Address to Request Application Package. This FOA contains all the instructions to enable a potential applicant to apply. The application should be written primarily as a narrative with the addition of standard forms required by the Federal government for all grants and cooperative agreements. Application Materials Application materials will be available for download at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. Please note that HHS requires applications for all announcements to be submitted electronically through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. For assistance with xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx, contact xxxxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx or 0-000-000-0000. At xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx, applicants will be able to download a copy of the application packet, complete it off-line, and then upload and submit the application via the Xxxxxx.xxx website. The FOA can also be viewed on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services website at xxxx://xxx.xxxxx.xxx.xxx. Specific instructions for applications submitted via xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx: • You may access the electronic application for this project at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. You must search the downloadable application page by the CFDA number 93.750. • At the xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx website, you will find information about submitting an application electronically through the site, including the hours of operation. HHS strongly recommends that you do not wait until the application due date to begin the application process through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx because of the time needed to complete the required registration steps. • All applicants under this announcement must have an Employer Identification Number/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN) to apply. Please note, applicants should begin the process of obtaining an EIN/TIN as soon as possible after the announcement is posted to ensure this information is received in advance of application deadlines. • All applicants, as well as sub-recipients must have a Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number at the time of application in order to be considered for a grant or cooperative agreement. A DUNS number is required whether an applicant is submitting a paper application (only applicable if a waiver is granted) or using the Government-wide electronic portal, xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. The DUNS number is a nine-digit identification number that uniquely identifies business entities. Obtaining a DUNS number is easy and free. To obtain a DUNS number, access the following website: xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx or call 0-000-000-0000. This number should be entered in the block with the applicant's name and address on the cover page of the application (Item 8c on the Form SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance). The name and address in the application should be exactly as given for the DUNS number. Applicants should obtain this DUNS number as soon as possible after the announcement is posted to ensure all registration steps are completed in time. • The applicant must also register in the System for Award Management (XXX) database in order to be able to submit the application. Applicants are encouraged to register early, and must have their DUNS and EIN/TIN numbers in order to do so. Information about XXX is available at xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/portal/public/XXX/. The XXX registration process is a separate process from submitting an application. You should allow a minimum of five business days to complete XXX registration; however, in some cases, the registration process can take approximately two weeks or longer to be completed. Therefore, applicants should begin the XXX registration process as soon as possible after the announcement is posted to ensure that it does not impair your ability to meet required submission deadlines. • Authorized Organizational Representative: The Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) who will officially submit an application on behalf of the organization must register with xxxxxx.xxx for a username and password. AORs must complete a profile with Xxxxxx.xxx using their organization’s DUNS Number to obtain their username and password at xxxx://xxxxxx.xxx/applicants/get_registered.jsp. AORs must wait one business day after successful registration in XXX before entering their profiles in Xxxxxx.xxx. Applicants should complete this process as soon as possible after successful registration in XXX to ensure this step is completed in time to apply before application deadlines. • When an AOR registers with Xxxxxx.xxx to submit applications on behalf of an organization, that organization’s E-Biz POC will receive an email notification. The email address provided in the profile will be the email used to send the notification from Xxxxxx.xxx to the E-Biz POC with the AOR copied on the correspondence. • The E-Biz POC must then login to Xxxxxx.xxx (using the organization’s DUNS number for the username and the special password called “M-PIN”) and approve the AOR, thereby providing permission to submit applications. • Any files uploaded or attached to the Xxxxxx.Xxx application must be PDF file format and must contain a valid file format extension in the filename. Even though Xxxxxx.xxx allows applicants to attach any file formats as part of their application, CMS restricts this practice and only accepts PDF file formats. Any file submitted as part of the Xxxxxx.xxx application that is not in a PDF file format, or contains password protection, will not be accepted for processing and will be excluded from the application during the review process. In addition, the use of compressed file formats such as ZIP, RAR, or Adobe Portfolio will not be accepted. The application must be submitted in a file format that can easily be copied and read by reviewers. It is recommended that scanned copies not be submitted through Xxxxxx.xxx unless the applicant confirms the clarity of the documents. Pages cannot be reduced in size, resulting in multiple pages on a single sheet, to avoid exceeding the page limitation. All documents that do not conform to the above specifications will be excluded from the application materials during the review process. • After you electronically submit your application, you will receive an acknowledgement from xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx that contains a Xxxxxx.xxx tracking number. HHS will retrieve your application package from Xxxxxx.xxx. Please note, applicants may incur a time delay before they receive acknowledgement that the application has been accepted by the Xxxxxx.xxx system. Applicants should not wait until the application deadline to apply because notification by Xxxxxx.xxx that the application is incomplete may not be received until close to or after the application deadline, eliminating the opportunity to correct errors and resubmit the application. Applications submitted after the deadline, as a result of errors on the part of the applicant, will not be accepted and/or granted a waiver. • After HHS retrieves your application package from Xxxxxx.xxx, a return receipt will be emailed to the applicant contact. This will be in addition to the validation number provided by Xxxxxx.xxx. Each year organizations and entities registered to apply for Federal grants through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx must renew their registration with the System for Award Management (XXX). You can register with XXX online; registration will take about 30 minutes to complete (xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/). Failure to renew XXX registration prior to application submission will prevent an applicant from successfully applying via Xxxxxx.xxx. Similarly, failure to maintain an active XXX registration during the application review process can prevent HHS from issuing your agency an award under this program. Applications cannot be accepted through any email address. Full applications can only be accepted through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. Full applications cannot be received via paper mail, courier, or delivery service, unless a waiver is granted per the instructions below. All grant applications must be submitted electronically and be received through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx by 1:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time on the applicable due date. All applications will receive an automatic time stamp upon submission and applicants will receive an email reply acknowledging the application’s receipt. The applicant must seek a waiver at least ten days prior to the application deadline if the applicant wishes to submit a paper application. Applicants that receive a waiver to submit paper application documents must follow the rules and timelines that are noted below. In order to be considered for a waiver application, an applicant must have adhered to the timelines for obtaining a DUNS number, registering with the System for Award Management (XXX), registering as an Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR), obtaining an Employer Identification Number/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN), completing Xxxxxx.xxx registration, as well as requested timely assistance with technical problems. Applicants that do not adhere to timelines and/or do not demonstrate timely action with regards to these steps will not be considered for waivers based on the inability to receive this information in advance of application deadlines. Please be aware of the following: • Search for the application package in Xxxxxx.xxx by entering the CFDA number 93.750. • Paper applications are not the preferred method for submitting applications. However, if you experience technical challenges while submitting your application electronically, please contact Xxxxxx.xxx Support directly at: xxx.xxxxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or 0- 000-000-0000. Customer Support is available to address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except on Federal holidays). • Upon contacting Xxxxxx.xxx, obtain a tracking number as proof of contact. The tracking number is helpful if there are technical issues that cannot be resolved and a waiver from the agency must be obtained. • If it is determined that a waiver is needed, you must submit a request in writing (emails are acceptable) to Xxxxxxxx.Xxxxxxx@xxx.xxx.xxx with a clear justification for the need to deviate from our standard electronic submission process. • If the waiver is approved, the application should be sent directly to the Division of Grants Management and received by the application due date. To be considered timely, applications must be received on or before the published deadline date. However, a general extension of a published application deadline that affects all applicants or only those applicants in a defined geographical area may be authorized by circumstances that affect the public at large, such as natural disasters (such as floods or hurricanes) or disruptions of electronic (such as application receipt services) or other services, such as a prolonged blackout. Xxxxxx.xxx complies with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If an individual uses assistive technology and is unable to access any material on the site including forms contained with an application package, they can email the Xxxxxx.xxx contact center at xxxxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx or call 0-000-000-0000.

