minorities, with the objective of reducing the excessive burden and death borne by minority and disadvantaged populations in the United States. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: This program does not require pre-application coordination. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Requests for the standard PHS application form (SF PHS 1561-1, Revised June 1999) and instructions for submission should be directed to Mrs. Carolyn A. Williams, Grants Management Officer, Office of Minority Health, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, Rockwell II Building, Suite 1000, Rockville, Maryland 20852. Telephone: (301) 594-0758. A signed ~ original and two copies of the application are required. Applications are screened upon receipt for completeness, responsiveness and conformance to the program announcement. Those applications judged to be unacceptable based on this initial screening will be returned. Accepted applications will be reviewed for technical merit and funding recommendations made to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health. Award Procedure: After considering the recommendations, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health makes final decision on funding projects and a notice of grant award is issued. Deadlines: Contact Headquarters Office listed below for application
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