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16862 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 62 / Monday, March 31, 2008 / Notices
protein (acid-HP) and Asian-style final CPG to provide operational DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
sauces. guidance regarding reference to the HUMAN SERVICES
DATES: Submit written or electronic United States Code (U.S.C.) when citing
comments regarding the CPG at any the violation charged in a domestic Indian Health Service
time. seizure and reference to the Federal
Office of Clinical and Preventive
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act when
Services; Elder Care Initiative Long-
on the CPG to the Division of Dockets citing the violation charged in an import
Term Care Grant Program
Management (HFA305), Food and Drug detention. We also have made other
Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. editorial changes to the CPG for Announcement Type: New.
1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Submit clarification. Funding Announcement Number:
electronic comments to: http:// HHS2008IHSEHC0001.
This CPG is being issued as level 1
www.regulations.gov. guidance consistent with FDA's good Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Submit written requests for single guidance practices regulations (21 CFR Numbers: 93.933.
copies of CPG Sec. 500.500 Guidance 10.115). The CPG represents the Key Dates:
Levels for 3MCPD (3-chloro-1,2- agency's current thinking on 3MCPD in Letter of Intent Deadline: May 2, 2008.
propanediol) in Acid-Hydrolyzed acid-HP and Asian-style sauces. It does Application Deadline Date: June 20,
Protein and Asian-Style Sauces to the 2008.
not create or confer any rights for or on
Division of Compliance Policy (HFC Review Date: July 21August 1, 2008.
230), Office of Enforcement, Food and any person and does not operate to bind
Earliest Anticipated Start Date:
Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers FDA or the public. An alternate
September 1, 2008.
Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, 240632 approach may be used if such approach
6860. Send two self-addressed adhesive satisfies the requirements of the I. Funding Opportunity Description
labels to assist that office in processing applicable statutes and regulations. The Indian Health Service (IHS)
your request, or fax your request to 240 II. Comments announces the availability of up to
6326861. See the SUPPLEMENTARY $600,000 for competitive grants through
INFORMATION section for electronic Interested persons may submit to the the Elder Care Initiative Long Term Care
access to the document. Division of Dockets Management (see (ECILTC) Grant Program to support
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: ADDRESSES) written or electronic planning and implementation of
Judith L. Kidwell, Office of Food comments on the CPG at any time. sustainable long-term care services for
Additive Safety, Center for Food Safety Submit a single copy of electronic American Indians and Alaska Native
and Applied Nutrition (HFS265), Food comments or two paper copies of any (AI/AN) elders. This program is
and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint mailed comments, except that authorized under the Snyder Act, Indian
Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD, individuals may submit one paper copy. Health Care Improvement Act, as
207403835, 3014361071. Comments are to be identified with the amended, 25 U.S.C. 1653(c), and Public
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: docket number found in brackets in the Health Service Act, Section 301, as
amended. This program is described at
I. Background heading of this document. The CPG and
93.933 in the Catalog of Federal
In the Federal Register of May 23, received comments may be seen in the
Domestic Assistance (CFDA).
2006 (71 FR 29651), FDA announced the Division of Dockets Management The AI/AN elder population is
availability of draft CPG Sec. 500.500 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday growing rapidly and the Al/AN
Guidance Levels for 3MCPD (3-chloro- through Friday. population as a whole is aging. The
1,2-propanediol) in Acid-Hydrolyzed Please note that on January 15, 2008, prevalence of chronic disease in this
Protein and Asian-Style Sauces. FDA the FDA Division of Dockets population continues to increase,
received one comment on the draft CPG. Management Web site transitioned to contributing to a frail elder population
The International Hydrolyzed Protein the Federal Dockets Management with increasing long-term care (LTC)
Council (IHPC) offered clarification for System (FDMS). FDMS is a needs.
the following sentence found in the Government-wide, electronic docket LTC is best understood as an array of
BACKGROUND section of the draft management system. Electronic social and health care services that
CPG: ``Since 1996, many countries comments or submissions will be support an individual who has needs for
* * * have recommended or required accepted by FDA through FDMS only. assistance in activities of daily living
that industry take steps to ensure that 3 over a prolonged period. LTC supports
MCPD is not detectable in acid-HP or III. Electronic Access elders and their families with medical,
Asian-style sauces at levels ranging from personal, and social services delivered
0.01 parts per million (ppm) to 1 ppm.'' Persons with access to the Internet in a variety of settings to support quality
IHPC suggested that we revise the may obtain the CPG from the Office of of life, maximum function, and dignity.
