Information Call for Funding Opportunity Announcement CDC- RFA-PS15-1501 Tuberculosis Elimination and Laboratory Cooperative Agreement July 10, 2014 Glen Christie Deputy Branch Chief Field Services and Evaluation Branch National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention Division of Tuberculosis Elimination
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Information Call for Funding Opportunity Announcement CDC-
RFA-PS15-1501
Tuberculosis Elimination and Laboratory Cooperative
AgreementJuly 10, 2014
Glen ChristieDeputy Branch Chief
Field Services and Evaluation Branch
National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB PreventionDivision of Tuberculosis Elimination
Agenda
Goals and objectives
FOA amendments
FOA Background & overview of approach
Prevention & Control, Human Resource Development, and PH Laboratory strengthening components
Program evaluation
Award information and eligibility
Application submission & reporting requirements
Application review process
Q&A session
Goal and Objective
Goal: Provide an opportunity for eligible applicants to receive assistance with the application process for CDC-RFA-PS15-1501
Objective: Provide an overview of the content of the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) and the application submission process
FOA AmendmentsFOA Section Justification
CDC Project Description (Outcomes)
Provide link to the current national TB program objectives and performance targets
CDC Project Description (Funding Strategy)
Incorporate a more narrow funding range for anticipated awards for P&C, HRD, and Lab in BP1 (2015)
Strategy 5: Program Evaluation
Consistency in language on attendance to TB PEN & ETN Conferences
Collaboration (with organizations external to CDC)
Interim progress reports are not required. Information should be provided in APR
Project Narrative Clarify the page limits for each component between the project narrative and work plan
Award Information Correct the amount listed for floor of individual award range
Application & Submission (Budget Narrative)
Include expectation for attendance at annual National TB Conference
FOA Amendments (cont’d)
The amended FOA will be published after the Laboratory information call on July 14, 2014
FOA Section Justification
Application & Submission (Budget Narrative)
Provide clarification on the P&C budget submission
Application & Submission (Budget Narrative
Clarify that contract methods are not needed for RTMCC services
Clarify requirement for CVs/resumes for key personnel
FOA Background
FOA authorized under Section 317E of the PHS Act
Continues a 30-year strategy of federal support to complement state & local TB prevention & control activities and laboratory services
Provide funds to support TB P&C, HRD, and laboratory services based on a data-driven formula developed in collaboration with NTCA
Beginning in 2015, 100% of P&C and HRD funds allocated according to the case-based formula
Lab funds for each jurisdiction determined according to workload-based formula
FOA Approach The goal is to reduce morbidity and
mortality caused by TB. This section contains: Description of why TB is a problem worth addressing
through the FOA
The stated purpose for the prevention, control, and elimination of TB
A logic model outlining the short term, intermediate, and long term outcomes for the 5-year project period
The strategy for awarding funds through the CoAg.
• Note the change for applicants to submit “true needs” budget for P&C and lab that anticipates cost for operations, program improvement, and potential emergencies
Strategies and Activities FOA adopts a priority-based approach for
P&C and list the activities to complete under the three priorities identified on page 9
TB programs should accomplish priority activities based on the tier they belong to
TB programs are assigned to tiers based on number of cases reported each year
Tier 1: ≤ 50 cases annually
Tier 2: 51-500 cases annually
Tier 3: >500 cases annually
Organizational Capacity and Collaboration
Guidance on demonstrating organizational capacity to execute the strategies and activities is provided on page 20
FOA describes the expectation for collaborating with other CDC funded programs as well as organizations external to CDC on pages 15-16
Both required partnerships and recommended collaborations are identified
TB Prevention and Control
Andrew Heetderks, MPHTeam Lead
Field Services and Evaluation Branch
Strategies and Activities
Largely the same as from previous COAGs
Found on the Logic model columns 1 & 2
Also enumerated pages 8 - 13 in the FOA
Find your tier and then describe activities which your program intends to employ
These strategies and activities should be justified by the budget
Tiers There are three tiers, broken down by
morbidity
Programs are expected at minimum to perform the activities listed in their tier
Programs may utilize additional activities than found in their tier, but must be vigilant to pursue completion of all their tier priorities first
Tier 1/Priority 1 strategies and activities are cross-cutting and appropriate for all – this includes those for PE, HRD and Lab
What’s New
Large outbreak surveillance (tier 1)
Targeted testing among those with diabetes or other NCDs (tier 3)
Each grantee will designate at least one liaison for locally determined high-risk populations (e.g. homeless, corrections) and provide brief summary reports of activities to address TB control in these populations
Health Equity: enhancing collaboration and coordination of health disparities activities
Important notes
Do follow instructions in the FOA – all is in there for you to submit a complete application
Don’t forget to describe your program’s capacity to perform essential TB P&C services found under “Organizational Capacity of Awardees to Execute the Approach”
Work plan
Overall, programs should develop and provide a work plan and implementation plan with elements supporting the scope of their activities in relationship to TB control program strategies and target populations.
