consecutively numbered pages. Be sure to place 
all responses and required information in the correct section or they 
will not be considered or scored. If the narrative exceeds the page 
limit, only the first 25 pages (3 pages for the Budget Narrative) will 
be reviewed. There are four parts to the narrative: Part A--Program 
Information; Part B--Program Planning and Evaluation; Part C--Program 
Report; and Part D--Budget. See below for additional details about what 
must be included in the narrative:
Part A: Program Information (Not To Exceed 5 Pages)
    Section 1: Needs
    Section 2: Organization Capacity
Part B: Program Planning and Evaluation (Not To Exceed 12 Pages)
    Section 1: Program Plans
    Section 2: Program Evaluation
Part C: Program Report (Not To Exceed 5 Pages)
    Section 1: Describe program's prior accomplishment(s).
    Section 1: Describe program's prior successful activities.
Part D: Budget Narrative/Justification (Not To Exceed 3 Pages)
    This narrative must describe the budget requested and match the 
scope of work described in the project narrative.
    The project narrative must be submitted in the following format:
    <bullet> Maximum number of pages: 25. If your narrative exceeds the 
page limit, only the first 25 pages which are within the page limit 
will be reviewed.
    <bullet> Font size: 12 point unreduced.
    <bullet> Single spaced.
    <bullet> 8\1/2\<gr-thn-eq> x 11<gr-thn-eq> paper.
    <bullet> Page margin size: One inch.
    <bullet> Printed only on one side of page.
    <bullet> Held together only by rubber bands or metal clips; not 
bound in any other way.

3. Submission Dates and Times

    Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by 
June 11, 2010 at 12 midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST). Any 
application received after the application deadline will not be 
accepted for processing, and it will be returned to the applicant(s) 
without consideration for funding.
    If technical challenges arise and assistance is required with the 
electronic application process, contact Grants.gov Customer Support via 
e-mail to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1e6d6b6e6e716c6a5e796c7f706a6d30797168"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="17646267677865635770657679636439707861">[email protected]</span></a> or at (800) 518-4726. Customer support is 
available to address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except on 
Federal holidays). If problems persist, contact Paul Gettys, Division 
of Grants Policy (DGP) (<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#db8bbaaeb7f59cbeafafa2a89bb2b3a8f5bcb4ad"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="316150445d1f765445454842715859421f565e47">[email protected]</span></a>) (301) 443-5204. Please be 
sure to contact Mr. Gettys at least ten days prior to application 
deadline. Please do not contact the DGP until you have received a 
Grants.gov tracking number. In the event you are not able to obtain a 
tracking number, call the DGP as soon as possible.
    If an applicant needs to submit a paper application instead of 
submitting electronically via Grants.gov, prior approval must be 
requested and obtained (see section on Electronic Submission 
Requirements for additional information). The waiver must be documented 
in writing (e-mails are acceptable), before submitting a paper 
application. A copy of the written approval must be submitted along 
with the hardcopy that is mailed to the DGO (Refer to Section IV to 
obtain the mailing address). Paper applications that are submitted 
without a waiver will be returned to the applicant without review or 
further consideration. Late applications will not be accepted for 
processing, will be returned to the applicant and will not be 
considered for funding.

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4. Intergovernmental Review

    Executive Order 12372 requiring intergovernmental review is not 
applicable to this program.

5. Funding Restrictions

    <bullet> Pre-award costs are not allowable pending prior approval 
from the awarding agency. However, in accordance with 45 CFR Part 74 
and 92, pre-award costs are incurred at the recipient's risk. The 
awarding office is under no obligation to reimburse such costs if for 
any reason the applicant does not receive an award or if the award to 
the recipient is less than anticipated.
    <bullet> The available funds are inclusive of direct and 
appropriate indirect costs.
    <bullet> Only one grant will be awarded per applicant.
    <bullet> IHS will not acknowledge receipt of applications.