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Address to Request Application Package. This ~~FOA~~ Funding Opportunity Announcement serves as the application package for this Cooperative Agreement and contains all the instructions to enable a potential applicant to apply. The application should be written primarily as a narrative with the addition of standard forms required by the Federal government for all grants and ~~cooperative agreements~~Cooperative Agreements. ~~Application Materials~~ It is recommended that a Letter of Intent be submitted by 11:59pm one month prior to the application deadline. The Letter of Intent should indicate which level of funding an applicant is applying for and at which due date. In addition, the Letter of Intent should identify the Exchange model that the State intends to elect. The purpose of the Letter of Intent is to estimate the number of applications. The signed Letter of Intent must be submitted electronically in PDF format to Xxxxxxxxx.Xxxxxx@xxx.xxx.xxx. Application materials will be available for download at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. Please note that HHS requires applications for all announcements to be submitted electronically through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. For assistance with ~~xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx~~xxxxxx.xxx, contact xxxxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx or 0-call 0- 000-000-0000. At xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx, applicants will be able to download a copy of the application packet, complete it off-line, and then upload and submit the application via the Xxxxxx.xxx website. The ~~FOA~~ Funding Opportunity Announcement can also be viewed on ~~the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services~~ HHS’s website at ~~xxxx://xxx.xxxxx.xxx.xxx.~~ xxxx://xxxxx.xxx.xxx/resources/fundingopportunities/index.html#peg Specific instructions for applications submitted via xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx: •  You ~~may~~ can access the electronic application for this project at on xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. You must search the downloadable application page by the CFDA number ~~93.750~~93.525. •  At the xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx website, you will find information about submitting an application electronically through the site, including the hours of operation. HHS strongly recommends that you do not wait until the application due date to begin the application process through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx because of the time needed to complete the required registration steps. •  All applicants under this announcement must have an Employer Identification ~~Number/~~Number (EIN), otherwise known as a Taxpayer Identification Number (~~EIN/~~TIN) ), to apply. Please note, the time needed to complete the EIN/TIN registration process is substantial, and applicants should therefore begin the process of obtaining an EIN/TIN ~~as soon as possible after the announcement is posted~~ immediately upon posting of this FOA to ensure this information is received in advance of application deadlines. • All applicants, as well as sub-recipients must have a Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number at the time of application in order to be considered for a grant or cooperative agreement. A DUNS number is required whether an applicant is submitting a paper application (only applicable if a waiver is granted) or using the Government-wide electronic portal, xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. The DUNS number is a nine-digit identification number that uniquely identifies business entities. Obtaining a DUNS number is easy and free. To obtain a DUNS number, access the following website: xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx or call 0-000-000-0000. This number should be entered in the block with the applicant's name and address on the cover page of the application (Item 8c on the Form SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance). The name and address in the application should be exactly as given for the DUNS number. Applicants should obtain this DUNS number as soon as possible after the announcement is posted to ensure all registration steps are completed in time. • The applicant must also register in the System for Award Management (XXX) database in order to be able to submit the application. Applicants are encouraged to register early, and must have their DUNS and EIN/TIN numbers in order to do so. Information about XXX is available at xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/portal/public/XXX/. The XXX registration process is a separate process from submitting an application. You should allow a minimum of five business days to complete XXX registration; however, in some cases, the registration process can take approximately two weeks or longer to be completed. Therefore, applicants should begin the XXX registration process as soon as possible after the announcement is posted to ensure that it does not impair your ability to meet required submission deadlines. • Authorized Organizational Representative: The Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) who will officially submit an application on behalf of the organization must register with xxxxxx.xxx for a username and password. AORs must complete a profile with Xxxxxx.xxx using their organization’s DUNS Number to obtain their username and password at xxxx://xxxxxx.xxx/applicants/get_registered.jsp. AORs must wait one business day after successful registration in XXX before entering their profiles in Xxxxxx.xxx. Applicants should complete this process as soon as possible after successful registration in XXX to ensure this step is completed in time to apply before application deadlines. • When an AOR registers with Xxxxxx.xxx to submit applications on behalf of an organization, that organization’s E-Biz POC will receive an email notification. The email address provided in the profile will be the email used to send the notification from Xxxxxx.xxx to the E-Biz POC with the AOR copied on the correspondence. • The E-Biz POC must then login to Xxxxxx.xxx (using the organization’s DUNS number for the username and the special password called “M-PIN”) and approve the AOR, thereby providing permission to submit applications. • Any files uploaded or attached to the Xxxxxx.Xxx application must be PDF file format and must contain a valid file format extension in the filename. Even though Xxxxxx.xxx allows applicants to attach any file formats as part of their application, CMS restricts this practice and only accepts PDF file formats. Any file submitted as part of the Xxxxxx.xxx application that is not in a PDF file format, or contains password protection, will not be accepted for processing and will be excluded from the application during the review process. In addition, the use of compressed file formats such as ZIP, RAR, or Adobe Portfolio will not be accepted. The application must be submitted in a file format that can easily be copied and read by reviewers. It is recommended that scanned copies not be submitted through Xxxxxx.xxx unless the applicant confirms the clarity of the documents. Pages cannot be reduced in size, resulting in multiple pages on a single sheet, to avoid exceeding the page limitation. All documents that do not conform to the above specifications will be excluded from the application materials during the review process. • After you electronically submit your application, you will receive an acknowledgement from xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx that contains a Xxxxxx.xxx tracking number. HHS will retrieve your application package from Xxxxxx.xxx. Please note, applicants may incur a time delay before they receive acknowledgement that the application has been accepted by the Xxxxxx.xxx system. Applicants should not wait until the application deadline to apply because notification by Xxxxxx.xxx that the application is incomplete may not be received until close to or after the application deadline, eliminating the opportunity to correct errors and resubmit the application. Applications submitted after the deadline, as a result of errors on the part of the applicant, will not be accepted and/or granted a waiver. • After HHS retrieves your application package from Xxxxxx.xxx, a return receipt will be emailed to the applicant contact. This will be in addition to the validation number provided by Xxxxxx.xxx. Each year organizations and entities registered to apply for Federal grants through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx must renew their registration with the System for Award Management (XXX). You can register with XXX online; registration will take about 30 minutes to complete (xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/). Failure to renew XXX registration prior to application submission will prevent an applicant from successfully applying via Xxxxxx.xxx. Similarly, failure to maintain an active XXX registration during the application review process can prevent HHS from issuing your agency an award under this program. Applications cannot be accepted through any email address. Full applications can only be accepted through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. Full applications cannot be received via paper mail, courier, or delivery service, unless a waiver is granted per the instructions below. All grant applications must be submitted electronically and be received through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx by 1:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time on the applicable due date. All applications will receive an automatic time stamp upon submission and applicants will receive an email reply acknowledging the application’s receipt. The applicant must seek a waiver at least ten days prior to the application deadline if the applicant wishes to submit a paper application. Applicants that receive a waiver to submit paper application documents must follow the rules and timelines that are noted below. In order to be considered for a waiver application, an applicant must have adhered to the timelines for obtaining a DUNS number, registering with the System for Award Management (XXX), registering as an Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR), obtaining an Employer Identification Number/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN), completing Xxxxxx.xxx registration, as well as requested timely assistance with technical problems. Applicants that do not adhere to timelines and/or do not demonstrate timely action with regards to these steps will not be considered for waivers based on the inability to receive this information in advance of application deadlines. Please be aware of the following: • Search for the application package in Xxxxxx.xxx by entering the CFDA number 93.750. • Paper applications are not the preferred method for submitting applications. However, if you experience technical challenges while submitting your application electronically, please contact Xxxxxx.xxx Support directly at: xxx.xxxxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or 0- 000-000-0000. Customer Support is available to address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except on Federal holidays). • Upon contacting Xxxxxx.xxx, obtain a tracking number as proof of contact. The tracking number is helpful if there are technical issues that cannot be resolved and a waiver from the agency must be obtained. • If it is determined that a waiver is needed, you must submit a request in writing (emails are acceptable) to Xxxxxxxx.Xxxxxxx@xxx.xxx.xxx with a clear justification for the need to deviate from our standard electronic submission process. • If the waiver is approved, the application should be sent directly to the Division of Grants Management and received by the application due date. To be considered timely, applications must be received on or before the published deadline date. However, a general extension of a published application deadline that affects all applicants or only those applicants in a defined geographical area may be authorized by circumstances that affect the public at large, such as natural disasters (such as floods or hurricanes) or disruptions of electronic (such as application receipt services) or other services, such as a prolonged blackout. Xxxxxx.xxx complies with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If an individual uses assistive technology and is unable to access any material on the site including forms contained with an application package, they can email the Xxxxxx.xxx contact center at xxxxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx or call 0-000-000-0000.

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Samples: www.cms.gov

Address to Request Application Package. ‌ This FOA contains all the instructions to enable a potential applicant to apply. The application should be written primarily as a narrative with the addition of standard forms required by the Federal government for all grants and cooperative agreements. Appendix 3 includes an application check-off list which lists all required documents and information. Application Materials Application materials will be available for download at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. Please note that HHS requires applications for all announcements to be submitted electronically through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. For assistance with xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx, contact xxxxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx or 0-000-000-0000. At xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx, applicants will be able to download a copy of the application packet, complete it off-line, and then upload and submit the application via the Xxxxxx.xxx website. The FOA can also be viewed on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services website at xxxx://xxx.xxxxx.xxx.xxx. Specific instructions for applications submitted via xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx: • You may access the electronic application for this project at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. You must search the downloadable application page by the CFDA number ~~93.750~~93.332. • At the xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx website, you will find information about submitting an application electronically through the site, including the hours of operation. HHS strongly recommends that you do not wait until the application due date to begin the application process through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx because of the time needed to complete the required registration steps. • All applicants under this announcement must have an Employer Identification Number/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN) to apply. Please ~~note,~~ note that applicants should begin the process of obtaining an EIN/TIN as soon as possible after the announcement is posted to ensure this information is received in advance of application deadlines. • All applicants, as well as sub-recipients must have a Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number at the time of application in order to be considered for a ~~grant or~~ cooperative agreement. A DUNS number ~~is required whether~~ must be provided in order to submit an ~~applicant is submitting a paper~~ application ~~(only applicable if a waiver is granted) or using~~ through the Government-wide electronic portal, ~~xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx~~xxx.Xxxxxx.xxx. The DUNS number is a nine-digit identification number that uniquely identifies business entities~~. Obtaining a DUNS number is easy and free~~. To obtain a DUNS number, access the following website: xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx or call 0-000-000-0000. This number should be entered in the block with the applicant's name and address on the cover page of the application (Item 8c on the Form SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance). The name and address in the application should be exactly as given for the DUNS number. Applicants should obtain this DUNS number as soon as possible after the announcement is posted to ensure all registration steps are completed in time. • The applicant must also register in the System for Award Management (XXX) database in order to be able to submit the application. Applicants are encouraged to register early, and must have their DUNS and EIN/TIN numbers in order to do so. Information about XXX is available at ~~xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/portal/public/XXX/.