Opportunity ID: 153853

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-FD-12-002
Funding Opportunity Title: The Tobacco Regulation Awareness, Communication, and Education Program (U1A)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development
Consumer Protection
Health
Category Explanation: –
Expected Number of Awards: 15
Assistance Listings: 93.058 — Tobacco Regulation Awareness, Communication, and Education Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Mar 15, 2012
Last Updated Date: Apr 27, 2012
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 09, 2012
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 09, 2012
Archive Date: May 10, 2012
Estimated Total Program Funding: –
Award Ceiling: $10,500,000
Award Floor: –

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: CTP’s cooperative agreement program is meant to foster partnerships between governmental agencies and community-based organizations to promote the public’s health by educating Americans about the goals of FDA tobacco product regulation and the risks of tobacco use. These efforts are rooted in the Tobacco Control Act and in regulatory activities that CTP has conducted and will conduct. To best accomplish this goal, non-profit organizations (other than institutions of higher education), governmental agencies, and faith-based or community-based organizations are uniquely positioned to engage partners and build coalitions in unique, efficient and highly effective ways and have the experience to implement evidence-based tobacco prevention and cessation programs aimed at reaching vulnerable target populations. Higher education organizations will have the opportunity to participate in this program as sub-awardees. A community-based organization is defined as a public or private nonprofit organization of demonstrated effectiveness that:

(1) Is representative of a community or significant segments of a community; and

(2) Provides educational or related services to individuals in the community.

This cooperative agreement program is only available to eligible organizations who demonstrate collaboration between at least one governmental agency and at least one community-based organization. If a lead applicant is a government agency, it must partner with at least one community-based organization. If a lead applicant is a community-based organization, it must partner with a governmental agency. The following organizations/entities are eligible to apply:

Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education);
Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education);
State Governments;
County Governments;
City or Township Governments;
Special District Governments;
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized);
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);
U.S. Territory or Possession; and
Faith-based or Community-based Organizations.
This cooperative agreement program is not available to any organization if it or any of its officers or employees, partners, affiliates, agents, contractors, or subcontractors maintains any of the following financial interests or business arrangements: (a) provides consulting services or other contractual services to a tobacco product manufacturer, distributor, or retailer, as those terms are defined by the Tobacco Control Act (hereinafter "tobacco entity"; (b) serves as an expert witness on behalf of a tobacco entity; (c) conducts research sponsored by or directed by a tobacco entity (either directly or indirectly); (d) sits on a corporate board or advisory board of a tobacco entity; (e) lobbies or testifies on regulatory or legislative matters on behalf of a tobacco entity; (f) names any building, program, or project after a tobacco entity, a tobacco brand, or a tobacco entity employee; or (g) receives funds from a tobacco entity. The above does not apply where an organization receives funds from a tobacco entity pursuant to a court order or statutory directive and the tobacco entity does not retain any control over the use of such funds.

If awarded a cooperative agreement, the organization and its officers and employees, as well as its partners, affiliates, agents, contractors and subcontractors must refrain from engaging in any of the activities listed in (a) – (g) above during the course of the cooperative agreement program. By submitting an application, applicants affirm that they meet the eligibility requirements described in this section.

Foreign Institutions
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply.
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Food and Drug Administration
Description: This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is being issued to announce the availability of an estimated 12-15 cooperative agreements to be awarded under a Limited Competition for the Tobacco Regulation Awareness, Communication, and Education Program.The purpose of the Tobacco Regulation Awareness, Communication, and Education Program is to assist entities to establish or expand health education and communication programs at the community level congruent with the Tobacco Control Act. The Program will advance public health by supporting community-based programs that work to identify and disseminate evidence-based, community-level best practices and improving access to standardized, community-level data. Strong applications will seek to educate and communicate to 1) promote the understanding of the consequences of tobacco use through individual and community actions; 2) protect youth from the dangers of tobacco use; and 3) increase cessation among those who use tobacco products. Funding recipients must implement a comprehensive public education and/or communication program that addresses federal tobacco regulations and the public health goals which flow directly from them, as identified in the applicantÂ’s needs assessment and that will improve health outcomes for members of target population(s).
Link to Additional Information: Full Announcement – NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Stephanie D. Bogan

