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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Public Health Leadership Institute
Announcement Type: New
Funding Opportunity Number: CDC-RFA-WC07-703
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 93.283
Key Dates:
Letter of Intent Deadline: June 8, 2007
Application Deadline: July 10, 2007
This announcement contains the following information:
Authority: This program is authorized under Section 301(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C., Section 241(a)). The corresponding USC citation for Section 1704 of the PHSA is 300u-3.
Background:
Established in 1991, the National Public Health Leadership Institute (PHLI) has, for the past 17 years, strengthened the nation’s public health system by enhancing the leadership capacities of senior level health officials at the national, state, local and international levels. PHLI targets the nation’s leading public health managers who serve as senior leaders of major health organizations contributing to the health populations at the national, state and local levels.
The Institute of Medicine (IOM), as published in The Future of Public Health (1988)_, found a number of obstacles that limit effective leadership among public health professionals. Among the identified obstacles are “poor interaction between the values of technical expertise and political accountability; the rapid turnover of officials in leadership positions; the lack of a national leadership focus in public health; and the poor relationships between public health and the medical profession.” The IOM’s recommendation for enhanced leadership in public health called for the development of a cadre of leaders whose skills embodied an array of characteristics, including “technical competence in the substance of public health issues; managerial abilities; communication skills; knowledge of and skills in the public decision process, including it’s political dimensions; and the ability to marshal constituencies for effective action.”
The need for greater emphasis on managerial and leadership skills in public health curriculum is also evidenced in a jointly conducted study sponsored by the Public Health Foundation which surveyed the training needs of state and local health officials. Two of the top three needs identified in this survey related to leadership activities; i.e., skills in diagnosing organizational ineffectiveness and taking measures to bring about planned change, and skill in working with state legislatures.
These findings were also supported by the 2003 IOM Report, The Future of the Public’s Health, which affirmed the necessity of leadership development as a cornerstone of public health practice. The 2003 IOM Report further recommended that federal, state and local governmental public health agencies prioritize leadership training, support and development within public health agencies and within academic institutions which prepare the workforce.
Leadership Development, in the public health context, is a deliberate, planned process that provides continuous educational, experiential and peer support learning opportunities to ensure qualified, competent and sustainable public health leaders at all levels, disciplines and geographic areas. Leadership Development should stimulate and support individual and organizational growth, prepare leaders to anticipate the future, evaluate options, think systematically, articulate direction and address current and emerging health challenges.
strategic imperatives and it’s overarching health protection goals.
The core faculty of the program will consist of recognized leaders from academia. Leaders from the private sector, professional and voluntary organizations, government agencies and legislative staffs will also be recruited when specialized expertise is required. Faculty should represent the leading teachers, theoreticians and practitioners in the fields of leadership and public health.
Measurable outcomes of the program will be in alignment with the following performance goal for the Office of Workforce and Career Development: Public Health Improvement and Leadership, Goal 1: CDC will develop and implement training to provide for an effective, prepared and sustainable health workforce able to meet emerging health challenges.
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 see the CDC Web site at the following Internet address: http://www.cdc.gov/od/science/regs/hrpp/researchDefinition.htm
Activities:
Awardee activities for this program are as follows:
a.
Recruit members and coordinate a national advisory or steering committee which should advise the Recipient and the appropriate program staff on matters related to program policy, content and administration. This advisory or steering committee should be comprised of leaders from academia, health care associations (e.g., Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, National Association of County and City Health Officials, National Association of Local Boards of Health), foundations (e.g., Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Public Health Foundation, Kellogg Foundation), other federal agencies, the National Public Health Leadership Development Network and the Public Health Leadership Society. Leaders from related public and private sector organizations should also be considered for inclusion on the Advisory Committee.b.
Develop and present a comprehensive advanced leadership program to enhance the existing leadership skills and abilities of health officials in the areas that are critical to the operation of national, state and local public health systems.c.
Demonstrate how the curriculum supports the improved capacity of public health leaders to achieve significant progress in advancing public health effectiveness. The program content and curriculum should be competency based, and reflect an effort to assess the priority leadership development needs of the public health workforce. Among the competency lists which should be referenced in efforts to develop program content and curriculum are the leadership competencies developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.d.
Provide a conference facility for a minimum of one on-site, residential learning event to engage participants in discussions and critical analysis of current health, and public health, issues as well as continuing discussions during the course of the year-long program. The selected site should meet certain minimal requirements including adequate housing, dining, recreation and meeting room facilities for the participants and it must be handicapped accessible.e.
Develop and sustain an environment during the leadership development program in which participating health leaders can increase and strengthen the quantity and quality of their professional interactions and network.f.