~~ xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/portal/public/XXX. The XXX registration process is a separate process from submitting an application. You should allow a minimum of five business days to complete XXX registration; however, in some cases, the registration process can take approximately two weeks or longer to be completed. Therefore, applicants Applicants should begin the XXX registration process as soon as possible after the announcement is posted to ensure that it does not impair your ability to meet required submission deadlines. • Authorized Organizational Representative: The Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) who will officially submit an application on behalf of the organization must register with xxxxxx.xxx for a username and password. AORs must complete a profile with Xxxxxx.xxx using their organization’s DUNS Number to obtain their username and password at xxxx://xxxxxx.xxx/applicants/get_registered.jsp. AORs must wait one business day after successful registration in XXX before entering their profiles in Xxxxxx.xxx. Applicants should complete this process as soon as possible after successful registration in XXX to ensure this step is completed in time to apply before application deadlines. • When an AOR registers with Xxxxxx.xxx to submit applications on behalf of an organization, that organization’s E-Biz POC will receive an email notification. The email address provided in the profile will be the email used to send the notification from Xxxxxx.xxx to the E-Biz POC with the AOR copied on the correspondence. • The E-Biz POC must then login to Xxxxxx.xxx (using the organization’s DUNS number for the username and the special password called “M-PIN”) and approve the AOR, thereby providing permission to submit applications. • Any files uploaded or attached to the Xxxxxx.Xxx application must be PDF file format and must contain a valid file format extension in the filename. Even though Xxxxxx.xxx allows applicants to attach any file formats as part of their application, CMS restricts this practice and only accepts PDF file formats. Any file submitted as part of the Xxxxxx.xxx application that is not in a PDF file format, or contains password protection, will not be accepted for processing and will be excluded from the application during the review process. In addition, the use of compressed file formats such as ZIP, RAR, or Adobe Portfolio will not be accepted. The application must be submitted in a file format that can easily be copied and read by reviewers. It is recommended that scanned copies not be submitted through Xxxxxx.xxx unless the applicant confirms the clarity of the documents. Pages cannot be reduced in size, resulting in multiple pages on a single sheet, to avoid exceeding the page limitation. All documents that do not conform to the above specifications will be excluded from the application materials during the review process. • After you electronically submit your application, you will receive an acknowledgement from xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx that contains a Xxxxxx.xxx tracking number. HHS will retrieve your application package from Xxxxxx.xxx. Please note, applicants may incur a time delay before they receive acknowledgement that the application has been accepted by the Xxxxxx.xxx system. Applicants should not wait until the application deadline to apply because notification by Xxxxxx.xxx that the application is incomplete may not be received until close to or after the application deadline, eliminating the opportunity to correct errors and resubmit the application. Applications submitted after the deadline, as a result of errors on the part of the applicant, will not be ~~accepted and/or granted a waiver~~accepted. • After HHS retrieves your application package from Xxxxxx.xxx, a return receipt will be emailed to the applicant contact. This will be in addition to the validation number provided by Xxxxxx.xxx. Each year organizations and entities registered to apply for Federal grants through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx must renew their registration with the System for Award Management (XXX). You can register with XXX online; ~~registration will take about 30 minutes to complete~~ (~~xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/~~xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/portal/public/XXX). Failure to renew XXX registration prior to application submission will prevent an applicant from successfully applying via Xxxxxx.xxx. Similarly, failure to maintain an active XXX registration during the application review process can prevent HHS from issuing your agency an award under this program. Applications cannot be accepted through any email address. Full applications can only be accepted through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. Full applications cannot be received via paper mail, courier, or delivery service~~, unless a waiver is granted per the instructions below~~. All grant applications must be submitted electronically and be received through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx by 1:00 pm Eastern ~~Daylight~~ Time on the applicable due date. Applications not successfully submitted to Xxxxxx.xxx by the due date and time will not be eligible for review. All applications will receive an automatic time stamp upon submission and applicants will receive an email reply acknowledging the application’s receipt. The applicant must seek a waiver at least ten days prior to the application deadline if the applicant wishes to submit a paper application. Applicants that receive a waiver to submit paper application documents must follow the rules and timelines that are noted below. In order to be considered for a waiver application, an applicant must have adhered to the timelines for obtaining a DUNS number, registering with the System for Award Management (XXX), registering as an Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR), obtaining an Employer Identification Number/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN), completing Xxxxxx.xxx registration, as well as requested timely assistance with technical problems. Applicants that do not adhere to timelines and/or do not demonstrate timely action with regards to these steps will not be considered for waivers based on the inability to receive this information in advance of application deadlines. Please be aware of the following: • Search for the application package in Xxxxxx.xxx by entering the CFDA number ~~93.750~~93.332. • ~~Paper applications are not the preferred method for submitting applications. However, if~~ If you experience technical challenges while submitting your application electronically, please contact Xxxxxx.xxx Support directly at: ~~xxx.xxxxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx~~ xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx/web/grants/support.html or 0- 0-000-000-0000. Customer Support is available to address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except on Federal holidays). ~~• Upon~~ CMS staff cannot assist with applicant submissions to Xxxxxx.xxx. When contacting Xxxxxx.xxx, always obtain a tracking number as proof of contact. The tracking number is helpful if there are technical issues that cannot be resolved and a waiver from the agency must be obtained. • If it is determined that a waiver is needed, you must submit a request in writing (emails are acceptable) to Xxxxxxxx.Xxxxxxx@xxx.xxx.xxx with a clear justification for the need to deviate from our standard electronic submission process. • If the waiver is approved, the application should be sent directly to the Division of Grants Management and received by the application due dateresolved. To be considered timely, applications must be received on or before the published deadline date. However, a general extension of a published application deadline that affects all applicants or only those applicants in a defined geographical area may be authorized by circumstances that affect the public at large, such as natural disasters (such as floods or hurricanes) or disruptions of electronic (such as application receipt services) or other services, such as a prolonged blackout. Xxxxxx.xxx complies with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If an individual uses assistive technology and is unable to access any material on the site including forms contained with an application package, they can email the Xxxxxx.xxx contact center at xxxxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx or call 0-000-000-0000.

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Address to Request Application Package. This FOA contains all the instructions to enable a potential applicant to apply. The application should be written primarily as a narrative with the addition of standard forms required by the Federal government for all grants and cooperative agreements. Application Materials Application materials will be available for download at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. Please note that HHS requires applications for all announcements to be submitted electronically through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. For assistance with xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx, contact xxxxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx or 0-000-000-0000. At xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx, applicants will be able to download a copy of the application packet, complete it off-line, and then upload and submit the application via the Xxxxxx.xxx website. The FOA can also be viewed on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services website at xxxx://xxx.xxxxx.xxx.xxx. Specific instructions for applications submitted via xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx: •  You may access the electronic application for this project at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. You must search the downloadable application page by the CFDA number 93.750. •  At the xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx website, you will find information about submitting an application electronically through the site, including the hours of operation. HHS strongly recommends that you do not wait until the application due date to begin the application process through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx because of the time needed to complete the required registration steps. •  All applicants under this announcement must have an Employer Identification Number/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN) to apply. Please note, applicants should begin the process of obtaining an EIN/TIN as soon as possible after the announcement is posted to ensure this information is received in advance of application deadlines. •  All applicants, as well as sub-recipients must have a Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number at the time of application in order to be considered for a grant or cooperative agreement. A DUNS number is required whether an applicant is submitting a paper application (only applicable if a waiver is granted) or using the Government-wide electronic portal, xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. The DUNS number is a nine-digit identification number that uniquely identifies business entities. Obtaining a DUNS number is easy and free. To obtain a DUNS number, access the following website: xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx or call 0-000-000-0000. This number should be entered in the block with the applicant's name and address on the cover page of the application (Item 8c on the Form SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance). The name and address in the application should be exactly as given for the DUNS number. Applicants should obtain this DUNS number as soon as possible after the announcement is posted to ensure all registration steps are completed in time. •  The applicant must also register in the System for Award Management (XXX) database in order to be able to submit the application. Applicants are encouraged to register early, and must have their DUNS and EIN/TIN numbers in order to do so. Information about XXX is available at xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/portal/public/XXX/. The XXX registration process is a separate process from submitting an application. You should allow a minimum of five business days to complete XXX registration; however, in some cases, the registration process can take approximately two weeks or longer to be completed. Therefore, applicants should begin the XXX registration process as soon as possible after the announcement is posted to ensure that it does not impair your ability to meet required submission deadlines. •  Authorized Organizational Representative: The Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) who will officially submit an application on behalf of the organization must register with xxxxxx.xxx for a username and password. AORs must complete a profile with Xxxxxx.xxx using their organization’s DUNS Number to obtain their username and password at xxxx://xxxxxx.xxx/applicants/get_registered.jsp. AORs must wait one business day after successful registration in XXX before entering their profiles in Xxxxxx.xxx. Applicants should complete this process as soon as possible after successful registration in XXX to ensure this step is completed in time to apply before application deadlines. •  When an AOR registers with Xxxxxx.xxx to submit applications on behalf of an organization, that organization’s E-Biz POC will receive an email notification. The email address provided in the profile will be the email used to send the notification from Xxxxxx.xxx to the E-Biz POC with the AOR copied on the correspondence. •  The E-Biz POC must then login to Xxxxxx.xxx (using the organization’s DUNS number for the username and the special password called “M-PIN”) and approve the AOR, thereby providing permission to submit applications. •  Any files uploaded or attached to the Xxxxxx.Xxx application must be PDF file format and must contain a valid file format extension in the filename. Even though Xxxxxx.xxx allows applicants to attach any file formats as part of their application, CMS restricts this practice and only accepts PDF file formats. Any file submitted as part of the Xxxxxx.xxx application that is not in a PDF file format, or contains password protection, will not be accepted for processing and will be excluded from the application during the review process. In addition, the use of compressed file formats such as ZIP, RAR, or Adobe Portfolio will not be accepted. The application must be submitted in a file format that can easily be copied and read by reviewers. It is recommended that scanned copies not be submitted through Xxxxxx.xxx unless the applicant confirms the clarity of the documents. Pages cannot be reduced in size, resulting in multiple pages on a single sheet, to avoid exceeding the page limitation. All documents that do not conform to the above specifications will be excluded from the application materials during the review process. •  After you electronically submit your application, you will receive an acknowledgement from xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx that contains a Xxxxxx.xxx tracking number. HHS will retrieve your application package from Xxxxxx.xxx. Please note, applicants may incur a time delay before they receive acknowledgement that the application has been accepted by the Xxxxxx.xxx system. Applicants should not wait until the application deadline to apply because notification by Xxxxxx.xxx that the application is incomplete may not be received until close to or after the application deadline, eliminating the opportunity to correct errors and resubmit the application. Applications submitted after the deadline, as a result of errors on the part of the applicant, will not be accepted and/or granted a waiver. •  After HHS retrieves your application package from Xxxxxx.xxx, a return receipt will be emailed to the applicant contact. This will be in addition to the validation number provided by Xxxxxx.xxx. Each year organizations and entities registered to apply for Federal grants through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx must renew their registration with the System for Award Management (XXX). You can register with XXX online; registration will take about 30 minutes to complete (xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/). Failure to renew XXX registration prior to application submission will prevent an applicant from successfully applying via Xxxxxx.xxx. Similarly, failure to maintain an active XXX registration during the application review process can prevent HHS from issuing your agency an award under this program. Applications cannot be accepted through any email address. Full applications can only be accepted through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. Full applications cannot be received via paper mail, courier, or delivery service, unless a waiver is granted per the instructions below. All grant applications must be submitted electronically and be received through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx by 1:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time on the applicable due date. All applications will receive an automatic time stamp upon submission and applicants will receive an email reply acknowledging the application’s receipt. The applicant must seek a waiver at least ten days prior to the application deadline if the applicant wishes to submit a paper application. Applicants that receive a waiver to submit paper application documents must follow the rules and timelines that are noted below. In order to be considered for a waiver application, an applicant must have adhered to the timelines for obtaining a DUNS number, registering with the System for Award Management (XXX), registering as an Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR), obtaining an Employer Identification Number/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN), completing Xxxxxx.xxx registration, as well as requested timely assistance with technical problems. Applicants that do not adhere to timelines and/or do not demonstrate timely action with regards to these steps will not be considered for waivers based on the inability to receive this information in advance of application deadlines. Please be aware of the following: •  Search for the application package in Xxxxxx.xxx by entering the CFDA number 93.750. •  Paper applications are not the preferred method for submitting applications. However, if you experience technical challenges while submitting your application electronically, please contact Xxxxxx.xxx Support directly at: xxx.xxxxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or 0- 000-000-0000. Customer Support is available to address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except on Federal holidays). •  Upon contacting Xxxxxx.xxx, obtain a tracking number as proof of contact. The tracking number is helpful if there are technical issues that cannot be resolved and a waiver from the agency must be obtained. •  If it is determined that a waiver is needed, you must submit a request in writing (emails are acceptable) to Xxxxxxxx.Xxxxxxx@xxx.xxx.xxx with a clear justification for the need to deviate from our standard electronic submission process. •  If the waiver is approved, the application should be sent directly to the Division of Grants Management and received by the application due date. To be considered timely, applications must be received on or before the published deadline date. However, a general extension of a published application deadline that affects all applicants or only those applicants in a defined geographical area may be authorized by circumstances that affect the public at large, such as natural disasters (such as floods or hurricanes) or disruptions of electronic (such as application receipt services) or other services, such as a prolonged blackout. Xxxxxx.xxx complies with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If an individual uses assistive technology and is unable to access any material on the site including forms contained with an application package, they can email the Xxxxxx.xxx contact center at xxxxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx or call 0-000-000-0000.