Pay attention to page limits
Work plan/Narrative 30 pages
CDC Program Support Listed in separate section
TA, guidance, coordination and programmatic consultation
Will identify and establish priority for training needs
Will help identify and notify areas about large outbreaks and assess needs for supplemental assistance
Will collaborate to compile and publish accomplishments and lessons learned
Human Resource Development
Wanda Walton, PhD, MEdBranch Chief
Communications, Education, and Behavioral Studies Branch
Human Resource Development
Priority 1 Activity - Ensure appropriate training, education, and other human resource development (HRD) activities
Strategy 6: Human Resource Development
(HRD)Recipient requirements:
Designate person to serve as focal point for training within the TB program.
Ensure designee is active participant in TB Education and Training Network (TB ETN).
Develop Training/Human Resource Development (HRD) Plan based on program needs.
Provide line-item budget to specify how funds will be used to achieve objectives and activities.
Provide yearly update of progress-to-date on HRD activities.
Areas of Responsibility for TB Education and Training Focal
Points Serve as primary contact in their respective
TB program for DTBE and RTMCC education and training activities, including needs assessments, capacity building, and resource development/sharing.
Ensure development and implementation of an annual Training and HRD Plan specific to their TB program (example provided in FOA).
Provide annual update of progress-to-date on HRD plan activities, i.e., Annual HRD Progress Report.
Coordinate development and implementation of subsequent annual HRD plans.
Human Resource Development (HRD)
Training and HRD Plan
The work plan must include an annual training and HRD plan that describes how activities will be executed to achieve the objectives identified under the “Strategies and Activities” in section A (2.v.) of the FOA.
Develop Annual Training and HRD Plan to:
Establish and improve existing in-service TB training and human resource development.
Establish evaluation strategies to improve existing systems and to identify ongoing training and human resource development needs.
Establish and improve patient education and communications capacity within the TB program.
Coordinate training related to TB control with training for other disease control interventions, such as HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, and STD.
Target other health care providers or organizations serving high-risk populations.
Laboratory Component
Angela M. Starks, PhDBranch Chief
Laboratory Branch, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination
Strategy 7: Public Health Laboratory Strengthening
Tier 1 activity Laboratory Component consists of 3
elements described beginning on page 22 of FOA1)Availability of high quality and prompt
laboratory services2)Continual advancement of laboratory
efficiency and quality assurance through use of local data
3)Collaboration with partners to ensure optimal use of services and timely flow of information
Volume Considerations for Laboratory Elements
Tiers Based on Volume Work Plan Requirement
1. <2,000 clinical specimens/ year
2. 2,001–6,000 clinical specimens/ year
3. >6,000 clinical specimens/ year
Tier 1- Provide one measurable outcome associated with strategy and activitiesTier 2- Provide two measurable outcomesTier 3- Provide three measurable outcomes
Element 1 All laboratories, regardless of volume, should
describe anticipated outcomes and specific strategies and activities for achieving outcomes
Element 2 and 3 Different level of required activities based on
volume Parallel to P&C tiered approach Consideration for differences in level of funding,
staff, and capacity to support activities
Laboratory Specific Funding Restriction
Laboratories performing first-line drug susceptibility testing for < 50 patient isolates/ year should refer isolates to a higher volume reference laboratory for testing. (http://www.aphl.org/aphlprograms/infectious/tuberculosis/Documents/ID_2007Dec_TB-DST-Report.pdf )
As such, laboratories reporting, as part of this application, DST for < 50 patient isolates/ year may not request funding support for reagents and supplies associated with conventional DST.