sentence as follows: ``Since 1996, many Regulatory Affairs home page at http:// While families continue to be the
countries * * * have recommended or www.fda.gov/ora under ``Compliance backbone of LTC for Al/AN elders, there
required that industry take steps to Reference.'' is well documented need to support this
ensure that 3MCPD in acid-HP or Dated: March 14, 2008. care with formal services. The way these
Asian-style sauces does not exceed Margaret O'K. Glavin, services and systems of care are
levels ranging from 0.01 parts per developed and implemented can have a
million (ppm) to 1 ppm.'' IHPC Associate Commissioner for Regulatory
profound impact on the cultural and
Affairs.
explained that using the phrase ``not spiritual health of the community.
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detectable'' and then listing allowable [FR Doc. E86504 Filed 32808; 8:45 am] Home and community-based services
levels is confusing. We concur with the BILLING CODE 416001S have the potential for meeting the needs
comment and have revised the final of the vast majority of elders requiring
CPG accordingly. FDA also revised the LTC services, supporting the key roles
SPECIMEN CHARGES section in the of the family in the care of the elder and
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the elder in the care of the family and available through State Units on Aging Category 1--Assessment and
community. A LTC system with a and Area Agencies on Aging. Other Planning awards will support the
foundation in HCBS will also comply resources are available to provide LTC following activities:
with the United States Supreme Court services on a reimbursable basis for a. Demographic assessment of the
interpretation of the Americans with eligible AI/AN elders. The majority of population and assessment of LTC
Disabilities Act in Olmstead v. L.C., 527 formal LTC services in this country are needs on a population basis.
U.S. 581 (1999). The 28 CFR 35.130(d) funded by reimbursements from state b. Evaluation of existing services and
ruling obligates States and localities to Medicaid and HCBS programs. The resources for LTC.
provide care for persons with disability Veterans Administration may be a c. Evaluation of potential resources to
``in the most integrated setting source of reimbursement for LTC fund LTC services.
appropriate to the needs of qualified services for eligible AI/AN veterans. d. Assessment of cultural and
individuals with disabilities.'' An Federal housing programs are a religious values regarding care of the
efficient and effective LTC system potential resource in developing the elder for the population(s) served.
would make use of all available housing component of the LTC e. Assessment of elder preferences for
resources, integrating and coordinating infrastructure. Each of these resources type, structure, and setting of services.
services to assist families in the care of has unique eligibility requirements. f. Establishment of a comprehensive
their elders. Development of reimbursement-based vision for LTC services with priorities
The primary focus for planning and LTC services often requires an ongoing for implementation.
program development for AI/AN LTC is g. Identification of potential funding
investment of funds to support delivery
at the Tribal and urban community sources for program development and
of services during the initial period of
level. Tribes and communities have very for ongoing financing of service
client recruitment, start-up of services,
different histories, capabilities, and delivery.
and the receipt of reimbursement for h. The integration and incorporation
resources with regard to LTC program those services. of the above elements into a report or
development. Each Tribe or community This grant program is designed to
other document that guides LTC
will have different priorities in building provide support for the development of
services/system implementation,
LTC infrastructure. It is critical that the AI/AN LTC, with funding for either
including a plan for sustainability.
development of LTC services be well assessment and planning, or program Category 2--Implementation awards
grounded in an assessment of need implementation. LTC services will support the following activities:
based on population demographics and developed with support of this grant Implementation of a service or group of
rates of functional impairment. LTC program must be those which the IIHS services that add capacity to the LTC
services should be acceptable to elders has the authority to provide, either system of the applicant's Tribe or
and their families and consistent with directly or through funding agreement, organization. The implementation plan
community values in their and must be designed to serve IRS should be based on a comprehensive
implementation. The services should be beneficiaries. Most Tribes and urban assessment and plan, including a
a part of an overall vision and plan for communities are building toward their business plan, The services should be
a LTC system to support elders and their ideal LTC system incrementally, adding designed to be self-sustaining at the end
families. new or integrating existing services over of the project period.
