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Review of Program Announcement PS10-1057 Act Against AIDS Leadership Initiative (AAALI) Robert Bailey II, MPH Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Divisions of HIV/AIDS Prevention
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Review of Program Announcement PS10-1057
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Presentation Outline: Background FOA Goals Funding Categories Performance Goals Activities Award Information Eligibility Application Content Funding Restrictions Application Review Evaluation Deadlines Agency Contacts
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Presentation Outline
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Background CDC is refocusing the nation’s attention on the domestic HIV epidemic. CDC’s new communication campaign directly addresses complacency by reminding all Americans that HIV/AIDS remains a significant health threat. CDC launched the Act Against AIDS Campaign (AAAC) on April 7, 2009
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 Background
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Background (cont'd) AAAC features: National awareness-building messages Targeted messages and outreach to populations most severely impacted by HIV beginning with African Americans, Hispanic/Latinos, and Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) of all Races. The Act Against AIDS Leadership Initiative is part of AAAC
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 Background (cont'd)
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Background (cont'd) AAALI is designed to harness the collective strength and reach of traditional, longstanding national organizations to increase HIV-related awareness, knowledge, and action within African American, Hispanic/Latino, or MSM communities. AAALI will serve as the umbrella for three separate leadership initiatives: AAA African American Leadership Initiative AAA Hispanic/Latino Leadership Initiative AAA Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) Leadership Initiative
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Background (cont'd)
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Background (cont'd) AAALI’s Purpose: Incorporate HIV/AIDS education and awareness, prevention, communication strategies into the day-to-day activities of AAALI organizations. Integrate HIV prevention in communication, mobilization, and outreach activities of AAALI organizations. Create a network or AAALI organizations that can support shared implementation of effective approaches that respond to the challenge facing HIV prevention efforts. Empower a group of large, committed organizations to become “agents of change” in their respective communities.
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Background (cont'd)
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PS10-1057 Goals The goals of this program announcement (PA) are to: 1) Fund national organizations that are historically and traditionally a part of the African American, Hispanic/Latino, or MSM culture and community, who can mobilize and educate African Americans or Hispanic/Latinos. 2) Fund organizations and/or a coalition that can mobilize and educate Black MSM or MSM of all races. 
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PS10-1057 Goals
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PS10-1057 Funding Categories CDC plans to award up to 22 grants Grants will be divided into Part A and Part B Applicants may only submit an application for either Part A or Part B; applicants cannot apply for both parts. If the applicant submits an application for both Parts, then the application will be deemed ineligible and will not be reviewed.
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PS10-1057 Funding Categories
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PS10-1057 Funding Categories (cont’d) Part A is designed to: Integrate HIV prevention in communication, mobilization, and outreach activities of large historically African American or Hispanic/Latino national organizations that have proven reach and credibility in the African American or Hispanic/Latino communities. Create a network within the two leadership initiatives that can support CDC and its partners in implementing innovative, credible, effective approaches that respond to the unique challenges facing HIV prevention efforts among African Americans or Hispanic/Latinos.
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PS10-1057 Funding Categories (cont'd)
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PS10-1057 Funding Categories (cont’d) Part B is designed to expand AAALI’s reach among Black MSM and MSM of all races in order to: Increase the number of organizations that serve or engage Black MSM or MSM of all races. Increase the visibility of HIV prevention efforts in national traditional institutions that have an influence and affect on Black MSM or MSM of all races. Create a system for networking and collaboration among large organizations to work together to augment HIV/AIDS prevention efforts among Black MSM and MSM of all races. Create and integrate sustainable HIV/AIDS prevention programming within influential National organizations serving Black MSM or MSM of all races.
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PS10-1057 Funding Categories (cont'd)
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PS10-1057 Performance Goals he measurable outcomes of the program will be in alignment with two of the Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention’s (DHAP) performance goals: 1) Decrease the number of persons at high risk for acquiring or transmitting HIV infection. 2) Increase the proportion of HIV-infected persons who know they are infected.
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PS10-1057 Performance Goals
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PS10-1057 Performance Goals (cont’d) Awarded organizations will support the DHAP goals via: (1) Integration: integrating HIV/AIDS strategies into their existing communication platforms, networks, and mobilization activities, and (2) Community of Practice: participating in an AAALI Community of Practice.