Grants Management Specialist
Email:stephanie.bogan@fda.hhs.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
**Clarification: Application Submission**

RFA-FD-12-002 Part II Section IV Application and Submission Information currently states "The Project Strategy (Research Strategy) should be attached to the SF 424 (R&R) Other Project Information Component"; please disregard the statement. The Project Strategy (Research Strategy) must be attached to the PHS 398 Research Plan as the Research Strategy Section 2 Line 3 on the form.

Apr 27, 2012
***Important Application Submission Information***

RFA-FD-12-002 Part II Section IV Application and Submission Information currently states "The Project Strategy (Research Strategy) should be attached to the SF 424 (R&R) Other Project Information Component"; please disregard the statement. The Project Strategy (Research Strategy) must be attached to the PHS 398 Research Plan as the Research Strategy Section 2 Line 3 on the form.

Apr 27, 2012
***New Date and Time***

Pre-Application Meeting

FDA/CTP will hold a pre-application meeting for prospective applicants on April 12, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (EST) via webinar. Interested parties are invited to participate in this meeting to discuss the purpose of the Program, application requirements, selection criteria, application content, submission requirements, and reporting requirements. Interested parties may participate in this meeting either by conference call or via the World Wide Web.

Individuals interested in attending this meeting should register via electronic mail no later than March 30, 2012 with the following information: participant name, organization, and contact information with “PRE-APPLICATION MEETING” in the subject line to CTP-OHCE_CoAg@fda.hhs.gov. There is no registration fee for participating in this meeting. For further information contact Tracy Galloway, Center for Tobacco Products, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 9200 Corporate Boulevard, Rockville, Maryland 20850. E-mail: CTP-OHCE_CoAg@fda.hhs.gov.

 Apr 27, 2012
Apr 03, 2012

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-FD-12-002
Funding Opportunity Title: The Tobacco Regulation Awareness, Communication, and Education Program (U1A)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development
Consumer Protection
Health
Category Explanation: –
Expected Number of Awards: 15
Assistance Listings: 93.058 — Tobacco Regulation Awareness, Communication, and Education Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Mar 15, 2012
Last Updated Date: Apr 27, 2012
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 09, 2012
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 09, 2012
Archive Date: May 10, 2012
Estimated Total Program Funding: –
Award Ceiling: $10,500,000
Award Floor: –

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: CTP’s cooperative agreement program is meant to foster partnerships between governmental agencies and community-based organizations to promote the public’s health by educating Americans about the goals of FDA tobacco product regulation and the risks of tobacco use. These efforts are rooted in the Tobacco Control Act and in regulatory activities that CTP has conducted and will conduct. To best accomplish this goal, non-profit organizations (other than institutions of higher education), governmental agencies, and faith-based or community-based organizations are uniquely positioned to engage partners and build coalitions in unique, efficient and highly effective ways and have the experience to implement evidence-based tobacco prevention and cessation programs aimed at reaching vulnerable target populations. Higher education organizations will have the opportunity to participate in this program as sub-awardees. A community-based organization is defined as a public or private nonprofit organization of demonstrated effectiveness that:

(1) Is representative of a community or significant segments of a community; and

(2) Provides educational or related services to individuals in the community.

