Grant Information Resources. October 2003

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1 Grant Information Resources October 2003

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. OVERVIEW OF GRANT FUNDING II. SUMMARY OF THE GRANTS PROCESS III. PRINCIPAL GRANTING AGENCIES IV. GRANT INFORMATION SOURCES V. HHS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

3 I. OVERVIEW OF GRANT FUNDING The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the largest grant-making agency in the Federal government. In Fiscal Year 2002, HHS awarded $224 billion in Federal grants. Of those funds, approximately 85% were for mandatory grant programs, such as Medicaid. The remaining $36 billion funded discretionary grants (grants in which the Department selected the grantees). These discretionary grant awards fund health and social science research and social and health services throughout the country. HHS is highly decentralized. Its twelve (12) operating divisions administer over 300 grant programs. Nine (9) operating divisions comprise the U.S. Public Health Service. Each operating division has grants and program offices, which administer grant programs. These offices are the best sources of information on HHS grants. Program offices are responsible for the technical and/or scientific aspects of grant programs. Grants offices are responsible for issuing grant awards and overseeing the business and financial management of grant awards. Information contacts are usually included in the grant program announcements published in the Federal Register, as well as in the grant program information contained in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA). In some cases, contacts in both program and grants offices are provided in both publications. Program offices are the best source of information about program initiatives and priorities, eligibility criteria, application format and submission, and the status of award notifications. Grants offices are the best source of information on financial and business management requirements that grantees must follow. The Grants Management Offices listed on the following pages can provide information about their respective grant programs or refer you to the appropriate grant and program offices within their agency. However, we urge that you identify specific programs of interest using the CFDA whenever possible so that you can directly contact the appropriate program or grants office.

4 II. SUMMARY OF THE GRANTS PROCESS APPLICATION PROCESS Once you identify a program that you wish to seek funding from, you will need to request and complete an application package for submission to the appropriate awarding agency. Many awarding agencies will include application materials in the Federal Register announcement. Whenever possible, agencies attempt to allot 60 days from the date a program announcement is published in the Federal Register to the date the application is due in the agency. Most HHS agencies use a standard application form which requests basic identifying information about the grantee, such as estimated project costs, funding sources for the project, and a budget. Typically, a narrative description of the proposed project is required as a component of the application. The application form or package also contains a set of assurances outlining various Departmental requirements and Federal laws which a grantee must agree to and comply with in order to receive Federal funding. Questions pertaining to these requirements should be directed to the agency administering the grant program. Upon receipt of all applications, the awarding agency will initiate a competitive review of the submitted applications. The review process varies among agencies, but all applications are evaluated by a minimum of three (3) reviewers. Necessary steps are taken to ensure that applications are provided an independent and objective review by qualified evaluators. GRANT AWARD PROCESS Generally, it takes three to four months after submitting an application for an applicant to learn whether the application is approved for funding. The awarding agency typically notifies every applicant in writing as to whether the application is approved for funding or not. Should your application be tentatively approved for funding, you may receive calls from either the responsible program office and/or grants office to review the projected expenditures in your application in more detail. This is to ensure that costs are allowable and appropriate for accomplishing the grant purposes. A successful applicant receives a grant award package that contains the official notification of the grant award, procedures for requesting grant funds, information and forms regarding the grantee s reporting responsibilities. Also, it is important to note any special terms or conditions and all applicable Departmental regulations referenced within the grant award. CLOSE-OUT PROCESS Grantees must incur their costs within the allowed project or budget periods. The grantee has 90 days following the final budget period to liquidate (make payment on) all their unpaid obligations and submit their required final reports. Reporting requirements may vary from program to program, however, at a minimum a programmatic and a financial report must be submitted to the designated grants office.

5 III. PRINCIPAL GRANTING AGENCIES Administration on Aging (AoA) AoA provides funding to support a nationwide aging network and provide services to the elderly. AoA supports over 240 million meals for the elderly each year, including home-delivered meals on wheels, helps provide transportation and at-home services, supports ombudsman services for the elderly and provides policy leadership on aging issues. Grants Management Office Administration for Children and Families (ACF) ACF programs promote the well being of families, children, individuals and communities. ACF administers the State-Federal welfare program entitled Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), the national child support enforcement system and the Head Start program. Discretionary Grant Programs Mandatory Grant Programs Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) CMS administers the Medicare and Medicaid programs, which provide health care to America s aged and indigent populations. CMS also administers the State Children s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Discretionary Grants Medicaid Public Health Service (PHS) Agencies Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) AHRQ funds cross-cutting research designed to improve the quality of health care, reduce its costs, and broaden access to essential services. Grant Information