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PS10-1057 Performance Goals (cont’d)
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PS10-1057 Performance Goals (cont’d) Integration activities are represented by 3 areas: Education - every member/constituent of the awarded organization is educated about HIV/AIDS and its impact upon African Americans, Hispanic/Latinos, or MSM. Commitment - every member/constituent of the awarded organization is aware of and understands the awarded organization’s commitment to stopping the severe impact of HIV/AIDS within African Americans, Hispanic/Latinos, or MSM. Sustainability – each awarded organization institutes long term strategies for mobilizing its members, partners, and other resources to address HIV/AIDS among African Americans, Hispanic/Latinos, or MSM as a component of the awarded organization’s overarching operational and strategic plan.
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PS10-1057 Performance Goals (cont’d)
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PS10-1057 Performance Goals (cont’d) Achieving Integration EDUCATION (example): Year Yr1 Goal 25% of organization’s active members/constituents receive HIV/AIDS training. Year Yr2 Goal 50% of the awarded organization’s active members/constituents receive HIV/AIDS training. Year Yr3 Goal 75% of the awarded organization’s active members/constituents receive HIV/AIDS training. Year Yr4 Goal 100% of the awarded organization’s active members/constituents receive HIV/AIDS training.
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PS10-1057 Performance Goals (cont’d)
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PS10-1057 Performance Goals (cont’d) COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE: Activities will be defined by the expectation that all awarded organizations within each of the individual leadership initiatives will work together to develop shared goals, objectives, tools, and resources. Awarded organizations will also be expected to leverage their resources, expertise, and best practices with CDC and across AAALI organizations.
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PS10-1057 Performance Goals (cont’d)
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PS10-1057 Required Activities AAALI Activities will be conducted over four phases: 1. Preparation Phase (Yr 1): Awarded organizations will have a greater internal focus, providing their members/constituents with basic HIV/AIDS information and training. 2. Outreach Phase (Yrs 2 and 3): Awarded organizations will shift from a primarily internal focus to a primarily external focus, developing and implementing strategies for engaging African American, Hispanic/Latino, or MSM communities with grassroots HIV/AIDS mobilization efforts via their chapters, affiliates, and partnerships with other community organizations .
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PS10-1057 Required Activities
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PS10-1057 Required Activities (cont’d) 3. Expansion Phase (Yr 4): Awarded organizations will increase the number of chapters and affiliates that are involved in HIV/AIDS mobilization activities 4. Modeling Phase (Full Integration – Year 5): By the end of the fifth year, each of the AAALI organizations will have fully-integrated HIV/AIDS strategies into their organization and are prepared to model this organizational change for other organizations engaged in the fight against AIDS.
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PS10-1057 Required Activities (cont'd)
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PS10-1057 Required Activities (cont’d) Other Required Activities: 1. Develop and implement an organizational action plan that will integrate HIV/AIDS prevention efforts into the awarded organization’s existing infrastructure and normal activities to reach all national and chapter leadership and members, and throughout the greater African American, Hispanic/Latino, or MSM communities. 2. Implement the approved action plan. 3. The Coordinator should represent the awarded organization in all AAALI cohort activities, complete all reporting and data reporting/evaluation requirements, serve as the organization’s primary point of contact for CDC on all matters related to AAALI.
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PS10-1057 Required Activities (cont'd)
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PS10-1057 Required Activities (cont’d) Other Required Activities (cont’d): 4. Increase opportunities for early diagnosis by promoting prevention campaigns that encourage African Americans, Hispanic/Latinos, or MSM to be tested and to provide information about the importance of seeking treatment and access to care. 5. Work with partner organizations (e.g. health departments and clinics, community-based organizations, social and civic organizations, etc) that are experienced in HIV/AIDS testing and treatment to make African Americans, Hispanic/Latinos, or MSM aware of the importance of knowing their HIV status. As stated in the presentation, this activity is a duplicate of #11 (slide 21). 6. Provide information regarding local testing, counseling, and referral sources on websites.
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PS10-1057 Required Activities (cont'd)
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PS10-1057 Required Activities (cont’d) Other Required Activities (cont’d): 7. Encourage HIV testing in school-based health clinics 8. Produce articles, features, and segments that focus on the process and benefits of early diagnosis and treatment of HIV/AIDS 9. Support Act Against AIDS communication and mobilization efforts by using appropriate CDC-sponsored campaigns such as 9 ½ Minutes or i know (For more information, please visit: www.actagainstaids.org).