6. Electronic Submission Requirements

    Use the http://www.Grants.gov Web site to submit an application 
electronically and select the ``Apply for Grants'' link on the 
homepage. Download a copy of the application package, complete it 
offline, and then upload and submit the application via the Grants.gov 
Web site. Electronic copies of the application may not be submitted as 
attachments to e-mail messages addressed to IHS employees or offices.
    Applicants that receive a waiver to submit paper application 
documents must follow the rules and timelines that are noted below. The 
applicant must seek assistance at least ten days prior to the 
application deadline.
    Applicants that do not adhere to the timelines for Central 
Contractor Registry (CCR) and/or Grants.gov registration and/or request 
timely assistance with technical issues will not be considered for a 
waiver to submit a paper application.
    Please be aware of the following:
    <bullet> Please search for the application package in Grants.gov by 
entering the CFDA number or the Funding Opportunity Number. Both 
numbers are located in the header of this announcement.
    <bullet> Paper applications are not the preferred method for 
submitting applications. However, if you experience technical 
challenges while submitting your application electronically, please 
contact Grants.gov Support directly at: www.Grants.gov/CustomerSupport 
or (800) 518-4726. Customer Support is available to address questions 
24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except on Federal holidays).
    <bullet> Upon contacting Grants.gov, obtain a tracking number as 
proof of contact. The tracking number is helpful if there are technical 
issues that cannot be resolved and waiver from the agency must be 
obtained.
    <bullet> If it is determined that a waiver is needed, you must 
submit a request in writing (e-mails are acceptable) to 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#327540535c4641625d5e5b514b725b5a411c555d44"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b9fecbd8d7cdcae9d6d5d0dac0f9d0d1ca97ded6cf">[email protected]</span></a> with a copy to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#87d3e6eaeafea9c5e6e0ebe2fec7eeeff4a9e0e8f1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2f7b4e424256016d4e48434a566f46475c01484059">[email protected]</span></a>. Please 
include a clear justification for the need to deviate from our standard 
electronic submission process.
    <bullet> If the waiver is approved, the application should be sent 
directly to the DGO by the deadline date of June 11, 2010.
    <bullet> Applicants are strongly encouraged not to wait until the 
deadline date to begin the application process through Grants.gov as 
the registration process for CCR and Grants.gov could take up to 
fifteen working days.
    <bullet> Please use the optional attachment feature in Grants.gov 
to attach additional documentation that may be requested by the DGO.
    <bullet> All applicants must comply with any page limitation 
requirements described in this Funding Announcement.
    <bullet> After you electronically submit your application, you will 
receive an automatic acknowledgment from Grants.gov that contains a 
Grants.gov tracking number. The DGO will download your application from 
Grants.gov and provide necessary copies to the appropriate agency 
officials. Neither the DGO nor the DBH will notify applicants that the 
application has been received.
    E-mail applications will not be accepted under this announcement.
Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS)
    Applicants are required to have a DUNS number to apply for a grant 
or cooperative agreement from the Federal Government. The DUNS number 
is a unique nine-digit identification number provided by D&B, which 
uniquely identifies your entity. The DUNS number is site specific; 
therefore each distinct performance site may be assigned a DUNS number. 
Obtaining a DUNS number is easy and there is no charge. To obtain a 
DUNS number, you may access it through the following Web site http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or to expedite the process call (866) 705-5711.
    Another important fact is that applicants must also be registered 
with the CCR and a DUNS number is required before an applicant can 
complete their CCR registration. Registration with the CCR is free of 
charge. Applicants may register online at http://www.ccr.gov. 
Additional information regarding the DUNS, CCR, and Grants.gov 
processes can be found at: http://www.Grants.gov. Applicants may 
register by calling 1(866) 606-8220. Please review and complete the CCR 
Registration worksheet located at http://www.ccr.gov.