This cooperative agreement program is only available to eligible organizations who demonstrate collaboration between at least one governmental agency and at least one community-based organization. If a lead applicant is a government agency, it must partner with at least one community-based organization. If a lead applicant is a community-based organization, it must partner with a governmental agency. The following organizations/entities are eligible to apply:

Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education);
Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education);
State Governments;
County Governments;
City or Township Governments;
Special District Governments;
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized);
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);
U.S. Territory or Possession; and
Faith-based or Community-based Organizations.
This cooperative agreement program is not available to any organization if it or any of its officers or employees, partners, affiliates, agents, contractors, or subcontractors maintains any of the following financial interests or business arrangements: (a) provides consulting services or other contractual services to a tobacco product manufacturer, distributor, or retailer, as those terms are defined by the Tobacco Control Act (hereinafter "tobacco entity"; (b) serves as an expert witness on behalf of a tobacco entity; (c) conducts research sponsored by or directed by a tobacco entity (either directly or indirectly); (d) sits on a corporate board or advisory board of a tobacco entity; (e) lobbies or testifies on regulatory or legislative matters on behalf of a tobacco entity; (f) names any building, program, or project after a tobacco entity, a tobacco brand, or a tobacco entity employee; or (g) receives funds from a tobacco entity. The above does not apply where an organization receives funds from a tobacco entity pursuant to a court order or statutory directive and the tobacco entity does not retain any control over the use of such funds.

If awarded a cooperative agreement, the organization and its officers and employees, as well as its partners, affiliates, agents, contractors and subcontractors must refrain from engaging in any of the activities listed in (a) – (g) above during the course of the cooperative agreement program. By submitting an application, applicants affirm that they meet the eligibility requirements described in this section.

Foreign Institutions
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply.
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Food and Drug Administration
Description: This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is being issued to announce the availability of an estimated 12-15 cooperative agreements to be awarded under a Limited Competition for the Tobacco Regulation Awareness, Communication, and Education Program.The purpose of the Tobacco Regulation Awareness, Communication, and Education Program is to assist entities to establish or expand health education and communication programs at the community level congruent with the Tobacco Control Act. The Program will advance public health by supporting community-based programs that work to identify and disseminate evidence-based, community-level best practices and improving access to standardized, community-level data. Strong applications will seek to educate and communicate to 1) promote the understanding of the consequences of tobacco use through individual and community actions; 2) protect youth from the dangers of tobacco use; and 3) increase cessation among those who use tobacco products. Funding recipients must implement a comprehensive public education and/or communication program that addresses federal tobacco regulations and the public health goals which flow directly from them, as identified in the applicantÂ’s needs assessment and that will improve health outcomes for members of target population(s).
Link to Additional Information: Full Announcement – NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Stephanie D. Bogan

Grants Management Specialist
Email:stephanie.bogan@fda.hhs.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-FD-12-002
Funding Opportunity Title: The Tobacco Regulation Awareness, Communication, and Education Program (U1A)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development
Consumer Protection
Health
Category Explanation: –
Expected Number of Awards: 15
Assistance Listings: 93.058 — Tobacco Regulation Awareness, Communication, and Education Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Apr 27, 2012
Last Updated Date: –
Original Closing Date for Applications: –
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 09, 2012
Archive Date: May 10, 2012
Estimated Total Program Funding: –
Award Ceiling: $10,500,000
Award Floor: –

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: CTP’s cooperative agreement program is meant to foster partnerships between governmental agencies and community-based organizations to promote the public’s health by educating Americans about the goals of FDA tobacco product regulation and the risks of tobacco use. These efforts are rooted in the Tobacco Control Act and in regulatory activities that CTP has conducted and will conduct. To best accomplish this goal, non-profit organizations (other than institutions of higher education), governmental agencies, and faith-based or community-based organizations are uniquely positioned to engage partners and build coalitions in unique, efficient and highly effective ways and have the experience to implement evidence-based tobacco prevention and cessation programs aimed at reaching vulnerable target populations. Higher education organizations will have the opportunity to participate in this program as sub-awardees. A community-based organization is defined as a public or private nonprofit organization of demonstrated effectiveness that:

(1) Is representative of a community or significant segments of a community; and

(2) Provides educational or related services to individuals in the community.