Provide participants with the necessary leadership assessment instruments to determine and prioritize their development needs and provide trained, certified coaching resources to assist scholars in meeting their identified needs.g.
Develop a model for interaction between public health practice and academia.h.
Manage and direct a national alumni organization, comprised of graduates of national, state and regional public health leadership institutes who wish to join and participate in sponsored, continuous learning programs and activities to enhance their personal leadership skills and their professional networks.i.
Provide complete or partial logistical support (e.g., lodging, meals, and transportation) for participants to attend at least one residential learning event.j.
Develop a quantitatively and qualitatively based evaluation plan that will minimally demonstrate the impact of the leadership development experience on participant’s personal leadership skills and on the effectiveness and efficiency of their organizations. The evaluation plan should, ideally, also address the impact of PHLI on the participant’s organization, community, and broader public health infrastructure. It is expected that the evaluation strategy will periodically evaluate participants during the course of their scholar experience and, ideally, at some point after the completion of their program. Results from the evaluation process should be shared with CDC and the PHLI Advisory Committee.k.
Develop a funding plan that demonstrates efforts for sustainability of the program and includes options for reducing both the Recipient and participant costs, and increasing resource generation.l.
Demonstrate a plan that evidences the Recipient’s intent to provide, or collaborate in, efforts to promote continual, life-long leadership learning for current, previous and future graduates of PHLI.m.
Share information regarding program planning, content and curriculum development, program evaluation and other pertinent activities and outcomes of the Institute with program staff of other CDC-sponsored leadership development programs. This information should also be routinely shared with CDC and the Office of Workforce and Career Development.In a cooperative agreement, CDC staff is substantially involved in the program activities, above and beyond routine grant monitoring.
CDC activities for this program are as follows:
a Provide technical assistance and consultation in all phases of the planning, preparation and presentation of the Institute. This assistance will be provided through representation on Advisory or Steering Committees, management teams and other partnership groups. This assistance will be offered through periodic site visits, telephone and email communication and on telephone conference calls. Any major deviation from program plans, policies, methods or objectives should be made only with the concurrence of CDC.
b Assist as needed in the development of goals, methods and objectives of the program.
c Provide technical assistance, as necessary, with the development or refinement of program content and curriculum; program marketing, recruitment and selection; program evaluation; and any other significant programmatic issue or concern. It is expected that CDC will continue to maintain representation on the Applicant Selection Committee and participate in the evaluation and selection of scholars.
d Provide technical assistance, as needed, with the identification and evaluation of potential faculty members who will be recruited from academia, the public and private sector, legislative staffs and other health agencies.
e Continue to coordinate the recruitment and selection of a minimum of four scholars from CDC and ATSDR who will participate in the program, in it’s entirety each year.
Type of Award: Cooperative Agreement.
CDC’s involvement in this program is listed in the Activities Section above.
Award Mechanism: U14
Fiscal Year Funds: 2007
Approximate Current Fiscal Year Funding: $ 500,000 (This is an estimate, and is subject to the availability of funds.)
Approximate Total Project Period Funding: $ 1,500,000 (This amount is an estimate, and is subject to the availability of funds.)
Approximate Number of Awards: 1
Approximate Average Award: $ 500,000 (This amount is for the first 12-month budget period, and includes both direct and indirect costs.)
Floor of Individual Award Range: None.
Ceiling of Individual Award Range: $500,000 (This ceiling is for the first 12-month budget period and is a total cost award.)
Anticipated Award Date: August 15, 2007
Budget Period Length: 12 months
Project Period Length: 3 years
Throughout the project period, CDC’s commitment to continuation of awards will be conditioned on the availability of funds, evidence of satisfactory progress by the recipient (as documented in required reports), and the determination that continued funding is in the best interest of the Federal government.
III.1. Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity are listed below:
A Bona Fide Agent is an agency/organization identified by the state as eligible to submit an application under the state eligibility in lieu of a state application. If applying as a bona fide agent of a state or local government, a letter from the state or local government as documentation of the status is required. Place this documentation behind the first page of the application form.
III.2. Cost Sharing or Matching
Cost Sharing or Matching funds are not required for this program.
III.3. Other
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 submission requirements.
Special Requirements:
If the application is incomplete or non-responsive to the special requirements listed in this section, it will not be entered into the review process. The applicant will be notified the application did not meet submission requirements.
IV.1. Address to Request Application Package
To apply for this funding opportunity use application form PHS 5161-1.
Electronic Submission:
CDC strongly encourages the applicant to submit the application electronically by utilizing the forms and instructions posted for this announcement on www.Grants.gov, the official Federal agency wide E-grant Web site. Only applicants who apply on-line are permitted to forego paper copy submission of all application forms.