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Address to Request Application Package. This FOA contains all the instructions to enable a potential applicant to apply. The application should be written primarily as a narrative with the addition of standard forms required by the Federal government for all grants and cooperative agreements. Application Materials Application materials will be available for download at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. Please note that HHS requires applications for all announcements to be submitted electronically through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. For assistance with xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx, contact xxxxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx or 0-000-000-0000. At xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx, applicants will be able to download a copy of the application packet, complete it off-line, and then upload and submit the application via the Xxxxxx.xxx website. The FOA can also be viewed on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services website at xxxx://xxx.xxxxx.xxx.xxx. Specific instructions for applications submitted via xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx: • You may access the electronic application for this project at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. You must search the downloadable application page by the CFDA number ~~93.750~~93.332. • At the xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx website, you will find information about submitting an application electronically through the site, including the hours of operation. HHS strongly recommends that you do not wait until the application due date to begin the application process through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx because of the time needed to complete the required registration steps. • All applicants under this announcement must have an Employer Identification Number/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN) to apply. Please ~~note,~~ note that applicants should begin the process of obtaining an EIN/TIN as soon as possible after the announcement is posted to ensure this information is received in advance of application deadlines. • All applicants, as well as sub-recipients must have a Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number at the time of application in order to be considered for a ~~grant or~~ cooperative agreement~~. A DUNS number is required whether an applicant is submitting a paper application (only applicable if a waiver is granted) or using the Government-wide electronic portal, xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx~~. The DUNS number is a nine-digit identification number that uniquely identifies business entities. Obtaining a DUNS number is easy and free. To obtain a DUNS number, access the following website: xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx or call 0-000-000-0000. This number should be entered in the block with the applicant's name and address on the cover page of the application (Item 8c on the Form SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance). The name and address in the application should be exactly as given for the DUNS number. Applicants should obtain this DUNS number as soon as possible after the announcement is posted to ensure all registration steps are completed in time. • The applicant must also register in the System for Award Management (XXX) database in order to be able to submit the application. Applicants are encouraged to register early, and must have their DUNS and EIN/TIN numbers in order to do so. Information about XXX is available at ~~xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/portal/public/XXX/.~~ xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/portal/public/XXX. The XXX registration process is a separate process from submitting an application. You should allow a minimum of five business days to complete XXX registration; however, in some cases, the registration process can take approximately two weeks or longer to be completed. Therefore, applicants should begin the XXX registration process as soon as possible after the announcement is posted to ensure that it does not impair your ability to meet required submission deadlines. • Authorized Organizational Representative: The Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) who will officially submit an application on behalf of the organization must register with xxxxxx.xxx for a username and password. AORs must complete a profile with Xxxxxx.xxx using their organization’s DUNS Number to obtain their username and password at xxxx://xxxxxx.xxx/applicants/get_registered.jsp. AORs must wait one business day after successful registration in XXX before entering their profiles in Xxxxxx.xxx. Applicants should complete this process as soon as possible after successful registration in XXX to ensure this step is completed in time to apply before application deadlines. • When an AOR registers with Xxxxxx.xxx to submit applications on behalf of an organization, that organization’s E-Biz POC will receive an email notification. The email address provided in the profile will be the email used to send the notification from Xxxxxx.xxx to the E-Biz POC with the AOR copied on the correspondence. • The E-Biz POC must then login to Xxxxxx.xxx (using the organization’s DUNS number for the username and the special password called “M-PIN”) and approve the AOR, thereby providing permission to submit applications. • Any files uploaded or attached to the Xxxxxx.Xxx application must be PDF file format and must contain a valid file format extension in the filename. Even though Xxxxxx.xxx allows applicants to attach any file formats as part of their application, CMS restricts this practice and only accepts PDF file formats. Any file submitted as part of the Xxxxxx.xxx application that is not in a PDF file format, or contains password protection, will not be accepted for processing and will be excluded from the application during the review process. In addition, the use of compressed file formats such as ZIP, RAR, or Adobe Portfolio will not be accepted. The application must be submitted in a file format that can easily be copied and read by reviewers. It is recommended that scanned copies not be submitted through Xxxxxx.xxx unless the applicant confirms the clarity of the documents. Pages cannot be reduced in size, resulting in multiple pages on a single sheet, to avoid exceeding the page limitation. All documents that do not conform to the above specifications will be excluded from the application materials during the review process. • After you electronically submit your application, you will receive an acknowledgement from xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx that contains a Xxxxxx.xxx tracking number. HHS will retrieve your application package from Xxxxxx.xxx. Please note, applicants may incur a time delay before they receive acknowledgement that the application has been accepted by the Xxxxxx.xxx system. Applicants should not wait until the application deadline to apply because notification by Xxxxxx.xxx that the application is incomplete may not be received until close to or after the application deadline, eliminating the opportunity to correct errors and resubmit the application. Applications submitted after the deadline, as a result of errors on the part of the applicant, will not be ~~accepted and/or granted a waiver~~accepted. • After HHS retrieves your application package from Xxxxxx.xxx, a return receipt will be emailed to the applicant contact. This will be in addition to the validation number provided by Xxxxxx.xxx. Each year organizations and entities registered to apply for Federal grants through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx must renew their registration with the System for Award Management (XXX). You can register with XXX online; registration will take about 30 minutes to complete (~~xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/~~xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/portal/public/XXX). Failure to renew XXX registration prior to application submission will prevent an applicant from successfully applying via Xxxxxx.xxx. Similarly, failure to maintain an active XXX registration during the application review process can prevent HHS from issuing your agency an award under this program. Applications cannot be accepted through any email address. Full applications can only be accepted through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. Full applications cannot be received via paper mail, courier, or delivery service~~, unless a waiver is granted per the instructions below~~. All grant applications must be submitted electronically and be received through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx by 1:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time on the applicable due date. All applications will receive an automatic time stamp upon submission and applicants will receive an email reply acknowledging the application’s receipt. The applicant must seek a waiver at least ten days prior to the application deadline if the applicant wishes to submit a paper application. Applicants that receive a waiver to submit paper application documents must follow the rules and timelines that are noted below. In order to be considered for a waiver application, an applicant must have adhered to the timelines for obtaining a DUNS number, registering with the System for Award Management (XXX), registering as an Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR), obtaining an Employer Identification Number/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN), completing Xxxxxx.xxx registration, as well as requested timely assistance with technical problems. Applicants that do not adhere to timelines and/or do not demonstrate timely action with regards to these steps will not be considered for waivers based on the inability to receive this information in advance of application deadlines. Please be aware of the following: • Search for the application package in Xxxxxx.xxx by entering the CFDA number ~~93.750~~93.332. • ~~Paper applications are not the preferred method for submitting applications. However, if~~ If you experience technical challenges while submitting your application electronically, please contact Xxxxxx.xxx Support directly at: xxx.xxxxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or 0- 000-000-0000. Customer Support is available to address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except on Federal holidays). ~~• Upon~~ When contacting Xxxxxx.xxx, always obtain a tracking number as proof of contact. The tracking number is helpful if there are technical issues that cannot be resolved and a waiver from the agency must be obtained. • If it is determined that a waiver is needed, you must submit a request in writing (emails are acceptable) to Xxxxxxxx.Xxxxxxx@xxx.xxx.xxx with a clear justification for the need to deviate from our standard electronic submission process. • If the waiver is approved, the application should be sent directly to the Division of Grants Management and received by the application due dateresolved. To be considered timely, applications must be received on or before the published deadline date. However, a general extension of a published application deadline that affects all applicants or only those applicants in a defined geographical area may be authorized by circumstances that affect the public at large, such as natural disasters (such as floods or hurricanes) or disruptions of electronic (such as application receipt services) or other services, such as a prolonged blackout. Xxxxxx.xxx complies with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If an individual uses assistive technology and is unable to access any material on the site including forms contained with an application package, they can email the Xxxxxx.xxx contact center at xxxxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx or call 0-000-000-0000.