V. Application Review Information

    Points will be assigned to each evaluation criteria adding up to a 
total of 100 points. A minimum score of 65 points is required for 
funding. Points are assigned as follows:
Part A: Program Information (25 Points)
    Section 1: Needs (13 points)
    Section 2: Organization Capacity (12 points)
Part B: Program Planning and Evaluation (55 Points)
    Section 1: Program Plans (30 points)
    Section 2: Program Evaluation (25 points)
Part C: Program Report (18 Points)
    Section 1: Describe program's prior accomplishment(s) (9 points)
    Section 1: Describe program's prior successful activities (9 
points)
Part D: Budget (2 Points)
    Budget Narrative/Justification

1. Evaluation Criteria

    The Applicant will be evaluated to the extent the following 
criteria is described:
Part A: Project Information (25 Points)
    Section 1: Statement of Need (13 points)
    <bullet> Provide an adequate baseline picture of the community. (8 
points)

--Community assessment to include patient survey and findings (for 
example, use of the Delphi Instrument For Hospital-based Domestic 
Violence Programs or other such assessment tool).

    <bullet> Identify your target population. (5 points)

--Provide a good description and justification for focusing on the 
identified target population.

    Section 2: Organizational Capacity (12 points)
    <bullet> Adequately describe the project staffing and positions 
descriptions for those who will participate in the project, showing 
their qualification, tasks/roles, experience and training, and time 
commitment. (4 points)
    <bullet> Describe the applicant organization's and partners/

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collaborations' ability and experience in successful DV prevention or 
treatment program management capability. (4 points)
    <bullet> A description of the community infrastructure addressing 
DV prevention. (4 points)
Part B: Program Planning and Evaluation (55 Points)
    Section 1: Project Plan (20 points)
    <bullet> Comprehensively describe the purpose, goals, objectives 
and activities of the proposed three (3) year program to be implemented 
[Note: Program should utilize community-focused models that promote 
evidence-based or practiced-based domestic violence prevention, 
treatment, educational and/or community awareness programming and 
provide communities with needed resources to develop community-focused 
programs with a preference toward coordinated programming that 
maximizes service delivery]. (4 points)
    <bullet> Provide a timeline of activities (chart or graph) showing 
key activities, milestones, and responsible staff [Note: The timeline 
should be part of the project narrative. It should not be placed in an 
appendix]. (3 points)
    <bullet> Describe how the program will provide violence outreach 
services through use of victim advocates [Note: victim advocates must 
have completed victim advocacy training]. (2 points)
    <bullet> Describe how the program will respond to urgent and 
emergent requests for victim advocacy. (2 points)
    <bullet> Comprehensively describe and identify potential problem 
areas or barriers and propose solutions for domestic violence 
prevention. (3 points)
    <bullet> Demonstrate how the program will develop/maintain/increase 
collaborative efforts with community partners. (2 points)
    <bullet> Describe the process by which the development of a 
community-based outreach and education component will occur within the 
overall program. (2 points)
    <bullet> Describe sustainability--describe how the program plans to 
continue this program and activities past the three years of funding 
for this initiative. (2 points)
    Section 2: Program Evaluation (25 points)
    <bullet> List milestones and describe how they relate to the 
identified key activities included in your timeline (see Part B). (3 
points)
    <bullet> The outcome measures that will be targeted will be 
announced by the IHS DVPI program at a later date; therefore:
    [cir] In your narrative state that your program cannot measure 
project outcomes now, but state a willingness that your program will 
plan to work towards being able to do so. As stated in this 
announcement, the IHS staff and National DVPI Project Officer will work 
with grantees to develop a local process to measure specific indicators 
that are consistent with national GPRA and IHS DBH program 
requirements. Therefore, address possible solutions to the following:
    [ssbox] Describe how your program could establish baseline data and 
information related to DV in the local community; (5 points)
    [ssbox] Describe how your program's data collection and storage 
capacity could support surveillance; and, (3 points)
    [ssbox] If one exists, describe your local evaluation process in 
detail. (2 points)
    <bullet> State a willingness to collaborate and submit data into 
the DVPI local and national evaluation process. (3 points)
    <bullet> Demonstrate evidence of commitment to secure a qualified 
local evaluator/data collection/entry employee. (3 points)
    <bullet> State a willingness to participate in a nationally 
coordinated program focusing on increasing access to DV-related 
activities. (3 points)
    <bullet> State a willingness to attend monthly/quarterly DVPI 
conference calls. (3 points)
Part C: Program Report (18 Points)
    Section 1: Describe program's prior accomplishment(s) (9 points)
    <bullet> Describe the program's prior history of implementing 
successful domestic violence services and/or other ``new'' initiatives. 
(5 points)
    <bullet> Describe any key objectives that helped the program 
achieve these accomplishment(s). (4 points)
    Section 1: Describe program's prior successful activities (9 
points)
    <bullet> Describe what activities have been successful for the 
program in addressing this area of need and/or other such ``new'' 
initiatives. (5 points)
    <bullet> Describe any key objectives that helped the program 
accomplish these activities. (4 points)
Part D: Budget (2 Points)
    Budget Narrative/Justification:
    <bullet> The budget is reasonable and within established limits; 
(0.5 point)
    <bullet> The budget calculations are clearly identified and 
accurate; (0.5 point)
    <bullet> The budget does not include costs that would support 
activities that would compromise victim safety; (0.5 point) and
    <bullet> The budget costs are reflective of the goals and 
objectives of the project. (0.5 point)

