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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[CDC-499]
Announcement of a Grant to the Institute of Medicine, National
Academy of Sciences
Summary
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the
availability of funds for fiscal year (FY) 1994 for a sole source grant
with the Institute of Medicine (IOM), National Academy of Sciences
(NAS). The purpose of this program is to consolidate assistance
mechanisms used to support the current research activities conducted by
IOM, integrate newly initiated assistance activities that are of
special interest to CDC, and establish a systematic procedure for
managing the unique scientific relationship between CDC and IOM. During
FY 1993, CDC initiated three distinct funding mechanisms to support IOM
research in the areas of unintended pregnancy, tobacco prevention
strategies for youth, and comprehensive school health programs. This
grant program would provide for a more uniform management of the
various research activities to be funded in the future.
Approximately $365,000 is available in FY 1994 to fund three
projects of special interest to CDC:
Project 1. Comprehensive School Health--Approximately $125,000 is
available for the continuation of activities to assess the status of
existing comprehensive school health programs including K-12 school
health education, school health promotion and disease prevention, and
school based health care delivery, examine factors predictive of
success or failure, and identify and disseminate strategies for wider
implementation of comprehensive school health programs.
Project 2. Epidemiological Dimensions of Sexually Transmitted
Diseases (STDs) in the United States--Approximately $225,000 is
available to support a new study designed to examine the
epidemiological dimensions of STDs in the United States and the factors
contributing to the rising incidence of infections, assess the
effectiveness (including cost-effectiveness) and efficiency of current
public health strategies and programs to prevent and control STDs, and
develop recommendations for future public health programs, policy
development, and research in this area, particularly in the context of
health care reform and the trend towards managed care approaches to
health services delivery and financing.
Project 3. Study on Preventing Nicotine Addiction in Children and
Youths--Approximately $15,000 is available to continue and enhance
activities related to Native American youth in an existing study of
prevention strategies for children and adolescents relative to tobacco
consumption. This study will summarize studies on the biology of
addiction, social and behavioral factors involved in initiation, and
interventions to prevent dependence and enhance cessation.
It is expected that the award will begin on or about September 30,
1994, for a 12-month budget period within a project period of up to 5
years. Funding estimates may vary and are subject to change.
Continuation awards within the project period will be made on the basis
of satisfactory progress and availability of funds. CDC anticipates the
availability of additional funds during FY 1995 and subsequent years to
support projects of special scientific, programmatic, and/or
administrative importance to the mission of CDC. The availability of
funds and the focus of such projects are expected to emphasize
activities in smoking, nutrition, diabetes, chronic disease control,
reproductive health, surveillance and analysis, cancer, and STDs but
may include other disease prevention and control areas of special
interest to CDC. The availability of funds in subsequent years will be
announced in a Program Guidance document accompanying the application
kit for each year of the project period. Projects proposed in response
to annual Program Guidance documents will be subjected to an Objective
Review based on the Evaluation Criteria contained in this Program
Announcement.
The Public Health Service (PHS) is committed to achieving the
health promotion and disease prevention objectives of ``Healthy People
2000,'' a PHS-led national activity to reduce morbidity and mortality
and to improve the quality of life. This announcement focuses on all
priority areas of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. (For
ordering a copy of ``Healthy People 2000,'' see the section ``Where To
Obtain Additional Information.'')
Authority
This project is authorized under sections 301(a), [42 U.S.C. 241
(a)] and 318(a), [42 U.S.C. 247c (a)] of the Public Health Service
Act, as amended, and Executive Order 12832 dated January 19, 1993.
Smoke-Free Workplace
The Public Health Service strongly encourages all grant recipients
to provide a smoke-free workplace and promote the non-use of all
tobacco products. This is consistent with the PHS mission to protect
and advance the physical and mental health of the American people.
Eligible Applicant
Assistance will be provided only to the Institute of Medicine
(IOM), National Academy of Sciences (NAS) for this project. No other
applications are solicited. The program announcement and application
kit have been sent to NAS.
The mission of CDC is to promote health and quality of life by
preventing and controlling disease and disability. To accomplish this
mission, CDC works in partnership with public, private, and voluntary
organizations that may be for profit or not for profit groups operating
at the State, local, national, and international level to:
1. Monitor the status of diseases.
2. Detect and investigate health problems.
3. Conduct research to enhance prevention.
4. Develop and advocate sound public health policies.
5. Carry out strategies for the prevention of disease.
6. Promote healthy behaviors.
7. Foster safe and healthy environments.
8. Control risk factors leading to the development of disease.
In defining the scientific basis and operational direction for
achieving its mission, CDC must frequently obtain independent advice
that is inherently acceptable to the American public, of unparalleled
objectivity, and unquestionable quality. Occasionally, these conditions
can only be met by using a unique relationship and mechanisms
established for these purposes by the Legislative and Executive
Branches of Government.