Registering your organization through www.Grants.gov is the first step in submitting applications online. Registration information is located in the “Get Started” screen of www.Grants.gov. While application submission through www.Grants.gov is optional, we strongly encourage you to use this online tool.
Please visit www.Grants.gov at least 30 days prior to filing your application to familiarize yourself with the registration and submission processes. Under “Get Started,” the one-time registration process will take three to five days to complete. We suggest submitting electronic applications prior to the closing date so if difficulties are encountered, you can submit a hard copy of the application prior to the deadline.
Paper Submission:
Application forms and instructions are available on the CDC Web site, at the following Internet address: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/forms.htm.
If access to the Internet is not available, or if there is difficulty accessing the forms on-line, contact the CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section (PGO-TIM) staff at 770-488-2700 and an application form will be mailed.
IV.2. Content and Form of Submission
Letter of Intent (LOI):
Your LOI must be written in the following format:
Your letter of intent (LOI) should consist of a brief letter stating that the applicant intends to submit a full proposal on or before the final application submission deadline. The LOI is optional and is not required for this Program Announcement. It is requested that you send a LOI if you intend to apply for this program. Although the LOI is not required, not binding, is optional, and does not enter into the review of the subsequent application, it will be used to gauge the level of interest in this program and allow CDC to plan the application review. The LOI should be submitted by U.S. Postal mail 30 days after publication of the RFA on Grants.gov to the Project Officer in the “Other Submission Requirements” section of this announcement.
Application:
A Project Abstract must be submitted with the application forms. The abstract must be submitted in the following format:
The Project Abstract must contain a summary of the proposed activity suitable for dissemination to the public. It should be a self-contained description of the project and should contain a statement of objectives and methods to be employed. It should be informative to other persons working in the same or related fields and insofar as possible understandable to a technically literate lay reader. This Abstract must not include any proprietary/confidential information.
A project narrative must be submitted with the application forms. The narrative must be submitted in the following format:
The narrative should address activities to be conducted over the entire project period and must include the following items in the order listed:
A Budget and Budget Justification (Budget Narrative) must be submitted with the application forms. This is a separate document from the project narrative. The following template can be used to write your Budget and Budget justification: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/grants/Budget_Guidelines.doc
Additional information may be included in the application appendices. The appendices will not be counted toward the narrative page limit. This additional information includes:
Additional information submitted via Grants.gov should be labeled:
No more than 5 attachments should be uploaded per application.
The agency or organization is required to have a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number to apply for a grant or cooperative agreement from the Federal government. The DUNS number is a nine-digit identification number, which uniquely identifies business entities. Obtaining a DUNS number is easy and there is no charge. To obtain a DUNS number, access http://www.dunandbradstreet.com or call 1-866-705-5711.
Additional requirements that may request submittal of additional documentation with the application are listed in section “VI.2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements.”
Letter of Intent (LOI) Deadline Date: June 8, 2007
CDC requests that an applicant submit an LOI if the applicant intends to submit a full application for this funding opportunity. Although the LOI is not required, not binding, and does not enter into the review of the subsequent application, it will be used to gauge the level of interest in this program and to allow CDC to plan for the review of applications.
Application Deadline Date: July 10, 2007
Explanation of Deadlines: Applications must be received in the CDC Procurement and Grants Office by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date.
Applications may be submitted electronically at www.Grants.gov. Applications completed on-line through Grants.gov are considered formally submitted when the applicant organization’s Authorizing Official electronically submits the application to www.Grants.gov. Electronic applications will be considered as having met the deadline if the application has been submitted electronically by the applicant organization’s Authorizing Official to Grants.gov on or before the deadline date and time.
If submittal of the application is done electronically through Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov), the application will be electronically time/date stamped, which will serve as receipt of submission. Applicants will receive an e-mail notice of receipt when HHS/CDC receives the application.
If submittal of the application is by the United States Postal Service or commercial delivery service, the applicant must ensure that the carrier will be able to guarantee delivery by the closing date and time. The applicant will be given the opportunity to submit documentation of the carrier’s guarantee, if HHS/CDC receives the submission after the closing date due to: (1) carrier error, when the carrier accepted the package with a guarantee for delivery by the closing date and time; or (2) significant weather delays or natural disasters. If the documentation verifies a carrier problem, HHS/CDC will consider the submission as having been received by the deadline.
If a hard copy application is submitted, HHS/CDC will not notify the applicant upon receipt of the submission. If questions arise on the receipt of the application, the applicant should first contact the carrier. If the applicant still has questions, contact the PGO-TIM staff at (770) 488-2700. The applicant should wait two to three days after the submission deadline before calling. This will allow time for submissions to be processed and logged.