There are a number of elements time. The goal of this grant program is Applications must be for only one
(Tribal sovereignty and the government- to support Tribes, Tribal Organizations, Project Type. Applications that address
to government relationship, the unique Tribal consortia, and Urban Indian more than one Project Type will be
funding structure of Indian health, and health programs as they build LTC considered ineligible and will be
the importance of the cultural context) systems and services that meet the returned to the applicant. The
that distinguish AI/AN LTC. Tribes and needs of their elders and that keep maximum funding level includes both
AL/AN organizations have found it elders engaged and involved in the lives direct and indirect costs. Applications
useful to look both inside and outside of their families and communities. with budgets which exceed the
of the Indian Health system (IHS, Tribal,
II. Award Information maximum funding level or project
and urban Indian health programs) for
period identified for a Project Type will
LTC strategies and models. Type of Awards: Grant.
The planning and design of LTC not be reviewed.
Estimated Funds Available: The total
services must identify the revenue amount identified for fiscal year (FY) III. Eligibility Information
source(s) that will support the delivery 2008 is up to $600,000. The project 1. The AI/AN applicant must be one
of care. Finding resources for LTC period for the grants is 24 months in of the following:
services presents a formidable duration and each budget period is A. A Federally-recognized Indian
challenge. Funds appropriated through approximately 12 months. The award Tribe; or
the IHS (whether direct service or amounts are set at $50,000$75,000 B. Tribal organization as defined by
Tribal) can provide healthcare services each year, depending on the project 25 U.S.C. 1603(e); or
which are part of a LTC system, but do category. Continuation awards are C. Urban Indian organization as
not provide for a comprehensive set of subject to the availability of funds and defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(h); or
LTC services and cannot support satisfactory performance. D. A consortium of eligible Tribes,
housing or social services of a non- Anticipated Number of Awards: 810 Tribal organization or urban Indian
medical nature. Programs funded awards will be made under this program health programs authorized by
through the Administration on Aging announcement. governing bodies to apply for and
American Indian, Alaska Native and Project Period: Two Years (24 receive awards on their behalf under
Native Hawaiian Program (e.g. Title VI months).
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this program announcement.
A and Title VI C Family Caregiver Award Amount: Applicants must provide proof of
Support Program) have been key $50,000 per year for Category 1-- non-profit status with the application.
elements in the LTC infrastructure in Assessment and Planning Awards. 2. Cost Sharing or Matching--The
AI/AN communities. Additional Older $75,000 per year for Category 2-- ECILTC Grant Program does not require
American Act resources may be Implementation Awards. matching funds or cost sharing.
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3. Other Requirements: (Assessment and Planning funding) in budget justifications, budget narrative,
A. A Letter of Intent (LOI) to apply is the FY20062007 [ITIS Elder Care and/or other appendix items.
required and must be postmarked no Initiative grant cycle will be considered Public Policy Requirements: All
later than May 2, 2008. The LOI is a ineligible for FY2008 Category I Federal-wide public policies apply to
mandatory but non-binding request for (Assessment and Planning) funding IRS grants with the exception of the
information that will assist in planning unless they can demonstrate that the discrimination public policy.
both the review and post award phase. current application serves a different 3. Submission Dates and Times:
There is no penalty for submitting a LOI population than the FY20062007 grant. Applications must be submitted
and not proceeding with the grant (e.g. a consortium may target different electronically through Grants.gov by
application but a grant will not be Tribes). 12:00 midnight Eastern Standard Time
reviewed if a LOI was not submitted. · Tribes, Tribal organizations, urban (EST). If technical challenges arise and
See Section IV.6.a for detailed Indian health programs, or Tribal the applicant is unable to successfully
instructions for submission of the LOI. consortias receiving Category II complete the electronic application
B. The following documentation (as (Implementation) grants in the FY2006 process, the applicant should contact
applicable) is required for an 2007 IHS Elder Health Care Initiative Grants Policy Staff (UPS) at (301) 443
application to be considered complete: Grants cycle will be considered 6290 at least fifteen days prior to the
1. Tribal Resolution--A resolution of ineligible for FY2008 Category II application deadline and advise of the
the Indian Tribe served by the project (Implementation) funding unless they difficulties that your organization is
must accompany the application can demonstrate that they will be experiencing. The grantee must obtain
submission. An Indian Tribe that is implementing an entirely new service or prior approval, in writing (e-mails are
proposing a project affecting another program (e.g. an applicant with current acceptable) allowing the paper
Indian Tribe must include resolutions funding to implement an Adult Day submission. If submission of a paper
from all affected Tribes to be served. Health Program may now apply for application is requested and approved,
Applications by Tribal organizations funding to implement a personal care the original and two copies may be sent
will not require a specific Tribal program). to the appropriate grants contact that is
resolution if the current Tribal listed in Section P1.2., above.
