Public Health Preparedness and Response Science, Research, and Practice
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The overall goal of this program is to conduct research and related public health preparedness and response (PHPR) program activities to build the scientific evidence base for public health preparedness, response, and recovery (PHPRR). Scientific research that addresses PHPR program priorities supports agency efforts to improve and enhance the nation’s health security. This program is intended to support this research, dissemination of research findings and products, translation of new science-based evidence to practice in the public health preparedness and response system, and the evaluation of effective application of science for improved practice as well as other programs, projects, or activities to advance preparedness science.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
- Nonprofit Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
Eligible applicants may include private institutions of higher education as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, including accredited schools of public health. Also, private nonprofit entities having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
After review and approval, a Notice of Award (NoA) will be prepared and processed, along with appropriate notification to the public. Initial awards provide funds for the first budget period (usually 12 months) and the NoA will indicate support recommended for the remainder of the project period, allocation of Federal funds by budget categories, award requirements, and special conditions, if any.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
Program details & compliance
Description
Funds will be used to support public health preparedness and response science and research that may include; 1) conduct of applied interdisciplinary public health research designed to examine and strengthen the practices, functions, structure, capabilities, and/or performance of organizations involved in preparing for and responding to any and all potential public health threats and hazards; 2) develop, implement, and evaluate innovative strategies for disseminating and translating research findings, products, and knowledge for improving PHPRR systems, practices, and functions; 3) develop and execute proposals to implement evidence-based PHPRR practice interventions in conjunction with evaluation of the implementation and effectiveness of the intervention; 4) rapid response research that will inform ongoing response to and recovery from any disaster or public health emergency. Recipients may only expend funds for reasonable public health preparedness, response, and recovery research, evaluation, dissemination, and translation activities, and program purposes, including personnel, travel, supplies, and services, such as contractual arrangements with practice partners, research partners, or consultants.
Mission Categories
Primary: Prevention and Control (includes Suicide Prevention)
Use of Funds
Restrictions
• Recipients may not use funds for clinical care. • Recipients may not generally use funding for the purchase of furniture or equipment. Any such proposed spending must be identified in the budget. • Funds may not be used for construction or renovation of buildings. • The recipient must perform a substantial role in carrying out project objectives and not merely serve as a conduit for an award to another party or provider who is ineligible.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements