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Indian Health Service

Health Professions Recruitment

Program for Indians

AGENCY: Indian Health Service, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of Competitive Grant

Applications for the Health Professions

Recruitment Program for Indians.

SUMMARY: The Indian Health Service

(IHS) announces that competitive grant

applications are now being accepted for

the Health Professions Recruitment

Program for Indians established by sec.

102 of the Indian Health Care

Improvement Act of 1976 (25 U.S.C.

1612), as amended by Pub. L. 102–573.

There will be only one funding cycle

during fiscal year (FY) 1995. This

program is described at § 93.970 in the

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

and is governed by regulations at 42

CFR 36.310 et seq. Costs will be

determined in accordance with OMB

Circulars A–21, A–87, and A–122 (cost

principles for different types of

applicant organizations); and 45 CFR

part 74 or 45 CFR part 92 (as

applicable). Executive Order 12372

requiring intergovernmental review is

not applicable to this program. This

program is not subject to the Public

Health System Reporting requirements.

The Public Health Service (PHS) is

committed to achieving the health

promotion and disease prevention

objectives of Healthy People 2000, a

PHS-led activity for setting priority

areas. This program announcement is

related to the priority area of

Educational and Community-based

programs. Potential applicant may

obtain a copy of Healthy People 2000

(Full Report; Stock No. 017–001–00474–

0) or Healthy People 2000 (Summary

Report; Stock No. 017–001–00473–1)

through the Superintendent of

Documents, Government Printing

Office, Washington, DC 20402–9325

(Telephone 202–783–3238).

Smoke Free Workplace: The PHS

strongly encourage our grant recipients

to provide a smoke-free workplace and

promote the non-use of all tobacco

products, and Pub. L. 103–227, the ProChildren 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.

DATES: A. Application Receipt Date—An

original and two copies of the

completed grant application must be

submitted with all required

documentation to the Grants

Management Branch, Division of

Acquisition and Grants Operations,

Twinbrook Building, Suite 100, 12300

Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville,

Maryland 20852, by close of business

May 15, 1995.

Applications shall be considered as

meeting the deadline if they are either:

(1) Received on or before the deadline

with hand carried applications received

by close of business 5 p.m.; or (2)

postmarked on or before the deadline

and received in time to be reviewed

along with all other timely applications.

A legibly dated receipt from a

commercial carrier or the U.S. Postal

Service will be accepted in lieu of a

postmark. Private metered postmarks

will not be accepted as proof of timely

mailing. Late applications not accepted

for processing will be returned to the

applicant and will not be considered for

funding.

B. Additional Dates

1. Application Review: June 29, 1995.

2. Applicants Notified of Results: On

or about August 1, 1995 (approved,

recommended for approval but not

funded, or disapproved.

3. Anticipated Start Date: September

30, 1995.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For

program information, contact Ronald L.

Hernandez, Division of Health

Professions Recruitment and Training,

Indian Health Service, Twinbrook

Building, Suite 100A, 12300 Twinbrook

Parkway, Rockville, Maryland 20852,

(301) 443–6197. For grants application

and business management information,

contact M. Kay Carpentier, Grants

Management Officer, Grants

Management Branch, Division of

Acquisition and Grants Operations,

Indian Health Service, Twinbrook

Building, Suite 100, 12300 Twinbrook

Parkway, Rockville, Maryland (301)

443–5204. (The telephone numbers are

not toll-free numbers).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This

announcement provides information on

the general program purpose, eligibility

and preference, program objectives,

required affiliation, fund availability

and period of support, type of program

activities considered for support, and

application procedures for FY 1995.

A. General Program Purpose

The purpose of the Health Professions

Recruitment program is to increase the

number of American Indians and Alaska

Natives entering the health professions

and to ensure an adequate supply of

health professionals to the IHS, Indian

tribes, tribal organizations, and urban

Indian organizations involved in the

provision of health care to Indian

people.

B. Eligibility and Preference

The following organizations are

eligible with preference given in the

order of priority to:

1. Indian tribes,

2. Indian tribal organizations,

3. urban Indian organizations and

other Indian health organizations; and

4. public and other nonprofit private

health or educational entities.