This cooperative agreement program is only available to eligible organizations who demonstrate collaboration between at least one governmental agency and at least one community-based organization. If a lead applicant is a government agency, it must partner with at least one community-based organization. If a lead applicant is a community-based organization, it must partner with a governmental agency. The following organizations/entities are eligible to apply:

Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education);
Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education);
State Governments;
County Governments;
City or Township Governments;
Special District Governments;
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized);
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);
U.S. Territory or Possession; and
Faith-based or Community-based Organizations.
This cooperative agreement program is not available to any organization if it or any of its officers or employees, partners, affiliates, agents, contractors, or subcontractors maintains any of the following financial interests or business arrangements: (a) provides consulting services or other contractual services to a tobacco product manufacturer, distributor, or retailer, as those terms are defined by the Tobacco Control Act (hereinafter "tobacco entity"; (b) serves as an expert witness on behalf of a tobacco entity; (c) conducts research sponsored by or directed by a tobacco entity (either directly or indirectly); (d) sits on a corporate board or advisory board of a tobacco entity; (e) lobbies or testifies on regulatory or legislative matters on behalf of a tobacco entity; (f) names any building, program, or project after a tobacco entity, a tobacco brand, or a tobacco entity employee; or (g) receives funds from a tobacco entity. The above does not apply where an organization receives funds from a tobacco entity pursuant to a court order or statutory directive and the tobacco entity does not retain any control over the use of such funds.

If awarded a cooperative agreement, the organization and its officers and employees, as well as its partners, affiliates, agents, contractors and subcontractors must refrain from engaging in any of the activities listed in (a) – (g) above during the course of the cooperative agreement program. By submitting an application, applicants affirm that they meet the eligibility requirements described in this section.

Foreign Institutions
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply.
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Food and Drug Administration
Description: This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is being issued to announce the availability of an estimated 12-15 cooperative agreements to be awarded under a Limited Competition for the Tobacco Regulation Awareness, Communication, and Education Program.

The purpose of the Tobacco Regulation Awareness, Communication, and Education Program is to assist entities to establish or expand health education and communication programs at the community level congruent with the Tobacco Control Act.

The Program will advance public health by supporting community-based programs that work to identify and disseminate evidence-based, community-level best practices and improving access to standardized, community-level data.

Strong applications will seek to educate and communicate to 1) promote the understanding of the consequences of tobacco use through individual and community actions; 2) protect youth from the dangers of tobacco use; and 3) increase cessation among those who use tobacco products. Funding recipients must implement a comprehensive public education and/or communication program that addresses federal tobacco regulations and the public health goals which flow directly from them, as identified in the applicantÂ’s needs assessment and that will improve health outcomes for members of target population(s).

Link to Additional Information: Full Announcement – NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Stephanie D. Bogan

Grants Management Specialist
Email:stephanie.bogan@fda.hhs.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-FD-12-002
Funding Opportunity Title: The Tobacco Regulation Awareness, Communication, and Education Program (U1A)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development
Consumer Protection
Health
Category Explanation: –
Expected Number of Awards: 15
Assistance Listings: 93.058 — Tobacco Regulation Awareness, Communication, and Education Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Apr 27, 2012
Last Updated Date: –
Original Closing Date for Applications: –
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 09, 2012
Archive Date: May 10, 2012
Estimated Total Program Funding: –
Award Ceiling: $10,500,000
Award Floor: –

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: CTP’s cooperative agreement program is meant to foster partnerships between governmental agencies and community-based organizations to promote the public’s health by educating Americans about the goals of FDA tobacco product regulation and the risks of tobacco use. These efforts are rooted in the Tobacco Control Act and in regulatory activities that CTP has conducted and will conduct. To best accomplish this goal, non-profit organizations (other than institutions of higher education), governmental agencies, and faith-based or community-based organizations are uniquely positioned to engage partners and build coalitions in unique, efficient and highly effective ways and have the experience to implement evidence-based tobacco prevention and cessation programs aimed at reaching vulnerable target populations. Higher education organizations will have the opportunity to participate in this program as sub-awardees. A community-based organization is defined as a public or private nonprofit organization of demonstrated effectiveness that:

(1) Is representative of a community or significant segments of a community; and

(2) Provides educational or related services to individuals in the community.