resolution(s) under which they operate IV. Application and Submission Applications not submitted through
would encompass the proposed grant Information Grants.gov, without an approved
activities. Draft resolutions are 1. Applicant package may be found in waiver, may be returned to the applicant
acceptable in lieu of an official Grants.gov (www.grants.gov) or at: without review or consideration. Late
resolution. However, an official signed http://www.ihs.gov/ applications will not be accepted for
Tribal resolution must be received by NonMedicalPrograms/gogp/ processing, will be returned to the
the Division of Grants Operations (DGO) gogp_funding.asp. Information applicant, and will not be considered
prior to the beginning of the Objective regarding the electronic application for funding.
Review, July 21, 2008. If an official process may be directed to Michelle G. 4. Intergovernmental Review:
signed resolution is not received by July Bulls, at (301) 4436290. Executive Order 12372 requiring
21, 2008, the application will be Information regarding the Letter of intergovernmental review is not
considered incomplete, ineligible for Intent may be obtained from: Ms. applicable to this program.
review, and returned to the applicant Orlinda Platero, Office Clinical and 5. Funding Restrictions:
without consideration. Applicants · Pre-award costs are allowable
Preventive Services, Indian Health
submitting additional documentation pending prior approval from the
Service, 801 Thompson Avenue, Suite
after the initial application submission awarding agency. However, in
220, Rockville, Maryland 20852, (301)
are required to ensure the information accordance with 45 CFR Part 74, all pre-
4432522, Fax: 3015946213.
was received by the IBS by obtaining award costs are incurred at the
The entire application package along
documentation confirming delivery (i.e. recipient's risk. The awarding office is
with downloadable application
FedEx tracking, postal return receipt, under no obligation to reimburse such
instructions is available at: http://
etc.). costs if for any reason the applicant
www.grants.gov. Details regarding the
2. Tribal Consortium--If a consortium does not receive an award or if the
ECILTC Grant Program are available at:
is submitting an application it must: award to the recipient is less than
http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/
· Identify each of the consortium anticipated.
ElderCare/. Detailed application · The available funds are inclusive of
member Tribes.
· Identify if any of the member Tribes instructions for this announcement are direct and appropriate indirect costs.
intend to submit a LTC grant downloadable on Grants.gov. · Only one grant will be awarded per
application of their own. 2. Content and Form of Application applicant.
· Demonstrate that Tribes, Tribal Submission: · IHS will not acknowledge receipt of
organizations, urban Indian health · Be single spaced. applications.
programs, or Tribal consortia's · Be typewritten. 6. Other Submission Requirements:
application does not duplicate or · Have consecutively numbered · If the applicant is unable to submit
overlap any objectives of the other pages. via Grants.gov and obtains a waiver
consortium members who may be · Use black type not smaller than 12 from the standard application
submitting their own LTC grant characters per one inch. requirements, please use the following
application. · Contain a narrative that does not forms: SF424, 424A, 424B, and
Any application received from a exceed ten-typed pages. See Section V certification forms, as appropriate. One
Consortium that does not meet the for instructions for the content of the original and two copies must be
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requirements above will be considered narrative. The ten page narrative does submitted to: attn: Norma Jean Dunne;
ineligible for review. not include the detailed work plan with Division of Grants Operations; 801
· Tribes, Tribal organizations, urban timeline, standard forms, Tribal Thompson Avenue, Rockville, MD
Indian health programs, or Tribal resolutions or letters of support (if 20852. Copies of the forms may be
consortia's receiving Category I necessary), table of contents, budget, found at: http://www.ihs.gov/
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NonMedicalPrograms/gogp/ · Under the new IHS application automatic acknowledgment from
index.cfm?module=forms. Applications submission requirements, paper Grants.gov that contains a Grants.gov
are due by June 20, 2008. applications are not the preferred tracking number. The IRS, DGO will
· A LOI to apply is required and must method. However, if you have technical download your application from
be postmarked no later than May 2, problems submitting your application Grants.gov and provide necessary copies
2008. The LOI is a mandatory but non- on-line, please contact directly to the cognizant program office. DGO
binding request for information that will Grants.gov Customer Support at: http:// will not notify applicants that the
assist in planning both the review and www.grants.gov/CustomerSupport. application has been received.