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Samples: www.cms.gov

Address to Request Application Package. This ~~FOA~~ Funding Opportunity Announcement serves as the application package for this Cooperative Agreement and contains all the instructions to enable a potential applicant to apply. The application should be written primarily as a narrative with the addition of standard forms required by the Federal government for all ~~grants~~ grants. It is recommended that a Letter of Intent be submitted by 11:59pm on February 22, 2011. The Letter of Intent should indicate which category an applicant is applying for and ~~cooperative agreements~~at which due date. ~~Application Materials~~ The purpose of the Letter of Intent is to estimate the number of applications. The signed Letter of Intent must be submitted electronically in PDF format to Xxxxxxxxx.Xxxxxx@xxx.xxx.xxx. Application materials will be available for download at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. Please note that HHS requires applications for all announcements to be submitted electronically through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. For assistance with ~~xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx~~xxxxxx.xxx, contact xxxxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx or 0-call 0- 000-000-0000. At xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx, applicants will be able to download a copy of the application packet, complete it off-line, and then upload and submit the application via the Xxxxxx.xxx website. The ~~FOA~~ Funding Opportunity Announcement can also be viewed on ~~the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services~~ HHS’s website at ~~xxxx://xxx.xxxxx.xxx.xxx.~~ xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/. Specific instructions for applications submitted via xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx: • You ~~may~~ can access the electronic application for this project at on xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. You must search the downloadable application page by the CFDA number ~~93.750~~93.525. • At the xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx website, you will find information about submitting an application electronically through the site, including the hours of operation. HHS strongly recommends that you do not wait until the application due date to begin the application process through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx because of the time ~~needed to complete the required registration steps~~delay. • All applicants under this announcement must have an Employer Identification Number/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN) to apply. Please note, applicants should begin the process of obtaining an EIN/TIN as soon as possible after the announcement is posted to ensure this information is received in advance of application deadlines. • All applicants, as well as sub-recipients must have a Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number at the time of application in order to be considered for a grant or cooperative agreement. A DUNS number is required whether an applicant is submitting a paper application (only applicable if a waiver is granted) or using the Government-wide electronic portal, xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxnumber. The DUNS number is a nine-digit identification number that uniquely identifies business entities. Obtaining a DUNS number is easy and free. To obtain a DUNS number, access the following website: xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx or call 0-000-000-0000. This number should be entered in the block with the applicant's name and address on the cover page of the application (Item 8c on the Form ~~SF-424~~SF 424, Application for Federal Assistance). The name and address in the application should be exactly as given for the DUNS number. ~~Applicants should obtain this DUNS number as soon as possible after the announcement is posted to ensure all registration steps are completed in time. •~~ The applicant must also register in the ~~System for Award Management~~ Central Contractor Registration (~~XXX~~CCR) database in order to be able to submit the application. Applicants are encouraged to register early~~, and must have their DUNS and EIN/TIN numbers in order~~ . You should allow a minimum of five days to ~~do so~~complete the CCR registration. Information about ~~XXX~~ CCR is available at ~~xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/portal/public/XXX/.~~ xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx. The ~~XXX~~ central contractor registration process is a separate process from submitting an application. ~~You should allow a minimum of five business days to complete XXX registration; however, in~~ In some cases, the registration process can take approximately two weeks ~~or longer~~ to be completed. Therefore, ~~applicants~~ registration should ~~begin the XXX registration process as soon as possible after the announcement is posted~~ be completed in sufficient time to ensure that it does not impair your ability to meet required submission deadlines. • Authorized Organizational Representative: The Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) who will officially submit an application on behalf of the organization must register with ~~xxxxxx.xxx~~ Xxxxxx.xxx for a username and password. AORs must complete a profile with Xxxxxx.xxx using their organization’s DUNS Number to obtain their username and ~~password at~~ password. xxxx://xxxxxx.xxx/applicants/get_registered.jsp. AORs must wait one business day after ~~successful~~ registration in ~~XXX~~ CCR before entering their profiles in Xxxxxx.xxx. ~~Applicants should complete this process as soon as possible after successful registration in XXX to ensure this step is completed in time to apply before application deadlines. •~~ When an AOR registers with Xxxxxx.xxx to submit applications on behalf of an organization, that organization’s E-Biz POC will receive an email notification. The email address provided in the profile will be the email used to send the notification from Xxxxxx.xxx to the E-Biz POC with the AOR copied on the correspondence. • The E-Biz POC must then login to Xxxxxx.xxx (using the organization’s DUNS number for the username and the special password called “M―M-~~PIN”~~PIN‖) and approve the AOR, thereby providing permission to submit applications. ~~• Any files uploaded or attached~~ You must submit all documents electronically in PDF format, including all information included on the SF 424 and all necessary assurances and certifications, and all other attachments. Prior to ~~the Xxxxxx.Xxx~~ application ~~must be PDF file format~~ submission, Microsoft Vista and must contain a valid file format extension in the filename. Even though Xxxxxx.xxx allows applicants to attach any file formats as part of their application, CMS restricts this practice and only accepts PDF file formats. Any file submitted as part of Office 2007 users should review the Xxxxxx.xxx ~~application that is not in a PDF file format, or contains password protection, will not be accepted for processing~~ compatibility information and ~~will be excluded from the application during the review process~~submission instructions provided at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. Click on ―Vista and Microsoft Office 2007 Compatibility Information.‖ In addition, users should also review the ~~use of compressed file formats such as ZIP, RAR, or Adobe Portfolio will not be accepted~~Xxxxxx.xxx compatibility information for software and browsers. The application must be submitted in a file format that can easily be copied and read by reviewers. It is recommended that scanned copies not be submitted through Xxxxxx.xxx unless the applicant confirms the clarity of the documents. Pages cannot be reduced in size, resulting in multiple pages on a single sheet, to avoid exceeding the page limitation. All documents that do not conform to the above specifications will be excluded from the application materials during the review process. • After you electronically submit your application, you will receive an automatic acknowledgement from xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx that contains a Xxxxxx.xxx tracking number. HHS will retrieve your application ~~package~~ form from Xxxxxx.xxx. Please note, applicants may incur a time delay before they receive acknowledgement that the application has been accepted by the Xxxxxx.xxx system. Applicants should not wait until the application deadline to apply because notification by Xxxxxx.xxx that the application is incomplete may not be received until close to or after the application deadline, eliminating the opportunity to correct errors and resubmit the application. Applications submitted after the deadline, as a result of errors on the part of the applicant, will not be accepted and/or granted a waiver. • After HHS retrieves your application ~~package~~ form from Xxxxxx.xxx, a return receipt will be emailed to the applicant contact. This will be in addition to the validation number provided by Xxxxxx.xxx. Each year organizations and entities registered to apply for Federal grants through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx ~~must~~ will need to renew their registration with the ~~System for Award Management~~ Central Contractor Registry (~~XXX~~CCR). You can register with ~~XXX~~ the CCR online; registration will take about 30 minutes to complete (~~xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/~~xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx). Failure to renew XXX registration prior to application submission will prevent an applicant from successfully applying via Xxxxxx.xxx. Similarly, failure to maintain an active XXX registration during the application review process can prevent HHS from issuing your agency an award under this program. Applications cannot be accepted through any email address. Full applications can only be accepted through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. Full applications cannot be received via paper mail, courier, or delivery service, unless a waiver is granted per the instructions below. All grant applications must be submitted electronically and be received through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx by ~~1:00~~ 11:59 pm Eastern ~~Daylight~~ Standard Time on the ~~applicable~~ respective due date. Level One Establishment: March 30, 2011; June 30, 2011; September 30, 2011; December 30, 2011; March 30, 2012; June 29, 2012 Level Two Establishment: March 30, 2011; June 30, 2011; September 30, 2011; December 30, 2011; March 30, 2012, June 29, 2012 All applications will receive an automatic time stamp upon submission and applicants will receive an ~~email~~ automatic e-mail reply acknowledging the application’s receipt. The applicant must seek a waiver at least ten days prior to the application deadline if the applicant wishes to submit a paper application. Applicants that receive a waiver to submit paper application documents must follow the rules and timelines that are noted below. In order to be considered for a waiver application, an applicant ~~must have adhered~~ must: adhere to the timelines for ~~obtaining a DUNS number, registering with the System for Award Management~~ Central Contractor Registry (~~XXX), registering as an Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR), obtaining an Employer Identification Number/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN), completing~~ CCR) and Xxxxxx.xxx registration, as well as ~~requested~~ request timely assistance with technical problems. Applicants that do not adhere to timelines and/or do not demonstrate timely action with regards to these steps will not be considered for waivers based on the inability to receive this information in advance of application deadlines. Please be aware of the following: • Search for the application package in Xxxxxx.xxx by entering the CFDA number. This number ~~93.750~~is located on the first page of this announcement. • Paper applications are not the preferred method for submitting applications. However, if you experience technical challenges while submitting your application electronically, please contact Xxxxxx.xxx Support directly at: xxx.xxxxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or 0- (000-) 000-0000. Customer Support is available to address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except on Federal holidays). • Upon contacting Xxxxxx.xxx, obtain a tracking number as proof of contact. The tracking number is helpful if there are technical issues that cannot be resolved and a waiver from the agency must be obtained. • If it is determined that a waiver is needed, you must submit a request in writing (emails are acceptable) to Xxxxxxxx.Xxxxxxx@xxx.xxx.xxx with a clear justification for the need to deviate from our standard electronic submission process. • If the waiver is approved, the application should be sent directly to the Division of Grants Management ~~and received~~ by the application due date. To be considered timely, applications must be ~~received~~ sent on or before the published deadline date. However, a general extension of a published application deadline that affects all applicants or only those applicants in a defined geographical area may be authorized by circumstances that affect the public at large, such as natural disasters (~~such as~~ e.g., floods or hurricanes) or disruptions of electronic (~~such as~~ e.g., application receipt services) or other services, such as a prolonged blackout. Xxxxxx.xxx complies with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If an individual uses assistive technology and is unable to access any material on the site including forms contained with an application package, they can email the Xxxxxx.xxx contact center at xxxxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx or call 0-000-000-0000.