2. Review and Selection Process

    Each application will be prescreened by the DGO staff for 
eligibility and completeness as outlined in the funding announcement. 
Incomplete applications and applications that are non-responsive to the 
eligibility criteria will not be referred to the Objective Review 
Committee. Applicants will be notified by DGO, via letter, to outline 
the missing components of the application.
    To obtain a minimum score for funding, applicants must address all 
program requirements and provide all required documentation. Applicants 
that receive less than a minimum score will be informed via e-mail of 
their application's deficiencies. A summary statement outlining the 
strengths and weaknesses of the application will be provided to these 
applicants. The summary statement will be sent to the Authorized 
Organizational Representative that is identified on the face page of 
the application.

VI. Award Administration Information

1. Award Notices

    The Notice of Award (NoA) will be initiated by DGO and will be 
mailed via postal mail to each entity that is approved for funding 
under this announcement. The NoA will be signed by the Grants 
Management Officer, and this is the authorizing document for which 
funds are dispersed to the approved entities. The NoA will serve as the 
official notification of the grant award and will reflect the amount of 
Federal funds awarded, the purpose of the grant, the terms and 
conditions of the award, the effective date of the award, and the 
budget/project period. The NoA is the legally binding document and is 
signed by an authorized grants official within the IHS.

2. Administrative Requirements

    Grants are administered in accordance with the following 
regulations, policies, and OMB cost principles:
    A. The criteria as outlined in this Program Announcement.
    B. Administrative Regulations for Grants:
    <bullet> 45 CFR part 92, Uniform Administrative Requirements for 
Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State, Local and Tribal 
Governments.
    <bullet> 45 CFR part 74, Uniform Administrative Requirements for 
Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, 
and other Non-profit Organizations.
    C. Grants Policy:
    <bullet> HHS Grants Policy Statement, Revised 01/07.

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    D. Cost Principles:
    <bullet> Title 2: Grants and Agreements, Part 225--Cost Principles 
for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments (OMB A-87)
    <bullet> Title 2: Grants and Agreements, Part 230--Cost Principles 
for Non-Profit Organizations (OMB Circular A-122).
    E. Audit Requirements:
    <bullet> OMB Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments, 
and Non-profit Organizations.

3. Indirect Costs

    This section applies to all grant recipients that request 
reimbursement of indirect costs in their grant application. In 
accordance with HHS Grants Policy Statement, Part II-27, IHS requires 
applicants to have a current indirect cost rate agreement prior to 
award. The rate agreement must be prepared in accordance with the 
applicable cost principles and guidance as provided by the cognizant 
agency or office. A current rate means the rate covering the applicable 
activities and the award budget period. If the current rate is not on 
file with the DGO at the time of award, the indirect cost portion of 
the budget will be restricted. The restrictions remain in place until 
the current rate is provided to the DGO.
    Generally, indirect costs rates for IHS grantees are negotiated 
with the Division of Cost Allocation http://rates.psc.gov/ and the 
Department of the Interior (National Business Center) http://www.nbc.gov/acquisition/ics/icshome.html. If your organization has 
questions regarding the indirect cost policy, please contact the DGO at 
(301) 443-5204.

