In fiscal year 1999, six awards were made. In fiscal year 2000, five awards were made. It is anticipated in fiscal year 2001 four competitive and one continuation will be made. Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements.
Funds are available for expenditure during approved budget period.
Payment is made by an Electronic Transfer System or a Monthly Cash Request System. Approved competing renewal awards are expected to initiate training activities during the first year of the project period. New programs may utilize this first year for planning and development purposes, and commence training the second year of the project period. Each project period is a maximum of 36 months. Grants may include support for the program only, residents only, or support for both the program and residents, but are not intended to absorb costs of existing or new positions which can be supported from other available funds.