C. Program Objectives

Each proposal must address the

following four objectives to be

considered for funding:

1. To identify Indians with a potential

for education or training in Public

Health (Masters level) and other health

professions (excluding nursing), and to

encourage and assist them to enroll in

such programs. The Nursing profession

is excluded because the IHS Nursing

Recruitment Grant Program provides

funding to increase the number of

nurses who deliver health care services

to Indians.

2. To deliver the necessary student

support systems to help to ensure that

students who are recruited successfully

complete their academic training.

Support services may include providing

career counseling and academic advice;

assisting students to identify academic

deficiencies and to develop plans to

correct those deficiencies; assisting

students to locate financial aid;

monitoring students to identify possible

problems; assisting with the

determination of need for and location

of tutorial services; and other related

activities which will help to retain

students in school.

3. To publicize existing sources of

financial aid available to Indian

students interested in enrolling in or

enrolled in an accredited Masters of

Public Health program or accredited

health professions program (excluding

nursing).

4. To work in close cooperation with

the IHS, tribes, tribal organizations and

urban Indian organizations, in locating

and identifying non-academic period

placement opportunities and practicum

experiences, i.e., the IHS Extern

Program authorized under section 105

of Pub. L. 94–437, as amended; assisting

students with individual development

plans in conjunction with identified

placement opportunities; monitoring

students to identify and evaluate

possible problems; and monitoring and

evaluating all placement and practicum

experiences within the IHS to further

develop and modify the program.

D. Required Affiliation

If the applicant is an Indian tribe,

tribal organization, urban organization
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or other Indian health organization, or a

public or nonprofit private health

organization, the applicant must submit

a letter of support from at least one

accredited school of public health or

health professions program (excluding

nursing), depending on the type of

program for which it proposes to recruit.

This letter must document linkage with

that educational organization.

When the target population of a

proposed project includes a particular

Indian tribe or tribes, an official

document, i.e., a letter of support or

tribal resolution, must be submitted

indicating that the tribe or tribes will

cooperate with the applicant.

E. Fund Availability and Period of

Support

It is anticipated that approximately

$250,000 will be available for

approximately 3 new grants. The

average funding level for projects in FY

1994 was $98,000. The anticipated start

date for selected projects will be

September 30, 1995. Projects will be

awarded for a budget term of 12 months.

Grant funding levels include both direct

and indirect costs.

F. Type of Program Activities

Considered for Support

Funds are available to develop grant

programs to locate and recruit students

with potential for (1) Masters of Public

Health or (2) other health professions

degree programs (excluding nursing),

and to provide support services to

Indian students who are recruited.

G. Application Process

An IHS Recruitment Grant

Application Kit, including the required

PHS 5161–1 (Rev. 7/92) (OMB Approval

No. 0937–0189) and the U.S.

Government Standard forms (SF–424,

SF–424A and SF–424B), may be

obtained from the Grants Management

Branch, Division of Acquisition and

Grants Operations, Indian Health

Service, 12300 Twinbrook Parkway,

Suite 100, Rockville, Maryland 20852,

telephone (301) 443–5204. (This is not

a toll free number.)

H. Grant Application Requirements

All applications must be singlespaced, typewritten, and consecutively

numbered pages using black type not

smaller than 12 characters per one inch,

with conventional one inch border

margins, on only one side of standard

size 81⁄2 × 11 paper that can be

photocopied. The application narrative

(not including abstract, tribal

resolutions or letters of support,

standard forms, table of contents or the

appendix) must not exceed 15 typed

pages as described above. All

applications must include the following

in the order presented:

—Standard Form 424, Application for

Federal Assistance

—Standard Form 424A, Budget

Information—Non-Construction

Programs (Pages 1 and 2)

—Standard Form 424B, Assurances—

Non-Construction Programs (front and

back)

—Certifications, PHS 5161–1 (pages 17–

18)

—Checklist, PHS 5161–1 (pages 23–24)

—Project Abstract (one page)

—Table of Contents

—Program Narrative to include:

—Introduction and Potential

Effectiveness of Project

—Project Administration

—Accessibility to Target Population

—Relationship of Objectives to

Manpower Deficiencies

—Project Budget

—Appendix to include:

—Tribal Resolution(s) or Letters of

Support

—Resumes (Curriculum Vitae) of key

staff

—Position descriptions for key staff

—Organizational chart

—Workplan Format

—Completed IHS Application Checklist

—Application Receipt Care, PHS 3038–

1 Rev. 5–90.

I. Application Instructions

The following instructions for

preparing the application narrative also

constitute the standards (criteria or basis

for evaluation) for reviewing and

scoring the application. Weights

assigned each section are noted in

parenthesis.