This cooperative agreement program is only available to eligible organizations who demonstrate collaboration between at least one governmental agency and at least one community-based organization. If a lead applicant is a government agency, it must partner with at least one community-based organization. If a lead applicant is a community-based organization, it must partner with a governmental agency. The following organizations/entities are eligible to apply:

Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education);
Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education);
State Governments;
County Governments;
City or Township Governments;
Special District Governments;
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized);
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);
U.S. Territory or Possession; and
Faith-based or Community-based Organizations.
This cooperative agreement program is not available to any organization if it or any of its officers or employees, partners, affiliates, agents, contractors, or subcontractors maintains any of the following financial interests or business arrangements: (a) provides consulting services or other contractual services to a tobacco product manufacturer, distributor, or retailer, as those terms are defined by the Tobacco Control Act (hereinafter "tobacco entity"; (b) serves as an expert witness on behalf of a tobacco entity; (c) conducts research sponsored by or directed by a tobacco entity (either directly or indirectly); (d) sits on a corporate board or advisory board of a tobacco entity; (e) lobbies or testifies on regulatory or legislative matters on behalf of a tobacco entity; (f) names any building, program, or project after a tobacco entity, a tobacco brand, or a tobacco entity employee; or (g) receives funds from a tobacco entity. The above does not apply where an organization receives funds from a tobacco entity pursuant to a court order or statutory directive and the tobacco entity does not retain any control over the use of such funds.

If awarded a cooperative agreement, the organization and its officers and employees, as well as its partners, affiliates, agents, contractors and subcontractors must refrain from engaging in any of the activities listed in (a) – (g) above during the course of the cooperative agreement program. By submitting an application, applicants affirm that they meet the eligibility requirements described in this section.

Foreign Institutions
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply.
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Food and Drug Administration
Description: This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is being issued to announce the availability of an estimated 12-15 cooperative agreements to be awarded under a Limited Competition for the Tobacco Regulation Awareness, Communication, and Education Program.

The purpose of the Tobacco Regulation Awareness, Communication, and Education Program is to assist entities to establish or expand health education and communication programs at the community level congruent with the Tobacco Control Act.

The Program will advance public health by supporting community-based programs that work to identify and disseminate evidence-based, community-level best practices and improving access to standardized, community-level data.

Strong applications will seek to educate and communicate to 1) promote the understanding of the consequences of tobacco use through individual and community actions; 2) protect youth from the dangers of tobacco use; and 3) increase cessation among those who use tobacco products. Funding recipients must implement a comprehensive public education and/or communication program that addresses federal tobacco regulations and the public health goals which flow directly from them, as identified in the applicantÂ’s needs assessment and that will improve health outcomes for members of target population(s).

Link to Additional Information: Full Announcement – NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Stephanie D. Bogan

Grants Management Specialist
Email:stephanie.bogan@fda.hhs.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-FD-12-002
Funding Opportunity Title: The Tobacco Regulation Awareness, Communication, and Education Program (U1A)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development
Consumer Protection
Health
Category Explanation: –
Expected Number of Awards: 15
Assistance Listings: 93.058 — Tobacco Regulation Awareness, Communication, and Education Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Apr 03, 2012
Last Updated Date: –
Original Closing Date for Applications: –
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 09, 2012
Archive Date: May 10, 2012
Estimated Total Program Funding: –
Award Ceiling: $10,500,000
Award Floor: –

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: CTP’s cooperative agreement program is meant to foster partnerships between governmental agencies and community-based organizations to promote the public’s health by educating Americans about the goals of FDA tobacco product regulation and the risks of tobacco use. These efforts are rooted in the Tobacco Control Act and in regulatory activities that CTP has conducted and will conduct. To best accomplish this goal, non-profit organizations (other than institutions of higher education), governmental agencies, and faith-based or community-based organizations are uniquely positioned to engage partners and build coalitions in unique, efficient and highly effective ways and have the experience to implement evidence-based tobacco prevention and cessation programs aimed at reaching vulnerable target populations. Higher education organizations will have the opportunity to participate in this program as sub-awardees. A community-based organization is defined as a public or private nonprofit organization of demonstrated effectiveness that:

(1) Is representative of a community or significant segments of a community; and

(2) Provides educational or related services to individuals in the community.