6 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) CDC programs promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury and disability. Procurement and Grants Office Food and Drug Administration (FDA) FDA is a regulatory agency that protects American consumers by enforcing the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and several related public health laws. Grants Office Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) HRSA provides funding to improve health by assuring quality healthcare to underserved, vulnerable and special need populations. HRSA supports a nationwide network of 643 community and migrant health centers and 144 primary care programs for the homeless and residents of public housing. Grants Management Office Indian Health Service (IHS) IHS supports a network of 37 hospitals, 60 health centers, 3 school health enters, 46 health stations, and 34 Indian health centers to provide services to nearly 1.5 million American Indians and Alaska Natives of 557 federally recognized tribes. Grants Management Office National Institutes of Health (NIH) NIH is the world s premier medical research organization, supporting approximately 35,000 research projects nationwide in diseases like cancer, Alzheimer s, diabetes, arthritis, heart ailments, and AIDS. Grants Management Office

7 Office of Public Health and Sciences (OPHS) The grants management office for both the Office of Minority Health (OMH) and the Office of Population Affairs (OPA) resides under the OPHS. Grants Management Office Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) SAMHSA primarily provides funding to develop new ways to improve the prevention and treatment of substance abuse and mental illnesses. Discretionary Grants Program Block Grant Programs

8 IV. GRANT INFORMATION SOURCES Grants.gov Grants.gov will simplify the grants management process, and create a centralized, online process to find and apply for over 900 grant programs from the 26 Federal grant-making agencies. Grants.gov streamlines the process of awarding over $360 billion annually to state and local governments, academia, not-for-profits and other organizations. Please visit for more information. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) The Catalog, compiled and maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA), profiles all Federal grant programs and lists a specific contact for obtaining additional information and application forms. It also includes a helpful section on writing grant applications. The CFDA is available in the following formats: Internet: A searchable version is available through the GSA web site at Published Text: A published text of the Catalog is available in the reference section of most major libraries. It is also available for purchase through the U.S. Government Printing Office (phone: ). CD-ROM and Diskettes: The CD-ROM and diskette versions are available through an annual subscription (complete editions in June and December) from GSA (phone: ). Federal Register The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) compiles the Federal Register. It provides public access to the official text of Federal laws, Presidential documents, administrative regulations and notices, and descriptions of Federal organizations, programs and activities. Most Federal grant programs announce funding opportunities (program announcements) through this daily publication. The Federal Register is available in the following formats: Internet: A searchable version is available at Published Text: A published text of the Federal Register is available in the reference section of most major libraries. It is also available for purchase through the U.S. Government Printing Office (phone: ). National Institutes of Health Guide to Grants and Contracts

9 This is the official publication of NIH policies, procedures and availability of funds for biomedical and behavioral research and research training. The Guide is published weekly on the Internet at A subscription service for weekly content notification via is available. HRSA Preview This annual publication of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) provides information on current funding opportunities available for primary health care, health professions, maternal and child health, and HIV/AIDS. The HRSA Preview is available in the following formats: Internet: Text only, fully formatted and Spanish versions are available through the HRSA web site at Published Text: To be placed on the mailing list, call HRSA-123. SAMHSA Snapshot This annual publication of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides information on current funding opportunities available for substance abuse prevention, addiction treatment, and mental health services. The SAMHSA Snapshot is available in the following formats: Internet: Available through the SAMHSA web site at Published Text: Send an request to snapshot@samhsa.gov or if you do not have internet access call GrantsNet GrantsNet is the HHS web site for grant information. It is administered by the Office of Grants Management in the Office of the Secretary. It provides useful information on administering grant awards, such as the Office of Management and Budget Circulars and the Code of Federal Regulations, including HHS regulations, and other pertinent policy information. GrantsNet also provides links to the CFDA, Federal Register, NIH Guide to Grants and Contracts, HRSA Preview and all the HHS operating divisions. The GrantsNet web site is located at HHS Grants and Program Offices As referenced earlier, HHS grants and program offices which administer grant programs are the best sources for information on specific HHS grant programs.