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Address to Request Application Package. This FOA contains all the instructions to enable a potential applicant to apply. The application should be written primarily as a narrative with the addition of standard forms required by the Federal government for all grants and cooperative agreements. Application Materials Application materials will be available for download at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. Please note that HHS requires applications for all announcements to be submitted electronically through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. For assistance with xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx, contact xxxxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx or 0-000-000-0000. At xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx, applicants will be able to download a copy of the application packet, complete it off-line, and then upload and submit the application via the Xxxxxx.xxx website. The FOA can also be viewed on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services website at xxxx://xxx.xxxxx.xxx.xxx. Specific instructions for applications submitted via xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx: •  You may access the electronic application for this project at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. You must search the downloadable application page by the CFDA number ~~93.750~~93.332. •  At the xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx website, you will find information about submitting an application electronically through the site, including the hours of operation. HHS strongly recommends that you do not wait until the application due date to begin the application process through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx because of the time needed to complete the required registration steps. •  All applicants under this announcement must have an Employer Identification Number/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN) to apply. Please ~~note,~~ note that applicants should begin the process of obtaining an EIN/TIN as soon as possible after the announcement is posted to ensure this information is received in advance of application deadlines. •  All applicants, as well as sub-recipients must have a Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number at the time of application in order to be considered for a ~~grant or~~ cooperative agreement~~. A DUNS number is required whether an applicant is submitting a paper application (only applicable if a waiver is granted) or using the Government-wide electronic portal, xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx~~. The DUNS number is a nine-digit identification number that uniquely identifies business entities. Obtaining a DUNS number is easy and free. To obtain a DUNS number, access the following website: xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx or call 0-000-000-0000. This number should be entered in the block with the applicant's name and address on the cover page of the application (Item 8c on the Form SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance). The name and address in the application should be exactly as given for the DUNS number. Applicants should obtain this DUNS number as soon as possible after the announcement is posted to ensure all registration steps are completed in time. •  The applicant must also register in the System for Award Management (XXX) database in order to be able to submit the application. Applicants are encouraged to register early, and must have their DUNS and EIN/TIN numbers in order to do so. Information about XXX is available at ~~xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/portal/public/XXX/.~~ xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/portal/public/XXX. The XXX registration process is a separate process from submitting an application. You should allow a minimum of five business days to complete XXX registration; however, in some cases, the registration process can take approximately two weeks or longer to be completed. Therefore, applicants should begin the XXX registration process as soon as possible after the announcement is posted to ensure that it does not impair your ability to meet required submission deadlines. •  Authorized Organizational Representative: The Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) who will officially submit an application on behalf of the organization must register with xxxxxx.xxx for a username and password. AORs must complete a profile with Xxxxxx.xxx using their organization’s DUNS Number to obtain their username and password at xxxx://xxxxxx.xxx/applicants/get_registered.jsp. AORs must wait one business day after successful registration in XXX before entering their profiles in Xxxxxx.xxx. Applicants should complete this process as soon as possible after successful registration in XXX to ensure this step is completed in time to apply before application deadlines. •  When an AOR registers with Xxxxxx.xxx to submit applications on behalf of an organization, that organization’s E-Biz POC will receive an email notification. The email address provided in the profile will be the email used to send the notification from Xxxxxx.xxx to the E-Biz POC with the AOR copied on the correspondence. •  The E-Biz POC must then login to Xxxxxx.xxx (using the organization’s DUNS number for the username and the special password called “M-PIN”) and approve the AOR, thereby providing permission to submit applications. •  Any files uploaded or attached to the Xxxxxx.Xxx application must be PDF file format and must contain a valid file format extension in the filename. Even though Xxxxxx.xxx allows applicants to attach any file formats as part of their application, CMS restricts this practice and only accepts PDF file formats. Any file submitted as part of the Xxxxxx.xxx application that is not in a PDF file format, or contains password protection, will not be accepted for processing and will be excluded from the application during the review process. In addition, the use of compressed file formats such as ZIP, RAR, or Adobe Portfolio will not be accepted. The application must be submitted in a file format that can easily be copied and read by reviewers. It is recommended that scanned copies not be submitted through Xxxxxx.xxx unless the applicant confirms the clarity of the documents. Pages cannot be reduced in size, resulting in multiple pages on a single sheet, to avoid exceeding the page limitation. All documents that do not conform to the above specifications will be excluded from the application materials during the review process. •  After you electronically submit your application, you will receive an acknowledgement from xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx that contains a Xxxxxx.xxx tracking number. HHS will retrieve your application package from Xxxxxx.xxx. Please note, applicants may incur a time delay before they receive acknowledgement that the application has been accepted by the Xxxxxx.xxx system. Applicants should not wait until the application deadline to apply because notification by Xxxxxx.xxx that the application is incomplete may not be received until close to or after the application deadline, eliminating the opportunity to correct errors and resubmit the application. Applications submitted after the deadline, as a result of errors on the part of the applicant, will not be ~~accepted and/or granted a waiver~~accepted. •  After HHS retrieves your application package from Xxxxxx.xxx, a return receipt will be emailed to the applicant contact. This will be in addition to the validation number provided by Xxxxxx.xxx. Each year organizations and entities registered to apply for Federal grants through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx must renew their registration with the System for Award Management (XXX). You can register with XXX online; registration will take about 30 minutes to complete (~~xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/~~xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/portal/public/XXX). Failure to renew XXX registration prior to application submission will prevent an applicant from successfully applying via Xxxxxx.xxx. Similarly, failure to maintain an active XXX registration during the application review process can prevent HHS from issuing your agency an award under this program. Applications cannot be accepted through any email address. Full applications can only be accepted through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. Full applications cannot be received via paper mail, courier, or delivery service~~, unless a waiver is granted per the instructions below~~. All grant applications must be submitted electronically and be received through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx by 1:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time on the applicable due date. All applications will receive an automatic time stamp upon submission and applicants will receive an email reply acknowledging the application’s receipt. The applicant must seek a waiver at least ten days prior to the application deadline if the applicant wishes to submit a paper application. Applicants that receive a waiver to submit paper application documents must follow the rules and timelines that are noted below. In order to be considered for a waiver application, an applicant must have adhered to the timelines for obtaining a DUNS number, registering with the System for Award Management (XXX), registering as an Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR), obtaining an Employer Identification Number/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN), completing Xxxxxx.xxx registration, as well as requested timely assistance with technical problems. Applicants that do not adhere to timelines and/or do not demonstrate timely action with regards to these steps will not be considered for waivers based on the inability to receive this information in advance of application deadlines. Please be aware of the following: •  Search for the application package in Xxxxxx.xxx by entering the CFDA number ~~93.750~~93.332. ~~• Paper applications are not the preferred method for submitting applications. However, if~~  If you experience technical challenges while submitting your application electronically, please contact Xxxxxx.xxx Support directly at: xxx.xxxxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or 0- 000-000-0000. Customer Support is available to address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except on Federal holidays). ~~• Upon~~ When contacting Xxxxxx.xxx, always obtain a tracking number as proof of contact. The tracking number is helpful if there are technical issues that cannot be resolved and a waiver from the agency must be obtained. • If it is determined that a waiver is needed, you must submit a request in writing (emails are acceptable) to Xxxxxxxx.Xxxxxxx@xxx.xxx.xxx with a clear justification for the need to deviate from our standard electronic submission process. • If the waiver is approved, the application should be sent directly to the Division of Grants Management and received by the application due dateresolved. To be considered timely, applications must be received on or before the published deadline date. However, a general extension of a published application deadline that affects all applicants or only those applicants in a defined geographical area may be authorized by circumstances that affect the public at large, such as natural disasters (such as floods or hurricanes) or disruptions of electronic (such as application receipt services) or other services, such as a prolonged blackout. Xxxxxx.xxx complies with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If an individual uses assistive technology and is unable to access any material on the site including forms contained with an application package, they can email the Xxxxxx.xxx contact center at xxxxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx or call 0-000-000-0000.