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PS10-1057 Required Activities (cont'd)
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PS10-1057 Required Activities, (cont’d) Other Required Activities (cont’d): 10. Participate in AAALI calls, meetings and trainings. This includes monthly programmatic calls, training webinars, and cohort meetings. 11. Work with other national and local partners to increase opportunities for early diagnosis by promoting prevention campaigns that encourage African Americans, Hispanic/Latinos, Black MSM or MSM of all races to be tested and to provide information about the importance of seeking treatment and access to care. As stated in the presentation, this activity is a duplicate of #5 (slide 19). 12. Develop and implement a program monitoring and reporting plan that includes details on how the grantee will ensure quality assurance. 13. (For Part B organizations only) - Offer technical assistance to AAALI organizations and its other partners on addressing HIV among Black MSM or MSM of All Races.
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PS10-1057 Required Activities (cont'd)
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PS10-1057 Additional Activities 1. Submit any newly developed public information resources and materials to CDC so they can be accessed by other AAALI organizations and agencies via the AAALI Community of Practice. 2. Adhere to CDC policies for securing prior approval for CDC sponsored conferences. 3. If the applicant or grantee plans to use materials and include the name or logo of either CDC or the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), a copy of the proposed material must be sent to CDC's Grants Management Office for approval. 4. Convene local materials review panel or utilize the local health department materials review panel to comply with CDC’s Assurance of Compliance with the Requirements for Contents of AIDS Related Written Materials Form.
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PS10-1057 Additional Activities
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Non-Research This announcement is only for non-research activities supported by CDC. If research is proposed, the application will not be reviewed. For the definition of research, please go to: http://www.cdc.gov/od/ads/opspoll1.htm
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Non-Research
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PS10-1057 Award Information CDC anticipates the following funds to be available: Type of Award: Grant Fiscal Year Funds: 2010
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PS10-1057 Award Information
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PS10-1057 Award Information, (cont’d) Approximate Number of Awards: 22 Approximate Average Award: $120,000 Floor of Individual Award Range: $100,000 Ceiling of Individual Award Range: $120,000 Anticipated Award Date: On or before September 30, 2010 Budget Period Length: 12 months Project Period Length: 5 years
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PS10-1057 Award Information, (cont'd)
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Number of Awards Part A: Up to 18 organizations 14 organizations that serve African Americans 4 organizations that serve Hispanic/Latino Part B: Up to 4 organizations or coalitions 2 that serve Black MSM 2 that serve MSM of all races
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Number of Awards
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PS10-1057 Applicant Eligibility Criteria Submit the application by the deadline date, June, 14, 2010 by 5 p.m. Eastern Time. Late applications will be considered non-responsive. See section “IV.3. Submission Dates and Times” for more information on deadlines. Eligible applicants that can apply for Part A or Part B are listed in Section IV (Eligibility).
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PS10-1057 Applicant Eligibility Criteria
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PS10-1057 Application and Submission Information Electronic Submission: CDC requires the applicant to submit the application electronically by utilizing the forms and instructions posted for this announcement on www.grants.gov
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PS10-1057 Application and Submission Information
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PS10-1057 Content and Form of Submission Applicants must apply for either Part A or Part B; the applicant may not apply for both Parts. If a funding amount greater than the ceiling of the award range is requested, the application will be considered non-responsive and will not be entered into the review process. The applicant will be notified that the application did not meet the eligibility requirements.
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PS10-1057 Content and Form of Submission
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PS10-1057 Special Requirements Funding must not be greater than the ceiling of the award range, including indirect costs. DO NOT submit an application for more than one Part. Applicants may only submit an application for either Part A or Part B. DO NOT exceed the application’s Project Narrative page limit of 30 pages.
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PS10-1057 Special Requirements
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PS10-1057 Special Requirements (cont’d) Submit a copy of the organization’s bylaws, which show their ability to operate at a national level. The organization should have a network of chapters, affiliates, or sections across the U.S. Applicants must upload all additional documentation in Grants.gov under “Other Attachment Forms,” and specify how each document should be labeled (e.g., Letters of Support, etc.).
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PS10-1057 Special Requirements (cont'd)
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PS10-1057 Application Content A table of contents MUST be included with your application. Project Abstract: must be submitted with the application forms. Format: Maximum of 2-3 paragraphs. Font size: 12 point unreduced, Times New Roman Single spaced Paper size: 8.5 by 11 inches Page margin size: One inch
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PS10-1057 Application Content
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PS10-1057 Application Content (cont’d) Project Abstract: must state for which Part (e.g., Part A or Part B) the applicant is applying. The abstract must contain a summary of the proposed activity suitable for dissemination to the public. This Abstract must not include any proprietary/confidential information. The abstract must have an eligibility page which outlines in the application where the applicant meets each Eligibility criteria (See Page 26 for the Eligibility criteria).