This announcement is the definitive guide on LOI and application content, submission address, and deadline. It supersedes information provided in the application instructions. If the application submission does not meet the deadline above, it will not be eligible for review, and will be discarded by HHS/CDC. The applicant will be notified the application did not meet the submission requirements.
IV.4. Intergovernmental Review of Applications
Executive Order 12372 does not apply to this program.
IV.5. Funding Restrictions
Restrictions, which must be taken into account while writing the budget, are as follows:
If requesting indirect costs 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.
The recommended guidance for completing a detailed justified budget can be found on the CDC Web site, at the following Internet address:
http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/budgetguide.htm.
IV.6. Other Submission Requirements
LOI Submission Address: Submit the LOI by express mail, delivery service, fax, or E-mail to:
Steve L. Frederick
CDC, OWCD
1600 Clifton Road, NE, MS E-96
Atlanta, Georgia 30333
(404) 498-6349
(404) 498-6045
SFrederick@cdc.govE-mail address
Application Submission Address:
Electronic Submission:
HHS/CDC strongly encourages applicants to submit applications electronically at www.Grants.gov. The application package can be downloaded from www.Grants.gov. Applicants are able to complete it off-line, and then upload and submit the application via the Grants.gov Web site. E-mail submissions will not be accepted. If the applicant has technical difficulties in Grants.gov, customer service can be reached by E-mail at http://www.grants.gov/CustomerSupport or by phone at 1-800-518-4726 (1-800-518-GRANTS). The Customer Support Center is open from 7:00a.m. to 9:00p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.
HHS/CDC recommends that submittal of the application to Grants.gov should be early to resolve any unanticipated difficulties prior to the deadline. Applicants may also submit a back-up paper submission of the application. Any such paper submission must be received in accordance with the requirements for timely submission detailed in Section IV.3. of the grant announcement. The paper submission must be clearly marked: “BACK-UP FOR ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION.” The paper submission must conform to all requirements for non-electronic submissions. If both electronic and back-up paper submissions are received by the deadline, the electronic version will be considered the official submission.
The applicant must submit all application attachments using a PDF file format when submitting via Grants.gov. Directions for creating PDF files can be found on the Grants.gov Web site. Use of file formats other than PDF may result in the file being unreadable by staff.
OR
Paper Submission:
Applicants should submit the original and two hard copies of the application by mail or express delivery service to:
2920 Brandywine Road
Atlanta, GA 30341
V.1. Criteria
Applicants are required to provide measures of effectiveness that will demonstrate the accomplishment of the various identified objectives of the cooperative agreement. Measures of effectiveness must relate to the performance goals stated in the “Purpose” section of this announcement. Measures must be objective and quantitative and must measure the intended outcome. The measures of effectiveness must be submitted with the application and will be an element of evaluation.
Each application will be evaluated individually against the following criteria by an independent review group appointed by CDC.
1.
Plan (30 Points)Extent to which the applicant understands the issues to be addressed in accordance with the purpose of the cooperative agreement. This plan should demonstrate the willingness to develop a partnership with other nationally recognized, advanced leadership and management programs in both the public and private sectors, in health and non-health settings, and how these programs would assist to develop, execute and evaluate the proposed program.
Applicant must be able to recruit nationally recognized core faculty from academic institutions, state and/or Federal Governmental Agencies, professional or voluntary organizations and private industries who have demonstrated background and knowledge in the research and applications to leadership skill building activities.
Applicant must relate their understanding of the existing literature and data on advanced leadership developmental programs. A detailed work plan, which includes measurable objectives, must be submitted. The plan should demonstrate a clear understanding of contemporary issues and concerns of national, state and local public health practitioners.
2.
Objectives: (20 Points)Extent to which the applicant has a clear description of the objectives of the project and the specific and measurable steps to be taken in the measurable implementation of the program. The respective responsibilities of any other partners should be clearly described. Applicant must include goals that can be reasonably accomplished during the target budget period, address all activities necessary to accomplish them and include a time-line which shows the objectives are specific, time-phased and measurable. A description of the activities that the applicant has been involved with which would indicate an ability to accomplish this project should be included.
3.
Methods (20 Points)Extent to which the applicant provides a detailed description of the proposed activities which are likely to achieve each objective and the overall program goals. The description should include:
1)
a reasonable and complete schedule for implementing all activities.2)
designation of responsibility for each action.3)
position descriptions, curriculum vitae (CV’s) and lines of responsibility appropriate to the accomplishment of program goals and objectives.4)
letters of support from other partners or constituents involved and their concurrence with the applicant’s plans, and5)
a suggested geographical location for the on-site, residential program and facilities including lodging accommodations, meeting room space, and the equipment needed to deliver the program.4.