Abstract—An abstract may not exceed

one typewritten page. The abstract

should clearly present the application in

summary form, from a ‘‘who-whatwhen-where-how-cost’’ point of view so

that reviewers see how the multiple

parts of the application fit together to

form a coherent whole.

Table of Contents—Provide a one

page typewritten table of contents.

Narrative

1. Introduction and Potential

Effectiveness (30 pts.)

a. Describe your legal status and

organization.

b. State specific objectives of the

project, which are measurable in terms

of being quantified, significant to the

needs of Indian people, logical,

complete and consistent with the

purpose of sec. 102.

c. Describe briefly what the project

intends to accomplish. Identify the

expected results, benefits, and outcomes

or products to be derived from each

objective of the project.

d. Provide a project specific work

plan (milestone chart) which lists each

objective, the tasks to be conducted in

order to reach the objective, and the

timeframe needed to accomplish each

task. Timeframes should be projected in

a realistic manner to ensure that the

scope of work can be completed within

the budget period. (A work plan format

is provided.)

e. In the case of proposed projects for

identification of Indians with a potential

for education or training in the health

professions (excluding nursing), include

a method for assessing the potential of

interested Indians for undertaking

necessary education or training in such

health professions.

f. State clearly the criteria by which

the project’s progress will be evaluated

and by which the success of the project

will be determined.

g. Explain the methodology that will

be used to determine if the needs, goals,

and objectives identified and discussed

in the application are being met and if

the results and benefits identified are

being achieved.

h. Identify who will perform the

evaluation and when.

2. Project Administration (20 pts.)

a. Provide an organizational chart and

describe the administrative, managerial

and organizational arrangements and

the facilities and resources to be utilized

to conduct the proposed project

(include in appendix).

b. Provide the name and

qualifications of the project director or

other individuals responsible for the

conduct of the project; the qualifications

of the principal staff carrying out the

project; and a description of the manner

in which the application’s staff is or will

be organized and supervised to carry out

the proposed project. Include

biographical sketches of key personnel

(or job descriptions if the position is

vacant) (include in appendix).

c. Describe any prior experience in

administering similar projects.

d. Discuss the commitment of the

organization, i.e., although not required,

the level of non-Federal support. List

the intended financial participation, if

any, of the applicant in the proposed

project specifying the type of

contributions such as cash or services,

loans of full or part-time staff,

equipment, space, materials or facilities

or other contributions.
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3. Accessibility to Target Population (20

pts.)

a. Describe the current and proposed

participation of Indians (if any) in your

organization.

b. Identify the target Indian

population to be served by your

proposed project and the relationship of

your organization to that population.

c. Describe the methodology to be

used to access the target population.

4. Relationship of Objectives to

Manpower Deficiencies (20 pts.)

a. Provide data and supporting

documentation to address the

relationship of objectives to manpower

deficiencies.

b. Indicate the number of potential

Indian students to be contacted and

recruited as well as potential cost per

student recruited. Those projects that

have the potential to serve a greater

number of Indians will be given first

consideration.

5. Soundness of Fiscal Plan (10 pts.)

a. Clearly define the budget. Provide

a justification and detailed breakdown

of the funding by category for the

project. Information on the project

director and project staff should include

salaries and percentage of time assigned

to the grant. List equipment purchases

necessary for the conduct of the project.

Appendix—to include:

a. Resumes and job descriptions for

key staff.

b. Current approved organizational

chart.

c. Workplan.

d. Application receipt card, PHS

3038–1 Rev. 5–90.

J. Reporting

1. Progress Report—Program progress

reports may be required quarterly or

semiannually. These reports will

include a brief description of a

comparison of actual accomplishments

to the goals established for the period,

reasons for slippage and other pertinent

information as required. A final report

is due 90 days after expiration of the

budget/project period.

2. Financial Status Report—Quarterly

or semi-annually financial status reports

will be submitted 30 days after the end

of the quarter or half year. A final

financial status report is due 90 days

after expiration of the budget/project

period. Standard Form 269 (long form)

will be used for financial reporting.