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PS10-1057 Application Content (cont'd)
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PS10-1057 Application Content (cont’d) A Project Narrative: Narrative should address Part A or Part B; and activities to be conducted over the entire project period. Narrative must include the following items in the order listed on slide 35. (Note: applicants should refer to the AAALI “Performance Goals” listed on Page 9) Format: Maximum of 30 pages Font size: 12 point unreduced, Times New Roman Single spaced Paper size: 8.5 by 11 inches Page margin size: One inch Include cover page
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PS10-1057 Application Content (cont'd)
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PS10-1057 Application Content (cont’d) A Project Narrative: Narrative MUST INCLUDE the following: Demonstrated reach, experience, and influence (5 pages) Understanding of the Epidemic and Act against AIDS Leadership Initiative (4 pages) Programmatic Approach (15 pages) Organizational Resources (3 pages) Management and Staffing (3 pages) Budget and Budget justification: The budget justification will not be counted in the stated page limit. In accordance with Form CDC 0.1246E (www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/forms/01246.pdf).
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PS10-1057 Application Content (cont'd)
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PS10-1057 Application Content (cont’d) Budget: Applicants are required to provide a line item budget and narrative justification for all requested costs that are consistent with the purpose, objectives, and proposed program activities. The budget and budget justification should be placed in the application’s attachments. NOTE: As stated in the presentation, applicants are expected to submit a budget covering the entire length of the project period (5 years) with activities and expenses outlined per length of budget period (12 months).
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PS10-1057 Application Content (cont'd)
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PS10-1057 Application Content (cont’d) Budget (cont’d): Within the budget, include: 1. A detailed line item budget and justification 2. A line item breakdown and justification for all personnel 3. Line item breakdown and justification for all contracts.
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PS10-1057 Application Content (cont'd)
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PS10-1057 Funding Restrictions Restrictions, which must be taken into account while writing the budget, are as follows: Recipients may not use funds for research. Recipients may not use funds for clinical care. Recipients may only expend funds for reasonable program purposes, including personnel, travel, supplies, and services, such as contractual. Recipients may not generally use HHS/CDC/ATSDR funding for the purchase of furniture or equipment. Any such proposed spending must be identified in the budget. A copy of the indirect cost rate agreement is required. If the indirect cost rate is a provisional rate, the agreement should be less than 12 months of age.
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PS10-1057 Funding Restrictions
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PS10-1057 Application Review Information All eligible applications will be initially reviewed for completeness by the Procurement and Grants Office (PGO) staff. An objective review panel will evaluate complete and responsive applications according to the criteria listed in Section VI. Application Review Information, subsection entitled “Evaluation Criteria”.
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PS10-1057 Application Review Information
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PS10-1057 Evaluation Criteria Eligible applicants will be evaluated against the following criteria: Demonstrated reach, experience, and influence (30 pts) Understanding the epidemic and AAALI (10 pts) Programmatic Approach (15 pts) Organizational Resources (25 pts) Management and Staffing (10 pts) Budget and Budget Justification (reviewed but not scored) NOTE: As stated in the presentation, there is an error on page 45 of the announcement. The total number of points possible is 90 points, NOT 100 points.
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PS10-1057 Evaluation Criteria
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Anticipated PS10-1057Award Date On or before September 30, 2010 Award Notices: Successful applicants will receive a Notice of Award (NoA) from the CDC Procurement and Grants Office. Unsuccessful applicants will receive notification of the results of the application review by mail.
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Anticipated PS10-1057Award Date
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Agency Contacts CDC encourages inquiries concerning this announcement. For programmatic technical assistance, contact: Robert Bailey II, National Partnerships Team Leader Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention NCHHSTP/DHAP/Prevention Communications Branch E-mail: APU8@cdc.gov
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Agency Contacts
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Agency Contacts For financial, grants management, or budget assistance, contact: Julia Valentine, Grants Management Specialist Department of Health and Human Services CDC Procurement and Grants Office 2920 Brandywine Road, MS E-15 Atlanta, GA 30341 E-mail: ZLP8@cdc.gov
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Agency Contacts
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Agency Contacts For application submission questions, contact: Technical Information Management Section Department of Health and Human Services CDC Procurement and Grants Office 2920 Brandywine Road, MS E-14 Atlanta, GA 30341 Telephone: 770-488-2700 Email: pgotim@cdc.gov CDC Telecommunications for the hearing impaired or disabled is available at: TTY 770-488-2783.
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Agency Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions Please visit the website below for a list of questions from applicants along with corresponding responses. This list will be updated frequently http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/aaa
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Thank You!
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Thank You!
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Last Modified: May 21, 2010
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