Objective - To train and educate nursing personnel in providing geriatric care for the elderly.

Agency: Department of Health and Human Services

Office: Program Contact: Nancy Douglas-Kersellius, Division of Nursing, Bureau of Health

Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human
Services, Parklawn Building, Room 8C-26, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857.

Telephone: (301) 443-6333.

Authorization

Public Health Service Act, Title VIII, Section 855, Nurse Reinvestment Act, Public Law 107-
205.

Uses and Use Restrictions

Grants to develop and implement, in coordination with programs under section 753, programs
and initiatives to train and educate individuals in providing geriatric care for the elderly.

Grants may be used to: Provide training to individuals who will provide geriatric care for the
elderly; develop and disseminate curricula relating to the treatment of the health problems of
elderly individuals; train faculty members in geriatrics; or provide continuing education to
individuals who provide geriatric care.

Funds may be used for salaries of personnel specifically employed for the project; consultant
fees; supplies and equipment necessary to conduct the project; essential personnel travel
expenses and other expenses related to the project.

Restricted uses: Indirect costs are allowed for administrative costs incurred as a result of the
project, limited to eight percent of direct costs.

Trainee expenses are not allowed.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Eligible applicants are schools of nursing, academic health centers, a health care facility, a
program leading to certification as a certified nurse assistant, a partnership of such a school and
facility, or a partnership of such a program and facility, other appropriate public or private
nonprofit entities; and for-profit entities capable of carrying out the legislative purpose.

Beneficiary Eligibility
Training is for nursing personnel who provide, or will provide, care for the elderly and faculty
members.

Credentials/Documentation

Applicants should review the individual HRSA Guidance documents issued under this CFDA
program for any required proof or certifications which must be submitted prior to or
simultaneous with submission of an application package.

Aplication and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.

12372.

Application Procedures

Grant applications and required forms for this program can be obtained from Grants.gov. Please
visit the Grants.gov Web site at www.grants.gov to both find and apply for all Federal grant
opportunities. All qualified applications will be forwarded to an objective review committee
which will make funding recommendations to the Associate Administrator for the Bureau of
Health Professions. The Associate Administrator has the authority to make final selections for
awards.

Award Procedures

Notification is made electronically through a Notice of Grant Award issued from the
Headquarters Office.

Deadlines

www.hrsa.gov .

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Approximately 6 months after receipt of applications.

Appeals

None.

Renewals
Competitive continuations may be submitted during the final budget period of the approved
project period.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

None.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Project periods are for 3 years.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

A progress report must be submitted for the second and subsequent budget periods within an
approved project period.

Financial Status Reports are required within 90 days after the end of each budget period.

A final progress report and final financial status report must be submitted within 90 days after
the end of the project period.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), Audits
of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations, nonfederal entities that expend
financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-
specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year
in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in
Circular No. A-133.

Records

All records must be maintained until expiration of 3 years from the date of submission of the
final expenditure report. If questions remain following the 3-uear period, such as those raised as
a result of an audit or an on-going enforcement action, recipients must retain records until the
matter is completely resolved.

Financial Information

Account Identification

75-0350-0-1-550.
Obigations

FY 07 $3,206,392; FY 08 $3,016,826; and FY 09 est $3,016,826.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

$58,000 to $216,000; $157,000.

Program Accomplishments

In FY 2007 there were 19 non-competing continuation awards; and in FY 2008 there were 18
non-competing continuation awards.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature

This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR Part 92 for State, local and tribal
governments and 45 CFR Part 74 for institutions of higher education, hospitals, other nonprofit
organizations and commercial organizations, as applicable.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

Program Contact: Nancy Douglas-Kersellius, Division of Nursing, Bureau of Health Professions,

Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services,
Parklawn Building, Room 8C-26, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Telephone: (301)
443-6333.

Headquarters Office

Grants Management Office: Rick Goodman, Director, Division of Grants Management

Operations, Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human
Services, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 11A-16. Health Services Branch: (301) 443-2385; Research
and Training Branch: (301) 443-3099; Government and Special Focus Branch: (301) 443-3288.

Website Address

www.hrsa.gov.

Related Programs

None.

Examples of Funded Projects

Projects provide leadership and geriatric education for Registered Nurses and include activities
that enhance the skills of other nursing personnel to provide geriatric care.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Applications will be reviewed by a panel of peer reviewers using the following criteria: A clearly
stated project purpose; a documented need for the proposed project; the potential effectiveness of
the proposed project; a clearly articulated project plan including evaluation of project objectives;
a plan for addressing diversity and cultural competence; a comprehensive plan for project
management; the reasonableness of the budget and fiscal plan; the presence of established and/or
planned linkages with relevant entities.