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Special Diabetes Program for Indians Community-Directed Grant Program Application Information for FY 2010

APPLICATION FOR FUNDING

The Request for Applications (RFA), application package, and instructions are available. Carefully read the entire RFA and instructions before starting to prepare your application. Note that the RFA is also referred to as the Funding Opportunity Announcement.

The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number is 93.237.

• To view or download the RFA:
• In PDF format (for printing and/or downloading): Cycle 2 RFA (PDF - 145 KB)
• In HTML format (for viewing): Cycle 2 Funding Opportunity Announcement as published in the Federal Register is available on the IHS Division of Grants Policy website.
• To access the application package and instructions on grants.gov:
• Go to www.Grants.gov and click on the "FIND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES" link in the left hand menu.
• On the “FIND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES” page, click “Basic Search” button.
• On the “BASIC SEARCH” page, in the box under “Search by CFDA Number:” enter 93.237. Then click on the “SEARCH” button.
• On the “SEARCH RESULTS” page, click on the link for the appropriate cycle.
• Click on the “APPLICATION” link at the top of the page and follow the instructions to download the application package and instructions.
• Additional documents that may be helpful in preparing your application:
• Key Contacts Form (PDF - 40KB)
• Cycle 2 RFA Instructions in PDF format (PDF - 313 KB)
• Cycle 2 FY 2010 SDPI Application Checklist (Appendix 1 from instructions - DOC - 145 KB)
• Project Narrative Template (Appendix 9 from instructions - DOC - 85 KB)

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Budget Cycle 2: The application deadline is December 13, 2009 for existing grantees that currently have a January 1, 2009 start date (budget cycle 2).

Budget Cycles 3-4: Application deadlines for existing grantees in these budget cycles have not yet been finalized; they will be shared as soon as they are available.

All existing grantees are welcome to access RFA information and participate in training/technical assistance activities, regardless of what budget cycle they are in.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

RFA SDPI 2010 FAQ

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OPPORTUNITIES

• Resources - to help facilitate completion of the FY2010 Funding Application, tips on which Best Practice(s) to implement and other helpful information.
• Resources and Application Package Overview – A 15 minute recorded WebEx session that provides an overview of resources available and how to find and download the application package and instructions on Grants.gov.

Live WebEx Question and Answer sessions will occur approximately once a week. These one hour sessions will provide an opportunity to ask questions about the application process and preparing applications.  Currently scheduled sessions are listed below. Check back on this webpage for newly scheduled sessions.

• Thursday, November 24 @ 11:00am-12:00pm MST

To join the online training session

1. Go to https://ihs-hhs.webex.com/ihs-hhs/k2/j.php?ED=128680402&UID=1103203937
2. Enter your name and email address.
3. Enter the session password: SDPI2010
4. Click "Join Now".
5. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.

To join the teleconference only

Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada): 866-699-3239
Session number: 717 372 146

 

• Wednesday, December 2 @ 1:00pm MST

November 24 session information coming soon

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND DOCUMENTATION FORM (NEPA)

The Environmental Review and Documentation Form is required for any grant project that includes building, remodeling, excavation, purchasing modular structures, change of land use, and related project activities. If you are required to use this form, see the IHS Environmental Review Manual for detailed information. This manual contains the form along with instructions for its use.

GRANTS.GOV RESOURCES

• Grants.gov Applicant Resources - Includes user guides, checklists, and many other resources.
• Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) D-U-N-S Number Information for Grantees - Website for obtaining a D-U-N-S number or finding out if your organization already has one.
• Central Contractor Registration (CCR) - Website for registering with CCR or updating existing registration.

POLICIES AND OTHER REFERENCES

IHS Grant Programs Incentives Policy
IHS Grant Programs Carryover Policy
PHS Grants Policy Statement: Costs Under PHS Grant-Supported Projects/Activities
IHS Division of Grants Operations and Grants Policy
HHS Grants Policy Statement

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR END OF BUDGET YEAR

Due: See application instructions.

• SF 269 Long
• SF 269a Short
• Final Progress Report
• Carryover Budget and Budget Narrative

QUESTIONS?

• For Grants Budget Management, contact Denise Clark via e-mail* or by phone at (301) 443-5204.
• For Grants.gov electronic application process, contact Tammy Bagley via e-mail* or by phone at (301) 443-5204.
• For additional assistance, contact your Area Diabetes Consultant.

*You must include your name, contact information, program name and Federal ID/grant award number.