post award phase. There is no penalty · Upon contacting Grants.gov, obtain · You may access the electronic
for submitting a LOI and not proceeding a tracking number as proof of contact. application for this program on http://
with the grant application, but a grant The tracking number is helpful if there www.Grants.gov.
will not be reviewed if a LOI was not are technical issues that cannot be · You may search for the
submitted. Applicants will be notified resolved and a waiver request from GPS downloadable application package
by fax or e-mail that their LOI has been must be obtained. either by the CFDA number or the
received, as it is received. · If it is determined that a formal Funding Opportunity Number. Both
The LOI should be sent to Ms. Orlinda waiver is necessary, the applicant must numbers are identified in the heading of
Platero at the following address: Ms. submit a request, in writing (emails are this announcement.
Orlinda Platero, Office Clinical and acceptable), to Michelle.Bulls@ihs.gov · The applicant must provide the
Preventive Services, Indian Health that includes a justification for the need Funding Opportunity Number: HHS
Service, 801 Thompson Avenue, Suite to deviate from the standard electronic 2008IHSEHC0001. E-mail
326, Rockville, Maryland 20852, submission process. Upon receipt of applications will not be accepted under
Telephone: (301) 4432522, Fax: (301) approval, a hard-copy application this announcement.
5946213, E-mail: package must be downloaded by the
applicant from: http://www.ihs.gov/ DUNS Number
Orlinda.Platero@ihs.gov.
The LOI must contain: NonMedicalPrograms/gogp/ Applicants are required to have a
· The name of the applying index.cfm?rnodule=forms. Please use DUNS number to apply for a grant or
organization. the following forms for the standard cooperative agreement from the Federal
· The individual who is responsible application requirements: SF424, Government. The DUNS number is a
for correspondence regarding the 424A, 424B, and certification forms, as nine-digit identification number, which
application, and contact information for appropriate. One original and two uniquely identifies business entities.
that individual. Please indicate whether copies must be submitted to: Attn: Obtaining a DUNS number is easy and
fax or e-mail notification of receipt of Norma Jean Dunne; Division of Grants there is no charge. To obtain a DUNS
LOl is preferred, and provide e-mail Operations; 801 Thompson Avenue, number, access http://
address and/or fax number. TMP 360, Rockville, MD 20852 by the www.dunandbradstreet.com or call 1
· The name of all member Tribes if application due date of June 20, 2008. 8667055711. Interested parties may
the applicant is a Tribal Consortium and · Upon entering the Grants.gov site, wish to obtain their DUNS number by
those Tribes involved in the proposal. there is information available that phone to expedite the process.
· Whether the intent is to apply for a outlines the requirements to the Applications submitted electronically
Category I or Category II grant. applicant regarding electronic must also be registered with the CCR. A
Electronic Submission--The preferred submission of an application through DUNS number is required before CCR
method for receipt of applications is Grants.gov, as well as the hours of registration can be completed. Many
electronic submission through operation. We strongly encourage all organizations may already have a DUNS
Grants.gov. However, should any applicants not to wait until the deadline number. Please use the number listed
technical challenges arise regarding the date to begin the application process above to investigate whether or not your
submission, please contact Grants.gov through Grants.gov as the registration organization has a DUNS number.
Customer Support at 18005184726 process for CCR and Grants.gov could Registration with the CCR is free of
or support@grants.gov. The Contact take up to fifteen working days. charge.