Evaluation (30 Points)1)
The extent to which the proposed evaluation system is detailed and will document program progress, effectiveness, impact and outcome.2)
The extent to which the applicant demonstrates potential data sources for the evaluation proposed, and documents staff availability, expertise, and the capacity, including the qualifications of a program evaluator, to perform the evaluation.3)
The extent to which a feasible plan for reporting evaluation results and using evaluation information for programmatic decisions is included.4)
Plans for short-term and long-term evaluation with a baseline of data to be collected and measured throughout the entire program covered under the cooperative agreement.5)
Willingness to share evaluation strategies and techniques, as well as quantitative and qualitative results, with CDC.
5.
Budget Justification (Budget Narrative) (Not Scored)Applicant must provide justification for budget expenditures as well as appropriateness to the activities proposed in their application. Costs for each component of the program (design and development, on-site program, evaluation, personnel, travel, etc.) must be included. If the applicant expects to derive funding from other partners or sources, these must be clearly stated and detailed according to the costs that will be covered. If funding is diverted to support unanticipated events or expenditures, or if all funding is not obligated during the funding period, approval from CDC is required. Indirect costs on training grants to organizations other than State, local, Indian tribal governments shall be reimbursed at 8% of modified total direct costs exclusive of tuition and related fees, direct expenditures for equipment, and sub grants and contracts under the grant in excess of $25,000. This amount is not subject to upward or downward adjustment.
V.2. Review and Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed for completeness by the Procurement and Grants Office (PGO) staff and for responsiveness jointly by OWCD and PGO. Incomplete applications and applications that are non-responsive to the eligibility criteria will not advance through the review process. Applicants will be notified the application did not meet submission requirements.
An objective review panel will evaluate complete and responsive applications according to the criteria listed in the “V.1. Criteria” section above.
Applications will be funded in order by score and rank determined by the review panel.
VI.1. Award Notices
Successful applicants will receive a Notice of Award (NoA) from the CDC Procurement and Grants Office. The NoA shall be the only binding, authorizing document between the recipient and CDC. The NoA will be signed by an authorized Grants Management Officer and emailed to the program director and a hard copy mailed to the recipient fiscal officer identified in the application.
Unsuccessful applicants will receive notification of the results of the application review by mail.
VI.2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements
Successful applicants must comply with the administrative requirements outlined in 45 CFR Part 74 and Part 92, as appropriate. The following additional requirements apply to this project:
Additional information on the requirements can be found on the CDC Web site at the following Internet address: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/Addtl_Reqmnts.htm.
For more information on the Code of Federal Regulations, see the National Archives and Records Administration at the following Internet address: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfr-table-search.html
VI.3. Reporting Requirements
The applicant must provide CDC with an original, plus two hard copies of the following reports:
1. Interim progress report, due no less than 90 days before the end of the budget period. .The progress report will serve as the non-competing continuation application, and must contain the following elements: a. Current Budget Period Activities Objectives. b. Current Budget Period Financial Progress. c. New Budget Period Program Proposed Activity Objectives. d. Budget. e. Measures of Effectiveness. f. Additional Requested Information. 2. Financial status report and annual progress report, no more than 90 days after the end of the budget period.Final performance and Financial Status reports, no more than 90 days after the end of the project period.
The reports must be mailed to the Grants Management Specialist listed in the “Agency Contacts” section of this announcement.
CDC encourages inquiries concerning this announcement.
For general questions, contact:
CDC Procurement and Grants Office
2920 Brandywine Road
Atlanta, GA 30341
Telephone: 770-488-2700
For program technical assistance, contact:
Steve L. Frederick, Project Officer
CDC, OWCD
1600 Clifton Road, NE, MS E-96
Atlanta, Georgia 30333
Telephone: (404) 498-6349
E-mail: SFrederick@cdc.gov
For financial, grants management, or budget assistance, contact:
Peaches Brown, Grants Management Specialist
CDC Procurement and Grants Office
2920 Brandywine Road, Mail stop: K-14
Telephone: (770) 488-2738
E-mail: prb0@cdc.gov
CDC Telecommunications for the hearing impaired or disabled is available at: TTY 770-488-2783.
VIII. Other Information
Other CDC funding opportunity announcements can be found on the CDC Web site, Internet address: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/FOAs.htm.
CDC Home Page: http://www.cdc.gov
CDC Funding Web Page: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/funding.htm
CDC Forms Web
Page:
http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/forminfo.htm