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April 8, 1975 |

GUIDELINES AND INSTRUCTIONS |
FOR MAY 1, 1975 ;

RRAP APPLICATIONS
 

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INTRODUCTION

This document sets forth the guidelines, instructions and related
information governing the application for May 1, 1975 submission.

Applications: are due in the Division of Regional Medical Programs
by the close of business May 1, 1975. Fifteen (14) conies should
be sent, prepaid, to the Division of Regional Medical Programs,
Room 11A45, Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville,
Maryland 20852. .

Please desienate the original signature copv.

DURATION OF SUPPORT - Alternatives currently under consideration

1, Program Staff (personnel and related activities) thru 12/31/75.

2. Program Staff (personnel and related activities) thru 12/31/75
and continuing project activities and/or previously approved
but unfunded activities thru 6/30/76.
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3,.° Program ‘Staff (personnel and related activities) and continuing
activities and/or previously approved but unfunded activities
thru 6/30/76.

4, Same as 3 above, plus new activities thru 6/30/76.

USE OF FUNDS

Refer to Attachment I, "Transitional Procedures," 3/21/75. Please
mote that transitional funds may not be used for the purchase of
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GENERAL INFORMATION

1, Principal responsibility for review of all activities as to their
feasibility in a limited time frame and their technical adequacy
continue to reside with the local RAP and its Regional Advisory
Group.

2. At the national level, reviews will be conducted on the basis of
the alternatives listed under "B" above, depending on the amount
-of appropriations available.

3. There is a possibility that there may be Congressional earmarks
in the Supplemental Appropriation for specific activities that
have been supported previously by RMP. You will be notified
immediately if this occurs.

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GENERAL TNFORMATION Cont.

‘6, In preparing applications, assume that activities which cannot be

4. In view of the critical shortage of time for preparation and
review of applications, it becomes most important that the
narrative in the application be presented in a pointed,
concise manner. : “ -

5. BMPs are reminded of the requirements of Section 904(b) of the
Act relating to CHP (b) agency review and comment on RMP
applications. CHP (b) agencies should be contacted as soon as
possible to permit opportunity for development and transmission
of comments to the RAG. Due.to time constraints, the comments may
have to be provided informally. Such comments, however, should be
confirmed in writing and may be formally submitted simultaneously
.to the RMP, HEW Regional Office and DRMP by not later than
May 30, 1975, The CHP (b) agencies will be informed of this
procedure and will be urged to concentrate any comments on
proposed new RMP activities.

completed realistically by June 30, 1976 may continue for a reason- ot
able period beyond that date, provided that this is in accord with
‘grantee policy and that contracts include the standard “escape clause."
(See Guidelines attached to DRMP letter of March 7, 1974.)

CONTENT OF THE APPLICATION

Except as modified by these instructions, applications should be prepared
in accordance with the applicable "General Instructions for Preparation
and Submission of Forms 1-16" dated February 1974 (copy enclosed), which
contain detailed information on completing the preprinted forms.

Each page of the completed application should be numbered consecutively
at the bottom including narrative reports as well as preprinted forms.

The application should be assembled in the following order:

Item 1, Table of Contents

2. Page 1 - Face Page
3. Page 2 - Assurances and Certifications by Applicant |
4, Overall Program Report -
5. Page 6 - Program Staff Personnel and Salaries
6. Page 7 — Equal Employment Opportunity

° 7. Page 15 ~ Discrete Activity Summary
8, Information requested in Attachment II
9, Page 16 - Financial Data Record
-10. CHP comments made available to the RAG.
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E, CONTENT OF THE APPLICATION Cont.

The following specifics apply with reference f.:

Item 4,

Item 7.

Item 9.

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The Overall Program Report should:

a) explain how proposed activities relate to purpose
and priorities of P.L. 93-641 and transition thereto.

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-b) briefly describe in a sentence or two the major —

accomplishments of the RMP during the last budget
period (1/1/74-6/30/75).

Arrange each Page 15-Activity Summary in the crder
indicated on Page 17 of the "General Instructions"
February 1974. ,

a) Submit one Page 16-Financial Data Record for each
proposed activity: for the maximum period of support
anticipated by the RMP but not for obligation beyond
June 30, 1976.

b) Page 16 for Program Staff may cover the period of
July 1, 1975 thzu June 30, 1976 unless the RMP has
decided to apply for a shorter period. DRHP will
make any adjustments necessary based on future policy

‘decisions and the availability of funds.

c) In addition to other items on the form, please complete
blecks 56-59, Card 3, Estimated Termination Date.

d) Arrange in the same order as Item 7 above.

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ESTIMATE OF FUNDING NEEDS

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Region: _ RMP #
Alternative Alternative Alternative Alternative
Program Staff Component Title #1(Total $)*  #2(Total $)* #3(Total $)* #4(Total $)*
No. Cooo oo :  § | $ $ $

Prosram Staff Activities
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No $ $ $ $

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No. ; | $ $ $ $
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Project Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(list by component number) :
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_ TOTALS’ $ $ $. ‘

*If none requested, indicate -0-