10 V. HHS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS HHS Divisions ACF Administration for Children and Families AHRQ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality AOA Administration on Aging ASPE Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation CDC Centers for Disease Control CMS Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services FDA Food and Drug Administration HRSA Health Resources and Services Administration HIS Indian Health Service NIH National Institutes of Health OIG Office of Inspector General OPHS Office of Public Health and Sciences OS Office of the Secretary SAMHSA Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Division Program Name CFDA# ACF Transitional Living for Homeless Youth ACF Abandoned Infants ACF Family Preservation and Support Services ACF Education and Prevention to Reduce Sexual Abuse of Runaway, ACF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families ACF Family Support Payments to States_Assistance Payments ACF Child Support Enforcement ACF Child Support Enforcement Research ACF Refugee and Entrant Assistance_State Administered Programs ACF Low-Income Home Energy Assistance ACF Community Services Block Grant ACF Community Services Block Grant_Discretionary Awards ACF Community Services Block Grant Discretionary ACF Child Care and Development Block Grant ACF Refugee and Entrant Assistance_Discretionary Grants ACF Improving the Capability of Indian Tribal Governments to ACF Mitigation of Environmental Impacts to Indian Lands Due to ACF Refugee and Entrant Assistance_Wilson/Fish Programs ACF Refugee and Entrant Assistance_Targeted Assistance ACF State Court Improvement Program ACF Promote the Survival and Continuing Vitality of Native ACF Community-Based Family Resource and Support Grants ACF Family Violence Prevention and Services/Grants for Battered ACF Family Violence Prevention and Services/Grants for Battered ACF Job Opportunities for Low-Income Individuals ACF Tribal Work Grants ACF Welfare Reform Research, Evaluations and National Studies

11 ACF Child Care Mandatory and Matching Funds of the Child Care ACF Grants to States for Access and Visitation Programs ACF Head Start ACF Child Support Enforcement Demonstrations and Special ACF New Assets for Independence Demonstration Program ACF Adoption Incentive Payments ACF Native American Programs ACF Runaway and Homeless Youth ACF Developmental Disabilities Basic Support and Advocacy ACF Developmental Disabilities Projects of National ACF Developmental Disabilities University Affiliated Programs ACF Children's Justice Grants to States ACF Child Welfare Services_State Grants ACF Social Services Research and Demonstration ACF Child Welfare Services Training Grants ACF Adoption Opportunities ACF Foster Care_Title IV-E ACF Adoption Assistance ACF Social Services Block Grant ACF Child Abuse and Neglect State Grants ACF Child Abuse and Neglect Discretionary Activities ACF Family Violence Prevention and Services/Grants for Battered ACF Independent Living AHRQ National Research Service Awards_Health Services Research AHRQ Health Care Systems Cost and Access Research and AOA Special Programs for the Aging_Title VII, Chapter AOA Special Programs for the Aging_Title VII, Chapter 2_Long AOA Special Programs for the Aging_Title III, Part F_Disease AOA Special Programs for the Aging_Title III, Part B_Grants for AOA Special Programs for the Aging_Title III, Part C_Nutrition AOA Special Programs for the Aging_Title III, Part D_In-Home AOA Special Programs for the Aging_Title VI, Part A, Indian AOA Special Programs for the Aging_Title IV_Training, Research AOA Special Programs for the Aging_Title VII, Chapter AOA New Demonstration Grants to States with Respect to ASPE Policy Research and Evaluation Grants CDC Project Grants and Cooperative Agreements for Tuberculosis CDC Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Activity CDC Centers for Research and Demonstration for Health Promotion CDC Injury Prevention and Control Research and State and CDC Health Program for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry CDC Disabilities Prevention CDC Immunization Research, Demonstration, Public Information CDC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Projects_State and CDC Surveillance of Hazardous Substance Emergency Events CDC Human Health Studies_Applied Research and Development CDC Great Lakes Human Health Effects Research CDC Surveillance of the Complications of Hemophilia CDC State Capacity Building

12 CDC Occupational Safety and Health Research Grants CDC Occupational Safety and Health_Training Grants CDC Immunization Grants CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention_Investigations CDC Cooperative Agreements for State-Based Comprehensive Breast CDC Cooperative Agreements to Support Comprehensive School CDC HIV Prevention Activities_Non-Governmental Organization CDC HIV Prevention Activities_Health Department Based CDC HIV Demonstration, Research, Public and Professional CDC Research, Treatment and Education Programs on Lyme Disease CDC Epidemiologic Research Studies of Acquired Immunodeficiency CDC Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired CDC Cooperative Agreements to Support State-Based Infant Health CDC Tuberculosis Demonstration, Research, Public and CDC Health and Safety Programs for Construction Work CDC Agricultural Health and Safety Programs CDC Occupational Health and Surveillance Fatality Assessment CDC Preventive Health Services_Sexually Transmitted Diseases CDC Preventive Health Services_Sexually Transmitted Diseases CDC Cooperative Agreements for State-Based Diabetes Control CDC Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant CMS State Children's Insurance Program CMS Medicare_Hospital Insurance CMS Medicare_Supplementary Medical Insurance CMS State Survey and Certification of Health Care Providers and CMS Medical Assistance Program CMS Health Care Financing Research, Demonstrations and FDA Food and Drug Administration_Research FDA New Pilot Innovative Food Safety Projects FDA Pilot Clinical Pharmacology Training HRSA Model State-Supported Area Health Education Centers HRSA Maternal and Child Health Federal Consolidated Programs HRSA Grants for Preventive Medicine HRSA Nurse Anesthetist Traineeships HRSA Emergency Medical Services for Children HRSA Technical and Non-Financial Assistance to Health Centers HRSA Primary Care Services_Resource Coordination and HRSA Grants to Increase Organ Donations HRSA Financial Assistance for Disadvantaged Health Professions HRSA AIDS Education and Training Centers HRSA Health Center Grants for Homeless Populations HRSA HIV Demonstration Program for Children, Adolescents, and HRSA Rural Health Research Centers HRSA Geriatric Training Regarding Physicians and Dentists HRSA Centers of Excellence HRSA National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program HRSA Grants for State Loan Repayment HRSA Nursing Education Opportunities for Individuals from HRSA Podiatric Residency in Primary Care

13 HRSA National Research Services Awards HRSA Public Health Training Centers HRSA Health Education and Training Centers HRSA Allied Health Projects HRSA Quentin N. Burdick Programs for Rural Interdisciplinary HRSA Rural Telemedicine Grants HRSA Chiropractic Demonstration Projects HRSA Hansen's Disease National Ambulatory Care Program HRSA Centers for Medical Education Research HRSA Development and Coordination of Rural Health Services HRSA Community Health Centers HRSA Traumatic Brain Injury HRSA Abstinence Education HRSA Grants for Dental Public Health HRSA State Rural Hospital Flexibility Program HRSA Health Centers Grants for Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers HRSA National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program HRSA Nurse Practitioner and Nurse-Midwifery Education Programs HRSA Advanced Nurse Education HRSA Professional Nurse Traineeships HRSA Nursing_Special Projects HRSA Grants for Graduate Training in Family Medicine HRSA Scholarships for Students of Exceptional Financial Need HRSA Health Careers Opportunity Program HRSA Basic/Core Area Health Education Centers HRSA Grants for Residency Training in General Internal Medicine HRSA Physician Assistant Training in Primary Care HRSA Project Grants for Renovation or Construction of Non-Acute Health C HRSA Grants for Faculty Development in Family Medicine HRSA Grants for Predoctoral Training in Family Medicine HRSA Residencies and Advanced Education in the Practice of HRSA Grants for Faculty Development in General Internal Medicine HRSA Rural Health Medical Education Demonstration Projects HRSA Grants for Nurse Anesthetist Faculty Fellowships HRSA Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program for Registered HRSA Rural Outreach_Rural Network Development Program HRSA Grants to States for Operation of Offices of Rural Health HRSA HIV Emergency Relief Formula Grants HRSA Nurse Anesthetist Education Programs HRSA HIV Care Formula Grants HRSA Grants to Provide Outpatient Early Intervention Services HRSA Disadvantaged Health Professions Faculty Loan Repayment and HRSA Ryan White HIV/AIDS Dental Reimbursements HRSA Scholarships for Health Professions Students from HRSA Healthy Start Initiative HRSA Health Centers Grants for Residents of Public Housing HRSA Special Projects of National Significance HRSA Demonstration Grants to States for Community Scholarships HRSA Native Hawaiian Health Systems

14 HRSA Demonstration Grants to States with Respect to Alzheimer's HRSA Health Administration Traineeships and Special Projects HRSA Public Health Traineeships HRSA Coal Miners Respiratory Impairment Treatment Clinics and HRSA Grants for Geriatric Education Centers HRSA Academic Administrative Units in Primary Care HRSA Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant to the IHS Health Professions Pregraduate Scholarship Program for IHS Indian Health Service Educational Loan Repayment IHS Urban Indian Health Services IHS Tribal Self-Governance Demonstration Program: Planning and IHS Matching Grants for Health Professions Scholarships to IHS Indian Health Service_Health Management Development Program IHS Epidemiology Cooperative Agreements IHS Special Diabetes Program for Indians_Prevention and IHS Indian Health Service Research IHS Research and Demonstration Projects for Indian Health IHS Tribal Recruitment and Retention of Health Professionals IHS Health Professions Recruitment Program for Indians IHS Health Professions Preparatory Scholarship Program for IHS Health Professions Scholarship Program NIH Minority International Research Training Grant in the NIH Biological Response to Environmental Health Hazards NIH Applied Toxicological Research and Testing NIH Biometry and Risk Estimation_Health Risks from NIH Oral Diseases and Disorders Research NIH Intramural Research Training Award NIH NIEHS Hazardous Waste Worker Health and Safety Training NIH NIEHS Superfund Hazardous Substances_Basic Research and NIH Special International Postdoctoral Research Program in NIH International Cooperative Biodiversity Groups Program NIH Human Genome Research NIH Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Individuals from NIH Contraception and Infertility Loan Repayment Program NIH Research and Training in Alternative Medicine NIH Clinical Research Loan Repayment Program for Individuals NIH Loan Repayment Program for General Research NIH National Center on Sleep Disorders Research NIH Mental Health Research Grants NIH Alcohol Research Career Development Awards for Scientists NIH Alcohol National Research Service Awards for Research NIH Alcohol Research Programs NIH Drug Abuse Scientist Development Awards, Research Scientist NIH Drug Abuse National Research Service Awards for Research NIH Drug Abuse Research Programs NIH Mental Health Research Career/Scientist Development Awards NIH Mental Health National Research Service Awards for Research NIH Comparative Medicine

15 NIH Clinical Research NIH Nursing Research NIH Biomedical Technology NIH Minority Biomedical Research Support NIH Research Infrastructure NIH Academic Research Enhancement Award NIH Cancer Construction NIH Cancer Cause and Prevention Research NIH Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Research NIH Cancer Treatment Research NIH Cancer Biology Research NIH Cancer Centers Support NIH Cancer Research Manpower NIH Cancer Control NIH Cell Biology and Biophysics Research NIH Heart and Vascular Diseases Research NIH Lung Diseases Research NIH Blood Diseases and Resources Research NIH Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research NIH Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism Research NIH Digestive Diseases and Nutrition Research NIH Kidney Diseases, Urology and Hematology Research NIH Clinical Research Related to Neurological Disorders NIH Allergy, Immunology and Transplantation Research NIH Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research NIH Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biological Chemistry Research NIH Genetics and Developmental Biology Research NIH Population Research NIH Center for Research for Mothers and Children NIH Aging Research NIH Vision Research NIH Medical Library Assistance NIH Minority Access to Research Careers NIH Alcohol Research Center Grants NIH Resource and Manpower Development in the Environmental NIH Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research NIH Fogarty International Research Collaboration Award NIH National Institutes of Health Acquired Immunodeficiency NIH Special Minority Initiatives NIH Senior International Fellowships OIG State Medicaid Fraud Control Units OPHS Cooperative Agreements to Improve the Health Status of OPHS Project Grants for Facilities to Improve the Health Status OPHS State and Territorial Minority HIV/AIDS Demonstration OPHS Bilingual/Bicultural Service Demonstration Projects in OPHS Adolescent Family Life Research Grants OPHS Minority Community Health Coalition Demonstration OPHS Family Planning_Services OPHS Family Planning_Personnel Training

16 OPHS Family and Community Violence Prevention Program OPHS Family Planning_Service Delivery Improvement Research OPHS National Health Promotion OPHS Adolescent Family Life_Demonstration Projects OS Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund SAMHSA Grants for Residential Treatment Programs for Pregnant and SAMHSA Demonstration Grants for Residential Treatment for Women SAMHSA Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children SAMHSA Cooperative Agreements for Substance Abuse Treatment and SAMHSA Mental Health Planning and Demonstration Projects SAMHSA Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness SAMHSA Demonstration Grants for the Prevention of Alcohol and Drug SAMHSA Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness SAMHSA Demonstration Grants on Model Projects for Pregnant and SAMHSA Community Prevention Coalitions (Partnership) Demonstration SAMHSA Cooperative Agreements for Drug Abuse Treatment Improvement SAMHSA HIV/AIDS Mental Health Services Demonstration Program SAMHSA Demonstration Cooperative Agreements for Development and SAMHSA Consolidated Knowledge Development and Application (KD&A) Program SAMHSA Cooperative Agreements for State Treatment Outcomes and SAMHSA Mental Health Clinical and AIDS Service-Related Training SAMHSA Clinical Training Grant for Faculty Development in Alcohol SAMHSA Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services SAMHSA Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment of Substance SAMHSA Mental Health Disaster Assistance and Emergency Mental