NAS was chartered by the U.S. Congress under an Act of
Incorporation and approved by the President in 1863. The Act required
the Academy to ``. . . investigate, examine, experiment, and report
upon any subject of science or art, the actual expense of such . . . to
be paid from appropriations which may be made for the purpose. . . .''
Pursuant to the charter, IOM was established in 1970. NAS and IOM
operate in the national interest by assembling the Nation's eminent
scholars in a variety of commissions, boards, offices, and committees
to furnish advice and guidance of unparalleled objectivity. The
findings and recommendations of IOM, NAS, are accorded a degree of
acceptance unequaled by any other body of American scholars.
During FY 1993, CDC conducted individual reviews of the technical
and scientific merits of two requests for assistance submitted by IOM.
Independent funding mechanisms were implemented to support IOM research
in the areas of Comprehensive School Health, and Preventing Nicotine
Addiction in Children and Youths. These studies, listed as Projects 1.
and 3., are now well into their second year and cannot be duplicated by
any other organization without significant unnecessary cost to CDC.
In March 1994, the IOM convened a one-day meeting to consider plans
for an IOM study of efforts to control STDs in the United States, as
well as directions for future public health policy and research in this
area. The planning group agreed that such a study could make an
important contribution to the STD and public health field and could
offer useful guidance in shaping future programs and policies to
contain the epidemic of STDs in the United States. The planning group
encouraged IOM staff to proceed in further developing plans for this
study. As a result, the IOM submitted a proposal for the study, Project
2., to the CDC. The proposed study is consistent with the mission of
the CDC. Completion of the study and efficient implementation of its
findings and recommendations requires that the work be performed with
an unquestionable level of objectivity, that it have immediate
credibility, and carry a high degree of public acceptance. IOM is the
only body of American scholars fulfilling the requirement for this
study.
In accordance with Executive Order 12832, when CDC determines that
IOM, because of its unique qualifications, is the only source that can
provide the expertise, independence, objectivity, and audience
acceptance necessary to meet program requirements, services of the
Academy may be obtained on a noncompetitive basis if otherwise in
accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Executive Order 12372 Review
This program is not subject to the Executive Order 12372 review.
Public Health System Reporting Requirements
This program is not subject to the Public Health System Reporting
Requirements.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number is 93.283.
Other Requirements
Human Subjects
If the proposed project involves research on human subjects, the
applicant must comply with the Department of Health and Human Services
Regulations (45 CFR Part 46) regarding the protection of human
subjects. Assurance must be provided to demonstrate that the project
will be subject to initial and continuing review by an appropriate
institutional review committee. The applicant will be responsible for
providing assurance in accordance with the appropriate guidelines and
form provided in the application kit.
HIV/AIDS Requirements
The recipient must comply with the document entitled Content of
AIDS-Related Written Materials, Pictorials, Audiovisuals,
Questionnaires, Survey Instruments, and Educational Sessions (June
1992) (a copy is in the application kit). To meet the requirements for
a program review panel, the recipient is encouraged to use an existing
program review panel, such as the one created by the District of
Columbia health department's HIV/AIDS prevention program. If the
recipient forms its own program review panel, at least one member must
be an employee (or a designated representative) of a State or local
health department. The names of the review panel members must be listed
on the Assurance of Compliance form CDC 0.1113, which is also included
in the application kit. The recipient must submit the program review
panel's report that indicates all materials have been reviewed and
approved.
Before funds can be used to develop HIV/AIDS-related materials,
determine whether suitable materials are already available at the CDC
National AIDS Clearinghouse.
Where To Obtain Additional Information
If you are interested in obtaining additional information regarding
this project, please refer to Announcement Number 499 and contact Locke
Thompson, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management Branch,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 255 East Paces Ferry
Road, NE., Room 300, Mailstop E-18, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, telephone
(404) 842-6508.
A copy of ``Healthy People 2000'' (Full Report, Stock No. 017-001-
00474-0) or ``Healthy People 2000'' (Summary Report, Stock No. 017-001-
00473-1) referenced in the ``Summary'' may be obtained through the
Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC
20402-9325, telephone (202) 783-3238.
Dated: August 30, 1994.
Joseph R. Carter,
Acting Associate Director for Management and Operations, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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