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Address to Request Application Package. This ~~FOA~~ solicitation serves as the application package for this grant and contains all the instructions to enable a potential applicant to ~~apply~~apply for grant funding. The application should be written primarily as a narrative with the addition of standard forms required by the Federal government for all ~~grants and cooperative agreements~~grants. ~~Application Materials~~ Application materials will be available for download at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. Please note that HHS ~~requires~~ is requiring applications for all announcements to be submitted electronically through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. For assistance with xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx, contact xxxxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx or 0-000-000-0000. At xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx, applicants will be able to download a copy of the application packet, complete it off-line, and then upload and submit the application via the Xxxxxx.xxx website. The ~~FOA~~ solicitation can also be viewed on ~~the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services~~ HHS’s website at ~~xxxx://xxx.xxxxx.xxx.xxx~~xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/ociio. Specific instructions for applications submitted via xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx: • You ~~may~~ can access the electronic application for this project at on xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. You must search the downloadable application page by the CFDA number ~~93.750~~93.525. • At the xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx website, you will find information about submitting an application electronically through the site, including the hours of operation. HHS strongly recommends that you do not wait until the application due date to begin the application process through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx because of the time ~~needed to complete the required registration steps~~delay. • All applicants under this announcement must have an Employer Identification Number/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN) to apply. Please note, applicants should begin the process of obtaining an EIN/TIN as soon as possible after the announcement is posted to ensure this information is received in advance of application deadlines. • All applicants, as well as sub-recipients must have a Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number at the time of application in order to be considered for a grant or cooperative agreement. A DUNS number is required whether an applicant is submitting a paper application (only applicable if a waiver is granted) or using the Government-wide electronic portal, xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxnumber. The DUNS number is a nine-digit identification number that uniquely identifies business entities. Obtaining a DUNS number is easy and ~~free~~there is no charge. To obtain a DUNS number, access the following website: xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx or call 0-0- 000-000-0000. This number should be entered in the block with the applicant's name and address on the cover page of the application (Item 8c on the Form ~~SF-424~~SF 424, Application for Federal Assistance). The name and address in the application should be exactly as given for the DUNS number. ~~Applicants should obtain this DUNS number as soon as possible after the announcement is posted to ensure all registration steps are completed in time. •~~ The applicant must also register in the ~~System for Award Management~~ Central Contractor Registration (~~XXX~~CCR) database in order to be able to submit the application. Applicants are encouraged to register early~~, and must have their DUNS and EIN/TIN numbers in order~~ . You should allow a minimum of five days to ~~do so~~complete the CCR registration. Information about ~~XXX~~ CCR is available at ~~xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/portal/public/XXX/.~~ xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx. The ~~XXX~~ central contractor registration process is a separate process from submitting an application. ~~You should allow a minimum of five business days to complete XXX registration; however, in~~ In some cases, the registration process can take approximately two weeks ~~or longer~~ to be completed. Therefore, ~~applicants~~ registration should ~~begin the XXX registration process as soon as possible after the announcement is posted~~ be completed in sufficient time to ensure that it does not impair your ability to meet required submission deadlines. • Authorized ~~Organizational~~ Organization Representative: The Authorized ~~Organizational~~ Organization Representative (AOR) who will officially submit an application on behalf of the organization must register with ~~xxxxxx.xxx~~ Xxxxxx.xxx for a username and password. AORs must complete a profile with Xxxxxx.xxx using their organization’s DUNS Number to obtain their username and ~~password at~~ password. xxxx://xxxxxx.xxx/applicants/get_registered.jsp. AORs must wait one business day after ~~successful~~ registration in ~~XXX~~ CCR before entering their profiles in Xxxxxx.xxx. ~~Applicants should complete this process as soon as possible after successful registration~~ When an AOR registers with Xxxxxx.xxx, the E-Biz POC will receive an email notification. The E-Biz POC must login to Xxxxxx.xxx (using your organization’s DUNS number for a username and the ―M-PIN‖ password obtained in ~~XXX~~ Step 2) and approve the AOR, thereby giving him or her permission to ~~ensure this step is completed in time to apply before application deadlines~~submit applications. • When an AOR registers with Xxxxxx.xxx to submit applications on behalf of an organization, that organization’s E-Biz POC will receive an email notification. The email address provided in the profile will be the email used to send the notification from Xxxxxx.xxx to the E-Biz POC with the AOR copied on the correspondence. • The E-Biz POC must then login to Xxxxxx.xxx (using the organization’s DUNS number for the username and the special password called “M―M-~~PIN”~~PIN‖) and approve the AOR, thereby providing permission to submit applications. ~~• Any files uploaded or attached~~ You must submit all documents electronically in PDF format, including all information included on the SF 424 and all necessary assurances and certifications, and all other attachments. Prior to ~~the Xxxxxx.Xxx~~ application ~~must be PDF file format~~ submission, Microsoft Vista and must contain a valid file format extension in the filename. Even though Xxxxxx.xxx allows applicants to attach any file formats as part of their application, CMS restricts this practice and only accepts PDF file formats. Any file submitted as part of Office 2007 users should review the Xxxxxx.xxx ~~application that is not in a PDF file format, or contains password protection, will not be accepted for processing~~ compatibility information and ~~will be excluded from the application during the review process~~submission instructions provided at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. ~~In addition, the use of compressed file formats such as ZIP, RAR, or Adobe Portfolio will not be accepted. The application must be submitted in a file format that can easily be copied~~ Click on ―Vista and read by reviewers. It is recommended that scanned copies not be submitted through Xxxxxx.xxx unless the applicant confirms the clarity of the documents. Pages cannot be reduced in size, resulting in multiple pages on a single sheet, to avoid exceeding the page limitation. All documents that do not conform to the above specifications will be excluded from the application materials during the review process. • Microsoft Office 2007 Compatibility Information.‖ After you electronically submit your application, you will receive an automatic acknowledgement from xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx that contains a Xxxxxx.xxx tracking number. HHS will retrieve your application ~~package~~ form from Xxxxxx.xxx. Please note, applicants may incur a time delay before they receive acknowledgement that the application has been accepted by the Xxxxxx.xxx system. Applicants should not wait until the application deadline to apply because notification by Xxxxxx.xxx that the application is incomplete may not be received until close to or after the application deadline, eliminating the opportunity to correct errors and resubmit the application. Applications submitted after the deadline, as a result of errors on the part of the applicant, will not be accepted and/or granted a waiver. • After HHS retrieves your application ~~package~~ form from Xxxxxx.xxx, a return receipt will be emailed to the applicant contact. This will be in addition to the validation number provided by Xxxxxx.xxx. Each year organizations and entities registered to apply for Federal grants through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx ~~must~~ will need to renew their registration with the ~~System for Award Management~~ Central Contractor Registry (~~XXX~~CCR). You can register with ~~XXX~~ the CCR online; registration will take about 30 minutes to complete (~~xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/~~xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx). Failure to renew XXX registration prior to application submission will prevent an applicant from successfully applying via Xxxxxx.xxx. Similarly, failure to maintain an active XXX registration during the application review process can prevent HHS from issuing your agency an award under this program. Applications cannot be accepted through any email address. Full applications can only be accepted through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. Full applications cannot be received via paper mail, courier, or delivery service, unless a waiver is granted per the instructions below. All grant applications must be submitted electronically and be received through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx by ~~1:00 pm~~ 11:59pm Eastern ~~Daylight~~ Standard Time on ~~the applicable due date~~February 22, 2011. All applications will receive an automatic time stamp upon submission and applicants will receive an ~~email~~ automatic e-mail reply acknowledging the application’s receipt. The applicant must seek a waiver at least ten days prior to the application deadline if the applicant wishes to submit a paper application. Applicants that receive a waiver to submit paper application documents must follow the rules and timelines that are noted below. In order to be considered for a waiver application, an applicant must have adhered to the timelines for obtaining a DUNS number, registering with the System for Award Management (XXX), registering as an Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR), obtaining an Employer Identification Number/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN), completing Xxxxxx.xxx registration, as well as requested timely assistance with technical problems. Applicants that do not adhere to the timelines for Central Contractor Registry (CCR) and/or ~~do not demonstrate~~ Xxxxxx.xxx registration and/or request timely ~~action~~ assistance with ~~regards to these steps~~ technical issues will not be considered for ~~waivers based on the inability~~ a waiver to ~~receive this information in advance of application deadlines~~submit a paper application. Please be aware of the following: • Search for the application package in Xxxxxx.xxx by entering the CFDA number. This number ~~93.750~~is located on the first page of this announcement. • Paper applications are not the preferred method for submitting applications. However, if you experience technical challenges while submitting your application electronically, please contact Xxxxxx.xxx Support directly at: xxx.xxxxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or 0- (000-) 000-0000. Customer Support is available to address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except on Federal holidays). • Upon contacting Xxxxxx.xxx, obtain a tracking number as proof of contact. The tracking number is helpful if there are technical issues that cannot be resolved and a waiver from the agency must be obtained. • If it is determined that a waiver is needed, you must submit a request in writing (emails are acceptable) to ~~Xxxxxxxx.Xxxxxxx@xxx.xxx.xxx~~ Xxxxxxxx.Xxxxxxx@xxx.xxx with a clear justification for the need to deviate from our standard electronic submission process. • If the waiver is approved, the application should be sent directly to the ~~Division of~~ Grants Management ~~and received~~ Division by the ~~application due date~~deadline date of February 22, 2011. To be considered timely, applications must be ~~received~~ sent on or before the published deadline date. However, a general extension of a published application deadline that affects all applicants or only those applicants in a defined geographical area ~~may be authorized~~ when justified by circumstances ~~that affect the public at large,~~ such as ~~natural disasters~~ acts of God (~~such as~~ e.g., floods or hurricanes) ), or disruptions of electronic (~~such as~~ e.g., application receipt services) or other services, such as a prolonged blackout~~. Xxxxxx.xxx complies with Section 508 of~~ , that affect the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If an individual uses assistive technology and is unable to access any material on the site including forms contained with an application package, they can email the Xxxxxx.xxx contact center public at ~~xxxxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx or call 0-000-000-0000~~large may be authorized.