Laboratories within this category may request the use of funds for shipping supplies and costs for access to referral services.
Program Evaluation
Awal Khan, PhDTeam Lead
Field Services and Evaluation Branch
Program Logic Model
Program Evaluation (PE)
Increase partnership & collaboration for PE plan and implementation with designated PE focal point person
Increase shared learning of PE activities & adoption for improvement in alignment with needs/priorities
Identify best practices & intent to act on sustainable TB P&C efforts by adopting new knowledge
Strategies and Activities Clear expectation(s) of PE Greater consistency in PE practices Standardized approaches and processes to
PE Standardized PE report Bridging PE implementation gaps PE plan is in alignment of program strategic
objectives and needs Establish infrastructure that allows
continuous & sustainable program improvement
Results in improvement in program operation & management
Work Plan
Priority levels and target populations Framework – PE questions, indicators,
methods, etc. Collective responsibility and mutual
accountability Communication & using PE findings Actions taken from recommendations Ongoing learning and capacity building Focus on effectiveness along with efficiency Focus on performance management Grantees have autonomy in selecting PE
focus area
Performance Measures
National TB program objectives New measures for formative/process
evaluation Measures of engagement/partnership
strategies Communication mechanisms for PE findings Identifying best practices from PE findings Sustainability of impact – actions are taken
from recommendations FSEB/PET is ready to provide TA as needed
Award Information and Eligibility
Glen Christie, MPHDeputy Branch Chief
Field Services and Evaluation Branch
Award Information and Eligibility
Approximate funded levels listed under award information on page 27 are based on availability of funds
Applicant eligibility and the justification for limited competition did not change from the current CoAg
Application Submission Process & Reporting Requirements
Andrew Heetderks, MPHTeam Lead
Field Services and Evaluation Branch
Application Submission Process & Reporting Requirements
These items are typically covered by PGO in standard language. Application package can be found at www.grants.gov
Applicants may email or call CDC PGO staff for assistance (770) 488-2700 or [email protected]
Application deadline August 20, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.
Annual Performance Report The APR should cover each budget period
(BP) throughout the 5-year project period as follows: In BP 2015, the APR will be due August 31 for
the activities performed January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015.
For BPs 2016–2019, APRs will be due on August 31 of each year and cover the prior calendar year (January 1–December 31) and also an update of activities/ strategies and outcomes achieved during the first 6 months (January 1–June 30) of the current year.
Data and associated information should be stratified by budget year (i.e., do not report as a single 18 month period).
Reporting Requirements
Performance Measure Reporting
Annual Performance Reports meet this annual requirement
CDC may request additional report in certain instances such as a jurisdiction’s response to large TB outbreaks
Minimum content of report identified in FOA
Submit 90 days following response to large outbreaks and quarterly thereafter for the first year of outbreak response, and at least semiannually thereafter until the outbreak subsides
Application review Phase I:
Done by PGO and DTBE for completeness and eligibility
Phase II: DTBE will perform structured technical reviews
on criteria and budget sections found in the FOA
Rating criteria assigned to sections under Approach, Evaluation and Performance Management, and Organizational Capacity
CDC PGO staff will review for all assurance and certification forms
Questions?
Additional Questions
Submit to FOA mailbox at [email protected] Recording of FOA information call will be