These gonorrhea screening and other outreach efforts resulted in the prevention of an estimated 97,300 new cases of gonorrhea. Forty-four States have established at least one city or county STD program that offers comprehensive surveillance, diagnostic, testing, and treatment services for chlamydia. A total of 65 applications were reviewed and funded in fiscal year 1999. A similar effort is expected in fiscal years 2000 and 2001. Regulations for this program are published under 42 CFR 51b.
Guidelines are available.
This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements. Although there are no specific matching requirements, applicants must assume part of the project costs. Financial status reports are required no later than 90 days after the end of each specified reporting period. Final financial status and progress reports are required 90 days after the end of a project. In addition, grants and cooperative agreements are subject to inspection and audits by DHHS and other Federal government officials.