VII. Reporting Requirements

    The reporting requirements for this program are noted below.

I. Progress Report

    Semi-annual and annual program progress reports are required. These 
reports will include a brief comparison of actual accomplishments to 
the goals established for the period, or, if applicable, provide sound 
justification for the lack of progress, and other pertinent information 
as required. Copies of any materials developed shall be attached. Semi-
annual progress reports must be submitted within 30 days of the end of 
the half year. An annual report must be submitted within 30 days after 
the end of the 12-month time period. A final report must be submitted 
within 90 days of expiration of the budget/project period.

II. Financial Reports

    Semi-annual financial status reports (FSR) must be submitted within 
30 days of the end of the half year. Final FSR are due within 90 days 
of expiration of the budget/project period. Standard Form 269 (long 
form) will be used for financial reporting.
    Federal Cash Transaction Reports are due every calendar quarter to 
the Division of Payment Management, Payment Management Branch (DPM, 
PMS). Please contact DPM/PMS at: http://www.dpm.psc.gov/ for additional 
information regarding your cash transaction reports. Failure to submit 
timely reports may cause a disruption in timely payments to your 
organization.
    Grantees are responsible and accountable for accurate reporting of 
the Progress Reports and Financial Status Reports which are generally 
due semi-annually and annually. Financial Status Reports (SF-269) are 
due 90 days after each budget period and the final SF-269 must be 
verified from the grantee records on how the value was derived. 
Grantees must submit reports in a reasonable period of time.
    Failure to submit required reports within the time allowed may 
result in suspension or termination of an active grant, withholding of 
additional awards for the project, or other enforcement actions such as 
withholding of payments or converting to the reimbursement method of 
payment. Continued failure to submit required reports may result in one 
or both of the following: (1) the imposition of special award 
provisions; and (2) the non-funding or non-award of other eligible 
projects or activities. This applies whether the delinquency is 
attributable to the failure of the grantee organization or the 
individual responsible for preparation of the reports.
    Telecommunication for the hearing impaired is available at: TTY 
(301) 443-6394.

VIII. Agency Contact(s)

Grants (Business), Kimberly Pendleton, Grants Management Officer, 801 
Thompson Avenue, TMP, Suite 360, Rockville, MD 20852, Work: (301) 443-
5204 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#02696b6f6067706e7b2c72676c666e67766d6c426b6a712c656d74"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7e1517131c1b0c1207500e1b101a121b0a11103e17160d50191108">[email protected]</span></a>.

Program (Programmatic/Technical), Michelle S. Begay, Domestic Violence 
Prevention Initiative Project Officer, Division of Behavioral Health, 
Office of Clinical and Preventive Services, Indian Health Service 
Headquarters, 801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852, 
Work: (301) 443-2038, Fax: (301) 443-7623, E-mail: 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e08d898388858c8c85ce8285878199d2a0898893ce878f96"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d2bfbbb1bab7bebeb7fcb0b7b5b3abe092bbbaa1fcb5bda4">[email protected]</span></a>.

    The Public Health Service strongly encourages all grant and 
contract recipients to provide a smoke-free workplace and promote the 
non-use of all tobacco products. In addition, Public Law 103-227, the 
Pro-Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking in certain facilities (or 
in some cases, any portion of the facility) in which regular or routine 
education, library, day care, health care or early childhood 
development services are provided to children. This is consistent with 
the HHS mission to protect and advance the physical and mental health 
of the American people.

    Dated: May 5, 2010.
Yvette Roubideaux,
Director, Indian Health Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-11194 Filed 5-11-10; 8:45 am]
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