K. Grant Administration Requirements

Grants are administered in accordance

with the following documents:

1. 45 CFR part 92, HHS, Uniform

Administrative Requirements for Grants

and Cooperative Agreements to State

and Local Governments, or 45 CFR part

74, Administration of Grants.

2. PHS Grants Policy Statement, and

3. Appropriate Cost Principles: OMB

Circular A–21, Educational Institutions,

OMB Circular A–87, State and Local

Governments, and OMB Circular A–122,

Non-profit Organizations.

L. Objective Review Process

Applications meeting eligibility

requirements that are complete,

responsive, and conform to this program

announcement will be reviewed by an

Objective Review Committee (ORC) in

accordance with IHS objective review

procedures. The objective review

process ensures a nationwide

competition for limited funding. The

ORC will be comprised of IHS (40% or

less) and other Federal or non-Federal

individuals (60% or more) with

appropriate expertise. The ORC will

review each application against

established criteria. Based upon the

evaluation criteria, the reviewers will

assign a numerical score to each

application, which will be used in

making the final funding decision.

Approved applications scoring less than

60 points will not be considered for

funding.

M. Results of the Review

The results of the objective review are

forwarded to the Director, Division of

Health Professions Recruitment and

Training (DHPRT), for final review and

approval. The Director, DHPRT, will

also consider the recommendations

from the Grants Management Branch.

Applicants are notified in writing on or

about August 1, 1995. A Notice of Grant

Award will be issued to successful

applicants. Unsuccessful applicants are

notified in writing of disapproval. A

brief explanation of the reasons the

application was not approved is

provided along with the name of an IHS

official to contact if more information is

desired.

Dated: February 7, 1995.

Michael H. Trujillo,

Assistant Surgeon General, Director.

[FR Doc. 95–3667 Filed 2–13–95; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4160–16–M

National Institutes of Health

National Institute of Dental Research;

Notice of Closed Meetings

Pursuant to Section 10(d) of the

Federal Advisory Committee Act, as

amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice

is hereby given of the following

National Institute of Dental Research

Special Emphasis Panel (SEP) meetings:

Name of SEP: National Institute of Dental

Research Special Emphasis Panel-Geriatric

Dental Program Project.

Dates: February 14, 1995.

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Place: Natcher Building, NIH, Conf. Rm.

4AS–10.

Contact Person: Dr. Philip Washko,

Scientist Review Administrator, 4500 Center

Drive, Natcher Building, Room 4AN–38J,

Bethesda, MD 20892, (301) 594–2372.

Purpose/Agenda: To evaluate and review

grant applications and/or contract proposals.

Name of SEP: National Institute of Dental

Research Special Emphasis Panel-Oral Health

Survey.

Dates: February 14–15, 1995.

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Place: Ramada Inn, Bethesda, MD 20814.

Contact Person: Dr. Philip Washko,

Scientist Review Administrator, 4500 Center

Drive, Natcher Building, Room 4AN–38J,

Bethesda, MD 20892, (301) 594–2372.

Purpose/Agenda: To evaluate and review

grant applications and/or contract proposals.

Name of SEP: National Institute of Dental

Research Special Emphasis PanelTemporomandibular Joint Implants.

Dates: April 5, 1995.

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Place: Natcher Building, NIH, Conf. Rm.

4AS–10.

Contact Person: Dr. H. George Hausch,

Chief, Review Section, 4500 Center Drive,

Natcher Building, Room 4AN–38J, Bethesda,

MD 20892, (301) 594–2372.

Purpose/Agenda: To evaluate and review

grant applications and/or contract proposals.

The meetings will be closed in accordance

with the provision set forth in secs.

552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5, U.S.C.

Applications and/or proposals and the

discussions could reveal confidential trade

secrets or commercial property such as

patentable material and personal information

concerning individuals associated with the

applications and/or proposals, the disclosure

of which would constitute a clearly

unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.

This notice is being published less than

fifteen days prior to the meetings due to the

urgent need to meet timing limitations

imposed by the grant review cycle.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

Program No. 93.121, Oral Diseases and

Disorders Research)

Dated: February 7, 1995.

Susan K. Feldman,

Committee Management Officer, NIH.

[FR Doc. 95–3588 Filed 2–13–95; 8:45 am]

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Public Health Service

Delegation of Authority

Notice is hereby given that I have

delegated to the Assistant Secretary for

Health, with authority to redelegate,

certain authorities vested in the

Secretary of Health and Human Services