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Address to Request Application Package. This ~~FOA~~ Funding Opportunity Announcement serves as the application package for this Cooperative Agreement and contains all the instructions to enable a potential applicant to apply. The application should be written primarily as a narrative with the addition of standard forms required by the Federal government for all ~~grants~~ grants. It is recommended that a Letter of Intent be submitted by 11:59pm on February 22, 2011. The Letter of Intent should indicate which category an applicant is applying for and ~~cooperative agreements~~at which due date. ~~Application Materials~~ The purpose of the Letter of Intent is to estimate the number of applications. The signed Letter of Intent must be submitted electronically in PDF format to Xxxxxxxxx.Xxxxxx@xxx.xxx Application materials will be available for download at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. Please note that HHS requires applications for all announcements to be submitted electronically through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. For assistance with ~~xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx~~xxxxxx.xxx, contact xxxxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx or 0-call 0- 000-000-0000. At xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx, applicants will be able to download a copy of the application packet, complete it off-line, and then upload and submit the application via the Xxxxxx.xxx website. The ~~FOA~~ Funding Opportunity Announcement can also be viewed on ~~the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services~~ HHS’s website at ~~xxxx://xxx.xxxxx.xxx.xxx.~~ xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/. Specific instructions for applications submitted via xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx: • You ~~may~~ can access the electronic application for this project at on xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. You must search the downloadable application page by the CFDA number ~~93.750~~93.525. • At the xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx website, you will find information about submitting an application electronically through the site, including the hours of operation. HHS strongly recommends that you do not wait until the application due date to begin the application process through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx because of the time ~~needed to complete the required registration steps~~delay. • All applicants under this announcement must have an Employer Identification Number/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN) to apply. Please note, applicants should begin the process of obtaining an EIN/TIN as soon as possible after the announcement is posted to ensure this information is received in advance of application deadlines. • All applicants, as well as sub-recipients must have a Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number at the time of application in order to be considered for a grant or cooperative agreement. A DUNS number is required whether an applicant is submitting a paper application (only applicable if a waiver is granted) or using the Government-wide electronic portal, xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxxnumber. The DUNS number is a nine-digit identification number that uniquely identifies business entities. Obtaining a DUNS number is easy and free. To obtain a DUNS number, access the following website: xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx or call 0-000-000-0000. This number should be entered in the block with the applicant's name and address on the cover page of the application (Item 8c on the Form ~~SF-424~~SF 424, Application for Federal Assistance). The name and address in the application should be exactly as given for the DUNS number. ~~Applicants should obtain this DUNS number as soon as possible after the announcement is posted to ensure all registration steps are completed in time. •~~ The applicant must also register in the ~~System for Award Management~~ Central Contractor Registration (~~XXX~~CCR) database in order to be able to submit the application. Applicants are encouraged to register early~~, and must have their DUNS and EIN/TIN numbers in order~~ . You should allow a minimum of five days to ~~do so~~complete the CCR registration. Information about ~~XXX~~ CCR is available at ~~xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/portal/public/XXX/.~~ xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx. The ~~XXX~~ central contractor registration process is a separate process from submitting an application. ~~You should allow a minimum of five business days to complete XXX registration; however, in~~ In some cases, the registration process can take approximately two weeks ~~or longer~~ to be completed. Therefore, ~~applicants~~ registration should ~~begin the XXX registration process as soon as possible after the announcement is posted~~ be completed in sufficient time to ensure that it does not impair your ability to meet required submission deadlines. • Authorized ~~Organizational~~ Organization Representative: The Authorized ~~Organizational~~ Organization Representative (AOR) who will officially submit an application on behalf of the organization must register with ~~xxxxxx.xxx~~ Xxxxxx.xxx for a username and password. AORs must complete a profile with Xxxxxx.xxx using their organization’s DUNS Number to obtain their username and ~~password at~~ password. xxxx://xxxxxx.xxx/applicants/get_registered.jsp. AORs must wait one business day after ~~successful~~ registration in ~~XXX~~ CCR before entering their profiles in Xxxxxx.xxx. ~~Applicants should complete this process as soon as possible after successful registration~~ When an AOR registers with Xxxxxx.xxx, the E-Biz POC will receive an email notification. The E-Biz POC must login to Xxxxxx.xxx (using your organization’s DUNS number for a username and the ―M-PIN‖ password obtained in ~~XXX~~ Step 2) and approve the AOR, thereby giving him or her permission to ~~ensure this step is completed in time to apply before application deadlines~~submit applications. • When an AOR registers with Xxxxxx.xxx to submit applications on behalf of an organization, that organization’s E-Biz POC will receive an email notification. The email address provided in the profile will be the email used to send the notification from Xxxxxx.xxx to the E-Biz POC with the AOR copied on the correspondence. • The E-Biz POC must then login to Xxxxxx.xxx (using the organization’s DUNS number for the username and the special password called “M―M-~~PIN”~~PIN‖) and approve the AOR, thereby providing permission to submit applications. ~~• Any files uploaded or attached~~ You must submit all documents electronically in PDF format, including all information included on the SF 424 and all necessary assurances and certifications, and all other attachments. Prior to ~~the Xxxxxx.Xxx~~ application ~~must be PDF file format~~ submission, Microsoft Vista and must contain a valid file format extension in the filename. Even though Xxxxxx.xxx allows applicants to attach any file formats as part of their application, CMS restricts this practice and only accepts PDF file formats. Any file submitted as part of Office 2007 users should review the Xxxxxx.xxx ~~application that is not in a PDF file format, or contains password protection, will not be accepted for processing~~ compatibility information and ~~will be excluded from the application during the review process~~submission instructions provided at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. ~~In addition, the use of compressed file formats such as ZIP, RAR, or Adobe Portfolio will not be accepted. The application must be submitted in a file format that can easily be copied~~ Click on ―Vista and read by reviewers. It is recommended that scanned copies not be submitted through Xxxxxx.xxx unless the applicant confirms the clarity of the documents. Pages cannot be reduced in size, resulting in multiple pages on a single sheet, to avoid exceeding the page limitation. All documents that do not conform to the above specifications will be excluded from the application materials during the review process. • Microsoft Office 2007 Compatibility Information.‖ After you electronically submit your application, you will receive an automatic acknowledgement from xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx that contains a Xxxxxx.xxx tracking number. HHS will retrieve your application ~~package~~ form from Xxxxxx.xxx. Please note, applicants may incur a time delay before they receive acknowledgement that the application has been accepted by the Xxxxxx.xxx system. Applicants should not wait until the application deadline to apply because notification by Xxxxxx.xxx that the application is incomplete may not be received until close to or after the application deadline, eliminating the opportunity to correct errors and resubmit the application. Applications submitted after the deadline, as a result of errors on the part of the applicant, will not be accepted and/or granted a waiver. • After HHS retrieves your application ~~package~~ form from Xxxxxx.xxx, a return receipt will be emailed to the applicant contact. This will be in addition to the validation number provided by Xxxxxx.xxx. Each year organizations and entities registered to apply for Federal grants through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx ~~must~~ will need to renew their registration with the ~~System for Award Management~~ Central Contractor Registry (~~XXX~~CCR). You can register with ~~XXX~~ the CCR online; registration will take about 30 minutes to complete (~~xxxxx://xxx.xxx.gov/~~xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx). Failure to renew XXX registration prior to application submission will prevent an applicant from successfully applying via Xxxxxx.xxx. Similarly, failure to maintain an active XXX registration during the application review process can prevent HHS from issuing your agency an award under this program. Applications cannot be accepted through any email address. Full applications can only be accepted through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx. Full applications cannot be received via paper mail, courier, or delivery service, unless a waiver is granted per the instructions below. All grant applications must be submitted electronically and be received through xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx by ~~1:00~~ 11:59 pm Eastern ~~Daylight~~ Standard Time on the ~~applicable~~ respective due date. Level One Establishment: March 30, 2011; June 30, 2011; September 30, 2011; December 30, 2011. Level Two Establishment: March 30, 2011; June 30, 2011; September 30, 2011; December 30, 2011; March 30, 2012, June 29, 2012 All applications will receive an automatic time stamp upon submission and applicants will receive an ~~email~~ automatic e-mail reply acknowledging the application’s receipt. The applicant must seek a waiver at least ten days prior to the application deadline if the applicant wishes to submit a paper application. Applicants that receive a waiver to submit paper application documents must follow the rules and timelines that are noted below. In order to be considered for a waiver application, an applicant ~~must have adhered~~ must: (1) adhere to the timelines for ~~obtaining a DUNS number, registering with the System for Award Management~~ Central Contractor Registry (~~XXX~~CCR), ~~registering as an Authorized Organizational Representative~~ (~~AOR), obtaining an Employer Identification Number/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN), completing~~ 2) Xxxxxx.xxx registration, ~~as well as requested~~ or (3) request timely assistance with technical problems. Applicants that do not adhere to timelines and/or do not demonstrate timely action with regards to these steps will not be considered for waivers based on the inability to receive this information in advance of application deadlines. Please be aware of the following: • Search for the application package in Xxxxxx.xxx by entering the CFDA number. This number ~~93.750~~is located on the first page of this announcement. • Paper applications are not the preferred method for submitting applications. However, if you experience technical challenges while submitting your application electronically, please contact Xxxxxx.xxx Support directly at: xxx.xxxxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or 0- (000-) 000-0000. Customer Support is available to address questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except on Federal holidays). • Upon contacting Xxxxxx.xxx, obtain a tracking number as proof of contact. The tracking number is helpful if there are technical issues that cannot be resolved and a waiver from the agency must be obtained. • If it is determined that a waiver is needed, you must submit a request in writing (emails are acceptable) to ~~Xxxxxxxx.Xxxxxxx@xxx.xxx.xxx~~ Xxxxxxxx.Xxxxxxx@xxx.xxx with a clear justification for the need to deviate from our standard electronic submission process. • If the waiver is approved, the application should be sent directly to the Division of Grants Management ~~and received~~ Division by the application due date. To be considered timely, applications must be ~~received~~ sent on or before the published deadline date. However, a general extension of a published application deadline that affects all applicants or only those applicants in a defined geographical area may be authorized by circumstances that affect the public at large, such as natural disasters (~~such as~~ e.g., floods or hurricanes) or disruptions of electronic (~~such as~~ e.g., application receipt services) or other services, such as a prolonged blackout. Xxxxxx.xxx complies with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If an individual uses assistive technology and is unable to access any material on the site including forms contained with an application package, they can email the Xxxxxx.xxx contact center at xxxxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx or call 0-000-000-0000.

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