Center hours of operation are Monday · To use Grants.gov, you, as the Applicants may register by calling 1
Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST. The applicant, must have a Data Universal 8882272423. Please review and
applicant must seek assistance at least Numbering System (DUNS) number and complete the CCR Registration
fifteen days prior to the application register in the CCR. You should allow a Worksheet located on http://
deadline. Applicants that don't adhere minimum often days working days to www.grants.gov/CCRRegister.
to the timelines for Central Contractor complete CCR registration. See below on More detailed information regarding
Registry (CCR) and/or Grants.gov how to apply. these registration processes can be
registration and/or requesting timely · You must submit all documents found at http://www.grants.gov.
assistance with technical issues will not electronically, including all information V. Application Review Information
be a candidate for paper applications. typically included on the SF424 and
To submit an application all necessary assurances and Note: Only those programs or services
electronically, please use http:// certifications. which the IHS is authorized to provide,
www.Grants.gov and select the ``Apply · Please use the optional attachment either directly or through funding agreement,
for Grants'' link on the home page. feature in Grants.gov to attach can be supported by this grant program.
Download a copy of the application additional documentation that may be UNLESS CONGRESS PROVIDES
package on the Grants.gov Web site, requested by IHS. OTHERWISE, those services which are
primarily housing or custodial in nature are
complete it offline and then upload and · Your application must comply with
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not eligible for support (e.g. assisted living
submit the application via the any page limitation requirements facility, board and care, or nursing home
Grants.gov site. You may not e-mail an described in the program which is primarily custodial in nature).
electronic copy of a grant application to announcement. Supportive services delivered in those
IHS. · After you electronically submit facilities, with the intent to promote the
Please be reminded of the following: your application, you will receive an health and wellness of elders, are eligible for
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funding. Programs and services developed community members provided by non- d. Identify the final product of the
with support of this grant program must be Tribal/non-AI/AN organization assessment/plan and the strategy for
designed for the benefit of IHS beneficiaries. programs. dissemination.
The instructions for preparing the 2. Availability and organization of e. Submit a work plan in the appendix
application narrative also constitute the health services for the elderly, including which includes the following
evaluation criteria for reviewing and Native healing systems. information:
scoring the application. Weights 3. Assessment of the capacity of i. Action steps on a time line for
assigned to each section are noted in available LTC services to support care implementation of the work plan.
parentheses. The narrative should provided ``in the most integrated setting ii. Identify who will perform the
include only the first year of activities; appropriate to the needs of qualified action steps.
information for multi-year projects individuals with disabilities'' (Olmstead iii. Identify who will supervise the
should be included as an appendix. See v. L.C). action steps.
``Multi-year Project Requirements'' at 4. Assessment of caregiver workforce. iv. Identify who will accept and/or
the end of this section for more iii. Funding streams currently paying approve work products at the end of the
information. The narrative section for LTC services. proposed project.
should be written in a manner that is iv. Current collaborations in program v. Include any additional training that
clear to outside reviewers unfamiliar development or service delivery. will take place during the proposed
b. Current vision for LTC system/ project, who will conduct the training,
with prior related activities of the
services and priorities for development. and who will be attending the training.
applicant. It should be well organized,
c. Elder care assessment and planning vi. Include the following information
succinct, and contain all information
activities within the past ten years: if consultants or contractors will be
necessary for reviewers to understand i. Funding sources.
the project fully. used during the proposed project, their
ii. Dates of funding. position description and scope of work
1. Criteria iii. Summary of project (or note if consultants/contractors will
accomplishments. not be used):
A. Category I (Assessment and Planning) iv. Relationship to the current
· Educational requirements.
1. Introduction and Need for Assistance proposal. Copies of reports will not be · Desired qualifications and work
(35 Points) accepted. experience.
d. Unmet need for LTC services.
Provide an understanding of the LTC · Expected work products.
e. Information needed for planning
needs of the elderly in the Tribe or · Contractor's supervisor.
and service implementation which is
service area and identify the additional · Include a resume and letter of
not currently available.
information needed for planning. The commitment in the appendix for
number of elders that will be affected by 2. Work Plan (35 Points) potential consultant/contractor.
the program will be considered a factor This section should demonstrate the 3. Project Evaluation (10 Points)
in the review as will the relationship of soundness and effectiveness of the
the amount of funding requested to the This section should show how
applicant's proposal. The work plan
number of elders to be served. The progress on this project will be assessed
should be designed to produce as an
applicant should use the best data and how the success of this project will
end product the readiness to develop
available, understanding that, for most be judged.
LTC service(s) and should include all
programs, many of these data elements a. Describe and list outcomes by
information not already avail