Tribal Self-Governance Study
Description of Program,
Service, Function or Activity (PSFA)
INVENTORY
1. Agency Name: Office of Minority Health, Office of Public Health and Science
2. Program Name: Minority Community Health Coalition Demonstration Program
3. CFDA #: 93.137
4. Program Objectives:To support existing minority community health coalitions to develop, implement and conduct demonstration projects which coordinate integrated community-based screening and outreach services, and include linkages for access and treatment to minorities in high-risk, low-income communities; and to support minority community health coalitions involving non-traditional partners in carrying out projects to increase the educational understanding of HIV/AIDS, increase testing, and improve access to HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment services.
5. Titles and Descriptions of at least Three Funded Grantees:
Kaw National Health Coalition. A collaborative effort between Kaw Nation, and the Oklahoma Chapters of the American Diabetes Association, the American Red Cross, and the American Cancer Society, this project seeks to increase awareness of HIV/AIDS and diabetes, hypertension and cancer, provide screening services, and increase access to hear care services for the Native American population of north-central Oklahoma.
Community Health Coalition: Diabetes Outreach, Screening and Access to Quality Care. A coalition of the Urban League of Greater Hartford, Inc., the Hartford Health Department, the Hispanic Health Council, and local health facilities work together to identify individuals with undiagnosed or uncontrolled diabetes in the target populations utilizing culturally appropriate outreach strategies and methods; refer clients to appropriate diabetes care centers and primary care providers ; and followup on referrals to ensure maintenance of treatment regiments and reinforcement of self care education.
Ho’oikaika No Wai’anae. Ke Ola Mamo, the Native Hawaiian Health Care System for the Island of Oahu, Waiannae Cost Comprehensive Health Center and Standing in the Gap for Youth have developed a program with a goal of reducing the risk factors for cardiovascular disease/stroke and diabetes through early detection, nutrition, exercise, case management, and followup. Activities include screening clinics, fitness and nutrition workshops, and exercise groups.
Asian and Pacific Islander Consortium for HIV/AIDS Prevention. The primary goals of this program are to improve the educational understanding of HIV/AIDS and to increase access to HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment services through advocacy, coalition building, and culturally competent outreach and education activities targeting the diverse Asian and Pacific Islander communities of Los Angeles. The Asian Youth Center, Chinatown Service Center, Korean Youth and Community Center, South Asian Network and the Asian Pacific Health Care Venture work together to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate HIV/AIDS services for the Asian Pacific Islander communities, particularly youth.
AUTHORITY
6. Authorizing Statute(s): Public Health Service Act, as amended, Title XVII, Section 1707(e)(1), 42 U.S.C..
7. Regulatory/Administrative Requirements: 45 CFR 74 and 92
8. Mandatory Statutory Changes Needed to Operate PSFA as a Demonstration: Authority would need to modify the grant making process, enable the Department to make self-governance funding awards, and alter federal monitoringing mandates.
APPLICANTS, BENEFICIARIES and FORMULAS
9. Type of Funding: Discretionary
10. Eligible Applicants:Private, non-profit organizations and public organizations
11. Allotment Formulas, Etc.: None
12. Applicant Provisions/Allotments in Law for Indians: None
13. Eligible Beneficiaries: Minority Populations (American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander).
14. Beneficiary Provisions/Allotments in Law for Indians: None
15. Amount and Percent of Total that is Mandatory for Indians: None
FINANCIAL
16. Total FY 2000 Funding: $4,905,116
17. Amount and Percent of Total Funding Awarded to Indians: $598,909; 13%
18. For Awards to Tribes: Number, Range and Average Amounts: 4; 148,937-150,000; $149,727
19. Total FY 2001 Funding and Amount for Indians, If Known: Unknown
OTHER
20. -- how long assistance is funded: Grant projects can have a 3-year project period
with 12 month budget periods. Following the initial budget period, continued funding is subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory program performance.
-- fund use restrictions - Grant funds may not be used for medical treatment, construction, building alterations, or renovations.
-- reporting requirements - Grantees must submit progress reports with a final performance report due 90 days after the end of the project period. Financial Status Reports are due 90 days after the end of the budget period with a final Financial Status Report due 90 days after the end of the project period.
-- audit requirements - In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), “Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations,” nonfederal entities that receive financial assistance
CONTACTS
21. DHHS Workgroup Contact: Tuey Dong, 301-443-5084
22. HHS Agency/Program Contact: Mimi Chafin 301-594-0769