This cooperative agreement program is only available to eligible organizations who demonstrate collaboration between at least one governmental agency and at least one community-based organization. If a lead applicant is a government agency, it must partner with at least one community-based organization. If a lead applicant is a community-based organization, it must partner with a governmental agency. The following organizations/entities are eligible to apply:

Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education);
Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education);
State Governments;
County Governments;
City or Township Governments;
Special District Governments;
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized);
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);
U.S. Territory or Possession; and
Faith-based or Community-based Organizations.
This cooperative agreement program is not available to any organization if it or any of its officers or employees, partners, affiliates, agents, contractors, or subcontractors maintains any of the following financial interests or business arrangements: (a) provides consulting services or other contractual services to a tobacco product manufacturer, distributor, or retailer, as those terms are defined by the Tobacco Control Act (hereinafter "tobacco entity"; (b) serves as an expert witness on behalf of a tobacco entity; (c) conducts research sponsored by or directed by a tobacco entity (either directly or indirectly); (d) sits on a corporate board or advisory board of a tobacco entity; (e) lobbies or testifies on regulatory or legislative matters on behalf of a tobacco entity; (f) names any building, program, or project after a tobacco entity, a tobacco brand, or a tobacco entity employee; or (g) receives funds from a tobacco entity. The above does not apply where an organization receives funds from a tobacco entity pursuant to a court order or statutory directive and the tobacco entity does not retain any control over the use of such funds.

If awarded a cooperative agreement, the organization and its officers and employees, as well as its partners, affiliates, agents, contractors and subcontractors must refrain from engaging in any of the activities listed in (a) – (g) above during the course of the cooperative agreement program. By submitting an application, applicants affirm that they meet the eligibility requirements described in this section.

Foreign Institutions
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply.
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Food and Drug Administration
Description: This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is being issued to announce the availability of an estimated 12-15 cooperative agreements to be awarded under a Limited Competition for the Tobacco Regulation Awareness, Communication, and Education Program.

The purpose of the Tobacco Regulation Awareness, Communication, and Education Program is to assist entities to establish or expand health education and communication programs at the community level congruent with the Tobacco Control Act.

The Program will advance public health by supporting community-based programs that work to identify and disseminate evidence-based, community-level best practices and improving access to standardized, community-level data.

Strong applications will seek to educate and communicate to 1) promote the understanding of the consequences of tobacco use through individual and community actions; 2) protect youth from the dangers of tobacco use; and 3) increase cessation among those who use tobacco products. Funding recipients must implement a comprehensive public education and/or communication program that addresses federal tobacco regulations and the public health goals which flow directly from them, as identified in the applicantÂ’s needs assessment and that will improve health outcomes for members of target population(s).

Link to Additional Information: Full Announcement – NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Stephanie D. Bogan

Grants Management Specialist
Email:stephanie.bogan@fda.hhs.gov

Folder 153853 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa-fd-12-002.pdf

Folder 153853 Other Supporting Documents-SF-424 Application Guide 1 -> sf424_rr_guide_general_adobe_verb.pdf

Folder 153853 Other Supporting Documents-TRACE Frequently Asked Questions & Answers 1 -> trace faqs.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Stephanie D. Bogan
Grants Management Specialist
Email: stephanie.bogan@fda.hhs.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
PKG00106430 Mar 15, 2012 May 09, 2012 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

153853 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf

153853 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf

153853 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf

153853 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf

153853 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf

153853 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_1_4-1.4.pdf

153853 PHS398_ResearchPlan_1_3-1.3.pdf

153853 PHS398_Checklist_1_3-1.3.pdf

Optional forms

153853 RR_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf

153853 PHS_CoverLetter_1_2-1.2.pdf

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